On the other side, Shi Shuning brought Ye Jinmeng to the sports field.
The night sports field was especially lively, with many students either running or walking, and many small groups sitting in circles singing, dancing, or playing games in the middle of the lawn.
The two walked side by side slowly. Ye Jinmeng opened both arms and closed her eyes slightly, quietly feeling the cool autumn breeze. Shi Shuning just looked sideway, gazing at Ye Jinmeng's face intently.
Ye Jinmeng took a deep breath very relaxingly, opened her eyes, and gave a long sigh: "Ah, I still like the current weather the most, not cold or hot. This wind blowing on my body feels so comfortable!"
Shi Shuning stretched out his hand to tuck the hair on her cheek that was blown by the wind behind her ear, then unscrewed the cap of the mineral water in his hand and handed it to Ye Jinmeng.
"Come and drink some water. The hot pot was too spicy. Don't get inflamed."
This mineral water was bought by Shi Shuning casually from the vending machine next to the sports field. Ye Jinmeng took it over and drank two sips with a "gulp gulp".
"Ha~" The mineral water had been warmed in Shi Shuning's hand for a while. Although it was no longer as icy as when it was just taken out, it still made Ye Jinmeng feel refreshing all over.
"Great! Brother Shuning, you should also drink a sip." Ye Jinmeng handed the mineral water bottle back to Shi Shuning.
Shi Shuning held the water bottle, his eyes fixed on the bottle mouth that had touched Ye Jinmeng's lips. His ear tips flushed slightly.
Is this... an indirect kiss? Shi Shuning secretly thought to himself, and his heart felt somewhat restless for some reason.
Seeing Shi Shuning holding the water bottle in a daze, Ye Jinmeng also seemed to react to this problem. Her brain stalled for a moment.
Her cheeks flushed slightly as she coughed lightly, "Cough, Brother Shuning, or... "
Before she finished speaking, she saw Shi Shuning raise the water bottle and drank all the mineral water in one breath.
Shi Shuning's restless heart, which had just been somewhat agitated, gradually calmed down after being doused by the still somewhat cool water. Hmm, it tasted a little sweet.
Seeing this, Ye Jinmeng's face turned even redder, and she immediately lowered her head to look at the plastic runway under her feet, not daring to look at Shi Shuning again.
Without knowing, the two had deviated from the runway and walked to the bottom of the stands on the south side of the sports field. Ye Jinmeng seemed to be a little tired and leaned against the wall.
"Mengmeng." Shi Shuning's bright eyes were like torches, staring tightly at Ye Jinmeng, his voice low and hoarse.
"Hmm?" Ye Jinmeng's heart seemed to be disturbed by this voice.
"I... have something to tell you."
Ye Jinmeng's breath stalled for a moment, and her thoughts turned back and forth in an instant.
Is it coming? Is he going to officially confess to her?
Will Brother Shuning be like the domineering CEO in the novel, cruelly pressing her against the wall, then hooking her chin arrogantly confess "Woman, I have feelings for you", and then kiss her arrogantly without waiting for her response?
Ye Jinmeng nervously swallowed, but her eyes were shining brightly. If Brother Shuning really used the "wall slam, confession, kiss" domineering CEO combo, she would definitely agree ah ah ah ah!
Shi Shuning didn't know what the little brain filled with domineering CEO novels was thinking. He just took a deep breath and said gently:
"I think it's too early for me to express my feelings to you, so just forget about my previous confession to you."
"I'm willing--" Ye Jinmeng was about to say "I'm willing", but her voice changed when she heard Shi Shuning's words.
What's the situation! It's not a confession? Ye Jinmeng was confused now.
Shi Shuning thought Ye Jinmeng didn't understand what he meant, so he started explaining.
"What I mean is, after all, you have always treated me as your brother. It must be difficult for you to accept my confession.
So I plan to first try my best to make you get used to me, different from when I was your brother. If you can come to like me, then my efforts won't be in vain. If not..."
Shi Shuning paused for a moment, then pursed his lips and smiled, looking deeply at Ye Jinmeng.
"If not, then it means I am indeed not the most suitable other half for you. Then I will just be your Brother Shuning peacefully."
Hearing Shi Shuning's words, Ye Jinmeng was almost moved to tears. Is Brother Shuning's feelings for her already so deep?
"Brother Shuning, actually I--"
"You don't need to comfort me or anything. I don't want you to feel pressured. I just hope you can always be happy and carefree being a little foodie." Shi Shuning rubbed her little dumpling head and said softly.
Ye Jinmeng: ...I didn't mean to comfort you, I just wanted to tell you that I can actually try dating you.
But now, she suddenly couldn't say it. What if Brother Shuning thought she was deliberately saying this to comfort him? That would just be a waste of effort.
However, this is also good. When she was young, she didn't understand anything about love. She only thought Brother Shuning was good to her because of the feelings between siblings. Now she also has a chance to try to transform her mindset and see if she will fall in love with Shi Shuning.
After Ye Jinmeng calmed her mind, she nodded her head smilingly and said, "Well, since Brother Shuning said so, then I'll act as if the previous confession never happened. I will try to accept you without the brother status."
After the two reached an agreement on this matter, they strolled around the sports field twice more before Shi Shuning sent Ye Jinmeng back to her dormitory building entrance.
"Little Fat Mengmeng, this is a gift for you."
Shi Shuning opened his own backpack and took out a pink gift box tied with a butterfly knot and painted with many small peach hearts. He handed it to Ye Jinmeng's hand.
"Wow, Brother Shuning, what is this?" Ye Jinmeng asked with surprise all over her face.
Shi Shuning chuckled mysteriously. "You'll know when you go back to the dormitory and open it. You will definitely like it."
Ye Jinmeng became more curious, carefully examining the gift. With this kind of packaging, it must not be food. What else does she extremely like?
"Alright, go back to the dormitory now." Shi Shuning pinched Ye Jinmeng's little bun face and said softly.
"Okay, then I'll go in first. Good night, Brother Shuning!"
"Good night, little fat Mengmeng!"