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

"It's nothing, it's nothing," Su Wanqing waved her hand. "Uncle, my dad is a businessman. My mom passed away early, and my dad later married my stepmother. My stepmother is a very good person and she's good to me too."

She spoke naturally and frankly.

Liu Yuanshan understood that this family's financial situation was not on the same level as his own.

But he didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

The girl didn't mind that his family was poor and came over in the middle of the night, which shows that she really likes his son, and that's enough.

After finishing her meal, Su Wanqing picked up the gift bag: "Uncle, this is a small gift I brought from home. Please don't mind!"

"This is too valuable, Uncle cannot accept it."

"It's nothing, Uncle, just a small token of my appreciation. If you don't accept it, it means you're looking down on me."

"Oh, don't mention it!" Liu Yuanshan quickly said, "Alright, alright, Uncle will accept it. Thank you, my dear."

You're welcome, Uncle.

I checked the time and it was almost 2 a.m.

Liu Yuanshan cleared the dishes, and Liu Yu helped wipe the table.

Su Wanqing wanted to help, but Liu Yuanshan stopped her: "You are a guest, sit down and rest."

After tidying up, Liu Yu pulled Su Wanqing aside: "I'll take you to a hotel room so you can get some rest!"

"I'm not going; I'll stay in your little house!"

Liu Yu was taken aback: "If you're staying in my little house, where am I supposed to stay?!"

Su Wanqing blinked, looked at Liu Yuanshan, and said softly, "Uncle, does Liu Yu dislike me and want to kick me out?"

Liu Yuanshan immediately turned to Liu Yu, his eyes glaring at him: "Liu Yu! What do you mean?!"

Liu Yu: "...I didn't!"

"He made me stay outside..." Su Wanqing said, feeling wronged.

"He was worried it would be inconvenient for you!" Liu Yuanshan explained.

"I don't mind, I'll just stay at home. Hotels are so deserted, I'm scared to be alone."

"Alright, alright, stay at home! Stay in Liu Yu's room! Liu Yu, hurry up and make his bed!"

Looking at Su Wanqing's "I succeeded" expression, Liu Yu felt both annoyed and amused.

This girl's acting skills are getting better and better. He resignedly went to the bedroom to make the bed.

Su Wanqing followed him into his room.

The room is small, only a dozen square meters, with a single bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a bookshelf.

It was very tidy, and the bookshelves were full of books, mostly related to computers and mathematics, as well as a few novels.

There were several posters on the wall, some of Jay Chou and some of NBA stars.

"This is where you grew up. It feels so real."

Liu Yu took out clean sheets and duvet covers from the closet and began making the bed.

He moved swiftly and laid it out in no time.

Su Wanqing sat on the edge of the bed and touched the sheets: "They're quite soft."

"Yes, it's an old one, pure cotton, I've been sleeping on it for over ten years."

Su Wanqing looked at a photo on the bedside table.

It's Liu Yu's junior high school graduation photo. He's wearing a school uniform, has a buzz cut, is dark-skinned and thin, but has a particularly bright smile.

"You used to look like this!" Su Wanqing picked up the photo and looked at it carefully. "So youthful."

"Everyone has a dark past," Liu Yu snatched the photo and stuffed it into the drawer. "Don't look at it anymore."

"It's quite cute, cuter than it is now."

"Not cute anymore?"

"Now... handsome." Su Wanqing looked at him, her eyes crinkling.

"I'll get you new toiletries, including a toothbrush and towel. The bathroom is over there; you can use the water heater as soon as you turn it on."

"Um."

Liu Yu finished preparing everything, glanced at the time, and realized it was almost two o'clock.

"Then you should get some rest. I'll be in the study next door. Call me if you need anything."

Goodnight. Go to sleep.

After washing up, Liu Yu lay down on the folding bed in the study. The bed was a bit hard, but he didn't mind.

He took out his phone and opened Su Wanqing's chat window.

[Foot massage therapist #36: Are you asleep?]

[Tsinghua and Peking University beauty queen with 36D bust: Not yet. The bed is so soft, and the blankets smell like you.]

[Foot massage therapist #36: What does that smell?!]

[A 36D beauty from Tsinghua and Peking Universities: I can't quite explain it, but it just smells like you.]

[Foot massage therapist #36: ...Go to sleep, it's late.]

[Tsinghua and Peking University beauty queen with 36D bust: Can't sleep. Excited.]

[Foot massage therapist #36: What's so exciting!]

[A 36D beauty from Tsinghua and Peking Universities: I'm so excited! I'm at your house, sleeping in your bed, and you're right next door. It feels like a dream.]

[Foot massage therapist #36: I also feel like I'm dreaming.]

[Tsinghua and Peking University beauty with a 36D bust: Why don't you sneak over here secretly! Let's confirm if I'm dreaming!]

Liu Yu's hand trembled, and the phone almost hit his face.

[Foot massage therapist #36: ...Stop messing around.]

[Tsinghua and Peking University beauty queen with 36D bust: Hahaha, I was scared! You coward.]

[Foot massage therapist #36: Provocation doesn't work on me.]

[A 36D beauty from Tsinghua or Peking University: Pfft. Oh, right, I'm hungry.]

[Foot massage therapist #36: Didn't I just eat braised pork?!]

[A 36D beauty from Tsinghua and Peking Universities: I'm still hungry! I want hot pot.]

Liu Yu glanced at the time; it was 2:30 a.m.

[Foot massage therapist #36: At this hour, what hot pot restaurant is still open?]

[Tsinghua and Peking University campus belle with 36D bust: Haidelaware! Open 24 hours! Wanna come?!]

[Foot massage therapist #36: ...]

[A 36D beauty from Tsinghua and Peking Universities: Come on, come on! I want to eat fatty beef, tripe, shrimp balls, and duck blood...]

[Foot massage therapist #36: Okay. But you have to promise me you'll come back after you finish eating and don't wander off.]

[Tsinghua and Peking University beauty queen with 36D bust: Yes, ma'am!]

The two got up and sneaked into the living room.

Liu Yuanshan's snoring could be heard from the master bedroom.

The two tiptoed out of the house and downstairs.

"Let's take a taxi. It's hard to get a taxi at this time. Let's use Didi."

While waiting for the car, Su Wanqing took Liu Yu's arm and leaned against him.

Are you cold?

"I'm not cold, just a little sleepy, but also very excited."

"Me too."

A short while later, the car arrived—a white BYD.

The two got into the car, and Liu Yu gave them the address of Hai De Lao.

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of Hai De Lao.

The shop was brightly lit, and although it was already past midnight, there were still several tables of customers, mostly young people.

The waiter greeted them warmly: "Two of you? This way, please."

The two were led to a window seat. While waiting for their food, Su Wanqing rested her chin on her hand and smiled at Liu Yu.

"What are you laughing at!"

"I'm laughing at you! Do you even know how silly you looked when you saw me tonight!"

"Anyone would be stupid! I thought you were still in Beijing, but when I turned around, you were standing downstairs at my house. I thought I was hallucinating."

"So, do you like this surprise?"

"I like it. Although I was startled, I really like it."

Su Wanqing was satisfied.

The dishes were served one after another, and the pot was boiling. Su Wanqing ate with relish, chatting with Liu Yu as she ate.

"Your dad is such a nice person, even nicer than I imagined. I thought he would think I was being presumptuous, but I didn't expect him to be so warm and welcoming."

"That's just how my dad is, he's really honest with people. He especially likes people like you... well, good-looking."

"She's just good-looking!" Su Wanqing raised an eyebrow.

"And you're sweet-talking, good with words, and polite. Anyway, you made him quite happy tonight."

"That's because I genuinely think Uncle is a good person. By the way, what are your plans for tomorrow?"

"I was planning to stay home all day, but now that you're here, my plans have changed. Where do you want to go? I'll take you sightseeing. Chang'an has many attractions: the Terracotta Army, Huaqing Pool, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the city wall..."

"I want to go to all of them! But I don't have enough time!"

"Ten days, take your time, I have nothing else to do anyway."

"Okay! You can be our tour guide!"

"no problem."

The two ate and chatted, and before they knew it, almost two hours had passed.

The number of customers in the restaurant dwindled until only their table remained.

The waiter came over to refill the water several times, his eyes saying, "Young people have great stamina."

When the two walked out of Hai De Lao, it was still dark, but the east was already showing a hint of dawn.

It's almost five o'clock.

"Let's go back. If we don't go back soon, my dad will wake up."

I took a taxi home.

On the way, Su Wanqing leaned on Liu Yu's shoulder and fell asleep.

Liu Yu looked at her peaceful sleeping face, her lips slightly pouting, like a little child.

When the car arrived at the residential area, Liu Yu gently shook her awake.

"arrive."

"Hmm...so fast..."

"It's almost five o'clock, and it's almost dawn."

The two got out of the car and went upstairs; the house was quiet.

Liu Yuanshan was still asleep. The two of them quietly washed up and then went back to their respective rooms.

[Foot massage therapist #36: Goodnight, sweet dreams.]

I waited a few minutes, but there was no reply.

She must be asleep.

Liu Yu put down his phone and closed his eyes.

The corners of his mouth turned up.