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

Chapter 197 A Bewildered and Shy Look!

The carriage jolted slightly, and the speed gradually decreased.

The view outside the window is no longer dappled tree shadows and scattered lights, but instead bright streetlights, flashing neon lights, and the taillights of a dense traffic stream.

The hustle and bustle of the main city could be faintly heard through the car windows, surging in like a tide and breaking the continuous tranquility inside the carriage.

The roar of the engine also changed, reminding passengers that the end of the journey was near.

The warm weight on my shoulders and the even breathing remained unchanged.

Su Yuqing was still fast asleep. Surrounded by Chen Mo's reliable presence, she seemed to be sleeping exceptionally soundly, with even a faint, almost imperceptible smile of satisfaction on her face.

All the beauty of the day continued in her relaxed sleeping face.

Chen Mo slightly opened his eyes and glanced at the girl leaning on his shoulder.

The dim, yellowish interior light softly illuminated her long eyelashes and cast a faint shadow on her fair cheeks.

That unconditional reliance weighed heavily on his heart, yet brought a strange sense of fulfillment and peace.

He carefully adjusted his posture to make her more comfortable, his movements so gentle they were almost undisturbed.

The familiar station name sign lit up at the next stop; it was time for them to get off.

"Yuqing," Chen Mo's voice was low, slightly hoarse from just waking up, but unusually gentle, "Wake up, the train has arrived."

His voice gently seeped into Su Yuqing's hazy consciousness.

She first unconsciously rubbed against Chen Mo's shoulder, like a small animal checking for a heat source.

A few seconds later, her thick eyelashes trembled and she slowly opened them.

As sleep and reality alternated, my gaze remained somewhat unfocused, momentarily losing its focus.

The first thing that catches the eye is Chen Mo's profile, so close yet filled with gentle concern.

"Hmm..." Su Yuqing responded vaguely, her consciousness quickly returning.

She was suddenly startled to realize that she was leaning against Chen Mo, and one of her hands was extremely bold and unrestrained, landing on Chen Mo's chest. Through her palm, she could even feel the tiny, inconspicuous bulge on the boy's chest!

A blush, even more rosy than the afterglow of the setting sun, instantly spread across her face, reaching all the way to her delicate earlobes.

Almost instinctively and hastily, she straightened up and left that warm and reliable support.

"I don't even know when I fell asleep..." Her voice was soft and sweet from just waking up, with obvious shyness, and her hands unconsciously clenched tighter.

This was actually to explain that his touching of Chen Mo's chest earlier was unintentional, not intentional.

Chen Mo couldn't help but chuckle as he watched her face flush instantly and her flustered expression, his smile deepening.

He gently moved the shoulder that had been resting on his head, his tone soothing: "Being able to sleep is a blessing. You looked quite tired, so I didn't wake you."

As we were talking, the car had already come to a smooth stop at the platform.

The car door opened with a "whoosh," and the unique, stronger smell of the city night, a mixture of car exhaust, neon lights, and distant food wafted out. "Let's go." Chen Mo stood up first, naturally extending his hand to her, not to help her, but simply to wait for her to get out of the car together.

Su Yuqing took a deep breath, suppressing the burning heat on her face, and placed her hand into his warm and broad palm without hesitation.

That hint of shyness still lingered in her eyes and brows, but seeing Chen Mo's composed and even slightly smiling expression, the shyness in her heart slowly melted away, replaced by an unspoken sweetness.

She tightened her grip on his hand and whispered in response, "Mmm."

The two walked side by side down the steps of the bus and stepped into the flowing river of light and the crowds of the city at night.

The light and shadow of the tall buildings reflected in Su Yuqing's clear eyes, and at the same time in Chen Mo's steady gaze.

Su Yuqing was still wearing Chen Mo's coat, the hem swaying gently with her steps, dispelling the slight chill of the night breeze.

The road home wasn't far, and the two walked quietly without saying much.

The warmth of their intertwined fingertips and the intimacy of sleeping shoulder to shoulder still lingered, weaving a silent and peaceful little world that belonged only to them against the backdrop of the city's hustle and bustle.

The streetlights stretched and shortened the shadows of the two people.

Su Yuqing secretly glanced at the tall figure beside her, then looked at her hands clasped tightly together. Her fingertips unconsciously traced a line on his palm, and her face flushed slightly. She lowered her head quietly, but a sweet smile curved her lips.

Chen Mo seemed to notice her little movement, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips. He didn't look down, but instead firmly grasped the soft and delicate hand in his palm, his fingertips silently stroking the back of her hand.

Upon arriving near Chen Mo's home, the density of people suddenly decreased, the city's neon lights receded slightly, and the roadside trees rustled softly in the evening breeze, making this corner even more tranquil.

"Time flies so fast," Su Yuqing said softly, breaking the brief silence. Her voice carried a hint of languor and contentment after waking from a dream. "It feels like I just left my grandparents' house, and now I'm already home."

Chen Mo turned his head to look at her, a relieved smile on his face, because he knew that time only seemed to fly by in the best of times.

In other words, Su Yuqing had a very happy day.

Suddenly, Chen Mo and Su Yuqing stopped in front of a small cart selling late-night sweet porridge not far from their home.

"Would you like another small bowl of sweet porridge to warm your stomach? I've eaten so much fried food today, a little something sweet will help cleanse my palate." Chen Mo pointed to the stall and smiled at Su Yuqing.

After taking a sniff, Su Yuqing found the warm, sweet fragrance quite tempting. She smiled and nodded, "Hmm, I'd like... lotus seed and lily bulb."

The two stood under the dim light of the stall, holding small paper cups and sipping their drinks.

The warm, sweet sensation slid down my throat, dispelling the last trace of fatigue and chill, and deepening the languid comfort after a satisfying meal.

Su Yuqing held the cup, the soft lotus seeds and unfolded lily petals in the bowl, the steam rising and warming her face, making her face look even more rosy.

"This tastes really good." She exhaled a small, satisfied breath, which carried a sweet aroma.

"Feeling a bit better now?" Chen Mo chuckled as he looked at her kitten-like appearance, then took the empty paper cup from her hand and tossed it into the nearby trash can along with his own.

Feeling the warmth spreading throughout her body from her belly, Su Yuqing also felt a sense of relaxation.

After a sweet day, upon returning home and closing the bedroom door, in a world truly belonging only to the two of them, they were both suddenly overcome with a shy and bewildered feeling.

(End of this chapter)