I want to protect you for a lifetime.

  Lin Peipei, who returned to her hometown, only stayed at the teacher's home for three days and then rushed to "Provence", the "Capital of Fragrance" in southern F country, taking Teacher's wife and Annie with her.

  Mrs. Mena didn't go with Annie, but she had arranged for accommodations to be ready in advance. The Mena family had a medieval castle in the countryside of Sierre, this ancient Romanesque building stood amidst an endless blue flower field.

  In the morning, Lin Pei and Annie strolled along the stone-paved path, walking in an ocean of blue flowers. The sunlight filtered through the dense leaves of the cypress trees, casting dappled golden light, while the red-beaked mountain sparrows sang melodiously on the treetops. Taking a deep breath of the dry Mediterranean air, the fragrance of lavender, rosemary, and pine filled their nostrils.

  A gentle breeze blew, carrying with it tiny fragments of purple lavender petals that stuck to the two people's bodies, hair, and skin, as if they were wearing a layer of intoxicatingly fragrant outerwear.

  In the endless fields of flowers, farmers are busy harvesting lavender. Although Lin Pei Pei and Annie have missed the peak season in August, they can still catch the tail end of the blooming period.

  Not far away, the harvested lavender bundles, tied up into beer barrel-sized bundles, were neatly laid out in the fields to dry. After the stems dried, the simple yellow and pure purple petals intertwined with each other, emitting a breath of pure beauty and romance.

  In the distance, the top of Mount Fengdu is covered with white snow, and on the horizon, there are large fields of sunflowers, their golden petals stretching far away like a golden ribbon, inlaying the purple lavender fields into a breathtakingly beautiful picture.

  At this time, Lin Meiren and An Meiren, like forest fairies, wore purple flower crowns on their heads, dancing and playing among the purple flowers. Their long black hair fluttered in the wind, and their snow-white skin shone like pearls under the sunlight. The photographer who happened to be there capturing the scenery caught this beautiful moment. Not long after, a beautiful illustration titled "The Angel Fallen into the World" appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, with Lin Peipei and Anni as the main characters, lost in the fragrance. At that moment, they still didn't know that soon they would become the "angels in dreams" for many fashionistas standing at the top of the world.

  Lin Pei and Annie stayed in the ancient castle filled with roses for over ten days, riding on a vintage horse-drawn carriage, wandering around the surrounding old towns and countryside. They savored the intoxicating absinthe and delicious black truffle, roaming around until they returned home before Mid-Autumn Festival, back to Y city.

  Annie reluctantly bid farewell to Lin Pei, promising to meet again soon. Before long, Annie would appear in Y City as an exchange student, appearing at the Lin's home and in many people's sights. Who knows whether Princess Annie's little love bean will successfully sprout when she meets Prince Pei Jian again?

  Lin Pei Pei returned home to find that her brother Feng had called looking for her and was disappointed when he couldn't reach her. Since Feng didn't come back for the holiday, his carefree heart, which had been wandering outside for half a month, couldn't help but feel a pang of loss. However, before this feeling could spread, it was temporarily replaced by another joyful one - Jin Ge coming back to spend the holiday with her.

  At the Lin's house, Jin Ge accompanied Lin Pei Pei to have a reunion dinner at home. It seemed like it had been a long time since they last sat together as a family. His mother, who was weak from illness back then, personally cooked a pot of chicken soup for him with her frail body, and the flavor was just like what he tasted now, his heart wavered, and his eyes became blurry. The Lin family knew about the events that happened at the Jin's house, and seeing Jin Ge's expression, they couldn't help but sigh, followed by a moment of silence.

  "Hey, where are we going to enjoy the moonlight tonight? Don't suggest going to some mountain top to admire the moon like a cliché. If you want to go get bitten by mosquitoes, you can go yourself, I'm not worth sacrificing for those bloodsucking insects!"

  Lin Peipei broke the silence first, teasing Jin Ge about his words.

  "You said that's tacky, we can't be the same, let's go to the beach tonight! I've got everything ready, including stones, we'll set off after dinner."

  "Going to the seaside? That's quite far away, are you planning on watching the sunrise there?"

  "It was planned that way, with Shi Tou and A Ye driving in shifts so we wouldn't get tired, and Dajie just went along."

  "Wow! Spending a few hours on the road to go to the seaside to watch the moon and sunrise, it's really a noble enjoyment! Unfortunately, I have to go to work tomorrow and can't go. Who made my "hateful" brother not back yet, all the big and small things at home are shouldered by me alone, so I can only stay at home and enjoy this little moonlight!"

  Lin Haotian often spoke out at the right time, specifically targeting Lin Peipei's nerves to provoke her, causing Little Miss Lin to throw a bunch of sanitary pads wildly. Who wouldn't be able to hear the implication behind his words? He was basically saying: "You'd better not take advantage of your brother being away to flirt with other men, or he'll deal with you when he gets back."

  "Brother, when Peak brother comes back I'll tell him, this time you didn't go to the airport to pick me up and it caused me to bring those lavender essential oils and Marseille soap, they said the amount I brought exceeded the range of personal use and almost couldn't get through customs, in the end I had to carry them back myself, it was so heavy, my hand hurt for a whole day, he'll definitely want to fight you one on one when he hears about this!"

  "Alright! I'm waiting, it's also time for him to see that his future big brother-in-law is just as mighty as he was back then!"

  Lin Haotian this time not only stimulated Lin Peipei, but also put eye drops in Jin Ge's eyes, intentionally making the two people uncomfortable.

  "Go ahead and boast! If you hadn't reduced your strength back then, could you have been a match for me, Brother Feng? Hmph!"

  "Don't believe me? Just wait and see, I'll show you how I knock your brother down!"

  The siblings were arguing, and Jin Ge also recovered from his daze earlier. He heard Lin Peipei and Lin Haotian mention "Feng Ge" and was moved in his heart. He didn't make a sound, but the eyes under his dark eyelashes were deep and mysterious.

  The Passat sped along the highway, as tonight was Mid-Autumn Festival and most people stayed at home, so there were few cars on the road. The Passat also showed off its four-wheel drive feature, cutting a four-hour journey in half to just two hours to reach the seaside.

  Lin Pei and Jin Ge walked slowly on the soft sandy beach by the sea, not far away Zhao Shi Tou and Ye Zi were busy setting up a canopy and building a bonfire. The large bright silver moon hung in mid-air, its silvery light shining on the rippling waves of the sea, casting a weak layer of silver light. In the distance, fishing fires twinkled, the lighthouse beam was like a red blade of light, slashing through the dark night sky, leaving behind a faint reddish glow at the horizon.

  A gentle sea breeze blew, lifting the hair that was exposed outside the cape. It's already September, and the night by the sea has a hint of chilliness. Lin Peipei had put on a cotton long-sleeved shirt and jeans earlier, and also brought a cape, which just happened to ward off the chill.

  Jin Ge quietly followed Lin Pei Pei, accompanying her as she slowly took steps, both of them silent, just walking slowly, feeling the soft and firm sensation of the fine sand beneath their feet. The four faint footprints left on the sandy beach behind them quickly disappeared without a trace, the surface of the sand returning to its original smoothness, like the calmness of the two people's hearts at this moment.

  The two sat down on a reef, gazing at the bright round disk suspended in the starry sky. Lin Pei's eyes were like stars too, and her soft voice slowly emerged from her lips, carrying a hint of sighing.

  "The moon rises over the sea, and we share this moment at the horizon. Lovers lament in the distant night, and suddenly think of each other... It should be like this atmosphere!"

  "Why so sentimental? Thinking of someone? Is... you talking about that Peak brother you and Tian Ge mentioned?"

  Jin Ge turned his face to look at Lin Pei Pei, the moonlight shining on his gentle and beautiful profile, outlining a clear cheek line that drew out a silver glow, and in the dark pupils, stars twinkled and shone.

  Lin Pei Pei did not answer Jin Ge's question, a moment of silence, after a long time, she said to Jin Ge.

  "Do you still remember the night before you left, also a full moon night? We sat on the small hill watching the moon until dawn... In the blink of an eye, ten years have passed. The moon is still the same moon, but the people under the moon are no longer that little girl with braids and that awkward young boy. Time is really a butcher's knife! It has killed our innocence and simplicity in just ten short years, and soon it will also leave scars on our youthful faces... During my years studying abroad, I often thought: Why do people live? For whom do they live? The encounter between two people is just an accidental brush against each other in the vast ocean of humanity. No one can stay with anyone for a lifetime. Some people disappear without a trace after brushing past each other, while others try hard to prove their existence but ultimately leave behind only a fleeting shadow... What would it be like to have an emotional connection that transcends time and leaves a lasting impression? When Peak's family left, I was still young and unconsciously sealed away my memories of him because the longing was too painful for me to bear. When you left, I also intentionally sealed away our memories of being together in school every day because I didn't want to suffer from thinking about one person and then face the emptiness alone... After returning home and seeing Peak again, I realized that this kind of emotional connection is just like my feelings towards you and Peak - a sense of loss that cuts to the bone. It's just that Peak has left a deeper impression on me than you have..."

  The surroundings were pitch black, the starlight was hidden behind the clouds, leaving only the moonlight that was blocked by the clouds to shine quietly. The sound of the waves crashing against the shore came and went, the sea breeze blew with a whooshing sound, as if it wanted to blow away the lingering worries in the air. Jin Ge listened quietly to Lin Pei Pei's words for a long time without making a sound.

  It was deep in the night, and the tide began to rise, washing over the shore with a deafening roar, but Lin Pei Pei could still hear Jin Ge's voice very clearly.

  "Do you know why I let those big kids bully me back then? It wasn't because I was timid or weak, it was because my mom told me every day to not fight back when hit and not retort when scolded. Because of my identity, my father's identity, I wasn't allowed to laugh and play-fight like other kids, a seemingly ordinary fight between children could be escalated into a conflict between nations by some people with ulterior motives. My mom didn't want to drag my father down or worry him, so every day before school she would remind me. At that time, I knew my mom wouldn't live long, and I was afraid that if I didn't listen to her, she would leave me immediately when she got angry. So, I endured the humiliation of being beaten and the physical pain without fighting back, just to protect my mom's fragile life in this way. Only, I also overestimated my endurance. That day, if you hadn't appeared to chase away those big kids, I was going to fight back too, even if it meant making my mom angry when I got home. But then you showed up. You don't know how shocked I was when you stood in front of me with your hands on your hips and scolded those big kids, I couldn't believe that the you standing in front of me was the same you who sat next to me, weak and always wiping away tears. And you wouldn't know, after you scolded me and I ran away crying, I actually followed behind you, I wanted to see if you would cry all the way home, and it turned out you really did cry all the way home."

  Jin Ge turned his head and smiled at Lin Pei Pei, as if he saw the little girl who had cried until her face was covered in tears again. Lin Pei Pei felt a bit embarrassed by his gaze, but also couldn't help smiling along with him.

  "After I went home, I told my mom about what happened. My mom didn't say anything for a while, then she said, 'A man has things he must do and things he cannot do.' You protected my dignity, so now I want to protect everything of yours. So I started following you every day, helping you with the things you wanted to do but couldn't. At first, it was just because of my mom's words, but later on, as I got to know you better, I don't know when it started, but I just wanted to be by your side and see you, even if others laughed at me for being your tail. I feel like I was born to protect you, no matter if it's one day, a month, a year, or a lifetime. As long as it's something you want to do, I'm willing to do it for you. I know what happened the day I left when you got drunk, Stone told me about it later. Although it wasn't because of me that you got drunk, but also because of my getting drunk, at that time, I made a decision in my heart, I will come back, come back to find you, as long as you're willing, I'll accompany you to watch the sunrise every day. Peipei... will you marry me? I want to protect you for a lifetime!"

  "Is this what you said you'd tell me when you came back last time you left?"

  "Hmm!"

  "Is this a proposal? How unromantic! Are you saying that as long as I'm willing, regardless of whether you're willing or not, you'll marry me? Am I understanding correctly?"

  "Yes."

  "You're still saying it's not tacky, but it's really freaking tacky! Who proposes like that? You've turned a good proposal into something so reluctant and unromantic, it's got no joy to it at all. I feel like I'm being forced into prostitution or something. And I thought that even if I didn't agree, you'd at least satisfy my vanity a bit, but instead, you're making me feel sick! Fine, let me think about whether I should make you spend the rest of your life alone, or wait for Brother Feng to come back and ask him if he's willing to let you spend the rest of your life alone. Look, even the heavens are being made sick by you and are crying... What is this?! The moonlight can't become sunlight, so don't even hope for it!"

  Lin Peipei got up and walked away with a big stride, Jin Ge looked at her leaving in stunned silence. He didn't expect Lin Peipei to refuse him in this way, for a moment he was speechless. He himself didn't realize that his heart had slightly relaxed, only feeling embarrassed, somewhat sulking as he followed behind her walking back and forth.

  The sky suddenly poured down heavy rain, disrupting Jin Ge's plan to watch the moon and sunrise. At first, it was just a sprinkle, but soon it became a sheet of rain, getting heavier and heavier, trending towards torrential rain. In vain, the group had no choice but to head back home.

  It was already late at night when they returned home. Lin Peipei got off the car and told Jin Ge to come find her early tomorrow morning, asking him to help buy some "Wang Ma Zi" buns for her before that. Without waiting for Jin Ge's response, she went into the house. Jin Ge smiled helplessly and left.

  That night, Lin Peipei had a long dream.

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