Chapter 294 Affection
Sanwazi dared not utter a sound.
From the moment he brought out the rapeseed flowers, Cheng-ge had been staring at him. Although his gaze wasn't particularly fierce, it certainly wasn't friendly either, as if he wanted to tear the rapeseed flowers to shreds.
I don't know what the rapeseed flowers did to offend him.
What Sanwazi didn't know, no one else knew either, but everyone knew that Xiao Cheng disliked that bunch of rapeseed flowers to an almost insane degree.
Because, after Xiao Cheng took the rapeseed flowers away for Bai Lu, he said to Bai Lu with a gentle expression:
"We'll grill it and eat it."
Bailu: "???"
Everyone: "???"
Roasted rapeseed flowers?!
Rapeseed flowers, grilled?!
What an astonishing, awe-inspiring, and unprecedented divine way of eating!
Such a brilliant, insightful, and wise decision could only have come up with by Makoto Shinkai.
Of all those present, probably only Bai Lu knew why Xiao Cheng wanted to roast and eat the rapeseed flowers.
Looking into his gentle eyes, where a hint of aloofness and arrogance mingled with jealousy and a touch of vengeful frustration at not getting what she wanted, Bai Lu smiled, pushed aside the rapeseed flowers in front of her, and threw herself into his arms.
She held his strong, muscular waist tightly with both hands, her voice rising from the bottom of her heart, choked with sobs and trembling slightly.
"Thanks."
Thank you for entering my world of endless rain and for taking me away from it, covered in wind and rain.
Thank you for seeing through my vulnerability but not exposing it.
Thank you for seeing my world crumble, for not ignoring it, for not letting it worsen, for giving me a remedy that stopped the collapse in time.
In another way, we can fill the void in the world and rebuild a warmer and more beautiful new world.
Thank you for sheltering me from the wind and rain, for giving me the courage to continue my journey when I was stuck, and for giving me the courage to set sail again.
Xiao Cheng felt the hot, wet sensation in his arms, tossed the rapeseed flowers to Xiao Wei across from him, and placed his large hand on the girl's back, hugging her tightly with one hand and patting her gently with the other to comfort her.
Xiao Wei was almost knocked unconscious by the falling flowers, but fortunately, Sanwazi supported his back and helped him regain his balance.
Otherwise, I would have been overwhelmed by my older brother's sudden display of affection, like a landslide.
As expected, only his sister-in-law could bear his brother's care; his frail little body was not worthy of it.
When Bai Lu raised her head again, her dull eyes had regained their clarity and brightness. Looking at the kind and gentle faces around her and feeling the warmth brought by Xiao Cheng, all the confusion in her heart had a firm answer.
Both he and his volunteer work have found new directions.
No matter how much wind and rain lies ahead, we will walk side by side, share the same boat, and overcome all difficulties together.
As for her family, let her accompany and coexist with this world in another way.
Grandma is right. Nothing in this world is constant; only change is eternal.
When fate brings people together, they gather; when fate takes them apart, they scatter. When fate arises, life begins; when fate ends, life ceases. If there is a connection, there will be a meeting.
People should move forward and live towards the sun.
"Isn't now a good time?"
Luo Shiliu, Xiao Dazhuang, Wang Hao, and Zhang San and Li Si, who had just returned from Xiaojia Village with people, stood together by a low bush on the riverbank, discussing important matters.
"Brother Cheng told us to act according to the situation. Sister-in-law must have opened her heart by now, so I think this is the best time." Wang Hao agreed with Luo Shiliu's timing.
Xiao Dazhuang didn't understand, but seeing his elder brother and sister-in-law hugging each other, he thought it was a good time.
He chimed in agreement: "Let's set it on fire."
Zhang San and Li Si seconded, "Let's set it on fire."
When Sanwazi delivered the rapeseed flowers to Bailu, Li Hongying held the chicken soup bowl for Bailu first. Bailu only took a sip and is now continuing to receive care and attention from her grandparents.
I just finished a bowl of chicken soup on White Dew.
In the quiet and peaceful night, a series of "bang bang bang!" sounds suddenly rang out, and clusters of dazzling light burst forth in the sky.
The dazzling fireworks, like pearls in the night sky, shine alongside the bright moon and stars, illuminating the vast expanse of the world, the verdant river, and the surprised and delighted smiles on people's faces, creating a joyful atmosphere filled with laughter and celebration.
The beauty of fireworks amazes the world, and although the beauty is fleeting, the awe remains forever in people's hearts.
"What beautiful fireworks!"
"So this is called fireworks! This is the first time we've ever seen them. We never expected there to be such beautiful flowers in town. Fireworks truly are the most beautiful flowers in the world!"
"This is the first time we've seen fireworks like this either. There are no fireworks for sale in town or city. It must be that Brother Cheng had someone bring them back from Nanshi, the provincial capital, which is very far away."
"Bai Lu got full marks in all subjects, right? Cheng Ge specially bought fireworks from so far away. He must be celebrating Bai Lu becoming the top scorer in the national college entrance examination."
"On July 1st, when Hong Kong returned to the motherland, Tiananmen Square was decorated with fireworks to celebrate. They were so beautiful that I was amazed when I saw them on TV. I never thought I would have the chance to see a fireworks display in person. I'm so lucky!"
"So that's how it is... Celebrating good things and happy occasions with fireworks is indeed a way to glorify our country!"
Bai Lu watched the beautiful fireworks illuminating the night sky, listening to everyone's exclamations of amazement, praise, wonder, and envy. She turned to look at the handsome, aloof face beside her and asked softly, "Did you have someone buy them from Nanshi?"
Xiao Cheng glanced sideways at the girl's bright, sparkling eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Do you like it?"
"like."
Bai Lu made no attempt to hide her affection, leaning on his shoulder and quietly asking, "Isn't it ridiculously expensive?"
Xiao Cheng gently put his arm around her waist, looked at the little joy in her eyes, and chuckled: "You didn't die from the high price."
"I don't believe it. Fireworks aren't so common here or anywhere else that they're sold on every street corner. They're not something everyone can afford either. They must be ridiculously expensive. And you bought so many, and they've been on for so long and you still haven't finished setting them off. Are they really that expensive?"
"good."
"How much is 'okay'?"
"It's not much money."
"How much money is not much?"
"..."
"Silence is money. You didn't go bankrupt buying fireworks, did you? That's such a waste..."
"No."
"No, how much is it?"
"..."
"Why are you silent again? Come on, tell me! Are you a spendthrift...?"
"I didn't squander it."
"How much is that?"
Whether it was sweet talk or innocent words of love, they quietly slipped into the girl's ears under the cover of the fireworks, and a blush suddenly rose on her fair and flawless cheeks.
The girl's silvery laughter and her shy, charming smile created a beautiful scene that caught his eye.
The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its light intense, and countless stars fill the air as the most beautiful fireworks burst forth in a dazzling display.
She was laughing, and he was watching.
She was watching the fireworks, and he was watching her.
"Snap—"
A breathtakingly beautiful scene was created and captured in time.
Li Jianfeng, holding the camera, flashed his signature maniacal laugh: "We'll use these photos to blackmail Xiao Cheng from now on! Ah, what a beautiful night, money rolling in!"
Wu You's face twitched.
The boss's tastes are getting weirder and weirder. We don't dare to say anything, and we don't dare to ask. Let's just leave it at that.
On July 23, 1997, under a clear sky and the most beautiful night sky, Xiao Cheng and Bai Lu's first photo together was taken.
(End of this chapter)
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