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Xu Nancheng was merely a supporting character, responsible for holding Lin Menghan's hand, making her happy, and putting her at ease.
Why didn’t Xu Nancheng speak? First, he didn’t know what to say or do; second, he wasn’t one to engage in conversation with strangers.
After a brief discussion, the two of them found themselves getting along quite well.
“Alright, sister, we’re leaving!” Lin Menghan said as she led Xu Nancheng to the door, then turned back to wave and say goodbye.
Xu Nancheng followed suit, “Goodbye, sister.” Why did he say goodbye? It was partly out of politeness and partly because he would be coming back to pick up Lin Menghan again in the future.
“Goodbye! Be careful on your way home; make sure to escort your girlfriend safely!” Zhou Yuxuan teased from behind them. Of course, she had no idea that they were practically living together at that moment.
Xu Nancheng lowered his head, blushing as he replied softly, though Zhou Yuxuan could still hear him.
Once they stepped out of the shop, Zhou Yuxuan mumbled under her breath, “This couple is so sweet.” A smile of satisfaction spread across her face.
Lin Menghan linked arms with Xu Nancheng as they walked together, exchanging sweet nothings. During their stroll, Xu Nancheng mentioned his part-time job, but she didn’t seem to pay attention; she insisted on going along with him, claiming it was to lessen the burden on her family.
Finally arriving at the door, Xu Nancheng held the cake in his hands and didn’t open the door himself; instead, he handed it over to Lin Menghan. Just as she was about to unlock the door, Xu Nancheng suddenly stopped her. “Lin Menghan…”
She turned around and saw his bashful expression, which made her want to laugh.
“Can I?” Xu Nancheng asked with a smile that carried a hint of shyness.
“Of course!”
Lin Menghan stood on her tiptoes and gave him a quick peck on the cheek before swiftly turning back to unlock the door. However, just as she inserted the key into the lock, Xu Nancheng seized the moment and quickly kissed her cheek.
Lin Menghan’s heart raced at the suddenness of it all; she lowered her head and giggled shyly. “You’re so annoying, Nancheng! That was so unexpected.” At that moment, both their cheeks flushed a light shade of pink.
When they opened the door, instead of darkness inside, they were greeted by brightness. Standing by the sofa was Lin Zhen.
“Oh, you’re back?” Lin Zhen said upon hearing the door open and seeing them return.
“Yes, we’re back!” Lin Menghan replied with a smile.
“Mom, why are you still awake?” Xu Nancheng placed the cake on the table and sat down next to Lin Menghan beside Lin Zhen. He felt a bit puzzled; logically speaking, their mother should have been asleep by now since they had taken quite some time on their way home.
“Oh, I got up to use the bathroom and saw you weren’t back yet. I got a little worried. Hey, why are your faces so red?” Lin Zhen immediately noticed their unusual blush and couldn’t help but ask.
“Uh… No reason, Auntie. Nancheng bought me a cake, so we took a little longer,” Lin Menghan quickly explained while awkwardly touching her own face, feeling it still warm from embarrassment.
In truth, it wasn’t fatigue that made them blush; it was what had just happened outside that left them feeling shy. Although they often spent time together closely, such intimate gestures still made them feel flustered.
Lin Zhen watched Lin Menghan's reaction and understood that the girl was lying. However, she didn't press further and simply smiled helplessly.
"Oh, Xu Nancheng, you’ve finally come to your senses and bought something for a girl," Lin Zhen said with a surprised smile as she noticed the food in Xu Nancheng's hands. She felt a surge of joy in her heart, thinking that her son had finally learned to care for girls. Perhaps, in the near future, she would be able to hold her grandchild!
Xu Nancheng scratched his head awkwardly, not saying much but giving a slight nod. He still felt a bit shy in front of his mother and wasn't very good at expressing his feelings. Although his mother didn’t oppose his relationship with Lin Menghan, if she found out they had been so intimate—hugging and whispering sweet nothings—the consequences would surely be unimaginable. His mother might get so angry that she would give him a good beating and then dote on Lin Menghan as if she were her own flesh and blood.
"Yes! Nancheng is thoughtful! I said I was hungry, and he immediately went to buy something," Lin Menghan excitedly recounted to Lin Zhen, as if she had experienced it all herself without any hint of deception. Her eyes sparkled with admiration and affection for Xu Nancheng.
She had to tell a little white lie; otherwise, the origin of the cake would be hard to explain. Plus, this way, she could make sure Nancheng received some praise.
As expected, Lin Zhen looked at her foolish son with a beaming smile and called out, "Xu Nancheng, share the cake!"
"Oh." Hearing Lin Zhen's call made Xu Nancheng remember that he needed to share the cake.
He walked over to the table, gently lifted the lid of the box, revealing a beautifully crafted cake that emitted an enticing aroma. He took a plastic knife that came with the cake and carefully cut out a piece, placing it on a plate before handing it to Lin Menghan. "Here you go, Lin Menghan. Enjoy the cake," he said gently, a slight smile playing on his lips and his eyes sparkling with affection. Deep down, he longed to feed his girlfriend himself, but with his mother present, such intimacy felt inappropriate.
"Nancheng, you’re so sweet!" Lin Menghan exclaimed with a radiant smile as she hurriedly accepted the cake and thanked him.
Afterward, Xu Nancheng returned to sit on the sofa without dividing any cake for himself or his mother Lin Zhen; even Xu Wenzhao, who was sleeping soundly in the bedroom, was overlooked.
Seeing this scene, Lin Menghan couldn't help but remind him, "Nancheng, you should give Auntie a piece too! And you need to eat some as well!"
However, Xu Nancheng's gaze remained fixed on Lin Menghan. The way her lips moved as she took a bite of the cake made her look exceptionally cute. An impulse surged within him; he wanted nothing more than to lean forward and lick the cream off her lips. But hearing Lin Menghan's words snapped him back to reality. He shook his head and said, "Lin Menghan, this cake was bought just for you. Enjoy it as much as you like. We all know it’s fine; don’t worry about us."
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