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Join the ServerShi Yubai looked straight into Ruan Qingyang’s eyes.
There wasn’t a trace of humor in his voice.
“I’ve never joked about my feelings.”
“…Congratulations.”
Bitterness filled Ruan Qingyang’s heart as he watched Shi Yubai’s eyes, which held no one but Xu Sui’an.
His younger sister had asked about Shi Yubai several times.
The affection in her eyes had been impossible to hide.
He had originally planned to take advantage of Shi Yubai’s heartbreak tonight and play matchmaker.
But now…
There was little hope for the foreseeable future.
Perhaps, if Xu Sui’an ever lost her mind again and ruined everything herself…
His sister might still have another chance.
Shi Yubai frowned.
His puzzled gaze settled on Ruan Qingyang.
“What’s with that expression?”
“Aren’t you happy that Suisui and I are together?”
Snapping out of his thoughts, Ruan Qingyang quickly shook his head.
“Of course I am.”
“I’m genuinely happy for you.”
“I’m just worried…”
“What if this is another one of Xu Sui’an’s tricks?”
“What if you’re getting your hopes up for nothing…”
“And end up getting hurt again?”
“After all, she just rejected your confession…”
Before he could finish, Xu Sui’an slowly opened her eyes.
Her voice was sleepy, but calm and unhurried.
“Ruan Qingyang.”
“Since when did my dating Xiaobai become some kind of trick?”
“Do you know me better than Xiaobai does?”
“Or are you capable of predicting the ending of our relationship?”
“Our feelings are none of your business.”
“You don’t need to make wild guesses about us.”
Shi Yubai’s expression darkened instantly.
He fixed Ruan Qingyang with a cold stare.
His voice dropped several degrees.
“Apologize.”
Just one word.
But his stance couldn’t have been clearer.
Ruan Qingyang rubbed his nose awkwardly.
He hadn’t expected Xu Sui’an to wake up.
“Xu Sui’an…”
“I’m sorry.”
Xu Sui’an slowly sat upright.
Her expression remained indifferent.
“Not every ‘I’m sorry’ deserves an ‘It’s okay.'”
‘I accept your apology.’
‘But I have no intention of forgiving you.’
‘You and your sister wanted to steal my boyfriend.’
‘Forget this lifetime.’
‘It won’t happen in the next one either.’
“Qingyang.”
“Don’t let it happen again.”
Without sparing Ruan Qingyang another glance, Shi Yubai handed Xu Sui’an a bottle of mineral water.
“Drink some.”
His voice was as gentle as flowing water.
Warm enough to melt anyone’s heart.
After taking a few sips, Xu Sui’an lazily leaned against him again.
She ignored Ruan Qingyang completely.
Hooking her fingers around Shi Yubai’s hand, she curled up against him like a content little kitten.
“To celebrate us getting together…”
“Let’s treat everyone at Zero Degree tonight.”
“Sounds good.”
“I’ll take you back to your dorm first.”
“Go change your clothes.”
“Then we’ll celebrate.”
Shi Yubai nodded dotingly.
The two of them left the stairwell hand in hand.
After sleeping for a while, Xu Sui’an felt refreshed.
Warm sunshine bathed her in golden light.
Holding Shi Yubai’s hand, she felt as though happiness were bubbling out of her heart.
“Xiaobai.”
“It’s my first time being someone’s girlfriend.”
“If there’s anything I don’t do well…”
“You have to tell me.”
“If you keep everything bottled up…”
“I’ll never figure it out.”
Shi Yubai’s heart softened.
The affection overflowing from his eyes was impossible to conceal.
“Suisui.”
“It’s my first time being someone’s boyfriend too.”
“If I ever do something wrong…”
“You can get angry.”
“You can hit me.”
“You can scold me.”
“You can make a fuss.”
“But please…”
“Give me a chance to explain.”
“And a chance to make it up to you.”
“Absolutely…”
“Never casually bring up breaking up.”
Their happiness felt unreal.
Like walking through a dream.
Every step seemed to land on soft clouds.
“Deal.”
“We’ll never break up.”
“But Xiaobai…”
“You’d better remember one thing.”
“I’m a jealous girlfriend.”
“So you have to protect your boyfriend virtue.”
“Stay away from all those senior girls and junior girls.”
“You’ve always done a great job.”
“I’m sure you’ll do even better from now on.”
“Only I get to hold your hand.”
“If you ever hold another girl’s hand…”
“I’ll…”
“You’ll what?”
Shi Yubai’s fingertips itched.
Seeing the fierce little look in her eyes…
He couldn’t resist pinching her soft cheek.
“Rawr!”
Xu Sui’an pounced dramatically like a little tiger.
“I’ll bite you!”
Shi Yubai chuckled as he gently squeezed her cheek.
A mischievous spark lit up in his eyes.
“Then tell me, my Suisui…”
“Where are you going to bite?”
His fingertip lightly touched the tiny wound at the corner of his lips.
Then slowly slid down to his Adam’s apple.
It even looked as though it intended to keep going lower.
His peach blossom eyes curved upward expectantly.
His expression practically said—
‘Go ahead.’
‘I’m ready.’
Xu Sui’an’s gaze unconsciously followed his finger…
From his lips…
To his Adam’s apple…
“I…”
“I’m not telling you.”
The two continued walking together, laughing and chatting.
Pink bubbles of romance seemed to float all around them.
“Oh my God!”
“What am I looking at?”
“The campus heartthrob and his childhood sweetheart!”
“They’re way too adorable!”
“They’ve known each other since childhood…”
“Why don’t I have a childhood sweetheart?”
“Wait…”
“Didn’t she reject him this morning?”
“How are they inseparable already?”
“But honestly…”
“The chemistry between them is incredible.”
“No one could ever come between those two.”
“I’m so jealous.”
“This is seriously fairy-tale romance.”
“Why don’t I have a campus beauty-level childhood sweetheart?”
“…”
The students couldn’t stop gossiping.
Everyone was trying to figure out what exactly had happened between Shi Yubai and Xu Sui’an.
From a distance, Leng Ningxue waved enthusiastically.
Her smile was brighter than the sunshine.
“Suisui!”
“So you really won over our Campus Prince?”
Xu Sui’an raised an eyebrow proudly.
She deliberately lifted their intertwined hands.
“Xue’er.”
“Allow me to formally introduce…”
“My boyfriend.”
“Shi Yubai.”
“Congratulations!”
Leng Ningxue smiled warmly at Shi Yubai.
Her voice was sincere.
“Shi Yubai.”
“I’m leaving our Suisui in your hands.”
“She can be a little slow sometimes.”
“She didn’t even realize she liked you.”
“Ever since the first day we became roommates…”
“The name she mentioned most was yours.”
“Mengmeng and I both knew she liked you.”
“We’ll stay together forever.”
Shi Yubai smiled and nodded.
His fingers tightened around Xu Sui’an’s hand.
The deepest affection often hid in the smallest details.
She had never rejected his closeness.
Other than him…
No one else had ever been allowed to hold her hand.
Wasn’t that proof enough?
He remembered a boy who had once confessed to Xu Sui’an.
The boy had tried to hold her hand.
He hadn’t even managed to touch the corner of her sleeve before she rejected him completely.
Even though she’d rejected Shi Yubai’s confessions…
She had never truly distanced herself from him.
Fortunately…
Suisui hadn’t given up on him.
She had chased after him with the foxtail grass rings and made them into their token of love.
At this moment…
Shi Yubai wanted to go back in time and slap the version of himself who had decided to give up.
‘What an idiot.’
‘She’d been showing her favoritism all along.’
‘How was I blind enough not to see it?’
‘Suisui has never accepted gifts from any other boy.’
‘I’m the only exception.’
“Xiaobai.”
“I’m going back to change.”
Xu Sui’an reluctantly let go of his hand.
“Okay.”
“I’ll see you in a little while.”
Shi Yubai watched her leave.
His steps became lighter than ever as he practically ran back to his dorm.
He needed to make himself look his best.
Tonight’s celebration at Zero Degree marked a day worth remembering forever.
A handsome boyfriend was a girlfriend’s greatest pride.
June 21, 2020.
On the Summer Solstice of their twentieth year…
Shi Yubai and Xu Sui’an pledged themselves to one another in that quiet stairwell.
Dorm Room 209.
Shen Meng looked teasingly at Xu Sui’an’s blushing face.
“Suisui.”
“So you’re finally together with your childhood sweetheart.”
“You’ve finally admitted you like him?”
Feeling a little embarrassed, Xu Sui’an asked curiously,
“Mengmeng…”
“How were you so sure I liked Shi Yubai?”
Shen Meng tapped her lightly on the nose.
“I think…”
“The only person in this dorm who didn’t know you liked Shi Yubai…”
“Was you.”
“Was it really that obvious?”
Xu Sui’an tilted her head.
“How could it not be?”
“The first person you think of whenever you’re in trouble…”
“Is Shi Yubai.”
“Whenever he plays basketball…”
“You’re always the first one to bring him water.”
“The understanding between you two is unbelievable.”
“And every time he received a love letter…”
“Oh, that jealous little expression on your face.”
“Xue’er and I couldn’t even bear to watch.”
Leng Ningxue nodded vigorously.
She couldn’t resist teasing her.
“It’s a good thing our little dummy finally caught on.”
“You rejected the campus heartthrob over and over again without realizing you liked him.”
“Thankfully…”
“You finally woke up before ruining your own happiness.”
“Mengmeng and I warned you so many times.”
“You just refused to face your own feelings.”
“It’s a good thing you and Shi Yubai didn’t miss each other.”
“Otherwise…”
“You would’ve regretted it for the rest of your life.”
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