In the midday sunlight, a fleeting smile appeared on his fair face.
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Back home, Xia Fanxing began to notice changes in himself.
He felt a newfound strength deep within, and he started to think rationally about the events happening to him and the thoughts that made him anxious and fearful.
When he truly began to rethink these issues, he found they weren't as intimidating as he had imagined.
Thus, he started to learn to view himself and the people, events, and things around him with a more proper perspective.
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That morning, when he woke up, he suddenly didn't want to remain at home any longer.
He put on his sportswear, opened the door, and walked along the community paths, taking in the lush green trees and blooming colorful flowers.
As he walked slowly and gazed quietly, he suddenly felt he could actually go out and have breakfast at a restaurant.
It had been a long time since he had eaten out.
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