Disciplinary Guidelines

After coming out of the shrine, it was already dark outside.

Lanterns were lit on both sides of the road, and the main venue of the festival was full of people. Young men and women in bathrobes came to the stage one after another with flower branches in their arms, and started the warm-up activities before the folk performance.

Jiang Heng looked at the direction of the stage for a while, weighed up between rushing to watch the performance and wandering slowly, and finally chose the latter.

He bought two servings of plum ice at a stall not far from the shrine, and then couldn't resist the salesman from the stall owner's mother-in-law, and poured two spoonfuls of plum sauce on the ice.

The crystal-clear plum jam showed a beautiful pink color under the lamp, and the clear juice flowed down the mountain-like ice tip, exuding a tempting sweet and sour aroma, which made people's index fingers move.

It's a pity that the two ice bowls in his hand were confiscated by Doctor Ji who accompanied him before Lawyer Jiang could finish his meal.

"Aren't you afraid of stomach pain after eating hot or iced food?" Ji Yao asked.

Jiang Heng is a very persuasive person, but this ice cream looks really tempting, he frowned in embarrassment, and tried to discuss it with the doctor: "Ah Yao, that mother-in-law said that this is a classic Japanese snack, only available every year. It takes several spring festivals to eat it."

As he spoke, he stretched out his arms to wrap around Jiyao's shoulders, and while walking forward, swung away a few tourists who crowded over for him, then lowered his head slightly, and leaned into Jiyao's ear and said, "Just make an exception, huh?"

His warm breath was sprayed right next to Ji Yao's ears, his voice was soft and deep, the tip of Ji Yao's ears couldn't help turning red, and a layer of goose bumps appeared on his back.

"... then take a bite."

Dr. Ji is a very bottomless person under certain circumstances. He hesitated for a while, then scooped off the peaks of two ice bowls filled with plum sauce with a spoon, made a small spoonful and fed it to Jiang Heng.

In all fairness, the taste of plum jam is obviously not as good as its appearance. Too much syrup makes the taste of the juice sticky and inferior, and the acidity of the juice and the sweetness of the syrup are not blended together. Doing its job" is very thorough.

But because the atmosphere at this moment is very good, Jiang Heng tolerated this little flaw.

Lanterns are lit everywhere in the town, and outdoor heaters are placed on the street every three to five steps. The snow on the eaves is melted by the heat, and water drops slowly drip down along the black tiles.The mountains in the distance reveal thin outlines in the night, enveloping the warm water vapor of a large natural hot spring in this small town, making people not feel too cold in a bathrobe.

The ice bowl in Ji Yao's hand began to melt slowly, and the shaved ice that was originally shaped like Mount Fuji quietly collapsed in a small arc, and the plum sauce melted into the finely crushed ice, forming a thin layer of ice juice on the bottom of the bowl .

But Ji Yao didn't notice it, he just took Jiang Heng's hand and held it in his palm to prevent his stomachache from making a sound.

Under the halo of candlelight, Ji Yao's brows and eyes looked much softer, Jiang Heng looked at his worried expression, and decided to forgive the taste of plum sauce.

The voices on the other side of the festival stage became more and more lively, and the hot scene was over, and young girls began to sing on stage holding a bass.A distinctive rock prelude burst out from the stereo, and the crowd began to flock in that direction in a large area.

Jiang Heng and Ji Yao also approached the stage, but before they got close, Jiang Heng suddenly let go of Ji Yao's hand as if remembering something.

"What's wrong?" Ji Yao asked immediately.

"I forgot my phone at the hotel." Jiang Heng said, "I have to go back and get it."

Ji Yao frowned suspiciously.

Normally, Jiang Heng would not make such low-level mistakes, but when they came out to play today, both of them changed into Japanese-style yukata before going out. Ji Yao really didn't remember whether Jiang Heng put his mobile phone in the pocket of his old clothes inside.

"I'll accompany you back to get it." Ji Yao said.

"No need." Jiang Heng said, "You can wait for me here, or you can wait for me on the other side of the stage. I'll be back soon."

Jiang Heng took two steps back as he spoke, and walked against the crowd towards the B&B.The festival was crowded with people, and he quickly disappeared into the crowd. Ji Yao stood there looking at the direction he was leaving for a while, and just about to turn around and go to the direction of the stage, he felt a light bump on his shoulder.

Then, he heard a slightly familiar voice in his ear.

"I'm really sorry I accidentally bumped into you." The woman said, "I hope you didn't get hurt."

Bumps and bumps are inevitable in a crowded environment, Ji Yao patted the water stains on his cuffs, just about to say it's okay, but when he looked up, he was stunned.

"... Iori?"

The woman in front of her didn't look much different from six years ago, so Ji Yao recognized her at a glance.She still wears exaggerated makeup today, and wears complicated and delicate kimonos. When she speaks, she lowers her head softly, revealing her beautiful snow-white neck.

Yizhi was also slightly taken aback, she raised her head to look at Ji Yao, and then suddenly smiled.

"It's you, sir."

I don’t know if geisha have the ability to never forget. She obviously still remembered Ji Yao, so she saluted him sincerely and said with a smile: “Welcome to Japan again, you seem much more relaxed than last time .”

Ji Yao still remembers Yizhi's precise evaluation of him and Jiang Heng when he came to Japan last time. At that time, he was young and didn't understand what it meant. It wasn't until later that he gradually figured out the meaning behind those two words. deep meaning.

Times have changed, six years have passed, and many things have changed beyond recognition, but fortunately, he has gained more than he has lost.

Getting this "relaxed" evaluation again, Ji Yao couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional.

"Yes." Ji Yao said, "Because I finally understand that in life, I have to make my own plans for many things—and there is a person by my side who supported me through the most difficult road."

Yizhi once gave the swaying Ji Yao the first help at the most appropriate time, and Ji Yao is still grateful to her so far, so even if this topic involves privacy, he still said a few more words.

"I used to be a powerless coward, a trapped beast." Ji Yao said, "It was he who saved me, dragged me out of the swamp, and gave me another possibility in life—in fact, what you said back then was very Yes, some things really need to be tried to know how it will end.”

After listening to him with a smile, Yizhi tilted her head and watched him with interest for a while.

After a while, Yizhi smiled lightly as if seeing something on his face.

In Yi Zhi's eyes, Ji Yao seemed to have gained a new life from the shackles, his brows and eyes were no longer lingering with panic and uneasiness, instead there was a certain kind of stability accumulated over the years.

"You have grown up." Yizhi said softly, "I can see that you have obtained the true meaning of life from life, and obtained your own treasure - this is a gift for you, please accept it. "

As Iori said, he handed Ji Yao a pair of guards, then put his hands together, bowed to Ji Yao, and said with a little regret: "It's just a pity that you didn't catch up with the summer fireworks display, which is really gorgeous scene."

The sky was completely dark, but the town was illuminated by candles, and the sweet and gentle aroma was everywhere.

The crowd was laughing and laughing, Ji Yao looked over Yizhi's shoulder and landed in the vast crowd, and saw the familiar face with precision.

"It's not a pity." Ji Yao suddenly smiled and said, "...Because I have found my never-ending fireworks."

Jiang Heng moved from far to near, as long as Ji Yao waited in place, Jiang Heng could walk in front of him within 2 minutes.But Ji Yao's patience seemed to disappear suddenly at this moment, so he couldn't wait for a moment, and went against the flow of people into the crowd, trying to reunite with him earlier at the scheduled time.

The sound on the other side of the stage was changed from rock music to classic Japanese soundtrack. There were monks performing "too much", and the crowd screamed one after another. Ji Yao walked sideways from the crowd with difficulty, aiming clearly in the direction of Jiang Heng go.

There were so many people here that Ji Yao's eyes were only staggered for a moment, and Jiang Heng disappeared from his vision.Dr. Ji looked around, and there were completely unfamiliar faces everywhere, as if the glance across the crowd just now was just his illusion.

Ji Yao didn't know why he suddenly became irritable. He tried to find his way out of the chaos, but unfortunately there was a lot of voices here, and his call was quickly drowned in the cheers, without causing any splash.

Ji Yao frowned slightly, his patience finally ran out, and a thin layer of sweat oozes from his back.

He was spinning around like a headless chicken, when he suddenly stretched out a hand and patted his shoulder lightly.

Ji Yao turned his head reflexively, but saw that Jiang Heng had walked behind him at some point and was looking at him with a smile.

"This beautiful young man." Jiang Heng said with a smile: "You look very anxious, are you looking for something?"

The moment he saw Jiang Heng, Ji Yao's heart sank back to reality, he subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, and his whole body relaxed.

"If you need help, you can tell me." Jiang Heng performed Japanese etiquette decently, and said in English: "I am familiar with everything around here, and I am willing to help you."

"Then I'm afraid you won't be able to help." Ji Yao raised his eyebrows and said cooperatively, "I'm waiting for someone."

"Waiting for someone?" Jiang Heng asked knowingly.

"Waiting for a very important person." Ji Yao said, shaking the little thing in his hand, and said, "I have a gift for him."

The pair of guards in Ji Yao's hands were the internal models of the event organizer, they were well-made and colorful, Jiang Heng couldn't help but his eyes lit up, and he said seriously: "It's very beautiful, I don't know if I will be lucky enough to get this gift? "

"I'm afraid it won't work." Ji Yao shook his head solemnly, and put away the guard before Jiang Heng reached out: "This is for my lover."

"Then there is no other way." Jiang Heng let out a long sigh of relief, and said regretfully, "In order to get this gift, I have no choice but to become your lover."

Jiang Heng took a step forward, put his arms around Ji Yao's waist, and made a gesture to kiss him.

Ji Yao's play was not as good as Jiang Heng's, so he couldn't help laughing: "You just made a hasty decision? You don't ask my opinion?"

"Don't be hasty." Jiang Heng bent his eyes and said mysteriously: "I have prepared a surprise for you to show my sincerity."

The atmosphere near the festival stage reached its peak, the crowd shouted louder and louder, and the heat wave swept the entire town, even Ji Yao was infected by this atmosphere, and his heart was pounding.

He didn't know why the conversation with Yizhi just now popped up in his mind, and he was immediately blessed, guessing: "You won't buy fireworks, will you?"

Jiang Heng opened his eyes slightly, exaggeratedly exaggerated and said "Yeah", looking very surprised.

"This young gentleman, we really have a good understanding." Jiang Heng said with a smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, a few fireworks suddenly exploded on the edge of the town, and sparks rose straight into the sky, exploding a gorgeous flower under the night.

The significance of fireworks to Japan is far-reaching and strong. The fireworks in the sky are non-stop, and the atmosphere on the ground reaches its peak in an instant.

Some people pray under the gorgeous fireworks in the sky, praying that everything will go well in the coming year; some people kiss under the shade of lights, hoping that every year will be like today.

"How is it?" Someone laughed amidst the crowd: "Is this surprise sincere enough?"

"Enough." Someone beside him said, "Then I'm waiting for you."