Chapter 238: So This Place Became Home
Watching Lin Wan Ning playfully tussling with Hu Yu Ying, Dragon Brother scratched his cheek and sauntered over.
There was a fleeting moment of insecurity that made Dragon Brother feel all out of sorts.
But Lin Wan Ning seemed completely oblivious, having a blast, singing and teaching Hu Yu Ying and Li Qing Xue how to control their breathing for singing…
KTV had practically turned into Lin Wan Ning’s personal concert.
So many pop songs, sung with her uniquely charming voice, gave a whole new flavor.
“With your singing skills, Wan Ning, you’d definitely win first place in some competitions.”
“I’m still just a rookie! Right now, school is my main focus. I need more experience,” she said, playing it humble, but the praise from her good sister made her smile even wider.
“Come on, you’re being too modest. I’ve seen some singing contests, and you sing way better than those contestants. Just ask Dragon Brother!” Li Qing Xue loved the lively atmosphere.
Under normal circumstances, the trio was already super familiar with Dragon Brother.
So when Li Qing Xue suddenly mentioned his name, reflexively they all glanced at him.
However, Lin Wan Ning, feeling just the tiniest bit shy, tried hard not to look at Dragon Brother.
It was a bit self-deceiving, but for now, it actually seemed to be working.
“If you get the chance, you should bravely give it a try.”
Hearing Dragon Brother’s voice, Lin Wan Ning finally looked up, and their eyes met, her pretty eyes curving into crescent moons: “Okay.”
She was actually pretty good at taking his advice.
After giving him a long look, she then withdrew her gaze, as if everything was completely natural.
After a while of fun, Dragon Brother led the trio out of the KTV.
As they walked down the stairs, he deliberately glanced at the private room near the stairwell.
Through the glass, he could see the same old folks inside, but Shen Meng Jie was notably absent.
Things didn’t necessarily match up with what he’d imagined.
Ten minutes later, Dragon Brother felt pretty dumb for even thinking that way.
On the walking street, he took a strange look at the two figures standing by the restaurant entrance.
He didn’t recognize the guy, but the girl—wasn’t that Shen Meng Jie from earlier at the KTV?
The two were chatting and laughing, free from KTV’s noisy music.
He could actually hear bits of their conversation.
Shen Meng Jie, her face flushed, said, “How could I let you treat me to dinner, Senior?”
The boy, whom she called senior, flashed a confident and handsome smile upon seeing Shen Meng Jie’s blushing face: “We’ve been chatting on Penguin for a while, and now that we finally meet, it’s only fitting for a senior to treat his junior to dinner, right? It’s our formal introduction!”
Hearing this, Shen Meng Jie bit her lip, clearly hesitating. Finally, she looked up at the guy, her voice barely a whisper: “Thank you, Senior.”
Dragon Brother’s mouth twitched. This was insane! He hadn’t seen her this morning, but just from lunchtime to now… um, it was a bit terrifying!
“What are you staring at, Dragon Brother?” Hu Yu Ying asked softly.
Dragon Brother shook his head, trying to play it cool: “Nothing much.”
After a simple meal, he dropped Lin Wan Ning back at school and parted ways with Li Qing Xue at the subway station.
Dragon Brother took Hu Yu Ying’s hand: “Did you have fun today?”
“Absolutely!” Hu Yu Ying let Dragon Brother lead her, every moment with him was pure joy.
There used to be endless things to talk about, but now, even in silence, just being together made their hearts sing.
The connection was deeper than familiarity; being together—even without words, just a glance—seemed to say everything they felt.
It was a strange feeling; if it had to be described, it started as friends, then became love.
Now… family?
Maybe that wasn’t quite right, but it felt like that, too.
As the initial excitement faded, all that remained was a quiet simplicity.
Yet in that simplicity, there was a constant thread of happiness.
Back at the courtyard.
Suddenly, Hu Yu Ying let out a light giggle, and in the stillness of the night, that sound was so enchanting.
“I just got this feeling of being home,” she said to Dragon Brother, and under the gentle moonlight, she looked like a little sprite, sparkling in the dark.
Dragon Brother’s heart gave a little flutter.
The smile on her face seemed to silently tell him:
Where is home? Right here.
No, it’s because she’s here, so this place became home.
The girl’s purity and beauty shone through at that moment.
Turning around, she saw Dragon Brother staring at her, his eyes filled just with her…
As she gazed at his outstretched hand, she didn’t hesitate, placing hers in his palm. It was warm, like she had just grabbed the whole world.
The girl’s affection was simple and pure…
Gently, he pulled the little girl into his embrace.
Listening to his heartbeat, she felt a strange sense of peace.
“Dragon Brother~” she gasped softly as she was suddenly swept up, instinctively clinging to his neck like a little koala.
Dragon Brother felt the softness of her body in his arms, one hand protecting her as he carried her toward the small room.
“Dragon Brother.”
Gently being placed on the bed, Hu Yu Ying suddenly recalled that little video from the other night, her heart racing as she tightened her grip around his arm.
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Dragon Brother watched the nervous little girl so closely that he could hear her heart pounding, and he leaned down to give her a soft kiss on her forehead: “It’s getting dark; time for bed.”
In the tiny room, the dim lights and the moonlight streaming through the window created an oddly intimate atmosphere.
Feeling Dragon Brother settle down behind her, Hu Yu Ying instinctively curled up and inched closer to him.
For Hu Yu Ying, the whole experience felt akin to a gunfight in a movie—her heart was racing, fingers trembling slightly.
Seeing the little girl quiver in his arms, Dragon Brother couldn’t help but chuckle and leaned a bit closer to her.
Close enough that their lips were just a few inches apart; he could feel the breath she exhaled: “Ah Ying.”
At the sound of her name, Hu Yu Ying raised her shy head, her long eyelashes brushing against Dragon Brother’s chin.
“Can I call you that? Ah Ying?”
As he spoke, Dragon Brother brushed a few stray strands of hair behind her ear.
His fingers lightly caressed her cheek, and she felt her face involuntarily heat up.
Meeting his gaze, she shyly and nervously nodded.
From being his little follower to becoming the sweet girl Yu Ying, and now turning into Ah Ying.
The shift in titles felt like two once-distant hearts slowly drawing together.
“Ah Ying, don’t be afraid of me.”
Hu Yu Ying wanted to say she wasn’t scared, just a bit nervous.
But the words got drowned under a kiss deep in her heart.
In the quiet darkness, sounds seemed amplified a thousand times.
That kiss felt long and tender, as she clung tightly to his neck, letting him lightly nibble and tease her collarbone. This enchanting sensation made Hu Yu Ying feel all fluttery inside…
