《▪first love▪》
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The mortal realm was lively. All over the lands, they were celebrating Lunar New Years. Everyone was wearing red to ward off the bad spirits. Firecrackers by the doors of every house were going off, and people in dragon costumes were dancing in the road, while spectators had came to watch the show.
Among those spectators was Liu Xia and her close maid Xiao Jue. Liu Xia had a red handkerchief in her hand to follow the dress code.
Right now, Liu Xia is twelve years old and is still innocent. She doesn't remember when she first met Jin Guangming. However, her Father and 'Mother' remembered.
"Third miss! Look it's candied haw!" Xiao Jue was excited. It was her first time coming out of the manor, and her first time seeing the tiny city celebrate Lunar New Year.
"Xiao Jue, it's your first time out of the manor right? Have you ever tried candied haw?" Liu Xia genuinely smiled at her maid as if she was her sister.
"No, I haven't tried it. I heard it's really good!" Xiao Jue clapped her hands together.
"I'll buy you some! It's on big master!" Liu Xia patted her chest and acted as if she was a big master.
They both had held each other sleeves to make it through the crowd without losing each other. After a few stumbles they made it over to the booth that sells candied haw.
"Boss, how much is for two candied haw?" The third miss asked.
"Since you guys are still young I'll give you a discount, 4 copper coins!" The vendor responded. Since it was New Years, almost all the prices has gone up. 4 copper coins was a really good deal!
Liu Xia had pulled out 4 copper coins from her money pouch and handed it to the vendor. "Thank you!"
Xiao Jue and Liu Xia had walked away from the crowd and decided to settle in a nearby pavilion on the small lake in front of the crowd to eat their candied haw.
The lanterns had reflected off the waters of the lake and light up the town. Children were dancing around the dragon and playing by the water. There was couples and lovers walking side by side and looking at the moon gleaming.
Xiao Jue had taken her first lick of the candied haw and she scrunched her shoulders in because of the sweetness was unexpected and filled her mouth completely. Liu Xia was staring at Xiao Jue's reaction.
"Is it good?" Liu Xia asked.
"It's sweet." Xiao Jue filled her face with candied haw and was smiling with bliss. They both ate in silence with slight noises of them chewing or licking.
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ehind the pillars was a familiar person hiding and waiting for the perfect moment. His innocent cunning scheme was to rescue the damsel in distress.
Another man was also waiting for a perfect opportunity to snatch the pure 12 year old's money pouch. He noticed that she was a bit richer than normal commoners. She even has a maid with her! It was too obvious that she was loaded with money.
Liu Xia and her maid had finished their candied haw and all that was left was the bamboo skewer. They both had got up to explore the town and get more unique items. This was the time for the pick pocketer to come!
The man had followed the two young girls with malicious intentions but little did he know, he was also getting followed by the familiar person. That familiar person was Jin Guangming!
The pick pocketer had reached closer to her waist which was where money pouch was located. He reached out his hand to Liu Xia's waistband and snatched her money pouch. He successfully stole the money pouch and had a strong grip on the pouch.
The familiar man had tripped the thief with gis foor barely even hanging out. Jin Guangming had gotten on top of him and threw some vicious punches at the thief.
When Liu Xia had saw the man, he had familiar eyes. It was as if she was seeing her own eyes but with more sadness and experiences in those dark pupils. Liu Xia had snapped back into reality and she finally realised that the man that was getting punched was holding onto her money pouch.
"I did wrong stop hitting! Ah! Please!" The poor thief pleaded.
Jin Guangming had scoffed, "You did nothing wrong? You stole a young miss's money!" He threw the last punch and got off the thief.
At this time there was a crown of onlookers and nose people watching over this fight. They had no source of entertainment so this was something to entertain themselves with! Even some of the people were placing bets for who would win.
Liu Xia was amazed at this young man. She was grateful that he had saved her from getting robbed. Xiao Jue was still trying to process what was going on.
Jin Guangming had picked up her money pouch and tossed it towards Liu Xia's direction. She barely caught it in time.
During that, the thief had scrambled away from Jin Guangming.
"Thank you, benefactor. How should I repay you, Hero?" Liu Xia was genuine with her thankfulness.
Jin Guangming had smiled lovingly at Liu Xia and only spoke one sentence. "You can repay me by not forgetting my face again."
Liu Xia scrunched her face in confusion. Has she seen him somewhere?
Someone had grabbed her and spun her around to face them. Jin Guangming was startled at the sudden action on Liu Xia. He wanted to chop off that person's hand that had touched her shoulder.
"Lin Dage! Your here!" Liu Xia eyes had shown the same emotions as Lei Mengxiang's eyes when she looks at Jin Guangming, However instead it was towards Lin Dage.
It was the emotions of your first love.
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《▪first love▪》
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