Tianxin Square, located in the central park of Huangli City, is also known for its dry music fountain.
Every evening at eight o'clock, the fountain starts a one-hour music water show.
When He Mo brought Li Jing to the fountain square, Li Jing realized that the fun He Mo mentioned was the music fountain.
"All the nearby stone steps are available for sitting on, let's find a good spot!"
He Mo indeed seemed to enjoy this place; she became a bit more lively after arriving, proactively pulling Li Jing's arm to sit on the first tier of the stone steps.
"I checked the time."
Sitting on the steps, He Mo pointed ahead excitedly: "It's about to start."
Ding ding dong dong...
As soon as her words fell, the music began, gently ringing like fine threads around people's ears.
Sometimes crisp and pleasant, sometimes like a mountain stream flowing, sometimes like galloping hordes.
With the melody, the fountain's jets danced along.
The water jets were divided into three layers, the outer ones had the lowest pressure, while the inner ones had the highest.
Jets at different heights seemed like agile dancers, dancing wildly to the music.
Colorful lights shone on the dancing jets, creating a fantastic scene beneath the city's night sky.
On the steps, He Mo disregarded the splashing little droplets, resting her face in her hands, recalling: "I've loved watching fountains since I was a child, but my parents always thought it was a waste of time. Now that I've grown up and come to this ancient town, I didn't expect to see them daily."
Li Jing glanced at her and didn't feel much about the fountain, only occasionally feeling a coolness from the wind-blown droplets.
"Look around, those watching the fountain are either a family of three or couples."
He Mo looked around; quite a few people had already taken seats on the steps: "I used to watch alone, always feeling a bit lonely, like watching a movie alone. Over time, I stopped coming as much.
Now that you're here, it's the first time I've brought a guy to watch it."
Upon hearing this, Li Jing looked at He Mo's slightly lonely silhouette, considering how she came to live in this ancient town from the big city; she must feel lonely over time.
However, Li Jing didn't want to make the atmosphere too heavy, so he jokingly said: "Actually, you're the first girl I've watched a fountain with too."
"Really?" He Mo turned back in surprise.
"Of course it's true, it's my first time here, and my first time bringing a girl to watch the fountain."
Upon hearing his explanation, He Mo rolled her eyes dramatically, no longer bothering to respond.
"Hm?"
At this moment, the music mellowed, all the fountain's jets lowered a bit, and the children around started running into the fountain playfully.
Li Jing, seeing this, asked in surprise: "Aren't their parents afraid they'll be hurt by the jets?"
"The water pressure has become very low now."
He Mo explained: "And only the core area's pressure could hurt people, but it's fenced off, so no one can get in."
Following her gaze, Li Jing indeed saw the core area was surrounded by a fence, and the highest jets earlier came from there.
Seeing the children rushing into the fountain to play, an idea popped into He Mo's mind; she grinned slightly and turned to invite Li Jing: "Want to go in and play with the kids?"
"Into the fountain?" Li Jing asked, not expecting such a crazy suggestion from her.
"What is it?"
He Mo deliberately showed a disdainful look: "Afraid? Is it because you're shy or worried about getting your designer clothes wet?"
"Afraid? Not a chance!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jing stood up immediately: "Look at the nearest jet here."
"What for?"
Curious, He Mo approached the jet as he gestured, only to see Li Jing suddenly use his hand to block the jet, forcefully redirecting it onto her, leaving her startled and drenched.
"Ah! Li Jing!!!"
Tricked, He Mo was instantly furious, her face flushed, and she glared at him with wide eyes.
Seeing Li Jing triumphantly running towards the fountain center, she ignored the jets and chased after him.
"Stop right there!"
"Catch me if you can!"
"You... Ah?!"
As Li Jing redirected the jet towards her, He Mo screamed and, gritting her teeth angrily, sped up to chase him.
"Don't let me catch you!"
"Don't worry, you won't catch me."
"You bully!"
"I'm bullying you indeed."
"Ahhh, you must stop so I can get you back!"
"Impossible... Oh hey!"
"Hahaha, serves you right for being cocky. Fell over!"
"Hey hey?! Don't spray, taking advantage of my fall!"
"This is called pressing the advantage!"
In the fountain square, Li Jing and He Mo frolicked and played in the water, having a blast, even ignoring the eyes around them, turning the place into their playground.
Under music and lights, they moved through the jets, their laughter echoing throughout the square.
Seeing this, other couples on the steps hesitated momentarily and finally joined in, running into the fountain too.
In an instant, the once children's paradise was overtaken by couples who suddenly entered the space, leaving the children to pout and watch the older brothers and sisters play.
Water splashed, lights dazzling.
The couples turned the place into a water park, indulging playfully.
As the music shifted to a melodious, rhythmic tune, someone took the lead, and partners gradually began to dance with their companions.
Though most moved clumsily, in this wild and romantic atmosphere, no one cared about their dancing or appearances, only swinging their arms wildly in the watery world.
He Mo stood happily in the square, allowing cool droplets to fall on her face, cherishing this rare beauty.
Colorful lights refracting through the droplets created a fairy tale world.
The coolness of the droplets, the surrounding laughter, and the smiling faces made He Mo feel all the worries and fatigue of recent days fade away, as if she became a free-spirited elf frolicking freely in the water world.
And this was all because of this man.
If it wasn't for Li Jing's presence, she wouldn't have come to watch the fountain today, or had the courage to rush into the jets.
Li Jing seemed to have a magical aura; being near him always subconsciously made He Mo feel relaxed and comfortable, releasing all the emotions and thoughts suppressed inside her.
Seeing Li Jing's wet face, He Mo suddenly leapt into his arms under his startled gaze, held his face, and kissed him passionately.
Their lips met, tightly embraced.
Originally separate souls seemed to merge at this moment.
Li Jing was slightly surprised, but upon feeling the soft sweetness on his lips, he opened his arms and hugged her forcefully, embracing and kissing passionately amid countless water jets and colorful lights.
He Mo closed her eyes tight, her mind blank, unwilling to let any distractions spoil this moment.
She only wanted to be impulsive this once, to let go unrestrained, not bound by conventions or influenced by others, to truly follow her heart.
At this moment, she just wanted to savor her rare impulse and courage.
...
On the square's outskirts, the driver eating pancakes watched Li Jing and He Mo at the center with envy and emotion, immediately calling home: "Honey, I miss you..."
"..."
After a brief silence, the phone inquired warily: "?? Who are you? Why do you have my man's phone?"
"..."
The driver was speechless, explaining: "Honey, it's really me. I want to dance with you in the Tianxin Square fountain..."
"Who are you? Don't think mimicking my man's voice will fool me! Dance? If my man dances, pigs would climb trees!
Next, you'll ask for my bank card number, won't you? You shameless scammers, give my man's phone back…"
Before the conversation finished, the driver could only hang up helplessly, looking at the fountain, self-consoling:
"Though not romantic, her anti-fraud awareness is good, that's something..."
Ring ring ring.
The phone rang again.
Upon answering, a serious voice said: "Hello, are you Hu Dazhuang? This is Huangli City anti-fraud center. We've received a report saying you imitated a phone owner's voice to scam their family; please cooperate with our verification now…"
Driver: "?????"