Let go
Just a few seconds later, Song Huan lowered her head.
Xu Han sensed something, turned around and saw it was Lin Xing, then turned back and worriedly stroked Song Huan's hand.
Song Huan smiled and silently said, "It's nothing."
Fortunately, the dishes were served shortly, steaming hot and blurring Song Huan's vision.
Song Huan closed her eyes and felt for the chopsticks by touch. After a while, she slowly opened her eyes.
A hand with distinct knuckles and prominent veins passed in front of Song Huan and pulled out a tissue.
Song Huan was stunned for a moment.
"Thanks." Lin Xing smiled and returned to her seat.
Song Huan snapped out of her daze and picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork.
It was both sour and sweet, just like their youth.
——
After dinner, a few scattered stars had already appeared in the sky. As autumn approached, the evening was still a bit chilly.
After saying goodbye to Xu Han, Song Huan took a taxi home by herself.
After arriving home, Song Huan checked the messages sent by Xu Hanfa.
Xu Han: [Why didn't you say hello to Lin Xing just now?]
Song Huan thought for a moment and replied: [I don't want to cause unnecessary trouble.]
It's best to keep some distance from a married man, especially one you've lost contact with.
Moreover, Lin Xing did not greet Song Huan beforehand; if he had, it might have caused resentment.
Xu Han replied with an emoji, the meaning of which was unclear.
Song Huan smiled and turned off her phone. She looked at the twinkling stars outside the window, but a smile wouldn't come out.
——
In early winter, silver snowflakes fall from the sky, dancing lightly like swan feathers. A layer of cold air covers the windows, and occasionally a snowflake slides down, like tears falling from a person's eyes.
Song Huan warmed herself by the fire and circled her birthday on the calendar.
Song Huan's 27th birthday is in two days.
Song Huan was busy in City A and didn't return to City C for her birthday. Fortunately, her parents took care of her and gave her 10,000 yuan to take care of herself.
Song Huan also received many early birthday wishes from friends, who all said things like "I couldn't be back to celebrate your birthday with you" and "Happy Birthday to you."
Song Huan was very happy and responded to their blessings.
The only pity was that she didn't receive his blessing.
On Song Huan's birthday, Xu Han and some of Song Huan's classmates came to Song Huan's house and brought a big cake.
Xu Han gave Song Huan a necklace; the icy stone adorning her fair neck was particularly eye-catching. Under the light, it shone as clearly as a clear blue lake.
Song Huan lit twenty-seven candles on the cake.
"You're another year older, Huanhuan," Xu Han joked humorously.
Song Huan laughed and cursed, then put on her 27th birthday crown.
Someone turned off the lights, and in the vast darkness, twenty-seven flames stood there, flickering slowly. The crowd sang "Happy Birthday" and waved their hands. Song Huan slowly closed her eyes and made her wish for the year.
I hope everyone is safe and sound.
Also, Ah-Xing, if there's a next life, please leave it to me, okay? I don't want to have any more regrets.
Song Huan bit her lip, opened her eyes, and blew out the candle.
"Huanhuan, what did you wish for?" Xu Han asked.
"Are you stupid? It won't work if you say it out loud," someone said with a laugh.
Song Huan didn't answer, but smiled and said, "Let's cut the cake."
She picked up a knife, ready to cut the cake. The three-tiered cake was illuminated by the lights, the cream shimmered, and it was decorated with fruits, emitting an aroma that made one's mouth water.
Song Huan cut a piece for herself, and then cut it for the others in turn.
While Song Huan wasn't paying attention, Xu Han smeared some cream on Song Huan's forehead.
Song Huan smiled and patted her on the shoulder.
"How about we play Truth or Dare?" one of the male students suggested.
Everyone nodded in agreement, and the male student took out a mineral water bottle: "Whoever gets the bottle will draw a card."
The male student started spinning, and after a few seconds, the mineral water bottle slowly stopped in Song Huan's direction.
"Huanhuan, you're so lucky," Xu Han said with a smile while eating cake.
The male student pulled out a bunch of cards: "Draw some, class monitor."
Song Huan stared at the card, hesitated for a few seconds, and then drew the rightmost card.
She turned it over and looked:
Honestly: Tell me your regrets from your youth.
Pity.
Is it a pity?
Song Huan pondered this topic in a daze.
Her biggest regret was losing Lin Xing.
That eternal gap.
"What is class monitor?" the male student asked.
Song Huan placed the card on the table: "Tell me your honest thoughts, and tell me the regrets you had during your youth."
Everyone's attention turned to Song Huan.
Song Huan pondered for a moment, then slowly, and hoarsely, spoke:
"Losing a person."
When she said it, she felt as if a stone was pressing down on her heart, making it hard to breathe.
After a moment of silence, the male student spoke up to ease the tension: "Don't be like that, it's the class monitor's birthday today, let's all be happy."
Then the people began to speak.
Song Huan stared blankly at the snow falling outside.
With so much snow, we could probably build a snowman!
She still remembers the first snowfall in City C that year, and the scene of her and her friends building a snowman.
She and Lin Xing exchanged a secret code that belonged to the two of them.
Be your shining star, illuminating your night sky.
I'll be your snowman, giving you something to lean on.
At that time, he also said that he would be her snowman for life.
But Lin Xing ultimately broke her promise.
——
By the time we'd had enough fun, it was already dark outside the window.
Everyone said their goodbyes, and a few minutes later, only Song Huan was left in the room.
Song Huan was very tired and was about to take a shower.
She took off the necklace Xu Han had given her and placed it in her palm.
The crystal-clear, icy stone reflected Song Huan's face.
Song Huan was looking for a box to put the necklace in.
Halfway through the box, she discovered a sandalwood box she had never seen before.
When Song Huan opened it, she found a white bracelet decorated with snowflakes.
It is almost transparently white under the light.
Song Huan trembled slightly and gently picked it up to stroke it.
When she saw a certain spot, her eyes widened.
LX, SH.
It turns out he's always liked you, you just didn't realize it.
She was so foolish; why didn't she realize it sooner?
Did Lin Xing really break his promise? From a certain moment on, even Song Huan herself didn't know.
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