Chen Cheng nodded, "How could that be? I like everything you do."
Liu Zhiya smiled sweetly, "Brother Cheng, you’re really nice."
The two chatted and laughed while eating, and Chen Cheng knew what this meal meant to Liu Zhiya, so he did not bring up Liu Zhiying.
"Do you not have classes this afternoon?" Chen Cheng asked.
Liu Zhiya replied, "I have a rehearsal at 3:30."
Chen Cheng checked the time, "Then we need to head back."
Liu Zhiya reluctantly put down her chopsticks, "So soon?"
"Classes come first." Chen Cheng smiled, "Eating is just a small matter."
Liu Zhiya pouted, "Alright then."
Chen Cheng pinched her cheek, "Don’t be upset, am I not here?"
Liu Zhiya looked up, "Then, Brother Cheng, can you come and watch my rehearsal?"
Liu Zhiya nodded, "Yes, I want you to see how I am in class."
"Is that appropriate? Won’t it disturb your class?"
Liu Zhiya hurriedly said, "No, it won’t, Brother Cheng."
Looking into those watery eyes, Chen Cheng nodded, "Okay okay, since I said today is all about what you want."
Liu Zhiya was overjoyed, hugged Chen Cheng’s neck, and kissed him on her own initiative, "Brother Cheng, you’re really nice!"
After paying the bill, Chen Cheng left the restaurant.
Returning to the school, he followed Liu Zhiya to the large lecture hall.
Liu Zhiya found a seat in the middle for Chen Cheng, "Brother Cheng, sit here, I’ll go change."
Chen Cheng sat down, glancing around at the other students sitting in various corners.
Before long, Liu Zhiya came out dressed.
Her gray practice outfit and white leggings were quite eye-catching.
She and about seven or eight other girls stood on the stage, listening to the teacher’s instructions.
Chen Cheng raised an eyebrow, "You can dance too?"
He remembered what he had said when he first met her, thinking she had some natural talent, and couldn’t help but smile.
Then, music started playing, and Liu Zhiya and the others began to dance gracefully to the rhythm.
Her movements were beautiful and smooth, her gaze focused and lively, every turn and lift of her arms were filled with charm.
Xiao Ya’s reputation as a senior sister was well-earned, just a rehearsal attracted quite a few students to watch.
Chen Cheng watched Liu Zhiya, radiating on stage, feeling proud and admiring her.
After the dance ended, Liu Zhiya’s forehead was dotted with fine beads of sweat, but her face was full of satisfaction and joy.
The instructor spent some time giving feedback, pointing out details, and only then did Liu Zhiya jog down from the stage, ignoring the puzzled looks of others and ran straight to Chen Cheng.
"Brother Cheng, how was my dancing?"
Chen Cheng gave a thumbs up, "It was great! I didn’t realize before that you had such talent!"
Liu Zhiya beamed, "That’s because you were watching me!"
At that moment, a few girls came over, curiously sizing up Chen Cheng.
"Xiao Ya, who is this handsome guy?" one girl asked with a smile.
Liu Zhiya was a bit shy, unsure of how to define her relationship with Chen Cheng.
The two had met in a club founded on money, and their affection was furthered by Chen Jin’s encouragement, but ultimately, Chen Cheng had never confirmed who Liu Zhiya was to him.
Seeing Liu Zhiya struggling, Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Hello there, I’m Xiao Ya’s boyfriend."
"Ah? Boyfriend?!" Everyone was surprised.
Liu Zhiya’s cheeks flushed instantly, and her heart felt as sweet as honey.
The girls around them teased,
"Xiao Ya, you’ve kept him hidden pretty well, having such a handsome boyfriend and not introducing him to us sooner."
"Exactly, you guys really match well."
Liu Zhiya shyly lowered her head, while Chen Cheng naturally took her hand.
"I’m usually quite busy and haven’t come to see Xiao Ya much," Chen Cheng said with a smile, "She invited me to watch her rehearsal today, and I discovered she dances so well."
Liu Zhiya interlocked her fingers tightly with Chen Cheng’s and leaned her head on his shoulder.
At the end of this summer, she felt like she had received the greatest gift.
"No wonder so many boys chase after Xiao Ya, and she doesn’t accept them! It turns out she’s already taken!"
Chen Cheng looked at Liu Zhiya and teasingly asked, "Eh? Why didn’t you tell me..."
Liu Zhiya hurriedly explained, "Brother Cheng, I didn’t..."
Seeing her anxious little eyes, Chen Cheng affectionately rubbed her nose, "Silly girl, there’s nothing to be anxious about. You’re beautiful and highly sought after, it’s normal for people to chase after you!"
"Oh my, isn’t this too sweet?"
"Xiao Ya, you owe us a treat!"
Giving Liu Zhiya face, Chen Cheng said, "Alright, after your official performance, on behalf of Xiao Ya, I’ll treat you all to a meal."
The girls cheered upon hearing this.
"Thank you, Brother Cheng!"
Liu Zhiya was utterly joyful, her eyes full of emotion.
"Brother Cheng, you’re really great."
Chen Cheng smiled, "Of course, who else should you be if not my precious?"
At this moment, the teacher on the stage called for a second rehearsal.
Liu Zhiya reluctantly let go of Chen Cheng’s hand, "Brother Cheng, I have to go now."
"Go ahead, I’ll wait for you here."
Liu Zhiya returned to the stage, even more invested in the rehearsal.
Her gaze was even more spirited, looking straight at him below the stage.
Time passed quickly, and the rehearsal ended.
Liu Zhiya changed her clothes and walked out of the classroom with Chen Cheng.
The two held hands walking around the campus, Liu Zhiya said, "Brother Cheng, thank you for today."
Chen Cheng patted her head, "Why be so formal with me?"