Lin Xian looked at CC without speaking.
Finally.
He nodded:
"Alright."
He didn't say anything more, rubbing CC's soft head and smiling:
"Then we... shall we go back to Brooklyn?"
Perhaps for CC, this short...
Chapter 24 Fireworks and the Clock Tower
Lin Xian looked at CC without speaking. Finally, he nodded: "Alright." He didn't say anything more, rubbing CC's soft head and smiling, "Then we... shall we go back to Brooklyn?"
Perhaps for CC, this short sentence meant too much. She could finally return to familiar surroundings and regain those beautiful memories. This city had brought her countless happy times and witnessed the bits and pieces of her acquaintance and love with Lin Xian.
The two packed their luggage and embarked on the journey back to Brooklyn. CC seemed a little absent-minded along the way. She didn't know how to face everything that was coming. She had been running away all these years, but now she was finally going to face the past.
When they finally arrived in Brooklyn, CC felt a familiar breath rushing towards her. Everything here hadn't changed much, as if time had stood still at that moment. She took a deep breath, feeling the pulse of the city.
Lin Xian took CC's hand and led her into that familiar apartment building. When they stood in front of the familiar door, CC's heart couldn't help but beat faster. She hesitated for a moment, and finally reached out and pressed the doorbell.
After a while, the door opened. An unfamiliar face appeared in front of her, and CC was stunned. The other person was obviously taken aback by the scene in front of them, and the two just stared at each other.
"Who are you? This is my home," the person asked suspiciously.
Lin Xian quickly explained, "Sorry, we're here to find CC. She used to live here."
Hearing this, the person's expression softened. "Oh, I see. Then come in."
CC followed Lin Xian into the apartment, looking around at the changes here. The furniture and decorations were slightly different, but the overall layout was still familiar to her. Her mood was a little complicated, feeling both intimacy and strangeness.
"This is my home now. My name is Emily, and I moved in two years ago," the girl friendly introduced herself to them.
"Nice to meet you, Emily. I'm Lin Xian, and this is CC," Lin Xian reached out and shook hands with Emily.
"The name CC sounds familiar," Emily said thoughtfully.
CC plucked up the courage to speak, "I used to live here too. I'm sorry to bother you."
Emily's eyes widened, obviously realizing something. "Oh my god, it's you! I've heard about you. You're the girl who disappeared for many years!"
CC nodded and said a little embarrassed, "Yes, it's me. I'm sorry for bringing you trouble."
"No, no, it's no trouble at all. I'm glad to see you back safe and sound," Emily said enthusiastically, "You must be tired, would you like something to drink?"
Lin Xian smiled and said, "Thank you very much."
The three sat on the sofa and began to chat about their respective stories. Emily felt very sorry for CC's experience, and she also shared her life after moving into this apartment.
The three sat on the sofa and began to chat about their respective stories. Emily felt very sorry for CC's experience, and she also shared her life after moving into this apartment.
"I'm very happy to settle down here. It's close to my work and the environment is also very good," Emily said, "I heard that you used to like it here too, CC."
CC nodded: "Yes, this is a very special place for me. I spent a lot of good times here." She paused and continued, "But there are also some not-so-good memories."
Lin Xian gently held CC's hand, giving her support and encouragement. Emily considerately did not ask further, but changed the subject.
"How long do you plan to stay here? I can recommend some fun places to you," Emily said enthusiastically.
"We don't have a specific plan yet," Lin Xian replied, "But I think we'll stay here for a while to readjust to life."
"That's great, then I must take you around here," Emily said excitedly, "I know there's a great fireworks store, we can go take a look."
Mentioning fireworks, CC's eyes couldn't help but light up. That was one of her best childhood memories.
"Fireworks sound good," CC said with a smile.
The three chatted very happily and time passed unknowingly. When night fell, Emily suggested that everyone go to see the fireworks show together.
"There's a fireworks show tonight, let's go see it together!" Emily said excitedly.
CC and Lin Xian looked at each other, and both saw anticipation and excitement in each other's eyes.
"Okay, let's go together then," Lin Xian said with a smile.
The three of them walked out of the apartment together, welcoming this beautiful night. When the fireworks bloomed in the night sky, illuminating the entire city, CC felt a long-lost peace and joy in her heart. This was her home, she was finally back.
When the fireworks bloomed in the night sky, illuminating the entire city, CC felt a long-lost peace and joy in her heart. This was her home, she was finally back.
The three stood in front of the clock tower, looking up at the dazzling fireworks. CC's eyes sparkled with excitement. She hadn't felt this long-lost joy in a long time.
"It's so beautiful," CC exclaimed sincerely.
Lin Xian looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness. He knew this meant a lot to CC. This place carried her beautiful memories and witnessed the hardships she had experienced. Being able to stand here again and look at the familiar scenery must be a kind of relief and rebirth for her.
Emily was also shocked by the scene in front of her and couldn't help but exclaim. "I always find fireworks to be particularly spectacular every time I see them. But today they look especially beautiful."
"Yes, the fireworks show here has always been excellent," CC said, "When I was a child, I often came to see it with my family. At that time, I was always fascinated by the scene in front of me."
There was a hint of nostalgia in her voice, and Lin Xian gently held her hand.
"Those good times must make you very nostalgic," Lin Xian said gently.
CC nodded, "Yes, I miss those times very much. But now that I'm finally back, everything will be fine."
She turned her head and looked into Lin Xian's eyes. Those eyes were full of concern and support, making her feel extremely at ease.
At this moment, the bell on the clock tower rang, particularly clear in the silent night. CC and Lin Xian looked up at the same time, only to see the pendulum on the clock tower swinging powerfully.
"Wow, this bell sounds so melodious," Emily exclaimed sincerely.
CC said with a smile: "This is Brooklyn as I remember it."
She took a deep breath, feeling the pulse of the city. Everything here was so familiar, as if time had never passed.
Lin Xian gently hugged CC, and the two quietly admired the beautiful scenery in front of them. At this moment, they both felt peace and satisfaction in their hearts.