"Nianhua, do you dislike me?" Pei Yicheng leaned against the wall, his gaze burning as he looked at her. It was as if his eyes were trying to melt her completely.
Xu Nianhua could only feel her heart beating like thunder, surrounded by his unique scent that filled the air around her nostrils.
Pei Yicheng’s voice grew weaker.
Even though Xu Nianhua dared not look up at him, just hearing his voice made her think he was pitiful, like an abandoned puppy.
"I don’t dislike you," Xu Nianhua quickly shook her head, keeping her gaze low, daring not to look at Pei Yicheng for fear she might fall into his trap.
"Then you must like me."
Pei Yicheng’s steady voice rose again.
The attic was already dimly lit, and combined with his voice, it almost... made Xu Nianhua, who was a sucker for a good voice, feel as if she couldn’t move.
Xu Nianhua suddenly raised her head, and in the dimly lit attic, it was as if a filter had been placed over his face.
"In the coming years of university, we can date, giving you enough time to understand me," Pei Yicheng seized the opportunity to speak.
"February 11, 1981, our first day together." Pei Yicheng pulled out a small bottle from his pocket, a transparent glass bottle containing pink liquid, decorated with the unique logo of Liunian on the upper right corner, and in the center, the words ’First Love’.
"This ’First Love’ is perfect to commemorate our time together," Pei Yicheng hinted meaningfully as he opened the lid and gently pressed it, allowing the sweet fragrance to waft through the attic and spread its delicate aroma.
The sweet scent of perfume, words that could make her ears ’pregnant’, and the handsome man in front of her.
Xu Nianhua’s heart was in turmoil.
"Nianhua, if there is anything I do not do well, you can correct me anytime," Pei Yicheng said with a smile, his eyes filled with adoration as he gazed at her.
"Cheng, I, um," Xu Nianhua’s mind was a mess, Pei Yicheng’s words following one after another, and she didn’t know which to respond to first.
Pei Yicheng raised his hand to her glossy black hair and smiled, saying, "What would you like to eat tonight? Shall I ask Aunt Jin to make it for you?"
"No, we are staying in the hotel today," Xu Nianhua subconsciously shook her head.
Pei Yicheng objected, saying, "The hotel is too cold, you’ll catch a cold. I will talk to Nian’an."
As he finished speaking, Pei Yicheng looked toward the staircase and said, "Nian’an, you can’t stay in the hotel, it’s too cold. Even if you aren’t cold, you should care for your sister."
"Big brother? When did you get back?" Xu Nianhua incredulously looked toward the staircase at Xu Nian’an appearing there. Remembering the recent conversation, she felt extremely embarrassed; standing there, she didn’t know where to put her hands or feet.
"Just now, just got back."
Xu Nian’an responded quickly, even emphasizing the words, but the faster he responded, the more it seemed like he was protesting too much.
"I’m going to buy some snacks," Pei Yicheng strode out, pulling Xu Nian’an along with him, saying, "You can stay in the hotel, but your sister can’t. It’s too cold here for a girl, and it’s inconvenient. Aren’t you going to be a good big brother?"
Xu Nian’an answered affirmatively, his face complex as he looked at Pei Yicheng, thinking, this man is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.