Chapter 257 - 254: Feelings Heating Up, The Enviable Su Qinghe

Chapter 257: Chapter 254: Feelings Heating Up, The Enviable Su Qinghe

Seeing Su Qinghe had become too shy to speak, Gu Yifan stopped teasing her.

He walked to the window and gazed outside.

A gentle breeze blew in from the fields, carrying the scent of the earth and the fragrance of rice paddies. Under the sun, the sounds of laughter and conversation occasionally drifted up from downstairs, echoing through the peaceful countryside and painting an incredibly heartwarming scene.

In that moment, Gu Yifan felt a profound sense of peace and contentment. All his worries and pressures seemed to melt away.

’Life in the countryside is quiet and unhurried, a welcome change from the city’s clamor. It’s actually quite nice to come back and stay for a few days every now and then,’ Gu Yifan thought.

"Su Hanhan, why don’t you take a nap? I’ll wake you up later."

Gu Yifan pulled his gaze away from the window and turned to Su Qinghe.

"Oh, okay."

Su Qinghe considered it for a moment, then nodded.

Ever since starting university, she had gotten into the habit of taking afternoon naps. It was that time of day, and she was indeed feeling a little drowsy...

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「Two days passed in a flash.」

At his maternal grandmother’s insistence, Gu Yifan and Su Qinghe ended up staying in the countryside for two days.

Meanwhile, Gu Yifan’s parents had driven back on the first evening.

They had no choice.

Even though it was the National Day holiday, the special nature of Gu Jiaguo’s job required him to be on call at all times.

The same went for Chen Dongmei’s job.

That’s why the two of them had to leave early. In any case, they had driven two cars over, so they didn’t have to worry about Gu Yifan and Su Qinghe not having a way back.

...

It was evening, around six-thirty.

The sky had not yet completely darkened. In the western horizon, the glow of the setting sun was still faintly visible, dyeing the surroundings in a warm, golden hue.

After dinner, Gu Yifan held Su Qinghe’s hand as they walked slowly along a small country path.

"Su Hanhan, let’s head back tomorrow, too."

Seeing as there were only a few days of vacation left, Gu Yifan turned to Su Qinghe.

"Okay."

Su Qinghe thought for a moment before nodding.

"Do you miss being at school?" Gu Yifan asked.

"A little..."

Su Qinghe answered honestly. While it was comfortable here, she hadn’t seen her classmates in a while and was starting to miss them.

"But I do like it here. It’s so peaceful, and the air is fresh," Su Qinghe added.

"If you like it, I can bring you back to stay for a few days whenever you want," Gu Yifan said.

"Really?"

At his words, Su Qinghe’s bright eyes lit up.

"Mhm, as long as you don’t find it boring."

Gu Yifan nodded.

’Truthfully, he would have been happy to stay here with Su Qinghe for a few more days, but he worried she might get restless. After all, there was nothing to do for entertainment...’

"Not at all! I absolutely love it here," Su Qinghe said quickly.

"I’m glad you like it."

Gu Yifan smiled.

The two continued walking, chatting idly along the way.

...

「The next morning.」

After breakfast, Gu Yifan and Su Qinghe said goodbye to his grandparents, then drove away from the countryside and returned to Mountain City.

’After all, they had to return to Jinling for classes in a couple of days. It was better to go back to Mountain City and spend the rest of the break with his parents.’

After the National Day holiday ended, their lives returned to their normal rhythm.

Every day after class, however, Gu Yifan would take Su Qinghe for a walk in a park or by the river near Jinling University. These outings kept Su Qinghe in high spirits, and their relationship developed rapidly.

Their bond grew stronger and more stable by the day.

They would sometimes watch the sunset together by the river, quietly observing the murmuring water flow by.

Time flew, and soon it was the end of October. The weather grew cooler, and the leaves of the plane trees lining the campus paths began to turn yellow.

An autumn breeze swept through, sending withered yellow leaves RUSTLING down. The scene was picturesque...

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「Friday, during their last class.」

"BRRRING—BRRRING—"

The ringing of the final bell heralded the start of the weekend.

University professors, unlike high school teachers, didn’t drag out their lessons. They left promptly the moment class was dismissed.

"Goodbye, everyone!"

"Goodbye, professor!"

Below the lectern, a chorus of goodbyes filled the air...

When Su Qinghe came down from the classroom, Gu Yifan was already waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs.

"Qinghe, your man is here to pick you up!"

"He is!"

"Qinghe, your man picks you up after class every single day, regular as clockwork!"

"That’s right! I’m so jealous of you, Qinghe!"

...

Bao Baijie and the other girls teased Su Qinghe.

They were joking, but they were also speaking from the heart.

It was true!

They were genuinely envious of Su Qinghe.

And who could blame them?

Not only was she gorgeous with great grades, but she also had the number one campus heartthrob of Jinling University as her boyfriend.

Most importantly, their relationship was wonderful. They were practically inseparable outside of class.

How could anyone not be jealous?

Being teased by Bao Baijie and the others made Su Qinghe’s face flush. She was embarrassed, but deep down, she was actually delighted.

"Classmate Bao, Classmate Xiaomeng, hello!"

Gu Yifan greeted them with a small smile.

"Hey, Handsome Gu!"

The girls replied, smiling back.

"Handsome Gu, we won’t disturb you two lovebirds any longer. We’ll get going!"

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Bao Baijie and the others tactfully took their leave.

With that, they left together.

Only Gu Yifan and Su Qinghe remained.

"Su Hanhan, come on, I’m taking you somewhere."

Gu Yifan said, taking her hand.

"Where are we going?"

Su Qinghe asked, looking at his profile.

"You’ll know when we get there."

Gu Yifan gave her a mysterious smile.

...

「Twenty minutes later.」

The two of them arrived at a small pier by the river.

"Wow~ It’s so beautiful here!"

It was Su Qinghe’s first time here, and she was instantly captivated by the scenery.

A small pier stood by the river, with a few small boats moored to the bank. The water’s surface sparkled, and every now and then, a boat would glide slowly by, leaving a trail of ripples in its wake...

"Is it beautiful?"

Gu Yifan asked, leading Su Qinghe by the hand to the side of a small boat.

"Mhm!"

Su Qinghe nodded emphatically.

"Then let’s take a few pictures here!" Gu Yifan suggested.

"Okay!"

Su Qinghe was all for it.

...

「Half an hour later.」

The sky was gradually darkening, and the light at the pier began to fade.

Gu Yifan excused himself to use the restroom, then went and rented a boat.

A few moments later, he was rowing a boat back toward Su Qinghe.

"Su Hanhan, I rented a boat! Come on, I’ll take you for a ride on the river!"

Gu Yifan said with a small smile, waving to Su Qinghe on the bank.

Su Qinghe: "??????"