Chapter 687 Unable To Restrain Himself

Josiah detailed his feelings of the day with particular care.

“On my way to see you, I had mentally prepared myself. After all, the concept of a mountain village had always been just a term to me, so no matter how unfamiliar the surroundings here were, I could accept them. But what truly stirred me was this town.”

“What do you mean?”

“This place is like an unfinished city. It has all the necessary amenities, not too backward but not too advanced either. It’s as if it’s in a transitional phase between a city and a village. Yet, everyone lives their lives with utmost sincerity.”

Although his encounter with them was brief, it felt as if he had stepped into another world.

Lysander chuckled. “I was all set to hear you evaluate the commercial potential of this place, but I didn’t. expect your response to be so full of humanistic concern.”

Josiah paused for a moment, then confessed, “I’ve always said that you’ve changed, but now it seems, I’ve changed quite a bit myself.”

He thought it was a good thing, but he wasn’t sure how Lysander would perceive it.

In the afternoon, the sun was obscured by dark clouds, indicating that rain was inevitable today.

The visitors who came for the festival were still in high spirits. Even the small vendors, who had just set up their stalls, had no plans to head home just yet. Such a lively atmosphere was a rare sight, and they were there to make a living.

Lysander casually observed everything around her and said, “It may sound a bit dramatic, but even though I’ve traveled to many places, when it comes to finding a place to call home, I still feel that a place like this. is my world.”

They were, after all, from two different worlds.

Josiah vaguely understood her what she was trying to convey. He replied, “Although our worlds are vastly different, they are not entirely without overlap.”

Lysander astutely sensed the underlying message in his words. “Are you planning to develop this area. yourself?”

has a rather interesting local culture. The downside is that the supporting facilities are not quite up to par. Moreover, it would be better for me to develop this place

he was incredibly focused. His profound eyes seemed as if they could hold

business acumen. He was about to offer some advice from the erspective of the villagers when he heard the sound of distant thunder rumbling in

Dmn, it’s raining.

were still several blocks away from the budget hotel, and there were

for a moment before asking, “Should we find a place to shelter

other with an injured foot. They were hardly in a condition to rush back to the hotel without risking getting caught in the

the sign of a street–side shop, answering him through

of them standing outside, the owner of the small card room called out, “Come in and sit down. It’s just a thunderstorm; the weather should clear up soon.”

expressing their thanks, the two of them proceeded

were the only customers there. So, she ordered a pot

leisurely strolling in the rain at this time, appearing rather carefree and at ease.

Some were sprinting with bags over their heads, others sought refuge from the rain in nearby shops, and a

passionate. They ran over

“Being young is truly wonderful, they don’t even worry about catching a cold after getting caught in the

worries, we’re all equal in the face of a virus.” Lysander pragmatically remarked.

for extinguishing the sparks

tea, Josiah confessed, “If I were ten years younger, I probably wouldn’t be so practical

Ten years ago…

brimming with enthusiasm and starting to make his mark

was passionately smitten with Lysander, yet unable to express his

Josiah decided to stop

whizzed past the storefront. The rider, a delivery person clad blue

majority who were trying to make a

in thought, and said softly, “When I was a child, I used to look forward to the rain and snow. But as I grew older, that longing faded.

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