Bonus Chapter + Easter Egg
09
As Li Yingqiao was about to go to sleep that night, she learned about the 0315 incident from Yu Jinyang.
She jerked halfway up the covers, momentarily speechless, her mind buzzing. In her haste, she bit her lip, barely noticing the faint taste of blood in her throat, but ignoring the pain, and stared at him with a fixed, inquisitive gaze.
"Doesn't it hurt? Open your mouth so I can see," Yu Jinyang immediately sat up, turned on the bedside lamp, pinched her chin and turned it towards the light source, his brows furrowing involuntarily. "You're bleeding, Li Yingqiao." He then lifted the covers and got out of bed to find the first-aid kit.
Li Yingqiao immediately followed, chasing after him, asking urgently yet cautiously, "Is he really my dad? Could there be a mistake? Does Liang Mei really know him? Are they... very close?"
Yu Jinyang couldn't find the first-aid kit, so he ordered some common medicines on his phone. He then helped her sit up on the sofa and wiped her face with cotton swabs. "Hmm, if you want to know, we can ask Teacher Liang for details when we go back for the New Year? Or would you like to call her now?"
Li Yingqiao thought for a moment and said, "Forget it, it's too late now. Let's talk about it when we get back for the New Year."
Yu Jinyang silently wiped her mouth.
She sat obediently, looking down at him squatting in front of her, and asked curiously, "Hasn't Liang Mei gone back yet?"
"No." Yu Jinyang pressed a cotton swab to her lips to stop the bleeding. "They're doing fundraising for left-behind children. They've contacted several local companies in Fengtan and will go back after finalizing the details. They might stay until after the New Year, so you should be able to see them when you go back for the holiday." He then looked up at her and asked the obvious question: "Are you happy?"
Li Yingqiao suddenly narrowed her eyes and smiled, looking at him with a sly and bright gaze, saying, "You made that STEAM exploratory education wooden toy series, it wasn't just for ice cream cones, was it? It was also for Liang Mei and Zhu Xiaoliang, right? That way, students in mountainous areas can have more choices. Some might be interested in architecture, some might be interested in medicine, and some might like to be chefs? Let them discover their interests while assembling the toys themselves, right? Meow, this is what you've been busy with in Fengtan lately? No wonder you wouldn't come with me when I told you there are cats in Houhai that can breakdance."
He chuckled but didn't say anything. He squatted down beside the sofa, tossed away the cotton swab, and tilted his head back to give her a light, quick kiss. "Are you feeling better?"
Li Yingqiao cupped his face in her hands, couldn't help but kiss him deeply, and murmured, "...it would have healed if it had been a little later."
Yu Jinyang chuckled softly, cupped the back of her head in his palm, returned the kiss deeply, and then pressed her down into the sofa. As the leather of the sofa creaked softly, he used his knee to pry open her legs. Li Yingqiao looked at him with a mixture of wariness and anticipation.
Yu Jinyang didn't go any further. His hand was still resting on the back of her head, his gaze lingering on her face. His other hand casually went to unbutton his shirt, one button at a time, until his familiar, muscular chest was revealed...
The woman on the sofa tilted her head back and kissed his neck, signaling him to hurry up if he wanted to. However, he gave up and buried his forehead in her shoulder, laughing: "Li Yingqiao, what kind of self-control do you have? How come you can't resist even the slightest temptation?"
Li Yingqiao's smile froze, and she raised her knee and kicked him in the butt without saying a word.
That night, Yu Jinyang wrote his second self-criticism.
Dear ssssssvip user Ms. Li Yingqiao:
This is a sincere letter of apology. We deeply regret the incident of unbuttoning clothes late at night.
As your boyfriend and fiancé, I made the following two main mistakes:
1. You seriously overestimate your willpower when faced with bad temptations (almost zero).
2. You seriously underestimated my attractiveness to you.
Starting today, I will be discontinuing the subscription service for the late-night paid program. If needed, please make an appointment in advance to maintain our pure and healthy pre-marital relationship until Ms. Li Yingqiao and I are officially married.
10. Some hidden Easter eggs
"Yoo Jin Yang High School Samsung Phone Call Records"
Call log: Xiaofang called in for 3 minutes on March 21, 2016 at 19:00:34.
Xiaofang exhaled for 3 hours and 25 minutes on March 22, 2016 at 19:00:18.
Xiaofang exhaled for 2 hours and 48 minutes on March 23, 2016 at 19:05:12.
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Xiaofang exhaled for 3 hours and 35 minutes on April 1, 2016 at 19:30:46.
Xiaofang called in 2 minutes ago on April 15, 2016 at 18:57:32.
"The Social Space at Yujinyang High School"
Status: She got conjunctivitis, and Aunt Shuli won't let her read anymore. She called me begging for forgiveness, and her voice sounded very pitiful. Oh well, Yu Jinyang, please forgive her.
This post is only visible to myself.
March 21, 2016, 19:05
Status: Today is April Fool's Day, and my dad insisted on making me sing that song. I called him half an hour late and got scolded. [Speechless.jpg]
This post is only visible to myself.
April 1, 2016, 23:30
Status: Didn't call tonight, can't sleep. She doesn't need me anymore.
This post is only visible to myself.
April 15, 2016, 22:15
"Yu Jinyang's 2020 Text Message Records"
+8613988xxxxxx: Dad, how is Mom? Is she having a severe reaction?
Dad: I'm fine, I'm eating well.
+8613988xxxxxx: Yes, I'll get the offer soon.
Dad: My son is definitely the best.
+8613988xxxxxx: But it's still her.
Dad: ……
"Yu Jinyang's 2021 Text Message Records"
+8613988xxxxxx: Gao Dian, no matter what, you still have to eat.
Gao Dian: Meow, you're still using this number? Last time, Miao Jia asked me if you had canceled your previous numbers. I thought it was Qiao Qiao looking for you.
+8613988xxxxxx: Has she contacted me?
Gao Dian: I don't know, Miao Jia said so.
+8613988xxxxxx: What is Miaojia's phone number?
Gao Dian: Let me look for it.
Gao Dian: Sorry, it seems Miao Jia has changed her number again. Her work has been unstable these past few years; she's always traveling around.
+8613988xxxxxx: Never mind, it's okay. You take care of your own business first. Contact me if you need more money. If you run into Miaojia back in Fengtan, please ask them how they are doing.
Gao Dian: Don't worry, I've got it covered. Meow, actually I've been listening to you. I go back to see Aunt Shuli every year for Chinese New Year. If I hear anything about Qiaoqiao, I'll let you know.
+8613988xxxxxx: Dad, how's Mom? Is she working very hard? I've taken leave from work, and I might be able to come back after Christmas.
Dad: It's alright, your work is important. I can take care of you. Your mother told you not to rush back. Ms. Tang is very strong, a role model for us all. It's just that your sister is a bit noisy, her voice is too loud, like your grandfather's.
+8613988xxxxxx: Don't you think Li Yingqiao is less noisy?
Dad: ……
"Yu Jinyang's Text Message Records in 2022"
+8613988xxxxxx: I bought some cosmetics and nutritional supplements for my mom and sister and sent them to their company address.
Dad: The company went bankrupt.
+8613988xxxxxx: ?
Dad: Your sister eats way too much.
+8613988xxxxxx: All of them?
Dad: There's one left, but the address has changed. I'll send it to you later. You can ask the courier to resend it.
+8613988xxxxxx: How are you feeling?
Dad: It's alright. Fortune changes, let others make some money too. I can't be the only one making money.
+8613988xxxxxx: Okay, that's good. If all goes well, I should be able to be seconded back to Beijing next year.
Dad: Beijing?
+8613988xxxxxx: Yes, Beijing. Is there a problem?
Dad: Okay.
+8613988xxxxxx: I take this as your agreement.
Dad: ...Never mind, I can't be bothered with you anymore, I have an ice cream cone.
"Yu Jinyang's WeChat records in August 2025"
Gao Dian: Holy crap, meow, Qiao is back! She just came to the studio. I told her you went to get a haircut, and she came down to find you now.
D321: ...
Gao Dian: Have you met them yet?
D321: She was washing her hair next to me.
D321: Is this Li Yingqiao? I don't recognize her.
Gao Dian: Let her turn the back of your head on you, and I guarantee you'll recognize her with a buzzing sound.
D321: She said she would go with me to buy a hat, and I can have dinner by myself.
D321: Fine, you come too.
Time: 19:45, August 5, 2025
"You have successfully added Pure Dung Beetle Bouncing Cha-Cha, now you can start chatting."
D321: "Address".
The innocent dung beetle hops the cha-cha: "Send a location."
The innocent dung beetle hopped around like a cat: "Meow, this."
D321: "Are you home?"
The innocent dung beetle hops the cha-cha: "Yes!"
D321: "I agree too."
"Yu Jinyang's Purchase Records"
Shopping cart order overview:
△Product: "STEAM Education Theory and Practice" book *1 Order time: August 5, 2025, 10:30:12
△Product: New Succulent Indoor Potted Plant Combination *2 Order Time: August 5, 2025, 12:03:26
△ Jewelry website product: Valentine's Day limited edition ring *2 Order time: August 6, 2025, 02:58:00
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