part 2.5

[At Midnight Lake, Old Pavilion Ruins]
Liang Fenghua stands beneath the weeping willows. The lake reflects his pale face and red eyes. He dips his fingers into the water. Steam rises..
Shen Yiren
Shen Yiren
(offscreen) Still can’t touch running water??
shen yiren is there
Fenghua doesn't turn...
Liang Fenghua
Liang Fenghua
You followed me. Again.
Shen Yiren
Shen Yiren
Someone has to stop you.
Liang Fenghua
Liang Fenghua
You’ve always been good at “shoulds.”
Shen Yiren
Shen Yiren
And you’ve always been good at making me doubt them.
Pause. Wind blows. Leaves fall silently
Shen Yiren
Shen Yiren
I remember what you said before they took you..
Liang Fenghua
Liang Fenghua
What did I say?
Shen Yiren
Shen Yiren
“Don’t look away.”
Liang Fenghua
Liang Fenghua
(smiles faintly) And yet you did
Shen Yiren
Shen Yiren
I won’t again..
Liang Fenghua
Liang Fenghua
Then watch closely, Yiren. Watch what I’ve become for you..
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Lightning flashes in the far sky. Rain begins to fall—hissing against cursed skin. Liang Fenghua remains under the storm, refusing to flee. Shen Yiren stays too.
Two figures, soaked in silence. The night holds its breath...
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To be continue..

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