The Appeal of Abs

Tang Yue frowned slightly. Mo Xie was staring at her in a daze, and she found it a little strange.

"Is that not okay? Then I'll go."

Tang Yue sighed and made to stand, but Mo Xie hurriedly stopped her.

"Wait, don't rush off... How about this? Dinner's on me today, and you can treat me next time, okay?"

Mo Xie felt helpless. Tang Yue had suddenly become so forceful that he didn't know how to handle her.

His hands rested on her shoulders, and a coaxing smile spread across his face. A pleasant fragrance reached his nose.

Tang Yue blushed. Tears still clung to the corners of her eyes as she pressed a hand against Mo Xie's chest.

"All right, I'm not leaving. Let go first. You're hurting me."

Mo Xie released her shoulders at once, looking embarrassed.

He had gotten anxious for some reason and used too much force.

Tang Yue gently rubbed her reddened shoulders and shot him an annoyed look.

"Sorry."

Mo Xie gave her an apologetic smile, showing his white teeth.

Seeing his innocent expression, Tang Yue couldn't stay angry. She gave a soft huff.

"Forget it. I won't hold it against a little kid!"

After dinner, Mo Xie and Tang Yue prepared to leave.

Wen Qing walked out with them. The moment she saw Mo Xie wheeling out his bicycle, she frowned and couldn't help speaking up.

"Xie, stop riding that bicycle everywhere. Aren't you afraid Yue will freeze in this cold? Get yourself another ride when you have time."

Mo Xie glanced down at his bicycle. Why did everyone have to insult it? What had his bicycle ever done wrong?

"Aunt Wen, Mo Xie isn't eighteen yet, so he can't drive a car. The bicycle is fine. He rides steadily."

Tang Yue spoke