"Mmm, this has a really strong chestnut flavor, and the sweetness is just right. It's so delicious!"

Jiang Shuwan pointed at the Mont Blanc chestnuts on the table and gave them a thumbs up, not even noticing the white cream smeared on her lips.

Lu Yan smiled, took out a tissue, and naturally reached out to wipe it off for her.

"Try it?" Jiang Shuwan scooped out a small spoonful and naturally held it to his lips.

Lu Yan leaned forward slightly and ate the spoonful of dessert from her hand.

The smooth chestnut puree mixed with slightly sweet cream melts in your mouth; the taste is indeed quite good.

"Hmm, not bad," he nodded.

Before they knew it, this was already their third week in Italy.

They traveled through Rome, Milan, and Venice before finally stopping in Florence.

Although the college provides dormitories, Lu Yan still took her to see several rental apartments near the school.

Yesterday, we finally settled on a quiet third-floor room in the inner courtyard.

It's only a ten-minute walk from the art academy, and the living room has a large window that lets in plenty of sunlight.

With the apartment rented, the next step is naturally to go on a big shopping spree.

However, when they went out, they were attracted by the aroma of the desserts in this shop, and naturally they chose to eat first over shopping.

Anyway, it's not too late to do the shopping after we've finished eating.

Jiang Shuwan scooped up another big spoonful and put it in her mouth, happily shaking her head: "It's so delicious! I just saw that the store also has raspberry tarts, which look pretty good. Let's pack some to take away later, they'll be perfect as a snack."

Looking at her blissful expression, Lu Yan couldn't help but chuckle: "At the rate you're eating like this, I don't think we'll need to cook dinner tonight. I bet someone won't be able to eat anything else either."

"Huh?" Jiang Shuwan's eyes lit up instantly, and she looked at him with surprise. "You're going to cook for me today?"

Lu Yan joked, "I heard someone say yesterday that she's been eating Western food for almost three weeks and her Chinese stomach is starting to protest."

After saying that, he raised an eyebrow slightly and glanced at the plate in front of her that was almost empty. "But now it seems that's not the case."

"Oh dear, I can eat it all. Desserts and main meals aren't in the same stomach."

As Jiang Shuwan spoke, she devoured the last bite in a whirlwind, then hurriedly pulled Lu Yan up and urged, "Let's go, let's go shopping now!"

Lu Yan smiled, stood up as she pulled him, and let her lead him outside: "So soon? Aren't you going to bring some egg tarts back?"

Jiang Shuwan said without turning her head, "Next time, next time. Let's go see what dishes are available first. I'm craving Mapo Tofu and braised pork ribs. Can we buy rice? I'm also craving rice..."

The afternoon sun shone on them, outlining their intimate figures, as if time itself had softened at that moment.

If possible, I truly wish that the gentler times could linger for them a little longer, passing by more slowly.

……

No matter how reluctant you are to leave, the journey will eventually come to an end, and the day of parting is just around the corner.

On the night before returning to China, Lu Yan was packing his luggage with his head down.

Jiang Shuwan squatted down beside him, quietly watching him pack the folded shirt into the suitcase, put the charger into the side pocket, and finally clicked the suitcase shut.

The voice was like a fine needle, piercing her carefully maintained calm unexpectedly.

Tears fell without warning, first two silent drops, then quickly joined together, leaving small wet marks on the floor.

Lu Yan immediately moved the suitcase aside, turned around and pulled her up.

Before she could even stand properly, she threw herself into his arms, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist, her tears soaking the front of her clothes.

Lu Yan felt both heartache and helplessness as he used his fingertips to wipe away her tears, but as soon as he wiped away one drop, another welled up, like beads from a broken string.

"Alright, if you keep crying like this, I won't dare let you take me to the airport tomorrow." His voice was tinged with laughter, but subtly hoarse.

"No, I have to deliver it." Jiang Shuwan retorted sullenly, her hand tightly gripping the hem of his clothes.

She looked up, her nose and eyes red from crying, tears still clinging to her eyelashes, looking wronged and pitiful. "You're not allowed to secretly change your flight and run away while I'm sleeping."

"Okay, I'll send it." Lu Yan gently pinched her cheek with his fingertips. "Do you want to save some tears for tomorrow? So you won't run out tomorrow."

"I won't cry tomorrow." She sniffled, trying to sound brave with a sob in her voice. "There were so many people at the airport, it was so embarrassing."

"Okay, then don't cry today either." He looked around the room and deliberately lowered his voice, "Aren't you afraid the tables, chairs, blankets, and cups will laugh at you?"

"If you're not going to cry, then don't cry." Jiang Shuwan sniffed and blinked hard.

But when her gaze swept over the suitcase in the corner, a tightness gripped her chest again, and tears welled up uncontrollably once more. "Waaah, fine, I'll just cry a little longer. Tomorrow, I promise I won't cry...waaah..."

Lu Yan sighed, didn't try to persuade her anymore, but bent down and picked her up horizontally. He walked to the table, poured a glass of warm water, took out a pack of tissues, and then sat on the sofa, letting her sit steadily on his lap.

"Here, have some water." He held the cup to her lips. "Make sure you drink the water you lost from crying, otherwise you won't have the strength to take me tomorrow."

Jiang Shuwan obediently drank a few sips, and the warm liquid slid down her throat, making the sour taste seem to fade a bit.

She leaned on Lu Yan's shoulder, her voice still muffled and thick with a nasal tone: "Lu Yan, I will miss you."

"Ah."

"You should think of me too."

"it is good."

"You should think about it every day."

"it is good."

"You're so perfunctory." Jiang Shuwan looked up at him with red and swollen eyes, her expression accusing. "If you're this perfunctory now, will you be even more so when we get back?"

"No, I won't." Lu Yan cupped her face, looked earnestly into her eyes, and said, word by word, "After we get back, I'll text you every day, and you text me too, okay?"

He paused, his fingertips gently brushing across her brow bone, his voice softening further: "You can tell me what new products that coffee shop downstairs has recently launched."

"Or, is there another couple sitting on that bench by the Arno River today? Did they sit there together for a long time, just like us, watching the sunset?"

"Also, remember that street musician we met while we were sheltering from the rain last time? Maybe you'll run into him again and listen to him practice a whole new piece."

“We’ve walked through the alleys around here together, so…” His thumb gently stroked her cheek, “I’m giving you a task.”

Jiang Shuwan looked at his serious expression and asked, "What mission?"

"Take a look at what's new on these streets. When I come back next time, take me to see them, okay?" Lu Yan said gently.

The overwhelming sadness in my heart slowly subsided, turning into a bittersweet feeling tinged with anticipation.

She nodded vigorously, buried her face back in the crook of his neck, and mumbled a soft "Mmm".

【Ding!

Task 1: Conquer Lu Yan: Points;

Task Two: Maintain Character (Optional): 5000 points.

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