Nezha suddenly knelt on one knee and pulled out a small box from his pocket. "Ao Bing, I had planned to wait for a more special occasion, but I feel there is no moment more fitting than now. Inside this box is the heirloom ring my mother gave me, and I want to formally present it to you as a token of our promise."
Ao Bing's eyes widened in surprise, leaving him momentarily speechless. The waves gently lapped at the shore, and the distant sunset painted the sky in shades of orange, adding a touch of romance to the moment.
"This isn't a proposal," Nezha quickly explained, a faint blush appearing on his cheeks. "We are still young, and the road ahead is long. But I want you to know that no matter where our dreams take us, my heart will always be with you. This ring represents my commitment—I will always support you, respect your choices, and grow alongside you."
Deeply moved, Ao Bing gently accepted the box and opened it to reveal the ancient yet exquisite ring. The sunlight reflected off the ring, casting a warm glow as if carrying the blessings and hopes of countless generations.
"Nezha..." Ao Bing's voice trembled slightly. "This means so much to me. I also have something for you." He took out a translucent blue jade pendant from his pocket—it was a small piece of Dragon Heart Jade, meticulously carved into the shape of flames.
"This is part of Dragon Heart Jade, crafted especially for you by artisans from the Dragon Palace. It not only represents the legacy of the Dragon Tribe but also symbolizes my promise to you. No matter where you compete in the world, it will protect you and remind you that someone is always thinking of you."
Nezha accepted the pendant, feeling a warm energy flow from his palm throughout his body. "Ao Bing, this is too precious..."
Ao Bing shook his head and slipped the ring onto his finger. "Compared to our promise, these are nothing."
The two gazed into each other's eyes, filled with deep affection and determination. Nezha gently pulled Ao Bing into his embrace, holding him tightly in the fading light of the sunset.
"From now on, no matter where we are, our hearts will always be connected," Nezha whispered. "When you're handling affairs in the Dragon Palace, I'll be cheering for you on the field; when I'm running in competitions, I'll be thinking of your performances at the Concert Hall."
Ao Bing leaned against Nezha's shoulder and softly replied, "Our paths may differ at times, but our destination will always be the same—right by each other's side. No matter what difficulties we face, we will confront them together and find solutions together."
"Just like those Biyin Birds," Nezha said, pointing to a shell in his pocket. "They fly separately but are always together."
Hand in hand, they continued their stroll along the coast. The sky gradually darkened as the first star quietly appeared. The distant city lights began to twinkle one by one, mirroring the starry sky as if blessing this young couple.
"Look," Ao Bing pointed toward the horizon over the sea. "At that moment when the sun sinks into the ocean, if you look closely, sometimes you can see a green flash. It’s one of nature's most beautiful miracles."
Nezha gazed curiously into the distance. "Really? I've never seen it."
"That's because it's rare and requires specific weather conditions," Ao Bing explained. "Just like those special moments in life—they're fleeting but worth cherishing for a lifetime."
Nezha tightened his grip on Ao Bing's hand. "Just like this moment."
Ao Bing smiled and nodded. "Yes, just like now."
The two stood by the sea, quietly waiting for a miracle to unfold. Even if the green flash did not appear today, they would not feel disappointed—because they knew that in the long years ahead, they would share countless nights like this one, waiting together, witnessing together, and creating miracles that belonged solely to them.
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