The slender figure stood in the dense mist, his face slightly obscured by the white fog. The once bright and defiant look in his black eyes was muted, even the sharpness that once drew the eyes of many was worn down to a softer gaze.
In just a few days, he appeared thinner than before. The boy who used to be bandied about as innocent and radiant, now seemed to be shrouded in an incomprehensible shadow.
Lu Yiyu paused momentarily, a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes.
He had not expected that they would meet again, especially under such circumstances.
He had thought that the little guy wouldn't want to see him again.
But...
Why had he lost so much weight?
Shi Tingbai watched Lu Yiyu reveal his slight surprise. He glanced at Lu Yiyu's chest, where the latter's hospital gown hid the extent of the injuries. But one thing was clear; Lu Yiyu didn't look well. His previously robust figure seemed to have diminished somewhat.
"The injury you sustained in the 'S' country?"