The night was like water, slightly cool. I got up and draped a light garment, walking barefoot to the window. Outside, the moonlight was hazy, stars twinkling, everything silent. Occasional gentle evening breezes swept by, softly brushing the hair at my temples…
Gazing at the night sky, my drifting thoughts filled the seemingly illusory and dreamlike firmament, yet my heart could not find peace!
I had waited ten years, and finally the day of meeting had arrived. We were so close, yet it felt like we were separated by an infinite distance!
Suddenly, the space before me brightened. Flickering lights appeared in midair – someone was releasing sky lanterns. The dim yellow lamp fires slowly rose, one, two… flying further until they merged with the night.
Who was still awake at this hour?
These sky lanterns seemed to carry endless longing, causing my heart to feel tangled!
Pondering this, I unconsciously moved, pushing open the door and walking slowly towards the direction of the rising lights!
In the night, a tall and lonely figure stood, surrounded by scattered sky lanterns not yet released. The man held a lantern, about to let it go.
The weak light illuminated the silver hair behind him, white hair dancing in the wind, indescribably desolate and sorrowful!
I quietly stood in a corner of the corridor, planning to turn and leave after watching him release the lanterns.
Unexpectedly, my feet had gone numb. Looking down, I couldn’t help but softly moan. I had rushed out so quickly that I’d forgotten to wear shoes. Standing on these cold stone tiles for half a watch at such a deep night – it would be strange if I could still feel my feet!
I didn’t expect my barely audible moan would still alert Bei Ting Zi Han nearby!
“Who’s there?” Before the words finished, he was already in front of me!
A black shadow flashed, his clothing sweeping by as he steadily landed before me. In the darkness, I could only see his eyes, shining with an amber-like radiance.
“It’s you?” Hearing it was me, his calm voice carried an indiscernible hint of surprise. Due to the darkness, I couldn’t see his facial expression!
