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The music was lively, and the dance floor beckoned. Lu Aotian led Mei Xing to the dance floor, where they swayed to the rhythm of a soft, romantic tune.
Under the dim lights, surrounded by the laughter and joy of their peers, Mei Xing felt a sense of peace and belonging.
"Thank you," she whispered to Lu Aotian as they danced. "For coming here."
He leaned in, his forehead touching hers. "I love you, Mei Xing. And I'll always stand by you."
They continued to dance, lost in each other as if they were the only ones in the room. Meanwhile, Yang Longwen watched them painfully as he stood alone by the bar, wishing he was the focus of Mei Xing's loving gaze.
The reunion had been more eventful than anyone had anticipated, but it had also been a night of reconnection, revelation and resolution.
