"That's why I recognized you the first time I saw you on the street." Jiang Yan gently reached out and took Su Jinli's hand. His hand was broad and warm, as if it contained endless power, able to dispel all the haze in the world for her. "Looking at the crooked dragon you painted is like seeing the innocent and lovely you as a child." His eyes were full of doting and affection, recalling the scene when he first met Su Jinli on the street. She held the paintbrush, diligently painting the dragon, but the dragon was crooked, revealing a unique naiveté and innocence. That serious and stubborn look perfectly overlapped with the little girl he met in Xiangguo Temple as a child, and it made him feel a strange feeling.
At that moment, the cicadas outside the window seemed to be infected by this deep affection, their once noisy voices suddenly becoming gentle. Each chirp was like a soft, soothing melody, whispering a wonderful bond spanning two generations. Their songs, in the quiet night, were like threads weaving a dreamlike, beautiful world, tightly enveloping Jiang Yan and Su Jinli, as if to cherish this deep affection forever.
Jiang Yan and Su Jinli stared at each other silently. Under the watery moonlight, their eyes seemed to hold only each other's figures. In that moment, time seemed to freeze, the entire world was still, only the sound of their breathing and the gentle chirping of cicadas intertwined into a moving melody. They deeply understood that this fate, after enduring the baptism of time and spanning the distance of time and space, had finally, under the arrangement of fate, tightly connected them, like a destined bond, inseparable.
Jiang Yan gently embraced Su Jinli in his arms, his movements gentle yet firm, as if he were guarding the most precious treasure in the world. Su Jinli nestled against his chest, quietly listening to his steady, strong heartbeat. That sound was like the steady beat of a drum, beating against her heart again and again, filling her heart with peace and happiness, as if she had found her spiritual home. "Jiang Yan, it turns out that our fate had quietly begun long ago without us even realizing it," Su Jinli whispered softly, a hint of emotion in her voice, as if she was lamenting the wonderful arrangement of fate.
"Yes, Jinli. Perhaps all of this is fate's clever arrangement, allowing us to unexpectedly meet in this vast sea of people, and then to know each other and fall in love." Jiang Yan lowered his head slightly and placed a kiss on Su Jinli's forehead. The kiss was gentle and affectionate, as if filled with his endless love and commitment to her. This kiss was like the brightest star in the night sky, illuminating their hearts.
They embraced each other quietly, lost in this dreamlike, beautiful atmosphere. The moonlight flowed silently beside them like a tranquil river, like a silent witness to their deep and sincere feelings. And outside the window, the cicadas continued their gentle song, a song that seemed like nature's hymn to their love, adding a touch of romance and charm to their love story.
As time slowly passed, Jiang Yan and Su Jinli's thoughts unfolded like a scroll, as they began to carefully recall every detail of their acquaintance. Every moment was like a bright star in the night sky, embedded in the long river of their memories, gleaming and shining forever.
They recalled their first encounter, at a poetry gathering packed with scholars and literati. Su Jinli, clad in a pale blue dress, resembled a fresh, refined lotus, radiating an elegant light amidst the crowd. With graceful steps, she entered the gathering like a fairy descending to earth. During the gathering, she recited poems and painted, her talent overflowing. The graceful verses flowed from her lips like the melodious sound of a mountain spring; her paintings, vivid and lifelike, each stroke imbued with a unique charm, drawing the attention of those present and filled with admiration.
The moment Jiang Yan saw her, a sudden sense of déjà vu washed over him, as if they shared some mysterious connection. He instinctively stepped forward and struck up a conversation with Su Jinli. From the moment they began speaking, it felt like old friends reuniting after years of separation, their conversation flowing with joy. They discussed everything from the subtleties of poetry and song to the grand vision of life, their hearts gradually drawing closer through their in-depth exchange, as if they had found a soul mate. In this poetry gathering, their thoughts collided, and their emotions unknowingly grew.
There was also that time when Su Jinli was leisurely admiring the flowers in a garden full of colorful flowers, immersed in the beauty and fragrance of the flowers. However, she accidentally twisted her foot and was instantly hit by a piercing pain. She frowned and showed a painful expression on her face. At this moment, Jiang Yan happened to pass by. Seeing her in such pain, he was anxious, as if he was the one who was injured. He took two steps at a time and quickly walked to Su Jinli's side. He carefully helped her up, his movements gentle and caring, for fear of hurting her. Then, he supported her and slowly returned to the room, carefully treating her wound.
At that moment, Su Jinli saw Jiang Yan's focused and concerned expression, and a warm current surged in her heart, like a spring breeze blowing through her heart, making her feel incomparably warm and at ease. She gazed deeply at Jiang Yan, silently believing in her heart that this man before her was the one worthy of entrusting her life to. From that moment on, the relationship between them, like a beautiful jade after being carved, became deeper and more precious.
Recalling these beautiful moments, Jiang Yan and Su Jinli's hearts overflowed with sweetness. They knew that these experiences were precious gifts bestowed upon them by fate, like dazzling pearls strung together in a necklace of their love, making their relationship even more indestructible under the test of time.
"Jiang Yan, I am so lucky to meet you in my life journey." Su Jinli raised her head and looked at Jiang Yan affectionately, with crystal tears flashing in her eyes, which were filled with deep love and gratitude for Jiang Yan.
"Jinli, I feel the same way. You are the most beautiful and precious encounter in my life." Jiang Yan gazed at Su Jinli affectionately, his eyes filled with tenderness and love. He gently raised his hand and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. His movements were gentle and compassionate, as if he was protecting a rare treasure.
On this peaceful and beautiful night, Jiang Yan and Su Jinli confessed their love to each other. Their voices intertwined under the gentle caress of the moonlight, like the most beautiful melody in the world, playing the magnificent chapter of love. The cicadas outside the window continued to sing softly, as if sending them their most sincere blessings. May their love be as eternal as the watery moonlight, and as long-lasting as the continuous chirping of the cicadas, until the end of time.
As the night deepened, Jiang Yan and Su Jinli fell asleep in each other's arms. Their faces wore smiles of happiness and contentment, as if in a dream, they were strolling hand in hand on the road to a beautiful future, writing their own romantic chapter together. And the Moon-Raising Pavilion, enveloped in the gentle moonlight, stood silently watching over them like a loyal guardian, witnessing their deep friendship spanning two generations and countless future moments filled with love and beauty, forever.
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