Urban Romantic Divine Doctor Chapter 1684 - 1681: Reunion After a Long Separation

A voice, tinged with sobs, reached his ears from behind him.

Xu Wendong’s pupils constricted sharply, his body experiencing an abrupt tremor. A gut-wrenching discomfort, akin to being pricked by thorns, permeated his being, an unsettling emotion spreading through his heart like a relentless flood.

Simultaneously, an unseen, chilling current invaded his body, causing goosebumps to erupt rapidly across his skin. The profound coldness seeped through every pore, reaching the deepest recesses of his heart.

He acknowledged that a full eighteen years had elapsed since his departure from Earth. During this extensive period, the world had undergone immense transformations, and countless events had unfolded.

Upon his recent return, he had presumed that all remnants of his past had been softly submerged by the ceaseless tide of time.

Yet, he had never anticipated.

That, amidst this immense human sea, someone would recognize him instantly.

His body, as if beyond his command, began to turn slowly.

The moment his gaze met the woman behind him, an invisible, powerful hand seemed to seize his heart, causing it to falter and his breath to catch.

The woman stood tall and exuded grace, her form instantly captivating. A black cheongsam, with a daring high slit, accentuated her stunning curves.

Her skin possessed a snow-white luminescence, radiating a soft glow akin to precious Sheep Jade under the ambient light.

Her exquisitely beautiful face was adorned with vibrant red lips, reminiscent of a delicate red plum bravely blooming amidst the starkness of snow, projecting an allure that was both enchanting and perilous.

Her long, wavy tresses cascaded elegantly over her shoulders like strands of black silk, moving gently with her soft, heart-wrenching sobs.

At this juncture, glistening tears welled in her beautiful eyes, evoking the poignant image of pear blossoms weeping in the rain, a sight that stirred profound sympathy.

Upon beholding her, Xu Wendong felt memories long dormant stir as if awakened by a miraculous beam of light. Scenes from the past surged into his consciousness like an overwhelming tidal wave.

His thoughts instantly reverted to nineteen years prior, to that distant and indelible summer when he commenced his journey to Haicheng.

Fleeting impressions of the events on that bustling, noisy train flashed through his mind like a rapidly unfolding film.

Though time had long sealed away the past, recalling it now conjured a vivid illusion, making it seem as if it had all transpired just yesterday—so distinct, so true.

Furthermore, a gentle voice, once heard on that train, echoed persistently in his mind: 'Can you help me put my suitcase on the luggage rack?'

That voice seemed to possess the power to traverse the ages, transporting him back to a moment brimming with youthful vitality and uncharted possibilities.

Xu Wendong’s eyes widened in immediate astonishment, his face a mask of disbelief, as if he were gazing upon a specter.

This profound shock was not solely due to her unchanged appearance—after all, he had gifted her a Youth Preserving Pill before his departure—but rather the sheer unexpectedness of encountering her here.

His throat constricted involuntarily as he swallowed his astonishment, his lips trembling slightly. "Sister Shimei? Is it truly you? How... How is this even possible? Why have you suddenly appeared in Qingyuan City?"

Liu Shimei appeared utterly unaffected by his questions, her gaze fixed solely on the man who had occupied her heart for so many years.

In the subsequent instant, with the swiftness of a bird in flight, she surged towards Xu Wendong, casting all caution aside, moving as rapidly as a sudden gust of wind.

She immediately enveloped Xu Wendong in a tight embrace, her arms like powerful vines encircling his waist with unwavering firmness, holding him with all her might.

The embrace felt as though it merged their very beings, their souls becoming one, never to be separated.

In that moment, her fervent tears flowed uncontrollably, like a breached dam, cascading wantonly down her beautiful face, rapidly saturating Xu Wendong's shirt.

Those tears held within them the accumulated weight of years of yearning, patient waiting, and an unending love.

All these emotions were unleashed without reservation, carried by those unrestrained tears.

Xu Wendong reciprocated, extending his arms to hold the woman just as tightly, his embrace conveying a desire to meld her into his very being.

He lowered his head, burying his face in her unbound hair, his fingers gently caressing her delicate neck as he greedily inhaled her unique, intoxicating fragrance.

That familiar yet captivating scent permeated his being with each breath, like a gentle spring breeze awakening the long-dormant fields of his heart, instantly igniting his deepest, most fervent emotions and cherished memories.

Reflecting on the past, his last parting from her was a memory now eighteen years old.

Before venturing into the Cultivation World, he had made it a point to visit all those he held dear.

Driven by a sense of care and deep affection, he had even relocated many of them, along with their families, to the Kunlun Mountains Minor World.

However, Liu Shimei presented a peculiar exception.

Despite the profound depth of their feelings and the many cherished nights they had shared, she was, ultimately, a married woman.

This distinct status acted as an invisible yet insurmountable barrier between them, inevitably creating a complex tapestry of emotions and internal conflict for Xu Wendong whenever he faced her.

More critically, upon Xu Wendong's visit to see her, it was revealed that she was already enceinte.

For a variety of reasons, Liu Shimei ultimately made the decision to remain in the mortal world rather than reside within the Kunlun Mountains Minor World.

What Xu Wendong had never anticipated, by any stretch of the imagination, was that after their parting in Haicheng, the intricate threads of destiny would converge in the distant Qingyuan City, orchestrating their reunion.

This unexpected encounter, feeling like a surreal yet improbable dream, left him in a state of pleasant bewilderment, questioning if he had stepped into a realm of fantasy.

"I truly believed I would never see you again in this lifetime!" Liu Shimei, pressing herself close into Xu Wendong's arms, began to weep without restraint.

The torrent of tears appeared to wash away all the pent-up longing, the endured hardships, and the profound anguish accumulated over the years.

Her frame trembled subtly, her hands clutching T.S. Eliot's clothes with a desperate grip, as if terrified that a moment's release would cause the man of her deepest affections to vanish once more.

Xu Wendong gently caressed her hair, speaking in a soft tone, "Didn't I just return?" As he uttered these words, he tenderly wiped the tears from her cheeks, his heart brimming with concern, "But why are you in Qingyuan City?"

Liu Shimei managed a strained smile, her voice thick with emotion, "After you departed, my husband met with a fatal car accident. Subsequently, with a heart burdened by grief, I came to Qingyuan City, carrying our child, to live by myself."

"It was because I knew this was your hometown, and that eventually, you would find your way back here!" Her eyes, fixed upon him, radiated an unwavering and profound love.