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Chapter 46: The Fireworks of Hope
After the last performance, the audience once again erupted into thunderous applause.
And with this round of applause, Xiao Yan stepped back onto the stage, bowing gracefully to the Xiao family members below.
"Thank you all for watching. The evening's event concludes here. Next is the final activity of our Xiao family's New Year celebration!"
As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, applause broke out once more, this time even more intense than before!
This scene made Nalan Yanran's heart stir, and her curiosity about the final activity peaked.
Qing Lin, who was gently held in Xiao Yu's arms, was no exception, her little eyes filled with curiosity.
Xiao Yan glanced toward the back of the stage. Xiao Ning flashed him a thumbs-up with a grin before disappearing from sight.
Xiao Yan turned his gaze back to the Xiao family below, raised a hand slowly, and cheerfully shouted to everyone.
"Then, everyone! Let's count down together!!!"
"Oh, oh, oh!!!"
The Xiao family members cheered excitedly, and the older members of the Xiao family below also showed expectant expressions.
Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin couldn't help but hold their breath, eagerly awaiting what would happen next. Even Yao Chen in the ring felt the same way.
"Three!"
"Three!!!"
As Xiao Yan called out a number, everyone in the audience echoed it aloud.
"Two!"
"Two!!!"
The smiles on the faces of the Xiao family members were indescribably bright, and everyone's excitement had reached its peak. As Xiao Yan called out the final number.
"One!!!!"
Whoosh!!!
A streak of light suddenly shot up from behind the stage, soaring straight into the sky!
When it reached the highest point of the night sky, everyone in the Xiao family, with joyous faces, shouted in unison as the light burst open.
Boom!!!!
"Happy! New! Year!"
The dazzling fireworks instantly lit up the night sky over Wutan City, reflecting on everyone's face.
But it wasn't over yet!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!!
Several more streaks of light soared into the night sky, bursting open, their light like hope deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts.
Nalan Yanran stared intently at the vibrant colors in the sky, her pupils shimmering as if trying to etch this moment into her mind.
What a beautiful moment!
Although Nalan Yanran had always longed for Xiao Yan and had worked hard to pursue him, for some reason, there was always an intuition in her heart that she couldn't understand Xiao Yan.
It seemed that in some places, she would never truly understand him.
However, at this moment, as her heart trembled, Nalan Yanran suddenly realized something.
This was the path Xiao Yan had always been pursuing.
Nalan Yanran turned her head, gazing at Xiao Yan's radiant eyes, her heart pounding as well.
Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan!
As Nalan Yanran continued to silently chant Xiao Yan's name in her heart, her resolve grew even stronger.
I will catch up to you, I will definitely catch up to you!
In the future, I will be the woman who can proudly stand by your side!
I, Nalan Yanran, will declare to everyone that I have the right to stand by your side!!!
Nalan Yanran swore silently in her heart, while Qing Lin, in Xiao Yu's arms, also looked at the fireworks in the sky with a sense of emotion.
After the death of her parents, Qing Lin felt that the whole world had turned gray, devoid of any color.
Even though Xiao Jing'er and Xiao Li'er took great care of her, Qing Lin always felt an indescribable sense of unfamiliarity in her heart.
Everyone around her said that her parents shouldn't have fallen in love, and that she herself shouldn't have been born into this world!
Slowly, Qing Lin began to believe it.
Perhaps, as they said, her parents were wrong, and she shouldn't have existed.
But when she saw the fireworks before her, the brilliant colors, which she had never seen before, drove away all the darkness in her heart! A thought immediately surged to the forefront of her mind.
If I hadn't been born, I wouldn't have been able to see such a beautiful sight.
The happy memories of the past, her parents' love for each other, and their care for her all surged to the forefront of her heart, shattering the doubts she had accepted!
Father and mother were not wrong! They were not wrong!
I was not wrong! Being the daughter of my father and mother is the greatest happiness in my life!
I will not run away anymore!
In Qing Lin's eyes was a glimmer of hope and longing for the future, and she silently declared to herself.
I am Qing Lin! I am the beloved daughter of my father and mother! They are also my proud parents! We have no reason to be despised by this world!!!
And besides Nalan Yanran and Qing Lin, Yao Chen in the ring was also intently watching the fireworks blooming in the night sky.
To her, the spectacle wasn't particularly grand, and the former Yao Chen could have caused a much more intense scene with just a simple Dou Technique.
However, as she watched the brilliant fireworks in the sky, Yao Chen couldn't help but feel deeply moved.
Tears silently slid down the corner of her eye.
Ah, this is strange.
Yao Chen, startled, unconsciously revealed a faint smile.
Clearly, the soul shouldn't shed tears.
Amidst the deafening roar of the fireworks, a voice mixed with the sound reached her ears, and only she could clearly hear it.
"Teacher! Happy New Year!!!"
Yao Chen froze, staring at Xiao Yan's bright smile, her heart instantly filled with warmth.
Xiao Yan's smile made her heart experience a feeling of excitement for the first time in her life.
Since awakening from absorbing Xiao Yan's Dou Qi and spending a long time with him, she had been troubled by a question.
Compared to my disciple, do I really have any value of existence?
Is my life really worth awakening again?
Thoughts like these echoed constantly in her heart, causing even some decisions she had already made to become uncertain.
Perhaps, I should continue to sleep. Perhaps I should never hope to reappear in this world.
Xiao Yan's existence brought these pessimistic thoughts to the forefront of the Yao Chen's heart, unable to break free.
However, all of these self-doubts were dissipated in that moment.
Yes, what have I been thinking?
So sentimental, this doesn't seem like me~
Looking at Xiao Yan's face, Yao Chen understood, her beautiful face slightly lifting in a smile as she gently responded in her heart.
(Ah~~~ Happy New Year~)
Yao Chen's gaze turned back to the still-blooming fireworks in the sky.
Yes, no need to be confused.
Because, I am still alive.
At this moment, She had a firm thought in her heart.
(Perhaps, I was awakened just to witness this fireworks display.)
She silently muttered to herself, gazing at Xiao Yan with deep affection in her eyes, calling out softly in her heart.
(Xiao Yan.)
(Hm? Teacher, what is it?)
Xiao Yan asked in confusion, and she gently smiled and said.
(I'm so glad that I had met you.)
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan froze for a moment.
After a long pause, Xiao Yan slowly came back to his senses, his gaze softening.
(I feel the same, Teacher. Meeting you has been such a blessing.)
(End of Chapter)
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