Chapter 182
As Long Aotian helped Hu Yuying fix her disheveled pants, he took a deep breath and said, “I’ll take you home later.”
Hu Yuying bit her red lip, her eyes shimmering with a misty allure as she gazed at Long Aotian, looking as if she had something to say but hesitated...
**Chapter 220: From the Very Beginning, Our Encounter Was Destined**
“Just say what you want to say,” Long Aotian chuckled, reaching out to ruffle the girl’s long hair as he asked softly.
This scene felt familiar; he remembered the first time he met Hu Yuying, when he stepped on the pen she had dropped. She had looked at him then, just as she was now, with those sleepy eyes.
But now, there was an added softness, a hint of charm, and a sense of attachment that made her seem even more vibrant.
Hu Yuying didn’t know how to express herself; her body felt a bit shy, but more than that, she felt embarrassed. “Can I stay with you today, Long Ge... I want to be with you...”
The last words were barely a whisper, so soft that if it hadn’t been so quiet, and if Long Aotian hadn’t had such keen hearing, he might have missed them entirely.
Slowly, Hu Yuying lifted her gaze to Long Aotian. This time, her eyes didn’t shy away; the shyness was mixed with more anticipation, as if silently confessing some deep-seated emotion.
Every time Hu Yuying looked at him like that, he found it hard to refuse her.
“I’ll sleep on the recliner.”
It seemed he had given her the answer she wanted, as her eyes sparkled like stars, and she nodded vigorously, letting out a soft “Mm.”
...
As the lights went out, the small room fell into a silence deeper than ever, quiet enough for Long Aotian to hear Hu Yuying’s nervous yet excited breathing.
In the darkness, a smile slowly crept onto Long Aotian’s lips.
He couldn’t see Hu Yuying’s expression, but his mind couldn’t help but conjure up the image of her shy face.
She lay on the folding bed, facing him, her beautiful eyes blinking as if trying to see him clearly, her heart likely mirroring his own—half nervous, half excited.
Perhaps she, like him, wanted to say something, but every time she opened her mouth, she didn’t know what to say.
“Get some sleep; the workers will be here early tomorrow.”
Hu Yuying nodded gently, even though Long Ge might not see it in the dark. “Long Ge, I can’t sleep, but I promise I’ll wake up early tomorrow.”
Her heart was filled with joy and excitement, a rush of adrenaline keeping her wide awake; at least for now, she didn’t feel the slightest bit sleepy.
Especially knowing that Long Ge was just a short distance away on the recliner made it even harder to fall asleep.
This was the first time she had ever shared a room with a boy. Although they weren’t sleeping in the same bed, she wouldn’t have minded...
“Long Ge, are you asleep?” Hu Yuying asked softly in the dark.
“Not yet.”
Hearing Long Ge’s response, Hu Yuying chuckled to herself. “Can you talk to me for a bit?”
“What do you want to talk about?”
“Can you tell me when you first started to have feelings for me?” Hu Yuying asked, her small hands clenched nervously, testing the waters.
She had sensed Long Ge’s different treatment of her long ago, but she still wanted to hear it from him.
As soon as she spoke, she could clearly hear the subtle creaking of the recliner, as if Long Ge had turned to look in her direction.
Her intuition was spot on.
Long Aotian indeed looked up toward where Hu Yuying was.
He felt a sense of relief that the lights were off, so he couldn’t see the blush on her face.
In the darkness, there was no response from Long Ge.
But Hu Yuying continued on her own, “Can I go first?”
The darkness seemed to give her endless courage.
“When Long Ge first helped me, I felt mostly gratitude.”
“When you taught me how to change, I felt moved and dependent.”
“I’ve been through so much, and when I saw you laughing and talking with other girls, my heart would ache a little. But being with you makes me so happy.”
“Even when you carried me on your shoulder in the mall and spanked me, I felt shy and embarrassed, but my heart was filled with joy...”
“It seems that from that moment, a layer of fog I couldn’t see or touch began to form in my heart.”
“If it had ended there, it might have just been gratitude or appreciation, but I didn’t want it to stop. I often thought of you, Long Ge...”
“In the days I spent with you, I felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment. The fog hidden deep within me began to dissipate, and I suddenly saw my heart clearly.”
“What I want to say is, it’s not just gratitude or thanks; my heart tells me that meeting you feels like... I really like you a lot...”
At this point, Hu Yuying gently bit her lip. In the darkness, under the night sky, she continued softly, “Before I met you, I thought this terrible life was all there was. But after meeting you, I’ve forgiven all the hardships life has thrown at me...”
Long Aotian listened to everything, finally chuckling silently. He and Hu Yuying were like two people standing at the edge of the world, finding redemption in helping each other, seeking themselves in that redemption. They needed each other...
From the very beginning, their encounter had already determined the outcome...
“When my heart raced for you, I developed feelings.”
“During our first kiss, that feeling took over my heart.”
Hearing Long Ge’s words, Hu Yuying smiled, but her eyes began to glisten with unshed tears...
So it was true, it had started so early...
“I once thought this was wrong, so I gave myself time to settle down. But when I saw you again, everything crumbled...”
“So I thought, why not give my little follower some time? She’s so small, yet she’s worked so hard and never given up. After all she’s been through, she deserves to soar...”
After a pause, Long Aotian’s voice, filled with laughter, rang out again: “If my little follower can recognize her own heart and remain steadfast, I won’t hesitate to pull her into my embrace.”
“And if she can’t?” Hu Yuying’s tone became lighter.
“If she can’t, I’ll accept it. After all, she’s my little follower, my first friend...”
“Long Ge, I will never change my choice. I’ve finally grasped the light; how could I give up halfway...”
Her resolute words made Long Aotian smile. How could he not believe her? This little girl had such faith in herself, such reliance on him. Her purity and beauty were freely given to him...
Unbeknownst to him, Long Aotian began to hear a soft, even breathing.
To that rhythm, he too gradually drifted off to sleep.
In the stillness, everything around them was so quiet.
In that small room, it was like that.
In the dark alley, it was the same.
Two figures leaned against the wall.
One was already snoring.
The other was lost in a jumble of thoughts, feeling quite unsettled, still troubled by certain matters.
In that anxiety, in that unwillingness, his eyelids could no longer hold out, and he too gradually fell asleep...
**Chapter 221: You Are My Ideal in This World**
In his dreams, Long Aotian seemed to have a wonderfully beautiful dream.
In it, he held Hu Yuying’s soft body close, their proximity so intimate that he could clearly feel her breath.
This dream was beautiful, so enchanting that one couldn’t help but immerse themselves in it.
But even in the most beautiful dreams, one must eventually wake up.
Long Aotian slowly opened his eyes, and the first thing he saw was the face from his dream.
This didn’t seem like a dream; she lay quietly in his arms.
Her breath brushed against his cheek.
She seemed to lack a sense of security, pressing tightly against him.
Suddenly, Long Aotian noticed Hu Yuying’s slightly trembling eyelashes, and he couldn’t help but chuckle. He gently leaned down and placed a soft kiss on the lips of this little troublemaker pretending to be asleep.
Feeling something, the little troublemaker could no longer pretend; the smile at the corners of her mouth was unmistakable.
She opened her eyes, grinning mischievously. “Long Ge, I feel so happy!”
“The reason the heavens gave me so much misfortune was to lead me to the most beautiful fortune. Now I want to tell you, Long Ge, I’ve found my greatest luck.”
As she spoke, she arched her soft body, her waist forming a beautiful, enticing curve, finally kissing the good fortune that belonged to her.
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