Wangshu Tower

As the two left the aquarium, the sky was already dyed a brilliant orange-red by the setting sun.

The sunset in early summer is particularly spectacular, with vast expanses of fiery clouds resembling an overturned palette, spreading wildly across the city's buildings.

The warm evening breeze, carrying the aroma of street food, brought the romantic atmosphere of this special day, May 20th, to its peak.

Aemeath's hand was always firmly held in Lu Yan's palm.

She walked on the ground, her shadow stretched long and slanted by the setting sun, occasionally looking up at Lu Yan stood tall and straight beside her.

"Where are we going next?" Aemeath shook their clasped hands, her golden eyes shining even more beautifully than the sunset.

Lu Yan stopped and raised his other hand to gently tidy her wind-blown hair. His eyes reflected the afterglow of the setting sun and her solitary figure.

"Let's go to the highest point in this city," Lu Yan said gently, pointing to the distant tower, "Wangshu Tower."

Wangshu Tower, a landmark building in the city, stands proudly in the bustling city center.

It is the highest point in the entire city and a must-visit spot.

As night falls completely and the city lights come on, it seems to awaken from the daytime hustle and bustle, donning a dazzling garment woven from neon lights and traffic.

Lu Yan led Aemeath into the sightseeing elevator of Wangshu Tower.

Because it was May 20th, the elevator was packed with couples.

Lu Yan naturally Aemeath in the corner of the elevator, using his broad back and strong arms to create a small, undisturbed space for her.

With a crisp "ding," the all-transparent sightseeing elevator began its rapid ascent.

Aemeath opened her eyes wide, pressing herself tightly against the glass of the sedan chair, watching the buildings, streets, and traffic below, which gradually became smaller as the altitude increased.

The once towering buildings have been transformed into neatly arranged building blocks, the once wide roads have become golden ribbons, and the endless stream of car lights have converged into flowing golden rivers.

"A-Yan!" Aemeath excitedly tugged at Lu Yan's sleeve, pointing out the window, "Look, it's even higher than the Ferris wheel! The whole city looks like sparkling stars!"

Lu Yan followed her gaze, but in the end, his eyes returned to Aemeath's face.

The myriad lights outside the window reflected countless shimmering spots in her eyes, a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

"Yes, it's spectacular," Lu Yan murmured in agreement.

The elevator finally stopped at the observation deck on the top floor, which is over 350 meters high.

This is a huge circular space offering a 360-degree panoramic view. Huge floor-to-ceiling explosion-proof glass completely isolates the strong winds from the high altitude, allowing you to overlook the entire city.

People were scattered in twos and threes in various corners of the observation deck.

Lu Yan led Aemeath away from the crowds taking photos and found a relatively quiet, secluded spot with a poor view.

Aemeath placed her hands on the cold glass, gazing at the brilliant lights below, remaining silent for a long time.

"What are you thinking about?" Lu Yan approached from behind, naturally wrapping his arms around her waist and resting his chin skillfully on the crook of her neck.

Feeling the solid warmth coming from behind her, Aemeath turned her head slightly and pressed her cheek close to his.

"I'm thinking about Rinascita, and I'm also thinking about Solaris."

Lu Yan paused slightly, and the arm around her tightened involuntarily.

"When I used to wander alone in Solaris, I would often stand in very high places and look down."

"Looking at the ordinary people living their lives in the city, I thought to myself, I must protect them. I have the power, and therefore the responsibility, to do this."

Aemeath's lips slowly curved into an extremely gentle smile, and a faint glimmer of moisture seemed to shimmer in her eyes.

"In this world, there are no Lament, no sacrifices; everyone is busy and happy with their own little lives."

"This place is wonderful," she murmured.

"Because you deserve such a wonderful world." Lu Yan reached out and gently wiped the corner of her eye with his finger.

Looking at his affectionate yet restrained expression, Aemeath suddenly burst out laughing.

Her eyes darted around, as if she had remembered something interesting, and she suddenly took a half step back from Lu Yan's embrace.

"A-Yan, do you remember that old novel called Dragon Raja that I found in the corner of your studio a few days ago?" Aemeath, her hands behind her back, head tilted slightly, her pink braids swaying playfully with her movements.

Lu Yan was stunned. It was a physical book he had bought many years ago, and he never expected that this curious little pink cat would find it.

"I remember. Why bring this up all of a sudden?"

Aemeath did not answer immediately, but turned around to face the huge glass window that reflected their figures.

She extended her index finger and traced it in the air as if writing.

Because of the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, the glass did not fog up, but Lu Yan could clearly capture every trace of her fingertips as they traced the glass, each one carrying a faint golden Frequency.

She was writing: The world is gentle.

After writing this sentence, Aemeath turned her head, her dazzling golden eyes staring directly into Lu Yan's eyes.

She mimicked the tone of the red-haired girl in the novel, without any ulterior motives, only the pure desire to entrust her entire soul to the role.

"Because, A-Yan the best."

A-Yan is the best.

These five simple words were like a thunderclap, instantly exploding in Lu Yan's mind.

He certainly knew the significance of those words.

The girl named Erii used these simple words to express her beautiful imagination of the world, and in her eyes, Sakura surpassed everything.

"Aemeath..." Lu Yan's breathing became completely disordered.

He took a large step forward, completely disregarding whether there were other tourists around, and pulled the girl in front of him into his arms.

His strength was astonishing, as if he wanted to completely merge their heartbeats into one.

"I am not Lu Mingfei." Lu Yan buried his face deeply in her fragrant pink hair, his voice trembling slightly due to extreme emotional turmoil.

"I won't let you become a tragedy, and I will never allow you to disappear."

He raised his head, cupped Aemeath's cheeks, and pressed his thumb firmly against her lips.

Listen carefully, Aemeath.

Lu Yan's golden eyes shone with an astonishing light, a profound depth that seemed to draw one's soul in. "There's nothing here that requires you to step up. I have the power now; even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up."

"Your task is to stay by my side and do whatever you want."

Looking at the man before her who had completely lost control because of her, and feeling the burning heat of his palm, Aemeath finally couldn't hold back her tears and they slid down her cheeks.

But her smile was more dazzling than the countless stars in the sky.

"Okay," she agreed without hesitation.

But then, the girl, who had just been moved to tears, suddenly changed her tune.

Aemeath sniffed, stretched out her fair finger, and poked Lu Yan's firm chest with a hint of irritation, her tone carrying a touch of domineering:

"However, anyone can make empty promises. Since you said you'd hold the sky up even if it falls, you also have to promise me that you'll take good care of yourself from now on and not make me worry."

Lu Yan was slightly taken aback by her provocation.

Looking at the girl in front of him, who was pretending to be fierce but whose eyes were filled with deep fear, Lu Yan instantly recalled the time when he suddenly developed a high fever of 42 degrees Celsius late at night.

He remembered clearly that time when he lost control of his body temperature because he resonated with her dream, which scared the little pink cat so much that she grabbed him and ran wildly up the quiet city floors.

Thinking of this, Lu Yan felt a deep sense of regret.

He grasped the slender finger that was wreaking havoc on his chest, pulled it to his lips, and gently kissed its tip, his gaze growing even more tender.

"I'm sorry, I really scared you when I had a high fever in the middle of the night last time. It was my fault." Lu Yan apologized softly, then solemnly promised, "I promise you, I will definitely take better care of my health from now on."

"After all, it's not just mine anymore, it's also the private property of my little pink cat. I'm determined not to let my Aemeath worry about me anymore."

Hearing him bring up the night he had a fever, and hearing that cheesy promise, Aemeath let out a soft snort, and her deliberately stern face could no longer hold back.

The tears in the corners of her eyes hadn't dried yet, but a smile, brighter than the stars in the sky, had already appeared on her face.

"You're smart to know what's good for you~"

Then, more than 300 meters in the air, witnessed by the dazzling neon lights of the entire city below, on this love-filled night of May 20th.

They embraced tightly and kissed each other passionately.

The long early summer date came to an end with this kiss.