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In the days that follow,
Every time they moved to a new place, Lin Xiaohe would observe the surroundings and carefully sprinkle insect repellent powder on the place where Xu Mengyao lived.
After the study tour, summer vacation comes.
Fang Henian graduated successfully, and Lin Xiaohe even obtained a double bachelor's degree.
To celebrate, the four of them chose a newly opened Spanish restaurant with Mediterranean-style decoration. There was a small fountain and a lot of green plants in the middle of the hall to create a natural feeling. The table was placed with exquisite tableware, reflecting the beautiful scenery outside the window.
Xu Mengyao deliberately asked Fang Henian: "Now that you have graduated, do you plan to return to Hong Kong City to develop your career?"
Fang Henian immediately expressed his loyalty to Xiaomei.
"I'm just going back to visit my parents temporarily and will be back soon."
Lin Xiaohe calmly replied, "I will continue to stay in City A to develop my career."
Fang Henian looked at his good brother with some envy.
"You're more comfortable. You've been doing well in City A, and your uncle is in good health, so I won't urge you to go back. When I go back, I'll help you fulfill your filial duties, and you have to help me take good care of my baby in City A."
"Eh~~~~" Before he finished speaking, he aroused Xu Mengyao's contempt.
Lin Xiaohe smiled and agreed, "Don't worry, but you still have to come back early. We have to go to Atlanta in advance."
“Okay.”
Although Fang Henian returned to Hong Kong City and could no longer have lunch with Xiaomei, Lin Xiaohe still sent someone to deliver meals to him every day.
That day, Xu Mengyao ate the Sichuan cuisine that was delivered to her, shaking her head in satisfaction as she exclaimed, "Fang Henian has done two of the best things in his life."
"What?" Xiaomei was curious.
"The first is, of course, to have a girlfriend like you. The second is to have a devoted brother like Lin Xiaohe.
You see, the dishes we've eaten recently have never been the same, which shows that he really took Fang Henian's instructions to heart. I've also benefited from it and enjoyed a lot of delicious food."
Xiaomei just looked at Xu Mengyao and smiled. She wanted to say that maybe the other person had other intentions, but when she thought of her boyfriend's instructions, she finally held back.
"Eat quickly, as long as you are happy."
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A few weeks later, Fang Henian arrived as promised, and the four of them arrived in Atlanta a few days in advance to watch the 26th Olympic Games.
Lin Xiaohe had already booked a hotel near Century Park. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic Games, and Atlanta has attracted tourists from all over the world, making hotels, flights, and roads unusually crowded.
"Thanks to Evan's foresight, we didn't get stuck in traffic." Fang Henian praised sincerely.
On the opening day, as the old boxing champion lit the opening ceremony torch with his last stick, the Olympic flame slowly rose to the sky and ignited the main torch. The night sky of Atlanta was also lit up by the light of the Olympic flame.
The Olympic Games officially began to thunderous applause and cheers from the audience.
In the following days, the four of them held small loudspeakers and waved the five-star red flag every day, cheering for the athletes of their country in various stadiums.
Their enthusiasm infected the surrounding spectators and became a beautiful sight on the field. After returning to the hotel, they gathered in the restaurant to share the highlights of the day's game with tourists from other countries. The atmosphere was warm and friendly.
That evening, an Italian tourist excitedly came to their table and invited them to
"Good evening, everyone! There's a concert at Century Plaza tonight featuring one of America's best bands. We're going to attend. Do you want to come?"
Xu Mengyao's eyes lit up and she immediately looked at the other three people excitedly.
But Xiaomei's throat was sore from the continuous cheering and cheering for the fans. She felt a little tired. She said in a hoarse voice, "I won't go. I'm a little tired and want to rest early."
Fang Henian immediately said, "I won't go either. I want to stay and take care of you."
Although Xu Mengyao was interested in the concert and had mingled with tourists from various countries in recent days, she was still reluctant to go out with people from other countries late at night and was about to refuse.
Lin Xiaohe saw through her thoughts at a glance and took the initiative to say:
"I drank a little too much coffee today, and I probably won't be able to sleep in the hotel. I want to go to the concert. Are you guys not going?"
Hearing that Lin Xiaohe was going, Xu Mengyao immediately agreed: "I'll go, I'll go!"
The concert was scheduled for late at night and would not end until the early hours of the next morning. To ensure she had enough energy, Lin Xiaohe suggested that Xu Mengyao go back to her room to rest for a while and wait until 10:00 PM before leaving.
The two set out from the hotel on time and walked to Century Square.
When we arrived at Century Square, it was brightly lit. Thousands of tourists from all over the world had gathered here, and the air was filled with a grand festive atmosphere.
An open-air stage was erected in the center of the square, its backdrop a dazzling, ever-changing light show. An American rock band was performing passionately on the stage, the lead singer's voice piercing the night air, while the rhythm of the guitar and drums was powerful and infectious.
The audience was very enthusiastic and waved their glow sticks and swayed to the rhythm of the music. The whole square turned into a sea of joy.
Xu Mengyao was completely captivated by the atmosphere, swaying excitedly to the music and responding to the screams from the stage. Seeing her joy, Lin Xiaohe also immersed himself in the enthusiastic atmosphere, enjoying this musical feast to the fullest.
Time passed unnoticed, and soon it was one in the morning. Xu Mengyao gradually felt exhausted. She adjusted her center of gravity from time to time. Lin Xiaohe noticed her fatigue and whispered a suggestion in her ear:
"Let's listen to two more songs and then go back. We have a game tomorrow afternoon."
Xu Mengyao nodded obediently, and after listening to two songs, she followed Lin Xiaohe and slowly left the crowd.
Just as they were about to leave, suddenly, a loud explosion was heard.
The ground shook violently, smoke filled the air, and a strong airflow blew in the face.
Immediately afterwards, screams and wails of terror were heard from the crowd, and the joyful atmosphere just now instantly turned into purgatory.
Lin Xiaohe immediately held Xu Mengyao in his arms, and a series of countermeasures flashed through his mind quickly.
The explosion and screams temporarily blinded Xu Mengyao. Her palms were sweating as she clutched Lin Xiaohe's clothes tightly, her voice trembling unconsciously: "What's going on?"
Lin Xiaohe calmly rubbed Xu Mengyao's ears to relieve her discomfort.
"It's probably a terrorist attack. We need to get out of here quickly."
The crowd fled in all directions, and the sound of painful groans filled the entire park. From time to time, people rushed over. Lin Xiaohe looked around, looking for the nearest exit, while at the same time, he tightly protected Xu Mengyao with his arms and quickly led her towards the hotel.
On the road, ambulances roared past and sirens blared one after another.
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