[{"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-219":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},438650,697,"Chapter 219 - He’s Just Within Reach","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-219",219,"\u003Cp>Translator:EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor:EndlessFantasy Translation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li instantly understood what he was laughing at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks felt warm and she immediately said, “I wasn’t…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li had not expected the couple in front of her to be so bold and immersed in their own world...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu looked at her moving lips and nervous face with dark eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, she was wearing a baseball cap and he was wearing the 3D glasses, so she could not see the thirst and desire in the depths of his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked forward and saw that the young couple was still embracing each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, Ning Li also maintained her posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene seemed to be frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air seemed to be stagnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movie and music seemed so distant at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li could not see anything, but could only hear the faint sounds coming from the front as well as Lu Huaiyu’s gentle breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cedar scent was getting stronger and enveloped her so tightly that it was difficult to break free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly sensing her embarrassment, Lu Huaiyu let out a low chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This view is not suitable for kids.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tips of her ears flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After what seemed like a long time, the couple in front of them finally stopped making out and started watching the movie again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Lu Huaiyu lift the baseball cap from her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Lu Huaiyu readjusted his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ning Li looked at him, he looked as indifferent and nonchalant as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if this little episode had not affected him in any way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li quickly withdrew her gaze and munched on the popcorn to cover her embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu suddenly turned to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it honey butter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li froze for a moment before realizing that he was talking about the popcorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mhmm.” She nodded and handed over the bucket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you want some?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu did not take it from her. He just bent his head slightly, held her hand, and ate the one that she was just about to stuff in her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His slightly cool and soft thin lips lightly brushed past her fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li held her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu had already leaned back on his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, he said casually, “It’s a little too sweet for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li answered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She subconsciously took another one and popped it into her mouth. When her lips touched her fingertips, she remembered the subtle touch of that moment earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li lowered her eyes and swallowed the popcorn but did not eat the rest of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She concentrated on the second half of this movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour seemed very long, but it also seemed to fly by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li looked at the curtain that was drawn in front of her, but some scenes intermittently emerged in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu was sitting next to her quietly, seemingly very absorbed in the movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his presence was just too strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Ning Li did not think or look at him, she could still feel Lu Huaiyu right next to her, just within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, the movie’s cheerful end credits song played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lights came back on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li looked up and felt like she had just woken up from a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go, Lili,” Lu Huaiyu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li looked up at him before taking off her 3D glasses and followed him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost 10:00 pm when they came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HG mall was still very lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li looked around but felt that something was not quite the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll send you home,” Lu Huaiyu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back, the both of them sat together in the backseat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the car had driven some distance, Lu Huaiyu asked, “Was the movie good?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li had been looking out the window. When she heard this, she gently nodded her head. “It was good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Lu Huaiyu’s lips curled up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You seemed to like it a lot since you were so focused.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mhmm.” Ning Li was quite fond of this movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she had not expected the couple’s makeout session in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not mention this though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car was silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, the car arrived at the Ye family home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li held her backpack, which had a balloon tied to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then said goodbye to Lu Huaiyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goodnight, Second Brother! Take care!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait.” Lu Huaiyu suddenly called out to her and handed something over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the ticket stub of the movie ticket that Ning Li gave him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was a bit puzzled. “Second Brother, this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you invited me to the movies, I naturally have to return the favor. Keep this ticket stub and exchange anything you want from me later. I’ll give you whatever you want.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li subconsciously refused. “Second Brother, that’s not necessary. It’s just a movie, so it’s not worth it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was very difficult to exchange something cheaper than a movie ticket from Lu Huaiyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this movie ticket was a gift from HG.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Ning Li accepted it, she would seem greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu raised his eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This was my first time watching a movie with someone, so of course it’s worth it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was nonchalant and carried his innate pride and elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Lu Huaiyu had never been to the movies with anyone else?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Ning Li took the ticket stub from him. “Then...I’ll get going...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu nodded his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li pushed the door open and got out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she got out, Lu Huaiyu suddenly called out to her again. “Lili!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li turned around and saw him roll down the car window. He looked over with a deep and clear gaze that was like a vortex, pulling her in as if he could easily swallow her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled charmingly. “Merry Christmas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li’s eyes curved into little arcs. “Merry Christmas, Second Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li went upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already very late, but Ye Ci’s room was still lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li did not pay much attention to it and went back to her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She put down her backpack, untied the balloon, deep in thought for a while. She then tied it to the small stool in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The balloon was not big, so it was not very noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li then put the ticket stub given by Lu Huaiyu on the table before taking hers out from her pocket and laying it out side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was not much use for these after the movie, so she would usually throw them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this time she folded up the two ticket stubs and put them into the candy jar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, her phone lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a message from He Xiaochen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ning Li, I think I saw you in HG today! Were you with your second brother?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li’s eyebrows lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could reply, He Xiaochen sent a photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Is this you guys?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The photo looked like it had been taken in a hurry from a distance away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that perspective, the person who took the picture would have been at the main entrance of HG.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a crowd outside, and the Christmas tree was bright and gorgeous with glimmering lights everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little farther away from the camera, was Ning Li and Lu Huaiyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu was holding Ning Li’s wrist as he handed her a balloon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been mostly blocked by the crowd, but their faces were clear and it was not difficult for those familiar with them to recognize them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was tilting her head slightly as she looked at Lu Huaiyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not captured in the photo, but Ning Li could remember what had been going through her mind at that exact moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li stared at the picture for a while before saving it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>",1344,"2026-05-30T09:09:42.757Z","2026-06-01T04:30:50.407Z",1,"novelbin.me","df38336d8409a711caa7e67dbf4be6f2c1f2d9f1a31372eb23954c87790e6364","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-220","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-218",1251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-cover.jpg"]