In her eyes, all she could see was this man, and the same was true in her mind. He had knelt on one knee to wash her feet, saying it was a small matter. Yet, he had no idea of the ripples it stirred within her...
Suddenly, two loud bangs echoed from outside, pulling Gu Zi back to reality. She was so startled that she nearly fell back into her chair after standing up.
Fortunately, the man was quick to react, catching her and leading her towards the balcony of the bedroom. The noise from outside continued as they stepped onto the balcony, looking up at the shimmering sky above.
Two or three massive fireworks exploded in the sky, predominantly red, supplemented with gold and other colors. The red was clear and bright, radiating joy and warmth. The gold was dazzling, like a bounty of harvested grain tossed into the sky, a tribute to nature's nurturing and gifts. The light from the fireworks spread out, illuminating the night sky and their smiling faces.