When he was ready and left the room to go next door, he saw Munni leaning against the headboard reading a book.
The soft light from the ceiling poured down like water, and her long, soft hair draped on her shoulders shone with a luminous glow under the light.
As she slightly lowered her eyelids to look at the book in her hands, her dark eyelashes cast an elegant shadow over her fair cheeks, and the eyes hidden beneath those lashes were clear and gentle like a spring.
Yuan Chengmo stood there, staring without blinking at Munni in the room, like a delicate blossom, quietly blooming with absolute beauty in the soft light.
The corners of his exquisitely thin lips uncontrollably curled into a gentle smile, and his eyes silently reflected a melting affection as he gazed at her.
After a long while, Munni looked up to see Yuan Chengmo standing outside the room at some unknown time.
She quickly put down the book and got up from the bed, "How come you didn’t call me when you came?"
"You’ve been running around for so long, I wanted to let you have some rest."
Seeing Munni heading out, Yuan Chengmo quickly reminded, "Put on your scarf, it’s very cold outside."
Munni nodded, took the scarf, wrapped it around her neck, and then cheerfully walked out of the room, closing and locking the door.
"Senior, I’m thinking if I catch the one who set me up , I’ll definitely sharpen my knife to go after that jerk, making us run around in this freezing weather."
"Yes, when the time comes, I’ll definitely help you sharpen that knife to perfection."
"It’s decided happily then."
Yuan Chengmo chuckled lightly and changed the subject, "What do you want to eat?"
"Let’s try some local delicacies; talking about it makes my stomach feel really hungry."
The village is quite small, and the busiest street must be the one where the supermarket is located.
The two took a tuk-tuk and found a nice little restaurant near the supermarket to have a meal, then immediately set off to find the anonymous person.
Yuan Chengmo gave the address to the tuk-tuk driver, then turned his eyes to the scenery along the street, and smiled: "The New Year atmosphere here is even thicker than in the city."
The driver heard his words and responded with a smile: "Many people only come back once a year, so they like to celebrate the New Year with lots of excitement! In the evening, if you two have nothing to do, you can set off fireworks together."
"That sounds like a good idea, Munni, let’s set off fireworks together later."
"Okay." Munni kept staring at the houses decorated with lanterns along the way, and murmured softly, "Senior, I miss Dad."
In her soft whisper was an unconsciously choking trace of deep longing for her father.
In past years, at this time her father would put everything aside, and take the time to go shopping, eat, play golf, and attend concerts with her.
Her father said that, despite being busy with work, he might neglect her care, but during the Spring Festival, it is a time for family reunions, and nothing is more important than being with his daughter.
Munni knew that her father was only worried that during the Spring Festival she might feel sad remembering that many years ago her mother left her before the festival.
Her father always cared for her in the most gentle and unobtrusive way, giving her the utmost pampering.
Sensing her slightly sad mood, as usual, Yuan Chengmo gently stroked her head, "Where are you spending the Spring Festival this year? If you don’t have company, I wouldn’t mind tentatively accompanying you."
"Come on, you’d better go home, I’m afraid Cheng He will come with a knife to make me give up his precious little brother."
Her exaggerated words made Yuan Chengmo chuckle in surprise.