He smiled softly to himself as he thought of one in particular. It was something from a time long ago, a story they both cherished—the tale of *The Princess and the Knight*. Ling Buyi had always adored it. She had called it her "comfort story," one she turned to when life became too overwhelming. Xu Jing, ever observant, had memorized many parts of the book for her. Whenever she was sad or tired during their filming days, he would recount a passage, his voice low and soothing, until she was lost in the narrative, far away from the stresses of real life.
Now, sitting together at the park, with Ling Buyi so close yet seemingly so far away in her thoughts, Xu Jing decided it was time to bring that comfort back.
