A sophomore in college starts by getting a marriage certificate with a female CEO.

Late at night.

The sound of the waves came through the window, one after another, at a very slow rhythm.

Lu Yang lay on the bed with his eyes open, but his gaze was fixed on the ceiling.

Are you sleepy?

Sleepy.

But for some reason, I just can't fall asleep.

After a whole day of running around, I should have just collapsed into bed and gone to sleep.

But at this moment, his mind was filled with too many chaotic thoughts, and the more he thought about it, the less he could sleep.

As for what he was thinking...

That's because after Li Xixue, he also received a call from the Civil Affairs Bureau.

The documents required for divorce proceedings need to be completed.

Furthermore, the other party said that the woman suddenly hung up the phone, and they couldn't get in touch with her...

Lu Yang scratched his head, thinking, "That can't be right."

Beside him, Li Xixue was breathing shallowly, her back to him.

The shoulder strap of her black silk nightgown slipped down, revealing a patch of snow-white back.

Although the lights were off, the curtains weren't drawn, and moonlight streamed in, falling directly on her shoulders and back.

White.

Very white.

Very white.

Lu Yang took a deep breath and then looked up at the ceiling.

It's also white.

soon.

He moved back.

Lu Yang turned over, facing Li Xixue.

Her hair was spread out on the pillow, with a few strands hanging down to the back of her neck, rising and falling slightly with her breathing.

Lu Yang stared at Li Xixue's back for a few seconds.

Then, he extended a finger and gently poked her snow-white back.

Are you asleep?

Li Xixue shifted her back slightly.

"Going to sleep."

Her voice was muffled, coming from under the pillow.

There was silence for a moment.

Lu Yang poked her back again.

"Feed".

His voice was very low.

But she did not respond.

Lu Yang poked it again.

"What's up?"

Li Xixue's voice sounded somewhat angry.

Why are you poking yourself so late at night instead of sleeping?

"There's something I need to tell you."

"I'll tell you tomorrow."

"But I'm in a hurry."

Li Xixue didn't turn over or move, remaining with her back to him: "What is it?"

Lu Yang thought for a moment about what to say.

Actually, this isn't difficult to ask for; it's just a matter of going through some formalities.

It won't even take too long.

But for some reason, when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he felt he couldn't bring himself to say them.

Or perhaps it was because of these few days together that he had adapted to this kind of life.

"The Civil Affairs Bureau called me today."

Upon hearing this...

Li Xixue's breath hitched, and her body tensed slightly.

very short.

You wouldn't notice it if you weren't paying attention.

"Um."

She gave a simple reply.

"Regarding our divorce, there is a document that needs to be reconfirmed, and I need to be present to sign it."

Lu Yang spoke up.

silence.

Silence fell again.

At this moment, apart from the sound of the waves, the only other sound was the beating of their hearts.

Thump thump.

Although it was very soft, Lu Yang still recognized it.

She appeared calm, but she was actually quite nervous inside.

"oh."

Li Xixue gave a soft "oh".

After saying that, she pulled the blanket up to cover her whole body.

This is a typical example of an avoidance tactic.

Lu Yang thought for a moment, then spoke again:

"I checked, and if I go back tomorrow, the timing should be just right. I just need to get to the Civil Affairs Bureau before 3 PM. Why don't we go there on the way?"

Li Xixue did not answer.

Lu Yang assumed she was thinking about it, so he didn't urge her.

A while later.

She replied, "I'm not free tomorrow."

Lu Yang blinked.

Ok?

No time?

He had seen the previous schedule.

After the contract was signed, she had nothing else to do.

Moreover, in preparation for this trip, Li Xixue specifically asked her secretary to clear out her schedule for the next few days.

What are your plans for tomorrow?

"It's about the company."

"What is it?"

"none of your business."

"What about the day after tomorrow? You should be free then, right?"

Lu Yang said.

Another brief silence followed.

"the day after tomorrow……"

She dragged out the sound, then pulled the blanket up higher, covering half of her head.

"I don't have time either."

Lu Yang's lips twitched.

Row.

you busy.

You're the busiest person in the entire universe.

"And the day after tomorrow?"

"Yes, there will be a meeting."

"Next Monday?"

"Yes, there will be."

"Next Tuesday?"

This time, Li Xixue did not answer.

Are you in a hurry?

The sound suddenly came out, very soft and faint.

Lu Yang opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to answer.

anxious?

Am I in a hurry?

Besides, even if someone is in a hurry, shouldn't it be her who's in a hurry?

Why doesn't she seem to be in a hurry now?

"I'm not in a hurry."

Lu Yang replied.

He stared at Li Xixue's back, wrapped in the blanket, as if waiting for her next answer.

"Then let's talk about it when I have time."

Li Xixue's voice came out muffledly from under the covers.

After saying that, he fell completely silent.

"?"

Lu Yang was completely confused.

The timeframe for completing the formalities was not mentioned.

They didn't say whether they would go or not.

He rolled over, facing the ceiling.

But since she's not in a hurry, why should I be?

Go to sleep, go to sleep, your life is more important.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Lu Yang was awakened by the cry of a seabird.

He groggily opened his eyes, and his first reaction was to look to his side.

Ok?

empty.

The blanket was partially lifted, and there was a shallow dent on the pillow, but the person was no longer there.

Lu Yang turned to look at the alarm clock on the bedside table.

七点。

Upon seeing this, he immediately looked in the direction where the sun was rising.

The sun must have risen in the west today; this woman actually got up earlier than me.

Lu Yang threw off the covers and got out of bed.

Without even wearing slippers, he walked barefoot onto the carpet towards the living room.

Clear sunlight streamed through the curtains, illuminating a large area.

Then he saw it.

The bottle of foreign liquor that Wang Ping gave me last night has been opened, and most of the liquor is gone.

Li Xixue, meanwhile, was huddled in the corner of the sofa, her black silk nightgown wrinkled, her legs curled up, her head resting on the armrest, and a wine glass clutched in her hand.

There was still a little less than half a glass of wine left.

No spilled.

Lu Yang walked over, squatted down in front of the sofa, and called out.

"Feed".

Her eyelids twitched.

And that was the end of it.

It has a strong alcoholic smell.

This woman actually secretly got up early in the morning to drink?

And he drank most of the bottle?

Lu Yang rubbed his temples, bent down, and reached for the wine glass in her hand.

However, the next moment, Li Xixue suddenly opened her eyes.

It's not the kind of open-eyed state of being fully conscious; it's the kind of open-eyed state of being drunk and confused.

She loosened the cup.

then.

Without any warning.

She grabbed the back of Lu Yang's head with one hand, leaned forward, and pressed her lips directly against his.

At the same time, the wine glass crashed to the ground with a loud thud.

Lu Yang's mind went blank.

Her lips were warm, with a hint of wine.

Moreover, the hand she was holding on the back of Lu Yang's head slowly tightened.

The kiss lasted about five or six seconds.

Perhaps even shorter.

then……

Her hand loosened.

He tilted his head back and lay back down on the sofa.

Eyes closed.

My breathing became even again.

She fell asleep.

Thoroughly.