They don't actually think I like them, do they?

Lin Han unconsciously took a small bite of the snake, as if he were eating a piece of soda candy.

The carbon dioxide in the soda explodes in your mouth, stimulating your nerves, but the center inside is sweet.

He slowly got up from the ground and put his arm around Su Ruxue's slender waist.

Her long, snow-white hair cascaded down, blocking the space between them. For the first time, Lin Han found this tuft of white hair to be such a nuisance. He grabbed Su Ruxue's hair and threw it behind her shoulder.

Then, while doing these actions, their cherries never separated. They remained embracing each other's necks, exchanging moisture like flowers.

Lin Han and Su Ruxue went from the ground to the stool, and then to the cabinet. Lin Han almost knocked the calligraphy and paintings on the wall down several times.

Su Ruxue released her grip, her eyes glazed over, and said with a hint of resentment,

"Be careful, Grandpa will be unhappy if you damage the calligraphy and painting."

"He's already unhappy about doing this in your grandfather's room, isn't he?"

Su Ruxue quickly smiled sweetly.

"Teacher Lin Han, I didn't expect you to be so skilled."

"I......"

Just as Lin Han was about to speak, blushing, Su Ruxue's index finger was already pressed against the boy's lips.

Su Ruxue whispered each word in Lin Han's ear.

"Should I change into a cheongsam?"

These words were like a blazing fire in winter, instantly igniting Lin Han's dazed nerves, refreshing and awakening him.

Every word and phrase was stimulating Lin Han's heart.

"This...isn't this inappropriate?"

Lin Han practically spat out those words through gritted teeth.

The cheongsam was Su Ruxue's signature garment. Su Ruxue's most elegant appearance on stage was almost always accompanied by a cheongsam.

If Su Ruxue were to wear it now, the contrast would be extreme.

Lin Han can only occasionally send a little kiss to Su Ruxue now. If the roles were reversed, Lin Han is afraid that he would lose control of his two minds and do something even more abstract.

"It's alright, as long as Teacher Lin Han likes it."

Su Ruxue placed her hand on Lin Han's shoulder, raised her head, and whispered. Her eyes were gentle and clear, like sapphires submerged in water.

"Then...how about we switch?" Lin Han asked tentatively.

"Idiot, I didn't bring any clothes, how am I supposed to change and show them to you?"

Su Ruxue blinked, a mischievous smile on her face.

Suddenly, Lin Han grabbed her clothes and lifted them up, causing the girl to stumble and spin around several times.

In that instant, Su Ruxue's expression was one of utter astonishment as she stared blankly at Lin Han.

"Difficult to handle? Then let's not do it!!" Lin Han said.

017. No matter how many three-year periods there are

"what!"

Su Ruxue quickly covered herself with her clothes, and the girl, like a frightened little white rabbit, slumped to the ground, hugging her chest.

“Pink,” Lin Han said seriously.

The moment his clothes were lifted, he had seen everything.

"Teacher Lin Han, you..."

Su Ruxue's expression even carried a hint of grievance.

She never expected that Lin Han would dare to do something so audacious.

He's really daring to act like a thug!

Seeing Su Ruxue's panicked state, Lin Han finally couldn't help but laugh.

"I never expected Miss Su to have such a girlish side."

Lin Han felt that he was gradually figuring out Su Ruxue's true nature.

On the surface, he seems like a formidable and difficult opponent, but in reality, he'll be begging for mercy on his knees with just a little effort.

However, Lin Han absolutely cannot let his guard down.

This is a game of strategy!

Countless experiences have shown that bluffing is useless against Su Ruxue. He and Su Ruxue are always playing the fool with each other, and whoever takes the other's foolishness seriously and becomes flustered loses.

Before this, Lin Han had never won, because no matter how much of a fake rogue he acted, Su Ruxue could always come up with something even more ruthless, making Lin Han hastily surrender and then suffer a crushing defeat.

However, Lin Han, who now fully understands Su Ruxue's background, can no longer afford to lose!

Now, it's time to see who can't afford to lose money first!

"Okay, okay, let's play like this, right?"

Su Ruxue stood up from the ground again, smiling slightly.

She tidied her messy white hair, then slowly raised her eyes and glanced at Lin Han.

"Teacher Lin Han, you didn't see it clearly just now."

After saying that, Su Ruxue's lips curled up slightly, and she lifted the hem of her dress, pulling it upwards—

A white T-shirt with an English logo was thrown on the ground.

Her stunning figure, seemingly artistically enhanced, is on full display.

Su Ruxue gazed at Lin Han with a slight smile on her delicate face. At this moment, she resembled a white-haired elf from a fantasy world. Only the word "work of art" could be used to describe such a beauty.

Lin Han swallowed hard, but still tried his best to remain calm.

"Alright, alright," Lin Han said. "Is this how you play it?"

Lin Han grabbed Su Ruxue's hand and pulled her into his arms.

The pink armor was not enough to completely conceal the deep canyon. Lin Han held the girl's arm with one hand and placed the other hand on Su Ruxue's seemingly fragile slender waist.

Su Ruxue lay on Lin Han's chest in astonishment, staring blankly at him.

"Good good."

Su Ruxue raised her stubborn head and bumped it against Lin Han's chin.

Then, the girl grabbed Lin Han's head and buried it in his chest.

The train crashed into cotton.

Lin Han was almost unable to breathe due to the pressure.

A delicate, fragrant aroma fills the nostrils.

"Okay, okay, this is how you play, isn't it?"

Lin Han opened his mouth and bit down hard.

One bite was sweet, the next was soft.

"what!!"

Su Ruxue screamed in pain, but she didn't let go. Instead, she hugged Lin Han's head even tighter.

......

In the dead of night, the moonlight is bright, and the starlight, as fine as dust, seems to be condensed into millions of crystals, each one shining with dazzling light, crystal clear.

In the dimly lit study filled with calligraphy and paintings, the sound of "Good, good, good" kept echoing...

Half an hour later.

Lin Han sat at the tea table, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and glanced at Su Ruxue.

The girl, her clothes disheveled and her face flushed, sat leaning against the cabinet.

Even in such a terrible state, she still maintained a noble and elegant demeanor, much like the most charming courtesan in the ancient capital.

It's hard to believe that this young lady will be participating in the most prestigious cello competition the day after tomorrow.

Lin Han ultimately didn't do anything more outrageous; both he and Su Ruxue stopped at the last minute.

While winning the game was important, neither of them was foolish enough to reveal their intentions in such an ambiguous situation. At this point, neither of them was in the mood to investigate who had given up first.

Su Ruxue slowly raised her head and stared at the old-fashioned light bulb on the ceiling.

“Grandpa was actually dying a long time ago. When he was diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer, the doctor said he had at most 30 days to live.”

"But Grandpa persisted for three months; he held on until I finished the Longqin Cup."

"My grandfather died before he could see me realize my dream."

Lin Han glanced sideways and remained silent.

"Teacher Lin Han... I'm so scared... I've been dreaming about my grandfather every night for the past few days. I'm really afraid that I'll lose this time and waste another three years."

"I don't have many more three-year periods left. I'm about to miss the prime of my life... I can't let Grandpa down again..."

As Su Ruxue spoke, she buried her head in her knees, covered her face, and tears welled up in her eyes.

So that's what Miss Su's unresolved issue was.

Lin Han should have thought of this earlier.

That confident and charismatic cellist, who had maintained his composure for so long, collapsed just three days before the competition.

Anxiety, unease, and extreme pressure were all poured into the body of this young woman who had just come of age.

She was just an ordinary person.

Seeing Su Ruxue like this, Lin Han felt as if his heart had fallen into a field of blades.

Do not know why.

This was the first time his old nemesis had shown such a vulnerable side.

Lin Han felt his heart aching along with Su Ruxue's.

An unnamed force propelled Lin Han to his feet.

He walked behind Su Ruxue and hugged her.

This time, unlike before, Lin Han hugged her so gently, as if he wanted to share some of Su Ruxue's pain through this physical contact.

Su Ruxue raised her head, her silver-gray eyes widening suddenly as she stared at Lin Han in astonishment.

“Ms. Su, I can’t bring myself to say things like ‘We will definitely win’ or ‘I will definitely help you realize your dreams.’ These are unrealistic and irresponsible statements.”

Lin Han took a deep breath and said, word by word,

"But no matter how many three-year periods there are, I will always be with you and fight alongside you!"

At that moment, Su Ruxue's pupils trembled.

She turned her face away, tears streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably.

Then, the girl raised her hand and wiped away her tears.

He turned his head and smiled slightly.

"Does Teacher Lin Han often make such unrealistic promises to girls?"

"Uh."

Lin Han suddenly choked up, his composure instantly crumbling.

He thought about it carefully for a while, and finally said in a serious tone,

"So...the third one, right?"

"However, it's not unrealistic; I will take action."

"Pfft!"