His breathing became rapid, and he tightly clasped Su Chengyang’s fingers.
“Su Chengyang,” Lin Yu almost squeezed out a few words from his teeth, “this is our first day of dating.”
Su Chengyang’s cheeks flushed, taking advantage of the dim lighting in the theater. She lowered her eyelids and whispered, “I know, but it’s not my first day of liking you.”
In the dim environment, Lin Yu’s breath visibly paused.
Su Chengyang lowered her head, hoping to cool down her burning cheeks.
“Do you still want to watch the movie?” Lin Yu asked in a deep voice.
Su Chengyang nodded and stammered, “Yes.”
“Then don’t speak.”
“Oh.”
Until the end of the movie, neither of them spoke again, but Lin Yu’s hand remained tightly held with hers.
As the movie ended, the lights in the theater came on, and people gradually left. Su Chengyang put on her mask and was led out of the theater by Lin Yu.
Walking behind Lin Yu, she clearly saw the reddening of his ears for no apparent reason. Her heartbeat, which had finally calmed down, began to falter again.
For her, tonight was as beautiful as a dream. It felt like a gentle poke would shatter this dream, and she would have to return to the real world.
They silently left the movie theater, with Lin Yu always walking ahead, not answering.
The cold wind blew on their faces, adding a touch of reality to this dreamlike night.
“Go home?” After a long pause, Lin Yu hoarsely spoke.
“Mhm,” Su Chengyang replied.
Lin Yu held Su Chengyang’s hand and placed it in their own coat pocket, taking two steps back to walk alongside Su Chengyang.
The cold wind gently blew, cooling down Su Chengyang’s racing heart.
Lin Yu looked up at the night sky and spoke with emotion, “If only it would snow.”
Curiously, Su Chengyang asked, “Do you like watching snow?”
“Not really,” Lin Yu turned to look at her, a faint smile in his eyes. “If it snowed, the snowflakes could fall on you. I could pretend to be a gentleman and brush off the snow, while taking the chance to touch your hair and cheeks.”
Su Chengyang’s heart suddenly raced, “Were you used to saying sweet words to others before?”
Confused, Lin Yu looked at her. “Is that sweet talk? I’m just expressing my true thoughts. I’ve only had these thoughts about you, and it would be even better if I could hug you in the snow.”
“Then you must be naturally skilled at sweet talk.”
Lin Yu smiled and said, “Maybe. They say Italians like romance. After your college entrance examination, come with me to Italy to see the snow and also… meet my mother.”
Hearing him mention elders, Su Chengyang felt a bit anxious inside.
Although she knew it was their first day of dating and the future held uncertainties, she seemed to be deeply influenced by Lin Yu, believing firmly in a future with him.
Lin Yu would handle all the problems, and all Su Chengyang needed to do was stand firmly by their side.
Su Chengyang lifted her head, her eyes filled with determination, and said, “Should I start learning Italian from now on then?”
“No need, my mother can understand Chinese.”
Even so, Su Chengyang felt that she should still learn Italian because…
Seeing Su Chengyang lost in thought, Lin Yu looked at her and asked, “What are you thinking?”
The atmosphere of the night was too beautiful, causing Su Chengyang to forget herself and express her thoughts without reservation, “I was just thinking, in the future, I should learn Italian. If we have children in the future, what if they only learn Chinese and don’t learn it well?”
Lin Yu’s eyebrows furrowed for a moment, then he chuckled softly.
Su Chengyang was thinking so seriously, but Lin Yu was laughing. She looked at him discontentedly and said, “I’m serious.”
Lin Yu couldn’t help but tease, “Miss Su, do you need me to remind you that this is our first day in a romantic relationship?”
Su Chengyang: “…”
In the next moment, Su Chengyang froze in place, her cheeks turning visibly red at an alarming speed, almost as if they were bleeding.
What was she saying?
What was she doing!
Was she going crazy?
“I, I was just talking nonsense! You, you…”
Lin Yu couldn’t hold back anymore. He bent down and lightly kissed her eyes, which she dared not lift due to embarrassment.
“Although I don’t really want a child to take away your love for me, but if you want one, I can accept it.”
“Stop it!” Su Chengyang suddenly covered her face with her hands, feeling embarrassed by his words.
Lin Yu gradually laughed and held her hand as they walked along the bustling streets.
The city’s neon lights spilled over them, and the busy world became their backdrop.
Su Chengyang couldn’t imagine if there would be a more beautiful moment in her lifetime than this.
Lin Yu assured her that there would be.
Su Chengyang’s future would be even better than the present moment.
When they arrived at the doorstep of their home by car, it was close to eleven o’clock.
Su Chengyang unbuckled her seatbelt, glanced at Lin Yu in the driver’s seat, and said, “Shall I go in first?”
Lin Yu stared at her for a moment before finally speaking, “What are your plans for the letter from Xingxiu?”
Su Chengyang had already thought about this question.
Although she admired Xingxiu’s bravery in expressing his feelings, she didn’t actually like him. The reason she hadn’t opened the letter yet was twofold. On the one hand, she knew that she and Xingxiu would never have a chance to meet again, so she was confused about how she should handle herself after reading the letter. On the other hand, if she terminated her contract with the company in a few months and Xingxiu still liked her, she might give him a chance and try to like him, so she planned to read the letter after a year.
However, she didn’t expect that she would lose control of her heart midway and fall in love with Lin Yu.
Su Chengyang said, “Xingxiu’s brave expression of love must be a reflection of his open-mindedness. His affection for me is only a small part of his life, so no matter how I handle that letter, it doesn’t matter.”
Not knowing if Su Chengyang’s answer was satisfactory, Lin Yu nodded and said, “Let’s go back. Rest early, and I’ll bring you breakfast tomorrow morning.”
“Alright, you should rest early too.”
“Goodnight.”
“Mm!”
After bidding farewell to Lin Yu, Su Chengyang walked into the villa.
Xiao Lu was sitting on the couch, playing a fighting game. When she saw Su Chengyang entering, she had a surprised expression and paused the game, setting down the controller. “Why are you back?”
Xiao Lu’s tone was filled with astonishment.
Su Chengyang asked in confusion, “Why can’t I come back?”
“You and my cousin brother aren’t… I thought you were going to stay with him tonight.”
Su Chengyang’s expression remained calm, “I have no relationship with Mr.Lin, why should I stay with him?”
As she spoke, her tone was very indifferent.
Noticing that something was off with her facial expression, Xiao Lu’s heart sank a little, and she cautiously asked, “Did you have a fight with my cousin brother?”
Su Chengyang looked past her and sat on the couch, covering her eyes with her hand. “No, I just think you’re right. Since I know his parents won’t accept me, why should I waste my time? Xiao Lu, I’ve thought it through. I won’t see Mr. Lin again for now…”
“Don’t! Don’t do this.” Xiao Lu became anxious. “My cousin brother will definitely find a way. Don’t give up so hastily. My cousin brother can solve it, trust him…”
“How is he going to solve it? Cut ties with his parents?”
Xiao Lu’s face blushed anxiously, “My cousin brother is so smart, he will definitely find a way… It’s all my fault! I shouldn’t have spoken too much. My cousin brother must have another plan…”
“Puff…” Su Chengyang couldn’t hold it in any longer and burst into laughter, covering her eyes.
Xiao Lu was puzzled, “?”
“Puhahaha…” Su Chengyang couldn’t resist any longer and laughed heartily, hugging a pillow in her arms as she lay on the sofa.
Xiao Lu looked at her with a bewildered expression and took a while to react. Su Chengyang was playing a prank on her, so she pounced on Su Chengyang, saying, “You, Su Chengyang, how dare you play tricks on me!”
She tried to tickle Su Chengyang, who desperately hid in the sofa.
“Come on! Tell me the truth, what happened between you and my cousin brother?” Xiao Lu urged.
Su Chengyang’s cheeks turned red from laughter, “It’s because you can’t keep a secret, making me frustrated all day.”
Xiao Lu knew she was in the wrong, so she pulled Su Chengyang up from the sofa. “It was just an accident. Stop teasing me and tell me quickly, what happened between you and my cousin brother tonight? If my cousin brother finds out, he’ll kick me back to Italy before his first love even begins.”
Su Chengyang struggled to catch her breath, “From now on, I’m like your half-sister-in-law.”
Xiao Lu was taken aback and immediately hugged Su Chengyang’s shoulders, excitedly asking, “You’re together with my cousin brother?”
Seeing Xiao Lu’s intense reaction, Su Chengyang felt a bit embarrassed. She originally planned not to tell Xiao Lu right away and let her worry for a few days, but in the end, she couldn’t bear it.
“Yes, we’re together.”
“Oh my god! I’m your sister-in-law!” Xiao Lu exclaimed.
After playing around with Xiao Lu in the living room for half an hour, Su Chengyang got up to freshen up.
After returning to the room, she discovered that Lin Yu had sent her a message not long ago, asking her to close the windows before going to sleep at night.
Su Chengyang replied with two sentences, guessing that Lin Yu had already rested and hadn’t replied yet.
Putting down her phone, Su Chengyang walked to the wardrobe and took out a box from inside.
Opening the box, there were many little treasures that Su Chengyang cherished, including the chocolates that she and Lin Yu had held in their palms for a few hours that night.
She picked up a folded piece of paper from the corner of the box. The paper was well protected and showed no signs of damage.
Su Chengyang put down the box and unfolded the paper, which had a few lines of bold handwriting on it:
【Chengyang, when you read this letter, it should be a few months later, right?
Although it might be a bit random, I feel like you won’t open it immediately. You might not know how to reject my feelings, so you might be a bit confused, right?
I want to tell you that it’s okay. Actually, before you came to Wangjing Village, I accidentally came across your story online. I like you, admire you, but I didn’t intend to keep you here, so don’t worry that I would waste your time. Of course, if you’re willing to come to Wangjing Village for me, I would be very happy.
I’m writing this letter to you just to let you know that in the future, I will always pay attention to you, admire you, and I will also bless you.
If in the end, you come back to Wangjing Village because you want to receive the blessings of the Well God with your lover, I will still welcome you.】
After reading the few lines of writing on the paper, Su Chengyang was lost in thought for a long time.
Xingxiu’s words are as brave and open-minded as the person himself.
If she hadn’t met Lin Yu, and had spent more than just two short days with Xingxiu, Su Chengyang might eventually be willing to stay in Wangjing Village for him. However, Lin Yu held an important place in her heart, and even if she couldn’t be with him in the end, Su Chengyang was certain that she would probably never develop feelings for anyone else like she did for Lin Yu.
Su Chengyang neatly folded the letter and put it back exactly as it was.
