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Ning Ruoxi’s usual style was loose-fitting, so it was hard to tell, but now, dressed in form-fitting athletic wear, her figure was on perfect display.

Gazing at Ning Ruoxi’s alluring curves, Ye Ling felt another surge of relief.

’Good thing guys aren’t usually allowed in the dance studio,’ he thought. ’Otherwise, wouldn’t other people get to enjoy this view for free?’

It’s worth mentioning that the dance club at Modu University was for girls only. Guys usually joined the street dance club; they were two separate organizations.

Speaking of which...

...hadn’t Ning Ruoxi said she would give him a private dance?

Ye Ling snorted softly to himself. ’Looks like this is a treat only I get to enjoy!’

Qin Xuan suddenly spotted Ye Ling at the door and chuckled. "Ruoxi, your boyfriend’s here."

"Huh?"

Ning Ruoxi froze for a second before turning her head toward the entrance.

The moment she saw Ye Ling, a look of delighted surprise flashed in her eyes.

Ye Ling hadn’t told her he was coming, so his sudden appearance was a wonderful surprise.

"What are you doing here?"

Ning Ruoxi asked, blinking at Ye Ling.

"I missed you,"

Ye Ling said simply.

"Hehe..."

Ning Ruoxi gave a goofy grin, her eyes suddenly landing on the milk tea in his hand. "Is that for me?"

"You silly girl. I come all this way to see you, and all you can focus on is the milk tea. Am I less important than milk tea?"

Seeing her staring at the drink in his hand like a little glutton, Ye Ling sighed in mock exasperation and gently poked her on her small head.

"No, that’s not it..."

Ning Ruoxi stuck out her tongue, looking utterly playful and cute.

Ye Ling chuckled helplessly and handed her the milk tea. "Did you miss me?"

"I did!"

Ning Ruoxi nodded without hesitation. She took a long slurp of the milk tea, her face a picture of pure bliss.

"Wait for me a little bit, okay? We’re just about done. I’m going to go get changed."

Ning Ruoxi said, handing the milk tea back to Ye Ling.

「A moment later.」

Ye Ling was leading Ning Ruoxi out of the dance studio by the hand.

Watching Ye Ling and Ning Ruoxi’s retreating figures, the other girls in the dance club couldn’t help but sigh.

’What kind of fairytale romance is this?’ they thought. They were so jealous!

"What do you want to eat tonight?"

Ye Ling asked with a smile, looking at Ning Ruoxi beside him.

"Umm... I want sweet and sour pork ribs!"

Ning Ruoxi declared immediately.

"Alright, I’ll make them for you. How about I make some braised pork belly, too?"

Ye Ling said, ruffling her hair.

"Okay!"

Ning Ruoxi immediately jumped up in excitement.

Seeing her adorable appearance, the doting look in Ye Ling’s eyes deepened.

*Sigh.*

’What can I do? My girl is just too cute!’

「That evening.」

Ye Ling cooked a huge feast, saying that since Ning Ruoxi had worked hard all day, he had to reward her properly.

"Mmm... I’m so stuffed. I’m going to get fat. This is all your fault."

Ning Ruoxi said, pouting and rubbing her stomach.

"You worked hard today. You need to eat more to replenish your energy. You’re still a growing girl, after all."

Ye Ling replied with a faint smile.

’A growing girl?’

Hearing this, Ning Ruoxi’s eyes went wide.

"I suspect you’re being dirty."

Ning Ruoxi looked at Ye Ling, her gaze slightly wary.

"How am I being dirty?"

Ye Ling looked innocent.

"You really mean nothing by it?"

Her gaze was filled with distrust. She suddenly mumbled, "Speaking of which, Qin Xuan told me later that you were watching me from the doorway for a long time."

"Er..."

Ye Ling froze for a second before raising an eyebrow. "My girl is gorgeous. Is it so wrong to take a few extra glances?"

"Total pervert."

Ning Ruoxi retorted, pouting.

"Hm?"

Ye Ling raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on his lips.

"Hey... what are you doing?"

With a surprised yelp from Ning Ruoxi, Ye Ling swept her up into his arms.

"What do you think? If you’re going to call me a total pervert, then I have to do what a total pervert would do."

With that, Ye Ling ran toward the bedroom, still carrying Ning Ruoxi.

The scene from the dance studio was already replaying, unbidden, in his mind...

...

「About half an hour later.」

Ning Ruoxi’s face was flushed as she looked at Ye Ling with mock disdain. "You bad guy. All you ever do is bully me."

"And wasn’t it you who seduced me in the first place?"

Ye Ling replied, his expression completely innocent.

"I did not!"

Ning Ruoxi’s eyes shot wide open.

’This jerk, he’s so shameless!’

’It was obviously him...’

Ning Ruoxi pouted, her eyes full of dissatisfaction.

"Alright, alright, I was the one bullying you."

Ye Ling sighed helplessly and said with a smile, "It’s because you’re too cute and charming. A guy can’t control himself."

As he spoke, Ye Ling pulled Ning Ruoxi into his embrace and planted a kiss on her forehead.

"Hmph!"

Ning Ruoxi let out a delicate huff, but a faint smile touched her eyes.

"You know, the weekend is almost here..."

Ning Ruoxi said, suddenly remembering something. She looked at Ye Ling and blinked.

"Yeah, it is."

Ye Ling nodded.

"Do you know what’s special about this weekend?"

Ning Ruoxi asked again.

Her eyes darted about, giving her a playfully sly look.

Seeing her expression, Ye Ling was suddenly struck with the urge to tease her.

He furrowed his brow in feigned confusion and pondered for a moment.

"Is there something special about this weekend?"

"You forgot!?"

Hearing this, Ning Ruoxi’s eyes flew open. She abruptly pushed herself up into a sitting position.

She looked just like a kitten with all its fur standing on end.

Kittens are cute.

But a spooked kitten is terrifying!

It’ll scratch you!

Seeing this, Ye Ling couldn’t help but break into a smile.

’That’s my girl,’ he thought. ’She’s even cute when she’s mad!’

"You’re still smiling?"

When Ning Ruoxi saw the corners of his mouth lift, she grew even angrier, a hint of hurt welling up in her eyes.

’That guy... how could he forget a day like this...’

’It’s true.’

’Men are all pigs!’

"Alright, relax, I was just teasing you. How could I ever forget a day like this?"

Seeing her reaction, Ye Ling couldn’t help but smile. He pulled her into his arms and caressed her cheek. "I just remembered," he said. "This Saturday is my little queen’s hatch day."

"And I’ll be here to celebrate it with you."

Ye Ling said, stroking her hair.

He looked just like someone soothing their own little kitten.

"That’s more like it."

After being soothed by Ye Ling, Ning Ruoxi finally calmed down. She pouted, snuggled deeper into his embrace, and closed her eyes, her heart filled with sweetness.

"Good night, then."