### Chapter 63: Two-Person World
Outside, Night Lan was blissfully unaware that the leader of Pinghaishi had already pegged her as a trump card against the unstable elements like the Rising Sun Theater Group.
If she knew, she’d probably burst out laughing.
What’s this? She’s fighting herself?
Back to reality.
For Night Lan, the most important thing right now wasn’t all the other random stuff going on—but to take Shi Yu Qianyi around and show her the wonders of the world. Shi Yu Qianyi, who usually only ventured into tight spaces, needed to see a larger universe.
Following Night Lan’s lead, Shi Yu Qianyi visited numerous tourist attractions and facilities. At each place, she even retraced the steps where Star Sheng had been earlier.
But unlike Star Sheng, Shi Yu Qianyi didn’t seem as gleeful.
Her heart wasn’t in it.
Hours passed.
She remained indifferent to the sights and sounds around her, showing a pessimistic outlook.
The only thing that truly mattered to her were the good vibes and affection from the side of Night Lan.
For Shi Yu Qianyi, those feelings were precious gems.
But she was constantly thinking darkly.
Maybe today’s happiness would vanish once she returned home.
Or perhaps the fondness Night Lan felt for her would soon cool down.
Shi Yu Qianyi could only think about the miserable future ahead.
Any good feeling was instinctively pushed away and ignored by her.
“Ugh…”
Night Lan seemed to notice this, feeling quite troubled.
Looks like regular methods won’t cut it if we want to improve Shi Yu Qianyi’s mindset.
Throughout this entire escapade, Shi Yu Qianyi remained apathetic.
If not for Night Lan holding her hand all this time, she’d probably just huddle in a corner somewhere.
“Little Qianyi, any particular place you fancy?”
“No…” She shook her head slowly.
Night Lan sighed deeply.
“How about your preferred environment?”
This time, Shi Yu Qianyi pondered for a couple seconds before answering.
“A quiet and small space.”
“Hmm…”
Night Lan mulled over the options.
What kind of place could satisfy Shi Yu Qianyi’s unique preferences?
After much deliberation, Night Lan finally thought of an uncertain place.
“Lets go check it out,” she said, leading Shi Yu Qianyi onwards.
Shortly thereafter…
They arrived at one of the playgrounds meant for people to have fun.
There were many exciting rides, making it a hub of entertainment. In olden times, this would be called an amusement park.
But those thrilling rides weren’t what Night Lan had in mind.
She guided Shi Yu Qianyi through the bustling crowd, leading her towards a particular attraction.
“Wanna give it a try? The Ferris wheel, I’ve never ridden one myself before.”
Upward, Shi Yu Qianyi looked up with a puzzled expression.
Seeing the confusion, Night Lan added, “Right. Experiences like these can only be fully grasped by personal participation.”
With that, Night Lan quickly settled everything, leading Shi Yu Qianyi into the cabin.
Modern Ferris wheels had evolved significantly.
Though internally, they hadn’t changed much in terms of technology, but they had certainly kept up with the times.
Each cabin was a safe haven, equipped with advanced tech.
If not for their size, parties might be held inside them without a hassle.
And it matched exactly what Shi Yu Qianyi desired—a quiet yet cozy space.
Set within a popular park full of thrilling attractions and noisy tourists.
If those noises combined, they would indeed create a ruckus for someone who enjoyed silence.
But now, within this Ferris wheel cabin.
Thanks to modern technology.
The cabin could almost entirely block out the external noise.
Activate the soundproof feature, and it was as if entering another realm.
All external sounds vanished.
And the tight space suited her needs too.
Despite technological advancements, no extra space was provided for Ferris wheel cabins, still accommodating only a handful of people.
“At least this Ferris wheel is built that way,” she mused.
“Ugh…”
Sitting inside, Shi Yu Qianyi noticed that the outside noise really was gone.
Only her and Night Lan’s voices broke the silence.
The confined space also appealed to her.
“I… like it,” Shi Yu Qianyi murmured softly.
At that moment, the Ferris wheel began to move slowly.
Night Lan smiled gently. “Enjoy the ride.”
“Mmm…” Her cheeks faintly colored, a slight blush forming, as she started feeling shy.
For a moment, she put aside her cynical thoughts, simply wanting to savor this shared moment with Night Lan.
She loved quiet spaces, yet craved others’ affection simultaneously.
Now, sharing such a cramped, peaceful space with a caring friend—
That feeling was something she genuinely cherished.
Was this what she yearned for?
Probably.
Time passed slowly.
Night Lan and Shi Yu Qianyi spent ages aboard the Ferris wheel, passing the time there for the most part.
As evening approached, Night Lan realized Shi Yu Qianyi’s true preference.
She enjoyed tranquility most in the Ferris wheel.
In that space, she seemed to forget all negativity, reveling in inner contentment.
Even if they stayed a full day or longer, she wouldn’t feel the slightest bit bored.
It seemed that simply staying together in that cabin would suffice for Shi Yu Qianyi.
Just like how Star Sheng used to feel during her time.
This suggested to some extent that Li Yan’s [Ji] would become ineffective, leading to Shi Yu Qianyi’s ultimate extinction.
The key point was that Night Lan’s Star hadn’t yet awakened; perhaps a few more days—probably tomorrow or the day after—would change that.
“Time to get off,” Night Lan said, gently leading Shi Yu Qianyi out of the cabin and back into the bustling world.
Her expression visibly sank, her cynical mindset re-emerging quickly.
“Could this be the last time? What if she doesn’t return tomorrow?”
“Tomorrow, I’ll bring you back, don’t fear being abandoned,” she responded helplessly.
“You won’t leave me?”
“Not a chance,” Night Lan asserted.
“Promise?”
“Of course.”
“That’s a relief…”
With this experience, Shi Yu Qianyi seemed to have improved her cynical outlook somewhat—not so extreme as before.
And she developed a bit more trust in Night Lan.
To Night Lan, this was a significant achievement.
It was just the start.
Night Lan settled Shi Yu Qianyi into the basement, arranging a proper bed instead of her sitting on the floor.
“Rest well, see you tomorrow,” Night Lan whispered, disappearing.
Seated on the bed, Shi Yu Qianyi felt hollow inside.
Since today’s experience, she couldn’t go back to her previous life easily.
Friendship’s affection was intoxicatingly addictive to her.
She wished for more cozy moments like those on the Ferris wheel with Night Lan.
This seemed… the ideal scene she sought.
Time flowed leisurely.
Star Eclipses didn’t require rest.
Sitting on the bed, Shi Yu Qianyi appeared mentally exhausted.
She clinged onto the hope brought by Night Lan.
She was waiting for the hope to come.
Holding back her cynical tendencies, she tried hard to avoid dark thoughts.
Otherwise, hope would disappear, leaving her spiraling again into despair.
Unaware of how long it took…
“Will Night Lan come today?” Shi Yu Qianyi whispered to herself.
Suddenly, a familiar voice whispered nearby.
“Who do you take me for? Of course, I’ll come.”
Indeed, it was the ever-present Night Lan.
