The night was cold and dark, yet the stars shone brightly; illuminating the event. the chatter of people filled the area around the lake. the festival that everyone had been waiting for, the festival for their loved ones, the festival that celebrated once in year at fall; the festival of releasing the lantern of hope.

Li Shen gaze glued on you, listening in every word you babbled out to him with excitement. his eyes examined the lantern on your hands. as the gentle wind blew, he tucked a strands of your hair behind your ear as his soft gaze shifted towards you. even in this 139th timeline, would it be selfish of him if he wants to keep you only for him?

He knew she was loved by gods and he can't do anything about it.

"After the countdown ends, we'll hold this lantern together and release them. make sure to pray something you want first, okay Li Shen?" Your voice filled with tinge of excitement as your eyes glimmered. one that he had seen it before this.