The relationship between Pei Yunduo and Zhang Yuan is like tender leaves in early spring, carrying a hint of naivety and boundless possibilities. Their friendship gradually deepens through shared studies, life experiences, and adventures, while a budding romance quietly blossoms.
During Pei Yunduo's hospitalization, Zhang Yuan's care and companionship warmed her heart. He not only brought her school notes every day but also shared his own interesting stories, allowing Pei Yunduo to feel the vitality of the campus even in the hospital ward. Pei Yunduo's dependence on and trust in Zhang Yuan also grew unconsciously. She began to look forward to his visits, enjoyed hearing his voice, and cherished his company.
Zhang Yuan's feelings for Pei Yunduo were also subtly changing. He discovered that his concern for Pei Yunduo wasn't just out of friendship, but also stemmed from an inexplicable attachment and protective instinct. Whenever he saw her frown due to illness, his heart would involuntarily clench. He began to realize that Pei Yunduo was no longer just a classmate or friend to him.
As Pei Yunduo recovered, the two returned to school, but their relationship had undergone a subtle change. On the campus paths, they would unconsciously slow down their pace, enjoying each other's company; in the library, they would tacitly choose adjacent seats, immersing themselves in books together; on the playground, Zhang Yuan would encourage Pei Yunduo to gradually resume exercising, and Pei Yunduo would cheer for Zhang Yuan's basketball games.
Although their feelings for each other were never explicitly expressed, a budding romance had already taken root in their hearts. Their classmates noticed the change in them and would sometimes jokingly bring it up. Pei Yunduo and Zhang Yuan would simply exchange a smile, neither denying nor admitting it, but their eyes already held the answer.
As time passed, Pei Yunduo and Zhang Yuan's budding romance gradually matured. They began to face their feelings for each other more honestly, learned to communicate and understand each other, and cherished each other even more.
During Pei Yunduo's recovery, Zhang Yuan's heroic actions left a deep impression on the Pei family. The Pei family decided to formally thank Zhang Yuan, so with her parents' encouragement, Pei Yunduo sent Zhang Yuan a message asking when he would be free and hoping to invite him to their home to express their family's gratitude.
Shortly after the message was sent, Zhang Yuan replied, choosing a weekend afternoon and indicating that he had no other plans for that day. Pei Yunduo told her parents about the time, and the Pei family began preparing for the visit.
On the appointed day, the Pei family began preparing early. Gu Yuanzhi and Pei Yanchuan prepared some fruit and delicate snacks, while Xia Liang decided to cook a sumptuous dinner herself. Pei Yunduo also helped set the table, feeling both excited and nervous, as this was the first time she had invited a classmate to her home in this way.
In the afternoon, Zhang Yuan arrived at the Pei family's house on time. He brought a bouquet of flowers and a box of exquisite chocolates as gifts. Pei Yunduo opened the door to greet him with a smile: "Zhang Yuan, you've arrived. Please come in."
Zhang Yuan smiled shyly and handed over the gift: "This is a gift for you. Thank you for the invitation."
Pei Yanchuan and Gu Yuanzhi warmly welcomed Zhang Yuan and expressed their gratitude for his arrival. Xia Liang also came out of the kitchen, patted Zhang Yuan on the shoulder, and said gratefully, "Zhang Yuan, our whole family wants to thank you. Thanks to you that day, Yun Duo was safe."
Zhang Yuan shook his head modestly: "Grandma, you're too kind. I just did what I should do."
At dinner, the Pei family and Zhang Yuan sat together in a warm and harmonious atmosphere. Xia Liang's cooking received unanimous praise, and Zhang Yuan couldn't help but exclaim, "Grandma, your cooking is amazing! It's better than any restaurant I've ever eaten at."
Pei Yanchuan and Gu Yuanzhi also chatted with Zhang Yuan about school, expressing their concern for his studies. Pei Yunduo sat next to Zhang Yuan, occasionally serving him food. The tacit understanding and friendship between the two pleased the Pei family.
After the meal, Pei Yunduo showed Zhang Yuan around her room, and the two chatted about their shared interests, laughing frequently. The Pei family watched the two children interact with great satisfaction. They knew that Zhang Yuan was not only Pei Yunduo's savior but also a trustworthy friend.
The visit ended in a pleasant atmosphere. As Zhang Yuan left, the Pei family once again expressed their gratitude and invited him to visit their home often. Zhang Yuan also promised to be more involved in Pei Yunduo's life in the future, not only as a classmate but also as a friend.
This visit not only deepened the friendship between the Pei family and Zhang Yuan, but also brought Pei Yunduo and Zhang Yuan closer together. The two families became even more united because of this event, and the budding romance between Pei Yunduo and Zhang Yuan slowly blossomed within this strong bond of friendship.
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