Han Jincheng's confession was like a stone thrown into the heart of a lake, sending ripples through Mu Yunze's mind. He was aware of the Class Flower's gamble, but he had never imagined that Han Jincheng was involved as well. He had always thought that her closeness stemmed from simple curiosity and affection, never suspecting that such a secret lay behind it.
"Then you..." Mu Yunze paused, his tone laced with curiosity, "Are you just playing around?"
Upon hearing this, Han Jincheng's tears fell instantly, like pearls strung on a broken thread, each one hitting Mu Yunze's hand. "No! It's not like that! Mu Yunze, believe me, I was indeed curious at first and wanted to see the excitement, but later... I really fell for you!"
She clung tightly to Mu Yunze, as if grasping a lifeline, fearing that if she let go, he would vanish. "Mu Yunze, everything I said is true! I've liked you for a long time."
Feeling the girl's tremors in his arms and hearing her rapid heartbeat, Mu Yunze felt a mix of emotions swirling within him. He gently stroked Han Jincheng's hair and softly reassured her, "I know. I believe you."
With her head buried in Mu Yunze's embrace, Han Jincheng cried even harder. She had finally expressed her innermost feelings, as if shedding a heavy burden, and she felt much lighter. After a while, she lifted her head and looked at Mu Yunze with tear-filled eyes, saying earnestly, "Mu Yunze, I will treat you well for the rest of my life. I will never lie to you again."
Mu Yunze gazed at her with eyes as gentle as water. "Silly girl, I’m not blaming you." He tenderly wiped away the tears on Han Jincheng's face, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Let’s be good together from now on, okay?"
Han Jincheng broke into a smile through her tears and nodded vigorously. "Mm!"
The library was quiet, with only the sound of their heartbeats echoing in the silence. Outside the window, the sun shone brightly, casting a golden glow upon them.
Stepping out of the library, Han Jincheng felt much happier, like a joyful little bird chirping non-stop. Watching her lively demeanor made Mu Yunze smile as well.
With Ye Jingtai's matter settled, Mu Yunze felt as if a heavy stone had been lifted from his shoulders. The tense nerves that had been taut could finally relax. He decided to organize an outing and invited Han Jincheng and Chu Mohan to join him.
The picnic spot was chosen at a picturesque lake on the outskirts of the city—where the water was clear and the trees provided ample shade—a perfect place to unwind.
Accepting Mu Yunze's invitation with delight, Han Jincheng expressed her excitement openly. Chu Mohan seemed slightly surprised but also accepted the invitation and expressed her anticipation for the outing.
On a sunny weekend morning with not a cloud in sight, Mu Yunze drove the two girls to the lakeside. This was Han Jincheng and Chu Mohan's first meeting; Mu Yunze had worried they might feel awkward but was relieved to see them quickly find common ground and engage in lively conversation as if they were old friends.
Han Jincheng remained her usual lively self, chatting animatedly about amusing happenings on campus like a cheerful little bird. Chu Mohan was gentle and composed, occasionally chiming in with soft-spoken comments while wearing a warm smile. Watching them get along so well filled Mu Yunze with comfort.
Spreading out the picnic blanket and laying out the prepared food, the three sat together enjoying the sunshine and delicious treats. A gentle breeze swept across the lake’s surface, bringing refreshing coolness along with bursts of laughter.
After lunch, Chu Mohan casually mentioned a psychological theory stating that one could determine whether someone was truly happy through subtle gestures and expressions. Han Jincheng showed great interest in this theory and eagerly pulled Chu Mohan into an endless stream of questions.
Mu Yunze listened quietly from the side and suddenly realized that despite their differing personalities, Han Jincheng and Chu Mohan shared astonishing similarities in certain aspects. For instance, both had a strong interest in psychology and enjoyed reading similar types of books.
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