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Chapter 202 I've liked you for a long time

Summer vacation flew by, and Shi An and his two friends returned to school together.

Chen Yu was incredibly excited; his eyes were glued to Shi Ning the whole way, not wanting to miss a single step.

As soon as he entered the campus, Chen Yu quickly picked up Shi Ning's luggage and strode towards the girls' dormitory.

He hummed a little tune as he walked, feeling incredibly happy.

He used to take care of Shi Ning as her older brother, but now that he's her boyfriend, it feels so different; he walks with a swagger.

Shi Ning followed behind, watching Chen Yu's tall and straight back, her lips never leaving her mouth. She would occasionally tease him with a joke: "Chen Yu, you're so enthusiastic, the dormitory auntie will think you're going to stay for a long time!"

Chen Yu turned around and replied with a smile, "Then I should be able to stay here too, but unfortunately I don't have that privilege."

Their laughter carried far across the campus.

The class monitor, watching the two of them being so sweet, felt a little uneasy, but still forced a smile and walked over, saying, "Shi Ning, Chen Yu, I wish you a sweet and happy life together."

Shi Ning and Chen Yu quickly thanked him with smiles. Chen Yu even hugged Shi Ning tightly, his smug expression seeming to say, "I will definitely spoil Shi Ning rotten."

When they arrived at the girls' dormitory, Chen Yu helped carry the luggage upstairs, muttering to himself all the way: "Ning'er, you have to tell me if anything happens. Don't miss any meals, go to bed early at night, and don't stay up late."

Shi Ning smiled and nodded, urging him, "Okay, go back to your dorm and pack your things, stop nagging here."

Before leaving, Chen Yu gently kissed Shi Ning on the forehead, then reluctantly departed.

As soon as Chen Yu left, Shi Ning's roommates swarmed around her like a group of bees.

"Shi Ning, you and Chen Yu finally got together! Tell us how you two got together!"

One of Shi Ning's roommates grabbed her arm and asked with a curious look on her face.

Shi Ning blushed and said with a smile, "We just...we just discovered we liked each other while we were getting to know each other. There's no need for so many twists and turns."

But her roommates wouldn't give up, pressing her for details one after another.

"No, no, don't try to fool us. Tell us quickly, how did he confess his feelings?"

"Exactly, there must be a lot of romantic things, tell us about them."

Helpless, Shi Ning could only briefly recount the bits and pieces of her relationship with Chen Yu over the years.

Meanwhile, Chen Yu returned to the boys' dormitory and was teased by his roommates.

"Chen Yu, you're quite something! You kept it well hidden and actually managed to win Shi Ning over!"

"You'd better treat them better from now on, or your brothers won't let you off the hook!"

Chen Yu couldn't stop smiling as his roommates chatted away, secretly resolving to treat Shi Ning well.

A few days later, Shi An sent a message to Shi Ning: "Ning'er, my girlfriend and I are inviting you to dinner this weekend, you can't refuse."

Shi Ning replied, "Sure, bro, this is a good opportunity for me to see what your girlfriend looks like."

The weekend arrived quickly, and Shi Ning and Chen Yu went to the agreed-upon restaurant.

Shi An and his girlfriend were already waiting there.

Shi An saw them and quickly waved: "Here I am!"

Shi Ning stepped forward, smiling, and said, "Brother, this is your girlfriend? She's really beautiful."

Shi An's girlfriend responded with a smile: "You must be Shi Ning. I've heard Shi An mention you often. Today I finally meet you in person."

After everyone sat down, Shi An said, "Chen Yu, you're my brother-in-law now, so you'd better treat her well from now on." Chen Yu nodded quickly, "Don't worry, brother, I definitely will."

During the meal, everyone chatted and laughed. Shi Ning's sister-in-law asked curiously, "How long have you two been together?"

Shi Ning replied, "We haven't been together for very long, but we've known each other for many years."

Chen Yu continued, "I used to take care of her as an older brother, but later I realized that I had fallen in love with her."

Shi An chuckled and teased, "You've changed quite a bit, but as long as you two are happy, that's all that matters."

At this moment, Shi Ning suddenly remembered something and asked Shi An, "Brother, how did you and sister-in-law meet?"

Shi An's girlfriend chimed in, "We met at a club activity, and he took special care of me from the start."

Shi An said with a smile, "At that time, I felt that she was very different, so I took the initiative to chat with her, and we became familiar with each other over time."

Everyone ate and chatted, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

Chen Yu picked up a piece of Shi Ning's favorite dish and said, "Ning'er, eat more."

Shi Ning smiled and nodded, "Thank you."

Shi An looked at them and said with a smile, "You two shouldn't be showing off your love here. Your sister-in-law and I are just as good."

As he spoke, he also put some food on his girlfriend's plate.

After lunch, we all took a walk on campus.

Shi Ning and his sister-in-law walked ahead, chatting quietly about girls.

Shi An and Chen Yu followed behind. Shi An said, "Chen Yu, my sister can be a bit short-tempered sometimes, so please bear with her."

Chen Yu quickly said, "Brother, don't worry, I know. Ning'er is a good person, I will be considerate of her."

As they walked, Shi Ning suddenly stopped, turned around and said to everyone, "I'm so happy today. I haven't felt this relaxed in a long time."

Chen Yu took her hand and said, "Let's hang out together often from now on."

Chen Yu held Shi Ning's hand as they strolled along the campus path, the gentle moonlight casting a soft silhouette of happiness upon them.

When they arrived at the girls' dormitory, Chen Yu gently embraced Shi Ning and kissed her forehead. "Ning'er, get some rest. See you tomorrow."

Shi Ning blushed slightly and nodded with a smile, "You should also go home early and be careful on the road."

After parting ways with Shi Ning, Chen Yu hummed a little tune as he walked out of the school, preparing to return to his own school.

But just as he arrived at the school gate, a familiar figure came into his view.

It was Li Yixiao! Chen Yu froze on the spot, his eyes filled with surprise.

When Li Yixiao saw Chen Yu, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She quickly walked forward and said, "Chen Yu, I've finally waited for you."

Chen Yu snapped out of his daze and smiled politely. "Yi Xiao, what are you doing here?"

Li Yixiao bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then mustered up her courage to say, "Chen Yu, I... I've liked you for a long time. I know it might be a little late to say it now, but I still want to tell you what's on my mind."

Chen Yu frowned slightly, a troubled look on his face. He quickly said, "Yi Xiao, thank you for your affection, but I'm already with Shi Ning, and she's very important to me."

Upon hearing this, the light in Li Yixiao's eyes dimmed instantly, and tears welled up in her eyes. "I knew it, I was still too late. But Chen Yu, I'm really not reconciled. What is it about me that I can't compare to her?"

Chen Yu sighed helplessly, "Yi Xiao, this isn't about who's better than whom. You can't force feelings. No one can replace Shi Ning in my heart, and I hope you can understand."

Li Yixiao remained silent for a long time before finally raising her head and forcing a smile. "Okay, Chen Yu, I respect your choice. I hope you and she can be happy."