Chapter 1604: Chapter 1604: The Last Night
A week later, the early spring rains arrived in Landon.
The rain started before dawn and continued unabated as night fell.
It wasn’t a light rain; the heavy downpour added a biting chill to Landon’s early spring.
The wild wind whipped through, filling the surroundings with its mournful howls. The treetops rustled sharply, and the tender buds on the leaves curled tightly in the gusts.
As night descended, the rain veiled Landon’s city lights in a soft blur, flickering uncertainly.
VISTA bar, private room.
Lilac Serval swirled the wine bottle in front of her, her cheeks flushed, her eyes glinting with seven or eight parts drunkenness.
“Empty.” She raised her hazy, alcohol-soaked gaze and glanced at the young man seated across from her.
Little 11 grabbed her hand, snatching the empty bottle from her grasp: “Sister Lilac, don’t drink any more. You’ve had enough for tonight.”
“It’s fine. My tolerance is good, isn’t it? Have you forgotten? A year ago, my record was far beyond this.”
“But you promised me, no reckless drinking.”
“Just this once.” Lilac Serval smiled and patted his face.
Ah, youth is so wonderful, with skin so tender and fresh. She stared at Little 11 with delight for quite some time.
“When you go to Lonton, you won’t be visiting bars or clubs anymore, right?” Concern was etched in Little 11’s eyes. “You won’t be drinking recklessly either, will you?”
“I won’t. I’ll take care of myself.”
“Good. When you’re in Lonton, take good care of yourself. If you ever want to chat, just call me.” Little 11 urged.
Tomorrow, Lilac Serval would return to Lonton.
He felt such reluctance, such reluctance.
But Lilac Serval’s home was in Lonton; she had grown up there. No matter how reluctant he was, he would still watch her leave Landon.
“Alright… I promise you. You must promise me too: take care of yourself, don’t take shady jobs in sketchy places, and if someone bullies you, call me first thing,” Lilac Serval said.
“I remember, Sister Lilac. This semester, I’ll focus all my energy on studying. I want to, want to study abroad in Lonton in the future. Is that okay?” Little 11 asked shyly, with apprehension.
“Of course.” Lilac Serval’s eyes shimmered with a radiant brilliance. “I hope you’ll come.”
Little 11 was overjoyed: “I’ll work hard—even if not for myself.”
Lilac Serval laughed; she loved seeing this boy’s happiness.
She loved seeing everyone’s happiness.
When they were happy, she would be happy too.
Lilac Serval’s eyes sparkled dreamily; the alcohol blurred and diffused in her gaze.
She reached out for the cigarette box on the table.
Little 11 preemptively pressed down on it, troubled: “Don’t smoke, okay? Girls really shouldn’t smoke.”
“It’s my last night here. Let me have one.”
Little 11 couldn’t bear to see Lilac Serval upset. Half-heartedly, he yielded, releasing his hand: “Alright, but only one.”
“Mm.”
Lilac Serval pulled out a cigarette from the box and lit it with the lighter on the table.
Since arriving in Landon, she had curbed her bad habits of smoking, drinking, and bar-hopping. But today, with this weather, the stifling heaviness made her crave a bit of rebellion.
She took a puff, the soothing sensation spreading through her chest.
It had been a long time since she felt like this.
The room was very quiet, quiet to the point where the lingering sound of the rain outside could be heard clearly.
“Is the rain outside heavy?” Lilac Serval rested her head on her hand, half-closed her eyes, and looked at Little 11.
Her makeup tonight was stunning, carrying an enchanting allure. Especially her red lips, which blossomed like crimson roses in spring.
“Quite heavy, hasn’t stopped at all.”