Wen Ke’an stared at him silently for a while, then spoke: “Behave yourself.”
Gu Ting chuckled. He glanced in the direction of the young boy and said softly, “That young boy is still looking at you.”
“Just a sophomore,” Wen Ke’an murmured, looking down.
“Quite young,” Gu Ting said quietly.
Hearing Gu Ting’s words, Wen Ke’an looked up at him, then took his hand and smiled, “Even though he’s young, he’s not as good to me as you are. You are sister’s…”
Wen Ke’an paused.
“Sister’s what?” Gu Ting looked down at her and asked softly.
Wen Ke’an smiled, reached out and pinched his cheek, “Sister’s little sweetheart, of course.”
“……”
There were no classes in school on Saturdays and Sundays, and both Jin Ming and Qi Qing’s schools were in this city. So, every weekend, Wen Ke’an would be invited out by her friends.
After entering November, the winter that Wen Ke’an didn’t like was coming again.
City A wasn’t too cold yet. In November, wearing just a woolen coat was enough to keep warm.
Wen Ke’an had just left the teaching building after class when she received a video call from Chu Han.
“Tomorrow is the weekend, do you want to go out and play?” Chu Han asked with a smile.
Surrounded by students walking out, Wen Ke’an thought for a moment, then lowered her voice and said softly, “I can’t go this weekend. The vinegar jar at home is about to explode.”
She hadn’t visited Gu Ting’s place for several weeks. He had been busy with work recently, and they couldn’t meet during the day. Every night when they video chatted, Wen Ke’an could clearly feel his resentment.
“Yeah, Gu Ting has been quite busy recently. Haven’t you guys not seen each other for a while?” Chu Han asked.
“Yes, he’s been staying at the company these days.”
“Hahaha, you should spoil him a bit,” Chu Han laughed, “Let’s hang out next time.”
“Mm!”
It was inconvenient to video chat in the dormitory, so Wen Ke’an walked to the small lake not far from the dormitory building. The lake water was clear, with a few ducks playing in it.
The leaves of the big trees by the lake had turned yellow. When the autumn wind blew, the leaves fell rustling.
Wen Ke’an walked to a big tree and started a video call with Gu Ting.
“Finished class?” Gu Ting opened the video and smiled.
“Yes.” Wen Ke’an looked at him on the screen, “Where are you now?”
“At the office.”
Before Wen Ke’an could say anything, Gu Ting looked at her and said, “Finally remembered me?” His tone still had that familiar hint of resentment.
Wen Ke’an widened her eyes slightly, with a slightly exaggerated expression, “I’ve always missed you~”
“Really.” Gu Ting smiled, then looked down and said slowly, “Sigh, I wonder who it was that had no time last week, no time the week before, and no time the week before that. Maybe I don’t hold a place in her heart.”
“……….”
Wen Ke’an knew he would bring up old scores.
Wen Ke’an deliberately pondered for a moment and then slowly said, “Then I won’t go out this weekend.”
“Why?” Gu Ting paused and asked with a smile, “Is it because you can’t finish your homework?”
“Of course not,” Wen Ke’an sighed lightly and said softly, “It’s just that I’ve been missing my boyfriend a lot lately. I think about him all the time, even while doing homework. I miss him so much that I can’t think of anything else, and I can’t even finish my homework.”
“………..”
The breeze blew, causing the leaves around them to rustle. A small, withered leaf landed on her shoulder.
Seeing that Gu Ting didn’t speak, Wen Ke’an propped her chin and blinked her eyes, smiling as she asked, “When do you think my boyfriend can come to keep me company?”
“I really miss him.”
Gu Ting looked at her and smiled indulgently, “You’re being coquettish again.”
Wen Ke’an looked at him innocently, “Am I?”
Early Saturday morning, Wen Ke’an walked out of the dormitory building and saw Gu Ting waiting for her downstairs.
The autumn wind was chilly, and today’s temperature had inexplicably dropped a lot.
Wen Ke’an wrapped her coat tightly around herself and then trotted to Gu Ting’s side, reaching out to hold his hand. She looked up at him slightly, “How long have you been here?”
“Not long, just a few hours,” Gu Ting looked down at her and said with a smile.
Wen Ke’an softly snorted, “I don’t believe you.”
Gu Ting was amused by her. He laughed and reached out to adjust her scarf. She was wearing a pink and white fluffy top today, making her look soft and cuddly.
“Where do you want to go today?” Gu Ting naturally took her hand and asked.
“I’ll take you to a great place!” Wen Ke’an said.
The great place was just the school library, a ten-minute walk away.
Wen Ke’an didn’t come to the library empty-handed; she brought her homework.
Watching Wen Ke’an seriously start her homework after sitting down, Gu Ting laughed, “So you brought me here to accompany you while you do your homework?”
Wen Ke’an looked at Gu Ting sitting across the table, bit her pen, and said reasonably, “Because I missed you so much, I couldn’t finish my homework. Shouldn’t you accompany me to do it together?”
Gu Ting took the pen she bit twice and looked at her gently, “Yes, I should.”
Wen Ke’an brought her homework, but Gu Ting didn’t bring anything. While Wen Ke’an was studying, Gu Ting got up to find a book on the shelves.
After writing her homework for a while, Wen Ke’an realized Gu Ting hadn’t come back.
Curious about what he was doing, Wen Ke’an got up to find him.
Gu Ting was reading a book near the bookshelf not far away. A few rays of sunlight streamed in, falling right on him.
Wen Ke’an stared at him for a moment, then walked to his side and gently said, “Excuse me, could you help me get a book?”
Gu Ting had noticed her long before. He closed his book and looked down at her, “Can’t reach it?”
Wen Ke’an nodded seriously, “Yes.”
In fact, the bookshelf wasn’t high, and Wen Ke’an could reach it herself. But she just wanted him to get the book for her.
The book she wanted was already in Gu Ting’s hands, but he didn’t give it to her. Wen Ke’an looked up at Gu Ting with a puzzled expression.
The next second, he suddenly lowered his head, and a gentle kiss landed on the corner of her lips.
“……….”
“Asking for help usually comes with a price,” Gu Ting said softly, looking down.
The library had a unique wood scent, and there were many students studying around. Their location was not concealed, making it easy to be seen.
Just as Wen Ke’an was thinking about this, she looked up and made eye contact with a girl not far away.
“……….”
“Over there…,” Wen Ke’an began to say, but her chin was suddenly lifted by someone.
Gu Ting’s deep black eyes stared at her for a moment, and then he couldn’t help himself and kissed her again.
It was the first time they had kissed in such a setting. With her back against the bookshelf, Wen Ke’an had to tilt her head back to accept his kiss.
She didn’t dare make a sound since the library was so quiet.
Eventually, feeling weak in her legs and her mind in a daze, Wen Ke’an leaned into Gu Ting’s arms to catch her breath. She could still feel his hand gently stroking her hair.
“Feeling better?”
Hearing Gu Ting’s words, Wen Ke’an finally looked up at him.
Her lipstick had mostly worn off from the kiss, but her lips still looked bright and lovely. The red at the corners of her eyes had not completely faded due to the intense kiss.
She was clearly a bit angry, her bright eyes staring at him.
Perhaps she didn’t realize just how enticing she looked at this moment. Gu Ting’s throat moved involuntarily. He reached out and gently wiped the remaining trace of lipstick from the corner of her mouth.
Apparently, students had come by to return books earlier. Wen Ke’an tried to push him away, but he didn’t respond and even held her hand to prevent her from moving.
The more Wen Ke’an thought about it, the angrier she got. She grabbed Gu Ting’s hand and bit his wrist.
She didn’t really use much force. Gu Ting extended his hand, letting her bite it.
“Feeling better?” After she let go, Gu Ting asked with a small smile.
Wen Ke’an glanced at him, “I don’t want to talk to you.”
“………..”
When Wen Ke’an had no classes, she rarely left the dorm. Usually, it was just her and Sha Yi in the room.
Another roommate, Xiao Wang, was often in the library and only returned at night.
Shi Chu also rarely stayed in the dorm; she probably had a place near the school. Except during classes, Wen Ke’an hardly ever saw her.
The weather was getting colder, with the first snow recently.
The dorm was warm and cozy, making Wen Ke’an even more reluctant to go out.
Sha Yi, also a homebody, preferred to stay in the dorm when there were no classes.
“An’an, let me show you a video.”
Still in bed, Sha Yi finally pulled back the bed curtain and looked at Wen Ke’an, who was typing.
“What is it?” Wen Ke’an looked up at her.
“I sent it to you.”
Wen Ke’an opened her phone and took a look. The girl in the video seemed somewhat familiar.
“Xia Xiangwan?” Wen Ke’an looked at the video and then at Sha Yi. “What’s up with this video?”
“I just saw it in my friend circle. Everyone said the dancing was pretty good,” Sha Yi hesitated for a moment before saying softly, “I’ll send you another video.”
“Alright.”
As soon as Wen Ke’an spoke, another new video popped up on her phone.
This video was even more familiar. It was a video she had posted earlier.
“Do you know this blogger? I find their dance styles quite similar,” Sha Yi whispered. “It seems like Xia Xiangwan is imitating.”
Seeing Wen Ke’an say nothing, Sha Yi waved her hand. “Maybe I’m overthinking it. After all, this blogger hasn’t updated in a long time.”
Wen Ke’an stared at her own video in silence for a few minutes. Her account was updated rather sporadically, and she had only posted a few videos since the beginning of the school term.
“I wonder when the blogger will update again. I really like her,” Sha Yi sighed.
After thinking for a while, Wen Ke’an looked up at Sha Yi, “Why don’t I shoot one now?”
“Huh?” Sha Yi was stunned for a while, then suddenly got up from the bed in disbelief. “This… could it be you?”
“Mm.” Wen Ke’an nodded.
“………”
Sha Yi was so excited she didn’t know what to say.
Since she didn’t have to show her face, Wen Ke’an didn’t need makeup.
Wen Ke’an had already changed clothes, but it was too cold outside. If she went out wearing this Hanfu, Gu Ting would certainly nag her.
Wen Ke’an didn’t want to go out, so she shot the video in her dorm.
With Sha Yi’s help to hold the camera, Wen Ke’an quickly finished shooting the material.
“That’s it?” Sha Yi was still in disbelief even after they had finished.
“Mm, it’s done.”
“You are really suited for Hanfu.” Sha Yi marveled, “You shoot such good videos, why did you stop updating?”
Wen Ke’an’s hands paused slightly as she was packing up. After thinking for a moment, she said, “Probably because I’m lazy.”
She recorded videos rather sporadically, only because she was interested.
“………”
“I think if you updated regularly, you wouldn’t be any worse than Xia Xiangwan,” Sha Yi said assuredly.
Xia Xiangwan was likely doing it because of her company’s requirements. Wen Ke’an remembered that in her previous life, Xia Xiangwan didn’t get into video creation so early. But the development of Xia Entertainment Group wasn’t as good as in her past life, so taking different measures was understandable.
“You two really have similar styles,” Sha Yi mumbled softly, looking at Xia Xiangwan’s video again.
After hearing Sha Yi’s words, Wen Ke’an suddenly thought of some things from her past life.
In her previous life, Xia Xiangwan also liked to snatch things from Wan Ke’an. She had stolen many of her ideas and claimed them as her own. At that time, she didn’t have much background, so no one was willing to speak up for her.
Wan Ke’an was silent for a while, then nodded and said, “I’ve decided to update my work regularly.”
Sha Yi was pleasantly surprised, “Really?”
“Mhm.” Wan Ke’an glanced at the video of Xia Xiangwan on her phone and slowly said, “I suddenly feel motivated.”
The first semester of university had come to an end, and they had entered the exam week.
Exams would be spread over two weeks, with some exams held sporadically throughout.
For the past few days, Wan Ke’an had been preparing for exams and went to the library early each morning. The library closed at eleven every night, and Wan Ke’an would stay there until about half past ten before returning to the dormitory.
By then, the campus was almost empty, and the way back was unusually quiet.
While walking to the dormitory, Wan Ke’an looked back and noticed a boy with a backpack walking not far behind them.
She frowned and lowered her voice to say to Sha Yi, “Don’t you think that boy behind us is acting strange?”
Sha Yi glanced back, “I think I’ve seen him a few times. Maybe he’s also heading to the dorms like us?”
Due to her unpleasant experiences in her previous life, Wan Ke’an was particularly sensitive to such situations. She instinctively felt that the boy might be stalking her, but Sha Yi’s reasoning made sense too. After all, the boys’ dormitory was up ahead, and he could just be a fellow student heading back.
Wan Ke’an nodded, “Maybe I’m overthinking it.”
After finishing exams for two subjects, Wan Ke’an finally had time to find Gu Ting. Gu Ting was studying finance in the economics and management department, far from the media department, so Wan Ke’an seldom went there unless necessary.
At five o’clock in the afternoon, Wan Ke’an arrived in front of the economics and management department’s teaching building.
The sky was overcast, and the weather forecast said it might snow lightly that night. Wan Ke’an was wrapped up snugly, wearing a hat and scarf, with only her eyes showing.
After waiting for a while, people started coming out.
“Wow, Ting, you finally came around, and already four or five girls are asking for your WeChat along the way.”
“Today’s girls are really bold.”
Gu Ting emerged with his dorm mates. Despite not staying in the dorm much, he had a good relationship with them. Sometimes when Gu Ting didn’t attend class, his dorm mates would mark him present.
“But Ting, when are you bringing your girlfriend over for us to meet?”
“You’ve seen her picture, haven’t you? She’s the media department’s flower.”
“A picture isn’t the same as seeing someone in person. I hear she looks even better in person!”
As they chatted and walked, they noticed a girl in a white down jacket and scarf rushing towards Gu Ting.
Roommates were still processing when they saw the young girl jump directly onto Gu Ting, hugging him tightly.
“Holy crap, are young girls this forward nowadays?” One roommate exclaimed in surprise, and then realized something.
Wait, hold on, Gu Ting didn’t push her away.
He’s even holding her by the waist?!
Knowing there must be a lot of people around, Wen Ke’an quietly adjusted her scarf to cover her face more securely.
As long as no one sees her face, it won’t be embarrassing!
Gu Ting noticed her small movements and realized she’d probably been waiting outside for quite a while; her hands were particularly cold now.
“Why aren’t you wearing gloves?” Gu Ting asked while holding her with one arm and grabbing her hand with the other.
“I forgot.” Wen Ke’an murmured while leaning into his chest, “I came all this way and you’re not even happy.”
Gu Ting chuckled at her pitiful tone and said, looking down at her, “How am I not happy? I’m happy to death.”
Watching them get all lovey-dovey, the roommates couldn’t take it anymore.
One roommate quietly asked, “Gu Ting, who’s this?”
Gu Ting: “My girlfriend.”
Realizing there were others around, Wen Ke’an felt even more embarrassed.
But thankfully, she didn’t show her face!
As long as her face isn’t visible, she won’t die of embarrassment.
Wen Ke’an climbed down from Gu Ting and greeted, “Hello everyone.”
“Oh my, hello little sister-in-law!”
The roommates, knowing it wasn’t the right time, exchanged a few words and quickly left.
“Didn’t we agree I’d pick you up tomorrow? Why did you come over today?” Gu Ting asked while adjusting her scarf to cover her red nose from the cold.
“I wanted to see you, so I came over.” She said softly.
Then Wen Ke’an swung his hand back and forth, clearly in a good mood.
“Seeing you is so difficult.” Wen Ke’an sighed, “Even though we’re at the same school, it feels like we’re in a long-distance relationship.”
“Do you want to move in with me so we won’t be long-distance anymore?” Gu Ting suggested.
“….”
Wen Ke’an thought for a moment and said, “Maybe next semester.”
It just so happens she plans to focus on her career next semester, and staying in the dorm won’t be convenient.
“What do you want to eat tonight?” Gu Ting asked.
Wen Ke’an had been waiting for this. She looked up at him and smiled, “Let’s go to the snack street; there’s a really good place there!”
“Okay.”
There’s a lot of good food at the snack street, which is far from her dorm, so Wen Ke’an rarely goes. It’s mostly filled with students. Wen Ke’an ordered some fries and fried chicken, enjoying them happily with Gu Ting by the roadside.
“Doesn’t this place remind you of the snack street near our home?”
Wen Ke’an was eating fries and curiously looking around.
Gu Ting understood what she meant by the snack street near their home in their previous life. “It does look a bit similar.”
In their previous life, she loved eating fries and roasted sweet potatoes from the snack street. He would buy her some every time he came home from work.
Wen Ke’an was originally very happy but her gaze inadvertently noticed a figure.
Gu Ting naturally noticed her discomfort, “What’s wrong?”
Wen Ke’an retracted her gaze and whispered, “That guy in black sitting in front of the sign, I’ve noticed him several times. I think he’s following me.”
“When did you notice?” Gu Ting asked with a frown.
“A few days ago. I feel like every time we finish night classes, he follows us,” Wen Ke’an said in a low voice.
Seeing him again today at the snack street, Wen Ke’an felt even more uneasy.
After a moment of silence, Gu Ting said, “I’ll look into this. Sleep at my place tonight.”
“Okay.” Wen Ke’an nodded obediently.
She must have been tired today. When Gu Ting returned to the room after his shower, he found her already asleep, bundled tightly in the blanket with only her small head exposed.
Quietly, Gu Ting lifted the blanket a bit and pulled her into his arms. “Good night.”
Around two in the morning, Gu Ting suddenly felt her gently struggling.
He had always been a light sleeper, a habit formed in their previous life.
Gu Ting turned on the light in the room and saw her frowning, with small beads of sweat on her forehead.
“It’s okay, I’m here.” Gu Ting patted her back gently, comforting her.
In no time, Wen Ke’an’s emotions calmed down a lot and she finally woke up, opening her eyes.
“Had a nightmare?” Gu Ting gently brushed the hair from her forehead.
“Yeah.” Wen Ke’an responded quietly, snuggling closer into his arms.
Gu Ting held her hand, which was cold to the touch. “Why are your hands so cold?”
He warmed her hands until their temperature returned to normal.
“Can’t sleep?” It was already late, but the girl in his arms showed no sign of drowsiness.
“Mm.”
“A-Ting,” Wen Ke’an looked up at him and softly called.
“I’m here.”
“I dreamt about our previous life,” Wen Ke’an’s voice carried a hint of sobbing. “I dreamt that after I left, you were very sad. I left, and you were all alone.”
Gu Ting gently patted her back. “We’ll be fine in this life.”
Maybe today’s incident of being followed reminded her of some bad memories, causing the nightmare.
Gu Ting comforted her gently for a long time before she gradually calmed down.
Now the sky was beginning to brighten, and Wen Ke’an was wide awake.
Since she couldn’t sleep anyway, Gu Ting thought for a moment and said, “There’s something I think you should know.”
“What is it?”
Gu Ting reached out for his phone and opened a photo.
“Do you recognize her?”
In the photo was a little girl. Wen Ke’an looked closely. “She seems familiar, like a classmate from before.”
The little girl had a very ordinary appearance, not ugly but not particularly pretty either. She had two bun ponytails and a bit of baby fat.
“This is Xia Xiangwan,” Gu Ting said softly.
“Huh?” Wen Ke’an was shocked. “Xia Xiangwan??!”
“Yes, she had plastic surgery.”
“Plastic surgery…” Wen Ke’an murmured softly.
No wonder she always felt Xia Xiangwan’s gaze at her was strange, not like that of a stranger.
Indeed, Xia Xiangwan looked much prettier after the surgery.
The surgeries probably weren’t extensive, plus the natural changes of growing up, making her look very different from her childhood.
“I never knew she was my former classmate.” Wen Ke’an said incredulously, “I remember her previous name; I think it was Xia Liang.”
Memories from childhood were already very blurry. Wen Ke’an vaguely remembered that Xia Liang’s family wasn’t well off and that she was a very introverted little girl.
Wen Ke’an remembers that her personality was completely different when she was younger. She used to be cheerful and proud, mostly because she was often praised for her beauty from a young age. In her memories, there aren’t many interactions with Xia Xiangwan.
Due to some concerns about safety, Gu Ting hasn’t allowed her to return to school for the past few days. It’s exam week, and he decided that she only needs to go back for the exams.
With two subjects left, Wen Ke’an has been studying at home these days.
On the exam day, Gu Ting drove her to the vicinity of the teaching building.
“Got everything you need?” Gu Ting gently asked as he saw Wen Ke’an getting ready to leave.
Wen Ke’an looked down to double-check, “Yes, I have everything.”
“Alright, come find me here after your exam, I’ll be waiting.”
“Okay!”
Time was running out, so Wen Ke’an turned and headed toward the teaching building. Shortly after, she ran into Sha Yi.
Sha Yi happened to pass by and overheard their conversation. After a moment of hesitation, she asked curiously, “Is he really not your brother?”
“No,” Wen Ke’an replied with a confused smile, wondering if they didn’t look like a couple.
“Well, he’s very caring,” Sha Yi commented.
During Wen Ke’an’s exam, Gu Ting received a phone call.
“Ting, the person has confessed.”
“And?”
“He said he was hired by someone. However, based on the clues I’ve followed, it doesn’t seem to be anyone from Xia Entertainment Group.”
“Not from Xia Entertainment?”
“Yes.”
Gu Ting’s eyes darkened, and he slowly replied, “Look into Gu Yu.”
—
By late December, the weather had grown increasingly cold, and Wen Ke’an had entered a hibernation mode, barely stepping outside if she could help it.
Compared to the bitter cold outside, staying at home was much more comfortable.
Wen Ke’an had nearly finished her exams, but Gu Ting had not. These days, she spent her time lounging on the sofa, snacking, drinking cola, and binge-watching TV shows while overseeing his studies.
As Christmas approached, the neighborhood had put up a beautifully decorated small pine tree. The recent snowfall made the scenery outside particularly picturesque.
Wen Ke’an, who hadn’t been out for a long time, surprisingly had the sudden urge to go out and play.
Not long after having this thought, she received a message from Jin Ming.
“An’an! Want to go out for Christmas? I bought two tickets to the amusement park!”
“I heard there’s a Christmas event at the park!”
Wen Ke’an, eager to go out and play, immediately replied, “Sure, sure! Are we going on Christmas?”
“Yes!!”
“I heard the park is especially beautiful during Christmas!!”
After saying this, Jin Ming sent Wen Ke’an a few photos.
Wen Ke’an was instantly tempted.
Since Gu Ting had an exam scheduled for the day after Christmas, Wen Ke’an decided to go out quietly by herself, so as not to disturb him.
By six o’clock in the evening, the sky had already begun to darken.
The shops along the streets were filled with Christmas-themed items, with cute little snowman stickers at the entrances, making the whole city look adorable.
The amusement park wasn’t very far away; it took Wen Ke’an and Jin Ming less than half an hour to get there.
The park was brightly lit and crowded, mostly with couples or families out for some fun.
“Do you want to get your makeup done?”
Because it was a special occasion, the park had a paid makeup station at the entrance.
Wen Ke’an thought it would be fun and decided to get a reindeer face painting. She also bought a cute reindeer headband to wear.
Jin Ming thought the reindeer look was too cutesy for her style, so she opted for a Santa Claus costume.
Wen Ke’an’s makeup took quite some time, and by the time she was done, Jin Ming had already finished a while ago.
“Wow, it looks great,” Jin Ming said, coming over and curiously poking at the antlers on Wen Ke’an’s head, smiling. “Such a cute reindeer.”
Wen Ke’an braided her hair. With her already beautiful and delicate features, any makeup looked good on her.
“Let’s take a picture first!”
By seven o’clock in the evening, the park was getting more crowded.
Having already tried a few outdoor attractions, Wen Ke’an was so excited that she didn’t even feel the cold anymore.
In the amusement park, there were many places selling snacks. After walking for a while, Wen Ke’an stopped at an ice cream stand.
The ice cream looked especially pretty, with vibrant colors making it very appetizing.
“Do you want some?” Jin Ming asked, glancing at Wen Ke’an.
“Yes.” Wen Ke’an hesitated for a moment but then nodded quietly.
She hadn’t had ice cream in a long time and suddenly wanted to try some.
“Can you handle cold?” Jin Ming inquired.
“I can,” Wen Ke’an replied.
“Alright, let’s get a small one then.”
Wen Ke’an, satisfied and happy, got her ice cream. Just nearby, there was a performance. Wen Ke’an took small bites while being pulled forward by Jin Ming.
There were so many people that Wen Ke’an was nearly knocked over by a child. Fortunately, a nearby uniformed staff member caught her in time.
Wen Ke’an softly said thank you.
Halfway through, Jin Ming went to the restroom. When he came back out, he saw a boy standing in front of Wen Ke’an.
It seemed the boy wanted her WeChat.
Jin Ming originally thought she wouldn’t give it, but he watched in amazement as Wen Ke’an took out her phone, opened the QR code calmly and skillfully, and handed it over.
“So many people add you?” Jin Ming asked incredulously as he walked closer. “Did you add them all?”
Wen Ke’an closed her phone and took another bite of her ice cream. “Yes.”
Jin Ming paused for a moment, then laughed and said, “Gu Ting isn’t here, so you’ve finally stood up for yourself?”
Wen Ke’an proudly nodded, “Indeed~~”
If her possessive partner were here, she wouldn’t dare.
“Oh, have you really stood up?” A familiar voice suddenly rang out, and Wen Ke’an’s smile gradually disappeared.
Feeling a bit stiff, Wen Ke’an turned around just to see Gu Ting, dressed in a uniform, standing nearby.
“I must be seeing things,” Wen Ke’an mumbled as she took a step back.
“Seeing things?” Gu Ting intentionally moved closer so she could see clearly.
After saying that, he glanced at the ice cream in Wen Ke’an’s hand, “The ice cream hasn’t melted yet.”
Gu Ting didn’t come alone, he brought along Xie Hongyi.
Xie Hongyi walked over to Jin Ming, put his arm around Jin Ming’s shoulder in a friendly manner, and said, “Long time no see, old classmate.”
Jin Ming silently removed his hand, “Do I know you?”
Xie Hongyi: “Wow, so cold.”
Xie Hongyi took a look at Gu Ting and finally understood why Gu Ting had inexplicably asked him to come to the amusement park.
Xie Hongyi sighed and patted Jin Ming on the shoulder, saying earnestly, “Let’s go, let’s go, we single folks should know our place and not be third wheels.”
After Jin Ming and Xie Hongyi left, Wen Ke’an heard Gu Ting softly ask, “Enjoying your ice cream?”
“It’s alright.” Wen Ke’an replied quietly, looking down.
She knew he was about to settle scores again.
“It’s this cold, and you’re eating ice cream.”
Gu Ting reached out and grabbed her hand, and indeed, it was very cold.
While warming her hands, Gu Ting chuckled angrily and looked down at her, “Not afraid of the cold now, huh?”
Seeing Wen Ke’an stay silent, Gu Ting continued slowly, “How many boys have you added?”
“None at all.” Wen Ke’an quickly looked up to clarify, “I shared my QR code, but I didn’t agree to anything.”
Wen Ke’an looked up at Gu Ting. Today, he was wearing a uniform, and under the amusement park’s lights, he looked particularly striking.
Wen Ke’an smiled and quietly changed the topic, “You look quite handsome in this outfit today.”
“Oh, right, there will be fireworks soon!” Wen Ke’an pulled his hand and smiled, “Let me take you to a good spot!”
Not far away was a small hill with few people, a perfect place to watch the fireworks.
Just as many were resting on the hill, they had just arrived when the fireworks began.
In the night sky, brilliant fireworks erupted.
Wen Ke’an glanced at him quietly. As if sensing her gaze, he lowered his eyes to meet hers.
“Gu Ting,” she called out softly.
“Hmm?” he replied.
Wen Ke’an stared at him seriously and, with a smile, said, “I want to kiss you.”
Everyone was absorbed in watching the fireworks, completely unaware that behind a large tree, a pair of lovers was sharing a kiss.
He pressed her against the tree, his hand cradling her waist, kissing her with a blend of passion and tenderness.
The sound of fireworks filled the air, while his presence surrounded her.
At that moment, Wen Ke’an felt an inexplicable sense of contentment and happiness.
When he finally pulled away, Wen Ke’an took a few deep breaths and then noticed some discomfort in front of her.
Wen Ke’an looked up at Gu Ting, “Your belt is pressing against me.”
Gu Ting didn’t say anything; he just silently took a step back.
Initially, Wen Ke’an didn’t think much of it, but then she slowly realized that it might not have been the belt.
Her gaze dropped downward, and with a slight blush at the tips of her ears, she muttered in disbelief, “In broad daylight, you actually…”
“Want to go home?” Gu Ting interrupted.
“I have a dance class tomorrow morning,” Wen Ke’an declined quietly.
“So what now?” Gu Ting asked with a teasing smile.
“Maybe you could go home and… take care of it yourself?” Wen Ke’an suggested tentatively.
“You’re just going to leave after teasing me?” Gu Ting suddenly moved closer, looking directly at her, and asked, almost accusingly, “You’re not going to take responsibility?”
Wen Ke’an fell silent for a moment, then suddenly said earnestly, “No, you’re not just a tool.”
“Hmm?”
“Look around; it’s full of men here. I certainly don’t lack tools.”
Wen Ke’an knew that saying this would make the man in front of her upset. She quickly explained, “But you’re different.”
Under the night sky with stars twinkling above, Gu Ting saw the girl next to him scoot closer and playfully pinch his cheek.
Her beautiful eyes looked at him seriously as she said,
“Because you’re the only one I’ve ever wanted to kiss.”
