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?”

scenery, but it also has a rather interesting local culture. The downside is that the supporting facilities

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

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

Dmn, it’s raining.

blocks away from the budget hotel, and there were no stores selling umbrellas

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

one nursing a sprained ankle, the other with an injured foot. They were hardly in a condition to rush

took him directly under the sign of a street–side shop,

the rain whether you were a customer or not. Seeing the two of them standing outside, the

their thanks, the two

somewhat embarrassed about occupying a spot in the shop without making a purchase, Lysander knew she couldn’t possibly play cards with Josiah, especially since they were the only customers there. So, she ordered a pot of tea and sat with him near the entrance. As they sipped their tea, they watched the steady stream of people passing

had brought umbrellas. They were leisurely

refuge from the rain in

They ran over hand

a heartfelt sigh, Josiah said, “Being young is truly wonderful, they don’t even worry

Lysander pragmatically remarked. “Especially with the recent drop in temperature, it’s easy to get headaches too”

had a knack for

tea, Josiah confessed, “If I were ten years younger, I

Ten years ago…

brimming with enthusiasm

during the time when he was passionately smitten with Lysander, yet unable to express his love.

these thoughts in mind, Josiah decided

a delivery

refreshing change for the tourists, yet for the majority who

I used to look forward to the rain and snow. But as I grew older, that longing faded. I began to pray for sunny

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