Chapter 1609

"No way," Mu Nuan instinctively reached out and tapped his forehead. "Don't you know that young people need to exercise restraint in certain matters? Overindulgence can harm your health." "Certain matters, huh?" Ye Heng'an deliberately arched an eyebrow, mischief dancing in his eyes. "All I want is to live with you every day and take good care of you. What exactly are you referring to?" Mu Nuan froze for a second. This little rascal... was playing her. "I... I meant exactly that." "Oh? So taking care of you would be harmful?" He clicked his tongue, his fingers tracing slow, teasing circles on her cheek. "My, my, Nuan Nuan, what kind of scandalous implications are you making here?" Seeing he had no intention of backing down, Mu Nuan stomped hard on his foot. "Stop messing with me," she huffed, cheeks flushing. "Looking for a beating, are you?" Ye Heng'an pulled her into his arms, gazing down at her adorable pout before breaking into a warm, affectionate smile. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Mu Nuan squirmed in embarrassment. "Let go of me," she whispered urgently. "Everyone's staring." "Since when do I care who watches me hold my woman?" She immediately clapped a hand over his mouth, gritting her teeth. "You... need to tone it down from now on. Keep a low profile, understand? Otherwise, if we ever break up, people will laugh their heads off." "Break up?" Ye Heng'an's expression darkened instantly. "I've already picked out our children's names. I've even decided where we'll be buried together after we die. And you're talking about breaking up?" Mu Nuan blinked in surprise. He'd already thought that far ahead? "How can you be so sure nothing will change in the future?" "The only change possible is my death," he said solemnly, his voice firm. "I meant every word of my promise this morning, and I'll never forget it. No more nonsense—we're not breaking up. Not ever. We're getting married right after graduation." Mu Nuan couldn't help but chuckle softly, pressing her lips together as she took in his solemn expression. Who would've thought this boy would turn out to be such a handsome boyfriend? Seeing her amused smile but no response, Ye Heng'an frowned slightly. "Why aren't you saying anything? Did you even hear what I said?" "Heard you, heard you," Mu Nuan replied, wrapping her arms around his waist and giving his back a couple of reassuring pats. "Alright, now let me go." "Then promise me we'll move in together." "Seriously, no. It's not appropriate," she pouted. "I already made plans with Qingqing to stay together until graduation." "Is she more important than me?" Mu Nuan rolled her eyes. "Are you seriously jealous of Qingqing now?" "I'm not jealous. I'm just annoyed she's taking up time that should be mine," Ye Heng'an grumbled before adding thoughtfully, "Fine. How about this—you spend Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with me, and Tuesday and Thursday with her." Mu Nuan remained unfazed. "No way. School is school. I'm not moving in with a guy." "Then at least weekends are mine. That's my final offer." Her eyes flickered mischievously. "We'll see how the weekend goes." With that, she looped her arm through his and tugged him forward. "Come on, I'm starving. Let's go eat." Ye Heng'an sighed in defeat. Unbelievable—reduced to competing with a girl for his own girlfriend. Could things get any worse? The next afternoon, right after class, Mu Nuan and Xiao Qingqing had just stepped out of the classroom when they spotted the notorious "Green Tea Miss" Yang Yun striding down the hallway toward them, deliberately blocking their path. Xiao Qingqing's eyes turned icy. "A good dog doesn't block the way, Yang Yun—" Mu Nuan gently pressed Xiao Qingqing's hand and smiled calmly at Yang Yun. "What's up, senior? Need something?" "Actually, yes," Yang Yun replied, pursing her lips before tossing a bottle of soda at Xiao Qingqing. "I heard Ding You likes this drink, so I bought it for him. Since you're meeting him later, do me a favor and pass it along." Just as Xiao Qingqing, visibly irritated, was about to throw it away, Mu Nuan casually took the bottle from her hands. She popped it open, took a couple of sips, and grinned at Xiao Qingqing. "Don't waste it—I was thirsty anyway. See? Our senior here might not be much to look at, but she's surprisingly considerate." Yang Yun shot Mu Nuan a frosty glare. Mu Nuan responded with a dazzling smile, her stunning features instantly making Yang the Harvey family scowling face pale in comparison. "But senior," Mu Nuan continued sweetly, "didn’t anyone teach you basic manners? When asking for a favor, you shouldn’t act so high and mighty. You’re already not much to look at, and that arrogance just makes it worse. Humility, deference, a little groveling—that’s how you ask for help." "It’s just a bottle of water. Hardly counts as asking for a favor." Mu Nuan feigned surprise. "Oh, it doesn’t? Then I’m even more confused. You, a senior, buying a drink for a junior who already has a girlfriend—and then asking said girlfriend to deliver it? And just one bottle? Senior, are you just socially clueless, or do you enjoy playing the homewrecker? Unless… you’re broke? You could’ve just said so. Nobody’s desperate for your drink. Here, take it back." With that, Mu Nuan tossed the half-drunk bottle back at Yang Yun, just as she had done to Xiao Qingqing earlier, then grabbed her friend’s hand and walked away. Yang Yun gritted her teeth, glaring at their retreating figures. "What’s so great about you two? Just wait—one day, Ding You will fall for me!" Xiao Qingqing started to turn back, but Mu Nuan tightened her grip and whispered, "She’s just trying to rile you up. If you ignore her, she’s the one who’ll be left fuming." Xiao Qingqing glanced at Mu Nuan’s mischievous grin and couldn’t help but chuckle. Having a friend like this made her feel utterly secure. As soon as they stepped out of the building, they spotted Ye Heng'an waiting again. Xiao Qingqing hesitated, but Mu Nuan pulled her forward. "Oh my, Ye Heng'an! What brings you here?" Xiao Qingqing chirped with exaggerated enthusiasm. "I came to have dinner with my girlfriend." Mu Nuan thought about what had just happened and was planning to go back with Xiao Qingqing to talk things over. She shook her head. "Not tonight. I'm having dinner with Qingqing." Before Xiao Qingqing could say anything, Ye Heng'an interjected with a solemn expression. "Today is our second-day anniversary of being together. You'd really leave me to eat alone?" ... A second-day anniversary? Now that's something you don't hear every day. Hearing this, Xiao Qingqing couldn't help but let out a quiet laugh. She nodded knowingly. "Alright, alright, I get it. I'm just getting in the way of you lovebirds. I’ll take my leave—go on, enjoy your date." With a look of amused approval, she nudged Mu Nuan toward Ye Heng'an, flashed them both a grin, and walked off. Mu Nuan stared at Ye Heng'an's smug grin and sighed in exasperation. This guy... why is he so clingy? She frowned. "A second-day anniversary? Really? Then tell me, which day in the future *won’t* be important? How far are we taking this 'anniversary' thing?" Unfazed, he replied smoothly, "Every day I belong to you is important. Every day is an anniversary." Mu Nuan couldn’t suppress the smile tugging at her lips. Just as Qingqing had said—younger guys... well, they definitely had their perks. Forget about stamina—just looking at that face while he whispered sweet nothings was enough to make her melt. The only question was... could he really keep his word? Would he stay like this forever?