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"The spring night is short, and the sun rises high."

After a few days of decadent living, Zheng Nanle suddenly felt that time was flying by and that the day she was to start her new job was fast approaching.

In an instant, Zheng Nanle felt like quitting this job.

Wouldn't it be better to go to the hospital with the old man?

The old man didn't strictly require her to be on duty at eight o'clock; she could go whenever she woke up.

But remembering how her father was so angry he nearly died, cursing her for being a blockhead and inflexible, she felt that the new job was quite good, since no one would berate her so harshly.

The night before he left, Zheng Nanle erected a cenotaph for Er Ya and buried her in the Zheng family ancestral cemetery. When the Zheng family members held ancestral worship ceremonies during festivals, they would burn offerings at each grave, and Er Ya was always included.

Although burning is now prohibited, the Zheng family members have actually been burning it secretly, and later on, they will burn it openly.

At that time, Er Ya's incense offerings will be indispensable.

The Zheng family members seemed to sense something and stared at Zheng Nanle in horror.

Is this a case of them giving up on acting altogether?

Isn't she afraid that others will report her and the Taoist priest will arrest her for doing this?

They are itching to make a move.

Zheng Nanle seemed to know what the Zheng family was thinking, and gave them a smile.

Very kind.

The Zheng family gave up on their plans.

Even a righteous place like the government couldn't suppress this evil spirit, so I doubt even a Taoist priest could. She's so open and aboveboard; she's clearly not afraid.

I'm scared, I'm scared. It's best to live in peace like this.

But they didn't know that Zheng Nanle had given them a hint that they would never have the desire to venture out into the world.

She can't control the next generation, but she'll have to keep her peers and elders in the countryside for the rest of her life.

Er Ya didn't complain, but Zheng Nanle wouldn't allow them to live happily by taking advantage of the reform.

That evening, Zheng Nanle stroked Lu Guangbai's spine, applying slight pressure with her fingers. After a moment, she hugged Lu Guangbai's waist, gently caressing it with her palm, and said, "Come with me to watch the sunrise tomorrow morning."

They had afternoon tickets, so they could easily watch the sunrise, have breakfast, and then set off.

"good."

Young people have plenty of energy; even if they stay up late at night, they can still get up at four or five in the morning.

The morning star was bright, and the eastern sky was shrouded in a misty dawn. A breeze carrying the scent of damp grass swept by, bringing a slight coolness.

Zheng Nanle turned to Lu Guangbai and asked, "Guangbai, did you get the flashlight?"

It was pitch black outside, barely enough to see five fingers. Beyond five meters, it was impossible to distinguish between people and animals. Walking in the dark without a flashlight could easily lead to tripping over stones, and it was even more dangerous when going up the mountain.

“Take it.” Lu Guangbai stepped forward, turned on his flashlight, and a beam of white light paved a cold white path ahead. The water on the pebbles mixed in with the dirt road reflected a silvery, sharp light, which was completely different from the warmth of the daytime.

Lu Guangbai walked to Zheng Nanle's side, took her hand and put it in his pocket, shining the flashlight as brightly as possible at her feet.

These details are all quite ordinary, but love is hidden in these ordinary details.

Upon reaching the mountaintop, Zheng Nanle led Lu Guangbai to the spot where he and Er Ya had watched the sunrise together last time.

Lu Guangbai looked him over a few times and recognized him.

Last time, Zheng Nanle sat here, gazing ahead with a sorrowful expression. Though he was smiling, sadness welled up in his eyes.

But this is also where they fell in love.

That day, Zheng Nanle said to him, "Let's get married."

Although there were many twists and turns afterward, and the wedding was postponed again and again, they finally got married.

I had to come here to fulfill a vow.

Zheng Nanle was about to step onto the large rock, but after thinking about it, he turned back.

Lu Guangbai seems to be afraid of heights.

Lu Guangbai silently accepted his fear of heights as a weakness.

There was dew that had condensed in the morning on the huge rocks on the cliff edge. It was very likely to be slippery to step on them, so it was safer to stay away from them.

The two stood behind the boulder, looking towards Xiaobai's east wind, waiting for the sunrise.

Although the timing was different, the magnificence of sunrise brought the same awe.

Purple mist rises and clouds gather, and the winds rage through countless valleys.

A fireball suddenly leaped out of the horizon in the east, its purple and red clouds like the Weaver Girl busily weaving threads, instantly turning the east into a magnificent ribbon. In its haste, it spilled its crimson and purple paints, which, after being misplaced, fell into the human world, dyeing the mountain peaks, the forests, and the sea of ​​clouds between the mountains and valleys with color, unrestrained and wild.

Zheng Nanle quietly watched the sunrise slowly rise from the horizon, and then blinked in the instant the sun broke free. Seeing the world covered in rosy clouds and the round sun like a fireball, she slowly said, "I am here to see off someone who is very important to me."

For a moment, Lu Guangbai's mind went astray. He looked down at the cliff below and his mouth moved slightly, "Don't say it was all an accident."

No wonder she was so sad that day.

She must have had her reasons for doing that.

Zheng Nanle chuckled, tilted her head to look at Lu Guangbai, and said reproachfully, "What are you thinking? In your heart, I've always been a lawless madman?"

If she is a lawless outlaw, then there are not many law-abiding citizens in the world.

Lu Guangbai wiped his face, adjusted his expression, and smiled, "No, in my heart, you've always been a hero."

Zheng Nanle was amused and burst into laughter. All the emotions he had been building up vanished, and the faint sadness was gone.

Zheng Nanle felt more emotional than saddened by Er Ya's passing, because she knew that Er Ya would have her wishes fulfilled in her next life, so she felt a sense of blessing rather than grief at the loss of her friend.

Looking back now, all I feel is nostalgia and sadness.

After laughing enough, Zheng Nanle continued, "That day, she embarked on a new life, and I decided to be with you."

She looked at Lu Guangbai, her eyes sparkling, "I made this decision, and as a result, you came to find me."

"You have no idea how surprised I was at that moment."

We were destined for each other.

You are destined to be mine.

Zheng Nanle looked at Lu Guangbai with unwavering determination.

So that's why she was so heartbroken after saying goodbye to her friends. Nanle is truly a sentimental person.

Lu Guangbai grasped Zheng Nanle's hands and replied firmly, "Yes, we are destined for each other."

It's destined that you belong to me, and I belong to you.

That moment of perfect understanding was destined to become an inextricable bond.

He was incredibly grateful that he had discovered Zheng Nanle hadn't gone to drink her porridge or take her medicine that day, and had come up the mountain to look for her.

He said gently, "Nanle, your friend is practically our matchmaker. When you have time, let's go meet her."

Whether we go abroad or to a remote province, we will meet again someday.

However, one day when he and Zheng Nanle were strolling on the street, they came across a little girl wearing a white, diagonally buttoned, long-sleeved shirt, a light blue schoolgirl skirt, black leather shoes, and two braids with red ribbons tied on them. Zheng Nanle suddenly pointed at the little girl and said, "Look, Guangbai, this is my friend."

Lu Guangbai: "???"

Which friend?

Where did Nanle meet this new child and become friends?

Zheng Nanle offered no further explanation.

She looked at the trendy, fashionable, pretty, and adorable little girl, feeling both moved and happy.

Er Ya is living a good life now. Her mother is slim and dressed very stylishly.

This "stylishness" refers to the fashionable style of this era.

Her hair was styled in chic waves, and she wore a beige long-sleeved dress with stylish bubble designs on the cuffs and collar. A thin belt cinched her waist, and she was at the forefront of fashion from head to toe.

Her father was tall, and his blue short-sleeved shirt and white trousers made him look refined and gentle. The glasses on his nose accentuated his scholarly air.

Her father and mother each held one of her hands, occasionally glancing down at the bouncy child in the middle, smiles naturally appearing on their faces.

As Er Ya wished, she had a loving family and loving parents.

Zheng Nanle watched quietly for a moment, then continued walking forward with Lu Guangbai. Lu Guangbai asked, puzzled, "Aren't you going to say hello?"

"No need." Zheng Nanle shook his head. Why use the affection from their past life to disrupt her life in this one? Knowing that she's doing well is enough. "Let's go."

Lu Guangbai caught up with her and said, "Nan Le, I'll be your best friend from now on."

Zheng Nanle teased him, "Be my best friend? If you become my best friend, you can be my husband. Are you willing to give that up?"

"Can't I be both your good friend and your husband?" Lu Guangbai feigned grievance.

Would you lie in bed with a friend, kiss, and sleep together?

"When we kiss, sleep, or lie in the same bed, I am your husband; when we chat, play, or confide in each other, I can be your friend, husband and friend, freely switching between the two."

Lu Guangbai answered cleverly.

“Okay, my husband friend.”

The two walked forward chatting and laughing, their shadows intertwined and inseparable in the sunlight.