201: Chapter 201 A Gentle Kiss

With a playful and expectant smile on her lips, Su Lingyin handed the dark gift bag to Chen Yu.

"Oh, right, this is a gift for you."

Chen Yu took the bag, which felt a bit heavier than expected. He teased with a laugh, "I thought this would be full of food."

"Hurry up and open it to see if you like it."

Su Lingyin's voice carried a hint of subtle nervousness, her eyes bright and sparkling as she focused intently on his reaction.

Chen Yu opened the bag; inside was not the expected snacks or trinkets, but a high-quality rectangular box.

He opened the lid to find a deep blue tie lying quietly inside. Its color was like the tranquil deep sea, the fabric delicate, flowing with a low-key luster under the light.

The pattern of the tie was simple and classic; it was clearly chosen with great care.

Although his usual style was mostly casual and he rarely had the chance to wear a suit, a warm current suddenly surged through his heart at this moment.

The sentiment behind this gift moved him far more than the gift itself.

Even when buying things for her parents, she hadn't forgotten to get a gift for him.

Chen Yu's fingertips lightly brushed over the smooth silk fabric. He looked up, meeting Su Lingyin's eyes, which were filled with expectation.

Chen Yu's smile deepened, his tone sincere and warm: "Thank you, Su Su."

"I like it very much, truly."

Seeing Chen Yu's reaction, Su Lingyin breathed a sigh of relief; she had been afraid he wouldn't like it.

"What made you think of giving me a tie?"

A smile touched Su Lingyin's eyes and brows: "Because I always feel that there will be important occasions in the future... like award ceremonies, or interviews and such. You'll be able to use it then."

As she spoke, her tone was filled with infinite longing and trust in his future.

"And, I think this blue really suits you."

"Important occasions..." Chen Yu repeated her words, his heart filled with the steady trust in her voice.

He laughed, half-joking and half-serious: "Alright, then to live up to this gift, I'll have to work hard to make sure I encounter those 'important occasions' that require a tie sooner."

It's just an award ceremony!

There will definitely be a place for him!

He carefully placed the tie back into the box, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a precious treasure.

Then, he leaned forward slightly and looked sincerely into her eyes.

"Su Su, thank you. This isn't just a tie."

"This is also an... expectation I've received. I will cherish it well," Chen Yu said seriously, a flash of emotion in his eyes.

Su Lingyin's cheeks flushed slightly; his understanding made the sentiment she sent out resonate twice as much.

She lowered her head and smiled with pursed lips, a warm current flowing through her heart.

"I'm just glad you like it."

Outside the window, the afterglow of the setting sun spilled into the room, painting this moment with an exceptionally warm and lingering light.

Chen Yu quietly took Su Lingyin's hand.

The distance between the two grew closer and closer, until they could clearly feel each other's breath.

Their gazes gradually grew hazy...

"Meow~"

Xiao Nuomi shyly closed its eyes.

So embarrassing, so embarrassing!

Chen Yu's breath was close at hand, brushing warmly against the tip of Su Lingyin's nose.

Her heart was beating incredibly fast, her eyelashes trembling slightly as she unconsciously closed her eyes.

Just as their lips were about to touch—

"Meow!"

Xiao Nuomi had jumped onto the chair at some point, its fluffy tail sweeping squarely across the back of Chen Yu's neck.

The sudden itch made Chen Yu flinch, and he instinctively turned his head, coming face-to-face with a pair of round cat eyes.

"Pfft..." Su Lingyin opened her eyes and couldn't help but laugh out loud at the scene.

The ambiguous atmosphere was completely shattered by this mischievous little cat. Chen Yu helplessly reached out to rub Xiao Nuomi's head: "You..."

Xiao Nuomi, however, acted as if it had done something great, letting out a proud "meow," rubbing against Chen Yu's palm, and then nimbly jumping off the sofa and disappearing in a flash.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Chen Yu looked down with a bitter smile; he'd been played by the little fellow!

How could this little guy be so inconsiderate!

It didn't know how to create opportunities for its father, and it even ruined the ones that were already set up!

Darn it!

Chen Yu was still holding Su Lingyin's hand, his fingertips lightly stroking the back of her hand: "It seems a certain little fellow isn't very happy about being ignored."

"It might be jealous," Su Lingyin said with a smile, the blush on her face not yet fully faded.

The sun had completely sunk below the horizon, leaving only a faint trace of orange-pink in the sky.

The light in the room became soft and hazy.

...

As the twilight deepened, the indoor light gently enveloped the two of them.

Chen Yu's fingers still lightly stroked the back of Su Lingyin's hand, as if caressing a piece of precious porcelain.

"Actually..." Su Lingyin suddenly spoke softly, her eyelashes drooping slightly.

"I was a little nervous just now too."

Chen Yu chuckled, his forehead lightly resting against hers: "Then should I thank Xiao Nuomi for giving us a chance to buffer?"

"Buffer?" Su Lingyin looked up, a playful smile in her eyes.

"Does Mr. Chen need a buffer?"

These words were like a feather, lightly scratching at Chen Yu's heart.

Chen Yu tightened his fingers and pulled her closer: "Is Miss Su provoking me?"

Their breaths intertwined again, this time without any sudden interruptions.

The last trace of evening glow outside the window gradually faded, and the indoor lights were a soft, warm yellow.

Just as Chen Yu was about to kiss her, Su Lingyin suddenly pressed lightly against his chest: "Wait."

Chen Yu paused, a flash of confusion in his eyes.

"I... I think I heard Xiao Nuomi crying."

Chen Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud: "So you're the most cunning one after all."

This time, he didn't give any more chances for interference. He gently supported the back of her neck and finally kissed those soft lips.

Su Lingyin's hands climbed onto his shoulders, responding to this long-awaited kiss.

After an unknown amount of time, until Xiao Nuomi's dissatisfied cry came from the room again, the two reluctantly pulled apart.

"It seems a certain little fellow really is jealous." Su Lingyin's breath was unsteady, her cheeks flushed.

Chen Yu lightly kissed her forehead: "Then let it wait a little longer. After all..." His gaze was deep and gentle,

"Its father waited much longer for this moment."

Outside the window, the moon was just rising; inside, the lovers embraced.

"Well, the meal's been eaten, so I should be going."

"Don't go. Let's set out together tomorrow."

Chen Yu's heart...

Both Su Lingyin and the cat knew it!

"I won't let you have your way."

Chen Yu sighed; was he going to have another sleepless night alone?

He didn't know when it would end.

Su Lingyin also felt a bit... bad for him.

"Oh, alright, I'll stay with you a bit longer."

Only now did she feel that Chen Yu was like a child, needing companionship.

Chen Yu: Me? A child?