Chu Yingying pursed her lips and gave a soft "Mmm".
The base of her ears was already bright red.
Lin Xiao quickly went out, closing the bathroom door behind him.
While waiting, Lin Xiao sat in the living room, took out his phone, opened a fantasy novel, and started reading.
The author truly lives up to his reputation as a platinum writer; the story is captivating from the very beginning, and Lin Xiao is thoroughly enjoying it.
Before he knew it, he had already reached the paid chapters, but since he had plenty of money now, he bought the entire book without feeling any pain.
Just as he was engrossed in watching, he heard Chu Yingying's footsteps. Only then did Lin Xiao turn off his phone screen and look over.
Chu Yingying was wearing a soft, smooth silk nightgown, and seemed to be in a state of mental relaxation.
Do not look at what is improper.
Lin Xiao glanced away.
Chu Yingying noticed Lin Xiao's evasive gaze, blushed, and explained softly, "My hand hurts. My left hand is useless; I can't clasp it properly."
What's wrong with buttoning it?
Lin Xiao's mind flashed back to the strap on Chu Yingying's back, which was as smooth as a peeled egg, after her clothes had been cut open.
It's on my underwear.
There are several rows of tiny circles on top, and a hook at the other end. You need to use the hook to accurately hook the circles and secure them. Even hooking them with both hands behind your back is not easy, let alone with one hand; it is indeed too difficult.
Lin Xiao nodded, indicating his understanding.
Chu Yingying picked up a shawl from the sofa, unfolded it, and draped it over herself. With two layers on, the shape of the inner layers could no longer be seen.
"Senior, would you like some water?" Lin Xiao noticed her flushed cheeks and guessed she might be thirsty after her bath.
Chu Yingying nodded and said softly, "Yes. Thank you, junior."
Knowing that his beloved daughter had injured her hand, the father sent over the best cook in the family.
The doorbell rang, and Lin Xiao went to open the door.
Chu Yingying's first words to her aunt were: "Aunt Lin, do you know what you should and shouldn't say?"
Lin Ma, a plump aunt, hurriedly said with a smile, "Miss, don't worry, I'm very discreet. I bought you your favorite fish. I heard from the master that you were cut by a knife, so I specially bought two black carp. Black carp is good for healing wounds, so you'll get better soon after eating them."
As she spoke, Lin's mother went into the kitchen and closed the door. She didn't peek out until she had finished cooking.
"Miss, dinner is ready. Would you like to eat now?"
In fact, after Lin's mother arrived, Chu Yingying and Lin Xiao maintained an appropriate distance and did not overstep any boundaries.
After finishing his meal, Lin Xiao got up to say goodbye.
Chu Yingying was reluctant to see Lin Xiao leave. She glanced at Lin's mother, who understood and quickly put away the tableware, went into the kitchen, and closed the door.
Chu Yingying escorted Lin Xiao to the entrance and saw that he had changed his shoes. "Junior, are you... just leaving like this?"
Lin Xiao was taken aback. Meeting her expectant gaze, he reached out and pulled her into his arms, gently comforting her.
Chu Yingying's body went limp, and she used her left hand to tightly encircle Lin Xiao's strong waist.
The shawl had fallen to the ground sometime earlier.
Back at school, Lin Xiao parked his car in a roadside parking space under a sycamore tree.
He pushed open the door and got out of the car, only to see Bai Youyou walking over.
It was already dark, and the streetlights cast dappled shadows on the ground through the branches of the trees.
Bai Youyou wore a pure white cardigan cashmere sweater, her satin-black hair blowing in the night breeze, making her look like a nocturnal sprite.
"Junior, what are you doing here?" Lin Xiao asked, somewhat surprised.
Bai Youyou pursed her lips and chuckled, "I came out for a walk and happened to see your car, so I came over to say hello."
She wasn't telling the truth.
Actually, she specifically waited for him on this road.
I've been waiting for an hour.
Just to see him and talk to him.
Lin Xiao, unsuspecting, smiled and said, "It's getting cold, junior, you should go back and rest early, don't catch a cold."
Bai Youyou nodded and followed Lin Xiao closely, like a cute and docile pure white lion cat.
Lin Xiao stopped, and she stopped too.
He left, and she left too.
Lin Xiao chuckled helplessly, "Junior, why are you following me?"
Bai Youyou bit her lip, lifted her brush-like eyelashes, and her eyes sparkled with hope.
"Senior, my birthday is on New Year's Day. You...do you still remember what you promised me?"
Lin Xiao lowered his eyes, watching the silly junior unconsciously fidgeting with her fingers, her eyes, deeper than the night, gleaming.
"Of course. Don't worry, I will never go back on my word."
Bai Youyou's eyes sparkled, and she smiled, revealing adorable dimples at the corners of her lips. She nodded emphatically, "Mmm!"
"Is there anything else?" Lin Xiao asked gently.
Bai Youyou shook her head and whispered, "That's all."
"Then... goodbye?"
"Senior, shall I take you home?"
"Oh no. Junior, let's go back to our dorms when we get to that intersection up ahead. There's no need for you to see me off."
"All right……"
After they parted, Bai Youyou turned back to look at the tall figure that was walking further and further away, lost in thought.
Only when the thick, impenetrable darkness obscured Lin Xiao's figure, leaving only a patch of blackness before she turned around blankly and walked back dejectedly.
The senior student hadn't forgotten what he promised her.
The senior's feelings for her were at least partly genuine.
She suddenly longed for New Year's Day 2025 to arrive sooner.
Thursday afternoon at 5 pm, Villa No. 11, Ziwei Garden.
That day, Song Qingliu returned home on time. She called Lin Xiao up to the living room on the second floor and earnestly asked him about how to reclaim the family property.
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