Dragon Raja: I practiced Naruto ninjutsu next to Lu Mingfei.

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She kept her head down, her gaze unfocused, and asked casually, "Why did you suddenly decide to cook for me?"

The emphasis in this sentence is on the words 'for me'.

It seemed like they were trying to confirm something, both openly and secretly.

"Because you've done so much for me, but it seems like I haven't done anything for you."

Gu Ran had finished eating. He put down his chopsticks, took a tissue to wipe his mouth, and then looked at Su Xiaoqiang intently.

Su Xiaoqiang became increasingly shy under his gaze and dared not look up to meet his eyes.

She looked down at the dining table and said, "You saved me from the kidnappers and have done so much for me!"

Gu Ran shook his head: "That doesn't count."

Su Xiaoqiang thought to herself, if it were any other boy, he would probably use the story of him saving a damsel in distress to make a lot of demands.

But Gu Ran never mentions this matter.

Could it be... that he still doesn't like me?

Her mood suddenly became uneasy again.

Gu Ran asked her again, "The college entrance exam results are out, right?"

"Ah."

"Then go to Fudan University, that's your best choice."

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoqiang felt even more heavy-hearted.

He wanted me to go to Fudan University because he didn't want me to go abroad with him.

Do you think it's too much trouble for me to come along?

So he still doesn't want to accept me?

What should we do then? Should she continue to pester us relentlessly?

Su Xiaoqiang pursed her lips and looked up at Gu Ran.

She knew that some things couldn't be avoided, and things always needed to be clarified.

Gu Ran was also looking at her.

During this time, Gu Ran read many psychology books in order to write a short paper to prove the theory of feelings developing over time.

He felt that he should clarify his relationship with Su Xiaoqiang as soon as possible.

He has never been in love in either his past or present life, so he doesn't know what love is like.

But he knew that the longer this ambiguity continued, the more painful it would be for everyone.

If you want to be a scumbag, the best way to handle it is to not take the initiative, not express your opinion, not refuse, and not take responsibility.

But he had no intention of being a scumbag; dealing with complicated situations was just too much trouble.

With so much time and energy, it would be better to use it for cultivation.

The two looked at each other, and Su Xiaoqiang no longer tried to avoid the question.

She's a proud girl; even if she's rejected, she'll hold her head high.

At this moment, Gu Ran asked Su Xiaoqiang a question: "Can you accept a long-distance relationship?"

"Ok?"

Su Xiaoqiang was stunned for a moment.

She had been afraid all along, afraid that Gu Ran would make her leave, thinking that he would say something that would sever their relationship.

She recognized every single word Gu Ran said, but why did she seem to not understand them when they were put together?

What do you mean?

Why are you asking me if I can accept a long-distance relationship?

Su Xiaoqiang has always been very quick-witted and has a strong sense of self.

But at this point, she was too caught up in the situation to see clearly, and she became confused again.

Gu Ran explained, "Kassel College is a closed-management university. Even if you come to Chicago with me, we won't be able to see each other often. Moreover, Kassel College... often requires us to go on internships and research trips all over the world. You know, dinosaur fossil archaeology requires traveling all over the world, and the work of excavating fossils also takes time."

"So if we fall in love, we'll probably only be able to see each other two or three months a year, unlike ordinary couples who can be together every day..."

Su Xiaoqiang was a little confused at first, but after listening to Gu Ran's explanation, she understood immediately.

She looked up at Gu Ran: "You...you're willing to accept me?"

Gu Ran stood up, walked to her side, and stroked her head.

Su Xiaoqiang raised her face, looking at him with pride and courage:

"You, you answer me right now, what did you mean by what you just said?"

Seeing her stubborn look, Gu Ran suddenly felt like teasing her.

He laughed and said, "Why should I accept you? You haven't even confessed your feelings to me yet!"

“You…” Su Xiaoqiang got angry.

She suddenly felt very wronged.

I've done so much, made it so obvious, do I still need to confess?

Just like everyone at Quanshilan Middle School knows that Lu Mingfei used to have a crush on Chen Wenwen.

Everyone at Shilan Middle School knows that Su Xiaoqiang is openly in love with Gu Ran because of her actions during this period.

Isn't this enough?

She felt wronged, and tears immediately welled up and swirled in her eyes.

At this moment, Gu Ran bent down, opened his arms, and hugged her tightly.

He said, "I should be the one asking you if you're willing to accept me, since I really like you."

"Would you like to be with me?" Gu Ran whispered in Su Xiaoqiang's ear.

The sound of her breath tickled her ear.

The grievances in her heart vanished in an instant.

Su Xiaoqiang burst into tears.

"You bad guy! You were just teasing me on purpose! All you do is tease me and bully me!"

With tears streaming down her face, Su Xiaoqiang hugged the boy she truly loved tightly, as if afraid that what she had just said was all a dream.

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"I'm sorry, but I couldn't help teasing her when I thought about how such a pretty and cute girl liked me."

Gu Ran stroked her soft back. She was only wearing a dress today, and her body was very soft with a faint fragrance.

Su Xiaoqiang rested her head on his shoulder, nuzzled against him, and secretly smiled through her sobs.

It was the first time she had heard someone she liked say sweet words.

She suddenly remembered that she hadn't responded to Gu Ran's confession yet, so she immediately let go of Gu Ran's embrace and looked at him solemnly.

"I……"

Gu Ran gently pressed his finger to her lips to stop her from speaking.

"Think it through. Being with me really means we'll be apart most of the time. Go back and think about it..."

“I’ve thought it through,” Su Xiaoqiang said, brushing his hand away and looking him straight in the eye. “I want to be with you, no matter where we are, I want to be with you.”

Gu Ran's hand was around her smooth shoulders, his eyes fixed on her delicate, fair face.

She has always been a girl who dares to love and hate, and her words are powerful and resolute, as if she were a saintly woman devoutly serving God.

"Anything else?" Gu Ran asked, staring at her.

"And..." Su Xiaoqiang was taken aback at first, but after thinking for a moment she realized what he wanted to ask.

"I like you too." After saying this, she shyly hugged Gu Ran's arms again.

She had hugged him many times before, but she always worried that this warm embrace would suddenly disappear.

Now she knew that, at this moment, this embrace truly belonged to her.

……

On the sofa, Gu Ran was working on his laptop.

Su Xiaoqiang lay on his lap, looking at his jawline.

So handsome!

She had just started a relationship and felt that everything that had happened was somewhat unreal.

"Gu Ran..."

"Ah."

"When did you fall in love with me?" Su Xiaoqiang asked, looking at his face.

Gu Ran thought about it seriously: "That night at the resort hotel, when you were barefoot and looking for a team of security guards to go upstairs."

He looked down at her pretty face and said, "I felt so sorry for her back then."

When it comes to sweet talk, Gu Ran seems to have a natural talent for it, mastering it in a second.

Su Xiaoqiang shyly avoided his gaze, pursing her lips and giggling.

She said proudly, "Then I liked you even before you liked me."

"Ah."

Gu Ran didn't quite understand why girls cared about these details.

But it's always right to answer by going along with your girlfriend's words.

Su Xiaoqiang continued, "And then you confessed first."