They didn't care about their appearance, only about letting loose in that moment.
Their footsteps crisscrossed the snow, and their crisp laughter filled the air.
Before leaving, the kids clapped hands and made a promise.
"Next time it snows, we'll do this again!"
They stood at the courtyard gate, their little faces flushed red from the cold, waving goodbye as they exhaled puffs of warm air.
"I'll definitely win next time!"
"Hey, I'm sorry for picking on you before."
Shanshan grinned, revealing a gap where a tooth was missing.
"It's okay! I'll just get you back next time!"
That winter, Shanshan smiled the most.
From the first snow in the morning to the fireworks at dusk and the laughter at night, the corners of her mouth almost never turned down.
For the first time, she felt that winter could be this warm.
The New Year celebration was also the liveliest one she could remember.
