Lin Wei stiffened, understanding now what he meant.
Her heart was like it had been struck cold, trembling in response.
It was her, who had first spoken the words openly, without giving much thought. Yet, when the same words came from his mouth, it felt sincere like he was making a solemn vow.
Lin Wei became somewhat speechless. She moved towards him, entwined her arm around his under the comfort of the blanket, and found solace on his shoulder.
She leaned against him for a while as her emotions finally steadied. "Susu," she said.
"Hmm?"
"When we first met, I was sixteen. If I had been six, would you still have fallen in love with me at first sight?" she asked.
Jiang Su imagined what Lin Wei would have looked like as a six-year-old. A little chubbier than now, sporting two small braids, with a big school bag, her braids would sway as she trotted around. He couldn't help but chuckle: "Yes."
