Shang Yuze said, “He might not even encounter someone who can toss and win a large plush once every year or two. That toy costs at most a little over a hundred. Selling four buckets of rings would already cover it. And when the plush was won just now, it drew in quite a few people. The owner is probably delighted.”
Gu Qingyue nodded, thinking it made sense. “That’s true. No one in business would let themselves lose money.”Cangyun wagged his tail and happily came out to greet the two of them.
Gu Qingyue took out the small dog plush she had specifically won for him, rubbed Cangyun’s head, and said, “Cangyun, this one’s for you.”With a new toy in sight, Cangyun’s eyes lit up. He bounced around her excitedly, opening his mouth to bite the plush.
The next second, Gu Qingyue remembered Shang Yuze saying there were bacteria on it. Just as Cangyun was about to bite down, she pulled the toy away.“Let’s wash it first before giving it to you.”Shang Yuze glanced at the goofy big dog. “It’s fine. He’s not that picky.”
Cangyun: “……”So this is what they mean by parents being true love and the child being an accident, right?
Comparing the two, Mom is definitely better.Gu Qingyue played with Cangyun for a while longer. Seeing that it was getting late, Shang Yuze went to the kitchen and brought out a cup of warm milk.“Drink the milk. It’s time to sleep.”
Gu Qingyue obediently finished the milk and smiled with curved eyes. “Good night.”
She turned and was about to head upstairs. After only two steps, her arm was suddenly grabbed. A force pulled her backward. By the time she reacted, she had already fallen into a warm embrace. The familiar cool scent soothed her heart.
Shang Yuze lowered his gaze. His deep phoenix eyes were like a star-filled sky, dazzling and radiant, shimmering with light, as if they could draw one’s soul in.“Hugging is also an essential part of being a couple.”
Gu Qingyue bit her lip and lowered her eyes slightly. Two faint blushes drifted onto her porcelain white face. Her shy expression made her look especially lovable.
Cangyun covered his face with one big paw, clearly unable to watch. A scheming, dark-hearted man was openly coaxing an innocent female college student.
Recently, Shang Yuze had been busy preparing for the year-end bidding project and was swamped every day. Gu Qingyue was also tied up with her experimental research. Even though they lived under the same roof, the time they spent seeing each other was still very limited.
Even when Shang Yuze was not at home, the servants would heat milk for Gu Qingyue. By now, a glass of milk every night had become a part of her daily routine.
After working tirelessly from early morning to late night for more than ten days, Gu Qingyue finally got a chance to catch her breath. Coincidentally, she had no classes that afternoon, so the three of them agreed to go shopping together.
Gu Qingyue wanted to buy a gift for Shang Yuze, but no matter how hard she thought, she could not figure out what to give him. She asked Song Ranran and Xu Youning for suggestions.
Staring at the dazzling array of goods, Gu Qingyue rubbed her temples in frustration. “What kind of gift should I get?”
Someone like Shang Yuze seemed to lack nothing.“A watch, wallet, tie, cufflinks, a suit.” Xu Youning listed everything she could think of in one breath.Gu Qingyue thought about it and rejected them all. “I want something more unique.”
Shang Yuze’s ties, cufflinks, and suits were all custom-made. She had never seen him wear a watch. Besides, he was currently wearing a red string bracelet on his wrist, so a watch would not really suit him.
Expensive watches were beyond her budget, while cheap ones did not match Shang Yuze’s status.Song Ranran suggested, “Then make something yourself. What could be more precious than something handmade by his wife?”
Xu Youning spotted the yarn on the shelves and her eyes lit up. “They sell yarn here. How about knitting him a scarf or a sweater?”Gu Qingyue thought it was a good idea too, but…She said with a worried expression, “I don’t know how.”
Song Ranran nudged her arm. “My mom knows how. Why don’t I take you to my place this Sunday and have her teach you?”
“That would be too much trouble,” Gu Qingyue shook her head vigorously.“It’s fine,” Song Ranran said with a grin. “Not a problem at all. My mom is always saying I should bring classmates home to hang out.”
She then turned to Xu Youning beside her. “Youning, want to come too? My mom makes really beautiful clothes.”
Faced with her friend’s enthusiastic invitation, Xu Youning agreed without hesitation. “Sure.”The yarn selection here was complete, with a wide range of colors. It was almost overwhelming for Gu Qingyue.
After nearly half an hour of careful choosing, she finally settled on black and white yarn. After paying, she also bought the tools needed for knitting a scarf.
After shopping all afternoon, the three of them were exhausted and starving, their stomachs growling nonstop. After a brief discussion, they decided to go eat barbecue on the third floor of the mall.Just as they reached a corner, two young men walked toward them.
Song Ranran’s pupils suddenly dilated. Her body stiffened, and she instinctively wanted to hide. However, the person on the other side had already seen her and walked straight over, leaving her nowhere to escape.
The man in front was tall, about 186 centimeters, with a well-proportioned, upright build. He had neat, short hair, healthy wheat-colored skin, and handsome yet refined features. He radiated the youthful vitality of a young man.
Han Xiao stopped in front of Song Ranran, curved his lips into a smile, and greeted her. “What a coincidence.”
Song Ranran’s fingers at her side clenched tightly, her nails digging into her flesh. The pain brought a bit of clarity back to her muddled mind. She lifted her head to look at Han Xiao, her expression barely natural.
Gu Qingyue and Xu Youning exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other’s eyes.
Song Ranran was usually carefree and loud, obsessed with soap operas and gossip, bursting with energy all day long. This twisted, conflicted, and silent demeanor was something they had never seen before.
The atmosphere became inexplicably awkward.Han Xiao looked at the person in front of him, the emotions in his eyes dark and unreadable.
A turbulent surge churned deep within his gaze, like a calm sea suddenly giving rise to monstrous waves. Just as the waves were about to break the surface, they were forcefully suppressed, appearing calm on the outside while roiling beneath.
After a long while, he finally squeezed out a sentence. “Have you been doing well lately?”
Song Ranran forced a smile. “Pretty well.”Though she tried her best to keep her voice steady, a faint tremor could still be heard.
“Why didn’t you come to the class reunion last time?” Han Xiao asked casually, as if chatting with an old friend he had run into by chance.Song Ranran pretended to stay calm. “Something came up at home. I couldn’t get away.”Silence fell again.Han Xiao took the initiative. “It’s getting late. I’ll treat you and your friends to dinner.”
Song Ranran bit her lower lip. Two opposing voices clamored in her mind. In the end, she still refused. “No need. I have something to do.”
She left quickly, almost fleeing in panic, looking utterly flustered.Gu Qingyue and Xu Youning hurried after her.