Chapter 561：The Lonely Top Student 24

Jiao Tong watched as Tang Wan effortlessly charmed his family, and couldn’t help glancing at her again and again.

So her “sweet talk” wasn’t just reserved for him.

After dinner, Jiao’s mother nudged him. “Chunchun, go send Wanwan home.”

She even slipped him the car keys and gave him a meaningful wink.

Jiao Tong took the keys and nodded. “Got it.”

Then he looked at Tang Wan. “Let’s go.”

“Okay! Goodbye, Uncle and Auntie!” Tang Wan waved cheerfully.

“Drive safely!” Jiao’s mother called out, smiling so widely she looked ready to call her “daughter-in-law” on the spot.

…

Soon, the two entered the elevator.

With only the two of them inside, Jiao Tong looked at her with those deep, beautiful eyes.

“You’re really good at talking,” he said.

Tang Wan immediately replied, “Wasn’t it all for you? If I win them over, I can come to your house whenever I want!”

Jiao Tong’s lips twitched.

…

After getting into the car, he asked, “Tomorrow’s the weekend. Are you going home early or later?”

Tang Wan’s eyes rolled playfully.

“Later! It’s rare to be out alone with Tongtong—of course I want to stay out longer!”

Jiao Tong thought, shameless, but still asked, “Where do you want to go?”

“Anywhere is fine! As long as I’m with Tongtong—even the ends of the earth or deep mountains would do!” she said immediately.

Jiao Tong: …

Do you feel uncomfortable if you don’t tease me?

“The amusement park is closed. Let’s go to the park instead,” he said.

“Okay!” Tang Wan nodded happily.

…

Not long after, they arrived at the park.

As soon as they got out of the car, they saw a group of elderly people doing square dancing.

Tang Wan’s eyes lit up. “Tongtong, do you know how to dance square dance? Let’s go join them!”

Jiao Tong glanced at the dancing aunties and shook his head. “No.”

That would ruin my image completely.

Tang Wan laughed, grabbed his hand through her gloves, and pulled him forward.

“Come on! I’ll teach you!”

Then she let go and started moving along with the music.

Watching her, Jiao Tong felt like a soft little kitten was bouncing around in front of him.

His gaze unconsciously softened.

…

After the music ended, Tang Wan looked at him helplessly. “Alright, let’s go for a walk now?”

“Mm.” Jiao Tong pressed down the corner of his lips and nodded.

The two walked side by side along a quiet cobblestone path.

For a moment, neither spoke.

Suddenly—

Tang Wan stepped on a loose stone, slipped, and dropped onto the grass beside the path.

She froze for a second.

Jiao Tong immediately bent down, reaching for her. “Are you okay? Did you hurt anything?”

He couldn’t help thinking—it would’ve been better if I had just held her hand the whole time.

Tang Wan blinked, then rolled her eyes slightly.

Looking up at him with a pitiful expression, she said, “I’m broken… I need Tongtong to kiss me before I can get up!”

In truth, the grass was soft—she wasn’t hurt at all.

But…

Her pride had taken a hit.