To make up for the debt owed to Lin Qingping and Gu Juncheng

As the city lights began to twinkle, Zhiyuan smiled brightly, "No! I'm very happy."

Okay, Qingtian pursed her lips. Since Zhiyuan was unwilling to talk about it, she certainly wouldn't be presumptuous enough to ask again.

Seeing her like this, Zhiyuan immediately smiled and said, "There used to be a little, but not anymore." He then emphasized, "Really."

Qingtian finally smiled. He's happy now, that's all that matters.

"Let's go eat boiled fish." Zhiyuan knew she liked fish.

"Okay." Sunny's eyes shone brightly, and she said the same "okay" again.

Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head, leading her towards the parking lot.

This must be the first time Qingtian has eaten spicy boiled fish. She said it was mildly spicy, but she was still breathing heavily from the spiciness, her face turned red, and her lips were bright red from the spiciness.

Zhiyuan laughed at the sight and told her to eat spicy food, little novice.

“If you can’t eat it, then don’t eat it. Just tell me,” Zhiyuan said to her.

"But..." Qingtian said a little shyly, "It's quite delicious!"

Zhiyuan barely managed to suppress his laughter after hearing this.

Qingtian became even more reserved, quickly glancing around, "Did I embarrass myself? Will everyone laugh at me?"

She clearly can't eat spicy food, but she insists on eating it anyway. Doesn't she look quite disheveled right now?

“No one will laugh at you.” Zhiyuan gazed at her and said, “If someone does laugh, it’s their fault. You haven’t done anything wrong. You’re just living your own way and haven’t affected anyone. Why should they laugh at you?”

Is that so?

Qingtian's eyes welled up with tears, "Zhiyuan..."

Zhiyuan, you're so incredibly kind, you can't be this good...

After dinner, Zhiyuan took Qingtian home.

This time, Zhiyuan escorted Qingtian back to her dormitory.

On the way, the two walked through the quiet campus. The night breeze carried the fragrance of lilacs from who-knows-where, penetrating their very breath. Summer insects chirped occasionally. The tranquility of the summer night was so beautiful and refreshing.

However, such moments will never happen again.

"Zhiyuan," Qingtian called softly.

"Ok?"

"I want to go back."

Zhiyuan was slightly surprised, "So fast?"

"Yes." Qingtian nodded. "Our training is over."

"Oh... I was saying I'd take you out next week!" Zhiyuan said with some regret.

"I've had a lot of fun!" Qingtian had a serene smile on her face, with a hint of bittersweet satisfaction.

"Okay," Zhiyuan said. "Then, I'll come find you to play when I get home for vacation!"

Qingtian paused for a moment, then said, "Okay!"

She stopped in front of the dormitory. "I'm here. Thank you for bringing me back."

Zhiyuan couldn't help but tap her on the head, "Why are you thanking me!"

Sunny shrank back, "Of course I have to thank you!"

Thank you for giving me a beautiful dream, though it was short, it was sweet enough.

Now that she's awakened from her dream, she should return to her rightful place.

As she watched Zhiyuan turn away, a sudden surge of intense reluctance welled up within her, and she couldn't help but shout, "Zhiyuan!"

Zhiyuan turned around and smiled, "When are you going back? I'll take you."

"No need, there's a bus to the train station." In the night, Qing Tian carefully traced his face with her eyes, as if trying to etch this moment into her heart. "Zhiyuan, drive carefully on the way back."

"Okay," he replied with a smile.

Zhiyuan got home around 10 o'clock.

Zhangzhu excitedly came to gossip about him, "Brother, you don't even come home for dinner, are you out on a date with your girlfriend?"

"Girlfriend? That's nonsense!" Zhiyuan said. "I had dinner with Qingtian!"

"Oh, Sister Qingtian!" Zhangzhu instantly lost interest. Just like Sister Xiaomai, they're brothers!