The mascot of the wishing shop is a cat.

Chapter 213 Photographs and Buttons

"Hmm...that does sound a bit problematic."

Lin Xiyue frowned as she listened to Wen Li's explanation.

"Is there...is there a way?"

Wenli's eyes were filled with hope.

"Your problem isn't about whether he loves you or not. Based on your description, I personally feel that he still likes you, but something seems to have happened recently, which is why he's been distancing himself from you."

Lin Xiyue thought for a moment and then raised the most important question.

"Then, what should we do?"

Wenli was clearly at a loss. She was just an ordinary student, and it had taken a lot of courage for her to come alone to make a wish.

"Well……"

"Meow-"

Lin Xiyue thought for a moment, but before she could speak, Moros's meow interrupted her thoughts.

"Tell me his name and appearance, and do you have anything related to him, or anything he has worn close to his body for a long time?"

Moros stretched on Lin Xiyue's lap, then jumped onto the back of the sofa, sat down beside her, and began to speak.

Melos's tone was full of impatience. He originally wanted to say that he could cast a spell, but after glancing at Lin Xiyue at the last minute, he gave up the idea and said this instead.

He didn't want Lin Xiyue to be unhappy, not at all, so he had to resort to other methods.

"Hmm, are these okay?"

Wenli was immersed in her curiosity about the mysterious wishing shop when she suddenly heard the black cat speak. She couldn't help but tremble, as if her heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and she was so shocked that she almost screamed.

However, after only a moment, she quickly took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

After all, this is a wishing shop!

Given that, the appearance of a talking cat in the shop doesn't seem so unbelievable. She might even be able to accept it if someone told her the place was truly haunted!

"It's alright, I'm just a customer, the shopkeeper will definitely not let me get into any danger..."

Thinking of this, Wenli kept silently comforting herself.

She kept repeating these words of self-comfort as she tried to calm herself down, but for some reason, those words seemed to have lost their power, appearing unusually pale and powerless.

"Pfft—Lily, you're so cute."

Lin Xiyue couldn't help but laugh when she heard Wen Li accidentally mutter it aloud.

"Huh?! Ah, I, I...?(? ???w??? ?)?"

Wenli blushed and lowered her head when she realized she had accidentally uttered it aloud.

"Don't worry, we don't eat people. His name is Meros, don't fret. Listen to him, just bring out what you need first,"

Lin Xiyue reached out and picked up Molos, stroking its head as she spoke to Wenli. However, as she stroked it, she found herself somewhat engrossed in petting the cat.

"Then, are these okay?"

Wenli thought for a moment, then rummaged through her small bag and took out a slightly yellowed photograph and a black button.

Wenli handed the two items to Lin Xiyue and asked if they were usable.

Lin Xiyue took the two items and first carefully examined the slightly yellowed photograph.

In this day and age, very few people actually use photos of actual objects.

This is not only because most people use digital photos, which are easier to preserve, but also because physical photos are more expensive, and most people are reluctant to use them frequently.

In short, real photos are a luxury item in this day and age.

After thinking about all this, Lin Xiyue turned around and looked at the photo seriously with Molos.

Lin Xiyue and Mo Luo carefully examined the photo in their hands; the image clearly showed the figures of four people.

There were two adults and two children standing in front of a towering Ferris wheel in a massive amusement park.

As night falls, the entire background is illuminated by dazzling lights, and the amusement park is filled with colorful lights, creating a breathtaking scene.

Judging from the photos, the two adults appear to be very close friends. They are embracing tightly while taking pictures, looking incredibly affectionate, with bright smiles on their faces, posing beautifully for the camera.

The two children next to them were equally eye-catching: the older one was a lively and clever little boy, and the younger one was a well-behaved and adorable little girl.

The two little ones held hands, looking like a perfect couple, and happily made a "Yay! (＾－＾)V" gesture towards the camera. They looked so cute that it melted everyone's heart.

After looking at the photos, Lin Xiyue turned to look at something else—a somewhat worn button.

To ordinary people, it was just a slightly worn button, but to someone as capable as Lin Xiyue, it seemed somewhat mysterious.

This button is a deep and rich blue, as if it were formed from the most brilliant stars in the endless night sky.

However, its rounded edges have clearly visible, slightly whitish marks, which are like shallow footprints left by time on its surface, silently telling the story of the long time and vicissitudes this button has experienced.

Nevertheless, the button was still perfectly preserved.

When Wenli carefully took it out, she could see that it was wrapped in several layers of soft handkerchiefs.

The handkerchiefs were of delicate texture and had a soft, silky feel, treating the button with the utmost care and appreciation, as if it were a rare treasure.

Each handkerchief was folded neatly, protecting the buttons inside, making one marvel at the depth of Wenli's care for it.

Lin Xiyue gently picked up the button and placed it in front of the light, letting the soft light fall on it. Then, she stared at it intently and began to examine it carefully.

Under the bright light, it didn't seem special at first, but when she turned the button in her hand slightly, a tiny, almost imperceptible crack suddenly came into view at a certain angle.

The crack, like a winding little snake, lurked quietly on the surface of the button.

Upon further observation, Lin Xiyue was surprised to discover that the crack was almost piercing through the entire button!

It was as if with just a tiny bit of force or a slight bump, the button would split completely in two along the crack.

However, the angle from which the crack can be seen is extremely tricky and unusual.

Even the slightest movement of the button in your hand, even the slightest shift, will instantly make the crack disappear without a trace, and the button will return to its seemingly intact state.

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