Superstar of the Ages

Early March, in the heart of spring, at the Capital’s train station.

Galen trailed behind a girl, dragging a small suitcase, as they emerged from the underground passage onto the waiting platform.

The distant whistle of the train grew louder, signaling their imminent farewell.

“Yingying…”

Galen’s throat was dry. “This is as far as I can walk you. Remember to call me when you get home!”

“Alright!” As Chen Yingying turned away, tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks.

A month earlier, Galen had returned to his hometown for the New Year when his old classmate, Chen Xiaohe, sought him out, asking him to look after his younger sister, Chen Yingying, who was coming to the Capital to take the entrance exam for the Opera Academy. What began as a simple favor blossomed into feelings between the two.

Yet Yingying hadn’t accepted Galen’s confession outright. She told him she would only agree to be his girlfriend if she passed the arts exam and secured her future in the Capital.

Unfortunately, she failed. She decided to return home and prepare to retake the exam next year.

As for their budding relationship, neither mentioned it again. In Yingying’s words, she believed in love that stood the test of time, not in love at first sight.

The train arrived, and the crowd surged forward. Yingying boarded last, found her seat, and, through the window, waved goodbye, mouthing something silently.

Galen pondered her words several times before finally understanding. Unable to contain himself, he shouted, “Chen Yingying! I lo