"What are you thinking about?"

Huang Puchen had been tidying up outside for a long time, the dishes were almost cold, and Nangong Yang hadn’t come out. He went to the bathroom to take a look and saw Nangong Yang standing by the sink, lost in thought, a slight smile on her lips as if thinking of something beautiful.

He really didn’t want to disturb her, but he had been standing at the door for quite a while, and Nangong Yang still hadn’t noticed him. In the end, he had no choice but to walk up and hold her in his arms.

"What were you thinking about so intently?"

Huang Puchen asked in his deep voice.

Nangong Yang snapped back to reality, shook her head, and said, "Nothing, just reminiscing about the past. It feels like yesterday when we first met."

Huang Puchen rested his chin on her shoulder, "So where did your reminiscence take you?"

Nangong Yang tilted her head and thought for a moment, "I was remembering the time when I was about to graduate and we were all going our separate ways."

At that time, as time passed by, they were already at the age where they were about to scatter around the world.

Back in the first semester of their junior year, Lin Zhong had introduced Han Wanwan to his parents. Lin Zhong’s parents were very satisfied with this playful daughter-in-law, and they had originally planned to get married after graduation. Unfortunately, unforeseen events occurred, and Lin Zhong’s family business abroad faced a financial crisis and economic downturn, and Lin Zhong was arranged to go abroad. His parents wanted to send Han Wanwan along, but she didn’t agree, and the Han Family wouldn’t agree either.

Later, Han Wanwan told her it was because she couldn’t bear to leave her alone here all lonely and said it in such a selfless way, seizing the opportunity to invite her to several meals.

For the two of them who were in the same predicament, their days were quite ordinary, alternating between classes and shopping. During those two years, she secretly joined the school’s dance troupe behind Huang Puchen’s back, but without much progress. She still handled things with such decisiveness, and under Han Wanwan’s influence, her style of dressing gradually became less neutral.

Although she still couldn’t wear very feminine clothes, she felt that she had made significant progress. As her wardrobe slowly transitioned to more feminine clothes, even her parents noticed some subtle changes in her. They called from time to time to ask if she had a boyfriend.

Only Huang Puchen turned a blind eye. When he called today saying he was coming over, Han Wanwan specially picked a ladylike outfit for her. Although wearing it felt particularly awkward and uncomfortable, the white chiffon top couldn’t stay on her shoulders, too slippery. Paired with a super short skirt that she immediately vetoed! For now, wearing nine-tenths length tight pants was her limit!

Looking at herself in the mirror, she let down her high ponytail and stared at it for a long time.

It wasn’t until Han Wanwan showed her a photo from her freshman year and it felt like she was a completely different person!

"Do you think Huang Puchen will recognize me?"

The first time she dressed like this in front of Huang Puchen, he would surely be shocked.

Last time when she saw Huang Puchen, she hadn’t taken off the braces. After taking them off this time, there was a slight change in her face. She took another look at herself in the mirror. Okay!

They arranged to meet at the café where they had their first official date. From afar, she saw that familiar figure. She walked up to him and deliberately said in a soft voice, "Hello, may I sit here?"

After she said it, she got goosebumps all over.

"Sorry." Huang Puchen didn’t even look at her before speaking.

Whether she should be happy, happy, or happy, she really didn’t know!!!

Watching Huang Puchen’s focused expression, even his profile was still so charming. Seeing him this way, he looked like a quiet prince waiting for his princess to arrive!

"Ouch!!" Someone behind her bumped into her, and because she was so engrossed, she lost her balance and fell onto Huang Puchen. He jumped up and glared at her, she was startled by his reaction. His eyes ran from disdain to doubt, and then to shock in just a few seconds.

"Nangong Yang?" Huang Puchen looked at her in disbelief.

She nodded awkwardly, feeling like some part of her had just touched his back.

Trying to hold back laughter, Huang Puchen asked her if she wanted something to drink.

She stared at him, "Is it that funny?"

"No, no."

She pulled out a mirror and checked herself. Her makeup hadn’t run—it was the result of Han Wanwan’s efforts all morning!

"No laughing!" She reprimanded. After all the sacrifices she made to surprise him, he dared laugh!

"..."

"I’m so hungry, I want to eat!"

Ignoring Huang Puchen’s struggle to hold in his laughter, she started to wonder if she really did look that funny?

After the meal, they went to their secret base, Ming Lake.

There weren’t many people today. Strolling along the lakeside, the scenery was truly beautiful. Handsome men and pretty women walked side by side, looking just like a painting!

In reality, the protagonist was already anxious and secretly cursing herself for wearing heeled shoes! Usually, one hour in heels would exhaust her, and now, after three hours, her feet were in excruciating pain. She gritted her teeth and continued to walk slowly...

"Let’s sit down and rest a bit."

Heavens, was it the Earth whispering that her feet were being tortured, so it took pity and hinted to Huang Puchen to take a break? Thank you! A million thanks!

Hearing Huang Puchen’s words, she immediately ran to the lawn and plopped down on it, huffing! Lying on the grass, she looked up at the azure sky, not a cloud in sight...

Suddenly, one of her feet was lifted, and she instinctively pulled it back.

"Don’t move," Huang Puchen said.

She sat up and watched Huang Puchen carefully massaging her feet!

"If you can’t wear heels, don’t force yourself. Does it hurt?"

She shook her head. With him massaging, of course, it didn’t hurt!

Eventually, Huang Puchen found the blisters on her feet and chided her, "Don’t push it if you can’t wear heels."

She muttered, "It’s all for you!"

On the way back, Huang Puchen carried her for the entire trip. Seeing the sweat drip down his face, she felt pained and said, "I can walk by myself."

He completely ignored her and, in full public view, Huang Puchen carried her back to the dorm!

After Huang Puchen left, she angrily threw those shoes into the trash! Han Wanwan looked at the innocent shoes and clicked her tongue, "Tsk, tsk, such a beautiful concubine sent to the Cold Palace, what a pity, truly a pity."

"Look at my feet, two big blisters. I was even planning to surprise Huang Puchen!" Hmph, blame these unreliable feet!

"I already told you, you can’t handle high heels. These are already the shortest and smallest heels I recommended to you." Han Wanwan retrieved the shoes from the trash. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Seeing Han Wanwan’s expression wasn’t too good, it was understandable. Lin Zhong had not contacted Han Wanwan for a week.

She understood Han Wanwan’s mood at that moment, but she didn’t know how to comfort her, so she kept silent.

Once again, it was graduation season. Every day, people tugging luggage left this beautiful city. Where to? The road beneath their feet suddenly seemed so long. Watching classmates, some happy, some sad, she stood in the middle!