Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

In the evening, the two took a shower, changed into comfortable pajamas, and snuggled up on the sofa in the living room.

Shen Yu leaned against the sofa armrest, engrossed in reading a book.

Lin Anran curled up beside him, her head resting on his shoulder, holding a pillow in her arms, but her gaze was unfocused, as if she were lost in thought.

The room was quiet, with only the occasional soft sound of pages turning.

The intense conflict that occurred in the office during the day kept replaying in Lin Anran's mind.

She neither regretted nor wavered.

That home, those people, were no longer worth her utmost emotional investment.

But... in front of Shen Yu, she revealed such a sharp and ruthless side.

Does he think... there's something wrong with her like this?

After hesitating for a long time, Lin Anran finally couldn't help but speak softly, her voice sounding somewhat abrupt in the quiet living room:

"More than..."

"Hmm?" Shen Yu looked up from the book and looked down at her.

Lin Anran pursed her lips, her fingers unconsciously picking at the edge of the cushion: "Don't you think..."

"You think I'm... pretty bad?"

"Quite heartless, or something..."

After speaking, she raised her eyes somewhat nervously and looked at Shen Yu.

Shen Yu looked at her like this, remained silent for two seconds, then gently closed the book in his hand, placed it on the coffee table to the side, and turned to face her.

He didn't answer immediately, but instead reached out and gently stroked her hair.

Lin Anran's heart started beating faster because of his silence and actions.

Your worries are unnecessary...

He withdrew his hand and instead cupped her face, making her look into his eyes.

"If we're talking about being ruthless, we're probably about the same, aren't we?"

"I'm the one who personally sent my own father to prison. Although he deserved it, most people would consider that a heinous crime, wouldn't they?"

"so..."

Shen Yu cupped her face, leaned closer, looked into her eyes, and said clearly, word by word:

"When it comes to 'filial piety,' we've long since fallen out of touch. So why bother dwelling on it anymore?"

He released his hands from her face and instead gently pulled her into his arms, letting her lean against his chest.

"Life is only lived once. Some things, once they've happened, are gone forever; some people, once missed, are gone forever; hurt is done, and it can never be undone or made up for. Instead of wasting time and energy on dwelling on it, blaming yourself, or worrying about what others think, it's better to..."

He paused, his arm tightened, and his voice held an undeniable gentleness and firmness:

"Just live in the present. You've already been very brave, making your own choice and leaving the place that caused you pain. That's enough. Don't think about anything else. You have me, and I have you, that's enough."

Lin Anran leaned against his warm chest, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat, and his calm yet powerful words. The unease and doubt in her heart instantly vanished.

Yes, they are all the same kind of people.

To outsiders, they might seem unconventional, even heartless, but they simply chose to protect themselves, chose to reach out to each other, and chose the life they wanted...

Shen Yu is right. You only live once, so don't dwell on things that can't be undone or made up for.

She snuggled closer to him, then reached out and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist.

"Hmm...I understand, Yu Yu..."

Shen Yu lowered his head and placed a very light kiss on the top of her head.

"good..."

Lin Anran leaned against him, feeling a weight lifted from her heart, and relaxed completely, enveloped in warmth and peace.

But soon, another thought quietly popped up, carrying a little excitement and anticipation.

She tilted her head back, looked at Shen Yu's chin, blinked, and spoke with a hint of coquetry in her voice:

"Yuyu, let's go back to our room and rest!"

Shen Yu was calming down from the conversation when he heard this and paused for a moment, then subconsciously glanced at the clock on the wall.

It's still early; it's not their usual time to sleep.

"Uh, it's still early... I want to read for a while longer..."

"Let's go back to the room!" Lin Anran insisted, getting up from the sofa, grabbing his arm, and gently shaking it.

"It's just as comfortable to watch in bed! Let's go, let's go!"

Her actions and tone were filled with an irresistible intimacy.

Shen Yu was pulled along, his body slightly tilted, looking into her eyes... and in that instant, he seemed to realize something...

It was that punishment... forbidding her from wearing a shirt to bed. Perhaps for Lin Anran, going back to her room meant going to sleep...

Shen Yu's ears burned.

He then realized that Lin Anran's eagerness to urge him back to his room was probably not just because she wanted to rest early or find a different place to read.

He looked at the undisguised smile on her face and sighed helplessly.

"Okay." He conceded and nodded.

He picked up the book he was reading halfway through, while letting Lin Anran hold his other hand.

"Great!" Lin Anran immediately beamed and excitedly pulled Shen Yu towards the bedroom.

As soon as she entered the bedroom, Lin Anran closed the door behind her, then turned around, her eyes shining brightly as she looked at Shen Yu, her hands making a grabbing motion...

"Hehe~, Yu Yu, I'll help you!"

As she spoke, she reached out and aimed directly at the top button of Shen Yu's pajamas...

Shen Yu: "..."

"I can do it myself." He cleared his throat, trying to speak calmly, while raising his hand and gently grasping Lin Anran's busy wrist.

Lin Anran stopped moving, raised her head, and pouted slightly:

"Can't I do it?"

Seeing her relentless determination, Shen Yu released her wrist, stopped trying to stop her, and slightly averted his gaze.

"Okay... hurry up..."

With permission granted, Lin Anran immediately threw herself back into her work.

This time, her movements were much faster, accompanied by a peculiar sense of satisfaction.

One, two, three... She unbuttoned her pajamas one by one, revealing her well-defined chest and firm abs.

The bedroom light was dimmer than the living room light, which shone on Shen Yu's upper body, making the contours of his muscles appear even more defined and powerful.

Lin Anran watched intently, a blush creeping onto her cheeks, but her hands didn't stop moving.

Until the last button was undone, the pajamas were completely open.

Satisfied, she took a small step back, admiring her masterpiece, then looked up and gave Shen Yu a bright yet slightly shy smile:

"Alright! Done!"

Shen Yu felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, especially with that focused look she gave him, as if he were admiring a work of art.

He frowned slightly, raised his hand to pull his pajamas up, but then stopped, thinking of the punishment.

Finally, he awkwardly looked away and whispered:

"Well... let's get into bed... it's quite cold."

"Mmm!" Lin Anran nodded vigorously, climbed onto the bed first, snuggled under the covers, then patted the spot next to her, looking at him with bright, sparkling eyes...

"Come quick!"

Shen Yu looked down at her open pajamas, silently took them off, folded them neatly and placed them on the bedside table, then lifted the covers and got into bed.

Almost as soon as he lay down, Lin Anran snuggled up to him, her arms expertly wrapping around his waist, her cheek pressed against his warm chest, and she murmured contentedly:

"Is this all there is to life...?"

"You're exaggerating..."