Proud senior schoolgirl was tender and sweet, we fell in love

The two boys didn't deny being called childish.

They even wanted to say, "A man remains a boy until he dies," which is perfectly true.

The four of them hadn't gathered together since Liu Ou and Lin Yu started dating, except for the time before that.

Previously, because of the tense relationship between Liu Ou and Lin Yu, even though they seemed the same as before, things were still a bit awkward.

But now it was different, the four of them were truly relaxed.

Conversing was comfortable, without the cautious avoidance of certain topics.

All four could talk about anything, it's just that Xie Xiao remembered the news he heard when he met Li Hua that afternoon.

He looked up at the two opposite him, thinking this news was nothing special, after all, it was just a normal job transfer and personnel change...

But then he thought about Liu Ou's parents' attitude towards Lin Yu.

He hesitated, wondering if this was something he could just blurt out?

Or should he ask Lin Yu?

Yet it was an established fact, and it seemed that even if Lin Yu knew, he couldn't change anything.

It wasn't Xie Xiao's fault for overthinking.

After the New Year, they all would be going to university.

But Liu Ou's dad had done something like sending someone to collect debts before the New Year, he was afraid this man had no limits to giving Grandma trouble.

By then, they would all be away, and the older Xies would be working, unable to guard Grandma every day.

Xie Xiao didn't want to think too badly of people.

But Liu Ou's dad's actions made it impossible for Xie Xiao to take a gamble.

Xie Xiao's face was too obvious, with Lin Yu sitting right opposite him he could see it in one glance, and Lin Yu understood him.

So Lin Yu sighed, and Xie Xiao and the two girls all looked over.

Lin Yu hesitated for a second, "Shall we go to the restroom together?"

Xie Xiao was speechless, "What are you, a little girl? Need someone to accompany you to the toilet?"

Even though he said that, he still stood up, "Let's go."

Liu Ou and Luo Yanran both looked at them with an expression of having something to say but holding back.

Well, both of them had seen their 'CP building.'

Now it felt a bit wonderful.

Lin Yu had intended to ask for a cigarette but remembered he'd just promised his girlfriend he'd quit smoking.

So, on the spur of the moment, that was all he could think of.

The two of them headed towards the restroom together.

Lin Yu spoke up, "What's with you, staring all the time without speaking, is it inconvenient to talk over there?"

Actually, Lin Yu knew that the inconvenient one for Xie Xiao would probably be speaking in front of Liu Ou.

After all, that guy probably had no secrets from Sister Luo.

Xie Xiao sighed, "You're truly my brother, understanding me so well!"

As he spoke, he even gave a thumbs up.

Then he roughly repeated the information he had heard while meeting with Li Hua that afternoon.

And he knew that Li Hua told him precisely so that he could give Lin Yu a heads-up.

Probably like many others, he felt that the difference between Lin Yu's and Liu Ou's families was a bit too great.

Xie Xiao also said, "Maybe I'm too pessimistic, but I don't hold much hope for Liu Ou's parents."

After all, they could go to the night market to find Lin Yu and say those things.

And even send someone to demand debts on New Year's Eve.

In Xie Xiao's view, that person was boldly causing trouble, wasn't he?

After listening, Lin Yu reached into his trouser pocket.

Xie Xiao then watched him pull out a lollipop, unwrap it, and stick it in his mouth.

With a muffled voice, he mocked, "Really? You think so highly of me."

Although his voice carried a laugh, there was not the slightest hint of amusement in his eyes.

Lin Yu glanced in the direction of the two girls, "Sometimes I really wonder what kind of life Hai Ou has had over these years."

It seemed like she had a comfortable life, with everything she could want.

But in reality, she had nothing at all.

What was rare was that in such an environment, her personality hadn't become twisted – that was truly remarkable.

Xie Xiao also glanced over and sighed, "Neither of you have had it easy."

Finally getting together against all odds, they were still faced with all kinds of obstacles. What kind of idol drama plot was this?

Xie Xiao felt a twinge of heartache.

Lin Yu chewed noisily on the candy in his mouth, then slowly said, "I got it, I won't say thanks any more."

Xie Xiao uttered an exclamation and slapped him lightly, "If you say thank you, I'll punch you."

The two really did go to the bathroom.

When they came back, they saw Liu Ou and Luo Yanran had both stood up, and in their seats were two young boys.

The boys were looking up at the girls and saying something.

It wasn't hard to guess what was happening – they were probably flirting.

It was New Year's Eve, after all, with plenty of young people around.

The two girls were also pretty, sitting there like two blossoms.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

As Lin Yu and Xie Xiao approached, they heard one of the boys say, "Why not join us for the countdown? Let's be friends. We have other friends over there, including girls, don't worry, it's just about making friends."

Luo Yanran maintained her usual expressionless facade with strangers.

Liu Ou's lips curled into a smile with a hint of distance, "We're with companions."

"Then let's all join together," the other boy hurriedly suggested.

But Liu Ou and Luo Yanran looked behind them at Lin Yu and Xie Xiao who had just come close, "But our boyfriends might not be so keen about it," they said with a teasing tone.

The pair walked up to their respective girlfriends.

The two boys, previously seated, looked a bit embarrassed and stood up, "Ah, so you really have boyfriends. Sorry about that."

They had thought the girls claimed to have boyfriends just to avoid the hassle.

After all, they had been watching for a good while, and the two girls seemed to be sitting alone this whole time, with no other friends in sight.

It turned out they actually had boyfriends.

Xie Xiao, holding Luo Yanran's hand, smiled, "Real boyfriends."

Lin Yu simply kissed Liu Ou's cheek, "Is that real enough for you?"

The two boys quickly apologized and then left.

Xie Xiao looked at Lin Yu and remarked, "You're quite bold!"

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow at him, Didn't expect that, did you?

The group burst into silly laughter.

It was about time.

They arrived early at the place to watch the fireworks; in fact, they could have seen them from where they were sitting.

But being closer added a bit more to the ceremony, didn't it?

Tonight, the place was teeming with people, and even though they had arrived a bit early in search of a good spot, they hadn't found one.

They got separated by the crowd.

Luo Yanran tried to look back for the others.

But Xie Xiao half hugged her and guided her forward, "Don't look back; there are too many people. We'll call them later."

Luo Yanran then gave up the search.

Unexpectedly, as if time overlapped, they found a stable position near a corner, next to another couple.

This couple seemed rather young, both with shy expressions on their faces.

Luo Yanran, leaning into Xie Xiao's embrace, asked in a low voice, "Were we like this before?"

Xie Xiao quickly glanced at them, his eyes filled with mirth, very much so.

It was as if they were seeing their past selves.

He lowered his head to meet Luo Yanran's gaze.

The crowd was noisy, and the person he had last watched fireworks with was still in his arms – how wonderful.