Chapter 261
“Brother Long, you’re so annoying! You were the one who said you saw the bug first and wanted to let the snake bite it to death...”
“Alright, alright, it’s all Brother Long’s fault.” Long Aotian chuckled, deciding not to tease the little girl any further; he could only imagine how red her face would get.
As they spoke, they had already approached A University.
Long Aotian stopped the bike, took off the helmet from A Ying’s head, and gently smoothed her long hair that had been tousled by the helmet. “Message me before class ends.”
“Okay.” She nodded obediently, glancing at Brother Long, then quickly pecked him on the cheek before whispering, “Take it slow on your way back, I’m going in now.”
Watching the little girl walk into the campus, Long Aotian turned and left.
As he passed the subway entrance, he spotted a familiar silhouette—tall, with fair skin and long, straight black hair. “Wan Ning!”
Hearing her name, Lin Wan Ning turned, a smile spreading across her face. “Brother, you brought A Ying to school so quickly!”
“Aren’t you going back to school?”
Lin Wan Ning explained, “I don’t have classes this afternoon, so I brought Qing Xue here first.”
“Get in the car, I’ll take you back.”
Long Aotian patted the back seat with a grin. “Looks like timing is everything; if you were a bit later, you’d be heading into the subway station.”
“Not at all, everything is just right.” Lin Wan Ning replied playfully.
Sitting in the back seat, she felt the warmth of her brother’s presence and couldn’t help but smile, her eyes closing slightly.
“Hold on, we’re off.”
“Mm.”
Lin Wan Ning softly replied, glancing at her brother’s figure from behind, tentatively reaching out her hand but lacking the courage to embrace him.
At the traffic light, Long Aotian hit the brakes.
Caught in a mental struggle, Lin Wan Ning, due to inertia, bumped into Long Aotian’s back and instinctively wrapped her arms around him to steady herself.
In that moment, Lin Wan Ning felt her hands and feet tingle, and she instinctively clenched her fists.
“Are you okay?”
Coming back to her senses, Lin Wan Ning’s breath quickened, but she tried to sound calm. “I’m fine, just didn’t hold on tight enough. Don’t worry, Brother.”
As she spoke, she slowly loosened her grip around Long Aotian’s waist.
Her movements were slow, as if savoring the moment, and she ended up quietly clutching his jacket.
In that fleeting instant, Lin Wan Ning’s mind was a battlefield.
The little angel in white whispered, “If you get rejected, you might not even be able to stay friends, and A Ying might distance herself from you too. Trust me, keep this distance, and Brother Long will still treat you like a sister.”
The little devil in black scoffed, “Sister? Please! You’re scared before you even start, and that’s a sure path to failure. Just a little push, and you’ll have him wrapped around your finger. Besides, you’re not asking for much; just be careful, and A Ying won’t find out.”
Lin Wan Ning looked at the little devil in black and nodded in agreement. “I think you’re right.”
The dark thoughts took root in her mind, quickly sprouting.
As Long Aotian rode, he suddenly felt a chill on his back. He instinctively looked around—no cars, no scammers, no danger.
He scratched his head. “Weird.”
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**Chapter 318: A Little Surprise for My Brother**
“Brother, what’s wrong?” Lin Wan Ning asked softly.
“Nothing.” Long Aotian twisted his back and smiled. “The weather’s getting colder. I’ll contact the factory this weekend to see if the new products are out. I’ll bring back some new clothes for you guys.”
“Thank you, Brother.” Lin Wan Ning said sincerely. “Ever since you helped me the first time, I’ve been bothering you. You’re really great.”
“Why say all that? Just call me ‘Brother’ for free!” Long Aotian joked.
“It’s different. I genuinely want to thank you, Brother.”
“Is that all you’re going to say?”
Lin Wan Ning chuckled lightly. “Of course not.”
Her tone turned serious. “I’ve prepared a little surprise for you.”
Her voice, already carrying a hint of coolness, now felt particularly earnest.
“Hahaha, you’re just joking. I appreciate the thought, but you can skip the surprise.”
Sitting behind him, Lin Wan Ning’s cheeks flushed, making her beauty even more striking.
“Brother will definitely refuse at first, but his body might not agree.”
Her words were laced with humor, yet they exuded confidence.
Long Aotian hadn’t paid much attention at first, but hearing Wan Ning say that piqued his curiosity.
“Wow, that sounds intriguing!”
“Then we’ll see if you react the way I think you will.” Lin Wan Ning shrugged, turning to look at Long Aotian while covering her mouth with a giggle.
Her cheerful demeanor made Long Aotian laugh too. “Alright, you’ve got me curious now.”
As they spoke, they arrived at the entrance of the Music Academy.
“We’re here.”
Lin Wan Ning got off the bike and returned the helmet to Long Aotian.
Standing in front of him, the cold wind tousled her hair, painting a picture of beauty.
“Goodbye, Brother.”
“Mm.”
Watching his brother ride away, Lin Wan Ning turned and walked back to her dorm with a light step.
Once at her bedside, she pulled down the curtain.
She glanced at a pair of silver bracelets hidden beneath her pillow.
The little devil’s words echoed in her mind.
She felt the devil was right; once the rice was cooked, Brother Long’s sense of morality would ensure he wouldn’t deny it.
As long as she wasn’t greedy, A Ying wouldn’t find out, and Brother Long wouldn’t tell her either.
This way, she could still be A Ying’s good friend. As long as she left behind something, she wouldn’t fear being abandoned.
Though it felt a bit wrong, she truly wanted to keep a piece of beautiful memory...
With that thought, Lin Wan Ning pushed aside the little angel in white that was still trying to persuade her, and her inner world fell silent.
The seed buried in her heart quietly grew into a towering tree.
Time flew by, and Thursday arrived.
On this day, after finishing the specialized class at T University, there were no cultural classes to attend.
After training, Long Aotian returned to the dorm, took a shower, and then rode his electric bike back to the courtyard.
Lying on a lounge chair, soaking up the sun, he messaged the little girl.
They agreed on a time to pick her up and then head to a newly discovered restaurant that had received rave reviews.
After ending the call, Long Aotian relaxed on the lounge chair, feeling at ease.
The sun was warm but not blinding, and the cool breeze combined with a light blanket created a tranquil atmosphere. The gentle rocking of the chair lulled him into a peaceful slumber.
As Long Aotian drifted off to sleep, the courtyard gate slowly creaked open.
After an incident where he had forgotten to lock the door while showering and A Ying had walked in on him, Long Aotian had developed the habit of locking the door whenever he was home alone.
This precaution helped avoid awkward situations, but for someone with a key, it was as simple as inserting it into the lock.
Watching Long Aotian asleep in the lounge chair, Lin Wan Ning’s resolve strengthened.
The timing of her approach was deliberate.
Lin Wan Ning wasn’t impulsive; everything she did had its own reasoning.
A Ying had been on her period for five days, and they had spent a lot of time together. Based on what she had seen in videos, the frequent physical contact often led to heightened desires.
After holding back for so long, all it took was a spark to ignite the fire.
With that thought, Lin Wan Ning slowly approached Long Aotian, and the silver bracelets quietly appeared in her hands.
Her wrist felt cold, followed by a soft click.
Long Aotian had just fallen asleep, and his slumber wasn’t deep. He instinctively opened his eyes to see Lin Wan Ning standing in front of him.
Her gaze lacked the warmth it usually held; her already cool demeanor made her expression seem devoid of emotion.
That wasn’t the worst of it. When he noticed the bracelets on his wrist, Long Aotian realized something was off.
“You’re awake.” Her unique voice, usually pleasant, now sent a chill down his spine.
“W-Wan Ning?” Long Aotian tried to move, but the lounge chair he had chosen was the sturdiest one, making it impossible to break free. “What are you doing?”
In response to Long Aotian’s confusion, Lin Wan Ning’s lips curled into a slight smile. “Do you remember I said I was preparing a little surprise for you?”
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