Ning Yanshu burst into tears and collapsed onto the bed.
"...Waaaaah, why are you a head taller than me...why..."
Seeing this, Shen Xu hurriedly comforted him, saying, "I'm older, that's why I'm taller. We're three years apart... it's okay."
He was extremely anxious, but he couldn't speak fluently.
He could only utter two or three words at a time: "...Little Shu, don't cry...you'll grow taller..."
"Really?" Ning Yanshu asked doubtfully, her eyes red and swollen. "Can I really grow taller?"
Shen Xu pounded the head like garlic, at an incredibly fast speed.
Ning Yanshu then rubbed her eyes, wiped away her tears, and comforted herself, "That's true, after all, my dad is so tall..."
Genetic information is relatively reliable.
"Besides, I'm still young, so I'm sure I can keep growing!" Ning Yanshu said confidently.
He completely forgot that just ten minutes ago, he refused to admit that he was small...
...
When it was time to go to bed that night, Ning Yanshu pulled Shen Xu aside again, saying she wanted to chat.
Shen Xu had no choice but to keep him company.
Ning Yanshu turned to him and asked, "Shen Xu, which university do you plan to apply to in the future?"
"I don't know," Shen Xu said. "I haven't decided yet."
"You're not allowed to go too far, or what if I can't find you?"
Ning Yanshu counted on her fingers, listing the reasons one by one: "Look at my parents, they're never home, it's not safe for me to be alone. So someone needs to take care of me."
“I’m always so forgetful in my daily life, I can never find things after I put them away, only you can find them.”
"I'm a scaredy-cat, and I'm afraid to sleep alone at night. Without you, there's no one to play Monopoly with, and I can't solve those advanced math problems either..."
Ning Yanshu went on and on, listing countless examples.
He tried his best to prove the many inconveniences that Shen Xu's absence had caused him.
But upon closer listening, they are actually all trivial little things.
Unfortunately, the person involved is unaware of the seriousness of the situation and instead feels that it is quite serious.
Whenever Ning Yanshu thought about the possibility of parting ways with Shen Xu, she couldn't help but let her mind wander...
...
“Chen Xu,” Ning Yanshu suddenly called out to him.
Shen Xu responded softly, "Hmm?"
"Don't leave me, I can't bear it..."
Shen Xu's heart trembled involuntarily, and his heartbeat skipped a beat.
He turned his head and met Ning Yanshu's eyes in the darkness.
In those clear yet bewildered eyes, there was a familiar emotion.
Shen Xu subconsciously looked away, stammering, "Go to sleep..."
Seeing this, Ning Yanshu stopped pressing the matter and continued to ask questions.
She stubbornly held onto Shen Xu's hand, their fingers intertwined: "I'm afraid of ghosts, you have to hold my hand and protect me."
Shen Xu tried to pull his hand back, but Ning Yanshu remained unmoved.
After a few rounds of pulling, he simply threatened, "If you pull any further, my arm will break again."
Shen Xu was so frightened that he dared not move.
After a moment, he asked worriedly, "...Is it...not done yet?"
"It takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone, how can it heal so quickly?" His tone was a little happy, and a little smug.
But no matter what, Shen Xu finally gave up and stopped struggling.
The two lay side by side and soon fell into a deep sleep...
...
Ning Yanshu got up exceptionally early because she was going out to play the next day.
He quickly changed his clothes, brushed his teeth, and washed his face.
Then he started urging Chen Xu to hurry up: "There'll be traffic on the road soon~"
Shen Xu walked out unhurriedly, holding a red scarf in his hand.
He wrapped the scarf around Ning Yanshu's neck twice, saying, "It's cold outside, don't catch a cold."
Ning Yanshu peeked out from under her tightly wrapped scarf, looked at Shen Xu, and said, "Shen Xu, you're even more nagging than my mom now!"
He was grumbling, but he was actually laughing very happily.
Shen Xu was also affected by his emotions and couldn't help but lower his head and chuckle softly.
The two took a taxi to Disneyland.
Even though it was already the third day of the Lunar New Year, the amusement park was still packed with people.
Tourists either go out with their families and children or meet up with friends and relatives to play.
To celebrate traditional Chinese festivals, Disneyland is filled with bright red lanterns and exquisite paper-cut window decorations.
Even the mascots have changed into costumes with a strong Chinese style.
Festive music, cheerful rhythm.
The scene was filled with a lively festive atmosphere.
The amusement park was crowded, and Shen Xu held Ning Yanshu's hand tightly the whole time, not daring to let go.
They were afraid that the two of them might accidentally get separated in the crowd.
It's been 8 years since Ning Yanshu last visited Disneyland.
That day was also New Year's Day, and he came with his parents.
On my way here, I also happened to see Shen Xu in the restroom.
Thinking of this, Ning Yanshu couldn't help but cover her lips and chuckle secretly.
Shen Xu naturally thought of this as well, and couldn't help but laugh foolishly along with him.
That smile brought his entire expression to life.
Their dark eyes seemed to gleam with a dazzling light, drawing people in without them even realizing it.
Ning Yanshu was stunned.
It wasn't until Shen Xu shook his hand that he snapped out of his daze: "What?"
Shen Xu pointed to a shop not far away and asked again, "Want some ice cream?"
There were long queues there.
It was all people lining up to buy ice cream.
"No." Ning Yanshu pulled his hand and left, "Let's go play other games."
Rather than wasting time queuing, he would rather do more meaningful things with Shen Xu...
...
After a day of fun, night fell quickly.
As the amusement park's spotlights lit up one by one, the moon shone as brightly as day.
At 8 p.m., the fireworks display for everyone officially began.
People stood in front of the magnificent castle, holding their phones and eagerly anticipating what was to come.
Several muffled sounds were heard, and fireworks, accompanied by red sparks, shot straight into the night sky.
After a few crisp sounds, the fireworks opened like an umbrella, showering down countless tiny sparks.
It is like a flower in full bloom, displaying its most dazzling and beautiful petals.
Then, more and more fireworks burst forth, displaying their fleeting beauty against the black backdrop.
They are shimmering and bright.
They compose their own romance in the most passionate and flamboyant way.
People were immersed in this feast of beauty, filled with excitement.
Ning Yanshu excitedly shouted to Shen Xu, "Shen Xu, look! Look! It's so beautiful!"
"Mmm," Shen Xu responded softly, "So beautiful!"
Ning Yanshu was watching the fireworks, while Shen Xu was looking at the light in his heart.
Ning Yanshu joined the crowd in their joyful cheers, shouting "Happy New Year!"
Shen Xu parted his thin lips slightly and softly uttered the three words he had repeated countless times in his heart, yet always found it difficult to say aloud…
...
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