Lin Xiao was a self-disciplined college student. He picked up Ji Ran horizontally and carried her to the bedroom.
"It's getting late, time to sleep."
His voice was deep and hoarse, with a hint of post-coital satisfaction.
Ji Ran was also tired, and said lazily and coquettishly, "Take me to the bathroom, I need to rinse my mouth again."
Lin Xiao pursed his lips, obediently placed the person in the bathroom, and went to the bedroom to stare blankly at the dark scenery outside the bay window.
A short while later, Ji Ran walked in, hugged Lin Xiao from behind, and said coquettishly, "Lin Xiao, I helped you, can you help me fulfill a wish?"
"What is your wish?"
Ji Ran was silent for a moment before saying, "I want you to hit me."
Lin Xiao was stunned. He turned to look at Ji Ran and said in a low voice, "I won't hit you, Professor Ji."
"In your case, you should consult a psychologist."
Ji Ran released Lin Xiao, bit her lip, looked aggrieved, and said resentfully, "Fine, don't help me then."
Lin Xiaoshen glanced at Ji Ran, sat down on the edge of the bed, and half-reclined against the pillows.
"Professor Ji, if you don't go to sleep soon, it will be dawn," Lin Xiao said with a smile.
Ji Ran glared at him and angrily climbed onto the bed.
Seeing her sticking her butt out, Lin Xiao's dark eyes flickered. He hesitated for a second, then sat up and raised his hand to slap her.
Snap—
In the stillness of the night, this sudden, sharp sound was truly earth-shattering.
The shock left Ji Ran completely still, like a statue.
A moment later, Ji Ran obediently lay down next to Lin Xiao.
She bit her lip and whispered, "Thank you."
Lin Xiao's palms were still burning, but he said calmly, "You're welcome?"
Lin Xiao was sleepy and drowsy.
Ji Ran nuzzled closer and closer to Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao grabbed her restless waist and reached out to pat her back.
One after another, and another...
Ji Ran's restless mind and body miraculously calmed down.
But she couldn't sleep all night.
The reason is that she couldn't bear to sleep.
The next morning, when Lin Xiao got up, he found that his hands were a little sore.
After washing up, Lin Xiao prepared to leave.
Ji Ran took his hand and said softly, "My mother and I made some three-ingredient dumplings at home. They're made with eggs, fresh shrimp, and chives. They're delicious. Why don't you eat some before you go?"
Lin Xiao looked at her slender, delicate hand that was holding his, and remembering what she had done for him last night, his dark eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded in response, "Mm!"
Ji Ran gazed deeply at Lin Xiao with her dark, bright almond-shaped eyes, but her mind was filled with thoughts of how Lin Xiao had patted her back all night last night, and her heart was incredibly tender.
She has no memory of being treated gently by her mother since she was a child.
Lin Xiao's hands were incredibly gentle, soothing her empty and desolate heart and easing her regrets about her childhood.
Ji Ran looked at Lin Xiao with a smile, her eyes overflowing with tenderness.
"The dumplings are really good!" Lin Xiao praised without reservation.
Ji Ran swallowed a dumpling, looked up and smiled, "If you like it, I'll make more and send them to your school later. As long as it's cooked, you can eat it with a little vinegar."
Lin Xiao shook his head and politely declined with a smile, "No need. Good things are good enough once you've had them; there's no need to eat more. Eating too much will only make them lose their original deliciousness."
Ji Ran's eyes darkened, and he didn't press the matter further.
She knew that Lin Xiao didn't want to have too much to do with her.
As they parted, Lin Xiao hugged Ji Ran and solemnly said, "Goodbye, Professor Ji."
Ji Ran held onto Lin Xiao tightly, refusing to let go, and said with tears in her eyes, "Lin Xiao, thank you."
"Last night, you kept stroking my back, which made me feel very at ease. You healed my emptiness."
"I think... I've fallen in love with you."
"You may not believe it, but it is absolutely true."
"I know this is a bit shameless. I'm so much older than you. In ancient times, I could have given birth to you."
"But I have to tell you, I love you, whether you find me disgusting or not."
"Because I'm afraid I won't have the chance to tell you these things, I dare not..."
As she spoke, her voice choked with emotion, clearly coming from the bottom of her heart.
Lin Xiao gently stroked her thin yet supple back and said softly, "I know. I believe you."
"It is my honor to be loved by Professor Ji. Thank you."
May every day of your life be filled with joy and happiness, just like the beautiful music you play with your fingers—melodious, moving, and radiant!
After saying that, Lin Xiao gently kissed Ji Ran's head as a gesture of endeavor.
The door to room 2306 was opened and then closed.
Ji Ran wandered around the room alone, her eyes still red, but the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned. She hadn't forgotten to live a beautiful life.
But can she really give up on Lin Xiao completely?
If she could, she really wanted to pester Lin Xiao relentlessly, but she knew it would be useless to him.
Lin Xiao is an extremely gentle person, but at the same time, he is also an extremely ruthless person at heart.
Fortunately, she seized the opportunity last night; she could sense that he liked the way she treated him.
As the car drove out of the Rose Garden residential area, Lin Xiao felt a sense of relief.
Since You Wanjun didn't come back on Sunday, Lin Xiao had some free time and spent the day staying in his dormitory.
I leisurely listen to music and draw, order takeout for lunch, and eat in the cafeteria with my roommates in the evening.
Before you know it, it's Monday.
Lin Xiao drove to Snow Dance Manor.
Aunt Zhao greeted them warmly, smiling, "The rabbit hasn't lost weight after a week. Mr. Lin is in for a treat."
Lin Xiao laughed and said, "That's great. How about stir-fried with both kinds of peppers again?"
"Yes. Miss instructed that it be prepared according to Mr. Lin's taste."
"Then... add more young ginger and fresh Sichuan peppercorns, and a handful of scallions, it will be even more fragrant."
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