Moonlit Night Talk

It was August, and the weather began to turn cool.

The night wind also carried a hint of chill.

Only the bright home remained warm!

He Li pulled Miao Xiaoyu to sit at the dining table and served her food.

Mother He and Miao Xiaoyu chatted and laughed.

Father He talked to He Li about going to university.

"It won't be long until university registration."

"Once you get to school, how do you plan to arrange things?"

Father He asked after taking a sip of wine. He Li was puzzled: "Arrange what?"

"What else could it be?" Father He shook his head. "Are you planning to live in the dorms or live outside with Xiaoyu? And your startup, are you planning to move everything there and establish yourself?"

Hearing this, He Li nodded.

He had indeed thought about what Father He mentioned.

Actually, it didn't matter where he started his business and established himself.

After all, the gaming industry is related to the internet, so it can be set up anywhere.

He Li was more inclined to stay in his hometown.

One reason was familiarity, and the second was the convenience of coming back to see his parents.

However, that wasn't really possible at the moment. He couldn't keep traveling back and forth between two places for four years of university, so during university, He Li would definitely have to find a place to live and work near Zhejiang University.

As for living with Xiaoyu... "Dad, don't rush things with Xiaoyu and me."

"These things can't be rushed!"

"Even if we were in a hurry, we're not old enough to get our marriage license."

"Let's take it slow, she's not going to run away anyway."

He spoke easily and confidently, but Father He still patted his shoulder and reminded him earnestly, "Xiaoyu is a good girl. During university, you better treat her well, son, don't miss out."

"You won't find another girl as good as her!"

"You can rest assured!" He Li smiled helplessly.

Miss Miao Xiaoyu? Absolutely impossible.

He wouldn't miss her for anyone in this life.

Miao Xiaoyu next to him seemed to have heard their conversation.

She turned her head, poked He Li, and said with a giggle, "Uncle said you have to treat me well, you can't forget that!"

"Alright, alright, I definitely won't forget."

He Li smiled and rubbed her little cheek.

Mother He also spoke, "Your father and I are leaving tomorrow morning."

"We'll be back in three days. You two behave yourselves these three days, and call me anytime if anything happens!"

"Got it, Mom, you can rest assured..."

At this point, He Li paused.

He smiled at Miao Xiaoyu, embracing her and saying, "Why don't you stay tonight and not go back? Mom and Dad leave early tomorrow morning, so it'll be convenient for you to get up and make me breakfast, right?"

Hearing this, Mother He rolled her eyes.

"You rascal, you're really shameless!"

"Most boyfriends are too busy doting on their girlfriends."

"But you, you have the nerve to ask Xiaoyu to take care of you?"

"Hehe!" He Li smiled and didn't say anything.

Miao Xiaoyu, however, blushed and quickly said, "It's okay!"

"I... I'm his girlfriend, taking care of He Li... that... that's what I should do!"

"My Xiaoyu is so obedient!" He Li said, stroking Xiaoyu's head, his eyes full of tenderness. Mother He also sighed, "I really don't know what kind of good fortune our son has to find such a wonderful girl!"

Hearing this, Miao Xiaoyu's eyes curved into crescent moons with a smile.

But her joy was mostly because of He Li.

She had wanted to stay, but was too shy to say it.

He Li's sudden suggestion was exactly what she wished for.

Miao Xiaoyu was, of course, very happy.

She even wondered if He Li had seen through her little thoughts to bring it up himself.

But this time, Miao Xiaoyu misunderstood.

This time, He Li really hadn't thought that much.

He just figured since Miao Xiaoyu would be coming over tomorrow anyway, he might as well let her stay to avoid her running back and forth. However, seeing Miao Xiaoyu agree so obediently, he also felt a bit of joy.

The family happily finished dinner, and Father He and Mother He went to pack things for their trip.

He Li accompanied Miao Xiaoyu, watching TV and chatting.

Miao Xiaoyu occasionally blushed, as if she had something she wanted to say.

He Li generally guessed it but didn't speak.

As night deepened, the family each returned to their rooms to sleep.

He Li calmly pulled Miao Xiaoyu back to his room. The latter seemed a bit awkward and shy, sitting stiffly on the edge of the bed. He Li hugged her from behind and asked with a smile, "Is sleeping with your boyfriend that nerve-wracking?"

Miao Xiaoyu relaxed slightly at his words.

But she didn't speak, just lowered her little head.

He Li could clearly feel her body temperature gradually rising.

"Be good, don't overthink things!"

Listening to his gentle voice, Miao Xiaoyu shyly asked, "Are we... are we going to... that...?"

"That?" He Li narrowed his eyes and countered.

Miao Xiaoyu clutched the corner of her clothes, not speaking.

He Li pinched her little chin, lifting her small face.

"Let's talk when you're ready. Sleep!"

With that, he pulled back the quilt, embraced the delicate Miao Xiaoyu, and slipped under the covers, turning off the light to sleep. Outside the window, moonlight streamed in, illuminating Miao Xiaoyu's rosy little face with a beautiful halo.

She nestled in He Li's arms, her eyes full of shyness, her body stiff and not daring to move.

Who knows how much time passed.

Listening to He Li's steady breathing behind her ear... Miao Xiaoyu's nervous heart finally completely relaxed.

Carefully, trying not to disturb He Li, she turned around to face him.

Because He Li was holding her, their distance was very close.

When she turned, her nose almost touched He Li's.

Feeling He Li's warm breath, Miao Xiaoyu gazed foolish at He Li's handsome face and couldn't help but gently caress it with her small hand. She also mumbled softly, "Why does it feel as smooth as a girl's?"

"Because I take good care of myself!" A familiar voice suddenly appeared.

Miao Xiaoyu jumped in fright and quickly withdrew her hand.

Only then did she realize that He Li had opened his eyes at some point and was smiling at her.

"You... you were pretending to sleep?" Miao Xiaoyu asked shyly.

He Li smiled and sat up, holding her.

"With a beauty in my arms, how could I sleep?"

Miao Xiaoyu said nothing, just pouted her little mouth.

He Li poked her puffed-out cheek: "Talk to me."

"About what?" Miao Xiaoyu, like a kitten, moved around in He Li's arms until she found a comfortable position and lay obediently. He Li kissed her cheek and chatted with her about many things under the moonlight.

For example, some future plans, things about games, and he even mentioned Miao Xiaoyu's family.

When her family was mentioned, her expression showed more worry.

She just nestled in He Li's arms and whispered, "Actually, my family might be a bit more powerful than you imagine!"

"If I tell you everything now..."

"Then... then will you feel pressured?"

She looked up, her eyes filled with unease.

He Li lowered his head, touched her forehead, and nodded.

"If your family is truly ridiculously wealthy, then I'll definitely feel pressure, but that won't stop me from wanting to marry you!" He said with a smile, "At least to get your parents to agree to us..."

"I'm still confident enough."

Miao Xiaoyu smiled slightly at his words.

"Then when your game is finished and launched..."

"I'll tell you everything, okay?"

"That's fine, but why not say it now?"

"Because... I'm afraid it might affect you!"

"Your boyfriend isn't that easily scared!"

"Anyway... anyway, can we talk about it then?"

"Okay, anything for my little girlfriend!"

"Hehehe..."

...As they chatted and laughed, the distance between their cheeks seemed to grow smaller.

He Li gazed at the beautiful girl, his heart feeling warm.

Miao Xiaoyu was also happy, her heart pounding, not daring to look at He Li. She simply closed her eyes and tilted up her small face. Immediately, she felt a slight touch on her lips...

She nestled in He Li's arms, her eyes full of shyness, her body stiff and not daring to move.

Who knows how much time passed.

Listening to He Li's steady breathing behind her ear... Miao Xiaoyu's nervous heart finally completely relaxed.

Carefully, trying not to disturb He Li, she turned around to face him.

Because He Li was holding her, their distance was very close.

When she turned, her nose almost touched He Li's.

Feeling He Li's warm breath, Miao Xiaoyu gazed foolish at He Li's handsome face and couldn't help but gently caress it with her small hand. She also mumbled softly, "Why does it feel as smooth as a girl's?"

"Because I take good care of myself!" A familiar voice suddenly appeared.

Miao Xiaoyu jumped in fright and quickly withdrew her hand.

Only then did she realize that He Li had opened his eyes at some point and was smiling at her.

"You... you were pretending to sleep?" Miao Xiaoyu asked shyly.

He Li smiled and sat up, holding her.

"With a beauty in my arms, how could I sleep?"

Miao Xiaoyu said nothing, just pouted her little mouth.

He Li poked her puffed-out cheek: "Talk to me."

"About what?" Miao Xiaoyu, like a kitten, moved around in He Li's arms until she found a comfortable position and lay obediently. He Li kissed her cheek and chatted with her about many things under the moonlight.

For example, some future plans, things about games, and he even mentioned Miao Xiaoyu's family.

When her family was mentioned, her expression showed more worry.

She just nestled in He Li's arms and whispered, "Actually, my family might be a bit more powerful than you imagine!"

"If I tell you everything now..."

"Then... then will you feel pressured?"

She looked up, her eyes filled with unease.

He Li lowered his head, touched her forehead, and nodded.

"If your family is truly ridiculously wealthy, then I'll definitely feel pressure, but that won't stop me from wanting to marry you!" He said with a smile, "At least to get your parents to agree to us..."

"I'm still confident enough."

Miao Xiaoyu smiled slightly at his words.

"Then when your game is finished and launched..."

"I'll tell you everything, okay?"

"That's fine, but why not say it now?"

"Because... I'm afraid it might affect you!"

"Your boyfriend isn't that easily scared!"

"Anyway... anyway, can we talk about it then?"

"Okay, anything for my little girlfriend!"

"Hehehe..."

...As they chatted and laughed, the distance between their cheeks seemed to grow smaller.

He Li gazed at the beautiful girl, his heart feeling warm.

Miao Xiaoyu was also happy, her heart pounding, not daring to look at He Li. She simply closed her eyes and tilted up her small face. Immediately, she felt a slight touch on her lips...