"Yay!"
Ye Lingxi's eyes lit up instantly, and she couldn't help but smile, revealing her white teeth. Her eyes formed crescent moons, showing just how happy she was.
Yan Qingwu couldn't help but smile.
Suddenly!
Fireworks suddenly burst into bloom in the night sky, dazzling like falling stars. Their magnificent colors—red like fire, pink like the sunset, and purple like a dream—were interwoven to create a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
"Look! The Fireworks Festival has started!"
Wow! I feel like this year's Fireworks Festival is a hundred times better than ever before!
"Remove the feeling, and it will look a hundred times better than before!"
Everyone in the city looked up, their eyes sparkling with surprise and fascination, as if under a spell, unable to look away for a long time. Some people opened their mouths wide and exclaimed in amazement, looking as if they had seen the most beautiful sight in the world. The children jumped and shouted excitedly, their little faces full of excitement, waving their little hands as if they wanted to catch the fleeting fireworks.
Ye Lingxi's eyes were instantly illuminated by the dazzling light. She tilted her head slightly, staring intently at the magnificent scene in the night sky, her eyes filled with amazement, "So... so beautiful."
Yan Qingwu, standing to the side, nodded and smiled, "It really is beautiful."
A flicker of hesitation crossed her eyes as her gaze shifted between her own hand and Su Chen's, a thousand thoughts churning within her. After a few moments, she bit her lip, as if making up her mind, and slowly extended her hand, her movements gentle and careful, finally taking Su Chen's hand in hers.
Su Chen was slightly taken aback, clearly surprised by Yan Qingwu's sudden action.
Yan Qingwu turned her head away, seemingly a little shy, and dared not meet Su Chen's gaze.
Su Chen snapped out of his reverie, a gentle smile involuntarily appearing on his lips.
Yan Qingwu tried to withdraw her left hand, but Su Chen wouldn't allow it. He grabbed her outstretched hand. A Hong Yun appeared on Yan Qingwu Yan Qingwu's face as she tried to withdraw her left hand again, but Su Chen held it tightly, giving her no chance.
Yan Qingwu glanced at Su Chen Su Chen, who was looking at her. Their eyes met, and time seemed to freeze. Only the sound of their heartbeats could be heard clearly.
A smile spread across their faces, and then they both looked up at the dazzling fireworks in the sky. The fireworks burst forth with colorful light in the night sky, reflecting on their faces and adding a touch of magic to their appearance.
Ye Lingxi, who was focused on watching the fireworks, was completely unaware of all this.
"Finally made it!"
At this moment, two women appeared panting beside Su Chen and the other two. These two women were Xiao Yue'er and Xiao Ziyan.
Ye Lingxi looked at them and asked in confusion, "Why did you take so long to arrive?"
Xiao Yue'er said helplessly, "There were just too many people. It took us ages to squeeze through."
As she spoke, she looked up at the fireworks in the sky, her eyes filled with joy and excitement, "Indeed! This year's fireworks are more beautiful than ever before!"
Xiao Ziyan smiled and nodded, "Yes, I've never seen such a beautiful Fireworks Festival."
Xiao Yue'er's smile lingered for a long time. As if she had thought of something, she secretly looked at Su Chen. Looking at Su Chen's profile, she became extremely nervous, and her heart pounded wildly.
Xiao Ziyan nudged Xiao Yue'er with her elbow and then transmitted her voice, "A good opportunity!"
Xiao Yue'er hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath, her face resolute, and mustered her courage to say, " Young Master Su."
Su Chen turned his head and smiled, "What's wrong?"
Yan Qingwu and Ye Lingxi also cast puzzled glances at them.
Xiao Yue'er blushed, her cheeks flushed, and her lips trembled slightly, yet her expression was sincere. "I... I like you! From the first moment I saw you, you took up residence in my heart. Since then, your image has filled my mind every night. I don't know if I'll get a response, but I don't want to hide my feelings anymore!"
She finished speaking in one breath, her heart pounding as if it would leap out of her throat. She bit her lip nervously, her breathing rapid and erratic, her hands clasped tightly together, her eyes fixed on Su Chen, awaiting his response.
At this moment, every second felt incredibly long, her heart filled with trepidation and unease. She didn't know how Su Chen would react, and she feared the disappointment and embarrassment that would follow rejection. But at the same time, she felt a sense of pride in her courage; after all, she had finally poured out her heart.
The woman's sudden confession surprised both Yan Qingwu and Ye Lingxi, but they didn't say anything. They already knew that Xiao Yue'er liked Su Chen after spending time together, but they didn't expect that Xiao Yue'er would choose to confess during the Fireworks Festival, which was quite unexpected.
Yan Qingwu and Ye Lingxi's gazes fell on Su Chen Su Chen. They were very curious about his response—would he refuse? Or would he agree?
Based on their understanding of Su Chen Su Chen, they believed he would most likely refuse. Of course, this was just their guess, and they were eager to see what would happen.
As the one being confessed to, Su Chen remained calm, like a still lake. His eyes were deep and unfathomable. He looked at the woman without responding immediately, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.
Xiao Yue'er's breathing became cautious, her hands clenched into fists, her palms already covered in sweat.
Xiao Ziyan suddenly said, " Young Master Su, Yue'er really likes you."
Su Chen shook his head slightly, a hint of apology flashing in his eyes. Xiao Yue'er's face instantly turned pale, devoid of any color.
Su Chen sighed softly and slowly said, "I'm sorry, I can't reciprocate your feelings, because I have no such plans at the moment, and besides, I don't have any feelings for you."
His words pierced the woman's heart like a sharp blade.
The woman's lips trembled slightly, her face was as pale as paper, and the light in her eyes gradually dimmed. She wanted to say something, but couldn't find the words. At this moment, she felt as if she had fallen into a cold abyss, her heart filled with loss and pain.
Tears welled in her eyes, but she forced them back. Striving to maintain her last shred of dignity, she nodded slightly, then silently turned and left. At that moment, her retreating figure appeared so lonely and helpless.
"Sigh~"
Xiao Ziyan sighed, feeling sad for her younger sister. In fact, she had long known that Su Chen would reject her. At the same time, she also knew clearly that Su Chen and they were from two different worlds and could never be together. That was why, although she liked Su Chen, she kept her feelings hidden in her heart and did not show them like Xiao Yue'er did.
For her, it was better to keep these feelings to herself than to be rejected, so that at least she wouldn't suffer as much as Xiao Yue'er in the end.