The rain kept falling, but the atmosphere remained fairly warm and pleasant.
At one point, Qiao Meina suddenly shook her head.
"No more kissing, no more."
Her face was flushed red. She didn't dare continue, afraid she wouldn't be able to leave tonight—afraid she'd end up choosing to stay.
She didn't want to lose herself at the end of this summer break.
Since Qiao Meina stopped kissing, Yang Wuluo finally got a short breather.
Her legs had gone weak, nearly collapsing, and she had to cling to the pillar to stay upright.
Yang Wuluo was a proper and innocent girl—how could she handle Lin Can's boldness?
A few seconds later—
"Stop kissing me… you're so annoying."
But Lin Can kissed her again anyway.
Qiao Meina made a modest attempt to struggle, tugged at his T-shirt, but still gave him a little "benefit."
So annoying.
Always kissing his older sister.
Yang Wuluo shuddered again. Ahhh— his hand again—ugh ugh ugh…
She cursed Lin Can in her heart: It's always like this. I think you're a good guy, and then you turn into a bad one the next second.
How is a girl supposed to deal with a guy who's both good and bad like this?
A little while later…
A clever vendor showed up selling disposable raincoats—40 yuan a piece.
It was pricey, but no one had a choice.
So, everyone bought a raincoat and left the pavilion.
Lin Can bought three.
"Here's 120 yuan—check your WeChat," he said.
He took the raincoats and turned around, stunned to see the two girls sitting limply on the bench.
Huh?
Qiao Meina being all soft and tired was understandable, but what was going on with Yang Wuluo?
Her face was even redder than Meina's.
Lin Can was honestly baffled.
He handed them the raincoats.
Yang Wuluo asked, "Meina-jie, how did your lipstick get smudged?"
Qiao Meina answered, "I rubbed it off on Can Can's shoulder earlier."
Yang Wuluo: "Oh~"
Qiao Meina: "Why is your clothes all wrinkled?"
Yang Wuluo: "I leaned against the pillar earlier and messed up my bra."
Qiao Meina: "Oh~"
Neither woman told the truth.
They both glanced at Lin Can in his raincoat.
Stupid little brother, how exactly did you bully your sisters just now?
Stupid Lin Can, you're a model student, a class leader—how did that happen?
Yang Wuluo was convinced it was nepotism. The dean of students was a woman—and divorced.
Wearing their raincoats, the three walked confidently out of the covered bridge in the rain.
Yang Wuluo hailed a taxi.
"Meina-jie, you two go have fun. I… I'm heading back. Bye."
She got in the car without even saying goodbye to Lin Can.
She didn't want to say goodbye—he was awful.
Inside the taxi—
Phew—
Yang Wuluo tilted her head back, taking a deep breath.
It still felt like Lin Can's hand was there.
That sensation—something she had never felt before—she couldn't describe it.
Was it excitement?
Curiosity?
Or… did she actually enjoy being manhandled like that?
No, no! I, Yang Wuluo, am not that kind of cheap woman!
It's him—Lin Can—he's evil. Always bullying girls.
He already has a girlfriend, yet he still won't restrain himself. And with his sister right there too! He's so shameless.
He doesn't even like me, so why is he doing this to me?
Are you just keeping me around like a fish in your pond?
Well, I'm not your fish.
If it weren't for all the times you helped me, I would've flipped out on you just now!
She thought to herself, trying to act all tough after the fact.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got!
Hmph, I'm not talking to him anymore.
Honestly, when she saw that big hand earlier, she totally panicked. Bit her lip, didn't dare make a sound.
Didn't even dare let out an "Mmm~"
I had already decided not to secretly like you anymore—and then you go and do that. How am I supposed to let go like this?
Yang Wuluo had no idea that Lin Can had touched the wrong person by accident.
It was a complete misunderstanding!
As the taxi drove off, Lin Can and Qiao Meina walked away.
All the way, Lin Can had his arm around her waist.
Qiao Meina smiled while eating ice cream. "Aiya, fine, hug me if you want—but what's with your hand measuring around?"
Lin Can's hand was making little measuring gestures on her waist. "It just feels… different?"
"What feels different?"
"Uh… nothing."
Careless Lin Can didn't really get it—and didn't care either. No harm done.
They had dinner at a restaurant and then drove to the high-speed rail station. But they didn't go inside right away—they stayed in the car.
Qiao Meina unfastened her seatbelt, kicked off her heels, and crawled from the passenger seat into the driver's seat—onto Lin Can's lap. She tied up her hair with a rubber band.
Pop—
She smacked Lin Can's hand.
So, Lin Can obediently let his hand rest on his own thigh.
Qiao Meina didn't mind that.
Legs—fine.
Boobs—not fine.
Never fine. Not even last night. Just now at the pavilion—why was it suddenly fine?
Lin Can couldn't figure it out.
"Meina-jie, Meina-jie, you tricked me into kissing you and even made me wipe your lipstick…"
Before he could finish—
Smack!
"Who tricked you? You were the one who kissed me first."
"..."
See? Girls can be such hypocrites.
Qiao Meina finished tying her hair and leaned down, planting a kiss on his lips. Just as Lin Can tried to kiss her back, she covered his mouth with her hand.
Driving him crazy.
She could do whatever she wanted with him.
But he couldn't touch her—if he did, she'd hit him.
"Don't get carried away, stinky little brother. That was your reward."
"What about just now?"
"Just now… big sister was in a good mood. Consider it a farewell gift. No next time, got it?"
"How about… we don't part ways tonight?"
Smack—
Another smack on the hand—because it had gotten naughty again.
"No way. If I don't leave now, it'll cross the line. Be good, don't let your imagination run wild. Listen to me, okay?"
"Wait, Meina-jie, are you really that rational?"
"If a girl doesn't have at least this bit of self-control, how's that acceptable? I'm warning you—stealing my first kiss is in the past now. What just happened is also off-limits. You better treat Qingning well, understand?"
"Don't worry, I'll take care of Qingning. You three sisters—I'll take care of you all."
Qiao Meina giggled and pinched Lin Can's cheek. "Still, our Can Can is the sweetest. Jie-jie loves you."
"Meina-jie, do you think we're just friends?"
They always talked without filters, holding nothing back.
"Nope. How can men and women just be friends? We're not. You're not with Ayi Re, Miao Youxi, or Yang Wuluo either. There's definitely some flirtation going on—but there are boundaries, you know?"
Qiao Meina was always direct.
When a guy and girl liked each other, there was always an element of ambiguity.
"You and that Yang girl—she likes you, and you've been keeping your distance, right?"
"Yeah."
"Well, same here. Sometimes maybe we cross the line a tiny bit…"
She made a jokingly dramatic gesture.
"But we have to stay rational. Jie-jie can kiss you as a reward, but you can't kiss jie-jie."
Lin Can didn't really have a choice.
The "older sister" type always had control over him—though it was also out of respect.
He just didn't know when she'd finally come around.
"One more thing… if you want to sleep with me—" Qiao Meina crossed her arms in an X. "Jie-jie absolutely won't allow that."
Lin Can nodded obediently. One step at a time. Sooner or later… the day would come!
"We're heading back to Modu for school soon. Qingning and the others will be going early too. We're all in the student council—we have to prepare for the opening ceremony. If you miss us, just come visit. We'll let you treat us to good food, hehe~"
"I will."
"Hmm…" Qiao Meina, still sitting on his lap, tapped her chin thoughtfully. "How about this—after your school starts, the four of us will give you a surprise visit."
"Like an inspection, huh?"
"Exactly. Our Can Can is so unreliable. Of course your sisters have to check in on you."
"Alright then. Before you show up, I'll go buy a villa. That way, when you visit, we can all stay together. Hotels are no fun."
"Wow, wow~ Rich kid energy. Just casually talking about buying a villa. With all that money, you'll be swarmed by female classmates and seniors at college."
Qiao Meina said it with a jealous tone—once feelings developed, people naturally became possessive.
Lin Can chuckled. "How about this—you four find a blacksmith and have him forge me a chastity brief. I'll wear it. Lock it up. You all hold the key."
"Pfft—what nonsense. We trust you."
By "trust," Qiao Meina meant she believed he wouldn't be fickle. Lin Can wasn't that kind of guy.
But she wasn't naive enough to believe he'd stay completely "innocent" in college. He was just too good-looking, too rich. Even if he behaved himself, the girls around him wouldn't.
"Still—same thing I always say. Don't you dare hurt Qingning. Okay, time's up. I'm leaving. Hug!"
A hug.
A moment of tenderness.
She gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"Let's go. Time to send jie-jie off to the high-speed train."
Qiao Meina pushed open the car door, held Lin Can's hand, and swaggered toward the ticket gate.
"Aren't you going to say something before you go?"
"I declare this Yang'an inspection trip a perfect success. You deserve praise. I'll go back and give the other three a glowing report about you."
"You forgot someone—my future mother-in-law. Make sure to praise me in front of her, too."
"Forget it, forget it. You've already charmed my mom so much she barely recognizes her own daughter. Always going on about Can Can this, Can Can that. If I praise you any more, she'll force me to date you. I'm out—bye~"
Qiao Meina waved and strode off toward the ticket gate.
Lin Can watched her leave and waved back before heading off himself.
Back in the Bentley Continental GT—
Ding ding ding—
WeChat.