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"Lai Lai is here!" Lu Jin's mother waved the small flag in her hand, gesturing for her to come over.

"Excuse me, let me through." She politely asked as she walked, and finally made her way through the audience to Lu Jin's mother's side.

"Auntie." "Sit down. I brought you a cake I made myself. Would you like some?" "Maybe not. When is Lu Jin going on stage?"

Today is the community swimming competition. Lu Jin has been on leave recently and has nothing to do, so Aunt Lu signed him up to represent their community in the competition.

Isn't it bullying for a professional player to compete against an amateur? But this kind of entertainment competition is just for fun, so Lu Jin agreed and even said smugly that he would definitely go easy on them.

"His turn is coming soon, look!" Lu Jin's mother handed her a small flag. "Let's cheer for that brat together!"

Lu Jin stood in the waiting area, patiently doing warm-up exercises. His physique stood out among a group of elderly men and men with big bellies.

"That guy is so handsome!" "I love seeing guys like him!" There were many people around him praising him.

Lu Jin's mother heard this and nudged Jiang Lai with her elbow, "Lai Lai, did you see that? Isn't that boy handsome?"

Jiang Lai replied helplessly, "I saw it, he's very handsome."

Lu Jin had already taken his place and was preparing to move.

"Such a professional feel!" someone said.

"Ready!" a referee shouted, followed by a whistle, and everyone leaped forward with all their might.

The sun is shining brightly outside today. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, sunlight spills into the azure swimming pool, creating shimmering ripples on the water's surface.

Lu Jin jumped into the water as soon as he heard the whistle.

Jiang Lai also kept her eyes fixed on her lane.

As the water rippled slightly, he gracefully moved his arms and legs, his body darting through the water like a nimble fish.

There were no rules about swimming style for this competition, so the contestants used all sorts of strokes, but the one that looked the best was definitely Lu Jin.

His swimming style is fluid and powerful, like a dancer gracefully moving on the water. His muscles are taut in the water, showcasing his strength and beautiful lines.

And he was so fast that in the blink of an eye, he had left his opponents far behind.

Jiang Lai was in the audience, and all he could see was a splash of white water in his spot.

"That racer in lane three is so fast!!" "Yeah, the difference is too obvious!" "Which neighborhood is he from? Is he really not a professional racer?"

Hearing this, Lu Jin's mother was as happy as a cat that had stolen cream. She proudly whispered in Jiang Lai's ear, "They're all talking about Lu Jin!"

Jiang Lai also praised, "He's really amazing!"

He was like a small boat with an engine, speeding forward in the water.

"This child, didn't he say he could relieve himself?" Lu Jin's mother craned her neck to look.

Just as Lu Jin was about to finish his round trip, he suddenly stopped, then got up to check on the others, seemingly wanting them to swim up to him before continuing.

"This child, is it really that obvious that you're letting him win?" Lu Jin's mother scolded playfully, but also worried, "This kid, don't get too cocky and let someone else take advantage of the situation!"

Jiang Lai could only comfort her, "It's impossible, how could Lu Jin possibly lose? Don't worry, Auntie!"

As Jiang Lai said, just as another freestyle swimmer had overtaken Lu Jin and was about to touch the platform, Lu Jin suddenly plunged into the water and swam straight toward the finish line without ever looking up again.

He didn't emerge from the water until his hand touched the surface first and the referee pressed the timer, leaning against the pool wall like a mermaid.

Lu Jin's mother exclaimed, "Son, you're amazing!!"

The other audience members also cheered.

The contestants finished the race one after another, and Lu Jin unsurprisingly became the first place winner, successfully winning a trophy for their community.

The competition ended, and the audience left. Lu Jin's mother pulled Jiang Lai to find Lu Jin. He was the last contestant who hadn't yet come out.

As Lu Jin walked to the door of the men's locker room, he happened to come out from inside.

"Why are you so slow? Lai Lai and I have been waiting for you for ages, you little rascal!" Lu Jin's mother laughed and scolded him a couple of times, then said, "Well done, this time our community has finally earned some respect. Let me tell you, in that badminton competition last time, another community actually won the gold medal! Your Aunt Li and I were so angry! We're just as good at badminton, you know?"

Lu Jin blinked at Jiang Lai, seemingly somewhat helpless, and Jiang Lai smiled back at him.

"Oh dear, Mom, are you going back to play mahjong with Aunt Li and the others?" "I think so?"

"Then hurry back! Otherwise, what if Aunt Li and the others find someone else to take your place?"

"Yes! Are you all packed? Come on, Mom will drive, let's go back together."

Lu Jin wanted to spend more time with Jiang Lai, so he said, "I haven't been swimming in a long time! I want to swim a little longer!"

"Lai Lai, you and your aunt—"

"She'll come back with you to play mahjong? What would she do if you were playing mahjong? That's so boring. I'll just go with her."

No one knows a son better than his mother, and Lu Jin's little schemes were no match for his mother.

She laughed and said, "Alright! You young people go have fun! Remember to come back for dinner!"

"No problem, Mom, don't worry!"

After Lu Jin's mother left, only Jiang Lai and Lu Jin remained standing at the entrance of the changing room. Passersby gave them several puzzled looks.

Jiang Lai couldn't help but say, "Then you should go change your clothes!"

"Huh?" "Didn't you say you wanted to swim a little longer? Go change into your swim trunks, I'll wait for you over there by the pool."

Lu Jin, realizing he had shot himself in the foot, reluctantly said, "Alright then!"

He decided that he would just swim two more laps as a symbolic gesture and then go somewhere else with Jiang Lai to spend some time alone together.

Lu Jin changed his clothes and walked over to Jiang Lai: "I'll just swim one lap!" He then immediately jumped into the water, splashing water that landed at Jiang Lai's feet.

Lu Jin swam a lap, then reached the end of the pool, easily leaping out of the water like a dolphin tumbling in the sea. He easily climbed onto the edge of the pool, sat there, his eyes searching.

Jiang Lai appeared behind him. "Looking for me?"

"Where did you go?" Lu Jin turned around in surprise. "I thought you had left!"

Jiang Lai: "I sat in the audience for a while."

She looked at Lu Jin, water droplets sliding down his body, crystal clear, like pearls shimmering under the indoor light.

"What are you looking at?" Lu Jin had been scrutinized many times, but he was still a little nervous in the face of her gaze. His eyes darted around, and his hands nervously gripped the edge of the pool.

"You're good-looking!" Jiang Lai squatted down, smiling at him, and poked his shoulder. "You have a good figure too." She then whistled loudly.

Lu Jin shuddered. "What are you doing?"

He glared at her, then quickly looked away, turning his gaze back to the pool. Then he jumped into the water. "You female hooligan."

Jiang Lai giggled and said, "Why are you so easily embarrassed?" She looked down at him and teased him.

Lu Jin turned his head away and ignored her.

Jiang Lai found it somewhat amusing. Over the years, she had had many opportunities to interact with Lu Jin, and he seemed to be the same as before, with a sincere heart that had not changed.

There have been some changes. For example, his pursuit of her is now much more intense than when they were in school, and he has matured a bit. Although he is still childish at times, it is also a kind of cuteness.

Jiang Lai looked at his reddened ear tips, reached out and pinched them, and asked, "Lu Jin, do you want a kiss?"

Lu Jin turned his head in confusion: "What did you say?" Why did you suddenly want to kiss me?

Did she agree to be his girlfriend?

Jiang Lai blinked, then sighed with feigned regret and said, "Never mind if you didn't hear it!" She then stood up and was about to leave.

Lu Jin hurriedly said, "I heard you!"

He reached out and grabbed Jiang Lai's hand. Jiang Lai was already squatting, and when he grabbed her, her center of gravity shifted forward, and she fell into the pool and landed in Lu Jin's arms.

"Cough cough cough!" The splashing water was so big that water got into Jiang Lai's nose and she choked a little.

She glared angrily at the culprit.

Lu Jin touched his nose: "I'm sorry!"

"Are you brainless?" Jiang Lai poked his pectoral muscle hard again. "You scared me!"

Lu Jin wrapped his arms around her waist, then looked down at Jiang Lai and said, "I'm sorry!"

"But didn't you just say you wanted a kiss?!"

"So, does that mean you've agreed to be my girlfriend?"

"You must have said yes, right? How can you kiss if you're not boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Jiang Lai denied it outright: "No, you misheard!" That's what she said, but her face was full of smiles, and she was still leaning against Lu Jin.

Lu Jin persisted, "I heard you! You're cheating!"

"Then you misheard—" Jiang Lai hadn't finished speaking when Lu Jin silenced her with a kiss.

Their warm lips pressed tightly together. Lu Jin's kiss was awkward; he nibbled at Jiang Lai's lips haphazardly.

Jiang Lai was stunned by this sudden action. Caught off guard, he seized the initiative and took her breath away.

The two of them sank slowly into the water.

Jiang Lai reached out to push Lu Jin away, but Lu Jin held her tightly and wouldn't let go. He seemed to have figured out a trick, and his previous recklessness was gone. Instead, he gently licked the shape of her lips.

The pool water was not as warm as Lu Jin's body, and Jiang Lai unconsciously pressed herself against Lu Jin's body.

Lu Jin smiled smugly and hugged the person even tighter.

"That's enough!" Jiang Lai finally got a chance to catch her breath. She reached out and placed her hand on Lu Jin's chest. "Don't push your luck. You know this is a public place, right?"

Lu Jin stepped back a little, his wet eyes fixed on her: "Then I request that this kiss be paused, and we can continue next time."

Jiang Lai laughed at him: "You wish!"

After saying that, she gave him a light kick underwater, saying, "Idiot! My clothes are all wet now, how am I going to get back? I didn't bring any clothes!"

Lu Jin quickly said, "I'll go get you a towel!" and then left the pool.

Jiang Lai stayed in the pool, glancing around guiltily, wondering if anyone had seen what had just happened between her and Lu Jin.

Fortunately, there was no one else in the pool, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

Lu Jin quickly returned, carrying his own bath towel. "Come on up!" He reached out and pulled Jiang Lai up, then draped the bath towel over her body.

Jiang Lai gave a forced smile: "Where are your clothes? Where are your shoes? How am I supposed to get back? Luckily, no one's here, or I'd be utterly humiliated!"

Lu Jin smiled ingratiatingly at her: "It's alright, I'm here! I'll definitely handle it!"

"Heh, what do you plan to do?"

Lu Jin said, "Let my mom drive back and take you home first."

"You may not care about your reputation, but I do!" If this gets to my aunt's ears, what kind of talk will that be? What can I say? That they couldn't control themselves and kissed passionately in the pool?

"Then I'll help you buy clothes and pants?" Lu Jin suggested.

Jiang Lai thought for a moment and reluctantly nodded: "Okay. Be quick."

"Don't worry!" Lu Jin led her towards the changing room. "Go take a shower first, I'll go buy you some clothes. This place doesn't close until five o'clock. There's a match today, so there aren't many casual customers. There are hardly any people here now, so wait for me, I'll be right there!"

"Okay, go quickly!"

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Lu Jin was indeed very fast; he returned with clothes and pants in no time.

He stammered, "I went home and brought you my clothes. I was worried that wearing new clothes without washing them would be bad for your skin, so I also brought you disposable...slippers! You can put your dirty clothes in this bag..."

Jiang Lai didn't say anything, took the clothes he brought and went inside to change. Lu Jin was actually quite considerate, giving her a pair of pants with ties so they wouldn't be too big and fall down, a white t-shirt, and a jacket. It was quite warm, but there were no problems.

Jiang Lai finished getting ready and went outside, where Lu Jin was waiting for her.

"You're out!" he said happily. "Let me take you home first!"

Jiang Lai didn't say anything, and walked out of the swimming pool with him.

Lu Jin called a ride-hailing service to take Jiang Lai back to her current residence. Jiang Lai sat in the back seat without changing her expression. Lu Jin originally wanted to sit in the back with her, but was stopped by a look from Jiang Lai, so he could only sit in the passenger seat with a wronged expression.

Upon arriving at Jiang Lai's residence, Lu Jin paid the fare and then wanted to follow her upstairs.

Jiang Lai ignored the people following behind her and went straight to the elevator to go home. Lu Jin didn't dare to say anything either.

Just as she opened the door and was about to shut Lu Jin out, Lu Jin nimbly rushed in and closed the door behind him.

Jiang Lai laughed angrily: "Did I let you in?"

Lu Jin hugged her tightly. "Don't be angry! Girlfriend! It's all my fault, you can hit me or scold me, just don't ignore me!"

"I was wrong, I was wrong, I was wrong!" "I promise I won't do it again next time, I was just too happy this time!" "Girlfriend, say something!" "Baby! Darling! Baby!"

He kept talking and acting cute, even sniffing Jiang Lai's neck like a puppy before tentatively kissing it.

"It itches!" Jiang Lai couldn't help but laugh.

"You smiled! You're not angry anymore, are you?" Lu Jin looked down at her, his eyes bright. "Then can I ask to continue kissing?"

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