After seeing the emotion color, they all turned pink.

"Xu Chuan, aren't you hot? How about we go downstairs for a walk?"

After washing up and cleaning the dishes, and having had a few drinks, both of them were slightly sweaty.

It's a little past eight in the evening now, the evening breeze is slightly cool, and the old streets and squares are quite lively, making it the perfect time to go out for a stroll.

"sure."

Xu Chuan readily agreed.

He just didn't expect Little Star to be a little too proactive today. He didn't expect that such an introverted, socially awkward girl would become so cute after getting to know her and having a few drinks.

What's even more rewarding is that this adorable side of her is only revealed to you, the only person in the whole world.

Neither of them wore coats. The weather in Yiyue City was warm today, with temperatures reaching 20 degrees Celsius even at night.

Because she was going out, Xu Wanxing took off her home hair tie, and her gentle low ponytail fell loose over her shoulders.

As they walked side by side, Xu Chuan turned to the side and reached out to tuck Xiao Xingxing's hair behind her ear, revealing her small ear and complete profile. There was also a cute little mole on the tip of her ear.

"Xu Chuan, you seem very happy today. Did something fun happen this afternoon?"

Xu Wanxing raised her hand and held the hair that Xu Chuan was stroking for her in place.

She turned her head and looked up at Xu Chuan, a smile on her face. "You did well on the exam, didn't you?"

"Yes, your secret teaching has been a great help," Xu Chuan said truthfully.

Xu Wanxing turned her face back, her cheeks slightly flushed from the alcohol, and a beautiful smile curved her lips. She opened her mouth and spoke softly.

"Very good……"

That's great! I finally managed to help Xu Chuan and did my part... I'm so happy...

And Xu Chuan was just as happy.

During this week, she experienced a joy she had never felt before. It was wonderful.

I'm so envious. I hope the girl who becomes Xu Chuan's girlfriend will be this happy every day...

This feeling must be even warmer than doing it. He's absolutely right; everything needs to be based on emotion.

But that kind of thing should be left to those who truly love each other and truly deserve it...

But... if Xu Chuan insists, she... is willing to give it to him...

However, for someone as timid and cowardly as her, being able to steal even this little bit of warmth was truly, truly enough for her.

Her gift box wasn't very big to begin with; it was just a simple box containing a few small moments of happiness and warmth, and that was enough to satisfy her.

She wouldn't ask for anything more; that would be selfish and unfair to Xu Chuan. Why should others always focus on you? Why should they always give you warmth?

It's only been a week, but he's already wasted so much of his study time. He also has his future to look forward to.

"Xiao Xu, when are you taking me to No. 3 Middle School tomorrow?"

Xu Chuan suddenly spoke up, bringing up the topic of tomorrow's birthday.

Perhaps due to their avoidance of death, or perhaps due to their fear of the uncertainty of the future, the two of them did not discuss this topic during their meal.

Xu Chuan, after much deliberation, finally spoke up.

The two had already strolled to People's Square, where there were still quite a few middle-aged women dancing, and the sound system was deafeningly loud.

Xu Wanxing said something, but because her voice was soft, Xu Chuan didn't hear it clearly.

"What?"

Xu Chuan opened his mouth, then lowered his body slightly, getting even closer to Little Star.

He gently brushed his hand against Xu Wanxing's hand, feeling the smooth, cool, and soft touch. He touched it again, then reached out and hooked his palm around it, holding it tightly.

"I'll take you there tomorrow afternoon. You can go to the third floor for the sweet soup; it's delicious..."

Xu Wanxing raised her voice slightly, speaking into Xu Chuan's ear, her words carrying a faint scent of alcohol, "Then, I need to go find the teacher and process my withdrawal from school..."

"..."

This sentence almost crashed Xu Chuan's computer.

He pulled Xu Wanxing along and quickly walked to the other half of the square, the place where the two first met and hugged.

"Now, can you tell me why?"

Xu Chuan reached out his other hand and grasped Xu Wanxing's other hand. The two faced each other, their hands clasped together.

"Why does it have to be like this? Has someone bullied you? A teacher? A classmate? Or is it because of your mother?"

Although he still smelled of alcohol when he spoke, Xu Chuan's slightly tipsy state had been completely swept away by the light blue light.

His eyes were clear, and his tone was earnest.

Xu Wanxing looked up into Xu Chuan's eyes, opened her mouth, and said, "Xu Chuan, I..."

But after uttering only a few words, her throat suddenly tightened uncontrollably, her eyes, blurred by alcohol, instantly filled with tears, and her lips trembled.

Xu Wanxing's breathing gradually became rapid, her chest heaving violently, and she was extremely agitated.

But she just stared at Xu Chuan, unable to say a word.

"I……"

In the noisy square, she seemed about to cry again. Why did she always feel this way when this topic came up? She was so happy just a moment ago.

In Xu Chuan's view, the outline of her emotions began to fluctuate violently again, but clearly, this time it wasn't for the better, but for the worse.

Those dark emotions frantically squeezed out the previously stored and vibrant pale blue and orange, and the yellow was completely devoured.

"Well……"

Xu Chuan released Xu Wanxing's hand and gently hugged her.

However, this time he didn't use any superpowers; he didn't absorb the black or transfer the pale blue.

It was just a simple hug.

But with just this simple action, the originally arrogant and domineering black instantly calmed down.

Xu Wanxing trembled in his arms for a while, then shook her head back and forth, her tears soaking through the front of his shirt.

"I'll go with you tomorrow," Xu Chuan said softly.

Xu Wanxing suddenly raised her head and looked at Xu Chuan, still shaking her head, "No... I want to go by myself... Xu Chuan, you can go eat the sweet soup..."

Why?

Xu Wanxing shook her head again, and after a moment of silence, she finally spoke, her voice choked with emotion.

"Third Middle School...Third Middle School doesn't allow...early dating...they'll misunderstand, they'll say..."

"..."

You're already planning to drop out of school, why are you afraid of these things?

This little star is ridiculously weak.

"Then I'll say I'm your family, I'm your cousin..." Xu Chuan said casually.

Xu Wanxing was visibly taken aback when she heard the word "family" come from Xu Chuan's mouth.

She looked at Xu Chuan, then lowered her head slightly. The girl's long eyelashes were covered with glistening water droplets, and her voice was soft.

"Xu Chuan, I'm still scared. I'm afraid the teacher will scold you..."

"I'm not afraid."

"I'm scared...I'm afraid..."

"..."

Forget it, I'm not going to argue with this stubborn little brat here.

Xu Chuan raised his hand and gently wiped away Xu Wanxing's tear-streaked face. After carefully wiping away the tear stains, he relaxed his arm.

Then, I suddenly noticed the somewhat awkward atmosphere.

A group of people, young and old, had gathered in the square sometime earlier. They formed an irregular circle around him and Little Star, and passersby couldn't help but glance in their direction...

A good habit that Chinese people can never change: eating melons, watching dramas, and joining in the fun.

"The little brother hugged the big sister who was crying." A little boy of about four or five years old pointed at the two of them and said to his parents while looking up.

"Kids, don't watch this! It's not suitable for children!" The parent scooped up the little kid and pulled him out of the quagmire.

Xu Wanxing couldn't stand it anymore; the tiny bit of alcohol she'd had from the fruit wine at dinner was completely neutralized by her crying.

At this moment, she transformed into a socially awkward little star, nervously and awkwardly huddled next to Xu Chuan, somewhat at a loss.

"Let's go."

Xu Chuan didn't mind at all. He took Xu Wanxing's hand in a generous manner and led her back.

On the way home, the cold white streetlights shone brightly, casting long, dark shadows of the two people walking side by side, hand in hand.

Xu Chuan turned his head and saw that Xu Wanxing seemed to still be recovering from her crying, and would occasionally choke up.

He hunched his head down and then reached into his pocket.

"Hmm." Xu Chuan handed a small item to Xu Wanxing with his other hand.

Xu Wanxing slowed her pace, reached out and took it. The girl blinked her eyelashes, which were still wet with tiny teardrops, and her voice was soft and gentle.

"Lollipop...Xu Chuan, when did you buy it...?"

"This was given to you by a classmate. You can have it. Don't cry after you eat the candy."

"Sizzle—"

In the quiet, deserted streets, the sound of plastic candy wrappers being peeled off was somewhat jarring.

Xu Wanxing blinked and stared at the cartoon pattern on the candy wrapper for a while.

After watching for a while, she opened her mouth and put the strawberry-flavored lollipop in her mouth. One side of her fair cheek bulged out like a ball, making her incredibly cute.

"Mmm, it's so sweet..."