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

A few minutes later, the curtain of the fitting room was gently pulled open.

Chen Mo, who was waiting outside, looked up when he heard the sound and his gaze froze instantly.

Under the warm yellow light, Su Yuqing stood there with a faint smile on her face.

The off-white turtleneck sweater enveloped her small face, making her skin appear even whiter and her features more delicate.

The soft texture of the sweater accentuated her slender waist and the beginnings of her feminine curves.

Her red and black plaid skirt reached her knees, revealing just the right amount of her slender legs clad in black stockings. The hem of the skirt swayed slightly with her movements, exuding a youthful charm.

This outfit perfectly accentuated her clear and gentle temperament, giving her a quiet, scholarly air.

"How is it?" Su Yuqing felt a little embarrassed by his direct gaze and asked softly, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her sweater.

Chen Mo then came to his senses, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly. He stepped forward and very naturally reached out to tidy a strand of hair that was pressed down by her high collar. His gaze was deep, and his voice carried a hint of satisfied laughter as he said, "Very beautiful."

He paused, then added, "Mainly because he's good-looking."

His praise was undisguised, making Su Yuqing's cheeks flush and her heart feel sweet.

She twirled in front of the fitting room mirror, becoming more and more satisfied with herself.

This outfit not only suited her aesthetic sense but also kept her warm. More importantly, it earned Chen Mo's unreserved appreciation.

"Let's go with this one then?" Su Yuqing looked up at him, her tone confirming.

"As long as you're satisfied." Chen Mo smiled and nodded, then glanced at the clothes rack next to him and took down a light oatmeal-colored long cashmere coat. "Wearing this coat over it will make it look more coordinated and keep you warmer."

He then gestured to the shop assistant to bring him a pair of small brown snow boots that matched the color of the plaid pattern on his skirt.

When Su Yuqing was dressed in the complete outfit and stood in front of the mirror, even the shop assistant couldn't help but praise her: "Miss, your husband really knows how to dress! This outfit suits you so well, it makes you look elegant and warm. You two are a perfect match!"

Su Yuqing felt her ears burning slightly at the address "sir," and secretly glanced at Chen Mo, only to find him smiling, seemingly quite pleased with the title.

"That's all, please wrap it up." Chen Mo said directly to the shop assistant, his tone crisp and efficient, and then took out his card.

"Wait, I can do it myself..." Su Yuqing subconsciously reached for her bag. Her mother had given her a lot of money when she came back this time, and even Su Chengfeng had left her a lot of money when he came over.

Chen Mo gently pressed her hand down, his eyes tender yet firm, saying, "Let me do it. This is... our first new outfit to celebrate coming home."

He leaned close to her ear and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Buy me things right now, you pay for it, let me live off you too."

These words, tinged with a hint of teasing, were filled with sweet tenderness, instantly striking a chord with Su Yuqing.

She smiled and nodded, no longer insisting. Watching Chen Mo swipe his card to pay, her heart was filled with a feeling of being cherished and loved.

Following Su Yuqing's advice, Chen Mo then chose a dark blue, fitted wool coat for himself, paired with a simple black knit sweater and dark fitted trousers.

When he changed his clothes and walked out of the fitting room, Su Yuqing's eyes also flashed with undisguised amazement.

The deep blue color perfectly accentuated his composed demeanor, while the well-tailored coat made his broad shoulders and long legs appear even more striking, making him incredibly handsome.

The two stood side by side in front of the mirror, their reflections so harmonious and well-matched—a perfect couple, attracting the attention of many around them.

As they walked out of the store carrying their newly purchased clothes, the two smiled at each other, their fingers naturally intertwining.

A casual shopping trip felt like a sweet date for the two of them.

As dusk falls and the city lights begin to twinkle, the city is enveloped in a warm glow of neon.

The two of them went hand in hand to the private restaurant, Time House, which they had arranged to meet with their high school friends.

They had eaten here a few times during high school. The familiar wooden signboard, the familiar vine-covered porch, and even the sound of the wind chimes at the door were just as they had always been.

Pushing open the door to the private room named "Remembering Youth," one might think they had arrived early, but to their surprise, everyone else had arrived quite early as well, with almost everyone already there.

It's clear that these friends haven't seen each other for a long time and are eager to see each other again.

"Old Mo, sister-in-law, long time no see!" Zhou Hao's voice came first. He was wearing a leather jacket, his figure was upright, and his tough school bully temperament had been toned down a lot, with a more calm look between his brows.

Sitting quietly beside him was Qu Danwan.

She was no longer the pretty, academically gifted girl she once was; she now had a more mature, sophisticated air about her. She wore thin-rimmed glasses, and when she sat next to Zhou Hao, there was a natural, long-married-couple-like feeling between them.

It's clear that their relationship is developing very well.

As Zhou Hao greeted them, Qu Danwan immediately smiled and nodded to Su Yuqing and Chen Mo as a way of saying hello.

"You two are the last ones to finish, so you have to drink a penalty shot." Zhou Hao's words were followed by Huang Mao's familiar loud voice. He looked a bit stronger than he did in high school, and his smile was still as hearty as ever.

Sitting next to him was Zhao Yueyue. She had permed her hair and looked a bit more mature than she had in high school, but the liveliness in her eyes had not diminished at all.

"Yuqing! Mo-ge! I missed you so much!" Zhao Yueyue cheered and rushed over to give Su Yuqing and Chen Mo a big hug.

"Looks like things are going well for you two," Chen Mo said, patting Zhao Yueyue's back lightly and smiling at Huang Mao beside him.

"Smoothly what? You two got together naturally, that's how lucky you are. I had to chase after that girl for several months after she graduated from high school before she finally gave in."

It seems that Huang Mao and Zhao Yueyue have a really good relationship, since he dares to joke like that in public.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yueyue immediately turned her head and glared at him, but did not say anything more.

Seeing this, Chen Mo laughed and said, "You two didn't agree to let Yueyue give you, the man, some face in public, did you? Otherwise, I would never have imagined that our high school's king of arguing would be so polite to you."

Upon hearing this, Huang Mao immediately scratched the back of his head and laughed sheepishly.

Seeing that Chen Mo had seen through her act, Zhao Yueyue simply stopped pretending. She grinned and said, "Brother Mo, you have a sharp eye. If this guy hadn't begged me for so long, I wouldn't have wanted to play this game with him outside."

Upon hearing that Zhao Yueyue had dismantled the tower, everyone couldn't help but laugh, except for Huang Mao who cursed, "Well, you actually betrayed me. Go home and wait to kneel on the washboard."

"Rebel against the Heavenly Gang?" Zhou Hao, standing to the side, couldn't help but chuckle. "Let's see how arrogant you are now; you'll be in a sorry state when you get back." (End of Chapter)