Chapter 150

"Changing careers is good," Xiao Mubai thought for a moment, then nodded.

The scheming and infighting was too exhausting. If possible, he hoped she could live more easily and happily in the future.

"Whatever you want to do, I'll support you," he said earnestly, looking at her.

He no longer asked for anything now, only hoping she could be happy and content for the rest of her life.

The moment he decided to silently protect her, he had already given up hoping for any reciprocation.

"..." Shen Nian met his serious gaze, paused for a moment, then smiled gently and asked, "Really?"

"Really," Xiao Mubai replied.

"Hmm... then I'll have to think about it carefully." Shen Nian began to seriously consider this question. After about ten seconds, she looked at Xiao Mubai again and asked,

"What do you think about me going back to my original profession as an artist?"

Original profession... Shen Nian's university major was art.Ne/w novel chapters are published at novelhall.com

"Because thinking carefully, I don't think I've ever gone traveling. I've always confined myself here."

Every day was the same routine: wake up, wash up, put on makeup, then go to work at the company, like an emotionless working machine.

"If possible... I'd like to take a proper trip, appreciate the beautiful landscapes of our country." The more Shen Nian spoke, the brighter the expectation in her eyes grew.

Just thinking about it was a wonderful thing.

"I really love the ocean..."

She had always loved the sea, standing on the beach, basking in the sea breeze – probably nothing could be more blissful than that.

As they were talking, the photo editor had finished retouching Shen Nian's photos and printed them out. He used a paper cutter to separate the photos into individual pieces, then put them in a small paper bag before handing it to Shen Nian.

"Thank you."

Shen Nian opened the small paper bag, looked at her ID photos inside, and was very satisfied.

Looking up, she saw Xiao Mubai staring at her.

She thought for a second, then picked out one photo and handed it to him: "Here."

Xiao Mubai didn't react immediately: "What?"

After today, it would be New Year's Day, the beginning of a new year.

Shen Nian leaned back on the hospital bed, staring blankly out the window: "Is it snowing?"

She asked.

Xiao Mubai followed her gaze and saw snowflakes floating outside the window. Because it was so cold, the window had fogged up.

"Yes," Xiao Mubai nodded, then said: "It's snowing."

He smiled again: "The first snow of the year came a bit late this time. Usually, it comes in early December."

This year had just been cold, but it hadn't snowed. Today, on the last day of the year, the first snow finally fell.

Shen Nian seemed to really like snowy days. She kept staring outside, unable to move her gaze away.

A nurse came to inform them that they could process the discharge procedures. Xiao Mubai went to handle it, letting Shen Nian stay in the hospital room. When he returned, Shen Nian was still looking outside.

"The nurse said it's quite cold outside," Xiao Mubai walked over, helping her pack up the things on the table.

"..." Shen Nian was still looking outside, not saying a word.

Over these days, Xiao Mubai had already gotten used to her silence. She spoke less, spending most of her time sleeping and staring into space. Sometimes she wouldn't say a single word all day.

But he didn't need to hear her answer. Xiao Mubai continued talking to himself.

"It's the 31st today. There's a New Year's Eve celebration tonight. I heard that some mall owners applied for fireworks permission, and it's been approved. There will be a fireworks show at exactly 0:00. Shall we go home to rest for a while, and I'll take you out early in the evening to get a good spot?"

"After today, it'll be a new year. When the new year begins, even if there were sad things, they'll all be last year's sorrows. Forget the bad memories and welcome the new year."

"I've pushed back all my work for next year, planning to take you on a good trip. Didn't you say earlier that you wanted to travel? These past few days, I've specifically looked up many travel guides and found that there are indeed many beautiful scenic spots in our country."

"The most beautiful snow mountain in China is Meili Snow Mountain. They say when golden light descends from the sky and shines on the snow-capped peak, it looks like a golden 'Potala Palace'. It's incredibly beautiful."

"There's also Swan Lake, known as the 'most beautiful lake'. A thin mist floats on the water surface, elegant swans sing their songs – it feels like being in another world."

"The West Lake - the epitome of poetic beauty and picturesque charm. 'To liken West Lake to Xi Zi, light makeup or heavy, she is always beautiful.' For centuries, countless poets and scholars have attempted yet struggled to fully capture the lake's beauty in words."

It wasn't until she did her research that she realized there were far too many breathtaking landscapes in China to visit them all.

Shen Nian's attention finally returned from the scenery outside. She didn't offer any comments, simply listening quietly as Xiao Mubai spoke, a faint smile curving her lips.

It was rare to see her smile so purely, so gently. For a moment, Xiao Mubai thought he glimpsed the sixteen-year-old Shen Nian from years past.