Stars✨ and the Moon????.

For the past few months, Xia Yan has been secretly and covertly carrying out something he had planned long ago.

Clearly, he didn't regret wasting a lot of time and energy preparing for something that could be bought with money, something that seemed naive from any angle.

He's past the age of being childish.

Other people's youth is colorful, passionate yet reserved.

Everyone thinks he's a good person, an outstanding person, and many girls pursue him, wanting to experience the dopamine-driven romance.

But was that really love?

Xia Yan, who was in high school at the time, often saw young couples hiding from teachers and the dean of students who were trying to catch them dating. There were cameras everywhere, and teachers who seemed ready to jump out of the shadows and yell at them at any moment...

Even so, it still didn't stop some people from falling in love.

He also remembered that there was a couple among his classmates. Although they weren't very close at the time, they hadn't been in much contact since graduation and gradually became just acquaintances who exchanged likes on social media.

However, we can still occasionally see one or two of them in each other's WeChat Moments.

Although they might not recognize each other if they met again now, Xia Yan still remembers a summer evening study session when he was taking his test paper to the teacher's office to ask questions. He happened to turn a corner and overheard them talking while looking out the window in the corridor.

Are you afraid of getting caught by the teacher?

"I'm not afraid at all. If I get caught, I'll just say it's my fault... The head teacher is actually all bark and no bite. Last time I got caught, he only gave me a verbal warning."

"What if we tell our parents?"

"..."

"I don't think they would consider puppy love to be a heinous crime. After all, we'll be adults in another year, so what's so bad about puppy love?"

I said...

"Um?"

Although the girl turned around and spoke in a half-joking tone, Xia Yan now realized that it wasn't a joke at all, but rather a way of masking her shyness.

She said to the boy next to her:

"If we're unlucky enough to get caught by the teacher, and also unlucky enough to be discovered by our parents, and they both explicitly forbid us from being together..."

"We should be together too."

"It definitely will."

Xia Yan still remembers the envious smile she had when she heard this, a smile that was genuinely happy for them.

He then spent his time busy learning and changing his schedule.

I saw a photo of them together on social media not long ago. They are still together and even attend the same university. They no longer have to worry about being caught by teachers or facing parental opposition.

Although there may have been many unexpected events and conflicts, it is quite remarkable to have been able to preserve that youthful romance until now, and to have survived three or four years of first love.

In comparison, although he and Hua Xin had met once when they were very young and even had a "token of love," he did not participate in each other's most difficult days.

Xia Yan wanted to turn the things she missed into items that could be preserved for a long time and exist forever.

But isn't doing this a bit too naive?

He could have bought a lot of folded paper stars online for just over ten yuan, but he childishly bought paper and a jar and spent several months folding them while hiding from Hua Xin.

Thinking of this, Xia Yan couldn't help but chuckle.

If you were a student, folding a whole jar full of stars would not only be something that moves you, but it would also deeply touch the heart of an innocent young girl.

Xia Yan wanted to make Hua Xin happy on every birthday.

But now that they are all adults, will Hua Xin still like such a gift?

Xia Yan slowly brought the motorcycle to a stop, and casually took off the black and red helmet that Hua Xin had bought for him.

Perfect timing! That's the cake shop on the street that Hua Xin has always loved.

It's true that you still need to have some things as a safety net, so that your wife won't be disappointed.

He remembered that Hua Xin had mentioned wanting to try matcha flavor before, but he had tried to buy it several times without success. Delicious things naturally sell out very quickly.

I made a point of leaving work early today to snag some bargains, so I wouldn't leave empty-handed again.

Two minutes later.

Xia Yan breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at the exquisitely crafted cakes he was carrying. Fortunately, it was still afternoon, and he quickly bought the last three remaining cakes.

That way, when I get home, I can make some pork ribs and soup that Hua Xin likes, and for the rest of the time and effort, I can just buy some simple cooked duck products.

Because he started forcing Hua Xin to eat and sleep healthier, she hasn't been able to eat junk food for a long time.

They must be craving it terribly.

Xia Yan smiled, but she felt more nervous and slightly shy.

Happy birthday, my wife!

"Thank you, honey!"

Hua Xin hugged Xia Yan in a rare, sweet voice, but her gaze never left the fragrant food that had been laid out on the table.

First, we ate vegetables that were incredibly bland, and then the restaurant was packed with customers.

Let alone any priceless, queen-level gifts Xia Yan prepared for her, she would already love him to death if there were any of her favorite foods on the table.

After giving Xia Yan a big kiss on the cheek, Hua Xin couldn't wait to enjoy her rare indulgent meal.

"Another year older..."

Xia Yan muttered to himself in a clear tone.

"...What do you mean."

Hua Xin slowly raised her head from her rice bowl, her sharp gaze fixed on Xia Yan, who sat opposite her with a smile on his face.

As a woman, she is naturally very concerned about her age and appearance. When it comes to questions about being old or not, everyone definitely wants to hear the word "young"!

That's why when seeking help, people mostly use terms like "sister" or "handsome guy."

"What I mean is, I want to get married."

"Tch... If you want to get married, then get married. We can just go tomorrow."

Hua Xin rolled her eyes at him, clearly neither surprised nor resistant.

Xia Yan wanted to say something more, but the sound of a glass bottle breaking and a "meow" came from the bedroom, which made the two of them get up immediately.

Upon entering the room, they saw Chun Qiu licking its fur with an innocent expression, pretending that nothing had happened.

The broken item was a large bottle of stars that Xia Yan had carefully folded and hidden at the very back of the wardrobe.

After tidying up briefly, Xia Yan touched her hair somewhat awkwardly, then picked up the scattered stars and placed them on the table, filling the empty tabletop completely.

"This was actually an accident..."

"My wife would look quite nice if it were bottled..."

It's hard to imagine how long he actually spent preparing for this.

Hua Xin opened her mouth, as if to say something, but then remained silent.

She simply walked quietly to the table and looked at each of the stars, which were clearly folded from Xia Yan's hands.

The colorful stars piled together seemed to truly resemble the starry sky she had always gazed at in her childhood.

She didn't ask Xia Yan how long it took, nor did she ask him why he was wasting his time doing these things.

Hua Xin only knew that she was very happy and that Xia Yan loved her very much.

That's enough.

Hua Xin turned around and gently hugged Xia Yan, whispering in his ear:

"I really like it, thank you."

Xia Yan hugged her back, calming down his somewhat awkward feelings:

"I love you."

I love you too.

Hua Xin hugged him tightly, her hands still clutching the star she had taken from the table.

From this day forward...

Xia Yan is her star.

Hua Xin is his moon.

The moon and stars coexist, protecting each other.