There was a firework placed on the rooftop, ready to be set off at the dot of her birthday by Lu Xiu.
An Yeran quick glanced at the time.
Eleven-thirty.
Half an hour left.
She lay on the rooftop lounge chair, idly staring at the sky.
The moon was beautiful tonight, pure moonlight spilled on the ground, emitting a flawless white light.
The distant sea reflected the full moon in the sky, like a rippled mirror.
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Perhaps because it was too quiet.
So, every sound was amplified in the darkness of the night.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
On the beachside, sudden gunshots rang out!
The girl with her eyes closed suddenly opened them wide. She sat up, gazing towards the direction of the sound, her brow furrowed.
An Yeran stood up and walked to the edge of the rooftop.
The entire island was brightly lit; every tree was decorated with colored lights.
On the desolate beach, were two groups of people.