On the first day of school, the school beauty in black stockings took me to a hotel.

The person who arrived was tall, wearing a light gray tracksuit, white sneakers, and a black baseball cap with the brim pulled down a bit.

She was pulling a small suitcase in one hand and carrying a gift bag in the other.

She walked to the streetlight and looked up.

The face beneath the brim of the hat gradually became clearer in the light.

Eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth.

Liu Yu's mind went blank.

He stood there, motionless, like a fool struck by lightning.

Su Wanqing.

It's Su Wanqing.

"Liu Yu," Su Wanqing called again, a smile playing on her lips, "Are you crazy!"

Liu Yu still didn't move.

Liu Yuanshan looked at Su Wanqing, then at his son, and realized, "Daughter, you are... Liu Yu's classmate!"

"Hello, Uncle!" Su Wanqing turned to Liu Yuanshan, bowed, and said in a clear and sweet voice, "I am Liu Yu's classmate, Su Wanqing. You can just call me Wanqing, Uncle."

"Hey, okay, Wanqing," Liu Yuanshan was a little confused, but instinctively became enthusiastic, "It's so late, why are you... looking for Liu Yu!"

"Yes!" Su Wanqing nodded vigorously, "I missed him, so I came."

Liu Yuanshan: "!!!"

Liu Yu: "!!!"

Liu Yuanshan turned to look at Liu Yu, raised an eyebrow, and his eyes said, "You're something else."

Liu Yu was still frozen in shock. He blinked hard, and Su Wanqing was still there.

Then he rubbed his eyes hard; Su Wanqing was still there.

He pointed at her, his finger trembling slightly.

Su Wanqing smiled even more brightly and waved at him.

Liu Yu took a deep breath and walked over step by step.

He walked up to Su Wanqing and looked down at her.

Su Wanqing tilted her head back, her eyes curving into crescents, and the corners of her mouth turned up high.

"You...how could you..."

"How did I get here!" Su Wanqing finished speaking for him. "I came by plane. I arrived even earlier than you and have been waiting for you for more than ten minutes."

Liu Yu's mind was still a mess: "No, what I mean is... how... why..."

"Why did you come?" Su Wanqing tilted her head. "Because I missed you!"

Liu Yu was speechless. He reached out and carefully poked Su Wanqing's face.

Soft, warm, and elastic.

It's not a hallucination.

He then gently pinched her cheek with his thumb and forefinger.

Su Wanqing hissed, but didn't flinch. Instead, she leaned her face forward and said, "Pinch me again! Let's see if it's real!"

Liu Yu pinched her again, and Su Wanqing cried out, "Ouch! Liu Yu, you pinched me too hard!"

Liu Yuanshan immediately rushed over: "You brat! Why are you pinching that girl's face?!"

"I didn't! I just gently...!!" Liu Yu was speechless.

Su Wanqing hid behind Liu Yuanshan, showing half her face, and made a face at Liu Yu.

Liu Yuanshan protected Su Wanqing: "Wanqing, don't be afraid, Uncle will teach him a lesson for you! Come on, let's go upstairs first, it's cold outside."

He took the suitcase from Su Wanqing and then went to take the gift bag.

"Uncle, I can carry this, it's a bit heavy."

"What's so heavy about it? Uncle, here you go!" Liu Yuanshan grabbed it and immediately felt its weight. "Wow, it really is heavy!"

"This is a little gift for Uncle," Su Wanqing said obediently. "It's just a small thing, Uncle, please don't mind."

"You're here, why did you bring anything..." Liu Yuanshan said politely, but he was secretly overjoyed.

He was carrying a suitcase in one hand and a bag in the other, and yelled at Liu Yu, "What are you standing there for! Open the door!"

Liu Yu suddenly realized what was happening and quickly reached for his keys.

My hands were shaking a bit, and it took me a while to pull it out.

The staircase is the old-fashioned kind, with motion-activated lights that illuminate one floor at a time.

Liu Yu walked at the front, his mind still buzzing.

Su Wanqing followed Liu Yuanshan and asked softly, "Uncle, will my coming so late disturb your rest?"

"No, no! I usually sleep late too! I'm so happy you're here! A warm welcome!"

"Thank you, Uncle."

"Don't mention it! Make yourself at home!"

Upon reaching the third floor, Liu Yu opened the door to a small three-bedroom apartment of 90 square meters, simply but neatly decorated.

The living room is small, furnished with a fabric sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV cabinet.

A family photo of the three of them hangs on the wall; it shows Liu Yu as a child when his parents were still young.

"Come in, come in, don't be shy, you don't need to change your shoes, just come in."

Su Wanqing still took off her shoes and went inside wearing only her socks.

Liu Yu closed the door and leaned against it.

Su Wanqing turned around and saw that he was still in a daze. She walked over and waved her hand in front of his face: "Hey, snap out of it!"

"Why...why didn't you tell me!"

"If I told you, would it still be a surprise?!"

"This isn't a surprise, it's a shock..."

"So, do you like it or not?"

Looking into Su Wanqing's bright eyes, Liu Yu couldn't help but feel a pang of dislike.

Liu Yuanshan came out of the bedroom, carrying two glasses of water: "Come on, have some water. Wanqing, have you eaten yet?"

Su Wanqing took the water: "Thank you, Uncle. I ate something this afternoon, and now... I'm a little hungry."

Liu Yuanshan slapped his thigh: "That's perfect! I made braised pork, and I've been stewing it all afternoon. It's so tender! I'll go heat it up. You two wait here!" He then rushed into the kitchen.

"Uncle, no need to trouble yourself..."

"No trouble at all! It'll only take a few minutes!"

There were two people left in the living room.

Liu Yu looked at Su Wanqing, and Su Wanqing looked at Liu Yu.

"Your dad is so nice, just like mine, always jumping around like a baby!"

"My dad was scared by you, and so was I. Su Wanqing, could you at least give me a heads-up next time!"

"Is giving advance notice still considered a surprise?!"

"That's called being frightened."

"So, do you like it or not?"

Again.

Looking into her determined eyes, Liu Yu gave in.

"I love it, I love it to death."

Su Wanqing's eyes lit up instantly, sparkling with many stars.

She leaned closer and said in a teasing tone, "Then I'll surprise you often from now on!"

Liu Yu quickly waved his hand: "No! Once is enough, my heart can't take it if you do it a few more times."

Su Wanqing giggled, leaned back on the sofa, and looked around.

"Your home is so cozy! Although it's not big, it's kept very clean. Your uncle must be very hardworking."

"Yes, my dad loves cleanliness. After my mom passed away, he raised me all by himself, acting as both father and mother. The house was always kept tidy."

Su Wanqing looked at the family photo on the wall.

Liu Yu in the photo is about seven or eight years old, sandwiched between his parents, and is smiling foolishly.

My father looks much younger with thick hair, and my mother is very beautiful with gentle eyes and eyebrows.

"Your mother is so beautiful, you look just like her."

Liu Yu also looked at the photo, his eyes softening: "Yes, that's what everyone says."

The aroma of braised pork wafted from the kitchen, rich and enticing.

Su Wanqing's stomach growled, and she covered her stomach in embarrassment.

Liu Yu laughed: "Are you hungry? My dad's braised pork is amazing, you should try it."

The two fell silent again.

After a while, Liu Yu asked, "Does your dad know you're here?"

"I know..."

Before he could finish speaking, Liu Yuanshan brought out a bowl of braised pork.

"Come on, eat it while it's hot!"

A large bowl of braised pork, glistening with oil and a deep reddish-brown color, with alternating layers of fat and lean meat, steaming hot and incredibly fragrant.

There were also two bowls of rice and a plate of stir-fried vegetables on the side.

"Wanqing, don't be shy, eat!" Liu Yuanshan handed her chopsticks.

"Thank you, Uncle!" Su Wanqing took the chopsticks, picked up a piece of meat, and put it in her mouth.

His eyes lit up immediately.

"Mmm! Delicious!" She gave a thumbs up. "It's fatty but not greasy, melts in your mouth, and has a particularly rich sauce flavor! Uncle, your cooking is amazing!"

Liu Yuanshan grinned from ear to ear: "Eat more if you like! There's more in the pot!"

"Um!"

Su Wanqing was really hungry, and she ate with great relish.

Liu Yuanshan sat opposite them, watching the two children eat, and became more and more satisfied.

This girl is pretty, sweet-talking, polite, and not picky about food! Look at Liu Yu's eyes, they're practically overflowing with affection, they're a perfect match.

He cleared his throat and said, "Wanqing, you and Liu Yu... are classmates!"

"Yes, we're from the same school. I'm in the economics department, and he's in the computer science department."

"Oh, that's very professional. So, what does your family do?"

"Dad!" Liu Yu glared at him.