A Spring Outing for Two

As he walked out of the lecture hall, the spring breeze blowing in his face already carried a noticeable warmth.

Su Bai strolled along the campus path with one hand in his pocket, the sunlight soaking into him, giving his bones a lazy, languid feeling. He thought back to Xue Tao’s pumped-up demeanor just now and couldn’t help but laugh to himself.

Off-road adventure? He didn’t have time for that.

Still, the idea of a spring outing wasn’t bad. Spring in Jiangcheng was always short-lived; before you knew it, summer would just barge in. While the spring weather was still fine, it really was worth getting out for a walk.

Su Bai pulled out his phone. Instead of texting his rough-and-tumble roommates, he directly called Chen Yusheng.

Hanging out with his roommates meant nothing but bragging and listening to them complain. How could that compare to taking his girlfriend out? Besides, Chen Yusheng had seriously discussed with him before about preparing for pregnancy during this golden period of being twenty years old.

Su Bai knew very well that having a child was no joke. Once Chen Yusheng actually got pregnant, the next ten months, plus postpartum recovery and childcare, would tie her down for at least a year or two. By then, even a spring outing would be impossible, let alone taking a proper trip somewhere far.

So, before she got pregnant, he needed to take her out to have fun and enjoy their rare time alone together.

The call connected quickly, and Chen Yusheng’s cool yet slightly cheerful, warm voice came through: “Su Bai? Are you done with class?”

“Yeah, just finished,” Su Bai said with a smile, his tone gentle. “The weather’s nice this weekend. I’m thinking of taking you out to the suburbs for a spring outing, just the two of us. Arrange your lab work for these few days.”

On the other end, Chen Yusheng was clearly taken aback for a moment, then her voice couldn’t hide a burst of joy: “Really? Just us two? Do I need to prepare anything?”

“You don’t need to prepare anything—just show up,” Su Bai said. “Got time this afternoon? I’ll take you to buy some outdoor gear and pick out a few nice sets of activewear.”

“Sure, I’ll wait for you at the school gate this afternoon.”

After hanging up, Su Bai headed straight to the parking lot. Today, he didn’t take the flashy Koenigsegg. Instead, he switched to the low-key but imposing black Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Since they were buying outdoor gear, there would be plenty of bags and boxes. The G-Class’s trunk had plenty of space.

At two in the afternoon, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class pulled up steadily at the gate of Jiangda.

Chen Yusheng was already waiting there.

She was dressed simply today—a slim black pair of tights, a cream-colored knit sweater, and her hair tied up in a high ponytail. She looked full of youthful energy.

But even in such understated clothes, her almost perfect figure and cool, aloof face still drew the gazes of countless male students passing by.

Su Bai pushed open the door, got out, and casually took the milk tea she was holding.

“Get in.”

Chen Yusheng bit her lip and smiled, then obediently opened the door and sat in the passenger seat.

The G-Class drove straight to the most upscale shopping mall in Jiangcheng—Wanda Plaza. It gathered the world’s top outdoor sports brands, from Arc’teryx and The North Face to Lululemon—everything you could think of.

Su Bai took Chen Yusheng’s hand and walked directly into a huge flagship store for top-tier outdoor gear.

As soon as the saleswoman saw Su Bai’s outfit and the faintly visible Patek Philippe on his wrist, along with Chen Yusheng’s stunning looks and presence, she immediately beamed and rushed over.

“Sir, ma’am, welcome. How can I help you?”

Su Bai glanced casually around the shelves and said, “Pick her out a few sets of clothes suitable for outdoor hiking—best in windproof, waterproof, and breathable performance. Also, two pairs of shoes.”

“Of course, please follow me,” the saleswoman said eagerly, leading the way. As she walked, she explained, “We just received the latest spring collection in the professional hiking series, using top-tier technical fabrics, and the cuts have been tailored for Asian women’s figures.”

Su Bai pulled Chen Yusheng over, pointed to a black slim-fit quick-dry top and a color-blocked lightweight windbreaker jacket on the rack, and said, “Yusheng, go try this set on.”

Chen Yusheng looked at the expensive price tags on the clothes. She wasn’t worried about the cost—after all, she knew very well how wealthy Su Bai was now—but it felt novel to her. Most of her time was spent in the lab, wearing white coats and loose casual clothes. She had rarely worn such form-fitting professional outdoor gear.

“I’ll go try it on.” Chen Yusheng took the clothes and walked into the fitting room.

Su Bai sat on the sofa outside, sipping the sparkling water handed to him by the staff, and continued browsing the shelves for accessories. Trekking poles, waterproof ground sheets, professional backpacks—if he thought something was useful, he had the staff pack it up directly.

A few minutes later, the fitting room door slowly opened.

Chen Yusheng walked out, a little shy.

The moment she stepped out, the store, which had been a bit noisy, fell silent instantly.

A few male customers nearby who had been picking out clothes froze, their eyes locked on her, their throats bobbing involuntarily. Even the female customers shopping with their boyfriends showed undisguised jealousy and shock on their faces.

“Oh my god, her figure is absolutely incredible…” a female customer whispered involuntarily.

Chen Yusheng had now swapped the loose knit sweater for a slim-fit quick-dry base layer, with the lightweight short windbreaker jacket over it on top. But the most stunning part was from the waist down. Those black professional slim-fit hiking pants wrapped around her straight, long, perfectly toned legs in a way that was absolutely breathtaking.

She was already tall—fully 1.72 meters—and normally attracted plenty of attention in jeans. Now, wearing these extremely form-fitting, curve-hugging outdoor clothes, the incredible proportion of her legs was pushed to the extreme.

Her waist was slender, her hips curved, her legs long—radiating an indescribable mix of cool aloofness and allure.

“Sir, these look absolutely perfect on your girlfriend!” The saleswoman’s eyes lit up. This wasn’t just flattery for the sake of making a sale; it was genuine admiration. “These pants are extremely picky about leg shape. Any bit of extra fat or slightly crooked legs would look terrible. Your wife looks ten times better than our official promotional posters!”

Su Bai stood up and walked over to Chen Yusheng.

A little embarrassed, Chen Yusheng tugged at the hem of her jacket. A faint blush crept across her cool, fair face as she whispered, “Su Bai, does it look good? I feel like these pants are a bit too tight. The back seems… a little too revealing.”

Su Bai reached out and adjusted her collar for her, his eyes running over her figure.

He had to admit—these clothes on her were devastating. Especially from the side view: her shapely curves and stunningly long legs were enough to make anyone stare.

“It looks great.” Su Bai smiled, his tone decisive. “Sportswear needs to be form-fitting for easy movement. Besides, you really look amazing in this.”

Hearing Su Bai’s compliment, Chen Yusheng felt a warm sweetness in her heart. Her earlier nervousness melted away almost completely, and the corners of her lips couldn’t help but lift into a smile.

“So, this set?” she asked.

“Not just this one.” Su Bai turned to the sales assistant. “Pack up the same size she just tried on, plus that white set over there and the pink one—all brand new. Also, bring those Salomon professional hiking boots in size thirty-seven for her to try on.”

“Yes, sir! I’ll get them right away!” the sales assistant beamed, cheeks flushed with excitement—this commission would be substantial.

Chen Yusheng tried on the boots, and they fit perfectly.

After the clothes were bought, Su Bai took her to a premium sports lingerie store next door and then to a shop selling sun-protection gear, sweeping through each place like a shopping spree. Whatever caught Su Bai’s eye, he didn’t even ask the price—just swiped his card.

In just over half an hour, Su Bai was carrying seven or eight large shopping bags filled with top-tier outdoor and sports gear.

After paying, amid the envious, jealous stares of the sales assistants and other shoppers, Su Bai led Chen Yusheng out of the mall.

Back in the car, Su Bai loaded everything into the trunk, then opened the driver’s door and slid into his seat.

Chen Yusheng sat in the passenger seat, glancing at the piles of shopping bags in the back, and couldn’t help but laugh. “Su Bai, we’re just going on a day hike. You bought so much stuff—it feels like we’re about to go into the wilderness on a survival mission.”

“Better safe than sorry,” Su Bai said as he started the engine, turning his head to look at her.

By now, Chen Yusheng had changed back into her own clothes, but perhaps from all the activity while trying things on, a few strands of hair clung to her fair neck. Her complexion glowed, her skin radiating a healthy luster.

Su Bai looked at her, a stirring in his heart.

He realized that through a winter of consistent exercise, along with his occasional therapeutic touch to help her stay in shape, Chen Yusheng’s figure had gained a new sense of vitality and grace.