The commotion beneath the girls' dormitory was no less intense than if the national soccer team had made it to the World Cup finals. Who could have expected Tian Yuanyuan to hurl herself into that person's arms like a pet?

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

"Let's not talk about that now. The important thing is to make a quick getaway."

Xia Liang surveyed the surroundings, guessing that the stunned spectators would soon come to their senses. By then, they'd be completely swamped by the crowd.

"Bro, over here!"

Lian Heng had somehow procured a bicycle and was frantically waving at them.

Xia Liang didn't stand on ceremony, placing Tian Yuanyuan directly on the crossbar and pedaling as if his feet were on Windfire Wheels.

"Holy shit! They're making a run for it!"

"Hurry up and chase them! What are you waiting for?"

"I knew that handsome guy looked familiar. I can't believe it's really Boss Xia."

"The rumors are true! The scandal is true! They really are dating."

This is so strange. Why don't I feel jealous? Is it because they're both just too outstanding?

Sitting on the crossbar, Tian Yuanyuan was both thrilled and euphoric. Enjoying the evening breeze that caressed her, she stretched out her arms and closed her eyes.

"Are you hungry?"

"Not hungry."

Xia Liang secured her petite frame with his arms.

"Where do you want to go?"

"Nowhere."

"What do you want to do?"

"Nothing."

Xia Liang felt a bit helpless.

"I came all this way. We can't just wander the streets aimlessly, can we?"

Tai Street was swarming with people. With their status, going anywhere would draw a crowd, and he figured the paparazzi had already caught wind and were on their way to Shangjing University.

Xia Liang wasn't worried about himself. He was already so famous that one more piece of gossip wouldn't make a difference. He could even call in a favor to have his media coverage limited or his face pixelated in photos. But he had to consider Tian Yuanyuan. More than anything, he wanted her to be able to enjoy her campus life in peace.

After biking for a while, they found a dark corner. Xia Liang stopped the bicycle and pointed at a bench under a large tree.

"How about we sit for a bit?"

Tian Yuanyuan wasn't tired, but she would do whatever Xia Liang suggested.

"Okay."

She took out a few tissues from her panda pajamas and carefully wiped down the bench before gesturing for Xia Liang to join her.

The two sat side by side.

"Are you cold?"

"Not cold."

Tian Yuanyuan shook her head. How could I feel cold when I'm with him?

Xia Liang was speechless. Then, without another word, he wrapped an arm around her shoulders and firmly pressed her head against his chest.

Buried in Xia Liang's embrace, Tian Yuanyuan could clearly hear his strong, steady heartbeat. The comfort of the moment caused her body to slowly relax and soften. Growing warm made her feel sleepy, and she blissfully closed her eyes.

Suddenly, several intense beams of light shone on them. The voices of several men called out.

"What are you two doing?"

The security patrol spoke with stern righteousness.

"Which department are you from? Are you two secretly up to no good? Let's go, come with me to the disciplinary office..."

Xia Liang rolled his eyes. "We haven't done anything. What's there to inspect? Are you nuts?"

But just to be safe, Xia Liang grabbed Tian Yuanyuan's hand and bolted for a nearby grove of trees.

"Get them! They must be up to something bad! Look, there are even tissues on the ground here."

Students these days were truly audacious, but Xia Liang didn't know that this particular grove was considered sacred ground at Shangjing University. Because of the dim lighting and dense foliage, couples who were too shy or too broke for a proper date would come here for some privacy. After certain special holidays, it wasn't unusual to find a trove of used condoms scattered on the ground the next morning.

The university leaders were, of course, furious and had instructed the security department to manage this area strictly. Xia Liang and Tian Yuanyuan had run straight into the line of fire. Luckily, he was sharp and a fast runner. If they had been caught, the consequences would have been dire.

After sneaking out from the side of the campus, the two looked at each other and laughed.

"It's getting late. Should I take you back now?"

Tian Yuanyuan shook her head. "I don't want to go back tonight."

"You still want to go out? School starts in a few days, and you have a concert on Fragrant Island in half a month." Xia Liang patted her head.

"Xia Liang, let's go to a motel."

Confronted with his girlfriend's sudden and divine request, Xia Liang's mind raced, running through countless possibilities to discern her true intentions. After weighing all the factors, he came to a conclusion. It was just as he thought—she just wanted to sleep. Innocently, of course. Well, they'd slept in the same bed many times already, so he had plenty of experience with that.

Without hesitation, Xia Liang took her hand and headed toward the motel area outside the west gate.

The street was lined with the kind of budget motels popular with students—reasonably priced and surprisingly stylish. They picked one at random. The owner was a balding, middle-aged man who wasn't interested in modern entertainment, so he didn't recognize either of them.

"Boss, we'd like a room."

The Balding Man, busy playing Fight the Landlord on his phone, didn't even look up. "A room? Are you kidding me? Do you have any idea what day it is? We were fully booked two days ago. Tsk. You must be a freshman. Slow to book a room, you got rocks for brains or something?"

What the hell? Xia Liang was bewildered. It's not Valentine's Day or Christmas, so why are they fully booked?

"Boss? What day is it today?"

"The Ghost Festival."

Holy crap, people even use this festival as an excuse to get a room now?

In the end, the two found themselves back under the girls' dormitory. The crowd of onlookers, having waited for several hours with no one returning, had gradually dispersed.

Under a small tree, they stood hand in hand. She gazed at him. Since her debut, she had seen many handsome men, yet none had ever made her as utterly smitten as Xia Liang.

Suddenly, she threw herself forward and planted a kiss on his cheek.

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