Chapter 319: Small Entanglement

At the entrance of the bustling shopping mall, influenced by the singing, the surrounding crowd gradually gathered, wanting to see what exactly was happening.

Mr. Lu Xun once said: "The people of China love to watch a spectacle; when watching a spectacle, they all look like ducks, stretching their necks to see."

At this moment, the singing continued.

The singing voice is wings—singing out hope—

All the devotion is just because of the power of love—

Just like you—

The song ended.

Enthusiastic applause erupted on the scene, continuous like a tidal wave.

There were also quite a few people offering encouragement to Chen Shanni.

"Little girl, keep it up, you can definitely do it."

"Beauty, don't give up hope easily."

"Little sister, there is no obstacle in life that cannot be overcome, keep it up!"

Knowing that Chen Shanni was not used to such occasions where she became the focus, Shen Yan walked to her side, wiped the tears from her cheeks, and said "thank you" to the audience.

Immediately, the two turned and disappeared into the vast sea of people.

In the taxi, Chen Shanni rested her head on Shen Yan's broad and sturdy shoulder, her eyes blurred with tears, sniffing from time to time; she clearly had not yet recovered her emotions from the event just now.

Shen Yan could not stand seeing a girl cry, so he teased: "How come I never noticed before that you were such a crybaby."

Chen Shanni blushed at being told this, but she could not recover her emotions for a while, so she simply did not respond, recalling the bits and pieces of just now in her mind.

That scene, she would never forget.

Once, a man, in order to encourage her, sang a song titled "Just Like You".

We are all the same, equally strong, our youth shining with golden light, even if we get hurt, even if there are wind and waves...

It was not that Chen Shanni had never heard this song before; the melody was melodious and pleasant, leaving a deep impression, but she could not grasp the emotions within it.

But now she understood, and she truly grew to like this song.

"Thank you, Shen Yan!" Chen Shanni expressed her gratitude sincerely.

Shen Yan stroked her little head, comforting her in silence.

In this day and age, Caiyun Zhinan had not yet opened high-speed rail; to go from Kunming Dianchi to Dali Erhai, one either had to take a taxi or take a bus.

Shen Yan, who did not care about such petty change, directly hailed a taxi and headed straight for the destination; after a 4-hour drive, Erhai finally came into view.

Arriving at a nearby sea-view hotel, this time without Chen Shanni having to speak, Shen Yan directly booked a standard double room; Chen Shanni stood by without saying a word.

Her pretty face was flushed, clearly having acquiesced.

Arriving in a strange city for the first time, knowing nothing about the people and things around her, it was inevitable for a young girl like her to lack a sense of security; being able to stay with Shen Yan was naturally for the best.

The so-called Erhai is actually not a sea, but the second-largest freshwater lake in Caiyun Zhinan; arriving at the sea-view room, Chen Shanni stood before the wide floor-to-ceiling window, and what met her eyes was an endless lake.

The lake water was azure and clear, inlaid on the earth like a huge mirror.

Thousands of seagulls soared freely on the lake surface; they circled from time to time, then dove, emitting crisp cries, adding a bit of vitality and vigor to the entire scene.

The scene was extremely spectacular!

Everything made Chen Shanni infatuated, and she could not wait to go out for a stroll.

"Gurgle!"

At this time, her stomach issued a serious protest; the corners of Shen Yan's mouth lifted slightly, and he led Chen Shanni to a nearby restaurant to eat.

While eating, Shen Yan noticed her eyes fixed on the prawns, yet she was slow to make a move; he then remembered her left hand was inconvenient, so he peeled a few prawns and put them into her bowl.

He told her to eat quickly.

Chen Shanni stared at him blankly, her heart surging, and she blurted out: "You..."

"What's wrong?" Shen Yan looked puzzled.

"No... nothing!"

Chen Shanni shook her head; actually, she wanted to ask Shen Yan why he was suddenly so good to her—was it out of pity or because he liked her?

After thinking about it, she dismissed the thought.

What was the point of asking these things now? It would only add to her troubles.

After filling their stomachs, the two came to the road circling Erhai.

This ecological corridor was packed with bicycles for rent; additionally, it was filled with the hawking of various goods, which could simply be described as a clamor of voices.

Chen Shanni felt that cycling around was very interesting and excitedly wanted to rent a tandem bicycle; Shen Yan had no objections.

Thus, the two, one in front and one behind, pedaled the pedals with ease and cooperation, cycling around the lake road to appreciate the surrounding natural scenery.

The sunlight spilled onto the lake surface, sparkling and beautiful beyond compare.

A gentle breeze blew, making one feel relaxed and happy.

It seemed as if all troubles vanished into thin air at this moment.

In the evening, the two arrived at Dali Ancient City, which was the filming location for "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", to eat a delicious mushroom hotpot there and feel the charm of the ancient city's nightlife.

Actually, Shen Yan did not have much interest in this kind of walking and strolling; he looked forward more to being able to go to some more exciting and interesting places.

He heard that in Shangri-La one could ride horses across the grasslands, which was particularly anticipated.

At ten o'clock in the evening, the night was like water.

Through the wide floor-to-ceiling window of the sea-view room, one could see the lights outside and the bright moonlight setting each other off, creating a romantic atmosphere.

The wind in Dali is known for its unique strength; the wind was fierce, and water splashed on the lake surface—every splash was a musical note; they jumped and danced, weaving into a passionate melody.

Standing before the floor-to-ceiling window, Shen Yan glanced in the direction of the bathroom; the clear, audible sound of flowing water made his state of mind like a sailboat on the sea, rising and falling, fluctuating.

Since they met, Chen Shanni had always been a good friend in Shen Yan's heart; aside from a man's normal fantasies about a woman, he had no other intentions.

Maybe... perhaps... it was mixed with a trace of romantic feelings.

And "loving the new and loathing the old" seems to be a common ailment of men, the kind embedded in the bone marrow, and Shen Yan is naturally no exception.

After last night's pleasure...

Chen Shanni's graceful and enchanting figure is like a carving knife, leaving an indelible mark in Shen Yan's heart; especially that low moan, as melodious as a Huang Ying, which makes one unable to stop.

He is thinking about how to spend tonight.

Shen Yan knows that if he were to take the initiative, Chen Shanni would likely not refuse; he admits he is a scumbag, but the meaning of being active versus passive is worlds apart.

As a scumbag with a conscience, Shen Yan hypocritically makes excuses for himself: last night was to help Chen Shanni fulfill a wish, but what about tonight...

It seems there is no difference between doing this once and doing it countless times.

Whether to go for it or not, he is a bit conflicted.