A foreign city, dear you

In the distance, under the light and under the banyan tree, Ye Lian saw that familiar figure.

She wanted to run towards him and open her arms to him like a scene in a movie.

But she didn't, she just smiled, her mouth and eyebrows filled with uncontrollable joy.

Cao Xueqian walked over quickly, also smiling, naturally took her bag and put his arms around her waist.

Cao Xueqian put his hand on Ye Lian's waist, held her tightly, and said, "Honey, I miss you so much."

Ye Lian nestled in Cao Xueqian's arms, listened to his love words, and enjoyed the happiness and joy of reunion.

Really, two days and one night, but it seems like three autumns have passed.

I really don’t know how the two places were separated in the past.

"Do you miss me?" Cao Xueqian asked gently.

Ye Lian nodded.

"No, just nodding doesn't count." Cao Xueqian was not satisfied.

"I want to." Ye Lian replied obediently.

"That's pretty much it." Cao Xueqian was satisfied, but then said, "But you definitely miss me as much as I miss you."

"Why do you say that?" Ye Lian asked with a smile.

"Because I started missing you as soon as you left yesterday."

"Ha ha--"

The road is close to the shore of Xiangzui Lake.

The two people then held hands, left the road, walked along the embankment of Xiangzui Lake, and came to an intersection.

Going forward is going home; going to the right is the embankment of Xiangzui Lake that bends in.

"Let's take a walk by the lake." Cao Xueqian suggested.

"Shan Shan is at home." Ye Lian said.

"It's okay," Cao Xueqian said, "He is doing his homework at home. Let's go back for a walk."

"Okay." Ye Lian nodded in agreement.

There has been a lot of rain recently, and the water surface of Xiangzui Lake is wide, reflecting the lights of thousands of houses nearby.

In the shadows of the night, the wind blew, and layers of soft waves rippled on the lake surface.

The night breeze was cool, and people walked by the lake from time to time.

The two people came to the area with fitness equipment. It was a very lively place.

The elderly, children, young parents...

Moving, playing, chatting...

Cao Xueqian hugged Ye Lian and continued to walk forward.

Xiangzui Lake is under development. The embankment slopes that were originally covered with weeds have been developed into spacious and flat stone sidewalks.

The further we walk, the more secluded it becomes, the fewer street lights there are and the darker the road becomes.

There are lovers whispering in a deserted place, expressing their affection.

Ye Lian and Cao Xueqian chatted while walking.

Cao Xueqian wanted to hear what happened on Ye Lian's long training journey. He was interested in everything about Ye Lian and wanted to know more about it.

Ye Lian told Cao Xueqian everything that happened on the road to Changxun.

"Hey, you are so lucky to be with three handsome guys." Cao Xueqian teased, looking jealous.

"Oops," Ye Lian stamped her feet anxiously: "What are you talking about? I haven't said much at all. It was so boring along the way, and I stayed in the same room alone at night."

"Then what do you want? Do you still want to live with them?" Cao Xueqian deliberately messed up.

"Oh, you," Ye Lian was really anxious: "What are you talking about? You know I don't mean that."

Cao Xueqian laughed loudly: "I'm kidding you."

"You are not allowed to joke like this." Ye Lian pouted and got angry.

"Okay, okay," Cao Xueqian quickly agreed, "I won't do this again."

After walking for a while, I saw that the road ahead was blocked, and there was a sign saying: "Undeveloped area, please do not enter if it is dangerous."

The two of them stopped and leaned against the railing to enjoy the night view.

Xiangzui Lake is quiet at night, and you can hear the calls of bullfrogs and the chirping of many other insects.

Cao Xueqian raised his head and looked at the sky.

"Lian," Cao Xueqian called, "look, you can see the stars tonight."

"Really?" Ye Lian said, looking up at the sky.

It's true, the sky is clear tonight, although at first glance, you can only see the vast night sky. But if you look closely, you can see the stars twinkling.

There are stars in this big city. Why haven't you noticed them before?

So both of them raised their necks to look for the stars.

"That star is the brightest."

"where?"

"There."

"What star is that?"

"do not know."

……

"lotus?"

"Ok?"

"How many stars can you count?"

"Why do you want me to count the stars? You know I can't."

"Oh, yes, you can't count the stars. You are only responsible for counting the moon, and I am responsible for counting the stars."

"There is no moon tonight, so I don't have to count. What about you, how many stars have you counted?"

"I don't know yet, I'm counting."

"Pretending to look like one."

"Ha ha--"

……

"No more counting, we're going home."

"Shh, don't disturb me, or I'll lose count."

"Just pretend like you can really count."

"Ha ha--"

……

The stars in the sky are probably also wondering: Are the two people on the ground with their necks raised, adults or children?

Ye Lian pulled Cao Xueqian back.

"Twinkle twinkle little stars, how I wonder where you are……"

There is a beautiful piano sound.

A young man was playing the harmonica with his back against the railing by the lake. A boy next to him raised his head to listen to the man playing the harmonica, and danced with his little hands and his little head.

so cute. They should be a father and son, right?

Ye Lian smiled when she saw it, and kept looking back when she was far away.

"Is it that good-looking?" Cao Xueqian asked with a smile.

"That kid is so cute," Ye Lian smiled, "The man also plays the harmonica nicely."

"Isn't it easy to hear the harmonica played? My husband will play it for you when you get home."

"Yes, it's been a long time since you played the harmonica to me."

"Isn't it too late to come home every day? Playing the harmonica will affect Lanshan's homework."

"Okay, I guess you're right."

……