A tale unfolds where two rivers meet, beneath an ancient willow’s shade. A young scholar once carved his dreams upon its bark, hoping the winds would carry them afar. Years passed, storms weathered its branches, yet the words remained—faint but enduring. Travelers would pause, tracing the grooves with wondering fingers, as if reading a story etched by time itself. One autumn, a woman came, her eyes recognizing the script. She smiled, adding a single line beside his: “The river flows, but drea...