Forced into a romantic relationship.

Just kidding, but it can indeed be seen as an ending. I was also worried about a bad ending. The further I wrote the book, the more I felt my own inadequacy. I had a feeling of being powerless, especially since there were more female leads. Also, because the plot was unevenly distributed in the early stages, it was difficult to balance the scenes later on.

Some people say I'm padding the word count, but I just want to use more words to enrich the characters and relationships.

But no matter what, I will do my best to finish the ending, even if it's a bad ending, I will make it a good one.

Also, my sister's new book, "Should We Include It Even Without Green Plums?", will be updated in two days. I took a look and felt ashamed of my own shortcomings. If you have time, please go and support it. Even if it's just an investment, I would be very grateful.

That's all. I'll update tomorrow.

Chapter 714 Tranquility

At 3 p.m., Han Zhou met Mo Yixia at the subway exit.

He was still dressed in his classic outfit of a mask and baseball cap, but now he was wearing sunglasses. If you didn't know better, you'd think he was a big-name celebrity.

However, it must be said that Mo Yixia does have the aura of a big star, and her acting skills surpass most of the incompetent actors in the entertainment industry. If she wants to pursue this path in the future, she will likely have a smooth journey.

Of course, Han Zhou did not want his girlfriend to enter the entertainment industry.

"Why are you suddenly jealous when I've only just arrived?" Mo Yixia walked up to Han Zhou, naturally took his hand, and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

Han Zhou smiled and squeezed the girl's hand tightly: "Don't you have mind-reading abilities?"

"I've already said it, I can't always read your mind."

Mo Yixia said calmly as she walked alongside him on the snow, "Besides, sometimes I'd rather you tell me yourself than see it myself."

"Ok."

Han Zhou thought for a moment and answered frankly, "I was just thinking, I wish you could always belong to me alone."

Mo Yixia gave him a strange look: "Haven't you always been like that?"

Han Zhou was taken aback. Before a smile could even bloom on his face, Mo Yixia continued, "My wish is the same."

“…I’m sorry.” His joy cooled, and he said softly.

"I'm not blaming you, nor am I forgiving you. Just think of it as an innocent high school girl venting her frustrations."

Mo Yixia looked up at the snowflakes dancing in the sky, and seemed to smile, though there wasn't much emotion in her expression. "Even if you apologize, you won't give up anything, and I won't change my wishes because of it, will I?"

Han Zhou opened his mouth: "Is it possible for me to make it up to you in some other way?"

"Who knows?"

Mo Yixia glanced at him. "Speaking of which, aren't you curious why I'm wearing sunglasses today?"

"That's exactly what I was going to ask."

"Do you remember when you tutored me during the summer vacation, you were always wearing sunglasses for a while?" Mo Yixia said, pulling down her mask as she spoke.

Han Zhou was taken aback at first, then suddenly it dawned on him: he wore sunglasses during summer vacation because Zhong Yin had given him black eyes. Could it be...?

His expression changed drastically, and he quickly went to Mo Yixia and took off her sunglasses.

Before he could even see clearly, the girl suddenly stood on tiptoe and kissed him, her voice tinged with laughter.

"You can only see it clearly when you get closer."

Han Zhou did see clearly that Mo Yixia's eyes were normal, with a clearly visible beauty mark at the corner of her eye, and her bright eyes reflecting the snow. This guy's tricks seemed to be endless, but fortunately, he was no longer the innocent college student he used to be, and he could handle it with ease.

Their lips touched briefly before parting. He put his sunglasses in his pocket, took Mo Yixia's hand again, and casually asked, "So why did you wear sunglasses today?"

“This is for you,” Mo Yixia replied.

"Prepared for me? Why?"

"Who knows?" The girl smiled faintly, offering no explanation.

She put her mask back on and tidied her hair. "By the way, are you planning to come to my house and talk to my mom?"

"Is it that obvious?" Han Zhou asked with a wry smile.

“I don’t recommend you do that,” Mo Yixia said.

"why?"

"Have you forgotten what kind of person my mother is? She only cares about results, and we don't have any results to show for us yet."

Han Zhou seemed to be thinking: "You mean I should make something of myself before I can gain her approval?"

That's a great idea. With the help of the status bar, he can easily do things that many people can't do in their entire lives, and it won't take him too much time.

"Do not."

Mo Yixia shook her head and said seriously, "We should have a child first."

Han Zhou: "..."

Before he could speak, Mo Yixia continued, "You're putting too much pressure on yourself. Some things don't require you to do them, and our affairs aren't that urgent. I don't know what you saw, but I will always be there for you."

"Yixia..."

"Are you moved again?"

The girl wearing a mask and a baseball cap turned her head and tilted her head innocently.

She was clearly imitating Wang Lengqiu, but whether it was due to innate talent or her true nature, she didn't seem pretentious at all.

Han Zhou looked helpless: "It's hard for me not to be moved by what you're saying..."

Yixia is right. He was indeed too hasty. He's only a freshman in college, while Yixia is a senior in high school. It's clearly not the right time to talk to the other person's mother.

The reason he was in such a hurry was mainly because he was worried that Yixia was under too much pressure alone, so he wanted to transfer the pressure to himself. Yixia obviously saw his concerns, which is why she said those words.

"Don't worry, I can handle it."

—That's what Yixia wanted to express.

"Not only can I handle it, we can all handle it."

While pondering, Mo Yixia activated her "mind-reading" ability again, saying, "Besides not being able to go back to the past with you, there are many other things we can do. In fact, helping you in the past might not be impossible."

Han Zhou was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Even he, as the owner of the status bar, couldn't think of how to seek help in the past, so why was Yixia so confident?

"You really need to work on your brain."

Mo Yixia sighed, "Although it's just our speculation at the moment, you don't seem to have considered that possibility at all."

"Us?" Han Zhou was even more confused.

However, Mo Yixia had no intention of explaining. Looking at the red lanterns hanging in the distance, she said, "No matter what, let's get through the New Year first. For the sake of the New Year, I won't tease Xiaopingxiong today."

……

"Hmph, for the sake of the New Year, I won't settle scores with that annoying person today."

Seeing Han Zhou's strange expression, Gu Zheng raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just feel you're getting cuter and cuter," Han Zhou said with a smile.

"Don't give me that!" Guzheng rolled her eyes at him. "If I insisted on settling scores with that annoying person, would I not be cute anymore?"

"Of course not. When I said 'cute,' I meant you as a person, not because of anything you said."

"Hmph, that's more like it."

Han Zhou had just hailed a taxi on his phone, and the two of them were waiting at the entrance of the residential area. He looked back into the depths of the residential area, wanting to speak several times, but he held back.

Gu Zheng naturally noticed his strange behavior and said irritably, "What are you afraid of? My parents aren't going to come out and beat you up."

Han Zhou hesitated for a moment: "Um...don't they know...?"

"Of course I know," Guzheng interrupted him.

"Then why did they agree to let you come out?"

“Do they dare disagree?” Gu Zheng raised her chin and said smugly, “It’s not like I can’t climb out the window.”

"Please, do you even know which floor you live on?" Han Zhou's heart skipped a beat. "I mean, why haven't they come looking for trouble with me yet?"

"You know you'll get into trouble, huh?" Gu Zheng pouted, looking rather unhappy.

She paused, then turned her face slightly away and muttered softly, "I told my parents that I will conquer you in my own way, just like my mother conquered my father, so that they won't interfere in our affairs."

Han Zhou was silent for a moment: "Guzheng..."

"Stop talking nonsense. I don't want to hear you apologize. The car is here, let's go."

Han Zhou had no choice but to give up and asked, "What are you holding in your hand?"

"I have smoked bacon and sausages at home, and a small birthday present."

Looking at the huge bag of cured meat, Han Zhou was both amused and exasperated: "Didn't I tell you that we have everything we need at home and you don't need to bring anything?"

"Do you think I want to bring it?"

Gu Zheng rolled her eyes at him. "My dad said you're juggling so many relationships, aren't you worried about not having enough meat for the New Year's Eve dinner? That's why he asked me to bring cured meat."

"As for the sausage, my mom asked me to bring it. She said it hurts more when you hit someone with it. If you dare to bully me, I'll let you beat me up with the frozen sausage."

At this point, Gu Zheng's eyes crinkled into a smile, then she snorted coldly, "Hmph, I bet you wouldn't dare bully me."

Han Zhou was stunned.

Just as he was about to say something, a black sedan stopped in front of them. Gu Zheng took his hand and got into the car, her tone unusually gentle.

"Okay, my parents said you should see them when you're ready."

……

When the two returned to Han Zhou's house, Zhong Ling and the others were chatting enthusiastically around Xiao Xiaoxiao. It was probably the first time that the latter had experienced being the center of attention, and her usual arrogance was nowhere to be seen. Instead, she seemed a little at a loss.

She only breathed a sigh of relief when the door opened and everyone's attention was diverted, but a bright smile was clearly on her face.

Clearly, she liked this feeling.

The room was warm and cozy with the air conditioning on. Han Zhou took off his coat, took the cured meat from Gu Zheng's hand, and casually said, "It's a bit cramped at home, find a place to sit."

Gu Zheng hummed in agreement and walked up to Xiao Xiaoxiao with the birthday gift box: "Xiaoxiao, happy birthday."

"Thank you."

Perhaps in order to compete for first place in gift-giving, this birthday gift box was huge, almost half the size of Xiao Xiaoxiao. Fortunately, it wasn't too heavy, otherwise Xiao Xiaoxiao really wouldn't know what to do.