Bai Tao’s words were like a drop of oil in a hot pan. Instantly, the eyes of everyone in the room turned towards them, with varying levels of curiosity.

Bai Tao immediately shook Pei Shi’s shoulder and coquettishly said, “Don’t you always peel shrimp for me at home?”

Perhaps this sudden public display of affection was too overwhelming. Pei Shi tightened his lips for a moment before finally, as if awakening from a dream, started peeling the shrimp. His expression was complex and hard to read.

After peeling the shrimp, Bai Tao continued her act. She adjusted her expression, playfully complaining, “Feed it to me, I’m too lazy to use my hands today.”

“…”

Pei Shi seemed overly tense, and as a result, his actions appeared stiff. After a brief pause, he complied with Bai Tao’s request and fed her the shrimp.

After finishing the shrimp, amidst various curious and envious glances, Bai Tao wiped her mouth with satisfaction and delicacy. She scanned the surroundings. Although everyone pretended to eat, their eyes were still focused on her and Pei Shi.

“Sorry about that.” Bai Tao looked at Zheng Qing and insincerely apologized, “Usually, Pei Shi and I are more restrained in public. After all, if we show our feelings too openly, it might make singles uncomfortable. But since it’s a class reunion and we’re among friends, we decided to let loose.”

She glanced at Zheng Qing, “You’re still single, right? I hope you don’t mind?”

“…”

*****

At this alumni gathering, Bai Tao clearly won over everyone. Even after it ended and they returned home, she was still exhilarated, “You should have seen Zheng Qing’s expression—it was priceless!”

Unfortunately, despite her joy, Pei Shi seemed somewhat downcast, his mood not quite right and his face somewhat dark. Bai Tao thought to herself that perhaps her and Pei Shi’s public display of affection had unsettled the sensitive Pei Shi.

“Don’t worry about Zhuang Yan. Although he did seem to stare at me a lot tonight, I know him. He’s all bark and no bite, always dancing on the edge of ‘crime’ but never crossing the line.”

Bai Tao reassured Pei Shi earnestly, “If you don’t trust him, do you not trust me either? Don’t worry, I’ll stick to the boundaries. Besides, judging from his expression just now, our affectionate display has made a deep impression on him. He won’t be foolish enough to try anything.”

Here’s the translation of the text into English:

Unfortunately, no matter how she tried to comfort him, Pei Shi’s expression remained gloomy, even showing a hint of despair.

The more Bai Tao looked at him, the more she couldn’t bear it. Men, when they fall in love, are just like women—guarded against fire, theft, and even against brothers! Look at that jealousy!

However, Pei Shi’s performance tonight was indeed commendable. Yu Guo couldn’t attend the alumni gathering this time, but immediately after it ended, she sent Bai Tao a congratulatory message:

“You and Pei Shi are inseparable, aren’t you? I see everyone in several alumni groups discussing you, saying they never expected that the usually aloof Pei Shi would be so devoted to you!”

Thinking of this, Bai Tao found Pei Shi beside her increasingly pleasing. After considering it, she felt she should make a gesture, so she beckoned to Pei Shi with her finger.

Pei Shi’s face once again showed a silly look of confusion.

Bai Tao succinctly said, “Bend down, come closer to me, and turn your face towards me.”

Pei Shi, puzzled, glanced at Bai Tao but eventually complied.

Bai Tao quickly tiptoed and kissed Pei Shi on the cheek, saying, “You did great tonight. Here’s a reward.”

With that, she swiftly ran upstairs to her room.

According to the news reports, Bai Tao and Pei Shi would kiss each other lovingly every time, as they had agreed that if either did something that made the other particularly happy, they would give a kiss…

Although Bai Tao found these reports somewhat awkward and cheesy, she reasoned that since she had crossed over and taken over her life five years later, complete with a husband, she should continue to live this life well.

However, with just this one kiss—although Pei Shi should be accustomed to it, having gone without intimacy for a long time—this simple cheek kiss left the man visibly stiff and excited.

A kiss steals a heart, a kiss saves a person!

Now, isn’t Pei Shi surviving solely on her kisses?

Poor guy! Look how excited she made him!

Author’s note:

Adapted from “Wu Hahaha”‘s “Little Theater”

Bai Tao: Alone, I am an army!

Pei Shi: No, alone, you are a grand national theater.

From “A Lovely Batch”‘s “Little Theater”

Bai Tao: No way! No one understands Pei Shi better than I do!

Pei Shi: You really understand me (BGM playing: She doesn’t understand why your heart is crying, she doesn’t understand)

From “I’m Too Cold”‘s “Little Theater”

Bai Tao’s imagination: Oh no, my husband loves me too much! What should I do to give him some security?

Pei Shi(coaxing): (Maintain the character setting, endure the calm before the storm) Bai Tao, your beauty scares me that I will lose you