Chapter 114 "Your name, in my heart, is warmer than any other name."
Chapter 114 "Your name, in my heart, is warmer than any other name."
At the edge where light and shadow intersect, there is a small town forgotten by time. It lies quietly in the folds of time, silent, but hiding unknown secrets.
As night falls, the stars are like tiny diamonds inlaid in the deep blue sky. In a corner of the small town, two figures approach quietly, like the gentlest brushstrokes in the night, outlining a forbidden and beautiful picture.
Lin Shen is a gentle and elegant young scholar with deep eyes that seem to be able to see through the secrets of all things in the world; while Lu Yuan is the most mysterious painter in town. His paintings can always touch the softest part of people's hearts, but few people know the magnificent waves in his heart.
In this seemingly calm but actually turbulent town, the meeting of the two seems to be the most ingenious arrangement of fate and the most severe test of the times.
"Lin Shen, you and I both know that in this era, our emotions are like the brightest stars in the night sky. Although they are dazzling, they are lonely and cannot be tolerated by the world." Lu Yuan's voice was low and firm, and there was an unquestionable light in his eyes.
He knew very well that this feeling transcended gender and the constraints of the times, and every step was extremely difficult.
Hearing this, Lin Shen curled up his lips into a gentle smile, which contained the courage to face the unknown and endless love for Lu Yuan.
"I know, Yuan. But to me, your existence is more important than any rules. What I fear is never the outside world's eyes, but the hesitation in your heart, afraid that you will retreat because of this forbidden love."
Lu Yuan gently held Lin Shen's hands and placed them against his cheeks, as if feeling the hard-earned warmth.
"Lin Shen, do you know that as long as I have you in my heart, I have nothing to fear. Even if the road ahead is filled with thorns, I will use my brush to paint a clear sky for you. I will use everything I have to protect this love until the end of the world."
The moonlight was like water, pouring down on the two figures leaning on each other, adding a touch of tenderness and romance to the quiet night.
Lin Shen approached gently and buried his head in Lu Yuan's neck. His breath was filled with the other's scent, which made him feel at ease.
"Yuan, your name is warmer than any other name in my heart."
Lu Yuan's body trembled slightly, and then he hugged Lin Shen back even harder, as if he wanted to merge him into his bones and blood.
"Lin Shen, my Lin Shen, your trust and reliance are my greatest strength. Please believe that no matter how the future changes, I will always be your most solid support."
They embraced each other quietly, as if the whole world had stopped. The night breeze blew gently, carrying the fragrance of flowers and a cool breeze, but it could not blow away the passion in their hearts.
Lu Yuan's thoughts drifted away. He remembered those late-night conversations, the tacit understanding they had when they worked together, and the twinkling stars in each other's eyes.
He knew that this love, although not accepted by the world, was enough to illuminate their way forward.
As time went on, rumors in the town began to spread, like an invisible net, trying to bind them tightly.
But Lin Shen and Lu Yuan are like two trees standing side by side, with deep roots and connected branches. No matter how fierce the wind and rain are, they cannot be separated.
Lu Yuan began to incorporate more elements about Lin Shen into his paintings. Those delicate brushstrokes and those affectionate colors all express his love for Lin Shen.
Lin Shen, on the other hand, silently supported Lu Yuan in his own way. Whether it was spiritual encouragement or little care in life, it made Lu Yuan feel unprecedented happiness and peace.
However, happiness is always short-lived.
One day, a letter from afar broke the tranquility of the small town and forced them to face the cruel reality.
The letter contained a warning from a distant relative, reminding them to be careful about their behavior so as not to bring shame to the family.
At that moment, both of their hearts sank to the bottom.
"Yuan, what should we do?"
There was a hint of trembling in Lin Shen's voice. He was afraid of losing this hard-earned love, and even more afraid that Lu Yuan would compromise due to external pressure.
Lu Yuan took a deep breath and looked at Lin Shen with a firm gaze.
"Lin Shen, no matter what happens, I will never give up on you. We may not be able to change the prejudices of this era, but we can choose how to face them. I love you more than anything, including those illusory worldly views."
In the end, Lin Shen and Lu Yuan made a bold decision - to leave this prejudiced town and find a place that could accommodate their love.
Carrying their love and dreams for each other, they embarked on an unknown journey.
The scenery along the way is constantly changing, but their hearts are always closely connected, fearless of wind and rain, and fearless of the future.
Many years later, when someone mentioned the forbidden love that once took place in that small town, people would always think of the two young people who bravely pursued true love.
Their story, like an unfinished poem, is forever engraved in people's hearts, reminding the world: true love is priceless, regardless of gender or era.
Lin Shen and Lu Yuan continued to write their own legends under the sky that belonged to them.
Their love is like the brightest star in the night sky. Even after thousands of years, it is still dazzling and never extinguished.
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