The fifth night: Fireflies light up the summer 2
I don’t know when it started, but the white mud road began to be covered with a faint white mist. I didn’t think much of it when I looked at it closely, but when I looked into the distance, I found that there was a vast expanse of white in front of me and I couldn’t see anything clearly.
Why is it foggy?
I looked back at the Rose Castle behind me and found that the thick white fog had blocked my view.
I just don’t know if I can still find fireflies on a foggy day.
I quickened my pace and walked along the white mud road according to the direction Liuli told me.
Suddenly, many tall black shadows appeared on both sides of the originally open road. It was quiet all around and I could only hear my own footsteps.
However, I was not afraid at all because I didn't sense any danger from the beginning.
I don’t know how long I walked, but the fog on the road gradually dissipated and the gloomy sky gradually appeared.
Only then did I realize that I was on a forest path.
There are unnamed deciduous trees growing on both sides of the road. Those tall black shadows should be the trees beside the road.
I looked up at the sky. A few sparse stars dotted the deep blue sky. The round moon hung in the sky, illuminating my way forward.
The air mixed with the smell of grass and soil penetrated my internal organs with my breath, making me feel relaxed and happy. I walked briskly on the bumpy mountain path, because my senses were different from before, and I could see the surrounding scenery clearly.
Suddenly, a stream of fluorescent yellow light playfully passed by me.
I subconsciously slowed down my pace and took a closer look: wasn’t that round belly that flickered the firefly I was looking for?
The firefly seemed to be very curious about me, the uninvited guest, and flew around me several times. When I stretched out my hand to say hello to it, the timid firefly immediately flapped its wings and flew away.
It flew away quickly in the direction of the path, and I did a backward squat start and chased after it.
The firefly does not fly very fast. It flies here and there distractedly halfway through the journey, and even takes a rest on a closed flower bud by the roadside.
In order not to disturb it, I had to follow it quietly.
Liuli was right: there was a stream deep in the back mountain of Rose Castle. If you just walked along the path leading into the mountain, you would encounter fireflies. If you found one of the fireflies, just follow it and you would find the stream. The stream was the base camp of the fireflies.
I followed the fireflies and found that there were flashes of light in the grass and on the leaves of the trees around me.
The surroundings gradually looked like a city with lit lights, with more and more beautiful fluorescent lights, finally merging into an entire dazzling starry sky.
I felt like I was walking through a fairy tale kingdom, with countless stars falling around me. They were like naughty elves, sometimes dancing around me, and sometimes flying away playfully, leaving behind only a dreamy arc of light.
I couldn't help but slow down and walk slowly.
I seemed to hear the sound of gurgling water, and even the road ahead was filled with lazy fireflies.
I quietly lifted my feet and continued walking forward, looking for a place without fireflies. The fireflies woke up belatedly and flew away with their wings fluttering.
Therefore, wherever I walked, there would always be curtains of light rising up, as spectacular as the rising and falling waves.
Soon, shimmering water appeared in front of me, and a stream lay quietly in front of me.
The stream is so clear and shallow that I can see the little fish sleeping at the bottom of the water.
The stream is not wide, I can cross it with a light jump.
The reeds by the stream swayed gently in the night breeze, and the fireflies resting on the reeds also swayed with the wind.
The "firefly reeds" on both sides of the stream and their reflections in the stream water complement each other, making the stream look like it is wearing a skirt made of stars, which is beautiful beyond words.
"How beautiful!" I couldn't help but sigh.
Faced with the fairyland-like scenery, I suddenly felt playful.
I took a deep breath, quickly took off my shoes, and jumped into the stream barefoot.
The cold stream water flooded the back of my feet, and the round goose-warm stones were close to the soles of my feet. This stimulating feeling was like being baptized by a weak electric current, which made all the cells in my body active.
I shivered while standing in the stream, adjusted to the low temperature of the water for a while, and then ran happily in the stream.
The electric-like feeling stimulated me to lift my feet continuously, and then I stepped hard into the clear stream, splashing fluorescent yellow water.
Because of my disturbance, groups of fireflies were like glowing mist, constantly fluttering up suddenly with my movements, and then scattering in panic.
The fireflies in the reeds became active. They lingered beside the stream, as if they were curious about me, the uninvited guest, and wanted to get closer but did not dare to.
"Hahaha!" I held my taken-off shoes in one hand and stirred the cool stream water with the other, occasionally splashing the water into the reeds as a prank.
Because of my mischief, the fireflies by the stream flapped their wings and flew up. They were not panicked at all, but came closer curiously, as if trying to figure out who disturbed their peaceful gathering.
I finally calmed down and stretched out my wet hand expectantly.
The fireflies no longer surrounded me from a distance. Instead, they approached me hesitantly, and a few brave ones even landed on my fingertips.
I felt an itchy sensation and couldn't help trembling my fingertips.
A few fireflies that had not yet folded their wings flew away in panic.
Only one firefly remained motionless, it tilted its head and looked at me warily, its wings, thinner than those of a cicada, slowly folded up. It crawled carefully on my fingertips with its soft feet for a while, its bulging belly sometimes lit up yellow light, sometimes extinguished.
I stared with bated breath and wide eyes as the firefly crawled onto the back of my hand, being careful not to scare it.
Seeing that their companion was safe and sound, the other fireflies also came over curiously.
At this moment, I really want to stand still like the heroine in the movie so that the fireflies can land on me.
I took a quiet breath at this and tried to ignore the sensation on my hands.
However, the rubbing of fireflies against the skin as they crawl around can cause a slight itch.
More and more fireflies landed on my fingertips and arms, and the itchy feeling became more and more unbearable.
I couldn't help but shake my arms. The fearless fireflies just raised their wings and fluttered a few times in fear, with no intention of leaving at all.
"Hahaha..." I don't know which naughty firefly tickled my armpit, and I finally couldn't hold back my laughter, shaking my arms.
Because the movement was too large, the fireflies that were originally surrounding me were frightened and quickly scattered, and it looked like exploding fireworks.
Before I could appreciate this beautiful sight, the pebbles that had been moving dishonestly under my feet seemed unable to bear my "teasing" of the fireflies anymore, and they began to roll violently, and I slipped and fell backwards.
"Ha...ah?" My laughter hadn't stopped yet, but it changed into a high-pitched interjection halfway through.
Although my extraordinary reflexes could have saved me in times of danger, I decided within a second to just take a dip in the stream - I had just exercised too much and was drenched in sweat.
I was looking forward to the feeling of the cool stream water washing over my body, when suddenly, something grabbed my arm and I was stopped forcefully from falling.
A feeling of nervousness and uneasiness penetrated into my brain, and I immediately entered a state of first alert. The other hand that was not caught immediately grasped the "thing" that was holding me with lightning speed.
"It hurts!" The muffled groan coming from beside me was very familiar.
I was stunned. Although my brain hadn't figured out what was going on, my hands had already loosened up automatically.
Ever since I was "attacked" by the vampires, my "subconscious" has always been faster than my brain neurons, so I often have to wait until a series of actions are completed before I understand what I have just done.
The sweet scent of roses lingered at my nose, and I couldn't help but take a deep breath. I suddenly felt that all my internal organs were immersed in the sweet fragrance, and my whole body felt comfortable.
Unconsciously, the nervous feeling just now seemed to have disappeared, and my tense body gradually relaxed. The familiar rose scent soothed my restlessness like a hand stroking a cat's fur.
"You are so reckless all day long, how come you haven't made any progress at all?" A deep voice sounded in my ears, and warm breath brushed my earlobes. I felt a tingling sensation all over my body, and my eyes widened with a start.
The beautifully chiseled chin is still in front of me.
I raised my head and saw the pink lips, the high nose bridge, and the eyes as deep as ink-colored jade.
——It’s Huang Mingxi.
The naughty fireflies surrounded us, illuminating his handsome yet cute baby face.
Seeing me staring at his face motionlessly, Huang Mingxi, who had originally had a stern face, frowned uncomfortably and motioned me to stay away from him: "What are you daydreaming about! Don't get so close to me, it's so hot!"
His face slowly turned red, and his beautiful eyes rolled around, as if he had no idea where to look.
So cute...
I thought happily.
"Ah!" I finally reacted, "Is your hand okay?"
It seems that I accidentally used a lot of force just now, and Huang Mingxi seemed to be hurt. I don’t know if he was injured.
I began to check Huang Mingxi's hand in a panic.
Unexpectedly, he broke free from me with a flick of his arm, and said calmly, "Your strength can't hurt me."
Was that muffled groan I just heard just an illusion?
I scratched my hair and looked at him in confusion.
Huang Mingxi looked indifferent and didn't seem to be lying.
He was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt dotted with exorcism gems. The white clothes made his skin look even whiter and made him look younger.
Speaking of which, it’s been a long time since I saw Huang Mingxi in casual clothes. At first glance, it seemed like a lifetime ago.
I miss it so much!
I stared at Huang Mingxi reluctantly and for a moment I even forgot what day it was.
Huang Mingxi became more and more uncomfortable under my gaze, and finally she glared at me, blushing as she scolded me, "How can a lady keep staring at others?"
Well……
