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Chapter 2985 I really like him
A warm and realistic touch quickly followed.
This time, there were no words, yet it was clearer and more powerful than a thousand words.
Charlene's heartbeat quickened, as if she were finally waking up from a long and ethereal dream.
She was finally certain—this was not a dream.
Her long pursuit and waiting have finally been answered.
Tokino-nii likes himself.
This thought, like a bright light, instantly illuminated every corner of her heart.
The thought of this fact made her heart leap with joy, like a flower blooming in spring, stretching happily in the sunlight.
Shino's voice rang out softly, tinged with a hint of amusement, as he asked, "Now, is it real?"
Charlene raised her eyes, which curved into two crescent moons, and nodded vigorously.
Her voice was filled with undisguised joy, "It's true! I like you too, I like you so much!"
Previously, because I hadn't received a response for a long time, I was filled with uncertainty.
She was always reserved and timid, carefully hiding her feelings of affection in her heart, not daring to reveal them easily.
At this moment, all hesitation and unease vanished, and courage grew with this confirmation.
The words of confession came out almost without thinking.
It was so natural, so sincere, as if it had been rehearsed a thousand times in my mind.
Shi Ye raised the corners of his mouth and replied, "Yeah, I know."
Charlene's ear tips flushed slightly, and her cheeks warmed a little.
She lowered her head nervously, her voice soft and tentative: "Then...from now on, we're together, right? Boyfriend and girlfriend?"
Shi Ye raised an eyebrow, a hint of teasing in his eyes, and retorted, "Otherwise what? Don't you want to take responsibility?"
He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, sounding both lazy and a little mischievous, "But it's too late, the flirting''s already done, I can't just shirk responsibility now."
Charlene quickly looked up, her eyes filled with seriousness, and said repeatedly, "I'll take responsibility, I will!"
She bit her lip slightly, her voice gradually softening but remaining exceptionally firm, "I went through so much trouble to win him over, how could I not take responsibility?"
After saying that, she shyly reached out and gently hooked her hand with his.
The warm touch on my fingertips felt like a silent promise.
Shi Ye smiled and boldly took her hand.
His fingers were long and warm, enveloping her hand perfectly.
The night was quiet, with only the clear sound of flowing water, like natural background music, adding a touch of poetry to the moment.
The warmth between them was quietly transferred in their clasped hands, making every touch exceptionally vivid.
Even the rhythm of her heartbeat became unusually strong, as if silently expressing the throbbing in her heart.
The two stood face to face, and even without words or further actions, one could feel the sweetness between them.
After a while, Shi Ye felt that just standing there wasn't enough, so he asked Xia Lin softly, "Want to go for a walk?"
Charlene nodded, a smile in her eyes, and replied, "Okay, I'll take you to see other places."
So the two of them walked hand in hand into the brightly lit streets of the town.
The shops on both sides of the street were still lit up. Charlene took his arm and walked slowly, enthusiastically introducing the surrounding environment to him.
She pointed to a spot not far ahead and said, "There is a historic square there, which is said to have existed for hundreds of years and carries the cultural memory of this town."
Next to the square, there is a very old church. Although it looks a bit dilapidated, it is still solemn and sacred.
I'll take you there to see it.
Shino agreed, saying, "Okay!"
So the two of them quickly headed in that direction.
As I entered the square, I found it quiet with few people around, illuminated only by a few dim streetlights.
The church appeared particularly solemn in the night.
Despite its age, the carvings and stained-glass windows on the building still exude a strong artistic atmosphere.
It's impossible not to be immersed in this simple yet elegant atmosphere.
The two strolled around for a bit and then left.
On their way back, they happened to pass by the secondhand shop they had visited during the day.
The shop owner was surprised to see Xia Lin and greeted her with a smile, "Linlin, you've brought your friend shopping again?"
Upon closer inspection, the shop owner jokingly remarked, "Oh, another handsome young man!"
Charlene blinked, a slight blush rising to her cheeks, looking a little embarrassed.
But she still introduced him generously: "Auntie, this isn't a friend, it's my boyfriend."
The shop owner was surprised, then laughed and said, "You're doing this way too fast! You told me you didn't have a boyfriend during the day, and you've found one by tonight? Are you just teasing me?"
Charlene quickly shook her head in denial, her tone somewhat anxious: "No, that's not true. I just found him. You can ask him if you don't believe me."
As she spoke, she secretly tugged at Shi Ye's sleeve, hoping he could offer some explanation.
Shi Ye deliberately pretended to be thoughtful and said in a drawn-out tone, "Hmm... Linlin probably felt that her boyfriend couldn't be seen in public during the day, so she only brought me out at night."
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper couldn't help but burst out laughing.
She squinted at Shi Ye for a moment, then teased, "With such good looks, what's wrong with you? You look quite dashing. You should bring him out to meet people more often."
Don't worry, Auntie won't try to take it from you.
She paused, as if suddenly remembering something, then added with a smile, "No wonder you bought that necklace during the day. Now that I look at it, it really suits him perfectly. You have good taste!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Ye immediately turned around, asking with a mixture of curiosity and amusement, "What necklace?"
Charlene blushed instantly, secretly complaining to herself: This auntie is like a funnel, she can't hide anything!
She quickly grabbed Shi Ye's arm and said to the aunt, "Please stop teasing me. It's getting late, we should go back."
Goodbye, Auntie.
As she spoke, she practically dragged Shi Ye along, and hurriedly left.
On the way back, Shi Ye still refused to give up.
He turned to look at Charlene, a smile in his eyes as he asked, "So, that necklace you bought today... was it for me?"
Charlene was embarrassed, but she nodded slightly and admitted it in a low voice.
Shino's gaze lingered on her face, filled with tenderness and inquiry.
At the time, I didn't know if I could even give it away, so I bought it in advance.
It seems... this girl really likes me!
Charlene became even more embarrassed by his gaze, her ears turning bright red. She quickly lowered her head and hurried along.
As she walked, she said, "Let's hurry home. Shi Yang and the others might have already gone back. We still need to arrange accommodations for them."
Shino did not refuse, but smiled slightly and followed her.
The two remained silent the entire way, yet a tacit understanding flowed in the air.
Just as Xia Lin was about to push the door open when they arrived at her doorstep, Shi Ye suddenly reached out and gently pulled her back.