Reinício: Começando por Salvar Garotas Desaparecidas
Zhang Shutang tinha duas colegas de classe: uma era a orgulhosa filha de uma família rica; a outra, uma jovem fria que trabalhava como sacerdotisa nas montanhas. Uma delas foi assassinada há oito anos, a outra morreu oito anos depois. Zhang Shutang também guardava um segredo inconfessável: ele podia voltar ao passado. ... Mas, depois de conseguir salvá-las com muito esforço, por que elas começaram a brigar entre si? ... Montanhas profundas, grandes lagos, templos sagrados, sombras sob a água, uma série de assassinatos em cadeia há oito anos, e o corpo de uma garota que vai ficando cada vez mais frio; esta é uma história que se passa numa pequena ilha durante o inverno, entre um grupo de adolescentes, misturando momentos aconchegantes, assustadores e românticos. ... (Romance + viagem no tempo + vida escolar + suspense)
Reinício: Começando por Salvar Garotas Desaparecidas
After eight long years, Zhang Shutong returned once more to the small island where he grew up.
— To attend the funeral of a junior high school classmate.
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The funeral parlor sat in the southern part of the island, adjacent to the newly built lakeside highway.
Leaning against the roadside railing, gazing into the distance, on clear days the lake’s surface reflected the pristine sky like a sapphire gem. The breeze stirred the clouds, creating a gentle ripple that was refreshing to the soul.
But today, the lake was a steel-blue gray.
The sky was overcast. Stepping out of the funeral parlor’s doors, Zhang tightened his trench coat. The cold was biting; he had rushed out without adding an extra layer. Inside, it was warmer, but the mournful songs were dizzying, so after a while, he preferred the chill outside.
The formalities were nearly complete, yet among classmates, with such a special connection, it felt improper to leave immediately.
With time to spare, he glanced at his phone — just past two in the afternoon. The funeral was still ongoing, with scattered attendees arriving from various places.
At that moment, two elderly ladies passed by, murmuring to each other.
“Such a pity, she was a beautiful girl. I watched her grow up.”
“Yes, so young and yet unable to find peace. It’s as if her family line has been cut off.”
“Who knows about that little boyfriend of hers? Didn’t he just call to break up the day before? What a heartless scoundrel…”
Zhang sighed lightly at their words, biting the inside
