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

Chen Mo didn't chase after them, but changed his shoes, went to the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator to check.

"What do you want to eat tonight? It seems like we're running low on vegetables. Should I go to the supermarket to buy some?" Chen Mo's voice came from the kitchen.

"Ah? Whatever... It's up to you!" Su Yuqing's voice drifted from the balcony, still sounding somewhat tense.

Chen Mo walked to the balcony door, leaned against the door frame, and looked at Su Yuqing's slender back.

She was holding a watering can, carefully watering several potted plants with gentle movements.

The afternoon sunlight filtered through the gauze window, casting a soft halo around her.

"Shall we go together?" Chen Mo suggested, his voice very soft.

Su Yuqing paused, then slowly turned around.

The blush on her face hadn't completely faded, but her eyes had calmed down considerably, carrying a hint of expectation and barely perceptible dependence. She nodded gently: "Okay."

The supermarket wasn't crowded in the afternoon, and the air conditioning was on full blast, dispelling the summer heat.

The two walked side by side, pushing a shopping cart.

Chen Mo naturally took on the task of pushing the cart, while Su Yuqing was responsible for selecting the goods.

She picked up a discounted carton of yogurt, intending to hand it to Chen Mo as usual, but hesitated halfway through her hand's movement.

It used to be so natural to do this, but now it feels like I'm passing on some incredible secret, and my fingertips are slightly burning.

Chen Mo noticed her pause and naturally reached out to take the yogurt container.

Inevitably, our fingertips brushed against her slightly cool fingertips.

"Hmm, you seem to like this brand quite a bit." He said casually, putting the yogurt into the shopping cart, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve upwards into a pleased smile.

The shy Su Yuqing has her own unique cuteness and charm as an innocent young girl, which really touches Chen Mo's heart, making him want to tease her more.

Su Yuqing quickly withdrew her hand, lowered her head and pretended to look at the vegetable section next to her, but her heart was beating even faster because of that brief touch.

She stole a glance at Chen Mo's silhouette as he pushed the cart; he was tall and reliable, exuding a reassuring sense of strength.

This daily routine of "shopping at the supermarket together" seems to have been tinged with a sweet glow due to the change in their relationship.

"What other fruit would you like to eat? Strawberries?" he asked, pointing to the fruit section.

"Mmm...okay," Su Yuqing replied softly.

Walking into the fresh food section, Chen Mo picked up a packaged piece of salmon: "How about making pan-fried salmon with this? With some broccoli."

"Yes, everything you make is delicious." Su Yuqing looked up at him, her eyes clear, filled with complete trust and reliance.

Su Yuqing had mentioned many times that Chen Mo was a good cook, but now, hearing it, Chen Mo felt an extra layer of sweetness – it was his girlfriend's approval.

When it was time to pay, Chen Mo took out his phone to scan the QR code to pay.

Su Yuqing stood quietly beside him, looking at the food they had chosen together in the shopping cart: yogurt, salmon, fresh broccoli, and a small box of her favorite strawberries... A simple yet genuine sense of happiness, like a warm spring, quietly filled her heart.

This is the warmth and life of being "together," isn't it?

Dinner was pan-fried salmon and stir-fried broccoli, prepared by Chen Mo—simple yet comforting.

At the dinner table, the atmosphere between the two became much more relaxed. They chatted about interesting things on the island, complaining about Huang Mao's impulsive confession and Zhao Yueyue's panic.

As they talked, Chen Mo couldn't help but mention the kiss under the fireworks, his gaze sweeping meaningfully over Su Yuqing's lips. Su Yuqing's cheeks flushed red instantly, and she lowered her head, taking small bites of rice from her bowl, her long eyelashes fluttering like startled butterfly wings.

The memory of that long and passionate first kiss under the fireworks, carrying the salty taste of the sea breeze and the unique scent of gunpowder, instantly surged up clearly.

My body still felt the tingling and palpitations from that time.

Chen Mo looked at her, blushing so much she almost buried her face in her bowl, and found her incredibly adorable. A surge of tenderness welled up in his chest, and he didn't tease her anymore. He simply quietly placed a piece of fish on her plate.

After the meal, Chen Mo washed the dishes in the kitchen while Su Yuqing wiped the table.

The sound of running water was loud; the kitchen space was small, and the two inevitably moved closer together.

After wiping the table, Su Yuqing picked up a rag to wash it, and almost bumped into Chen Mo when she turned around.

"Ah..." she gasped softly, instinctively taking a step back, her back pressed against the refrigerator door.

Chen Mo turned off the tap and turned around.

The light from the kitchen ceiling light fell on him, his tall figure enveloping her, carrying the faint scent of detergent and the steam of freshly washed dishes.

The space suddenly felt cramped, and the air seemed to thicken.

Their eyes locked, and neither of them spoke.

Chen Mo's gaze was deep, with a hint of barely perceptible heat, clearly fixed on her slightly parted lips, which gleamed with an alluring sheen.

Su Yuqing's heart pounded like a drum, and she could clearly feel the heat emanating from him and a strong attraction.

She gripped the rag tightly in her hand, her fingertips turning white from the force, but her body felt as if it were being pulled by invisible threads, unable to move.

Anticipation and immense shyness intertwined and shimmered in her clear eyes.

Chen Mo slowly and tentatively leaned forward, his gaze fixed on her, his breath becoming somewhat hot.

He placed one hand on the refrigerator door beside her ear, forming a small encirclement.

Su Yuqing felt the air around her thin. She subconsciously held her breath, her long eyelashes trembling violently. Finally, as if unable to bear the weight of that burning gaze, she gently closed her eyes and tilted her head back slightly.

That posture, like a flower bud quietly waiting for the morning dew in the night, silently conveys tacit consent and expectation.

Their breaths mingled at a very close distance, carrying the same tension and longing.

Chen Mo's gaze traced her delicate eyebrows and upturned nose, finally settling on her slightly parted, silently inviting lips.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and finally he slowly lowered his head, his goal clear—

"Ding-dong! Ding-dong!" The piercing doorbell rang out like a thunderclap, bursting into the quiet room without warning and instantly shattering the romantic atmosphere that had been building up in the kitchen!

The two of them jolted back as if they had been electrocuted!

Su Yuqing's face instantly turned as red as a ripe tomato. She was flustered and didn't know where to look: "I...I'll go open the door!"

She practically fled in panic, her heart still pounding wildly in her chest.

Chen Mo ruffled his hair in frustration, took a deep breath, and tried to calm the interrupted excitement and the surging heat deep within his body.

He cursed inwardly, wondering which guy had seized the opportunity so well. Leaning against the counter, he closed his eyes in exasperation to calm himself before finally leaving the kitchen. (End of Chapter)