As you might have guessed, Lin Zhaoxue narrowly made it into the top three of the race. Everyone cheered for her, felt happy for her, and was proud of her. She herself hadn't expected this; she only knew she had to run as hard as she could, to truly unleash her potential, and not let everyone down.
After the competition, Lin Zhaoxue smiled, a bright and cheerful smile. Byun Baekhyun thought she had gone mad. He had never seen anyone stand still, laughing so hard, with sweat dripping down their face, and not wiping it away. And that person was none other than the "aloof" Lin Zhaoxue.
"Hahahahaha..."
"Byun Baekhyun, what are you laughing at!"
Byun Baekhyun ignored Lin Zhaoxue's words and continued laughing, his laughter growing louder and louder. Lin Zhaoxue looked at him, wondering, "What does he really think of me? Could it be that he also... Oh well, who cares? The possibility is too slim..."
Anyway, just keep smiling...
"Lin Zhaoxue, just tell me what you want me to do."
Lin Zhaoxue then remembered the promise Bian Baekhyun had made to her. This was a problem; she was willing to do anything, but could Bian Baekhyun really accept it?
"Keep it for later."
Byun Baekhyun was overjoyed. He had originally thought Lin Zhaoxue would make him do something incredibly embarrassing, like running naked on the playground, but he figured he could postpone it. However, he worried that a woman as cunning as Lin Zhaoxue would find a way to torment him. But it didn't matter; she won. She really did it. Byun Baekhyun was willing to do anything; it was a reward for his disciple. That was truly all he thought at the time.
They didn't expect that Lin Zhaoxue would only reveal the reward ten years later.
Lin Zhaoxue and Bian Baekhyun sat on the playground until the sun set. Autumn dusk always comes quickly. The wind carried a heavy chill, and the shadows on the earth grew thicker and thicker, gradually merging with the night.
Lin Zhaoxue's hair was tousled by the autumn wind, and she turned her face towards it. There, she saw Byun Baekhyun. Was Byun Baekhyun truly that charming, or was it just a case of beauty being in the eye of the beholder? Lin Zhaoxue felt her heart sinking into Byun Baekhyun's eyes. Bathed in the setting sun, he radiated a hazy glow, making the scenery in his eyes even more beautiful. He wore the same colorful robes as those at the banquet, shimmering with light.
If only time could just stand still.
"I've fallen for your tenderness, been captivated by your smile, and am beyond saving. I can't escape, I can't hide, and in the end, I've melted into your heart."