Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

Xie Xiao felt a tingling sensation starting from the tip of his heart, as if it was being tantalizingly teased.

A smile involuntarily appeared on his lips, "Okay, when you get back, go to the nightstand on my side of the room, open the drawer, and you'll find a gift I prepared for you."

Luo Yanran stood under the streetlight, her heartbeat quickening at that moment.

She admitted that she had blurted out her earlier remark without really meaning anything by it, but after hearing Xie Xiao's response, a covert anticipation seemed to rise in her heart, and she now really wanted to go back and see what was hidden in the drawer.

Was it the ring she wanted?

Or something else?

Just then, Yang Lan's voice came from Xie Xiao's side, "Xiao Xiao, what are you doing standing here?"

Luo Yanran's eyes sparkled, "Auntie is here, you should keep Grandma and the others company, I'm hanging up."

Xie Xiao reminded her, "Then, remember to let me know when you get home, and make sure to eat."

Without a second thought, Luo Yanran said, "Okay, I'm heading back now~"

Then, right after hanging up the phone, she immediately started to call a cab, eager to go home and see the gift.

As for dinner, she could order takeout.

On the way back, Luo Yanran's heart beat rapidly.

But of course, there had to be a traffic jam today.

She opened Weibo and saw the news about Xie Xiao, Han Ranran, and An Zhe.

The issue had already escalated to the point where Han Ranran and An Zhe had publicly apologized.

At first glance at the photos, Luo Yanran had recognized that it was taken outside Xie Xiao's company building, the clothes he was wearing were even picked out by Luo Yanran that day.

Moreover, both Xie Xiao and she knew the incident was false.

However, Xie Xiao still seriously explained it, which comforted Luo Yanran greatly.

Often, it's not enough for the other person to know something; it still needs to be acknowledge, even if it's just a simple statement.

Many people, however, think it's unnecessary. If she already knows, why repeat it?

But often, girls might just want an acknowledgment, a simple word.

Luo Yanran always felt that Xie Xiao did very well in this regard, often taking note of little details that Luo Yanran herself didn't even notice.

Thinking of Xie Xiao, a gentle smile spread across Luo Yanran's face.

Due to the traffic jam, the journey that normally took only thirty minutes took an hour today.

Luo Yanran went straight home and then into the bedroom.

She opened the drawer and inside was a small box.

Luo Yanran suddenly felt nervous. Could it really be a ring?

At the same time, she felt a bit annoyed with herself for casually mentioning the ring.

Was this considered a proposal?

But Xie Xiao wasn't even home...

She reached for the box, regretful yet still filled with anticipation.

At last, she opened the box, which contained not a ring but a necklace.

There was also a small folded piece of paper inside the box.

Luo Yanran took it out.

It was in Xie Xiao's familiar handwriting, "Surprise 1, do you like it? I've prepared surprises for the days I'm back home, and I'll tell you about tomorrow's the day after. Don't feel uncomfortable because I'm not by your side, isn't my love always with you?"

Luo Yanran burst into a laugh when she saw that he had drawn a little person holding a huge heart-shaped emoticon below.

In all seriousness, this was the first time they had been apart since they started studying together.

Previous trips back home didn't count, as they were each at their families' homes but still saw each other every day.

This time was a bit different. Xie Xiao had gone back, and she was still here working.

She indeed felt a bit empty inside.

But that emptiness seemed suddenly filled upon seeing the gifts Xie Xiao had prepared in advance.

It wasn't about how expensive the gift was, but that Xie Xiao completely understood her emotions, which made her feel happy.

She really liked Xie Xiao so much. What should she do?

Meanwhile, Xie Xiao was at the dining table, where the situation was somewhat complicated.

Everyone was smiling and seemed very harmonious.

Teacher Xie and Liu Da were getting along quite well.

Even though Liu Ou's wary eyes occasionally landed on Liu Da.

Perhaps because of something Xie Xiao said, Teacher Xie seemed to imply in every word to Liu Da, "Don't you bully our Lin Yu thinking there's no one in his family? We're all here..."

That was probably the gist of it.

The smile on Liu Da's face seemed somewhat stiff.

At the same time, he couldn't help but review himself, wondering what kind of image he had in their minds.

The happiest was the grandmother, who loved the lively atmosphere.

She was just lamenting the absence of Luoluo, which was a pity.

Yang Lan comforted her, "It's okay, Luoluo will come back when there is a vacation."

Xie Xiao also said, "Grandma, if Luoluo knew you missed her, she would probably fly back overnight..."

"Oh, I'm just saying, don't tell her..."

Liu Da looked at the group, who interacted harmoniously like a family.

Even his daughter seemed more natural here than at home, far more relaxed than her tense state back home.

Liu Da felt a bit emotional, realizing he had indeed always been busy with work, as everyone said setting up a family and career was crucial.

Since he had a family, he definitely had to work hard to provide a better life for his wife and child.

But it seemed like his family didn't understand.

By the time he snapped back to reality, he could hardly communicate with his wife except through arguments.

His daughter wasn't close to him either.

So Liu Da could only work harder, as if by doing so, all the family troubles seemed to disappear.

Later, when he climbed higher in his position, he looked back to find that home didn't feel like home anymore.

When he tried to mend things, his wife wouldn't accept it, and his daughter didn't trust him at all.

Liu Da knew no one could deny he was successful in his career, but at home, he was a complete mess.

He sighed, and Liu Ou, who was beside him, heard it and turned to look at him.

Seeing the bitter expression on her father's face, Liu Ou was momentarily taken aback.

She had rarely seen such an expression on her father's face.

At that moment, Lin Yu poured a drink for Liu Da.

No one drank alcohol tonight since they had to drive.

Liu Ou was afraid Liu Da would shy away, but he didn't.

Had he really accepted it?

After pouring the drinks, Lin Yu went on to serve the other elders, appearing neither servile nor overbearing.

Liu Da suddenly thought, let it be, really let it be.

Perhaps his wife was right, "Who cares what they'll become in the future, how many of their words can you really listen to when you're in love?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

There was also a subsequent phrase, "If I could have listened to my parents back then, I wouldn't have ended up like this."

Liu Da knew his wife seemed to regret being with him.

This realization pained him, yet he was powerless.

His wife was already so disappointed in him, at least, for his daughter, he hoped she wouldn't completely lose trust in him.

And Liu Da had to admit, perhaps Lin Yu would do better than him.