"Seeing the sea once might be a trivial matter for you, something you can do whenever you have time. But for me, I waited eighteen years to realize this wish, and I even have to thank you for making it here."
"How could I not be nervous?"
Jiang Yu smiled, as if she were talking about a trivial matter.
Xia Che could see the heavy emotions hidden within.
A girl who has been living in a repressive environment for many years needs a wish, even if that wish seems insignificant to ordinary people and can be easily fulfilled. In her heart, however, fulfilling that wish is something she can't do no matter how hard she tries.
"...I see, I understand."
Xia Che let out a deep breath, staring at the slowly opening subway doors. Pointing outside with his free hand, he suddenly shouted, "Then let me fulfill your wish!"
"The ocean, here we come!"
Xia Che's shout came suddenly, startling Jiang Yu and the passersby around them. Some of the more composed people even threw their phones away.
"That's right, we're here!"
Surprisingly, Jiang Yu, who is usually introverted, seemed to have transformed from an "i" person to an "e" person at this moment, and the voice she shouted even drowned out Xia Che's.
They look exactly like two different people.
Amidst the stares of onlookers who thought he was crazy, Xia Che pushed Jiang Yu ahead, overtaking everyone and rushing straight to the security checkpoint.
Stepping out of the subway station, you're immediately greeted by a wave of intense heat.
That was the heat from the sun shining directly on the beach, causing the steam to rise.
The azure sea where the beach meets the sand offers a refreshing coolness amidst the heat, preventing any sense of irritation and instead bringing a sense of tranquility and peace.
"So this is the sea..."
Jiang Yu moved her wheelchair, gripped the railing with both hands, and looked down at the azure sky that met the heavens. A look of awe appeared in her eyes.
Before coming here, she had imagined countless times what it would be like to actually see the sea, but none of those fantasies could compare to the awe-inspiring sight she had witnessed in person.
So beautiful.
The azure sea and the splashing water, despite the scorching sun, gave one a refreshing feeling.
The sea is a reflection of the sky.
At this moment, these words made Jiang Yu realize their true meaning with absolute clarity.
"Wear this, so you don't get sunburned."
Xia Che put on the straw hat he had just bought, casually handed another one over, let out a deep breath, and then exhaled heavily. A salty smell of the sea rushed into his nostrils, which made him feel much better.
"So beautiful..."
Jiang Yu obediently put on her straw hat, her eyes fixed on it without blinking.
She didn't choose to take photos, as if she wanted to etch the vastness of the sea into her heart.
She was using her eyes as a camera.
"We have a whole day, no rush, take your time."
Xia Che smiled gently. He had seen the ocean many times, so he didn't feel much about it.
Jiang Yu is looking at the sea, and he is looking at Jiang Yu.
Unconsciously, his gaze fell on Jiang Yu's exposed arm, and slowly lingered.
In her excitement, Jiang Yu didn't realize that her wrists were exposed. On her smooth and delicate wrists, there were purple scars that looked like small centipedes.
These scars have marred the once pristine whiteness of her wrists.
Xia Che subtly shifted his gaze, following Jiang Yu's line of sight, and sighed softly, his mood becoming somewhat heavy.
Just as he had predicted.
Having experienced so much from Jiang Yu, how could her mental state possibly be as healthy as that of an ordinary person?
These scars are the best proof.
Xia Che pursed his lips, looked around to make sure there were no elderly people or children, then took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, lit one, and exhaled a puff of smoke in a muffled voice.
He was a little irritated.
Xia Che still doesn't know what Jiang Yu went through at her previous school.
Although their relationship grew closer through tutoring, that experience still seemed to be a scar in Jiang Yu's heart.
I've never brought it up on my own initiative.
Burying her scars deep inside and not letting anyone know doesn't mean Jiang Yu has moved on.
On the contrary, only by truly facing one's own scars and no longer caring about the past can one truly move on.
"well……"
Xia Che sighed, a cigarette dangling from his lips.
He had no clue about this either, so he could only take it one step at a time.
Jiang Yu didn't notice Xia Che's subtle movements and continued to greedily observe everything in front of her.
Xia Che stood to the side, lost in thought, watching the sea with Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu didn't know how much time had passed until the sun overhead shifted its position, and the temperature became noticeably hotter than before. Only then did she wake up with a start, exclaiming, "How much time has passed?"
“You’ve been watching for over an hour, Grandma.”
Xia Che smiled and shook his head.
"Has it really been that long?"
Jiang Yu was startled. She felt that only a few minutes had passed. She took out her phone and glanced at it. Sure enough, it was already past nine o'clock in the morning.
"No wonder it's gotten so hot, hehe."
Looking at Xia Che, who was dizzy from the sun, Jiang Yu stuck out her tongue sheepishly.
"It's okay, I can bring you anytime you want to see it in the future."
Xia Che smiled, but his expression was serious. "No matter when."
"No need, I can't keep bothering you. I'm already very satisfied to have seen it once."
Jiang Yu gazed steadily at the sea, a look of relief on her face as if her wish had been fulfilled.
so……
Then there won't be any regrets, right?
Do you know why I want to go see the sea?
Jiang Yu stared intently at the sea and suddenly asked a question.
"I don't know, but I'll listen if you're willing to tell me."
Xia Che answered honestly.
Do you want to hear it?
"think."
"Then... you have to treat me to a meal. I want a big meal."
Jiang Yu chuckled.
"You...how come you've suddenly become a completely different person?"
Xia Che paused for a moment, then shook his head and chuckled helplessly.
It's as if Jiang Yu, who was introverted in the morning, suddenly transformed into an outgoing Jiang Yu.
No……
That's not accurate.
Because Jiang Yu has been introverted for eighteen years.
Is it because I've finally achieved my wish and can't contain my joy today?
"Perhaps it's because my wish was fulfilled that I no longer have any attachments..."
Jiang Yu spoke quickly and softly, and Xia Che didn't hear her murmur: "What did you say?"
"nothing."
Jiang Yu's eyes flickered, she smiled and shook her head, then snorted, "Quickly tell me, are you inviting me or not?"
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