Yu Tianwu did not return for three days.
Liu Yan’s initial shock, bewilderment, and sorrow eventually gave way to nothing but gnawing worry.
He had spent these days thinking—mostly about why she had suddenly brought up a breakup. He searched for any sign, any hint that there had been a problem in their relationship.
But he found nothing. He couldn't understand the reason for such a sudden end.
He had told himself he would trust Tianwu. If that were the case, was there a reason unknown to him? Was this perhaps not her own will at all?
It wasn't that Liu Yan was overconfident in their relationship; he simply believed the Yu Tianwu he knew would never do something like this.
Once he reached this conclusion, he began searching for her. Only then did he realize that aside from her roommate, her major, and her hobbies, he knew almost nothing about her life.
Where was her home? Who were her parents? How could he reach her in an emergency?
He had no way of knowing any of it.
Then, Liu Yan suddenly remembered the "hot search" from before. It seemed to have mentioned the identity of her parents. He hurriedly took out his phone to search for it, only to find that the hashtag had long since vanished.
He was completely at a loss as to how to find her.
Would Sister Li Zi know?
In desperation, Liu Yan finally called Li Zi.
"Sister Li Zi, sorry to bother you. Are you busy right now?"
"What’s wrong?" Li Zi was surprised to receive a call from him so suddenly.
"Do you know where Tianwu is? I’ve been looking for her for days..."
"Tianwu? What happened between you two?"
The dejection in Liu Yan’s voice put Li Zi on high alert. Had something gone wrong between them? If she calculated correctly, in her previous life, the two of them had encountered trouble after being together for over a year. Somehow, they had broken up completely, and Yu Tianwu had never been willing to talk much about it.
Li Zi frowned. In their previous life, their ending was one of missed chances. Though it appeared to be a peaceful breakup, Yu Tianwu clearly hadn't moved on even by the time Li Zi went to find Xun Xin. Liu Yan was the same; he had never started a family.
Was history repeating itself in this life? Could she interfere in this relationship?
"Tianwu suddenly called me that day to break up. There was no warning. She blacklisted my number, and I can't find her anywhere."
"Right now, I just want to know if she’s safe. If possible... I want to know why."
Li Zi listened patiently. Liu Yan had always been the image of a "nice guy." Even at this point, there wasn't a hint of complaint or hatred toward the other party.
She comforted him, "Alright, I understand. Don't worry yet; she should be fine. I haven't seen her much lately either, but I'll call around and ask."
"Okay, thank you for the trouble, Sister Li Zi."
Clutching his phone, Liu Yan sat in front of the bar where they had met for the third time, waiting anxiously. He had already searched every place they had ever visited together.
A few minutes later, he actually received a message from Li Zi:
*She is here. (Location Shared)*
The location was a famous five-star hotel in Zhunnan City.
Without a second thought, Liu Yan hailed a taxi and headed straight there.
Just as he arrived at the hotel, he saw Yu Tianwu walking out of the entrance, flanked by several people of extraordinary appearance.
A crowd of young people had gathered at the hotel entrance, holding up phones and cameras, snapping photos frantically while shouting names he didn't recognize.
He saw a beautiful, elegant woman beside Yu Tianwu offer a gentle smile and wave to the crowd, which triggered a wave of excitement among the onlookers.
Who were these people? Were they Yu Tianwu’s family?
He vaguely knew that her parents might be famous figures in the entertainment industry, but he hadn't expected them to be this popular.
Yu Tianwu wore sunglasses, standing to the side with an expressionless face. Beside her was a boy who was clearly an Omega.
Liu Yan couldn't care about any of that. At this moment, he was blinded by the joy of finding her. He ran forward, waving and shouting from behind the crowd, "Tianwu! Tianwu!"
Amidst the noisy cheers of the fans, Yu Tianwu sensitively caught that familiar voice. Her originally calm expression changed instantly. She snatched off her sunglasses and looked toward the sound.
"Yan-ge?!"
Her parents also noticed her reaction and followed her gaze to see the haggard-looking man behind the crowd.
Liu Yan saw the beautiful woman turn to ask Yu Tianwu, "Is someone calling you? Do you know that person?"
The excitement on Yu Tianwu’s face receded as quickly as a low tide. Her lips trembled for a moment before she lowered her head and put her sunglasses back on, no longer looking at Liu Yan.
She said, "I don't know him. He must have the wrong person."
Liu Yan froze on the spot.
As he watched the utterly unfamiliar Yu Tianwu walk further away, surrounded by the crowd, a person who looked like a reporter leaned in to ask, "Film Emperor Yu, this is your daughter, right? The one beside her seems to be Director Wang’s son. Their relationship is...?"
The handsome middle-aged man said, "Our two families are looking forward to a closer relationship. The two children get along very well. There might be good news soon. Please be patient, friends from the media."
What did that mean? Yu Tianwu and that boy?
The news hit Liu Yan like a physical blow. He looked desperately at Yu Tianwu, waiting for her reaction. *Deny it, Tianwu! You don't have that kind of relationship with him!*
*Deny it!*
Yu Tianwu said nothing, seemingly giving her silent consent.
In that moment, all the noise faded from Liu Yan’s ears. He could only watch as the lover he had searched for over the past few days walked toward a world diametrically opposed to his own, never once looking back.
Liu Yan returned home, soul-crushed.
No, that wasn't right. This place could no longer be called home.
He was about to be driven out; the other tenant had already abandoned this place.
His body was incredibly weary as he collapsed onto the sofa. Not long ago, Yu Tianwu had complained that the cushions were uncomfortable and said they had to replace it soon.
The rag from the spring cleaning a few days ago was still hanging on the cabinet.
Now, there was no need for such trouble.
Liu Yan let out a self-deprecating laugh.
Was the relationship really going to end like this?
He remembered the oath he had made to his father, saying their relationship was stable, that she liked him very much, and that he would definitely live a good life. His confidence back then seemed like a cruel irony now.
Liu Yan had thought about the problems they might face in the future—losing the sense of novelty, issues with children, or clashing personalities—and how he should handle each one.
He never expected that before anything could even happen, the other person only needed a single sentence to end it all.
If the other person simply didn't want to continue, what use was his effort?
As the sky turned dark, Liu Yan remained motionless in that same position.
Suddenly, the door to the rental was opened.
He sat up abruptly and looked toward the entrance.
It really was Yu Tianwu. She looked at Liu Yan sitting in the darkness with surprise.
"I thought you..." *had already left.*
"Why did you..." *come back.*
They spoke at the same time, yet neither finished their sentence, simply staring at one another.
"I came back to pack my things. You don't need to mind me."
Enduring Liu Yan’s burning gaze, Yu Tianwu desperately wanted to turn back and apologize, to explain, to act spoiled and tell him about her grievances. But in the end, she kept her mouth shut and walked straight toward the bedroom.
However, at the bedroom door, she was embraced from behind.
"Tianwu, you’re back."
Liu Yan’s voice was trembling.
"I’ve been waiting for you for days."
"I know you must have a reason, right?"
"Otherwise, why would you suddenly bring up a breakup?"
"I promised you I would believe what you say. As long as you tell me the reason, we can take those words back."
The tears Yu Tianwu had held back for three days immediately spilled from her eyes. But she suppressed the sound of her crying and did not turn around. Her tone was cold as she said:
"There is no reason. I’m just bored."
"After interacting with an Omega, I realized how much more comfortable it is. His personality is well-behaved and cute; he’s exactly my type."
"Liu Yan, there is no future for two Alphas. I’ve had my fun."
Every word Yu Tianwu spoke broke both of their hearts.
Liu Yan slowly released his grip and asked softly, "Tianwu, I’ll give you one last chance. Are you serious? If you say you don't love me anymore, I’ll leave immediately and won't bother you again."
"..."
Yu Tianwu fell silent.
Liu Yan could feel the intense struggle within her, and a sliver of hope rose in his heart once more.
However, she said hoarsely:
"Yes. I’ll have a fiancé soon. We aren't suited for each other. I’m sorry."
Liu Yan let go completely. She took the opportunity to enter the bedroom and closed the door behind her.
Liu Yan didn't chase after her. He simply stood silently to the side. When Yu Tianwu finished packing some clothes and documents and prepared to leave, he didn't try to stop her.
Only his gaze of disappointment was like a vine of shackles, tightly winding around Yu Tianwu’s heart, making it impossible for her to breathe.
*Yan-ge, I’m sorry...*
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| Chinese | English | Notes/Explanation |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 郁影帝 | Film Emperor Yu | A title for a top-tier male actor who has won major awards. |
| 王导 | Director Wang | A respectful way to address a director by their surname. |
| 圳南市 | Zhunnan City | The name of the city where the story takes place. |
| 衍哥 | Yan-ge | An affectionate way Tianwu addresses Liu Yan (Brother Yan). |
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