Chapter 11 Common Route (11) "Welcome home, Little Kite."...
After dinner, we had already missed the nighttime star cruise.
He Yuan stared sullenly at the schedule, which Ying Xing casually snatched away.
"No plan in the world can be perfectly executed. I'll go with you next time."
Life is like that; just when you think you're about to move on to the next stage, unexpected things happen.
He took He Yuan's hand.
"Let's go, I'll take you home."
The security on Luofu Immortal Boat was very good, but as He Yuan's lover for a day, Ying Xing still dutifully drove the star raft to take her home.
At the doorstep, Jingyuan, who lived next door, eagerly awaited the arrival of Heyuan, and stood up straight when he saw Heyuan come down.
“Welcome home, Little Kite,” he said as always.
Ying Xing clenched her fists. "Then shall I take you this far?"
He Yuan grasped his hand in return.
"Jingyuan, go to sleep early."
"Brother Yingxing, would you like to come up for a glass of water?"
Under Jing Yuan's undisguised gaze, Ying Xing moved a little closer. "Alright, let's talk about when to meet tomorrow."
“Little Kite…” Jing Yuan wanted to say something.
He Yuan looked at him, her gaze unchanged.
"Jingyuan, see you on Monday."
See you Monday.
Jing Yuan answered silently, watching the two walk into the courtyard and close the gate.
He returned to his room, washed up, and tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep, so he went to the balcony.
The balcony next to the balcony is He Yuan's room.
When they were little, they would often hit each other's windows with pebbles to ask if the other was asleep, and then discuss who would climb over the fence.
The evening breeze blew by, and the neighborhood was silent.
The star raft belonging to Yingxing is no longer there, so he did not stay overnight.
As if by some strange twist of fate, Jingyuan used the pebbles accumulated on the balcony to hit the window of Heyuan's room.
After a rustling sound, He Yuan, wearing pajamas, pushed open the French windows and stood in front of Jing Yuan.
"What's the matter?"
The reason of wanting to see you is obviously not acceptable, and Jingyuan wouldn't be foolish enough to ask Heyuan what he and Yingxing had just done.
"...General Teng Xiao has approved the Starry Sky Martial Arts Competition," Jing Yuan said.
Recalling the news he had received from Yao Qing recently, he added, "Also, the Starry Sky Martial Arts Competition may start earlier than planned. Yao Qing has informed me that Bu Liren is currently gathering his forces."
He Yuan asked in confusion, "Wasn't their leader just captured? How did they manage to regroup?"
"According to the observations of Yao Qing Tai Bu Si, there seem to be traces of the plague that befell the ancestor of longevity, suggesting that an enemy at the level of a Commander is behind it," Jing Yuan said.
The War Head and the [Crimson Moon] within it are too important; they must take them back.
"...I see. Can I come along?"
There aren't many wars that involve envoys, and He Yuan is itching to participate.
It's important to understand that war is essentially fighting, and fighting is essentially a continuous stream of attributes and achievements, which is an irresistible temptation for players.
"I did come to you because of this matter."
Jingyuan's voice became somewhat heavy.
"General Teng Xiao went to the Grand Diviner to inquire about the current battle situation," he paused, "The Grand Diviner said that you will gain a valuable opportunity in this war."
"This opportunity will be a boost to Xianzhou."
It felt like I'd stumbled into a religious channel.
But He Yuan happily accepted this setting.
Players have unlimited potential, and seizing opportunities is as easy as eating and drinking.
Before Jing Yuan could even ask, He Yuan replied, "I'll go!"
He added, "Jingyuan, our promise is about to be fulfilled."
As if recalling the past, Jingyuan's expression was filled with nostalgia.
"Yes, our promise..."
It was an ordinary afternoon. The homework for Chinese class was "My Dream," a topic that almost every student would write about.
He Yuan was doing her homework when she suddenly moved closer to Jing Yuan and saw the large words on the title page—
My Dream—To Become a General
He Yuan certainly wouldn't childishly read it aloud, as that would definitely lower her favorability rating.
He read it out sarcastically in a contorted voice, then muttered the beginning again before continuing, "If I become a general, I will definitely protect my very, very best friend He Yuan, so that he can do whatever he wants on Luofu Immortal Ship, and even the entire Immortal Ship Alliance."
Jing Yuan stopped writing, did not refute his words, but nodded in agreement.
He Yuan was somewhat surprised, but what the other party said next made him think—no wonder he is Jing Yuan.
"Okay, but you have to join the Cloud Riders first, so I have a reason to protect you."
"So that means we'll go to the battlefield together?" He Yuan pondered. "Since you've taken the general's place, I'll reluctantly become a guard, but I want the same authority as the general!"
Listening to He Yuan's rambling arrangements for the future, Jing Yuan unconsciously smiled and added He Yuan's words to the conversation.
If he really becomes a general...
"However, that ambition is a bit too far-fetched. Let's start by becoming the next generation of Luofu's fighting force together!"
He Yuan enthusiastically began to make arrangements, "The Immortal Ship has no shortage of wars. Let's first make a name for ourselves, and then let others discover our potential and nurture us slowly..."
Jingyuan couldn't remember what happened next.
To this day, he only remembers that the chirping of insects in the summer was not bothersome, the sunlight that day was not glaring, and the sounds around him were sweeter than the ice cream he had secretly eaten.
The lychee soda was also very sweet that day.
Later, Jing Yuan's talent was discovered by Jian Shou Jing Liu, and he joined the Yunqi Army ahead of schedule. He was even internally designated as the next general.
When the initial news arrived, Jingyuan was worried that Heyuan might be angry.
He broke his promise and embarked on this journey ahead of schedule.
But the crane kite was—
"That's amazing..."
"Jing Yuan is amazing!"
Eyes filled with envy, surprise, and joy slowly opened before my eyes, like a colorful night sky.
He Yuan touched the armor on his body, her exclamations of amazement never ceasing.
The neglect she received from her parents was warmed back by He Yuan.
That day, two small boys tried on armor together in a cramped room, issuing commands to a makeshift paper figure like generals.
The old table still bears traces of "wielding power and influence," and the sand table that He Yuan hastily made is filled with red and blue flags, which are now forever preserved in Jing Yuan's box.
Perhaps they were tired, the young boys lay down together on the floor, looking at the bright armor.
"Jingyuan".
Crane suddenly said, "Since you completed the task ahead of schedule and exceeded expectations, let's change our agreement."
He turned around, his eyes still brimming with excitement.
"Jingyuan, go scout the battlefield first. I'll try my best to catch up and then surpass you!"
"Then we'll settle this once and for all and see who kills more of Bu Li's men!"
Just as Jing Yuan was about to agree, He Yuan added, "However... if there are any opportunities or policies, remember to recommend me. You know my abilities; I definitely won't let you down!"
"good."
"And another thing, if you become a general first, you mustn't forget your promise to protect me!"
"good."
"besides……"
"good."
He remembers everything; he won't forget.
...
"Now we can settle this once and for all!"
He Yuan suddenly remembered that the opening ceremony was scheduled for the Monday after next, and the weekend before Monday was the perfect time to "date" Jing Yuan.
If it's earlier than planned.
"It's alright, there'll be plenty of time later," Jing Yuan said, trying to comfort him.
Long-lived species not only have long lifespans, but also sufficiently powerful bodies; as long as they have a breath left, they can be saved.
That won't do!
Jingyuan is his childhood friend, after all. If others have something, Jingyuan must have it too. If others don't have something, Jingyuan must also have it. How can he be lacking?
Crane suddenly pressed against the railing and used the leverage to climb onto Jingyuan's balcony.
A gentle breeze rustled through his hair, carrying a sweet fragrance.
The sudden closeness of their faces made Jing Yuan feel dazed, and he also missed that fleeting moment of cunning.
"Consider tonight my extra compensation to you."
He Yuan leaned close to Jing Yuan's ear and whispered softly.
"I flew over the garden wall on the light wings of love, for brick and stone walls cannot block love. Love will risk everything the power of love can do, so time and space are not a problem."
Jing Yuan smiled and pushed his face away. "In that case, Mr. Romeo, why don't you go down first, and then climb over the wall for me to see?"
"Prove your love—"
He Yuan smiled foolishly, then suddenly opened her arms to face Jing Yuan.
He leaned against the railing, his body bent over, and he fell off the balcony like a liquid.
Jing Yuan's pupils dilated and contracted, and he immediately reached out, but grabbed nothing.
He looked down and saw He Yuan land safely and wave at him.
Look at me.
He Yuan mouthed to Jing Yuan.
The young man skillfully and nimbly climbed the courtyard wall, moving about on it like a nimble cat.
Before long, they arrived near Jingyuan again.
He held out his hand. "Jingyuan, Jingyuan, let your hair down."
Jing Yuan glanced at him sideways and shook his head, "I can't bear to let you go blind."
"Your Highness, you should try to use your own strength to come up here."
He Yuan climbed up with a grin, though her pajamas were covered in dust, and her face was also smudged with it.
Jingyuan took his hand and wiped away the dust with his fingers.
Just like when they were children, the two of them squeezed into the room and then went into the bathroom together.
After washing up again, it was close to 2 a.m.
He Yuan yawned and snuggled up with Jing Yuan on the new bed, squeezing into the last remaining blankets and falling asleep.
...Luckily, I made an appointment with Yingxing at 10 o'clock, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to fully recover without enough sleep.
He snuggled closer to Jing Yuan, hugging the source of warmth.
His thick, white hair became his pillow, pulling him into a warm and bright dream.
Jingyuan's hand slipped through the gap between his arm and body and pressed down on Heyuan's back.
His chin rested on the top of He Yuan's head, his nose filled with He Yuan's scent.
They haven't slept in the same bed for a long time.
Even further back, even in the summer, they would huddle together under one blanket, chatting secretly about the interesting things that happened during the day, and then go to class together on time in the morning.
Those are truly memorable times; they bring back happy memories...
On a sweltering afternoon while trying on armor together, the heat and the fire that ignited within him made him realize something.
So that's what it means to like someone.
A note from the author:
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[I flew over the garden wall on the light wings of love, for brick walls cannot keep out love. Love will try anything the power of love can do, so time and space are not a problem.] Adapted from Romeo and Juliet, this scene shows Romeo climbing over the wall into Juliet's garden, where the two are talking, one on the balcony and the other in the garden.
It's a perfect match.
【Jingyuan, Jingyuan, let your hair down.】Adapted from "Rapunzel," the original line is "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let your hair down."
In this fairy tale, the prince falls from a tower and goes blind, but Rapunzel's tears restore his sight.
No one can beat the teamwork of the childhood sweethearts duo qwq
I originally planned to start writing from the beginning of the game, but that would have been way too slow, so there might be a lot of flashbacks here. I'll try my best to write it well OvO
Sending love [heart emojis]
——
Because I needed to write something like an epilogue, I discussed pseudonyms with a friend, and we finally came up with—
Yingxing - Red Rose
Danfeng—White Moonlight
Jingyuan and I thought about it for a long time, and finally came to this conclusion—[Home].
Ahhhhh, this is so funny! If you guys have any good ideas, feel free to leave a comment! ww
— [Some plot points that could not be included in the main text due to length constraints]
When He Yuan was a child, she skipped a grade and went to school with Jing Yuan.
As the year draws to a close and everyone is celebrating, each class is required to put on a performance. He Yuan's class decided to perform a play.
Because He Yuan has a very friendly personality, the class committee asked him to play the prince.
He Yuan agreed, on the condition that Jing Yuan would play the princess.
So the two of them went from playing Romeo and Juliet to Snow White, Cinderella, and so on.
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