On the bustling street, the young man had his arm around the girl's shoulders, their heads leaning together, smiles brimming with joy, creating an incredibly warm atmosphere.
On the young man's left wrist and the girl's right wrist, they each wore a wooden bracelet. One was carved with the character "Xue," and the other with "Feng."
There were no sweet words, no grand vows, only two hearts that recognized each other, coming together in this silent understanding.
And these simple wooden bracelets, neither precious nor rare, became the tokens of their love...
Nearby, Bibi Dong, her face veiled, watched this scene. While feeling gratified, she discreetly stepped away, giving the two youngsters their private space.
Jin Lingfeng and Qian Renxue walked hand-in-hand, happily strolling through the market, stopping to eat here, look around there, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
After a while, Qian Renxue glanced around, a slight frown creasing her brow, and asked:
"Lingfeng, we were so busy having fun just now. Mom... where did she go?"
Having confirmed her relationship with Jin Lingfeng, Qian Renxue was in a very good mood, and even the lingering resistance she felt towards Bibi Dong had faded considerably. This was also the first time she had called Bibi Dong "Mother."
Jin Lingfeng's eyes lit up. Hiding his inner delight, he quickly said:
"Xue'er, don't worry, Aunt Dong'er hasn't left."
"She just doesn't want to disturb our private time and is following us from a distance."
Qian Renxue shot him a look, but seeing the tenderness in his eyes, her thin lips still curved into a faint smile.
At this moment, Jin Lingfeng gently turned the girl's shoulders, looking into her eyes, and asked earnestly:
"Xue'er, answer me honestly, are you willing to acknowledge Aunt Dong'er?"
As soon as he spoke, the smile on Qian Renxue's cheeks vanished, replaced by intense nervousness. Her eyes lowered, clearly showing she was struggling internally.
Jin Lingfeng remained silent, glancing at the woman in the corner and sending her a comforting look...
For the past seven years, Bibi Dong had lived in the nightmare of the beast Qian Xunji. Now that her enemy was dead and the Rakshasa God's curse was lifted, her greatest hope was to reunite with her daughter...
In that instant, Qian Renxue's mind flashed with many childhood memories. Her jade hand unconsciously clenched tightly.
Then, she recalled her birthday, facing her own cruel scolding, how that woman had shed tears of helplessness, sorrow, and self-reproach. Later, her grandfather had revealed some truths that Qian Renxue didn't know...
"Qian Renxue, do you... still hate that woman?"
"But Grandpa said she was forced..."
"Qian Renxue, haven't you always wanted to reunite with her?"
"She's hidden nearby now. As long as you nod and say you're willing, she can hear you..."
After a long while, Qian Renxue's heart, after much internal struggle, her eyes welled up, but her expression became remarkably firm.
She raised her head, meeting the young man's encouraging gaze. Her tense heart gradually calmed, feeling steady and secure.
Qian Renxue's thin lips parted, and she nodded heavily, excitedly uttering three words: "I do!"
But these simple three words took all the strength of the young girl, spoken with difficulty from her lips. This was the truest feeling Qian Renxue had suppressed in her heart since her birthday...
At the same time, Bibi Dong, who was behind them, trembled again. Ripples stirred in her beautiful eyes as she stepped forward to stand before her daughter, her voice trembling with emotion as she cried out:
"Xue'er..."
"Mo...ther!"
Qian Renxue could no longer hold back, tears uncontrollably streaming from her eyes. When she saw the boundless tenderness and joy in the woman's eyes, her heart was deeply touched.
She tightly covered her mouth, already sobbing uncontrollably, unsure for a moment how to face Bibi Dong before her.
Across from her, Bibi Dong was equally emotional and joyful. Hearing her daughter personally say she was willing to acknowledge her filled Bibi Dong with indescribable happiness. She desperately wanted to rush forward and embrace her daughter, but she lacked the courage...
Suddenly, the two women stood there, crying and looking at each other. Their gazes met, tears freely streaming down their cheeks, accompanied by the sounds of sorrowful, suppressed sobs that attracted many onlookers.
Jin Lingfeng turned to the side, secretly wiping his eyes, claiming a speck of sand had gotten in.
He pursed his lips tightly, forcing a smile, and said excitedly:
"Xue'er, Aunt Dong'er, congratulations."
"Seeing you two reconcile is the happiest thing in my life."
Then, Jin Lingfeng gave Qian Renxue's jade back a firm push, causing her to fall towards Bibi Dong.
Qian Renxue was slightly startled, but she was quickly enveloped in a warm embrace. She looked up and saw a pair of tear-streaked eyes gazing at her...
"Xue'er!"
"Mother!"
As their emotions peaked, they were completely triggered.
Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, two pitiable women, held each other tightly, weeping with joy. Their eyes were already red and swollen from crying, but both had joyful smiles on their lips, and the atmosphere became incredibly warm...
At this moment, the surrounding pedestrians were still pointing and watching.
But Jin Lingfeng beside them smiled genuinely, feeling happy from the bottom of his heart.
He quickly turned slightly to the side, as if sand had gotten into his eyes again...
Night fell, the starlight faint.
The bright moon hung high, casting its silvery light upon the earth.
With resounding booms echoing through the air, countless brilliant fireworks lit up the sky.
This marked the climax of the day's festival, and the entire Martial Soul City was enveloped in cheers and joy.
Martial Soul City, atop the Papal Palace.
At this moment, three figures sat on the steps.
The young girl Qian Renxue sat in the middle, with her mother Bibi Dong to her right and her lover Jin Lingfeng to her left.
"Mother, look quickly, the fireworks are so beautiful!"
"These are the most beautiful fireworks I've ever seen since I was little!"
Qian Renxue pointed at the colorful fireworks blooming in the sky, saying excitedly to her mother on her right.
She hugged her mother's arm with both hands, resting her small head on it, nuzzling gently like an affectionate kitten.
Bibi Dong looked at her daughter Qian Renxue with tenderness, an indescribable joy welling up in her heart. She reached out and gently stroked her daughter's small head, a happy smile appearing on her red lips.
She vowed to spend her entire life caring for her daughter, making up for the love she had missed, and watching her grow up, get married, and have children...
"Xue'er, the festival in Martial Soul City happens once every three years."
"As long as you like it, I'll accompany you to see the fireworks every time from now on."
"I'm sorry for what happened in the past, but I will definitely make it up to you..."
Bibi Dong said with self-reproach, her beautiful eyes gradually misting over.
Qian Renxue was touched, shaking her head and giggling, "Mother, let the past be the past."
"As long as we are together forever from now on, that's enough."
Bibi Dong nodded heavily. A warm current flowed through her already scarred heart, and she was deeply moved. She reached out and hugged her daughter tightly. The mother and daughter whispered to each other, the atmosphere warm and intimate.
Beside them, Jin Lingfeng watched this scene.
His two biggest wishes were to pursue Qian Renxue and to help her reunite with Bibi Dong. Now, they were finally fulfilled.
Suddenly, his arm was embraced by something soft. It was Qian Renxue.
"Lingfeng, what are you thinking about?"
The young girl asked softly, hugging her beloved boy's arm.
With both love and familial affection now complete, her once fierce and proud demeanor had softened into tenderness.
Jin Lingfeng placed his hand on the beauty's soft waist and said playfully, "Xue'er, I'm wondering how I could have impulsively confessed to you today."
"You have such a foul temper, what if I can't stand it later?"
Clearly, he was teasing Qian Renxue. Bibi Dong next to them shook her head and smiled, watching them playfully bicker.
However, Qian Renxue didn't see it that way, and her hidden spoiled princess personality was reawakened.
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