Oh no, the aloof school beauty has been reborn too!

Shen Qingyi took the spoon back and bent down to scoop out a small piece of cake.

The cool, soft cream melts slowly on the tongue, while the rich chocolate has just the right amount of sweetness...

In short, it's delicious!

Shen Qingyi's eyes lit up slightly.

She rested her cheek in her hand and let out a satisfied sigh.

"I'm so happy..."

Lu Xing looked up at her.

Shen Qingyi ate very slowly, savoring each bite as if she were carefully tasting it.

After taking a bite, he would rest his cheek on his hand and murmur a sigh.

"It's so delicious."

"This cream isn't greasy at all!"

"The chocolate flavor is so rich..."

As Lu Xing watched, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved upwards.

It's actually quite a strange story.

This afternoon he was supposed to continue developing tools and catch up on his review schedule.

But today, Lu Xing abandoned all his plans and spent the whole afternoon outside the school.

Buying a cake involved taking a detour, getting into trouble with the kids, picking out a gift, and then buying a cake...

After all that fuss, it seems like all I did was try to see that expression on her face.

But Lu Xing didn't find it troublesome.

In the past, he would never have imagined that he would become like this.

Lu Xing lowered his head and quickly finished the noodles in his bowl.

He took a tissue to wipe his mouth, then suddenly remembered something and looked up at Shen Qingyi.

"Speaking of which..."

Shen Qingyi was eating her cake in small bites when she heard this and looked up.

"Um?"

How did you know my birthday?

Shen Qingyi paused for a moment.

She blinked, as if she hadn't realized what was happening at all.

"When did I say I knew your birthday?"

Lu Xing looked at her.

"My computer's login password is my birthday, isn't it?"

Shen Qingyi: "..."

The girl pursed her lips, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes.

However, this slight feeling of guilt only lasted for less than a second.

Soon, she raised her chin, smiled, and snapped her fingers.

"Of course it's because I'm incredibly resourceful!"

Shen Qingyi said in a very serious tone:

"A quick calculation will tell you!"

Lu Xing looked at her self-righteous appearance and smiled helplessly.

Actually, he had already guessed this answer before he even asked it.

……

The two slowly finished their dinner.

When I left the cafeteria, the wind outside was a bit colder than before.

Shen Qingyi held the bag of foot warmers in her arms, her other hand was held by Lu Xing, her fingertips nestled in his palm.

The Christmas atmosphere still lingered on campus.

Colorful lights left behind by community groups at their stalls along the roadside, and the sounds of laughter and playfulness occasionally drifted from afar.

As usual, Lu Xing escorted Shen Qingyi to the girls' dormitory building.

Upon reaching the door, Shen Qingyi did not immediately go upstairs.

She stopped and turned around to hug Lu Xing.

Lu Xing was stunned for a moment, then raised his hand to hug her back.

The winter night wind blew past the two of them.

Shen Qingyi buried her face in his chest, her voice muffled.

"Thank you, Lu."

"I had a lot of fun this Christmas."

Lu Xing looked down at the girl in his arms and smiled.

"As long as you're happy."

Shen Qingyi didn't let go; she hugged him a little tighter than usual.

After a few seconds, she said softly:

"Be careful on the road when you go out in the future."

Don't run a red light.

Lu Xing didn't know why she suddenly started giving these instructions.

However, remembering how pale she had been in the cafeteria earlier, Lu Xing assumed she hadn't recovered yet.

So he lowered his voice and agreed:

"understood."

Shen Qingyi didn't stop, and continued speaking in a muffled voice:

"Even when walking on the sidewalk, walk on the inside."

"Don't stand so far out..."

"Do you understand?"

Lu Xing looked down at her.

The girl was still nestled in his arms, making it impossible for him to see her expression.

He could only feel her fingers gripping the hem of his clothes, the pressure gradually tightening.

Lu Xing raised his hand and gently patted her back.

"Okay."

Hearing his affirmative answer, Shen Qingyi slowly raised her head from his embrace.

Her eyes seemed a little red, but she quickly put on a smile again.

The next second, she stood on tiptoe and kissed Lu Xing on the lips.

Like a snowflake falling, then quickly melting away.

Lu Xing was stunned.

Shen Qingyi stepped back a little and looked up at him.

"I don't usually... really care about Christmas."

She whispered:

"So I didn't prepare any surprises for you or anything."

"Let's use this to pay you back for now~"

After realizing what was happening, Lu Xing smiled helplessly.

"It's fine."

"Actually, I only remembered this day today."

Lu Xing scratched his cheek, his voice tinged with embarrassment.

That's why I rushed to prepare something for you.

He paused here, his gaze shifting slightly away.

"after all……"

"This is our first Christmas together."

The first Christmas...

These words carried a certain weight, settling on the girl's heart.

Shen Qingyi lowered her eyes and smiled somewhat forlornly.

"That's true..."

"My first Christmas."

Her voice softened.

"I haven't prepared anything properly for you."

"Sigh, you can't say that."

Lu Xing pulled her back into his arms.

"Whether we're prepared or not, the most important thing is that we're happy."

He paused, then deliberately spoke in a relaxed tone:

"Besides, you could say I forced you to celebrate Christmas."

Shen Qingyi buried her face in his chest again, pouting and whispering in protest:

"There was no coercion involved..."

That's a really harsh way to put it.

Lu Xing smiled and didn't refute anything.

Shen Qingyi leaned against his chest and remained quiet for a moment.

"When Valentine's Day comes, I'll give you chocolates that I made myself."

"Made by hand?"

Shen Qingyi raised her face and gently rested her chin on his shoulder.

"I think that's how it's done according to foreign customs?"

"Giving love chocolates or something..."

Feeling the warm breath on his ear, Lu Xing's ears gradually burned.

"I don't know either."

"But since you've said so, I'll definitely give it a try."

Shen Qingyi smiled gently.

"Then it's settled."

"Yes, it's settled."

Shen Qingyi hugged him for a while longer before slowly letting go.

Let's not talk about this.

She took a half step back, and a smile returned to her face.

Are you free on New Year's Eve?

Lu Xing nodded without hesitation.

"My girlfriend has spoken, so I have to make time even if I'm not available."

Shen Qingyi's cheeks flushed, and she reached out and gently patted him.

"Talking nonsense."

Lu Xing just smiled as he looked at her.

Shen Qingyi put her hands behind her back and tapped her toes on the ground.

"How about we go for a walk outside the school together on New Year's Eve?"

Lu Xing nodded in agreement.

"it is good."

Shen Qingyi then smiled with satisfaction.

"I'll go upstairs now."

"Okay, get some rest."

She turned and walked into the dormitory building.

She had only walked a few steps when she turned back to look at him again.

Lu Xing remained standing in the same spot.

Shen Qingyi waved her hand, and he raised his hand in response.

She continued walking forward, and turned back again when she reached the door.

Lu Xing was still looking at her.

Shen Qingyi couldn't help but laugh.

Lu Xing only turned and left slowly after the girl's figure had completely disappeared behind the door.

……

As soon as Shen Qingyi returned to her dormitory, she heard a "click-clack" sound coming from inside.

She opened the door.

Tang Xiaoman was sitting in a chair with snacks stuffed in her mouth, her cheeks bulging out like a cute little hamster.

Upon seeing Shen Qingyi return, she immediately stood up.

"How do I look like a child laborer!"

Shen Qingyi: "..."

She put the bag on the table and tried her best not to laugh.

Xu Zhixia was leaning back in her chair scrolling through her phone when she heard this, and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Tang Xiaoman turned her head instantly.

"Zhixia, what are you laughing at!"

Xu Zhixia immediately held her phone up, looking innocent.

"No, no, I was just scrolling through my phone and saw something funny."

Tang Xiaoman gave a soft snort, then looked at Shen Qingyi with a wronged expression and complained:

"Your man is so bad!"

"How dare you say that about me!"

"And I even recommended a cake to him with such seriousness!"

Shen Qingyi finally couldn't help but laugh.

She walked over and reached out to rub Tang Xiaoman's soft cheeks.

"Where?"

"Lu Xing didn't mean you're short."

Tang Xiaoman said vaguely:

"Then he said child labor!"

Shen Qingyi smiled and continued to coax her.

"He means that you are cute and very likable."

Tang Xiaoman blinked.

Shen Qingyi said in a serious tone, trying to fool people:

"Look at your cake shop manager, they've always wanted to keep you from leaving, haven't they?"

Tang Xiaoman was stunned for a moment; this was indeed true…

When she worked part-time at the store, the store manager often praised her for being popular with customers.

Children and girls, in particular, will buy one or two more desserts when they see her.

Tang Xiaoman's anger gradually subsided.

Shen Qingyi seized the opportunity and rubbed her head again.

"So, he's complimenting you on how cute you are."

Tang Xiaoman was swayed by the coaxing, and finally pouted and hummed.

"That doesn't mean they're child laborers..."

She sat back down in her chair, picked up her snacks, and continued munching away.

Xu Zhixia was looking down at her phone, but she could barely suppress the smile on her face.

Shen Qingyi returned to the table and touched the foot warmer.

She couldn't help but giggle.

On New Year's Eve...

Let's give him some more permissions~