Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

Lin Yu and Liu Ou were actually not far from where Xie Xiao and his group were.

But their spot was a bit higher, allowing them to see Xie Xiao's group, although it was not certain if Xie Xiao's group could see them.

Liu Ou was rather interested, "Yo, they both seem quite close."

Lin Yu, who was shielding her from the crowd and basically holding her in his arms, heard this and clicked his tongue playfully, asking, "Aren't we close?"

Liu Ou looked up at him, her eyes clearly filled with amusement.

Just then, someone began a countdown, "10, 9, 8! ....3, 2, 1!"

Lin Yu saw her lips move but couldn't quite catch what she was saying as the sound of fireworks bursting and the crowd cheering drowned out Liu Ou's voice.

Lin Yu felt a bit regretful, not knowing what she had said.

But it was then that Liu Ou tiptoed up to kiss his lips.

The girl's lips tasted sweet, perhaps from the milk tea she had just drunk, or maybe the ice cream from earlier.

Anyway, it was very sweet.

Lin Yu vaguely remembered the first time he had kissed her.

His heartbeat back then seemed just as fast.

He wrapped his arms around Liu Ou's waist, the person who was initially planning to kiss him quickly and leave was now pressed in his embrace.

The kiss was inexperienced but fervent as it lingered on her lips.

Savoring the sweetness thoroughly.

Lin Yu suddenly realized, it probably wasn't the ice cream or the milk tea, but the person in his embrace who was inherently sweet.

Fireworks were always fleeting, but this kiss lasted long.

When they separated, they could still hear some boys hooting in the background.

With laughter.

Surrounding them were the voices of strangers wishing each other Happy New Year.

Lin Yu looked at the girl in his arms with flushed cheeks and said, "Happy New Year, thank you for spending New Year's Eve with me."

Liu Ou smiled, her lips seemingly still glistening.

Then she quietly asked, "Do you know what I just said?"

Lin Yu looked at her and replied, "I didn't catch it. I was just about to ask you what you said."

Liu Ou tiptoed and kissed him again, "I thought you didn't react at all. I have a roommate from Yue City, and I think they speak so elegantly. So, I learned a phrase, and she said it was very accurate."

"I really like you a lot, bb."

Lin Yu was stunned for a while before understanding what the phrase meant.

He did not understand Cantonese, but he had seen movies and knew what it meant.

I really like you, baby.

The intonation with which Liu Ou said this phrase was indeed very accurate, as if she had seriously studied it.

Lin Yu opened his mouth wanting to respond but not knowing exactly how to respond.

In the end, he could only embrace her tightly and whisper, "I like you a lot too, I love you."

As soon as he said "I love you",

he felt it wasn't quite formal enough and quickly added, "I mean it for real."

His voice carried a hint of helplessness, "I'm not good with words, I don't know how to express it so you'd know I'm not just saying it in the heat of the moment. Judge me by my actions from now on, will you?"

The Liu Ou in his arms smiled brilliantly, "Sure, then you perform well, I'll be watching."

Lin Yu earnestly agreed, "Okay, we'll take it slow."

At that moment, he suddenly remembered the worried look Xie Xiao had when he spoke to him.

Lin Yu suddenly wanted to tell Xie Xiao that no matter what, he still greatly desired to cherish the girl in his arms.

Even knowing that what they were facing might not be simple, he still wanted her.

He had been sensible since childhood because of his grandmother's teaching, and he knew his grandmother had not had it easy.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

He never desired anything beyond what he could handle.

No matter how much he liked something, if it wasn't feasible.

But Liu Ou was an exception; he wanted to have this girl.

So he was willing to work even harder.

Lin Yu slowly closed his eyes and embraced his own honey pot.

The four of them finally met at the door.

After New Year's Eve, the crowds had all dispersed.

They also needed to head back, and after wishing each other Happy New Year, the two boys escorted their girlfriends home.

Liu Ou and Lin Yu lived close to each other, so Lin Yu directly took a taxi to Liu Ou's neighborhood.

They lingered downstairs for a long time.

They even ran into neighbors who had also been out for the New Year's celebration.

Finally, Lin Yu watched as Liu Ou, reluctant to part, entered the elevator.

Only then did he turn and leave.

His footsteps were light; he had enjoyed this New Year very much.

Liu Ou's good mood vanished when she saw the brightly lit living room and the shoes on the shoe rack.

The smile on her lips subtly receded.

She casually closed the door behind her.

As she walked in, she saw her parents sitting on opposite sides of the sofa.

Rarely, they were both sitting in the same room without arguing.

But the atmosphere was still not good.

Liu Ou called out, "Mom and Dad, Happy New Year."

Liu Da and Wang Wen both looked up at their daughter who had just come home.

She had been humming a song as she entered.

But the singing stopped as soon as she came through the door.

Wang Wen's lips tightened, "Where have you been?"

"With friends for New Year's. I didn't know you would be back," Liu Ou's voice was faint, resembling Wang Wen in appearance.

But no one could tell they were mother and daughter at a glance when walking together.

Because one's eyes and lips always carried a sweet smile, while the other looked stern at first glance.

At that moment, Liu Da spoke up, "Don't go out alone and come back this late at night in the future; it's too dangerous."

Liu Ou really wanted to argue that she was already an adult and had even come back later before.

But no one cared about her.

However, considering it was the first day of the new year, she nodded, "I understand."

The living room fell into silence; it was funny, as they had nothing to talk about when they were together as a family.

Liu Ou couldn't even remember the last time her family had celebrated the New Year together.

She could roughly guess why they were all together this year.

She lowered her eyes, "It's getting late, Mom and Dad, you should rest early. I'm going to my room."

As she spoke, she turned to enter her room.

The air here made her feel suffocated.

Wang Wen spoke, "I'll be leaving tomorrow or the day after. I'm free tomorrow, call that boy over so we can meet."

It wasn't a question, but a command.

Liu Ou's body tensed up instantly; she turned to look at Wang Wen, her voice tense as well, "What do you want to do?"

"Is that how you speak to your mother?" Wang Wen frowned and spoke sternly, "What's wrong with me wanting to see your boyfriend? Or is he afraid to meet me?"

Liu Da remained silent on the side.

Liu Ou looked at her parents, her voice tight, "If you have something to tell me, don't bother Lin Yu and Grandma."

As she said this, she glanced at Liu Da.

Liu Da felt somewhat embarrassed, as what he had done before was indeed questionable.

Wang Wen noticed her gaze and looked at her husband, "Don't worry, I'm not like some people; I just want to see for myself what kind of person can change you so much."

She looked up at Liu Ou, "Ask him if he's willing to meet with me."