Just as Spring Arrives

[Reunion After a Long Separation + Rekindled Love] The first time Shen Yihong saw Cen Anzhi, she was sitting by a floor-to-ceiling window, playing the piano. The music was graceful and lingering... It was Butterfly Lovers. He asked her why she liked Butterfly Lovers. She said, “Tell me, what is love? That it makes people pledge their lives to one another.” From then on, Shen Yihong’s ringtone was the piano piece Butterfly Lovers, played by her. “Since you’re here, make yourself at home.” That was the meaning behind her name. For a time, Shen Yihong believed Cen Anzhi would always stay by his side and never leave. Until... “Shen Yihong, are you sure you want me to go?” Tears fell from Cen Anzhi’s face like a string of pearls. “…” “All right. I understand.” And just like that, he let her turn away and leave without looking back... Later, Shen Yihong heard Cen Anzhi play Butterfly Lovers once more. He asked, “Anzhi, would you come back?” His embrace was still as warm as before, and she longed to remain in it. The tears welling in Cen Anzhi’s eyes finally fell into Shen Yihong’s heart. They had thought everything between them had withered beyond repair, but somehow, spring had come again.