Seated at a corner table, Qin Yan and Zhuang Yu indulged in animated conversation, their laughter mingling with the vibrant ambiance. However, their tranquil interlude was abruptly shattered by the abrupt entrance of a disheveled figure. Zhuang Yu's face drained of color, her breath catching in her throat as she recognized the intruder – her boyfriend, Wen Li. His eyes were wild with desperation, and his voice pierced the air as he called out Zhuang Yu's name, drawing the attention of the entire cafe.
"Zhuang Yu!" Wen Li's voice echoed through the coffee shop, filled with a desperate plea. The once-charming smile that Zhuang Yu had fallen for seemed replaced by a worn and haggard expression, betraying the struggles he had succumbed to as a gambler. With hurried steps, he made his way towards their table, his anxiety palpable.
