Chapter 372 Extra 1: Medal and Edelweiss
Li Qihan sat in the audience, his eyes gently following the figure on the stage shrouded in light.
He watched Xia Lili solemnly kiss the medal on her chest, and watched her reverently raise her head and look at the bright flag.
The moment she raised her head, Li Qihan noticed that on her slender neck, there was an exquisite edelweiss necklace, which shone with a warm silver light under the light.
It was the New Year's gift he gave to Xia Lili last Christmas.
At this moment, Li Qihan's heart trembled uncontrollably.
She was covered in countless glories, and wore the necklace he gave her closest to her heart.
As if with telepathy, Xia Lili on the stage turned her head at this moment.
Her gaze passed through the crowd of guests and landed precisely on him, giving him a smile brighter than the lights on the stage.
Li Qihan met her gaze, his stern brows softened unconsciously, and the corners of his lips rose slightly.
At this moment of witnessing glory, they looked at each other silently, with a tacit understanding.
After the commendation meeting, people poured out of the conference hall like a tide.
Li Qihan and Xia Lili tacitly avoided the noisy center and walked side by side in an open corner of the square.
The golden glow of the setting sun cast a warm halo on the solemn flags and their shoulders.
An elegant man with a camera hanging on his head walked towards them with a smile.
"Hello, teachers. I'm a photographer from the news agency, responsible for recording the highlights of today's conference."
"You two look very well-matched standing under the flag. Would you mind taking a photo of us together?"
When Xia Lili heard this, the joy in her eyes lit up like broken stars. She subconsciously and naturally reached out and held Li Qihan's hand hanging by her side, shook it gently, and looked up at him.
Li Qihan felt the warmth and strength coming from her palm, lowered his head to meet her expectant gaze, his usually stern brows softened instantly, and he nodded slightly: "Okay."
Under the photographer's direction, the two stood under the flag fluttering in the wind.
Li Qihan stood tall and straight like a pine tree, while Xia Lili leaned slightly towards him.
Just as the photographer was about to press the shutter, he seemed to discover some wonderful details.
He peeked out from behind the camera, his eyes fixed on Xia Lili's neck, his tone filled with professional admiration:
"Wait a moment... this lady's necklace is a real touch."
"The edelweiss flower has a unique and elegant shape, which perfectly complements your temperament."
"I've shot a lot of jewelry commercials before. If I'm not mistaken, this should be a foreign handmade piece that needs to be customized months in advance, right?"
The photographer couldn't help but sigh: "The vision and care of the people who choose are rare."
After saying this, Li Qihan remained upright, his face as calm as water.
However, Xia Lili, who was close by, keenly noticed that the knuckles of his hand, which was holding hers, were slightly clenched.
And his earlobes, which never easily revealed their emotions, were quietly covered with a layer of light red under the setting sun at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Xia Lili's heart seemed to be gently bumped by something. She turned her head and her eyes fell on Li Qihan's strong profile.
Then she turned to look at the photographer, smiled brightly, and said in a clear voice: "Thank you. This necklace has a special meaning to me, so I will wear it on every important occasion."
At this time, Li Qihan, who had been silent all the time, finally spoke.
His voice was still as calm as usual, but beneath that calmness, there was an undercurrent that only she could understand.
He tilted his head slightly, his deep gaze fixed on Xia Lili. Every word he spoke was as solemn as a mountain: "It is an honor for this medal to witness your glory beside it."
Upon hearing this, Xia Lili clasped her fingers even tighter with his.
The photographer's lens freezes at this moment.
After the photo shoot.
Li Qihan's gaze fell on Xia Lili's neck. He reached out his hand, his fingertips gently brushed across the back of her neck, and adjusted the clasp of her necklace with meticulous movements.
His fingertips did not leave the flower, but lingered on the small edelweiss, gently stroking it.
Li Qihan lowered his head, chuckled, and asked her, "Do you like it when you wear it?"
Xia Lili felt the warmth from his fingertips, almost burning into her heart.
She nodded heavily, raised her face, and her eyes were full of unreserved honesty and love: "I like it."
She paused, each word clearly stated, "I like you too."
Before he finished speaking, the girl stood on tiptoe and quickly placed a kiss on his slightly cool cheek, as soft as a feather.
Li Qihan was suddenly startled, and his cold brows melted instantly like ice brushed by spring water.
A very faint but very real smile spread in his eyes. He stretched out his hand and gently embraced the daring little fox in front of him.
Li Qihan lowered his head, kissed the top of her head, and asked softly, "Then do you know what the flower language of Edelweiss is?"
Xia Lili tilted her head in his arms and answered without hesitation, "It's courage and strength."
She had searched for it when she received the necklace last year.
Li Qihan closed his arms and completely embraced Xia Lili:
"Your courage and strength have been devoted unreservedly to your ideals and beliefs."
Li Qihan lowered his head slightly, and his warm breath brushed Xia Lili's ears.
"And the only selfish desire I have for the rest of my life is to love you."
He didn't give her time to react, he lowered his head and placed an extremely restrained yet cherished kiss on her forehead.
It was at that moment that the first snowflake of this winter fell from the sky.
At the end of December, the first snow arrived in the capital as expected.
The crystal snow fell gently on his shoulders and her hair.
It seems as if the heaven and earth are also offering a silent tribute to this moment.
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That night.
Xia Xubai's concert in the capital.
As night falls, the Bird's Nest Stadium is brightly lit.
Li Qihan carefully protected Xia Lili through the surging crowd and found a front-row seat amid the cheers of fans.
The concert began, the stage lights suddenly lit up, and Xia Xubai appeared gracefully in a moon-white gown.
The moment he opened his mouth, his clear voice silenced the entire audience.
This is a Chinese style song he composed himself. With the global release of the movie in which he made a guest appearance, it has become popular overseas.
The song came to an end, the dancers left, and he was the only one left in the center of the stage.
Suddenly, Xia Xubai took out an ancient longbow from behind him, put an arrow on it, and pulled the string -
With a whoosh, the feather arrow flew through the air and accurately hit the colorful ball hanging high in the sky.
The colorful balls bloomed in response, and countless red Ruyi knots fell like rain, sparkling under the lights.
The audience erupted in excitement. Many reached out to catch the auspicious ribbons, and whispers spread throughout the venue:
"Isn't Xu Bai blind? How could this arrow be so accurate?"
“It’s incredible!”
......
Li Qihan raised his hand and steadily caught a Ruyi knot, gently placing it on Xia Lili's open palm.
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