Our Child
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Ou Ming didn't ask any further questions. He gently covered her hand with his own. "Today is the second day of the New Year, isn't it?" he asked.
"Yeah," Yu Lili said.
It was indeed the second day of the New Year, and it was traditionally spent together with family. To an orphan who had no family, this day was no different from any other.
"It must be really festive outside. I'd initially wanted to take you to Kingstown Tower to sightsee, but we I can't go now," Ou Ming regretfully said.
"That's fine. If we can't go this year, we'll go next year. There'll always be a chance to go," Yu Lili said.
The regret in Ou Ming's heart increased. The intention to go there hadn't been for sightseeing. He had intended to propose.
In the most festive moment of the year, at the most festive time of the year, he had wanted to propose in front of the multitudes. When the public office reopened after the holidays, he'd settle the paperwork.