Xu Musen could only endure the pain.
Six small snowmen were rolled up on the ground, representing two families of six, standing side by side, which was especially warm in this snowy weather.
Xu Musen looked around and started making another snowman.
Yao Mingyue watched his actions, her mouth involuntarily turning down slightly, "Making one for your little girlfriend?"
Xu Musen was indeed making it for An Nuannuan. Snow in Shanghai wasn't common, and even when it did snow, it wasn't much. During their recent phone calls, she had kept saying how she envied being able to play with snow here.
"Tch, just with the look in your eyes as you make that snowman, who couldn't tell..."
Yao Mingyue sounded sour, recalling that in the past, he used to look at her with that same expression, and it seemed to her that Xu Musen was using even more snow for his snowman than when he was making hers.
She huffed in discontent.
"There's no need to use so much snow; her legs aren't as long as mine."
Yao Mingyue was confident in her body proportions; she was taller than An Nuannuan, and all her height was in her legs.
Xu Musen just smiled, "True, she isn't as tall as you, but this snow should be just enough."
"Psh, you're just pretending. How could you..."
Yao Mingyue continued speaking defiantly but suddenly seemed to realize something as she looked down at herself...
"Xu Musen!! You shameless, unconscionable scoundrel!"
Angrily, Yao Mingyue chased Xu Musen and punched him several times before turning around and storming off.
She refused to watch this guy flaunting his affection in front of her!
Xu Musen smiled, and soon finished shaping the snowman in his hands.
He placed it on his right side, as part of his family.
He took out his phone and snapped a photo.
And sent it to An Nuannuan.
Before long, An Nuannuan replied, "Such a cute snowman (Hand Rubbing Bunny.)"
"It's our Nuannuan, the cute little thing, of course, it's cute."
Looking at the message Xu Musen sent, An Nuannuan's delicate and cute face blushed slightly as she gazed at the snowman in the photo.
Four snowmen huddled together, as harmonious and warm as a family.
Indeed, the news of their relationship had reached both sides of their families, and they had both agreed.
In the future, they would become one family.
An Nuannuan felt sweet inside; having not met for so long, the yearning in her young heart intensified.
However, her gaze suddenly noticed another snowman next to Xu Musen's figure, seemingly huddled together.
"Xu Musen, is there another snowman next to you? (Curious Bunny.)"
An Nuannuan messaged.
Xu Musen glanced at the side; those were Yao Mingyue's family's three snow figures.
Xu Musen didn't hide anything and sent over another picture with all the snowmen.
"Both of our families used to build snowmen together every year. It's like a traditional program."
An Nuannuan's message paused for a few seconds before sending it, though it sounded fine.
But Xu Musen had already noticed a pattern: whenever An Nuannuan sent a message without a bunny emoticon, she was probably a little upset.
Of course, An Nuannuan was a bit emotional, looking at the row of cheerful snowmen; she felt as if she were the one who was ... somewhat of a newcomer.
Girls, when it comes to someone they like, there's no such thing as not getting jealous.
"Xu Musen, I want to build a snowman with you too (Downcast Bunny.)"
"Sure, when you're better, I'll take you to a place with the most snow to build a big snowman, alright?"
After a while, An Nuannuan finally replied.
"Xu Musen, I miss you so much..."
Xu Musen looked at the message, also without an emoticon, but he could almost see An Nuannuan hugging her phone with a look that was both pitiful and hopeful.
They were deep in love yet had been apart for so long; Xu Musen missed her too.
Xu Musen looked down at the snowman on the ground, his eyes moving slightly.
"Nuannuan, do you know about Santa Claus?"
"Then go to sleep early, and be good. Maybe Santa Claus will make it snow in Huhai too."
"But Christmas has already passed."
"Santa Claus has to deal with jet lag after traveling such a long way, so it's normal to be a few days late. Just listen to me, get a good sleep, and take care of your health, and this year Huhai will definitely let you see a snowman, okay?"
Xu Musen was cajoling as if speaking to a three-year-old child.
"Don't tease me. (Serious Bunny)"
"How dare I tease you."
Xu Musen mimicked in reply.
The night was deepening.
Xu Musen picked up the little snowman, shouted a good night towards the upstairs windows, and then also went home.
From the window of the villa, Yao Mingyue had been watching secretly, and upon hearing Xu Musen's good night, she pouted.
However, receiving that good night made her feel slightly less aggrieved. She pulled the curtains closed and prepared to sleep.
And at that moment in Huhai.
An Nuannuan stared at the chat interface on her phone, her dazed and cute face still visibly expectant.
An Nuannuan checked her wardrobe, where various colors and styles of little socks were placed.
So, when exactly would this sock-loving Santa Claus come?