July 2009, Lincheng
In the isolated little town, someone jumped into the river to kill himself.
With his left ear, Xiang Nanbei listened to the TV report, "The body has been found. The identity is currently being confirmed." With his right ear, he listened to Aunt Zhang, the neighborhood know-it-all, explain the whole story to the residents.
"What a tragedy. I heard it was Old Li's son and Old Wang's son. They fell in love, and both families found out."
"Old Li was about to break his son's legs, but Old Wang's son stopped him. I heard Old Li said some really nasty things. The two boys couldn't take it, and then..."
Xiang Nanbei sat on the steps, eating a popsicle and staring into space.
He was only sixteen. His understanding of death was too shallow.
Li Dongxi showed up then, popsicle in hand. Seeing that Xiang Nanbei was already eating one, he didn't rush.
He sat beside Xiang Nanbei and waited until he finished before handing him the other popsicle.
After Xiang Nanbei finished the second one,
Li Dongxi asked him, "Would you be willing to be my boyfriend?"
The first thought that flashed through Xiang Nanbei's mind was: You think one popsicle is enough to win me over?
His second thought was: Asking me this with the TV report and the aunties' gossip in the background? Li Dongxi, you've got guts.
"Are you serious?"
Theme: Life should be happy.
It's really good. I hope they can impress my aunt.
Sir, are you still open? Well written