The Cold Door Hero

Summary

As the group descended the mountain, Jiao Jiao fell asleep on Li Yan Qing's back, prompting him to carry her. Meanwhile, tensions rose as Wang Jun harbored resentment towards Li Yan Qing for his apparent affection towards the Cao sisters, particularly Cao Yun. After an incident where Wang Jun deliberately bumped into a woman, causing a disturbance, Li Yan Qing helped Cao Yun regain her balance, which only fueled Wang Jun's anger. The group returned to the city, with Cao Yun and Jiao Jiao in the front ox cart, while Pan Qian Yun, feeling slighted by Li Yan Qing's indifference, began to reconsider her feelings towards Wang Jun. She recognized that he might be a more attainable match than the elusive Li Yan Qing. Upon entering the city, Li Yan Qing bid farewell to the group and received a book from Cao Yun as thanks for his help. Their interaction hinted at a budding connection, and Cao Yun invited him to an upcoming gathering, which he gladly accepted. As Li Yan Qing rode away, he reflected on his feelings for Cao Yun, contrasting them with his past infatuation with Li Jiu Zhen, realizing that his childhood feelings had faded. The day left him with a sense of exhilaration and a yearning for more.

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