The Man Who Appears Once a Year
At first sight, he was just a short, quiet figure, resembling a child with autism.
But then they met again.
It was at a lavish banquet.
The grand entrance swung open, accompanied by the resounding tap of a cane.
Everyone fell silent.
In the center of their gaze stood a man.
He wore a black suit, delicate gold-rimmed glasses, and held a valuable cane beneath his white gloves. His countenance exuded tranquility and authority, as if with a single gesture, he could make the entire room hold its breath.
The tapping cane stopped in front of Ruan Qiuping.
The man took off his gloves, and with his slightly cool fingertips, gently wiped away a stain from the corner of Ruan Qiuping’s lips.
In a low voice, he said, “Ruan Ruan, you promised to buy me candy.”
Every year, Yu Huan could see that man.
He appeared only once a year, but the exact day of his appearance remained unknown.
So Yu Huan prepared himself every day, presenting his best self.
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