Vol 3 Chapter 26 (1/2)
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An Ziyan went to his grandfather's house in another city for the New Year. Mai Ding blew on his hands and went out of the warm room with an envelope and sent his greeting card to the address that Bai Xiaosi gave him. Mai Ding thought that it was more meaningful to send a card rather than sending one message. Seeing the envelope drop into the postbox, he tapped the postbox and said: ”Bro, my love counts on you, so please send it to him soon.” (I think it's better to say this to the postman.)
Mai Ding couldn't help s.h.i.+vering just with his pajamas on. He was trembling when he returned to his room, and he then looked out the window. He was nervous until the postman took the letter away.
Mai Ding's hometown was far, so his family only returns to his hometown twice or three times a year. This year, his family went there for the New Year. Mai Ding knew that he may miss An Ziyan while they're apart, but he had no idea that he would miss An Ziyan that much.
However, he decided not to call An Ziyan, which made him feel proud. He decided to turn away from An Ziyan to make him realize his importance. Lovers liked to play these tricks with each other.
The Chinese New Year's Eve was coming, although there were only three people at home, it was very cheerful. Everything was okay. Mai Ding missed An Ziyan while he was looking at the rain: When can we ever be together for the New Year?
In another city, An Su went back home and tossed a letter to An Ziyan. When An Ziyan saw the irregular words, he recognized who wrote it. He opened the letter slowly, a red card with two chubby kids on it fell out. It was old-fas.h.i.+oned. An Ziyan checked what was behind the letter, and several words were written on it:
Happy New Year, my An Ziyan. It is sleeting now and it's cold, but I will wait for you to warm me up. Next year, you should give your love to me unceasingly.
Love, Your Mai Ding.
”Little fool.” An Ziyan cursed.
An Su leaned closer.
”Who wrote this?”
”Its none of your business.” An Ziyan put the card into his bag.
Actually, An Su had already guessed the answer. It was n.o.body else but Mai Ding.
”Xiao Si is back. Why do you still want to be together with that guy? Grandpa is not doing very well. What if he learns about it and he gets sick? This year, Xiao Si made excuses to avoid coming over. Did you do something to hurt her?” An Su sneered.
An Su still insisted to talk about it. ”I'm talking to you. Look at your insensible att.i.tude! Sometimes, I really don't know what you are thinking about. Is there anything wrong with Xiao Si? What does Mai Ding have that she doesn't? Have you become blind?” An Su said with an angry voice.
”You should know when to shut up.”
”I am your older sister!”
”It's my business, stay out of it and stop saying bulls.h.i.+t.” An Ziyan then stood up and went out of the room. His back was against the wall and he looked at the clock, afterwards, he took out his phone and called Mai Ding when the time turned to 12 midnight. Mai Ding answered the
call immediately. He has been waiting for him to call for a long time.
”You finally remembered to call me?” Mai Ding said spitefully.
No one replied, Mai Ding kept talking, ”Is it okay there? I am so envious because you can celebrate the festival with your grandparents. I can't enjoy the moment like this.” Mai Ding lied down on his bed and continued to talk to An Ziyan.
”If you want, you can come over.” An Ziyan said.
”What are you talking about! No one wants to be with you for the New Year.” An Ziyan's sudden words made Mai Ding feel a little shy. ”Well, when can you come back?”
”What's wrong?”
”I miss you a little bit, but don't get your hopes up, just a little bit. My life is still colorful without you.”
”Mm.”
”What?” Mai Ding curled his lip, when he heard the cold response.
Five.
Four.
Three.
Two.
One.
The bell rung and the blasting sound of fireworks can be heard. Mai Ding got up, opened the curtains, and looked at the gorgeous sky.
”Happy New Year, An Ziyan.”
”Mai Ding.”
”Mhm?”
”You should know something.”
”Mhm?”
”I love you.”
An Ziyan then hung up the phone. Mai Ding got skeptic. What did that guy say just now? Did I hear that right? So, he can actually say those kind of words. Mai Ding's heart was as colorful as the fireworks. What was happiness? It was the lovers talking to each other. Mai Ding then lied back down on his bed. This New Year was really wonderful.
Meanwhile, An Ziyan punched the wall with aggravation. It was really awkward to say those f.u.c.king words. But those words were all that Mai Ding wanted to hear. In return for the happiness that An Ziyan gave to him, Mai Ding sent a text message to An Ziyan:
”Recently, I hear this song online”
He then spent about an hour to edit the lyrics and later on sent the message at night.
”Greatness as you
Smallest as me
You show me what is deep as sea
A little love,
A little kiss,
A little hug,
A little gift
All of little something, these are memories
You make me cry,