Going home for Chinese New Year, I squeezed onto a bus with three energetic young women.

Five o'clock in the afternoon.

As the bell rang, the tense atmosphere completely dissipated.

Bai Li stood under a large locust tree, one hand in his pocket, and let out a long breath:

"This girl has finally made it through."

He was genuinely happy for Jiang Ruyue.

After more than a decade of hard study, today has finally come to an end.

Soon, a large number of students poured out.

A few boys walked by, arms around each other's shoulders, discussing the last English question.

"Hey, what was the answer to that last reading comprehension question? I guessed C on the board!"

"What the hell?! Are you out of your mind?! I chose ABD!"

A chubby man wearing glasses chimed in:

"What about the answers to those questions on the back?"

"What?! There's a back too?!"

Bai Li couldn't help but laugh out loud when she heard this classic post-exam dialogue.

My gaze went across the road.

Outside the cordon, the parents who had been waiting for a long time could no longer contain themselves and stood on tiptoe to look into the school gate, afraid of missing their children.

Some mothers held large bouquets of sunflowers, symbolizing their wish to win the top prize.

Some fathers held a fruit machine set in their hands, their faces full of pride.

They all did their best to celebrate for their children within their own means.

Looking at this heartwarming scene, Bai Li rubbed his chin.

I also prepared a gift for myself.

I wonder if Ruyue will like it.

I'm thinking about it.

A cold and naive voice cut through the noise and reached Bai Li's ears.

"Big stallion~ I'm finally free!!!"

Bai Li raised her head.

Jiang Ruyue was seen running towards him with her arms outstretched through the crowd.

Her pure and innocent face was flushed, and her eyes were fixed on Bai Li alone.

The parents who were originally looking around turned around and focused their attention on Bai Li when they heard this title.

[This girl... can't she even consider the occasion?!]

Bai Li was speechless, her toes digging into her sneakers as if she wanted to dig out a three-bedroom apartment to crawl into.

Before he could even speak to stop her, Jiang Ruyue, accompanied by a fragrant breeze, had already bumped into his arms.

"Ouch."

Bai Li was knocked back half a step by the impact, managing to steady himself.

He instinctively caught her with both hands and wrapped his arms around her slender waist.

It's warm and gentle, and the youthful energy unique to young girls is overwhelming.

"Waaaaah..."

Jiang Ruyue buried her face in Bai Li's chest, rubbing against him like a kitten, her voice filled with barely suppressed excitement:

"I've been holding back for so long, the exams are finally over!"

Despite the immense pressure of being forced to work, Bai Li raised his hand and ruffled her messy bun.

"Congratulations, Ruyue." Bai Li's tone softened. "You're finally free."

"Yes! We're completely liberated!"

Jiang Ruyue tilted her little face up from his arms:

"I'm so happy!"

By this time, most of the parents around had also picked up their children.

The streets were filled with all sorts of celebratory sounds.

"Here you go, the new phone and tablet I promised you!"

"My dearest daughter, these flowers are for you. May your future be bright and promising!"

"Come on, son, order whatever you want to eat today. Dad will take you out for a good meal!"

Listening to the cheerful laughter around him, Bai Li looked down at the girl in his arms.

He gently patted Jiang Ruyue's back:

"Alright, alright, there will be plenty of time to hug later, with so many people watching."

As he spoke, Bai Li took her soft little hand and pulled her off him.

Jiang Ruyue didn't hesitate and obediently opened her arms.

She grasped Bai Li's large hand in return and looked up at him.

She blinked, her eyelashes fluttering:

"Do I have a present?"

Seeing her childlike expression as if she were begging for candy, Bai Li raised an eyebrow slightly.

With a sudden change of heart, he deliberately teased her with a joke:

"Would you be unhappy if there were no gifts?"

I thought this girl would whine and act spoiled, or accuse him of being stingy.

did not expect.

Jiang Ruyue, however, took Bai Li's right hand, pressed her cheek against the back of his hand, and gently rubbed it twice.

No way!

Her voice was soft and gentle, with a clear sincerity:

"I'm perfectly content with you here!"

Bai Li was stunned for a moment.

In today's society, there is a strong trend of comparison and competition.

Especially for students who have just finished their exams, who doesn't hope that their family will buy them something nice to celebrate?

In just the last few minutes, Bai Li saw no fewer than ten people giving away the latest mobile phones.

"Aren't you feeling unwell?" Bai Li looked at her questioningly.

"When I see other people have flowers, or phones and tablets, don't you feel a little inferior?"

Jiang Ruyue straightened up and looked intently into Bai Li's eyes:

"What's so distressing about this?"

"I have a classmate whose family had already arranged jobs for him at electronics factories before the college entrance exam. After the exam, he didn't even need to go home; he just went straight to work during the summer break with his bucket."

Jiang Ruyue gripped Bai Li's hand tightly, and smiled sweetly.

"So in comparison, I feel that the first thing I see when I walk out after the exam is that the person I like is waiting for me under the tree."

"I'm already super happy."

Bai Li felt a warmth in her heart after hearing this.

This girl usually seems carefree and full of nonsense, but she's so kind and caring when it really matters.

He gripped Jiang Ruyue's small hand tightly in return, their fingers intertwined.

"Silly girl."

Bai Li chuckled softly, her tone full of doting affection:

"How could someone as good as me as Ruyue not receive a gift?"

"Yay!"

Jiang Ruyue jumped up and down and cheered.

"What is it? What is it?!"

She excitedly let go of Bai Li's hand and circled around him like a curious child.

"Huh?" Jiang Ruyue tilted her head, looking puzzled. "Isn't the gift in your hand?"

Bai Li crossed his arms, looked at her with a smile, and kept her in suspense:

"It's right here beside me."

The words had barely left his mouth when he said them.

Jiang Ruyue's big eyes lit up, and light bulbs seemed to light up on her forehead.

"I see!"

She rubbed her little hands together excitedly:

"It must be hidden in its pants!"

Before she could finish speaking, the girl immediately put her words into action, rummaging around in Bai Li's pockets.

Suddenly, she grabbed something.

"Found it!"

Jiang Ruyue raised her head, her pure face full of innocent curiosity, and asked in a clear voice:

"Is the gift a gear shifter?"

Bai Li's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

"no!"

He quickly slapped her hand away.

"What is that?"

Jiang Ruyue rubbed her sore hand and pouted, looking aggrieved.

"My pockets and hands are clearly empty."

Bai Li sighed helplessly.

He was completely exasperated by this quirky and eccentric character.

He stretched out his hand and gestured towards the opposite side of the road.

"Yes," Bai Li raised her chin, "it's over there."

Jiang Ruyue turned her head in the direction Bai Li pointed.

A few meters away, in a marked parking space on the side of the road, a car was parked quietly.

That was a BMW Mini.

However, the car's appearance is extremely eye-catching.

The entire car body was painted a warm yellow, and two cute little yellow duck patterns were printed on the doors and hood.

This incredibly cute little car was the surprise Bai Li prepared for Jiang Ruyue.

When I left Wenxian to prepare for the big exam.

Jiang Ruyue rode her little yellow duck electric scooter to find him.

She casually mentioned that she had begged her parents for a long time before they finally agreed to buy her that electric scooter.

Bai Li kept those words in mind.

So three days ago, he contacted the local BMW 4S store in Wenxian County.

He bought a top-of-the-line BMW Mini and asked the shop to repaint the entire car with the rubber duck theme as quickly as possible.

Because Bai Li didn't even haggle over the price when buying the car, and he paid quickly.

The 4S store not only worked overtime to complete the painting, but also readily agreed to Bai Li's additional condition—to send an employee to take the Panamera back to Ping County.

"Wow!"

Jiang Ruyue's mouth formed an "O" shape, and she stood frozen in place.

It took her a full five seconds to react, and she was incredibly excited:

"Is that the car?!"

Bai Li smiled and nodded.

He snapped his fingers in the air, and a car key with a little yellow duck keychain appeared in his palm.

"but."

Bai Li waved the key in front of her, making it clear beforehand:

"You can only drive after you pass your driving test."

Jiang Ruyue didn't bother listening to his rambling.

She jogged all the way to the BMW Mini.

She stretched out her two little hands and touched the little yellow duck pattern on the car door with great affection, her eyes sparkling.

"So cute!"

She turned around and shouted at Bai Li:

"It's my favorite little yellow duck!"

Seeing Jiang Ruyue's joyful expression, Bai Li was also happy.

He walked to the car, and as soon as he stood still, Jiang Ruyue couldn't wait to stand on tiptoe:

"Mua!"

"Big stallion, you're so good to me~"

Jiang Ruyue released her grip, took a half step back, and looked at Bai Li happily:

"I'll take good care of this car! Once I get my driver's license, I'll drive it every day!"

After saying that, she very obediently pushed the car keys back from Bai Li's hand.

"However..."

She playfully stuck out her tongue and began making arrangements with an air of self-righteousness:

"I haven't gotten my driver's license yet, so I'll have to trouble you to be my personal driver for now."

"Alright, my lady."

Bai Li was amused by her appearance and reached out to open the driver's side door.

"Let's go back and pack our things."

Just as the two of them put their hands on the car door handle, ready to get in the car.

But a timid and nervous voice came from behind:

"Kisaragi-san, wait a minute..."

"I...I have something I want to tell you."