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Time slipped away like sand through fingers, and before long, a few days had passed. The atmosphere at home was infused with a unique blend of sweetness and the subtle worries of the elders, all stemming from the blossoming romance between Lin Xiao Yu and Lu Zean. Lin Dongzhe watched his sister and Lu Zean together in the living room, sharing stories from school and discussing their dreams for college with a closeness that tugged at his heartstrings, stirring memories of Xiao Ting far away in Suzhou.
At first, his longing was just a wisp of smoke, lingering in the gaps of his busy life. But as time stretched on, it grew like the rampant vines of spring, filling his heart to the brim with thoughts of Xiao Ting’s gentle smile and graceful demeanor. One ordinary evening, as the last rays of sunlight spilled into the living room where the family sat watching television, Lin Dongzhe steadied his nerves and broke the serene silence. He turned to his mother, his eyes brimming with anticipation yet tinged with a hint of nervousness, and said, “Mom and Dad, I want to take a trip to Suzhou.”
Lin Wufeng and Song Ying exchanged glances, sensing the underlying reason behind their son’s eager yet hesitant expression. Song Ying was the first to smile gently and replied softly, “Alright then, just be careful out there. Once you arrive, make sure to let us know you’re safe.” Lin Wufeng nodded slightly in agreement without saying much more.
With their permission granted, Lin Dongzhe felt a surge of joy. He immediately turned to Lin Xiao Yu, who was sitting in a corner of the sofa engrossed in a book. His eyes sparkled with excitement as he asked, “Lin Xiao Yu, are you coming? It’s been ages since we went on a trip together. Let’s take this chance to visit Suzhou and relax a bit.”
Lin Xiao Yu looked up, closed her book, and smiled playfully as she waved her hand dismissively. “Forget it! You’re clearly just going to see Sister Xiao Ting. I don’t want to be a third wheel! You focus on making her happy; I hope you can bring back a lovely sister-in-law for me!”
Lin Dongzhe felt his face flush from her teasing. He scratched his head awkwardly and pretended to scold her. “You mischievous girl! Always trying to have fun at my expense. Fine then, I’ll go by myself. You stay home and behave; don’t get into trouble with Lu Zean. If he dares to bully you when I’m gone, I won’t let him off easily!”
Lin Xiao Yu huffed lightly in response. “Don’t worry about me! We’re doing just fine! You just focus on your own matters.”
Once everything was settled, Lin Dongzhe happily packed his bag. He carefully folded his clothes and placed a handmade bracelet he prepared for Xiao Ting in a special compartment among them. The bracelet featured light blue beads that shone brightly—just like the color Xiao Ting adored—each bead encapsulating his deep affection and long-standing yearning for her. As he thought about heading to Suzhou and being close to his beloved again, a smile spread across his face filled with anticipation for their reunion; any fatigue from travel seemed to vanish in that moment.
Lin Dongzhe rushed along the way; the train clattered noisily as it sped forward while his heart soared like it had sprouted wings—eager to fly straight to Suzhou. Throughout the journey, thoughts of Xiao Ting filled his mind: her smiling eyes that curved like crescent moons and her soft voice that warmed his heart like sunshine.
As soon as he stepped through the door of her home, that familiar warmth enveloped him instantly, washing away much of his fatigue. He barely steadied himself before hurriedly unloading his large backpack with a thud onto a nearby chair as if it were treasure he needed to protect from harm. Then he crouched down and unzipped it; his eyes sparkled with excitement as he eagerly pulled out all the delicious treats prepared by Aunt Huang Ling for his mother.
He held up a shiny sausage wrapped in oil paper; its aroma wafted enticingly towards him. He took a deep breath through his nose, closing his eyes in delight as he murmured, “Aunt Huang Ling! Look at this! It smells amazing! My mom picked it out specially!”
Next came the wife cakes; he chuckled as he brushed off some dust from the box with his hand while grinning widely enough to show off all his teeth. He neatly arranged them on the table. With a gentle twist, he broke one open with a satisfying crack—the soft filling burst forth with sweet fragrance that made everyone around him feel their stomachs rumble in response. He also picked up several bags of chicken biscuits that jingled merrily as he shook them while exclaiming joyfully, “Auntie! These chicken biscuits are incredible! So delicious!” In no time at all, an array of treats piled up—a heartfelt offering.
The room was warm and quiet; Zhuang Tunan nestled in a corner of the sofa was deeply engrossed in reading a thick book with furrowed brows while occasionally jotting down notes. Teacher Zhuang sat at the desk by the window wearing reading glasses as he graded assignments under the sunlight that cast a serene glow over him. Xiao Ting was by the windowsill leisurely tending to some plants; she gently stroked their leaves while wearing a soft smile as if chatting with them.
Upon hearing Lin Dongzhe’s arrival, everyone turned their heads in unison toward him; initially surprised, their faces soon broke into joyful smiles. The moment Lin Dongzhe’s gaze landed on Xiao Ting, he felt as though time stood still—his eyes locked onto hers filled with uncontainable joy and affection. His lips involuntarily curled into an ecstatic grin that nearly overflowed with happiness; if not for all these people around them, he would have rushed over to give her a big hug right then and there.
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