【Sweetheart Lover】

Chapter 289 Old friends get together

The sun shines through the mottled leaves, like tiny gold dust, in the familiar courtyard. The breeze blows gently, bringing the fresh scent of flowers and grass. The courtyard has been carefully arranged with tables and chairs, and the tables are filled with colorful fruits and exquisite snacks. Several old friends have been waiting here for a long time. As soon as they meet, everyone's face instantly blooms with smiles as bright as the sun.

"Oh, Yanan, Jianan, you are finally here!" Lao Zhang said loudly, and the wrinkles on his face became more obvious because of his smile, like warm ravines carved by time. Lao Zhang waved his hands excitedly and walked quickly to greet them.

Lin Yanan walked forward with a smile and gave Lao Zhang a big hug: "Lao Zhang, long time no see, you are still so energetic!"

Everyone sat together, and the atmosphere instantly became lively, as if the entire courtyard was filled with cheerful laughter.

"Do you remember when we were young? We were so carefree back then." Old Li said with emotion, his eyes revealing a nostalgia for the past, as if his gaze could penetrate the curtain of time and take him back to his youth. As he spoke, Old Li patted his thigh gently.

"Yes, we were crazy and playful together back then, not like now, we are all old men and old women." Old Wang smiled and shook his head, but his face was full of a happy smile, that smile was like a ripe fruit in autumn, sweet and satisfied. As he spoke, Old Wang also reached out and patted his waist.

Lin Yanan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "But those memories are our treasures."

Everyone was talking and recalling every detail of the past.

"Do you remember the time we went hiking together? I was so tired and out of breath, but you pulled me up to the top." Old Chen said with a smile, while gesturing with his hands to illustrate the scene at that time. The exaggerated gesture caused everyone to laugh again. Old Chen pretended to be panting while speaking, with his hands on his knees.

"Haha, you looked like a deflated ball." Lao Zhang couldn't help but burst into laughter, his laughter was as loud as thunder in summer, and everyone laughed along. Lao Zhang laughed so hard that he fell backwards and clapped his hands on the table.

Lin Yanan laughed so hard that tears almost came out. She wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and said, "There was also that time when we went fishing by the river together. In the end, we didn't catch any fish, but we were bitten by mosquitoes all over."

"That's right, those mosquitoes are circling around us like bombers." Old Li said as he scratched his arm, as if he felt the itchiness of being bitten by mosquitoes again. His expression was very funny.

At this time, Lao Zhang suddenly remembered a funny thing and said excitedly: "Do you remember the time when we went on a picnic together? I was responsible for making the fire, but I got a face full of black ash, like Bao Gong, and made everyone laugh so hard that their stomachs hurt." As he spoke, Lao Zhang deliberately made a black face, which made everyone laugh again.

Lao Wang was not to be outdone and continued, "There was also that time when we were playing hide-and-seek, and Lao Chen hid in a haystack and fell asleep. We searched for him for a long time but couldn't find him, but in the end he woke up and came out on his own." When everyone heard this, they laughed so hard that tears came out.

Old Chen blushed and argued: "That's because I'm too tired."

Lin Yanan smiled and said, "Another time, we went on a bike trip together, and Lao Li accidentally rode into a ditch and fell flat on his face."

Old Li also laughed: "That was really embarrassing."

Everyone recalled the funny things in the past, and laughter echoed in the yard, startling the birds on the branches. They flapped their wings, as if they were also infected by the joyful atmosphere.

At this time, Ruan Jianan stood up, walked to the middle of the yard, and cleared his throat: "Everyone, although we are all old, our friendship is growing deeper and deeper." Ruan Jianan put his hands on his hips and looked at everyone with a firm gaze.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Just like the old tree in this yard, although it has experienced the wind and rain of the years, it is still lush and green." Ruan Jianan pointed to a big tree in the yard and said. The branches and leaves of the big tree swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound, as if telling the story of the years.

Lin Yanan looked at Ruan Jianan, her eyes full of love and appreciation. She nodded slightly with the corners of her mouth raised.

"We should cherish the present time, get together more often and talk more," Ruan Jianan continued.

"Yes, yes!" Everyone echoed, and their voices intertwined into a warm melody in the courtyard. Some old friends clapped their hands excitedly, while others gave a thumbs up.

Unconsciously, the sun gradually set in the west, and the golden afterglow gently enveloped the courtyard like a layer of gauze. The sunset glow on the horizon was colorful, red, orange, and purple, intertwined together, like a beautiful painting.

"Oh, time flies by so fast, it feels like we still have a lot to say." Old Chen looked at the sky and said reluctantly, with a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. Old Chen stood up and stretched his body.

"It's okay, we will have plenty of opportunities in the future." Lin Yanan comforted, her voice gentle and kind, and she patted Lao Chen's shoulder gently.

Everyone stood up and hugged each other to say goodbye. Some old friends hugged each other tightly and patted each other on the back; some held each other's hands and were reluctant to let go for a long time.

"See you next time!"

"sure!"

Lin Yanan and Ruan Jianan walked out of the yard hand in hand, followed by the blessings of their old friends.

"I'm so happy today." Lin Yanan leaned on Ruan Jianan's shoulder and said with satisfaction.

"Yes, these old friends and these memories are the most precious treasures in our lives." Ruan Jianan held Lin Yanan's hand tightly.

The afterglow of the setting sun stretched their shadows very long, as if telling the story of their eternal friendship and years.