I'm pretending to be a fairy in kindergarten

This year's Heart-to-Heart Festival in the town seemed more lively and crowded than in previous years.

Because you can hear the noise from afar even before you get close.

Of course, it's also possible that He Qing and Han Wenwen haven't gone shopping in a long time.

In short, during this period before the Lunar New Year, the place is packed with people and various stalls and vendors.

There were all sorts of loudspeakers, vendors selling all kinds of New Year's goods, flowers, plants, and Spring Festival couplets everywhere.

He Qing and Han Wenwen each took one arm around one of Lin Zhengran's shoulders.

They strolled through the festival amidst the envious glances of passersby.

"What beautiful girls!"

"This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen."

"Did this guy in the middle save the world in his past life?"

Many passersby may have mistaken one of the two women for Lin Zhengran's sister.

So even though the three of them were so close and open about it, while others might envy them, no one thought much of it.

Looking at the crowded throng, Xiao Heqing said, "It's been so long since I've been here. There are so many people!"

Han Wenwen stared at the Spring Festival couplets on the stall, unable to move away. She inexplicably recalled the scene when her brother Zhengran helped her buy New Year's goods and couplets during her first Spring Festival in the North.

The two weren't together at that time, but the time they spent in the rented apartment is still quite sweet in retrospect.

"Brother Zhengran, Xiao Qingqing, let's buy some Spring Festival couplets!"

Xiao Heqing said, "My mom has already bought it."

Han Wenwen bent down and looked at the Spring Festival couplets that looked different: "Since we've already bought some, let's buy some more to put up in the villa."

Xiao Heqing thought it was a good idea.

Han Wenwen picked up a pair of Spring Festival couplets with zodiac animal patterns and asked the two of them, "How about this?! Isn't it pretty?!"

Xiao Heqing said it was good, but she seemed to have found something even better.

Lin Zhengran felt they were about the same.

Because He Qingwen lives in a mountainous area.

Therefore, the Lianxinjie (Connecting Hearts Festival) also extends from the foot of the mountain to the mountainside.

They explored from bottom to top, snacking and buying trinkets that might be useful but were probably not.

Occasionally, they would participate in games like balloon popping and ring toss. To avoid causing the merchants to lose too much money, Lin Zhengran would stop after winning the things the two girls liked.

Holding the gift, Han Wenwen chuckled and said, "Brother Zhengran is amazing! I feel like if Brother Zhengran were serious, the boss could cry on the ground all day."

Xiao Heqing, holding the gift doll, exclaimed, "Lin Zhengran, you're really amazing! Wenwen and I can hit whatever we want!"

Half a day later, we finally arrived at the center of the Lianxin Festival halfway up the mountain, in front of the ancient tree that symbolizes love.

Because of the tradition of the Lianxin Festival, all those who come to pray for marriage must come here to pray, draw a fortune stick, and tie a wishing object. So, within half a day, the treetops of the ancient tree are already covered with red water chestnuts, red strips, and wishing boards.

Han Wenwen introduced, "Brother Zhengran, this tree is the most important part of our Lianxin Festival. It's called the Marriage Tree. You can see that people from other towns around here also come to pray for marriage. This tree is incredibly accurate!"

Lin Zhengran looked up at the ancient tree: "I remember Wenwen, you said before that this tree can help you find your destined partner if you don't have one, and if you do have one, it can make your marriage last a long time."

Han Wenwen smiled.

But the next moment she put her finger to her lips, looking puzzled: "Did I tell Brother Zhengran before? I forgot, but it's because of this tree that I won't miss Brother Zhengran, so I have great respect for this tree." Han Wenwen's expression became very respectful.

Xiao Heqing took out three pieces of red cloth and a ballpoint pen from her pocket and said happily, "I brought a wishing slip with me. Let's write it here!"

The three of them found a place to sit down.

Han Wenwen wrote on the cloth strip: "I hope to be with Brother Zhengran forever, even from afar."

Xiao Heqing wrote: "I wish that Lin Zhengran and I will never be separated again." Lin Zhengran thought for a moment and wrote something in return.

Han Wenwen, curious, wanted to see: "What did Brother Zhengran write?"

Lin Zhengran showed it to the little fox, and after the little fox looked at it, it smiled and gave Lin Zhengran a kiss: "I like Brother Zhengran."

Xiao Heqing blushed when she saw this and said, "Then let's hang the red strip on the tree. It's said that the higher it's hung, the more effective it is."

Lin Zhengran: "Then which of you two will ride on my back? I'll carry you on my back and tie you up there so we can get higher."

Han Wenwen raised her hand: "I want to!"

Xiao Heqing also raised her hand: "I want to too."

Lin Zhengran said indulgently, "Then carry them all once, and tie your strips of cloth to them separately."

The two women nodded.

So Lin Zhengran carried them on his back one by one, tying the wishing strips as high as possible.

After tying the ribbons, the three of them stared at the three wishing ribbons that were together for a while before turning around and leaving to continue strolling around the Lianxin Festival.

But no one knew that just as the three turned to leave...

Time suddenly stopped, and the space turned half white.

The crowded streets came to a standstill; crying children, laughing couples—everything on the street was frozen in time.

Only Lin Zhengran in the whole world could turn around and look back at that ancient tree.

He understood, of course, that the tree was probably just a mythical tree in people's imaginations, and might not have any power to bring about marriage at all.

But Lin Zhengran also knew that Wenwen's initial encounter with him was indeed guided by the subtle influence of this ancient tree.

It is said that when Xiao Heqing drew a fortune stick, she received her own surname.

So Lin Zhengran still intends to be childish for once.

He flew into the air within the one minute that time stopped.

Remove the cloth strips that were just tied on, then fly to the top of the ancient tree and re-tie the three cloth strips on it.

Lin Zhengran, who is now at level 99, can now stop for twice as long.

"I hope He Qing, Wenwen, Lili, Jingshi, Qianqian, and Mengmeng can be happy every day."

After securing himself, he returned to the ground.

He returned to the middle of the two women, had them link arms with him, and time began to flow again.

The space was restored, and the three of them continued walking forward, chatting and laughing, the festival still as lively as ever.

It was as if nothing had happened.

The ancient tree, covered with wishing ribbons, swayed gently in the breeze, seemingly possessing a unique vitality.

The two weeks in the South went by much faster than I had imagined.

Eating, drinking, and having fun, time flies by in the blink of an eye.

Two nights before the Lunar New Year, Xiao Heqing sat on the bed in the guest room and asked Lin Zhengran, "Lin Zhengran, shouldn't we be going back to the South tomorrow? How exactly do we get back?"

Han Wenwen was also curious: "Yes, the tickets are all sold out now. How are we going to get back from such a long distance?"

Lin Zhengran leaned against the headboard and smiled: "I told you I have a way. You two pack your things tonight, get a good night's sleep, and I'll take you home first thing tomorrow morning."

Xiao Heqing and Han Wenwen exchanged a glance.

nod.

Just then, there was a knock on the door. It was Aunt He's voice: "Zhengran? Do you have a moment? Auntie has something she wants to discuss with you." (End of Chapter)