The Second World in Ancient Times

The family garden, picturesque and lush with flowers year-round, is a favorite retreat for young people. On this day, the sun was shining brightly, the breeze was gentle, and Si Qing was strolling in the garden as usual. She was wearing a pale pink dress, the hem of which fluttered in the breeze like a blooming peach blossom.

As she reached the peony bushes deep in the garden, she heard the melodious sound of a flute. The sound was ethereal and graceful, as if holding a certain magical power that captivated Si Qing. She followed the sound and saw a young man standing before a field of blooming peonies, playing the flute. He stood tall and straight, his white robe accentuating his refined demeanor. His face was handsome, his eyes gleaming with a heroic spirit. The sunlight bathed him in a golden halo.

Si Qing couldn't help but stare at him in a daze; she had never seen such an outstanding young man before. Then, as if noticing someone was watching him, the young man stopped playing and turned to look at Si Qing. Their eyes met, and Si Qing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head in embarrassment.

The young man smiled slightly, breaking the slightly awkward atmosphere: "Hello, I'm Su Yi, and I'm here to visit our family. You are Miss Si Qing, right? I've heard a lot about you."

Si Qing raised her head, looked into Su Yi's eyes, and said softly, "Hello, your flute sounds really nice."

A hint of surprise flashed in Su Yi's eyes: "You like it? Then I'll play another song for you." As he said, he played the flute again. This time the song was more soothing and beautiful. Si Qing stood quietly by and listened, with a strange feeling in his heart.

Since that encounter in the garden, Si Qing and Su Yi often ran into each other in the garden. Every time they met, they had endless things to talk about, as if they were close friends who had not seen each other for many years.

One afternoon, they met again in the garden pavilion. The pavilion was surrounded by blooming lotus flowers, their fragrance filling the air. Si Qing was engrossed in a collection of poetry.

Su Yi walked over and asked with a smile: "Si Qing, what poetry collection are you reading?"

Si Qing raised her head, her eyes sparkling. "It's a collection of ancient poetry. The poems in it are really beautiful. Do you like poetry too?"

Su Yi nodded. "Poetry is the most beautiful language in the world. It can express people's deepest emotions. My favorite is Li Bai's "Song of the Wine." 'When life is happy, we must enjoy it to the fullest, and never let the golden cup face the moon empty.' That kind of open-mindedness and boldness makes people yearn for it."

Si Qing's eyes flashed with approval. "I like Li Bai's poems, too, but I prefer his 'Two Songs of Changgan', No. 1,' 'My lover rides a bamboo horse, playing with green plums around the bed. Living together in Changganli, the two children have no suspicion of each other.' That kind of pure emotion is really touching."

The two of them chatted back and forth about poetry, from Li Bai to Du Fu, from Tang poetry to Song poetry, and they discovered that they had an amazing tacit understanding in poetry. As they talked, their eyes met, as if an invisible force flowed between them, bringing their hearts closer and closer.

As time went by, Si Qing and Su Yi's feelings for each other grew stronger. They began to stroll through the garden together, enjoying each other's company.

On this day, the flowers in the garden were in full bloom. Si Qing and Su Yi walked among the flowers, surrounded by colorful flowers and butterflies dancing among them.

Su Yi looked at Si Qing, his eyes filled with love. He walked over to a blooming peony, gently plucked it, and walked over to Si Qing. Si Qing looked at him with some doubt. Su Yi smiled and inserted the peony into Si Qing's hair. His movements were gentle, as if he were handling a rare treasure.

Si Qing's heartbeat suddenly quickened. She could feel the deep affection in Su Yi's eyes. Su Yi looked at Si Qing and said softly, "You are more beautiful than this flower."

Si Qing's cheeks flushed, and she lowered her head shyly, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise. She raised her head and looked at Su Yi, her eyes full of love: "You always say such beautiful words."

The two smiled at each other. At this moment, they seemed to be in a world with only the two of them. Everything around them became blurry, only each other's smiles and eyes were clearly visible.

The garden at night was quiet and beautiful. The moonlight sprinkled on the ground like water, covering the garden with a layer of silver gauze. Si Qing and Su Yi agreed to meet at the pavilion in the center of the lake in the garden.

Si Qing was wearing a long white tulle dress, looking like a fairy under the moon. When she arrived at the pavilion in the middle of the lake, Su Yi was already waiting there. When Su Yi saw Si Qing, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes.

They walked to the pavilion, leaned against the railing, and quietly looked at the shimmering lake. For a moment, neither of them spoke, as if they were enjoying this peaceful and beautiful moment.

After a while, Su Yi broke the silence. He turned around, faced Si Qing, held her hands, and said sincerely, "Si Qing, from the first moment I saw you, my heart was drawn to you. Every day I spend with you, I feel incredibly happy. I know this feeling is love. I love you, and no matter what the future holds, I hope to be with you."

Tears welled up in Si Qing's eyes. She was deeply moved by Su Yi's confession. She looked at Su Yi and choked up, saying, "I love you too, Su Yi. The time we spent together is my most beautiful memory. I am willing to face everything in the future with you."

Su Yi gently embraced Si Qing in his arms, and the two of them wept together in the moonlight. Their love was as pure as the moonlight, without a trace of impurities. On this night, they shared their true feelings and made a pure vow to stay by each other's side forever.

Since their confession, Si Qing and Su Yi's love has grown even sweeter. They read and write together in the garden, fly kites together by the lake, and every ordinary moment becomes extra beautiful because of each other.

One day, Si Qing and Su Yi were flying a kite in the garden. Su Yi ran with the kite, and Si Qing chased after him, laughing. As the kite soared high, they pulled at the string together, feeling the force of the wind.

Si Qing smiled and said, "Look, the kite is flying so high, just like our love, nothing can restrain it."

Su Yi nodded and looked at Si Qing: "Yes, our love will be like this kite, soaring in the sky forever."

They would also enjoy delicious food together in the garden. Si Qing would make some snacks by herself and then share them with Su Yi. Su Yi would always smile and praise Si Qing's cooking skills, while Si Qing would shyly lower her head.

In their free afternoons, they would lie on the grass in the garden and look at the white clouds in the sky. Su Yi would point to a white cloud shaped like a rabbit and say to Si Qing, "Look, doesn't that cloud look like you? It's so cute."

Si Qing would gently hit Su Yi: "You just make fun of me." But her eyes were full of happiness.

These ordinary yet sweet daily routines make their love deeper. The sweetness of first love permeates the air, allowing everyone around them to feel their happiness.

Si Qing and Su Yi's relationship did not escape the attention of their family members. The elders in the family began to pay attention to their relationship, and some different voices also emerged.

A family elder mentioned Si Qing and Su Yi at a family meeting: "Si Qing is an important figure in our family. Her marriage cannot be based on her own will. Although Su Yi seems good, we know very little about his family. We cannot let Si Qing fall into this relationship easily."

The other elders nodded in agreement. They believed that Si Qing should consider the interests of the family and choose a partner who would be helpful to the family.

Si Qing's parents were also very worried about this matter. They found Si Qing and talked to her about it.

Si Qing's mother said worriedly, "Qing'er, we know you like Su Yi, but the future of the family is also important. You must carefully consider your relationship and not affect the family because of a momentary impulse."

Si Qing said a little aggrievedly: "Mother, I love Su Yi, and he loves me too. We will not be separated because of anything."

Si Qing's father frowned and said, "Qing'er, you are still young and may not understand the responsibilities of the family. We don't object to you falling in love, but you must know that your choice may affect the fate of the entire family."

Si Qing was caught in a dilemma. She didn't want to give up her love, but she also didn't want to disappoint her family.

Facing family pressure, Si Qing and Su Yi's relationship begins to face challenges. When they meet in the garden, the atmosphere becomes somewhat heavy.

Si Qing looked at Su Yi, his eyes full of worry: "Su Yi, some people in the family are against us being together. They think our relationship will affect the interests of the family. What should I do?"

Su Yi held Si Qing's hand and comforted her, "Si Qing, don't worry. We can prove to them that our feelings will not affect the family, but will help the family."

Si Qing shook his head: "They won't believe it easily. They only care about the interests of the family and don't consider my feelings at all."

Su Yi frowned: "Then we can't just give up like this. We can work hard to make ourselves better and let the family see our value."

However, things are not that simple. Some forces in the family began to secretly make things difficult for Su Yi, trying to make him give up. They deliberately made things difficult for Su Yi's family in business cooperation, putting Su Yi's family in trouble.

When Su Yi's father found out, he was furious. He found Su Yi and scolded him, "It's all because of what happened between you and Si Qing that our family is in such great trouble. You must sever ties with her."

Su Yi said firmly: "Father, I will not give up Si Qing. We will definitely find a way to solve the problem."

Under family pressure and business difficulties, some misunderstandings also arose between Si Qing and Su Yi.

Once, Si Qing heard some rumors that Su Yi might give up their relationship for the sake of the family's interests. Si Qing felt uneasy and went to Su Yi to ask for clarification.

Si Qing looked at Su Yi with a hint of doubt in his eyes: "Su Yi, I heard that you might give up me for the sake of the family. Is this true?"

Su Yi looked at Si Qing in surprise: "How could you believe such rumors? My feelings for you will not change." Si Qing: "But the situation is so complicated now. I'm really afraid of losing you." Su Yi: "Si Qing, you have to believe me. We've been through so much together. How can you doubt me just because of these rumors?"

The two parted on bad terms, and after Si Qing left, Su Yi felt a little lost. He knew that the current situation had made their relationship fragile, but he had not expected Si Qing to doubt him so easily.

After returning home, Si Qing regretted her impulsiveness. She knew she shouldn't have doubted Su Yi, but under the pressure of her family and the influence of those rumors, she lost her mind.

Just when Si Qing and Su Yi's relationship was in crisis, things took a turn for the better. When Si Qing investigated the source of the rumors, she found that some people in the family with ulterior motives had deliberately spread them in order to destroy their relationship.

When Si Qing learned the truth, she was furious. She approached those people and scolded them, "Why did you do this? You're willing to destroy other people's happiness for your own benefit. That's too much."

Those people were frightened by Si Qing's momentum and dared not speak. Si Qing ignored them and hurried to find Su Yi.

When Si Qing found Su Yi, he was worried about their relationship. Si Qing walked up to him and hugged him: "Su Yi, I was wrong. I shouldn't have doubted you. Those rumors are false. Someone is deliberately trying to harm us."

Su Yi looked at Si Qing, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Really? Si Qing, I knew we couldn't be defeated by these difficulties."

The two hugged and cried, their relationship became stronger after going through this test. They decided not to be affected by family pressure and external interference, and to work hard for their love.

After this incident, Si Qing and Su Yi have grown a lot. They understand that love is not just about sweet companionship, but also about facing difficulties and challenges together.

They began to work together to find a solution to the family's problems. Su Yi used his wisdom and connections to help Si Qing's family solve some business problems. Si Qing actively coordinated within the family, explaining her and Su Yi's relationship to family members, hoping to gain their understanding.

In this process, their love was sublimated. They were no longer just lovers who knew how to enjoy sweetness, but became each other's reliance and support.

Si Qing said to Su Yi, "Su Yi, after all this, I'm even more certain of my feelings. I love you, and no matter how many difficulties the future holds, I'm willing to face them with you." Su Yi looked at Si Qing with a firm gaze, "Me too, Si Qing. Our love will bloom forever, like the flowers in this garden."

They walked hand in hand in the garden, the flowers around them seeming to bless them. The sweetness of first love, after weathering the storm, became more mellow. They continued to move forward with their love for each other and hope for the future.