"Walk with me for a while, and let's take in the night scenery of this valley," Xiao Yue suggested.
Seemingly aware that her companion was leaving the next day, Xiao Yixian nodded in silence.
The two stepped out of the thatched cottage together and onto a small trail winding through the valley. Moonlight filtered through the treetops, casting mottled shadows upon the ground. In the distance, the gentle sounds of a bubbling brook blended with the chirping of insects and frogs, weaving together a tranquil nocturnal serenade.
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