In a corner of Class 006 of the Art Department, Chouchou sat quietly, gently sketching on her drawing board.

Her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her figure was graceful, exuding a serene and composed temperament.

Her drawing was slow, light, and soft!

Every stroke was meticulous as if she were painting the most beautiful thing in the world, every bit of pressure so gentle as not to mar the perfection with the slightest flaw.

When her brush finally paused, the entire painting was thoroughly complete.

And it was at that moment that Ye Feng's resonant voice suddenly filled the air.

"Chouchou!!!"

Upon hearing this booming call, the classroom descended into chaos, every student's hands trembling, their complexions pale, their unfinished artworks declared complete failures.

Not just them, even Teacher Ma, who was about to take a drink of water at the lectern, trembled so violently that the steaming tea spilled all over himself, causing him to wince in pain.

"It's that guy again! This wretched soul!"

Fear filled Teacher Ma's gaze, and the bridge of his nose, stitched up several times over, throbbed with even more pain.

Unlike the fear of the other students, Chouchou's face broke into an unusual smile upon hearing the shout, then she quickly packed up her finished painting and stood up to walk toward the classroom door.

Watching Chouchou about to leave early, Teacher Ma's throat moved convulsively, as if he wanted to scold and prevent her from leaving, but in the end, he remained silent.

When Chouchou ran downstairs, she saw Ye Feng leaning against a Big Golden Deer bicycle, his face brimming with a smile as he looked at her.

"Ye Feng, you're here!" Chouchou's heart fluttered upon seeing Ye Feng, and a blush appeared on her face, which was covered with birthmarks.

"Let's go! I'll take you for a ride!"

Ye Feng said with a smile, then patted the worn seat of the Big Golden Deer.

Pfft!

Seeing the Big Golden Deer and hearing that he was going to take her for a ride, Chouchou burst into laughter and then placed her drawing board on the bike, promptly hopping onto the back seat:

"Let's go! Let's see what it feels like to ride in your luxurious vehicle!"

Chouchou laughed sweetly, as if seeing Ye Feng was the happiest moment of her day.

Ye Feng also smiled, mounted the bike, and pedaled hard.

Clang, clang, clang!

Within Jiangnan University, which boasted picturesque scenery, a Big Golden Deer bicycle weaved through the campus.

The clatter of the chain striking the metal drew sideways glances from many students, and the bursts of laughter that followed drew even more curious looks.

On the bike, Chouchou wrapped her arms tightly around Ye Feng from behind, as if holding onto her most treasured possession—so reluctant to let go, so infatuated!

For her, who grew up amid mockery, she could ignore the disdainful stares of everyone else in the world, but she cared about Ye Feng, about every single thought he had.

"Ye Feng, if one day I'm no longer here, don't be sad, and don't be upset! Forget about me, forget that there was once an ugly girl who always liked you, who really liked you a lot..."

Chouchou nestled her head against Ye Feng's back, muttering softly.

Her voice was so faint as if she were only speaking to herself; had it been anyone else, they surely would not have heard.

But when Ye Feng heard this, his heart seemed to be cruelly seized by iron tongs. He understood the meaning behind Chouchou's words: the birthmarks on her body had become more extensive, and her time was running out.

Ye Feng didn't speak, and he didn't disturb Chouchou, hoping the girl would pour out all the words hidden in her heart and let him share some of her burden.

However, Chouchou was unaware that Ye Feng had heard every word she had said; she continued to murmur softly.

"Do you know? Before I met you, I always thought I was the most superfluous person in the world, coming into this world quietly on my own, and leaving it quietly on my own. The world wouldn't miss me, nor would I miss the world!"

"But, Ye Feng, you burst into my world, and because of you, my world changed! I know that in this world, there's someone who protects me, cares for me, looks after me..."

"Ye Feng, I'm so happy, I'm truly very happy. These days have been the happiest time of my life! No matter what happens in the future, I will always cherish this time..."

"I like you, just like the earth likes the rain! I like you, as the butterfly loves the flower..."

At this moment, Chouchou murmured, cried, and laughed at the same time, like a fool, a fool who had found her most beloved treasure:

"Feng, if one day I'm no longer here, please keep me by your side, whether it's a piece of clothing or a strand of hair, I want to accompany you in tears, in laughter, for a lifetime..."

By now, Chouchou was completely choked with sobs; her tears soaked Ye Feng's clothes, but she was oblivious, her lips still adorned with a radiant smile, that smile, laden with happiness...

Along the way, Ye Feng didn't speak again, each sentence, each word from Chouchou struck his heart, and he knew that from then on, Chouchou would become a part of him.

Just as she said, they would cry together, laugh together, together... for a lifetime...

Ye Feng remembered what a philosopher had once told him.

"What is love? It is my tears falling into your heart!"

"What is love? It is my laughter melting in your heart!"

"What is love? It is my life completely given to you!"

A tear, a laugh, a life...

"Love..."

The word escaped Ye Feng's lips, and after a moment of bewilderment crossed his face, a deep smile emerged.

At that moment, indeed, he felt love!

After his first love with Zhang Zihan three years ago, this was the first time he truly believed he was in love. This feeling slowly thawed his heart, permanently etching Chouchou's figure within it.

The two rode Big Golden Deer slowly through the campus, saying no more, just gazing at the surrounding scenery. The atmosphere was peaceful, serene, and reassuring.

In the end, Ye Feng stopped Big Golden Deer by the artificial lake, and then he and Chouchou lay down together on the soft, green grass.

"Ye Feng, this is for you!" Chouchou had completely dried her tears, as if nothing had happened before, and handed Ye Feng the painting she had made.

Ye Feng was taken aback, then unfolded the portrait to take a look and immediately smiled.

The person in the portrait was indeed himself, with his dark hair, delicate facial features, and a faint smile on his lips so lifelike in every expression.

"The person is beautiful, the painting even more so, this is the most beautiful painting I've seen made by the most beautiful person..."

A wave of emotion washed over Ye Feng. Just by the genuineness of the portrait, he knew that he had taken a firm place in Chouchou's heart.

Tucking the portrait close, Ye Feng sat up and pulled Chouchou into his arms, his palm gently touching Chouchou's face.

"You are mine! If Heaven wants you to go, I want you to stay..."

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