Chapter 306: Love Is Mutual
After school.
Hu Yu Ying tracked down Li Qing Xue.
The moment Li Qing Xue saw Hu Yu Ying, she was still worried.
But as soon as she arrived, Hu Yu Ying grabbed her and gave her a relentless squeeze.
Now, Hu Yu Ying was pretty good at tickling, and in no time, Li Qing Xue was squirming and almost unable to handle it.
Because she was worried about Hu Yu Ying’s tummy, Li Qing Xue didn’t dare fight back—she just kept calling “Big Sister, Big Sister!” over and over again.
The two school beauty-type girls were giggling and roughhousing, naturally attracting all the male classmates’ eyes.
Especially when Hu Yu Ying’s little hands were pawing at Li Qing Xue’s waist, the guys’ eyes went as straight as arrow points.
“Just you wait, you big mouth, I ain’t gonna tell you anymore,” Hu Yu Ying giggled happily while tickling Li Qing Xue.
“No, no, I won’t say it! I really won’t, you be careful now…”
Seeing how worried Qing Xue was for her, Hu Yu Ying decided to let her off the hook.
While there was still time, she grabbed Li Qing Xue and started walking outside.
She also explained what was up with herself: “It’s just that my aunt delayed, but now she’s here.”
After hearing that, Li Qing Xue let out a big sigh of relief: “Wow, you have no idea how worried I was…”
Then she suddenly remembered something and asked, “Why was it delayed? It got pushed back a whole week.”
As for that, Hu Yu Ying naturally didn’t want to say much—just mentioned she’d gone for a check-up, and the doctor said she was fine.
“There’s one more thing I need to tell you,” Hu Yu Ying said sheepishly, lowering her head and whispering, “Starting today, I won’t be staying in the dorm anymore.”
Li Qing Xue nodded first, then looked at Hu Yu Ying in surprise: “So… you’re not staying in the dorm now?”
“Then… you…”
Hu Yu Ying nodded softly: “Yeah, I’ll be staying at Long Ge’s place…” Saying that, she was terribly embarrassed.
Because, well, that’s basically cohabitation now.
“What about me?” Li Qing Xue lightly swung Hu Yu Ying’s small hand, her moist eyes blinking innocently—her whining look tugged at Hu Yu Ying’s heart.
Since the day they arrived in Kyoto, they’d almost never been apart.
As long as there were no classes at school, they’d gather together.
Over time, their friendship had become inseparable.
Now that they were about to part, honestly, Hu Yu Ying felt quite reluctant.
Even with less than seven kilometers between them.
“When we’re at school, we’ll still be together. And during breaks, we can always hang out at Long Ge’s,” Hu Yu Ying whispered comfortingly.
“Alright then.”
Seeing Qing Xue’s brief moment of sadness, Hu Yu Ying understood that her feelings were probably the same.
So she thought for a moment and said, “How about when Long Ge’s house is renovated, I leave a room for you? Then we still won’t be apart.”
“Is that okay?”
“Mm, sure. Long Ge’s starting to listen to me a bit now,” Hu Yu Ying nodded.
Qing Xue squinted happily and said: “Just a little? What you’re saying now sounds more like an imperial decree!”
“Oh, that’s not so exaggerated,” Hu Yu Ying hurriedly waved her hand.
“But I think it’s pretty much an order,” Qing Xue teased by pinching Hu Yu Ying’s cheeks, “Look at how her face is blushing. If I were a guy, I’d definitely fall for such a girl.”
“If there were guys who grew up like you, they’d probably become a total heartthrob,” Hu Yu Ying said, gently poking Qing Xue’s nose with a smile.
The two were joking around as they reached outside.
“Shall I walk you to the subway station?” Li Qing Xue asked Hu Yu Ying.
“No need—Long Ge will pick me up soon. Let’s go buy something to drink while we wait for him,” Hu Yu Ying replied.
“I need to give that idiot Long Aotian a serious talking-to later, even if I can’t help it—I won’t let him off the hook,” Qing Xue declared.
Li Qing Xue knew that Hu Yu Ying was probably really under the influence now.
Hearing that, Hu Yu Ying desperately wanted to explain to Qing Xue that Long Ge had checked her safe period before—such things, once experienced, really would make one’s feelings hard to control.
Like yesterday, she was the first to lose restraint.
The most beautiful age, the richest hormones swirling around, and two people adoring each other—under those conditions, desire could ignite with just a look.
Long Ge could hold back for so long without touching her…
If she really had to blame someone, it’d have to be herself. If she hadn’t learned to seduce Long Ge in those viral videos, he wouldn’t have given in so completely.
And she was willing—after meeting Long Ge, she finally felt like herself.
This feeling was wonderfully mysterious—her first eighteen years seemed like a scripted story, and Long Ge’s appearance had changed her life course altogether.
In short, this feeling was truly amazing—voluntary and sweet now.
Long Ge had shown her courage and freedom.
She also felt the complex beauty of love through him.
He cared for her, respected her, understood her, tolerated her—he gave selflessly.
Long Ge never asked for anything in return.
The only time he encouraged her was when he said, “Take good care of yourself, and when you earn lots of money, buy him some fancy clothes.”
Such a man, really, was very kind and gentle…
And she, who adored Long Ge, had always been under his care and kindness.
That’s wrong.
Love is mutual—one-sided giving isn’t right.
Long Ge always praised her innocence, calling her silly, as if seeing all the goodness in the world through her.
But that’s not true; Ah Ying isn’t simple or foolish.
The purest and most beautiful thing is herself.
In others’ eyes, it may seem like she’s given everything to Long Ge freely, but isn’t it actually her using her body to tie Long Ge down…
In reality, after this little mishap, she felt even more Long Ge’s responsibility, his duty, and concern.
To have such a man, she considered her greatest happiness—shouldn’t it be?
So she said, “Qing Xue, you really shouldn’t always talk about Long Ge, okay?”
Li Qing Xue hummed twice: “You’re always siding with Long Aotian, huh?”
“In this kind of thing, you can’t always let him do what he wants. Sure, he’s got some good points, but if you keep indulging him, he’ll develop bad habits…”
That said, Qing Xue was also clear that Long Aotian’s mood these days was probably complicated.
And even if it weren’t a blunder, Long Aotian wouldn’t let Hu Yu Ying suffer even a little bit.
Because that’s just who he is—the more he cares for someone, the more he hopes they’re well…
