Xia Yu hadn’t expected makeup to take so long, nor did she realize she was already past the time she had agreed upon with Mo Yidong.
It was just visiting Mo Yidong’s new home and having a meal together.
Was it really necessary to leave so early in the morning…?
Xia Yu:
“I’m heading out.”
She didn’t plan to surprise Mo Yidong, nor did she expect him to come pick her up.
Fan Ren:
“Where are you? Send me your location.”
Xia Yu sent Mo Yidong her location, feeling a bit embarrassed to say she had gone out just for makeup, so she made up a casual excuse.
Xia Yu:
“Out running some errands, heading your way now.”
Fan Ren:
“Stay where you are. Don’t move. I’ll come get you.”
She really wanted to say there was no need to trouble Mo Yidong; she could go by herself.
But since he was already here, might as well go together.
Xia Yu wondered what expression Mo Yidong would have seeing her like this now—would he be as indifferent as usual?
The thought left her a little disappointed.
Mo Yidong got out of the car and quickly found where Xia Yu was.
The person he was looking for was conspicuous—one of a kind.
A silver-haired girl wore a beautiful creamy white dress, her makeup clear and translucent, with light-colored eyeliner matching her bright and clear red eyes.
Her soft, small lips were tinted with a faint red.
The silver-haired girl stood alone under the shade of a tree, nervously scanning her surroundings. Spotting Mo Yidong, she waved to him.
“Beautiful,”
Mo Yidong’s tender and gentle face beamed with an unhidden surprise and joy as he sincerely complimented Xia Yu’s current look.
Mo Yidong himself looked uniquely striking—his short hair neatly styled, accentuating his sharp, handsome features.
He resembled a celebrity sneaking out to meet fans, dressed in a loose, casual white shirt with vertical stripes, paired with casual shorts and sneakers.
He had deliberately chosen colors that matched the dress; the fabric felt like it was bought from the same store.
Could it be that Mo Yidong was wearing couple’s outfits…?
“L-let’s go…”
When the delicate and sweet voice spoke to Mo Yidong, Xia Yu felt completely melted.
What was going on…?
Xia Yu paused, touching her throat—no pain at all.
Unlike the last times she saw Mo Yidong—in the restaurant, at her home, or in the classroom—when she transformed into a girl, her voice never sounded like this.
But this time, seeing Mo Yidong, not only was Xia Yu nervous, her voice was softer and more tender than usual, as if she was coquettishly teasing him.
It was so unlike her that she hardly dared to speak.
Could it be a side effect of the magic enhancer making her voice more delicate than normal?
Xia Yu didn’t understand why she was so shy.
She had just gone out as a girl and lightly put on makeup, but having Mo Yidong stare at her the entire time made her feel awkward.
The black sedan they rode in entered the mountains.
The air was filled with the damp scent of earth.
Several white villas overlapped, hidden among the distant trees.
The villas were nestled against the mountain and water, shaded by trees—an extremely peaceful environment.
The two didn’t talk much on the way.
Xia Yu kept looking out the window.
Through the glass, she noticed Mo Yidong’s expression was livelier than usual, and his gentle demeanor held her gaze for a long time.
“We’re here.”
As soon as Xia Yu stepped out, she saw Mo Yidong’s hand reaching out.
She blinked—did he want to hold hands?
If two guys held hands, that would be too much, but now it was different.
She was a girl, Mo Yidong’s girlfriend.
She had to always remember that—now she was Mo Yidong’s girlfriend.
Seeing Mo Yidong’s gentle and expectant expression, waiting for her to take his hand, Xia Yu carefully placed her clean, fair hand into his.
Fingertips touched, the palm met palm.
At that moment, Xia Yu felt her heartbeat pounding louder than usual.
“I’ll take you for a walk around the neighborhood first.”
“Okay…”
It seemed Mo Yidong noticed Xia Yu was nervous, so he found an excuse to take her around near his home to calm her down before heading inside.
Being held by Mo Yidong made Xia Yu very nervous; holding hands felt unfamiliar.
No, this was completely not okay.
No, men couldn’t say they weren’t okay—but she was a girl now.
Saying she wasn’t okay was allowed.
Xia Yu didn’t understand why she was so nervous.
Wasn’t it just a homecoming banquet?
What was so special about being Mo Yidong’s girlfriend?
It was just one day, yet she was this nervous—too unlike herself.
She glanced at Mo Yidong’s happy mood and wondered what exactly was so good about him.
Apart from looking like he was in a good mood today, his face usually didn’t show any emotions.
He was always asking questions—lately, he had been pestering Xia Yu to the point of annoyance.
Oh, and he was picky with food—no seafood, no hot dishes.
Besides having a handsome face, Xia Yu couldn’t find a single redeeming quality.
After listing all of Mo Yidong’s faults, Xia Yu’s tense mood slowly eased, and she suddenly felt less nervous.
“Breathing fresh air calms the mind.”
“That’s right.”
Being able to say these two words naturally meant Xia Yu had adjusted herself.
Mo Yidong curled his lips into a smile and gently asked,
“Let’s go inside.”
Before entering, they heard the lively noise at the door.
Many formally dressed uncles and aunts were gathered outside, each group chatting about topics Xia Yu couldn’t understand.
It didn’t feel like a home banquet—it was more like a meeting at Mo Yidong’s house.
So many people weren’t here just for a simple meal; they had come for a banquet—the Homecoming Banquet.
“Xiaodong’s back!”
Suddenly someone in the crowd said this, and Xia Yu immediately noticed dozens of eyes focused on the two of them.
It was the first time she had been stared at by so many.
It was even more intense than being caught sleeping in class with the entire class staring at the corner.
It’s okay.
Don’t be afraid.
Even if the sky fell, Mo Yidong would be there to hold it up.
“Oh, Xiaodong even brought someone with him.”
A beautiful woman with long curly hair and a bright red dress stepped forward, carefully eyeing the silver-haired girl.
She pretended to be casual but asked pointedly,
“The little sister by your side is really pretty. Is she your girlfriend?”
“Yes, Little Uncle’s Wife.”
Xia Yu’s intuition told her this wasn’t a place to linger.
This was just the first wave; more would come.
But Aunt Zhao didn’t seem ready to let Xia Yu go.
She kept looking her over and over, contemplating, then started grilling her with a series of standard, official questions:
Where she lived, how many people were in her family, which school she attended, when she met Mo Yidong, and how her grades were…
From overhearing her classmates visiting others before, Xia Yu knew this was typical.
These were all questions she didn’t want to answer.
“We still have some things to do, so we’re going inside.”
“I haven’t even started asking yet.”
Mo Yidong took Xia Yu’s hand and led her straight into the house.
In the corner of her eye, Xia Yu caught Aunt Zhao’s shocked expression and secretly felt pleased.
Their hands hadn’t separated the entire way, and unknowingly, Xia Yu’s grip had tightened.