Xue Du paused and bent down.
The slender knuckles picked up the white ribbon connected to the rabbit's tail. The young man looked at it intently for a few seconds, and then tilted his head to look at Shen Yinan as if he was puzzled: "What is this?"
The rabbit's tail was held too close, so the white fur on it swayed slightly when Xue Du spoke.
Shen Yinan:!!!
This... this, this, this! How can he explain this?
The thin-skinned boy stammered for a long time and couldn't say anything, his face was so red that blood could drip out.
Finally, he could only lower his head and say vaguely: "This...it's hard for me to explain..."
Xue Du curled his lips and handed over the white pompom in his hand: "Then tell me when you have made up your mind."
He was so considerate that Shen Yinan was almost moved to tears.
He really didn't know how to explain...
My heart hadn't even calmed down for three seconds before it was instantly lifted up again.
Xue Du sat down beside him, placed the glass in his hand on the coffee table, and picked up another gift box from Xue Ning...
"Wait! Wait a minute!" Shen Yinan hurriedly called out to stop.
"What's wrong?" Xue Du asked in confusion.
While asking, he had already torn the ribbon.
However, the gift box only opened a crack before being pushed back forcefully.
A rare flash of surprise crossed the young man's eyes.
Something was about to come out, but it was pushed back into my throat.
Shen Yinan looked at Xue Du and saw that his expression was not right. He felt a pang in his heart. Could it be... that kind of thing?
He was puzzled but didn't dare to ask.
Xue Du guessed his doubts and smiled flawlessly: "It's a pocket watch, but it's a bit old."
"But it seems to be quite defective. Maybe I got the wrong one. In a few days... ask her to give you a better one."
Seeing that he looked normal and nothing unusual, Shen Yinan still believed what he said.
In other words, he hoped that Xue Du wouldn't see anything weird.
During this period of time, Shen Yinan had already gotten used to the way he got along with Xue Du.
Deep down, he didn't want anything to disrupt the current balance.
After drinking a large glass of water, Shen Yinan finally calmed down.
“By the way, these… are for you.” Shen Yinan piled up the other gifts and placed them on the coffee table.
Including the emerald green ring on his hand.
After a short time together in the evening, the kindness of the Xue family made Shen Yinan feel warm and touched.
But he also knew that the reason why the Xue family treated him so well was because of his identity as "Xue Du's boyfriend."
Anyone with this status will be treated preferentially.
But unfortunately, he is not Xue Du's real lover.
Therefore, Shen Yinan didn’t dare to accept these gifts.
Unexpectedly, Xue Du didn't answer.
He looked at Ana Shen quietly for several seconds before smiling and saying, “Take it.”
"But……"
"Take it." Xue Du raised his hand and gently pinched Shen Yinan's cheek, with a bit of comfort in his words, "This is a gift they gave you. They gave it to you because they like you. How can you ask for it back?"
"Then... leave it here with me first, and I'll give it back to you later."
Shen Yinan swallowed the premise of “after you find your true lover”.
Somehow, I don't want to say those words.
There is even some resistance.
Xue Du knew it would be difficult to get the other party to accept it directly, so he chuckled and said, "As you say."
Only then did Shen Yinan feel relieved.
It was getting late, so he returned to the guest room with the gift.
Compared to Xue Du's bedroom, the guest room is decorated in European style, exuding luxury everywhere.
Ana Shen placed the gifts carefully on the table.
On the phone, Chi Xingyao sent him a message asking how it went to meet his parents.
He typed slowly and replied: [They were very kind to me and gave me many gifts.]
Chi Xingyao: [Really? Let me see!]
Shen Yinan took away the box full of cloth strips and patted the others.
The other party breathed a sigh of relief: [They really value you.]
Shen Yinan asked anxiously: [Should I return the gift? What would be a good gift to return?]
He believes that reciprocity is a must.
Chi Xingyao: [I'll go buy it with you next week when I'm free.]
The two chatted for a few more sentences before ending the conversation.
Shen Yinan closed the gift box.
But when he picked up the gift box, he somehow tore the ribbon again.
The layers of delicate and intricate lace highlight the key points perfectly without appearing vulgar.
Shen Yinan pursed his lips, and a question suddenly popped up in his mind:
Xue Du...do you like this?
The boy lowered his eyes as his fingertips stroked the fabric, and a strange warmth rose on his cheeks.
…
Separated by a wall.
Xue Du locked the door and called Xue Ning.
The call was connected quickly.
"Hello?" Xue Ning answered the phone, his tone quite surprised, "It's done already? Not even ten minutes? Tsk tsk tsk tsk... That's not good, brother."
Xue Du: “…”
Xue Du said coldly: "Send another gift."
"What else do you want to change to?" Xue Ning was puzzled. "Those are all the best-selling products of my friend's company! And the ones I chose are quite conservative."
Xue Du gritted his teeth: "...Who asked you to choose?"
"Don't you want to see what other people are wearing?" Xue Ning asked his soul.
Xue Du was silent: "..."
His eyes swept over the rabbit tail left on the sofa.
The young man tightened his fingertips around the edge of the box, almost causing wrinkles on the ribbon in his hand.
"Why are you pretending to be such a gentleman?" Xue Ning almost choked with laughter. "Why, it's useless? Want another style? I'll sell it to you at a high price."
Xue Du: "Not yet."
This time it was Xue Ning's turn to be shocked: "Wait a minute, haven't you guys...?"
"You ask too many questions." Xue Du interrupted her coldly, "Go buy him a new gift tomorrow."
Xue Ning curled his lips: "Okay, I got it."
Stubborn.
*
The next morning.
Shen Yinan got up very early.
He washed and dressed carefully, adjusted his hairstyle in front of the mirror, and only sat back on the sofa after making sure that everything was correct.
I looked at my watch and it was only half past seven.
Exhaling, he looked at the study app on his phone while waiting for someone to knock on the door.
Having breakfast with the Xue family this morning, Shen Yinan has been nervous since last night.
After memorizing two pages of words, there was a knock on the door.
Shen Yinan tidied up the corners of his clothes before going to open the door.
The handsome young man stood at the door, a smile in his eyes: "Good morning."
"Good morning."
"Did you sleep well last night?"
"It's alright..."
Xue Du glanced at the boy's eyes and saw the pale blue color, but did not point it out.
Shen Yinan lowered his eyes and followed Xue Du to the elevator.
A few seconds later, the elevator came down.
When I went in, there were a few people standing inside chatting.
Seeing Shen Yinan coming over, Xue Ning raised her red lips to smile evilly, and put one hand around Shen Yinan's shoulders.
"Sister-in-law, last night..."
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