Moreover, it would be a long time before her father could accept that she had a boyfriend.

Auntie Zhang was a little surprised at first, but then she smiled. She even smiled in relief.

“Little Jiu has grown up and gotten a boyfriend. What kind of person is he? Is he handsome? Does he have a good character? How does he treat you? Let Auntie Zhang see. I’m old and have seen countless people in my life. I can tell at a glance if he’s a human or a devil. Do you want Auntie Zhang to help you?”

“Auntie Zhang, wait! I’ll bring him in for you to see. You’ve seen him before.”

“Really? I have? Well, now I’m going to take a good look at him!”

Auntie Zhang was looking forward to it when she saw Su Jiu holding Rong Si’s hand. Su Jiu excitedly said, “Auntie Zhang, let me introduce you. He’s my boyfriend, Rong Si!”

Even if this elder was not one of her parents, listening to Su Jiu introduce him to the housekeeper as her boyfriend, Rong Si felt indescribably satisfied.

Auntie Zhang sized up Rong Si and said in surprise, “It’s really Rong Si? Little Jiu, you’ve been playing with him since you were young. I didn’t expect you to get together. Not bad, not bad. This child is handsome enough. He’s studying abroad right? Looks like he’s smart too. Auntie Zhang is happy for you!”

“Not only is he handsome, but he’s also a good person,” Su Jiu said as she affectionately hugged Rong Si’s arm.

Rong Si’s lips curved as he heard Auntie Zhang say to him, “Kid, since Little Jiu likes you, you have to treat her better. You can’t bully her. Do you hear me? Otherwise, her parents and I won’t let you off.”

Rong Si nodded. “Don’t worry! She’s the only one who bullies me.”

“That’s better!” Auntie Zhang laughed and added, “Now that your mother knows about this, you don’t have to keep me away. Shall I arrange a guest room for him?”

“Yes!” Su Jiu nodded. “Thank you, Auntie Zhang!”

Auntie Zhang quickly arranged a guest room for Rong Si. When it was time to sleep, Rong Si stood at the door of Su Jiu’s room and patted her hair. “Sleep early. You have school tomorrow.”

Su Jiu nodded obediently. “You too. Good night!”

She turned back to go into the room, but Rong Si stopped her. “Are you just going to go?”

“What else would I do?”

“Aren’t you going to give me a goodnight kiss?”

Su Jiu was speechless.

Seeing Rong Si’s serious and expectant look, she couldn’t bear to reject him. However, she was a little shy.

Blushing, she stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the lips. “All right?”

A smile suddenly appeared in Rong Si’s eyes. “Okay, go to sleep. Good night! I’ll see you in your dreams.”

“Yes, see you in my dreams!” Su Jiu felt her heart melt. She looked at him again, then she walked into the room and reluctantly closed the door.

When the door closed in front of him, Rong Si turned around and walked toward the guest room. He reached out to touch his lips and couldn’t help but smile.

***

In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived.

The morning’s golden sunlight spilled through the window panes, and the sunflowers on the sill bloomed brilliantly. The alarm had gone off no less than five times, but the figure curled up on the bed remained motionless.

The young man standing by the bed helplessly turned off the alarm and bent down. His deep voice sounded exceptionally pleasant in the morning. “Wake up, Little Jiu.”

Su Jiu still didn’t want to get up. She hid under the covers. “No, let me sleep a little longer…”