Chapter 7 Let Me Cherish You 3
On the wide and bustling streets, rows of neatly arranged street lamps were lit up one after another, promptly dispelling the darkness before the night fell. The rising stars in the night sky complemented each other, and the silver and dim light gradually merged, like clusters of flowers blooming and swaying in the air.
In a custom-made clothing store.
An exquisite and luxurious crystal chandelier hangs at the top of the hall. Every milky white tile on the ground has been polished to a shine, so that every shadow can be clearly captured from above. Soothing and peaceful piano music flows slowly in the air filled with the fragrance of roses.
Yuan Ye sat quietly on the white sofa not far from the fitting room, tapping lightly on the side of the coffee cup with his slender fingers, seeming a little uneasy.
suddenly.
There was a creaking sound next to my ears, and the door of the fitting room opened a small gap, then a slightly red face peeked out.
The clerk who had been waiting outside for a long time walked over with a smile on his face , and then diligently opened the door of the fitting room completely...
Yuan Ye couldn't help but sit up straight, but seemed to feel that it was not enough, so he simply stood up and strode towards the fitting room.
Ye Xiaoling was seen twisting the sides of her skirt with her hands and walking out shyly. A few strands of slightly curly hair hung lazily on the sides of her fair face, swaying slightly with her movements.
She was wearing a light blue satin dress, the hem of which hung softly above her ankles, forming a seemingly casual yet extremely delicate arc. The intricate and delicate hollow lace extended all the way and finally stopped at the slender waist, blooming into a flamboyant flower.
This blue is not as melancholy as the ocean. Instead, it is closer to the brightness of the summer sky, and it has a bit more playfulness and liveliness. Ye Xiaoling's skin is originally white and tender. Against the backdrop of this color, she seems to have really turned into a doll made by a peerless craftsman. People can't help but sigh at this lifelike beauty.
The ponytail that was always tied up on her head in the past was now tied into a loose bud shape, with a few long curly hair hanging down on her fair neck, which made people feel itchy. She turned around and looked at herself in the mirror with some trepidation, and her full red lips formed an extremely shocked arc——
Is this really her?
Before she changed her clothes, several enthusiastic sisters in the store seemed to have smeared something on her face, causing her to not dare to raise her hands to rub her eyes. Now it seems that although her facial features are still hers, why do they look so different?
Yuan Ye seemed to be completely stunned as well. He stood behind Ye Xiaoling in a daze. Suddenly, the corners of his lips curved slightly, and his eyes were filled with tenderness and doting, and even... a little bit of pride.
Sure enough, Ye Xiaoling would never let him down.
"Excuse me, are you satisfied with this outfit?" The clerk, who was good at observing people's expressions, stepped forward and asked at the right time.
Hearing such a question, Ye Xiaoling's cheeks, which were already somewhat red, were now completely red as if they were ignited by a flame. But before she could say the words of thanks, she heard Yuan Ye's voice coming from her in a low voice: "Very satisfied."
call--
The temperature of Ye Xiaoling's cheeks rose again.
Is he praising himself?
"I think she's beautiful too..." She muttered softly, but still did not forget to continue secretly observing Yuan Ye's expression.
But he seemed to be gazing at her deeply, with two bright rays of light dancing in his eyes, which inadvertently touched the most relaxed nerve in her heart!
Yuan Ye's body swayed slightly, and he walked in front of her quickly with his long legs. He stretched out his hand and touched her falling hair lightly as if intentionally or unintentionally.
The slightly cool fingertips gently brushed across the skin of the cheek, leaving an invisible but hot mark.
Ye Xiaoling raised her head as her heartbeat suddenly increased, but suddenly realized that they were so close at this moment. She once again clearly felt the fresh fragrance from his body enveloping her completely, and the whole world became blurred.
And his slightly hoarse voice echoed in my ears: "Let's go and give them a surprise!"
After saying that, he stretched out his hand very naturally, and without saying anything, he held Ye Xiaoling's left hand, which was still clenched into a fist, and walked towards the door.
Ye Xiaoling, who was usually extremely alert almost every moment, actually forgot to break free. She first stared blankly at her left hand that was clasped with Yuan Ye's, and then she stepped on her completely unfamiliar high heels and followed behind Yuan Ye like a robot...
What the hell? What does this feel like?
She racked her brains to search for the source of this strange feeling. It was as if a bright red rose suddenly blossomed deep in her heart, or as if it was a rainbow that appeared in the sky after a storm. In short...
This feeling is not bad at all.
There seems to be a kind of...satisfaction of being protected.
Ye Xiaoling, who had always only known how to "protect others" and had never been aware of any crisis, was immersed in this strange warmth. She didn't know how many times she had smiled foolishly along the way, just like a child who had tasted the sweetness of candy for the first time. It was not until she arrived at the welcome party that she came back to her senses by the deafening cheers of the crowd.
Gu Nan rushed to her like a madman, but then he braked hastily, staring at her with exaggerated eyes wide open: "Oh my God! Ye Xiaoling! Do you know that you look..."
"It's very beautiful!" Mumu also nodded in agreement.
"No! It's very beautiful!" The other team members shouted loudly, "Even more beautiful than before!"
After saying that, everyone straightened up and started clapping crazily. The screams became louder and louder, and the atmosphere suddenly became extremely heated.
Ye Xiaoling felt her whole face burning uncontrollably again. She wanted to graciously accept everyone's compliments, but it felt like there was sand in her mouth and she couldn't say anything.
So she could only maintain a "calm" smile on her face, and at the same time, she unconsciously increased the strength of her left hand clenched around Yuan Ye's, as if this would provide a reliable outlet for her to vent.
Yuan Ye smiled and squeezed Ye Xiaoling's soft hand soothingly. He walked forward to pull out a chair for her, then signaled everyone to take a seat with his eyes. However, there were still a few company employees who had never seen Ye Xiaoling and they kept staring at her in amazement, and they didn't come back to their senses for a long time.
Ye Xiaoling also felt a rare sense of pride as a girl - as if being noticed occasionally wasn't such a bad feeling!
Moreover, she never imagined that Yuan Ye's vision was much better than that of Lu Yan, the crazy shopping expert who buried herself in studying various fashion magazines all day long!
Just when she was absentmindedly thinking about something completely unrelated to the welcome party, Yuan Ye had already finished reading the entire opening speech and introduction. Another round of warm applause pulled her back from her own world. When she came to her senses, Mu Mu had already handed her a glass of wine and said loudly : "Coach Ye! Welcome to join us! I believe that with your help, we will definitely become the most powerful e-sports team in the world!"
Influenced by Mu Mu's high spirits, Ye Xiaoling also stood up with boiling blood, picked up the wine glass in front of her, and just as she put it to her lips, she couldn't help but be stunned.
Drinking?
She frowned in distress, looked at him hesitantly for a while, and finally raised her glass domineeringly and drank it all in one gulp!
Why worry about so much! Anyway, today is a happy day, isn't it?
Yuan Ye's hand holding the wine glass suddenly paused, and he glanced at Ye Xiaoling's slowly reddening cheeks as if unintentionally. The corners of his lips trembled slightly, but he still said nothing.
Next came Gu Nan, who was also holding a glass of wine and telling jokes.
Ye Xiaoling drank the second cup with a smile.
The smile on her face grew bigger and bigger, even with a hint of innocence and confusion. She would respond obediently to everyone who spoke to her.
Then a team member and a staff member also came to toast.
Ye Xiaoling's fingertips began to tremble slightly, and the blush on her face became more and more obvious, but she still had that silly smile on her face. When she was about to pour the wine in the glass into her throat again, a slender hand suddenly appeared from the side and grasped the cold wine glass neither lightly nor heavily!
A few drops of bitter wine splashed on the skin of her wrist. Ye Xiaoling turned her head in a daze, only to see Yuan Ye gently but firmly taking the wine glass from her hand and whispering, "If you can't drink, don't force yourself. No one will blame you."
Ye Xiaoling's heart moved, and just as she was about to say something, she heard Yuan Ye continue, "Leave the rest to me."
Under the lights as bright as glass.
Yuan Ye slowly stood up from his seat. Ye Xiaoling couldn't help but raise her head as he did, but her eyes were hurt by the gorgeous light. She could only see him standing beside her as a protector, drinking one beer after another for her.
She didn't know if it was the effect of the alcohol, but her heartbeat quickened again, and every beat was so clear, reminding her that everything before her eyes was not an illusory dream.
But……
Ye Xiaoling smiled foolishly, squinted her eyes, and stretched out her hand to touch Yuan Ye's cheek.
Because she couldn't tell at all, whether the beautiful light came from the flower-like crystal chandelier above her head, or the smile on Yuan Ye's lips?
The fingers moved upwards little by little, first sliding across his arms, then his shoulders, and finally stopping at his beautifully curved chin...
Bang!
At this most critical moment, Ye Xiaoling's body sank and she fell on the table without any image, and fell asleep as if no one was around!
Yuan Ye, who was "flirted with", caught the guy who "drank in one cup" and smiled helplessly, but he couldn't hide the doting in his eyes.
