Feeling the warm jade softness in his embrace.
A smile played on Wang Yue's lips. He had been hesitant about dating Qiao Zixuan, feeling it was too sudden.
However, as he got to know her better, Wang Yue realized Qiao Zixuan was indeed a lovely girl. Despite her privileged background, she lacked the arrogance of a spoiled princess.
Most importantly, her eyes were always on him.
Who wouldn't want a partner who looked at them with such devotion?
"Why are you only confessing to me now? I almost thought we'd miss our chance," Qiao Zixuan said, her eyes glistening with tears, a smile gracing her lips.
"Then why did you decide to confess to me today?" Wang Yue countered with a smile.
"You're about to go to university, and we'll be miles apart. I was afraid some vixen might charm you away," Qiao Zixuan pouted.
"Are you that insecure?" Wang Yue chuckled.
"It's not about my insecurity, it's about you. You took so long to confess, who knows what you were thinking?" Qiao Zixuan huffed.
"Hahaha."
Wang Yue laughed, stroking Qiao Zixuan's hair. Everything felt so surreal.
He was officially out of the single life?
And with the class beauty, no less!
In his previous life, Wang Yue wouldn't have even dared to dream of such a thing.
They embraced and held each other for a while, thankfully in a secluded corner where no one noticed them.
After some time, Qiao Zixuan reluctantly let go of Wang Yue's embrace and returned to her seat.
She then moved a chair closer and sat beside Wang Yue.
"Da Yueyue, I think we should change how I address you from now on," Qiao Zixuan said with a bright smile.
"Change it to what?"
Wang Yue leaned in mischievously and whispered into Qiao Zixuan's ear, "How about, 'husband'?"
"Slap!"
Qiao Zixuan playfully hit Wang Yue, her face flushing crimson. "We're not married yet, what husband!"
She found the term too embarrassing.
"Hahaha."
Wang Yue laughed. "Who says you can't call someone husband before marriage? Look at how many girls on Weibo call their idols 'husband' all day long."
"That's not the same thing," Qiao Zixuan retorted, giving Wang Yue a look. "I know, from now on I'll call you 'pig head'."
"Pig head? Do I look that ugly?" Wang Yue asked.
"Mmm, very ugly," Qiao Zixuan huffed.
"Then I'm leaving?" Wang Yue continued.
"Where are you going? Come back here," she said.
Qiao Zixuan finally got her wish.
She pulled Wang Yue to take a selfie together, then took out a red string from her pocket and carefully tied it onto Wang Yue's wrist.
"You have to wear this from now on, understand?" Qiao Zixuan instructed.
"Oh, are you marking your territory?" Wang Yue asked with a smile.
"Can't I?" Qiao Zixuan replied proudly.
Tying a red string. Anyone who had been in a relationship knew what that signified.
Generally, if a guy was wearing a red string on his wrist, there was no need to think further; he was taken.
Qiao Zixuan tied a similar red string on her own wrist, then pulled Wang Yue to take another photo.
This was the joy of a young girl, unable to resist showing off her new boyfriend to the world.
Wang Yue mused that if their classmates knew they were officially together, there would surely be an uproar.
Qiao Zixuan's mood clearly improved, and she returned to her usual cheerful self.
They leaned against the riverbank, gazing at the starry sky and the bright moon.
Qiao Zixuan, to Wang Yue's endless delight, recounted their shared moments again and again.
Wang Yue listened quietly by her side.
Time flew by, and it was already ten o'clock at night.
"It's time to go home," Wang Yue said after checking the time.
"Mmm," Qiao Zixuan nodded obediently.
Then, Qiao Zixuan took Wang Yue's hand, feeling the warmth of his large palm, her heart filled with shyness and sweetness.
So this was what it felt like to hold hands with someone you liked?
They walked side by side, hand in hand.
Wang Yue's mind was also racing, the fragrance from Qiao Zixuan constantly reaching his nose.
In the moonlight, Wang Yue secretly glanced at Qiao Zixuan's lips, which were a lovely rosy red.
"What am I thinking?"
Wang Yue felt guilty about his thoughts.
Meanwhile, Qiao Zixuan was also secretly observing Wang Yue. Under the moonlight, his features appeared even more defined.
His perfect jawline was clearer than her life plan.
"Has Pig Head gotten even more handsome recently?" Qiao Zixuan wondered, blushing.
Each lost in their own thoughts, they walked towards home.
About half an hour later, Wang Yue walked Qiao Zixuan to her neighborhood entrance.
"Then... I'm going in?" Qiao Zixuan said reluctantly.
"Mmm, I'll watch you go in," Wang Yue replied with a smile.
Qiao Zixuan kept looking back at Wang Yue with every step. Each time, she saw him standing under the lamppost, watching her.
Finally, she couldn't resist and ran back, throwing herself into Wang Yue's arms.
"No, I realized I miss you so much." Qiao Zixuan said clingily.
"But I'm right here," Wang Yue said, smiling.
"But you won't be here tomorrow," Qiao Zixuan said, looking up. "We'll be thousands of kilometers apart then."
"A plane ride is very fast, isn't it?" Wang Yue said, pinching Qiao Zixuan's cheek.
"Hehe, that's true."
Qiao Zixuan smiled. "Then I'll definitely come visit you often from now on, to check if you're messing around at school!"
"How could I mess around?" Wang Yue ruffled Qiao Zixuan's hair. "You're always thinking nonsense."
"Men turn bad when they have money. You're rich and handsome, so even if you don't want to mess around, many girls will deliberately approach you," Qiao Zixuan huffed. "So you must hold onto your principles."
"As you command!" Wang Yue said with a smile.
"Then, I'll give you a reward," Qiao Zixuan said, her cheeks flushed.
"What reward?" Wang Yue asked with anticipation.
"Close your eyes," Qiao Zixuan said softly.
Wang Yue closed his eyes, and then he felt a soft, moist sensation on his lips.
"Huh?"
Wang Yue's eyes widened. He saw Qiao Zixuan standing on tiptoe, kissing him.
Her face had turned into a red apple.
Wang Yue, whose heart had been calm for a long time, now felt ripples of emotion.
Just as he was about to respond, Qiao Zixuan giggled and ran away. "This is your reward. If you behave well, there'll be another one next time!"
"Hey!" Wang Yue called out. "You owe me again."
"Then keep owing me. After all, I've decided to spend my whole life repaying you," Qiao Zixuan said, walking into the neighborhood with her hands behind her back, skipping.
Watching Qiao Zixuan's retreating figure, Wang Yue felt as if a faint fragrance still lingered on his lips.
He touched his mouth. Everything felt like a dream, yet in his heart he thought, "This girl has stolen so many kisses from me, I must get them back next time!"