Chapter 66: Christmas

  Christmas is just around the corner. This Western holiday has become increasingly popular among Chinese people, especially among the younger generation.

  Lin Xiaoyu didn't pay much attention to Christmas, as if she thought it had nothing to do with her. Even the school didn't have a holiday, so Lin Xiaoyu felt that Christmas was no different from an ordinary day.

  Today is Friday. It's also Christmas Eve, and tonight is Christmas Eve. Although the students are still in school, being controlled by the bell ringing as usual, the atmosphere in the school is a bit different from usual.

  When the school bell rang in the afternoon, several active students from the highest teaching building of the school scattered countless paper kites made of white paper from the rooftop. When those countless paper kites slowly fell down from high altitude, they formed a unique and beautiful picture in the campus. When the breeze blew, these paper kites would slowly rise and flutter with the wind, as if the spirits were dancing in the air, showing a beauty that makes people feel relaxed.

  Innumerable students stood on the corridors and balconies of the teaching building, gazing at the kites flying high in the sky and uttering exclamations of wonder; while those below or on the campus roads would also stop to watch, this was a special scene of the school, and it was at this moment that the youth confined within the school slowly began to ignite.

  Merry Christmas!

  Merry Christmas

  The students' cheers and shouts echoed throughout the campus at this time, a volume that was never heard when reading books in the classroom.

  Lin Xiaoyu and Yan Nan stood under the teaching building, quietly watching this picture painted by youth. Lin Xiaoyu's eyes were filled with the joy and excitement of rarely seeing each other in school. Yan Nan was also enchanted by this scene. Watching the paper kites flying around her, Lin Xiaoyu felt that the campus was full of vitality at this moment.

  Until the last paper kite was spinning in the air, slowly falling to the ground, and landing together with countless companions scattered on the ground. At this time, the campus returned to its usual tranquility, and the gathered students also dispersed slowly. Only the clear wind continued to blow, occasionally sweeping the paper kites on the ground, but it couldn't help these original half-airborne paper kites return to the sky and dance again...

  This wonderful campus youth scene has ended, but youth hasn't dispersed because of this.

  Lin Xiaoyu and Yan Nan walked out of the school gate, and Yi Li and several other members of the band were already waiting for them at the entrance.

  Because the band has a lot of performances coming up and their income is quite optimistic, the band members unanimously decided to go to the beach today to have some fun. Now they are driving to the gate of Shiyan Middle School to pick up Lin Xiaoyu and Yan Nan to head directly to the beach.

  Lin Xiaoyu knew about the plan in the morning, so Lin Xiaoyu asked Coach Bian Guohui for a leave of absence and did not participate in this afternoon's training. Coach Bian Guohui also readily agreed to Lin Xiaoyu's request, and since today was Christmas Eve, he directly cancelled this afternoon's training, which made all the players on the basketball team overjoyed.

  Dai Zhi borrowed a small tour bus from his friend today, and Lin Xiaoyu and several others looked particularly spacious in the carriage that could seat over a dozen people. Even with all the things they brought to the beach piled up in the car, it still felt empty. Zhang Zhihui took on the responsibility of driving, and sitting in the passenger seat was Zhang Zhihui's girlfriend. Zhang Zhihui's girlfriend is a very quiet and polite girl, and everyone calls her "Xiao Fang".

  There will never be a dull moment when following this group of people who make music. On the way to the seaside by car, the crowd in the carriage began to play two wooden guitars placed on the car. Everyone was singing happily on the speeding car, and the scenery flying outside the window was the accompaniment to their songs.

  There was no restraint or worry among these close friends, and everyone was relaxed and happy in the car, singing and playing. Even Lui, who was usually quiet and reserved, rarely showed off his singing voice, which was very rare, as his voice was hard to hear when performing at the bar. It seemed that Lui also enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere in the carriage. Zhang Zhihui, who was driving, would also join in with a few high-pitched sentences along with the guitar melody, often making his girlfriend smile and remind him to focus on driving.

  "Ah, the sea! I'm here!" The car had just stopped at the seaside when a crowd of people rushed towards the beach in a flurry.

  This time, Lin Xiaoyu came to a more secluded small harbor beach. This place has not been developed into a tourist area, so it is difficult to see those artificial buildings on this beach. There are only a few fishermen's small fishing boats parked on the beach not far away. The small fishing boats are all somewhat old and worn out, as if they have been washed by the waves in the sea for many years. The beach is full of scattered shells, which are not taken away by people because this place is not a tourist area and most people who come here are busy fishermen. These beautiful shells have become natural decorations on the beach.

  The two sides of the coast are a large area of lush coconut groves, and because they are wild, there are also many other plants mixed in with the coconut trees. However, as far as the eye can see, almost everything is coconut trees, which look very beautiful on the golden sandy beach, like jade inlaid on a gold plate. Occasionally, flocks of birds flying out from the coconut groves will make people feel the natural and refreshing atmosphere of this beach.

  It's already deep autumn, but in the southern city of Feicui, there is still not much coolness. Although the sea breeze blows from the surface of the sea to the coast, bringing wave after wave of waves rushing towards the beach, and also shaking the coconut forest behind the beach, making a rustling sound, Lin Xiaoyu and others on the beach did not feel any chill. The sand, which was warmer than before the scorching sun, made people walking barefoot on it feel very comfortable.

  The beach here is very clean, unlike those in tourist areas where large crowds come to play every day and leave all sorts of trash behind. The beach here, apart from the occasional seashell, is a dazzling expanse of golden sand that shines brightly against the emerald green water, making it impossible for visitors to resist jumping into the sea's embrace.

  A group of people had already changed into their swimsuits on the car and were chasing each other, laughing and jumping into the sea. Running barefoot over the warm fine sand, then running to the edge of the beach where the waves had wet it, suddenly feeling a cool sensation rushing up her feet, facing the white waves that came splashing, she leaped into the azure water, this feeling made Lin Xiaoyu feel extremely happy and carefree.

  Everyone splashed water at each other in the sea, and instantly became a mess. The most active Huang Yongming usually started splashing water on ordinary days, and this move immediately triggered everyone's joint counterattack. Huang Yongming was besieged by the crowd and quickly begged for mercy, but the group did not accept his surrender and continued to step closer, making Huang Yongming surrounded by enemies on all sides. The sea water that came from all directions made Huang Yongming desperately flee in all directions, causing everyone to laugh and scold while continuing to chase him.

  Keke, who was watching from the shore, couldn't help but reveal a smile at this moment. This is a rare scene, unfortunately, the gang playing in the sea didn't see it, I guess if they saw it, they would definitely throw Keke into the sea and let him go crazy with everyone together.

  On the shore, there was another person standing neatly to watch, that is Zhang Zhihui's girlfriend Xiaofang. This quiet girl held a camera on the shore and took pictures of everyone's happy scenes, occasionally jumping and dodging the waves that were about to wet her skirt corners with a hint of surprise.

  The tranquility of the beach was shattered by the joyful shouts of the crowd, accompanied by the sound of sea breeze, waves, rustling palm leaves and seagulls flying overhead, weaving a lively melody.

  Lin Xiaoyu saw Huang Yongming escape and laughed, wanting to chase him with everyone. However, just as Lin Xiaoyu was about to follow the crowd in that direction, Yan Nan, who had been by his side all along, grabbed his arm.