It's not too late to meet in the book

The summer sun filtered through the leaves, shimmering onto the spacious kindergarten playground, adding a touch of solemnity and warmth to this special day. Rows of colorful chairs were neatly arranged on the playground, each occupied by a child in a neatly dressed school uniform, their faces filled with excitement and reluctance. Today was the graduation ceremony for Lei Xiaoyue, Lin Yuxuan, and all their kindergarten classmates, a momentous occasion marking the farewell of their carefree days and the beginning of a new stage in their lives.

With the host's announcement, the graduation ceremony officially began. First, the principal gave a speech. Standing on the stage, her gaze gently swept over each child, her voice filled with affection and blessings: "Dear children, today, you stand here, about to graduate from kindergarten and embark on a journey to a broader world. Looking back, you have learned to share, to be brave, and to care. These precious experiences will become the most shining memories of your life journey. Please carry this innocence and dreams with you and bravely move forward!"

As soon as the headmistress finished speaking, the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause. The children's hands clapped until they were red, their eyes gleaming with longing for the future and nostalgia for the past. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan, sitting in the crowd, exchanged glances. Without needing words, they could both read the reluctance and anticipation in each other's eyes.

Next came the children's meticulously prepared performances. The children in the preschool class performed lively and adorable dances, while those in the middle class recited poems they had composed. Each performance, imbued with childlike innocence and creativity, moved everyone present. When it was the turn of the senior class, where Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan were, the entire class sang "Auld Lang Syne." The melodious voices and sincere emotions seemed to capture every moment of the past three years in this moving melody.

"How can I forget my old friends? How can I not miss them? How can I forget my old friends? Friendship lasts forever..." As the song played, Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan's thoughts drifted back to the days they spent together. They recalled the shyness of their first meeting, the joy of chasing and playing on the playground, and the warmth of encouragement they shared when they encountered difficulties... These memories flashed through their minds like scenes from a movie, filling them with emotion.

After the performance, it was time to present their graduation certificates. One by one, the children walked onto the stage and received their certificates, a symbol of growth and honor, from the principal. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan smiled brightly as they received their certificates, but tears welled up in their eyes. They knew this certificate was not only a recognition of their past efforts but also the starting point of a new journey.

Afterward, the children and their teachers held a farewell ceremony. The children stepped forward and presented their teachers with handmade gifts, ranging from handmade paintings to small pendants. Each gift carried a message of gratitude and reluctance to leave. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan approached Teacher Li and presented her with a carefully crafted painting featuring a group photo of their entire class. Everyone's face was beaming with joy.

"Teacher Li, thank you for your care and education for us over the past three years. We will always remember you." Lei Xiaoyue's voice was a little choked, but her eyes were full of determination and gratitude.

Teacher Li took the painting, her eyes moist. "Children, you are my most precious treasure. Although you are about to leave kindergarten, please remember that this will always be your home, and your teachers will always love you." She gently hugged Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan, and the warmth and strength she felt seemed to penetrate their hearts, giving them unprecedented courage and comfort.

The ceremony concluded with free time for the children. On the playground, they ran and laughed, as if transforming all their joy and reluctance into this moment of laughter. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan strolled hand in hand across the playground, stopping occasionally to point to familiar corners and reminisce about past amusing moments.

"Xiao Yue, do you remember the first time we played on the slide here? You were so scared that you didn't dare to slide down, and in the end I had to slide with you." Lin Yuxuan said with a smile, his eyes flashing with memories.

"Of course I remember! I even cried at that time. It's really funny to think about it now." Lei Xiaoyue also smiled, and her smile was a bit shy and sweet.

"There was also that time when we were building castles in the sandpit together, and we accidentally got sand in our eyes. It hurt so much that we cried, and in the end it was the teacher who helped us clean it." Lin Yuxuan continued, his tone full of nostalgia.

"Yes, we were so silly and naive back then, but the happiness back then was so real." Lei Xiaoyue said with emotion, her eyes looking into the distance, as if looking for those past times.

"Xiaoyue. We are one, just like this kindergarten. Although we will leave, our hearts will always be together." Lin Yuxuan said, gently holding Lei Xiaoyue's hand.

"Goodbye, kindergarten! Goodbye, our dear teachers and classmates! We will bravely move towards the future with your blessings and expectations!" Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan silently made this promise in their hearts. Although their voices were weak, they were full of strength and determination.