"Yes, when I was a child, I always came here, lay under the tree and read, or daydream, and stayed there for the whole day." There was a hint of nostalgia in Zhou Yanjing's tone, and the shadow of childhood seemed to emerge in his eyes.

He stopped and looked far away at the fields, as if he could see his former self in shorts, running between the ridges of the fields with his feet raised, carefree.

Shen Liwu stood quietly beside him, following his gaze, a surge of tenderness in her heart.

She gently pulled his hand and whispered, "I am here with you now. You can lie here in a daze again. I will accompany you."

Zhou Yanjing turned around and looked at her serious expression, the smile on his lips deepened. He reached out and ruffled her hair, his voice low and warm, "Okay, anywhere is good with you by my side."

The two continued walking along the ridge of the field. The soil under their feet was soft, and they could occasionally step on a few weeds, making a slight rustling sound.

Shen Liwu's eyes were attracted by a cluster of wild irises on the roadside. The lavender petals swayed gently in the breeze, looking particularly delicate.

She squatted down, carefully picked a rose and held it in front of Zhou Yanjing.

"Does it look good?" Her eyes were shining, as if hiding stars.

Zhou Yanjing looked down at the Ye Xi in her hand, then looked at her expectant eyes, and nodded gently, "It looks good, but you are prettier."

Shen Liwu's cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at him in reproach, "You are so slick."

Zhou Yanjing smiled, reached out to take the wild hibiscus, and carefully put it in her hair. His movements were gentle, and his fingertips accidentally touched her earlobe, causing her to tremble slightly.

"This suits you better." He nodded with satisfaction, his eyes lingering on her face, reluctant to look away.

Shen Liwu touched the hair on her temples, the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised, and a sweet feeling surged in her heart.

The sun is already high in the sky. The sun in the countryside is brighter than in the city, but fortunately there are many grasses and trees here, so it is relatively cool.

Shen Liwu looked up at the sky, the sunlight was so bright that she squinted her eyes, but she did not avoid it. Instead, she enjoyed the warm sunshine.

Her hand was still tightly held by Zhou Yanjing, and the warmth from his palm was transmitted over, as if connecting their heartbeats.

"Let's go back to Dong. Lunch should be ready soon." Zhou Yanjing's voice was gentle, with a hint of laziness and comfort.

Shen Liwu nodded, the corners of her lips slightly raised, “Okay, I’m tired from walking.”

The two of them walked back along the path they had come from, slowing down their pace, as if they were deliberately trying to prolong this peaceful moment. The wind blew through the rice fields, raising layers of green waves and making rustling sounds, as if nature was playing background music for them.

When they approached the yard, Zhou's mother was walking out of the kitchen with a big bowl of steaming chicken soup. When she saw them coming back, a smile immediately broke out on her face. "Come on, wash your hands quickly, it's time to eat!"

Zhou Yanjing held Shen Liwu’s hand and walked quickly towards the faucet in the corner of the yard. The cold water washed over the palms of the two people, carrying the scent of soil, and the cool touch made Shen Liwu couldn't help but sneeze.

Zhou Yanjing turned his head and saw that she shrank her shoulders slightly, so he stopped, took off his coat and put it on her shoulders.

"I'm hot, no."

"You haven't recovered from your cold yet, and the water in the mountains is cold. I should have thought of that just now."

But since it had already been washed, he could only make the best of it.

Shen Liwu wrinkled his nose, feeling the warmth and faint smell of tobacco coming from the coat on his shoulders, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. She looked up at him, her eyebrows curved into a soft arc, "How come you are so good at taking care of people?"