1979: My fiancée is a goddess

April 16th, 6 PM.

As the sun gradually set, the sky darkened, leaving only the magnificent and dazzling fiery clouds lingering there.

Cheng Kaiyan stood on the balcony of her apartment, gazing into the distance, a gentle, cool evening breeze caressing her face.

He took a deep breath of fresh air, turned to the bathroom where the sounds of two girls laughing and playing, along with the splashing of water, came from, and called out, "Are you done showering? Time to go out!"

After returning from the clay sculpture shop in the morning, the two did not go out on dates or sightseeing alone again.

At noon, Cheng Kaiyan cooked them a simple lunch.

After waking up from their afternoon nap, everyone would curl up on the sofa in the living room, quietly reading and drinking tea, occasionally exchanging a few words.

Although life was ordinary, Cheng Kaiyan felt fulfilled and warm.

He had heard people say that whether two people can stay together for a long time does not depend on whether they have unforgettable experiences or passionate love.

Rather, it's about whether we can sit down and chat aimlessly, whether we can get along quietly and peacefully...

After the initial passion fades, life, or rather love, often becomes more mundane and uneventful.

"You really think too much..."

Cheng Kaiyan chuckled and shook his head. The real reason was probably that he was leaving Tokyo tomorrow and would feel even more reluctant to leave.

As his mind raced with thoughts, the two people in the bathroom finally dried themselves off, got dressed, and came out.

"Let's go. Tokyo Tower gets really crowded every night. Let me show you two around tonight."

Ayana Uesugi walked up to Cheng Kaiyan with Zhao Ruixue by the arm, one hand on her hip, but her tone was quite resentful.

These past two days, Cheng Kaiyan and Zhao Ruixue have been busy dating, leaving her alone and forcing her to go to school alone.

Thank God, they finally remembered that there was a poor girl in their family!

"Aren't you going to wear more?"

Cheng Kaiyan's gaze fell on the two girls who had just come out of the bath. Their faces were flushed from playing around in the bathroom, their hair was slightly damp and draped behind their heads, and they were wearing simple and clean pleated skirts.

At first glance, they seem to be enveloped in the morning mist of a lake, as fresh and refined as lotus flowers emerging from the water, as clear and pure as a mountain stream.

"No need, it's not cold now. My hair should be dry in a little while."

Zhao Ruixue gently shook her head.

"Then let's go out."

The three of them gathered their belongings and walked towards the station with a calm and leisurely pace, as if they had just had a post-meal bath.

It was evening rush hour, and there were quite a few people at the station.

Holding the two girls protectively in his arms, the three of them got off the bus safely and smoothly.

At the bustling station entrance, a glance upwards reveals the red and white Tokyo Tower, flashing neon lights.

As a native of Tokyo, Ayana Uesugi is very familiar with this place.

She volunteered to be Cheng Kaiyan's tour guide, and talked on and on about the local history and culture along the way.

"Impressive, impressive, no wonder you're a literature student."

Cheng Kaiyan applauded enthusiastically.

"Your mouth is dry from talking, why don't you go buy some drinks!"

Uesugi Ayana saw through his insincerity and angrily pointed at the beverage shop next door, giving orders.

"Are you thirsty? Would you like something to drink? Why don't you sit over there for a while?"

Cheng Kaiyan ignored the order and turned to look at Qingmei, asking her about her well-being.

"Humph!"

Uesugi Ayana puffed out her cheeks, feeling like a third wheel who shouldn't have come along to witness their lovey-dovey moments.

"Seriously... why are you still acting like two little kids? Stop bullying Ayana all the time!"

Zhao Ruixue crossed her arms and looked at the two helplessly, shaking her head and saying, "Let's go inside and sit down."

The three of them went into the beverage shop and each ordered a drink.

This shop sells alcoholic beverages, but the alcohol content is very low, so girls can drink them too.

After sitting for a while, the three of them, with their drinks in hand, continued their walk toward Tokyo Tower.

After walking for more than ten minutes, the three of them entered a quiet and pleasant park, away from the bustling city.

A narrow cobblestone path leads into the depths of the park, nestled among sparse trees.

The lights were quite bright, and you could see some pedestrians along the way, but not many. However, there were a few people picnicking and camping in the park.

In the distance, an ancient temple sits atop a hill, its light appearing faint compared to the city's neon lights.

"This Eiffel Tower is located in Chit Park. The tower itself is very popular, but unfortunately, the park is deserted. I remember when I was a child, my classmates and I would come here for picnics. The environment was quite nice..."

As Ayana Uesugi gazed at the familiar scene before her, her voice tinged with nostalgia and wistfulness.

"Speaking of which, we used to go to Ditan Park to play, and I remember we even caught a rabbit in the woods once..."

Cheng Kaiyan looked at Zhao Ruixue, a look of reminiscence flashing across her face.

"Yes, let's find a chance to go shopping together when we get back."

Zhao Ruixue smiled faintly. She originally intended to take the rabbit home to eat, but she really wanted to keep it as a pet, so she asked Cheng Kaiyan for it. However, the rabbit ran away and ultimately couldn't escape being eaten.

It was caught by the old man from the neighboring courtyard house, who killed and ate it that very night.

"Okay, let's do it together then."

Cheng Kaiyan nodded with a strange expression.

Continuing deeper into the area, climbing over small hills, crossing small bridges, and walking through streets, we finally arrived at the foot of Tokyo Tower.

The orange lights on the tower fell softly, like the sun.

Standing on the ground and looking up, you can barely see anything, only a sense of oppression from facing a colossal object.

When was the Oriental Pearl Tower built?

A question flashed through Cheng Kaiyan's mind, but she had no way of knowing the answer.

These are probably some of the earliest landmark buildings in China.
"Let's go, buy tickets and go up."

Ayana Uesugi waved and led the way.

After queuing for a while, we entered the lobby at the base of the tower, bought tickets, and entered the elevator.

Tokyo Tower has two observation decks, one at 150 meters and the other at 250 meters.

They went to the highest one this time.

"Buzz..."

The hum of the motor echoed in my ears, and the elevator's ascent made my body sway.

Cheng Kaiyan felt Qingmei beside her quietly tighten her grip on her arm.

As you ascend, through the glass elevator walls on both sides, you can see layers of intersecting iron frames and flashing neon lights.

With a ding, the elevator doors slowly opened.

I took a step and was startled by the transparent glass floor beneath my feet.

There was a height of 250 meters below my feet.

After the three of them got used to it, they walked to the floor-to-ceiling glass windows that surrounded the observation deck in a 360-degree arc.

At first glance, the endless steel jungle seems to lie prostrate at your feet, giving you a sense of openness and clarity, as if you are looking down on all the mountains.

Just then, a waiter came over from a short distance away and handed over a glass of red wine at just the right moment.

"Hehe, the service is indeed meticulous. Standing here, sipping a glass of red wine, and looking at the tiny buildings below, who wouldn't be captivated?"

Cheng Kaiyan lowered her head, took a sip of red wine, and chuckled.

"Isn't that the feeling we're after?"

Zhao Ruixue was also visiting for the first time, and she nodded in empathy.

"Let's take a few photos, but the lighting isn't great. It shouldn't be a big problem though."

Cheng Kaiyan patted the two girls on the shoulders and said.

"Yeah!"

So the three of them asked the waiter to take a picture of them standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, and the lights were turned on.

Some of the photos are of three people, and some are of two people.

But it doesn't matter, Cheng Kaiyan will leave the film and camera with Zhao Ruixue when she leaves tomorrow.

As they were about to go down, Zhao Ruixue wanted to take a special photo with Cheng Kaiyan.

"Stand sideways, facing each other."

Under the lights, Zhao Ruixue pulled Cheng Kaiyan face to face.

The girl's eyes sparkled, and her clear, cool voice seemed to tremble slightly: "Hold me, wrap your arms around my waist, okay?"

Cheng Kaiyan didn't speak, but nodded silently and reached out to wrap her arms around the girl's slender waist.

The warmth of her body seeped through the pleated skirt to her fingertips, along with an unimaginable smoothness that made her lose herself in the moment.

“Look down into my eyes.”

Zhao Ruixue's eyes were exceptionally bright, and there seemed to be a stubbornness in her voice.

The two stood gazing into each other's eyes, embracing, a sight that even Uesugi Ayana, who was holding a camera and searching for the perfect angle, could sense in them a deep longing and affection...

"Three, two, one..." She counted down, pressing the shutter button hard with her fingertips.

Meanwhile, the childhood sweethearts embracing on the opposite side made a new move.

Zhao Ruixue suppressed her shyness and the urge to close her eyes. With her pretty face upturned, her delicate feet, taut and beautiful, under her sandals, quietly tensed and tiptoed, slowly moving closer to her lips, which were so close to hers.

It's obvious that he's going to give her a sweet kiss, or maybe a passionate one.

Cheng Kaiyan probably knew what she wanted to do, and subconsciously raised his hand to hug the back of her head, pressing his lips to the girl's fair and beautiful forehead.

"Click——"

The shutter clicked, freezing the image in a beautiful moment as the childhood sweethearts embraced, the boy bowing his head to kiss the girl's forehead.

This moment.

Zhao Ruixue's heart suddenly clenched, and an overwhelming bitterness and emptiness crashed over her like waves, engulfing her and making it hard for her to breathe.

She closed her eyes, and two crystal tears slid down her pale cheeks and into her clothes from the corners of her eyes.

Though the tears were hot, they were icy cold.

The two held each other in silence, neither letting go.

Uesugi Ayana, oblivious to what was happening, excitedly exclaimed, "That was beautiful! You guys are so lucky to have my photography skills!"

The little girl with the round face looked at her friend and her sweetheart embracing, feeling both envious and filled with happiness.

But after waiting a while, the two still hadn't let go, so she called out, "It's time, let's go down!"

"Whoosh..."

Zhao Ruixue suddenly released him as if she had been electrocuted, and used her delicate hands to push Cheng Kaiyan away.

"...Are you alright? We should go."

Cheng Kaiyan pondered for a moment, then asked with concern.

"fine."

Zhao Ruixue seemed to have returned to her original aloof and serene appearance, shaking her head calmly.

After saying that, he turned and walked towards his friend, saying without looking back, "Let's go."

……

The elevator was descending slowly, and the atmosphere remained as harmonious and pleasant as ever.

Zhao Ruixue still held Cheng Kaiyan's arm, but there wasn't much of a smile in her eyes.

They didn't stay at Tokyo Tower for long; after coming down, the three of them had a simple late-night snack at a restaurant.

Then I boarded the tram.

The three of them waited on the platform for the departing train.

"It's getting late, so I won't take you back. I still have some things to take care of over there."

Cheng Kaiyan looked quietly at the two girls in front of her, a hint of reluctance and longing flashing in her eyes.

But soon, a gentle and serene figure flashed through his mind, which made him reaffirm his resolve.

It's been beautiful enough, it's time to end it.

"Oh, okay, then you go back and get busy. We can go back by ourselves."

Uesugi Ayana nodded understandingly, guessing that Cheng Kaiyan was probably a little tired from shopping non-stop for the past two days, so she wanted to go back and rest for the night.

That's nothing, after all, he had seen her friend's boyfriend look exhausted after a day of dating.

This is actually quite normal; boys don't really like to wander around.

"no!"

At this moment, Zhao Ruixue suddenly looked up, her long, elegant eyebrows furrowed tightly, and her beautiful eyes pierced through the air like an ice thorn, sending chills down one's spine and making one's heart tremble.

The girl's slightly red eyes stared intently at Cheng Kaiyan, her face full of stubbornness and willfulness, as she coldly retorted.

Her clear, cool voice was now hoarse and trembling, concealing a pale and indescribable emotion.

Cheng Kaiyan's lips moved slightly, but she didn't say anything.

"You're not allowed to go back tonight, Cheng Kaiyan!"

"Come back with me, come back with me!"

She looked at the silent Cheng Kaiyan, seemed to realize something, and emphasized it again.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

The clanging sound of the tram over the tracks filled my ears, and its blinding headlights shone from afar.

The train has arrived at the station.

The bustling crowd passed between the childhood sweethearts standing opposite each other, but could not sever their gazes from each other.

In an instant, it felt as if they had been transported to another world.

"it is good."

Finally, Cheng Kaiyan slowly nodded and agreed.

"Walk."

Zhao Ruixue suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, but the sudden relaxation after being tense made her feel dizzy. The moment she put her fingers down, her legs swayed weakly backward, and she almost fell backward.

Just as Cheng Kaiyan was about to reach out her hand, Uesugi Ayana, who had stepped in first, grabbed her arm.

"Let's go, let's go back now, take a shower and go to sleep. It's a pity, it would be great if we had a TV."

Uesugi Ayana was unaware of what had happened, but since Cheng Kaiyan had agreed, it meant there was no problem.

As she helped her friend walk into the carriage, she muttered to herself.

"Let Cheng Kaiyan go and buy one."

Zhao Ruixue leaned against her and said casually.

"Great! Since he's so rich anyway, let's just pay for two more years of TV service while we're at it!"

Uesugi Ayana immediately beamed with joy. The TV itself wasn't expensive, but the TV subscription fee was. She turned to Cheng Kaiyan and said, "Did you hear that? You womanizer!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Cheng Kaiyan smiled helplessly.

The three got into the car and returned to their rented apartment half an hour later.

After washing up.

The group took some fruit from the refrigerator and ate it without saying a word; they just sat quietly.

At 10:30 p.m., Ayana Uesugi had already gone to her room to sleep.

Zhao Ruixue simply couldn't take it anymore.

"Go back to your room and sleep."

Cheng Kaiyan looked at the girl in front of her with pity, who was clearly somewhat haggard, and said softly.

"Do not."

"Go to sleep."

"I do not!"

"Don't be so stubborn, sigh..."

"That's just who I am. I'm just that stubborn, just that willful and obnoxious. So what if I'm not as good as Liu Xiaoli, not as gentle and virtuous as her! Of course you like her, and of course you can't stand someone like me!!"

Zhao Ruixue suddenly erupted in emotion and screamed at the top of her lungs.

Tears fell like rain, blurring her vision.

"how come……"

Cheng Kaiyan reached out her hand, but it remained suspended in mid-air, halfway out.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Ruixue's eyes dimmed further, and her face turned exceptionally pale.

"Go to sleep. If you can't, go inside and sleep on the sofa. I won't leave, I won't leave."

Cheng Kaiyan ultimately softened, cupped the girl's face, and wiped away her tears, but the tears seemed to flow uncontrollably, no matter how much she wiped them away.

He can't stand girls crying, especially...

Time slipped away quietly with the ticking of the clock, and the sobbing girl gradually closed her eyes.

Under the hazy, silvery moonlight, Cheng Kaiyan gently picked up the girl and carried her back to her room.

Patiently and carefully, I covered her with the blanket, loosened her hair, and smoothed her brow...

Finally, he bent down and gave her a gentle kiss.

Goodnight. When you wake up tomorrow, it will be a brand new life.

Cheng Kaiyan chuckled and then sat down at the dressing table by the bed, holding a pen and writing something.

Love? Pain?
sad?

or...

The regret that he thought he was satisfied but was never truly satisfied?

Nobody knows. (End of Chapter)