The night in the countryside was quiet and cool.
The night sky overhead was like a deep black velvet, invoking a sense of tranquility, while the diamond-like twinkling stars scattered throughout it intoxicated those who gazed up, reluctant to look away.
Qin Yuji walked along the familiar country path, her arm linked with Chi Jingxuan's, occasionally pointing to places in the distance and sharing stories with him.
"Over there is an old locust tree, the very one grandma mentioned at the entrance of the village. Normally, when evening meals are ready, it gets lively. People living nearby, along with elders, would carry their bowls there to dine, surrounded by children chasing and playing."
"That dark area there consists of several caves which initially served as a small classroom. Later on, when the county established a school, it was no longer used. However, during my exam review that year, I always studied there. It was so cool inside, as if there were air conditioning."
