Snow-white dandelion fluff drifted through the night sky, like the most extraordinary snowfall a summer night could offer.
Those white shapes were reflected in Xie Mi's clear eyes.
In that moment, she suddenly understood what Shen Yeqing had meant.
"But now, I only want to help one person make her wish come true."
At twelve years old, little Shen Yeqing had earnestly asked her what she had wished for under the meteor shower.
She had made no wish, so to keep up her lie, she had made something up about wanting to see snow.
He had taken it to heart, and today, twelve years later, he had prepared the most extraordinary snowfall for her.
"Thank you, Old Shen."
She watched the "snow" dancing across the sky, then turned to Shen Yeqing.
A smile lit up her beautiful eyes, making them especially radiant.
"My wish came true."
Something stirred in Shen Yeqing's gaze. Then he lowered his eyes with a soft chuckle, the thoughts within them melting into boundless tenderness.
"Thanks to you, Teacher Xie."
"My wish came true a long time ago, too."
As they smiled at each other, a silvery-white streak flashed across the night sky.
"It's the meteor shower!"
Startled, Xie Mi hurriedly patted Shen Yeqing's arm, urging him to look up. "Old Shen, quick! Make a wish!"
This time, she solemnly clasped her hands and closed her eyes.
Perhaps from today onward, she would truly believe the stories about wishing on meteor showers and look forward to every one to come.
Because wishes made beneath a meteor shower really could come true.
Shen Yeqing closed his eyes too, a smile lingering on his lips.
They silently spoke their wishes in their hearts at the same time.
The voices in their hearts unwittingly overlapped.
[I hope...] [I hope...]