Ping'an looked at the beautiful town at night. Since she grew up, this is the first time she has had the opportunity to watch Peace Town at night. Hundreds of lanterns look like giant fireflies flying at night.
Zhao Renshu, "Good thing, this rooftop is wide and flat here." He sat on the left side of Ping'an.
Ping'an, "The scenery is beautiful."
Guo Baiyu, "I would rather have you rest."
Ping'an, "I didn't climb the ladder as you requested."
Sitting next to Zhao Renshu is Guo Longtong, then Huang Hongse, Huang Yueliang, then Lim Peizhi, then Fang Yaoting, and finally Lee Dachin. The friends passes the food and the drinks back and forth enjoying their conversation.
When Guo Longtong looked to the left, he saw Huang Hongse staring motionlessly at the people on the street, drinking her small jar of wine. He arched back and saw Huang Yueliang's arms wrapped around Lim Peizhi's right arm, her head resting on his right shoulder. He looked past Lim Peizhi and Huang Yueliang, he saw Fang Yaoting offering food to Lee Dachin. Then, he looked to his right and saw Zhao Renshu, Guo Baiyu and Ping'an were chatting and eating. Then he turned to ask himself why the only two people who have no feelings for each other are Huang Hongse and himself. It would be great if Lee Dachin was next to him, but Lee Dachin was too far away. He had no choice but to ask for advice from Zhao Renshu. He patted Zhao Renshu on the back.
Guo Longtong, "Renshu, how can I get Miss Huang's attention?"
Zhao Renshu, "It's depend."
Guo Longtong, "On what?"
Zhao Renshu smiled and said, "Miss Huang is a strong woman. She is more like a man than a woman. Take the first step. Be brave, be the big baby, be clinging to her." He smiled at Guo Longtong. "You can do it. Keep it up." Zhao Renshu turned back to enjoying himself with Ping'an and Guo Baiyu.
Guo Longtong murmured, "Be brave. Yes, I am brave."
Huang Hongse, "What are you doing?" She turned to him coldly.
Guo Longtong was startled, but his inner voice repeatedly told him " be brave". After he calmed himself down, his inner voice said "Either I was kicked out of the roof and fell to death, or I found love."
Guo Longtong widened his eyes like a puppy and behaved innocently. He said, "Hongse." He wrapped his arms around her right arm. "I know I am not a powerful hunter like Renshu. I am not as handsome and smart as Baiyu. I am not the a great general of a City like Peizhi. I am not the best swordsman of Capital City like Yaoting, but I like you more than all of their strengths and titles combined together. I am willing to be second to you and let you be the head of the household." He waited for a few minutes, but Huang Hongse didn't respond. He wanted to know if it was good or bad. Since she didn't hit him or pull him away, he continued to hold her arms.
Fang Yaoting peeled an apple and gave it to Lee Dachin.
Lee Dachin, "Cut it in half."
Fang Yaoting, "My mother said it's a bad sigh, if cut fruit in half."
Lee Dachin took a bite of the apple, and Fang Yaoting grabbed Lee Dachin's hand that holding the apple. He turned the apple to the place where Lee Dachin had bitten, and then took a bite at the same place. Lee Dachin's face redden.
Lee Dachin, "Childe Fang, what does this mean?"
Fang Yaoting, "I am confessing my feelings to you." Fang Yaoting pulled Lee Dachin closer to him. When the fireworks began to spread beautifully in the dark sky, his lips touched Lee Dachin's soft lips.
Lee Dachin retreated quickly, "Childe Fang."
Fang Yaoting moved closer to Lee Dachin, "Yes." He smiled.
Lee Dachin lowered down his head and said, "I don't want anyone sympathize. Moreover, I don't want to be anyone's substitute."
Fang Yaoting, "You think too low of yourself." He lifted Lee Dachin's face up with his right hand. "I would rather pour my heart out to you than waste it away. I don't want to be anyone's substitute either." He looked deep into Lee Dachin's eyes and whispered softly. "I am in love with you." He kissed him again.
Lee Dachin was speechless looking at Fang Yaoting.
Fang Yaoting stood up and he said out loud, "Everyone, I have an announcement to make."
The friends looked at him.
Fang Yaoting took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled. He said, "I am announcing from today onward… I will make this person." He pointed to Lee Dachin. "My life partner. I will not let other man or woman go after him."
Everyone cheered and clapped rooting for Fang Yaoting.
Fang Yaoting reached inside his robe and took out the small gift box.
Fang Yaoting shouted, "Baiyu, catch."
Fang Yaoting threw the gift box directly to Guo Baiyu. Guo Baiyu reached out and grabbed the gift box with his left hand.
Fang Yaoting shouted, "Congratulation Ping'an. This gift comes from Dachin and me."
Guo Longtong stood up excitedly and applauded. He was overjoyed. Suddenly he lost his balance and almost fell off the roof, but Huang Hongse grabbed his belt to prevent him from falling.
Fang Yaoting raised his wine jar, "I, Fang Yaoting is very happy to have everyone here as my friends. If you venture to Capital City, as long as you are at the Fang's door step, you will never be turn away." He looked at Lee Dachin who was shy, his cheeks were very red. He shook his head, smiled and said, "Baiyu, chasing you after these years is very fun, but from now on, I got someone else to chase after. I am very happy to stand by your side as a friend." He looked down at Lee Dachin and Lee Dachin's face became even redder than before.
Guo Baiyu stood on the other end, "That's what I always wanted to hear from you." He raised the wine jar at Fang Yaoting. "Congratulations to you too."
The two men drank the wine.
Guo Baiyu said, "I can't stop the cloud from forming rain, but I will always be willing to hold the umbrella for you when it rain."
Lim Peizhi stood up and shouted, "Well said. A toast to our friendships."
As more and more fireworks spread in the night sky, everyone raised their jars and drank.
Fang Yaoting sat down, "Don't be so shocked. You should be very happy to get my first kiss."
Lee Dachin murmured shyly, "You also got my first kiss."
Fang Yaotingwas very happy, but he pretended that he didn't hear Lee Dachin, "What did you say?" He teased Lee Dachin.
Lee Dachin, "You also got my first kiss."
Fang Yaoting smiled at at Lee Dachin.
On the other end, Zhao Renshu filled his mouth with food and turned to Ping'an. Guo Baiyu handed Ping'an a handkerchief. Ping'an used Guo Baiyu's handkerchief to wipe off the grease from the corners of Zhao Renshu's mouth.
Ping'an sighed, then smiled and said, "I'm thinking how much I hate this small town. The memories of this small town are unpleasant. I have told myself many times that I will never set foot in this small town again. This small town gave me a lot of hopeless hopes, but at the same time it brought me the two of you and them." She looked at her friends. "Thank you for being by my side." She squeezed her lovers' hands. "The two of you brig me so much loves, hopes, dreams, happiness, and friends."
Zhao Renshu shouted, "Yueliang, play us a romantic song."
The group of friends toasted to each other, listening to the soft and romantic Guzheng melody while enjoying the beautiful scenery from the rooftop.