Snowy Night
"Your wound has almost healed; you can leave at any time."
Hospital. "
Okay, thank you.
At six o'clock in the morning, the doctor gave me a final physical examination.
My week-long rest period has finally come to an end. After getting out of bed and washing up,
I didn't forget to check the daily weather forecast on my phone, and
The weather forecast in the dream world seems to be more accurate than ever before.
Even before the curtains were drawn, I could feel it with my own hands.
The biting cold air from outside almost filled the area around my hospital ward.
The sheer number of people who have come to the hospital with headaches and fevers is enough to prove that...
The sudden change in weather caused them some inconvenience. If I
If I hadn't listened to the nurses and put on more clothes in time, I might be joining them now.
They went into the line. After making the bed, they didn't forget to turn off the power.
Looking at all the electrical appliances and the desolate room, a sense of peace unconsciously settled in my heart.
After all, only in such an environment can one fully immerse oneself in sleep.
The once bustling space has now been transformed into a silent sanctuary.
How much time has passed in between?
After lingering near the stairwell for a few minutes, I finally mustered up the courage...
Summoning the courage to push open the hospital doors, the moment my foot stepped out...
It felt as if countless scattered fragments were rushing towards me, not sharp, but soft.
The snow glided across my face, some melting onto my skin. These winter...
"Elves," sometimes, don't only bring negative influences. The places they've walked...
Every corner left a clear trace; within the range of the gaze, there was nothing...
All I see are dense, white memories. It was only a short time after sunrise...
The surroundings were already covered in a layer of white; the snow must have fallen silently while I was asleep.
The curtain has fallen.
Today is December 25th, Christmas Day. The streets are crowded with people.
Despite it being a niche holiday, it was decorated like Chinese New Year.
Yes, you read that right, even a snowy day can't dampen people's dreams.
The enthusiasm for going out, the pristine white roadsides, and the various markets all set off.
They would occasionally play popular Christmas songs on the stereo, in various styles.
The music blends together, creating a unique and distinctive ensemble flavor. (In harmony with...)
The music was playing during various holiday sales and celebrations. This was not...
On the unfamiliar streets, everyone clung to their own desires without any prior consideration.
Find your own enjoyment within the bounds of the rules, away from the crowds and chaos of the streets.
The place was orderly, even the music was playing, and it was very quiet.
If there is anything that can symbolize the progress of dreams, then it is nothing.
It's suspected to be the newly built super-large display screen on the traffic light in the center of the intersection. (In a brief...)
During my visit, I saw the first intersection, and I'm certain that I was...
None of the traffic lights we passed had displays above them. The information displayed on the screen...
Today's weather conditions, including indicators related to water vapor and most other airborne substances.
These achievements are largely thanks to the school and the dream experts who conducted extensive research.
It is their constant consideration for people that has improved the quality of life in the dream world.
A new height.
"Everyone, please spread out a bit. This situation needs to be reported to the school as soon as possible."
"Leader Fang." During the walk, a chaotic crowd suddenly appeared directly ahead, including...
Several young men wearing helmets were gesturing for people to evacuate, while the group of people...
In the very center, there appears to be a train that is partially paralyzed; the reason for this is unknown.
Because only the front and a small part of the vehicle were above ground, the rest...
It was buried underground. After the crowd dispersed, I went up to them and asked:
Is there a reasonable explanation for this phenomenon?
"It's not entirely clear yet; it's possible that the underground structure collapsed due to..."
They broke through the Earth's surface due to gravity or other reasons and came to the ground. In any case, this...
Everything must be reported to the school promptly, even the smallest details of daily life.
Festival. "
"Oh, I understand, thank you."
So engrossed in the scenery outside, I completely forgot about today.
My main purpose—to go home. Shunwuye had told me to go home as soon as I was discharged.
There are a few things to prepare. Fortunately, the travel time is not...
It wasn't a long time, and the details of the room Wu Ye had booked were saved on my phone.
It only takes a few minutes to get home.
Before I even went upstairs, Lianying came to me with small, quick steps and took my hand.
His hands.
Welcome home!
How did you know I was coming back?
"Shun Wuye told me."
"Your hands are surprisingly warm."
"Maybe it's because I just woke up... Oh right, Wuye is upstairs, he said..."
I need to talk to you.
I asked Lianying to wait a moment, then went upstairs to Wuye's room.
I noticed he was writing something on a piece of paper.
"Wu Ye, did you need something from me?" I asked.
"Oh, it's nothing, just that we wanted to celebrate the special occasion."
He then handed me the shopping list, which contained a complete range of items.
And I saw them at the stalls nearby.
"I just discussed it with Lianying, and she still hopes that the three of us can go together."
"Go ahead. As for the items on the list, there's no need to rush to buy them all. Just make sure you're back before 6 PM."
"By the way, when you said 'the special nature of the day,' you meant today is Christmas."
"吗"
"You could say that, but there's one thing you need to know: today is Lianying's..."
I found out her sixteenth birthday through her personal information; she probably doesn't know that.
That's all. Anyway, I'll just spend some quality time with her today.
"learn."
"By the way, take care of your wound. Let me know if you feel any discomfort."
"Um."
And so, the three of them reunited, just like a week ago, but...
Unlike before, this time I will not act on my own initiative, and I will not risk my life.
Taking risks worries Wu Ye and the others. Friendship, once regained, is truly appreciated.
Its preciousness.
"Aren't there too many people on the street?" Lianying said.
"That's strange, there weren't this many people when I came back."
"It seems like nobody wants to miss Christmas."
After a short while, the flow of people on the street began to rise in a stepped fashion.
The streets had narrowed considerably. Shouts, cheers... all sorts of sounds filled the air.
The sound drowned out the peaceful music, and the whole street was like boiling water.
It suddenly became a boiling point.
"This really feels like Chinese New Year..." I couldn't help but sigh.
Seeing this, Wu Ye quickly pulled me and Lian Ying up, whispering:
"Be careful, don't get lost."
Weaving through the city center, the crowds, shoulder to shoulder, moved without any apparent direction.
It moved slowly under the circumstances. As a driver, I was naturally lucky.
Because there aren't as many cars as people, yet they can only helplessly face the horses crossing the road.
As the crowds on the road grew, the traffic lights gradually lost their original function.
Some things can only be truly understood through personal experience; the scene I witnessed today is a good example.
This provides a good explanation for the rarity of dream festivals.
"Look! There's a drink stand over there!" Lianying excitedly pointed straight ahead.
"Lianying, slow down and take care of the injured," Wuye replied.
"Uh...it's okay, don't worry about me."
It's said that everything has two sides; there were indeed many people on the streets, but...
It also inadvertently increased the surrounding temperature, making everyone feel warmer in the cold winter.
A sense of warmth could be felt. Everyone was patiently queuing or choosing their food.
They browsed products, and when they had nothing to do, they would look at their phones or chat with others. Initially, it was noisy.
The sound, now that I think it's not as deafening as I imagined, is perhaps really...
One should carefully consider both the surface meaning and the deeper implications of things.
Achoo...
"Lianying, you don't have a cold, do you?"
"No."
"That's good. You even reminded me to wear more clothes on the phone."
"By the way, Yu Han, is your injury healed?" Lian Ying asked.
"It's alright, you're almost healed. In a dream, even the most severe injuries will feel less painful."
During my conversation with Lianying, I noticed that the number of people around me was decreasing.
Upon closer inspection, it became clear that there weren't fewer people, but rather that they had all suddenly gathered to eat.
It's not lunchtime yet.
"We'll continue looking for the rest this afternoon. Let's find a seat first, otherwise..."
There won't be any seats left soon.
Following Wu Ye's advice, Lian Ying and I searched for quite a while...
We sat down inside the restaurant, which had air conditioning, and thus enjoyed a brief respite.
In the warm atmosphere, as the temperature rose, I gradually closed my eyes.
Do you think staying here is the right thing to do? Yes, because you don't have to face...
With all the pressure and all sorts of people around you, have you ever thought about the mistakes you made in the past?
No, stop talking. I don't remember anything from the past. Don't make me remember. You
Aren't you worried at all about your parents? What about your responsibilities? If I asked you...
Can you please leave me alone? I don't want to see my parents again, and I don't want to know what happened to me.
What exactly do you do? Don't ask me questions; don't you think what you see...
Was everything fake? In other words, have I been spending my life in meaningless emptiness?
Time, no, what am I even talking about? Do you think you're still alive? How could that be?
It turns out I... I already...
"Yu Han, Yu Han! Wake up!" Amidst the chaos, I heard Shun Wuye's voice.
A shout, and suddenly my eyes snapped open, as if a giant white rift had appeared in the darkness.
A seam. I woke up, on the sofa in the hotel.
"I just... fell asleep."
"Yes, and you seemed to have said a lot of things in your sleep. Wasn't that right?"
What's on your mind lately?
"It's nothing, probably just a nightmare."
Before I knew it, lunchtime had passed, so I spent the afternoon shopping.
While shopping and going out, I kept thinking about the voice in my dream.
Who is he, and why does he keep telling me that this world is fake?
I'm not sure if being in a dream world is the right choice. My only current concern is...
All I can do is reduce my emotional fluctuations and live like a normal person.
"Everyone, thank you for your hard work. We can start eating now."
Christmas Eve arrived faster than ever before. Inside the house...
Adorned with snowflakes, though they may seem like mere decorations, they add a special touch to this unique season.
It's exceptionally pleasing to the eye. If there's one thing that moves people most in winter,
That was undoubtedly a belated Manchu Han Imperial Feast, served after sunset, accompanied by fire.
The pot completely warmed the entire snowy night.
While we were chatting, I saw Shun Wuye make a hand gesture to me, and then...
I suddenly understood what he meant; not all the preparations of the day were for...
Has this moment arrived?
Happy birthday, Lianying!
"Ah... I didn't even know it was my birthday today."
"It's okay, it doesn't matter if you don't know, as long as you're happy."
"In other words... today's shopping and strolling around were all to help me prepare..."
"The preparations...you've really gone to a lot of trouble."
"Alright, no need to thank us, it was just a small favor. Quickly..."
Make a wish.
Can you say it?
"Of course, whatever you want to say."
Lian Yingwen said earnestly, "I hope that, whether now or in the future, the three of us will always be together."
Don't separate. Although I know saying this might make me seem selfish,
After all, I was always alone before I met you all. I used to be so...
I really thought I would live like this forever. But... ever since I met you guys...
After we got together, I realized that being with others could be so enjoyable, so...
I don't want to lose you all again, okay?
Wu Ye and I exchanged a smile, surprised by Lian Ying's progress in language.
"Lianying, you can finally speak properly without being nervous."
"Oh really? It seems so!"
"As for the wish you just mentioned, Wu Ye and I both understand it."
Weren't they all from different parts of the world, coming here under different circumstances?
Hey, don't feel like you're wrong. From the day you joined, we...
You've gained a lot, haven't you? You always have a smile on your face, thinking of every possible way every day.
These kinds of methods enrich our lives; we all know that.
My heart will never leave you, never!
The heartfelt wishes brought joy to the three of them, and to the entire night sky. I thought there was nothing...
Even the briefest night now feels incredibly long, because of Lianying, and me...
Whether it's night or night, neither of them shows any sign of wanting to go to sleep.
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