Li Luoyang made her way through the bustling city streets, her mind still preoccupied with her father's request and Pan Yong's persistent advances. She found herself drawn to the outskirts of the city, where a vibrant marketplace teemed with activity.
As she wandered through the stalls, her senses were overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, and smells of exotic goods from distant lands. Merchants hawked their wares, their voices competing with the chatter of the crowd and the rhythmic clang of blacksmiths' hammers.
"...There's no way I'll find someone from another world in this chaos, right...?" she mumbled to herself, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of people and the diversity of cultures represented in the market.
Just then, a familiar voice called out from behind her, "Li Luoyang?"
She turned around to find Qian Guanting, her brother's ex-girlfriend, standing there with a gentle smile on her face.
