“What’s wrong?” Wen Tingxue looked at him, confused. Her wide, watery eyes were full of curiosity.
Yu Wenli took her hand and spun her around. Then, he looked up, his gaze direct and filled with undisguised fervor and adoration. “My girlfriend is dressed so formally today, it’s my honor.”
Even though she knew he’d probably noticed something as he was appraising her, his directness still made her blush. “Nonsense, I’m just dressed as usual!”
Faced with the stubborn girl, Yu Wenli raised an eyebrow slightly. “Usual? Usually, you don’t wear perfume, and you have lipstick and earrings…”
“Stop talking!” Wen Tingxue simply covered his mouth.
Yu Wenli chuckled lightly, his warm breath puffing against her palm. Wen Tingxue retracted her hand as if scalded. Her skin was so tender it looked like it could be squeezed to produce water, and so fair. When she blushed, she resembled a ripe peach, tempting to bite into.
Yu Wenli couldn't help but kiss her. “Good girl, I’m so happy.” This was their first date after confessing their feelings, and they were both taking it very seriously.
“Actually,” the young girl said, fiddling with her hands, “I wanted to put on makeup today too, but I don’t know how. Won’t you dislike me for not being pretty!” She suddenly scrutinized him.
Yu Wenli smiled. “How could I? My Yiyi is even prettier without makeup.”
Wen Tingxue gave him a look that said, ‘What nonsense are you talking about?’
Yu Wenli: “Really, in my eyes, you look beautiful no matter what.”
He spoke with such deep emotion that Wen Tingxue found it hard to respond and instead vaguely said, “Consider your answer passed.”
The haunted house was suggested by Qiao Xixi. It was said to be particularly terrifying. “If we’re going to play, let’s play something exciting, but…” Qiao Xixi nervously rubbed her hands together. “I’m bad at games but love the thrill. You guys have to take care of me later!”
Hao Luo’er gave a wry smile. “I’m afraid of ghosts and the dark, so I probably can’t help.”
Mu Chen said, “Don’t worry, I’ll always be behind you.”
Fu Shilin was unhappy. “I’m single too! Hasn’t your memory updated yet?”
Que You glanced at Lin Ling beside him. “Our situations are different.”
Fu Shilin: “…”
Lin Ling: “…”
After entering the haunted house, everyone huddled together. “This… isn’t that scary… Ahhh!” Qiao Xixi was saying when a bloody, gruesome head fell from above, making her shriek repeatedly.
Mu Chen quickly covered her eyes and soothed her. “It’s okay, it’s okay. I’m here.” With his comforting tone, like coaxing a child, Qiao Xixi quickly hugged him. “You, you, you, don’t leave me! I’ll never be curious enough to play a haunted house again. It’s too damn scary!!! Mom!”
Mu Chen: “…”
This haunted house had a secret room escape element. So, staying together the whole time wouldn't work. After a short distance, everyone split up to search for clues.
Wen Tingxue stayed close to Yu Wenli. “What’s this?” She saw something stuck to a nearby window and moved closer to inspect it. As she approached, a ghost face suddenly appeared inside, and Wen Tingxue screamed in fright.
“Ahhh—”
Yu Wenli dashed to her side, scooped her into his arms, and gently comforted her.
At this moment, Chi Zerui, who was searching for clues in the adjacent room, rushed to the doorway. Hao Luo’er, who had been clinging to his clothes for a sense of security, let out a wry smile. Mustering her courage, she walked out. In the darkness, unable to see in any direction, she could only move by feel, inching towards him.
Someone accidentally touched a switch, and the room suddenly lit up. Chi Zerui stood at the doorway, staring blankly at the two people embracing in the room. Hao Luo’er pressed against the wall of the corridor, her gaze fixed on Chi Zerui with sorrow.
Que You emerged from the room opposite and happened to witness this scene. His heart clenched sharply. He then remembered the joke he’d made at the hotel: “What I like is Wen, Ting, Xue.” So, he hadn't been joking.