On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter
Chapter Summary
Looking at Su Yuqing's expression, Chen Xi suddenly became more serious and said some serious words that she rarely said: "Actually, when you think about it carefully, there was no need to do so much preparation. Although he didn't know exactly what his mother had said to her, he felt relieved to see that she had finally put aside her distractions and focused on her studies, which made it easier for him to tutor her. Chen Mo's explanation remained clear and patient, but he noticed that Su Yuqing...
"Did you confess your feelings to your uncle according to the strategy your friend gave you?
" Su Yuqing asked Chen Xi curiously after reading the email.
Chen Xi smiled sweetly, a look of reminiscence on her face, "Yes.
""And then they successfully got together?
""You could say that, it's just that the preparations took quite a bit of effort," Chen Xi replied with a smile.
"That's great.
" Su Yuqing's face showed envy.
Although friends helped come up with ideas, it was still not easy to have the courage to put the plan into full action.
Looking at Su Yuqing's expression, Chen Xi suddenly became more serious and said some serious words that she rarely said: "Actually, when you think about it carefully, there was no need to do so much preparation.
""Why?
" Su Yuqing looked at Chen Xi in confusion.
"Because this feeling had already been sown in countless moments of living together, in silent understanding, and in the warmth of mutual support.
"My confession is not to create a new relationship, but to give a name to this feeling that has been growing in my heart, an identity that we can both feel at ease belonging to.
A true confession doesn't need a grand stage; it's about gently pushing open a slightly ajar door when two hearts are already close.
Regardless of which method we choose, the most touching expression of love is the sincere sentiment that stems from everyday life and lasting affection.
Just cherish your courage gently, and give him space to respond to this profound emotion.
A shift in a relationship takes courage, but true change often happens in the most natural places—when we finally see the light that has always been in each other's eyes.
Two souls that have long belonged to each other can then recognize each other in the sunlight.
These insightful words about life and love are unlike anything Chen Xi, who is usually so carefree, would say.
But those who know Chen Xi well will know that although she appears to be carefree and dabbling in abstract art, she is actually extremely sensitive and has insights and perspectives on life that far exceed those of ordinary people.
This is also why she is able to live such a clear and insightful life.
Her words deeply touched Su Yuqing's heart.
It completely shattered all her doubts, anxieties, and hesitations of the past few days.
This is the true meaning of two souls touching each other.
So this is the best way to confess your feelings.
Love is not something that can be spoken, nor can it be created through mere formalities.
Love exists in daily life, in every moment.
It occupies the most important place in the hearts of those two people.
The best confession is to sincerely and frankly express your feelings and convey your heartfelt intentions to the other person.
Thinking about the form, location, and lines for the confession is actually a step backward.
At that perfect moment, when two hearts yearn to touch each other further, the most beautiful opportunity to confess will naturally arise.
I have absolutely no need to worry about these things right now.
Su Yuqing finally understood.
"Thank you, Auntie.
" Su Yuqing suddenly thanked Chen Xi.
"Why are you thanking me?
" Chen Xi pretended not to know.
"Thank you for sharing your story with me," Su Yuqing said with a sweet smile.
Actually, she wanted to thank Chen Xi for sharing this valuable experience with her.
Chen Xi smiled faintly, did not point it out, and continued to lead Su Yuqing in yoga.
After finishing yoga, Su Yuqing, feeling relaxed and refreshed, returned to the coffee table in the living room, where the setting sun cast a warm golden glow on the room.
Chen Mo was focused on solving a complex physics problem, his profile appearing exceptionally clear in the afterglow.
Su Yuqing didn't immediately immerse herself in the exercises as usual, but instead quietly watched him for a while.
Chen Xi's words were like a clear spring, washing away the anxiety and formalism that had been building up in her heart for many days.
All those meticulous considerations about time, place, and lines seem so superfluous at this moment.
She finally understood that the relationship between her and Chen Mo was no longer one that needed a grand "performance" to begin.
That deep affection, woven into the fabric of everyday life, is the strongest foundation between them.
Their confession was not to create love, but to give a name that affirmed the love that already existed between them.
It should happen at the moment when hearts are closest and most natural, like pushing open a door that was already slightly ajar.
Su Yuqing's mind was clearer than ever before.
She no longer dwelled on "a specific moment after the college entrance examination," but decided to devote herself wholeheartedly to this final sprint for the exam.
At the same time, she became more sensitive to capturing every moment with Chen Mo, feeling the tacit understanding and warmth that no longer needed to be spoken.
She wanted to accumulate this naturally flowing emotion until that perfect moment arrived.
Time flew by and it was already the last half week before the college entrance examination.
The air in the classroom seemed to be thick with the smell of ink and sweat.
The scarlet countdown numbers on the blackboard struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer each day.
On the podium, the teachers' voices carried an almost tragic passion, as if they wished they could pour all the knowledge they had acquired in their lives into the students' minds in their final moments.
Su Yuqing's condition underwent a subtle change.
She continued to work hard, even more focused, but the distraction and tension caused by the "confession plan" disappeared.
Her eyes were clear and firm, her goal exceptionally clear: to go all out and get closer to Chen Mo!
This is the most solid foundation she can give each other for the future, and it is also her most solemn declaration of her feelings.
Chen Mo keenly noticed her change.
The Su Yuqing who would secretly read comics and take notes in secret is gone.
In her place is a girl who is single-minded, immersed in a sea of questions, yet with bright eyes as she prepares for the exam.
All these changes occurred after the private conversation between her mother and Su Yuqing that day.
Although he didn't know exactly what his mother had said to her, he felt relieved to see that she had finally put aside her distractions and focused on her studies, which made it easier for him to tutor her.
When Su Yuqing encounters a problem that she can't solve, she no longer gets frustrated or distracted as before.
Instead, she takes a deep breath, concentrates on thinking for a moment, and if she still can't find a solution, she gently touches Chen Mo's arm next to her and asks for help in a low voice.
Chen Mo's explanation remained clear and patient, but he noticed that Su Yuqing seemed to understand it even faster, with a stubborn light in her eyes that said, "I must understand.
"The intense review process inevitably left Su Yuqing exhausted.
Sometimes, when I take a nap on my workbook, I wake up to find myself wearing Chen Mo's jacket, which carries his refreshing scent.
Or, as she rubs her throbbing temples, those warm fingers will gently and at just the right moment rest on her forehead and temples, bringing a brief respite.
(End of Chapter)