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The corridor on the east side of the teaching building was quite wide, so they placed the boxes of books and extra desks and chairs there, ensuring that it wouldn’t obstruct the passage for others. They walked over to find their belongings.
Since Xu Nancheng didn’t have a special position, there were only a few boxes of books. However, Lin Menghan had a more unique seating arrangement, which meant that all her things had to be moved out when setting up the examination room. This was, of course, Xu Nancheng’s doing; he insisted on showing off in front of Lin Menghan, and there was no stopping him.
This time, he wanted to do the same thing—he insisted on helping Lin Menghan move her things while she just needed to watch. How could he expect her to always rely on him like this? Wasn’t that just making him a mere tool?
As Lin Menghan bent down to lift a box, Xu Nancheng felt a pang of anxiety and quickly reached out to stop her. “Lin Menghan, let me do it! You should just take a break!”
However, Lin Menghan was unwilling to back down. If she followed Xu Nancheng's suggestion, what would that make him? And what role did that leave her as his so-called girlfriend? Was their relationship really just this?
While it was common for boyfriends to help their girlfriends move things—a gesture often seen as thoughtful—if it happened every time, it felt somewhat off. After all, love required mutual effort and contributions; one party shouldn’t bear all the responsibilities and obligations alone. Over time, such an imbalance could erode the beauty and harmony of their relationship.
That’s why Lin Menghan refused to listen this time. “Nancheng, you can’t keep doing this! I can handle it myself!”
Xu Nancheng was taken aback; he didn’t understand why she wouldn’t let him help her. “Why not let me help you, Lin Menghan? You can just rest.”
She frowned slightly, clearly not in agreement with the current situation. She quickly stood up, her movements appearing somewhat urgent. Then she reached out and firmly grabbed Xu Nancheng’s arm, pulling him aside to a quieter corner.
At that moment, her eyes revealed a sense of determination and seriousness as she patiently explained to him. “I know, Nancheng, you want to help me! But is that really okay? You’re my boyfriend!” She felt a bit shy saying those words; there was a noticeable pause when she mentioned “boyfriend,” and her voice dropped significantly. “We should do things together! If it’s always you helping me out, what’s the point of our relationship?”
Xu Nancheng scratched his head, feeling like she made sense but also confused about why they were in this situation. “But I don’t want you to get tired.” His tone carried a hint of grievance; it was clear he wanted to take care of his beloved but felt disappointed by her rejection.
Lin Menghan pursed her lips and continued explaining. “That’s how they are! We should do things together! If you’re worried about me getting tired, I’m worried about you too! I admit that as a girl, I might not have as much physical strength as you guys do. But that doesn’t mean I should just sit back and enjoy everything! I can handle things independently and contribute to our relationship!”
“If you want to help me, let’s do it together, okay?”
Lin Menghan said a lot, and Xu Nancheng listened attentively until the end. He felt an absolute loyalty towards Lin Menghan and agreed with her reasoning.
Without hesitation, Xu Nancheng nodded cheerfully. “Alright! Let’s do it together!”
“I knew you would understand!” Lin Menghan beamed with joy and praised him without reservation.
Yet she felt that wasn’t enough to express her feelings fully. After glancing around and noticing there weren’t many people nearby, she tiptoed without hesitation and gently kissed Xu Nancheng on the cheek.
The sudden warmth and softness made Xu Nancheng's heart melt instantly; he couldn’t help but smile brightly like an innocent child. Meanwhile, Lin Menghan’s cheeks flushed red like ripe apples, making her even more alluring.
Xu Nancheng instinctively touched his cheek where he had been kissed, silently deciding that since he had already washed his face yesterday, he definitely wouldn’t wash it again today! He then turned his gaze to Lin Menghan and said gently, “Let’s go, we’ll move the things together!”
“Okay!” Lin Menghan nodded vigorously. The two of them each lifted one side of a box and headed toward the classroom.
Along the way, Xu Nancheng continuously checked on Lin Menghan. “If you’re tired, make sure to tell me!” His tone was filled with concern and worry, without a hint of indifference.
Lin Menghan smiled and nodded in response. “Don’t worry, Nancheng!” She felt deeply touched by Xu Nancheng’s warmth and thoughtfulness; he always took such careful care of others, a quality that brought her immense comfort and happiness.
As they walked down the corridor, the setting sun filtered through the clouds, casting a dazzling glow on the ground. There were hardly any people left in the corridor; those who needed to move had already finished, leaving behind only a few lazy couples who had just been cozying up to each other. Thus, the corridor felt particularly spacious, making their task much smoother.
Xu Nancheng and Lin Menghan made several trips back and forth until they finally completed their task. They stood outside the classroom, panting for breath, their faces beaming with satisfied smiles. At that moment, Lin Menghan pulled out a few tissues from her pocket and handed them to Xu Nancheng. “Nancheng, here, wipe your sweat! Your shirt is all wet.” Her tone was gentle, her eyes filled with concern.
Xu Nancheng took the tissues, feeling a warm rush inside him. He turned to look at Lin Menghan and noticed she was also sweating profusely, beads of sweat trickling down her cheeks. “You too, Lin Menghan!” he said softly. He really wanted to help wipe her sweat himself, but with so many people around, he had to suppress that impulse.
Lin Menghan gently nodded, a slight smile gracing her lips as her eyes sparkled with warmth. She understood Xu Nancheng’s feelings and sensed his care for her. The two shared a silent gaze, as if time had stopped at that moment.
Inside the classroom, everyone was feeling anxious. “I think I’m going to fail.”
“Yeah! I’m so nervous! It’s time for the answers!”
“Exactly! Once the exam is over, we’ll finally have a break!”
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