Leng Siqing's reaction to Ye Yao was completely different from how she reacted to everyone else!

This isn't shyness at all.

This is clearly a classic scene of a young girl in love seeing her crush and her heart fluttering uncontrollably!

"Hey, Brother Ye Yao's back!"

Chu Xin'er put the watermelon on the stone table, grinned, and nudged Leng Siqing lightly with her shoulder.

"Siqing, look, isn't my brother Ye Yao incredibly handsome? He's gentle and refined, knowledgeable, and a lecturer at Haicheng University. He's practically every woman's dream man!"

Her words, ostensibly praising Ye Yao, were actually a way of teasing Leng Siqing.

As expected, Leng Siqing's face turned even redder, like a ripe tomato, and she couldn't even speak. She could only look at Ye Nian'an with pleading eyes.

Ye Nian'an suppressed a laugh. Having received the distress signal, she was about to speak up to help when Ye Yao spoke first.

He looked at Leng Siqing, his gentle gaze filled with encouragement: "Siqing, I heard from Niannian that you got into Haicheng University. I'm so happy for you. We'll be alumni from now on."

He paused, then added, "By the way, I'm going to the school tomorrow to take care of some things before the start of the semester. Would you like to come with me for a walk? I'll show you around the area beforehand."

"I...I..."

Leng Siqing's heart pounded wildly. She wanted to go, but she was also afraid of causing trouble for others. She was so anxious that she broke out in a sweat.

"Wouldn't this be...too much trouble for you, Brother Ye Yao..."

"It's no trouble at all."

Ye Yao's smile was gentle and sincere, without the slightest hint of reluctance: "We are friends, so it is only natural to do this for a friend."

The word "friend" evoked a complex mix of emotions in Leng Siqing's heart, a bittersweet feeling.

She knew that she wasn't good enough for someone as outstanding as him.

She must become better and more outstanding so that one day she can stand openly and honestly beside him.

"Okay! We definitely have to go!"

Chu Xin'er, the "divine wingman," once again stepped in, putting her arm around Leng Siqing's shoulder and making the decision for her.

"Siqing and I have just arrived in Haicheng and are unfamiliar with the place. It would be great to have you, the 'local expert,' to guide us!"

She frantically winked and made faces at Ye Nian'an, the meaning in her eyes couldn't be clearer—

"Sister-in-law! I'm totally shipping them! I'm totally shipping them! There's definitely something going on between them!"

Ye Nian'an couldn't help but chuckle and gave her a look that said, "I see."

This pair of sisters-in-law are practically walking "CP fan leaders," their radars go off faster than anyone else's.

It seems that this girl's heart has already flown to her older brother!

...

The next day.

Leng Siqing got up as soon as it was light.

She rummaged through her drawers and cabinets, taking out all the few nice clothes she had brought with her, and comparing them to herself again and again, her brows furrowing in anguish.

This blue cotton jacket has faded a bit from washing...

That polyester shirt was sent to her by Sister Nian'an. It's quite new, but isn't it a bit too formal?

She looked at herself in the mirror from left to right, but she was never satisfied.

I've been trying for two hours and it still hasn't come out.

She didn't even notice when Ye Nian'an and Chu Xin'er came to call her.

"My dear Siqing, are you going on a blind date? Is it really necessary to make such a big deal out of it?"

Chu Xin'er leaned against the door frame, laughing so hard she bent over.

Ye Nian'an went straight back to her room, opened her wardrobe, and took out a brand new dress with small floral print.

"Wear this."

She shoved the dress into Leng Siqing's hands: "The weather is nice today, a dress is perfect for this. And these white sneakers go with it."

It was a light blue dress with a fitted waist and delicate white gardenia blossoms adorning the hem, giving it a fresh and elegant look.

Leng Siqing looked at her completely transformed self in the mirror and could hardly believe it.

The girl in the mirror had two glossy black braids. Although her skin wasn't as fair as the city girls', it had a healthy honey-colored glow.

Her eyes were clear and bright, as if all the dust had been washed away.

The light blue dress she wore accentuated her slender figure, making her appear graceful and elegant, exuding a gentle and scholarly air reminiscent of the water towns of Jiangnan.

"Wow! Siqing! You look so beautiful dressed up!"

Chu Xin'er exclaimed in delight, "If this were walking on a university campus, it would definitely turn heads 200%!"

Ye Nian'an nodded in satisfaction: "That's good. Be confident, you're beautiful as you are."

Leng Siqing blushed at their compliments and waved her hands, saying, "No...no..."

As she walked out of the yard with trepidation, she saw Ye Yao waiting at the door with his bicycle.

Today, Ye Yao also changed into a clean white shirt, and black trousers made his figure look even more upright and slender.

The morning light shone on him, revealing a refined and scholarly demeanor, yet also a touch of untainted elegance.

When Ye Yao saw Leng Siqing, a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes.

"Ye... Brother Ye Yao, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"fine."

Ye Yao smiled slightly: "Very beautiful."

These three simple words are more moving than any fancy words.

Leng Siqing's heart skipped a beat again.

She lowered her head and gave a soft "hmm," her cheeks flushed red.

"Let's go, get in the car."

Ye Yao patted the back seat of the bicycle.

Leng Siqing hesitated.

In this day and age, it's still quite eye-catching to see a man and a woman riding a bicycle together.

My relationship with Ye Yao is simply that of teacher and student.

"What's there to be afraid of!"

Chu Xin'er gave Leng Siqing a push from behind and whispered in her ear, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Go for it! Seize it!"

Ye Nian'an smiled and encouraged him, "Go ahead, drive carefully."

"ah?"

Leng Siqing was a little confused.

However, she took a deep breath, finally mustered up her courage, and sat sideways on the back of the bicycle, carefully gripping the sides of the seat with both hands.

Ye Yao got on the bike, and it smoothly drove out of the alley.

The morning breeze blew by, lifting Leng Siqing's skirt and hair, and also stirring her already pounding heart.

Behind them, Ye Nian'an and Chu Xin'er watched the two figures disappear into the distance, exchanged a glance, and both revealed maternal smiles.

"Sister-in-law, when do you think Ye Yao will finally see the light?"

"Soon."

Ye Nian'an said confidently, "Siqing is a good girl, and my brother... will see it."

After all, his older brother Ye Yao was no clueless fool.

He's just more obtuse and cautious than most people when it comes to relationships.

Once he's made up his mind, it's for life.

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