Rewind to Love
Episodes 1
A dimly lit bedroom in an old apartment. The rain taps against the window, the sound rhythmic and steady. The air is damp, carrying the faint scent of medicine and rain-soaked earth. A frail woman stirs in bed, her body weak, her skin cold.
Gu Ting
*pushes open the door, breathless, dripping wet, mud clinging to his clothes*An-An
Gu Ting
*his voice low, careful, like he’s afraid she’ll slip away* I brought you something.
With his free hand, he pulls out a small, carefully wrapped package from his pocket. Despite his soaked clothes, the package remains dry. He unwraps it—inside is a perfectly roasted sweet potato.
Wen ke'an
(stares at it, her eyes glistening) You remembered…?
Gu Ting
Take this medicine first, then you can have the sweet potato while it’s still hot.
Wen ke'an
*shakes her head, voice barely audible* I don’t want to.
Gu Ting
*His grip on the cup tightens, knuckles turning white.his voice cracks, eyes reddening*Please.
Wen ke'an
*nods slightly, takes the cup, and drinks. The medicine is bitter, but the warmth of his gaze makes it bearable.*
Gu Ting
*stands up, hesitant to leave her side, but goes to open it.*
Aunty Wang
*smiles, carrying a basket of eggs*
Oh, you’re both here. An-An, feeling better today?
Wen ke'an
*forces a smile, her voice soft* I’m fine, Auntie Wang.
Aunty Wang
*placing the basket down* These are from my relatives in the countryside. Free-range eggs—good for strength. You must eat well, child.
Wen ke'an
*her throat tightens, touched by the gesture*
I… I can’t—
Aunty Wang
*interrupts, waving a hand*
No refusing. Just eat and get better.
Gu Ting silently pours water for Auntie Wang. She watches him, her gaze lingering on his limp, then shifts back to Wen Ke’an—her once-beautiful face now marred by scars.
Aunty Wang
*quietly, to herself*
Such an unfortunate couple…
Night falls. The room is silent except for the faint hum of the rain. Gu Ting sits beside the bed, eyes heavy with exhaustion. Wen Ke’an shifts, making space beside her.
Wen ke'an
*softly* Come up and rest.
Gu Ting
*He hesitates but finally lays down beside her, his arm around her small frame. She buries her face into his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart.*
Wen ke'an
*voice trembling*
A-Ting, I might…
Gu Ting
*cuts her off, tightening his hold on her*
No. Don’t say that. You’ll be fine.
A sudden cough. Something dark stains her lips—blood.
Gu Ting
*panicked, his hands shaking as he wipes it away*
An-An, no… It’s okay. We’ll find a way. I’ll—I'll find someone, beg if I have to—
Wen ke'an
*weakly reaches for his hand, stopping him*
Don’t go. Stay with me.
Gu Ting
*He looks down at her, at the tears trailing down her face. His own vision blurs.*
Wen ke'an
*softly, like a plea*
A-Ting…
Gu Ting
*He kneels in front of her, wiping her tears away with trembling fingers.voice breaking*
Okay. I’ll stay. Don’t cry.
The rain continues outside. The room is small, the walls aged, but in this moment, nothing else exists except the quiet desperation of two souls clinging to each other.
Episode 2
A quiet park in the late afternoon. The golden sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled patterns on the ground. A soft breeze carries the scent of blooming flowers. Wen Ke’an sits in a wheelchair, leaning against Gu Ting’s chest, her eyes half-closed as she enjoys the moment.
Wen ke'an
*softly, eyes distant*
The weather’s nice today…
Gu Ting
*wraps his arms around her shoulders, resting his chin on her hair*
Mmm. It is.
Wen ke'an
*closes her eyes, memories flooding in*
A-Ting… do you remember when we first met?
Gu Ting
*pauses, voice low*
Of course.
The air grows heavy with nostalgia. The distant laughter of children echoes in the park, but their world feels frozen in time.
Wen ke'an
*whispers*
I was a dancer back then. The best at Xia Yu Entertainment… until that accident.
A gust of wind rustles the leaves. Gu Ting’s grip tightens slightly.
Gu Ting
*quietly*
And I… had just gotten out of prison.
Wen ke'an
*smiles faintly*
We were both at rock bottom. But we climbed out of the darkness together.
The memories flicker like an old film. Cold, hungry nights. Holding hands under a flickering streetlight. Saving every penny to buy their tiny home. Dreaming of a future—of a child, a family, a life worth living.
Wen ke'an
*sighs, looking up at him*
Even though it was hard… I was happy.
Gu Ting doesn’t respond immediately. He simply watches her, memorizing every detail of her face, as if afraid it will slip away.
Wen ke'an
*grins playfully, reaching up to pull him closer, pressing a soft kiss to his chin*
You’re staring again.
Gu Ting
*blinks, momentarily stunned before chuckling*
And?
Wen ke'an
*smiling*
It’s cute.
A brief silence. The wind carries the scent of rain from the night before. Then—her voice drops to a whisper.
Gu Ting
*tilts his head slightly*
Hmm?
Wen ke'an
*her fingers trace small patterns on his chest, her voice barely above the breeze*
Don’t eat cold food anymore. It’s bad for you.
Wen ke'an
And don’t overwork yourself. Your leg… it’s already bad enough.
Gu Ting
*kisses the top of her head*
I know.
Wen ke'an
*closes her eyes, her tone growing fainter*
If I’m gone… I want you to be well.
Gu Ting
*his breath catches, his body stiffens*
Don’t say that.
Wen ke'an
*smiles weakly*
The little flower on our balcony… it’s about to bloom. Take care of it for me, okay?
Gu Ting
*his voice barely holding together*
An-An…
Wen ke'an
*whispers, her final confession slipping into the wind*
A-Ting, I love you so much.
The world stills. The sun dips lower, casting a golden glow around them. Gu Ting tightens his hold on her, his heart pounding.
Gu Ting
*urgent, voice shaking*
An-An?
Gu Ting
*desperate, his hands trembling as he cups her face*
An-An…?
The last warmth leaves her body. The gentle breeze carries away her final breath.
Gu Ting
*a whisper, then a cry, then silence*
…An-An.
Under the twilight of the setting sun. Gu Ting called out over and over again, but there was no response.
Episode 3
The old apartment remains dark. Curtains drawn. The air thick with grief. Gu Ting sits motionless in the dim room, unmoving, unresponsive.
Messages left unread. Calls ignored. The world outside moves on, but inside, time has stopped.
Wen Ke’an was gone.
Gu Ting locked himself inside their house for a long time, staying with his beloved.
People in the community thought Gu Ting had gone mad. He refused to eat or drink and wouldn’t allow Wen Ke’an to be buried.
Aunty Wang
*softly*
Ah Ting… it’s time.
No answer. The door creaks open. The once strong, sharp-eyed man now looks hollow. His face unshaven, his eyes sunken, his soul—gone.
Aunty Wang
*gently*
Let her rest.
Gu Ting
*hoarse, empty*
…Okay.
Although Gu Ting was cooperative and seemed calm, those close to him could feel that the Gu Ting with bloodshot eyes was like a deeply suppressed beast. A beast that could go mad at any moment. After Wen Ke’an’s burial, Gu Ting suddenly disappeared too, and no one knew where he had gone.
One Month Later. Breaking News.
Headline 1: “Xia Yu Entertainment Group’s Heiress Mysteriously Disappears”
Headline 2: “Xia Yu Entertainment Group Headquarters in Flames—Suspected Revenge Attack”
A wilting flower on an abandoned balcony, waiting for someone who will never return.
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