The Real World 13

"Ahhh, that's Brother Lu!" Wen Nannan threw away the sparkler and rushed toward the man on the road, jumping up and landing on him. "Brother Lu! What brings you here?"

Lu Huai dropped his suitcase and wrapped his arms around her. "The situation is mostly settled."

He paused, then looked into her eyes as if they were filled with stars. "Nannan, Happy New Year."

Wen Nannan gazed at his eyes, reflecting the fireworks blooming behind him.

Her legs swung happily in the air as she leaned in and planted a playful kiss on his cheek. "Brother Lu, Happy New Year!"

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Upstairs, everyone was already asleep. The two downstairs slipped quietly into the room.

Wen Nannan dragged Lu Huai's suitcase and made a shushing gesture to him. Be careful carrying those boxes——any little knock and it'll make a sound.

She led him upstairs and tiptoed to Xu Lin's door. Just as she was about to knock and let Lu Huai stay inside, two coughs came from the next room.

"Nannan, you're up here?"