191: At sunset, at the top of the Ferris wheel, love is sealed with a kiss.

The setting sun cast its afterglow upon the land, painting the city in a warm golden light.

In this tranquil evening,

a 200-meter-tall Ferris wheel stood silently in the center of the Amusement Park.

Its presence made the entire Amusement Park even more romantic and dreamlike... Under the setting sun, the Ferris wheel.

"Qingge, it's getting late."

"After this ride, let's go home!"

Lin Xuan, carrying the still blushing girl on his back, stood before a giant Ferris wheel.

[I don't want to ride it!]

Just as Su Qingge responded in her heart, Lin Xuan carried her into a carriage.

The space inside the carriage wasn't wide, but the two of them didn't feel crowded.

Lin Xuan gently sat the girl on his lap, carefully embracing her, afraid she might accidentally slip.

Click—

A jolt was felt, and the Ferris wheel slowly began to turn... 1 meter, 2 meters, 3 meters... 50 meters... As the Ferris wheel continued to ascend, reaching a quarter of its height... a beautiful panorama of the city gradually unfolded before their eyes.

Tall buildings, bustling streets, green parks—everything became so small.

The city under the setting sun was like a dreamlike world, inspiring longing in people's hearts.

"Qingge, are you afraid of heights?"

Lin Xuan, occasionally looking down, was surprised to see the girl's eyes tightly shut.

Only then did he realize... Could Su Qingge also suffer from... acrophobia???

But in his memory, her personality wasn't that of someone afraid of heights?

Accompanying Lin Xuan's call, Su Qingge's eyelids twitched several times, but she still didn't open them... [Don't be afraid, open your eyes, it's okay.]

[That accident back then was just an accident, there's nothing to be afraid of...]

[Now that Lin Xuan is by my side, he will definitely protect me.]

[That's true... but I instinctively can't open my eyes, it's so scary!!!]

...Su Qingge continuously cheered herself on in her heart.

But she could never overcome the psychological shadow and open her eyes.

The reason for all this stemmed from a lingering fear from childhood... She remembered that time...

She was just a half-meter-tall little girl, and under her father's guidance, she boarded the Ferris wheel.

But who would have thought that when the carriage reached the top...

the Ferris wheel malfunctioned for some unknown reason, swaying precariously.

Little Qingge was thus trapped hundreds of meters in the air.

Facing the imminent collapse of the Ferris wheel, that sense of despair left a huge psychological shadow on her as a little girl.

Although the father and daughter were eventually rescued... that fear, lingering in her memory after many years,

Su Qingge still remembered vividly, and it was from that moment on that she never rode a Ferris wheel again.

Today, seeing the familiar scene again,

Su Qingge finally recalled the fear of being dominated by the Ferris wheel... "It's okay, I'm here, it's okay."

"It's not scary, it's beautiful! If you don't believe me, you can open your eyes and see, it's not scary at all~~"

Lin Xuan spoke softly, gently patting the girl's back, coaxing her like a little girl.

Thump-thump-thump~~

With her cheek pressed against Lin Xuan's chest,

Su Qingge could not only hear his steady heartbeat but also his gentle comfort.

(ﾉ"◑ ◑)ﾉ"(｡•́ ︿ •̀ ｡).

This inexplicably familiar sense of security made her involuntarily reminisce about that year.

At that time, her tiny self seemed to have been like this... nestled in her father's arms.

Listening to him constantly coaxing her... "It's okay, Daddy's here."

Suddenly, Su Qingge felt much more at ease, and the fear in her heart dissipated a little.

Plus, the faint fragrance from Lin Xuan's body occasionally wafted into her nostrils,

making the girl realize how close she was to Lin Xuan...

Her cheeks were flushed, and her heart rate quickened.

"Alright! Trust me, Princess, please open your eyes~~~"

Lin Xuan's encouraging voice came again from beside her ear.

Huh?

What princess am I?

Where did Lin Xuan learn these internet slang terms from~~~

Soon.

As the Ferris wheel continued to ascend, reaching a height of 100 meters, 2/4 of its total... Su Qingge finally overcame her inner fear and stealthily opened her eyes a crack.

The scene that then met her eyes made her suddenly widen them.

In the distance, skyscrapers stood like towering giants, their glass facades reflecting the afterglow of the setting sun, shimmering with dazzling golden light.

On the streets, vehicles moved like ants, and pedestrians bustled through the main streets and alleys of the magical city.

At this moment,

the skyscrapers appeared even more magnificent in the afterglow of the setting sun.

The brightly lit streets became even more prosperous.

The city's beautiful scenery under the setting sun was captivating.

Every building, every street, every person seemed to become a part of this beautiful painting.

At this moment,

the entire city was like an organic living entity, showcasing its vitality and busyness under the setting sun.

[So beautiful.]

Su Qingge stared blankly at this scene, taking in the beautiful scenery of the magical city under the setting sun.

Having lived in this city for many years, she had always been busy with work.

Never before had she calmed down like this to enjoy this tranquility of life... And Lin Xuan also stopped speaking, the two of them thus overlooked and admired the city, feeling its beauty and grandeur, and also feeling the warmth and love between them.

At this moment, their hearts were tightly linked.

In this space, the entire world seemed to only contain the two of them.

And as the Ferris wheel continued to rise, the carriage had already reached a height of 150 meters...

The entire sky seemed to be dyed orange-red.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the mirror-like surface of the Ferris wheel's carriage, reflecting dazzling light.

It also sprinkled on Lin Xuan and the girl, coating them in a golden hue, making their figures appear exceptionally warm.

Lin Xuan lowered his head, looking at the girl's exquisite face, which seemed to glow under the soft light, and his heart fluttered.

At this moment, Su Qingge also seemed to sense something, her lost gaze refocused and shifted to Lin Xuan.

In the reflection of her pupils...

the man in front of her wore a white shirt and jeans, simple and refreshing.

His tall and upright figure gave her a strong sense of security.

His eyes revealed determination and confidence, as if saying he would shield her from all the storms of the world.

The afterglow of the setting sun illuminated his profile, outlining his resolute features, making him look even more handsome and charming.

[Lin Xuan, he's so handsome...]

Just like that, the two of them exchanged another deep gaze, their eyes filled with an indescribable... sweetness.

Immediately after,

Lin Xuan gently stroked the girl's beautiful hair, pulling her small head into his embrace, resting his chin lightly on the top of her head, quietly enjoying this happiness.

The warm sunlight, filtering through the glass, shone on them, illuminating their figures as if in a dream.

In this tranquil evening,

a certain emotion between them, like the turning of the Ferris wheel, slowly warmed up, never stopping.

Their story would continue under this afterglow, forever.

And as the Ferris wheel continued to ascend, it finally reached its 200-meter peak, arriving at the very top... Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~~~

At this moment,

a gust of strong wind suddenly struck, the "whooshing" roar, and the slight swaying sensation from the carriage... reawakened the fear that Su Qingge had already suppressed.

This height, this familiar environment, coupled with her current helpless situation where she couldn't move,

made the girl immediately close her eyes tightly, wishing for Lin Xuan to hold her even tighter, to give her more security.

And Lin Xuan, realizing something was wrong, instinctively did the same...

However, while holding her tightly, he also hoped that the girl could face her inner self and overcome her fear.

"Don't be afraid, it's okay! I'm here."

"This isn't like the Su Qingge I know! The you in my impression... is both strong and beautiful..."

"And do you really not want to open your eyes and see? The view from the very top of the Ferris wheel..."

Hearing this, a trace of unwillingness suddenly rose in Su Qingge's heart, a trace of anger at herself for not being more assertive.

Yes... if I can't even overcome this small fear... how can I face stronger enemies in the future and avenge my family's blood feud?!

Moreover, Su Qingge herself didn't want to... miss the beautiful scenery from this highest point... Plus, being held in Lin Xuan's arms, the man's warm body temperature also gave her a huge sense of security.

With a resolute heart, the girl forced her eyes open... At this moment,

the sky seemed within reach.

In the distance, the sun was slowly setting over the mountains.

It must be said, it's lonely at the top.

Because of the different positions, the scenery seen is also different.

The tiny figures on the ground, originally like ants, had long disappeared.

And those buildings that were once quite large had also turned into small black dots.

Only the distant mountains, illuminated by the setting sun, appeared even more magnificent.

The trees on the mountains were lush and green, as if dressing the mountain range in a green coat, making people feel the vitality and energy of nature.

The lake at the foot of the mountain shimmered, like a mirror, reflecting the evening glow in the sky.

On the lake surface, there seemed to be a few small boats gently swaying... [So... after overcoming fear...]

[The scenery seen is so beautiful...]

[I have Lin Xuan to thank for all this. If he hadn't been by my side, perhaps I would never have been able to overcome this shadow in my heart...]

[From now on, when I think of the Ferris wheel, my memories will no longer be dark and fearful.]

[But rather the afterglow of the setting sun, the beautiful scenery from the very top, and Lin Xuan's heartbeat, body temperature, embrace, and encouragement...]

...Just as Su Qingge's heart was filled with joy, celebrating her victory over her childhood shadow... Lin Xuan was already preparing to carve a new, indelible mark in her memories.

He looked at the girl's glowing cheeks, her big eyes sparkling like stars.

He felt the soft touch of her dark long hair gently swaying in the breeze, brushing against his face, and that faint, delicate fragrance.

He... couldn't help but breathe rapidly, his heart beating a little faster.

"Qingge, do you remember the promise we made... when you were unconscious?"

[Hmm? Promise.]

Su Qingge came back to her senses, her face full of confusion.

Her gaze just happened to collide with the man's fervent eyes in the void, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat.

[Could Lin Xuan be referring to that...]

[But in this kind of place? No way! How embarrassing, what if someone sees us?]

Su Qingge's face instantly turned crimson.

She remembered that she had promised Lin Xuan to give him a kiss after she woke up...

"What? Qingge, are you trying to go back on your word?"

"We pinky-swore, liars are puppies~~~"

Seeing Su Qingge's wide-eyed, blushing, adorable reaction... Lin Xuan knew that she had definitely guessed his unspoken meaning.

"Don't worry, Qingge. I know what you're worried about."

"This is 200 meters in the air, no one can see what we're doing?!"

"So we can do whatever we want, heh heh heh..."

Looking at the mischievous smile on Lin Xuan's face, Su Qingge's cheeks turned even redder, and her mind even froze for a moment.

She had never, in her entire life, thought that she would kiss a man...

Agreeing to Lin Xuan at the time was just a temporary measure; she never thought this day would come so quickly?

And when she truly faced the arrival of this moment...

Su Qingge couldn't distinguish her current thoughts, only feeling a chaotic mess in her heart.

Everything that happened today always gave her the illusion of being in a dream.

Ferris wheel peak, first kiss, sunset, vegetative state, breathtaking scenery...

Please!

Are you sure this isn't a scene from a teen idol drama?!

For some reason, Su Qingge, with a red face, kept complaining in her heart.

[You, you... what do you want to do?!! Mm mm~~~]

Suddenly, Su Qingge's beautiful eyes widened, and in the reflection of her pupils... Lin Xuan lowered his head, his handsome face growing larger and larger until it completely covered hers...

A kiss to seal their love, a hundred years of happiness.

The girl's lips, for the first time, touched a softness she had never felt before... Thump-thump-thump!

Her heartbeat uncontrollably pounded, yet her breathing paused for a moment.

At the same time, she felt a strong sense of suffocation in her chest!!!

Who am I?

Where am I???

What am I doing???????

The moment their lips touched, Su Qingge felt the whole world blur.

Her heart pounded, her face flushed, and her entire body felt like it was on fire.

Her mind was a complete blank, utterly at a loss.

She could only tightly close her eyes, feeling Lin Xuan's breath and warmth.

The girl even felt her lips were being electrocuted, and her body involuntarily twitched.

This was her first kiss... in every sense of the word... a precious first kiss.

Now... it was taken away... She quietly closed her eyes, letting Lin Xuan do as he pleased...

Time seemed to stop at this moment, the whole world became quiet and beautiful.

Su Qingge felt as if she was in a dream, everything becoming unreal.

Her thoughts began to swirl, she could only feel Lin Xuan's lips and her own lips... the wonderful sensation of their intertwining...