But everything was already packed, and Gu Ye was especially eager, carrying the things down to the car.
Jiang Mo scratched her head. Well, it seemed this was how it had to be.
A day later, Li Daming returned home and noticed it was very late, yet Jiang Mo still hadn't come back. He sent a message to his daughter.
Jiang Mo: "Dad, um, I won't be staying home tonight..."
Li Daming saw the message and thought, oh no, she's definitely been whisked away by that kid Gu Ye.
Two days later, after work on Friday, Gu Ye picked up Jiang Mo from her workplace, and they drove to Jinling City, where Li Zheng was attending university.
They arrived in Jinling City close to midnight.
After checking into their hotel suite and facing the rather large bed, Jiang Mo could already act quite composed.
By the time they finished their late-night snack and washed up, it was past midnight.
Jiang Mo, wearing her pajamas, lay in bed. Gu Ye pulled back the covers from the side, got in, and with a practiced move, scooped her into his arms, pulling her snugly against him.
Immediately after, Jiang Mo felt a hand stroking her back, with a tendency to slip under her pajama top.
She quickly grabbed his hand. "Let's not fool around tonight. It's very late, you must be tired from driving, and we have to get up early tomorrow."
Ever since their relationship had progressed to a new level recently, Gu Ye was always finding ways to tease her at night.
"Hmm? When did I say I wanted to get intimate?" Gu Ye grinned, teasing her. "So that's what's on your mind. Worried my stamina isn't up to it?"
Jiang Mo pinched him. Gu Ye quickly begged for mercy. "Alright, alright, let's sleep."
Once she let go, he added, "We didn't bring any 'kid-stoppers' anyway."
They fooled around a little longer before finally falling asleep.
The next day, they drove to the Polytechnic University, where Li Zheng had been waiting for them.
He took them on a tour of the campus, then to his dorm. While the university was good, the dormitory conditions were rather basic.
No one else was in the dorm; some had already gone home the day before.
Jiang Mo looked at her younger brother. "Go pack your things."
"Already packed. Just this suitcase," Li Zheng said, pulling out a suitcase and patting it. "Oh, and a backpack."
Jiang Mo saw the suitcase wasn't big and lifted it; it wasn't heavy either. "Is this all you have?"
Li Zheng: "Guys are all like this. In the summer, I could manage with just a backpack—just a few pieces of clothing."
"I'll take the suitcase," Gu Ye said, taking it over. "Anything else? If not, let's head out. We'll go explore in a bit."
"I'll be the guide. There are quite a few places worth visiting. Leave it to me," Li Zheng declared, patting his chest enthusiastically.
Going out to explore naturally involved taking photos.
Then Li Zheng discovered he had essentially become their personal walking camera.
But looking at the two of them, he had to admit they made a striking couple, perfectly matched in looks and talent.
After the day's adventures, they returned to the hotel in the evening. Looking at the luxurious suite, Li Zheng made a circle and spoke up, "Brother Xiaoye, we can share the bed tonight, perfect for playing games."
Gu Ye smiled slightly and declined. "Better not. I'll sleep with your sister."
Li Zheng: "..." Wait, had their relationship progressed that fast? Would he be promoted to uncle before long?
However, what he didn't expect was that after their trip in Jinling, when Gu Ye drove him home and then turned to leave with Jiang Mo.
Looking at the empty seat beside him, Li Zheng was confused. "Sis, aren't you coming home with me?"
Jiang Mo hemmed and hawed: "I won't be staying at home for the next few days."
