Sweet Temptation: After Rebirth, The Campus Heartthrob Can’t Hide His Feelings Anymore - Chapter 98

Xu Zhizhi was led forward as she looked up and asked Zhou Xuci, “Where are we going?”

Zhou Xuci winked mysteriously at Xu Zhizhi. “The weather cleared up today, perfect for a date.”

Xu Zhizhi wrapped her arm around Zhou Xuci’s. “So mysterious, huh?”

“Mhm.” Zhou Xuci lifted his chin slightly.

Holding her hand, he led her all the way until they arrived at an amusement park.

Xu Zhizhi stopped and gazed at the bustling crowds in the park, her eyes brimming with anticipation.

She had only been to an amusement park once before but never made it inside.

That was in her past life.

On her twentieth birthday that year, she had bought two tickets and invited Shen Yu to go with her.

Shen Yu took the tickets and clearly promised they would go together.

Xu Zhizhi waited from dawn till dusk, from the bustling crowds to an empty park, but Shen Yu never showed up.

Every time she waited, she ended up disappointed.

She had never truly experienced childhood, frail and plagued by illnesses, she had no freedom to speak of, let alone the joys of being a child.

Zhou Xuci led Xu Zhizhi to a stall selling all kinds of hairbands and picked out one with fluffy cat ears.

He placed it on her head.

Her wavy, waist-length hair and delicate features paired perfectly with the adorable cat ears.

Zhou Xuci was delighted, his eyes crinkling with a smile as he gently pinched her cheek. “Our baby looks so good with these kitty ears.”

“So pretty.”

He loved sweet-talking.

And of course, Xu Zhizhi loved hearing it.

Zhou Xuci fiddled with the cat ears on her head, playing with them curiously for a moment before saying earnestly, “Absolutely adorable.”

The stall owner seized the opportunity to promote, “The second hairband is half price, want to pick another one?”

Zhou Xuci agreed, thinking of choosing more for Xu Zhizhi.

But Xu Zhizhi was quicker, she picked up one with puppy ears, stood on her tiptoes, and held it up to Zhou Xuci’s head for comparison.

“Want to wear one too?” Xu Zhizhi grinned, her eyes curving into crescents.

Zhou Xuci shook his head.

“Brother,” she cooed softly.

Zhou Xuci’s heart melted, his eyes filled with endless affection as he made a request, “Say it a little sweeter.”

Xu Zhizhi put on a cutesy voice, “Bro~ther~”

Sweetness level: 100%!

Zhou Xuci obediently lowered his head, yielding to her completely. Xu Zhizhi placed the hairband on his head, turning him into a big puppy.

“So handsome!” Xu Zhizhi beamed, her dimples deepening.

“Really?” Zhou Xuci asked.

Xu Zhizhi nodded. “Of course.”

As she spoke, the cat ears on her head wobbled with her movements, making her even cuter.

Xu Zhizhi suggested, “Brother, let’s take a photo.”

She used to dislike taking pictures, but after falling in love, she loved documenting every beautiful moment they shared.

In a relationship, romantic rituals were key to keeping the passion alive.

Zhou Xuci cooperatively pulled out his phone from his pocket, flipped the camera, and wrapped his arms around Xu Zhizhi.

“Baby, look at the camera.”

Xu Zhizhi pressed her hands to her cheeks, forming a heart shape with her fingers, and smiled brightly at the lens, her sparkling eyes curving into adorable crescent moons.

After taking the photo, Zhou Xuci immediately shared their latest picture on his social media.

As soon as it was posted, a flood of likes poured in.

The comments section was lively too.

[Jianianhua: Amazing! I’m saved! It’s my leopard-cat duo!]

[Fang Cheng: What kind of top-tier dog-training literature is this? Zhou Xuci, you’re such a dog!]

[Lin Jin: Hahahaha, my Ci, feeling happy again today? When are you coming back to help me review my thesis?]

[Gu Sen: Tsk tsk tsk, wow, you’ve really outdone yourself again!!]

[Suspected Frost on the Ground: Bro, please study this frame by frame and write a 1,000-word learning report for me @Gu Sen.]

[Lu Huaibei: Confirmed… he really is a dog! UU.]

[Zhou Xin: Perfect match! Our Zhizhi looks so beautiful! Come here, Auntie gives you kisses, kisses, kisses! @Lu Huaibei I don’t like what you said, take it back!]

[Lu Huaibei: …]

Zhou Xuci ignored the comments, put away his phone, and led Xu Zhizhi into the amusement park.

Stalls lined both sides, and one vendor selling children’s toys called out to Zhou Xuci.

“Wow, handsome, you two make such a great couple! Your girlfriend is so beautiful!”

Xu Zhizhi blushed, lowered her head, feeling a little embarrassed.

Zhou Xuci, however, held her hand and walked toward the stall.

“What are you doing?” Xu Zhizhi whispered.

“She said my girlfriend is very beautiful,” Zhou Xuci leaned in close to her, saying proudly, “She has great taste. I should support her business.”

“She’s selling children’s toys!” Xu Zhizhi reminded him. “That’s just a marketing strategy.”

“I don’t care, I’m buying anyway,” Zhou Xuci said with a smile. “Her strategy works perfectly on me.”

Unable to argue with him, Xu Zhizhi stood among the pile of toys and reluctantly picked out a Milk Dragon plushie.

Yes, a Milk Dragon.

The kind exclusively for kindergarten kids.

Zhou Xuci wanted to buy more, but Xu Zhizhi dragged him away.

Holding the adorable Milk Dragon plushie in her arms, Xu Zhizhi sighed, “Zhou Xuci, you’re so easily swayed. One day, you’ll get scammed into buying health products.”

“No, I won’t,” Zhou Xuci said seriously.

“Hmm?” Xu Zhizhi looked at him curiously.

Zhou Xuci proudly stroked the cat ears on Xu Zhizhi’s head. “From now on, you’ll be in charge of all our money. I’ll be penniless, so no one can scam me.”

Xu Zhizhi couldn’t stop smiling. She lifted her face, pretending to think seriously. “I like you so much, I wouldn’t dare leave you penniless. That’s too pitiful.”

“Then how much are you planning to give me each month?” Zhou Xuci asked curiously.

Xu Zhizhi stood on her tiptoes, kissed his cheek, and said playfully, “Fifty a day, not a cent more.”

With that, she ran off laughing.

Zhou Xuci stood still, watching Xu Zhizhi’s retreating figure. The wind brushed through her hair, and her skirt fluttered, leaving a deep impression in his eyes.

The girl he loved should run freely like this.

Always blooming brightly and vibrantly.

Xu Zhizhi stopped and turned back to look at Zhou Xuci, who was still standing motionless. She smiled and asked, “Why are you just standing there?”

Zhou Xuci shook his head, his eyes crinkling into a smile, and ran toward her.

It was the peak holiday season, and the amusement park was crowded. Almost every ride required a 40-minute wait.

But Xu Zhizhi had a wonderful time.

She always felt that time flew by when she was with Zhou Xuci. A mere 40-minute wait passed in the blink of an eye.

Zhou Xuci was never one to spoil the fun. As long as Xu Zhizhi was happy, he would patiently accompany her without complaint.

They played from day until night.

As the lights lit up, the amusement park transformed into a fairy-tale world under the beautiful glow.

Xu Zhizhi led Zhou Xuci through the crowded throngs toward the largest Ferris wheel in the amusement park.

“Brother, come ride the Ferris wheel with me once,” she pleaded, her eyes brimming with anticipation.

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