Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

Shen Yu's heart skipped a beat upon hearing Lin Anran's words... a surge of heat rose within him...

He could almost picture what would happen if he went along with her wishes... She might change into one swimsuit after another, some sexy, some innocent, some playful.

In this private space where only the two of them are...

Like a proud yet shy little peacock, she displays her feathers only for him.

That image was undoubtedly incredibly alluring...

but...

Shen Yu's thoughts drifted uncontrollably back to what had just happened.

That bikini, that breathtaking unexpected scene... although it was only for a moment, the impact was enough to leave him shaken for a long time.

He couldn't guarantee that if she tried on other swimsuits, similar or even more unexpected situations wouldn't occur.

Moreover, even without any unexpected incidents, changing clothes repeatedly, even with disposable lining pads, still doesn't feel quite right in a public fitting room.

There are other people in the store. The two of them are crammed into this tiny fitting room; they'll probably get a warning from the staff soon...

More importantly, he had already seen her in a swimsuit.

He really liked the black outfit in front of him.

She was dressed beautifully, not too revealing, yet it made her look exceptionally charming.

This is enough.

He didn't want what was supposed to be a shopping trip to turn into a fashion show that tested his self-control...

Although he had to admit that it might have been a sweet torment for him in another sense...

Thinking of this, Shen Yu took a deep breath, raised his hand, and gently placed it on the back of her hand that was resting on his chest...

"It's okay, no need, let's just buy this one. Changing back and forth is too much trouble. Maybe next time... you can try it on for me..."

He looked into Lin Anran's eyes. After hearing this, Lin Anran didn't pester him or act coquettishly. She just nodded obediently, with a sweet smile still on her lips.

"Okay, sure! I'll buy this one, whatever you say!"

Shen Yu released her hand and gestured towards the door:

"Okay, you go change your clothes first, I'll wait for you outside."

"Okay~"

Shen Yu opened the fitting room door again and walked out sideways.

In the fitting room, Lin Anran looked at the closed door, and the corners of her mouth curved into a wider smile.

She touched the black swimsuit she was wearing, and then remembered Shen Yu's words earlier, "You look very good in it..."

Hehe... Goal achieved! As long as Shen Yu is happy! As long as he's satisfied...

Although she was a little disappointed that she couldn't continue to try it on for him, Shen Yu's reaction and final decision made her very satisfied.

She changed back into her own clothes in a cheerful mood, then took the black swimsuit and went outside.

I found a shop assistant, gave them my size, and asked them to bring me a brand new swimsuit of the same style, perfectly packaged.

The clerk quickly brought it over, and Lin Anran carefully checked it to make sure there were no problems before preparing to pay.

On the other side, Shen Yu went straight to the men's swimwear section.

Unlike Lin Anran, he didn't carefully select a pair; he simply picked out a very common pair of black knee-length beach shorts, made of quick-drying fabric and with a simple design.

He usually wears these when swimming or going to the water's edge; they're comfortable and convenient, much more comfortable than those tight-fitting triangle swim trunks.

The two met at the cashier.

Shen Yu naturally took the packaged swimsuit from her hand and paid for it along with the beach shorts.

It was already afternoon when I left the mall.

The sun outside was still blazing, but the heat was slightly less than at noon.

Both of them were carrying a lot of shopping bags. Lin Anran's new suitcase also came in handy. Shen Yu put some heavy items and things that were afraid of being crushed inside and dragged it along.

"Have you bought everything?" Lin Anran looked at the overflowing goods with satisfaction.

"Hmm, almost done." Shen Yu said, dragging his suitcase and carrying several bags in his other hand.

"Let's go back, tidy up our things, and if we remember anything else we need to buy, we can buy it tomorrow."

"Okay, sure!"

The two walked side by side on their way home.

Lin Anran talked about her expectations for the trip, and Shen Yu mostly just listened quietly, occasionally humming in agreement.

Lin Anran suddenly remembered her earlier worries. If they went to the beach, there would definitely be many people on the sand, especially now that the college entrance exams were over and it was peak travel season. There would certainly be many girls her age there...

There might even be more mature and beautiful older women... Would they also be staring at Shen Yu?

What if someone tries to talk to Shen Yu when he's not looking? What if someone deliberately flirts with Shen Yu in front of him?

Wouldn't that divert Shen Yu's attention? If Shen Yu looked at other girls, she'd probably be terribly upset...

She would want to gouge out Shen Yu's eyes...

No...no...no, I can't do that...and I can't think like that...

The thought made Lin Anran feel inexplicably uneasy... She couldn't help but speak, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible bitterness:

"Yuyu, is the beach...very crowded?" She kicked at a pebble at her feet, head down, and continued:

"Especially now that the college entrance exams are over, lots of people must be going out to play, the beaches must be packed with people..."

Shen Yu was listening to her speak when he turned his head and glanced at her.

Lin Anran frowned slightly, her lips pursed downwards, looking a little troubled.

Shen Yu subtly shifted his gaze, looking ahead, his voice steady:

"It's alright, I've already arranged everything..."

"what?"

Lin Anran was slightly taken aback when she heard this. She looked at Shen Yu's profile and saw how confident he was, which reassured her.

If Shen Yu says it's all arranged, then it must be all arranged.

Although she didn't know how Shen Yu had arranged it.

"Okay! I got it!" She immediately cheered up again, and her steps became lighter.

The two chatted idly as they walked home along the familiar streets...

Lin Anran was looking forward to it, and Shen Yu was also mentally planning the process, hoping that nothing unexpected would happen.

Just as they passed a corner convenience store, they brushed past a young girl who had just come out of it.

The girl looked to be in her early twenties, wearing a stylish dress, with long, flowing hair and exquisite makeup. She was the kind of girl who would attract a lot of attention on the street.

She seemed to be looking down at her phone as she passed by Lin Anran and Shen Yu.

However, just as they were about to pass each other, the girl suddenly stopped in her tracks...

As if sensing something, she suddenly raised her head, her gaze accurately capturing Shen Yu's profile... Then, obvious surprise and uncertainty appeared on her face.

She turned around, her gaze fixed on Shen Yu's retreating figure, and hesitantly, tentatively, called out:

"Shen Yu? Is it...Shen Yu?!"