Looking into Ge Qin's eyes filled with a hint of anticipation, Li Jing pondered for a moment before gently nodding, "Okay, you're more familiar with this, you decide the time and place."
Seeing Li Jing agree, Ge Qin excitedly clenched her fist silently and then quickly said, "How about eight o'clock... oh wait, would eight be too early?"
Ge Qin had initially thought the earlier the better, but halfway through speaking, she realized it might be too early, so she hurriedly asked.
Li Jing thought about his own plans: "Tomorrow morning my parents will drive back to the city, it depends on their timing."
"We plan to stay here for one night and go back tomorrow."
Learning that Li Jing would also stay overnight here, Ge Qin showed surprise again, then quickly said, "Why don't you just ride back with me to the city tomorrow? My parents drove here, your parents drove here, too—no need to go with them."
Upon hearing this, Li Jing pondered and nodded in agreement, "That works. But leaving so early, do you have any plans?"
"I can take you to breakfast; there's a noodle shop that's really delicious."
Perhaps because she was going to be with Li Jing, Ge Qin's mind was exceptionally clear at this moment, and she quickly came up with several plans: "Then we can visit our alma mater, and go to the street food market. The shopping street has changed a lot this year, you can take a look.
Although it can't be compared to Celestial Sea City, it has its own unique charm."
Li Jing always liked wandering around alleys and streets, especially places with a lively atmosphere, so he did not refuse this suggestion: "Alright, let's go with your arrangement."
"Great! I'll plan well later, I promise you won't be bored."
Getting a definite answer from Li Jing, Ge Qin's face was full of excitement, her mood reaching the peak of these past few days.
Afterwards, the three families had dinner indoors.
Because Ge Qin had traveled with Li Fuguo and his daughter to Tianhai previously and received Li Jing's hospitality, Ge Qin's parents were particularly courteous to Li Jing's family.
Especially knowing that Li Jing has been doing well in Tianhai, during conversations and interactions, their family showed great respect to the Li Weijun couple, making them feel extremely comfortable, and the atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious.
But due to the presence of the elders, aside from finding a chance to chat with Li Jing previously, most of the time Ge Qin sat obediently beside her own parents, only occasionally glancing at Li Jing from a distance, thinking about various things.
Until the evening, due to the exhaustion from New Year's visits over the past few days, Li Weijun and Ge Qin's parents went to bed early.
Originally planning to watch a movie in the room with Li Jing, Li Xiaoxiao was also called away to sleep by Li Fuguo.
Only Ge Qin and Li Jing were no longer under their parents' watch and became the last two to return to their rooms that night.
This old house of Li Fuguo's, because it's a building he constructed himself, is spacious with numerous rooms, bedrooms on both the upper and lower levels.
This is also why Li Weijun was willing to stay overnight here.
Li Fuguo and his wife usually sleep on the first floor, convenient for cooking in the kitchen and entertaining guests in the living room.
The second floor is divided into two sides by the staircase, each side has a living room and three bedrooms, like a complete suite.
Li Weijun's couple and Ge Qin's parents sleep in two of the bedrooms on the west side.
The three young people then slept in the three bedrooms in the east suite.
Originally, the three were preparing to watch a movie in Li Xiaoxiao's room, but after Li Xiaoxiao was told by Li Fuguo to go to sleep, Li Jing and Ge Qin could only return to their own rooms.
Li Jing's bedroom faces south, and the square glass window looks directly into the small courtyard. At this time, the cold moonlight scattered through the window, dispelling the dark night.
Li Jing found that the moon in the countryside seemed particularly bright; even without turning on the lights, he could see everything clearly, relying only on the moonlight from outside the window.
Just as Li Jing took off his coat, ready to scroll through his phone for a while before sleeping, he heard a gentle knock at the door.
Li Jing was somewhat surprised and turned to look at the door, asking, "Who's there?"
Ge Qin's voice came softly from outside, tinged with a bit of nervousness, "Can I come in?"
Recognizing Ge Qin's voice, Li Jing raised his eyebrows slightly, then calmly said, "Come in."
Seeing Ge Qin wearing pajamas at the door, Li Jing proactively asked, "What's up, any issues?"
"First time sleeping here, can't sleep alone."
This statement wasn't a lie.
Compared to her own warm, familiar small house, although Li Fuguo's self-built house was spacious and clean, it was overly vast and quiet.
Especially in the countryside's night, it was exceptionally still, only distant insect chirps and wind sounds—if it's the first time staying here, you might indeed struggle to adapt.
Li Jing remembered when this house was first built, he was still in middle school.
The first time he followed his parents to stay in this house, he too stayed awake until quite late.
Though Ge Qin wasn't lying, that was only part of the reason.
Her other reason for being unable to sleep was naturally because her mind was occupied with thoughts about Li Jing in the next room.
Otherwise, her first thought should have been to find Li Xiaoxiao or her own parents, rather than coming to Li Jing.
However, Li Jing didn't expose her, instead, he proactively showed concern, "Isn't your sleepwear thin? Why not sit on my bed, there's a blanket to cover yourself."
Ge Qin was surprised by Li Jing's directness, and feeling a bit of joy in her heart, she didn't hesitate much, just softly nodded and proactively sat on the bed, leaning against the headboard, with the blanket covering her.
Li Jing also sat at the head of the bed, with about a dozen or so centimeters still between them.
He didn't speak, merely gazed calmly at the moonlight outside the window.
Having been in Celestial Sea City for a long time, he actually enjoyed this country night's tranquility and peace.
Worried that the atmosphere might become awkward, Ge Qin initially thought of speaking, but after seeing Li Jing enjoying the scenery outside, her expression changed slightly, wisely kept her mouth shut, and silently sat on the bed with Li Jing, staring at the moonlight outside.
The night view outside was like a marvelous painting.
The bright moon hung on a deep blue canvas, casting clean and clear light as if washed by water, free from any impurities.
In the distance, the mountain ridges outlined a hazy silhouette under the moonlight, silently guarding this peaceful night like sentinels.
At this moment, ge Qin felt the moonlight and silence that had made her uneasy in her own room had somehow transformed into beauty and tranquility upon entering Li Jing's room.
After appreciating for a moment, she sneaked a glance at Li Jing, still absorbed in the night view, hesitated for a long while before slowly maneuvering herself to gently lean against him.
Feeling the warmth beside him, Li Jing turned his face to look at her, did not reject her, simply continued gazing at the moonlit night, softly saying, "The night view here is great."
Seeing that Li Jing did not refuse her, Ge Qin was overjoyed, lightly resting her head on his shoulder, clutching his arm, and softly responding:
"Yes, it's really beautiful."