Chapter 38

Hugging Song Qian, Su Yuhao clearly felt the changes in her body. He knew that her mother's words had led her into a spiral of overthinking, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy. This girl had a heavy heart, always preferring to bear the burden of problems alone.

"Mom, you're wrong. It's not that she's unwilling to let go of her dreams; it's that she can't give them up. She's not like your son, who has such a good mother who takes care of everything for him! If it weren't for my name in the household register, others would think I'm an orphan." Su Yuhao joked with his mother, gently patting Song Qian's back to soothe her.

"Alright, you naughty boy, aren't you just feeling sorry for your wife? Fine, no need for you to play the good guy over there. Give the phone to the girl! I'll talk to her myself. You stay far away and no eavesdropping." Su's mother said with a smile.

"Huh, Mom, how did you know she was with me!" Su Yuhao couldn't help but ask, passing the phone to Song Qian.

"Naughty boy, do I not know you? If you were alone, you'd call me, and I'd be over the moon." Su's mother spoke in a tone that made Song Qian, who had been overthinking, laugh.

"Hello, Auntie, I'm Song Qian."

"Um, hello, Qian girl, make Xiaohao stay far away. I'm talking about private matters, and he can't listen." Su's mother emphasized.

"Okay, Auntie." Song Qian agreed and then said to Su Yuhao, "Xiaohao, go to the supermarket and buy everything we need. Then we'll go back. I think they're all waiting for us."

"Okay, then, I'll be back soon. Wait for me." Hearing Song Qian's words, Su Yuhao felt it was inappropriate to stay, so he went to buy things for the gathering.

"Okay, Auntie, you can speak now." As Song Qian's voice gradually faded away, Su Yuhao finally felt relieved. The crisis in their relationship was finally over. He couldn't resist checking the system to see their friendship level.

"Huh, what's this?"

"Song Qian: Red Powder Beauty (1156/4899)"

Su Yuhao was pleasantly surprised to see the increase in their friendship level by two levels. He couldn't help but check the system prompt.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for sealing the deal with Song Qian with a kiss, rewarding a one-level increase in friendship."

"Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully salvaging the relationship with Song Qian, rewarding a double recovery of lost friendship points, totaling 3456 points."

"… I'm such a fool!" Seeing the previous prompt, Su Yuhao was filled with regret. Clearly, the one-level increase was from acquaintance to friend. If their relationship had already been at the Red Powder Beauty level, he would have saved so much time! Looking at the task system, he felt even more regretful about the recovery task.

"Special Task: Love Task, A Girl's First Love. A girl who has never experienced love is awakened by everything the host does for her. Task Conditions: Within 2 years, reach the highest level of a romantic relationship with Song Qian. Upon completion, the system will reward the highest level of love: undying affection. Failure Penalty: Hatred born from love, from now on, any exposure of his girlfriend, Song Qian, will result in the harshest retaliation."

Moreover, he suddenly realized that if their real-life relationship was already at the friend level, and if he had salvaged Song Qian's feelings and kissed her, it would have perfectly fit the current situation. However, now that their relationship was clearly established, the system did not show a romantic relationship, which made Su Yuhao more cautious. After this crisis, he gradually felt a pattern in the system, but he needed to verify his hypothesis. With this in mind, Su Yuhao quickened his pace to the supermarket.

On the way back, the two held hands, their faces beaming with happiness.

"Who would have thought Auntie was such an interesting person!" Song Qian said sweetly to Su Yuhao.

"You think so? I thought you'd think she was too crazy." They walked in sync, and Su Yuhao smiled.

"How could I? I just admire Auntie for living so freely." Song Qian said wistfully.

Seeing Song Qian's expression, Su Yuhao couldn't help but laugh, but he just tightened his grip on her hand and quietly accompanied her.

Happy times always pass quickly. The short journey home finally came to an end. Thinking of the guests waiting at home, Su Yuhao felt a bit annoyed, as he wouldn't be able to spend time alone with Song Qian.

"Xiaohao, aren't you curious about what Auntie said to me?" Song Qian couldn't help but ask when they reached the building.

"If you can say it, you will. If you don't want to, I won't get the answer even if I ask. Why should I trouble myself?" Su Yuhao said earnestly, standing in front of Song Qian.

"Thank you." Song Qian lightly hugged Su Yuhao, expressing her gratitude.

"Alright, don't overthink it. Remember what I told you: no matter what happens in the future, I'll be by your side." Su Yuhao patted Song Qian and tenderly expressed his love for her.

"Okay, let's go! We've been out for a long time." Song Qian nodded and smiled again.

"Okay."

When the two entered the house, they were surprised to find that the room had undergone a complete transformation. The once empty room was now filled with color, with beige textured wallpaper and various warm-toned decorations, creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere that Su Yuhao found very appealing.

"Oppa, V-mom, you're back! How do you like the room? I decorated it!" Sherry was the first to see them, bouncing over to them with pride.

"Um, thank you. Oppa will make you something delicious later, just wait a bit!" After thanking Sherry, Su Yuhao walked into the living room to thank everyone and then went straight to the kitchen.

Song Qian was about to go to the kitchen too, but Sherry stopped her, so she had to pause and see what Sherry was up to.

"V-mom, what happened just now? You went to buy things, and oppa rushed out like he was crazy. Did you know? Oppa looked very anxious." Sherry asked Song Qian.

Hearing Sherry's words and recalling what Su Yuhao had told her, Song Qian felt a sweet warmth in her heart, delighted by the connection between them. However, she couldn't let Sherry know, so she replied casually.

"I don't know. I met him on the way back. Maybe something came up at work. You know, he's an assistant now, so it's normal. Don't overthink it. I'm going to the kitchen. You should tidy up; we'll eat soon."

"Is that so? Ah, the adult world is so hard to understand!" Sherry, unable to figure it out, finally gave up.

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