Chapter 67: The Afterglow as Witness, Walking Hand in Hand!

"Wow, so beautiful!"

Standing on the summit, facing the breeze, Gu Ran spread her arms, her face full of excitement.

Ye Feng stood beside her, looking at the distant scenery, and also felt a sense of tranquility in his heart.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the earth, dyeing everything golden.

"Ye Feng, thank you for accompanying me here."

Gu Ran turned her head and looked at Ye Feng, her eyes carrying a hint of gratitude.

Ye Feng smiled and waved his hand lightly: "Don't be polite. I'm also very happy to be able to accompany you to watch the sunset."

Gu Ran's face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head and said softly: "Actually... I have always wanted to find an opportunity to be alone with you. Work is usually too busy, and we never have time to chat properly."

Ye Feng was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Then let's have a good chat today."

Gu Ran nodded, sat on the grass, and patted the spot beside her: "Come, sit down."

Ye Feng sat beside her, and the two quietly enjoyed the sunset.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto them, as if plating this moment with a layer of golden light.

"Ye Feng."

Gu Ran suddenly spoke, her tone carrying a hint of hesitation: "Have you... ever thought about the future?"

Ye Feng was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "The future?"

"Of course I have, but my future is very simple: it's to protect you well, and then live a peaceful life."

Gu Ran's face turned even redder, and she said in a low voice: "Then... does that mean... your future life... will have me in it?"

Ye Feng's heart jumped violently, and he turned to look at Gu Ran.

Her face appeared exceptionally soft and beautiful under the reflection of the setting sun, her eyes carrying a hint of anticipation and unease.

"Gu Ran."

Ye Feng said softly: "In my future, there has always been you."

Gu Ran's eyes turned slightly red, and a smile rose at the corners of her mouth: "Ye Feng, I like you."

Ye Feng's heartbeat accelerated, and he reached out to hold her hand: "Gu Ran, I like you too. From the first time I saw you, I knew you were different from others."

A tear slid down the corner of Gu Ran's eye, but she did not avoid Ye Feng's gaze, instead nodding gently: "Then... let's be together."

Ye Feng gripped her hand tightly, his tone firm: "Good, let's be together."

"Let this afterglow witness our future path. From now on, we will walk hand in hand, never to be separated!"

Gu Ran nodded gently, and under the rendering of the afterglow, a faint blush actually appeared on her face.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the two, as if freezing this moment in time.

The distant sky gradually dyed orange-red, and the sun slowly sank below the horizon, but the hearts of the two were filled with warmth and light.

"Ye Feng."

Gu Ran leaned on Ye Feng's shoulder and said softly: "In the future, no matter what happens, we must face it together."

Ye Feng nodded, his tone gentle: "Good, we will face it together."

The two sat quietly on the summit until the sky turned completely dark.

The night wind was slightly cool, but their hearts were filled with warmth.

"Let's go, it's time to go down the mountain."

Ye Feng stood up and reached out to pull Gu Ran up.

Gu Ran nodded and gripped Ye Feng's hand: "Good, I'm a bit hungry, let's go eat something!"

The two walked slowly down the mountain along the mountain road, the night wind brushing their faces, the starlight twinkling.

Ye Feng felt an unprecedented sense of peace and satisfaction in his heart.

He knew that from today on, their relationship was different.

And he was also prepared to face all the challenges of the future.

"Gu Ran."

Ye Feng suddenly spoke: "No matter how difficult the future is, I will protect you well."

"As long as I am here for a day, I will not let you suffer even the slightest grievance!"

Gu Ran smiled, her tone firm: "I believe in you."

The figures of the two gradually disappeared into the night, but their hearts were tightly connected.

Even if the road ahead was full of unknowns, as long as they were together, there was nothing to fear.

After going down the mountain, Ye Feng drove Gu Ran to the famous Ancient Street in Tianhai City.

This was the place with the most beautiful night view in Tianhai, and also the largest commercial street.

Red lanterns hung on both sides of the Ancient Street, and the lights reflected on the bluestone road, appearing exceptionally warm.

"Wow, it's so beautiful here!"

As soon as Gu Ran got out of the car, she was attracted by the scene before her.

She excitedly pulled Ye Feng's hand and walked quickly into the Ancient Street.

People were coming and going on the Ancient Street, and it was exceptionally lively.

Both sides of the street were filled with various snack stalls, the aroma hitting the nose.

Ye Feng looked at Gu Ran's excited appearance and also felt a sense of relaxation in his heart.

"Ye Feng, I want to eat that!"

Gu Ran pointed to a candied hawthorn stall, her eyes shining brightly.

Ye Feng smiled, walked over, bought a skewer of candied hawthorns, and handed it to Gu Ran: "Here, have a taste."

Gu Ran took the candied hawthorns, took a bite, and a satisfied smile immediately appeared on her face: "So sweet! It's delicious!"

Ye Feng looked at her happy appearance and also felt a sense of warmth in his heart: "As long as you like it."

The two walked while eating. Ye Feng bought many snacks for Gu Ran, from candied hawthorns to grilled skewers, and then to fried chicken cutlets; Gu Ran ate with great relish.

"Ye Feng, do you know?"

"This is my first time eating these things."

Gu Ran took a bite of the fried chicken cutlet, her tone carrying a hint of emotion.

Ye Feng was stunned for a moment, somewhat surprised: "First time?"

"Haven't you eaten them before?"

Gu Ran shook her head, her tone somewhat helpless: "The family said these were all junk food and wouldn't let me eat them at all."

"From childhood to adulthood, I've only eaten nutritional meals, and they had no flavor at all."

Ye Feng looked at her, feeling a bit heartbroken: "Then eat more today, and make up for everything you haven't eaten before."

Gu Ran smiled and nodded, her eyes curving into crescents: "Good!"

The two continued to stroll, and Gu Ran was like a little child, full of curiosity about everything.

She pulled Ye Feng's hand, looking at this for a while and that for a while, a happy smile always hanging on her face.

"Ye Feng, today is my happiest day."

Gu Ran suddenly stopped, looked up at Ye Feng, her eyes full of gratitude.

Ye Feng smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair: "Silly girl, we'll come often in the future, so you can be this happy every day."

Gu Ran nodded, a blush appearing on her face: "Good, then it's a deal."

Just as the two had finished strolling and were about to leave, Gu Ran suddenly pointed to an ice cream stall by the road: "Ye Feng, I want to eat ice cream."

Ye Feng was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Good, I'll go buy it."

He walked to the ice cream stall, bought a strawberry-flavored ice cream, and handed it to Gu Ran.

Gu Ran took the ice cream, took a bite, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face: "So sweet, it's delicious!"

Ye Feng looked at her and felt a sense of warmth in his heart.

He knew that Gu Ran had lived in a strict family environment since she was a child and rarely had the opportunity to relax and enjoy herself like today.

And today, he finally let her experience the happiness of an ordinary person.

"Ye Feng, thank you."

Gu Ran suddenly spoke, her tone carrying a hint of choking.

Ye Feng was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Silly girl, what are you thanking me for? As long as you are happy, that's enough."

Gu Ran's eyes turned slightly red, and like a little woman, she leaned into Ye Feng's embrace and said in a low voice: "From childhood to adulthood, I have never been as free as I am today."

"The family always required me to be a perfect daughter and not have any mistakes."

"Today, I can finally be myself."

Ye Feng looked at her and felt a sense of heartbreak.

He reached out to gently wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes, his tone gentle: "Gu Ran, from now on, do whatever you want, and I will always be with you."

Gu Ran nodded, and a happy smile appeared on her face: "Good, then it's a deal."

The two continued to walk on the Ancient Street, the night wind slightly cool, but their hearts were filled with warmth.

When they reached the end, Gu Ran suddenly pointed to a small tavern and said: "Accompany me inside for a drink!" ===== CHAPTER 68 =====