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

By the time Du Peng finally got tired of singing, it was almost 10 o'clock.

Wang Qian glanced at her watch: "Is it about time? We have class tomorrow."

Du Peng waved his hand dismissively: "Forget about classes! Tonight is championship night! All night long! I'll treat you to a second round of karaoke!"

Li Ning pressed him back into his seat: "Come on, you haven't even had a chance to enjoy that 30,000 yuan yet, be careful with it."

"No! I'm happy!"

Finally, Liu Yu spoke up: "Alright, that's enough for today. Everyone go home and find your mothers."

Only after the eldest brother spoke did everyone begin to pack their things.

Just before leaving, Du Peng suddenly became serious, walked up to Su Wanqing, and bowed deeply: "Sister-in-law, really, thank you. Without you, there would be no championship."

The other team members also gathered around and bowed in unison.

Su Wanqing was startled and quickly waved her hands, "Please don't do this... I really didn't do anything..."

"You've done so much—water, towels, logistics, and meals after every training session... We remember it all."

Zhao Zhiwei nodded vigorously: "Yes, my parents both told me to thank you properly."

Su Wanqing's eyes stung a little, and she looked at Liu Yu.

Liu Yu smiled at her, then said to his teammates, "Alright, stop being so sentimental. Get lost, I need to take my girlfriend home."

"Yo yo yo—"

"Prioritizing romance over friendship!"

"He's forgotten his brothers now that he has a wife!"

Another uproar ensued.

In the end, the dozen or so people parted ways at the entrance of the restaurant.

Du Peng was dragged away by the ear by Wang Qian. The others took taxis back to school in twos and threes.

Liu Yu and Su Wanqing stood by the roadside, the evening breeze carrying the chill of late autumn.

Liu Yu took off his coat and draped it over Su Wanqing's shoulders: "Are you cold?"

Su Wanqing leaned closer to him: "I'm not cold. I'm just a little... full."

Liu Yu laughed: "Who told you to eat so many lobsters?"

"It's delicious. And it's even more fragrant because you peeled it."

"Sycophant."

"They only flatter His Majesty."

The two stood under the streetlight, their shadows stretching long.

Su Wanqing suddenly said, "Liu Yu, I'm especially happy today."

"Because of winning the championship?"

"More than that. It's because seeing you so happy. The way you shine on the court, the way you high-five your teammates, the way you lift the trophy... I love every single one of you."

Liu Yu's heart softened, and he hugged her tighter: "Aren't you silly?"

"You're such a fool. Your Majesty, the basketball game is over."

"Um."

"You haven't spent much time with me in over a month."

Liu Yu thought about it and agreed.

For the past month or so, all I've done is train and compete, and I spend my weekends at the gym. My meetings with Su Wanqing have always been rushed.

"It was my fault," he honestly admitted.

"Then how will you compensate me?" Su Wanqing looked up, her eyes shining like stars.

"I'll spend two days and two nights with you this week."

Su Wanqing's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Tomorrow is Friday, we'll leave after school. Where do you want to go? I'll go with you."

Su Wanqing thought for a moment and shook her head: "I don't want to go anywhere. I just want to stay with you."

"Then... shall we go to my dorm?" Liu Yu joked.

"Get lost! Those three light bulbs in your dorm are brighter than streetlights."

"Where to?"

Su Wanqing's eyes darted around: "Let's go to my apartment."

Liu Yu raised an eyebrow: "Okay, let's go to your apartment, I'll cook for you!"

"Wow! You can cook!"

"Who do you think you are! When you went back home for the National Day holiday, you said you loved boiled fish, and my dad specially taught me how to make it!"

Su Wanqing smiled: "Uncle is such a nice person."

"That's right," Liu Yu said proudly. "Besides cooking, I also need to make it up to you!"

"How will you compensate me?" Su Wanqing's eyes lit up again, her eyes gleaming with lust.

Liu Yu leaned close to her ear and whispered, "You'll find out on Saturday."

Su Wanqing trembled, her face flushing red: "You...you've gone astray!"

"I learned it from you."

Su Wanqing laughed: "Then it's settled. I'll be inspecting the quality of the compensation on Saturday. If it's substandard... Your Majesty knows the consequences."

"What will be the consequences?"

"Deduct points! Once all points are deducted... the 'Imperial Monarch Neglecting Morning Court' qualification will be revoked!"

Liu Yu smiled and said, "Okay, I'll try my best not to lose points."

The two lingered by the roadside for a while, when Su Wanqing suddenly tiptoed and kissed Liu Yu on the lips.

"Stamped. Agreement is now in effect."

Liu Yu couldn't resist and kissed her again.

The kiss was long and deep.

Su Wanqing wrapped her arms around his neck in response.

The two separated only when they heard footsteps in the distance.

"Back to the dorm?"

"Um."

The two walked hand in hand toward the school, their shadows overlapping behind them.

It was almost 11 o'clock when we arrived at the girls' dormitory.

Su Wanqing reluctantly let go of her hand: "Then see you at the school gate tomorrow afternoon?"

"Yes, I'll come right after class."

Don't be late.

"I promise I won't be late."

Su Wanqing turned to go inside, then turned back: "Your Majesty!"

"Um?"

"Good night."

"Good night."

She skipped and hopped inside.

Liu Yu stood there until the lights in her dormitory came on before turning around and leaving.

When they returned to 216, Du Peng was already back, lying on the bed counting money.

They were really counting money; they took out 30,000 yuan in cash and spread it all over the bed.

Li Ning and Zhang Chunli stood by and looked at him like he was an idiot.

Du Peng saw Liu Yu and waved excitedly, "Boss, you're back! Come on! Feel the touch of money!"

Liu Yu walked over and looked at the stack of red bills: "Why did you take them out?"

"What a precious memory! This is the first huge sum of money I've ever made! I'm going to sleep with it!"

Li Ning: "Then you'd better not dream, or you might spend the money in your dreams."

"Pah! You jinx! By the way, boss, are you going to spend some alone time with your wife tomorrow?"

"Um."

"Where to?"

"Her apartment."

"Oh!!!!" Du Peng drawled, winking, "Then you guys... be careful. Need any help from the brothers? I have some here..."

"No need," Liu Yu interrupted him. "Just mind your own business."

"I'm just concerned about you..."

Liu Yu ignored him and took her toiletries to the bathroom.

Behind him came Du Peng's muttering: "Sigh, he's forgotten his brothers now that he has a wife... But speaking of which, how should I spend this 30,000 yuan... Qian'er said I can't spend it recklessly, I have to save it... But I really want to buy those AJ shoes..."

On Friday afternoon, as soon as the bell rang for the end of the last class, Liu Yu rushed out of the classroom.

The old professor pushed up his glasses, watched the figure disappear in an instant, and shook his head: "These young people nowadays..."

Liu Yu ran back to his dormitory and tidied up quickly.

"I'm gone."

"Have fun, Yu-ge!"

When we arrived at the school gate, the Cullinan was already parked on the side of the road.

Su Wanqing was wearing a beige knitted dress with a camel coat over it, her long hair loose, and she stood by the car waiting for him.