Chapter 212: I Have a Gift I Want to Give You

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Yun Shifei realized that Cheng Lie wasn’t afraid of these dangerous and thrilling rides at all.The last time it was the haunted house, which scared her to death, and now it’s a roller coaster? Sitting on the roller coaster, Yun Shifei clutched the corner of Cheng Lie’s shirt tightly, her voice trembling: "I’m scared... Can we get off?" She regretted it—she shouldn’t have chosen to come to the amusement park for their date, and she even went through the trouble of dressing up so nicely. However, Cheng Lie looked as though he was quite eager to play. Mainly, he thought it was fun to see Yun Shifei being scared. The staff came over to check their safety belts one by one, ensuring they were secured properly. Yun Shifei’s hand moved from Cheng Lie’s shirt hem to his arm as she shook it: "Let’s leave, it really seems terrifying..." Cheng Lie stared quietly at Yun Shifei. The girl seemed on the verge of tears, her eyes slightly red and glistening with moisture. Although Cheng Lie wanted to see Yun Shifei’s crying face, he couldn’t quite bring himself to do it now. He thought back to the time in the haunted house when she was so scared that she buried herself into his chest, crying non-stop. He liked the feeling of her relying on him like that. Normally, he was the one initiating, but only in moments like these did her instincts lead her to lean on him. Even so, seeing her so frightened now, Cheng Lie still couldn’t be heartless. Just as the staff finished their checks and prepared to press the button to start the ride, Cheng Lie suddenly held Yun Shifei’s hand and stood up. In that instant, Yun Shifei felt like she had been rescued. Although they were scolded by the roller coaster staff when they got off, Yun Shifei was still incredibly happy. Cheng Lie opting not to ride was great—otherwise, she felt like she would’ve been scared to death. "Can’t you just refuse me?" As Yun Shifei was basking in the feeling of narrowly escaping, she heard the boy’s calm voice beside her. She turned her head to look at Cheng Lie. Unknowingly, the boy had grown taller—it seemed she only reached his shoulders now. When they stood face-to-face normally, she had to tilt her head to look up at him. "If you don’t like it, you can say no to me." Cheng Lie thought that Yun Shifei’s tendency to never refuse him was something that made her both endearing and worrying. It seemed like she would never say no to him. She was lucky that it was him—if it were someone else, there’s no telling how much trouble she might get into. Yun Shifei paused for a while before saying, "I’m afraid of losing you." What a silly thought—how could he possibly leave? However, Yun Shifei didn’t know that his supposed autism was all an act. He thought that once everything became clearer in the future, he would tell her the truth. But not now. At the moment, Yun Shifei wasn’t overthinking things. She played a few more attractions with Cheng Lie, and eventually, they bought tickets together to ride the Ferris wheel. This was actually one of the main attractions of this amusement park—the towering Ferris wheel, the only one in South City. Sitting on it allowed them to overlook the entirety of South City. It was a pity that they didn’t come at night, as the night view would’ve been much more beautiful. In ’97, South City was gradually starting to develop a modern appearance. High-rises were steadily emerging, the roads getting busier day by day, traffic jams becoming more frequent. The tickets weren’t cheap, so most of the passengers on the Ferris wheel were couples. After checking their tickets, the staff smiled at them and said, "Young man, take care of your girlfriend." Ugh... Why did people keep mistaking them for a couple? They sat inside the Ferris wheel, and the door was locked from outside by the staff. The Ferris wheel slowly began to turn. Yun Shifei leaned forward against the window, looking out. The higher they went, the more scenery unfolded before her sight. She couldn’t help grinning at Cheng Lie: "Cheng Lie, do you know where my house is?" At her question, Cheng Lie pointed in a certain direction. Yun Shifei carefully scanned and identified the landmark buildings from their neighborhood in that direction. Cheng Lie was amazing—he even knew that! Not surprising for a future prodigy. If it were her, she would’ve been completely disoriented, unable to tell east from west. The Ferris wheel continued its ascent, with only the two of them in the high-altitude cabin. Suddenly, the boy’s low voice came: "Shi Fei, I have a gift for you." "What is it?" Yun Shifei asked. "Close your eyes." Yun Shifei obediently closed her eyes. At that moment, the Ferris wheel reached its highest point, where it paused for a while. All Yun Shifei felt was the boy holding her face, and before she had time to open her eyes, something soft and gentle landed on her forehead. It was warm and slightly moist—a sensation that made Yun Shifei momentarily freeze. She abruptly opened her eyes. The boy had already backed away and was standing beside her. Yun Shifei touched her forehead and instinctively asked, "Did you just kiss me?" Her mind went blank. The boy’s dark eyes appeared innocent and pure, resembling those of a young animal. "I heard this is a way of showing affection," he said. Bang— Yun Shifei felt like her face must be completely flushed right now. Indeed! Her heart was now in turmoil, a strange and indescribable feeling rising within her. Her heart raced so fast she thought she might suffocate. He kissed her! And with such an innocent look on his face, she couldn’t figure out whether he liked her or *liked* her. No—while both might mean affection, there’s a significant difference between the two. She wanted to question whether his liking her was just ordinary, or whether he shared the same feelings she had for him. But seeing Cheng Lie’s seemingly harmless demeanor, Yun Shifei concluded that his affection for her was likely just pure friendship. Like the cheek-kissing and face-touching seen in Western culture—a respectful gesture among close relationships, but nothing romantic. Even after getting off the Ferris wheel, Yun Shifei still felt dazed, unsure what to do. She kept thinking about the kiss. That peculiar kiss muddled her heart, shaking her far more than any previous hug. It was truly an unusual feeling—so much so that it seemed like a seed called "love" was taking root and sprouting rapidly within her. She didn’t know, though the boy walking beside her seemed to be in high spirits. Cheng Lie already knew Yun Shifei liked him, but he felt her affection wasn’t deep enough. Because her feelings were so reserved, she wasn’t willing to express them outright, even though he appeared to be someone with autism who wouldn’t notice her affections, she still cautiously hid them. Her liking him wasn’t enough. To Cheng Lie, insufficient affection meant fragility—he believed her feelings could waver too easily. Such fragile love could easily fade away. So, he thought, let him keep teasing her, keep casting his nets, putting out more bait until she became addicted and couldn’t let him go. But thinking back to that kiss just now, Cheng Lie lightly licked his lips, savoring the moment. The girl’s tender skin carried a faint fragrance... It was something he had wanted to do for a long time. If he hadn’t been certain of Yun Shifei’s feelings for him, he wouldn’t have dared to be so bold. Even their previous hug had nearly scared her to death, let alone a kiss. But now, seeing the girl looking so flustered, Cheng Lie knew that between them, it was only a matter of time.

Chapter 212: I Have a Gift I Want to Give You

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