Chapter 238: First Kiss?

Chapter 238: First Kiss?

In the Snow Lane Cottage, the group chatted happily, reminiscing about the past and discussing their future plans.

When Lu Ran was asked about his preferred university, his answer surprised everyone—the Wuli River University.

To be honest, this was a waste of his high scores!

With Lu Ran's current scoring momentum, after the Lunar June 1st and the final scores are released, he should easily surpass the enrollment cutoff for the Capital University.

But Lu Ran was determined and had set his sights on Wuli River University.

It was hard to imagine the shock the Rain Alley High School leaders would feel when they learned of Lu Ran's decision.

After all, it had been many years since Rain Alley City had a student like Lu Ran who could score over 660 points in the college entrance exam.

Not to mention, Lu Ran's final score was expected to be far above 660 points.

When Deng Yutang and the others asked why he made such a decision, his answer was simple and clear—the Wuli River.

The Wuli River flows through Rain Alley City and the provincial capital, Wuli River City.

After a moment of thought, Deng Tanchang and the others understood the reason behind Lu Ran's choice.

As a "Master," Lu Ran had shared his insights and experiences of advancing to the River Realm with the group.

The key word was "home."

And one of the essential factors was the mighty and relentless flow of the Wuli River.

Later, Tian Tian asked Jiang Ruyi which university she wanted to attend.

Miss Jiang did not respond but glanced at Lu Ran.

This look made Tian Tian's heart flutter with sweetness!

On the one hand, she loved the sweet moments between the Master and her sister Ruyi.

On the other hand, if the two of them went to Wuli River University instead of the Capital, Shanghai, or Qiantang River, with Tian Tian's scores, she could strive to get in.

Provincial universities usually had lower admission scores for students from their own province.

Similarly, Deng Chang and Deng Yutang also set their sights on this university.

According to their estimated scores, this university, the highest in the province, offered the best value.

In the end, the juice cups of the five young people clinked together.

The crisp sound was like the final sprint signal.

On their way home, Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi walked side by side.

The spring breeze blew, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees, refreshing their spirits.

"After this Fifteenth Night, should we complete the training assignment with them?" Jiang Ruyi asked softly.

"It's the exam sprint, let's give it our best," Lu Ran nodded, "Let's see if we can upgrade the training task like we did in Evil Dog Village and earn some extra points."

Although he said this, upgrading the training task was a rare opportunity.

The last time they had the chance was when Scarlet Sun was "reformed," and the military provided Lu Ran with a high-risk assignment, allowing the group to earn 20 additional believer points.

However, Lu Ran was still willing to give it a try.

Initially, he had planned to go on a killing spree in Crimson Village after the city defense.

But looking at the date, there were only two months left until the college entrance exam, and he could try to pull some strings with his "Great Xia Tyrant Believers."

As for whether it would work out, he would do his best and leave the rest to fate.

"Hmm," Jiang Ruyi nodded slightly, knowing what Lu Ran was thinking.

In fact, the scores weren't that important to the two of them.

Lu Ran had already received offers from many universities, and Jiang Ruyi was no exception!

The path Lu Ran paved for her was broad and bright.

A teammate by the Great Xia Tyrant's side; a second-stage River Realm Jade Talisman believer who had just turned eighteen; a high school student with a divine weapon!

With all these labels, how could Jiang Ruyi not attract everyone's attention?

How could she not receive phone calls from various universities?

Jiang Ruyi remembered the days after the "Heavenly Talents" incident when she received one phone call after another, and the joy and pride on her parents' faces.

"Heh," Jiang Ruyi exhaled softly, feeling the spring breeze on her face as she looked up at the blue sky and white clouds.

She didn't need the bright spring day; her heart was always warm.

He might talk sweetly, but deep down, he was always a gentle person.

Whether it was towards her or his companions. Yes, he was gentler towards her.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Jiang Ruyi's face.

"Ruyi."

"Hmm?" The girl turned her head and looked to the side.

"You're really not taking the initiative at all?" Lu Ran held her slender hand, "If I don't hold your hand, will you just leave it hanging like this?"

As he spoke, he gently squeezed her palm.

Jiang Ruyi looked at Lu Ran's profile, her gaze deep.

I'm not proactive enough.

I've visited you several times, made soup for you, and it's still not enough to express my feelings.

If I hadn't set my heart on you, who would be an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl, ignoring others' gazes and taking the initiative to visit?

"We're here." Lu Ran gently tugged at Jiang Ruyi's hand, indicating the direction ahead.

Jiang Ruyi snapped out of her thoughts.

Once again, she realized she had arrived at the entrance of the apartment building.

Jiang Ruyi felt hopeless.

These days, Lu Ran had been sending her home every evening.

And on several occasions, Jiang Ruyi only "woke up" when she stood in front of the apartment building.

This couldn't go on.

"Hmm, I'm going in." Jiang Ruyi took out her access card and opened the apartment building door.

Lu Ran, as usual, stood at the entrance, watching her go in.

Just this once, she stopped in her tracks and turned her head, saying, "It's almost the 15th day of the lunar month. These days, I won't be going over there."

"Huh?" Lu Ran was a little taken aback.

"Hehe~" Jiang Ruyi looked at Lu Ran's silly expression, and her mood improved slightly, "Let's prepare well."

Jiang Ruyi's laughter was sweet, and she turned to leave.

Lu Ran suddenly took a few steps forward and once again caught her delicate, fair hand.

"Oh!" Jiang Ruyi let out a soft cry.

In front of Lu Ran, she had no guard up.

Following Lu Ran, she didn't even know where she was going, let alone being on guard.

"What did you say?" Lu Ran embraced her slender waist with one arm.

Her soft, fragrant body nestled into his embrace, carrying a faint scent of jasmine.

"Mm." Jiang Ruyi's face turned red in an instant.

Lu Ran removed their hats and masks, his movements neither fast nor slow.

Jiang Ruyi's upper body leaned back slightly, but she didn't dodge further, only her face grew redder and redder.

Kiss.

Without the interference of Little Fox, Lu Ran succeeded this time.

As the voice-controlled lights went out, the stairwell plunged into darkness, and it became even quieter.

In the darkness, Jiang Ruyi could almost hear her own rapid heartbeat.

Was this her first kiss?

Or should she consider the previous time, when Lu Ran's surprise kiss was her first?

Hmm. It was him either way.

Thinking this, Jiang Ruyi kept her eyes tightly shut, and placed one hand on Lu Ran's shoulder, gripping it gently.

After a long while, Lu Ran finally let her go.

Jiang Ruyi breathed softly, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes slightly dazed.

Lu Ran spoke softly, "These days, let's keep things as usual.

Let's stay together until the night of the 15th and patrol together."

As his voice sounded, the voice-controlled lights in the hallway lit up, dispelling the darkness.

Jiang Ruyi lowered her head, her voice small and light, "Hmm, okay."

Heh,

Little Ruyi.

Still thinking of running? Lu Ran separated the hat and mask in his hand, helped her put them on, and said softly, "Then it's settled. Let's go back."

Jiang Ruyi immediately turned around and hurried towards the elevator.

Lu Ran leaned slightly, gazing at the graceful figure standing in front of the elevator.

She still shyly lowered her head, her hands clasped together, looking adorably lost.

Until Jiang Ruyi's figure disappeared into the elevator, Lu Ran turned around and licked his lips lightly.

Sweet.

Was it because they had just eaten ice cream?

Hmm. Who knows.

Lu Ran pushed open the door to the building, and the sunlight was bright.

The blue sky was dotted with white clouds, and a gentle spring breeze blew towards them.

The usually gloomy and damp Rain Alley was unusually picturesque today.

As Lu Ran walked away, on the other side, in a certain building, the elevator reached the 9th floor.

Jiang Ruyi took out her keys, opened the door to Room 901, and quickly removed her leather boots.

In the living room, a middle-aged woman looked over, a little surprised, "You're back so early today?"

"Hmm, Mom." Jiang Ruyi replied casually and quickly walked towards the north-facing balcony.

"Wear slippers, the floor is cold!" Jiang's mother said with dissatisfaction, looking at her clumsy daughter.

Usually, her daughter had a calm demeanor, but what was wrong with her today?

Jiang's mother came to the door, picked up a pair of pink slippers, and immediately walked towards the north-facing balcony.

Just in time to see Jiang Ruyi standing by the window, looking at the street outside the community.

This building was located at the edge of the community, providing a clear view of the street.

"Looking for Lu Ran?" Jiang's mother's voice suddenly sounded.

"No, I'm not." Jiang Ruyi said softly.

Jiang's mother looked at her daughter, who was saying one thing but meaning another, and a smile appeared on her face, "When will you bring him home to meet Mom and Dad?"

Jiang Ruyi: "I"

Jiang's mother took off her daughter's hat, gently caressing her long black hair with one hand, her eyes filled with love, "Ruyi, you've grown up."

"I know." Jiang Ruyi left a sentence and turned to walk away quickly.

Jiang's mother looked at the pink slippers on the floor and couldn't help but smile and scold, "Shoes, wear your shoes!"

But Jiang Ruyi hurried through the living room and all the way to the enclosed south-facing balcony. She knelt in front of the shrine of the Deity of Jade Talisman, closing her eyes and praying silently.

Seeing this, Jiang's mother, who was chasing after her with slippers in hand, could only smile helplessly and didn't dare to disturb her.

The woman sat back on the sofa, muted the TV, and fell into deep thought.

Lu Ran, a believer of the Ninth-Rank Deity, the Divine Ram.

He was the pride of Rain Alley City, and even more so, the Heavenly Talent of Great Xia.

However, before Lu Ran had these shining titles, he was just the boy her daughter wanted to help graduate.

Who would have thought that such a scorned believer of the Divine Ram would stand at this height today?

Could her daughter predict the future? Of course not.

Jiang's mother turned her head and looked towards the south-facing balcony.

The small divine sculpture in the shrine was of the Third-Rank Deity, the Jade Talisman, not the Second-Rank Deity, the Divine Phoenix.

This seemed to prove that her daughter had already made up her mind.

Such a silly girl.

(End of Chapter)

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