Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

As the night wore on, the atmosphere grew increasingly lively. Amidst the clinking of glasses, Shen Yu and Lin Anran's cheeks flushed slightly.

He'd drunk quite a bit of red wine, and even his eyes had taken on a lazy, warm look that was rarely seen before.

Zhang Shuyu had been keeping a close eye on things and felt the time was right.

She put down her drink and carefully took out a beautifully packaged box from the old cloth bag at her feet.

The box wasn't big, and it was carefully wrapped in light blue wrapping paper with a matching ribbon bow tied on top, showing that it had been prepared with care.

Her action immediately stopped Shen Yu and Lin Anran from their hushed conversation.

Both of their eyes turned to her and landed on the box.

Zhang Shuyu stood up, holding the child, her cheeks slightly flushed with nervousness.

She scratched her head, looking a little embarrassed, and spoke softer than usual, but tried her best to speak clearly:

"Um...brother, sister-in-law...this is...this is a gift for you...I hope...I hope you will accept it..."

Shen Yu looked at the carefully packaged box, then at Zhang Shuyu's slightly flushed face, blinked, and was a little stunned.

His voice was gentler than usual because he had been drinking, but his words still carried a hint of disapproval:

"Why do you suddenly want to give us gifts? Save your money for the baby, you don't need to buy us anything..."

Zhang Shuyu pursed her lips, her fingers unconsciously tightening around the child, her voice becoming even softer, but firm:

"I...I want to...repay you, although I know it's far from enough, but...it makes me feel better. I can't...always accept your kindness without giving anything back..."

She knew she would hear Shen Yu say that if she gave him a gift, but she still insisted. It wasn't just a gift; it was also a comfort that would make her feel better...

Shen Yu opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, her brows furrowing slightly. She felt that she was being too distant and making things too difficult for herself.

Just as he was about to speak, Lin Anran, who was sitting next to him, suddenly reached out from under the table and squeezed his hand tightly, a little too hard, but quickly let go...

Shen Yu's words caught in her throat.

He turned his head and glanced at Lin Anran.

Lin Anran was also looking at him, her face expressionless, but her eyes were calm as she quietly watched him.

Shen Yu was stunned for two seconds. He looked away and looked at Zhang Shuyu, who was still holding the gift and standing there nervously.

Then, he stood up, walked over to her, and reached out, very gently but steadily, took the beautifully packaged box.

"Okay, then we'll accept it. Thank you, Xiaoyu."

Seeing Shen Yu accept the gift, Zhang Shuyu's anxiety and the slight blush on her face instantly dissipated.

A relieved smile spread across her face, her eyes curving into beautiful crescent moons.

"Um!"

Shen Yu sat down with the box in his hand, his fingertips tracing the smooth wrapping paper. He glanced at Zhang Shuyu and asked:

"Can we take it apart now?"

Zhang Shuyu nodded quickly, her face full of anticipation: "Yes! Yes!"

Shen Yu lowered her head and gently untied the ribbon and peeled off the light blue wrapping paper.

Inside was a dark blue velvet jewelry box that looked quite substantial.

Lin Anran also turned slightly to the side, leaned over to look, and her eyes fell on the box.

Shen Yu took a deep breath and gently pried open the latch on the box lid with his thumb.

With a soft "click," the box lid opened.

Two rings lay quietly on the black velvet cushions inside.

They are a pair of couple rings. The design is simple, but the lines are smooth. They have a soft luster under the light and look very finely made and beautiful.

Shen Yu and Lin Anran were both stunned for a moment, looking at Zhang Shuyu with some surprise.

They didn't expect her to give this...

Zhang Shuyu felt a little embarrassed by their stares, scratched her head, and explained softly:

"I...I'm not good at choosing things. I wandered around the mall for ages, not knowing what to buy...Then, the sales assistant saw me hesitating and came over to ask me. I told her I wanted to give my brother and sister-in-law a gift, and she recommended this...She said it sells pretty well and a lot of people like it..."

Her voice trailed off as she spoke, as if she felt she might have made the wrong choice and was a little uneasy.

Shen Yu took the pair of rings out of the box and placed them in his palm.

The ring feels slightly cool to the touch, is quite heavy, and has a very good texture.

He looked closely at the inside and sure enough, he saw the logo of a niche but well-regarded silver jewelry brand that they recognized.

This brand's products have a simple design, but the materials and workmanship are very solid, and the price is definitely not cheap.

He looked up and met Lin Anran's gaze.

They both saw the same understanding and a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes.

The sales clerk, probably seeing that Zhang Shuyu was young and didn't know much, and seemed easy to talk to, recommended this pair of expensive wedding rings. Whether they were overpriced or not, they didn't know... and Zhang Shuyu probably wouldn't know either...

Shen Yu and Lin Anran tacitly refrained from asking about the price or saying anything more.

Shen Yu picked up the smaller ring, and naturally took Lin Anran's left hand, gently slipping it onto her ring finger.

The size was just right, and the plain band shone softly on her slender fingers, simple yet beautiful.

Lin Anran looked down at the ring on her hand, touched it lightly with her fingertips, then looked up at Shen Yu, her lips curving slightly.

Shen Yu also put another one on his finger.

He flexed his fingers and gave Zhang Shuyu a gentle smile:

"We really like it, thank you."

Lin Anran also looked at Zhang Shuyu, nodded seriously, and repeated:

"Thank you, Xiaoyu."

When Zhang Shuyu heard them say they liked it, her eyes lit up instantly, a hundred times happier than if she had received any gift herself. She couldn't hide her smile and nodded vigorously.

"Okay! I'm just glad you like them! I was just worried I wouldn't have chosen the right ones..."

Shen Yu glanced at Lin Anran, who immediately understood his meaning and naturally leaned forward.

He took a thick, red envelope that he had prepared beforehand from the armrest of the sofa next to him and handed it to Zhang Shuyu...

"Hey, this is New Year's money for the baby, you can keep it."

Zhang Shuyu stared in disbelief at the bulging, obviously heavy red envelope, and quickly waved her hand:

"No, no, really no need! Brother, sister-in-law, the child is still young, we don't need this..."

Shen Yu looked at her, his tone gentle but uncompromising:

"Then please accept it for the child. It's Chinese New Year, and everyone needs lucky money. Please accept it and don't be shy."

Zhang Shuyu looked at Shen Yu's calm but persistent eyes, then at the red envelope, and hesitated for a few seconds.

She knew her brother's personality; if she refused again, he might really get upset.

Moreover... this heavy red envelope represents more than just money; it represents the older brother and sister-in-law's affection for the baby...

She pursed her lips, but finally reached out and took the thick red envelope.

Holding the red envelope in my hand, it felt heavy, carrying the warmth of Shen Yu and Lin Anran's friendship...

She couldn't help but smile, revealing a smile that mixed gratitude, emotion, and a little bit of embarrassment, and said softly:

"Thank you, brother... thank you, sister-in-law..."

Then, she turned around and carefully placed the large red envelope into the small hand of Shen Yu'an, who was sitting on her lap, looking around curiously.

The baby's little hands could barely grasp it, so she had to help hold it up.

She lowered her head, her voice soft and gentle, and said to her bewildered daughter:

"Hey, baby..."

"This is a red envelope from Daddy Shen and Mommy Ranran. Be a good boy/girl, grow up quickly, and repay them properly when you grow up, okay?"