The current postures of the two individuals are somewhat ambiguous. The girl bends backward, her slender waist forming an exaggerated arc, causing her T-shirt to ride up, revealing a glimpse of her fair midriff, akin to the brightness of snow, with a navel so round and skin so porcelain that it captivated Lin Yu's gaze on this sweltering morning, tasting the refreshing coolness of an ice cream.
At the same time, his left hand covered the girl's fragrant lips while his right hand seized her alluring hip. This position was undeniably a bit too much—resembling the actions of a typical harasser. Even if his intentions were pure, this gesture would undoubtedly lead to misunderstandings.
A fragrant scent wafted in the air, inducing a palpable sense of excitement. Lin Yu felt an immediate reaction, an unseemly emergence of his manhood pressing against the girl's abdomen. Despite this, Lin Yu was preoccupied, not with reprimanding his intrusive instincts but rather resolving the situation with the girl first. If this continued, it could be seen as harassment, apart from being an intrusive gesture.
"Yan Zi, stop yelling. It's truly me, your brother Yu. When we were younger, you weren't talkative, but I accompanied you in playing. Don't you remember? I used to build toy towers, and you always enjoyed causing a mess. Remember when you damaged my tower, and I fell over? You even complained to my grandpa. As a result, I got a good scolding. It was your mom, Aunt Liu, who bravely rushed to my rescue at the crucial moment, which saved me from a major disaster." Lin Yu hastily whispered in her ear.
This girl is Liu Xiaoyan, the youngest daughter of Aunt Liu, a resident in the gear factory neighborhood.
Aunt Liu, a widow whose husband died in a car accident when she was in her early forties, was provided housing here by Lin Yu's grandfather when he was still the factory manager. Feeling sorry for her and her two children, he arranged for her accommodation here.
Aunt Liu gave birth to two daughters in her lifetime. The eldest is already married, helping her husband sell knitted goods at the New Century Trading Plaza to make ends meet.
The younger daughter is the girl in front of us, Liu Xiaoyan, who just graduated from the regional medical school's college division. She's currently interning at the regional hospital. She's twenty-one years old, two years younger than Lin Yu. Today, she had a day off and was reviewing her coursework to prepare for the professional physician certification exam. With that certification, she could improve her job prospects. This morning, she had just returned from the hospital after finishing a night shift, unexpectedly meeting Lin Yu.
During their childhood, they often played together and were good playmates. Although there were many children of their age in the neighborhood, for various reasons, they didn't play with them, so they naturally gravitated towards each other.
Listening to Lin Yu, Liu Xiaoyan blinked her bright eyes, gradually calming down. At the same time, her eyes revealed a mixture of surprise, recognition, and a hint of perplexity. It seemed that memories from the past were reawakened, and she was gradually recalling who Lin Yu was.
"Uh uh uh…" The girl stopped struggling, signaling Lin Yu to let go.
Lin Yu quickly released the hand covering her mouth, grinning broadly, "See, remember now? Yes, I'm your Brother Xiao Yu from back then."
"You, really, Xiao Yu?" Liu Xiaoyan blinked her bright eyes, carefully observing him, as if trying to retrieve impressions from the past. Gradually, an expression of pleasant surprise appeared in her eyes.
"Absolutely, unmistakably." Lin Yu smiled cheerfully. Although it had been many years since they last met, he didn't feel any sense of unfamiliarity. His exceptional memory retained every detail of the past, making it difficult to forget even if he wanted to.
"Indeed, quite alike... Um, could you, please, move a bit away from me? It's a bit uncomfortable..." Liu Xiaoyan bit her red lips, glancing down and extending her left index finger like a spring onion, cautiously pointing at a certain area where their bodies were in contact. Her face turned as red as a sunset's glow.
"What's wrong? Oh, sorry, sorry…" Lin Yu glanced down and suddenly turned red, his face burning up. His 'little brother,' hidden in the darkness, stood defiantly against Liu Xiaoyan's waist, seemingly ready to break through the fabric and reveal itself, displaying an air of dominance. He quickly shifted back, creating a safe distance between them. Deep in his heart, he threatened his 'little brother,' "If you dare show off like this again, I swear I'll cut you off and make soup out of you."
"Um, Xiao Yu, I don't need you to support me anymore. I can stand by myself." Liu Xiaoyan spoke softly.
Now she stood straight, yet Lin Yu's right hand still lingered on her alluring hip. The warmth conveyed through his big hand made her heart flutter like a young deer. Except for her father, no man had been this close to her before. Liu Xiaoyan felt increasingly shy, her cheeks blushing like the evening glow.
"Ah, yes, sorry, I was just concerned about you. Did you twist your foot? Is it still hurting?" Lin Yu quickly withdrew his hand, but the sensation of incredible elasticity lingered. He secretly clenched his fist, feeling a sense of amazement. "Grown up, indeed. Grown in every aspect. Getting bigger and bigger…"
"Brother Xiao Yu, where have you been all these years? When you left, I cried…" Liu Xiaoyan straightened her body but didn't answer Lin Yu's question. Instead, she stared at him with bright eyes, urgently inquiring. However, when she realized she had said too much at the end, she paused, feeling flustered. Her face turned red, stealing a glance at Lin Yu, seeing that he hadn't noticed, she relaxed.
"Well, I pondered for a long time. I don't know why you left. Did you really abandon your family? But, thankfully, you're back now. You won't leave again, will you?" Liu Xiaoyan looked at Lin Yu, expressing an indescribable eagerness and anticipation in her eyes.
"This time, coming back means never leaving again. I left before because I was young and foolish. People mature over time. The more roads one walks, the more mature they become." Lin Yu smiled, a glint of desolation and maturity flashing in his eyes, as if having experienced endless years and seen through the dust of the world. At this moment, his young face displayed a maturity that didn't belong to his age, yet was undeniably attractive. For a moment, Liu Xiaoyan couldn't help but feel a bit infatuated.
"But you…" Liu Xiaoyan was about to say something, but suddenly let out a scream...