After dinner, the two strolled hand in hand through the campus.
Rather than saying he was holding hands, it would be more accurate to say that Ye Nuan forcibly linked arms with him, since the two were not very familiar with each other, and Duan Ye inevitably felt a little awkward.
"Senior, can we go on a date tomorrow?"
Duan Ye glanced at the time. It was still early. Why did he have to wait until tomorrow?
Do you have class this afternoon?
Ye Nuan nodded.
"Let's have dinner together then," Duan Ye suggested.
"What do you want to eat? I'll take you after class."
Ye Nuan was a little shy and sad: "I have to do a part-time job tonight."
Duan Ye was taken aback: "Is it still that bar?"
Ye Nuan nodded: "Mm."
She was worried that her senior would look down on her, so she hurriedly explained, "Senior, I only work part-time as a waitress here; the pay is a bit higher..."
Duan Ye smiled and ruffled her hair: "I know, I don't have class tonight either, I'll go with you."
Ye Nuan was taken aback, then her eyes immediately lit up: "Really?"
Duan Ye nodded: "Yes, really. What time do you start work?"
"Eight o'clock in the evening!"
Duan Ye smiled and said, "Then after you finish class, we'll eat in the cafeteria, and then I'll ride my bike to take you to work?"
At this moment, Ye Nuan's eyes were curved like a crescent moon in the sky, her smile was very warm, and her voice was soft: "Okay, thank you, senior."
Duan Ye blushed slightly for some reason: "No, you're welcome."
Seeing Duan Ye like this, Ye Nuan felt a secret joy in her heart and gripped his hand even tighter. Thus, in this lush summer, their hearts gradually drew closer.
Soon, Duan Ye took Ye Nuan back to her dormitory, and they spent time together like any ordinary couple.
"Go back quickly."
Ye Nuan stood beside him, smiling as she spoke, "But...look..."
Duan Ye looked in the direction Ye Nuan pointed and saw a young couple being affectionate. The boy was a little shy, but he still kissed the girl, and then the girl shyly covered her mouth and ran away.
Duan Ye suddenly stammered, "Um, this, I..."
Ye Nuan's eyes dimmed slightly: "That's true, we haven't known each other for very long. Although we're already boyfriend and girlfriend, it's understandable that you might feel a little uncomfortable. Let's take it slow..."
Seeing her like this, Duan Ye was also a little at a loss. After thinking for a moment, he stepped forward and gently hugged her.
"I'm sorry, Nuan Nuan, this is also my first real relationship, so...can you give me some time?"
Ye Nuan was stunned for a moment, then her face slowly turned bright red. Just as Duan Ye was about to let go of her, she nervously and shyly grabbed his clothes, slowly rested her head on his shoulder, and hugged him back.
The sun was warm today, the breeze was cool, and Duan Ye's embrace was also very warm.
Ye Nuan gently closed her eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips.
She thought she would never forget that warm embrace she received today.
She said, "Okay, it's okay, senior, I'm willing to wait for you."
Duan Ye sighed inwardly, then silently lowered his head and hugged the girl even tighter.
They were like two pitiful stray cats, huddled together in a corner licking their wounds.
Duan Ye returned to his dormitory, and the chat never stopped. As he looked at Ye Nuan's ramblings in the chat box, a smile appeared in his eyes.
In the afternoon, it was Duan Ye's turn to go to the cafeteria to get food and reserve a seat. As soon as Ye Nuan's class ended, he was the first person to rush out of the classroom, his face beaming with a happy smile.
When she ran up to Duan Ye, her cheeks were flushed, her forehead was covered in sweat, and she was panting, but the love in her eyes only grew stronger.
There weren't many people in the cafeteria at the moment.
Duan Ye was stunned. He quickly got up and wiped her sweat: "Why did you run so fast? I've already gotten the food."
Ye Nuan smiled shyly; she had never run so fast before to get food.
"I want to see you soon," Ye Nuan said honestly.
Duan Ye's face inexplicably flushed, and he pulled her hand to sit down: "Have some water."
Fortunately, fearing he might choke while eating, he bought two bottles of water after getting his food.
Ye Nuan looked at the bottle of mineral water that Duan Ye brought to her lips. The cap was already twisted on, and her eyes suddenly welled up with tears.
It seems that no one has ever done this for her, not even for something this small.
Afraid that Duan Ye would discover her disheveled state, Ye Nuan quickly took the drink and drank several large gulps, choking in the process.
She turned her head to the side, bent over, and coughed, tears streaming down her face.
As Duan Ye patted her back, his heart raced with worry: "Drink slowly, no one's going to take it from you, why are you being so silly?"
Ye Nuan's eyes were red, but Duan Ye assumed she was coughing.
"That's not silly at all, you're very smart, okay?"
Once Ye Nuan recovered, she flashed a bright smile: "I have some good news to tell you."
"What?"
"My teacher said I received the national scholarship, which is 8,000 yuan!"
Duan Ye was stunned for a moment, then smiled and patted her head: "Nuan Nuan is great."
In a place as talented as Kyoto University, Ye Nuan was able to get the national scholarship, which shows that she is a true academic star. There are limited spots for this scholarship, usually only one per major. Duan Ye couldn't get this scholarship in his major.
Hearing his praise, Ye Nuan's smile grew even brighter.
She needs to work hard and study hard so that she can be worthy of her senior as soon as possible.
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