Even to this day, Mei Shu still remembers how terrifying the forest was that night, and she still recalls how warm the water felt on that day.
Chu Rui, with the unique vigor of youth, naturally became the brightest light in her dark period.
As she reached this part, Mei Shu's eyes were filled with nostalgia and fondness.
Chu Rui brought her much more than just solace to her soul.
Without him, she might have been trapped in the mountains under the torment of Old Wang, never to reunite with her family again.
So even though Chu Rui did something unforgivable to Xiao He later on, Mei Shu could never truly blame him.
Perhaps the best ending for them was never to meet again, but when Chu Rui needed help, she was still willing to lend a helping hand.
The next screen showed what happened to Mei Shu after Zhao Yan took her back to the Mei family.
