A Brief Parting (Revised)

Liu Chang'an strolled from the Juyuan Garden residential area to the street. Xiangtan University's open campus also features a series of commercial streets. The prices here are generally low, and the barbecue stalls and internet cafes are doing very well. Compared to ten years ago, the number of students buying laptops far exceeds that of desktop computers. However, playing games is still more enjoyable on a desktop computer, so the internet cafes near the school are always doing good business.

Moreover, from the 5th to the 8th and from the 12th to the 15th was the group stage of the League of Legends S7 World Championship. WE swept through the play-in stage with a perfect record and made it into the group stage, successfully meeting EDG and RNG. This year is once again the most promising year for LPL to compete in the World Championship. Maybe the finals will be a meeting between two LPL teams.

After watching the game in the evening, people would have some barbecue, and then, full of anticipation for winning the S-series championship, they would enthusiastically head to internet cafes to play a few games together and climb the ranks. For game enthusiasts, satisfying the little pleasures of life is that simple.

Liu Chang'an spends more time playing mahjong and cards, which doesn't mean he's not interested in games. It's just that he prefers playing games with friends or the atmosphere of internet cafes, but doesn't want to put up with the atmosphere in internet cafes.

Especially if you stay in the internet cafe for a while, when you come out, you have a smoky smell on your clothes and hair that you can't get rid of even with the wind.

Liu Chang'an met Qin Zhiqiang, Wei Xuanyi, and Sun Shutong; all three of them had just returned to school today.

After the holiday, going to an internet cafe for an all-nighter would be pretty cool.

"Want to go all night?" Wei Xuanyi greeted Liu Chang'an, not holding out much hope, because Liu Chang'an seemed easy to get along with, but he didn't really like participating in group activities.

"I'm not going."

"They're so busy with their lives, they don't have that much time to hang out in internet cafes," Sun Shutong chuckled.

"I'm still waiting to see your classmate who plays professionally compete." Qin Zhiqiang had heard Liu Chang'an talk about Lin Xinhuai.

Liu Chang'an nodded. Lin Xinhuai's DSB Team only made it into the LPL this year, and they can only participate in the Demacia Cup after the World Championship.

"You seem to have lost a lot of weight." Liu Chang'an noticed that Qin Zhiqiang no longer had that plump look; he had lost weight and was now only slightly chubby, and it had only been one National Day holiday... Perhaps he hadn't really noticed.

"I lost weight because I stopped playing mobile games," Qin Zhiqiang said.

That reason is quite scientific.

Liu Chang'an greeted them, walked through the still brightly lit streets, and slowly walked up the slope. Looking out from the top, he could see a glass house in the distance that emitted a deep blue light at night, like a huge gem scattered in the shade of trees. According to the information Qin Yanan had gathered about Guan Yuan frequently entered and exited this glass house, which was undoubtedly Su Nanxiu's residence at Xiangtan University.

Zhu Juntang only acquired the factory and converted it into a loft as a lounge, while Su Nanxiu made a much larger investment.

However, both of them have a very extravagant style.

Looking up, you can see the sign for the hotel where Qin Yanan is located on the mountaintop, but from this angle you can't see Qin Yanan's rooftop suite.

The two of them also left the Qin Family's old house today and returned to Junsha. Liu Chang'an was surprised that they were able to stay together at the Qin Family's old house for almost four days.

Old Qin's house was completely demolished, wasn't it?

However, Liu Chang'an did not inquire further, as Qin Yanan and Su Nanxiu might not have always been together.

Anyway, classes start tomorrow, and Qin Yanan will be coming to school. I'll ask her again tomorrow.

Just as I was thinking this, Qin Yanan called.

"Where is she?" Qin Yanan's voice was gentle and soft. If someone didn't know her, they would never guess that this was a woman who appeared indifferent and cold.

Two types of faces are just the basic structure of a woman; three or four are not uncommon, and five or six are not unusual either. For example, many men think their wives are like dead fish, but they have no idea how charming and alluring she is in front of others.

"On the slope of Chu River Street."

"I thought you were in someone's boudoir. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, doesn't it?" Qin Yanan's voice carried unexpected joy, and of course, a hint of playful teasing.

"Just came out, will go later," Liu Chang'an admitted. "Actually, speaking of 'absence makes the heart grow fonder,' there's an English proverb that means the same thing. Some people directly translate it as 'absence makes the heart grow fonder,' so often the Chinese translation of English is basically a re-creation. Some translated English poems are on a completely different level in terms of style and artistic conception, which makes some readers who have only read the Chinese version really think that the original poem is so beautiful... I think it's normal that the threshold for Chinese is high, after all, any high-end creation and enjoyment has a natural threshold..."

"Brother, if you're worried I'll get jealous, you might as well just hang up... Your abrupt change of topic is so jarring!" Qin Yanan said irritably.

"I didn't," Liu Chang'an denied firmly. "But when it comes to jealousy, people always think of the story of Emperor Taizong of Tang and Fang Xuanling. What does it matter to Li Shimin whether Fang Xuanling took a concubine or not? If it was to win people's hearts, that measure was rather unwise. Back then, I..."

See you tomorrow, I'm going to sleep.

"Why did you hang up so quickly? You've really grown a temper. Your memory hasn't even returned yet, but your temper has already gotten worse." Liu Chang'an put away his phone, not wanting to argue with Qin Yanan.

After wandering around for a while, Liu Chang'an felt it was about time, and that Liu Yuewang should go to sleep, so Liu Chang'an prepared to go back and climb out the window.

A few days have passed since the Mid-Autumn Festival. The moon is not full, but the night is beautiful, making it a good time to climb over walls and through windows, since the light is still decent. If you're not very agile, watch your step to avoid getting hurt.

Back in the Juyuan residential area, Liu Chang'an, as usual, went to An Nuan's room and leaped onto the balcony. After all, he was skilled and experienced.

I pushed the window and door open, and they weren't closed.

Liu Chang'an entered An Nuan's room without incident and saw Liu Yuewang standing in front of him. He greeted her awkwardly but politely, "Good evening."

An Nuan winked at Liu Chang'an from behind Liu Chang'a Liu Yuewang, while tapping the screen with her finger on her phone to indicate that she had sent him a message.

Liu Chang'an realized that he was on the phone with Qin Yanan when An Nuan sent the message, so he didn't notice it.

"Good evening. You're probably just here to give An Nuan a massage, right? You can do your massage, don't worry about me." Liu Yuewang sat down leisurely. Actually, she was the one who opened the window and door, and she guessed that Liu Chang'an wouldn't come through the main entrance.

She knew this would happen... She hadn't wanted to be too strict, but she'd caught him red-handed last time, and he still didn't respect her. She had to assert her presence as his girlfriend's mother and not let him think he could act with impunity.

"Yes, she's been traveling a long way, so her blood and energy are bound to be stagnant. When people are traveling, their minds are in a state of excitement, while their bodies accumulate fatigue. This is a situation of imbalance between tension and relaxation. In addition, the environment, air, water, food, etc., are not what the body is used to, which can also lead to the accumulation of toxins that are difficult to cleanse the body. At this time, a professional massage can help her body enter a self-regulating and recovery state. After the massage, a good night's sleep can dispel the common post-holiday lethargy and physical fatigue, allowing her to more quickly and actively enter a good state of study and exercise." Liu Chang'an believed that this was the purpose of climbing in through the window tonight.

Liu Yuewang looked at Liu Chang'an with disbelief; she almost believed him! The tone of Liu Chang'an's remarks was exactly the same as the health and wellness posts that Liu Yuewang often saw on social media.

An Nuan's cheeks flushed slightly. "Who would believe you after saying all this?"

An Nuan took a shower, but didn't change out of her pajamas; she was wearing dark purple athletic shorts and a white t-shirt.

Everything was ready, just waiting for Chang'an, but then Mom suddenly ran over and chatted with An Nuan. An Nuan took the opportunity to inform Liu Chang'an, but this guy, at such a crucial moment, still hadn't checked the message as usual!

"Go ahead and massage me..." Liu Yuewang still agreed that there was some truth to what Liu Chang'an said. She was also eager to see if Liu Chang'an's massage was as miraculous as he had described last time.

"I'm going to wash my hands," Liu Chang'an said professionally.

Liu Chang'an went out to wash his hands. Liu Yuewang at An Nuan An Nuan, who turned her head away nonchalantly, then hugged a pillow and slowly raised it to cover her face.

"How can you not be ashamed?" Liu Yuewang said with exasperation. "In the novels I read, girls in this situation are all filled with shame and indignation. They wish they could dig a hole and bury themselves. What do you do?"

"He massaged me so I could grow taller and join the school team. It's like the love we had in high school, promising to study hard and get into the same university together—pure and beautiful." An Nuan hummed behind a cushion, "To each their own, and to everyone else their own opinion."

"What did you say!" Liu Yuewang roared, almost wanting to kick her pillow. Why was the patterned face on that pillow so annoying?

"I say it's a matter of opinion, and everyone likes it," An Nuan said haphazardly. Actually, her mother was quite innocent, but she just loved to overthink things.

They clearly believed that the two of them were simply trying to grow taller and join the school team, and they had honestly told her that, so why wouldn't she believe them? Honestly.

Liu Yuewang pulled her nightgown up a little to avoid this shameless jealous man criticizing her for being careless with her clothes or being too casual.

After Liu Chang'an washed his hands and came back, he asked An Nuan to lie down first, and then he began to massage her.

An Nuan hesitated for a moment, then lay down on her back before turning over at Liu Chang'an's prompting.

With Liu Yuewang watching over Liu Chang'an's massage, he couldn't use any amazing techniques. He could only give An Nuan a regular massage with the effects he had just mentioned as the main purpose.

The massage was so comfortable that An Nuan couldn't help but close her eyes and hum softly.

"What are you humming about? Is it that comfortable? Bear with it." Liu Yuewang scolded angrily.

"Mmm..." An Nuan was so comfortable that she didn't care about Liu Yuewang's resentment anymore, she just lowered her voice a little.

Liu Yuewang quickly shifted her attention and carefully observed Liu Chang'an's technique. She discovered that he wasn't exaggerating; even a layman like Liu Yuewang found it very professional. One moment he would tap with his fingers, the next he would press with his fingertips, and then he would tap and pound with his knuckles in turn, the rhythm like playing a beautiful musical instrument.

After a while, Liu Yuewang stopped hearing An Nuan's humming and only heard her steady breathing as she fell asleep. She turned her head and saw that An Nuan was sleeping comfortably. Liu Chang'an's touch also became gentler.

At this point, Liu Yuewang no longer felt there was anything wrong with Liu Chang'an's gentle caressing technique. Seeing that he had stopped, she pulled the blanket over An Nuan, then quickly went out to pour a glass of water and handed it to Liu Chang'an, saying, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's nothing, it's all so that she can be with me for a long time and stay healthy." Liu Chang'an took the drink and drank it in one gulp.

Liu Yuewang liked this serious attitude. Listening to Liu Chang'an's calm and matter-of-fact tone, she was somewhat moved. No wonder this girl was so devoted. She was so charming and didn't care if others disliked her. When a girl really liked someone, she didn't care what others thought. She expressed her sweetness and love so unreservedly.

"Your technique really works! She fell asleep like a little pig after just a few massages." Liu Yuewang sighed enviously, "It even seems to cure insomnia; I suffer from insomnia from time to time."

"My technique is very standard. But if I were to massage you, she'd immediately turn into a shattered, jealous person, the kind who can't recover at all." Liu Chang'an smiled. "When I massage her in the future, I'll teach her too. Once she's learned, she can massage you. It really helps with insomnia and promotes sleep."

"Thank you so much." Liu Yuewang shook Liu Chang'an's hand, overjoyed. Looking at the young man, she finally felt a bit like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, growing more and more fond of him the more she looked at him.

"We're family, no need for formalities." Liu Chang'an put down his water glass. "It's getting late, you should get some rest. I'll head back."

"It's so late... Why don't you make do in the study for the night? I'll get you a blanket."

"No need to trouble yourself, I'll go now."

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all, please don't mind."

"Thank you for your help. Give me a blanket, you can go and rest."

"Okay, okay."

"Then I'll get up early tomorrow morning to cook porridge for you, you can sleep in a little longer." Liu Chang'an's tone also became more polite and courteous, as if he were speaking to his girlfriend's mother.

"OK."

So Liu Chang'an stayed overnight at his girlfriend's house for the first time, without An Nuan's knowledge. Liu Yuewang then realized that this boy's wholehearted devotion was for An Nuan. Even though boys inevitably like to be close to girls, his care and love for An Nuan were genuine... As a mother, after all the picking and choosing, what she really wants in a son-in-law is a man who can take care of her precious daughter for the rest of his life, just like a mother would.

"May you stay together forever, and may you stay healthy," Liu Yuewang thought, and felt at peace. These words were far more reassuring to her than any vows of eternal love or sweet talk.

This girl is truly enviable. Liu Yuewang hugged her pillow and fell peacefully asleep.

Before going to bed, Liu Chang'an washed and soaked the rice, preparing to cook a pot of porridge for the mother and daughter in the morning.

An Nuan woke up around the same time as Liu Chang'an in the morning.

"Did you come this morning?" An Nuan rubbed her eyes, looking at Liu Chang'an with surprise.

"Your mom stayed up too late last night, so I spent the night in the study."

"That happened after I fell asleep, okay?" An Nuan knew that Liu Chang'an had pressed her down until she fell asleep.

You sleep like a pig.

"That means I slept soundly!" An Nuan said, then added with a hint of suspicion, "What happened after I fell asleep that she actually let you stay overnight? Besides Grandpa, you're the first man in our family to have stayed overnight in all these years!"

This is unbelievable! It seems Professor Liu was the one who suggested it. What happened? Could something unseen have happened? An Nuan felt a pang of regret; she had been careless. How could she have suddenly fallen asleep?

"How can you overthink and get so jealous?" Liu Chang'an patted her cheek. "Do you have a toothbrush and a towel? I need to wash up."

An Nuan stopped thinking about what had happened last night and pulled Liu Chang'an to the washroom.

"This face towel is mine, and I want you to use mine," An Nuan announced, one hand on her hip and the other pointing at the towel.

Liu Chang'an nodded. Many girls, even with their closest lovers, don't want their partners to use their towels.

"This pink diamond toothbrush belongs to Professor Liu, and this purple diamond one is mine. I'll change the brush head for you, so you can use my toothbrush. You should also use my mouthwash cup!" An Nuan actively arranged for Liu Chang'an to use items that overlapped with her own as much as possible.

"Isn't this unhygienic?" Liu Chang'an asked, looking somewhat disgusted.

"You didn't mention hygiene when you were eating my saliva," An Nuan said fiercely, her face flushed. "Tell me, is it hygienic or not?"

"Health."

An Nuan gave a smug hum, took out a new toothbrush head to disinfect, and then put it on her toothbrush holder.

Liu Chang'an washed his face and saw that An Nuan had already squeezed out the toothpaste and was holding the toothbrush in her hand.

I'll help you brush your teeth.

"Aren't you annoying?"

"I want it."

Liu Chang'an sighed, took a mouthful of water and spat it out. An Nuan stood on a small stool, made Liu Chang'an open his mouth, and put a toothbrush into his mouth.

"I feel more flexible brushing other people's teeth than brushing my own; it's like brushing shoes," An Nuan expressed her novel experience.

Liu Chang'an's mouth was full of foam, and she was poking around in his mouth with a toothbrush, making it impossible for him to speak.

An Nuan suddenly remembered a really dirty joke, and although she pursed her lips, she couldn't help but smile. Thinking about this, An Nuan felt incredibly shy and glared at Liu Chang'an, annoyed, "You're so annoying!"

After saying that, An Nuan shoved the toothbrush into his hand and ran out.

Liu Chang'an was baffled, then continued brushing his teeth. Who could possibly understand what was going on with this girl's sudden thoughts and emotions?

However, the electric toothbrush felt quite nice to hold and vibrate in my hand, and Liu Chang'an enjoyed the massage of his gums from the brush head.

Speaking of brushing teeth, Liu Chang'an recalled a detail: a design change in toothpaste that was quite classic. Many people today wouldn't think of it when they see toothpaste, but actually, in earlier times, the opening of toothpaste tubes was very narrow, about the size of the small toothpaste tube in a disposable toiletries bag in a hotel after the hole was punched in it. The amount of toothpaste that squeezed out was also just that thin, which was actually enough.

Then someone had a brilliant idea: they enlarged the toothpaste tube opening, causing the amount of toothpaste dispensed each time to increase exponentially, resulting in a several-fold increase in the daily toothpaste consumption worldwide.

An Nuan probably wasn't thinking about that. After brushing his teeth, Liu Chang'an went to the kitchen to get busy.

When An Nuan and Liu Yuewang finished washing up and sat down at the dining table, they discovered that Liu Chang'an had prepared a table full of side dishes.

The porridge comes in a large bowl with only one type, but the side dishes are extremely plentiful: poached chicken, braised beef, pickled radish, pickled mustard greens, salted green beans, spinach with nuts, onion and potato slices, celery and dried tofu. Each type is served in a small dish, and despite the variety, nothing is wasted.

"You're spoiling me rotten," Liu Yuewang exclaimed. "If this keeps up, I won't even have the appetite to make breakfast for myself anymore."

"He doesn't make you breakfast every day, how could he have spoiled you?" An Nuan felt that Professor Liu's attitude was a bit strange, and there was a kind of intimacy in his tone.

Liu Yuewang rolled her eyes at her, served Liu Chang'an a bowl of porridge, and said with a smile, "Chef, you should eat first."

"Thank you." Liu Chang'an took a drink.

An Nuan opened her mouth slightly, and it wasn't until Liu Chang'an put a piece of beef into her mouth that she came back to her senses. Professor Liu actually took the initiative to serve Liu Chang'an porridge?

Something must have happened last night; An Nuan ate her breakfast with a heavy heart.

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