On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

Chapter 196 Dependence!

As the two waited on the platform, they noticed that the surroundings gradually became quiet.

It seemed as if only the two of them remained in the world.

The laughter of the daytime, the aroma of food, the clicks of game controllers, the kind laughter of the old man... all the sounds and images settle down, transforming into a silent understanding flowing between the two.

The day spent at my grandparents' house was filled with simple, warm, and fulfilling joy, just like that bowl of warm rice porridge in the evening—seemingly ordinary, yet comforting to the body and soul.

These peaceful days, enveloped in family and friendship (or even deeper feelings), are something Su Yuqing cherishes even more than those lively scenes.

This is a kind of peaceful and tranquil beauty that she has longed for deep in her heart.

Chen Mo glanced at the time on his phone screen, then looked up in the direction of the oncoming car. The dark end of the road was still empty for the time being.

He turned his head and whispered to Su Yuqing, "It should be soon." His tone was calm, with a sense of certainty and reassurance.

His very presence is the greatest sense of security in this tranquil night.

Su Yuqing softly hummed in agreement, wrapped her coat tighter around him, and gazed at the deep end of the road, quietly waiting for the bus that would carry them and this wonderful memory of the day back "home".

An old platform, dim lighting, two figures embracing each other.

Logically, there should be another late-night bus at this time.

If we really can't wait any longer, then we'll have to take Su Yuqing to live with her grandparents.

However, the feeling of the two waiting in this tranquil night makes one's heart unconsciously slow down.

The two felt no impatience while waiting; instead, they cherished the tranquility of the moment.

Under the dim yellow light, two moving white lights finally lit up at the end of the deep road.

As the low hum of the engine grew louder, the familiar outline of the bus gradually became clear, and finally, with a slight tremor from the old metal sheet, it came to a steady stop beside the platform.

The car door opened with a "whoosh," and the warm yellow light inside the car poured out, blending with the dim yellow light of the streetlights on the platform.

"The car is here." Chen Mo put away his phone and gently placed his hand behind Su Yuqing, as if to say, "Watch out for the steps."

Su Yuqing stepped into the car first, followed closely by Chen Mo.

The crisp "clink" of coins dropped into the ticket box broke the brief silence.

The driver yawned, and the car was unusually quiet. Apart from the driver and the two of them, there were only two or three other passengers in the back row who were engrossed in their headphones.

These passengers boarded at a stop a little earlier. They were also heading back to the main urban area. Knowing it was the last train, they boarded early to avoid missing it when they got off.

It's the last bus, and the driver won't care too much about the rules, tacitly allowing the passengers to do this.

Chen Mo glanced around the empty carriage, his gaze landing on a spot in the middle of the carriage near the window, away from the draft.

"Sit here." He gestured for Su Yuqing to sit in the aisle seat, while he himself sat by the window, creating a relatively private little space. As the vehicle started, the engine roared again, and the dim yellow lights and swaying tree shadows outside the window began to recede at a steady pace.

The soft light inside the carriage enveloped the two of them, shielding them from the chill and darkness of the outside world.

Su Yuqing turned to look out the car window, her forehead gently resting against Chen Mo's body. Her gaze was somewhat unfocused as she looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar night view of the old city rushing past the car window—closed shops, the occasional warm light flashing from the windows of residential buildings, and the dark direction of the park.

Scenes from that day flashed rapidly through her mind like the light and shadow outside the car window: Chen Mo's thoughtful breakfast at the breakfast table and his sleek back as he worked out; the heart-pounding moment when they first held hands in the park, a silent understanding between them; the warm atmosphere at her grandparents' dinner table and every dish they had carefully prepared for her; the focused cooperation and playful mischief they shared while playing games together in front of the TV; the enticing aroma wafting from the food stalls near the stage and the amazing taste of the fried food…

All the noise, warmth, flavors, and sounds, along with the slight bumps of the vehicle, transformed into an indescribable calm and warmth in my heart, washing away all unease and loneliness, leaving only a deep and fulfilling peace.

She stole a glance at Chen Mo, who was sitting quietly beside her. His unique scent, a blend of light shower gel fragrance and youthful sunshine, lingered in her nostrils, providing the most reassuring backdrop to this long day.

Chen Mo also leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes slightly to rest.

He was equally relaxed. The day's travels and his continued attention to Su Yuqing (shopping, games, snacks) had left him feeling slightly tired as he moved along steadily, but this tiredness was one of complete relaxation and contentment.

He could feel the subtle warmth emanating from Su Yuqing's body as she leaned closer, and the tranquil aura of her being immersed in her own thoughts.

He didn't need to deliberately break the silence; simply sitting side by side and feeling the slight swaying of the carriage was already the ultimate comfort.

The car smoothly entered a wider road, and the engine noise almost turned into hypnotic white noise as it moved at a constant speed.

The focus Su Yuqing had put into playing games during the day, the excitement of battling with delicious food, the warmth of being surrounded by her family, and the unspoken closeness she had shared with Chen Mo all transformed into a deep weariness that gently washed over her like a tide.

Her consciousness began to blur, and her originally upright sitting posture unconsciously relaxed.

She gently and very slowly rested her head on Chen Mo's strong and reliable shoulder.

Fine, rapid breathing was taking place between his nose and throat.

Chen Mo's shoulders slumped slightly as he clearly felt the subtle, warm touch.

He didn't care at all, and instead leaned his body slightly towards her, half an inch, so that she could lean against him more comfortably.

Whether it was sensing his silent indulgence and considerate response, Su Yuqing's tense body completely relaxed, as if she had finally found a safe harbor.

She closed her eyes, and a faint smile unconsciously curved her lips, like a child who had secretly eaten candy.

Weariness quickly took hold, and with the steady sway of the vehicle and the reassuring support of Chen Mo, her breathing soon became long and soft, and she drifted into a peaceful dream.

Chen Mo kept his eyes closed, but the weight leaning against him and the soft breathing made the corners of his mouth unconsciously turn up slightly.

He didn't look down at her sleeping face, but silently felt the weight of this trust and the warmth of intimacy with his body.

The warm yellow light in the carriage outlined the calm and gentle profile of his face.

The car, carrying the tranquility and this silent, flowing sense of dependence, drove towards the gradually brightening main urban area.

(End of this chapter)