The backless dress with a crisscross tie gently accentuates the delicate lines of her shoulder blades. The glossy black color contrasts sharply with her porcelain skin, creating a striking image.
The opening of the back extends almost down to her lower back, resembling a mysterious slit, hinting at secrets hidden along the length of her hair...
This was the first time Xiang Ran saw the campus beauty in a black dress.
Paired with red lipstick, it broke away from the pure aesthetic, illuminated by the dim lights of the KTV, swaying like a fairy...
As if sensing the gaze from behind, Liu Shuyao bit down on a straw and leaned closer to Xiang Ran.
With her watery eyes blinking twice, she sweetly asked, "Do I look good?"
Caught off guard, Xiang Ran tilted his head slightly. Though usually absorbed in research and disinterested in worldly matters, today he felt like just another person.
His throat bobbed as he swallowed.
After sitting for an entire evening, he suddenly felt thirsty...
He opened the bottle of beer that Qi Dong had left in front of him and poured a glass. The cold malt flavor slid down his throat, allowing him to calm down.
"Uh... it's okay."
Of course, Liu Shuyao didn't believe him and pressed further. "So which outfit do you think looks best?"
Perhaps the atmosphere was truly ambiguous, causing Xiang Ran's thoughts to lag, as he failed to notice the obvious flirting. He even pondered seriously for a moment.
Only when he saw Liu Shuyao's suppressed laughter did he realize he had been tricked.
"I don't remember."
Having experienced the magical assistance from the chubby guy, Liu Shuyao felt that the day of breaking the ice with her boyfriend was near, giving her newfound courage.
Pouting slightly, she asked, "What were you and Han Lele talking about earlier?"
"We talked about C and C++, but I suggested she learn Python."
This time, Xiang Ran replied quickly.
"What?" Liu Shuyao was skeptical; clearly, Han Lele had been practically glued to her boyfriend, so how could they discuss such odd topics?
"I don't know, but she did ask me those questions."
"Um... okay~"
After her last social blunder, Liu Shuyao was still somewhat reassured about her boyfriend, but since they hadn't reconciled yet, a little vigilance was still necessary!
"Did you talk about anything else?"
"We also talked about the chubby guy's first love."
"But isn't he still single?"
Liu Shuyao knew this well; after all, this guy was always shouting about wanting a girlfriend one moment and claiming to already have eight wives the next.
"The chubby guy sang a song called 'Ten Thousand Years,' and she thought it was a touching love song."
"Hahaha, I can already imagine how passionately he sang it, definitely heart-wrenching."
In recent days, the campus beauty had also become familiar with the chubby guy, knowing he easily got into character.
"And then?"
"That's it; I'm planning to head back to the dorm now."
"Ah!"
"Wait, you're planning to leave? Why not stay a bit longer?"
"There's not much point."
That was the truth!
"Oh~~ no point, huh~"
"Chatting with some junior sisters and still think it's not interesting~"
Xiang Ran keenly caught the elongated tone of Liu Shuyao's voice, sensing a hint of jealousy.
"That's exactly why it's not interesting."
He straightened his back against the sofa and took another sip of beer.
"Is this good?"
Liu Shuyao leaned in curiously and asked.
"It's just okay."
Then, the next second, he watched as Liu Shuyao set her drink down, pulled the straw out, and dipped it into his beer before leaning down to sip quietly.
...
Xiang Ran froze in place, maintaining his posture.
Liu Shuyao's hair brushed against his hand, tickling him.
After a moment, she lifted her head, her eyes dreamy as she looked at him, tilting her head like a victorious little cat.
With her tongue pressed against her teeth, she playfully asked, "Is it interesting now?"
Xiang Ran felt a rush of electricity throughout his body, his internal alarm bells ringing.
He struggled to suppress the wild excitement inside and took a long time to respond.
"Scientific research shows that drinking beer through a straw can get you drunk faster."
...
Liu Shuyao never expected such a response!
Feeling somewhat embarrassed, she licked her lips, possibly feeling flustered, and poked Xiang Ran's shoulder out of frustration.
"Then are you leaving or not?"
Inside the KTV room, it was noisy, and many people were already drunk.
Xiang Ran had long wanted to leave, so he exited with Liu Shuyao right behind him.
The September night had a slight chill.
When she rushed to the KTV earlier, she hadn’t felt cold.
But now, stepping outside, a breeze swept over her skin, making her instinctively shrink her shoulders.
Whether it was because of Xiang Ran’s words or something else, Liu Shuyao felt the alcohol hit her even more; she was swaying slightly even while standing.
Although the wind was cold, it wasn't without its benefits.
The atmosphere in the KTV had been too ambiguous; she felt like she had left her brain behind. Now, it seemed she was slowly realizing something.
"Can you still walk?"
Xiang Ran asked as he stood beside her.
Liu Shuyao nodded, completely losing the boldness she had shown just ten minutes ago, her face flushed as she reverted to her usual obedient self, a stark contrast to her outfit.
Still feeling concerned, Xiang Ran pulled out his phone and called a car.
It wasn't peak hours, so a driver quickly accepted the ride.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Liu Shuyao didn’t say a word to Xiang Ran after getting in, resting her head against the window with an expression of despair.
Worried about her condition, Xiang Ran noticed that despite only having a few sips, her face was flushed.
"If you feel dizzy, just let me know."
He advised, and before Liu Shuyao could respond, the driver had already quietly rolled down the front and back windows.
Now the wind blew in from all directions; even Xiang Ran felt a bit cold.
Just then, he realized in the dim light of the KTV that Liu Shuyao's dress was simply too revealing!
It barely covered the front, and the back did nothing to hide her.
And it was so short that as soon as she sat down, the hem of the dress inched up several centimeters...
What kind of occasion was this outfit designed for?
After pondering for a moment, Xiang Ran decided to take off his short-sleeved shirt and offered it to her.
"Here, put this on so you don't catch a cold."
Liu Shuyao glanced at the shirt he offered and obediently draped it over herself.
Luckily, he had worn two layers today, preventing the situation from becoming too awkward...
The car was very quiet until Liu Shuyao's phone rang; it was a call from Li Meixun.
"Hello."
Liu Shuyao, still leaning against the glass, tried to forget everything that had just happened and answered the call weakly.
"Baby, why did you leave with Xiang Ran?"
"Um. It wasn’t interesting just staying."
She instinctively said this, then found it a bit familiar, feeling embarrassed as she quickly changed the topic.
"You guys just keep having fun without worrying about me."
The person on the other end misunderstood.
"Oh, okay!"
"Then you’re not coming back tonight, right?"
"Be safe, okay?"
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