Xue Le acted quickly; before Tang Yue could react, Xue Le was already running out.
"Uncle Mo, aren’t you going a bit too far?" Tang Yue thought about Xue Le’s small frame; after running thirty laps, could this child still...
At this moment, Tang Yue forgot that Xue Le was only a year younger than her.
"Training his body, how can that be too much?" Mo Siyu sat down across from Tang Yue and said: "This is an opportunity others would beg for."
"Have you prepared everything for the school start?" Mo Siyu changed the topic, absolutely refusing to admit that he was just jealous because he saw Xiao Yue smiling and staying so close to someone else.
"Almost." Tang Yue replied while eating, "Once the wardrobe arrives, you can move your things to the new house. Remember to move the cacti on the balcony into the new house."
Tang Yue gently reminded him, going over everything she thought should be mentioned.
"Mhm." Mo Siyu responded. Usually, listening to Mo Xiaolin rattling on about these things would be annoying, but listening to Tang Yue, he didn’t feel that way at all. He wished her voice would keep going.
The next early morning, Mo Siyu arrived at the dormitory on time to help Tang Yue carry her things. In fact, it was just some sketches and two sets of clothes. The other items like the bucket, basin, toothbrush, etc., were left there so next time she stayed, there would be no need to bring them again.
"Do you, have the day off today?" asked Tang Yue.
Mo Siyu smiled without answering, and accompanied Tang Yue all the way to the Siheyuan.
This was Mo Siyu’s first time at the Siheyuan. He walked around the courtyard first, checking every room, then said, "This place is quite safe, but...if a girl like you lives here..."
"Sister An Yu lives here too." Tang Yue reminded him, and added, "And Tingyu lives right next door. It’s really safe here."
"Still, be careful with safety." Mo Siyu took her hand naturally and walked outside, asking, "How far is it from here to Jinghua University?"
"It takes about ten minutes by foot." Tang Yue replied. She pulled Mo Siyu, signaling for him to stop, and asked, "Uncle Mo, do you have the day off today?"
Sometimes Tang Yue would deliberately call him Uncle Mo.
"Today I’m taking you to school." Mo Siyu, in a white shirt standing upright by her side, said, "Escorting my fiancée to school is a big deal."
Tang Yue cleared her throat and said, "Uncle Mo, I’m not a child anymore. I can go by myself. Plus, I’ve already made an arrangement with Tingyu."
"No." Mo Siyu flatly refused. "I’ll take you there, and by the way, take a look at your university."
"Well... Uncle Mo... Mo Siyu... Brother Mo..." Tang Yue looked at him with sparkling eyes and said, "Tingyu is also going by herself. Just think, if you escort me, that would be so embarrassing."
Mo Siyu’s face darkened as he asked deliberately, "I, embarrass you?"
"Not at all." Tang Yue hurriedly clarified, "Brother Mo, with your imposing appearance shining bright, you bring honor to me, how could you embarrass me? I’m just afraid...you’re too dazzling, I want to keep a low profile at school."
Mo Siyu looked her over. Today, she wore a white short sleeve shirt paired with a plaid skirt and her hair in a high ponytail, brimming with youthful vibrancy. Such a Tang Yue wanting to keep a low profile was absolutely impossible.
"Brother Mo~" Tang Yue gently shook his hand, her face full of hopeful expectancy, "I can really go by myself."
Tang Yue was anxious; if Mo Siyu really accompanied her, she feared she wouldn’t be able to peacefully attend school in the future.
Mo Siyu looked at Tang Yue with a doting gaze and asked, "Can you really do it alone?"
"Brother Mo, I can do it," Tang Yue softened her voice, with a hint of coquetry.
Mo Siyu lowered his head, turned his face to the side, and pointed to his cheek.
Without a second thought, Tang Yue raised her head and took the initiative to kiss him.
As Mo Siyu turned his face back, what was meant to be a kiss on the cheek instantly landed on his lips. His lips were slightly cold and soft, carrying his unique scent.
Tang Yue felt a strength wrapping around her waist, pulling her close to his body.
After a long while, Tang Yue’s breath became unstable, and she looked up at him with blushing cheeks.
Mo Siyu chuckled and said, "Xiao Yue, I have to go somewhere else with Li Wei later, so I won’t be able to walk you out."
It dawned on Tang Yue that Mo Siyu had other matters to attend to and hadn’t planned on seeing her out. So, that just now... he was deliberately teasing her.
Tang Yue glared at him fiercely, her little face blushing and her almond eyes wide open, which didn’t make her look angry at all; instead, it added a touch of allure to her.
Mo Siyu had her sit in the studio for a while and gave her some prepared mung bean soup to drink. Then he said, "You’ll probably have military training after the semester starts. It’ll be tough. Maybe..."
"No," Tang Yue quickly interrupted him, "I’m physically fit. Military training won’t be a problem."
Tang Yue gestured to the muscles on her arm and said, "I’ve also worked out with Uncle Zhu, I’m not one of those delicate girls."
"Physically fit?" Mo Siyu asked deliberately.
Tang Yue nodded, not understanding why he asked.
Mo Siyu shook his head and said, "Still not enough, you need to work out more."
"I can run a kilometer without even panting," Tang Yue immediately retorted, her physique was much better than that of other girls.
Mo Siyu smiled and didn’t say much, only mentioning, "Your classmate has arrived."
"Ah..." It was only then that Tang Yue heard the knocking. She hurriedly ran to open the door and, sure enough, Zhang Tingyu stood outside. Zhang Tingyu asked, "Xiao Yue, I was worried you hadn’t arrived. How is it, are your things ready?"
"Yes, they are," Tang Yue replied, about to get her things.
Mo Siyu had already brought out the materials she needed for registration. He wore a crisp white shirt, with a cool demeanor even when walking, and his stern face held a fond gaze when looking at Tang Yue.
Zhang Tingyu looked towards Tang Yue, seemingly asking with her eyes who he was.
"Tingyu, let me introduce you; this is my fiancé, Mo Siyu," Tang Yue introduced, then said, "This is my high school classmate and best friend, Zhang Tingyu."
"Hello," Zhang Tingyu greeted, sizing up Mo Siyu with a scrutinizing look, and finally understood why Tang Yue decided to get engaged so early.
Other than being slightly older, Mo Siyu was exceptionally outstanding.
As Zhang Tingyu and Tang Yue were on their way to Jinghua University, Zhang Tingyu asked, "Xiao Yue, you two are a good match. Are you sure you’ve only known each other for three years? Why do I feel like you’re childhood sweethearts?"