Chapter 1588: Chapter 1588: I’m Chasing You, Can’t You Feel It? (7)
“Not tired, I’ll spend New Year’s Eve with you,” Xiao Mo said, looking at the fireworks filling the sky.
Xia Chuqing didn’t refuse. It had been a long time since she celebrated the New Year in China, and she hadn’t expected her first year back would be spent with Xiao Mo.
“Are you cold? Do you want to get in the car? I’ll take you to a place with a better view,” Xiao Mo suggested, looking at her.
“Okay.” Xia Chuqing nodded.
She picked up Tiantian and got back in the car next to Xiao Mo.
“Wait for me a moment, I’m going to buy you a New Year’s gift,” Xiao Mo said with a smile.
Xia Chuqing quickly said, “No need, we already bought a lot of gifts last time at the mall.”
However, Xiao Mo didn’t respond and had already walked away.
There was a medium-sized gift shop nearby. Watching his back, Xia Chuqing felt a twinge of anticipation. What would he buy her?
“Woof woof…” Tiantian, now full, kept wriggling in Xia Chuqing’s arms.
“Good girl, let’s wait for President Xiao to come back,” Xia Chuqing coaxed.
At this moment, it felt somewhat like a family.
Not long after, Xiao Mo came out, holding a half-human-sized plush bear.
Xia Chuqing laughed and called out at the window, “I’m not a child, go and return it.”
“How can you return a gift you’ve already bought?” Xiao Mo said as he walked over.
“But this is too childish!”
“You don’t like it?” Xiao Mo leaned against the window, pressing the bear’s face against it.
Xia Chuqing laughed at his antics, “I like it… but it’s too big.”
“What’s wrong with big? Or do you prefer small?” Xiao Mo raised an eyebrow.
Upon hearing this, Xia Chuqing realized something was off… Ugh, men really can be shameless.
Xiao Mo dangled the bear outside the window, teasing her until Xia Chuqing giggled incessantly.
She was genuinely happy, and she opened the car door, “Alright, give me the bear and get in the car, it’s cold outside.”
“Worried about me?”
“Who’s worried about you? If you’re not afraid of the cold, then stay outside,” Xia Chuqing retorted playfully.
Xiao Mo walked around the car and got into the driver’s seat.
The bear was indeed very large; hugging it felt almost like holding a person.
Tiantian, seeing the new “pet,” seemed to think she was being neglected and started barking and even tried to bite the bear.
Xiao Mo grabbed Tiantian by the ears, pulling her over to his side, “What are you barking for? If you keep it up, I’ll leave you here.”
Tiantian didn’t understand and didn’t care, she was determined to bark!
Aw, Chuqing has abandoned her for that big, ugly bear.
Tiantian’s adorable demeanor made Xia Chuqing laugh, “Tiantian, be good, don’t bark anymore, let’s be friendly to the little bear.”
Xia Chuqing coaxed her a bit, and only then did Tiantian settle down, although she still glared at Xiao Mo.
Xia Chuqing glanced at Xiao Mo and asked with a smile, “Do you like keeping pets?”
“Depends on the pet,” Xiao Mo replied seriously.
“Hmm? What kind do you like?”
“One like you.”
“…” Xia Chuqing pouted; she wasn’t a pet.
“Sit tight, I’ll drive us a bit further,” Xiao Mo said.
“Okay!” Xia Chuqing put the bear on her lap and held Tiantian in her arms.
The car drove to a more open area, where the view of the fireworks was exceptionally bright and beautiful.
Each firework shot into the sky, colorful and splendid.
With no tall buildings around to block the view, this reunion night was particularly unforgettable for Xia Chuqing.
She hugged the bear, rested her head on its arm, and watched the fireworks outside with a faint smile.
Gradually, her gaze became slightly dreamy.
She liked this kind of reunion night, quiet yet harmonious.
After playing for a while, Tiantian lay down at Xiao Mo’s feet and fell asleep.
Xiao Mo, also tired, rested his eyes after watching the fireworks with Xia Chuqing for a while.
When Xia Chuqing turned her head, Xiao Mo was already asleep.
In light slumber, Xiao Mo appeared gentle and harmless, his deep facial features softened, and Xia Chuqing noticed how long his eyelashes were.
Like discovering a little secret, Xia Chuqing lowered her head, moved closer, and looked more carefully under the streetlight.
Hehe, indeed, his eyelashes were long and thick, envy-inducing.
Previously, when he kissed her, she never dared to look at him. Now, it was her first time seriously observing him while he slept.
This man was exceptionally good-looking, whether from a distance or up close.
His skin was excellent, not a single wrinkle at the corner of his eyes.
Xia Chuqing couldn’t help but mutter, wasn’t the saying that time is a butcher’s knife? But for Xiao Mo, it seemed more like a carving tool.
Taking advantage of his sleep, she watched him for a few more moments.
Perhaps Xiao Mo was always alert, or maybe it was Xia Chuqing’s warm breath on his face, but his heart stirred and he slightly opened his eyes.
“…” Xia Chuqing quickly retreated; wasn’t he asleep?
“Good-looking?” Xiao Mo asked in a hoarse voice.
“…” Xia Chuqing’s face flushed, and she didn’t reply.
Xiao Mo turned his head; seeing her silence, he smiled and said, “Bored? Want me to keep you company?”
“I’m not bored, I can play on my phone,” Xia Chuqing quickly replied.
“Then why were you looking at me?”
“I wasn’t looking at you…”
Xiao Mo didn’t press further, his voice flat, “Agree to be my girlfriend, and you can look every day.”
“…” Xia Chuqing didn’t respond.
Xiao Mo didn’t push her, closing his eyes again, “I’ll sleep a bit more, keep watching if you want.”
“Shameless,” Xia Chuqing muttered.
Xia Chuqing’s face was a mix of red and white, so she took out her phone to play.
She wasn’t fond of watching the Spring Festival Gala but would watch it every year out of habit.
Now, she put on her headphones and started watching the live stream on her phone.
Leaning against the soft, fluffy bear, this night was filled with beauty, and that thing called “happiness” seeped into her heart bit by bit.
She was unsure if Xiao Mo was serious or just playful, but she didn’t want to ponder that question tonight.
At least at this moment, he was earnest.
As she watched, during a singing performance, Xia Chuqing fell asleep.
She was unaware of when the car started again, or how a coat had been placed on her.
All she knew was that when she woke up, it was already past three in the morning.
The lively night had passed; only the remnants of fireworks and gunpowder lingered in the air.
A light breeze blew, and songs softly floated by.
Turning her head, she saw Xiao Mo’s serious side profile as he drove.
“Awake,” he said.
“I fell asleep… How far are we from my home?” Xia Chuqing asked, “When did you wake up? Are you still tired?”
“Two and a half more hours to A City.”
“Thank you for driving all night,” Xia Chuqing said sincerely, looking at him earnestly.