Xu Zhilu: “…Okay.”

Shen Siyan observed the two of them, raised his eyebrows, and went into the kitchen.

“What is Siyan doing here?”

“Getting the yogurt.”

Aunt Chen smiled and said, “Your mother took it out and put it on the table. Didn’t you see it?”

Shen Siyan: “…”

He paused and looked outside.

Sure enough, Xu Zhilu was already drinking it.

He smiled and said, “Okay.”

Aunt Chen added, “Zhilu hasn’t been here for a long time. I’ll make her something delicious.” Shen Siyan nodded and said, “Thank you for your hard work, Aunt Chen.”

“It’s not hard; it’s what I should do.”

Shen Siyan walked outside.

Shen Man and Xu Zhilu were discussing nail colors. Shen Man took Xu Zhilu’s hand and said, “Zhilu has beautiful fingers. How about we go get your nails done with Auntie after dinner?”

Xu Zhilu was about to refuse, but Shen Man continued, “And with school starting soon, we need to make sure we look our best.”

Shen Siyan, overhearing this, said helplessly, “Mom.”

Shen Man looked at him and said, “What’s wrong? Can’t I take your girlfriend out for a while?”

Xu Zhilu, hearing this unexpectedly, couldn’t help but choke.

Shen Siyan extended his hand and patted her on the back. “Drink slowly.”

Xu Zhilu shot him a mock glare.

Shen Man smiled and asked, “So, do you want to go with Auntie?”

Xu Zhilu didn’t refuse. She was actually looking forward to getting her hair done. “Okay.”

Shen Man looked at Shen Siyan proudly. “Great, we’ll go after dinner.”

“Good.”

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After dinner, Shen Man took Xu Zhilu out.

Shen Siyan wanted to join them but was turned down by Shen Man.

When Shen Man mentioned manicures, she meant more than just that. While they were doing their nails, they also had a skincare and beauty treatment. Afterward, Xu Zhilu felt her skin had become much fairer.

Following the facial and hand care, Shen Man took her to get her hair done.

Xu Zhilu had her hair curled. It had grown long enough to reach her chest. Despite her round face, which was small, the wool curls made her look cute.

Seeing her transformation, Shen Man couldn’t help but take a photo.

“Does it look good?”

Shen Man nodded. “It looks great, very cute.”

She added, “That bad boy of mine got this for free. Our Zhilu is just too naive.”

Xu Zhilu: “…”

She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Auntie, you’re exaggerating.”

The hairstylist chimed in, “It’s not an exaggeration at all. This type of wool curl is especially suitable for you. It looks really cute and adorable.”

“…”

Xu Zhilu still felt a bit uncomfortable, but when she looked at herself in the mirror, she thought it was okay. It did look quite cute.

She tidied herself up and received a message from Shen Siyan.

Shen Siyan: Your hair.

Xu Zhilu: Doesn’t it look good?

Shen Siyan: It makes me feel guilty.

Xu Zhilu: …

Shen Siyan: Beautiful and cute.

Xu Zhilu: Oh.

Shen Siyan smiled and said, “I’ll come pick you up.”

A while later, Shen Siyan arrived. By then, Shen Man was not yet ready.

The two exchanged glances. Shen Siyan chuckled and playfully pinched Xu Zhilu’s hair.

“What are you doing?”

Shen Siyan smiled, “Nothing.”

He paused, looked at her, and said, “Very cute.”

“Is that all?”

“She’s also very beautiful.” Shen Siyan looked at her small face and smiled silently. “Very beautiful.”

The two were whispering in a small corner. Shen Man glanced over occasionally and felt that they were truly a good match.

She felt an inexplicable sense of relief.

The best thing Shen Siyan had done was find Xu Zhilu as his girlfriend. It made her feel that her son was still worthwhile.

“You two can head back first.”

Shen Man looked at them and said, “I’ll ask the driver to wait for me.”

Shen Siyan nodded, “Alright, Mom, we’ll go ahead.”

Xu Zhilu blinked, “Why don’t we wait for Auntie?”

“No need.” Shen Man said, “You young people, go on and enjoy yourselves. I’ll be back soon.”

Xu Zhilu wanted to say something, but Shen Man smiled and said, “Go on, so you don’t delay your date.”

Shen Siyan agreed readily, “Then we’ll go. Mom, let me know when you get home.”

“Okay.”

The two stepped out into the evening breeze.

Shen Siyan stared at her hair for a while and couldn’t help laughing.

Xu Zhilu, hearing his laughter, asked, “What are you laughing at?”

Shen Siyan: “It just looks cute.”

Xu Zhilu: “Stop laughing, you’re making me feel self-conscious.”

“No.”

Shen Siyan held her face and examined her carefully for a moment. “You’re really beautiful.”

Xu Zhilu was indeed beautiful, with almond-shaped eyes. Her curly hair made her face look smaller and her eyes larger.

She resembled a cute little deer.

Shen Siyan bent down and kissed her.

Xu Zhilu patted his shoulder. “Didn’t you say you felt guilty?”

Shen Siyan responded vaguely, “Yes.”

He whispered, “But the more this happens, the more I want to commit a crime.”

“…”

They stood on the busy street, kissing each other without reserve.

Xu Zhilu felt a bit fortunate. Her curly hair covered most of her face, so even if people wanted to see them, they couldn’t clearly see their expressions.

After their kiss, they continued walking.

This place was not far from Xu Zhilu’s home, so they planned to walk back.

“Are you tired?”

“A little,” Xu Zhilu said, stretching her neck. “Sitting on my hair is quite tiring^[1]refers to someone with very long hair that reaches down to where they are sitting..”

Shen Siyan smiled, “Are you hungry?”

“A bit.”

She had eaten earlier but was still a little hungry.

Shen Siyan looked around and asked, “What do you want to eat?”

Xu Zhilu glanced around and said, “Let’s get a cup of milk tea.”

Shen Siyan raised his eyebrows. “Okay.”

They bought milk tea, and Shen Siyan also bought her some snacks, clearly intending to feed her.

Xu Zhilu didn’t refuse. She smiled quietly and enjoyed the treats.

They ate while walking, without any restraint.

They were living an ordinary life, and it felt perfect.

“Are you nervous?”

Shen Siyan raised his eyebrows. “What?”

“Just about college.”

Xu Zhilu explained, “I’ve been there once before, but I’m still a little nervous.”

“Don’t be nervous.”

Shen Siyan lowered his gaze and looked at her. “I will accompany you.”

Xu Zhilu smiled. “I know.”

She held some food up to Shen Siyan’s mouth. “Do you want to eat?”

Shen Siyan lowered his head and took a bite. “Thank you.”

Xu Zhilu nodded and continued walking in the wind.

“Have you ever felt that life is actually really amazing?”

“Yes.”

Shen Siyan pulled her closer and whispered, “I realized that from the day I came back.”

Xu Zhilu wondered, “Do you think it’s possible that, one day in the future, we could go back?”

Shen Siyan thought about it seriously and said, “Not likely.”

“What if it happens?”

Shen Siyan paused, tilted his head, and looked at her. “What if.”

He whispered, “Even if something changes, I will still be by your side.”

No matter how fate twists and turns, whether the path is smooth or winding, it’s all the same.

He still has feelings for her.

Even if it takes time to realize it, the result will be the same.

Sooner or later, he will fall in love with Xu Zhilu.

It was destined.

He lowered his head and looked into Xu Zhilu’s eyes.

Shen Siyan curled the corners of his lips into a smile and said softly, “I will still fall in love with you.”

Xu Zhilu was taken aback and responded softly, “Me too.”

In the end, she couldn’t escape falling in love with Shen Siyan.

It seemed that fate had indeed determined their ending from the beginning. Fortunately, it was a happy ending for them.

Thanks to the twist of fate, they had the chance to start over and fall in love again.

-The End–

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