Chapter 67 Chapter 67 Two days and two nights.

December day.

The night was shrouded in mist, and the withered landscape was leaking air everywhere. The cold wind brushed against the branches and swept in, bringing a bone-chilling cold and dampness.

Su Tu understood that once he took this step, there would be no turning back.

The house cannot be taken back, and neither can anything in it.

She was so upset that her whole body was shaking.

I just wanted to walk faster and faster, away from this dark, damp and cold place, but I was caught off guard and was wrapped in a thick layer of fog.

After a long pause, he finally managed to find his voice again: "You...did you already know me back then? Was it because of me that you went to the Creative Academy and took those irrelevant classes?"

His dark eyes seemed to be covered with mist: "Yeah."

“…”

In fact, it happened long before we started dating.

She recalled these things carefully.

He became famous very early, winning the World Championship at the age of 17, and then was admitted to University A with amazing results. Whether it was his figure, appearance or personality, everything was remarkable.

The championship video and the overwhelming advertising photos dominated the entire internet almost overnight and received a lot of attention.

Therefore, on the day he suddenly came to the Creative Academy to teach, not only the students present, but even the teachers on the stage could not control their gazes and frequently glanced distractedly towards the back of the classroom.

Su Tu was naturally no exception.

So she remembered it very clearly, it was in the Ideological and Political Theory class in the first semester of her freshman year.

It was clearly a public class that was also offered in his college, but he insisted on taking it here. Everyone couldn't help but wonder if he came here for someone.

But he came a few times before and just listened to the class quietly the whole time. After that, more people came after hearing about it, so he stopped coming after a while.

Over time, these speculations and conjectures gradually faded away.

After they started dating, she narcissistically thought that he might have had an impression of her during class, but he was so reserved that it took six years until she called him.

But now she was shocked to realize that the truth seemed even stranger than she had imagined: "You were already planning to pursue me back then? But you gave up after hearing these words?"

It's not because I attended the class that I developed a fondness for her.

I only attend those classes because I like her.

Then he went to the bottom.

When did I start liking her...

Shi Shu also had a mystery he was eager to solve, so he answered quickly and decisively: "I had this idea, but it wasn't so clear. At the time, I didn't know what was going on, so I thought I'd go and take a look."

After all, in his opinion at that time, she still had a boyfriend, and even if they had just broken up, it was unlikely that she would accept another person immediately.

It wasn't until now that I suddenly had a new realization: "Is this a lie? You don't like him?"

In comparison, Su Tu seemed a little hesitant: "...Yeah."

What he said was false, and I no longer liked him.

But to say that I never liked it at all is obviously not true.

Moreover, she was still a little unsure whether this was a good thing for him, because even if the facts were confirmed, it was impossible to go back six years and let him make a new decision.

He was indeed shocked: "Then why do you say that?"

“…”

Why.

Because it's convenient.

Because answering like this can not only directly eliminate those rotten peach blossoms, but also indirectly make Cheng Huai feel unprecedented disgust, it is a piece of cake, killing two birds with one stone.

Over the years, I have saved myself so much trouble.

But at this moment, seeing how deeply he was immersed in it, she could no longer say such words lightly...

The night was as dark as water. After staying outside for a long time, the fog condensed on her face, forming a thin layer of frost, silently freezing her expression.

With my eyes open, I shivered.

Shi Shu only then sensed the temperature. He was stunned for a moment, then immediately picked up the person and strode towards the parking lot.

He opened the car door, put the person in the back seat, squeezed in together, leaned over to turn on the heater, then held the person on his lap, squeezed her cold palms, held her face soothingly, and kissed the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

He waited patiently for the man's body to warm up and a blush to appear on his face. When he returned to the topic, his tone had returned to normal: "Tell me, what's going on between you and him?"

No more urging.

But I still have to know.

In the past, he never had the confidence to ask, and he even told himself that he had no interest.

It was not until he discovered that the truth was not as harsh as he had imagined that he finally compromised and admitted that he cared so much.

Su Tu was still a little confused.

All night long, all kinds of chaos followed one after another, making her a little dizzy, and her body sensations were like the alternating hot and cold temperatures.

In the last second, I was still worried about whether he would feel disappointed and regretful, but in the next second, I was being held in his arms and coaxed gently.

The strong contrast made her feel uncomfortable.

And it feels so comfortable.

What is worth affirming is that she really likes him doing this. His little intimate gestures all the time seem to be constantly filling her heart with something, from empty to full.

It can relieve anxiety, calm the mind, and be a little difficult to satisfy.

“…Kiss me again.”

Her face flushed as she negotiated terms with him.

Shi Shu did not hesitate.

He held his chin with his big hand and gave her a delicate and long kiss without any perfunctory attitude.

It was not until her breathing became disordered and all the messy thoughts were cleared away that she pushed his shoulders while panting and finally withdrew, taking the saliva from her lips.

After a while, he touched his forehead and reminded in a hoarse voice: "Hmm?"

Su Tu's face flushed red as he looked at the dark pupils in front of him staring at him, as if they might kiss him again at any time. His body felt weak again.

After a short pause, he breathed softly with trembling lips, "Actually...it's nothing."

When she first entered college, there were endless men pursuing her.

Maybe he is casting a wide net, or maybe he thinks she has no shortage of suitors. If he doesn't express it directly, she won't understand at all, so his pursuit methods are particularly varied, high-profile and exaggerated.

Often she would be scared away before she could even attract attention.

In comparison.

Cheng Huai is really too normal.

They met in the modeling club. As a senior several years older than him, he seemed knowledgeable, humble and polite at the time.

He is very popular in the club and takes good care of her.

"I tried to build this architectural model several times but failed, but when he got it, he just changed the structure and it immediately became very solid...ah—"

The waist was suddenly pinched.

The sharp gaze in front of me carries a silent warning: No need to be so detailed.

Su Tu stared: "..."

It was clearly him who asked her to say it, but she didn't want to hear it after she said it.

But in this matter, she was a little bit in the wrong, so in the end she just pouted and tried her best to avoid what he didn't want to hear and said, "Anyway, I had a pretty good impression of him at the time, so when he asked if we were together, I agreed without much hesitation."

Although the process was quite dull.

But her view on choosing a partner was originally just ordinary.

And in fact.

At that time, she was a little lacking in love.

At that time, she really thought that she could continue to have a peaceful relationship with him, but as soon as they got closer, she discovered a huge cognitive bias.

He is humble and polite because he simply despises the praise and admiration of others, and even judges them with contempt: People who know nothing will of course think everyone is superior.

He took such good care of her only because there was still a layer of window paper between them, but after it was broken, she naturally became his accessory.

She would be taken to social events every now and then to serve as a foil to highlight his abilities and charm, and she would have to listen to him humble himself to others over and over again: It's nothing, I just mentioned it casually, and she agreed.

At that time, she had no experience in getting along with others and didn't know that people could have two faces.

I even reflected on myself after feeling uncomfortable again and again, wondering if this was my problem.

So I held back for a while.

But not long after, he received another acceptance notice from YC.

This made him, who already had a high opinion of himself, even more arrogant, to the point where he thought everyone should revolve around him.

He began to dictate her life, ordering her to work hard and pass the exam with him as soon as possible.

Also, as their relationship went on, she still resisted getting close to him, so he suddenly blocked her in the car and planned to force himself on her.

After escaping.

She finally decided to break up.

His reaction was still disdainful, and he asked her coldly: What are you doing?

After she showed a very firm attitude and no room for negotiation, he said with hurt self-esteem: Don't regret it!

Originally, the matter ended here.

It’s better to part ways amicably, even if it’s completely over.

But within a few days, people passing by suddenly started pointing fingers at her, and the campus forums were flooded with ridicule:

-So what if she's the school beauty? She still gets dumped in the end.

-Don't tell me, I had a premonition a long time ago! She has always been a weird person. She will not respond when you greet her on the street. I don't know if she is aloof or shy. Anyway, I have never seen anyone get close to her.

-Indeed, she seems a bit of a social weirdo. Who can endure for so long before breaking up? I guess that's really the limit.

-She may be aloof on the surface, but behind closed doors she may be quite coquettish.

-Hahaha, it seems to be true. I heard that there was quite a noise when he was locked in the car that night!

-Hasn't it been the same these past few days? The endless bombardment of phone calls has forced me to the point of wanting to change my phone number...

She read every one of them.

Cried all night.

The next day, I was a little angry and wanted to confront him face to face.

But when the people around him started talking at once and said things that were unbearable to hear in front of her, she realized that she could not turn the situation around.

Everyone already has a preconceived notion.

It was no use what she said.

But she was still obsessed and stared at him and asked: Is that so?

Is that what they said?

Do you dare to admit it or deny it?

Admit that it was a deliberate rumor.

To deny is to lose face.

Of course he didn't dare, so he didn't say a word the entire time. However, before leaving, he showed an expression of impatience and disgust, and guided everyone to continue with the reading comprehension:

She chased after him and wanted to get back together with him.

But he was very disgusted by this.

After spending a few months together, she had gotten to know him a little better, and this way of handling things was very consistent with his style.

There was no room for criticism.

It can also make things develop in his favor.

So she could conclude it with absolute certainty.

The source of these rumors must be him.

You may not tell someone directly that it was he who initiated the breakup.

But when someone asked, "Did you dump her?", he should have replied with something ambiguous like "Isn't that strange?", which was neither an obvious lie nor misleading enough.

Because he actually couldn't be sure that he would not be exposed, and if that day really came, this way of dealing with it could be considered a way of self-protection.

After all, he didn't say anything.

I didn't instruct others to say that.

After figuring out his psychology, Su Tu felt somewhat relieved, although he might have had to.

But when she discovered that every time she bumped into him, he was actually a little hesitant to look into her eyes.

It seems like I have discovered something interesting.

It's like witnessing a person with a bad record, wearing a very gorgeous dress, and gradually building himself up to a high position, but worrying every day that he might accidentally fall from there.

Everyone praised his performance.

Only she knew the essence beneath the gorgeous clothes and held the key to his destiny, but she only examined his disguise with an intriguing look.

Little by little, his feelings towards her became filled with panic and hatred.

It's like a sharp thorn stuck in an artery, which can neither be tolerated nor removed.

That's why after returning to China, he made a series of plans, wanting to have absolute control over the situation and make back the loss he had made that year.

Showing goodwill to her and wanting to get back together is just one step in the strategy.

After all, it has been a thorn in my vital point for so many years.

Not only did he have to pull her out, he also had to turn her into a trophy and hang her up like a medal to show his success and victory.

Although he is like this, he is really nothing to her.

But correspondingly, because she had met such a person before, she completely lost confidence in love and was almost resistant to it.

Under this premise.

The phrase "It has to be him" back then could be said to be the most direct and effective response.

Because she couldn't change public opinion and didn't want to start any more romantic relationships.

It would be better to just go with the flow and let everyone think so, which can also be considered as recycling of waste resources.

…

The last few sentences.

I feel a little guilty about what I said.

Because she really didn't know at that time that this sentence would affect a person for six whole years.

Even if she knew, her decision would not change.

After all, in her opinion at that time.

How could I possibly be with such a popular person...

Shi Shu was silent for a long time.

It’s hard to say what my mood is at this moment.

On the one hand, he knew nothing about her situation at the time, and the six years he had missed could never be repeated.

But on the other hand, she seemed to have to thank him. If she hadn't met this kind of person, she might have already fallen in love and married someone else, and it might not have been her turn.

There was dead silence in the dim carriage.

The only sound I could hear was the faint hum of the heater blowing air.

Su Tu hooked his neck and leaned closer: "Are you angry?"

Shi Shu raised his eyes.

He looked at her silently for a while, then asked instead of answering, "Are you not going to do the Guansheng project anymore?"

She nodded: "Yeah."

I had already promised him before, and given the current situation, it would be impossible to do it.

He then asked, "What about the office project?"

She was stunned for a moment, then glanced at the trunk: "..."

The drawings and materials are still at the back. I had intended to give them to you after the banquet, but after what happened, I definitely can’t give them to you now.

But tomorrow, Sunday, is still within the deadline she promised him.

Think of this.

She turned back and promised, "I'll send the stuff over tomorrow and it will be over."

"Okay." Shi Shu replied.

No one said anything afterward.

He pushed the door and got out of the car, then carried the person to the passenger seat, turned the steering wheel and drove away.

-

It was almost dawn when I got home.

Since time and mood did not allow it, the two of them stopped being affectionate.

After saying goodbye at the door, Su Tu closed the door and went into the house.

Thinking about tomorrow's tasks.

To be on the safe side, I pulled out my phone and sent a notification message: [I will deliver the drawings and materials tomorrow afternoon at 2:00. If no one accepts them, I will leave them at the front desk.]

Put down your phone after sending it.

I gathered my hair and went into the bathroom to wash up.

Woke up at noon the next day.

Shi Shu was already in the living room again.

Su Tu was slightly stunned when he saw that the man was planning to go out with him. But thinking that he was just delivering something and wouldn't stay long, he didn't say anything in the end.

After packing up as usual, he handed over the car keys.

Although he had worried before, he knew more now and wondered if he would do something that would hurt the enemy by a thousand but hurt himself by eight hundred.

But in fact, after looking at it rationally, you will know that he is not an impulsive person, and since he is with her, it is even less likely that he will make things difficult for her.

Half an hour later.

The car arrived downstairs of the office.

Su Tu opened the trunk and pointed to a large textile bag in the middle. Inside were three blueprints and two material samples, weighing several dozen kilograms.

At this time, having a considerate assistant around can really save a lot of effort.

She looked at the tall figure reflected in the elevator mirror, who was looking at her through the mirror with a stern expression, as if he was paying attention to her movements all the time.

It seems more like a bodyguard.

In imagination.

The elevator made a loud "ding" sound.

She curled her lips, stepped out of the elevator and walked towards the front desk of the office.

The message she sent last night hadn't received a reply yet, so she wanted to put her things down and leave, but the receptionist took the initiative to introduce her: "Mr. Cheng is at the company. Please come with me to the meeting room."

Su Tu was not too surprised. After all, he had embarrassed him so much last night. He might have stayed up all night waiting to attack him in person today.

Anyway, whether it was an assistant or a bodyguard, she brought them all today, so there was nothing to worry about. She nodded: "Okay."

But the moment Cheng Huai saw someone behind her, he flew into a rage: "Can you differentiate between work and life?!"

Su Tu didn't prove himself. He came in just to clarify things in person. After letting Shi Shu put the things on the table, he got straight to the point: "The drawings and materials are all here. I've taken photos for your reference. You can check them anytime."

"If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."

Cheng Huai's face was gloomy. He suddenly knocked over the water cup, and the water splashed all over the table and even seeped into the textile bag, staining the drawings.

A destructive pressure permeated his entire body, and he felt like he had already lost all face, so he didn't care if the situation got any uglier. "Let's go?"

He sneered, his tone still threatening: "Don't you want Guansheng's project?"

Up to this moment, his perception was still that she was eagerly asking about the project progress and was anxious to clear the cases on hand so that she could make time to take on this big deal.

After all, in his opinion, this project alone is enough to make her famous and rich, so why would she refuse?

Su Tu's eyes fell on the dirty drawing.

It wasn't until the water stopped flowing that he raised his eyes gently. "I have printed the corresponding number of construction drawings. The PDF and DWG have also been sent to your email. If you have any questions later, please print them yourself."

Cheng Huai couldn't listen to any of this: "I'm asking you a fucking question!"

"Such a big project, as soon as it was implemented, I wanted to bring you in, I made connections everywhere, paved the way for you out of kindness, and gave you everything you wanted. What on earth are you so dissatisfied with that you have to treat me like this?!"

"Don't be so self-righteous."

Su Tu's expression was calm, as if nothing had happened: "Before you say you're doing this for my own good, at least do some research."

Cheng Huai frowned: "What do you mean?"

Su Tu didn't want to say more, but seeing that he really didn't understand, he suddenly became curious: "You are also an architect. Have you never thought that such a large project is simply beyond the capacity of my studio? Not to mention that it is an office and a supermarket. How can it be compatible with my direction and positioning?"

It's like forcing her to eat an elephant.

She couldn't eat.

It's not to my taste at all.

Yet he still said that he was doing it for her own good.

Isn’t it incredible?

Cheng Huai froze for a moment, but he didn't think there was anything wrong: "As long as you are ambitious enough, there is no project that you can't take on. If it really doesn't work, you can outsource it, okay..."

Then he suddenly realized: "You——"

He was stunned: "You didn't plan to do this project from the beginning?!"

The pros and cons are already clear.

I knew I couldn't eat it.

And deliberately pretend to be interested to paralyze him...to advance the office project as soon as possible?

Su Tu laughed, feeling somewhat relieved. "What else?"

Do you force yourself to eat things you can’t eat?

Although it may not be paralysis.

She did consider to what extent she would have to cooperate before he would be willing to return the house to her, but the conclusion she came to was that it would be difficult.

But what to do? She had already promised someone not to contact him anymore.

You have to do it.

The method is simple, just give up.

Projects, houses, all abandoned.

Everything is solved.

Outside of work, that’s all she had to say.

At work, it is still necessary to remind: "I think you should know that the design cycle ends here, and no unreasonable changes will be accepted after this."

"As for the later construction site, I will cooperate with the construction team to follow up normally, but if you have other requests in the middle, I will have to trouble you to find someone else."

…

Although she remained calm throughout the whole process and looked victorious when she left, she had an expression that said, "See, I did what I said?"

Shi Shu still vaguely felt that something was wrong.

The smile was not that heartfelt.

It even seems like he is trying to cover up something.

Besides, if, as she said, she had no intention of doing the project from the beginning, then why did she accompany him on the business trip? To promote the office project?

That's a bit too far-fetched.

According to her personality, knowing that the project was maliciously shelved and she didn't know when it would end, she should have stopped the loss in time and paid the compensation as soon as possible.

What's even more wrong is.

If that was all, why would she hide it from me?

If she had no intention of taking on the project from the beginning and just wanted to paralyze the other party, then she could have told herself directly, but why didn't she say it?

Why is it that even though I have gotten rid of the trouble, my whole magnetic field is sinking?

Shi Shu's eyes were inquiring, and it was obvious that she was having a hard time hiding it. In the end, she didn't mention anything, but just asked, "How long will the project take?"

"Hmm?" Su Tu didn't know why he asked this, but he still said: "The tooling is faster, normally it should be about 2 months, and it should be around the New Year."

Shi Shu nodded and reaffirmed: "The cooperation will be completely concluded only when the construction period is completed?"

"Yeah..." Thinking he felt she hadn't resolved the issue thoroughly enough, she quickly assured him, "But you really don't need to meet with him alone anymore."

He didn't say anything else.

Just like turning the page, they returned to their own conversation: "Going to buy a mattress?"

Su Tu was stunned: "Ah..."

I promised it last week, so it would be too much to delay it any further. "Okay."

-

It was almost three o'clock when we left.

After arriving at the home furnishing store, I bought a mattress and then strolled around the same floor to buy some other items. It was almost time.

Same as last week.

He needed to be back at base by ten o'clock and return by eight o'clock.

It's been three weeks in a row.

Every time we meet briefly, we have to wait another week before we can meet again.

Although this time lasted longer than the previous two times, people's hearts are becoming increasingly difficult to satisfy, especially when they have just dealt with some troubles and their mood is still unstable.

I really don't want to separate.

Before the car arrived at the community, Su Tu glanced at the time, his suppressed emotions surging, and his expression suddenly became a little tense: "Why don't you just not drive in? I'll take you directly back to the base?"

That would give us two more hours.

Shi Shu turned his head to look at her, then drove the car into the basement: "It's too late."

We arrived at the base at 10 o'clock and returned in the early morning.

Besides safety, there is another issue that she may not have experienced: going with two people and returning alone would be a more lonely thing.

"No."

The more Su Tu thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. He was still trying to persuade her: "I usually sleep late, and I'm a skilled driver. It's not bad to get home in the early morning."

He could sense she was experiencing a bit of separation anxiety. Perhaps, in hiding her feelings, she had made some decision on her own, unsure if it was the right one, and so, throughout the day, she had been feeling vaguely uneasy.

Of course he has.

There are even some things that I haven't had time to tell her yet.

The car is put into storage.

Shi Shu stopped the car and unbuckled their respective seatbelts. He pulled her over from the passenger seat and rubbed her head soothingly, "Don't you want me to leave?"

Su Tu pursed his lips, feeling a little uncomfortable for some reason: "...No."

This is not something she can do arbitrarily.

Even he himself is the same.

People are really contradictory. If he had known in the past that she would be reluctant to leave him, it would have been a feeling that subverted his cognition. But now he would rather the fact be what she said.

Because even the weekly meeting now would soon be impossible for him to maintain, especially when she needed his company so much.

But since we are about to part, it is better to talk in person than over the phone.

After a pause, he said in a low voice, "I'm going to K City for training next month."

Su Tu was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted: "Winter training?"

Shi Shu raised his eyes: "You know?"

"hold head high…"

She pursed her lips, feeling a little embarrassed: "I have seen it before."

After all, we are already together.

It’s normal to pay attention to some sports information, right?

Every winter, the swimming team goes to K City for plateau training. The hypoxic environment in the plateau helps improve the athletes' aerobic capacity and cardiopulmonary function, while also optimizing technical details and tactical reserves.

The time is usually from November to April of the following year, and the specific training plan and duration vary from person to person.

She'd searched and found he usually left in November or December. "Why so late this year?"

“…”

Maybe it's because of the inertia of thinking. Even though they are already together and it is clear that she only has him in her heart, he is still shocked from time to time when she takes the initiative to pay attention to his affairs.

After a while, he said in surprise: "Use competition as training."

Su Tu didn't understand: "What?"

Shi Shu lowered his head and explained in simple terms: "I use competitions to replace training. I participated in the World Cup before, so I can shorten the training time accordingly."

World Cup.

It happened in October.

Su Tu thought about it, and suddenly became dazed again: "You were sure that we would be together at that time, and you started planning the time now?"

Otherwise, according to the original plan, shouldn't he have left right after they started dating, or even before they started dating?

I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been “tricked” too much.

Now, when she occasionally discovers what else he has planned, her mentality is more like broadening her cognition, which is roughly: How much else has this man done to pursue her?

Shi Shu was silent for a moment, and he didn't deny that he had a plan, but his starting point was: "Uncertainty."

Because I am not sure whether we can be together, I am even more afraid to leave.

You can only delay your departure as much as possible to increase your bargaining chips.

After hearing this, Su Tu's cheeks couldn't help but feel hot again.

Thinking of what I wanted to ask yesterday but didn't bother to ask, I poked his shoulder with my finger and said with a blushing face: "Then, can you tell me, when did you start to like me?"

Shi Shu hugged the person and thought seriously for a while.

Finally, he said, “I can’t explain it.”

"?"

Su Tu was stunned: "When did you fall in love with me? Don't you know it?"

Shi Shu lowered his eyes: "Yeah."

Maybe feelings were not something that happened in an instant for him, or maybe his reaction time was just too long, and by the time he realized it, it was already a long time later.

Su Tu was stunned for a moment. He felt that since he had already opened his mouth, if he didn't ask anything, wouldn't it be a big loss? He quickly changed the question: "Then why do you like it?"

Shi Shu still said, "I can't explain it clearly."

Su Tu: “…”

But seeing that her expression gradually became strange, her arms loosened around her neck, and she looked like she wanted to stay away from him, Shi Shu grabbed her waist and pushed her back to the ground.

He added carefully, "Maybe it was just that I caught his eye for a moment."

At a certain moment, my attention was drawn to her, and I remembered her appearance. Then I followed her with my eyes thousands of times. I began to instinctively look for her in the crowd and pay attention to her every move.

Is he being naughty again, or just pretending to be well-behaved?

But this inexplicable sentence sounded no different to Su Tu than the random reply he had already read. For a moment, he saw something: "Isn't it just lust after seeing someone's beauty?"

She originally thought that he should be different from others and the reason why he liked her should not be so superficial.

But if you think about it carefully, they had never had any interaction before, so if it really was because of inner beauty, it doesn't seem very realistic.

But it would be okay if he admitted it openly.

But now that he was being so secretive, it made her a little suspicious. Since he could be attracted to her, he could certainly do the same to others.

So for so many years.

How many people have you secretly loved?

And I wonder if I'm the only one who jumped into the trap without knowing why...

“Hmm…”

Shi Shu held her chin, his dark eyes lowered. "What are you doubting?"

Su Tu's cheeks puffed up, and his whole body was still in his arms. He couldn't help but shrink a little: "...No."

Shi Shu stared at her pouting lips and bit them warningly: "Are you the only one who is tempted by her beauty?"

Her appearance is part of her.

He couldn't deny it all.

Su Tu stiffened his neck, his heartbeat getting increasingly chaotic: "..."

Seeing that she was no longer provoking him, Shi Shu regained his composure and returned to business in a deep voice, "Starting from January 6th, the training will last for about two months. We'll have a few days off for the Chinese New Year, but the rest of the time we won't be able to leave."

Even though he had been mentally prepared, Su Tu was still stunned when he heard that the trip would take so long: "...Oh."

She knew that the tone was wrong, but she really couldn't act positive.

Time was running out, so Shi Shu hurried to finish his words: "The soft furnishings will be coming in next month, and things will be a bit complicated. I asked Han Yi to find an aunt. If you are too busy, you can always ask her for help."

"Then, wait for me at home obediently."

Su Tu muttered, "...Yeah."

"knew."

Shi Shu tapped his cheek with his fingertips: "There's still half an hour left, whether it's up or here."

Su Tu raised his eyes: "What?"

"kiss."

“…”

Her eyelashes trembled slightly as she looked into the deep black eyes in the dim light. She was stunned for a moment, then she grabbed his shoulders, tilted her head back and kissed him.

The big hand suddenly moved behind her head, supporting the back of her neck and lowering her head to meet him.

Lips touching.

Breathing blending.

There is a natural and essential difference from the unfamiliarity and shyness I felt in the audio-visual studio for the first time.

It was not until this moment that he realized that it was the difference between being kissed and not being kissed.

She is his.

From beginning to end, it's all his.

Except for the time when he confessed his love, his kisses had always been gentle. Once she started breathing faster, he would restrain himself and stop.

But today, for some reason, the force holding her from behind kept tightening, as if he wanted to melt her into his body. He kept kissing her until her whole body was burning hot. Her body was pressed tightly against his and was hit hard by something. She grabbed his hair with trembling fingers, and her hot breath finally dissipated.

Naren bit her chin and urged her hoarsely, "Continue learning to swim, okay?"

Six years.

He had plenty of time to teach her, but she still hasn't learned it until now, so her physical fitness is so poor that she can't bear it before she even exerts any effort.

His breath flowed, and he pressed against her neck again: "Hmm?"

She slumped over, still trembling with excitement: "It's... too cold."

He didn't stick to this one thing, his thin lips pressed against his collarbone again: "Running?"

"I'm so, so tired."

Although they were no longer kissing, she seemed to be shaking even more. Her face flushed red as she twisted her body to get further away from his hips. However, her movements were so soft that it was like she was being rubbed. This made Shi Shu groan softly, his voice trembling a little: "Badminton?"

"It's easy to fall, right?"

After all, talk and discussion.

I'm just too lazy to move.

Shi Shu tried hard to suppress his impatience, and put his hand on his lower back, but he pinched it unconsciously: "Skiing?"

Just as Su Tu was about to find another excuse, he was provoked and fluttered his body again: "...Huh?"

Shi Shu's dark eyes were filled with forbearance, as if he felt that this was not a solution. He finally looked up and said, "Before the training camp, we still have a day off for New Year's Day, plus a day off on the weekend. I can come out on the evening of the 31st, a total of two days and two nights."

"Let's drive to Xilin Mountain together for New Year's Eve, okay?"

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The author has something to say: ps: ① is quoted from the Internet.