Chapter 64
Hu Yuying looked up at Long Aotian, gently shaking his arm, her bright, sparkling eyes feigning a pitiful gaze. With her long hair cascading over her shoulders, she exuded a clean and pure aura that made Long Aotian want to say something, yet he ultimately held his tongue.
"Look at you, now you know how to play the cute card?"
Seeing that Long Aotian didn’t respond, Hu Yuying’s eyes curved into crescent moons, her smile radiant. It was only in front of Long Aotian that she could express such unrestrained joy.
As Long Aotian gazed at the smile on her face, he awkwardly turned his eyes away, pressing a finger gently against her forehead and giving it a light push. "When Long Ge invites you out, there’s no rule that women should pay. Go back and pack up your things."
Throughout their exchange, neither of them cast a glance at Ye Liangchen, as if he had completely slipped their minds.
This was more painful than any harsh words could be.
Ye Liangchen covered his nose, watching the two walk away, feeling as if he couldn’t catch his breath. If only Long Aotian had scolded him a bit, it wouldn’t have felt so unbearable.
The feeling of being ignored was far more excruciating than if Long Aotian had come over and slapped him a couple of times.
At least if Long Aotian had laid a hand on him, it would have shown some form of animosity.
At least it would have made Ye Liangchen feel like he and Long Aotian were on equal footing.
But being overlooked made him feel like a mere clown.
Clenching his fists tightly, he muttered, "Long Aotian, the humiliation you’ve brought upon me today, I will repay a hundredfold!"
"Chen Ge, it seems like Long Aotian didn’t do anything. You’re the one who bumped your nose," Gao Quan reminded him quietly.
Ye Liangchen whipped around to look at Gao Quan. "What do you know? If Long Aotian hadn’t scared me, would I have been so reckless as to bump my nose?"
Suddenly, an idea flashed through Ye Liangchen’s mind, and he pulled out his phone. "Quick, take a picture of me!"
As he spoke, he opened another bottle of beer...
While Ye Liangchen was busy striking poses, Long Aotian and Hu Yuying had already come down from upstairs.
"Long Ge," Hu Yuying said softly, her gaze fixed on her skirt and shoes.
"Yeah?"
"Thank you for buying me clothes and shoes today. I really like them, but... but... I want to say, give me some time, and I’ll buy you clothes and shoes too."
Gathering her courage, Hu Yuying blurted it out.
Long Aotian had treated her to a meal that cost less than ten yuan, and Hu Yuying felt indebted to him, especially now that he had spent hundreds on her clothes and shoes.
As she herself said, she was just being frugal; she actually had some savings.
Every bit of money she saved was for her college tuition.
For someone like Hu Yuying, who came from a rural background, education was her only way out.
With her parents gone and her grandparents aging, the only person she could rely on was herself.
That’s why she always endured bullying but never gave up.
As Li Qingxue put it, she studied hard to take responsibility for her own life.
And Hu Yuying’s dedication to her studies was entirely about being accountable to herself.
"Alright, after the college entrance exams, when you have money, you can treat Long Ge to a nice outfit. But you should know, Long Ge is quite picky."
Long Aotian understood Hu Yuying’s feelings well.
If he said it wasn’t necessary, it would only fill her with guilt.
But if he agreed, at least it would lighten her heart.
This strange feeling—like suddenly having a direction or a glimmer of hope—was something everyone could relate to.
"Aren’t you afraid I might go back on my word and run off after the exams, leaving Long Ge to lose a few hundred yuan?" Hu Yuying was taken aback, feeling the warmth of being trusted.
"Not afraid. If you dare run, I’ll chase you to the ends of the earth and give you a good beating!" Long Aotian joked. "Are you scared?"
Hu Yuying shrank back a little. "Um, yes, I am."
"Then you’d better study hard, earn some money, and get Long Ge a tailored outfit!"
"Okay, then let’s go back and study now?"
At this, Long Aotian paused. "Actually, I think studying should be balanced. A little relaxation might yield better results."
Boys are naturally playful; there’s a saying that goes, "A man remains a boy until death."
And that’s exactly how Long Aotian was right now, a bit like a wild horse that had broken free.
This behavior is quite common, similar to how someone might say, "I’m going to start my diet after this meal," while eyeing a table full of food.
Or, "I want to hit the internet café after school on Friday, but seeing my classmates studying hard makes me say, 'I’ll study hard next week too.'"
"No way, Long Ge, you need to study hard too," Hu Yuying insisted, taking her studies very seriously.
She pulled Long Aotian in the direction of home.
At that moment, Hu Yuying felt like the reins of a horse, guiding the wild stallion that was Long Aotian, now tethered and obediently following her lead...
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**Chapter 77: Long Ge, You’re So Nosy**
Ten minutes later, Hu Yuying, clutching a little white rabbit plushie, had an uncontainable smile on her delicate face as she nodded at Long Aotian. "Mm."
At the claw machine, Long Aotian had won her over with a small white rabbit.
The little girl was indeed easy to please.
And she was more than willing to be pleased.
For the next three hours, the smile on Hu Yuying’s face never faded.
This was her first time experiencing such entertainment.
"Long Ge, please don’t bump into me, okay?" Hu Yuying pleaded as she maneuvered the bumper car.
But when she saw Long Aotian getting bumped by others, she began to steer her car toward them too.
After her first collision, she was both excited and thrilled. "Long Ge, I hit someone! Am I awesome or what?"
"Awesome."
Hearing Long Aotian’s praise, Hu Yuying suddenly felt quite impressive herself.
"Long Ge, look what I got—two cups!" Hu Yuying proudly held up her spoils to show Long Aotian.
"Alright, you’re better than Long Ge. I didn’t get anything."
Long Aotian had his sights set on the big prizes in the back but ended up with nothing.
Hu Yuying, on the other hand, had snagged the easier-to-win prizes in the front—those two cups were all hers.
"Here, I’ll give you one. You can have the yellow cup, and I’ll keep the pink one."
Hu Yuying generously offered one of the cups to Long Aotian.
By the time they left, it was already past five in the afternoon.
Having passed through the hottest part of the day, a gentle breeze now brought a hint of coolness amidst the lingering warmth.
If anyone felt most satisfied, it was Hu Yuying. She had new clothes, new shoes, a little rabbit, and cups—today was the happiest day for her.
Even now, the smile on her face hadn’t faded.
Seeing the joy radiating from Hu Yuying, Long Aotian ruffled her long hair affectionately.
Happiness always has a way of effortlessly replacing worries.
Back at home.
Hu Yuying tidied up the things she had brought back, boiling the two cups she had won in hot water before pouring a glass of water for Long Aotian.
Alright.
Hu Yuying admitted there was a tiny bit of wanting to show off.
But really, it was just a tiny bit.
Watching Long Aotian drink from the cup she had won, she felt a swell of pride.
She returned to her room to change clothes.
The dress was beautiful, but she still had to cook for Long Ge later, and she didn’t want to get it dirty.
Changing into something else, she gathered her loose hair into a clip.
Clean and tidy.
Suddenly, Hu Yuying froze.
She looked in the mirror, pulling down her collar to see her pink bra...
Realization hit her, and her face flushed bright red.
Covering her hot cheeks with her hands, she thought, "Did I misunderstand? Long Ge isn’t that kind of person... right?"
With that thought, Hu Yuying felt too shy to lift her head.
Ye Liangchen’s words echoed in her mind: "Long Aotian just wants to toy with your body..."
She quickly shook her head.
What a strange feeling—when Ye Liangchen said it, she was furious.
But why, with her own thoughts, did she not only feel no anger but also feel so shy and embarrassed?
Unconsciously, she touched her backside. Even though it had been hours since Long Ge had spanked her, why did it still feel a little tingly when she thought about it now?
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