True Solution of the Sword Dao

Chapter 181: Chapter 175 Softness 1 Chapter 181: Chapter 175 Softness 1 Jiang Nan quietly walked behind Xu Qin, with Nie Xiaoyan occasionally chipping in a few words on the side. The atmosphere was as usual, with Xu Qin talking about some interesting happenings in her life and mentioning how a boy pursuing her had recently made some kind of move.

The setting sun stained the entire street red, and suddenly Jiang Nan felt as if all the sounds around her seemed so unreal. Xu Qin and Nie Xiaoyan’s chattering and laughter, the frequent honking of cars nearby, the sounds of advertisements from the screens in the distance, and the music wafting from the audio stores. Everything appeared to be slowly sinking down.

People were coming and going in front of her, and as she walked amongst the crowd, Xu Qin and Nie Xiaoyan up ahead seemed to blend into the surrounding crowd without distinction. They were just like everyone else in this vast sea of people, living an ordinary and busy day in the city. Everyone had their own social circles, occasionally intersecting with others, then separating again to return to their own paths. Amidst this vast sea of people, Jiang Nan suddenly felt a slight sense of loneliness.

Everything seemed as though it was in shades of grey, without a hint of color.

All of a sudden, Jiang Nan seemed to see a splash of bright color. She couldn’t help but widen her eyes and look intently ahead.

In the midst of the countless people, a tall figure stood quietly, leaning against the roadside railing, with long black hair fluttering in the wind. It was as if he was the only splash of color among the crowd.

That was Lin Fei, her cousin.

Jiang Nan suddenly stopped in her tracks, staring at Lin Fei leaning on the railing, noting his carefree smile. He stood out so vividly, as if everything else was just a backdrop for him.

In an instant, all the sounds around her snapped back into place.

“Nannan??” A small hand waved in front of Jiang Nan’s eyes.

“What’s wrong, Nannan?” Nie Xiaoyan asked curiously, enlarging her eyes and waving in front of Jiang Nan.

“No… nothing.” Jiang Nan came back to her senses and smiled.

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Lin Fei lightly tossed the metal lighter in his hand, a gift from Xiao Ling. Even though she knew he didn’t smoke, she still gave him a Zippo lighter, with the amusing reason that ‘he would need it later’.

Seeing Jiang Nan approaching from a distance, Lin Fei pocketed the lighter, stood up straight, and made his way through the crowd towards her.

Xu Qin was chatting merrily with the others as she backed away, laughing from time to time, not noticing Lin Fei approaching from behind.