Su He's face flushed instantly. She lowered her head, staring at her toes, and stammered for a long time before finally whispering shyly, "Chen Yang, this...isn't this a bit inappropriate? I..."
Chen Yang chuckled. He had deliberately said that, knowing Su He would misunderstand. Chen Yang loved seeing Su He's shy expression; that alluring, hesitant charm was simply irresistible. Chen Yang reached out and took Su He's soft hand, leading her towards the sliding door from the balcony to the room, saying, "Come and see first!"
Su He's heart pounded like a deer. She followed Chen Yang, hand in hand, involuntarily. A fierce internal struggle raged within her. Su He was a traditional girl; although she already had feelings for Chen Yang, his sudden, excessive request was something she couldn't accept. Chen Yang reached out and opened the sliding door, then stood behind Su He and gently pushed her forward. Su He reluctantly entered the room. Upon entering, Su He gasped in surprise, looking around involuntarily, even forgetting Chen Yang's mischievous grin just moments before.
The large room, over fifty square meters, was decorated with an incredibly cozy atmosphere. In the center, a princess bed, easily two meters wide, had flowing curtains. Soft pink cushions adorned the headboard, and the entire set—sheets, duvet cover, and pillowcases—was pink and Hello Kitty-themed, creating a warm and playful ambiance.
Not far from the princess bed was a large sliding wardrobe, next to which were a dressing table, a desk, and other items, all in the same pink theme as the bedding. Under the illumination of the crystal chandelier, the entire room possessed a dreamlike ambiance.
Chen Yang released her hand, walked to the dressing table, and gently opened a piano-shaped music box. Instantly, the clear and melodious strains of "Für Elise" filled the room. Chen Yang smiled at Su He and said,
"I forgot to tell you earlier, I had Xiao Yi move my bedding next door yesterday. Now, the most spacious bedroom in this villa, with the best view and a private swimming pool, is yours... How about it, do you like it?"
Chen Yang felt a little proud. He had only called Song Yi yesterday, roughly explained the style and requirements for the room's decoration, and said it had to be in place by tonight. Then he transferred tens of thousands of yuan to Song Yi's account via mobile banking, and Song Yi had handled everything so well. Chen Yang was very satisfied.
Su He didn't speak, but just gazed at Chen Yang adoringly. A mist gradually filled her beautiful eyes, and she threw herself into Chen Yang's arms. Su He wrapped her arms around Chen Yang's neck, burying her face deeply in his broad chest, and said with a choked sob,
"Chen Yang...you're so good to me! Thank you!"
Chen Yang gently stroked Su He's soft hair and said tenderly,
"Silly girl, do you need to thank me? Don't say such silly things again, understand?"
Su He nodded vigorously, then tilted her head slightly to gaze deeply at Chen Yang, her rosy cherry lips slightly parted. Suddenly, Su He leaned in and quickly kissed Chen Yang's lips like a little peck on rice. Her face immediately turned as red as a cloth, and Su He fled from Chen Yang's embrace like a startled fawn, running happily to the balcony outside the room.
Chen Yang, stunned, touched his lips, which still held a trace of fragrance, feeling a moment of astonishment. This was the first time Su He had ever taken the initiative like this. Seeing Su He's shy expression after the kiss, Chen Yang couldn't help but laugh heartily and chase after her.
Is this what a first kiss feels like?
Although it was just a light touch before she quickly pulled away, Su He still felt a jolt of electricity. This was also her first time having such intimate contact with a man. While she and Chen Yang had held hands or made some affectionate gestures like playfully pinching noses before, a kiss was the first time Su He could remember.
Su He's heart pounded like a deer's. She heard Chen Yang's footsteps behind her but didn't dare turn around, nervously gripping the railing and gazing at the elegant lake in the distance. Chen Yang chuckled and put his arm around Su He's shoulder, saying,
"Su He, you're so stingy! You ran away after just a light touch..."
Su He turned around, blushing and flustered, her small fists raining down on Chen Yang's chest. She said coquettishly,
"Don't say anymore! You bad boy!"
"Okay, okay, I won't say it!" Chen Yang said with a grin. "Come on! Let me tell you about this villa!"
Su He's curiosity was immediately piqued, and she forgot her shyness. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with curiosity as she asked,
"Yeah! How did you suddenly get such a big villa?"
"Come on! Let's sit down and talk!" Chen Yang said, putting his arm around Su He's shoulder.
Chen Yang led Su He to the edge of the swimming pool. The two sat on the edge, dipping their feet in the cool water, instantly feeling refreshed. The summer heat seemed to dissipate in an instant. Chen Yang then told Su He about the rewards the airline had given him. Upon hearing that he had received not only a luxury villa but also an Audi SUV worth over two million yuan and a huge cash reward, Su He immediately stuck out her tongue and exclaimed:
"My God... are airlines that rich? They're so generous!"
Chen Yang casually replied:
"What's this? Compared to the tangible and intangible losses I've saved for the airline, it's nothing!"
"What exactly did you do for the airline that they gave you so many rewards?" Su He couldn't help but ask.
Previously, Chen Yang, afraid of worrying Su He, hadn't gone into details about the hijacking, only saying that he had helped the airline handle a dangerous situation while on a flight. Seeing the huge reward today, Su He knew it couldn't be as trivial as Chen Yang had made it out to be.
"It's nothing! Last time I was on a plane, there was a hijacking, and I helped take down two of the hijackers," Chen Yang said casually. Before Su He could show any surprise, he continued, "Also, both pilots on the plane were injured by the hijackers. To save my life, I had to take over flying the plane... Luckily, we landed safely."
"Do you think... the airline should give me such a big reward?" Chen Yang asked, turning to Su He with a smile. Su He was shocked once again. She had lost count of how many times Chen Yang had frightened her tonight. After a long while, she murmured, "Chen Yang, this is too dangerous... You can't be so reckless next time. Hijackers are definitely ruthless killers. What if you got hurt?"
Chen Yang couldn't help but chuckle, reaching out to gently stroke Su He's pert nose.
"Silly girl! How could there be a next time? Most people would never encounter something like this even if they flew their whole lives, okay? Do you think hijackers are like migrant workers waiting for work on the street? They could appear anytime? The odds are lower than winning the lottery." "Yes!"
Su He thought about it and realized Chen Yang's words made sense. She couldn't help but smile shyly, then immediately became serious and said,
"Not just when you're on a plane, but no matter what happens in the future, you can't be so reckless! If something happens to you, I... what will I do?"
Chen Yang felt Su He's deep love for him, and a tender feeling welled up in his heart. He gently patted Su He's shoulder and said softly,
"Girl! I know..."
Su He looked up at Chen Yang and smiled sweetly. The two sat together by the pool, gazing at the starry sky, feeling incredibly sweet inside. People in love are like this; as long as they're together, even drinking plain water feels sweet.
The two sat quietly, feeling each other's warmth. They were only awakened when Song Yi shouted from downstairs, calling them to come down for dinner. Su He quickly stood up, grabbed a towel from the lounge chair, hastily dried her feet, and went downstairs with Chen Yang in the indoor elevator. Although neither of them said anything, Su He's kiss had effectively broken through the thin veil of pretense...
After coming downstairs, Chen Yang first prepared dinner for Huanhuan, then, together with Su He, helped Grandma to the dining room where everyone sat down to eat. Even Aunt Wu, at Chen Yang's insistence, sat down to eat with them.
Aunt Wu was an excellent cook; she prepared four dishes and a soup for dinner, all simple home-style dishes, but very delicious. Chen Yang and the others praised them highly. While eating, Chen Yang gave a thumbs-up and said,
"Aunt Wu! It's delicious! Looks like we're in for a treat!"
Aunt Wu, seeing that her dinner had been well-received, beamed from ear to ear, saying repeatedly,
"Mr. Fang, if you like my cooking, I'll cook something different for you every day!"
Living with a group of young people, Aunt Wu felt as if she herself had become much younger. Although it was her first day at Chen Yang's house, the beautiful living environment and Chen Yang's easygoing nature made Aunt Wu very satisfied. Chen Yang nodded as he ate, saying,
"That's wonderful! Aunt Wu, from now on, you can take Grandma with you every day when you go grocery shopping. There's a big supermarket right at the entrance of the complex, and you can also take walks around the neighborhood. The environment here is very nice. Oh, and you can also practice Tai Chi by the elegant lake in the morning to exercise!"
"Okay, okay!" Aunt Wu readily agreed. After finishing his meal, Chen Yang put down his chopsticks and said to Su He,
"Su He, I've already asked Fang Xu to help contact experts at the Provincial People's Hospital. They'll be organizing a consultation for Grandma soon. He has many acquaintances at major hospitals in Beijing, and they'll be conducting a joint online consultation. Based on Grandma's condition, her Alzheimer's disease is probably between mild and moderate. With proper clinical care, there's still a possibility of recovery!"
Su He exclaimed with delight,
"Really? That's wonderful! Chen Yang, do you think... Grandma's illness can be cured?"
Chen Yang smiled and nodded, saying,
"The experts will develop a specialized treatment plan for Grandma. If necessary, we can hire a professional nursing team to take care of her. I believe she will gradually get better!"
Just then, Chen Yang's phone rang. He took out his phone and saw it was Yang Liuyi calling. He quickly said,
"Excuse me! I need to take this call!"
With that, he hurried out of the restaurant and into the backyard garden. Chen Yang swiped to answer the call on his phone and said with a smile, "Sister Liu Yi..."