A gift for you
Looking at the mixed expression of shyness and helplessness on his face, Lu Yu found it adorable. He couldn't help but move closer and gently press his forehead against Shi Guang's, their noses almost touching.
"What's wrong?" He lowered his voice, as if sharing a secret, "Are you thinking that if we have a fight next time, you'll have to find a way to defeat my military advisor first?"
"I didn't." Shi Guang didn't know where to look, so he could only stare at Lu Yu's chin and retort in a low voice.
"Then are you wondering if my sister would think you are...stupid?" Lu Yu accurately guessed the pitiful self-esteem in his heart.
Time's lips were pressed into a straight line.
"She won't," Lu Yu said in a firm yet gentle tone. "She'll just think that I, a silly brother who doesn't understand romance, have finally gotten incredibly lucky to meet someone who's willing to spend time with me like this. She can't thank you enough."
After saying this, he seemed to remember something, suddenly let go of Shi Guang, turned around and walked to his closet.
"Come to think of it, my military advisor reminded me of something yesterday." Lu Yu took out a beautifully wrapped paper bag from the closet and handed it to Shi Guang.
"What is this?" Shi Guang was a little confused.
"A meeting gift." Lu Yu stuffed the bag into his arms. "My sister said that courtesy is essential. She ordered this last night and had it expedited this morning. She insisted that you accept it."
Shi Guang opened the paper bag, revealing a dark blue box. He opened it and saw an exquisitely crafted silver bracelet. The bracelet was simple in style, but in the center of the chain, there was a star pendant inlaid with diamonds, which sparkled in the light.
"She said, welcome the only star in our family to his official home." Lu Yu repeated his elder sister's corny words.
Shi Guang looked at the bracelet, his fingertips gently stroking the cold star. He could imagine the excitement and sincerity with which Lu Yao, on the other end of the phone, had chosen this gift.
This is not just a bracelet, but also an acceptance and recognition from the family.
"Thank you...your sister," he whispered.
"Just a verbal thank you isn't enough," Lu Yu suddenly leaned over and whispered in his ear, "You have to put it on for me so I can take a picture and send it to her."
His breath sprayed on Shi Guang's ear, causing his body to tremble slightly. He did not refuse. Lu Yu took out the bracelet, unfastened the clasp with clumsy fingers, and put it around Shi Guang's wrist.
Shi Guang's wrist was very fair, and the silver bracelet made the lines of his wrist more distinct and beautiful.
With a click, Lu Yu took the photo and sent it to Lu Yao with satisfaction.
【Lu Yu: Mission accomplished.】
Lu Yaoyaoyaoyao: [One hundred kisses][One hundred likes] Looks great! My brother-in-law's hands are even prettier! Remember to have him wear them every day!
Watching the interaction between Lu Yu and his sister, Shi Guang was silent for a moment, then suddenly stood up and walked to his locker.
Under the curious gaze of Lu Yu and Jiang Xiaopang, he took out an unopened black box from the cabinet.
He walked up to Lu Yu and handed the box over.
"This... is for you."
Lu Yu was stunned. He looked at the box in front of him, then looked at Shi Guang, his face full of surprise. "For me?"
"Yeah." Shi Guang nodded, his eyes a little vague. "You always drink ice water, it's not good for your throat. This...keep it warm."
Lu Yu took the box and opened it, revealing a minimalist black thermos cup. The cup was made of a frosted material that felt nice in the hand, a stark contrast to his usual flamboyant style, yet strangely suited him perfectly.
"When did you buy it?" Lu Yu's heart seemed to be soaked in warm water, soft and warm.
"...before the party." Shi Guang's voice was very low.
Before the party.
Lu Yu understood instantly. At that time, their relationship was still ambiguous, and he didn't even know Lu Yu's feelings. But he had already quietly prepared this gift for him.
"Holy crap!" Fatty Jiang next to him exclaimed, "Boss, you're too good! What do you call this? This is called running in both directions! It's over, it's over, there's no room for me in this dormitory, I'm redundant!"
Lu Yu ignored Jiang Xiaopang's wailing. He clutched the thermos tightly in his hand, as if holding the entire world. He looked at the moment before him, feeling somewhat uncomfortable because of giving the gift, and the love and care in his heart almost overflowed.
"I like it very much." He walked forward and said solemnly, "Thank you, time."
Thank you for coming to me.
Just as a warm and sweet atmosphere filled the dormitory 602, in the office of the Department of Wisdom and Cultural Heritage, counselor Zhou Sisi was also facing the computer screen with an auntie's smile on her face.
She was looking at the post on the Jiangda Confession Wall that had gone viral. The number of comments had already broken through four figures, making it one of the fastest-growing posts in the Jiangda Forum's history.
"Teacher Zhou, what are you looking at? You look so happy." A voice came from the door.
Zhou Sisi looked up and saw the Student Union President Meng Wei walking in with a stack of documents.
"Meng Wei, come quickly," Zhou Sisi smiled and waved at her, turning the computer screen towards her, "Come and take a look at our department's newly released live enrollment brochure."
Meng Wei leaned over to take a look. When she saw the content of the post and the familiar profile photo, she was stunned at first, and then she couldn't help laughing.
"So it's true," she exclaimed sincerely, "I thought everyone was joking. I didn't expect Lu Yu to be so proactive."
"It's more than just strong, it's textbook-level," Zhou Sisi said proudly, as if Lu Yu was her most proud work. "Look at the copywriting and the illustrations, how much effort went into it. I just witnessed it in class, it's so... open and honest."
Meng Wei looked at Shi Guang's quiet, focused profile in the photo and nodded with admiration in her eyes. "Shi Guang is truly outstanding, and his professional skills are outstanding. Lu Yu has a good eye."
"Yeah! I think they're a perfect match!" Zhou Sisi excitedly said, having found a soulmate. "One is like fire, the other like ice, they complement each other perfectly. I'm telling you, I've even thought about how to shoot our department's recruitment video next year. They'll be the stars, and the title is 'Meeting Your Light at Jiangda'!"
Meng Wei was amused by her wild idea. "Teacher Zhou, you've got a comprehensive plan. But honestly, Lu Yu's openness is a sign of responsibility. Shi Guang is a bit introverted, so this will give him the greatest sense of security."
"That's right!" Zhou Sisi slammed the table. "So I've decided. Not only will we not interfere in this matter, but we'll also quietly support it from behind. If anyone wants to gossip about me behind my back, I'll be the first one to have tea with them!"
These two people, who are both outstanding female representatives in different aspects, just stood in the office and reached a secret agreement facing a gossip post.
There were no classes in the afternoon, which was prime time for club activities and physical exercise. Lu Yu wanted to drag Shi Guang to the playground for a walk, but Shi Guang ruthlessly refused, saying he needed to organize his class notes.
Lu Yu knew that he still needed time to adapt, so he didn't force him and went to the court alone with the basketball.
As soon as he arrived at the stadium, Li Zhe from the Foreign Languages College grabbed him and said, "Damn, Lu Yu, you're finally here! You're the most famous person in our school now! I've read that post from noon eight hundred times! 'My Star,' wow, you're really good, you're so romantic!"
"Of course." Lu Yu raised his eyebrows proudly.
"But seriously," Li Zhe asked with a playful smile, "where's your partner? Why didn't you bring him out to meet us?"
"He's studying," Lu Yu said with a touch of boasting that he himself didn't even notice. "He's a top student, you know."
As the two chatted, Zhao Teng ran over with his vlog camera in hand. "Brother Lu, Brother Lu! Let's do an interview! As the male lead of Jiangda's best couple of the year, how do you feel right now? Is there anything you want to say to your fans?"
"My mood is just like that," Lu Yu said, smiling brightly at the camera. "I'm very happy. And I advise all my single friends to find a partner as soon as possible."
Several boys were laughing and making noise on the court.
Meanwhile, in the quiet library, Shi Guang was sitting by the window, his professional book spread out before him, but his mind was completely elsewhere.
His phone screen was on, fixed on the post on Jiang Da's confession wall.
He looked at the photo that he didn't even know when it was taken, looked at the domineering yet gentle declaration below it, and then looked at the comments section that were filled with all kinds of "Ahhh" and "Lock on".
There was no expression on his face, but only he knew that his heart was growing warmer little by little because of the blessings from these strangers.
At that moment, the college bulletin board was crowded with people. A newly posted poster caught the attention of every passing student.
"Notice on Application for National-level College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Projects"
At the bottom of the poster, a bold and red project name stands out.
Project Name: Research on Digital Protection and Revitalization of Ancient Towns in Western Sichuan
Practice location: Qingwa Town
When Lu Yu finished playing basketball and met Shi Guang at the library entrance, sweating all over, he saw the poster at a glance.
His eyes lit up instantly.
"Shi Guang, look!" He pulled Shi Guang to the front of the crowd, pointed at the poster, and said excitedly, "Qingwa Town! Is this the practical project for our major?!"
Shi Guang's gaze also fell on the words. He had heard of Qingwa Town. It was one of the few remaining ancient towns in China that still retained a large number of wooden structures from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was also a highly research-worthy example in their field of expertise.
"This is simply providence!" Lu Yu's mind raced. "Think about it, if we can apply for this project, wouldn't it be like... traveling at public expense?"
"I'm going on an academic investigation." Shi Guang corrected him calmly.
"There's no conflict between investigation and tourism!" Lu Yu put his arm around his shoulders and began to sketch out a blueprint. "Think about it, during the day we'll survey the ancient buildings, and at night we'll stroll through the ancient town, eat snacks, and watch the stars... Isn't this much more interesting than dating at school?"
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