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The dumplings were ready. Shu Ran took a plate and carefully scooped them out of the pot, arranging them neatly on the plate.
After finishing, she tiptoed to open the storage cabinet above her head and took down a sealed jar of chili garlic sauce, scooping a spoonful into a small dish.
This was made by Aunt Chen just a couple of days ago. Shu Ran had watched closely as Aunt Chen explained the preparation steps, sharing old stories from her hometown while she learned bit by bit.
Aunt Chen mentioned that her skills were taught to her by her late grandmother many years ago, who had patiently guided her in making these now nearly forgotten dishes since she was a child.
Aunt Chen said she came to the Qin Family when she was young. She had been married but lost her husband to illness, leaving her without any children. However, she had no desire to remarry, unwilling to go through the adjustments of another marriage. Instead, she devoted herself entirely to the Qin Family, taking care of their daily needs.
It had been about twenty years since she started caring for the previous Madam Qin and now for the Future Lady of the Qin Family; she had witnessed it all step by step.
Aunt Chen really liked Shu Ran, feeling that there was always a calm and serene quality about her that was pleasing to behold.
She never acted superior because of her status; instead, she was approachable and easy to get along with. The household staff respected and liked her very much.
Due to her poor health, she rarely went out. When she had nothing to do, she would help Aunt Chen with some chores or listen to Aunt Chen tell stories and share gossip from the servants.
Without any airs about her, she commanded respect from the heart; perhaps that was why she was so well-liked.
Time passed slowly, and after finishing everything, Shu Ran pushed back her chair and sat down, inhaling the savory aroma of the dumplings and enjoying this peaceful moment.
She did not turn on the bright overhead light for fear of disturbing others' sleep.
Instead, she lit a warm yellow lamp that cast a soft glow over the dining table, illuminating the dumplings and wine glass in a hazy, dim light—so romantic.
Shu Ran did not rush to eat; instead, she picked up her phone from the side of the table and gently swiped left into camera mode.
The camera slowly shifted, capturing the gentle light and the stone-red wine, the steaming dumplings at the table, and the enticing dipping sauce, all framed within a square.
With a "click," the photo was permanently frozen in time.
Shu Ran glanced at the photo, then opened WeChat, entering her Moments. She caught a glimpse of various lively images shared by friends below, and a hint of envy curved her lips into a smile.
She tapped the camera icon in the upper right corner, selecting a recently taken photo along with an older candid shot of someone’s serious profile while working.
As she looked at the photos, her delicate fingers gently touched the screen, tracing his face as she recalled the moment she had secretly taken his picture.
The lighting in the photo was dim; it was already dusk. They had agreed to have dinner together, so she hurried over after finishing work.
Qin Xian was about to leave work when an urgent matter suddenly arose that required his attention. Thus, Shu Ran obediently sat on the sofa waiting for him.
At that time, she was idly scrolling through Weibo on her phone, and before she knew it, the sky had quietly darkened.
A fiery red sunset appeared on the western horizon, with faint yellow hues drifting in the outlines outside. The blend of red and yellow created a dreamy beauty that was hard to look away from.
The moment Shu Ran lifted her gaze, that brilliant sunset reflected in her clear eyes, radiating light and color.
Shu Ran felt it was incredibly beautiful and casually picked up her phone, smiling as she pressed the shutter button towards the flowing clouds above.
However, at that instant when she turned around, her eyes caught sight of an exquisite profile shrouded in soft yellow light. The glow of the sunset fell on his long eyelashes; as his gaze shifted, a gentle halo moved along with it, creating an enchanting scene.
It must be said that at that moment, Shu Ran was truly mesmerized.
By some strange twist of fate, she raised her phone and quietly captured a moment of him from afar, completely unaware.
Thus, this photo came to be.
At the time of the shot, Qin Xian had no idea; he probably didn't even know this photo existed.
Shu Ran carefully arranged the two photos, her gaze serious as her fingers danced across the screen. After a short while, she smiled and clicked the publish button in the upper right corner.
A second later, her social media feed had a new post.
Two photos accompanied by a simple sentence.
On New Year's Eve, thinking of you.
The sentence was brief, just five words and two punctuation marks.
But paired with those two images, it carried profound meaning.
Many people were unaware that Shu Ran was married, and even fewer knew who her husband was. This was largely because she rarely posted updates; scrolling through her feed revealed only a few scattered photos from two years ago.
She was not very active on social media, occasionally liking posts from familiar friends and commenting on Zhou Jiajia's updates, but that was about it.
Today, however, she unexpectedly posted this update at 00:08 AM, causing an immediate uproar in the comments below.
The first to react was likely Zhou Jiajia, who was still awake in the middle of the night chatting with Zheng Tong about what their elders had to say. Their conversation often circled around the same topics. Bored, she had scrolled through her feed several times but was surprised when Shu Ran's update suddenly appeared during her last refresh.
What she first saw were not the words, but the two photos.
The dim, warm light, the red wine in the goblet. And the plate of neatly arranged dumplings, which, while not fitting the romantic vibe, somehow felt particularly harmonious.
In the other photo, a familiar face with a perfect, flawless profile was captured in the lens, bathed in a warm yellow glow that softened his subtly sharp demeanor, leaving only his stunning charm.
Wow, he looks incredibly handsome.
He was still in school. The number one handsome guy is truly not an exaggeration.
Zhou Jiajia gazed dreamily while unable to suppress her admiration.
As she casually scrolled back to like and comment, she noticed Shu Ran's astonishing caption.
On New Year's Eve, I miss you.
What?
Shu Ran, this shy and introverted person, is actually showing off their love? And doing it on social media?
And missing someone?
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