Reborn back to the time before I sold my blood to support my scumbag boyfriend's college educat

"Wait a little longer"

Xia Yichu also knew Pei Shizhou's age; he was twenty-eight this year, and the two had been dating for about three years, but she just didn't really want to get married right now.

Pei Shizhou's eyes were filled with disappointment. He sighed and said, "Alright then! As long as you're willing to marry me, I'm willing to wait as long as it takes."

Xia Yichu took the initiative to hug Pei Shizhou and rested her head on his shoulder.

"Shizhou, Xu Shaoyang will only ever be my business partner. I'll go to Hong Kong to see how his business is doing. In a few months, I'll come to Kyoto to see you, okay?"

Pei Shizhou hugged her tightly, his voice trembling slightly: "Xiao Chu."

He looked down at Xia Yichu in his arms, his eyes filled with deep affection and longing. Xia Yichu tilted her head slightly, their eyes meeting, her gaze filled with endless tenderness and determination.

Pei Shizhou slowly lowered his head, his lips gently touching Xia Yichu's. The kiss began softly and cautiously, as if afraid of disturbing this beautiful moment.

Xia Yichu closed her eyes and returned his kiss. As their emotions intensified, the kiss became passionate, their breaths mingling as if everything around them had ceased to exist.

After a long while, Pei Shizhou slowly released his grip, pressing his forehead against Xia Yichu's, and whispered, "You must come back soon. I will always wait for you."

"Okay, let's go get the photos developed! While Meixiang and the others are still in Pengcheng, we can take the photos to them after we get them developed."

Pei Shizhou nodded and drove Xia Yichu there. They paid the shop owner to expedite the process, and the owner said they could pick up the photos around 7 p.m.

Pei Shizhou had originally planned to treat Xia Yichu's classmates and friends to dinner tonight, but Xia Yichu was going to Hong Kong tomorrow, and he wanted to spend time alone with her without having anyone disturb them.

So, Pei Shizhou led Xia Yichu to a cozy and quiet Western restaurant. The restaurant was softly lit and the music was soothing. They found a seat by the window.

Pei Shizhou thoughtfully pulled out a chair for Xia Yichu and carefully ordered her favorite dishes.

During the meal, the two chatted quietly, their conversation ranging from everyday matters to future plans, each word filled with affection.

Looking at Pei Shizhou across from her, Xia Yichu felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She increasingly felt that Pei Shizhou was someone she could entrust her life to.

After finishing their meal, it was almost time to pick up the photos. They returned to the photo studio, and after receiving the photos, Xia Yichu examined them carefully. The two people in the photos were smiling brightly, radiating love.

She gave the photos to Meixiang and the others, chatted with them for a while, and then went home with Pei Shizhou. Pei Shizhou saw Xia Yichu to the door, but this time he didn't leave immediately as before. He followed Xia Yichu inside and stayed at her house for more than an hour.

It was past 10 p.m., and he still showed no sign of leaving. Xia Yichu packed her clothes for the trip to Hong Kong the next day and then went to take a shower.

She didn't send Pei Shizhou back; she knew he was reluctant to part with her and wanted him to stay a little longer.

"Xiao Chu, let me blow-dry your hair."

Seeing Xia Yichu walking over with her hair still wet, Pei Shizhou spoke up.

Xia Yichu was slightly taken aback, then smiled and nodded, walking to the dressing table and sitting down. Pei Shizhou picked up the hairdryer, adjusted it to a suitable temperature, and gently dried Xia Yichu's hair.

His movements were gentle, his gaze focused and tender, and he would occasionally run his hand through Xia Yichu's hair. Xia Yichu sat there, appreciating Pei Shizhou's attentive care.

The sound of the hairdryer echoed in the quiet room, but it did not break the warm atmosphere at all. After drying his hair, Pei Shizhou put down the hairdryer and placed his hands on Xia Yichu's shoulders.

"Xiao Chu, can I stay tonight?"

Xia Yichu's face flushed instantly, and she felt a little flustered. She thought Pei Shizhou just wanted to stay a little longer, but she didn't expect him to want to stay longer.

"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate!"

Everyone here is an adult, and Xia Yichu understands what staying means. Over the years, she and Pei Shizhou have never crossed the final line.

The two did not spend the night together. Pei Shizhou always kept his advances brief with Xia Yichu, and several times he went to take a cold shower by himself.

Pei Shizhou looked at Xia Yichu's shy expression and knew that she had misunderstood.

"Xiao Chu, what are you thinking! I'm just staying here, I won't do anything to you? If you want, I don't mind."

Pei Shizhou smiled and gently scratched Xia Yichu's nose.

Xia Yichu said angrily, "I didn't think anything! You don't have any clothes to change into, and I don't want you to stay."

"You mean I can stay if I have a change of clothes? Luckily, I have clothes and toiletries in my car. I'll go take a shower first, wait for me, I'll be right there."

After speaking, as if afraid that Xia Yichu would refuse, Pei Shizhou hurriedly ran out of the house to get his things from the car.

Xia Yichu sat on the bed, having calmed down by now. She believed that Pei Shizhou wouldn't do anything to her without her consent.

A short while later, Pei Shizhou came out after taking a shower. He was wearing loose pajamas and his hair was still a little wet.

He walked to the bedside, looked at Xia Yichu tenderly, and said, "Xiao Chu, I promise I'll sleep well."

"Your hair is dripping wet, go dry it quickly, or you'll wet my bed."

Xia Yichu spoke fiercely to Pei Shizhou, but Pei Shizhou wasn't angry.

"it is good"

Pei Shizhou obediently walked to the dressing table, picked up the hairdryer, and began to dry his hair. Xia Yichu watched his back, and the tension in her heart slowly dissipated.

After Pei Shizhou dried his hair, the two snuggled into bed. Pei Shizhou kept his promise and quietly lay down next to Xia Yichu, gently pulling her into his arms.

"Xiao Chu, I'm turning off the lights."

"it is good"

As Xia Yichu responded, the room went dark. Xia Yichu's heart was pounding; she could feel Pei Shizhou's warm breath on her neck.

In the darkness, neither of them spoke, yet a strange ambiguity filled the air.

Xia Yichu closed her eyes, trying to calm herself down. She didn't know how much time had passed, but just as she was drifting off to sleep, Pei Shizhou suddenly kissed her ear lightly, startling her awake.

"Shizhou"

Xia Yichu's voice sounded as if she had been startled. Pei Shizhou's kisses traveled along her cheeks to her lips, and his hands began to unconsciously grope her body.

"Shizhou"

Xia Yichu's voice became charming and alluring at this moment, without her realizing how seductive it was.

"Xiao Chu, don't speak. I know what I'm doing."

After speaking, Pei Shizhou couldn't take it anymore and sealed Xia Yichu's lips with his, not giving her a chance to speak. An hour passed, and Xia Yichu had long lost her shyness; her voice began to sound impatient.

"Pei Shizhou, are you all better yet?"

"Almost there, it'll be ready soon."

"Hurry up, my hands are so sore."

The night passed quickly, and the next morning, Pei Shizhou woke up and looked at Xia Yichu, who was still fast asleep, with a satisfied expression.

He got up carefully, afraid of waking Xia Yichu.