Shen Zhiyi hugged the man who was burying his head in her neck and remained silent, then suddenly chuckled and sighed.
"Oh my, the weather is just so nice."
"I wish it would rain."
"If it rains, some people can finally have a good cry."
"God is so inconsiderate."
"Why can't you just offer someone a way out?"
The cold and gloomy aura that Lu Yanzhuo exuded was dispelled by her nonsensical words.
He let go of her.
The sharp features were tinged with the glow of the setting sun, giving them a gentler look.
"If it rains, we won't be able to see such a beautiful sunset."
He turned to look at the sea.
The molten gold-like fireball slowly sank.
In the gaze of the waves, its sharpness fades, becoming soft and languid, like honey being stretched and melted, slowly seeping into the surging waves.
He used to think...
The beauty of life lies in its splendor.
But like the setting sun, it is an irreversible end.
But now...
He turned to look at Shen Zhiyi.
Seeing her gentle features illuminated by the warm sun, her pupils, the tip of her nose, and the corners of her lips were all lovely and full of vitality.
He thought.
It turns out this wasn't the end.
Instead, it marks the beginning of another dazzling and moving experience.
Lu Yanzhuo's heart began to pound uncontrollably.
For the first time, he felt truly alive.
"Shen Zhiyi, thank you."
He knew that her coming to Luoxia Town was not accidental.
Regardless of where she learned about his past, regardless of who she is or what her purpose was in approaching him.
He was willing to go to this appointment with her, completely at his own expense.
Even if the end result is falling and perishing.
...
His eyes were full of affection, but Shen Zhiyi just snorted.
"You've resolved your inner conflict, but I haven't settled my score with you yet."
"Don't think that saying thank you a couple of times can erase the fact that you rejected me."
"I'm not that easy to talk to."
Lu Yanzhu smiled and ruffled her hair.
"You can test me however you want."
From now on, it will only be you who rejects me, not me who rejects you.
He stared at her intently.
His dark eyes held a tenderness deeper than the sea.
“But… can you not refuse me?” he said. “Even tough guys get hurt.”
Shen Zhiyi burst out laughing.
"Lu Yanzhuo, have you no shame?"
"Who would call themselves a tough guy?"
Lu Yanzhuo raised an eyebrow and reached for her hand. "It's really hard, why don't you try?"
Shen Zhiyi slapped his hand away!
The glow of the sunset instantly crept onto her cheeks, making even the tips of her ears turn red.
She pushed him away, both embarrassed and annoyed, but a smile played on her lips.
"Get lost."
She turned and left.
Lu Yanzhuo caught up with her and walked beside her, but his gaze remained fixed on her.
"I haven't thanked you yet for giving me the chance to pursue you."
"Could I apply for a newbie gift pack before the formal assessment?"
"What newbie gift pack?" Shen Zhiyi smiled and turned her head away, not even looking at him. "Don't try to cheat me again."
"No shamelessness." He stopped in his tracks, grabbed her shoulders, and turned her around.
He leaned down and asked her in a low, gentle voice.
"Could we continue that hug?"
"I haven't hugged you enough."
*
When the two returned to Yang Family Residence, their ears were red.
They walked one after the other.
Shen Zhiyi entered the courtyard first.
Yang Shuyu came forward and said with a smile, "Zhiyi, there's only one room left in the courtyard. I've already put your and Xiao Lu's toiletries in there."
"The village chief just informed us that there are rough seas at sea these days, and the ferries have all been suspended."
"You two young couples should stay here for a few days."
"Wait until the wave passes before you leave."
Shen Zhiyi bit her lip.
"Auntie, you've misunderstood. He and I aren't a couple."
She explained, blushing.
I remember that last hug on the beach.
He uses a lot of force.
It felt like it was trying to embed her into the very bones...
They hugged for so long...
With so many people coming and going, she got shy from all the stares...
"How could it not be?" Little Fatty stared wide-eyed. "I saw you two hugging at the beach! You almost kissed! The way your eyes were locked... even my mom's candied sweet potatoes aren't as sticky as yours!"
"Many people saw it!"
"Ugh! Ugh!"
Yang Shuyu quickly came up and covered his mouth.
"This child has no sense of propriety when it comes to his words."
Shen Zhiyi's face turned bright red.
Yang Shuyu chuckled and said, "Given your situation... we'll just have to make do for now."
“I just checked, and all the guesthouses in the area are full. It wouldn’t be appropriate to ask any of you to move out.”
"I've already sent Little Fatty to sleep in Yang Wu's room."
"You'll just have to squeeze in."
"If all else fails, let Xiao Lu sleep on the floor. He's strong and healthy, he can sleep for two days without any problem."
Just then, Lu Yanzhuo came in from outside.
"I'm fine."
He raised an eyebrow. "If she doesn't agree, I'll have to swim back from the sea."
"I don't know if we'll make it to the other side alive with such big waves."
Shen Zhiyi: ...
She turned around and stared at him with wide eyes.
What are you saying?
How could she be the kind of person who is cold and unapproachable?
"Oh well."
Since he was willing to sleep on the floor, she had nothing to say.
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