Chapter 35 Someone is watching us
"That's right. The hotpot we make ourselves will naturally taste different." Liu Mengmeng responded with a smile.
"Well, and we also save expenses, killing two birds with one stone." Xiao Wen added.
The hot pot banquet was in full swing. Everyone was eating and chatting, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
In addition to hot pot, there were various snacks and fruits on the table, as well as two large jars of Shaodaozi wine for everyone to enjoy.
As the night deepened, the aroma of the hot pot gradually faded, but everyone's mood remained high.
They sat together in the backyard of the Imperial College, enjoying this rare time together.
"We had a really great meal tonight. Let's get together like this again next time!" Qi Zimo raised his glass and suggested.
"Yes, next time we should invite more people and have a big party!" Xu Guokun also raised his glass and echoed.
"Okay, then we should also play some music to get everyone excited!" Zou Ting suggested with a smile.
"That would be even more interesting!" Kang Yining, Hu Jiahong and Zhang Anjie also nodded in agreement.
As the night deepened, the hot pot feast gradually ended amidst laughter and joy. Everyone cleaned up the venue and prepared to go back to their dormitories to rest.
Zhang Anjie supported the drunk Xiao Wen and walked at the end.
The moonlight fell on the two of them, stretching their figures leaning against each other.
"Wen'er, you are drunk." Zhang Anjie said softly, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.
Xiao Wen looked up at the night sky for a while, then looked at Zhang Anjie with hazy eyes, a silly smile on her lips: "Anjie, do you think this moon is brighter and rounder than the moon when we were in college?"
Zhang Anjie supported the dizzy Xiao Wen, glanced at the waning moon in the sky, and said, "Maybe, but the moon tonight is really beautiful."
"Then let's go to the back mountain and take a look." Xiao Wen suddenly stopped, her eyes full of anticipation.
"But you're already drunk, and it's getting late. You should go back to your dorm and go to bed."
"No, no, I just want to see the moon!"
Zhang Anjie always doted on her, and he sighed helplessly when he heard that, but still nodded and agreed: "Okay, I'll go with you."
The two of them walked slowly towards the back mountain along the winding path.
The moonlight shone through the forest, and the shadows of the trees swayed as if dancing for them. A cool breeze blew past, dispelling the smell of alcohol and sobering up Xiao Wen's mind.
"Anjie..." Xiao Wen's voice was choked with sobs. She stopped and turned to face Zhang Anjie. Under the moonlight, his brows showed calmness and gentleness.
Zhang Anjie gently held Xiao Wen's hand, and gently pressed her fingertips, which were trembling with anxiety, into his palm, conveying the power of comfort.
"Wen'er, don't be afraid, everything will be fine."
Xiao Wen raised her head and looked at him with tearful eyes. The moonlight reflected on her wet cheeks, making her look particularly pale. "Anjie, I don't know if we can return to the modern era. I don't know what our future will be like. I... I'm scared."
Zhang Anjie smiled slightly, trying to comfort her with his smile: "Wen'er, our fate has long been determined. Whether in modern times or ancient times, whether rich or poor, I will be by your side, protecting you and loving you."
Xiao Wen looked into his eyes, which were full of determination and affection, making her feel more at ease than ever before. She leaned on his shoulder, tears streaming down her face. "But I'm afraid of losing you, afraid that we can't be together."
Zhang Anjie stroked her hair gently, his tone gentle but firm: "No, Wen'er. I promise you that no matter where we are, no matter what the future holds, I will always be your support and your partner. I will use my life to protect you and love you every minute of every second."
Soon after, they arrived at Mo Yun Pavilion in the back mountain.
The small pavilion is located in a pine forest. It is quiet and silent except for the sound of wind blowing through pine leaves. Inside the pavilion, two stone benches are neatly placed. The moonlight shines on the stone benches, creating a faint glow.
"Let's sit here." Zhang Anjie pointed to the stone bench in the pavilion and said gently.
Xiao Wen nodded, and the two sat down side by side. At this time, the moon had risen very high, and the bright moonlight sprinkled on the two of them, as if covering them with a layer of silver gauze.
"Wen'er, have you ever thought about what our future will be like?" Zhang Anjie looked at Xiao Wen, his eyes full of anticipation.
Xiao Wen turned her head, looked at Zhang Anjie, and said with a smile: "I don't know, but I hope we can always be like this now, accompanying each other and taking care of each other."
Zhang Anjie's heart moved, he knew Xiao Wen was speaking from the heart. He held Xiao Wen's hand tightly and said seriously: "I have the same wish."
The two looked at each other and smiled, their laughter echoing in the woods under the moonlight.
At this moment, they seemed to have forgotten all the troubles of the world and only wanted to cherish the good times in front of them.
"Anjie, you know what?" Xiao Wen suddenly said, "I feel like we are destined to be together."
Zhang Anjie's heart moved. He did not answer, but held Xiao Wen's hand tightly, as if to say, "I believe it."
An unknown amount of time had passed, but the two were still sitting in the pavilion, admiring the bright moon.
The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the two of them, making them feel as if they were in a fairyland.
"Wen'er, do you believe in fate?" Zhang Anjie asked.
Xiao Wen looked up at the moon and said softly, "I believe, I believe that everything is destined."
"Then are we also destined to be together?" Zhang Anjie's voice was full of anticipation.
Xiao Wen turned her head and looked at Zhang Anjie, her eyes full of determination: "Yes!"
At this moment, both of them were filled with joy. The oath they made under the moonlight seemed to have become a part of their lives.
Xiao Wen and Zhang Anjie were snuggling together, being very affectionate with each other, when suddenly, a rustling sound was heard not far behind them.
"Who is it!" Xiao Wen and Zhang Anjie stood up immediately and looked towards the source of the sound.
I saw a person wearing the Imperial College uniform hurriedly leaving, with long fluttering hair, and seemed to be a female student!
Zhang Anjie couldn't help but hold Xiao Wen's hand tightly, frowning and saying, "It seems that someone is targeting us!"
After Xiao Wen parted with Zhang Anjie, she returned to the dormitory and told Jiang Zhiyu and the others what had just happened.
The room suddenly fell into silence, and several people looked at each other with different expressions.
"What should we do? The question is, why is she following you two?" Liu Mengmeng bit her lip anxiously, brows furrowed.
Qi Zimo pondered for a moment, then slapped his thigh and said, "A tall tree attracts the wind! I think it's probably because we have been too outstanding in the academic discussions and poetry competitions at the Imperial College recently, which has aroused the jealousy of others."
After hearing this, Xiao Wen frowned slightly: "Then what should we do?"