Shen Lei comforted softly, "Don't be afraid, Xiao Yue. I'm here, no one can hurt you.
You've learned your lesson. You should understand that a fruit knife can't protect you.
If you want to travel in the future, I'll be with you. No matter where you go, to the ends of the earth, I'll be by your side."
Hearing Shen Lei's words, Li Xiao Yue felt a warmth surge through her heart, and her tears flowed even more violently.
She knew how much she relied on him at this moment, how much she needed him.
She looked up, meeting Shen Lei's eyes filled with worry and affection, and a surge of inexplicable courage filled her heart.
She tiptoed up, her arms around Shen Lei's neck, and she kissed his lips.
This kiss, filled with gratitude, dependence, and all her emotions, was deeply imprinted on Shen Lei's heart.
Shen Lei was stunned by Li Xiao Yue's initiative and passion. He held her tightly, deepening the kiss.
At this moment, they forgot everything around them, only the presence and breath of each other.
Just then, Na Jun ran up from downstairs.
He originally wanted to talk to Li Xiao Yue, but unexpectedly saw this scene.
He stood at the door, watching Li Xiao Yue and Shen Lei embrace and kiss deeply. A nameless ache and disappointment surged through his heart.
He knew it was useless to fight for her anymore. Li Xiao Yue had already fallen for Shen Lei.
He turned silently, deciding to continue his blind dates.
Perhaps in some unknown corner, his destiny was waiting for him.
But his heart was not as open as it seemed on the surface, resentment boiling inside.
"Ding dong! 888 points of resentment from Na Jun."
"Ding dong! 999 points of resentment from Na Jun."
"Ding dong! 1111 points of resentment from Na Jun..."
...
Li Xiao Yue, fulfilled, kissed her heartthrob, Shen Lei, and completely intoxicated, she couldn't help but get a little handsy.
Her slender jade hand rested on Shen Lei's waist, and she exclaimed in delight, "Shen Lei ge, your physique is so good, you really have eight-pack abs!"
Shen Lei was somewhat dumbfounded, he didn't expect Li Xiao Yue to be such a flirt.
However, it couldn't be blamed on Li Xiao Yue. Shen Lei had made her feel intensely these past two days.
Not to mention, just the adrenaline rush of their racing, the peaks and valleys of their heartbeats, coupled with the suspension bridge effect of extreme sports, could greatly amplify a woman's feelings for a man.
Before this, Shen Lei had taken Li Xiao Yue racing, their hearts racing with each other's speed.
Shen Lei could feel Li Xiao Yue's excitement and passion beside him. The twinkle in her eyes, the blush on her face, all spoke of her affection for him.
However, a hint of worry lingered in Shen Lei's heart.
He had heard of the suspension bridge effect in extreme sports, where people, amidst excitement and tension, mistakenly attribute their increased heart rate and other physiological reactions to their feelings for the other people present.
He worried that Li Xiao Yue's feelings for him might not be entirely due to him, but influenced by the excitement brought on by racing, an extreme sport.
Shen Lei recalled their repeated racing experiences. Each time, Li Xiao Yue had seemed exceptionally excited.
Was this excitement truly just because she enjoyed spending such time with him?
Or was she more attracted to the thrill that racing itself brought?
These thoughts swirled in Shen Lei's mind, causing him to feel some confusion and uneasiness about Li Xiao Yue's feelings for him.
However, Shen Lei's confusion and unease soon dissipated.
Because Shen Lei and Li Xiao Yue shared the same values, their interests aligned, and they had a very natural emotional foundation,
it was just that the suspension bridge effect of racing had catalyzed their emotions.
One absolutely couldn't say that love catalyzed, love that happened too quickly, wasn't real love.
Compared to Shen Lei and Li Xiao Yue's kind of love, where they decided to be together in two or three days,
many "little fairies" who tested men for months or even years before accepting them, their so-called serious love was nothing!
True love is always lightning fast!
Shen Lei had always believed in love at first sight, not love that grew over time!
Shen Lei was about to take Li Xiao Yue to her room, but he remembered the conflict he had with Li Xiao Yue's roommate's boyfriend.
What if that bastard spread rumors to that woman? Wouldn't it ruin the mood between him and Li Xiao Yue later?
Shen Lei released Li Xiao Yue. Seeing her still lost in a daze, he couldn't help but tap her forehead, "Little flirt!"
Li Xiao Yue immediately pouted, complaining, "Shen Lei ge, it's just that I was overwhelmed by emotion. Why do you say that to me?
I'm really heartbroken."
Li Xiao Yue wasn't being dramatic. She was genuinely a little heartbroken.
Because now that she calmed down, she realized she had been a little too active and enthusiastic with Shen Lei.
She was now particularly afraid that her eagerness would make Shen Lei see her as a girl who was too easy.
Shen Lei's "Little flirt" immediately made her misunderstand.
Seeing his words were a bit harsh, Shen Lei quickly comforted her softly.
"Xiao Yue, you know I have a foul mouth. I'm a little bit sarcastic. Don't take it personally.
The reason I said that was just to get you to calm down for a moment.
Imagine if we started dating now,
what if your roommate, believing her boyfriend's lies, comes back and makes a scene with us? What then?
Wouldn't it ruin the mood for our date?
I think we should leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.
After all, your roommate has such a sleazy boyfriend, it shows she's not a good person either.
You really can't stay here anymore. Let's pack our things and go."
Li Xiao Yue had been worried that she had been too enthusiastic and active, and Shen Lei would dislike her.
Hearing Shen Lei's words, she breathed a sigh of relief.
It turned out Shen Lei wasn't criticizing her, but wanted her to calm down.
She quickly calmed down herself and swiftly packed the last of her belongings.
Li Xiao Yue had bought many things on her previous travels, especially Hanfu, a full suitcase worth. Other items filled another large suitcase. She was delicate and petite, unable to carry them at all.
Unexpectedly, Shen Lei, who looked thin, was incredibly strong. He picked up both her large suitcases, one in each hand, and sprinted towards the stairs.
Li Xiao Yue watched Shen Lei run with the suitcases, her watery eyes full of joy.
Her new boyfriend always brought her surprises, surprises in every way.
Then, Li Xiao Yue sent a WeChat message to her roommate, telling her everything that happened, saying she wouldn't be coming back.
Afterwards, she followed Shen Lei to his large penthouse in Junyue Mansion to officially start their cohabitation life!