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Pei Yu'an came almost every day after that, but he never saw Liu Yunshu's husband.

While he felt sorry for Liu Yunshu, a secret sense of smugness was also growing rapidly in his heart, like vines climbing the courtyard wall, tightening their grip more and more.

That day, after school, Pei Yu'an went to a jewelry store in the mall.

His fingertips lightly traced the glass of the counter, his gaze carefully selecting the items.

He took on a freelance programming job a few days ago, and it took him three all-nighters to finish it. He just received his payment today.

Today is a good day to pick out a small gift for Liu Yunshu.

Pei Yu'an caught a glimpse of a plain silver bracelet in the corner of the counter.

The chain was adorned with delicate vine patterns, and a small pearl dangled at the end, understated yet elegant. His eyes lit up.

"Could you please show me this?" he said, pointing to the bracelet, his tone tinged with barely perceptible nervousness.

The shop assistant handed over the bracelet, which Pei Yu'an held between his fingers. The silver chain was slightly cool to the touch, and its texture was smoothly polished.

He imagined the bracelet on Liu Yunshu's slender wrist, and his heart skipped a beat.

I paid immediately, carefully put the bracelet into the box, and tucked it into the innermost part of my backpack.

He walked out of the mall, took a taxi to a bar, and clutched the strap of his backpack, his fingertips trembling slightly.

He arrived a little late today; the bar was almost full.

But the booth in the corner remained empty; it was a spot that Liu Yunshu had specially reserved for him.

Pei Yu'an breathed a sigh of relief and quickly walked through the noisy crowd.

As soon as he reached the booth, Liu Yunshu walked towards him with a mojito in hand, a faint smile on her lips: "Why are you so late today? I thought you weren't coming."

Today she wore a black lace dress with openwork, her long, wavy hair loosely draped behind her head, with a few stray strands hanging down her neck, swaying gently with her steps.

The light fell on her fair collarbone and the outline of her openwork dress, adding a touch of charm, yet her clear eyes prevented her from appearing vulgar.

Pei Yu'an's heart skipped a beat, his grip on his backpack strap tightened, and his cheeks flushed slightly.

"I...I went to buy some things, so I'm late."

He dared not mention the gift, afraid of being too forward and afraid that she would not accept it.

Liu Yunshu handed him the mojito, and Pei Yu'an hurriedly took the cup and took a sip.

The cold liquid suppressed some of the panic, but it couldn't suppress the anticipation and nervousness in my heart.

He followed Liu Yunshu to the booth and sat down, placing his backpack on his lap and keeping his hands inside, touching the exquisite little box.

"Xiao Pei, if your mom finds out you come to the bar every day, she'll really scold you."

Liu Yunshu casually mentioned it, her fingertips tapping the table absentmindedly.

Pei Yu'an's hand tightened around the cup, the light in his eyes dimmed instantly, and his tone turned cold: "She doesn't care about me."

He then remembered his mother, who had been so preoccupied with Liu Yunshu and the bar that she had almost forgotten about the time he saw her meeting that man.

That hidden restlessness resurfaced, his tone carrying the rebelliousness and loneliness unique to teenagers.

"She's busy with her own things, she doesn't have time to care whether I come to the bar or not."

"What's wrong? How could your mother not care about you?"

Liu Yunshu's tone was concerned, "Did you have a fight?"

Pei Yu'an tightened his grip on the cup, and his Adam's apple bobbed.

The pent-up grievances and frustrations in her heart were starting to surface under her gentle gaze.

He turned his face away, his voice muffled: "All she does is date other people, she never cares about me."

Liu Yunshu paused her fingertips, but did not ask who the "other person" was.

She patted his arm gently, as if to soothe a sulking boy, "If you're really upset, just say it, I'm listening."

Looking at the genuine concern in her eyes, Pei Yu'an felt a sudden pang of sadness, and the words that had been bottled up in his heart for so long finally came out.

He lowered his head, his voice trembling with a barely perceptible sob: "About two weeks ago, I saw her walking out of a hotel with a man, and they were behaving very intimately..."

He stared at the wine glass in his hand. "My father passed away early. I can understand if she finds a reliable person, but..."

He paused abruptly, his Adam's apple bobbing, his eyes swirling with grievance and anger, yet also with a hint of awkwardness that he couldn't bring himself to say.

"But she's looking for... a married man."

Liu Yunshu looked at his tense profile, tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, and said in a gentle tone, "So you've been coming here these past few days to escape family matters?"

Pei Yu'an nodded, his voice muffled: "Yeah, no one's home, so coming here...it's quieter."

He didn't say it out loud, but he came here more because he could see her. Her gaze and her smile could always inexplicably soothe the turmoil in his heart.

He suddenly remembered the bracelet in his schoolbag, and reached into it again, hesitating whether to take it out.

While he was still hesitating, Liu Yunshu took a bottle of wine from the bar, raised an eyebrow at him, and said, "Young lady, since you're troubled, how about a drink?"

Pei Yu'an looked up and met Liu Yunshu's smiling eyes. His inner turmoil instantly lessened, and he replied with a stiff neck, "Come on then, I'm not afraid."

Liu Yunshu didn't give him any strong liquor, but poured him a glass of low-alcohol fruit wine. The amber liquid in the glass had a faint luster.

"Don't push yourself, this has a low alcohol content, just try it."

She pushed her glass over, poured herself half a glass, and gently touched the rim of his glass. "Troublesome things? A little drink will help you relax and things will pass."

Pei Yu'an picked up his cup and took a small sip.

The fruity aroma mixed with the aroma of alcohol spreads on the tip of the tongue. It doesn't have the spiciness of whiskey, but rather tastes as smooth as a beverage.

He watched Liu Yunshu tilt her head back as she drank, the light falling on her slightly upturned chin, the lines smooth and beautiful, and his restlessness resurfaced.

"Sister Liu," he finally mustered his courage after holding it in for a long time, slowly reaching into his bag and touching the velvet box with his fingertips, "I...I brought you something."

Liu Yunshu raised an eyebrow and put down her wine glass: "Oh? For me?"

Pei Yu'an's cheeks instantly flushed, and the tips of his ears turned red as he carefully took out the box.

He placed it on the table, pushed it in front of her, and whispered in a voice barely above a whisper, "I bought this with money I earned from a part-time job. I don't know if you'll like it..."

After saying that, he lowered his head and stared intently at the tips of his shoes. His heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out of his chest, and even his palms were sweating.

Liu Yunshu picked up the box and gently opened it.

The plain silver bracelet lay on a velvet background, with delicate vine patterns and lustrous small pearls, truly reflecting her preferred understated style.

A hint of a smile flashed in her eyes as she picked up the bracelet and held it up to her wrist; it fit perfectly.

"It's very exquisite, I like it very much, thank you Xiao Pei, could you help me put it on?"

Pei Yu'an suddenly looked up, his eyes shining brightly, and he carefully picked up the bracelet.

Liu Yunshu raised her wrist in agreement, her fair and slender wrist gleaming like porcelain under the light, making the plain silver bracelet even more elegant.

Pei Yu'an held his breath, his fingertips gently pinching the silver chain, afraid of hurting her if he used too much force, and also afraid that his hand would shake and he would drop the chain.

After finally fastening the buckle, he was reluctant to take his hand back.

His fingertips paused lightly on her wrist before abruptly withdrawing, his ear tips turning bright red: "Okay, okay."

Liu Yunshu raised her hand and shook her wrist. The small pearl swayed gently with the movement, making her wrist appear even more slender.

"It looks great, thanks, Xiao Pei."

Her gentle smile and the sincerity in her eyes warmed Pei Yu'an's heart.

The grievances and irritability from before vanished, and even her voice became lighter: "You're welcome, I'm glad you like it, Sister Liu."

The two chatted and drank together.

Although it was fruit wine, Pei Yu'an hadn't drunk much alcohol before. After a few cups, his cheeks flushed and his eyes gradually became hazy.

He looked at Liu Yunshu, who was blowing smoke rings, and suddenly leaned close to her, his nose almost touching hers.

Liu Yunshu held a cigarette between her fingers, squinting as she watched Pei Yu'an approach, the smoke slowly dissipating from his nose, a half-smile playing on her lips.

"Xiao Pei, are you drunk?"

Pei Yu'an shook his head, but his head felt slightly heavy.

His gaze lingered on Liu Yunshu's lips, his voice slurred and blunt with the effects of alcohol: "I'm not drunk... Sister Liu, you're so beautiful."

His breath carried a faint scent of fruit and wine, brushing against Liu Yunshu's cheek. The young man's straightforwardness and passion were like the summer sun, completely undisguised.

Liu Yunshu looked up at him; the little wolf-dog looked incredibly tempting.

Their breaths mingled, and the warm yellow light blurred their shadows.

Liu Yunshu's fingers, holding a cigarette, gently slid from his earlobe to his chin, and she lightly hooked her tongue: "Hmm? How handsome?"

Pei Yu'an's breath hitched, his drunken, peach-blossom eyes brightened, his gaze fixed on her eyebrows and eyes, undisguised and direct.

"More beautiful than...more beautiful than anyone I've ever seen."

His voice was hoarse from drinking, but also carried the unique sincerity of a young man.

As he spoke, his warm breath brushed against Liu Yunshu's lips, carrying the sweet scent of fruit wine.

Liu Yunshu chuckled softly, her fingertips still resting on his chin, gently stroking it twice.

The slightly cool touch made Pei Yu'an shiver, and he subconsciously leaned forward, his nose almost touching hers.

"So eloquent?" Liu Yunshu's voice was low, with a hint of alluring magnetism. "Do you say this to others too?"

"No!" Pei Yu'an immediately shook his head, his head spinning but unusually firm. "I only told Sister Liu..."

Before he could finish speaking, the alcohol and impulse surged up, and he tilted his head back and kissed her.

Pei Yu'an's kiss carried the impetuousness and awkwardness of youth, as well as the reckless impulse of being drunk.

A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Yunshu's eyes, which then turned into a faint smile.

As he was about to pull away, she gently pulled him close by the neck, deepening the kiss.