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

On the screen, the moonlight outlined Su Yuqing's delicate profile. She leaned close to Chen Mo, but her face was fixed on the lake in the distance. The night breeze ruffled her hair, and her eyes were clear and serene. The background was the shimmering artificial lake and the bright lights of the campus commercial street on the opposite bank.

She looks so beautiful in the photo, gazing intently ahead.

"How about that? Did I take a bad picture for you?" Chen Mo smiled at Su Yuqing.

"It looks good," Su Yuqing commented with a sweet smile.

"Shouldn't we give her a reward?" Chen Mo put his arm around her shoulder, making her more comfortable nestled in his arms.

Hearing that Chen Mo wanted a reward, Su Yuqing's heart pounded like a drum, and the darkness concealed her burning ears.

She mustered her courage, quickly raised her head, and placed a feather-light kiss on the corner of his slightly upturned lips.

The kiss was so brief it was almost instantaneous, like a butterfly skimming the water.

"The reward is too meager." Chen Mo's eyes sparkled with a smile as bright as a galaxy.

He didn't speak, but tightened his arms, pulling her completely into his embrace. He gently stroked her cheek with his other hand, and then kissed her deeply.

A silent embrace and a deep kiss spoke volumes, filling the air with an unyielding sweetness and tenderness.

The evening breeze, the sound of the lake, the distant lights, the chirping of insects, and the whispers of other couples all became background noise. At this moment, the world was so quiet that only the resonance of their chests remained.

After an unknown amount of time, the two reluctantly parted ways when two people walked by.

Seeing that they might be disturbed by people passing by unintentionally while on the shore, Chen Mo immediately took Su Yuqing's small hand and said, "Let's rent a boat and go boating on the lake."

After Su Yuqing nodded, Chen Mo took her hand and walked towards the boat rental point on the lakeside.

The small dock for renting boats on the lake shore was dimly lit but not deserted, with several pedal boats and small electric boats of various shapes and sizes quietly moored on the water.

Chen Mo chose a two-person multi-powered boat with a small canopy, which could be rowed comfortably, and could also be used to automatically navigate when tired, so that Su Yuqing could relax and enjoy herself more if she got tired.

The staff member looked up, saw the couple in front of him, and smiled knowingly: "Remember, our boats are charged by the hour. Anything less than an hour is charged as an hour. So if you've just exceeded an hour, it's best to play a little longer and pay back around the 50-minute mark of the new hour, so you won't lose money."

Chen Mo nodded in confirmation, paid the deposit, and then carefully stepped onto the boat first. He then reached out and firmly held Su Yuqing's wrist, guiding her to carefully step onto the slightly swaying boat.

Once she was settled on the cushioned bench in the center of the boat, he untied the rope, picked up an oar and handed it to Su Yuqing, then took one for himself and sat down on the bench opposite her.

Having just boarded the boat, I still had plenty of energy, so naturally I wanted to enjoy the fun of rowing first, and deal with the electric boat later.

The small boat slowly drifted away from the shore, and the string lights twinkled warmly in the night, like scattered stars.

Chen Mo and Su Yuqing rowed slowly and deliberately, the oars parting the calm lake surface, creating ripples that shattered the moonlight reflected in the water.

The further you go into the center of the lake, the more distant and indistinct the noise on the shore becomes, until finally only faint background sounds remain.

The lake water rippled around the boat, making a soft splashing sound.

Occasionally, a night fish leaps out of the water and quickly dives back into the depths, leaving behind a ripple that gradually spreads outwards.

Seeing that the boat had reached the middle of the lake, Su Yuqing stopped paddling, reached into the water, and started playing in the water.

Her slender, delicate fingertips glide across the cool lake water, feeling the wonderful sensation of the water slipping through her fingers.

"So comfortable," she murmured, her eyes slightly narrowed with pleasure.

Chen Mo also stopped paddling and let the small boat drift gently in the center of the lake.

He got up and sat down next to Su Yuqing, mimicking her gesture by dipping his hand into the water. Then, he suddenly splashed a handful of water at her. "Ah!" Su Yuqing exclaimed softly, then laughed, retaliating defiantly.

Tiny water droplets sparkled like diamonds in the moonlight, splashing onto their clothes and hair.

Amidst their playful banter, Chen Mo pulled her into his arms, and their laughter gradually subsided, transforming into a knowing smile shared between them.

Su Yuqing leaned on Chen Mo's shoulder, panting slightly as she tried to calm herself.

A few strands of her hair were wet and clung to her cheeks and neck. Chen Mo gently brushed them aside, his fingertips lingering on her warm skin.

From this angle, the lights of the entire campus are clearly visible.

The library is like a glowing castle, the teaching buildings are brightly lit like a crystal palace, and the dormitory lights are like twinkling stars, all reflected on the dark lake, as if there is another dreamlike world underwater.

"So beautiful," Su Yuqing exclaimed softly, almost holding her breath.

Chen Mo lowered his head, his cheek pressed against her soft hair, which exuded a faint fragrance of floral water.

He was no longer satisfied with just holding her hand; his arms naturally wrapped around her slender waist, pulling her closer into his embrace.

The small boat spun around in the middle of the lake, drifting slowly.

"She is indeed very beautiful." Chen Mo spoke almost touching her earlobe, his warm breath brushing against her sensitive skin, causing a slight shiver to run through her.

His voice was amplified in the silence, carrying a reassuring magnetism.

Su Yuqing turned slightly in his arms and looked up at him.

The moonlight cast a soft glow in her clear eyes, which were filled with undisguised love and infatuation.

Just then, faint guitar music and soft humming came from another ship in the distance; it was a familiar love song.

The melody floated on the lake, adding more romance to the night.

Su Yuqing hummed along softly, her voice as gentle as the night breeze.

Chen Mo listened intently, his arms unconsciously tightening around her, pulling her even closer into his embrace.

When the song ended, he whispered in her ear, "You sang even better than the original. Let's sing another song."

Su Yuqing turned to face him, her eyes sparkling with playfulness, and mimicked Chen Mo's earlier words: "Shouldn't you give me a reward first?"

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow, pretending to think: "What reward?"

"Ugh," she pouted.

Chen Mo chuckled softly, his voice particularly captivating in the night: "I really don't know."

Su Yuqing did not answer, but closed her eyes and tilted her head back slightly.

The moonlight shone on her face, outlining her delicate features. Her long eyelashes cast fine shadows under her eyes, and a hopeful smile played on her lips.

Chen Mo's heart softened instantly.

He slowly approached, but at the last moment before touching her, he veered off course, a gentle kiss landing on her cheek like the soft flutter of a butterfly's wings. (End of Chapter)