Gu Yue kept her head down, staring at the ground, making Lin Yu's glare as effective as winking at a blind person—utterly useless. So Lin Yu gave up on the futile effort and instead walked toward Tang Manman.
Tang Manman was as gentle as ever. Though there was a hint of unhappiness in her expression, it was just a tiny trace of displeasure, so slight that it wouldn’t even take much to soothe her.
The only question was whether she would remain this tender and caring after they officially got together—or even after marriage.
As they stepped out of the school gate together, Lin Yu’s gaze lingered on her at first, but soon, a flash of vibrant color in his peripheral vision caught his attention.
Instinctively turning his head, Lin Yu froze on the spot.
Heaven and earth bear witness!
There was absolutely no one surnamed Cao in Lin Yu’s family tree!
But when he saw Tang's mother dressed in a qipao—symbolizing a triumphant beginning—he was utterly dazzled.
Tang's mother’s figure wasn’t exaggeratedly curvaceous, but her proportions were flawless. The fullness in the right places accentuated the qipao’s silhouette, while her slender waist ensured the fabric didn’t strain.
What truly stood out, however, was her aura.
Lin Yu had always believed that qipaos weren’t suited for young girls. Not only did the dress demand a perfect figure, but more importantly, their youthful innocence couldn’t carry the qipao’s unique charm.
Only a mature woman, one who had weathered time yet remained gracefully alluring, could truly bring out the qipao’s essence.
This was a match made in heaven!
After stealing a few brief glances, Lin Yu forced himself to look away.
If Tang Manman noticed, even the gentlest person would turn into a raging dragon and tear him apart!
Seeing her mother and younger sister waiting, Tang Manman felt too shy to stay by Lin Yu’s side. She walked over, and the three of them chatted happily.
Lin Yu didn’t intrude. Instead, he turned and headed home.
The college entrance exams were over.
It was time to take his relationship with Tang Manman to the next level.
Before, he had always worried about affecting her studies, but now there were no more excuses!
Devour her!
He had to devour her!
After holding back for so long, this summer, he absolutely had to—
Hmm.
A sudden realization struck Lin Yu.
If he wanted to surprise Tang Manman with a "long-lost reunion" moment, wouldn’t it be inappropriate to do that before she left for N City?
If he didn’t explain things clearly beforehand, would she think he was just another heartless jerk who’d take advantage and run?
After some thought, Lin Yu adjusted his plans slightly.
He’d hold off during the summer break. Then, when Tang Manman reluctantly bid him farewell and arrived alone in N City, she’d step off the train only to find him waiting right outside the station.
Wouldn’t she be so overwhelmed with gratitude that she’d cry buckets?
At that point, he’d pour his heart out in a grand confession.
Wouldn’t that naturally lead to… well, everything?
Damn!
Genius plan!
This was the way to go!
After restraining himself for so long, what was one more summer?
With his new strategy in place, Lin Yu couldn’t stop grinning at the thought of his future blissful life with Tang Manman in the same city.
Hahaha!
He and Tang Manman were finally going to make it official!
Screw destiny!
Screw those inescapable clichés from trashy romance plots.
They were nothing!
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Lin Yu stretched happily, ready to head back to his rented apartment. He needed to start packing—sorting out the extra items he’d accumulated, tossing or selling what he didn’t need, and cleaning the place thoroughly to avoid complications when moving out.
There was also the motorcycle Li Yuan had given him. He’d have to figure out whether to sell it for cash or arrange shipping to N City.
"Long Ge."
Just as Lin Yu was mentally listing his pre-departure tasks, a familiar voice called from behind.
Turning, he saw Gu Yue, her eyes still slightly red. His first instinct was to glance past her before asking,
"Did your family not come to pick you up?"
Gu Yue nodded.
"They did, but I wanted to talk to you about something."
Lin Yu checked behind her again, confirming that Tang Manman and her family were gone, then asked,
"What is it?"
Instead of answering directly, Gu Yue teased,
"Let’s walk and talk."
Lin Yu agreed, and the two strolled away together.
Under the scorching June sun, the midday heat wasn’t quite blistering, but it was enough to make anyone sweat.
Lin Yu grew irritable from the sun, while Gu Yue seemed delighted.
Gazing at the lush greenery blanketing the city, she murmured wistfully,
"Summer’s here, isn’t it?"
Lin Yu squinted up at the blindingly bright sun overhead and nodded.
"Guess so."
"If this heat isn’t summer, it sure as hell isn’t spring!"
Hearing this, Gu Yue lightly spun on her toes, turning to face Lin Yu with a playful grin.
"Long Ge."
"I’ve been with you through all four seasons now."
"Yeah."
Lin Yu thought back.
Since autumn, Gu Yue had always walked to and from school with him. She’d kept it up through winter, too. It wasn’t until spring this year—when he started escorting Tang Manman home daily—that their paths rarely crossed.
Now, with summer here, they really had gone through all four seasons together.
Time flew.
Come to think of it, it had been nearly a year since he transmigrated here.
A lot had happened.
"Long Ge, have you decided which university you’re going to?"
Finally, Gu Yue asked the question she truly wanted answered.
"...Yeah."
Lin Yu considered it and saw no reason to hide the truth.
"I’m going to N University in N City."
"Is Tang Manman going there too?"
Gu Yue blinked.
Lin Yu shook his head, a self-deprecating tone creeping into his voice.
"No way she could get into N University."
"She’s going to A University."
"So you’re not together?"
Hearing that they wouldn’t be at the same school, Gu Yue’s eyes brightened noticeably.
"Not together."
The light in Gu Yue’s eyes intensified, brighter than a freshly lit bulb.
"But we’ll be in the same city."
The bulb shattered.
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