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Chapter 320 Tang Yao's Relaxation Moment

"Wait until Xun finishes her college entrance exam."

suddenly.

Li Xue's voice broke the silence in the carriage, carrying a hint of lightness as she whispered, "Shall we go for a walk again? The three of us together, and relax a bit?"

"three people?"

Tang Yao was slightly taken aback, then subconsciously repeated it, and certain images flashed through her mind—the rising steam of the hot spring, the dim lighting, and being surrounded and attacked by two people while her shoulders were pressed during a foot bath…

She immediately glared at Li Xue slightly: "We'll talk about it another time!"

Li Xue tilted her head, somewhat puzzled.

Tang Yao ignored her and looked out the car window again.

Outside the car window, the sun was shining brightly, and the dense foliage of the roadside trees swayed in the breeze, casting dappled shadows across the window.

In the distance, the entrance to the examination center was still bustling with activity. The anxious figures of parents waiting created a scene full of everyday life. Inside the car, Li Xue's hand was still warmly clasped in hers, and that sense of security isolated her from all the noise of the outside world.

Time slipped away quietly as we waited.

During this time, Li Xue's phone screen lit up from time to time, and the buzzing vibration conveyed good news from the front line of AG platform.

Every preview message clearly points to one fact—AG Platform's Summer Festival is making history, far exceeding expectations, with all data constantly breaking records.

Although Tang Yao's mind was mostly on her younger sister in the examination room, when she heard Li Xue softly relay the news that "third-party manufacturers have added promotional resources" and "the player community is full of praise," she unconsciously tightened her grip on Li Xue's hand, feeling somewhat happy.

Over the next two days, AG platform's Summer Gaming Festival continued its triumphant progress.

Tang Yao has also fully entered the mode of accompanying her child during the exam.

Just like an ordinary older sister, she researched restaurants near the exam site in advance to ensure that lunch was nutritious, delicious, and light. During breaks in the exam, she would check on Tang Xun's condition, asking her everyday questions such as whether she was tired or what she wanted to eat. When she got home in the evening, she would never mention studying, but would just watch light TV programs with her sister or enjoy the evening breeze together on the balcony.

Li Xue served as a driver for a few days, even though Tang Yao had told her it wasn't necessary.

But she still accompanied Tang Yao every day, not only taking care of picking her up and dropping her off, but also not completely abandoning her company affairs. Instead, she would take the time to filter out the important matters in the company that required Tang Yao's final decision and let her handle them in the simplest and most efficient way, so as to ensure that Tang Yao could accompany her sister without distraction to the greatest extent.

This kind of days lasted for three days.

Finally, with the ringing of the bell signaling the end of the last exam, the long-running college entrance examination battle came to a close.

The moment the exam center gates opened, a flood of people poured out, carrying a variety of complex emotions—relief, excitement, exhaustion, and bewilderment.

Tang Yao and Li Xue waited early in a prominent spot, their eyes searching for that blue and white figure in the crowd.

Soon, Tang Xun's slender figure appeared.

She walked out with the crowd, her cool face showing a hint of fatigue that was barely perceptible, but that was all.

There weren't many emotions.

She didn't seem to feel any relief at all, as if she had just gone out to buy a bottle of water... She spotted her sister and Li Xue at a glance and quickened her pace.

"Kaoru."

Tang Yao stepped forward, her face showing undisguised concern and a relieved smile: "How are you feeling? Are you tired?"

Tang Xun walked up to her sister and didn't answer immediately. Instead, just like on the first day of the exam, she opened her arms again and gently, but more tightly than before, hugged Tang Yao's delicate body.

She buried her face in her sister's neck and took a deep breath, as if drawing strength from it.

"Not tired."

Her voice was muffled, but filled with an unprecedented ease.

Even if you don't seem to care.

But deep down, I did feel a sense of relief.

Tang Yao was used to it, including being suddenly hugged and being stared at by passersby: "You look...not quite right, are you?"

Li Xue stood to the side, watching the two sisters hugging tightly, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

At this moment, sales figures and platform strategies seem to be irrelevant.

Tang Xun did not answer her sister.

She quickly raised her head, released Tang Yao, turned to Li Xue, and gave her a faint smile: "Miss Li, thank you too."

She knew that Li Xue had been waiting with her these past few days.

"You're welcome."

Li Xue responded gently, "Let's relax now."

"Ah."

Is there anything you'd like to eat?

Tang Yao breathed a sigh of relief and instinctively tried to tidy up the stray hairs that might have been messed up by the wind on her sister's forehead, but found that Tang Xun's ponytail was still perfectly styled.

She didn't ask any questions about the exam questions or the grades—none of that mattered at the moment.

Tang Xun gently shook her head: "No."

"This is necessary."

Tang Yao gently patted Xun's head: "You've completed an important stage in your life...we should celebrate!"

"I don't feel like I've completed an important stage of my life at all..."

"You don't understand, do you? Have you ever heard the saying that one cannot simultaneously possess youth and the feeling of youth? So, Kaoru, you have to trust your older sister's judgment."

"Then what happened to you?"

"Um……?"

Tang Yao was taken aback at first, then reacted and immediately pinched Xun's soft cheek, bristling as she said, "You came too, huh! You're happy to see your sister waiting here, getting asked by a bunch of well-meaning citizens why you didn't go in for the college entrance exam, aren't you?"

"No."

Tang Xun was serious, but her beautiful eyes held a smile.

Tang Yao gave her a light glare.

But speaking of it.

In a way, she is indeed a bug.

She possesses youth, but also a profound understanding of the passing of youth that far surpasses that of her peers.

This contradiction stems from a memory deep within her soul that doesn't belong to this world. This gives her a cheating-like experience of certain things, and at the same time, it makes her feel particularly complex and cherishing of Kaoru's current tranquility and the passage of time.

of course.

She just won't say those things out loud.

And that doesn't matter anymore...

However, Tang Xun was just teasing her sister and didn't really think about it deeply.

soon.

The three of them then got into the car and left.

Dinner was at a restaurant carefully selected by Li Xue. The environment was quiet and elegant, and the dishes were light and delicate, which suited Tang Xun's taste perfectly.

During the meal, although Tang Xun still didn't talk much, you could feel that she had relaxed. Most of the time she listened quietly to her sister and Li Xue chatting and ate her favorite dishes in small bites, but occasionally she would be amused by her sister and her lips would slightly curl up. Under the warm yellow light, her cool face was full of a soft halo.

As I walked out of the restaurant after dinner, the evening breeze, carrying the gentle intoxication of a summer night, caressed my face.

Tang Xun stood at the door, looking at the brightly lit pedestrian street in the distance. The lights there dyed half the sky with a hazy color, and the sounds of music, voices, and shouts mixed with the aroma of food could be faintly heard.

See this scene.

Tang Xun finally felt the reality of a stage of her life coming to an end.

The feeling came suddenly and clearly, leaving her momentarily stunned.

She didn't know why she felt that way.

"Kaoru."

Tang Yao and Li Xue came out after paying the bill. Following her sister's gaze, she looked at the streetlights coming on and suddenly asked, "Want to go?"

Tang Xun snapped out of her inexplicable feelings and instinctively wanted to refuse, but when she turned her head, she saw her sister's beautiful eyes reflecting the neon lights.

then.

She suddenly didn't want to lie anymore, just like how people always have countless reasons to convince themselves to do something slightly out of line on their birthdays.

Even Tang Xun, still a young girl, felt the same impulse at this moment.

So she nodded slightly.

Tang Yao smiled brightly, extending her arm as if she had expected this: "Then let's go."

"..."

Tang Xun reached out and took her sister's arm.

Seeing this, Li Xue thought for a moment, then carefully went around to Tang Yao's other side and naturally took Tang Yao's other arm.

"..."

Tang Yao felt something was off; her left and right arms were being occupied at the same time, creating an intimate, even slightly enveloping, posture...

But she didn't say anything, instead simply saying, "Let's go..."

The three of them headed straight for the bustling pedestrian street.

At first, the three of them were just wandering around aimlessly.

Tang Yao simply wanted to accompany her sister for a casual stroll, to experience the long-lost pure and simple atmosphere of everyday life, as a way to make up for the time she had missed due to work.

Although Tang Xun didn't show it on her face, Tang Yao could still tell what the girl was feeling at that moment...

But it's clear... the other two women didn't think that way. I don't know if some condition was triggered, or if some kind of switch was activated.

Very abrupt.

The two women who were holding her arms were almost simultaneously drawn to the dazzling array of newly released summer clothes in a bright shop window.

Then, inexplicably... I started picking out clothes.

"The clothes from this store seem nice."

Li Xue's voice was gentle and soft, yet it carried a subtle hint of guidance. With a slight exertion of her arm, she almost dragged Tang Yao away, changing the direction of their journey.

Tang Xun's gaze was also drawn to the shop window, landing on a neatly tailored garment on a mannequin. She didn't say anything, but her steps naturally followed Li Xue's lead, heading towards the shop entrance.

Before Tang Yao could even voice her opinion about casually browsing, the two of them dragged her into the store. The cool air conditioning, mixed with the slightly industrial scent unique to new clothes, hit her immediately. Under the bright lights, the racks were filled with a dazzling array of summer clothes, in a variety of colors and fabrics.

"How about this one?"

Li Xue picked up a simple, neatly tailored off-white dress and held it up in front of Tang Yao.

Tang Yao's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief. "Huh?! I'm not buying clothes! Today is to help Xun relax! What do you mean by letting me try them on first??? If anyone's going to choose, it should be helping Xun choose first???"

"..."

A blush crept onto Li Xue's beautiful face, and then she stiffly handed the clothes to Xun: "Xun, why don't you try them on?"

"On the other hand... you know what, it actually suits you quite well."

Tang Yao's gaze shifted, and her attitude made a complete 180-degree turn.

Tang Xun: “…”

Tang Xun glanced at the dress, then at her older sister's pretty face, which was practically screaming "It looks good, try it on!" She felt that her sister was not only stupid, but also hypocritical...

So she took Tang Yao's arm and started shopping with her, picking up one outfit after another that suited Tang Yao with a very clear goal, and then said, "Sister, why don't you try them on?"

"Eh? Me?"

Tang Yao was initially quite happy accompanying Xun in choosing clothes, but upon learning that she was going to wear them, she immediately became unhappy: "I already told you I'm not buying them..."

"Try it."

Tang Xun's voice was soft, her clear, beautiful eyes looking at her: "You said you'd help me relax... then you can relax instead."

"What kind of amazing principle is this???"

"You don't have to worry about it."

"I also think it's quite suitable..."

At this time.

Li Xuete whispered, "Xun picked out clothes for you, so I'll pick some out for you too... You've been very busy lately, you probably haven't bought any clothes in a long time, right?"

As she spoke, she stuffed the clothes she had chosen into Tang Yao's arms, then gently pushed her back: "Go quickly, the changing room is over there."

Tang Xun took her sister's arm and started dragging her along, saying, "Let's go."

"Hey! You two!"

Tang Yao, clutching the clothes, was shoved towards the fitting room by the two men, surrounded by the smiling eyes of the shop assistants, making her a little embarrassed: "Today is supposed to be a celebration for Xun! How did it turn into me being tormented?!"

"This is also part of the celebration."

"My sister needs it."

The two men spoke succinctly and inexplicably united on the same side.

Tang Yao had no choice but to be escorted into the changing room by the two men.

Three people squeezed into the small space, making it feel a bit cramped. The air was filled with the scent of new clothes and a faint fragrance belonging to the girls.

"No, you two go outside and wait!"

Tang Yao looked at the two people standing inside the door, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

“If we leave, you definitely won’t want to switch.”

Li Xue leaned against the door.

Tang Xun didn't speak, but stood quietly next to Li Xue, her eyes filled with expectation, clearly not intending to leave.

Tang Yao had no choice but to turn away and change her clothes after a moment of silence. She took off her T-shirt with slight unease, revealing her beautifully smooth shoulders and back, her skin glowing with a delicate soft light under the bright lights of the changing room.

When she changed into that off-white dress, the air seemed to quiet down for a moment. The dress was extremely simple in design, without any extra patterns, but the beautiful figure it outlined was enough to make people unable to look away. The delicate and soft fabric clung to her slender waist, and the shoulder straps were thin, revealing her delicate collarbone and rounded shoulders. When Tang Yao clumsily pulled the zipper halfway, Tang Xun naturally stepped forward and gently pulled it closed for her.

Tang Xun whispered, "Sister, that's enough, turn around now."

Tang Yao turned around somewhat awkwardly.

Under the lights, her off-white dress accentuated her snow-white skin, perfectly showcasing her slender and graceful figure. Her waist was so thin it seemed one could grasp it in a hand, and her snow-white calves, peeking out from under the skirt, were straight and well-proportioned, giving her an elegant and captivating appearance.

Tang Yao usually wears neat trousers or shirts, but now that she has suddenly changed into such a soft and beautiful dress, the pure and delicate beauty of a young girl is fully revealed.

Tang Xun's eyes lit up slightly, her gaze lingering on her sister for several seconds before she said softly, "Very beautiful."

Li Xue couldn't take her eyes off it and exclaimed sincerely, "It really is... really beautiful."

Tang Yao blushed slightly, turned her head away, and ignored the two of them.

But both Li Xue and Tang Xun got used to it.

Li Xue took a step forward and naturally reached out to straighten the shoulder straps and the fine wrinkles on the waist. Her movements were gentle, but as she carefully adjusted the fabric at the chest, her fingertips paused slightly.

The soft fabric seemed stretched a little too much... making that small area look slightly tense.

Li Xue's voice carried a hint of hesitation: "It seems... not quite appropriate."

Tang Yao immediately turned her head, her stunningly beautiful face flushed slightly: "I knew it!"

"That's not what I'm talking about."

Li Xue gently tapped the slightly tense area with her finger and whispered, "Is it here...? Does it hurt?"

Tang Yao glanced down quickly and forced a smile, saying, "It feels good! It's not uncomfortable!"

"It doesn't really fit."

Tang Xun looked her up and down: "The fit isn't quite right. In the past few years, you've gone up at least... um, by one size."

Li Xue immediately looked at Tang Xun, her eyes filled with curiosity, and whispered, "So what exactly is it...? I asked her before, but she wouldn't tell me..."

"Anyway, it's much more exaggerated than mine, probably..."

"Shut up! You two are definitely doing this on purpose!"

Tang Yao's cheeks instantly turned bright red, almost as if they were bleeding. She abruptly raised her arm to shield her chest, and with her other hand, she precisely pinched Tang Xun's cheek, exclaiming with a mixture of embarrassment and anger: "What nonsense are you talking about! I said it's suitable, so it's suitable! No discussion allowed!"

"Hard-mouthed..."

"You're being stubborn, aren't you! You're no better! Don't even think about escaping! Change them all!"

"Eh……"

"what……"

soon.

The small dressing room was filled with the girls' low laughter and the rustling of fabric as the three of them made a ruckus.

In the end, the off-white dress that had embarrassed Tang Yao was hung back in its original place.

However, amidst the continuous playful antics and the awkwardness of dragging each other into the water, Tang Yao was forced to try on several outfits.

Of course, in the spirit of sharing both joy and sorrow, Tang Xun and Li Xue were not spared either, and each tried on several outfits.

The three of them changed their clothes for a long time.

And then Tang Yao stood in front of the mirror again, looking at herself.

Perhaps it was because of those thoughts that flashed through my mind when I sent Tang Xun away on the first day.

Although it was somewhat embarrassing.

But Tang Yao no longer cared at all.

The slight unease I felt has completely dissipated.

finally.

As the three of them walked out of the store carrying shopping bags, the evening breeze carried an even deeper chill.

The blush on Tang Yao's cheeks from playing had not completely faded, but her eyes had regained their clarity, even adding a touch of gentle radiance than usual, with a natural sense of relief flowing through them.

Li Xue and Tang Xun remained by her side, one on each side. The commotion in the dressing room had become a unique ritual of intimacy, and the vague sense of distance that had once lingered like a thin mist had completely vanished.

The evening breeze brushed against their hair, and the bustling sounds of the pedestrian street gently enveloped them.

……

Although slacking off is really fun.

But a pity.

Happy times always pass quickly.

In the days that followed, life seemed to switch tracks, and Tang Yao instantly jumped from the mode of accompanying her child through the college entrance examination back to a high-intensity work state.

The flood of emails and to-do lists on her phone quickly pulled her back to reality from her brief reverie of family warmth.

That brief, secluded time for parents accompanying their children during exams, away from the hustle and bustle, suddenly came to an end.

no way.

Now is not the time to shirk responsibility.

The aftershocks of the Summer Game Festival have not yet subsided, and various data continue to break records. User feedback, additional requests from partner manufacturers, as well as subsequent summaries and resource allocation... a myriad of tasks are like countless fine threads, tangled together, waiting for her, the core decision-maker, to sort them out and guide them.

The summer festival's overwhelming success, far exceeding expectations, is both a tremendous achievement and a significant increase in workload and responsibility...

There was a gentle knock on the office door, and Li Xue walked in carrying a stack of documents.

She walked with light steps, her face showing a hint of barely perceptible fatigue, but her eyes remained bright and focused. The crisp sound of her high heels clicking on the ground instantly pulled Tang Yao back to reality from her momentary reverie.

"Tang Yao."

Li Xue's voice remained gentle as she softly placed the heavy stack of documents on Tang Yao's large desk, making a slight thud: "The preliminary summary report of the celebration is out. The data is very impressive. More manufacturers have submitted cooperation proposals, and several large companies are hoping to discuss in depth the issue of their games being listed on the AG platform... Would you like to take a look?"

Tang Yao's gaze swept over the mountain of documents that almost blocked her view, and then she took a deep breath.

The air still seemed to hold the hustle and bustle of last night's pedestrian street, the laughter in the changing rooms, and the aroma of home-cooked meals, but now they were completely replaced by the smell of paper ink and the low hum of electronic devices.

what.

I really want to slack off.

Seeing Tang Yao's expression, Li Xue immediately comforted her gently, "I only picked some that you might be interested in. If you really don't want to look at them, then just give them to me... I can just sign some necessary documents. I've already gone through them all."

"but."

Li Xue changed the subject, walked around the table, pulled out a document with the title "To the Moon" printed on the cover, and placed it on top: "There's one document that you definitely need to look at, and that is—the release plan for the next summer festival game, 'To the Moon'..."

(End of this chapter)