Little Sweetheart

Gu Siyi's small face flushed crimson. Ever since they had become intimate, he sometimes called himself "husband". She still wasn't used to it, and every time she heard it, she felt flustered.

Putting down her clothes, she hummed softly, her ears still red, "I want this one." Finished, she didn't look at him and went to the bathroom to wash up.

While Gu Siyi was showering, Xia Zhijun appeared outside, watching her through the clear glass door.

"Stop it… Go out…" Gu Siyi turned her back. "It's a bad habit to watch children bathe."

"I'm looking openly and honestly." Xia Zhijun crossed his arms, a smile playing on his lips. His satisfied expression clearly showed he wasn't planning to leave. He even deliberately teased, "Is it a crime to watch my own wife shower?"

"You're so shameless…" Gu Siyi stamped her foot in exasperation.

Xia Zhijun found this adorable awkwardness irresistible.

He undressed and walked inside. Gu Siyi was startled. "What are you doing in here?!"

"Keeping you company…" He approached.

"Ah, go away…" Gu Siyi tried to avoid him.

"We've already seen each other completely unclothed. What are you afraid of?" Xia Zhijun said leisurely, a smile playing on his lips.

Gu Siyi felt like he was a wolf! A wolf who had been disguised for many years!

As things progressed, unsurprisingly, she was once again thoroughly loved by him…

Whimpering, she endured the passionate storm…

The two ate lunch outside and returned to school in the afternoon.

Gu Siyi was thankful it was winter. Bundled up in thick clothes, any marks left by their passionate encounter were completely hidden by her high-collared sweater.

The success of the New Year's Eve gala made Gu Siyi famous at school, solidifying her title as the campus beauty.

The short video that went viral online led a large number of people to her Weibo account, gaining her millions of followers in just a few days.

Gu Siyi had never thought about becoming an internet celebrity. Seeing so many followers, she felt a little overwhelmed.

Zheng Peipei told her, "If you showed off your scholar boyfriend a bit, like posting some loving moments, your followers would probably skyrocket."

Gu Siyi said, "Forget it, I'm not used to such a high profile…"

She posted a thank-you message on Weibo and then went back to her own business.

She declined all invitations from platforms asking her to become a live-streaming influencer.

Zhang Sicheng was even more upset about the torn dress than Gu Siyi.

Gu Siyi's annoyance had vanished the moment she put on the qipao Xia Zhijun had given her.

But Zhang Sicheng investigated for days without any results. No one had noticed how the dress was torn… There were no surveillance cameras in the changing area, and the organizing committee members could come and go as they pleased. The scope of suspects was too large, making it difficult to investigate.

The matter was eventually dropped…

After the New Year's holiday, final exams were approaching.

The dreaded end-of-year event that made Gu Siyi tremble was unavoidable and arrived as scheduled.

This semester, she had prioritized school activities, with socializing as a supplement and studying as an embellishment, living a colorful life…

As the exams approached, she started paying attention in class, only to feel like she was listening to gibberish…

Gu Siyi panicked. She couldn't fail her first semester of university! It would be too embarrassing.

These days, being well-rounded was important, and failing a course was a mark of shame.

Hearing that the teachers would be highlighting key exam points in class, Gu Siyi breathed a sigh of relief.

At least this gave her a direction for review… making it easier to cram…

However, after marking the key points according to the teacher's instructions, she was dumbfounded. Were these key points?

It was clearly every chapter and every subsection marked!

To review, she still had to go through the entire book!

After class, Gu Siyi complained weakly, "Everything is a key point. I'm already dead inside."

Bu Weilan sighed deeply and said, "Same."

The other two roommates were doing better, not as distressed as they were.

Liu Chang said, "Siyi, your boyfriend is the top scorer! Ask him to help you review!"

"…But we're in different majors now!" Gu Siyi said worriedly, especially since several subjects seemed to rely on memorizing knowledge points.

"The basic subjects are the same. Asking him to help with advanced math is definitely a good idea."

"…I don't know about their department. He's even a year ahead of me."

Gu Siyi felt a bit down but didn't want to ask Xia Zhijun for help.

After all, she had relied on him for tutoring throughout high school. Now that they weren't in the same year or major in university, asking him for help would make her feel like a complete intellectual cripple among her friends!

To maintain some dignity, she joined her roommates in study mode.

Bu Weilan said to her privately, "Siyi, you usually spend so much time on activities. You should talk to the teacher and ask for extra credit for your comprehensive assessment."

Gu Siyi was embarrassed. "With my terrible grades, I might even fail. I definitely won't get a scholarship, so improving my assessment score is useless."

"How do you know? Don't have so little confidence in yourself."

For the two weeks leading up to the exams, Gu Siyi studied very seriously.

However, there were too many knowledge points to memorize, and she felt overwhelmed.

Xia Zhijun asked if she needed help, but she shook her head and said no, acting very confident.

They weren't in the same year or major, and his major must have a heavy workload. She didn't want to burden him further.

Since Gu Siyi said so, Xia Zhijun didn't press the issue, as he felt that the university coursework was much lighter than high school.

During exam week, Gu Siyi and Xia Zhijun agreed not to see each other so she could focus on studying. Every day, she and her roommates crammed tirelessly. Wang Shu, from their dorm, was usually the most diligent student, her notebooks filled with meticulous notes. The others benefited from this, borrowing her notes to review. With companions fighting alongside her, Gu Siyi felt much more relaxed.

After the last exam, the first semester of university came to an end.

While having dinner with Xia Zhijun, Gu Siyi asked him, "When are your holidays?"

Xia Zhijun said, "In three days. Wait for me, I'll take you home."

Gu Siyi thought for a moment. "We're not from the same city. Isn't it inconvenient for you to take me home?"

Xia Zhijun said calmly, "For my girlfriend's family, no distance is too far."

"…" Gu Siyi smiled.

As her roommates left one after another, Gu Siyi stayed at school, having meals with her boyfriend every day and helping her teachers with odd jobs.

When her parents asked when she was coming home and offered to pick her up, she said, "No need to pick me up. My boyfriend will take me home. He even said he wants to visit you two."

Xu Jiahui and her husband laughed. "Having a boyfriend saves us a lot of worry."

Gu Zhiyuan said, "Good. She'll eventually marry him anyway. Xia Zhijun is helping us out in advance."

Hearing this, Xu Jiahui's expression became a little serious. "Will Xia Zhijun's parents agree to this marriage?"

Gu Zhiyuan said, "That's not important. I have faith in Xia Zhijun. He's a very independent and thoughtful person. He won't accept an arranged marriage."

"But without the blessings of the in-laws, the marriage will be incomplete, and there might even be obstacles?"

Gu Zhiyuan laughed. "You're worrying too much. Our daughter is so outstanding. She's a graduate of a prestigious university. We'll give her a few properties and company shares as a dowry. Who would dare look down on her?"

Xu Jiahui said, "If it were anyone else, they might not be willing to marry. After being with such an excellent boy like Xia Zhijun, who else would catch her eye?"

"That's true…" Gu Zhiyuan nodded in agreement. "He's a truly exceptional young man. I'm very optimistic about him."

The day after Xia Zhijun's last exam, Gu Siyi packed her things and went downstairs, where Xia Zhijun was waiting.

He took her suitcase and put it in the car.

However, as they drove, the car wasn't heading towards the airport but towards a five-star resort hotel at a scenic spot.

"…??" Gu Siyi looked at Xia Zhijun getting out of the car to retrieve the luggage with a puzzled expression.

She followed him, asking in confusion, "What are we doing here?"

Xia Zhijun said, "I booked the flight for a week later. We'll spend a week here first."

Gu Siyi was stunned. "Why did you book the tickets so late?"

Xia Zhijun said calmly, "There weren't any suitable tickets for this week."

He pushed the suitcase with one hand and held her hand with the other. A doorman came over to take the suitcase.

Gu Siyi followed Xia Zhijun as he checked in.

She had been thinking about booking tickets before the holiday, but after discussing it with him, he said he would handle it, so she left it to him.

Once inside the room, Gu Siyi said, "I need to tell my parents…"

"Yes, let them know."

"But they were planning to pick me up. Now, because there are no tickets, it's delayed for a week… I'll just say I have something to do at school."

Xia Zhijun: "Up to you."

As Gu Siyi called her mother, Xia Zhijun sat beside her, holding her.

Playing with her earlobe wasn't enough; he wanted to explore further…

Gu Siyi turned around and glared at him. He looked at her with a playful smile.

He gently nibbled, then playfully bit her earlobe. She dared not make a sound.

After hanging up the phone, before she could catch her breath, he pushed her down…

Gu Siyi had been busy with final exams and hadn't been intimate for over half a month, and she herself was feeling the desire.

Just as things were heating up, Xia Zhijun realized there were no condoms in the room…

Overcome with desire, Gu Siyi whispered, "Just be careful…"

"No." Xia Zhijun quickly regained his composure, adjusted himself, and said, "Rest for a bit. Wait for me."

Grabbing the corner of his clothes, she pleaded, "It's okay…"

Xia Zhijun leaned down, cupped her face, and kissed her several times, soothing her, "Be good. If something goes wrong, it's you who will be hurt. I can't let you take that risk."

Looking into his deep, burning eyes filled with protectiveness, Gu Siyi gradually calmed down.

His surging desire enveloped her, calming her heated passion.

He covered her with the blanket and left.

Gu Siyi lay there quietly, feeling a little embarrassed after the fact.

She was actually more eager than him? How had she become so… lustful?!

It was all his fault…

His constant exploration and experimentation had allowed her to taste the joys of various intimacies…

A while later, Xia Zhijun returned.

Embarrassed by what had just happened, Gu Siyi tried to regain some composure and pushed him away. "Not now… It's broad daylight. I'm hungry…"

Xia Zhijun's voice was hoarse. "Me too. Let me eat my fill first, then I'll take you to find food."

There was no escape now. Her pushing and shoving were just another form of amusement for him.

He had deliberately booked the tickets a week later just to keep her with him, to enjoy their time together.

They would be separated for a month during the winter break, and the thought of it made him reluctant.

However, sweet holidays are always short. These days of basking in the winter sun, visiting tourist attractions, reading, drinking tea, listening to music together, and indulging in passionate lovemaking, no matter how long, never seemed enough.

Before Xia Zhijun knew it, it was time to return home.

Xia Zhijun accompanied Gu Siyi all the way home, bringing gifts for her parents.

Gu Zhiyuan and Xu Jiahui prepared a sumptuous lunch upon learning of their arrival.

The four of them enjoyed a happy meal together.

During the meal, Xu Jiahui asked Gu Siyi, "How were your final exams?"

Gu Siyi felt unsure and answered vaguely, "The grades aren't out yet. I don't know."

Xu Jiahui: "You didn't fail, did you?"

Gu Siyi glanced at Xia Zhijun and immediately denied it. "That's impossible. At most, it's just a difference between good and average. How could I fail?"

She had confidently refused his help back then. Admitting she was at risk of failing would be too embarrassing.

After lunch, Gu Zhiyuan drove everyone out for some shopping.

The couple took the two youngsters to the mall, insisting on buying Xia Zhijun some things.

Xia Zhijun couldn't refuse and accepted their gifts gratefully. Gu Siyi specifically picked out two outfits in festive red.

After dinner at a restaurant, Xia Zhijun was about to check into a hotel, but Xu Jiahui refused. "We have a spare room at home. Why stay in a hotel? We'll take you to the airport tomorrow."

"Yeah, staying at home will make it easier for me to take you tomorrow," Gu Siyi said, holding Xia Zhijun's arm.

The Gu family lived in a spacious single-story villa. Their rooms were all on the second floor.

It wasn't the first time Xia Zhijun had stayed overnight at Gu Siyi's house. There was a room specifically for him, not far from Gu Siyi's.

Whenever he stayed at the Gu residence, he was always well-behaved, without any ulterior motives.

Late at night, after playing a few games with Gu Siyi, he texted her: "Going to sleep."

Gu Siyi: "Okay, goodnight~"

Xia Zhijun lay down to sleep. As always, the nightlight was on in his room.

He was a light sleeper. When the door creaked open, he instantly woke up, opened his eyes, and sat up abruptly.

Gu Siyi, who had quietly entered, froze at the doorway.

She had originally planned to sneak into bed and surprise him…

But now… they were staring at each other.

Xia Zhijun looked like he was facing a formidable enemy, like a cheetah ready to pounce.

After seeing who it was, Xia Zhijun relaxed.

Gu Siyi put a finger to her lips, signaling him to be quiet, then closed the door behind her.

She tiptoed to his side, hugged him, and whispered mischievously, "I'm here to keep you company."

Xia Zhijun's heart raced, but his rationality remained. He lowered his voice and said, "We're at your house. Go back to your own room and rest."

"It's okay. I'll go back in the morning. They're all asleep anyway."

"What if…"

"I locked my door and set my alarm. My parents don't have the habit of barging into my room, let alone yours. Don't worry."

Gu Siyi snuggled into his arms, her body warm and soft, her bright eyes looking at him with a smile.

Xia Zhijun felt his heart melt…

He hugged her. "Alright, then go back first thing in the morning."

He had to leave tomorrow, and he was reluctant to let go of this warm embrace.

Lying in each other's arms, Xia Zhijun gently patted her back and said, "Go to sleep."

"…" Gu Siyi felt a little unaccustomed to this serious and well-behaved Xia Zhijun.

She suddenly realized her own mischievous nature. His gentlemanly behavior made her want to tease him.

Gu Siyi wriggled out of his embrace and said, "The blanket is too warm. I'm a little hot."

With that, she undid the buttons on her top…

Xia Zhijun: "…??"

After freeing herself under the covers, Gu Siyi moved closer to Xia Zhijun.

Hidden beneath the blanket, faces were invisible, so modesty was discarded…

When she planted a strawberry mark on him, Xia Zhijun nearly exploded.

Was this still the shy little girl he knew…?

Now she seemed like a little vixen?

Xia Zhijun pulled up the blanket and joined her underneath.

Suppressing their voices, they made passionate love under the covers.

…

The next morning, Gu Siyi was woken by her alarm. After getting ready, she quietly opened the door, checked that no one was around, and quickly slipped back to her own room.

Successfully returning to base, she threw herself on the bed and rolled around.

When the two appeared downstairs, they had both, coincidentally and tacitly, put on the outfits from yesterday. The stylish and fashionable clothes…

Their eyes met, their expressions a mixture of shyness and sweetness. They smiled at each other, then looked away and greeted her parents.

When Xu Jiahui went to the kitchen to get breakfast, Gu Zhiyuan followed her.

Xu Jiahui: "Why do I feel like our daughter just fed us a mouthful of dog food?"

Gu Zhiyuan deeply agreed: "Young love is so beautiful…"

Xu Jiahui: "It's nice to be in love."

Noticing his wife's envy and longing, Gu Zhiyuan lowered his head and kissed her cheek. "We can't lose to them."

Xu Jiahui smiled.

After breakfast, the family went to the airport together to see Xia Zhijun off.

Before going through security, Xia Zhijun said to the couple, "Thank you, Uncle and Aunt. I'll visit again after the New Year."

Xu Jiahui smiled. "Come whenever you're free. So Siyi doesn't miss you too much."

Gu Siyi clung to Xia Zhijun's side, wrapping her arms around his waist and leaning against his back.

Xia Zhijun patted her hand. "Alright, it's almost time. I need to go queue."

"I'll queue with you…" She hugged him tightly, refusing to let go.

Mr. and Mrs. Gu: "…??"

Why did this feel a little awkward to watch?

She had never been this clingy with them at home.

Now that she was in love, she had become a sweet and affectionate little girl…

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