Chapter 64 The Shen Le Case Returns

They both collapsed onto the sofa, the succulents on the coffee table bearing witness to their playful antics.

Su Yueming pressed down on Wang Yan, forcibly pulling the other's hand to touch his shoulder.

Wang Yan felt that this posture was very wrong. Although Su Yueming's eyes were covered and he couldn't see him, it still made him uneasy.

It was as if he had become the fish on the chopping board, and Su Yueming had become the one who could control him.

"Stop fooling around."

Wang Yan's ears were swollen with blood, and he began to stammer, "Get off...me quickly."

"ah?"

At this moment, Su Yueming pretended not to understand. He had already pulled Wang Yan's fingers and stroked them onto his shoulder, with an indescribable ambiguous meaning.

A musical ringtone reached their ears.

They stopped moving, and Wang Yan looked down into his pants pocket. "My phone is ringing."

Su Yueming pursed his lips, his expression displeased; he was genuinely annoyed.

Wang Yan's phone always rings at this time. Who is it that's ruining the mood?!

"Let me go, I need to answer the phone."

Seeing that Su Yueming had no reaction, Wang Yan urged him again.

"I see."

Today is Wang Yan's birthday, and he doesn't want to upset him.

Su Yueming released Wang Yan's wrist, got off him, and sat back down.

Wang Yan quickly sat up and answered the phone without hesitation, "Hello."

"Brother Yan, it's me."

It was the sound of Shen Le'an.

Since returning from Shen Le'an's house, he has rarely contacted Wang Yan.

Wang Yan thought he had figured it out.

After all, there are plenty of people on the university campus who are more vibrant and interesting than him, so having feelings for him is just a passing fancy.

Why did you suddenly contact me?

Su Yueming practically pressed his ear against his phone, feeling as if he could hear Shen Le'an's voice again.

"I heard you resigned."

"Yes."

"Why?" Shen Le'an asked, puzzled, his tone becoming sharp. "Is it because of my harassment of you?"

Wang Yan took a deep breath. "No, it has nothing to do with you."

"Then what exactly is the reason?" Shen Le'an turned the blame to Su Yueming again. "Did your boyfriend make you resign?"

Wang Yan almost facepalmed. He frowned slightly and said in a more serious tone, "It has nothing to do with anyone else. I wanted to resign on my own."

Shen Le'an finally fell silent on the other end of the phone, with only the faint sound of wind coming through.

A few seconds later, Shen Le'an spoke with a smile, as if the previous conversation was an illusion, "That's good, as long as the teacher didn't resign because of me, otherwise I would really feel guilty."

"Stop overthinking and focus on your studies."

After giving these instructions, Wang Yan wanted to find an excuse to hang up the phone.

The cake on the coffee table was waiting for him and Su Yueming to enjoy together.

"etc."

Shen Le'an seemed to realize that Wang Yan wanted to hang up the phone, so he quickly spoke first, "Brother Yan, I'm downstairs at your place, come down."

"What?"

Wang Yan thought his condition had worsened and that he was experiencing auditory hallucinations.

"Didn't you say last time that I shouldn't go to your house without asking?" Shen Le'an's voice sounded a little aggrieved. "This time I'll wait for you downstairs."

Wang Yan: "..."

Is there any real difference between standing at your front door and standing downstairs?

Seeing that Wang Yan remained silent, Shen Le'an said again, "Brother Yan, please, come downstairs and see me."

Shen Le'an knew Wang Yan too well; he knew that Wang Yan responded better to gentle persuasion than force.

If he softens his voice and adds a pleading tone, Wang Yan will likely relent.

Wang Yan turned his head to look at Su Yueming and saw him sitting upright on the sofa, like a pine tree.

The way he crossed his arms over his chest showed that Su Yueming was on guard and alert.

"No, thank you."

Wang Yan refused Shen Le'an's request, saying, "Go home early."

Upon hearing Wang Yan's reply, Su Yueming's shoulders instantly relaxed, and his expression became less serious.

Shen Le'an stood downstairs, staring blankly at the fifth floor.

The snowflakes covered his black cotton shoes, and the biting wind froze his fingers until they were red.

He really didn't expect Wang Yan to refuse.

Anger and sadness welled up inside him, forming a long river. He turned his head to look at the gift he was carrying.

He absolutely cannot leave like this.

Soon after, he sighed and said, "Brother Yan, I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday."

He gripped his phone tightly, not giving Wang Yan a chance to speak at all. "I know you don't like me, and I won't come looking for you again, but I hope you can accept the birthday gift I gave you."

Wang Yan held his forehead. Shen Le'an had already said so much; what more could he say?

Saying anything feels like rubbing salt into a wound.

"Okay, I'll go downstairs now."

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Yan looked at Su Yueming again.

"You heard everything, didn't you?"

Su Yueming nodded without any attempt to hide anything.

“Then I’ll go downstairs.” Wang Yan grasped his wrist. “After I bring the gift up, we’ll eat cake.”

"good."

Su Yueming nodded decisively.

If Shen Le'an hadn't said that he would never bother Wang Yan again after accepting the birthday gift, it would have been a different story.

Su Yueming had already followed Wang Yan downstairs step by step.

Watching Wang Yan get up, put on his coat, and leave through the door.

Su Yueming still felt uneasy, so he took two steps to the window.

Hiding behind the curtains, he looked down and immediately spotted Shen Le'an waiting downstairs.

Soon, Wang Yan's figure also emerged from the stairwell.

They stood face to face, and Su Yueming couldn't hear what they were saying.

Wang Yan walked down the stairs as fast as he could; he didn't want to waste any time on anything right now.

Time is more precious to him than money.

As Wang Yan stepped out of the building, he saw Shen Le'an standing in the snow.

I don’t know how long he stood there, but his cheeks were already red from the cold.

"Happy birthday, Yan-ge."

As the euphorbia gently opened its mouth, the mist dissipated into the air.

Thank you for wishing me a happy birthday.

Wang Yan's words were full of politeness and courtesy.

This made Shen Le'an feel very uncomfortable. He forced a smile, remembering that he couldn't forget why he had come here today.

"This is my birthday present for you."

Shen Le'an handed the small doll he was carrying to Wang Yan.

"So cute."

Wang Yan took the doll and commented with a smile.

These words reached Shen Le'an's ears, and the smile on his lips widened.

“I picked it out especially for you, and I think it’s cute too.”

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Shen Le'an deliberately emphasized the word "deliberately".

"Thank you, I like it very much."

"Alright, since you've accepted the gift, Brother Yan," Shen Le'an waved his hand, "then I'll be going now."

"Um."

Wang Yan waved to him, reminding him, "The roads are slippery in the snow, be careful."

"knew."

Watching Shen Le'an's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Wang Yan also turned and walked into the stairwell.

Wang Yan unlocked the door with his key and walked into the living room.

"I'm back."

Su Yueming spread his arms wide, as if waiting for a hug.

Wang Yan had no choice but to put the teddy bear on the coffee table, then bent down and hugged him.

"I'm helping you get rid of the chill you brought from outside."

Su Yueming spoke with reason and evidence.

"Yes, yes, I know."

Wang Yan smiled and gave in, resting her cheek against his shoulder in a warm and romantic moment.

They were so engrossed in the moment that no one noticed the bear's eyes twitch.