Bad News
As the car sped towards Chen Mo, the crowd erupted in screams. Onlookers turned away, unable to bear the sight before them.
The sound of tires screeching against the pavement reverberated in everyone's hearts. It wasn't until the car had traveled over ten meters that it finally came to a halt, leaving the crowd in stunned silence.
The young woman, her eyes fixated on the empty road, suddenly collapsed, unconscious.
Xiao Yu, frozen in shock, watched as Chen Mo narrowly escaped being hit by the car. The scene replayed in her mind, and she couldn't tear her gaze away from the vacant road. Fear consumed her, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
"Chen Mo, Chen Mo!" Xiao Yu's voice trembled with panic and fear as she rushed forward.
As she ran onto the road, Xiao Yu felt a strong grip on her body, and she collided with a familiar figure. The familiar scent enveloped her, and she couldn't help but cry and laugh simultaneously, burying her head on his shoulder.
"Don't cry," Chen Mo comforted Xiao Yu gently.
"Don't cry," Chen Mo comforted Xiao Yu gently.
The surge of power within him had allowed him to exhibit remarkable speed and explosiveness, enabling him to escape the oncoming car. He recalled the moment when he felt the car brush past him, leaving him drenched in cold sweat.
When Chen Mo reappeared, the crowd erupted in cheers.
"Don't cry. Look, this little one is laughing at you," Chen Mo patted Xiao Yu's shoulder and held the baby in front of her.
The baby gazed back at Xiao Yu with innocent eyes, giggling. Witnessing the baby's joyous expression, Xiao Yu couldn't help but join in laughter.
"The gangster has been apprehended!"
Cheers erupted from the crowd. Several men had captured the criminal, restraining him with belts. He was thrown to the ground, his nose swollen, and the bag still hanging from his body.
"Is there a doctor here? This woman fainted," a voice called out, drawing everyone's attention to the baby's mother, who had collapsed.
"I'm a doctor," a middle-aged man with glasses stepped forward and began examining the woman. After a few moments, she regained consciousness.
"My child, my child," the woman's voice quivered with fear as she scanned her surroundings.
"Madam, here is your child." Chen Mo returned the baby to the woman and gently placed it in her arms.
Seeing her child safe and sound, the woman was overcome with a mix of emotions, crying and laughing at the same time.
The man who had intercepted the gangster noticed the arrival of the police and blended back into the crowd. Chen Mo, too, took Xiao Yu's hand and disappeared into the midst of the onlookers.
Once Chen Mo left, the crowd's attention shifted elsewhere.
Not far from the shopping street was the seaside. Xiao Yu helped Chen Mo tend to the scrapes on his cheeks and elbows, her touch gentle and careful.
"My poor handsome face, now it's all ugly," Chen Mo remarked playfully.
"You're still being narcissistic, I was scared to death just now," Xiao Yu said, expressing both relief and annoyance in her tone. Despite her words, her hands continued to treat his wounds with care.
"I didn't think much in the heat of the moment. If it were you, I wouldn't hesitate to rush in either," Chen Mo admitted.
Once the wounds were tended to, they fell into a comfortable silence. The wind blew gently, creating a subtle atmosphere. Chen Mo looked down at Xiao Yu, causing her face to flush with a rosy hue, and her eyes shifted slightly.
Chen Mo placed his hand on Xiao Yu's waist, and as he slowly lowered his head, the two drew closer.
Xiaoyu closed her eyes, as if bracing herself for what was about to happen. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly. She was aware of what would come next, and her body grew slightly tense.
Their lips met softly, their teeth gently parting, and the sensation of their tongues intertwining brought about a strange, tingling feeling. Xiaoyu's face grew even redder, and she pressed her body closer to Chen Mo.
The first kiss of over 20 years of longing was finally bestowed upon this somewhat narcissistic individual.
A sense of joy and bliss filled her body and mind, and Xiao Yu began to respond to Chen Mo's kiss, gradually finding her movements becoming natural, evolving from hesitance to ease.
The night sky provided a beautiful backdrop, with the river's reflection shimmering in the background. The singer's voice echoed along the riverside, and the river wind gently lifted Xiao Yu's skirt and hair. Cruise ships floated on the sea, their lights shimmering, while colorful neon lights along the beach painted a beautiful picture.
After a minute, Chen Mo pulled away. With this kiss, the barrier between their souls had been completely dissolved, opening up a new world to each other.
"Perfect, absolutely perfect,"
Before the two could fully recover from their daze, a surprising voice interrupted their warmth. They turned their heads to locate the source of the sound.
"It's perfect," exclaimed a photographer holding a camera as he excitedly approached them. "Hello, my name is Liang Zhihang, a photography enthusiast."
"Oh, hello. I'm Chen Mo," Chen Mo replied politely upon hearing the introduction.
"I came to the beach to find inspiration for my work. Luckily, I stumbled upon you and captured that incredible kiss just now. It's perfect. I want to use this set of photos to submit a draft and participate in the National Photo Contest. I hope to get your consent." Liang Zhihang explained with excitement as he opened the camera and showed Chen Mo the picture he had just taken.
Xiao Yu hadn't expected that their kiss had been captured on camera, and she shyly hid behind Chen Mo, wanting to find a place to hide. It was her first kiss, and she felt a mix of embarrassment and excitement.
"I just used a flash of light. I'm calling this set of photos 'Luminous'," Liang Zhihang excitedly explained, not noticing their discomfort.
The natural and intimate moments between the two couldn't fully be conveyed in a photo. The kiss displayed the love they felt for each other, perfectly reflecting the night view of the sea.
Seeing the photo, Chen Mo's eyes lit up. "It's beautiful," he said.
As Chen Mo finished speaking, he felt a slight pain in his waist. Xiaoyu had buried her face behind his back, her fingers pinching Chen Mo's waist.
Liang Zhihang was overjoyed, "This moment has inspired me to write poetry. It's the most perfect work among all my creations."
"If you send us the photo, we can agree to let you use it for the contest," Chen Mo suggested, examining the photo.
"Sure, I'll add you on WeChat. Once I sort out the photos, I'll send them to you," Liang Zhihang agreed readily, taking out his phone and adding Chen Mo on WeChat.
After Liang Zhihang left, Xiao Yu's face still flushed, and she shyly clung to Chen Mo.
"Why did you agree to let him take the photo for the contest?" Xiaoyu asked.
"He saw it as an artistic creation, a rare inspiration. Besides, he helped us capture that important moment in a photo. I might even use the photo as my phone wallpaper. Come on, let's continue." Chen Mo explained.
Xiaoyu shyly bowed his head and didn't resist. They continued their date, wandering around the beach and seawall, leaving the awkward moment behind. It was their first real date, a bit awkward but also perfect.
However, their happy time was cut short when Chen Mo checked his phone and noticed the time.
"What's wrong?" Xiaoyu asked.
"I have some bad news. It's already 11:30, and the dormitory is closed for the night. You can't go back tonight," Chen Mo said, laughing.
"I didn't realize how late it was." Xiao Yu grabbed the phone in disbelief. "What should we do?"
"We have two options: either stay in a hotel for the night or come to my rented place," Chen Mo said, smiling mischievously.
"You planned this?" Xiao Yu blushed and playfully pinched Chen Mo's waist.
"I swear I didn't plan this," Chen Mo exclaimed, holding up four fingers.
"Let's not go to a hotel then."
"Then come back with me."
Chen Mo took Xiao Yu, ride his bicycle, and hurried back to his rented house.