On that joyous evening, Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng sat on the swing in the courtyard, hand in hand, gazing up at the starry sky and enjoying the rare peace and beauty. A gentle breeze drifted by, carrying a hint of summer night's coolness, while the leaves rustled softly as if singing a quiet lullaby for them.
Inside the house, the adults watched the two figures on the swing and exchanged knowing smiles, their eyes full of hopes for the children's future. At that moment, they all understood that these two youngsters were about to turn a new page in their lives, and that they would quietly offer their backing from behind the scenes, accompanying the children as they grew.
As time passed, the summer sun grew increasingly fierce, and the sound of cicadas echoed relentlessly from the branches. Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng remained immersed in the joy of being accepted into a key high school, yet they had not forgotten to prepare for the upcoming high school life. Together, they went to the bookstore to pick out new semester textbooks and reference materials, discussing the high school curriculum and study plans.
Chapter 51