Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

As night deepened, the bell finally rang, signaling the end of evening self-study.

Shen Yu and Lin Anran walked out of the teaching building with the crowd. On their way home, the night breeze was cool. Shen Yu held Lin Anran's hand, and Lin Anran held his hand back.

We walked in silence, yet there was a sense of peace and tranquility, as if we could finally let down our guard and return to our little haven.

Upon returning home, the two changed their shoes in the entryway and, as usual, washed their hands first.

After leaving the bathroom, Shen Yu didn't stop and went straight to the kitchen to boil water.

"Sit on the sofa for a while. The hot water bottle must be cold now. I'll go refill it. Oh, and I'll prepare some hot water for you to soak your feet in later. Soaking your feet in hot water will help get rid of the cold and make your stomach feel better..."

As he spoke, he bent down to get the hot water bottle, already mentally planning the steps of boiling water, adjusting the water temperature, and finding a foot bath basin.

He still vividly remembered the pain from last night, and dared not relax for a moment, always feeling that if he did a little more, she would feel a little better.

However, before he could finish speaking, his wrist was gently grasped.

The force wasn't great, but it firmly stopped him from continuing his busy work.

Shen Yu was stunned for a moment, then turned his head to look at Lin Anran, who had walked up to him at some point.

Lin Anran didn't say anything, but simply took his wrist and gently led him towards the sofa.

Shen Yu was somewhat bewildered by her sudden action, and subconsciously followed her lead, being pulled by her to sit down on the soft sofa.

The moment his body sank into the sofa cushions, the deep-seated exhaustion that had been suppressed all day surged up, making him almost want to collapse...

He was about to ask her what was wrong when Lin Anran released his wrist and sat down beside him.

Then, before he could react, Lin Anran reached out and gently grasped his right arm.

Her fingers were slender and soft, and she began to massage his arm.

From his strong forearm to his elbow, which was stiff from prolonged exertion, and then upwards, the muscles in his taut upper arm were kneaded with moderate force.

Shen Yu looked down at her lowered eyelashes and at her profile as she focused on massaging his arm.

"Lin Anran..."

Lin Anran didn't even raise her head, her voice soft and gentle, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:

"You're already exhausted today, please don't make it any harder, I'm begging you..."

As she spoke, she raised her eyes and glanced at him quickly. Her eyes no longer held the usual caution or shyness, but only undeniable heartache and determination.

Her hands didn't stop; she continued to massage his arm diligently, from his shoulder down to his wrist.

"Stop taking care of me. You've been too good to me. I'm fine, really. It's just my period. I have it every month. It's not like I can't take care of myself. Look, I'm fine now, and my stomach doesn't hurt as much anymore."

Looking at the heartache and determination in her eyes, and listening to her gentle yet firm words, Shen Yu's heart softened little by little.

He could clearly feel the pressure of her fingertips; her massage technique was clumsy, but it was full of her desire to comfort him.

Shen Yu's tense mind finally relaxed, and the corners of her mouth curved upwards into a gentle smile, tinged with deep fatigue.

He raised the hand that wasn't being massaged and gently rubbed the top of Lin Anran's head.

"Okay... I'll do as you say. I'll... go take a shower first, and we'll get some rest early tonight, okay?"

Seeing that he was finally willing to relax, Lin Anran nodded vigorously:

"Okay! Go quickly, take a nice shower, and then go to sleep!"

Shen Yu then got up and walked towards the bathroom.

The warm water washed away his fatigue and completely relaxed his tense nerves.

Sleepiness, after the body has been cleansed and relaxed, surged in like a tidal wave, more intense than ever before...

When he came out of the bathroom after drying his hair and wearing comfortable pajamas, only a dim floor lamp was on in the living room.

Lin Anran also went to take a shower. Shen Yu originally wanted to sit on the sofa and wait for her to come out, say goodnight to her, and then go to sleep.

He casually picked up a half-read book from the coffee table, opened it, and tried to pass the time while waiting.

Upon opening it, you'll see a special bookmark—a photo of them together.

He looked at the photo, and a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips. The fatigue of the day seemed to be dispelled by the frozen smile.

He leaned back on the sofa, his gaze fixed on the pages of the book, but the words gradually blurred and overlapped before his eyes...

When Lin Anran finished showering and came out of the bathroom, this was the scene she saw.

Warm yellow light enveloped a corner of the sofa.

Shen Yu lay down on the sofa and fell asleep.

He lay with the half-read book open to his chest, his eyes closed, his brow relaxed, his breathing even and long...

Lin Anran stopped in her tracks and stopped drying her hair.

She stood a few steps away, watching him quietly.

She was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but purse her lips and smile silently, her eyes curving into crescent moons...

This is probably the earliest and fastest time Shen Yu has ever fallen asleep.

She tiptoed over, afraid of making the slightest sound to disturb him.

She first slowly picked up the open book from his chest.

A small group photo was revealed between the pages of the book, looking especially warm under the light.

Lin Anran's gaze lingered on the photo for a few seconds, a deeper tenderness appearing in her eyes.

She carefully placed the photo back between the pages of the book, then closed the book and gently placed it on the coffee table.

Then, she stood by the sofa, lowered her head and gazed at Shen Yu's sleeping face.

Lin Anran watched for a while before turning around and tiptoeing back to the bedroom.

She hugged a pillow and then took a blanket.

Back on the sofa, she carefully placed a pillow behind Shen Yu's head so that he could rest more comfortably.

Then, she unfolded the quilt and gently covered him with it, tenderly enveloping him completely.

After doing all this, she stood by the sofa and remained silent for a few seconds.

Finally, she gently lifted a corner of the blanket, and then silently slipped inside.

She carefully adjusted her posture, moving her soft body little by little, until finally, she nestled into Shen Yu's arms.

Her cheek pressed against his warm chest, and she could clearly hear his steady heartbeat...

This movement seemed to disturb Shen Yu's sleep; his eyelashes trembled, and his brows furrowed unconsciously.

A gurgling sound escaped his throat, and he barely managed to open his eyes a crack...

His gaze was unfocused, only instinctively fixed on the fluffy head that had suddenly appeared in his arms...

Lin Anran raised her head in his arms and met his misty eyes.

She smiled, her eyes crinkling with a hint of coquettishness, her voice soft and gentle:

"Goodnight... Shen Yu... Sweet dreams..."

Shen Yu seemed to have heard clearly, yet also seemed not to have.

He acted on instinct, tightening his arms slightly to pull her closer to him, and then closed his eyes again.

This time, his brow completely relaxed, and his breathing became long and steady again...

The bedroom was empty; the two of them nestled on the living room sofa, drifting off into a peaceful sleep...