Chapter X

"By the way, Wu Jie, why did you break off the relationship with the woman before?"

"Why, you say. I'm starting to feel empty. ”

"If you say something serious, I'm uneasy. Do you have a girl you really like? ”

"Actually, I want to confess to the girl I fell in love with for the first time. Until then, I'm going to clean up my relationship. ”

"Are you kidding?"

"Just kidding."

At this time, the phone suddenly disconnected. I don't know if he hung up or if the signal was bad. I didn't feel the need to call him again, so our conversation ended.

After that, I finished eating the ham standing up. I want to eat mayonnaise.

I came home from the balcony and sat down in front of my sister's altar.

Now, Sister Xiaoyan.

When a loved one dies, he must be buried with him.

I haven't told anyone that secret.

I'm still keeping our promise.

There was a click, a faint sound. Looking back, Xiao Lu was also staying up late. It escaped from the sink and took a walk on the floor of the living room. I grabbed it and put it back in the sink.

Seeing Xiao Lu, I thought, maybe the so-called people's troubles are all in vain.

Knowing this, I didn't fall asleep smoothly. When I went back to my room, I couldn't sleep.

"Ah......h

I couldn't help but moan and moan countless times, tossing and turning in the covers. Boundless thoughts rose and fell through my mind, and in the chaos I fell asleep.

***

When I went to school the next day, I found Tang Ling in the classroom, and she was sitting in the seat next to me.

"Good morning, Xiaotian."

I was taken aback.

"Why are you here, Tang Ling!"

"The luminosity is completely cured. Doctors also said it was almost a miracle. ”

In this way, Tang Ling's complexion is indeed much better.

"Look."

Tang Ling said, turned around, and jumped up.

"I'm so happy I can fly."

"yes, that's great."

I am happy from the bottom of my heart for Tang Ling's recovery.

"We'll be able to go to school together in the future. Xiaotian, please take care of me. ”

I'm also very happy. It's a miracle that there is such a thing in the world.

I had lunch with Tang Ling.

Tang Ling smiled happily.

"Let's go somewhere together next time."

Listening to Tang Lingyi, I felt a little bit of a deer in my heart.

"Is this a date?"

"Stupid."

After speaking, Tang Ling smiled shyly. We talked about where to go for the weekend. Go here, go there, imagination becomes wild. As long as I am with Tang Ling, I will be happy wherever I go.

But...... I actually get it. I'm starting to realize.

The future that awaits the two of us will never be so smooth.

This is impossible. This is not what happens in reality. Talking to Tang Ling, I gradually realized.

"What's wrong, Xiaotian?"

Tang Ling looked at me incredulously.

"Why are you crying?"

For some reason, I burst into tears.

***

That's when I woke up. Of course, this is just a dream. Before you know it, it's morning. I felt weak and couldn't move.

Not only in dreams, but also in reality.

When I opened my eyes, the tears were still flowing.

Tang Ling will die one day.

At that point, what should I do?

What should I do before then?

Astronomical observations or something, if you think about it, can't you do it in a hospital? The problem is that, according to the hospital's regulations, the meeting time can only be until eight o'clock. It's summer, so the sky is still bright at 8 p.m., and it's not time for astronomical observations.

So I decided to sneak into the hospital after the meeting time.

Late at night, after the lights off time, only the people on duty were left in the hospital. I went in through the emergency exit with a telescope, quietly went upstairs, and walked to Tang Ling's hospital room. Although it is not a particularly professional telescope, it is worth more than 4,000 yuan, and the salary of the part-time job is basically spent here. But I don't feel distressed when I think I can make Tang Ling happy.

I crept down the hallway, not being noticed by the nurse. No problem, though. I cautiously came to Tang Ling's hospital room. Sneak close to the bed and wake her up. Tang Ling's eyes widened in surprise.

"Why are you here, Xiaotian?"

"Be quiet, let's go to the roof now."

I whispered to her.

"...... now?"

Tang Ling was still confused. I showed her the binoculars in my hand, and she finally had a relieved expression on her face.

"You really don't have to do that...... Wait a minute, I'll get up now. ”

Tang Ling slowly stood up, and I supported her body and walked towards the roof. The roof of the hospital, unlike the school, is open, presumably used to dry laundry. Clothes poles are everywhere. There was a plastic bench in the corner, and I let Tang Ling sit there.

"This is the first time I've used this telescope."

Having never made astronomical observations, I read the instructions in the dark and set up a telescope next to Tang Ling.

"Don't."

Tang Ling whispered as sorrowful. I was taken aback and looked back.

I froze.

Sometimes, I forget the fact that Tang Ling has luminescence. When two people are together like this, I sometimes wonder if Tang Ling's illness is a lie. But this is absolutely impossible.

Tang Ling's body glowed faintly. The skin under the long-sleeved pajamas showed the symptoms characteristic of photosickness, glowing white like fluorescent pigments. Looking up at the starry sky, there was no cloud, only to see a bright moon shining. The moonlight shone down, and Tang Ling's body also shone brightly. This is a characteristic of the luminescence disease that Tang Ling suffers from.

"I'm sorry, don't look at it."

Tang Ling said pleadingly. But for me, I don't think Tang Ling's appearance is unsightly at all.

"I'm sorry."

I apologized, and then I said what I really thought.

"I'm sorry. But, Tang Ling, you're beautiful. ”

That's true. Tang Ling was on the roof, like a firefly, flashing with the impermanence of life.

"I was careless. I shouldn't have come to the roof with you. ”

For some reason, I always felt that Tang Ling was very shocked by the way I saw it.

"Xiaotian, you dislike me."

It's not like that at all, but how do I tell Tang Ling?

"I look like a youkai."

Tang Ling seemed to feel unable to let go of her glowing body.

"Tang Ling is Tang Ling."

I finally said it, and then set up the telescope. I took a look and confirmed that I could see the stars. As a layman, I'm still doing a good job.

"It's a nice day, so you can see it clearly."

I urged Tang Ling. Tang Ling looked at the telescope, and for some reason always felt cautious.

“…… Wow, really. ”

Tang Ling was completely immersed in the world of the telescope, like a child who saw a kaleidoscope for the first time. Her voice was full of novelty, as if to say, "There is such a beautiful thing in this world." Listening to her voice, I also feel very satisfied.

"Now, Xiaotian, do you have a girlfriend?"

Tang Ling looked at the telescope and asked.

"If I had, I wouldn't have come to see you all the time."

"yes, then, you don't have a girlfriend, do you have a girl you like?"

Tang Ling looked at me with a very serious expression.

"I always felt a little scared."

I said avoiding her gaze.

"Afraid of liking people?"

I can't answer Tang Ling's question. Suddenly, Sister Xiaoyan's face came to mind. I shook my head slightly, as if to erase this dark thought, and said, "I'm not liked by girls." ”

"It's not like that."

Suddenly, Tang Ling walked up to me in a few quick steps and gently grabbed my arm. The way she approached me, there was an indescribable momentum.

"Then let's have a rehearsal, in order to let Xiaotian get a girlfriend."

"I don't need it."

I said with a wry smile.

"I want it. Please, five minutes is fine. ”

As she spoke, she dragged me to the telescope.

"Is this what you want to do before you die?"

She didn't answer my questions, but urged me to look at the telescope.

Suddenly, the universe came into view. As if looking at a microscope while doing a physics experiment, the proportions of the world suddenly change, and the stars that were originally distant and small can be seen. Although I bought a telescope myself, this is the first time I have seen such a scene.

If I hadn't met Tang Ling, I'm afraid I wouldn't have made such astronomical observations in my life.

"You can say something romantic."

Out of sight, Tang Ling's voice came over like telepathy.

"What? It can't be done. ”

"Summer nights, astronomical observations, and a charming opposite sex by my side. Isn't it all the elements of romance? ”

"Is there such a boastful one?"

“…… Not at all. ”

I was really confused when she said that. I couldn't come up with any good lines after racking my brain. After all, I haven't seen a romance movie at all.

"Want to be with you all the time, or something?"

I looked back at Tang Ling, and she had an unfazed expression on her face.

"Love you from the bottom of my heart?"

"Don't be so absent-minded!"

"I'm willing to die for you."

"Hey, can you be serious?"

"You're so cunning."

I couldn't take it anymore and said to her.

"Just let me say it alone, it's not fair that you complain next to you."

She tilted her head, as if to say, "Then what do you say".

"If Tang Ling also does it together, maybe I'll be motivated."

“…… All right. ”

Tang Ling leaned over to me as she spoke, and almost squatted down next to me. I couldn't help but panic, but I was also a little serious, so I didn't dodge.

"You see, in the big world, it's like it's just the two of us."

Tang Ling looked around at the roof. Late at night, there was silence all around.

"If that's the case, what do you want to do?"

"In that case, you will only have to marry Xiaotian."

"What do you mean only?"

As if ignoring my rebuttal, for some reason, Tang Ling smiled meaningfully.

"Try proposing to me."

Tang Ling said with an affectionate smile.

"Whether you are sick or healthy, I will love you, help you, and be wholehearted to you."

"I'll always love Xiaotian."

Tang Ling looked at me, and I looked at her.

"Just kidding." As if to clarify, Tang Ling said. I didn't laugh, but replied, "It's funny."

After that, as if to catch the night sky, Tang Ling stretched out her hand.

"Now, such a beautiful star also has a lifespan."