Chapter 50 We Elop
We left the community together and walked onto the street.

Chen Yuan was truly shocked by the storm.

I just walked a few steps against the wind and felt my body swaying. I couldn't walk steadily, and the front of my clothes stuck to my body and the hem of my clothes rustled.

The city's drainage system simply could not accommodate so much water. In addition, the trash cans on both sides of the road were blown crooked, and plastic bags, beverage bottles, and moldy kitchen waste were all washed out. They accumulated in the sewer outlet along with the flow of water that was enough to submerge a whole shoe, completely blocking it, so the water kept gathering.

The entire Lanjing was like a skylight that had been opened, with rain pouring down from top to bottom.

Six o'clock is usually the rush hour for getting off work, and since there is a school next to Fengting Community, vehicles picking up children are also stuck on the road. Three entire streets are packed with people, and the shrill horns sound one after another, forming a chaotic tune.

Some car owners don't even care about the crackling raindrops and climb onto the roof to see the situation ahead.

It's a complete mess.

The scene was truly spectacular.

Because the rain was so loud, the two people needed to get very close to each other in order to hear each other clearly. After a while, Chen Yuan felt that his pants were soaked.

"It's been years since we've seen such heavy rain." Chen Yuan turned around, put his hands together, and used his height to shield Jiang Yao from getting wet. "Are you afraid?"

"Not particularly afraid."

Weird.

Jiang Yao was very frightened at first. After all, this messy scene was too inconsistent with the usually prosperous Lanjing. But when she stood downstairs with Chen Yuan, the two of them leaned on each other quietly in the noisy atmosphere, she suddenly felt so... excited.

That's right.

That's how it feels.

It was as if the space was separated and the whole world was lonely and noisy.

Only she and Chen Yuan, wearing similar clothes, standing together as a pair, looked like they were about to start an adventure and embark on a new journey they had never experienced before.

First time, getting caught in the rain together.

The time when we met was so different that when I recall this chaotic rain later, there are many more profound memories in my memory.

Everything we experienced together was so memorable.

This is really romantic.

Women's thinking is obviously different from boys'. Jiang Yao actually became emotional at this moment. She was in a particularly happy mood and looked a little shy. She was held in Chen Yuan's arms and couldn't help but look up at him.

Young Master, if you bow your head now, I will kiss you...

She thought to herself.

Unfortunately, Chen Yuan did not bow his head. He suddenly smiled comfortingly and said, "It's good that you are not afraid."

"I'm fine as long as you're here."

"Then, let's go!"

Chen Yuan reached out and held Jiang Yao's hand tightly, very hard. Then he took a step forward and stepped into the rain on the street. Without the shelter of the slanted eaves on the roadside, the wet and cold rain poured down mercilessly.

He pulled Jiang Yao forward, and the two of them took one deep step and one shallow step, running forward in the heavy rain.

With every step, a lot of water splashed. The rain touched the warm body, making people shiver a little. But unlike the physical perception, the spirit was immersed in incomparable joy.

The same feeling welled up in the hearts of both of them.

They seemed to be eloping. Regardless of everything, they rushed in the direction they wanted. He held her hand and walked under the dark night sky. The dark clouds rolled and no light could be seen. Even the faint light on the roadside was about to be swallowed up. Cars were left behind. They were like wooden boats parked in the river, looking at the fleeing lovers with solemn eyes, as if they were watching childish children holding hands, until the two of them disappeared into the white rain.

I ran half the street, turned into the alley, and passed by. The sign of the ramen shop in the narrow alley was flashing.

The boss had no business, so he used everything he could in the store to build a low waterproof wall. He straightened up and looked in surprise at his lover who was running past in a hurry.

They went around to this wide, straight road. The destination Jiang Yao mentioned was Xiao Wan's home. It wasn't too far away, but it would take at least half an hour.

It was very difficult to run in the rain. It was better when we got to the Changhuan River because there were few vehicles and almost no pedestrians.

The river surface that used to sparkle with waves was now so quiet as if ink was flowing inside. Nothing could be seen except the tiny ripples caused by the bean-sized water droplets. Even the lights beside the bridge seemed to be broken.

The two stopped panting and found a road sign to rest.

The withered willow branches by the river danced wildly in the wind. Even in a sheltered place, the occasional slanting rain brought by the wind still did not let them go.

Chen Yuan stood in front of Jiang Yao and looked at her hair which was wet and stuck to her forehead.

At this moment, her cheeks looked even whiter, and her light makeup was washed off, giving her a more girlish look. There were even drops of dew hanging on her eyelashes, falling drop by drop as she trembled slightly.

The two looked at each other.

Jiang Yao suddenly asked loudly: "Why are you looking at me? Do I look good without makeup?"

Chen Yuan burst out laughing. You are really worthy of me. You can ask such a question at this time.

"It looks good!" he replied.

Jiang Yao looked around and found no one around. She seemed to have made up her mind. She quickly stood on tiptoe, hugged Chen Yuan's neck, and covered his lips as his eyes widened in surprise.

"Sweet talk..." She panted, "Just say it more. Say it once, and I'll kiss you once."

Jiang Yao didn't even think it through before she did such a bold thing as kissing Chen Yuan in public!

But she couldn't help it.

I always feel that if I don’t kiss her at this time, in this atmosphere, I will regret it for the rest of my life.

Her little tongue was warm and soft, and when they kissed, there was a hint of the bitter taste of rain at the corners of her lips, but as their touch and their hearts blended together, the world seemed to quiet down under their pounding hearts.

Chen Yuan felt his heartbeat getting faster and faster, and the heat on his cheeks was rising rapidly. He felt that if he continued to kiss like this, he would have a fever, or rather, he was already dizzy from the fever, and his brain gradually became unable to think.

Jiang Yao in his arms was so soft, just like a cat that was about to melt after being too comfortable.

After kissing for a while, Chen Yuan changed from being passive to active and pressed her against the road sign.

Under the soft street lights, Jiang Yao's body was trembling slightly. She was extremely sure that perhaps from this second on, even if she died... she would never forget Chen Yuan.

She can only give him all her love, now and in the future, and it can never be changed.

But, little master...will you love me as much as I love you?

Jiang Yao pushed Chen Yuan away and whispered in his ear very quietly, with the corner of her lips touching his earlobe. Only in this way could the sound of her voice be clear enough to drown out her heartbeat.

"I...won't leave."

She continued murmuring:

"We go home."

(End of this chapter)