"Where?"
Yao Nian asked. "The dormitory."
"It's Friday, and you don't have to practice driving today," came the implied suggestion.
However, Yao Nian glanced at Fang Yiran, who was waiting for her by the roadside, and hesitated before saying, "Yiran isn't in a good mood today. I think I should stay with her."
The car door was still open, and Fang Yiran heard their conversation. She immediately waved her hand. "No need! I'm fine. Besides, Lin Mo is already at the dormitory. You two go ahead!"
Shen Du smiled at her and said, "If you're free next weekend, let's invite your roommates out for a meal."
Fang Yiran winked at Yao Nian. "That includes me!"
She closed the car door again, but in the next moment, her body was suddenly enveloped in a strong embrace. The man leaned in close, carrying a scent of leather, and kissed her directly.
Yao Nian's eyes widened in shock as she caught sight of students passing by the school gate out of the corner of her eye. She instinctively pushed him away.
Shen Du seized her struggling hands and forcefully pried open her lips, as if unleashing a torrent of desire. His warm mouth invaded hers, claiming her territory.
With nowhere to retreat, Yao Nian passively endured his kiss.
It wasn't until the sound of a horn blared from behind that Shen Du leisurely released her.
Yao Nian frantically glanced at the rearview mirror, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "There are so many people around!"
"I missed you too much and couldn't help myself," Shen Du said as he restarted the car, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.
Upon arriving at the apartment, Yao Nian went into the bedroom to find a charger. She noticed a half-meter-tall plush toy of a yellow duck sitting on Shen Du's large bed, which starkly contrasted with the minimalist decor of his room.
She pressed it against her face and rubbed it for a while until she heard soft laughter from the doorway.
Shen Du leaned against the doorframe with his arms crossed. "Do you like it?"
"I do!" Yao Nian exclaimed as she picked up the plush duck. "Can I take it to the dorm?"
Shen Du glanced at her and hung his leather jacket on a hook before leisurely replying, "No."
"Why not? Didn't you buy it for me?" she protested.
"Who said that? It was bought to keep me company while I sleep."
Yao Nian held back her frustration. "You're already such an adult! Why do you need a stuffed toy?"
Shen Du reached out and pinched her cheek, a gesture that seemed to evoke memories of someone special.
Yao Nian choked slightly, pointing at herself. "Do I look like a Duck?"
"You had a cute pajama set before," Shen Du chuckled.
Yao Nian silently rolled her eyes and headed straight to the bathroom. Clearing her throat, she said, "I'm going to take a shower, please step out."
With a smile, Shen Du closed the bathroom door behind her.
After Shen Du finished his shower, he tossed the clothes he and Yao Nian had changed out of into the washing machine and pressed the start button. As he walked through the living room, he noticed the young girl frowning at her phone, lost in thought.
Fang Yi had sent a photo of a hotel room with a big bed in their group chat that included Yao Nian and Lin Mo, claiming it was a report from Cheng Xu. Yet, something felt off about it, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Shen Du leaned in and asked, "What are you looking at?"
"Isn't Yi's boyfriend at Binhai? He sent her a photo for reporting purposes. I don't see anything strange about it," she replied, handing her phone to Shen Du for him to see.
After examining the photo for a moment, Shen Du furrowed his brow slightly. "How long have they been together?"
"Not long," Yao Nian thought for a moment. "Just about half a year."
Seeing Shen Du remain silent, Yao Nian quickly asked, "Is there something wrong?"
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