[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy":3,"chapter-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-216":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Little Brat's Sweet And Sassy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},438647,697,"Chapter 216 - First Meeting","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-216",216,"\u003Cp>‘Lu Huaiyu’s here?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was stunned. After a moment of hesitation, she got up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First Class’s night self-learning sessions rarely had teachers, but they were all very disciplined anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li also did not attract much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Xiaochen just whispered and asked, “Ning Li, are you going out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li nodded. “I’ll be back soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly remembered something. She took the movie tickets out of the book and put them in her pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 8:00 pm, the sky was already completely dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire school building was lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the outside, one could vaguely see the students sitting at their desks in the classrooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li stood in the corridor and glanced downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall, upright figure stood under the streetlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the students were currently in the classrooms, so Lu Huaiyu’s arrival did not cause as much of a commotion as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeming to sense Ning Li’s gaze, Lu Huaiyu looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streetlight reflected his prominent features and deep eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like he had just stepped out of a deep and serene painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li walked towards the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Brother, why are you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li stood in front of Lu Huaiyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu handed over a bag. “Merry Christmas Eve.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li took it and saw a delicate little box inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a semi-circular transparent glass box with an apple inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked so vibrant, and the light from the streetlamp lit it beautifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this…” Ning Li spoke hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Candy.” Lu Huaiyu’s thin lips moved slightly. “Molecular gastronomy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No wonder this apple doesn’t look like a normal one… But…molecular cuisine is very time and energy-consuming. Did he come over just to deliver this to me?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks, Second Brother, but this is really too much trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li felt a little embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu lowered his eyes to look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her small face was fair and smooth, and her thick, curly eyelashes fluttered gently like a small fan. It made his heart tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s no trouble at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was nonchalant, and he had a flirtatious smile. “It’s better than sending a wish and recalling the message…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li’s ears flushed red. “I…I just thought that you don’t celebrate Christmas…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you do.” Lu Huaiyu lifted his hand and flicked her forehead gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This girl thinks too much.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew that this girl would have received plenty of gifts today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, he had to be one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Brother, you’re leaving now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu laughed. “What? Did you want me to go to class with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had not expected Lu Huaiyu to come all the way over here just to give her this gift and leave after only a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her question made it sound like she missed him…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li held the bag with one hand and placed her other hand in her school uniform pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held the two movie tickets in her pocket and her heart was pounding inexplicably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu raised his eyebrows slightly. “Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li asked. “Second Brother, are you free tomorrow night?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu’s gaze swept past her pocket. “I should be available. Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li took out the movie tickets and handed them over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HG sent me two movie tickets. It seems to be attached to your account, so would you…like to watch a movie with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu took it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it only for tomorrow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li also felt that it was a little awkward to watch a movie together on Christmas Day. When she heard Lu Huaiyu’s question, she added, “Second Brother, if it’s not convenient, then just…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll pick you up tomorrow at 7:00 pm then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu kept the tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li raised her head to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was as indifferent and relaxed as ever. It seemed as if he did not think that there was anything weird about watching a movie together on Christmas Day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed as if he had just agreed to an ordinary invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li felt relieved, yet inexplicably stifled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What movie do you want to watch?” Lu Huaiyu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Brother, you decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did not make much of a difference to her anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu nodded his head. “It’s settled then. Go back in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See you tomorrow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu lifted his chin. “I’ll watch you go upstairs before I leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li turned around and walked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could feel his eyes watching her as she walked up the stairs one step at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when she came to the back door of her classroom did she glance downstairs again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu tilted his head slightly and looked at her with a smile as he waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movie tickets swayed with the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li turned around and went back into the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she returned to her seat, she let out a soft sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind outside was chilly, but even after standing outside for a while, her face felt a little hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flipped open her book and started to read it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Ning Li returned to her bedroom and took out the apple that Lu Huaiyu had given her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at it for a while before taking a picture of it with her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came with a special small spoon and fork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used the spoon to tap on the apple. The shell cracked open and revealed an ice cream filling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red crunchy shell mixed with the creamy filling smelled sweet and delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tasted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice cream had an apple flavor, which was light and refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was indeed like candy, a very sweet candy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day at 7:00 pm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu went to the entrance of Second High on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes, Ning Li walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streetlights began to light up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, Ning Li saw Lu Huaiyu standing on the opposite side of the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was wearing a black turtleneck, which made his jawline look even sharper. His black hair covered his brow bones slightly and his phoenix eyes were deep like the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their surroundings were bustling. Even though he was standing amidst the crowd, his presence easily made the surroundings fade away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li could hear her heart beat a little faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he looked seemed to be like the first time she met him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1097,"2026-05-30T09:09:42.757Z","2026-06-01T04:30:50.407Z",1,"novelbin.me","8300401bc07cb6d9b6bfa2cbfcfea8a6d206e4c196f488241cbe9c85f1c3dd1f","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-217","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-215",1251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-cover.jpg"]