Su Lin and Han Yutong were photographed together during a trip to Hong Kong, six months after they began their act as a fake couple. In these past six months, the two were frequently spotted. Sometimes they were seen entering the same restaurant, other times holding hands and embracing, making everyone’s hearts melt.
Initially, their relationship wasn't well-received. Many people analyzed their every move, predicting their relationship was a publicity stunt and that they would part ways amicably within half a year.
But six months passed, and not only did they not announce a breakup, but the opportunities for them to be seen together even increased.
In the mall, Su Lin naturally held Han Yutong’s hand, skillfully dodging fans as they walked towards the parking lot. After finally shaking off their pursuers, Han Yutong was so exhausted she could barely walk.
“I can’t, my legs are going to break!” Han Yutong exclaimed, waving her hands.
Su Lin stepped forward, wrapping an arm around her waist and shifting her weight onto himself. “Your stamina is still a bit lacking. I’ll supervise your training from now on.”
Han Yutong: …
She finally got to go out on a date, and somehow it turned into a discussion about exercise?
Wasn’t her daily exercise routine enough?
Han Yutong had recently taken on an action film, playing a cold-blooded killer with many fight scenes. To portray the role well, she underwent a month of intensive training. Not only did she have to learn choreography, but she also had to build muscle, hardly getting any rest.
With the filming about to begin, she could finally snatch a few days of leisure to go out and have fun. Yet, now he was catching her for physical training again?
Han Yutong was speechless.
Su Lin, met by her wide-eyed stare, belatedly reflected, “Did I say something wrong?”
Han Yutong was amused by his expression. “No… but when we’re on a date, can we please not bring up these mood-killing topics?”
The two were now a genuine couple, no longer pretending.
Their relationship took a turn after an unexpected kiss.
Once, while attending an event together, they were paired up for a game. Han Yutong’s shoes were a bit ill-fitting, and she accidentally slipped, causing Su Lin to fall into the pool with her.
Neither of them was injured, but their lips accidentally brushed against each other, and a small scrape broke the skin.
That sudden, unexpected kiss made Su Lin realize something.
He disliked being touched by others, especially by the opposite sex. Even a slight proximity would make him uncomfortable. This, of course, excluded his family. Han Yutong was the only person, besides his family, who he didn’t feel repulsed by after being touched.
Han Yutong’s lips were soft, sweeter than any marshmallow he had ever tasted, and it instantly captivated him.
After the event, Su Lin, wanting to confirm his feelings, pulled Han Yutong into a stairwell and kissed her again. This time, it wasn’t a fleeting touch, but a firm, passionate deep kiss with their lips pressed together.
Since his debut, Su Lin hadn’t acted in many intimate scenes. In the drama he filmed with Han Yutong, most of the kissing scenes were faked, done purely for aesthetic appeal.
This kiss was, in a way, their first real kiss.
After the kiss, Su Lin confirmed his feelings and confessed to Han Yutong.
“I will take responsibility for you,” his confession was unconventional.
Han Yutong was taken aback, not processing his words for a long time.
“I kissed you, so you are my girlfriend from now on,” Su Lin explained when he saw she seemed confused.
Han Yutong opened her mouth. “Aren’t we already a couple?”
“We were pretending before,” Su Lin said seriously. “Now, I want it to be real!”
Han Yutong was speechless again.
“All because of a kiss?” Han Yutong found it quite unbelievable.
Su Lin softly hummed in response. “I like kissing you, and you’re the only one I can accept kissing.”
Han Yutong, understanding his feelings, beamed like a fool.
And so, they became a couple.
The photos the media later captured were all genuine.
When fans online clamored for their breakup, Su Lin directly logged into his account and posted photos, showcasing their affection in various ways. One day it was a picture of their backs as they leaned against each other, the next it was matching couple items. Although their faces weren't visible, fans could recognize them instantly, silencing the gossip sites.
Of course, they also had a significant number of haters.
Especially Su Lin.
Unable to find anything substantial to criticize, they constantly propagated that their relationship was fake. They even leaked chat logs from former studio employees to support their speculation.
Su Lin was determined not to let them have their way.
And so, this trip to Hong Kong was arranged.
Han Yutong had always been low-key, never deliberately flaunting their affection. But Su Lin didn't want her to feel wronged. He deliberately revealed his itinerary to his fans, leading to the encounter in the mall.
He casually slung an arm around her shoulders and even shared a cup of bubble tea, eliciting screams from the fans. If not for the growing crowd and the potential for an incident, he would have taken her to the jewelry counter to pick out matching couple rings.
Han Yutong, leaning into his embrace, panted for a while before finally catching her breath. “You’ve been acting rather strange lately!”
“How so?” Su Lin asked, his arm around her slender waist, a roguish smile playing on his lips.
“You deliberately let them find us, didn’t you?” Han Yutong’s intuition told her something was up. “Do you really care what they say?”
She had seen the comments online but had always ignored them.
The innocent would eventually be proven innocent; their relationship’s authenticity didn’t need explaining to the world. Time would be the best testament.
Su Lin stated霸气ly, “With such a handsome boyfriend, of course, I have to show him off frequently!”
Han Yutong found his answer both amusing and exasperating. “Aren’t you afraid they’ll dig this up as a dark chapter if you break up one day!”
“Do you want to break up?” Su Lin asked, kissing her fiercely, displeasure evident.
Han Yutong, unable to resist, clung to his neck with weak legs. “I was just saying, hypothetically…”
“That’s impossible! Once I’ve decided, it’s for a lifetime!” Su Lin held her tightly, embracing her firmly. “To break up, unless I’m dead!”
Han Yutong stared at him blankly, her eyes welling up with tears.
She truly never imagined he meant a lifetime.
After all, she had liked him for many years, and they had only been together for a few months. A lifetime was a long time; if he met someone he liked more in the future, they would part ways.
First love was beautiful, but also fleeting. Few people managed to achieve their happily ever after in their first relationship. Therefore, Han Yutong had prepared herself mentally from the beginning, intending only to have a romantic and passionate love affair with Su Lin.
As for the future, she hadn’t considered it, nor dared to.
Seeing her eyes turn red, Su Lin couldn’t help but kiss her again. “What, moved to tears?”
Han Yutong sniffled and asked, “Are you serious?”
“Wasn’t I clear enough?” Su Lin countered.
Han Yutong rested her head on his shoulder and bit him hard.
Su Lin let out a muffled groan of pain.
“So it’s not a dream…” She alternated between crying and laughing.
Su Lin rubbed the teeth marks on his neck. Not only was he not angry, but he treated them like a medal. They were inflicted by the girl he loved, a testament to their affection.
Su Lin slyly pondered in his mind: Now that things were cleared up, shouldn’t the next step be a proposal?
Once Su Lin’s romantic inclination awakened, it was like a blocked meridian had been cleared. His mind raced with possibilities. Within minutes, he had even thought of names for their future children.