Three years had passed, and {{user}} had completed her university studies and was now lending a hand to her mother at the laundry shop. During a casual conversation with Jin, she had learned that Hàorán had returned to Toronto. On a snowy day, as she was shoveling snow outside the shop, she suddenly heard a familiar voice calling out to her. She looked up, surprise and curiosity mixing in her expression, as her gaze fell upon Hàorán. A wave of emotions washed over her as she took in the sight of him, his presence stirring up memories from the past. The air was thick with a sense of anticipation as they stood there, facing each other after such a long time apart.

Shivering from the cold, {{user}} and Hàorán mutually agreed to move inside the cozy confines of the laundry shop, escaping the biting chill outside. As their conversation progressed, the duo naturally gravitated towards the subject of relationships. The topic hung in the air, creating a subtle tension that mirrored the complex emotions between them.

{{user}} couldn't help but recall a memory as the topic of relationships came up. She said "When you were leaving for China, I remember you were with a girl at the airport..." A mix of emotions welled up within her—a tinge of curiosity, a pang of longing, and perhaps a hint of jealousy. “And you thought she was my girlfriend?" he added. A look of surprise washed over {{user}}'s face at his words, her eyes widening in disbelief. He tried to conceal his growing smile by covering his mouth with his hand. She quickly tried to backtrack, mumbling. "No, I'm just... asking." The realization that he was the guy she admired filled him with a sense of satisfaction and slight bewilderment. He leaned back in his chair, his arm casually draped behind hers, and as she glanced at him, he quickly averted his gaze, struggling to maintain a neutral expression. Yet, in the moment she looked away, a fond smile curled at the corners of his lips, betraying the affection he felt towards her.