Ning Ruoxiâs usual style was loose-fitting, so it was hard to tell, but now, dressed in form-fitting athletic wear, her figure was on perfect display.
Gazing at Ning Ruoxiâs alluring curves, Ye Ling felt another surge of relief.
âGood thing guys arenât usually allowed in the dance studio,â he thought. âOtherwise, wouldnât other people get to enjoy this view for free?â
Itâs worth mentioning that the dance club at Modu University was for girls only. Guys usually joined the street dance club; they were two separate organizations.
Speaking of which...
...hadnât Ning Ruoxi said she would give him a private dance?
Ye Ling snorted softly to himself. âLooks like this is a treat only I get to enjoy!â
Qin Xuan suddenly spotted Ye Ling at the door and chuckled. "Ruoxi, your boyfriendâs here."
"Huh?"
Ning Ruoxi froze for a second before turning her head toward the entrance.
The moment she saw Ye Ling, a look of delighted surprise flashed in her eyes.
Ye Ling hadnât told her he was coming, so his sudden appearance was a wonderful surprise.
"What are you doing here?"
Ning Ruoxi asked, blinking at Ye Ling.
"I missed you,"
Ye Ling said simply.
"Hehe..."
Ning Ruoxi gave a goofy grin, her eyes suddenly landing on the milk tea in his hand. "Is that for me?"
"You silly girl. I come all this way to see you, and all you can focus on is the milk tea. Am I less important than milk tea?"
Seeing her staring at the drink in his hand like a little glutton, Ye Ling sighed in mock exasperation and gently poked her on her small head.
"No, thatâs not it..."
Ning Ruoxi stuck out her tongue, looking utterly playful and cute.
Ye Ling chuckled helplessly and handed her the milk tea. "Did you miss me?"
"I did!"
Ning Ruoxi nodded without hesitation. She took a long slurp of the milk tea, her face a picture of pure bliss.
"Wait for me a little bit, okay? Weâre just about done. Iâm going to go get changed."
Ning Ruoxi said, handing the milk tea back to Ye Ling.
ăA moment later.ă
Ye Ling was leading Ning Ruoxi out of the dance studio by the hand.
Watching Ye Ling and Ning Ruoxiâs retreating figures, the other girls in the dance club couldnât help but sigh.
âWhat kind of fairytale romance is this?â they thought. They were so jealous!
"What do you want to eat tonight?"
Ye Ling asked with a smile, looking at Ning Ruoxi beside him.
"Umm... I want sweet and sour pork ribs!"
Ning Ruoxi declared immediately.
"Alright, Iâll make them for you. How about I make some braised pork belly, too?"
Ye Ling said, ruffling her hair.
"Okay!"
Ning Ruoxi immediately jumped up in excitement.
Seeing her adorable appearance, the doting look in Ye Lingâs eyes deepened.
*Sigh.*
âWhat can I do? My girl is just too cute!â
ăThat evening.ă
Ye Ling cooked a huge feast, saying that since Ning Ruoxi had worked hard all day, he had to reward her properly.
"Mmm... Iâm so stuffed. Iâm going to get fat. This is all your fault."
Ning Ruoxi said, pouting and rubbing her stomach.
"You worked hard today. You need to eat more to replenish your energy. Youâre still a growing girl, after all."
Ye Ling replied with a faint smile.
âA growing girl?â
Hearing this, Ning Ruoxiâs eyes went wide.
"I suspect youâre being dirty."
Ning Ruoxi looked at Ye Ling, her gaze slightly wary.
"How am I being dirty?"
Ye Ling looked innocent.
"You really mean nothing by it?"
Her gaze was filled with distrust. She suddenly mumbled, "Speaking of which, Qin Xuan told me later that you were watching me from the doorway for a long time."
"Er..."
Ye Ling froze for a second before raising an eyebrow. "My girl is gorgeous. Is it so wrong to take a few extra glances?"
"Total pervert."
Ning Ruoxi retorted, pouting.
"Hm?"
Ye Ling raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on his lips.
"Hey... what are you doing?"
With a surprised yelp from Ning Ruoxi, Ye Ling swept her up into his arms.
"What do you think? If youâre going to call me a total pervert, then I have to do what a total pervert would do."
With that, Ye Ling ran toward the bedroom, still carrying Ning Ruoxi.
The scene from the dance studio was already replaying, unbidden, in his mind...
...
ăAbout half an hour later.ă
Ning Ruoxiâs face was flushed as she looked at Ye Ling with mock disdain. "You bad guy. All you ever do is bully me."
"And wasnât it you who seduced me in the first place?"
Ye Ling replied, his expression completely innocent.
"I did not!"
Ning Ruoxiâs eyes shot wide open.
âThis jerk, heâs so shameless!â
âIt was obviously him...â
Ning Ruoxi pouted, her eyes full of dissatisfaction.
"Alright, alright, I was the one bullying you."
Ye Ling sighed helplessly and said with a smile, "Itâs because youâre too cute and charming. A guy canât control himself."
As he spoke, Ye Ling pulled Ning Ruoxi into his embrace and planted a kiss on her forehead.
"Hmph!"
Ning Ruoxi let out a delicate huff, but a faint smile touched her eyes.
"You know, the weekend is almost here..."
Ning Ruoxi said, suddenly remembering something. She looked at Ye Ling and blinked.
"Yeah, it is."
Ye Ling nodded.
"Do you know whatâs special about this weekend?"
Ning Ruoxi asked again.
Her eyes darted about, giving her a playfully sly look.
Seeing her expression, Ye Ling was suddenly struck with the urge to tease her.
He furrowed his brow in feigned confusion and pondered for a moment.
"Is there something special about this weekend?"
"You forgot!?"
Hearing this, Ning Ruoxiâs eyes flew open. She abruptly pushed herself up into a sitting position.
She looked just like a kitten with all its fur standing on end.
Kittens are cute.
But a spooked kitten is terrifying!
Itâll scratch you!
Seeing this, Ye Ling couldnât help but break into a smile.
âThatâs my girl,â he thought. âSheâs even cute when sheâs mad!â
"Youâre still smiling?"
When Ning Ruoxi saw the corners of his mouth lift, she grew even angrier, a hint of hurt welling up in her eyes.
âThat guy... how could he forget a day like this...â
âItâs true.â
âMen are all pigs!â
"Alright, relax, I was just teasing you. How could I ever forget a day like this?"
Seeing her reaction, Ye Ling couldnât help but smile. He pulled her into his arms and caressed her cheek. "I just remembered," he said. "This Saturday is my little queenâs hatch day."
"And Iâll be here to celebrate it with you."
Ye Ling said, stroking her hair.
He looked just like someone soothing their own little kitten.
"Thatâs more like it."
After being soothed by Ye Ling, Ning Ruoxi finally calmed down. She pouted, snuggled deeper into his embrace, and closed her eyes, her heart filled with sweetness.
"Good night, then."