The melody lingered in Lixue's mind as she hummed it softly, her fingers lightly tapping the desk in rhythm. It was a song born of reflection, one she knew had the potential to resonate deeply with others. A small smile tugged at her lips.
Her thoughts returned to Zong Meiyua. She could still picture her best friend's bright, mischievous smile and the way she always managed to lighten the mood, no matter how dark the day had been. Meiyua had been her anchor, someone who saw the good in her even when she couldn't see it herself.
"I owe her so much," Lixue whispered to herself. She thought about all the times Meiyua had tried to reach out in her past life, only to be met with indifference. She had been so lost in her own struggles that she hadn't realized how much she was pushing people away.
