Night had just fallen, and Chinatown was bustling with activity.
A dragon dance troupe began beating gongs and drums at the start of the street.
Crowds stopped on both sides to watch, while quite a few children ran back and forth, laughing and playing.
Chinese people valued festivals, especially the annual blessing ceremony.
Nearly every household came out, just to share in the festive joy and good fortune.
Completely at odds with the surrounding liveliness, two figures stood side by side against a wall in a small alley.
They wore equally indifferent expressions and possessed equally peerless looks.
Even a casual glance at them made them seem bright and graceful, breathtakingly beautiful.
Unable to contain her curiosity and infatuation, a little girl gathered her courage and approached them. "Big brothers, why aren't you watching the dragon dance? It's amazing!"
Xie Chen curled his lips. "Go play somewhere else, kid. You can see it from here too."
"Big brother, how come I've never seen you on this street before? Did you just move here?" the little girl asked, blinking.
"I don't live here. I'm just passing through to check out the excitement!" Xie Chen gave her a professional fake smile.
The little girl seemed to have many more questions, but when she caught sight of the brother beside him from the corner of her eye, his expression looked a little fierce. She shrank back, then pulled a phone from her pants. "Big brother, do you have Twitter?! Can I add you as a friend?!"
Xie Chen was finally torn between laughter and tears. "Why do you want to add me?"
"Because you're handsome. When I get a boyfriend in the future, I want one like you," the little girl said as if it were only natural.
Huo Wenye, who had remained