Xie Xiao was startled when he saw Zhou Mianmian, but by the next day, he had almost forgotten and didn't feel much about it.It was Xie Qingxiao who was really concerned, though. Originally, it was agreed that Yang Lan would do the sending off, but he followed along as well.
Those unaware might think his family was very conscientious about the college entrance exam.
In truth, they were conscientious, but not to the extent that both parents would accompany him to the examination site.
Xie Xiao said it wasn't necessary, but since the couple insisted, he just let them have their way.
However, it was only at the exam site that he realized some had their grandparents come along; his situation wasn't that exaggerated.
Xie Xiao's exam site wasn't the same as Luo Yanran's but was shared with Lin Yu.
Lin Yu came alone, and even came over to greet Xie Qingxiao and the others.
"You child! Why didn't you say anything? We could have escorted you together," Yang Lan, also wearing a cheongsam today, reached out and pulled Lin Yu's arm, "Did Xiao Xiao give you the 'pass every exam with flying colors, top the list' set I prepared for you?"
Lin Yu smiled, "He did, thank you, uncle and auntie. There's no need to go out of your way, it's just a few steps."
Xie Qingxiao tugged at Yang Lan, "We'll come together tomorrow to take you here, do well on the exam, and we'll have lunch together at noon."
This time Lin Yu didn't refuse and agreed with a smile.
Yang Lan held onto them, giving instructions for a while before letting them into the school.
As Xie Xiao walked shoulder to shoulder with Lin Yu into the school, he could hear him teasing himself, "Yo, I didn't expect your uncle and aunt to take it so seriously, huh?"
Xie Xiao glanced at him with a hint of helplessness, "Not really, Zhou Mianmian was waiting at the entrance of our residential complex last night. My dad was worried she might impulsively do something."
As expected, Lin Yu's teasing expression vanished as he looked Xie Xiao up and down, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, really, I'll chat with you after the exams," Xie Xiao said, punching Lin Yu's fist, "Good luck with the exam."
Lin Yu laughed, "Same to you."
The two-day exam period meant contact between Xie Xiao and Luo Yanran was limited to texting. Neither of them brought up meeting in person, afraid that seeing each other would distract them.
In this, they had an understanding.
The two days of exams felt both long and short.
When Xie Xiao walked out of the exam room, he felt a bit dazed.
That's it? The exams are over!?
Around him, someone couldn't suppress a shout, "I'm free at last!"
Once someone started, various voices began to emerge.
Xie Xiao couldn't help but smile.
Just as he turned on his phone, a call flashed on the screen, "Ranran."
Xie Xiao answered. Before he could speak, a playful voice came from the other end, "Xie Xiao, are you coming to pick me up? All the other kids have their parents to pick them up~"
Her voice was soft and relaxed, with an easy-going laugh.
Xie Xiao involuntarily quickened his pace, "Of course, I'm coming. Just wait patiently for me."
"Sure, I'll be right at the school gate. Look for the cutest one; that'll be me."
You could tell she was genuinely happy, for otherwise, she would never say such a thing in normal circumstances.
Xie Xiao hurried along. His parents weren't coming to pick him up today, at his own request. After all, he had to pick up his girlfriend. If Luo Yan and Dr. Yang were to come, Luo Yanran might feel embarrassed.
Although he had assured his parents he would definitely bring his girlfriend home, in reality, Xie Xiao had no intention of pressuring Luo Yanran. If she wanted to come with him, that was fine, but if not, it was okay, too. S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
He just wanted to let her know that his family liked her very much.
Their exam sites were not too far apart either, just a bus stop away, or a ten-minute walk.
As for taking a taxi... taxi drivers wouldn't pick up passengers.
Eventually, Xie Xiao found a shared bike to ride over since taxis were probably stuck in traffic now anyway.
He had missed her for two days.
Luo Yanran, just as she had told herself, was waiting obediently at the school gate, feeling a bit regretful that she should have gone to find Xie Xiao herself.
The waiting was somewhat agonizing, she wanted to see him quicker.
Quite a few familiar classmates who came out of the school greeted her upon seeing her.
Exams were over, and regardless of how everyone had done, at least their faces bore an expression of ease and joy.
"Luoluo, who are you waiting for?" a classmate from the same class couldn't help but ask upon seeing her at the gate.
The usually expressionless girl revealed a smile, "I'm waiting for my boyfriend to come pick me up."
Her tone was candid with a hint of laughter.
The two boys laughed, one of them said, "Hey, hey, hey, we get it, Xie Xiao, right?"
Luo Yanran nodded with a smile.
After a few words of laughter, the two boys waved goodbye and left with light footsteps, as if the burden on their shoulders had suddenly dissipated.
When Xie Xiao arrived, there were still many people at the gate, but he spotted his little girl right away, standing obediently in her spot, looking like a delicate doll due to her beauty.
An auntie next to her was still talking to her, he didn't know about what, but the smile on her face was somewhat embarrassed.
Xie Xiao called out from a distance, "Ranran."
The girl quickly turned her head, and the instant she saw him, her eyes lit up.
Luo Yanran said to the enthusiastic auntie, "My friend has come, thank you, Auntie."
Then without hesitation, she ran towards Xie Xiao and threw herself into his arms.
There were a lot of people here, but they could finally hug each other as much as they wished, they had graduated.
Xie Xiao staggered back a step from her sudden embrace, but still extended his arms to hold her steady, "That happy, huh?"
Luo Yanran looked up at him in his embrace and smiled, "Happy, I haven't seen you for a day and a half, and I've also finished my exams."
Happy because I could see you, and happy that the exams were over.
Seeing you was the most important thing.
Xie Xiao's heart melted, he kissed her forehead and whispered, "No cheating."
Luo Yanran just smiled.
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Xie Xiao noticed the auntie who was just chatting with Luo Yanran was watching them, her eyes filled with surprise and regret, and he couldn't help but become curious.
"The auntie who was chatting with you has been staring at us, do you know her?" he asked.
Luo Yanran lowered her voice slightly and hugged Xie Xiao tighter, "She said I was beautiful, that her son also had exams today. She mentioned her son is tall and handsome and asked if I was interested in making a friend..."
Luo Yanran sighed, "She was the most open-minded mother I've met..."
Xie Xiao: ...
He hadn't expected that his girlfriend would encounter someone trying to set her up just because they were apart for an exam?
Feigning jealousy, he asked, "So what did you say?"
Luo Yanran gave him a glance, tip-toed a little, and kissed his lips, her voice cheerful, "I said I already have a tall, handsome boyfriend who I like very much."
Xie Xiao couldn't help but smile upon seeing her so happy and, holding her hand, they walked out, "How about if your tall, handsome, and very much liked boyfriend wants to take you home for dinner, would you be willing?"
"Ah!?" Luo Yanran abruptly stopped in her tracks, her face a picture of bewilderment as she looked at Xie Xiao.
Xie Xiao gazed at her, earnestly inviting her, "My parents want to meet you, so would you like to come with me?"
Luo Yanran blinked rapidly, actually, her heart was racing, very nervous, but she still asked, "When? I need to prepare..."
"Tonight, no need to prepare anything," Xie Xiao said softly, his eyes and eyebrows filled with tenderness, "They just want to see what the girl I like so much looks like."