Someone Else's Boyfriend

The night in Bin Hai City was filled with colorful neon lights. In the taxi, Xiao Yu leaned against Chen Mo's shoulder. Gentle, slow-paced music entered their ears, accompanying the sounds of the surrounding traffic, creating a sense of tranquility amidst the noise.

Chen Mo looked at Xiao Yu's tired face, feeling a slight pang of heartache. She hadn't slept for two days, yet she still wanted to go out. But with Xiao Yu's firm request, Chen Mo couldn't refuse.

"Where do you want to go next?" Chen Mo asked.

"To the beach."

"No way." Chen Mo immediately refused. "It's winter now, the sea breeze is so strong, and you're not well. Let's go to the cinema instead, watch a movie, and rest."

"Okay, whatever you say."

Xiao Yu nodded gently and yawned, but her eyes were bloodshot, and she looked completely spiritless, totally different from the lively Xiao Yu of before.

"You're so tired, why did you still come out?"

"It's painful not being able to sleep. I want to study, but I can't focus. What else can I do?" Xiao Yu said.

"Was it like this when you had insomnia before?" Chen Mo asked.

"It would be like this, but last time I found a way to not have insomnia."

Xiao Yu squinted and smiled, a blush appearing on her face, though it was hidden by the night. However, she looked a little more energetic.

"What method?"

"Not telling you." Xiao Yu smiled and turned her gaze to the window. "Chen Mo, do you think I look particularly ugly and dislike me now that I'm listless?"

"No, absolutely not."

Chen Mo immediately shook his head. The topic had changed too quickly, and he almost couldn't keep up. "In my heart, you're always so beautiful."

As soon as Chen Mo finished speaking, the taxi became a little unsteady. The driver in front suppressed a laugh and glanced at the two through the rearview mirror, his expression strange.

"Don't be so cheesy." Xiao Yu chuckled, her face blushing with embarrassment.

There was no more talking along the way. Xiao Yu just leaned on Chen Mo's shoulder, occasionally looking up at the scenery outside. Before long, they arrived outside the commercial plaza.

Seeing Xiao Yu's tired appearance, Chen Mo didn't take her shopping. He took her directly to buy movie tickets.

"What movie are we watching?"

"My Sassy Girl, a romantic comedy, in Couple's Hall 3." Chen Mo handed the movie tickets to Xiao Yu and also put the snacks he was holding into her arms.

"Are you saying I'm sassy?" Xiao Yu straightened her face, looking unhappy.

"How could I? My Xiao Yu is smart and well-behaved," Chen Mo said with a smile.

"Who's yours?" Xiao Yu rolled her eyes at him, hugged the snacks, and followed closely behind Chen Mo into the screening room.

"What's the main plot of the movie?"

As soon as Xiao Yu sat down, she started eating the snacks, waiting for the movie to begin.

"A spoiled rich girl gets into a fight with her family and runs away from home. Then her wallet and phone are stolen, she has no money to eat, refuses to go home, and collapses on the street from exhaustion and hunger. She's rescued by a poor young man passing by, and this willful rich girl latches onto the poor young man, starting a hilarious love journey."

"What's the ending?" Xiao Yu asked.

"I don't know either," Chen Mo said, shrugging.

They chatted for a while, and soon, the lights in the cinema dimmed, and the hall became quiet. Xiao Yu hugged the snacks in her hands, rested her head on Chen Mo's shoulder, and relaxed her body.

The hour-and-a-half movie passed quickly. After the lights in the hall came on, Chen Mo saw Xiao Yu asleep in his arms and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

The movie was so loud just now, and there were light laughs from the surroundings, yet Xiao Yu could still sleep through all that noise. It was clear that she was exhausted from not sleeping well for two days.

He had been busy researching the Chinese character programming language these past two days, and Xiao Yu had been bringing him food, but he hadn't noticed her condition. He felt a slight ache in his heart.

Chen Mo didn't wake Xiao Yu. After taking the snacks from her hand, he gently picked her up.

Seeing Chen Mo carry Xiao Yu in a princess carry, the couples around them were stunned. Ignoring the strange looks, he carried Xiao Yu out of her seat.

"Look at someone else's boyfriend," a slightly overweight girl behind Chen Mo said to her boyfriend next to her.

"She's asleep, you're not," the thin and weak boy looked at his girlfriend, who was a size bigger than him, and smiled bitterly in his heart.

"Then if I fall asleep, will you carry me?"

"Yes, of course I will."

"Then next time I come to the cinema, I'll also sleep, and you have to carry me," the slightly overweight girl said with a smile.

Her words scared the thin boy, making him shiver and want to cry. Looking at his girlfriend, who was a size bigger than him, he secretly vowed in his heart that he would not watch movies on dates in the future.

Chen Mo carried Xiao Yu out of the commercial plaza.

On the way, many people cast strange glances, but Chen Mo could only brace himself and quickly leave with Xiao Yu in his arms. This display of affection was so blatant that if it continued, he might get beaten up.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief when they returned to the rental house.

Just now in the taxi, the driver's gaze towards them was particularly ambiguous. He even had a look that seemed to say, I understand.

"Put me down," Xiao Yu in his arms suddenly said as Chen Mo was about to look for the key to open the door.

"You're awake?"

"I woke up a while ago," Xiao Yu said, blushing. "I woke up when we were getting a taxi at the plaza."

"Then why didn't you say anything just now?"

"You didn't ask me. I just wanted to see when you would wake me up. It's your fault for not calling out," Xiao Yu laughed.

This answer almost made Chen Mo spit blood. Could he ask? How could he ask? But seeing Xiao Yu look a little more energetic, Chen Mo felt a bit relieved.

"I'm going to take a shower."

Thinking about sleeping together again tonight, a hint of shyness appeared on Xiao Yu's face. She took out the clothes she had left here last time from the wardrobe and walked into the bathroom.

Not long after, Xiao Yu came out wearing the same slip dress from last time, looking much more refreshed.

"Go take a shower quickly, you're covered in sweat." Seeing Chen Mo's direct gaze, Xiao Yu's face flushed slightly, and she subconsciously tugged at the hem of her dress.

"Okay."

Chen Mo nodded. He knew it would be another difficult night. But he was also happy. Xiao Yu had voluntarily stayed here this time, bringing him one step closer to keeping her here permanently.

After showering, when Chen Mo returned to the room, Xiao Yu was already lying in bed playing on her phone.

"You're so tired, why aren't you sleeping earlier?"

Chen Mo snatched Xiao Yu's phone and put it away, then turned off the light. As soon as he lay down, Xiao Yu snuggled into his arms.

"What are you doing?"

"My body isn't convenient right now, you can't touch me," Xiao Yu's shy voice came from the darkness.

"Then why are you still doing this?"

"I've been having insomnia lately. Last time I found that sleeping in your arms felt very secure and I didn't have insomnia, that's why I came back with you tonight," Xiao Yu said. "I'm still very sleepy right now."

"You win. As long as you sleep soundly, you can do whatever you want. Why don't you move out, then you won't have insomnia?" Chen Mo said.

"Dream on. If you keep having wild thoughts, your surprise will be delayed again."

"No, I was wrong. Can you tell me what the surprise is?"

"If I tell you, it won't be a surprise anymore."

The two chatted in bed. After a while, Chen Mo heard Xiao Yu's soft breathing. She was exhausted, which was why her breathing was so light.

Chen Mo adjusted his position, held her, and also fell asleep.