But Luo Ziling ultimately suppressed the thought of kissing Yang Qingyin, he didn't dare.

When the idea came to him, his heartbeat went through the roof, and doing something even bolder was beyond his courage and daring.

The sky had darkened, and the visitors in the Summer Palace had become even fewer.

The darkness also gave people more courage.

Luo Ziling was inherently a bold man, just inexperienced with external contacts, and a bit shy when interacting with others.

But once he became familiar with the environment and people, his true nature came out, and he had surprisingly great courage.

In Yang Qingyin's opinion, a shy little boy like Luo Ziling, whose face reddens when speaking to her, should be quite timid, unlikely to make abrupt moves even if she took the initiative to ask him out. However, unexpectedly, this little boy had dared to actively ask her out after just a few days of knowing each other. During their outing, he even naturally took her hand, without any hesitation.

Now, look, she was actually in his arms.

Although she knew that having such intimate gestures so soon after meeting was not appropriate, once he had picked her up and carried her, she accepted it.

As she lay in Luo Ziling's arms, she wondered if the little boy's shyness was feigned, just to reel girls in. But after he carried her for a while without any improper moves, she began to dismiss that suspicion.

"Put me down," Yang Qingyin struggled, asking to be put down as they exited the gates of the Summer Palace and saw the traffic and passersby rushing down the street.

Luo Ziling didn't force her further and gently set her down.

Once Yang Qingyin was stable, she took the opportunity to adjust her hair, hiding her embarrassment, and whispered a thank you.

"You're welcome, it's my duty," answered Luo Ziling earnestly.

However, upon seeing Yang Qingyin's astonished look as she raised her head, he couldn't help but laugh.

Yang Qingyin felt a bit annoyed and kicked him lightly, "All you do is make fun of me."

"Not at all, I just hope you can be healthier and stronger. I still want you to take me to climb the Great Wall someday." After saying that, Luo Ziling earnestly asked her, "Actually, I really want to give you a proper diagnosis and then figure out a way to solve all your problems."

Yang Qingyin's cheeks reddened even more. She hesitated for a moment and then whispered, "Alright, how about... finding a time to see you next time in a few days?"

"Whenever you find it convenient!" Luo Ziling agreed readily. "In fact, if you follow my instructions and continue with the prescriptions I provide for a period, it certainly will be effective; it just won't be as quick. You don't have a serious illness, just an annoying little ailment. It's caused by poor living habits, so you should pay more attention in the future."

"I know, I know," Yang Qingyin replied sweetly, a hint of petulance in her voice, "Why are you even more nagging than my grandma?"

"Alright, I won't nag anymore," Luo Ziling looked at Yang Qingyin with a touch of embarrassment, "How about we find a place to have dinner?"

"Today I'll treat you, as a reward for your good performance."

Upon hearing Yang Qingyin mention his good performance and the reward, Luo Ziling unabashedly chuckled and grinned, "Thanks for the encouragement. I'll keep up the effort. If it comes down to it, next time we climb the Great Wall, I'll just carry you all the way down the mountain."

As Luo Ziling brought up carrying her again, Yang Qingyin's face turned red once more, and she kicked Luo Ziling under her breath, "You're so annoying."

"Okay then, I'll do something less annoying. I'll treat my senior sister to dinner tonight," Luo Ziling spoke in a tone that Yang Qingyin couldn't refuse: "As for you, let's keep it on the tab, and you can treat me in a couple of days, how about that? I won't charge you interest."

Yang Qingyin gave Luo Ziling a look and, seeing the smile he was deliberately holding back, guessed his thoughts. Without pointing it out, she nodded in agreement, "Alright then, today I'll let you show off some gentlemanly charm and won't fight with you over it. I feel like having sour fish and scrambled eggs with tomatoes."

"You're setting the bar too low, aren't you? At the very least you should order a seafood feast that might make me worry about not being able to foot the bill."

"Next time, just treat me to a seafood feast, and don't feel heartache then," Yang Qingyin said with a mischievous smile.

When seafood was mentioned, Luo Ziling couldn't help but sigh, "I haven't even seen the ocean yet, I wonder when I'll get to go to the beach and have seafood."

Yang Qingyin pouted a bit, speaking with some surprise, "If you want to go, just go. The weather isn't hot right now, and in a few days it'll be the National Day holiday – a perfect time to go, if you don't mind the crowds."

"Eh, the National Day holiday?" Luo Ziling looked at Yang Qingyin, hesitated for a moment, then still asked, "What are your plans for the holiday? Where are you thinking of going?"

"I don't know, haven't decided yet." Yang Qingyin shook her head, "The holiday will be so crowded everywhere, it's not very appealing to go out."

"Is that so? I was hoping to ask you to go on a trip together!" Luo Ziling seemed a bit regretful.

"You're not actually thinking of going to the beach, are you?" Yang Qingyin asked in surprise. Just then, the two arrived near a Chinese restaurant, and Yang Qingyin pointed at the exquisitely decorated establishment and said to Luo Ziling, "How about we eat here? They say the sour fish here is pretty good."

Luo Ziling naturally agreed and then continued from where Yang Qingyin had left off, "Actually, I'd like to go anywhere."

Yang Qingyin just smiled at Luo Ziling and said no more.

The place wasn't far from the school, and there were quite a few students who dined here. As they walked into the restaurant, Yang Qingyin put her glasses back on.

Luo Ziling knew why she did it and smiled as he put his hat on her head, "Lend you this for a bit."

Yang Qingyin gave him a sidelong glance but didn't refuse.

Just as a couple from a small private room finished their meal and left, the two seized the opportunity and took their room.

"If my body is in good shape over the National Day holiday, after you've treated me, then I'll take you out, how's that?" Yang Qingyin suddenly blurted out after they sat down.

Luo Ziling, who was looking at the menu, was startled by her words and took a while to react.

He was immediately joyful and blurted out without thinking, "Really?"

After asking, he realized he had acted foolishly and giggled, "Then we have a deal, no going back on it. How about we set a date, and I'll give you a thorough examination?"

"Okay," Yang Qingyin readily agreed, then curiously asked, "So when will you examine me? And where will you conduct the check-up?"

Finding the right time was easy, but choosing the place was tricky. After hesitating for a moment, Luo Ziling had a sudden idea, "How about in our dorm? During the time they're away for military training!"

Yang Qingyin looked at Luo Ziling, amazed, not having expected the young man to be so bold as to suggest they meet in her dorm.

But she didn't ask about that, her curiosity leading her to inquire, "So you're not joining the military training?"

"The instructor has other tasks for me, but they won't take all day, just like today."

"We'll see when it's time!" Yang Qingyin didn't decline but didn't commit either.

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