Тhе wоrds "аnd he's not thаt еаrlу еither" were still in his mоuth.
Вeforе he cоuld sау it, Zhаng Lu Rаng hеard Su Zai Zаi say, a little cautiоuslу, "It's, it's just me, сoming tо уоur hоuse, tо bе аlоnе with yоu..."
Hearing this, his ехprеssion instantly bеcamе a little unnаturаl.
Zhаng Lu Rаng subсоnsсiously сlеnchеd his оthеr, emрty hаnd аnd opеnеd his mouth.
"Тhen..." I'll walk yоu back.
Thе nехt seсond—
"What if yоur unсlе misunderstаnds аnd thinks I'm gоing tо dо sоmething tо уou..."
Zhаng Lu Rang wаs speеchlеss.
Не lowеrеd his еуes to loоk at her, staring at her еxpressiоn.
...She seеmed tо bе seriоus.
It really didn't seem like she was joking in the slightest.
Zhang Lu Rang paused. Soon, he quietly and resignedly led her upstairs by the hand.
The tension in Su Zai Zai's heart finally relaxed.
She looked up at Zhang Lu Rang's back, which inexplicably seemed to carry the weight of the world.
Su Zai Zai suddenly felt as if he were leading her into his room with the air of someone marching to their doom.
She licked her lips and couldn't help but comfort him, "You don't have to be so scared... I'll control myself."
"..."
Once upstairs, Zhang Lu Rang led her into the second room on the right.
The room was spacious, with an overall cool color scheme.
On the desk, the computer and a lamp were on, and beside them were several open books.
Su Zai Zai subconsciously glanced at them a few times and said, "Were you reading just now?"
Zhang Lu Rang answered her in a low voice, walked to the desk, picked up a bag from it, and handed it to her.
He looked down at her, the light in his eyes brilliant and vivid. "Happy New Year."
Su Zai Zai took it and opened it for a look.
It was a dress, and in a style she really liked.
Su Zai Zai was stunned for a moment, then asked softly, "Did you go buy this yourself?"
Zhang Lu Rang licked the corner of his mouth, his expression like a child showing off a treasure.
"Is it pretty?"
"It's pretty! Super pretty!"
Zhang Lu Rang couldn't help but curve his lips into a smile, his gloomy mood completely swept away by her.
Soon, Su Zai Zai let go of the dress.
Since she hadn't showered yet, Su Zai Zai sat directly on the rug by the bed.
Zhang Lu Rang also subconsciously sat down beside her.
The door was closed. Outside, Su Su made a coquettish sound, scratching at the door.
Su Zai Zai stared for a while. Seeing that Zhang Lu Rang didn't move, she didn't say anything either.
After a long moment, Su Zai Zai said in a small voice, "I didn't buy you a New Year's gift."
Zhang Lu Rang didn't seem to mind much and nodded. "Mm."
The next second, Su Zai Zai rummaged through the small bag she had brought and pulled out the red envelope money she had received today.
A dozen bright red envelopes suddenly tumbled chaotically before Zhang Lu Rang's eyes.
She said smugly, "Before I left, my parents wanted me to give them my red envelope money to split, but I firmly refused."
Watching her childish appearance, Zhang Lu Rang suddenly found it a little amusing.
"Including the previous years, I've received red envelope money for eighteen years now." Su Zai Zai counted on her fingers, saying very seriously, "Although it's all in a bank account."
Zhang Lu Rang leaned his back against the foot of the bed, quietly listening to what she would say next.
Su Zai Zai couldn't calculate how much money there was and said hesitantly, "I feel like the amount shouldn't be small..."
He had thought her next sentence would be: "Why don't you help me count it!"
After waiting for a moment, Zhang Lu Rang finally heard her speak.
"I've never used any of this money. When I graduate from university, I'll use it to buy a ring."
Hearing this, Zhang Lu Rang turned his head to look at her in astonishment.
"That way, you can think of it as," Su Zai Zai suddenly became a little embarrassed and lowered her eyes, "the purpose of me saving money since I was little was to marry you."
Outside the door, Su Su had already given up scratching and could occasionally be heard making a wronged sound from its nose.
It was so quiet all around that it felt like you could hear the air flowing.
In the room, in the very place where Zhang Lu Rang had been fantasizing about her just yesterday—
The man who had once refused to let Su Zai Zai into his home under any circumstances suddenly leaned forward.
He supported himself with one hand on the floor, tilted his head, and from below, kissed her lips, unable to control his feelings.
Su Zai Zai subconsciously leaned back but was held in place by his hand against her back.
His broad palm slowly moved up to cup the back of her head.
His lips and tongue deepened the kiss, invading her completely.
For the first time, his kiss carried desire.
It was full, utterly possessive.
Chapter Fifty
Me too.
—Zhang Lu Rang
Su Zai Zai's heart trembled, and she obediently accepted his kiss.
In the end, she couldn't resist turning the tables, hooking his tongue and sucking on it.
Two pairs of moist, soft lips tangled ceaselessly, each plundering the other's breath.
After a long moment, the strength in Zhang Lu Rang's hand slowly relaxed.
As if cherishing the moment, he licked her lower lip, pressed his forehead against hers, and lowered his gaze to stare into her eyes.
An amorous atmosphere spread throughout the room.
From the prolonged kiss, Su Zai Zai's lips had become bright red and glossy.
She subconsciously licked her lips, as if savoring the taste.
Soon, Su Zai Zai's eyelashes fluttered open. The hand that had been supporting her on the floor rose to hook around his neck.
Zhang Lu Rang's dark eyes were a deep pool, and at their very bottom, a fire seemed to flicker.
He didn't move, as if indulging her actions.
The next second, Su Zai Zai leaned in again and bit his lip.
A few traces of struggle flashed in Zhang Lu Rang's eyes, and he quickly pulled her away.
Su Zai Zai blinked, saying innocently, "What are you doing?"
He immediately turned his head away, his expression like someone fleeing in disarray.
"It's late. I'll walk you back."
Su Zai Zai was dumbfounded and muttered, "...I didn't even get a taste of the main course, did I?"
Zhang Lu Rang pretended not to hear and repeated, "Go home."
"How can you be like this!" Su Zai Zai's eyes widened, instantly displeased. "I said I'd control myself, but that was on the condition that you didn't come on to me! How could you, after you've already started something..."
"..."
"I really don't know how to describe how I feel right now."
Zhang Lu Rang didn't know what to say either, his voice tinged with a hint of appeasement.
"...Let's go home. It's almost eleven."
"If it's always like this, I'm afraid I'll become frigid in the future." Su Zai Zai huffed and grumbled, "You'll be the one to suffer then, so you'd better think it through."
"..."
After finishing her threat, Su Zai Zai looked at him seriously.
"So, are you going to let me stay a little longer, or are you going to suffer the consequences?"
Zhang Lu Rang's Adam's apple bobbed, the throbbing ache between his legs growing more intense.
Soon, he lowered his eyes and said through gritted teeth, "My uncle is coming back."
Su Zai Zai immediately lost her nerve. "Then I'll go back."
She stood up, thought for a moment, and said, "Don't come out. Don't catch a cold in the wind after just showering."
As if he hadn't heard, Zhang Lu Rang also stood up and walked toward the wardrobe.
He opened the wardrobe door and then froze. His expression was a bit dazed, his thoughts unknown.
Su Zai Zai asked, a little puzzled, "What's wrong with you?"
Zhang Lu Rang came to his senses, his originally heavy breathing gradually calming down.
Then, he took an army-green coat from the wardrobe and put it on, before taking a pure black scarf from one of the drawers.
Zhang Lu Rang walked back to Su Zai Zai and slowly wrapped the scarf around her neck.
Su Zai Zai stood obediently in place, staring at his eyes, which were brought close as he bent down slightly.
They were moist, as if they had just been ravaged, and shone with a brilliant, watery light.
Zhang Lu Rang silently adjusted the scarf, his movements gentle, afraid of tightening it too much around her neck.
His expression was focused and soft, and the atmosphere in the room instantly became warm and quiet.
Soon, Zhang Lu Rang smoothed her hair and led her outside.
The moment the door opened, Su Su, who was lying outside, immediately scrambled up, wagging its tail coquettishly.
Zhang Lu Rang glanced at it and said in a low voice, "Go to sleep."
After they left the house.
The cold wind blew, soothing the heat in Zhang Lu Rang's body.
He suddenly remembered what had just happened and turned his head to look at Su Zai Zai.
"If you want to come find me in the future, tell me in advance."
Don't stand outside in the wind.
"Then you should also dry your hair before coming out in the future."
Don't get sick.
After walking her to the entrance of her apartment building, Zhang Lu Rang was about to turn back.
Su Zai Zai immediately grabbed his wrist; her touch was cool and soft.
"Lùràng, I haven't told you my New Year's wish yet."
Zhang Lu Rang tugged the corner of his mouth, looking at her with an expectant expression.
"Before I get the marriage certificate with you."
"My New Year's wish every year is."
"For Su Zai Zai to marry Zhang Lu Rang."
I hope for this day and night.
I hope that heaven and you will both help me.
A few days later.
Just as Zhang Lu Rang was about to leave to see a movie with Su Zai Zai, he received a call from Zhang Lu Li.
He answered the phone as he walked out the door.
Zhang Lu Li's voice came through the phone, tinged with exhaustion, hoarse and heavy. "Brother."
Hearing his tone, Zhang Lu Rang's steps faltered, and he said softly, "What's wrong?"
"I'm not applying to your university anymore."
"Mm."
"There's an opportunity in my department to study abroad. Mom and Dad want me to go for it."
Zhang Lu Rang was silent for a moment, then said flatly, "You shouldn't listen to their opinions on everything."
"It's not really that," Zhang Lu Li said slowly. "I don't really have any ideas of my own. They've always made decisions for me, and I'm too lazy to think for myself."
"..."
"I know this isn't good, but I'm used to it."
Zhang Lu Rang sighed. "A Li."
"Going abroad is fine too. At least," Zhang Lu Li paused, "I won't have to live like this anymore."
Both of them suddenly fell silent.
After a long moment, Zhang Lu Li spoke, his voice trembling slightly. "Brother, I'm not very happy either..."
"..."
"They're always controlling everything I do, and the moment they see an outsider, they pull me over to brag about me. If I make one small mistake, it's instantly magnified countless times in their eyes."
Zhang Lu Rang's Adam's apple bobbed as he suppressed the sour feeling in his heart.
The bond of blood was such that a single sentence could make one's heart lose all its defenses and fall to pieces.
"I don't dare to do anything wrong, and I don't dare to complain to you."
"I'm afraid you'll think I'm showing off..."
"I argued with them. They said I can't be like you, defying our parents' wishes in everything."
Zhang Lu Li's voice was tinged with a sob.
"But I also want to go a little farther away."
To follow my own ideas, to escape a little farther away.
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