Sunlight pierced through the thick clouds, scattering sparsely on this weathered city, dispelling the long-standing haze. Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen stood side by side in front of the familiar mansion, looking at the slightly old but full of memories gate before them. Their hands unconsciously clasped together, as if only in this way could they truly feel each other's presence and this hard-earned peace.
Once, this mansion was their safe haven, the site of countless sweet and heartwarming moments. But later, with the emergence of a mysterious organization, it became a battlefield of fear and peril. The thrilling chases, the life-or-death struggles, and the inner terror of facing unknown threats haunted them like nightmares. Fortunately, with time, through their tenacious will, extraordinary wisdom, and unwavering trust in each other, they finally defeated the mysterious organization. At that moment, the haze that had shrouded them completely dissipated, and a long-lost sense of relief and joy washed over them.
Jiang Zhi raised her head slightly, her eyes gently falling on Shen Qingchen's face. The love in her eyes was like the warm spring sun, warm and bright. In her eyes, there was the relief of surviving the disaster, and even more, the infinite longing for the future life. Shen Qingchen looked back at her, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised, revealing a reassuring smile. His hand tightly grasped Jiang Zhi's, the strength was so strong that it seemed as if he was confirming her real existence, fearing that this lost and regained happiness was just an illusory dream.
"Let's go home." Jiang Zhi said softly, with a hint of sob in his voice that was hard to conceal.
Shen Qingchen nodded slightly, took a deep breath, raised his hand and pushed open the familiar door.
With a creaking sound, a familiar scent filled the air, and every corner told stories of the past. The old locust tree in the courtyard, still lush and leafy, seemed to quietly recount the countless days and nights they had spent there. I still remember when they first moved in, Jiang Zhi loved to rest under the tree to cool off, while Chen Qingchen would brew her a cup of fragrant tea and chat with her. Later, as the threat of a mysterious organization gradually approached, they had many tense discussions under this tree, each time teetering on the brink of life and death, but never once contemplating giving up.
Now, standing under this tree again, those past memories flooded into my heart like a tide, with sweetness, pain, laughter, and tears. Jiang Zhi's eyes were slightly moist, and she leaned gently on Shen Qingchen's shoulder, feeling his warm body temperature and strong heartbeat. Shen Qingchen gently hugged her shoulders, kissed her forehead, and whispered: "It's all over, and I will never let you get hurt again."
The two slowly walked into the house. The furnishings remained exactly as they had left them, only covered in a thin layer of dust, as if telling of the loneliness they had experienced. Jiang Zhi gently touched every piece of furniture and ornament in the house, as if conversing with the past. She walked to the window and drew aside the curtains. Sunlight instantly filled the room, dispelling the gloom and loneliness.
"Chen, do you still remember the first New Year we spent here?" Jiang Zhi turned around, tears glistening in his eyes but a smile on his lips.
Shen Qingchen was slightly stunned, then she showed a gentle smile, “Of course I remember, we wrote the Spring Festival couplets by hand at that time, and you accidentally splashed ink on your clothes.”
"Yes, our life back then was simple, but full of happiness," Jiang Zhi said with emotion. "Afterwards, so many things happened that I thought we could never go back to the way things were."
"No, we have experienced so many ups and downs and have survived. In the future, we will only get better and better." Shen Qingchen walked to her, held her hand, and said firmly.
Jiang Zhi raised her head and looked at Shen Qingchen's determined eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that no matter what difficulties she would encounter in the future, as long as Shen Qingchen was by her side, she would not be afraid of anything.
The two of them paced around the house, reminiscing about the past, and before they knew it, they were in the study. The study was filled with books they had read together, each carrying a memory. Shen Qingchen walked to the bookshelf, picked up a book they both loved, and gently flipped open it. Inside was a photo of them together. In the photo, they were smiling brightly, their eyes filled with anticipation for the future.
“Look, this was taken when we first went on a trip.” Shen Qingchen pointed at the photo, his eyes full of tenderness.
"At that time, we went to the beach and watched the sunrise on the beach." Jiang Zhi took the photo, recalled the scene at that time, and a happy smile appeared on his face.
"In the future, we will go to more places together and see more scenery." Shen Qingchen hugged Jiang Zhi in his arms and whispered in her ear.
Jiang Zhi leaned in Shen Qingchen's arms, feeling his warmth and love, her heart filled with happiness. She knew that after so many hardships, their love had become even more indestructible. Now, standing in this mansion that held countless memories, they decided to completely put the pain of the past behind them, start a new chapter in their lives with a fresh attitude, and carefully cultivate this hard-earned peace and sweetness.
As night fell and the lights came on, Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen sat in the courtyard, gazing at the starry sky and enjoying this rare tranquility. A gentle breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, but it did not diminish the warmth in their hearts.
"Chen, what do you think our future will be like?" Jiang Zhi asked softly, his eyes full of anticipation for the future.
Shen Qingchen thought for a moment, smiled, and said, "I think we will watch the children grow up together and watch them realize their dreams. We will grow old together and spend every ordinary and happy day together."
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