After asking, Lan Lan saw Liang Yu Feng blush with embarrassment. From experience, she could tell he had never been in love. Giving a gift to a girl could make him shy to this extent.
She heard Liang Yu Feng's unnatural voice, "It's Christmas Eve today, they said to give gifts." With that, he handed the box to her.
Lan Lan asked, "Do you mind if I open it now?"
Liang Yu Feng said, "No, I don't."
Then, Lan Lan unwrapped the packaging. Upon seeing the gift inside, she fell silent.
What Liang Yu Feng gave her was a crystal apple ornament, which instantly transported her back to her elementary school memories.
Seeing Lan Lan's expression, Liang Yu Feng couldn't help but worry, "Don't you like it?"
Lan Lan didn't say whether she liked it or not. "Why did you think of giving this?"
"It's Christmas Eve today, you should receive many apples. I was afraid you wouldn't be able to eat them all, so I thought of a different approach."
Liang Yu Feng spoke very sincerely, making Lan Lan even more certain that he had never been in love. Not only had he never been in love, but his taste was also very perplexing.
He eagerly wanted to know her reaction. "Don't you like it?"
"Ha, your taste is quite retro," Lan Lan said, saving his feelings by not calling it old-fashioned.
But Liang Yu Feng immediately understood and asked, "Retro?"
Lan Lan said, "When I was in elementary school, I often received gifts like this, crystal apples, crystal angels, crystal hearts… Didn't you see them in elementary school?"
Liang Yu Feng: "... I'll give you something else later."
"No need, this is quite good," Lan Lan put the item in her bag. "Let's go, let's go out and have fun."
There were many couples on campus. On such a special day, walking with her on campus gave Liang Yu Feng a feeling of being in love with her.
Lan Lan was still very talkative, chatting with him all the way. The two sat down at a restaurant near the school and ran into classmates from Liang Yu Feng's class.
Lan Lan was a prominent figure in the academy; no one didn't know her. Liang Yu Feng usually had little presence. When his classmates saw him out on a date with Lan Lan, their eyes nearly popped out.
When Lan Lan went to the restroom, several classmates surrounded Liang Yu Feng. "How did you get Lan Lan to agree to a date? She actually likes you?"
"Has Lan Lan's eyesight gone bad? She doesn't want someone as capable as Qin Yue and decided to date you?"
"Alright, Liang Yu Feng, you usually act all proper, but you're secretly doing great things!"
"How did you win her over? Tell us quickly."
The noisy voices gave Liang Yu Feng a headache. Before he could reply, he heard Lan Lan's voice, "I pursued him, do you have a problem with that?"
Liang Yu Feng looked up at the sound. Those classmates who had surrounded him also turned to look at Lan Lan.
Under everyone's gaze, Lan Lan walked to Liang Yu Feng's side and put her hand on his shoulder. "I just like this type of guy, handsome and quiet." Her words were full of protection for Liang Yu Feng.
Those people didn't want to offend Lan Lan, so they offered their blessings and returned to their tables. After Lan Lan sat back down, Liang Yu Feng said to her, "Thank you for that just now."
Lan Lan asked him, "Are you usually easy to bully?"
Liang Yu Feng: "Hmm?"
Lan Lan: "Your classmates just now were almost walking all over you. Why didn't you scold them back?"
Liang Yu Feng: "They were joking. You also retorted to them as a joke, so there's no need to be angry."
"Who said I was joking?" Lan Lan laughed, her beautiful eyes seeming to have hooks, drawing him in.
Liang Yu Feng's heart skipped a beat. "What are you saying?"
"I know you understand, don't pretend," Lan Lan said, not giving him any face and exposing his pretense. "I like you and want you to be my boyfriend to try it out. I think you like me too."
Her tone was firm and confident, as if she were stating something that had been confirmed long ago. Liang Yu Feng, who thought he had kept his secret well, was astonished. "How did you know?"
Lan Lan laughed again. "You always sneak glances at me in big lectures. I'm not blind."
"..." He wasn't the only one who looked at her, so why did she notice him?
"Also, the gift you gave me today is so obvious. Am I stupid?" Lan Lan asked, resting her chin on her hand. "How long have you liked me?"
Liang Yu Feng's face turned as red as if he had a fever. He couldn't answer for a long time. Lan Lan pressed on, "Hurry up and say it. If you don't, I won't be your girlfriend anymore."
"I'll say it," Liang Yu Feng immediately softened and told her about his thoughts at the freshman orientation. He added, "I didn't think too much about it then."
Lan Lan narrowed her eyes. "What do you mean by 'didn't think too much'?"
"I didn't want to bother you," Liang Yu Feng said.
"Oh, so for over a month, if I didn't message you, you wouldn't respond. If I hadn't asked you out today, you were planning not to talk to me anymore, is that what you mean?"
Although she said it with a smile, Liang Yu Feng felt she was angry. While it was true, he dared not admit it. "I won't think like that anymore. I'm sorry."
"Considering your sincere attitude, I'll reluctantly forgive you," Lan Lan asked teasingly, "You've never been in love, have you?"
Liang Yu Feng shook his head. "No."
"So, do you have confidence in being my boyfriend?" Lan Lan asked.
Liang Yu Feng thought for a moment before saying, "I..."
"If you dare to say 'no,' I'll dump you immediately," Lan Lan warned him.
"Yes," Liang Yu Feng said. "If I do anything wrong, you can tell me, and I'll improve."
When he talked about dating, it was like writing a thesis.
The two of them got together in such a muddled way. After dinner, they went out for a stroll. It was Christmas Eve, and the malls near the university were also filled with couples. At the entrance of the shopping center, there was a large Christmas tree, and many people were taking photos underneath it.
When Lan Lan saw it, she pulled Liang Yu Feng to take a photo. Liang Yu Feng cooperated and smiled. Lan Lan suddenly kissed him on the cheek and captured the moment in a photo.
After admiring the photo, Lan Lan noticed Liang Yu Feng was shy. She then went to kiss his lips. This time, Liang Yu Feng became even more stiff and didn't even respond.
Lan Lan was displeased. She stopped and reminded him with slurred words, "Stick out your tongue, you idiot."
Liang Yu Feng seemed to be electrocuted. He suddenly grabbed her waist and responded forcefully, quickly taking back control. However, his kissing technique was very poor.
It was evident he had never been in love before. Lan Lan's breath became uneven from his kisses, and her face turned red when they parted.
Looking at Liang Yu Feng at such close range, Lan Lan realized he was even more handsome than she remembered. His face had a chaste aura, restrained and enduring. Even in such ordinary clothes, one could feel the taut muscle lines beneath. When he was lost in passion, he was like a Bodhisattva pulled down from his altar, making one excited.
Liang Yu Feng was different from the boys who pursued her. Those men acted like peacocks when they saw her, which was tiresome. It was Liang Yu Feng's "reserve" that piqued her interest.