Flight MU2543 landed smoothly and on time at Jiangcheng Tianhe Airport. Lu Jincheng stood with his arms crossed near the arrival gate, and immediately noticed Zhou Sinin in the crowd. "Over here, over here~" Dragging a small suitcase, she also spotted her tall boyfriend right away, squinting with a smile and reaching high on tiptoes to wave her right arm enthusiastically. With a new year comes a new look, and even in her outfit, Princess Zhou Sinin had added a little fiery dash of flair. She wore a burgundy V-neck sweater layered over a simple white shirt, adding a small bow tie to enrich the ensemble and boost her style. Looking down, the sweater’s hem met a contrasting magenta plaid skirt at her waist, completing the schoolgirl look with white socks and little leather shoes. Already a standout beauty, her fair skin shone even more against the festive red and sunlight, making her features appear even sharper and more picturesque. The girl’s footsteps quickened as she approached, the clicking of her shoes growing faster until, just a few strides away, her suitcase rolled uncontrolled past them. She flung herself into Lu Jincheng’s arms. "Of course I did, I missed you so much, even dreamed of you." Lu Jincheng nodded with a smile, his chin buried in the tips of her brown hair, the fragrance lingered around his nose. He turned his head to look at Zhou Sinin again in his arms, his mind filled with admiration. The little princess had become even more beautiful. That burgundy plaid skirt was familiar; it was a new release in his store’s post-New Year collection. Compared to the JK uniform influencers he had spent a lot to hire, Zhou Sinin wore it with a unique charm. It’s not just about the "school supply feel" or "college girl" terms that can describe it. Not only does she have a top-notch aesthetic in her choices, but also in her makeup. Her makeup was like another kind of magic, enhancing her already outstanding features, like a miraculous tool. His partner, Xie Yujia, would often send him photo sets from store models or influencers. Without exception, they opted for heavy makeup styles to make a striking image, sacrificing the pure youthful vitality that naturally complements uniforms. But Zhou Sinin’s natural face doesn’t need much enhancement, and she knows how to select a nearly bare makeup look, like a lotus blooming from water, recapturing a high school girl’s vibrant essence. This seemingly makeup-free but carefully crafted style perfectly complements her uniform. The academy-style beauty in a red dress drew countless stares just by walking past. "So strange... Honey~" The distance from the exit to the parking lot wasn’t actually far. Zhou Sinin clung tightly to Lu Jincheng’s arm, letting her whole weight lean on him, her voice bubbling like boiling water. "It’s only been like a week since we last saw each other, yet it feels like forever, I missed you so much." "A day apart feels like three autumns, that’s how it is." Lu Jincheng opened the Range Rover’s door, placing the suitcase in the back seat, and replied with a smile. "No, it’s not just that I miss you, sometimes I even have nightmares." The brown-haired girl slipped into the passenger seat with familiarity, adjusted her seat, and turned her head with bright eyes. "What did you dream about?" "I dreamt... I forgot the specifics, but it was something terrifying, like an accidental incident, that I’d never see you again." She lowered her head, her soft voice sinking as well. "Don’t think too much." Lu Jincheng reached over to rub the girl’s little head, gently comforting her. Having missed her as much as she missed him, he was especially patient. "Dreams are opposite to reality, so how could that happen?" "We’ll be together safely and soundly, of course." Zhou Sinin lifted her head, her peach blossom eyes brightened. The man chuckled: "A safe and sound happy ending." "What are you talking about... Haha, what’s a happy ending?" Within a few words, Zhou Sinin was coaxed into laughter by Lu Jincheng again, her eyes involuntarily squinting softly. "It means everyone living happily in a big villa, having lots and lots of babies, never running out of money, and not a single worry a day." The SUV moved steadily forward, blending into the continuous flow of traffic and the season of blooming in Jiang City. "So annoying! I don’t want to have lots of babies; isn’t one enough for you..." Zhou Sinin’s lips pursed slightly, imagining the scene he described, her cheeks gradually flushed with a hint of pink. "Wait, everyone! What do you mean by everyone?" The quick-witted Zhou Sinin once again grasped the key point of the statement. "Lu Jincheng! My nightmare at least made sense, but you?" "What about me? I didn’t say anything..." "You think I don’t understand? Still want to sleep in the same bed with everyone? You’re really shameless!" The rushing wind became notes of music drifting into their ears, with the clouds outside turning into cotton candy. Resting her arm on the car window, the girl shot a fierce glance at the driver, bantering with him the whole way. "Oh, I almost forgot, I brought you a New Year’s gift." After a bit of back-and-forth, Zhou Sinin pulled out a small square box from the handbag she carried. At the junction of a red and green light, Lu Jincheng turned his head and saw her waving her fair little arm in the air like an obedient little fox. "Not telling you, you can unwrap it yourself later." This was so Zhou Sinin. No matter the occasion, she was always full of a sense of ritual, overflowing with love, giving the man 100% of emotional value. "What a coincidence, I actually prepared a New Year’s gift for you too." Lu Jincheng didn’t press further, just restarted the car, smiling as he spoke. The brown-haired girl’s voice rose excitedly, looking around from her seat, searching everywhere. The back seat had nothing, the center console had nothing, maybe... the trunk? "I won’t tell you yet either, you’ll find out soon." "Hmph! Copying my suspense!" Zhou Sinin tilted her chin slightly, her rosy lips pouting gently as she turned away. But a girl is always a girl, unable to contain her surge of sharing desire in front of her lover. Soon enough, she started chattering about a new topic. "You know, a lot of my classmates are complaining why school starts so early this year!" "But I totally look down on them, because I can’t wait to get back and be with you..." Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on NoveI[F]ire.net "Oh, right, I’ve got something to tell you. Before school starts, I want to look at apartments, my mom agreed to let me move out, told me I can pick one myself, and she’d cover it." "I don’t really know much about it, so... will you look around with me?"