Rebirth: What to do if you fall into a wolf's den

Zheng Haoqian stood in front of a chair in the park, his eyes blurred, his heart full of doubts and helplessness. He could never have imagined that the person who had haunted his dreams was now living in a small town just a few dozen kilometers away from him, leading a simple and ordinary life.

In that quiet and warm town, Ji Yan was busy shuttling through the streets and alleys. She had been in this strange town for a long time. In the first week, she quickly integrated into the place with her keen sense of beauty and a heart that loved life.

She visited every store in the town, talked with local residents, and felt the unique charm of this place. Several new friends praised her designs, which made her more determined to open a jewelry company.

Ji Yan sat in a small town cafe, playing with the newly designed hibiscus necklace in her hand. The elegant color was integrated with traditional Chinese elements. Each bead on the necklace was carefully selected and polished, exuding a soft luster. She remembered Ning Xi's birthday party.

At that time, Ning Xi excitedly said to Ji Yan on the phone: "Ayan, you must come to my birthday party! I specially prepared a surprise for you."

Ji Yan hesitated. She was not a person who liked to be in a crowd, let alone to be with a group of strangers. She politely declined, "Ning Xi, I really appreciate your invitation, but I am not very good at attending such gatherings..."

However, Ning Xi did not intend to give up. She said enthusiastically: "Ayan, you are one of my best friends! And I believe you will like the surprise. Please, just come!"

After Ning Xi's repeated invitation, Ji Yan finally agreed. She brought the magnolia necklace she had just made as a gift, ready to give Ning Xi a surprise.

At the birthday party, Ji Yan found that there were a lot of people at the scene and she felt a little uncomfortable.

"Happy birthday Ning Xi. Here's a small gift. I hope you'll like it." After briefly greeting Ning Xi, she handed the gift to Ning Xi.

Ning Xi looked at the gift that Ji Yan brought and said to her happily, "Ah Yan, you just came to play, why did you bring a gift?"

Ji Yan smiled shyly and said, "How can you visit someone without bringing a gift? Take it quickly!"

Seeing Ji Yan like this, Ning Xi took it and said, "Think about you, Yan. I will definitely like what you gave me."

After what happened, Ji Yan didn't like to interact with strangers, so she found a secluded corner and sat down. She quietly observed the lively scene around her and felt this unfamiliar environment. An inexplicable sense of loneliness surged in her heart, as if she was out of tune with this world.

Ji Yan's figure quietly disappeared at Ning Xi's birthday party, leaving behind a room full of laughter and people's lively conversations. With Ji Yan's departure, a new curiosity filled the air.

"Ning Xi, who was that beautiful lady who just left? The box she gave didn't look like an ordinary thing!" Annie's eyes sparkled with gossip.

Ning Xi smiled slightly and explained softly: "Her name is Ji Yan, and she is our new neighbor who moved in recently. Don't underestimate her, she is not only beautiful, but also a very talented jewelry designer."

"Designer? Really? Open it and let us see her work!" Annie urged impatiently.

Ning Xi hesitated slightly. She knew that it seemed inappropriate to open other people's gifts directly, but seeing that her friends were so curious, she couldn't bear to refuse.

At this moment, Linda, who had been observing silently at the side, said, "Ning Xi, just open it and let us see. If her design is really great, we can also consider asking her to customize the jewelry."

Linda's words were like a breeze, dispelling Ning Xi's worries. She nodded and gently opened the gift box.

As soon as the box was opened, an exquisite necklace came into view. It was a magnolia necklace, dominated by elegant tones, and cleverly integrated with traditional Chinese elements. Each magnolia flower was lifelike, as if it would fall from the necklace at any time. The entire necklace exuded a graceful and elegant temperament, which made people unforgettable at first sight.

"Wow! This is so beautiful!" Annie exclaimed.

Ning Xi was also very surprised after seeing it. After Ji Yan finished drawing this design, she looked at it once and thought it was very beautiful at that time. She didn't expect that it would look even better now that the real thing was made.

"Yes, Miss Ji's design is really great! I also want to have a necklace like this!" Linda and other girls also expressed their agreement.

"Ning Xi, can you talk to Miss Ji and design a few pieces of jewelry for me? Don't worry, money is not a problem." Linda was afraid that she would refuse.

At this time, the other women also said, "I want to order it, too. I want to order it, too."

Ning Xi smiled and nodded. She knew that Ji Yan's design had successfully attracted everyone's attention. But she also understood that she needed to ask Ji Yan's opinion before deciding whether to customize it.

So she said, "Don't worry, I will talk to Ji Yan. If she is willing to accept the customization, we can discuss the specific details."

The laughter and joy of the birthday party echoed in Ning Xi's home. With Ning Xi's greeting, everyone sat together and began to cut the cake to celebrate this special day.

Ning Xi looked at the joy in the room and secretly felt happy for Ji Yan. She knew that this party not only allowed her group of friends to have a good time, but also brought endless opportunities and possibilities to Ji Yan, a budding jewelry designer.

"Ayan, come and have a piece of cake." Ning Xi handed a carefully made cake to Ji Yan and said with a smile.

Ji Yan took the cake, took a bite, and a satisfied smile spread across her face: "Mm, it's delicious. Ning Xi, the cake you chose is really good."

After finishing the cake, Ji Yan stood up and said softly to Ning Xi: "Ning Xi, I plan to go back first. You know, I don't like staying out too late now."

Ning Xi felt a little reluctant to let Ji Yan go after hearing what she said, so she quickly tried to persuade her to stay: "Ayan, play a little longer. Look how happy everyone is, why don't you stay and join us?"

Ji Yan hesitated for a moment, but finally shook her head: "Thank you for your kindness, Ning Xi. But I am indeed a little tired today, and I want to go back and rest early."

Seeing Ji Yan's firm attitude, Ning Xi didn't want to force it anymore, so she asked, "Then I'll take you home? This place is quite far from your home."

Ji Yan waved her hand and refused with a smile: "Don't bother, Ning Xi. I can walk back by myself. It's not far."

Ning Xi looked at Ji Yan's determined eyes and knew that she was an independent and opinionated person, so she stopped insisting: "Okay, then, be careful on your way. Remember to send me a message to let me know you're safe when you get home."

"Okay, I will." Ji Yan nodded, then turned and walked out the door.

Ning Xi stood at the door, watching Ji Yan's figure disappear into the night, her heart filled with gratitude and blessings.