On the surface, Zhen Yu seemed calm as she focused on Han Mingyue’s profile.
But in reality! She was actually very uncertain inside.
Because in Zhen Yu’s opinion, Uncle Han was quite old-fashioned! And Han Mingyue’s personality mostly took after Mr. Han, plus all the things he did when they interacted daily, Zhen Yu felt there was a high chance he would be a bit old-fashioned too...
After she had waited for over a minute, Han Mingyue finally looked at her unhurriedly and spoke.
"I don’t think there’s any right or wrong in this! It’s just that everyone must take responsibility for their own decisions."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Yu immediately asked a follow-up question without thinking!
"Can you take responsibility for your decisions?"
Han Mingyue answered instantly, "Of course, I can take responsibility for my decisions!"
After repeating his answer, he suddenly felt a bit embarrassed! So he quickly cleared his throat and turned his head away.
However, Zhen Yu immediately continued along with his words and softly said, "In that case, then we..."
Han Mingyue really wanted to pretend he didn’t understand the implication in Zhen Yu’s words, but the problem was he did understand! And he understood it very well!
So his face suddenly turned red! He didn’t even know where to put his hands and feet.
And Zhen Yu, sitting not far from him, also had a flushed face and felt very embarrassed when she spoke those words!
But since the conversation had naturally led here today, she decided to take a chance and test Han Mingyue’s attitude!
So after giving him a hint, she steeled herself, closed her eyes, and moved forward to kiss him...
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Han Mingyue never expected Zhen Yu to take the initiative, so he was stunned for a moment, allowing her to kiss him foolishly.
Until all the background noise in the room seemed to vanish, only the drum-like pounding of his heartbeat echoed in his ears.
The flutter in his heart seemed to flow with the heartbeat, through his heated blood, to every corner of his body.
He flipped over, pulling Zhen Yu by the waist and reversing their positions, then leaned over her entirely.
The temperature in the room kept rising, as if the entwined pair had forgotten about time.
Until Zhen Yu’s cool little hand unknowingly slipped to Han Mingyue’s waist under the hem of his shirt, startling him into stiffness!
He quickly propped himself up with a breathy gasp while pulling Zhen Yu’s right hand out!
Grasping her wrist, he pinned her right arm above her head to the side and seriously said, "It’s not the right time yet."
"How is it not?!" Zhen Yu, with a face flushed red, was not willing to stop when she finally took the initiative once!
So without much thought, she immediately stretched out her left hand to try and embrace his waist again...
"..." Han Mingyue quickly grabbed her left arm in the same manner and pinned it to the left side of her head, "Don’t be naughty!"
Being restrained ignited Zhen Yu’s dissatisfaction, prompting her to struggle and sit up immediately!
"I’m not being naughty! Let me go! If you’re not willing, then forget it! This opportunity won’t come again!"
Her actions and words agitated Han Mingyue greatly.
Clenching his teeth, he suddenly lowered his head!
Just as he was about to resume kissing her intensely, the sounds of unlocking and opening the door suddenly came from the entrance...
Clack—creak—
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Upon hearing this, Han Mingyue wanted to stand up quickly, but it was too late!
The door was swung wide open, and Zhen Yan’s booming voice immediately followed.
"Hey little sister, look what I bought you, Han Mingyue!"
With a loud bang, Zhen Yan slammed the door shut and rushed straight to the sofa, throwing down whatever he was holding!
Panicking, Zhen Yu quickly stood up and shielded Han Mingyue behind her, raising her hand to stop him: "Zhen Yan, calm down!"
"Calm down, my ass!!" After retorting, Zhen Yan pointed a finger over Zhen Yu’s head, directly at Han Mingyue’s nose, shouting, "Han Mingyue, you punk! Get over here! What kind of courage is hiding behind my sister?!"
Han Mingyue’s face flushed almost like pig liver, yet he couldn’t help but explain, "Zhen Yan! It’s not what you think!"
Zhen Yan was furious!
"Not, my ass! I saw you bullying my sister! You had both her hands pinned,"
"Bro!!!" Zhen Yu’s face turned beet red, almost about to bleed!
With a loud shout, she pulled Zhen Yan towards the bedroom door! "Come with me!"
After pushing her brother into the bedroom, she leaned against the closed door, gripping the handle tightly.
Left by himself on the sofa, Han Mingyue finally reacted! He quickly chased after and knocked on the door outside, "Xiao Yu!"
Taking a deep breath, Zhen Yu shouted back through the door, "Go use the bathroom!"
Han Mingyue: "..."
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Seeing his sister so protective of Han Mingyue, Zhen Yan finally started piecing things together.
Yet in his heart, he felt intensely sour, like being soaked in a vat of pickles.
He also felt a sting and frustration, like watching his precious sister get taken away by a neighborhood pig.
The sibling pair stared at each other in the bedroom for a long time without speaking.
As if everything was understood without words...
Finally, Zhen Yu turned around as if to open the door.
But just before turning the handle, she still advised her brother.
"Bro, just stay out of things between Han Mingyue and myself from now on."
Zhen Yan glared at her grumpily from behind! Then he reluctantly grumbled, "...Got it."
Only then did Zhen Yu open the bedroom door and walk out first.
However, after taking a couple of steps outside, Zhen Yan suddenly halted! And shot a look back at the two sets of luggage on the bed!
"Damn..." The curse was only voiced internally by Zhen Yan, coming out as a sigh.
Scowling heavily, he tightened his thick brows and immediately followed his sister out of the bedroom.
Zhen Yu had no idea her brother had already mentally dramatized the situation! So once outside the bedroom, she headed straight for the door.
"What did you buy for me?"
"Snacks! Take a look! There are your favorite cat ears! And jelly, chocolate, beef jerky..."
Zhen Yan responded to his sister while hastily adjusting his expression. Afraid his sister would notice his realization of her and Han Mingyue’s ’secret.’
Meanwhile, he also made up his mind - starting this winter break, he’s staying here from today onward!