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The Spring Festival Gala starts on time at 8 o'clock in the evening.
Yu Wang brought a cup of milk that had just been heated in the microwave and handed it to Shen Qingyu. Shen Qingyu looked up and saw him, and before he sat down, she slipped into his arms.
In reality, she'd never been clingy. It had been that way since she was little—even before her parents divorced, young Shen Qingyu was incredibly independent. While other children still depended on their parents for company, she was already able to go out and play golf with her brother. For her, the term "clingy" had never really been associated with her.
Even watching the Spring Festival Gala during the Lunar New Year was something she had never experienced as a child. Her parents were always busy with work, so most of the time, Lunar New Year celebrations were just a simple meal for her and her brother at home, followed by our own affairs. It wasn't until she returned to China and frequently visited Qu Shengsheng's home during the Lunar New Year that she realized the joys and excitement of the Lunar New Year celebrations, including fireworks and the Spring Festival Gala.
The TV was filled with laughter. Shen Qingyu shrank back into Yu Wang's arms, her nose lingering with his light scent. Yu Wang raised his hand and touched her head, his arms tightening around her, making her feel extra comfortable. She had to admit that she really liked this embrace.
As the clock ticked towards twelve, Yu Wang's phone suddenly rang with a WeChat notification. He picked it up, glanced at it, and tossed it on the coffee table beside him without replying.
Shen Qingyu nestled in his arms and could see clearly—it was a message from Cai Yulin saying “Happy New Year” with a cute emoticon attached.
Suddenly, she felt something sting her heart, a sour feeling rising in her stomach. She recalled the photos of Yu Wang and Cai Yulin that had been circulated on the school forums, which had filled her with rage. Now, this simmering anger was brewing again.
She calmly withdrew from Yu Wang's arms and sat up straight.
Yu Wang immediately noticed her distance and looked down at her: "What's wrong?"
What's wrong? What's wrong? Shen Qingyu was angry and aggrieved, but she forced a faint smile on her face: "It's okay."
Yu Wang didn't think much about it, responded "Oh", and turned his gaze back to the TV screen.
But the calmer he was, the more angry Shen Qingyu became. She would secretly glance at him from time to time, her heart already in turmoil: Hey, don't you understand how women say one thing and mean another? Just because I say it's okay, it's really okay? Speechless, this bastard... Is it too late to regret now?
"I'm going out to get some fresh air." She finally couldn't help it, and left a word. Without waiting for Yu Wang's response, she stood up, pushed the door open and walked out.
The wind outside was biting cold, but New Year's Eve was exceptionally lively. The sound of fireworks exploding was everywhere, and the brilliant light illuminated half the sky. Shen Qingyu looked up at the fireworks, and the grievance in her heart suddenly surged up. Her eyes unconsciously turned red, and tears welled up.
At this moment, a warm coat suddenly fell on her shoulders. She turned around and saw Yu Wang standing behind her with two fairy wands in his hands, his brows full of worry.
He took a step forward, gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingertips, and said in a soft voice: "What's wrong? Are you wronged?"
This sentence was like opening the floodgates. Shen Qingyu could no longer hold back her tears, and her voice was filled with tears: "What do you think? You had a scandal with Cai Yulin before, and now she sends you a message and you still read it. We just got together, and you want to..." She didn't say the rest of the words, but she became more and more aggrieved as she spoke, and she didn't even realize it, her tone was full of coquettishness.
She never thought that she would be so fragile that she would get annoyed and angry because of Yu Wang's little action.
Yu Wang was completely disoriented as he looked at Shen Qingyu, whose eyes were red and the tip of her nose was pink. In his impression, Shen Qingyu had always been strong, beautiful, and full of aura. She had never been as weak as she was now, like a wronged kitten, which made him feel very distressed.
He resisted the urge to hug her tightly in his arms, took out his phone from his pocket, handed it to Shen Qingyu, and said seriously: "I really don't know her well. Wu Hao recommended her the contact information. She came to visit on behalf of their school before, and the counselor asked me to take her to familiarize herself with the environment. After that, she asked me out, but I didn't agree, and we never met again."
Shen Qingyu took the phone and flipped through the chat history. Sure enough, it was all messages from Cai Yu, and Yu Wang hadn't replied to a single one. The grievance in her heart gradually dissipated, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl slightly, but she immediately tightened her face and deliberately put on a serious look: "Oh, so?"
Yu Wang looked at her duplicity, chuckled, took a step forward and embraced her in his arms, gently stroking her hair. Shen Qingyu heard his lazy yet serious voice: "So..."
Before she finished speaking, his lips gently covered hers. The second before she closed her eyes, Shen Qingyu heard him whisper in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "I only like you."
The second hand ticked past twelve, and fireworks exploded across the night sky, dazzling the eyes. They kissed beneath the fireworks, capturing their first kiss of the new year.
When Yu An came back, it was almost one in the morning. As soon as she opened the door, she was shocked by the scene in front of her - Yu Wang was still watching the unfinished Spring Festival Gala, and Shen Qingyu was lying on his legs, sleeping soundly.
Yu Wang didn't notice her until Yu An was about to speak, but was frozen in place by the following scene: Yu Wang lowered his head and gently kissed Shen Qingyu's lips, his movements as gentle as if he was treating a rare treasure.
Yu An's fragile mind was greatly shocked. As soon as she met Yu Wang's eyes, he just glanced at her lightly and continued to watch the TV intently, completely ignoring her.
She suppressed her shock and tiptoed to Yu Wang's side. She looked embarrassed and stammered, "Brother, you..."
Yu An frowned, ready to argue with him, and said firmly: "You can't do this!"
Yu Wang was amused by her serious look: "What did I do?"
"You, you kissed Sister Qingyu casually without confirming that you were her boyfriend. This is irresponsible behavior!" Yu An's voice was a little louder than usual. Shen Qingyu shifted on Yu Wang's legs and subconsciously shrank back into his arms.
Yu Wang immediately raised his hand to signal her to speak softly: "Keep your voice down, you're disturbing her."
Yu An: “…”
"You just can't do this, it's wrong!" She lowered her voice, but her momentum didn't diminish. "Give me Sister Qingyu, and I'll take her back to the bedroom to rest."
Yu Wang raised his eyebrows and teased her deliberately: "What if I don't give it to you?"
"If you don't give it to me, I'll tell grandpa!" Yu An used his trump card.
Yu Wang felt a headache when he thought of his grandfather protecting Yu An: "Okay, I get it. But can you hold her?"
These words made Yu An fall into deep thought for a moment - logically speaking, she really couldn't hold Shen Qingyu.
While she was struggling, Yu Wang had already carefully picked up Shen Qingyu. Shen Qingyu was petite to begin with, and he easily picked her up. She unconsciously shrank back in his arms, like a kitten relying on its owner.
Yu Wang carried Shen Qingyu towards the bedroom. Yu An was stunned for a few seconds before he reacted and quickly followed.
When she reached the bedroom door, Yu An saw a scene that warmed her heart: Yu Wang gently placed Shen Qingyu on the bed, reached out to tidy up the messy hair on her forehead, and carefully covered her with the quilt. The tenderness in his eyes was something she had never seen before.
She had never seen Yu Wang like this before. Never.
Ever since Yu An was born, Yu Wang had been known to tease and provoke her. When they were little, they'd even fight over a small toy. Even as they grew older, Yu Wang didn't stop, and bullying her became a daily occurrence. After their parents passed away, Yu Wang took on the responsibility of caring for her, becoming more reserved, though he still teased her from time to time.
Yu Wang's tenderness towards her was always hidden in his heart - when she was bullied as a child, Yu Wang would get revenge for her; when she encountered difficulties, Yu Wang would also silently help her solve them. It was the kind of awkward protection that felt like "I am the only one who can bully my sister."
But his tenderness towards Shen Qingyu was completely different. That tenderness was hidden in every look, every subtle movement, and it was an undisguised cherishment and love.
Looking at Yu Wang who was tucking the quilt quietly in the bedroom, Yu An couldn't help but sigh: It turns out that her brother, who usually seems to care about nothing, will willingly surrender and give all his tenderness to someone he really likes when he meets her.
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