NCCnovel Chapter 38 A Wishing Moon in the Sky
Chapter 38 A Wishing Moon in the Sky
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the originally lively atmosphere gradually settled into a warm tranquility.
In the tipsy atmosphere, Chen Zigui seemed particularly carefree. Sometimes he would join in the laughter and chatter, but most of the time, he would just quietly stare at the bright moon outside the window, as if his mind was full of thoughts.
When Chen Zigui's eyes occasionally fell on Cen Jiexiao, he would gaze at her tenderly. However, whenever Cen Jiexiao wanted to look back, he seemed to be driven by something and turned his gaze out the window, as if firmly choosing to avoid that warmth.
As his gaze drifted, Chen Zigui took in Cen Jiexiao's uninhibited and fearless demeanor, a wave of pure warmth arose within him. This warmth calmed and sobered his mind, as if it could help him understand every step forward in the future.
Growing up in the academy, Xiaozhi was deeply bound by many complicated etiquettes. However, this situation underwent a subversive change after she followed Cen Jiexiao. To be more precise, it was after Yu Tingting became Cen Jiexiao.
Xiaozhi finally got the opportunity to study that he had longed for, and felt that he was valued by many people. He even became close friends with the dean as if they had known each other for a lifetime. The window in his heart that had not been opened for a long time was finally let in by the morning light.
She was completely drunk at the moment, and the alcohol had quietly buried any true words she wanted to express.
Cen Jiexiao smiled slightly, steadied her with one hand, and gently reminded her: "Be careful, don't fall. If you don't know how to drink, drink less, silly child!"
Yu Lan sat on the windowsill, leaning against the frame, carefree and immersed in this rare joy. Born alone, without a father or mother, free from all ties, her heart was incomparably calm, and she held a fearless attitude towards the unknown future.
But after going through all the little things that happened during this period of time, a subtle feeling surged in her heart. She couldn't help but turn her head and her eyes fell on Cen Jiexiao, as if looking for a dependence that she herself had not noticed.
At this moment, Cen Jiexiao's gaze was fixed on Chen Zigui in the distance, and a series of complex emotions surged in her heart.
She recalled the moment they first met, their first competition on the archery range, and the tension and hesitation they felt during that first encounter were still vivid in her mind.
Then came the selection of the president of the academy. Chen Zigui put aside his personal gains and losses for her. His magnanimity and support made her feel deeply guilty and grateful.
Today, every step and process of the academy's development is inseparable from Chen Zigui's dedication and hard work.
Cen Jiexiao had no choice but to admit that every step she took since coming to this world seemed to be intricately related to Chen Zigui.
Her heart was full of words she wanted to say, so many words, but when she faced him, she wanted to speak but didn't know how to express the complicated feelings in her heart.
Perhaps, if she had not traveled to this strange world, if she was in her own time and space, would she be able to bravely express her feelings to him?
However, fate often plays tricks on people, making them always meet the person they long to talk to deep down in their hearts at the wrong time.
Looking at Chen Zigui who was deep in thought by the window, Cen Jiexiao, with a thousand thoughts in her mind, finally hid the thousands of words in her heart, and just silently gave him a gentle and sincere smile, and said something very softly.
"Zigui! Thank you!"
Cen Jiexiao broke the silence and suggested, "The moon is so round tonight. Why don't we make a wish? I believe it will come true in the future."
She paused, her eyes sweeping across Yu Lan and Xiao Zhi before turning to Chen Zigui. "When the time comes, the four of us should return here to fulfill our vows. Is that okay with you?"
Chen Zigui nodded first. He looked at Cen Jiexiao with a smile on his face: "Okay, I agree!"
Yu Lan also nodded gently, with an indescribable complexity in her eyes. She seemed to be thinking about something, but never spoke.
When Xiaozhi heard about making a wish, his drunkenness instantly disappeared. He excitedly raised his hand and shouted, "I'll make the first wish! I'll be the first."
She stood up impatiently and almost fell down, but was pulled back by Sister Cen, who smiled and said, "Don't worry, take your time, everyone has one."
Xiaozhi nodded excitedly and stood on the windowsill looking at the moon.
Closing my eyes, like a devout believer, I silently prayed: "Fairy Chang'e on the moon, please bless us so that we can continue to be happy like this." As for me, Xiaozhi, I don't have any big wishes, I just want the academy to get better and better, because the academy is the biggest concern in my heart.
Xiaozhi opened his eyes with a firm expression, looked at the bright moon, and silently added in his heart: Oh, by the way, don't worry, fairy sister, I will definitely take the big ship from the Heavenly Palace to see you and bring you lots of delicious food and clothes.
"Yu Lan, it's your turn. Make a wish quickly." Cen Jiexiao held Yu Lan's hand, her voice soft but with a hint of urgency.
"Yes, Sister Yulan, even I, who can't do anything, have a wish, let alone you, a female knight who is both civil and military." Xiaozhi echoed, looking at her with a smile, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
When Yu Lan heard what everyone said, a shy smile appeared on her face. She nodded gently, seeming a little hesitant, but finally agreed, "Okay, okay, then I will make a wish too."
Xiaozhi and Cen Jiexiao exchanged glances and both took a step back silently.
Yu Lan clasped her hands together, fingertips lightly touching, and her eyes slowly closed, her long eyelashes fluttering with the rhythm of her breathing. Moonlight streamed across Yu Lan's face like water, illuminating her profile as she made a pious wish. Her face was filled with tranquility and peace, as if all worries and sorrows had been dispelled by the moonlight. Her shadow stretched across the ground, intertwining with the shadows of the surrounding trees, as if telling the secrets of the night.
She took a deep breath and her eyes fell on the bright full moon in front of her, feeling the mysterious power flowing from the moonlight. Her heart seemed to be surrounded by a strange energy, making her feel a rare sense of calm and peace.
"Sister Yu Lan, what wish are you making?" Xiao Zhi couldn't help but ask curiously. She blinked her eyes, her eyes full of anticipation and curiosity, as if she really wanted to know Yu Lan's wish.
"I..." Yu Lan paused slightly, as if thinking about what wish to make. She closed her eyes gently, and many beautiful pictures emerged in her mind. In the end, she chose the most sincere wish.
She closed her eyes tightly, facing the bright moon, her lips moving slightly but without making any sound, as if she was talking to the moon in lip language.
"I...I...I hope..." Yu Lan's voice trembled a little, and she seemed a little difficult to speak. She took a deep breath.
"I wish...to be able to..." She paused again, as if trying to pour all her words into this one sentence.
"I hope... to be... forever, forever... with you..." Her eyes swept across Xiaozhi and Cen Jiexiao, revealing endless tenderness and love.
"Forever...with you...!"
"Forever...with you...!" She repeated this sentence for the last time, as if placing all her wishes on this sentence.
Although Yu Lan spoke silently, every word was full of power. She hoped that this wish could reach the ears of the fairy Chang'e.
After making the wish, she slowly opened her eyes, looked at the bright moon in the sky, then looked at Cen Jiexiao and Xiaozhi beside her, with a look of relief and calmness on her face.