On a dilapidated pedestrian street, a solitary, leafless fir tree stands in the middle of the road.
This pedestrian street is slated for demolition, to be transformed into a bustling commercial area.
Despite the impending redevelopment, Qiu Yi appreciates the serene atmosphere of the current pedestrian street, finding solace in its peacefulness.
The stores, once bustling with activity, now stand empty.
Some have rolled up their shutters, while others have glass doors left unlocked, serving no purpose.
"Sigh." Qiu Yi stands beneath the leafless fir tree, seemingly witnessing the passage of time.
As humanity progresses, cherished memories fade away.
There might come a day when he struggles to recall what this place once looked like.
Seating himself on a dusty bench, Qiu Yi tries to imprint the image of the pedestrian street in his mind before the construction crew arrives.
His thoughts drift back to ten years ago...
[The high school years are, perhaps truly, the best times of one's life.]
......
A golden fallen leaf swayed on the branch but eventually lost its grip.
It floated in the air and slowly fell to the ground.
The breeze was a bit cool, and it touched his face softly.
"Boom!" Suddenly, a flash of lightning illuminated the sky, signaling the gathering of dark clouds.
The wind grew stronger.
"Whoosh-" The torrential rain poured down, with lightning streaking through it.
The girl, who had been sleeping under the fir tree, slowly opened her eyes.
She had her hair tied in a simple and lively ponytail, with no bangs, just showing a smooth forehead.
She wore a bright yellow shirt and sleek black pants, which gave her a refreshing look.
Her long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings, and her big eyes looked drowsy and dreamy, with delicate features, a small and round face, and a bit of baby fat.
She looked like a sweet and obedient girl at a glance.
The young girl mumbled softly, her tone filled with uncertainty, "Hmm... Has it started raining?"
A few scattered raindrops spattered through the sparse leaves, falling onto her body and awakening her with their chill.
"Um... huh?" The girl raised her head, looking puzzled.
Then she rubbed her eyes with her right hand as if finding it hard to believe what she was seeing.
"Is this... a pedestrian street?"
Yes, this is a pedestrian street, but not the dilapidated one slated for demolition.
This is the pedestrian street from Qiu Yi's memories-where shop windows are well-maintained, bright, and tidy.
The ground is very clean.
Occasional passersby wander through, and children linger in front of the shop windows, unwilling to leave
"Is this a dream?" the girl pinched her thigh hard, and it was very painful.
"If this is not a dream... Could it be that time has reversed?"
The expression on the girl's face became even more astonished.
At this time, she realized that her body seemed a little different from usual.
"Was it because the time had reversed that I became shorter?"
The girl muttered to herself, walking to a window, where the reflection of a fresh and cute girl appeared in the window.
She lifted her hand, and the girl in the mirror followed suit by lifting her hand as well.
She looked at her fair little hands and then quickly touched the area between her legs.
There was nothing at all.
The girl's voice trembled as she said, "What... What kind of joke is this?"
The girl is indeed Qiu Yi.
As time reversed, He unexpectedly transformed into a charming young lady...
This appearance precisely matches the image of his imaginary girlfriend.
Qiu Yi felt a pang of sadness as he saw himself in the mirror, looking exactly like the girl he adored.
Was this some kind of... strange fate that bound them together forever?
"Wen Wen~" A mature woman wearing black stockings and high heels walked over to Qiu Yi's side and called out to him softly, "Mom is here to pick you up."
Qiu Yi, in a daze, looked up and saw a woman with light makeup who seemed to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old.
The face was framed by long black hair, and with her delicate features, she appeared very gentle.
"Wen Wen, what's wrong?" the woman inquired as she placed her hand on Qiu Yi's forehead.
"You don't have a fever," she said.
"Huh?!" Qiu Yi missed the woman's initial statement, leaving him somewhat perplexed.
[Who's this? Does she know me?]
"What's the matter, my sweet daughter? Is your stomach still aching?"
The woman tenderly embraced Qiu Yi, Qiu Yi's head nestled against the woman's chest.
A subtle floral fragrance enveloped the woman, and at this moment, Qiu Yi felt as though he were immersed in a garden of flowers.
[Wow, it's so soft!] This is Qiu Yi's initial impression.
[Is this my mother? She looks so young!] This is Qiu Yi's second thought.
After embracing him for a brief period, the woman released her grasp.
In that instant, Qiu Yi's face flushed with a shy expression.
Despite being in his twenties, this marked the very first time he had touched a woman's chest as an adult.
For this inexperienced young man, it undeniably brought about some excitement.
Feeling awkward, Qiu Yi redirected his attention and fixed his gaze on the object displayed in the shop window, seeking solace to regain his composure.
"Oh, my daughter, would you like this one?"
The woman pointed to the huge teddy bear in the shop window and turned back to ask,
"Hmm... the previous one got damaged. Since you want it, I'll buy you a new one."
Qiu Yi was confused until the woman handed him a teddy bear that was over one meter tall, causing him to snap out of it.
"Why are you so absent-minded today? Is your stomach still hurting?"
The woman asked while she pinched Qiu Yi's cheek.
Qiu Yi said in a flustered manner, looking at the woman's suddenly approaching face, "Oh? Huh? It's... it's nothing..."
"Fortunately, you're alright, let's return and have Dr. Wang examine you,"
The woman said, lifting Qiu Yi, who was holding a teddy bear, around the waist.
"Let's head home. My precious daughter is still so light."
Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Qiu Yi didn't know what to do, so he simply allowed the woman to carry him out onto the pedestrian street and place him in the front passenger seat of a Lamborghini.
The woman sat in the driver's seat and made a phone call.
"Hello? Ye Lao, Wenwen is fine now.
Her stomach doesn't hurt anymore.
Yes, I know, I'll have Dr. Wang check on her later.
I think she will be better soon, after resting for two more days she can go back to school.
By the way, her father, our daughter said she missed you yesterday, when are you coming back?
Okay, great, it's perfect timing to celebrate our daughter's recovery."
The woman chuckled, exchanged a few more words, then hung up the phone.
"Good girl, your dad is coming back tomorrow. Aren't you happy?"
"Hmm..." Qiu Yi managed to force a slight smile.
Having learned from the recent phone call that his last name is now Ye, and his name seems to be Wen, Ye Wen?
To confirm this idea, Qiu Yi asked foolishly, "Mom, is my name, Ye Wen?"
The words have been spoken, and Qiu Yi felt deeply regretful about his foolish behavior just now, hoping it wouldn't be discovered.
As it turns out, this worry is unnecessary, as who would think that the soul inside their daughter's body is no longer the original one?
"Playing jokes with mom again, I see. Of course, you go by the name Ye Wen."
Mother Ye patted Ye Wen (Qiu Yi)'s head and said, "It wouldn't be interesting if the same joke is repeated."
"Ye Wen nodded gently without saying anything."
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(TL's Note: Hello everyone, this is the very first time I'm translating a novel please do kindly tell me if there are any grammatical errors and I will fix them. Btw, I decided to translate this novel because it's so unique, it has been living in my mind rent-free since the first time I read it.. and I saw that there are only 28. 29? chapters that got translated. Oh, wait. I just checked and the translation page has been taken down.
A little bit of warning though, I only read 20ish(?) Chapters of this novel and I don't know much about the future chapters or events but.. from what I read, it smells a lot of narcissism, so if you don't like that just please skip this novel. Thank you.)