Amidst the clamor, Xue Du had only one thought in his mind—

I really want to taste his lips.

I wonder if his lips are sweeter than sugar.

*

The fireworks lasted for a full 12 minutes.

After it was over, Shen Yinan still felt a little unsatisfied.

There were not many people on the beach, and he soon saw a few young people in the distance bending down, picking up boxes of fireworks, and running towards the exit in a carefree manner.

But... why does the person running in front look familiar?

He was about to take a closer look when Xue Du stood up, blocking his view.

“Are you feeling better?” He stretched out his hand and motioned Shen Yinan to hold his hand and stand up.

Shen Yinan was slightly stunned.

He has been replying to messages normally these days and has not made any mistakes at work.

Grandma and Chi Xingyao didn’t notice... How did Xue Du know?

Or is there something he did not do well?

Xue Du said seriously, "You haven't sent any emoticons in your recent chats. I'm just guessing."

Shen Yinan: “…”

He couldn't help but marvel at Xue Du's attentiveness, as he could even notice such details.

The young man pursed his lips and decided to give Xue Du a gift next time they met to repay his boss for his concern.

It was getting late, so Xue Du suggested sending Shen Yinan home.

Shen Yinan’s steps suddenly paused: “We still have things to do.”

"What's the matter?" Xue Du asked.

“Let’s take a photo.” Shen Yinan gave him a strange look.

It was strange. Didn't Xue Du's parents get furious? Why did he seem so unconcerned?

Xue Du: “…”

He reacted quickly.

Just now, my mind was full of the other party's evil thoughts and delusions, and I actually forgot such an important reason.

In order to avoid Shen Yinan's suspicion, Xue Du stopped a passing couple, gave them a few banknotes, and asked them to help take a photo together.

The two stood under the street light with their backs to the sea.

The girl raised her phone but frowned: "Your posture... a bit like military training. Handsome boy in white clothes, don't be so nervous, relax a little."

When Shen Yinan was called out, he quickly withdrew his hands that were pressed against both sides of his thighs.

But he had never taken many photos, so he really didn't know how to take photos in a more "relaxed" way.

Xue Du asked in a low voice: "Can we get closer?"

As soon as Shen Yinan nodded, Xue Du naturally put his hand on his shoulder and pulled him closer to him.

The distance between the two people suddenly shortened.

With a click.

The girl took a look, but was not very satisfied.

Adhering to the concept of "pay for work", he gestured to the two of them and said, "Can the guy in black pat the head of the guy in white?"

The next second, a little weight fell on Shen Yinan’s head, and it was Xue Du who reached out and rubbed his head.

A gentle and warm force.

Shen Yinan looked up at the other person, his fingertips unconsciously grasping the other person's coat, and the line of his lips that was pursed due to nervousness loosened slightly.

Coincidentally, Xue Du also lowered his head to look at him.

Their eyes met.

The sea breeze blew, and everything was blown into disarray.

…

After taking the photos, the girl waved goodbye to them with a smile.

Xue Du looked down at the photos he had taken.

The girl took several photos of them very seriously, recording the whole process.

From the initial nervousness and restraint to the eye contact later.

Xue Du curled his lips.

These pictures will not be sent out, he wants to keep them as a treasure.

*

The two returned to the car and planned to drive back to the city.

After getting on the car, Xue Du realized that he had been holding the candy wrapper in his hand.

He opened the car door to throw away the trash.

Not long after Xue Du got out of the car, his cell phone on the driver's seat vibrated.

Shen Yinan glanced at it unintentionally and saw a message from a contact named "Lu Zhi" -

[Brother, how was it? Did you do well?]