Chapter 89: The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng
Chapter 89: Just Be Carefree Once
"Do you know there's another meaning to 'driving'?"
Sheng Mingsi turned to the side, bent down to take off his shoes, and casually asked.
Suppressing all emotions.
"Um? What is it?" Jiang Chenchen asked while standing nearby.
Sheng Mingsi closed his eyes briefly, and indeed... he found himself unable to articulate it.
He changed into slippers. "Just ignore that guy Ye Xi from now on."
"Oh."
Jiang Chenchen looked at the sparklers he held, bundled together. All her attention was on his hands.
"Brother Ah si, let's go light the fireworks now!"
Seeing the anticipation in her eyes, Sheng Mingsi slightly raised the corners of his mouth and handed the things over. "You hold them."
Jiang Chenchen reached out to take them.
"Where should we go to light them, at the entrance?"
She seemed a bit impatient.
Sheng Mingsi noticed the exquisitely packaged gifts on the coffee table when he came in.
He subconsciously touched his pocket.
Tightened his grip with his hand.
"The rooftop terrace."
Jiang Chenchen had never been to the rooftop terrace of this building. It was enclosed with glass on all sides. In the winter, it remained closed, while in the summer, it could be completely opened.
It was also filled with flowers and plants, resembling an airborne garden.
It would be incredibly beautiful to come here to see the snow falling on a snowy day.
"Brother Ah si, let's light them together." She handed him some.
"Do you have a lighter?"
Sheng Mingsi took out a lighter from his pocket. "Be careful."
When the small fireworks were ignited, sparks scattered, and Jiang Chenchen stared at the flames for a moment. Although her heart should have been filled with anticipation, an unexpected sadness suddenly overwhelmed her, inexplicably sad.
The parents who were engulfed by the big fire appeared in her mind.
Her eyes glowed with red light, filled with hatred! But those people were already dead, all dead!
When the firework extinguished, her eyes lost the flame. In the sudden darkness, she seemed to remember something.
The last words her mother said to her.
"Survive, go back to where you should be!"
She always remembered the first part but had forgotten the second until this moment, under the small burst of fireworks.
Go back to where she should be?
Where is that?
She didn't know.
"What's wrong?" Sheng Mingsi sensed that her mood was off. "Are you uncomfortable somewhere?"
Jiang Chenchen came back to her senses, shaking her head. "No."
She put aside the words that suddenly came to her mind and looked at him. "Brother Ah si, can you light another one for me?"
Sheng Mingsi's eyes glanced over her and, bowing his head to light the firework for her, softly said, "Anytime you feel scared, just call my name. I'll be by your side."
The flame in her hand reignited.
Blossoming in the dark night, as it should be beautiful.
Watching it, Jiang Chenchen suddenly felt her nose tingling. Being so happy that you want to cry, it turns out it feels like this.
Her parents were no longer in this world, but she had found a new family.
A cold but large hand grasped her wrist, swirling the firework in her hand. "Like this, you'll experience more happiness."
Tonight, Sheng Mingsi was exceptionally gentle. Suppressing the chilling aura, he just wished for her happiness.
In the new year, she could forget the past hardships and start her own life anew.
He lit one for himself too, and the dazzling flame illuminated both their brows and eyes vividly. Facing her, he said, "Happy New Year."
In Jiang Chenchen's eyes, tears glistened.
Jiang Chenchen's eyes shimmered with teary light.
The firelight extinguished.
In the sudden darkness, Jiang Chenchen rushed into his arms.
She hugged his waist tightly, her face against his chest.
Silent tears soaked his clothes.
The unique scent, softness, and vulnerability of the girl overwhelmed him, briefly making him abandon his reason. He extended his hand, holding her tightly, embracing her in his arms. Let his heart, beating so fast, be unrestrained for a moment.
Not far away, a massive firework erupted in the sky, the sound deafening.
Jiang Chenchen lifted her head from Sheng Mingsi's embrace to look over. The dazzling, star-like fireworks illuminated the night sky, showering down, creating an instant of tranquility.
Fireworks continued to bloom in the sky, one after another.
She lowered her head to look at the sparkler in her hand.
Sheng Mingsi: "..."
The contrast was so obvious.
He cleared his throat, released her without showing any emotion, and said coldly, "Fireworks are prohibited in the city. It seems someone can't resist breaking the rules."
"Brother Ah siq, a New Year's gift." Jiang Chenchen brought the prepared gift box over and handed it to him. "Hope you like it."
Sheng Mingsi looked down at the gift box. Although he was prepared, scenes like this still stirred his heart.
It was the first New Year's gift he had received in so many years.
His friends were all men, and there was no custom of exchanging gifts between men. Moreover, he lacked nothing, and he wasn't interested in these things.
However, knowing that what was inside this box was something she had spent many nights knitting by hand, such precious things naturally made people like them.
He reached out and took it, feeling the weight in his hand. It was something she had carefully crafted.
Looking up, Jiang Chenchen said, "Open it and have a look."
Under her watchful eyes, he opened the gift box and took out the red sweater.
The touch was warm.
"Like it?"
"Yeah."
With the response, Jiang Chenchen swept away the gloom. "Brother Ah si, this is something I personally knitted. I'm glad you like it. You should wear it tomorrow morning."
Sheng Mingsi nodded. "Yes, I will."
He put the sweater back into the gift box, and with one hand in his pocket, he hesitated whether to give the other gift.
He was not someone who hesitated, but it felt a bit awkward to give a gift to a girl for the first time.
"Brother Ah si, what's wrong with you?" Seeing that he hid in the darkness without saying anything, Jiang Chenchen approached and asked.
Sheng Mingsi saw the person coming closer, gathered his courage, and took out the item from his pocket, then took her hand and placed it in her palm. "This, I'm giving it to you too."
Jiang Chenchen looked at the delicate little box in her hand, not knowing what was inside, so she looked up at him.
Sheng Mingsi's eyes twitched slightly. He restrained the black glow in his eyes and said calmly, "Open it and have a look."
So, under his gaze, she opened the small gift box, revealing a golden rabbit. The large firework that had burned for a long time finally went out.
The sight went dark again.
"I'll go down and take a look."
Jiang Chenchen had just felt a sudden brightening in front of her, so she couldn't wait to go to a brighter place to see it clearly.
It was a golden rabbit necklace, delicate and exquisitely crafted. The eyes of the rabbit were also red, made of red gemstones.
Jiang Chenchen liked it very much and looked up at Sheng Mingsi. "Is this really for me?"
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