Little Sweetheart

Lu Jiaye, after a few minutes of deep thought and reflection, stared at their game progress. When they finished a round, he quickly sent a request to join. Thus, a five-person match was formed.

All five of them had voice chat turned on for easy communication.

Zheng Peipei, still remembering the teasing from before, retorted, "Which noob is this?"

Lu Jiaye chuckled, "If you're a noob, I'm a noob too. Negative times negative equals positive, right?"

"Tsk~"

During hero selection, Zheng Peipei chose the assassin, A Ke. Lu Jiaye chose the warrior, Guan Yu. Gu Siyi selected the marksman, Hou Yi. Xia Zhijun chose the support, Ming Shiyin. Su Han chose the mage, Zhuge Liang.

After the game started, Lu Jiaye discovered that Zheng Peipei's A Ke was completely new, never played before. He couldn't help but tease, "You're here to practice a new hero?"

Zheng Peipei was a little embarrassed, "It's just a casual match. I've always wanted to try an assassin."

Lu Jiaye clicked his tongue, "The less skilled you are, the more ambitious you become."

Su Han laughed, "It's okay. Peipei can play whatever she wants. We can carry one person, no problem."

Zheng Peipei snorted, "I don't need Lu Jiaye to carry me. I have Brother Yi, the study god, and Su Su."

Lu Jiaye: "…" Was he just excluded like that?

After the game started, Lu Jiaye, unwilling to be ignored, followed Zheng Peipei everywhere. When she was fighting jungle monsters, he was right beside her, fighting alongside.

Zheng Peipei cried out, "Go away! Don't steal my experience!"

Lu Jiaye replied, "Silly girl, I'm helping you keep watch. What if the enemy comes to counter-jungle?"

Gu Siyi, seeing that the top lane was empty, couldn't help but say, "Lu Jiaye, the minion wave in the top lane is about to reach our tower. Can't you go and defend the lane properly?"

Lu Jiaye said, "Don't panic, don't panic. I'll take Peipei to clear a few more jungle monsters, then I'll go over."

"Who wants you to take me! I'm an assassin! Leave me alone!" Zheng Peipei was going crazy.

"Assassins are very fragile, little baby," Lu Jiaye coaxed in a greasy tone.

Zheng Peipei was helpless. After clearing half of the jungle, she quickly rushed to the top lane to defend the tower. Lu Jiaye followed closely behind.

Two enemies were attacking the tower. While the two were busy attacking, Su Han in the middle lane suddenly appeared and ambushed them from behind. Three against two, they successfully took down both enemies.

Lu Jiaye said smugly, "See? It's not bad to team up with me, right?"

Zheng Peipei said, "Su Su is amazing! You came just in time!"

Su Han laughed, "Sweetheart is also amazing. Great teamwork."

Lu Jiaye said, "You two shameless flatterers! Without my Guan Yu holding down the fort here, do you think you could have gotten those kills?"

Zheng Peipei: "…"

Su Han: "…"

The two chose to ignore him and returned to their respective lanes.

When enemies attacked the middle lane, Zheng Peipei immediately went to support Su Han, and Lu Jiaye followed closely.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the enemies retreated.

Meanwhile, the bottom lane was in the heat of battle. Gu Siyi and Xia Zhijun were farming together in the bottom lane when three enemies came to attack the tower. Two from the middle lane came to support, aiming for a five-on-two victory.

However, when they arrived, the three enemies were all low on health. Gu Siyi and Xia Zhijun, with their perfect teamwork, quickly harvested their heads.

Gu Siyi spoke while fighting, "You thought you could catch me? Silly! …It's time to show you my true skills! Let you experience the power of your daddy! Ahh, I got hit! Brother, help me… I'm going to wipe them out!"

Xia Zhijun replied, "Good brother."

Gu Siyi hid in the bushes and moved around, "Good brother, good brother, hurry up~"

Xia Zhijun healed Gu Siyi to full health, and together they attacked the enemies who came to support.

After killing an enemy, Gu Siyi didn't forget to tease, "Delivering kills from a thousand miles away, how thoughtful~"

Gu Siyi went on a killing spree, achieving a pentakill and feeling extremely satisfied.

Xia Zhijun stayed by Gu Siyi's side, acting as a dedicated support, pulling her back from the brink of death several times. His fingers moved across the phone screen, a smile playing on his lips, his ears filled with Gu Siyi's arrogant yet sweet voice. He used to find it noisy when they first played games together, but now he enjoyed it.

The three enemies originally planned to come and support the team fight, but while they were still halfway there, they saw Gu Siyi and Xia Zhijun achieve a two-versus-five victory.

Lu Jiaye said, "Little Wine Cup is amazing."

Su Han said, "Our Brother Yi is ruthless and talkative."

Zheng Peipei screamed, "Brother Yi is amazing! Cheering for Brother Yi~"

They quickly won this round. Zheng Peipei was still eager to play, and Gu Siyi had also enjoyed the game, so they started a few more rounds.

When another round ended, Xia Zhijun looked at the time. It was eleven o'clock. He said, "Let's stop playing. It's time to sleep."

Zheng Peipei coaxed, "Oh, come on, one last round, just one last round."

Unfortunately, her acting cute had no effect on Xia Zhijun. He was as calm as water, his voice as indifferent as ever, "Time for bed. I have plans tomorrow." After saying that, he decisively quit the game.

With the gold-medal support gone, Gu Siyi also lost interest. She quit the game and said, "Let's sleep."

Lu Jiaye said, "They quit, but we can still continue playing. This master will carry you…"

Just as he finished speaking, Xia Zhijun snatched Lu Jiaye's phone. "Go to sleep."

Lu Jiaye tried to grab his phone back, "Peipei still wants to play. Let's play a few more rounds… Fine, I'll go outside to play. I won't disturb your rest, okay?"

Lu Jiaye, after much difficulty, finally snatched his phone back from Xia Zhijun and left the room, going out into the corridor.

Everyone in the game had quit. He went to WeChat and messaged Zheng Peipei, "Wanna play? Come on."

Before Zheng Peipei replied, he went into the game and equipped himself with support emblems. After spending a lot of money to fully equip his support build, Zheng Peipei finally replied.

"Brother Yi went to sleep, so I'm going to sleep too. Not playing anymore."

…???!!! He had gone through so much trouble and even spent a lot of money. His gun was loaded and ready, just waiting to carry a girl.

Unwilling to give up, Lu Jiaye replied, "Come on, come on, let's play two more rounds. I promise to carry you."

"Bullshit, it would be good enough if you don't hold us back, let alone carry. I'm really going to sleep. Bye bye bye bye…"

Lu Jiaye almost vomited blood.

When he dejectedly returned to the room, Xia Zhijun had just laid down and hadn't fallen asleep yet. Seeing him, he asked, "You're done playing so soon?"

"…" Lu Jiaye threw himself onto the bed, buried his face in the blanket, and said in a muffled voice, "I'll never trust anyone again! Liars! They're all liars!!"

Xia Zhijun glanced at him and waited for him to finish his tantrum on the bed. Then, he picked up his phone, pressed the voice message button, and said to the person on the other end, "Rest early, good night." His voice was clear and gentle, completely different from his usual cold and indifferent tone.

Lu Jiaye sat up from the bed like a carp, making eye contact with Xia Zhijun. Thinking that he couldn't beat him, he gave up, lay down again, and pulled the blanket over himself to sleep.

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The next day, according to the plan, they were going to visit the IFS International Finance Center and Taikoo Li.

While eating breakfast, Zheng Peipei said with a sour expression, "My post-mountain climbing symptoms are kicking in. Every step I take, my legs hurt. I can't go shopping today. I just want to stay in the hotel, eat, drink, and enjoy a leisurely vacation."

Lu Jiaye deeply agreed, "My back and legs are even more sore today than yesterday. Why don't we just stay in the hotel and play today?"

Gu Siyi said, "Then let's split up. It's a rare holiday, and I want to go out for a walk."

Xiang Li, Zhang Xinyi, and Su Han, the three who didn't climb the mountain, were in good condition and naturally happy to go out for a stroll. Zhou Xiao, as a straight man, had no interest in shopping. He was also a little tired from climbing the mountain for the past two days and chose to rest in the hotel.

So, the three of them stayed in the hotel to recuperate, while Xia Zhijun accompanied Gu Siyi and the others to go shopping.

During the National Day holiday, the streets were crowded with people coming and going, bustling with activity.

Children love to go shopping, and Gu Siyi was no exception. She walked around with Xiang Li and Zhang Xinyi, looking here and there, having a great time.

The giant panda art installation climbing the exterior wall of the IFS building amused Gu Siyi. "This is so cute!"

While Gu Siyi and Xiang Li were queuing to buy tea, Xia Zhijun noticed someone taking street photos, their lens pointed at Gu Siyi. He quickly stepped forward and stopped them from taking pictures.

As they walked through Taikoo Li, Xia Zhijun spotted a Pandora store and put his arm around Gu Siyi's shoulders, saying, "Let me take Gu Siyi to buy something first. We'll meet up with you at the tea shop we were just at."

Su Han, being very understanding, smiled and waved goodbye to them, taking the two girls away.

Gu Siyi looked at Xia Zhijun in surprise. "What are you taking me to buy?"

Xia Zhijun led her into the Pandora store and said, "Come and have a look."

Xia Zhijun looked at the display case and chose a travel-themed charm. He helped Gu Siyi put the charm on her bracelet and said, "Unforgettable moment, to commemorate our first trip together, climbing Mount Emei and watching the sunrise."

Gu Siyi blinked. A gift…

The surprise came so suddenly that she didn't know what to say.

"Do you like it?" he asked softly, looking at her stunned expression.

Gu Siyi nodded, then nodded twice more, her face breaking into a wide smile. "I like it! I really like it!"

Seeing her smile, Xia Zhijun felt a sense of satisfaction.

"I want to give you a gift too," Gu Siyi said hurriedly.

"Oh? What do you want to give me?" Xia Zhijun raised an eyebrow. "Not chili sauce, I haven't finished the last one."

"No…" Gu Siyi was a little embarrassed. Strictly speaking, the chili sauce wasn't really a gift from her, but a gesture from her family.

Gu Siyi took Xia Zhijun into a brand-name store and carefully chose an embroidered baseball jacket for him. "Try it on and see?"

Xia Zhijun took off his jacket and handed it to Gu Siyi, then put on the new jacket she had chosen.

This brand specialized in baseball jackets, and the fit was excellent. On the tall and handsome Xia Zhijun, it exuded a youthful and fashionable aura, no less impressive than the models in the posters on the wall. The shop assistant on the side couldn't stop praising them.

Gu Siyi also picked out a baseball cap for him. "Here, put this on."

After Xia Zhijun had finished dressing, he stood in front of her with his hands in his pockets, allowing her to admire him. Gu Siyi stared, her eyes wide.

He usually wore his school uniform, and his occasional casual clothes leaned towards sportswear. He never deliberately tried to look stylish. But this already outstanding person, wearing such a stylish outfit, was simply irresistibly handsome. Even the aloof aura he usually exuded seemed to have softened a little.

"How is it?" Xia Zhijun asked.

Gu Siyi composed herself, suppressing her racing heartbeat, and nodded repeatedly. "Very good."

Xia Zhijun chose a similar jacket in a different color from the store and handed it to her. "You try this one on too."

Not only the jacket, he also chose a cap for her.

He took off the hair tie from her wrist, ruffled her long hair, and helped her put on the baseball cap.

The shop assistant watched with heart-shaped eyes. This good-looking young couple was too sweet! Dressed in matching outfits, they exuded a sense of intimacy.

Xia Zhijun said, "We'll take both sets."

Gu Siyi readily agreed. "Okay."

They took the receipt to the counter to pay. When she saw the four-digit figure, she silently thought, I can get reimbursed for this, right? Right?

When Gu Siyi returned to the store, the shop assistant was about to pack their clothes. Xia Zhijun said, "No need to pack them. Just cut off the tags."

"Okay." The shop assistant understood immediately and smiled as she cut off the tags. After buying such stylish clothes, they couldn't wait to show off to their friends.

Xia Zhijun handed Gu Siyi her jacket. "Put on the new clothes since you bought them."

Gu Siyi didn't object and changed into the new jacket.

Her original jacket was packed away, and Xia Zhijun carried the bag, putting his arm around Gu Siyi's shoulders as they left the store together.

He lowered his eyes to look at the girl beside him, a possessive smile playing on his lips.

A couple passed by them, and the girl repeatedly looked back at them, her eyes filled with envy. She tugged on her boyfriend's hand and said, "Their matching outfits look so good! Let's go buy some too!"

As Xia Zhijun strolled around with Gu Siyi, she said, "Shouldn't we go meet up with Su Han and the others?"

Xia Zhijun said, "No rush, they'll let us know when they're ready."

It was a rare opportunity to have some alone time during a group trip, and he wasn't in a hurry to rejoin the others.

Gu Siyi said, "What if they're waiting for us?"

Xia Zhijun said, "If they were waiting for us, they would have sent a message in the group chat."

"That's true…" Gu Siyi nodded.

Xia Zhijun was very grateful. Su Han was such a reliable friend, never causing trouble at crucial moments.

Xia Zhijun took Gu Siyi into a boutique. Gu Siyi asked, "What are we looking at?"

"Phone cases, let's each choose one." Although their phones weren't the same model, it didn't stop him from choosing the same theme, the kind that looked good together.

After buying phone cases, he took her to buy cups and slippers. Gu Siyi exclaimed, "I didn't know you liked to shop so much."

Xia Zhijun seemed to be in a good mood and chuckled softly. "Yes, I do."

If he didn't shop, how else could he get matching items for the two of them?

Every time Gu Siyi rushed to pay, Xia Zhijun didn't stop her.

It didn't matter if he was the one giving gifts or receiving them, in the end, all the money he earned would be spent on her.

This thought flashed through his mind, and the way he looked at her became even warmer, as if he was looking at his little wife ten years in the future.

When they finally met up with Su Han and the others, laden with shopping bags, the three of them were stunned.

Su Han and the girls were sitting on chairs, drinking tea and playing games. Seeing them walking towards them from afar, they were almost blinded by their radiance.

Xiang Li exclaimed, "Aren't they wearing couple outfits? They look so good together!"

Zhang Xinyi echoed, "They look amazing! Good-looking people wearing good-looking clothes!"

Su Han clicked his tongue twice. "So high-profile. As expected of our school's aloof study god."

Xiang Li asked in a low voice, "Are they… together?"

Su Han said, "You're Little Wine Cup's best friends. I also want to ask you this question. You won't get an answer from Ah Jun."

Zhang Xinyi said, "…Siyi said they're just very close, and their parents are also good friends."

Su Han chuckled. "A pure brother-sister relationship, that's what they all say."

When the two of them sat down to rest, everyone chatted and played on their phones. Su Han then noticed that even their phone cases were the same…

Ah Jun wasn't such a cheesy person before. He used to ignore girls and even threw away textbooks without opening them. When they occasionally talked about classmates who had boyfriends or girlfriends, he would always look disdainful and indifferent.

…It seemed men were fickle creatures after all.

In the evening, Zheng Peipei, Lu Jiaye, and Zhou Xiao came out to meet up with the five of them. They had dinner outside and strolled through the night market.

As soon as Zheng Peipei saw them, she noticed their outfits. "Tsk tsk… tsk tsk tsk…"

Gu Siyi asked with a smile, "Looks good?"

"Looks good, looks good." Zheng Peipei said sincerely. It was just a little too dazzling to look at.

"The baseball jackets in that store are all very nice. How about I take you to buy one too?" Gu Siyi suggested enthusiastically.

Zheng Peipei glanced at Xia Zhijun's indifferent face and said tactfully, "Forget it, that style doesn't suit me."

How could she dare to join in on their harmonious couple look? If a few more people wore the same thing, it wouldn't be a couple look anymore, but a team uniform… Xia Zhijun would probably explode.

Although Zheng Peipei sometimes wanted to tease Xia Zhijun, she was still a little afraid to do it so blatantly.

Lu Jiaye had spent the day in the hotel playing countless games with Zheng Peipei and had been called "good brother" countless times. He was feeling a little smug now and didn't even bother teasing Xia Zhijun and Little Wine Cup. A mysterious smile hung on his lips.

The next afternoon, their Chengdu trip came to an end, leaving only one day of vacation left.

To avoid the crowds at the train station and save time, they took a flight back.

Everyone boarded the return flight, feeling reluctant and filled with melancholy.

Zheng Peipei said, "The next long holiday is winter vacation. Let's make plans in advance to travel together, okay?"

Lu Jiaye responded, "Sure!"

Gu Siyi said, "Seconded!"

Xiang Li and Zhang Xinyi both readily agreed, but they all discussed that it would be better to have a more relaxing trip next time, without mountain climbing.

Lu Jiaye said, "Next time, I, Master Lu, will plan the itinerary. I guarantee you a relaxing and romantic surprise trip."

Zheng Peipei, as always, went against the grain. "Please, no more surprises!"

Lu Jiaye snorted. "Just you wait."

Back in City C, they still had one day of vacation left. Those who lived in City C or nearby went home, while Gu Siyi planned to return to school.

Xia Zhijun said, "My mom wants you to come home with me for dinner."

Gu Siyi declined, "Next time. I want to go back to the dorm and rest."

Xia Zhijun figured she was probably tired from the trip and needed some time alone to relax, so he didn't force her to go to his house and face the elders. He directly sent her back to school.

When Gu Siyi returned to the dorm, she found that Lan Xiaqiu had also returned early.

After greeting each other, they went about their own business.

This seven-day holiday wasn't just for fun and games; there was also a mountain of homework waiting for them.

Actually, before leaving, Gu Siyi had pretended to pack a few test papers and textbooks in her suitcase.

However, until their return, those things remained untouched…

On the last day of the holiday, she buried herself in her studies in the dorm, desperately trying to catch up on her homework. There were a few test papers that were due the next day.

Worried that Zheng Peipei would forget about the homework, she specifically reminded her on WeChat, "We have two math tests, one English test, one physics test, and one chemistry test due tomorrow!"

Zheng Peipei: "…Damn it, you scared me."

Zheng Peipei: "Good luck, Brother Yi. I'll go back to the dorm tonight and copy yours!"

Gu Siyi: "At this moment, I'm not Brother Yi, I'm just a scumbag…"

Zheng Peipei: "..Don't worry, you still have the study god."

Zheng Peipei: "If you can't finish it, just copy from his test papers."

Copy Xia Zhijun's test papers? This thought flashed through Gu Siyi's mind but was immediately dismissed.

How could she be so shameless! Copying his homework! That's too embarrassing!

She would rather hand in a blank paper than copy from him!

During morning reading on the first day back at school, Zheng Peipei saw Xia Zhijun walk into the classroom and immediately nudged Gu Siyi's arm. "The study god is here. Quickly go ask for his test papers… If you don't copy during morning reading, you won't have time later."

Gu Siyi: "…" I want to save face.

"Do you want to be punished with standing or being criticized in front of everyone? Old Wang is ruthless!" Zheng Peipei tried to scare her.

"He went on the trip with us. He might not have finished it…"

"Just try. He's the study god, after all."

Gu Siyi looked at Xia Zhijun, who had just taken his seat. Before she could even speak, her confidence faltered, and her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

"What's wrong?" Xia Zhijun noticed her hesitation.

Gu Siyi asked in a low voice, "Did you finish your homework?"

"Yes, I did," he replied calmly.

"You finished all those test papers?" She gasped.

Xia Zhijun said nonchalantly, "I finished them on the first day of the holiday, before we left."

"…………"

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