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

A strong, indescribable restlessness surged within Chen Mo.

He took a deep breath of the cool mountain air, suppressing the restlessness in his heart, and carefully concealed the romantic feelings that arose from the unexpected discovery, transforming them into a deeper tenderness and consideration.

He said nothing, but simply switched the bag to his other hand and gently grasped Su Yuqing's hand, which wasn't drying her hair, with a slight pressure from his fingertips, conveying a silent comfort and possessiveness.

Su Yuqing felt the unusual warmth in his palm and the slightly firm grip on his hand. She turned her head to look at him with some confusion, only to meet his deep and gentle eyes.

There was that familiar doting look in his eyes, but it seemed to have an added, different kind of burning passion, making the blush on her cheeks, which had just faded, seem to reignite.

Although she didn't understand the deeper meaning, being held so tightly by him made her feel as sweet as if she were soaked in honey. She returned the grip and gently shook his hand.

This little gesture went unnoticed by the three companions walking ahead. Amidst the twilight and their laughter, this silent yet intensely sweet and ambiguous interlude, unique to them, quietly slipped away.

This chance glance, like a piece of candy, quietly melted in Chen Mo's heart, adding a more thrilling touch to this romance in the mountains.

As they dried their hair, the group chatted and returned to camp along the same route they had come from.

The setting sun had painted most of the sky a magnificent orange-red, and dusk was deepening in the mountains and forests, with the calls of returning birds rising and falling.

Before even reaching the campsite, they could see the flickering flames of the campfire in the distance, along with Wang Lan's distinctive booming voice: "Hey! Our beautiful army of beauties has returned from their bath! How were things? Did they get captured by the savages in the mountains?"

Upon closer inspection, the campsite had undergone a complete transformation.

The bonfire was burning brightly, dispelling the chill of the mountains and casting a warm glow on everyone's faces.

Li Zhe was meticulously flipping the skewered vegetables and sausages according to the "best grilling method" he had found, while Wang Lan was loudly giving instructions from the side, although most of the time she was more of a hindrance than a help.

Shen Xinghe sat quietly on a mat near the campfire, his head slightly turned to the side, as if trying to dry his almost completely dry hair. The firelight danced on his delicate profile, making him look exceptionally handsome.

“We have dedicated Sentinels, do you think the savages would dare to come?” Zhou Yue replied to Wang Lan with a smile, glancing meaningfully at Chen Mo.

Wang Lan immediately understood, only then realizing that Chen Mo had followed her there for quite some time but hadn't returned.

"Holy crap, Lao Mo, you've been keeping watch nearby the whole time? You weren't spying on me, were you?" Wang Lan asked with envy.

"His boss is here. If he dares to peek, he'll be sleeping on his knees outside the tent tonight," Lin Xiaoxiao said with a smile, taking Su Yuqing's arm.

“That’s true.” Wang Lan immediately laughed, winking at Chen Mo and Su Yuqing.

Feeling embarrassed by the stares, Su Yuqing quickly went to the area where the ingredients were piled up: "I'm a little hungry, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Perfect timing!" Li Zhe breathed a sigh of relief. "Girls, come and grill. Wang Lan and I really need to improve our control over the heat."

He looked at a slightly charred sausage and helplessly pushed up his glasses.

The girls couldn't help but laugh when they saw the failed attempt.

The atmosphere instantly became lively again.

The girls took over the barbecue, and their skills were indeed much better than the boys'. Su Yuqing rolled up her sleeves, skillfully picked up a few skewers of sausages and vegetables, and went to the campfire to take over the barbecue task.

She focused intently on adjusting the position of the skewers to prevent them from burning, occasionally brushing on a little oil and sauce, her movements swift and meticulous.

The flickering firelight reflected on her focused profile, making her appear exceptionally gentle and captivating.

The food quickly released an enticing aroma.

Chen Mo didn't participate in the barbecue or other miscellaneous activities; his gaze remained fixed on Su Yuqing.

Seeing that her long, wet hair was still dripping slightly even after being dried with a towel, with a few strands playfully clinging to her fair neck, he had an idea. He picked up the dry towel from before and quietly walked behind Su Yuqing.

"You go about your business, I'll dry it for you." His voice was gentle and considerate. "Your hair isn't dry yet, be careful not to catch a cold."

As Su Yuqing was flipping the skewers, she felt the gentle movement on her head and heard Chen Mo's tender words. Her body stiffened at first, but then relaxed, and a sweet warmth welled up in her heart.

She gave a soft "hmm" and obediently kept her head slightly lowered, continuing her work, though the tips of her ears were subtly tinged with a blush.

"Oh, Brother Mo is so kind. I also want someone to help me out," Lin Xiaoxiao teased deliberately.

"Then you crazy girl should hurry up and find a boyfriend, so you won't be envious of others all the time," Zhou Yue said with a laugh.

This elicited another round of light laughter from the crowd, and the atmosphere remained harmonious and pleasant.

Chen Mo smiled and stood behind Su Yuqing, but his hands did not stop. He gently wrapped her long hair with a towel, carefully pressing and rubbing it to absorb the excess water.

His fingertips would occasionally brush against her sensitive earlobe or the delicate skin on the back of her neck, and each slight touch sent a shiver through both of them, like a gentle electric shock.

Su Yuqing could clearly feel the tenderness and patience in his actions, as if he were treating a rare treasure.

His warm breath occasionally brushed against the top of her hair, bringing a comforting tickle.

The laughter and chatter of her companions and the crackling of the campfire seemed like distant background noises. Her world consisted only of the boy behind her gently wiping her hair and the thunderous pounding of her own heart.

They looked at each other, their eyes filled with boundless tenderness and love.

For a couple who have been in a relationship for so long, to still feel that flutter of the heart in their daily interactions, like the thrill of first love, is the rarest, most precious, and most likely to last.

Chen Mo once heard about a couple in their eighties or nineties who still treated each other with respect in their old age, always maintaining small moments of sweetness and touching moments in their daily lives, and always having moments that made his heart race. They had never even had a single argument in their entire lives. At the time, Chen Mo thought that such a couple was simply a legend, and he didn't quite believe that what the two old people said was true.

It's said that love eventually evolves into family affection, and the longer you're together, the less you see each other than strangers. How can there be couples who never argue and can still be as sweet and loving as newlyweds after decades of marriage?

Now he seems to have a vague understanding of it; he realizes that such love truly exists in this world.

As long as both parties always keep each other in mind and cherish each other with the utmost love, the legendary perfect couple is actually within their reach. (End of Chapter)