Chapter 86: What matters is that she likes it

And me, I've long been your family.

Zihan spoke.

Thank you, sister-in-law, you're all my family; I'm not only having Gu Die as family— you have no idea how hard it is to get along with this ice cube.

Bai Xu couldn't help but complain; he could now complain about Gu Die to others—this feeling is great.

Gu Die coldly stared at him—does he dare to badmouth him to others right to his face?

Let's go out for a walk; we'll be back soon.

Yu Ke grabbed Bai Xu's hand and said.

Okay.

Bai Xu agreed.

You can just walk around the garden, take a stroll— that'll keep you occupied for a long time.

Zihan said.

Yu Ke thought it was fine too; the Gu Family's garden is huge—she saw it at Gu Die's birthday party last time, but hasn't examined it closely.

Having just finished eating, we can go over for a stroll.

Are you going?

Yu Ke asked.

What are we going to do—act as a third wheel?

Zihan retorted.

Yeah, then let's go!

Yu Ke grabbed Bai Xu's hand and ran off.

Really energetic, still running.

Zihan complained.

Should we also go out for a walk? I haven't really wandered around the Gu Family yet.

Liuli asked Gu Die.

From now on, you can't say this is the Gu Family; you have to say it's my home.

Gu Die said in a somewhat commanding tone.

Okay, my home—I haven't really looked around my home yet!

Liuli always felt saying that was a bit weird.

You go wander! I'm going upstairs to watch a movie!

Zihan said dissatisfiedly.

Let's go together.

Liuli pulled Zihan and said.

Gu Die coldly stared at Zihan, who directly rolled his eyes at him.

Someone doesn't want me to go, so I'm not going.

Zihan sighed and said.

Liuli then understood, and gave Gu Die a glare.

I didn't say anything at all.

Gu Die said feeling wronged.

Zihan hadn't expected that Gu Die would also act wronged.

Oh, you guys go; I want to go watch a movie—I haven't seen one in a long time.

Zihan pushed Liuli and Gu Die out the door.

Then you...

I already said I'm going to watch a movie—no need to worry about me.

Zihan didn't wait for Liuli to finish speaking before he said.

She still can't be a third wheel.

Then okay, if you get bored, just call me.

Liuli instructed.

Got it.

Zihan laughed.

Gu Die walked along and then grabbed Liuli's hand.

Your family is so big and rich—are you saying I'll have endless money to spend from now on?

Liuli teased.

You said this is your home—got it? Did you forget what I just said?

Gu Die asked.

Okay, got it!

Liuli hugged Gu Die; the garden felt cool.

Gu Die, I can't live without you—what should I do?

Then just stay by my side forever—okay, you silly.

Gu Die rubbed her head.

You're not allowed to dislike me being annoying, got it?

How could I dislike you being annoying? I won't.

They say it's like that, we've also been together for several months now; who knows, after a year, after a few years you won't feel that way.

Liuli sighed, saying she really feared he would grow tired of her and stop loving her.

She was originally a sensitive and suspicious person.

It won't happen, I swear, if I annoy you I...

Gu Die hadn't finished speaking when Liuli kissed his lips.

I believe you.

She said.

You must always believe me, did you hear that?

He lightly kissed her.

Okay.

She nodded in agreement.

The garden wind blew in gusts; hearing the sound of leaves, the night also felt very comfortable.

Bai Xu, why didn't you tell me before that you're an orphan?

Yu Ke asked.

She felt heartbroken for him, but didn't know what to do.

There's nothing to say about it, do you mind?

Bai Xu still thought Yu Ke would mind that he had no parents, which is why she asked.

I don't mind, I just can't imagine how you managed on your own.

It's indeed tough being alone, but now I have you.

Bai Xu said with a laugh; as he smiled, she felt an inexplicable flutter, her face turning red.

What's wrong, are you feeling unwell? Why is your face so red?

Bai Xu said while touching Yu Ke's forehead.

No, I'm fine, why would my face be red?

Yu Ke said softly.

But your face is really red.

Bai Xu leaned in to look at Yu Ke.

Yu Ke's face turned even redder.

Get lost, why are you so close to me?

Yu Ke shoved Bai Xu's face away.

Why not let us be this close, we aren't all……….

What's wrong with all of that? Nothing at all.

Bai Xu was about to say it wasn't that we had all slept together, when Yu Ke interrupted him.

Really nothing at all? I don't like hearing you say that.

Then what do you like to hear?

Say you love me.

How do I love you?

Yu Ke teased Bai Xu as she said.

How do you love me, you don't know? You still have to ask me, aren't you afraid I'll get angry?

You won't get angry with me.

So you can say anything then? Bai Xu pulled her into his arms.

I love you, I want you to love me too.

I love you, I love you very much.

Yu Ke said, and Bai Xu's smile deepened.

From now on, say 'I love you' once a day, okay?

Bai Xu said while lightly kissing Yu Ke's forehead.

Okay, then you also have to say it every day.

I say it every day.

I love you. Yu Ke said again, "I love you, I love you."

Bai Xu felt his heart quicken hearing her say 'I love you'; he was very moved.

Liuli thought it wasn't good for Zi Han to stay home alone watching movies, so she sent a message to Cheng Li.

Have Cheng Li come over to keep her company while watching the movie; as a friend, she helps where she can, and also creates an opportunity for Cheng Li and Zi Han to be alone together.

Zi Han was still getting ready to watch, still playing on her phone at the table, when she heard footsteps.

Zi Han was still wondering if Liuli and the others had come back, though it wouldn't be that fast.

She looked up and saw Cheng Li.

How did he come? Zi Han was a bit dazed.

Could he be here to see her?

Cheng Li, how did you come?

Zi Han rose and said.

What about Liuli?

Zi Han heard him speak and it was again about Liuli, and her mood instantly fell.

Liuli and her cousin are taking a walk in the garden.

Zihan replied.

Liuli had said Zihan was too boring and asked him to come keep her company while watching a movie.

Cheng Li came without hesitation, and he didn't know why he had first asked Liuli.

Because he didn't know what to say either, he just brought up Liuli.

"How come you're alone here?"

Cheng Li was asking this knowingly, because he really didn't know what to say.

Liuli had already told him that Bai Xu and Yu Ke were together, she and Gu Die were together, and Zihan had no one to keep her company, so she had him come over.

"I... I just finished eating, and I was about to go upstairs to watch a movie!"

Zihan didn't want to admit she had been left behind, and she didn't want to be a third wheel for Liuli and Yu Ke.

She had been a third wheel before, so why is she always the third wheel now?

"I'll keep you company."

Cheng Li spoke, and Zihan was overjoyed.

But Cheng Li had originally come just to keep her company.

"Cheng Li, have I ever confessed my feelings to you?"

Zihan asked.

Cheng Li didn't know how to answer all of a sudden.

"You do, you just don't remember?"

"I confessed that I like you, but what I want to ask now is whether I've ever asked us to be boyfriend and girlfriend."

"I don't know either."

"Then let's forget the past; I want you to be my boyfriend—see if that works."

Zihan plucked up the courage to say, why is she so timid with him?

Cheng Li's face flushed slightly upon hearing that.

"Is that okay?"

Seeing Cheng Li not speak, Zihan asked again; waiting for an answer was too hard, and every second felt agonizing.

Even if she were rejected, it would be better to be turned down outright—then there would be no expectation, no disappointment.

"Have you decided?"

Cheng Li asked; whether she had thought it through or not, she had long wanted to be with him.

"I've decided!"

Zihan affirmed.

"Then let's give it a try."

Upon hearing Cheng Li's words, she immediately threw her arms around him.

"Not just a try; I want us to last forever—that's what I'm thinking."

"Okay."

Cheng Li gently stroked her hair.

"Let's go watch a movie."

"Okay."

"What do you want to watch?"

Zihan asked Cheng Li.

"I'm fine with anything; just keeping you company is enough."

"Don't say you're fine with anything; tell me, do you not like hot pot?"

Zihan couldn't help but ask; Liuli had told her he doesn't like hot pot, yet she hadn't said so herself, and still she was accompanying him to eat it.

"I actually like it quite a bit."

Cheng Li didn't know why she suddenly asked that.

"You're lying; Liuli told me you don't like hot pot—no wonder you didn't order anything today, and yet you said you like what I ordered!"

"I do like what you ordered."

"Stop lying; you really don't like it—indeed, a man's mouth is a lying devil!"

"I want to like everything you like, truly."

He doesn't like hot pot, but as long as she likes it, that's fine.

What he likes to eat doesn't matter; what matters in his heart is that she likes it.

"But I also want to know what you like and dislike; even if I like it, if you don't, I don't want to make you accept it."

Zihan hugged him again.

"I also want to like what you like, you know?"

"I like you."

Cheng Li said.

It was also the first time he had said such words to someone.

Zihan happily kissed his cheek; she had finally waited for him to say those words.

She had thought she would always be the one confessing her feelings to him.

"I like you too—super much!"

Zihan confessed again.

Cheng Li directly kissed her lips.

She felt the warmth coming from his lips, his face so close, right before her eyes.

She slowly closed her eyes; at this moment, she only wanted to feel him, and could only feel him.

In the future, I also want to go watch you play basketball.

Okay.

Liuli said you like watching anime, so let's watch anime, how about that?

I want to watch what you like.

But I want to watch what you like, and I also quite like watching anime.

Really?

Really, I'm not lying to you, but watching anime will always be called childish.

Zihan said.