1. Criticism: "Wow! What era is it? You're still giving hand-knitted scarves? How old-fashioned! Trying to show off your knitting skills, huh?"
2. Praise: "This is great! It's thoughtful of you, babe. The weather's getting colder, and I was just thinking of getting one myself!"
3. Romantic Hug: "The scarf is nice, but I want more. It's Valentine's Day, so just give it to me, and I'll be good to you for life."
"That's really nice and thoughtful, babe. The weather's getting colder, and I was just about to buy one myself."
Shen Lang took the scarf out of the gift box and handed it to Li Liusi, bending down and leaning in close to her, asking,
"Here, help me put it on. I haven't worn one of these in years."
In past autumns and winters, no matter how cold it was, Shen Lang never wore any warm clothing.
He naively thought that wearing these things was too childish for a man.
Believe it or not, Shen Lang isn't the only guy with this immature and rebellious idea.
His mom, Cheng Lijuan, had lectured him countless times about this.
"Okay."
Li Liusi took the scarf and carefully draped it around Shen Lang's neck, tying it slowly with patience. Her delicate face was flushed with a shy but satisfied smile.
Her shy, blooming look made Shen Lang's heart flutter. He couldn't help leaning in and giving her soft, pink lips a quick peck. He then teasingly said,
"What are you staring at? Not happy? Come on, bite me!"
"No, don't move around."
Li Liusi paused, looking at Shen Lang, who was right in front of her with a smiling face. She pouted, playfully scolding him, and continued gently tying the scarf.
After she finished, Li Liusi smoothed out a few noticeable white fluff strands on the scarf and nervously asked,
"How is it? Is it warm enough? Is it too big or too small?"
"Hmm, it's warm enough, and the size is just right."
Shen Lang nodded with satisfaction.
The scarf's quality was a bit rough, and its warmth was average compared to store-bought brands.
But since it was hand-knitted by Li Liusi, Shen Lang was touched and couldn't possibly complain.
"That's good."
Li Liusi smiled in relief and then hesitated, looking at Shen Lang with a soft request, "Shen Lang, it's the festival today. Can I hug you?"
"Let's not hug now."
Shen Lang pretended to be indifferent and shook his head, "How about we just sleep together tonight? You can hug me however you want then."
Li Liusi's face turned red as she waved her hands, "No need, just a hug is fine."
"Come on, come on~"
Shen Lang opened his arms generously, gently pulling Li Liusi into his embrace. He then teased her, "Why are you acting like a child, needing hugs all the time?"
"I just want to…"
Li Liusi, rarely acting so spoiled, snuggled up to Shen Lang, making him both amused and helpless.
After a moment of warmth in his arms, considering the special day, Li Liusi bravely confessed in a soft voice, "Shen Lang, I… I like you. Will you be my boyfriend?"
The process of confirming their relationship before was too complicated and vague. Li Liusi wanted to officially establish their couple status on this special day.
"We're already like this. Do you still need to confess?"
Shen Lang didn't answer immediately, smiling apologetically, "And I always tease you, touching you all the time. Do you really want me to be your boyfriend?"
"I… I like it when you tease me."
Li Liusi seemed anxious, nudging Shen Lang forward, trying to show off her proud side.
It was Shen Lang's first time seeing Li Liusi so actively eager, but he still didn't give a direct answer.
He gently stroked Li Liusi's hair, teasing her body, "Don't bump into people like a ball."
"Shen Lang, please, be my boyfriend…"
"Right, I also have a gift for you. Wait a moment."
Before Li Liusi could finish, Shen Lang quickly let go of her and went back to his room, coming out with a red box.
The box was labeled with "Five Squirrels" and was filled with various snacks.
Shen Lang had bought these snacks from an online store last week, intending to eat them while watching movies or series.
At this moment, with nothing else to give Li Liusi, and not wanting to waste the romantic atmosphere, he decided to give her the snacks.
"I noticed you get bored when reading or doing homework, so these can be some snacks to enjoy."
Shen Lang, feeling a bit awkward, said, "Happy Valentine's Day, babe. Do you like it?"
In today's materialistic world, if a boyfriend dared to give his girlfriend a bag of snacks on such an important couple's day,
Even if the girlfriend herself had no complaints, her friends and close ones would surely have a lot to say about it.
Some of the more critical friends might even accuse her boyfriend of being stingy and advise her to stay away from such a "cheap" man.
But when Li Liusi saw the bright red box and the cute squirrel image on it, her face lit up with excitement and joy.
"I really like it. Thank you, Shen Lang."
After receiving the box with delight, Li Liusi carefully examined it and then worriedly asked, "The box is a bit heavy. Shen Lang, this isn't very expensive, is it?"
Li Liusi's genuine concern and worry made Shen Lang feel even more guilty.
"It's not expensive. It's just a festival, and what matters is being happy."
"That's good."
Li Liusi sighed in relief, then took out her new iPhone, somewhat clumsily opened the camera, and took a photo of the red box with a smile.
Shen Lang, curious, asked, "What are you doing?"
Li Liusi, holding the "Five Squirrels" box in one hand and the phone in the other, shyly said, "I… I want to post this on social media. Is that okay?"
Shen Lang: "....."
...
Shen Lang had planned to take Li Liusi to a more distant place today.
Considering the tight schedule and that Su Lexuan had already messaged him about when he'd be free to pick her up,
Shen Lang decided to have a Sichuan-Chongqing hotpot with Li Liusi and then head straight to Yusha Bay at the end of the commercial street.