The streets were brightly lit, with colorful lanterns hanging high, making the whole street look beautiful.
Li Baobei walked excitedly toward the crowded area, and she was surprised to find that the young men and women passing by were all wearing all kinds of strange and wonderful masks.
"Why are they all wearing masks, Ruyi?" Li Baobei asked curiously.
Ruyi quickly replied, "Miss, you may not know this, but during the Qixi Festival lantern festival, many people wear masks and give their carefully prepared lanterns to their loved ones!"
"I see, that's really interesting!" Li Baobei's eyes lit up after hearing this, and her gaze involuntarily fell on the many exquisite masks displayed on the roadside stall.
She secretly pondered that the veil she was wearing was somewhat obstructing her vision, so she might as well buy a mask that could both cover her face and make her look mysterious.
“Let’s go, Ruyi, let’s pick out a mask to wear too.” Having made up her mind, Li Baobei pulled Ruyi toward the mask stall by the roadside.
Faced with the dazzling array of masks before her, Li Baobei was immediately overwhelmed.
After much searching, she finally caught the eye of an elegant purple mask in an inconspicuous corner.
"This is it!" Li Baobei happily picked up the mask, thinking that the color matched her dress quite well.
Li Baobei carefully raised her fair hand and gently lifted the veil, as elegant and composed as a noble swan.
Then, she gently put the mask on, as if it were not just an ordinary mask, but an incomparably precious work of art.
Ruyi took the veil from Li Baobei and stared at Li Baobei in a daze.
Even though only the lower half of her face was visible, Ruyi could still feel the beauty emanating from Li Baobei and couldn't help but exclaim, "Miss, you are so beautiful!" Her voice was filled with sincere admiration and envy.
Li Baobei's lips curled into a bright smile, as warm as the spring sun.
She replied gently, "Ruyi, you are beautiful too."
These words made Ruyi blush with embarrassment, and she lowered her head, looking somewhat uneasy.
Seeing this, Li Baobei gently comforted her, "Don't be shy, let's keep going and see what's going on~"
After saying that, she took the lead and walked forward, her figure graceful and charming, each step revealing a unique charm.
Ruyi followed closely behind, secretly grateful for the young lady's praise.
Wearing masks, the two resembled mysterious fairies as they continued towards the center of the event.
Along the way, they attracted a lot of attention, becoming a beautiful sight on the street.
"Miss is so beautiful." Ruyi couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
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"If Nan Nan were here, would she like it?" He You thought silently, his gaze fixed on the distance through the silver-black mask.
He wore a magnificent and mysterious black-purple robe, intricately inlaid with gold threads, like twinkling stars in the night sky.
A gold and purple belt inlaid with jade was tied around her waist, which made her figure appear tall and slender, and she exuded an aura of nobility that was impossible to ignore.
His long, jet-black hair, cascading down his back like a waterfall, was neatly tied up high, swaying gently in the breeze, giving him a carefree and unrestrained air.
Such a person, whether standing in a bustling crowd or quietly in a dimly lit place, will become the focus of people's attention.
He wandered along the endless street like a walking corpse, feeling completely lost and disoriented.
He couldn't even explain why he had come here; he just mechanically walked forward, step by step, as if there was no end in sight.
He You slowly raised his head expressionlessly, his gaze sweeping across the shimmering river surface, when a familiar figure suddenly came into view.
He was momentarily stunned.
That face, which had appeared countless times in his dreams, was now vividly displayed before him, as if he could reach out and touch it.
She stood there quietly, like a blooming lotus flower, pure and refined.
At that moment, she seemed to be closing her eyes tightly, as if she were praying for something.
Such a beautiful and moving scene captivated He You, leaving her unable to tear herself away for a long time.
I saw you again, Nan Nan...
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At this moment, Li Baobei and Ruyi sat side by side on the banks of the Yongning River, each holding a carefully crafted candle lantern in their hands.
They carefully lit the candles, then gently placed the lanterns into the water.
"Let's make a wish!"
With that whisper, Li Baobei quickly closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and began to make a sincere wish.
She silently prayed: May those I love, and those who love me, live a life of peace and joy.
After making her wish, Li Baobei slowly opened her eyes, her gaze following the lantern that was gradually drifting away, a faint smile appearing on her face.
"It's time to go back." She murmured softly and stood up.
Upon hearing this, Ruyi, who was standing beside her, also got up and turned to leave this place full of beautiful memories with her.
The two walked one after the other, their figures gradually disappearing into the distance, as if merging into the night.
"Nannan!"
As Li Baobei entered a slightly dimly lit street corner, she seemed to hear a sound coming from not far behind her.
The voice seemed to come from another world, faint and indistinct.
Just as Li Baobei was filled with doubt and was about to turn her head to find out where the voice came from, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her neck.
The pain spread rapidly throughout her body like lightning, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
Then, the world before my eyes turned pitch black, as if it had been swallowed up by endless darkness.
At this very moment, Ruyi's desperate and sorrowful cry still echoed in their ears: "Miss!"
"Miss......"
These calls were like sharp swords, piercing Li Baobei's heart, but she was powerless to respond.
The numbness in her body and the blurring of her consciousness gradually caused her to lose her ability to perceive her surroundings, leaving her at the mercy of fate.
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