Before entering the complex, Yu Wenli made a stop at the supermarket.
When he returned, he was carrying quite a few things.
Wen Tingxue curiously peeked.
Most of them were her favorite snacks.
There were also some low-alcohol drinks and beverages.
As she dug further, Wen Tingxue’s fingertip paused.
… Was she seeing things correctly?
A *套*??
"..."
She quickly put the items in the backseat.
Pretending she hadn't noticed anything, she lowered her head to play with her phone.
But her mind was elsewhere, and the screen barely changed.
Yu Wenli glanced at her, a smile spreading in his eyes.
After parking the car, he called out to her without revealing anything, "Let's go, we're home."
"..."
Wen Tingxue's soul jolted.
So soon?
"Um," she suddenly felt like escaping.
Although she had been looking forward to this day,
now that it was here,
... she was only filled with nervousness.
So nervous her palms were sweating!
"Hmm?" Yu Wenli turned to look at her.
His expression was serious, his demeanor proper.
Not a trace of desire could be seen.
Wen Tingxue blinked in confusion. Had she misread?
But no, her eyesight should be fine.
Besides, hadn't his previous words been very suggestive?
All the way, her mind was filled with colorful thoughts.
She even started to introspect, wondering if her thoughts had become too impure lately.
How could he say a couple of casual words, and she would think so much?
But the fact was, it wasn't that she was overthinking, but rather...
Never mind.
Wen Tingxue learned from the experience and thought, what if he bought it for himself?
He hadn't shown any particular reaction anyway, so she would just pretend not to know.
"It's nothing," Wen Tingxue said, not daring to look at him.
She got out of the car first.
Yu Wenli followed behind with the items.
But as they walked, her pace slowed.
Even though he hadn't said it directly, his words and the items he bought...
Truly...
Thinking of the possibility, she almost didn't dare to go back with him.
"What's wrong?"
Yu Wenli turned to look at her, his eyes playful. "Walking so slowly, do you want me to carry you?"
Wen Tingxue: "..."
"Nothing at all," she quickly denied, but didn't dare to raise her head.
She hurried to his side, urging, "What are you waiting for? Let's go."
As she spoke, she prepared to pull him.
Like an invisible catalyst, stirring her heart.
To the point where she didn't hear what he said at all.
"Uh," she blinked awkwardly, "Could you say that again?"
Her voice, a request that was too adorable, made Yu Wenli pause for a moment.
Immediately after, Wen Tingxue felt his chest tremble.
As if he had heard a hilarious joke, he couldn't stop laughing.
His joyful laughter dispelled the awkward atmosphere and Wen Tingxue's shyness.
"What are you laughing at!"
The little girl playfully hit him, "You're not allowed to laugh!"
The elevator door opened, and Yu Wenli carried her out.
He teased her verbally, "Alright, I won't laugh. But first, tell me, what were you thinking just now? So engrossed? Hmm?"
He placed her on the ground, pressing her against the corner where the wall met the door, giving her no chance to escape.
"..."
Upon hearing this, the little girl's cheeks flushed red as she turned her face away, stammering, "I, I asked you first."
"Okay," Yu Wenli's dark eyes locked onto her.
Hearing this, he raised an eyebrow and repeated, "Cousin won't be in trouble. This whole setup was just to test if Cheng Xi has been suspected by Mo Yichen, and to get some evidence."
His few meetings with Cheng Xi, though clandestine,
happened to be in the same capital city. It was hard to guarantee Mo Yichen wouldn't find out something.
Especially with Cheng Lulu involved.
Given Mo Yichen's cautious nature, he must have already suspected Cheng Xi by now.
Therefore, he had to stir the pot even more.
"What evidence?" Wen Tingxue's eyes widened with curiosity.
Yu Wenli smiled playfully, "My dear, it's your turn to answer me."
"..."
Answer what nonsense!
"Let's go inside."
Wen Tingxue playfully pushed him.
Her strength wasn't great, but he didn't deliberately resist.
So, the little girl easily entered the house.
A rush of rose petals.
Two rows of candles leading into the living room.
Pink balloons, and decorated on the wall with ribbons, 'Happy Birthday'.
Wen Tingxue's eyes immediately welled up.
"Happy birthday. I know it's a bit late, but I still wanted to make it up to you."
In the pink light, Yu Wenli hugged her from behind.
She was so small, he could embrace her completely.
"I'm sorry. I promise to be with you for every birthday from now on."
Due to the idol selection show, they couldn't be together.
On her birthday, he was busy with various training sessions and could only quickly wish her 'Happy Birthday' over the phone.
Then, just before midnight, he sent her a recorded video of himself playing and singing a birthday song on his guitar.
"Who says you didn't put in effort?"
Yu Wenli chuckled, wiping away her tears. "Didn't you also put in a lot of effort to trick me?"
"..." Why bring that up now! "I was trying to surprise you!"
She argued, and tears fell again.
Yu Wenli immediately surrendered, "Yes, yes, a surprise. Good girl, don't cry. Save some energy."
Save some energy?
Wen Tingxue looked at him suspiciously, "What, what do you want to do?"
"You," he raised his eyelids, stating clearly, "Besides you, I don't want to do anything else."
"..."
Wen Tingxue's cheeks instantly turned red.
Both parties understood.
He gently caressed her face, tracing her features bit by bit.
As if etching her appearance into his soul.
Wen Tingxue felt his hand had fire, otherwise why would it make her feel so hot all over?
After an unknown amount of time, her trembling lips uttered a single word.
A word that was enough to ignite both of them.
"Okay..."
The bedroom was dark.
Even the windows were closed.
The only sounds in the room were the soothing music and certain, harmonious sounds that needed to be hushed.
"Mmm..."
The naive young girl bit her lip in pain.
Her dark hair was spread all over the bed.
Tears continuously rolled down her cheeks due to the pain.
Dampening her temples and the pillowcase.
Poignantly beautiful and pitiable.
"Good girl, relax a little."
Yu Wenli, suppressing his own needs, propped himself up on his arms, leaning over her, trying to comfort her.
Although he had said in the car, "Even if you cry, I won't be soft-hearted,"
when it actually came down to it, he truly couldn't bear it.
She was so inexperienced and afraid of pain.
She cried with every slight movement.
Although many things could be endured and passed,
he just couldn't bring himself to be so heartless.
He could only slowly accompany her, enduring it.
Only when the sky began to lighten did he finally enter.
The young girl's limbs were undisciplined due to the pain.
Yet, she still remembered the tattoo on his back.
She had scratched so many places, but only there, not a single scratch.
The door opened from the outside.
The aroma of food drifted in.
"Awake?"
Yu Wenli entered with sweet porridge and pastries, asking with a smile.
Judging by his voice, he was full of energy.
Even more so than last night.
Wen Tingxue was exasperated, "No!"