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

After settling Su Yuqing in, Chen Mo bent down and carefully hung the mooring rope on a sturdy rock to prevent the small boat from being blown away.

This place was indeed extremely quiet and secluded. There was no one around, only unknown insects chirping softly in the grass.

Moonlight filtered through the sparse treetops, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

The air is filled with the scents of grass, damp earth, and a hint of fishy smell, adding to the wildness of the place even more than the heart of the lake.

"The environment here is really nice." Su Yuqing breathed a small sigh of relief and looked around.

She wore comfortable sandals and carefully stepped onto the grass.

Chen Mo naturally reached out to protect her waist and walked a short distance along the water's edge with his arm around her.

Suddenly, a faint, flickering green light drifted past Su Yuqing's eyes.

"Fireflies!" she exclaimed in surprise.

The next moment, a little more, and then a little more… tiny lights rose one after another from the grass on the shore, like little lanterns lit up when the tranquility was disturbed, scattered like stars, gradually increasing in number.

"It's already past September, and there are still so many fireflies active. No wonder it's Xiangsha." Chen Mo was quite surprised.

This unexpected dance of fairies instantly filled the quiet night with a fairytale-like dreamlike quality.

They silently surrounded them, their light not bright, but gently adorning this corner that belonged only to the two of them.

A small cluster of fluorescent light was particularly active, seemingly curious about them. It circled around Su Yuqing for a short while before gracefully departing and flying into the depths of the grass.

The two stood still, neither speaking, simply watching the dreamlike scene unfold before their eyes, letting the faint light cast shimmering spots on their faces, bodies, and hands.

"It's so beautiful, take a picture quickly." Su Yuqing subconsciously reached out and hugged Chen Mo's waist even tighter, wanting to capture this natural gift of romance.

Chen Mo understood and immediately took a picture of this dreamlike scene for Su Yuqing.

The light from the moon and fireflies was enough, so Chen Mo didn't turn on the flash. As he pressed the shutter button, a fairytale-like photo was born.

This is a profile portrait taken under a tranquil moonlit night, with fireflies as natural starlight and a serene riverbank as the stage.

The scene is filled with countless dreamy, soft light green light spots, sparsely scattered around the protagonist and in the night background, creating an extremely romantic, warm, and fairytale-like moment.

The shadows of trees and grass in the background add a sense of depth, while the moonlight provides the main color tone and outline lighting.

The most crucial element is the exceptional beauty of the subject in the photo, which gives the picture a transcendent quality.

"It's a good thing we made it up, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to take such a beautiful photo." Looking at the dreamlike photo in front of him, Chen Mo chuckled softly in her ear, his tone tinged with relief.

Su Yuqing turned her head to look at him, the moonlight reflecting in her clear eyes, her smile full of sweetness.

She was very satisfied with the photo.

After taking some nice photos, the two strolled around for a while until the little green lanterns gradually disappeared into the depths of the grass, at which point they reluctantly headed back.

Back on the small boat, Chen Mo didn't immediately untie the rope. Instead, he squatted down, his back to Su Yuqing, and said, "We just came down a slope, so there might be potholes in the grass. Come on, I'll carry you up."

Looking at the broad, reliable back in front of her, Su Yuqing felt a warmth in her heart. She didn't refuse and gently lay down on him, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing her cheek against the back of his neck.

Chen Mo steadily carried Su Yuqing back to the small cushion on the boat.

Once she was settled back in her seat, a sense of happiness and security filled Su Yuqing's heart like a gentle stream.

She watched Chen Mo turn to untie the rope, his figure stretching long and reliable in the moonlight. With him by her side, all the romance and security felt tangible.

Under Chen Mo's skillful control, the small boat glided quietly out of the shallows and sailed steadily toward the brightly lit dock on the opposite bank.

On the return journey, the two stopped paddling, switched to electric mode, and let the small boat glide quietly.

They nestled together quietly, continuing to admire the gradually clearing reflections of the campus lights on the lake in the night.

Su Yuqing leaned on Chen Mo's shoulder, her eyelids drooping again. The day's hustle and bustle and romance settled down, turning into a deep weariness and sweetness.

We arrived at the pier at exactly fifty-seven minutes.

Chen Mo hadn't meticulously calculated the staff's suggested time, but unexpectedly, it happened to be the perfect moment, avoiding unnecessary expenses.

Amid the staff's good-natured teasing glances, he paid exactly for one hour and successfully got his deposit back.

Back downstairs at Building A of Xingyuan Apartment.

The crowd downstairs had thinned out, the night was deeper, and the moonlight seemed even brighter.

Su Yuqing still had a bit of grass she had brought back from the riverbank stuck to her temple, and Chen Mo gently brushed it away for her.

"Go up now, have a good dream," Chen Mo said softly, his voice exceptionally clear in the quiet night.

"Yes, you too." Su Yuqing nodded, her cheeks still slightly flushed, her eyes bright yet tinged with a sleepy haze.

She glanced at Chen Mo one last time before turning and running briskly into the dormitory building, the hem of her skirt flashing in the entrance light.

Chen Mo watched her disappear at the stairwell, then stood alone under the camphor tree for a while, savoring every detail of the night, until his phone vibrated—it was a text message from Su Yuqing reporting that she had arrived safely at the dormitory.

He then turned around and, bathed in moonlight, returned to his dormitory.

As night fell, the entire campus drifted off to sleep, gathering energy for the busy day ahead.

The third day of university life began in the crisp, autumnal morning light.

Despite not getting enough sleep, Chen Mo woke up to the sounds of his roommates washing up.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, bringing with it the unique vitality of the morning.

He had a simple breakfast with Wang Lan and Li Zhe, then went back to catch up on his sleep.

Chen Mo had a relatively free day and didn't go out. Instead, he rediscovered the feeling of being a young man and teamed up with his roommates to play MOBA games.

It was through working with his roommate that he gained a greater sense of the reality of time travel.

The detective's ten years were more like foreign memories, poured into his mind.

He is still just a young man in his early eighteens.

He should be living in the present moment of his youth.

That day, Chen Mo had a great time with his roommates, but he didn't forget to take some time to chat with Su Yuqing.

The girls were still full of energy. Having not had enough shopping yesterday, they organized a shopping spree on the campus commercial street today. Su Yuqing was thinking about Chen Mo and took a lot of pictures of things to send to him, wondering if she should buy some for him.

Feeling Su Yuqing's concern, Chen Mo replied that it wasn't necessary, but he was secretly very happy. (End of Chapter)