Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

Shen Yu blushed even more deeply at her question.

He lowered his head, avoiding Lin Anran's gaze, and felt a lump in his throat.

After a long pause, he finally responded somewhat haltingly:

"Um...no, it's okay...it's normal, um, it's normal for couples to be together."

He took a deep breath, and then raised his voice just a tiny bit:

"I...I'll get used to it gradually..."

Hearing his stammering reply and seeing his bright red ears, Lin Anran was instantly overwhelmed with a sweet joy and satisfaction!

He accepted!

He said it's okay! He said it's normal! He even said he'll get used to it!

He tacitly approved of her intimacy and was willing to get used to it for her sake.

An immense sense of happiness exploded in her heart like fireworks.

"yeah!"

She gave a soft cheer, her voice filled with joy and excitement.

Then, she walked briskly back to her seat, sat down again, picked up her fork, and pretended to continue eating cake, but her eyes kept secretly glancing at Shen Yu across from her.

That last move was indeed her test.

She wanted to see how Shen Yu would react to her proactive and intimate gestures after agreeing to be with her.

The result was even better than she had imagined!

Shen Yu didn't push her away, nor did he show any disgust. He was just... shy, and he was trying hard to convince himself to accept it.

Shen Yu is really my boyfriend now.

He really is... mine! And rightfully mine!

Shen Yu put down his fork and said, "It's getting late. Let's tidy up and go to sleep. We have school tomorrow."

It was already 1 a.m., very late.

In reality, Shen Yu would never eat cake at this time. To be precise, he hadn't eaten such a high-calorie food as cake in a long time.

However, he ate it because Lin Anran bought it for him.

"Okay!" Lin Anran responded immediately, her voice clear and crisp.

The two of them cleaned the table together.

While wiping the table, Lin Anran hummed a little tune, feeling incredibly happy.

After tidying up, Shen Yu walked to the sofa, sat down, and looked at Lin Anran, who was still standing at the bedroom door.

"Go back to your bedroom and rest. Goodnight."

However, Lin Anran did not move after Shen Yu finished speaking.

She stood in the bedroom doorway, her fingers digging into the door frame, her head down, her toes shuffling on the floor.

After a few seconds, she spoke softly, her voice low and hesitant, tinged with embarrassment:

"Um... Shen Yu..."

"Hmm?" Shen Yu looked up at her.

"We're a couple now... right?"

"Yes, of course."

"Then...then we..." Lin Anran's voice was even softer, almost inaudible, and her face was a little red:

"...Can't we...sleep together?"

After saying that, she quickly glanced at Shen Yu, then immediately looked down again, digging her fingers even harder into the door frame...

Shen Yu was taken aback when he heard her words.

He watched her standing at the door, head down, fingers digging into the door frame, and he understood what she meant.

This suggestion wasn't actually unexpected. Given Lin Anran's personality, after confirming the relationship,

The desire for a closer, more "possessive" relationship is almost inevitable.

Shen Yu remained silent for a few seconds.

The living room was quiet, with only the clock on the wall ticking.

Finally, he sighed softly, his voice gentler than usual:

"Lin Anran..."

"Hmm?" Lin Anran immediately looked up at him, her eyes bright with clear expectation.

Looking into her eyes, Shen Yu's initial hesitation softened a little.

But he still stuck to his own ideas.

"I think... let's take it slow, okay?" He looked into her eyes, his tone earnest.

"Let me...adjust first, okay? I really know nothing about dating. Give me a chance to grow slowly. If it's too fast, I'm afraid I'll mess everything up and affect our relationship..."

After saying these words, Shen Yu was actually a little unsure of himself.

He looked at Lin Anran, prepared to see expressions of grievance, disappointment, or even unhappiness on her face.

After all, she was so looking forward to it, but she refused.

But Lin Anran's reaction was beyond his expectations.

After hearing his words, she first blinked.

Then, the blush that had risen on her face from anticipation slowly faded, replaced by a serious expression.

She didn't pout or lower her head; instead, she looked at him and nodded very forcefully.

"Okay!"

"I'll listen to you!"

She paused, looked at him, her eyes bright, and the corners of her mouth even curved upwards into a gentle smile, as she said earnestly:

I will respect all your decisions!

Shen Yu stared at her, momentarily stunned.

He hadn't expected her to think that way...that way.

He thought she would throw a little tantrum, or at least be a little disappointed.

But now, her eyes show no resentment, only complete trust and support.

This instantly filled him with a complex mix of emotions.

It was surprise, it was emotion, it was an indescribable warmth.

He looked at her, and the corners of his mouth slowly turned up, revealing a smile full of relief and tenderness.

"Thank you... for your understanding," he said softly, his voice carrying a gentleness he himself didn't even realize.

Lin Anran immediately smiled, her eyes curving into crescents, as if she had received a great compliment.

She waved her hand, her tone light and cheerful, with a hint of pride:

"You're welcome! It's what I should do as your girlfriend!"

She emphasized the word "girlfriend," with a sense of satisfaction as if she were asserting her dominance.

Then, she waved to Shen Yu, a bright smile on her face:

"I'm going back to sleep now! Goodnight, boyfriend!"

"Mm," Shen Yu nodded, her smile still lingering. "Goodnight."

Lin Anran then turned around with satisfaction, opened the bedroom door, went in, and gently closed the door.

The living room returned to silence.

Shen Yu was still sitting on the sofa, the smile on her face slowly fading, but the gentleness in her eyes did not disappear.

He leaned back on the sofa, staring at the closed bedroom door.

His mind was actually in turmoil, because from the moment he discovered Lin Anran had run away, to her buying a cake to celebrate his birthday, and then... his confession and their becoming a couple, only about an hour had passed.

He needs time to process this sudden change in his life trajectory; generally, he needs to remain silent for a while.

However, now, this feeling seems to have been gently soothed by Lin Anran's unreserved understanding and support.

She will respect all my decisions...

This girlfriend... seems even better than I imagined.

In the bedroom, Lin Anran closed the door, leaned against the door panel, and couldn't help but laugh silently.

She raised her hand to touch her still slightly flushed cheeks, trying to comfort herself.

It's okay! Take your time!

Anyway... he's my boyfriend now!

And... he said he would gradually adapt and grow!

This shows that he genuinely wants to be with me! He's not joking, he's not just playing around...

Thinking of this, she threw herself onto the bed, hugged her pillow, buried her face in it, and couldn't help but excitedly swing her legs...

Today was... so wonderful...

Good night...

My...boyfriend...