Heaven Dou City and Eastsea City were already far apart.
By the time the three returned to Eastsea City, dusk had fallen.
After Xu Yue first saw Mu Xi back to the Blacksmith Association, he then escorted Xu Xiaoyan to the familiar tree-lined entrance near the Xu Family villa.
"There's still one day left of the break," Xu Yue said gently as he stopped, reminding her, "Spend some quality time with your parents."
As he spoke, he habitually reached out and ruffled her soft blue hair, which felt wonderful to the touch.
Xu Xiaoyan nodded obediently. "Mm, I know! Then we'll... see each other at the academy!"
"Alright! See you at the academy!"
Xu Yue replied with a smile and turned to leave.
"Brother Yue!" Xu Xiaoyan called out suddenly, her voice carrying a trace of reluctance.
"Hmm?"
Xu Yue turned back in confusion. "What is it, Xiaoyan?"
Xu Xiaoyan lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushing as she said somewhat shyly, "Brother Yue, can you... lower your head a little? I have something to tell you..."
Though Xu Yue did not understand, seeing her like this softened his heart. He bent down slightly. "Like this?"
Xu Xiaoyan took a deep breath, gathered her courage, and quickly rose onto her toes.
Like a dragonfly skimming the water, her soft lips, carrying a girl's unique fragrance, lightly landed on Xu Yue's cheek.
"Thank you, Brother Yue... I had a lot of fun this break..." she said quickly, lowering herself back onto her heels.
Her fair cheeks instantly turned crimson, and even her delicate earlobes were stained red, yet her eyes shone brightly.
The fleeting soft touch left Xu Yue stunned.
Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately pulled the blushing Xu Xiaoyan into his arms and teased her gently, "Silly girl, what's