In the quiet path, Wen Zhaonian's slightly deep voice sounded exceptionally clear: "If you're really hesitant, then the previous answer—"
"It can be disregarded."
In just two short sentences, Wen Zhaonian had already handed the choice to her.
Her half-raised hand froze in mid-air, and after a long while, she awkwardly withdrew it.
Li Tangyan raised her head, and the moment their eyes met, she saw the composure on Wen Zhaonian's face.
His dark eyes captured her reflection.
His eyes were calm, as if no ripples had arisen.
But when those eyes look at you, you always feel like they've seen right through you.
In a daze, she even wondered if Wen Zhaonian had already seen through her deepest thoughts.
She couldn't remember exactly when Li Tangyan nodded in the square.
All I remember is that the moment I agreed, besides the initial surprise followed by joy, a lingering sense of unease also spread through me.
It's true that she likes Wen Zhaonian, but it's also true that she instinctively backs down after receiving a definite response.
She wasn't sure if she could really manage a relationship well.
Li Tangyan lowered her eyes, her eyelashes casting a thin shadow beneath them.
Her drooping fingertips had somehow gotten caught on the zipper pull at the bottom, and soon a shallow mark was left on her fingertips.
—Zhouzhou is back! Was Liuyun Street fun?
A familiar voice drifted slowly in following the sound of the door opening.
Li Tangyan turned around and saw her neighbor aunt carrying a bag of trash, ready to take it away.
She nodded.
The next second, the neighbor's gaze fell on Wen Zhaonian beside her.
A laugh tinged with a hint of gossip: "Boyfriend?"
When Li Tangyan turned around, Wen Zhaonian's gaze also turned towards her.
He tilted his head slightly, raised an eyebrow, and a narrow crease appeared at the corner of his long, narrow phoenix eyes, conveying a sense of reassurance.
Wen Zhaonian did not speak, just as he had said, he handed over the control to Li Tangyan.
After a brief exchange of glances, a silence seemed to permeate the air.
The hexagonal lantern in my hand swayed a few times in the wind, and the trumpet creeper climbed the wall, spreading a faint fragrance.
Li Tangyan walked to Wen Zhaonian's side and remained silent for two seconds.
When I reached out and touched him, my palm felt a similar coolness.
She was taken aback for a moment, but when she spoke again, her voice carried a hint of certainty: "Yes, boyfriend."
As soon as the words were spoken, the hand that was loosely placed was suddenly tightened.
It was in that instantaneous change that Li Tangyan confirmed the suspicion that had just flashed through her mind.
He was indeed not as calm as he appeared.
Thinking of this, I felt the cool touch of my fingertips gently brushing against the area between my thumb and forefinger.
Before she could even react, a soft, relaxed voice sounded above her head: "Yes, girlfriend."
The road ahead is unknown, but when there is light, who wouldn't want to chase it?
*
When Wen Zhaonian returned to the car, his cell phone, which he had placed aside, rang.
He glanced at the notes displayed on the screen and, without hesitation, put on the Bluetooth headset as he started the car.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, son. How was your day?
On the phone, Wen's mother's voice was gentle and tinged with laughter.
【good. 】
As they spoke, the black car drove into the driveway, and the face shrouded in the night gradually became clear as the light from outside the window refracted in.
His facial features were sharply defined, and the corners of his lips curved into a shallow arc.
Hearing this, the person on the other end of the phone finally breathed a sigh of relief.
That's good. I was worried you might get bored being there all alone this year.
【It's all your dad's fault. Who buys only two tickets when going on a trip? He's getting more and more irresponsible as he gets older.】
By the end, Wen Zhaonian had heard a low, fake cough coming from the other end of the line.
Hearing the obvious hint, Wen Zhaonian's brows relaxed, and he wisely refrained from responding to his mother's comment.
Meanwhile, Wen's mother continued speaking.
[By the way, son, you'll be 26 next year, it's time to find a girlfriend.]
[But if you already have a girlfriend, bring her home to meet us. If not, your mom knows someone she can introduce you to; you'll definitely like her...]
The singing came from the speakers in the shops not far away.
Her voice was pure, melodious, and pleasant to listen to.
When turning, the index finger was lifted slightly and then quickly lowered back down.
As his fingertips traced the sense of direction, the slightly cool touch brought back memories from not long ago.
The memory of Li Tangyan's retreating figure as she said goodbye, and the lingering sensation of the hand she held before it was pulled away, still seemed to remain on her fingertips.
Thinking of this, a touch of gentleness appeared in his dark eyes.
The tip of her tongue swept across her palate, and as she spoke, a sensual curve appeared in her throat.
[Found.]
【？】
[They're like ostriches; they'd easily run away if you saw them.]
【？？】
I'll let it heal a little longer.
【？？？】
You'll like it too.
After Wen Zhaonian finished speaking, the person on the other end of the phone remained silent for a while, seemingly lost in thought.
After a long while, when the car turned onto another road, there was no sound from the other end of the phone.
This time, however, it was Mr. Wen who spoke up, even though he hadn't said a word until now.
Your mom asked you if you have a girlfriend.
I didn't ask when you switched to farming.
[...]
Meanwhile, when Li Tangyan returned home, the incessant vibration of her phone revealed the curiosity of Yao Qing and Li Tangyan, who were currently bored.
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