Chapter 15: Seeing Off

  Golden sunlight filters through the swaying green leaves, and gently shines on Lan Ruoxi's delicate face as she leans against the tree, her eyes lightly closed. Her pointed chin and beautiful facial features are like a work of art, with skin as white as jade, not a single blemish to be seen. Her thick eyelashes quiver slightly, like butterfly wings about to take flight in the sunlight, entrancing all who behold her.

  Liu Qingfeng smiled warmly and walked slowly towards her, taking off his clothes and gently covering her with them.

  Lan Ruoxi slowly opened her eyes, which were still heavy with sleep. Her slightly sparkling eyes shone brightly and clearly, like the most beautiful stars in the sky.

  Liu Qingfeng smiled warmly and asked gently: "Are you awake?"

  "Uh... how long have you been here?" He took down the clothes that were covering his body, patted off the dust on them, and handed them to him.

  He took the clothes she handed over and put them aside. On the empty ground beside her, he lay down on the grass with his hands behind his head, gazing up at the azure sky and the floating white clouds, then closed his eyes, enjoying the refreshing breeze on his face. "Just arrived. Hmm! This feeling is really great, how come I didn't discover it before?"

  "Teacher Liu is so busy, how can I steal a leisurely half-day like you?" She slightly hooked up the corner of her mouth and turned to look at him.

  He opened his deep and mysterious eyes, sat up, and a bright smile spread across his handsome face. "Busy? Haha... actually, I'm busy every day thinking about how to chase you."

  "Teacher Liu, you really love to joke. Hehe......" She curved her beautiful lips and said slowly, word by word.

  He wiped the smile from his lips and looked at her with serious eyes. "No, Xier, what I just said was true. If time could turn back, I would never miss you. Really! Can I have another chance?"

  "Liu Qingfeng, have you gone mad enough?" She stood up and patted the dust off her body. Opportunity? Hmph! If it weren't for your cold rejection, Lanyu Ruoxi would be dead, wouldn't she?

  Liu Qingfeng laughed, his laughter carrying a complex and indescribable emotion: was it self-mockery, desolation, indignation, helplessness, deep affection, or loneliness... It contained too many incomprehensible emotional factors, making her inexplicably feel heartache, to the point where she didn't launch another attack.

  She silently gazed at him who was laughing wildly, and sank into his heartbreaking laughter.

  "Am I crazy? So in your eyes, everything I've done for you is just madness?" He looked at her with pain, if he hadn't met her or never approached her, maybe he wouldn't be like this now. But it's too late to regret now, the more he gets close to her, the harder it is for him to extricate himself. He had no idea his love would run so deep.

  She gave him a scornful glance with her eyes, let out a cold snort, and was about to walk away.

  "Wait." Liu Qingfeng quickly stood up and grabbed her hand.

  "Anything else? Teacher Liu." She turned around and looked at him coldly, exuding an unapproachable icy elegance that was soul-stirring.

  "Wait, don't go yet, listen to me first, okay?" His eyes were filled with anxiety and his words were laced with pleading.

  "Alright! You speak!" Her eyes were as cold as water, without a hint of expression.

  He looked at her, his eyes filled with ardent passion and pain. "Xī ěr, for you I'm willing to do anything. You can choose not to love me, but I have no choice, because you've already entered my heart like a parasite. No matter if you accept me or not in the future, I'll silently love you."

  "Is that all? I'm going to class then." She shook off his hand and quickly turned around to leave, not wanting to see the tender look in his eyes. Perhaps in the realm of love, there was no right or wrong, one He Yan Ye was enough, she didn't want to get entangled with others again. Why did Lan Han Yun, Liu Qing Feng... why did they all have to be like this? Why did she unintentionally provoke peach blossoms and end up in a situation where peach blossoms were blooming everywhere?

  The azure sea stretches as far as the eye can see, with a gentle breeze blowing, carrying a salty and fishy smell.

  Large and small ships docked at the wharf by the sea, some blowing their whistles ready to set sail, others had just arrived at the wharf, people on board were busy carrying luggage, with bright smiles, walking down from the deck.

  He Yan Ye held Lan Ruo Xue's hand, strolling on the beach. Watching some people cry tears of joy because of a reunion, and others hug each other in sorrow due to separation.

  "Ah, baby, I really can't bear to part with you." He Yeye gently wrapped his arms around her shoulders, stroking her soft black hair. His eyes were filled with reluctance.

  Gently embracing his waist, leaning on his chest, listening to his peaceful heartbeat. "Night, remember to return safely." For some reason, she always had a thread of unease in her heart.

  "Don't worry! I'll definitely come back. Because you're here, your place is my home." He lightly kissed her forehead.

  "Ah! I've been waiting for you." She tightly hugged him and burst into tears in his arms.

  He felt the moisture on his chest, and his heart ached slightly. He patted her back gently and said softly, "Don't cry, my Ruo Xue treasure has always been a strong girl. Be good! Smile for me, okay?"

  She nodded gently in his arms. Slowly raising her head, with tears still on her face, she gave a faint smile, like sunlight shining into his heart.

  He stretched out his slender fingers to lift her chin, with a gentle smile, and gently wiped away her tears. "Xī'ěr baby, you're so beautiful! Remember, no matter what happens in the future, don't cry, you are the most beautiful sun angel, and a smile is the most suitable for you."

  She raised a brilliant smile and looked at him. "Alright! I promise you that from now on, no matter what happens, I won't cry."

  "If I don't come back, you must be happy, do you know that?" Long fingers gently stroked her pale cheek. Really wish time could just stop like this, looking at her for a lifetime.

  "What nonsense are you talking about?" She glared at him discontentedly.

  "Hmm..." The ship blew its whistle.

  "Alas, I should go. Take care." He let go of her hand reluctantly and looked at her. This might be the last time he looked at her like this.

  She stood on tiptoes, her hands wrapped around his neck, and kissed him. His lips carried a faint hint of mint, this was the second time she had taken the initiative to kiss him, she slowly savored his lips, her tongue shyly probing into his mouth and dancing with his... For a long time, the two finally gasped for air and let go.

  "Tonight! Let's get on the boat. Remember to come back early." Her eyes were misty, she slightly raised her head, and beamed with a brilliant smile.

  "Goodbye... I'm leaving." He slowly turned around, walking slowly towards the boat. Ruoxi, take care of yourself! Be strong. I will always love you!

  Watching his gradually distant figure, tears could no longer be held back and flowed down the eye sockets. Night, rest assured! Except for this time, I will definitely be strong in the future, and I won't cry no matter what happens.