Last night, things were so heated between the two that they almost set off fireworks at Su Lexuan's place.
Su Lexuan couldn't get Shen Lang's earlier words out of her head: "Baby, touch it."
With her mind still buzzing, she couldn't sleep at all, finally managing to catch some shut-eye around 5 AM.
By the time she woke up, it was around 11 AM, and her mom, Zhang Chunling, had to call her several times to get her out of bed.
Wearing a loose blue pajama set, Su Lexuan shuffled into the living room, where Shen Lang was chatting with Su Zhendong about some random martial arts stuff.
"So sleepy, Shen Pig," Su Lexuan complained lazily, looking like she'd just rolled out of bed. She leaned against Shen Lang, rubbing up against him and groaning.
"It's all your fault I couldn't sleep last night," she grumbled.
Shen Lang quickly added, "I told you not to binge-watch dramas last night, but you insisted. Now you're tired, huh?"
Su Zhendong, watching the scene, looked like he'd just tasted a mix of all sorts of flavors. He'd normally enjoy having his daughter snuggle up to him in the morning, but now he had to watch her cling to another guy.
It's something every father probably wishes they didn't have to see.
"Girls really don't stay home," Su Zhendong thought to himself, taking a deep drag from his cigarette.
"Well, you're all grown up now. You used to stick to your dad, and now you're sticking to Shen Lang," Zhang Chunling said, half amused and half relieved. "Go brush your teeth and wash your face. Shen Lang's taking you out today, remember? Hurry up."
Su Lexuan perked up immediately at the mention of going out with Shen Lang. She hadn't been able to sleep because she was so excited about their plans.
As soon as Zhang Chunling reminded her, the events of last night and her promise to Shen Lang came rushing back to her mind.
"If I'd known, I wouldn't have promised that guy last night," Su Lexuan thought, her cheeks flushing as she glanced at Shen Lang.
Remembering how Shen Lang had charmed her parents, Su Lexuan hesitated for a moment, then bit her lip and, under Zhang Chunling's urging, reluctantly went to the bathroom to freshen up.
Watching Su Lexuan's graceful figure, Shen Lang wondered if today was the day he'd finally win over the girl of his dreams.
They'd been dating for almost half a year, and except for one thing, they'd done almost everything couples do. They'd also met each other's parents. If Shen Lang wasn't such a jerk, they might even get married right after Su Lexuan graduated.
Just then, Shen Lang used his special ability to check out Su Lexuan:
Name: Su Lexuan
Gender: Female
Age: 20
Appearance: 9.7
Height: 168cm
Weight: 49kg
Hobbies: Watching horror movies, sweet treats, and cuddling with her boyfriend
Measurements: 74cm, 62cm, 76cm
Affection Level: 47
Social Status: In a relationship
Current Mood: Nervous, excited, anxious, and curious about what's to come!
Location: Yulong Bay Community, Room 605
X Experience: 0
Pseudo Experience: 24
"Didn't expect the campus beauty to have her own way of coping," Shen Lang thought with a smile. But he wasn't really surprised. Su Lexuan was just an ordinary girl, and with the internet being what it is, it's not like she was an old-fashioned fairy with no personal life.
Girls aren't all clueless like Li Liusi; they can be like Spider-Man in their own private time.
Getting ready for the day was quite the ordeal for Su Lexuan, even for someone as gorgeous as she was.
She went back and forth between the bathroom and her room numerous times.
After about an hour, she finally emerged, transformed from the sleepy girl into the bright and fresh-looking fairy Shen Lang adored.
She wore a crisp, white short-sleeve top with a simple yet stylish skirt and white canvas shoes. Her long black hair was styled into a lively ponytail, and she wore just a touch of makeup.
Usually, Su Lexuan looked vibrant and sunny after getting ready, but today, she seemed a bit awkward and fidgety, giving off a sense of nervousness.
Fortunately, her parents didn't seem to notice. Su Zhendong advised, "It's not too hot outside today, but you're dressed too lightly. You'll catch a cold. Go grab a warmer jacket."
Su Lexuan, not wanting to dig through her closet, replied, "Oh, we have air conditioning at home. You guys probably think it's not hot."
"Listen to your parents. The weather forecast says it'll cool down and rain tonight," Zhang Chunling said, worried about Su Lexuan catching a cold. "Go find a jacket or let me get one for you."
"I'm not a kid anymore. I know if it's cold or hot," Su Lexuan said, a bit impatient, as she grabbed Shen Lang's arm and tried to leave.
"It will cool down," Shen Lang said, gently pulling on Su Lexuan's sleeve. "Listen to Uncle and Auntie. Go get a jacket. I'll wait for you; a few minutes won't matter."
"Okay," Su Lexuan pouted, looking at her outfit. "I'll go get something warmer."
Seeing their daughter's back, Su Zhendong and Zhang Chunling felt a mix of pride and helplessness.
They were proud that their daughter had found a great boyfriend who cared about her and listened to him. But they were also resigned, knowing that their daughter would probably only listen to him in the future.
It's a tough reality for many parents of only children.
"Let's go," Su Lexuan said, handing Shen Lang a thin jacket and haughtily added, "It's still warm now. Hold this for me, and I'll put it on later when it gets cold."
"Sure, sure," Shen Lang agreed, affectionately nodding. He then said goodbye to her parents: "Thanks for everything these past couple of days. I'll visit again soon."
"Take care, Shen Lang. Come over whenever you can," her parents said with smiles.
Under the watchful eyes of her parents, Shen Lang took Su Lexuan's hand, closed the door behind them, and they headed out.
[I've already planned the ending, so no worries about any of the female leads being let down.]