Chapter 34 - What Couples Do
Behind him was the dark blue sky as a backdrop. From afar, the street lights shot over and landed on Yu Cen Ran's body. It was a little blurry, and the fragmented light dragged his figure very long.
Yu Cen Ran passed the cotton candy over. South Bridge paused for a moment, then took it and wiped the side with a tissue, indicating that Yu Cen Ran should sit down.
Nanqiao licked the white cotton candy. It was sweet, and it melted in his mouth. "Since you've run so far and searched so hard, why don't you buy one for yourself?"
"This is the last one, and I don't like sweet food."
Yu Cen Ran reached into her pocket and took out a cigarette. She tapped the lighter and smoke began to rise in spirals.
When he turned his head to look at Yu Cen Ran's face, the outline of his face was blurred in the smoke.
After a moment of silence, Yu Cen Ran's lips parted as she sighed, "South Bridge, do you really have no impression of this place at all?"
Nanqiao had a confused expression, but Yu Cen Ran's heart wavered a little. Was she pretending to lose her memories or was it really because of that?
He had observed the South Bridge for the entire day, but Yu Cen Ran could not find any flaws. It was as if this woman had completely forgotten about him.
If he pretended to lose his memory, then this wouldn't make Yu Cen Ran feel so good.
However, he was just making things difficult for others and making things difficult for himself.
Yu Cen Ran took a deep breath and blew out a smoke ring. Her mature voice was low and hoarse as she said, "This is where we first went out."
South Bridge was shocked. His fingers twisted his sleeves. "I'm sorry, I …"
He had no impression of the South Bridge at all, and his mind seemed to be completely blank.
"I know, it's fine."
Yu Cen Ran hugged South Bridge's shoulder as she felt a little cold.
At this moment, there was a sudden movement in the pitch-black night sky, followed by a sudden noise that broke the long awaited silence.
A mass of colourful light rapidly rose, leaving behind a trail of gray smoke. The fireworks split into countless motes of light, illuminating the night sky.
Yu Cen Ran lowered her head. Her seductive lips brushed the South Bridge's face and then fell above her ears. Her voice carried a gorgeous charm as she asked, "Your favorite fireworks, are they nice to watch?"
There was still cotton candy still in South Bridge's mouth that hadn't completely melted, and it didn't react. At this moment, there were only a few couples on the field, pointing at the fireworks while talking and laughing.
It was actually arranged by Yu Cen Ran!
South Bridge stood up and placed his hand on the railing. He raised his head to look at the brilliant fireworks. With a 'pa' sound, it exploded, turning into strands of light, merging into the darkness.
Her beauty was enchanting, but it was also fleeting. The South Bridge was a bit sentimental. It turned around and saw that Yu Cen Ran had also stood up. The shadow cast by her sturdy body completely shrouded her in darkness.
"I'll accompany you to retrieve the memories you've lost, okay?"
"Yu Cen Ran!"
"I love you, South Bridge. Can you give me a chance to be accepted?"
Under the starry sky, the man's confession was filled with deep emotions. South Bridge looked at the man in front of her and felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. However, this feeling was inexplicable, and her heart was tangled up.
What was she hesitating for?
Yu Cen Ran's eyes narrowed as he extended his hand, pulling the South Bridge into his embrace.
Nanqiao's eyelashes trembled slightly. She saw Yu Cen Ran's handsome and cold face, so close to hers, so close that she could see the stubble on his chin. Some of it poked her forehead, but it was itchy and stinging.
"I love you, Nanqiao. In this life, I'm the only one who's ever been your man."
Yu Cen Ran's voice came from above his head. South Bridge stared at him in a daze. His gaze was deep and heavy as he stared at her, deep into the whirlpool, as if he wanted to suck her in.
Yu Cen Ran's words were like two pebbles thrown into the lake, rippling layer after layer. Nan Qiao's eyes gradually narrowed. She did not know what kind of strange emotion was revolving around her heart …
"I …" South Bridge didn't know what to say.
Yu Cen Ran could see the hesitation in the South Bridge. Since she was hesitating, it meant that the South Bridge was actually still reminiscing about her old relationship. It didn't matter if she really lost her memories, or if it was just a fake loss of memories, he wouldn't let her go!
Yu Cen Ran held onto South Bridge's waist with one hand. South Bridge's face was red as if she was smeared with rouge, her serious and gentle look made Yu Cen Ran feel a little absent-minded. His heart moved, and Yu Cen Ran's long fingers hooked onto South Bridge's enchanting chin and kissed it.
"Hmm."
Yu Cen Ran was so gentle as she pressed her lips together. Her big hands held the back of South Bridge's head, and time after time, South Bridge could not resist anymore. Her red lips opened slightly as she helplessly received him.
Smoke blossomed on the top of her head, and people that she had not seen for a long time forgot to embrace and kiss under the curtain of the stars.
Early morning on a weekend, the sun was bright and the birds were singing and the flowers were fragrant.
At 8: 30 in the morning, the two who were sleeping on the bed were still unconscious. The air in the room was a bit hazy.
The servant was already knocking on the door.
The noise woke Nanqiao up. She sat up and rubbed her eyes. She looked at the quartz clock on the bedside table in dissatisfaction. What time is it? It was already so annoying.
She turned her head and saw Yu Cen Ran's chest. There were a few seconds of short circuit in her brain, but when the scene from last night vividly entered her mind, she tilted her head and her face turned as red as a tomato.
At this moment, Yu Cen Ran also woke up. She reached out her arms to hug the South Bridge. The quilt fell off due to her actions, revealing her wheat coloured chest. Yu Cen Ran's big hands slipped into the South Bridge's glossy black hair and said lovingly, "Go have breakfast."
Yu Cen Ran was in a very good mood. She had a bright and lively look on her face as she stepped off the bed and walked into the bathroom.
Nanqiao wiped her stomach, as if she was starving. She jumped off the bed, but her legs felt weak, as if they had almost touched the floor! He was shocked and angry at the same time.
Today's breakfast was very simple. There were a few pancakes and two cups of soy milk.
She thought he was about to get angry, but the butler said, "According to Young Master Yu's instructions, breakfast has already been changed to the style that the young mistress likes. Please take your seats and enjoy yourself."
In the style she likes? Nanqiao was stunned for a moment. He sat down and drank a mouthful of soy milk. As the warm liquid entered his mouth, a warm feeling surged into his heart.
While the two of them were eating breakfast, the steward said, "Master Yu, the order from your beloved angel has been delivered by the clerk at 7 o'clock this morning."
Yu Cen Ran lazily glanced at the newspaper and ignored him. Instead, it was Nanqiao who asked about cherishing angels. The butler replied, "It's a pet store. Young Master Yu bought a sheepdog there. It's in the back garden!"
"What!" The South Bridge was excited as it ran towards the backyard after finishing its breakfast.
The butler didn't lie. There was a small house built beside the pool, and a white dog head was lying lazily on the ground. Its red-brown tongue was sticking out, rolling back, and spitting out again with a kind of idiotically adorable look.
South Bridge's heart was about to soften. She had always liked small animals, but her family didn't allow it. Later on, when she grew up, she rarely mentioned it. She didn't expect Yu Cen Ran to help her achieve her wish.
Without thinking too much into it, South Bridge reached out her delicate hand towards the sheepdog's head …
"Danger!" Behind her, South Bridge heard a shout, then a gust of wind, and she was pushed to the side, her elbows and knees bruised.
The butler shouted, "Not good!"
Nanqiao looked up. She was truly frightened. The sheepdog's mouth bit Yu Cen Ran's wrist, and blood slowly flowed out. The dog knew it had done something wrong, so it whimpered and retreated to the corner of the small house.
Her legs felt weak, and she almost fell to the ground. The wound on Yu Cen Ran's hand was too eye-catching. She was terrified, and her heart was in turmoil.
The steward was the first to react, supporting Yu Cen Ran as they prepared to go to the hospital. The servants outside did not know what was happening, so Nanqiao yelled hoarsely, "Out of the way, all of you, get out of the way!"
After they got in the car, South Bridge lowered his head, not daring to look into Yu Cen Ran's eyes. The butler drove while saying, "New dogs aren't familiar with the environment and can't trust the heat around them. It's aggressive."
Yu Cen Ran looked at the wound and touched the South Bridge's head with her big hand. Her eyes narrowed as she said, "Alright, let's not waste time anymore. She's already feeling very uncomfortable."
"I'm sorry."
Nanqiao hastily replied, "The steward is only worried about you. The one who should apologize is me. I'm sorry, I was too reckless."
Yu Cen Ran smiled and said no more.
When they arrived at the hospital, the dean personally went out to pick up Yu Cen Ran and specially arranged the best doctor for her. Just as he was about to treat the wound, Yu Cen Ran suddenly pushed the South Bridge to him and said, "My fiancée is also injured. Let me examine her first!"
What did he say?
Nanqiao's sharp nails sunk into her palms, and a sour smell rose up from her nose. Ever since that day when she looked at the fireworks, Yu Cen Ran had been inexplicably good to her. He would do whatever lovers did, give her gifts, and make her happy.
However, Nan Qiao raised her voice: "Right now, your injuries are more serious, don't worry about me!"
The housekeeper rushed in from outside and handed over a bag of disinfectant and medical cotton swabs to Nanqiao. He was panting heavily. "Don't worry, Master Yu. I will take care of this matter for the Young Mistress."
Yu Cen Ran felt relieved and thought of something. She said to South Bridge, "The wound doesn't hurt anymore, let's go see your mother. The hospital she's hospitalized at is close by, I'll get the housekeeper to take you there."
Butler replied: "Yes."
After pausing for a moment, Yu Cen Ran suddenly turned her head and said, "I'll come pick you up later. Be good and don't run around, hmm?"
Nanqiao was somewhat dazed. "Oh, okay."
In the past, Yu Cen Ran was most afraid of acting on her own, but now, he didn't even restrict his movements anymore. Instead, he took the initiative to ask Nan Qiao to visit his mother, Zhang Fenglan.
Naturally, this was very good. However, South Bridge felt that this was too strange for Yu Cen Ran. She thought for a moment and then shook her head.