Chapter 18: Love The whole audience was in uproar. ...
The whole audience was in an uproar.
Whistles, exclamations, and applause mixed together, and all cameras were focused on the eye-catching man and woman.
The soft and warm touch on his lips passed by him, his pupils shrank slightly, his ears instantly turned red as if dripping blood, and he froze in place, almost forgetting how to breathe.
He looked at Shen Shutong, who was smiling like a little fox in front of him, as if her previous action was just a casual one.
His heartbeat was so rapid that he was panicking. An unfamiliar emotion washed over his usual calm and composure.
Shen Shutong looked at his rare stunned expression, and the smugness of her prank becoming even stronger. She tilted her head slightly and asked deliberately, "What's wrong? Are you scared? Has Mr. Fu never been kissed before?"
The noises from the surroundings grew louder.
He took a step forward, his dark eyes deep: "Yes. I agree."
Before Shen Shutong had time to think about it, Fu Jingchuan had already bent down slightly, leaned close to her ear, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "However, next time before you kiss, you can say hello first."
Chen Shutong's ears flushed red, and she raised her chin with forced composure: "What's the point of saying hello in advance? This is exactly the effect we want." She shook the trophy in her hand, "To celebrate a victory, there must be some special ceremony."
Fu Jingchuan looked at her slightly red ears, a faint smile flashing across his eyes. He stood up and held the heavy trophy for her with one hand: "I'll help you with the trophy. It's too noisy here, let's go out first." With the other hand, he naturally took her hand and walked out.
"Wow!" The crowd around burst into even louder cheers.
Shen Shutong let him pull her through the crowded crowd.
Fu Jingchuan didn't let go of her wrist until they walked out of the noisy exhibition hall and into the relatively quiet corridor.
Fu Jingchuan stopped and turned to look at her, the ripples in his eyes had calmed down a little.
"What you just said," he said seriously, "are you serious?"
Shen Shutong looked up and met his gaze. "Of course. Do I look like I'm joking?" She pointed at the trophy in his hand. "I want both the spoils and you."
"Okay." He replied with a smile.
He handed the trophy back to her: "Your trophy."
Shen Shutong took the trophy and held it in his arms, then sighed deliberately: "Alas, it's a pity."
"What a pity?"
"It's a pity that someone seemed too shocked just now and didn't have time to properly feel that victory kiss." She blinked her eyes, her tone full of ridicule.
The heat in Fu Jingchuan's ears, which had just subsided, began to rise again. He looked into her sparkling eyes and suddenly leaned forward, closing the distance between them.
His eyes fell on her lips, lingered for a second, then moved back to her eyes and whispered, "It doesn't matter. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
He stepped back a little: "It's late, I'll take you back to the dormitory."
"I don't want to go back to the dormitory," Chen Shutong said immediately. "After winning the championship, of course we have to celebrate. I'm hungry, and I know there's a good late-night snack stall at the South Gate. Classmate Fu, would you do me the honor?"
Fu Jingchuan nodded: "Okay. You can go wherever you want."
He took out his phone: "I'll call a taxi."
"Don't call a taxi," Shen Shutong pointed to a brightly lit area not far away, "It's right at the South Gate, just walk there. By the way... wake up." She glanced at him meaningfully.
Fu Jingchuan put away his phone: "Okay."
The two walked side by side on the campus at night. Neither of them spoke, but the atmosphere was not awkward.
Shen Shutong held the trophy in her arms, her steps brisk. Fu Jingchuan walked on the outside of her, slowing down his pace to accommodate her pace.
"You knew before," Fu Jingchuan said, "that I would be in the lab on Friday night?"
Chen Shutong smiled: "What else? Do you really think I can always meet you by chance? Mr. Fu, although you are very capable, in some aspects, you are a little cute in your dullness."
Fu Jingchuan admitted: "I am slow. I won't do that again."
"What about the future?"
"From now on," he turned his head to look at her, his eyes focused, "I will be more proactive."
Shen Shutong smiled with satisfaction.
We soon arrived at the snack street at the South Gate. It was still bustling with activity at this hour.
They found an open-air porridge shop with many customers and sat down. Shen Shutong skillfully ordered seafood porridge and a few side dishes.
"Do you come here often?" Fu Jingchuan picked up the hot water to wash the dishes, and naturally washed her portion as well, and handed it to her.
"Well, after working late, I came to eat something hot, it's comfortable." Shen Shutong held his chin and looked at him, "Have you been here before?"
Fu Jingchuan shook his head: "No. The first time."
"Let's date each other, okay? I'll introduce you to delicious restaurants every day." Shen Shutong smiled. The porridge and side dishes arrived quickly, steaming hot and fragrant.
Fu Jingchuan eats very politely.
Shen Shutong was really hungry and ate with gusto. She found that Fu Jingchuan would quietly push the side dishes that she had glanced at twice in front of her.
After eating supper, Fu Jingchuan took the initiative to pay the bill.
On the way back, the atmosphere between the two became more relaxed and natural.
When I walked downstairs to the dormitory building, it was almost closing time and there were not many people downstairs.
Shen Shutong stood still holding the trophy and turned to face Fu Jingchuan: "Okay, it's delivered. Thank you tonight, Fu Jingchuan."
"You're welcome." Fu Jingchuan looked at her.
"Then," Shen Shutong raised his face slightly, with a hint of anticipation, "farewell ceremony?"
Fu Jingchuan's eyes flickered slightly. He took a step forward, and the two of them got closer.
A soft kiss fell on her forehead.
Shen Shutong blinked, his heart softening.
"Good night, Shutong." His voice was low and gentle. "See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow?" Shen Shutong raised an eyebrow. "Tomorrow is Saturday. Does Mr. Fu have any plans?"
"Well," Fu Jingchuan said calmly, "I have an appointment with you. Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, library. I have come up with a new optimization idea for the model you mentioned earlier."
Shen Shutong couldn't help laughing: "Fu Jingchuan, are you using your power for personal gain?"
"Okay." He admitted it straightforwardly, with a faint smile in his eyes. "So, are you coming?"
"Come! Of course!" Shen Shutong nodded, "Such a good opportunity, how can I miss it."
The dormitory building manager began to urge us.
"Come in quickly." Fu Jingchuan said softly.
"Well, I'll go upstairs then. You should go back and get some rest early." Shen Shutong waved at him, turned around and ran into the building.
Fu Jingchuan stood there until her figure disappeared around the corner of the stairs, then he slowly turned and left. Under the moonlight, there was always a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.
Shen Shutong returned to the dormitory and walked to the window, just in time to see Fu Jingchuan's back gradually disappearing. She hugged the trophy and couldn't help laughing.
The phone screen lit up, revealing a new message.
From Fu Jingchuan: [We've arrived.]
Then another one: [See you tomorrow.]
Chen Shutong replied: [See you tomorrow. Remember my coffee.]
Fu Jingchuan: [Okay. Sea salt cheesecake too?]
Shen Shutong smiled and typed: [Yes! ]
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