Self-deception

Cheng Zinuo suddenly grabbed the arm of the man with his back facing her. Her face was brimming with joy. "Jinnian, I knew you were alive!"

The man immediately turned around, with astonishment that couldn't be concealed between his brows. "Madam, did you recognize the wrong person?"

When she saw that unfamiliar face, Cheng Zinuo was stunned.

He actually wasn't Du Jinnian.

Cheng Zinuo's hand slowly fell from the man's arm. Embarrassed and apologetic, she said, "I'm sorry, mister. I got the wrong person."

Once again, she had recognized the wrong person.

She couldn't remember how many times she had mistaken Du Jinnian for someone else.

Perhaps, she already knew that they weren't Du Jinnian, she just didn't want to admit it.

Cheng Zinuo stood amidst the bustling crowd like a statue, but her eyes were gradually filled with tears. Her heart was in great pain.

Jinnian, I still believe that you are alive. You will come back.