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

Looking at the message sent by Chen Yan.

Li Xixue hovered her finger above the screen.

She was stunned for a moment.

How should I reply?

To say it went smoothly makes me feel a little guilty.

It wasn't going smoothly, but it also seemed to be going quite smoothly.

She thought for a moment and typed two words.

【good.】

After sending it, she felt something was wrong.

Aren't these two words too perfunctory?

What if Chen Yan presses for answers?

really.

Three seconds later.

Chen Yan replied with a series of messages: 【Is everything alright? Mr. Li, could you be more specific? What exactly happened?】

[Also, what level of "okay" do you mean by "okay"?]

Did you kiss?

Have you held hands yet?

Did he compliment the outfit I picked out for you?

Li Xixue frowned and placed her phone face down on the sofa.

I'm not replying.

Li Xixue sat on the sofa, hugging a cushion.

She leaned against the back of the sofa, a cushion pressed against her chest, a bath towel wrapped around her body, her hair still wet, water droplets dripping down her hair ends, landing on her collarbone, and running down her skin.

The sound of water was still coming from the bathroom.

But she felt dizzy and something was wrong.

Since returning from the square, her heart has been pounding non-stop.

I was abnormally hot, and even a cold shower couldn't cool me down.

She looked down at herself.

The bath towel was a bit tight, and because she was hugging the pillow, a noticeable curve was squeezed out of her chest.

She quickly loosened the cushion.

No, that's even stranger.

Li Xixue tightened the pillow again.

She is in a very bad state right now.

To be precise, it was from that kiss that I started to feel completely different.

She rubbed her lips with the back of her hand.

My mind suddenly replayed that scene in the square.

It’s over.

Am I already in love, just as Chen Yan said?

Thinking about this...

Li Xixue buried her flushed face in the cushion.

At that moment, the bathroom door opened.

Lu Yang was wearing loose shorts and no shirt on.

Li Xixue took two deep breaths, lifted her face from the pillow, and said in a muffled voice.

"Could you please put on some clothes?"

"hot."

Lu Yang sat down next to her: "Besides, sleeping shirtless is a man's romance."

Lu Yang glanced at her, then looked at the phone next to her that was still flashing messages.

"Who are you chatting with?"

"Nobody."

Lu Yang simply said "oh" and didn't ask any further questions.

He picked up the remote, turned on the TV, and randomly changed a channel.

While he wasn't looking, Li Xixue secretly flipped her phone over and glanced at the screen.

Chen Yan sent another message: [President Li? Where is he? Is he busy with something? I won't bother you then, you're busy.]

It was followed by a mischievous dog emoji.

Li Xixue's temple throbbed.

That hateful and gossipy woman has already decided that starting tomorrow, she will write a hundred reports to Chen Yan every day!

Li Xixue turned her phone upside down and let out a breath.

At that moment, a variety show was playing on TV, and bursts of laughter filled the air.

On the television, the host began to speak.

"So, what do you two think is the most important thing in a marriage?"

The male guest thought for a moment and said, "Let's communicate."

The female guest shook her head: "No, it was physical contact."

The host said, "Oh, physical contact?"

The female guest nodded seriously: "Yes, there is a psychological theory that skin-to-skin contact between partners can release oxytocin, which increases mutual trust and security. Simply put, it means kissing, hugging, and lifting each other up high."

As the sound from the television faded.

Lu Yang glanced at Li Xixue, who was tightly hugging a pillow next to him.

Her eyes were glued to the television, and her ears started to burn again.

The program was still playing on TV.

The male guest laughed and replied, "Actually, there's another very important thing, which is... well, you know what I mean."

The host chimed in, "Hey, explain yourself clearly!"

The male guest was patted on the shoulder by his wife, and he smiled slyly.

The female guest blushed and added, "Anyway... a regular and harmonious sex life greatly contributes to the quality of marriage."

"Therefore, for couples to maintain a long-term, stable, and intimate relationship, the first thing is communication, the second is physical contact, and the third is..."

Before he could finish speaking...

Li Xixue quickly snatched the remote control away.

Snapped!

The TV went black instantly.

Then she pushed the cushion closer to her chest.

Her face felt hot.

Not just the face, but also the ears and the neck.

She attributed it to the aftereffects of just having taken a shower.

Yes, that must be it.

Lu Yang turned to the side and draped his arm over the back of the sofa, right behind her head.

Li Xixue's shoulders tensed slightly.

"what?"

What do you think?

Li Xixue tilted her head and noticed that Lu Yang's hand had already fallen down, his fingers touching her shoulder.

It was very light, as if it happened accidentally.

But she knew it wasn't.

Lu Yang's fingers twitched, sliding from her shoulder to her neck.

Li Xixue shrank back slightly.

Lu Yang didn't pull his hand away; instead, he touched it again.

Li Xixue turned her head and glared at him.

"Lu Yang".

"Um?"

"Can't you just behave yourself?"

Her tone was somewhat humble.

After all, he'd been teasing me all night, and I was practically worn out from all the teasing.

Lu Yang tilted his head to look at her: "Your hair is still wet. You'll easily catch a cold if you don't dry it."

Li Xixue was stunned for a moment.

She looked down at her wet hair draped over her shoulders.

"I'll blow it later."

"How long is 'waiting'?"

"In a moment."

Lu Yang leaned in directly, pinched a strand of wet hair on her shoulder, and brushed it back.

The movement was light, but the fingertip brushed against her earlobe.

Li Xixue's ear burned.

"I'll do it myself."

"Okay, then you do it."

Lu Yang didn't move, he just stared at her.

Li Xixue held the strand of hair, but didn't move.

Because Lu Yang was too close.

His face was right in front of me, less than a fist's distance away.

His breath hit the tip of her nose.

"You... step back a little."

Why?

"Too close."

"What's wrong lately?"

Lu Yang lowered his voice slightly: "Weren't we this close just now?"

Li Xixue's mind began to replay the scene in the square again.

She gripped the cushion tightly in her hands.

"Besides, isn't it more convenient to be at home now?"

"..."

Li Xixue opened her mouth, her face burning up and her mind feeling like it was about to explode.

Lu Yang moved his hand from her hair to her chin.

The same actions as those in the square.

He lifted his fingertips slightly.

Li Xixue's breathing became erratic.

Her eyes met Lu Yang's.

Very close.

Her breath hitched for a second.

It’s over.

This guy is going to...

Li Xixue gripped the pillow tightly, the tingling sensation on her lips still lingering.

She knew what was going to happen next.

That scoundrel is definitely going to kiss me again.

Li Xixue bit her lip.

It struggled for two seconds.

Then, she gently closed her eyes.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her breathing became shallow.