novelRona Chapter 536 Moving forward
Chapter 536 Moving forward
The open space in front of the residential complex.
Li Yu and his three companions faced off against Tang Wan.
"You two can go back now, that's enough!" Li Yu said with a smile.
Lu You nodded gently, "Be careful, don't drive too fast."
"I know."
His girlfriend was in the car, and even though Li Yu had the desire to drive fast, he didn't have the guts.
Besides, he has never had the habit of driving fast, nor the ability to do so; even if he were allowed to drive, he wouldn't be able to.
Tang Wan held the hands of the two girls, whispered a few words to them, and then waved goodbye.
Come visit anytime!
"You're unhappy about Zhenchang coming again!"
Tang Wan smiled but remained silent in the face of Xu Nian's teasing.
These are just polite words, of course, nothing more than empty talk.
"I'm off! Remember to call me next time you have work to do!"
After waving goodbye to Lu You, Li Yu led the three of them into the night.
Lu You watched them until the car lights came on and they disappeared from sight, then she turned her gaze to Tang Wan beside her.
As if by telepathy, Tang Wan also looked at him.
Their dark pupils reflected each other.
"What do you mean?" Lu You pinched Tang Wan's nose. "Go home, or go for a walk outside?"
"Do you even need to ask?" Tang Wan hugged Lu You's arm and leaned closer. "If I don't walk outside for two hours, I'll feel bad for the clothes I changed into!"
Lu You felt a familiar softness on her arm and immediately understood.
This is the payment Tang Wan offered; in return, he had to accompany her shopping for two hours.
"Let's go then!"
Leave the residential area and turn onto the sidewalk.
The two walked hand in hand, moving forward at a leisurely pace.
Streetlights were left behind one after another, pedestrians brushed past each other, and vehicles streamed along the road, creating a whistling sound in the wind.
As they walked, Tang Wan suddenly changed her posture, her small hand moving down to grasp Lu You's palm, her fingers threading through the gaps between them, their palms pressed tightly together.
"husband."
"Ok?"
"I like you."
After a moment's thought, Lu You suddenly realized what was going on, took out his phone from his pocket, and handed it to Tang Wan.
"Your payment password is your birthday."
"What?!" Tang Wan patted Lu You's shoulder, the force not too light, not too heavy. "I didn't mean that!"
"Then what do you mean?"
"I'm happy, is it wrong for me to confess my feelings to you?"
"Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious; you're definitely plotting something!"
I'm angry, I don't want to talk to you!
Tang Wan shook off Lu You's arm and strode forward, taking Lu You's phone with her before she left.
Lu You didn't chase after her, keeping a two-meter distance and calmly hanging behind Tang Wan.
After a while...
Tang Wan returned to Lu You's side, put her phone back in his pocket, and took his hand again.
"You're not even trying to comfort me, what if I run away?"
Lu You gave a confident smile, "You won't."
Tang Wan delivered a headbutt to Lu You's shoulder.
She certainly wouldn't run, not even if someone pointed a gun at her head. But she was very unhappy that Lu You had such a precise grasp on her.
"When you're old and frail, and have lost everything, I promise I'll be the first to run away—by plane, far, far away!"
Lu You just smiled.
Tang Wan was just exaggerating in anger; there's no need to take it to heart.
What did you just buy?
"cleasing milk."
Lu You's gaze shifted to the large thunderbolt on Tang Wan's chest, lingered for a moment, and then casually moved away.
No other brand of facial cleanser works as well as this one; it's big, white, refreshing, and invigorating.
"Have you finished using yours?"
"I bought it for you."
"I haven't even finished using my old one, and you're buying a new one?"
"The effects are different. Summer is coming soon, and the weather is getting hotter and hotter, so it's easier for your face to get oily. It's more suitable to switch to a summer-grade facial cleanser that cleanses and controls oil."
Lu You doesn't know much about skincare and doesn't care much about it. Shen Yuyin used to arrange it, but now Tang Wan has taken over, so she just does what she says.
"I bought this for you, remember to use it, don't just leave it on the table as a decoration!" Tang Wan poked Lu You's cheek with her index finger, leaving a small indentation on his face. "Your face is our shared property, I won't allow any pimples to ruin it, understand?"
Lu You nodded repeatedly, "I understand."
"Good that you understand." Tang Wan withdrew her finger, a smile playing on her lips, and gently stroked Lu You's face.
In a daze, Lu You seemed to see Shen Yuyin, who was far away in the south.
Startled for a moment, Lu You snapped back to reality and pushed away the hand that was pressed against her face.
He's not the type to play the "puppy dog" role, so it was genuinely embarrassing for his girlfriend to touch his face in public.
"Speaking of which, there's something I haven't told you."
"Good thing or bad thing?"
"Good thing."
Tang Wan's eyes suddenly lit up, "You're finally going to have a baby with me?"
"You big-headed devil!"
Other women avoid children like the plague, but Tang Wan is the opposite; she can't wait to have one.
"It's a birthday present. It's already made and will be delivered in a couple of days."
"Is that all?" Tang Wan lowered her eyes, showing little interest.
"You don't want it? Then I'll have someone send it back." Lu You pretended to take out her phone.
"Yes, of course I want it! Who said I don't want it!" Tang Wan hurriedly grabbed Lu You's wrist to stop him from taking any further action.
No one would refuse something good that's free.
"But you seem quite disappointed."
"I'm pretending."
However, if Lu You hadn't mentioned it, Tang Wan would have completely forgotten about the birthday present.
They said they would find someone to make it and it would take some time before it was delivered, but I never expected to wait for two months.
In fact, Tang Wan's view is that birthday gifts are both important and unimportant.
Lu You remembers her birthday and celebrates it for her. Whether or not she has a birthday gift doesn't make much difference, but if Lu You forgets, a birthday gift becomes crucial.
Ultimately, vanity and possessiveness were at play; Tang Wan wanted to see herself occupy the number one position in Lu You's heart.
Tang Wan briefly reviewed her memories of her birthday and asked uncertainly, "Was the birthday present jewelry?"
Lu You pinched Tang Wan's cool earlobe and gave an affirmative answer with a smile.
"That's right, it's jewelry."
"Made of gold?"
"Ah."
Well, I just finished talking to Xu Nian about my boyfriend giving me an expensive gift not long ago, and now I'm the one involved.
The world is truly wondrous.
Despite her feelings, Tang Wan will accept the gift, but she also needs to consider what kind of benefits she can offer in return for Lu You's kindness.
"Honey, have you taken a fancy to cheongsams lately?"
"You also know?"
"I just checked your phone, and it was recommended on the JD homepage."
This is utterly disgusting big data; it leaves absolutely no privacy!
Lu You cursed inwardly.
He was just browsing online when he accidentally clicked on a shop selling button-down cheongsams. He glanced at it out of curiosity and was then located by big data, which kept pushing notifications to him.
Lu You said in a nonchalant tone, "I'm just browsing casually, I'm not that interested."
Tang Wan scoffed, giving her an expression that said, "I know you too well," and said, "You already have two sets in your shopping cart, are you still pretending with me?"
Lu You sighed helplessly.
Although revealing some of my sexuality to my girlfriend, with whom I've been honest for a long time, doesn't have a big impact, I still feel ashamed.
I must get a fake account when I get home tonight!
Lu You secretly made up her mind.
"I admit that I've been quite fond of looking at cheongsams lately."
"That's right! If you like someone, just say so! We've been married for so long, there's nothing to be shy about!"
Having finally outmaneuvered Lu You in a confrontation after so long, Tang Wan felt incredibly happy, as if her bones had lightened and she was walking with a spring in her step.
"Order now, I'll wear it for you when it arrives."
When Tang Wan first encountered the uniform, she would show a slightly hesitant and resistant attitude, but now, she simply enjoys it.
With or without a uniform, Lu You's combat strength is drastically different.
……
The car is driving on the road.
Wang Linghua leaned back in her seat, gazing out the car window as the lights of countless homes rushed past in her eyes.
Gradually, the scenery outside the window became more and more familiar.
A voice rose in Wang Linghua's heart.
We're almost at school.
He picked up the schoolbag at his feet, hugged it to his chest, and turned to look at Deng Rui.
Unlike her, Deng Rui wasn't looking at the scenery; instead, she was looking down at her phone. Judging from the large patches of green and white on the screen, she was probably chatting with someone.
A strange, inexplicable feeling flickered through Wang Linghua's heart.
"Which girl are you flirting with this time?"
Deng Rui glanced at Wang Linghua and said, "My mom."
Uh...that's awkward.
Wang Linghua tucked her hair behind her ear, pretending nothing had happened.
Do you have anything else to do tonight?
"No, what's wrong?"
"Perfect timing, I have nothing to do either, show me around your school."
"You haven't been here before?"
“Not really.”
Wang Linghua didn't tell Deng Rui that she was a homebody and wouldn't go out unless absolutely necessary.
To date, there are places I haven't even been to at the Capital University, let alone Wudaokou next door.
Deng Rui thought about it and realized there was no need to agree, but also no reason to refuse.
Since we're both free anyway, it wouldn't hurt to take a friend for a walk around.
Is there anywhere you particularly want to go?
That means you've agreed.
Wang Linghua smiled slightly and replied, "I'll listen to you. Wherever you go, I have no demands."
"it is good."
Soon,
The car arrived at Wudaokou.
Deng Rui and Wang Linghua picked up their belongings, said goodbye to Li Yu and Xu Nian, and got off the car together.
Actually, Li Yu really wanted to ask, what's your relationship with me? We're not from the same school, so why did you get off the bus together? What are you planning to do?
Geographically speaking, Wudaokou and Capital University are indeed neighboring schools, but for students from both universities to cross campuses, the journey is not short either.
Li Yu had traveled the route between schools countless times, so she knew it very well.
However, the words were on the tip of his tongue when Xu Nian glared at him, silencing him.
It roughly means, stop talking nonsense and stay quiet.
Watching the two walk away, Li Yu finally couldn't help but speak.
Aren't you even a little bit curious?
It's impossible not to be curious; humans are naturally inclined to gossip, and Xu Nian is no exception.
"I'm curious, but I don't ask."
"What?"
"If someone said you liked me back in your first year of high school, would you admit it?"
"understood."
Obviously, Li Yu will not admit it.
In their first year of high school, he and Xu Nian were mortal enemies, unable to stand each other and wishing they could punch each other to death.
"So do you think there's a chance they could be together?"
"I don't know, maybe."
Even the closest of couples can break up over everyday trivialities, while two complete strangers might fall in love by chance—who knows?
Soon, Deng Rui and Wang Linghua disappeared from sight.
Xu Nian snapped out of his daze and nudged Li Yu's shoulder.
"Let's go, to your house."
Li Yu said "Oh," and placed his right hand on the electronic gear shifter behind the right side of the steering wheel, about to shift gears and leave.
Suddenly, he realized something was wrong, turned his head sharply, and stared intently at Xu Nian.
"What did you just say? Whose house are you going to?"
A burning gaze pierced through the darkness, striking directly at his face.
Xu Nian felt as if his face was on fire, and his grip on the seatbelt tightened involuntarily, his heart pounding like thunder in his ears.
Xu Nian made the decision to spend the night at Li Yu's house on his own after talking with Tang Wan.
During this period, she struggled intensely with her thoughts and regretted it several times, but ultimately succeeded in saying it.
We've known each other for over three years and been together for almost a year, so it's time to take our relationship to the next level.
Moreover, Li Yu's long-held feelings must be responded to.
Xu Nian took a deep breath, suppressing his panicked heart, and forced a calm demeanor. "I said, is there a problem with going to your house?"
Going to Li Yu's house is no problem; Xu Nian goes there every few days anyway, so he knows the way well.
The problem is time.
Previously, Xu Nian would go during the day and leave at night. The only time he stayed overnight was when he registered for school last year, and the school dormitory was not open.
"Friendly reminder, it's 9:42 PM Beijing time. Are you sure you want to come to my house?"
Facing Li Yu's undisguised gaze, Xu Nian hesitated for a moment.
Or... maybe we can wait until next time?
No, I can't be a coward!
Having finally made up my mind, how can I back down!
Xu Nian steadied himself and met Li Yu's gaze without fear, even with a hint of provocation.
"I'm just going to stay at your place for the night, why are you dawdling like that? What, are you afraid I'll eat you up?"
"Fear? The word 'fear' doesn't exist in my dictionary!"
Li Yu put the car in gear, and the doors locked automatically.
The crisp sound was like a heavy hammer blow, striking Xu Nian's heart.
"Before we leave, let me ask you one more time: are you really, really going to stay at my place overnight?"
"If you keep nagging, I'm getting off the bus."
"You have no chance!"
Li Yu floored the accelerator. (End of Chapter)