This way, the girl wouldn't avoid him because of his affection for her, wouldn't hide from him.
During the time when Xiyan was deliberately avoiding him, Yin Qianze regretted it every single moment.
He regretted his impulsiveness in letting Xiyan know about the liking he'd hidden for so long.
He regretted being so greedy, not willing to settle for just being friends.
He regretted competing, which ultimately drove her further away from him.
He really liked her.
Liked her so much that at first glance, when he saw Xiyan's scar-covered face, he recognized her as Summer just by hearing her voice.
Liked her so much that every word she said to him, every syllable, he wished to treasure it as a precious gift.
Liked her so much that every smile of hers, he wanted to protect with all his might.
Even if the person who could make this girl smile was never him.
It's just... just.
Even if they couldn't be lovers, he was unwilling to be strangers.
Because this girl was his entire dream.
