The exams were over, and more and more people gathered at the school gate. Almost everyone slowed down subconsciously to take a look at the strikingly attractive couple. However, Vivian was oblivious to these gazes because the moment Nai Shawn spoke, she felt as if she had been transported to outer space.

"I've been waiting for you..."

"I've been waiting for you..."

"I've been waiting for you..."

...

That voice...

That voice...

That voice...

Vivian looked up in confusion at the person in front of her. His eyes reflected the fragments of the sunset, making them appear softly unreal. His demeanor was calm and patient...

Vivian moved her lips, but no sound came out. She took a deep breath, suppressing the chaos inside her, and spoke, still with disbelief: "...Naihe?"

The person opposite her looked at her and replied without a doubt, "It's me."

In an instant, Vivian had only one thought in her mind—thank goodness she didn't buy those high-heeled sandals, or she would have been so shocked that she might have broken the heels.

Naihe and Nai Shawn, Naihe and Nai Shawn, these two names kept spinning in her mind, but she couldn't reconcile them. How could Naihe be Nai Shawn? How could it be... Although she thought Naihe was a great god, she never imagined he would be this godly.

Moreover, how did he recognize her?

Too many surprises, too many questions, and Vivian couldn't ask a single one. She even felt that the person in front of her wasn't real. The small piece of paper in her hand was almost crushed. What she wanted to do most now was rush to a phone booth and dial that number to see if Nai Shawn's phone would ring...

At this moment, she finally became aware of the increasingly obvious gazes around her.

Nai Shawn, however, was oblivious to the onlookers. He glanced at his watch, "Did you hand in your paper early?"

Vivian nodded slowly.

"Almost made you wait again."

Huh?

Vivian looked at him, puzzled, and only after a while did she realize he was referring to the missed appointment for the finals.

He really is Naihe...

Vivian felt a bit lost and shook her head, saying, "No..."

But she didn't even know what she was denying...

Nai Shawn looked at her deeply, a faint smile appearing on his lips, and said, "Let's go, let's eat first."

He started walking towards the school, and Vivian hesitated for a moment before following. After all, it was better than standing there being watched. But after a few steps, she couldn't help but look back at the east gate.

In a while... would another Naihe appear there?

Although the truth was clear, that Nai Shawn was indeed Naihe, it still felt so unreal...

As she turned back, her pace slowed, and when she looked back again, Nai Shawn had already stopped and was waiting for her. Embarrassed, Vivian quickly caught up. When she got close, Nai Shawn asked seriously, "Vivian, do you eat fish?"

Alright, Vivian was stunned by Nai Shawn's natural "Vivian."

With this question, Vivian assumed Nai Shawn would take her to a fish restaurant on campus, but in fact, Nai Shawn led her through twists and turns to an old little shop in the nearby faculty residential area.

Just after they sat down, a smiling auntie brought a large pot of fish soup to their table. Nai Shawn made a few gestures, and the auntie left with a smile.

Vivian stared at the huge pot of fish head soup in front of her, dazed.

Nai Shawn calmly picked up a spoon to serve the soup, "Auntie Jiang can't speak, but her cooking is excellent. My parents aren't good at cooking, so I either ate at the cafeteria or here since I was a child."

Oh, the great god's childhood? Vivian's heart, numbed by shock, revived a little due to gossip. Nai Shawn noticed her bright eyes and smiled inwardly, asking, "Do you want anything else to eat?"

Vivian shook her head. Finishing such a large pot of soup would be challenging enough. Smelling a medicinal scent, Vivian asked, "Is there Chinese medicine in the soup?"

"Yes." Nai Shawn said expressionlessly, "After the car accident last time, my father ordered half a month of fish head soup with Chuanxiong and Tianma here to nourish my brain."

"..."

Why did she suddenly want to laugh? Especially seeing the great god's expression...

Vivian felt she was being too unkind >o<, so she held back and tried to change the topic: "Professor Shawn? I took an elective course with Professor Shawn."

Nai Shawn glanced at her and continued expressionlessly, "Did you fall asleep?"

"..."

Vivian was embarrassed. Great god classmate, although Professor Shawn's class was indeed, uh, a bit academic, he's still your dad. You shouldn't be so direct, right?

"...Actually, Professor Shawn shared some of their archaeological experiences, which were quite interesting." Vivian tried unconvincingly to save some face for Professor Shawn.

Nai Shawn handed her the soup, "I also took his class, attended one or two sessions."

The implication was that you don't need to force yourself to say good things about him.

Vivian then silently drank the soup, thinking, Professor Shawn, I've done my duty as a student, but your son is too unkind... But speaking of which, did the great god take his dad's class because it was the easiest to earn credits?

Vivian didn't even realize that in just a few words, she had relaxed quite a bit.

Poking at the fish bones, Vivian noticed that Nai Shawn had given her the entire fish head... Could it be that the great god was tired of eating it himself and gave it to her?

Such a thought flashed through her mind, but the dual great god status of Naihe and Nai Shawn immediately made Vivian dismiss this idea in its infancy.

How could the great god TWO do something so sinister? No, no, definitely not!

Wasting food is immoral, so Vivian diligently started eating the fish head. Auntie Jiang brought a few more side dishes and a bowl of rice, placing it in front of Vivian. With fish in her mouth, Vivian couldn't speak, so she mimicked Nai Shawn and awkwardly made a thank you gesture.

Auntie Jiang smiled and returned a gesture that Vivian didn't understand before leaving. When Vivian turned her head, she saw Nai Shawn looking at her, his handsome brows bright, his gaze intense.

Vivian awkwardly put down her hand, suddenly feeling silly for doing that >o<, yet her long-lost heartbeat seemed to join the fun, thumping twice in her chest, arrogantly announcing its return.

...

Vivian silently ate the fish head, wondering if she should speak. She glanced at the person across from her, who was also drinking soup, his demeanor elegant and pleasing, quietly making no sound. When he was silent, he exuded an innate aloofness, making him seem extraordinary even in such a shabby little restaurant.

At this moment, Nai Shawn seemed different from the online Naihe, as if there was more distance... Yet her heartbeat was just as joyful, bouncing around in her heart.

Maybe it's better not to speak. She heard that Nai Shawn's parents came from scholarly families, so there might be a rule about not talking while eating... Besides, in her current state, she might make more mistakes if she spoke more. She should save her strength for the future. Yes, yes, safety first, she should just eat the fish...

Eat the fish, eat the fish...

So, the dining table fell silent for a while, but this silence was different from the quietness on the road earlier, as if the air was filled with a strange atmosphere.

The familiar ringtone broke the silence.

As soon as the ringtone started, Vivian found it familiar and immediately realized it was the flute piece from the beginning of the female thief's wedding video.

Then she saw Nai Shawn take out his phone.

Vivian stared blankly at the silver phone in his hand. Could it be that the great god's ringtone was this?

Could it be, could it be that the great god missed the days of being kidnapped...

Vivian thought awkwardly. Nai Shawn had already answered the call, and a rough male voice came through the phone, loud enough for Vivian to hear faintly.

"Old Three, where are you? Are you coming to the farewell game today?"

Nai Shawn turned to look at the clock on the wall, "Didn't you say seven o'clock? There's still time."

"Come early to warm up. You're free today, right? Come over, everyone is waiting for you."

"I'm busy."

"Huh? What are you doing? Isn't the work done? What are you doing now?"

Nai Shawn said calmly, "On a date."

There was silence on the other end of the phone, and Vivian held her chopsticks, feeling... feeling... she had no feelings left...

After a while, it seemed like someone else took over the phone, the voice was a bit sharp, shouting even louder than the previous person, "Old Three, you're on a date? Bring her over, bring her over, bring her over."

Nai Shawn said very calmly, "I'll ask if she's willing."

He looked at Vivian, "Our department's senior basketball farewell game, do you want to watch?"

Stunned by the word "date," Vivian nodded unconsciously, and Nai Shawn calmly told the person on the phone, "I'll bring her over later."

Without waiting for a response, he hung up the phone directly.

Then... then... of course, they continued eating... calmly... eating...

Paying the bill.

Vivian, whose soul was out of her body, thought, it's so cheap, so many dishes for just over fifty, and delicious. How come she never heard of this place before?

Walking out of the small shop, Nai Shawn said to wait there for him, he would go home to get the car.

Vivian, whose soul was out of her body, thought, oh, the great god's home is nearby?

From a distance, Nai Shawn came riding a bicycle.

Vivian, whose soul was out of her body, thought, wow, the great god looks cool not only on a white horse but also on a bicycle~~~

Nai Shawn stopped with one foot and said, "Get on."

Vivian, whose soul was out of her body, thought, huh, the great god is inviting her to ride together?

Ride together?!

These two words snapped Vivian back to reality, and instantly all her senses returned.

Looking at the bicycle, looking at the great god, Vivian stammered, "This, this, I..."

Nai Shawn frowned slightly.

Vivian steadied herself, "...You're taking me?"

"Yes, it's too far to walk, isn't it?"

Walking to the basketball court would indeed be daunting, but, but, it's even more daunting for you to take me!

Vivian was frustrated!

With your great senior's fame, plus her little fame, riding along the campus's main axis like this, there would probably be pink rumors soon! Although they seemed, vaguely, to be moving towards pink, right now, at this moment, they were as pure as a lamb...

"This, this isn't appropriate, people will misunderstand." Vivian tried hard to refuse, her ears turning a bit red.

"Misunderstand?"

Didn't he understand? Vivian had to bite the bullet and clarify, "Misunderstand that we are, uh, that kind of relationship..."

Nai Shawn looked at her quietly, not speaking for a long time, making Vivian inexplicably nervous... Did she say something wrong?

Just when she was getting more and more nervous, finally, Nai Shawn slowly spoke, "When were we not that kind of relationship?"