Chapter 177
Li Longlong looked at Long Aotian's current outfit and couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Wow, Old Ao, what kind of look is this? Big shorts on the bottom and all dressed up on top? Is this the latest fashion trend?"
"Pfft!"
In the video, Hu Yuying couldn't hold back her laughter either, covering her face with a pillow.
She could even imagine Long Ge's outfit right now.
No wonder Long Ge was sitting so straight...
The serious Long Ge had become a bit less serious.
Hearing Hu Yuying's laughter, even Long Aotian, who had a thick skin, felt a bit embarrassed.
It was like being all dressed up and suddenly having the facade shattered.
This awkwardness was only for Hu Yuying.
Seeing that Li Longlong was about to say something else!
Long Aotian kicked off his slippers and threw them at Li Longlong in annoyance.
As he lifted his foot, Hu Yuying caught a glimpse of Long Ge's bare thigh.
Her mind was flooded with images of Long Ge standing in the yard this afternoon, pouring water over himself while bathing, and the bewildered expression he had when he realized she was watching...
Suddenly, the screen froze, and the video call was disconnected.
Looking at the ended video, the smile on Hu Yuying's face didn't fade at all.
She quickly typed a message on her phone and hit send.
"Long Ge, don’t be shy. It’s okay, because Yuying has already seen it."
After sending the message, Hu Yuying pulled the blanket over her head and quickly wrapped herself into a cocoon on the bed.
How embarrassing! The old her would never have said something like that.
Back then, just saying "Long Ge is so handsome" would have made her blush and stammer...
But after being touched by Qingxue and massaged by Wang Ning, she had become quite different.
She always wanted to tease Long Ge, especially after he accepted her today; her feelings were even stronger.
Now she finally understood why Long Ge liked to tease her.
Perhaps it was just as amusing as seeing Long Ge blush.
Ding dong~
Hearing the notification sound from her phone, Hu Yuying wriggled and successfully poked her little head out from under the blanket.
Seeing the message from Long Ge, she proudly lifted her nose: "Long Ge wouldn’t dare hit me."
"Because I’m the best little sidekick..."
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Chapter 214: Every Minute, Every Second
That night, Hu Yuying smiled in her sleep, the joy lingering at the corners of her mouth.
It seemed that even in her dreams, everything was just as wonderful.
No one knew what she dreamed about, but the smile on her face was simply radiant.
The next morning, Hu Yuying woke up early.
She had originally planned to make breakfast for Long Ge and bring it over.
But the holiday crowds were overwhelming.
Watching Grandpa Zhu and Grandma busy at the breakfast shop, Hu Yuying could only grab some pancakes and eggs before heading toward the subway station.
As she walked, her mind was filled with thoughts about how to greet Long Ge.
Should she still call him Long Ge? Or should she change it to... boyfriend?
Thinking of the word "boyfriend," her heart swelled with joy, and the smile in her eyes was the most beautiful thing in the world.
Lost in thoughts of Long Ge, she almost bumped into someone coming from the opposite direction.
She quickly sidestepped, but the other person did the same.
She moved to the right, and so did they.
She moved to the left, and they mirrored her again.
For a moment, Hu Yuying stood frozen in place.
But the other person did the same.
Feeling a bit puzzled, she looked up, and in the next second, her eyes lit up with joy as she instinctively called out, "Long Ge!"
Long Aotian had just exited the subway and spotted Hu Yuying.
This girl had no idea what she was thinking; she smiled occasionally, shyly lowered her gaze, and was so distracted she wasn’t even watching where she was going.
So he decided to tease her a bit.
She was adorably silly.
Long Aotian pinched her cheek. "What are you daydreaming about? Be careful, or you might fall into a ditch."
Hu Yuying obediently tilted her face up, letting Long Ge pinch her. "I wouldn’t! I’m watching where I’m going."
After saying that, she grabbed Long Ge's hand that was pinching her cheek. "Long Ge, I brought you breakfast."
She presented the pancakes and eggs like a treasure.
The breakfast wasn’t anything special; if it were up to Hu Yuying, she could definitely whip up something tastier than pancakes and eggs.
But she loved watching Long Aotian eat, especially the food she brought him.
After a brief moment of happiness, Hu Yuying curiously looked at Long Aotian. How did he end up here?
Her gaze was so intense that Long Aotian couldn’t ignore it.
He thought of her—yes, Long Aotian had been thinking about Hu Yuying. He used to wonder what she was doing, if she was eating well, if she was happy at school, if she smiled every day.
But back then, he only thought about it.
After last night, the long-formed longing surged like a tide, washing over his emotions constantly.
He wanted to see Hu Yuying, so he came.
Sure enough, after Hu Yuying's persistent gaze, she asked, "Long Ge, why are you here?"
Her eyes sparkled with desire and anticipation.
Long Aotian pretended not to hear.
Pretending not to hear wouldn’t work; Hu Yuying gently shook his arm, her bright eyes looking at him with a pitiful expression, trying to catch his attention, filled with expectation.
Long Aotian glanced around at the passersby, cleared his throat, and lightly tapped her forehead with his finger. "Let’s eat breakfast first."
Hu Yuying looked at Long Aotian, pouting, "Tell me, tell me..." Her voice was sweet, like she had just eaten a spoonful of honey, laced with a hint of coaxing.
Coaxing seemed to be a skill girls were born with. Ever since her parents left, Hu Yuying hadn’t used it in over a decade.
Because coaxing wouldn’t change her grandparents' exhaustion, wouldn’t improve her grades, and wouldn’t stop those who bullied her.
But after meeting Long Aotian, she unknowingly picked up this long-forgotten skill.
Did it work?
Without a doubt, it did.
Long Aotian couldn’t resist Hu Yuying like this. He knew she was being intentional, but her shy expression and soft voice made him feel inexplicably dazed, as if he were the happiest person in the world.
"I missed you."
He said it quickly.
Hu Yuying's cheeks flushed. She heard him, and even her ears turned red, but she bit her lip, glancing away awkwardly. "Long, Long Ge, what did you just say? I didn’t catch it."
She heard him loud and clear, but she was greedy, so greedy, wanting to hear Long Ge say it again, that he missed her...
She reached out her fair hand and gently tugged at his shirt, her voice soft and sweet, lingering in his ear. "Long Ge, can you say it again, please?"
Such tenderness could melt steel; it was hard to say what he had just said. Looking into her eyes that seemed to plead, "Say it again, please, Long Ge," made his heart feel like it was about to melt.
"I... I missed you, so I came to find you."
He tightened his grip on Long Aotian's hand, not saying anything, but his actions proved that Hu Yuying's heart was anything but calm.
The feeling of falling for someone is joyful, delightful, uncontrollable, and beautiful.
People always pursue beautiful things, and at this moment, Hu Yuying, standing before Long Aotian, was the beautiful thing he wanted to pursue.
He gently pulled Hu Yuying into his embrace, not wanting her to see his current expression, because Long Aotian could feel his cheeks were a bit warm.
But his heartbeat wouldn’t lie.
"Long Ge, are you shy?" Hu Yuying quietly listened to Long Aotian's heartbeat and asked softly.
Without waiting for Long Aotian to answer, she continued, "Long Ge, you’re really mature in some ways, but when it comes to me liking you, you’re even shyer than I am."
At this point, Hu Yuying gently took Long Aotian's hand and placed it over her heart.
"My heart tells me I really like Long Ge. Can you feel it?"
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