Xia Ye has almost never eaten street food.

It’s not a matter of cleanliness.

It’s just a kind of inner order.

And he has no interest in trying.

Everyone says he’s a genius.

But only Xia Ye knows deep down.

The world he has planned for himself is very small, and he has no interest in stepping out.

The sour and refreshing taste of cold noodles, the sweet crispness of cucumber burst between his lips and teeth.

It’s clearly something quite ordinary, yet it’s a flavor he has never tasted before.

Xia Ye suddenly raised his head and glanced at Lu Yinxing.

To him, Lu Yinxing is like a window to the outside world, or perhaps a key.

Without her, Xia Ye would feel his world is even smaller, even more dull and tasteless.

The two of them ate cold noodles by the roadside, then walked a few steps and encountered grilled squid.

Lu Yinxing wasn’t full, so she bought a skewer, eating as she walked.

Lu Yinxing said, "Brother, do you remember the days we spent in Peace Hall when we were young? Back then, every day you had to soak in a medicine tub for half a day. After soaking, the master would let you sleep, but I loved to drag you to run all over the mountains. Then when the wind blew, you caught a cold, and I got punished by the master several times. Every time, I wasn’t given food and was locked in the pharmacy alone, but I’d take black plums from the medicine chest. The master didn’t know that many herbs are actually quite tasty."

Xia Ye smiled.

How could he ever forget those childhood memories.

Xia Ye said, "So, you’ve been a foodie since you were little."

Lu Yinxing continued, "But you also know, back then my constitution was special, I couldn’t eat sugar. One time, I secretly swallowed a piece of ginger candy, and then got sick, and was sick for half a month. The master was frightened, he never left my side despite his old age. At that time, he was my only family member. Never did I think that my future days would be like they are now."

Listening to her, Xia Ye felt a bit sad as well.

Lu Yinxing was the old master’s last disciple.

The old master passed away twelve years ago.

Xia Ye understood why Lu Yinxing was suddenly so sentimental.

Because in three days, it would be the old master’s death anniversary.

Lu Yinxing suddenly stopped and looked at the stars in the sky: "Brother, actually, I feel very happy now. These past two days have been the happiest moments of my life, but I don’t know why, I feel very uneasy, because my master, my biological father and mother are all watching from above. We may deceive everyone, but we can’t deceive them."

Even before everything officially begins, Lu Yinxing already feels uneasy.

Xia Ye saw through Lu Yinxing’s thoughts.

He suddenly stepped forward and enclosed Lu Yinxing in his arms from behind.

"Don’t think about these things. At any time, no matter what happens, I will always be in front of you. I won’t let anything harm you."

Lu Yinxing froze.

Originally, she was happily enjoying herself, but she didn’t know why she suddenly became emotional.

Perhaps she’s afraid of being too happy, fearing that joy will turn into sorrow.

Perhaps she’s missing the master a bit.

Perhaps there’s a demon within, breaking free just when she’s happy.

Lu Yinxing’s heart ultimately remained uneasy.

But in the moment she leaned into Xia Ye’s embrace, Lu Yinxing relented.

This warmth of reality is irresistible.

No matter how many obstacles await, no matter how uncertain their future conclusion may be.

But for now, she absolutely does not want to let go.

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