Li Chen's heart was struck with a strong impact. His conversation with the mysterious person seemed to tear open the scars deep within him, prompting him to reevaluate his life and relationships. The "time reset" theory mentioned by the mysterious person deeply resonated with him. In this era, people are swept away by social media, living in a virtual time-space where real emotions and memories gradually blur beneath a glamorous surface. Li Chen felt a chill run down his spine as he realized that in his pursuit of career success, he had gradually lost the genuine feelings he once shared with Wang Xue.
He recalled the little moments he had shared with Wang Xue in the past; the sweetness and warmth that had once filled their relationship were now replaced by busyness and indifference. Li Chen secretly resolved to apologize to Wang Xue, attempting to mend their relationship. However, this decision did not bring him relief; instead, it added an invisible pressure. He knew that repairing a relationship was not as simple as just saying sorry, especially since doubts about the mysterious person still lingered in his mind.
In the following days, Li Chen and his friend Xiao Yu began investigating the mysterious person. They scoured social media for information, trying to find more clues about him. Xiao Yu was skilled at online searches and quickly found some relevant information. The mysterious person's name was Wei Chen, a well-known performance artist who had gained widespread attention for his unique experiments. His works explored themes of time, memory, and human emotions, particularly how people navigate the blending of virtual and real experiences in the digital age.
"Look at this," Xiao Yu said excitedly, pointing at the screen. "Wei Chen once did a project called 'Moments of Forgetting' at an exhibition where participants had to recall their past within a set time frame and document it. Then he would display these memories in a specific way, allowing people to reevaluate their past."
Li Chen's heart jolted. The concept of this project resonated with his conversation with the mysterious person, seemingly revealing modern people's confusion and evasion regarding memory. "Does he want people to realize their misunderstandings and forgetfulness about time through this?" Li Chen murmured to himself as countless images flashed through his mind.
"Exactly," Xiao Yu nodded. "Wei Chen believes that memory is not a singular linear process but is constantly influenced by external factors. His work makes people aware that true emotions and experiences are often concealed beneath false appearances."
As Li Chen absorbed this information, his doubts grew stronger. He decided to delve deeper into Wei Chen's past. After some effort, they found several reports and interviews revealing that Wei Chen's artistic career had not been smooth sailing. Due to controversy surrounding one of his experiments, he was forced out of the art scene and led a very low-profile life. It seemed that while pursuing art, he was also bearing immense psychological pressure.
"Li Chen, do you think his appearance has any special purpose?" Xiao Yu asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Li Chen pondered for a moment, feeling that Wei Chen's words and actions seemed to hint at something deeper; he might be trying to guide him toward confronting his true feelings within. "I don't know, but I feel like he's not someone who just appears randomly; perhaps he wants me to reevaluate my life and emotions," Li Chen replied in a low but firm voice.
Finally, on a weekend afternoon, Li Chen gathered his courage and decided to find Wang Xue. His heart was filled with anxiety and anticipation; although he knew this path wouldn't be easy, he had to face it. He arrived at Wang Xue's café, pushing open the door as the fresh aroma of coffee enveloped him, mingled with an atmosphere of tension.
"Li Chen, you're here," Wang Xue looked up and smiled slightly, though a hint of worry flickered in her eyes.
"I want to talk to you," Li Chen took a deep breath, trying hard to appear calm while feeling a mix of emotions inside. They found a quiet corner where Li Chen began to express himself.
"I recently met someone who made me rethink many things—about time, about memory...and about our relationship. I realized that in my pursuit of success, I neglected the genuine feelings between us. I'm sorry for making you feel lonely." Although Li Chen's voice trembled, it was filled with sincerity.
Wang Xue's gaze gradually softened as she listened quietly; the ice in her heart slowly melted away. Li Chen felt a wave of relief wash over him; he knew that despite an uncertain future ahead, at least for now, they were both making an effort to confront each other's feelings.
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