Give Me Another Smile

"Why didn't you wake me?" Tang Yu asked, her voice sounding a little hoarse as she had just woken up.

Upon hearing this, Yin Zhao-an withdrew her hand holding the documents and glanced at the watch on her left wrist. Then, she smiled and said, "You woke up two minutes ahead of time."

Tang Yu blushed a little and awkwardly touched the back of her neck, responding with an "Oh" before resuming her studies.

This year was destined to be an extraordinary year. At least, that was what Tang Yu believed to be so.

Once this year's Spring Festival passed, Tang Yu would officially enter her third year of high school. Although she would be facing the National College Entrance Examination this year and logically should be under a lot of pressure, she remained calm and relaxed. Of course, this calmness was only limited to the upcoming exam. It was a different story for everything else.

…

The Yin family visited the Tang family during the Spring Festival, their sudden visit giving Tang Zhengyang a scare.

After a short conversation, Yin Zhao-an smiled as she pulled Tang Yu upstairs, leaving the four adults behind in the living room. Seeing this, three adults ignorantly continued with their conversation, and only Tang Zhengyang was left sitting nervously, afraid the two girls would do something inappropriate.

"It felt like it was just yesterday that An-An was still a little girl, but now she's all grown up," Wang Zhen said, feeling a little emotional as she recalled the winter days when her daughter would run about in the military compound playing in the snow with other children. When she realized how her little girl had already become a young woman, she couldn't help but feel proud yet bitter.

"Indeed." Yu Wanrou was similarly sucked into the vortex of memories. "Back then, Little Yu would cry whenever she saw An-An. If we didn't know any better, we would have thought An-An was bullying her.

"It'll only be a few more years before the two children will have to find a partner. Once they get married and move out, we will have completed our mission," Yu Wanrou said, suddenly feeling a little sad. "I'm suddenly feeling a little reluctant to see them grow up."

At this time, Tang Zhengyang quickly interjected, "Getting married and moving out is a good thing. They will have someone to love and cherish them. There's nothing to be sad about."

At her husband's words, Yu Wanrou instantly narrowed her eyes and stared at Tang Zhengyang with a sharp gaze. "Did you take the wrong medicine today, Old Tang?"

In response, Tang Zhengyang immediately shut up and resumed his state of invisibility with his fellow henpecked man Yin Changcheng.

…

In the bedroom.

Tang Yu straddled Yin Zhao-an, gently lowering her head to kiss her passionately. It was a lingering and sentimental kiss devoid of lust.

After the kiss, their eyes were both glistening as they smiled at each other. Tang Yu rested her head on Yin Zhao-an's shoulder and closed her eyes contentedly.

Yin Zhao-an caressed Tang Yu's hair and turned her head to kiss Tang Yu on the forehead. Then, she softly whispered, "Happy New Year, Tang-Tang."

Tang Yu giggled and returned the kiss, "You, too. Happy New Year."

Their time together was brief, but even just holding each other and feeling the warmth of each other's body was enough satisfaction.

After a while, Tang Yu heard Yin Changcheng calling for Yin Zhao-an from downstairs. So, she got off Yin Zhao-an, sat on the bed, and patted her lover's shoulder, saying, "Go ahead."

Yin Zhao-an smoothed out the wrinkles on her coat and stood up from the bed. Then, she faced Tang Yu and reluctantly said, "I'll be going, then…"

Tang Yu sat with her legs crossed, resting her head on her knees, and silently nodded. One downside of being in love was the person in love would become indecisive.

The person who had already said she would leave did not do so. Instead, she stood still, looking like she was going through a mental struggle.

Ultimately, Yin Zhao-an made up her mind and walked up to Tang Yu. Then, she gently held Tang Yu's face and kissed her lips. As their lips parted, she gently bit down on Tang Yu's lower lip. Then, she hoarsely said, "I'm leaving for real now, honey."

Tang Yu's face instantly turned red, and she awkwardly turned her head away, "Hurry up and go. They'll come up to check on us if you drag your feet any longer."

"Okay." Yin Zhao-an kissed Tang Yu's lips again and said, "I love you."

Yin Zhao-an's footsteps gradually distanced. Only after hearing the sound of the bedroom door slamming shut did Tang Yu dare to lift her face, her beating heart running amok.

What was up with that...calling me 'honey' and all... Tang Yu unconsciously bit her fingernail, not realizing her face had turned beet red.

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When Yin Zhao-an returned downstairs, Tang Zhengyang anxiously searched for Tang Yu's figure, his heart sinking when he failed to spot his daughter.

It's over! Could it be... This beast!

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TL Notes:

I'll be skipping Chapters 132-134 since they are all yaoi. These three chapters are basically the conclusion of Zhao Yu and Gao Rang's arc.