The young girl made a point to wake up especially early today. Before the sky had even brightened, she was already out of bed, thinking of helping her boyfriend pack his luggage.
However, she was immediately discovered by Qin Nanfeng, who forcefully pulled her back into bed.
“My flight isn’t until this afternoon, there’s no rush.” Qin Nanfeng held the struggling Lin Xinyuan in his arms and helplessly pinched her nose. “Be good, go back to sleep.”
“But…” Lin Xinyuan was clearly still uneasy, feeling that it was better to be prepared in advance.
Seeing her hesitate, her reluctance to give up written all over her face, Qin Nanfeng found it somewhat amusing. He had to continue explaining, “I finished packing most of it yesterday. Though, I am very happy that Xiao Yuan is being so virtuous.”
“Oh…”
Only after hearing Qin Nanfeng say this did Lin Xinyuan’s heart settle slightly, and she immediately calmed down. But the moment she closed her eyes, she quickly reacted to his words.
Vir… Virtuous…
Did he really think of her that way?
Lin Xinyuan had never imagined that one day this word would be applied to her. For a moment, it felt a bit surreal, and a rosy blush gradually crept onto her face. Although she couldn’t tell if his words were meant to tease her or were a genuine compliment, the thought that they came directly from his mouth made her feel a deep, inner joy.
Amidst her delight, Lin Xinyuan gradually relaxed, and it wasn’t long before she went off to meet the Duke of Zhou again.
Her sleeping face was peaceful, with a faint, lingering curve at the corners of her mouth. She slept exceptionally soundly this time…
“Xiao Yuan?”
Qin Nanfeng looked down at her slightly flushed face and called out softly.
Seeing no reaction, he knew the girl had fallen back asleep.
Recalling her actions just now, a warmth spread through Qin Nanfeng’s chest. He murmured in a low voice, “You’ve got a good heart, girl…”
With that thought, he pulled her closer, intending to join her for a little more sleep.
Reasonably speaking, he should have returned to his own room at this hour.
However, because his Second Uncle and the others had already returned to the city, and Tang Chengmin had gone back to school a few days ago…
As for Lin Xinyuan’s mother, she left early and returned late every day since returning to work…
So, aside from the two of them, the only person left on the second floor was Tang Yayun, who hadn’t started school yet. They didn’t need to be as timid as before; since the door was locked, no one else could come in anyway.
Besides… he had actually discovered long ago that someone else knew about their relationship…
Only this girl was still being kept in the dark…
Qin Nanfeng’s gaze was gentle as he couldn’t help but pinch the girl’s cheek. This caused the sleeping girl to feel a bout of itchiness, and she mumbled, “Mmm… it itches…”
Muttering, she instinctively reached out her hand to swat at him.
Qin Nanfeng retracted his hand quickly, and a faint red mark was left on her face from her own hand.
In her dreams, the girl’s perception of the outside world had significantly decreased. In the end, she only furrowed her brows slightly, showing no signs of waking up…
“Pfft, Xiao Yuan… so cute…”
***
“Xiao Feng, drive slowly!”
“Be careful on the way back.”
“Goodbye, Brother-in-law!”
In front of the main gate, several people waved goodbye to the young man sitting in the driver’s seat.
Originally, Grandmother even wanted to go to the old house to catch a capon for Qin Nanfeng to take with him. After all, in the eyes of the elderly, that was a precious item.
But live animals obviously couldn’t be taken on a plane, so she eventually had to give up on the idea.
“Brother Feng… goodbye!” Lin Xinyuan gazed at Qin Nanfeng’s face with reluctance, her expression unavoidably dejected.
“Mhm, I understand. Grandfather, Grandmother, please take care of yourselves and stay safe.”
Qin Nanfeng nodded with a smile. As he spoke, his gaze drifted toward the gloomy young girl. After a moment’s thought, he tilted his chin toward her. “Xiao Yuan, come here for a second.”
“Ah… oh…”
Lin Xinyuan was stunned for a moment, looking confused, but she obediently walked closer and stood by the car window. “What is it, Brother Feng?”
The girl was wearing an ordinary short-sleeved shirt today. Beneath her light blue casual jeans was a pair of straight, slender, yet healthy legs that seemed to glow in the daylight. Her white floral print T-shirt just barely covered her firm bottom, and she wore a pair of slippers on her feet.
The overall look was both pretty and lively, the quintessential girl-next-door.
“Lean in closer, I have something to tell you.” Qin Nanfeng looked at the elegant girl before him, especially those conspicuously fair legs. He raised an eyebrow, the smile on his face widening.
Though it didn’t show on his face, his throat bobbed imperceptibly.
She really is beautiful…
In the past, this girl always kept herself bundled up tightly…
Thinking of something, a dark light instinctively flashed through his eyes, vanishing in an instant.
Lin Xinyuan naturally noticed the young man’s gaze, and her face couldn’t help but feel hot.
This was the first time she had worn such short pants. Thinking that he was leaving, she had dressed like this on a whim…
Normally… she wouldn’t wear this…
Thinking this way, Lin Xinyuan heard Qin Nanfeng’s words and obediently did as he said, taking another small step forward.
After all, she was still very curious about what exactly he wanted to say, acting all mysterious…
She leaned her head directly in front of him, her small face full of expectation and confusion.
But just as Lin Xinyuan leaned in, a crisp, clean scent suddenly approached. Before she could even react, a warm, soft sensation pressed against her lips.
Her expression instantly froze, and her whole body trembled instinctively.
“Ah…” The girl let out a soft cry. Once she reacted, she hurriedly pulled back to create distance, her cheeks turning bright red almost instantly.
This scene came suddenly, but it had already been witnessed by the other three. They were all stunned for a moment before their gazes involuntarily drifted toward the girl who had made the noise.
“Ugh…” Lin Xinyuan was still a bit dazed. She hadn’t expected that Qin Nanfeng would be so reckless now, actually daring to kiss her in front of her grandfather and grandmother.
Feeling those three sets of eyes on her, Lin Xinyuan couldn’t help but lower her head in shame.
She stared intently at the tips of her feet in her oversized slippers. Her fair toes, delicate as flower buds, couldn’t stop clenching. She was so embarrassed she wanted to disappear, yet she had to pretend as if nothing was wrong.
“Haha, the young couple’s relationship is truly good, already kissing.” Grandmother couldn’t help but tease. Her kind eyes were full of relief, as if she could see the day she’d have a great-grandchild just around the corner.
Hearing Grandmother’s words, the reactions of the others varied.
Grandfather was also laughing, very happy to see the two of them so in love, while the expressions of the two younger girls were somewhat hard to describe.
Especially Tang Yayun, who was already complaining wildly in her heart.
It’s more than just kissing… Grandma! They’ve already been sleeping in the same bed for two and a half months…
Hehehe… maybe Sister Xiao Yuan is already pregnant?
Thinking this, Tang Yayun’s large, dark eyes darted around, her gaze instinctively moving to the girl’s slender waist, her eyes shining brighter and brighter.
So… is she, Tang Yayun, about to become an aunt?
Hehe…
On the other side, Lin Xinyuan had no idea about the girl’s wild imagination. Right now, she just felt incredibly awkward.
Particularly when she could feel her younger cousin’s increasingly fervent gaze, it became even more difficult to describe, and she didn’t dare lift her head.
Until Qin Nanfeng’s voice rang out again: “It’s getting late, so I’ll be going now. Goodbye…”
“Stay safe!”
“Bye-bye!”
A moment later, the brief hum of the car engine starting followed.
At this time, Lin Xinyuan finally couldn’t suppress the emotions in her heart. She quickly looked up again, hoping to catch one last glimpse of him before they were parted.
Fortunately, she was in time. The car window happened to still be open.
The young man inside seemed to be waiting for her specifically. He shared one last look with her, revealing a gentle smile and nodding slightly.
Qin Nanfeng’s meaning couldn’t be more obvious. He was telling the girl to put her heart at ease…
The window slowly rolled up, and the black BMW started smoothly, gradually driving out of the small path…
The girl’s autumn-water eyes were filled with love as she silently watched the black speck that was almost disappearing.
Brother Feng… see you in Tianbei…
Don’t… go fooling around with other girls…
Mhm…