Chapter 91

The two played until the evening glow filled the sky and the sun set in the west before getting into the car to return home.

On the way back, Xue Jianxing suddenly said, "I thought it would be very troublesome, and everyone would be very unwilling."

She was referring to the last-minute change in the filming content today.

Qin Su said, "Many things are just a matter of trying them out. If they don't work, you can just maintain the status quo. But if they do work, then you'll have a better option, right?"

Xue Jianxing said, "I don't have that courage."

Qin Su smiled and said, "The fact that you can say you don't have the courage means you're already very close to having it; you're probably just one step away from crossing that threshold."

Xue Jianxing said, "But I just didn't dare to take that one step."

“Then I’ll teach you a little trick,” Qin Su said. “First, say what you want to do, for example, ‘I want to catch fish,’ and say it out loud.”

Xue Jianxing hesitated for a moment. She hadn't felt anything wrong with playing all day, but now that she had to say it herself, she suddenly felt that she was over twenty years old and it was really childish of her to say she wanted to go fishing.

"I...I want to catch fish."

Qin Su said, "Be firm."

Xue Jianxing whispered, "I want to catch fish."

Qin Su said, "Speak louder."

Xue Jianxing raised his voice: "I want to catch fish!"

Qin Su laughed, her eyelashes fluttering: "Could you speak any louder?"

Xue Jianxing took a deep breath and then shouted loudly, "I! Want! To! Catch! Fish!"

The driver in front was stunned. He glanced at the rearview mirror with a smile and joked, "Is this some kind of pretense—going fishing or going to war?"

Qin Su laughed loudly.

Xue Jianxing couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Anyone who didn't know better would think we caught a whole truckload of fish today."

Qin Su said, "There are no fish in the truck, but there is one mermaid."

Xue Jianxing covered his face and wailed, "Oh God, please let me go."

Qin Su giggled: "How are you feeling now?"

Xue Jianxing thought for a moment and said, "It feels strange, like I've finally let out the last bit of suppressed anger from my chest, but I feel even more determined."

Qin Su said, "Being right doesn't depend on how loud you are, but being loud can embolden you."

Xue Jianxing rarely joked: "Should I buy a Bluetooth speaker and microphone to carry around with me?"

Qin Su said, "That's not a bad idea."

The two of them burst into laughter.

Qin Su laughed so hard that the sun-protective clothing she had been wearing all day finally gave way, and the top two buttons popped open, revealing a fresh green camisole underneath. Her slightly messy curls swept over her, winding their way into the clothing, creating a striking contrast between black and white, making her vibrant charm all the more breathtaking.

Xue Jianxing said from the bottom of her heart, "Su Su, you are so beautiful."

Qin Su smiled and said, "Well, and then?"

Xue Jianxing said, "She is the most beautiful person I have ever seen."

Qin Su said, "I think so too."

Xue Jianxing laughed again, she was very excited, she felt that she had a lot to say, but she didn't know what she wanted to say.

A few minutes later, she said, "I'm so happy today."

Qin Su said, "I'm so happy too."

Xue Jianxing repeated, "I'm really happy."

Qin Su leaned back and laughed.

The car, moving at a steady pace, stirred up a gentle breeze that blew in through the half-open window. Her long, curled eyelashes were bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun, reminding Xue Jianxing of the bean flowers from her childhood memories, which also shimmered in the sun in the same way.

She was lost in thought for a moment, then pursed her lips and said, "I have one more thing to say."

Qin Su raised an eyebrow: "What?"

Xue Jianxing turned slightly to face Qin Su. She was still somewhat shy, but the joy she had experienced today had given her immense courage, making her gaze brighter than ever before.

She said, "I want to hug you."

This request surprised Qin Su slightly, and she stared at her face for two seconds.

Xue Jianxing didn't look away and asked, "I want to hug you, is that alright?"

Qin Su chuckled and spread her hands: "Come on."

Xue Jianxing hugged him tightly.

In that instant, her eyes turned red, and a layer of moisture rose in her eyes.

She wanted to cry, but felt there was nothing to cry about; she was already very happy.

Xue Jianxing thought to herself, "So God is fair after all. The dull and uneventful first half of my life was all in preparation for welcoming this year."

One should not be too greedy. Having one amazing moment in one's life that is worth reminiscing about is enough.

***

I cried. Compared to today, Gu Chiyan from yesterday was a total jerk. It's true, the feelings between girls are the most touching.

My tears are worthless. I cried and laughed with them all day long. When Xingxing started talking about her past, I could really empathize with her because I am also the second child in my family. I am also an ordinary person who has grown up from childhood. It really makes my heart ache.

Later, Su Su said she was going to catch fish, and then she quickly took Xingxing with her. I was also very happy when they played in Qingliu Village.

Back in the car, Xingxing shouted, "I want to catch fish!" She said she was so happy and wanted a hug. At that moment, I couldn't hold back my tears; they just streamed down my face.

[In just one short day, it felt like I witnessed some shining moments in ordinary lives.]

I suddenly feel envious. I've never had such good friends or experiences.

[Although I was also touched, did nobody notice that Sister Su's buttons had popped open? Waaaaaah, I'm so ashamed, I'm so shameless!]

This hug really brought me to tears.

[The part where they were playing in the water was absolutely gorgeous; I recorded the whole thing and I was totally drooling over it.]

[World-famous painting: An embrace under the sunset.]

[I don't know whether to drool over the screen or cry; my tears are choking me.]

I don't understand, what exactly is Xue Jianxing's relationship with? Is it friendship? Or something more than friendship but not quite love?

It's hard to say, but I feel that human emotions are very complex and difficult to define.

That's reality. There's no such thing as pure love and hate; the boundaries of emotions are always blurred.

Perhaps for Xue Jianxing, it means: I could only see stars before, but after meeting you, I saw the sun.

Wow, sister, you're so good at talking! You're my internet mouthpiece!

[Let the sorority talk more!]

I once saw a quote that said, "Haven't you ever wanted to kiss your best friend?" I think that perfectly encapsulates some of the feelings between people.