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

The two walked slowly along the path lined with sycamore trees, the streetlights casting dappled shadows on them.

The night breeze rustled the leaves, creating a soft, natural white noise that brought a sense of peace.

There were no many words, only the soft sound of footsteps on the road and the clearly audible breathing between them.

That unspoken affection flowed quietly in the night, more tender and poignant than any confession.

As I walked down to my building, warm yellow motion-sensor lights shone down.

Chen Mo stopped, and Su Yuqing turned around to face him. The light in the hallway illuminated her clear eyes, in which his figure was clearly reflected.

"I'm really a little tired after playing all day." Su Yuqing had a gentle smile on her face and her voice was soft.

"It's good to be tired from playing, so you can sleep better." Chen Mo nodded with a smile, his gaze lingering on her face, as if he wanted to etch this moment into his heart.

Back home, both of them were completely paralyzed and collapsed onto the sofa.

They exchanged a glance and couldn't help but smile at each other's dejected appearance.

"Sometimes it feels pretty good to be a little down like this," Chen Mo said with a smile.

Su Yuqing gave a soft "hmm," and the two stopped talking, lying side by side on the large sofa like two vines that had been wilted by the sun but were reluctant to part.

Only one warm yellow floor lamp was on in the living room, its light lazily spreading out and giving the two people's silhouettes a soft, rough edge.

The rustling of sycamore leaves outside the window drifted through the glass, making the room even more tranquil.

The excitement and fatigue of the day slowly receded like the receding tide, leaving behind a deep weariness in the body and a heavy, sweet feeling overflowing in the heart.

Su Yuqing turned her head slightly, her gaze falling precisely on Chen Mo's equally relaxed profile.

His eyes were closed, his breathing even and deep. His usual composure and occasional sharpness were replaced by an unguarded gentleness.

His eyelashes cast a faint shadow beneath his eyelids, and the corners of his mouth held a subtle curve, as if he were immersed in a beautiful dream.

As she watched, Su Yuqing's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason, then felt warm and cozy, as if she were being soaked in lukewarm water.

She subtly and carefully shifted her body, moving herself a little closer to him, her shoulder almost touching his arm.

Through the thin fabric, she could feel the warmth emanating from his body, a warmth that made her feel incredibly secure, as if a drifting boat had finally found a peaceful harbor.

Chen Mo seemed to sense the subtle approach. He moved his arm slightly, but did not open his eyes. He simply and naturally lowered his arm, which had been resting on the armrest, into the narrow gap between the two of them.

His hand inadvertently brushed against Su Yuqing's fingers hanging at her side.

The warm touch was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples in Su Yuqing's heart.

Her fingertips trembled slightly, but she didn't move away. Instead, like a little bird attracted by the warmth, she gently and tentatively placed her fingertips on the back of his hand.

The moment their skin touched, a tiny electric current surged through the point of contact.

Chen Mo's eyelashes trembled almost imperceptibly, but he still didn't open his eyes. Instead, his relaxed fingers slowly and with a sense of reverence curled slightly, gently enveloping Su Yuqing's bold little hand in his palm.

This subtle gesture, without a word, strikes the heart more deeply than any confession.

Su Yuqing's heart was instantly filled with immense sweetness and peace of mind, and a blush quietly rose to her cheeks.

She didn't pull her hand away, but instead let her fingers be enveloped by his warm, dry hand, feeling the firm yet gentle strength.

She closed her eyes again, a satisfied, sweet smile curving her lips. An unprecedented sense of peace and belonging completely enveloped her.

Time seemed to stretch out for an incredibly long time at that moment.

The tired body found complete relaxation in the comfortable sofa, while two young hearts, in this silent embrace and the intertwining of fingertips, felt each other's presence and that unspoken flutter of excitement.

A silent emotion flows in the air, warmer than lamplight and gentler than the night.

After an unknown amount of time, the sound of car horns from late-night travelers broke the extreme tranquility outside the window.

Chen Mo finally opened his eyes slowly, his eyes clear and filled with a gentle smile.

He turned his head slightly to look at Su Yuqing, whose eyes were still closed but whose cheeks were flushed, and asked softly, "Are you hungry? There seem to be two packs of wontons in the refrigerator."

Su Yuqing opened her eyes and met his smiling gaze. She felt her face getting even hotter and quickly nodded, "Mmm... a little."

"I'll cook it."

"I'll do it." Su Yuqing immediately prepared to get up.

"No need. It's Saturday, so your work is on hold. This is just a family dinner, and there's no requirement for anyone to come."

As Chen Mo spoke, he tried to sit up, but the hand that was wrapped around Su Yuqing's fingers did not let go. Instead, as if reluctant, he gently stroked the back of her hand with his fingertips before letting go.

This subtle movement made Su Yuqing's heart flutter again.

The phrase "a family dinner" was particularly heartwarming.

Chen Mo stood up, stretched his stiff limbs, and walked towards the kitchen.

He turned on the refrigerator light, which softly shone on him, and rolled up his sleeves with clean and efficient movements.

Su Yuqing did not get up immediately; she remained curled up on the sofa, watching the tall, busy figure in the kitchen.

The sound of running water from the tap and the soft clatter of pots and pans created a particularly warm and cozy atmosphere on this quiet night.

She watched Chen Mo skillfully boil water and cook wontons, occasionally stirring the soup in the pot gently with a spoon, the rising white steam enveloping his profile.

This scene, so ordinary it couldn't be more so, painted a picture of what she called "home" in her heart.

A strong desire to extend this moment into the future silently grew within her.

Soon, two bowls of steaming hot and fragrant wontons were served on the small table.

"Be careful, it's hot." Chen Mo handed the chopsticks to Su Yuqing and sat down opposite her.

The two sat facing each other, eating a simple late-night snack.

The wonton wrappers are thin and the filling is generous, fresh and delicious, and the warmth spreads from the stomach to every part of the body.

They didn't say much, occasionally glancing at each other and exchanging knowing smiles, the air filled with the aroma of food and silent warmth.

"What a fulfilling day!" Su Yuqing put down her spoon, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Chen Mo with a satisfied smile on her lips.

Actually, the word "fulfilling" she used at this moment could be replaced with "happy" or "blessed." (End of Chapter)