Fall in love with Mr. Chi

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On the night of December 31st, there was fine velvet snow in the sky.

After taking a short walk after dinner, Akashi led Erian back to the parking lot, boarded the low-key but noble black Maybach, stepped on the accelerator and headed for the shrine a little far from the city center.

"Akashi-san, which shrine are we going to?"

"Go to Fenghe Shrine a little farther away, the crowds there should be less crowded, and you can stroll around more comfortably."

"Oh……"

Eren nodded, Akashi's consideration was as thoughtful as ever.

That place is indeed a little far from the subway station, and ordinary citizens would not go there.

In that case, she might be able to look forward to this first attainment.

Elian looked sideways at the rapidly receding scenery outside the car window, at the snow that fell like cotton fluff, and after a little distraction, he and Akashi arrived at their destination.

This time, Huilian felt that his mood seemed to be better again, whether it was stopping to unbuckle her seat belt, or waiting for her to get off the car, his expression also returned to the original gentle look.

Erian also relaxed a little because of this, and after getting out of the car, she quickly handed over to Akashi with peace of mind, and let him lead her closer to the Fenghe Shrine.

The snow is still falling in the sky, and the time is already 37:10 in the evening, and there are less than [-] minutes left before the New Year's bell rings.

While waiting for the countdown, Akashi was worried that Erlen would get cold, so he went to a nearby drink vending machine and ordered a bottle of hot red bean soup for her.

"I'll have rice cake red bean soup with you later." Akashi stuffed the can of red bean soup into Elian's hands, with one side of his body shielded from the wind direction, with a gentle voice, "Use this to warm your hands first."

"Thank you..." Huilian looked up at him, and hugged the pot with both hands as if he had received a life-saving straw, "What about Akashi-san? Aren't you cold?"

Now I see that he only wears a khaki woolen coat over his work suit jacket, and he doesn't even have gloves.

"Maybe because I was born in winter, I'm not afraid of the cold."

Being cared by the girl, Akashi gave Eren a perfect smile, with tenderness in his red eyes.

Some of the fine snow from the sky fell on his hair, and some fell on his shoulders.

Akashi's words were like magic.

Looking at him now, Erlian really felt... Akashi might really be suitable for Yuki.

Not only is the skin fair, but the temperament is also very clean.

"Born in winter? Is it in these months?"

"Well, it just happened... on December [-]th."

"My God!"

Huai Lian was startled, and regrettable words were written in her bright eyes: "If I could have found out a little earlier, I would have been able to give you a birthday present."

"It's okay, I don't usually celebrate my birthday." Akashi's smile was faint, and he seemed to have no interest in these personal festivals. "But I look forward to celebrating with you next year."

"That's for sure!" Eren nodded, her unhesitating affirmation that "I will be by his side next year" made Akashi feel warm in his heart.

Of course, Eileen herself would not be aware of his little thoughts, she is now focusing on - this is a rare topic for Akashi to talk about himself.

She memorized his birthday in her heart, and while looking at him, she stood on tiptoe to brush away the snow stuck to the tip of his hair.

Her body was suddenly approaching, smelling the faint fragrance from the girl, Akashi couldn't help but choke his throat.

His body was slightly stiff, and he stood obediently until he was tidied up.

"Although I'm afraid of the cold, but standing in this position...would it be snowing?" Huai Lian looked serious, "I'll get a headache and catch a cold, huh?"

She looked at him with worried eyes, and breathed out white mist when she spoke.

And Akashi stared at her blankly, a little overwhelmed by the sudden closeness, and it took a while to respond belatedly, "Well, that's right, you're right."

He was a little shy, so he took Eileen's hand and found a place with an eaves to lean against her.

The time is 45:15 p.m., [-] minutes before the New Year's Eve.

It was also at the moment when Akashi pulled him away and walked side by side with him that Eren realized the change in Akashi's mood—ah, could it be that his actions just now were too ky?Akashi doesn't like being touched?Ah, she was too close just now!

It's just that usually, she would pat the snow off her brother's head like this, and forgot about the proper distance for a while.

Painter suddenly felt sorry, and simply said, "I'm sorry, I just..."

"It's okay." He interrupted her immediately.

"I, I didn't notice it just now... I didn't expect that you might not be used to being approached by people..." Huilian thought for a while, with embarrassment in his eyes.

That's right, a person like Akashi who reveals an aura of alienation at this moment, usually wouldn't get so close to others.

It's just that when he was with her, she always didn't feel the distance Akashi kept from her, which made her rude for a while.

"No, if it's Hui Lian-sang, I have no problem." It's better to say I'm happy.

It was just because it was so sudden that he was a little caught off guard.

In an instant, a pair of men and women who had just started dating also fell into a shy atmosphere.

After that, both of them maintained a respectful atmosphere until the surrounding atmosphere suddenly rose.

Akashi and Eren both looked at their phones or watches in unison.

The time is 58:[-] p.m.

It's almost New Year's Eve time.

Eren looked back at Akashi, and the two of them speeded up their pace and walked towards Fenghe Shrine at the same time.

At this time, Eileen found that...it seemed that he really hadn't participated in the New Year's visit for a long time.

Because in this late night, whether it's the endless flow of people around or the small vendors... the atmosphere of happiness at the end of the year is a bit strange to her.

Not to mention the fact that there is a boyfriend beside her who specially drives her to pay homage.

Akashi's big hand conveyed an endless stream of warmth to her - he obviously said that he was a child born in winter, but his hand was surprisingly warm.

Obviously we haven't been dating for a long time, but walking with him feels inexplicably at ease.

That's also natural... Akashi would not do things that would make her unhappy.

Eileen lowered her eyes and smiled sweetly, at this moment the countdown to the last ten seconds of the year had already started around her.

Ten, nine, eight, seven...

The countdown sounded one after another with a hint of anticipation and excitement from the crowd.

And Erlian didn't participate in this kind of countdown next to Akashi because of his thin skin.

Instead, for the last ten seconds, she and Akashi just held hands and held their breaths.

Six, five, four...

His thoughts gradually calmed down, and all that Huilian could feel was the breath of the man beside him.

three two……

one……

"Happy New Year, Akashi-san."

"Happy New Year, Huiliansang."

When the passers-by next to Toyo Shrine shouted Happy New Year, Akashi and Eren also looked at each other in unison, saying hello at the beginning of the new year.

And the synchronization rate of their speech even surprised each other for a while.

Then, he smiled softly at the same time.

"Let's go to worship."

"Okay, I remember that Akashi-san wanted to make a wish, right?"

At the beginning of the new year, a strange sense of refreshment appeared, which made Eileen speak with a little more vitality.

Akashi couldn't help being amused by her obvious change, so he took her to line up next to the shrine.

And the red bean soup that Huilian was covering was almost only slightly warm, so in order to keep her hands warm, she simply stuffed her right hand into her pocket.

Only the left hand was stubbornly held by Akashi.

After that, it was finally the turn of the two——

After tossing a coin and shaking the huge bell, Eileen folded his palms and made a wish reverently.

However, just after she prayed in her heart for the safety of the people around her... especially her brother, she noticed that the man beside her who claimed to be coming to make a wish... was actually standing beside her motionless.

He didn't even have the slightest intention of clasping his hands together and making a wish.

Seeing this, Eren couldn't help being confused, "Akashi-san, didn't you say you wanted to make a wish?"

And Akashi looked at her when he heard the words, and after a few seconds of staring at her with piercing eyes...he lowered his eyes and laughed, and took her away.

"Akashi-san?" Elian was a little confused.

He took her to a shop that baked rice cakes, where the flow of people was slightly less.

And Erlian was a little worried about him, looking at Akashi's face, he made up a story without authorization.

He said he wanted to make a wish...but he didn't make a wish again. Could it be that the current Akashi just happened to encounter something quite unsatisfactory at work?Will he hesitate to speak to the gods?

Akashi watched Eren's worried eyes, and he couldn't help laughing.

He burst out laughing, then raised his hand to brush away the snow sticking to her bangs for Huilian.

"It's not that I don't want to make a wish, but I suddenly feel that making a wish like a god is meaningless."

"Why?" Painter was sincerely curious.

"Because my wish can only be fulfilled by you."

Akashi held her hand, his gaze getting hotter and hotter.

And Huilian's face flushed, and she was stunned for a moment.

And Akashi also took this opportunity to hold her two hands, and asked her patiently, "Then, now, can Elian-sang let me make a wish?"

"Huh?" Her heart beat faster, looking at Akashi's handsome face, she really couldn't understand what he meant.

I also dare not think about it.

"Elian dare not listen to me?" Seeing the hesitation in her eyes, the smile in Akashi's eyes grew stronger.

"No...not." Huai Lian nodded sullenly, "I'm willing to listen."

"Well," Akashi held her, and the strength of holding her hand was gradually tightened. He withdrew his gaze from Eileen's face, and his half-lidded eyes looked a little devout, "I hope, in the future, I can Just like today, with you by my side."

Eileen's heart tightened, and her heart beat faster——

"I think it's easier to realize such a wish if I tell myself."

Akashi's voice was low and soft, and it was obviously just a neutral tone, but it made Eren's face burn red quickly.

Her heartbeat is getting faster and faster. From the relationship with Akashi to today, Akashi has said similar things to her more than once-whether it is "he needs her very much" or "he will never regret it"...

These words combined with Akashi's wish just now, instantly became a simple answer.

She couldn't believe it.

But at the same time, when she heard Akashi's wish, the cold air that existed until dinner tonight seemed to have completely disappeared, so Eileen mustered up the courage to speak.

"If so, Akashi-san... can I ask a question?"

"can."

"When we first met today... did I do something wrong?" Erian looked up at him, "Just like Akashi-san thought, I also want to be serious with you, so if I do something wrong If anything, I hope you can tell me..."

Akashi was slightly taken aback when he heard the words, and then smiled helplessly: "That's just my own problem."

"what?"

"I just, just happened to see you wearing...a necklace that looks like a gift."

"Huh? This?" Huilian reached out and took out the necklace she was wearing under the scarf: "This is a Christmas present that my brother gave me when he came home yesterday!"

Her eyes lit up, and when she talked about her brother, she had a little girl-like joy on her face.

And Akashi was startled, and suddenly realized.

It turned out to be like this, he never thought that Huilian had an older brother, and for a moment he felt like a fool for caring about him all night.

He laughed dumbfounded, and shook his head again under the bewildered eyes of Eileen.

"...?"

"Then it's all my fault."

"what?"

"I thought...you put on the accessories from your ex-boyfriend in front of me."

Huai Lian was dumbfounded, so it was like this?

Although she was a little confused, she wouldn't be so ky!

"That...that was really a Christmas present my brother gave me yesterday, because I didn't have a chance to wear it, so..."

"I know." Akashi lowered his eyes and sighed, "I should know."

Eren pursed her lips and wanted to explain, but Akashi made a silent gesture to her.

She held her breath obediently, and saw Akashi reach out to the back of her neck with gentle movements, and touched the clasp of the necklace with her fingertips, and untied her necklace with a light pressure.

"I'm a little annoyed because... I just happened to prepare a Christmas present for you. I'm naturally a little unhappy that this position was taken first."

"Although it's not polite to untie the gift from your brother, but in front of me today, you should wear the accessories I gave you first."

After finishing speaking, he dug out a black fluffy box from his pocket, took out a low-key but lovely necklace inside, and personally lifted Huilian's hair to put it on for her.

In the end, he still thoughtfully put her brother's necklace in the box and returned it to her.

This process was carried out while the two were silent.

It's just that silence doesn't mean how calm the two are.

Eren stretched out his hands to hold the pendant that Akashi had given her, stared at the silver necklace that shone faintly under the light, and was dazed.

"Too cunning." Her voice was as soft as a gnat.

"……Um?"

"It's nothing." Huilian's mouth curled up, "Thank you."

"Well, it really suits you."

His smile in winter is so warm that people want to rely on it, but Eileen's cheeks are slightly red, and she smiles helplessly.

He is still too cunning.

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