Chapter 13: Do You Have a Problem with That?

Xu Sui’an set her phone down and bonelessly leaned against Shi Yubai’s shoulder.

“Xiaobai, Xue’er just told me she ran into Ruan Qingqing and Zhao Yuejiao downstairs from your dorm.”

Shi Yubai picked up a freshly washed strawberry and held it to her lips.

“They were probably there to see Qingyang.”

Xu Sui’an bit into the strawberry with a happy nom. Shi Yubai popped the remaining half into his own mouth.

“Is it sweet?”

Her eyes curved into crescents as her little finger hooked around his.

“Very sweet!”

Shi Yubai’s gaze drifted to the corner of her lips, his voice growing husky.

Xu Sui’an slowly leaned closer and planted a light kiss on the corner of his mouth.

“Sweet~”

His Adam’s apple bobbed as he caught hold of the little girl trying to flee.

“You kiss me and then think you can run away?”

Nestled comfortably in his arms, Xu Sui’an wasn’t the least bit intimidated.

“You’re already… mine. I have every right to kiss you!”

Her fingertips slid from his Adam’s apple down to his collarbone.

“What? Do you have a problem with that?”

His heartbeat quickened as he caught her mischievous hand.

“No problem at all. Just like you said—I belong to you. I’ve belonged to you since we were kids.”

“I’ll take that as the right answer.”

Xu Sui’an scratched his palm teasingly before darting away.

Shi Yubai chased after her with a smile, laughing and fooling around with her as though he were living inside a dream.

Time flew by, and before they knew it, Saturday had arrived.

Qingcheng Zhilian Apartments, Building 9, Ninth Floor.

Xu Sui’an got up bright and early.

Today was hiking day.

Busy in the kitchen, Shi Yubai called out without turning around, laughter in his voice.

“Good morning, my girlfriend.”

Walking over, Xu Sui’an wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.

“Good morning, my boyfriend.”

A warm smile spread across Shi Yubai’s face.

“Let’s eat breakfast first.”

Xu Sui’an let go and carried a steaming bowl of shredded pork noodles to the table.

Bright green bok choy floated atop the broth, while a perfectly fried egg peeked out from beneath the shredded pork, making the dish as pleasing to the eye as it was appetizing.

She looked at Shi Yubai with a grin.

“I wonder whose handsome boyfriend cooks this well?”

Laughing, Shi Yubai picked up more shredded pork and placed it into her bowl.

“Your handsome boyfriend. Honestly, I’m jealous of you—you’ve got such a perfect boyfriend.”

“You don’t need to be jealous. You have a girlfriend who likes you so much.”

“She acts cute.”

“She knows how to pout.”

“And she even tells you bedtime stories.”

“So…”

“My boyfriend, don’t you think you’re incredibly lucky?”

Her bright eyes sparkled as she looked at him.

“As long as I have you, I’m happy.”

Shi Yubai’s heart softened.

Every morning felt happier simply because she was by his side.

Nanda Women’s Dormitory, Room 209

Leng Ningxue had dragged Shen Meng out of bed early and was already urging her to get washed up.

“Mengmeng, we’re going hiking today. You have to look gorgeous!”

Still half asleep, Shen Meng rubbed her eyes.

“Xue’er… we’re climbing a mountain. Whether I’m pretty or not isn’t the important part.”

Leng Ningxue pushed her into the bathroom before happily rummaging through clothes.

She had already made up her mind.

Today, Shen Meng had to look stunning.

Ideally, stunning enough to leave He Nanzhou speechless.

An hour later…

Shen Meng stared at the reflection in the mirror, blinking in disbelief.

“X-Xue’er… is that really me? Isn’t this… a little too much?”

Leng Ningxue admired her handiwork with a satisfied smile.

“Mengmeng, I’ve told you forever that you’re beautiful. You just never liked wearing makeup.”

“See? The moment you put some on, you’re an absolute beauty.”

“If you’d looked like this earlier, you’d have been drowning in love letters.”

“And those thick black-rimmed glasses—you’re not allowed to wear them anymore.”

“You aren’t even nearsighted, yet you insist on wearing fake glasses. Doesn’t your nose get sore?”

Shen Meng stared at the beautiful woman in the mirror.

Her delicate brows and gentle features looked almost like a painting.

“…Xue’er…”

“Do you think… he’ll like me like this?”

He Nanzhou.

Would you look at me… even just once?

Leng Ningxue reached over and pinched her soft cheek.

“I don’t know whether your dream guy will like it.”

“But Suisui and I definitely do.”

Click!

Leng Ningxue snapped two photos and immediately sent them to their dorm’s private group chat, Three Roses of Happiness Dormitory.

[Snowflakes Falling Bit by Bit]: Look at this freshly baked little beauty! Guess who she is?

[May You Have Peace Year After Year]: Oh my gosh! Is that really our Mengmeng?

[Snowflakes Falling Bit by Bit]: Surprised? Shocked?

Our Mengmeng is a genuine beauty!

[May You Have Peace Year After Year]: Mengmeng looks gorgeous today. I’m looking forward to today’s hike.

[Snowflakes Falling Bit by Bit]: See you soon!

Putting her phone away, Leng Ningxue smiled at Shen Meng.

“Mengmeng, what do you think? Maybe we’ll run into your dream guy today.”

“Lots of people go to Mount Nan to watch the sunrise.”

“Maybe fate will let the two of you meet.”

Shen Meng blinked nervously.

“Do I really have that kind of luck?”

Even if it was only from afar…

She wanted to watch the sunrise with him.

“We’ll just have to wait and see.”

Smiling mysteriously, Leng Ningxue linked arms with her and headed out.

Mengmeng…

You’ll definitely meet your prince today.

I wonder whether Campus Heartthrob He will be amazed when he sees you.

Zhuang Yan had already been waiting downstairs outside the women’s dormitory.

The first thing he noticed was his queen, Leng Ningxue…

…walking arm in arm with an unfamiliar beauty.

“Xue’er, where’s Shen Meng?”

Leng Ningxue looked thoroughly pleased with herself.

“Xiao Yan, this is my Mengmeng. Didn’t you recognize her?”

“W-Wait…”

“She’s really Shen Meng?”

His eyes widened in astonishment.

He couldn’t be blamed.

Shen Meng normally hid behind a pair of thick black-rimmed glasses that covered nearly half her face.

Now the glasses were gone, and her long hair had been tied into a high ponytail.

The difference was like night and day.

Shen Meng smiled shyly.

“I’m Shen Meng. The genuine article.”

Only then was Zhuang Yan finally convinced.

“Then please, ladies—your ride awaits!”

Inside the car, Leng Ningxue and Shen Meng chatted quietly together.

Mount Nan was one of Nancheng’s most famous scenic spots, and weekends were especially crowded.

By the time they arrived, Shi Yubai and Xu Sui’an were already waiting beside the car.

Standing amid the bustling crowd, the pair looked like a scene straight out of a romance drama.

Xu Sui’an held a rose-shaped cotton candy that drew envious looks from passing girls.

Beside her, Shi Yubai watched her with doting eyes while holding an ice cream.

“Suisui!”

Leng Ningxue and Shen Meng waved simultaneously, their smiles as bright as sunshine.

“Mengmeng! Xue’er!”

Xu Sui’an’s eyes lit up the moment she saw Shen Meng.

Giving her a thumbs-up, she exclaimed,

“I knew the photos looked amazing, but you’re even prettier in person!”

“Are you really our Mengmeng?”

Blushing furiously, Shen Meng’s ears turned the same pink as cotton candy.

“It’s all thanks to Xue’er.”

“She got up early just to do my makeup.”

Leng Ningxue reached over and pinched her cheek again with a grin.

“That’s because your natural features are already beautiful.”

“I just helped them shine.”

Zhuang Yan turned curiously toward Shi Yubai.

“Brother Shi, why aren’t you surprised by Shen Meng’s transformation?”

“I almost didn’t recognize her.”

Shi Yubai smiled faintly.

“My Suisui has excellent taste when it comes to looks.”

“How could someone she likes possibly be unattractive?”

Leng Ningxue’s eyes fell on the rose-shaped cotton candy in Xu Sui’an’s hand.

“Suisui, your cotton candy is adorable! Where did you buy it?”

Beaming, Xu Sui’an waved it proudly.

“Xiaobai made it himself.”

“You can’t buy one anywhere.”

“So your childhood sweetheart made it just for you.”

Leng Ningxue grinned teasingly as she took out her phone and snapped another picture.

“Suisui, I sent it to you.”

“No need to thank me.”

Admiring the photo on her phone, Xu Sui’an smiled brightly.

“To thank you anyway…”

“I’ll treat you to Mixue ice cream!”

Right on cue, Shi Yubai handed the ice cream to Xu Sui’an.

“Two scoops each.”

“They’re all your favorite flavors.”

“Xiaobai’s paying.”

Delighted, Xu Sui’an happily shared the Mixue ice cream with Leng Ningxue and Shen Meng.

“Thank you, Campus Heartthrob Shi.”

Leng Ningxue and Shen Meng thanked him together.

This particular Mixue ice cream was so popular that people often had to queue for it—sometimes, even having money wasn’t enough to guarantee you could buy one.