The summer after the college entrance examination was vibrant and unrestrained, bathing the entire city in a golden glow. Chén Zhāoyáng and Lín Xiǎotáng had finally welcomed the relaxing time they had long yearned for. Having walked hand in hand through the trials and tribulations of three years of high school, they were now about to face a new chapter in life: university. In the days spent waiting for their admission letters, their hearts held a mix of nervousness and anticipation, and the bond between them grew all the more mellow through this long stretch of time.
The seaside had always been a sacred sanctuary in their hearts, holding countless wonderful memories. Those days spent strolling together along the beach, with the sea breeze gently brushing against their cheeks and carrying the unique salty scent of the ocean, and the strings of footprints they left in the sand felt like romantic poetry written by the passage of time. To commemorate this special moment, Chén Zhāoyáng had meticulously planned a seaside fireworks party. He wanted to use this poetic place to add a new chapter to the relationship between Lín Xiǎotáng and himself, making their love all the more steadfast.
As night fell slowly like a massive piece of black silk, pinpricks of light began to twinkle along the coast. Chén Zhāoyáng brought Lín Xiǎotáng to the shore, which he had transformed into a dreamlike setting. A giant heart had been laid out on the sand using colorful seashells, and in the middle …
Chapter 99