Is this what dating feels like?

After coming ashore from the beach, the two acted as if their memories had been wiped clean, both tacitly forgetting the ambiguous kiss they'd just shared. They continued their stroll along the cobblestone path by the shore, still holding hands.

It wasn't until around ten at night, after they had pretty much explored the whole area and the lively lantern festival had ended, that Shen Lang reluctantly saw Su Lexuan off to her car.

"Damn, is this what being in love feels like?"

Back home, Shen Lang lay on his small bed, touching his lips and letting out a silly chuckle. "This feels really good…"

The only thing Shen Lang regretted was not extending his tongue during such a perfect opportunity at the beach. He felt that a real kiss involved extending one's tongue.

But as a socially awkward homebody, Shen Lang had already been brave enough to actively kiss Su Lexuan.

As for extending his tongue, Shen Lang still wasn't quite daring enough. His main concern was that Su Lexuan might have an extreme reaction, especially since it was their very first in-person date.

Even now, Shen Lang was still nervous. The lingering feeling of apprehension was akin to being in a 1v5 clutch situation in a game.

Shen Lang wasn't discouraged, though. While this time didn't quite work out, it served as a good heads-up for Su Lexuan. The next time he asked her out, and he took the initiative to kiss her, she'd likely be prepared, and neither of them would feel awkward.

Tomorrow was Sunday, and Su Lexuan had to go home to be with her parents. They had also agreed that if both of them were free next Saturday, they could hang out again.

Thinking this, Shen Lang couldn't help but grin, already looking forward to next Saturday!

Just then, Su Lexuan sent a WeChat message: "I'm back at school. I had a lot of fun today."

Sleep Till Dawn: "Get some rest. I'll take you out again next Saturday."

Don't Want Early Morning Class's Le: "Okay, also, I'm sending you the money for today's expenses."

Su Lexuan transferred 120 yuan to Shen Lang, which even included the 15 yuan for the Sugar Painting.

In the past, Shen Lang might have wondered if she was trying to end the relationship by going out of her way to transfer money to him. But now, Shen Lang felt that Su Lexuan was a really great girl, at least in terms of her character.

Sleep Till Dawn: "No need, it was only a bit over 100 yuan."

Don't Want Early Morning Class's Le: "No, you have to take it. We've only known each other for so long, I can't just spend your money. Hurry up. {Angry Cat}"

Sleep Till Dawn: "How about this: I'll treat you this time, and you can treat me next time. There's no need to make such a big deal out of a little over 100 yuan. {Dog Head}"

The other side was silent for a moment before replying: "Alright, I'll treat you to seafood next time!"

They chatted for a few more minutes. Only after arriving at the girls' dormitory building did Su Lexuan put away her phone and walk into her dorm, smiling.

Su Lexuan was very satisfied with today's date, and her steps were light and cheerful.

When she returned to her dorm, most of her roommates were already asleep. Only her best friend, Ye Xinxin, was tucked under her summer blanket, engrossed in her phone.

"My dearest Xuan~ You're back?"

Hearing the door open, Ye Xinxin eagerly popped her head out, teasing in a playful whisper, "I thought you weren't coming back tonight~"

"It's so late, if I didn't come back, would I sleep under a bridge?"

Su Lexuan's heart pounded as her face flushed, avoiding Ye Xinxin's "I know everything" smile. After taking off her clothes, she went into the bathroom to wash up.

After her shower, Su Lexuan burrowed under her blanket, hugging her Pikachu plushie. Recalling her walk with Shen Lang by the sea, she couldn't help but feel like it was a fleeting dream.

Her relationship with Shen Lang was progressing so quickly. They had only known each other for less than four days in total, yet their relationship was good enough that they could hold hands and kiss by the sea!

More importantly, that was her first kiss!

"Is it really too fast? I've only known him for a few days!"

Su Lexuan poked her head out from under the blanket, looking thoughtfully at Ye Xinxin, who was curled up in her own blanket playing on her phone in the upper corner. She wondered if she should talk to her best friend, who had plenty of experience with men.

"But, this kind of thing happens, right? And besides..."

Thinking of kissing Shen Lang by the sea, Su Lexuan's cheeks gradually flushed. Her pearly teeth gently bit her cherry lips, looking a little shy. Her fair, translucent cheeks quickly turned bright red, and her chest, enveloped in her pink nightgown, rose and fell intermittently.

The next second, Su Lexuan's beautiful cherry lips curved into a sweet, silly smile, which grew wider and wider.

Finally, as if thinking of something embarrassing, Su Lexuan hugged Pikachu and burrowed back into the blanket, burying her hot face in the soft plushie. She tossed and turned on her small bed, unable to fall asleep.

A silly, involuntary smile occasionally graced her lips, followed by a serious, self-admonishing expression, as if she were struggling with something irresistible!

"I can't believe it actually happened."

Ye Xinxin rested her chin in her hand, watching Su Lexuan roll around on the small bed. She shook her head and couldn't help but sigh, "Looks like I'll be getting a lot of dog food in the days to come."

The following days unfolded just as Ye Xinxin had anticipated. Whenever Su Lexuan had free time, she would chat intimately with Shen Lang on WeChat.

In the beginning, Su Lexuan was still a bit mindful of her roommates and felt shy about openly chatting with Shen Lang.

But over time, Su Lexuan completely laid her cards on the table.

From typing messages by hand to later voice chats, their relationship warmed up incredibly fast.

Their sweet, affectionate whispers gave her roommates a massive headache.

Every time they saw Su Lexuan lying in bed, wiggling her fair feet and chatting with Shen Lang, her roommates felt both envious and inexplicably anxious.

Her roommates, including the online "scumbag girl" Ye Xinxin, were all single. Of course they wanted to find a boy in college and have a sweet romance!

Sometimes, even during class, Su Lexuan would secretly pull out her phone to chat with Shen Lang.

Their phone calls also grew longer and longer, sometimes even lasting an entire night of awkward chat, to the point where Su Lexuan wore out a power bank!

The people in the dorm finally understood that Zhuhai University's Campus Belle, the White Moonlight countless boys dreamed of, was truly in love!

However, except for Ye Xinxin, no one knew that Su Lexuan's boyfriend wasn't from the university, but someone she met selling chestnuts outside—can you believe it?

The people in the dorm had also promised to keep Su Lexuan's secret, that they wouldn't spread the news about her dating Shen Lang.

Who would have thought that the very next day, the news of Su Lexuan dating an outsider immediately topped Zhuhai University's trending forum posts.

As Zhuhai University's beauty standard-bearer, the White Moonlight of countless boys, Su Lexuan's admirers were filled with envy, jealousy, and hate when they saw that post. They all started asking who the Campus Belle's rumored boyfriend from outside the university was.

At first, Su Lexuan was still hesitant, worried that the post might cause some trouble.

Besides, the title of Campus Belle was something those boys had arbitrarily given her; she had no idea about it.

But later, Su Lexuan let go of her worries.

She wasn't some hugely popular celebrity or streamer, so why should she care what others thought about her having an ordinary relationship?

Even if she was the Campus Belle, she was still allowed to date, right?!