After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady

Xu Musen couldn't help but laugh, and at that moment, his heart felt as youthful and lively as his eighteen-year-old body.

"What are you laughing at?"

An Nuannuan watched him giggling foolishly, oblivious to the fact that her own voice sounded a bit lacking in confidence.

"I'm laughing because I've been pinching your foot for so long, but it took until now to hold your hand."

Xu Musen looked down at her.

The two of them walked along the school roads, the weather growing colder, yet today felt exceptionally warm.

The fallen leaves swirled underfoot, like blooming yellow flowers of late autumn.

"So, do you still prefer hands, or do you like feet more?"

An Nuannuan's hand twitched slightly, and the corners of her eyes curved.

Xu Musen said with a smile, "I love pig's trotters and chicken feet alike, who can resist when they're both so tasty?"

The words Xu Musen spoke were not much different from usual, but the atmosphere between the two became somewhat more ambiguous with their hands now entwined.

An Nuannuan pursed her lips, "You're just like Nannan, always loving to eat..."

"The one who loves to eat is obviously you, look at you, even carrying two little steamed buns with you."

Xu Musen chuckled as he poked her cheek. An Nuannuan was the type with a lot of soft flesh; she wasn't heavy, but she had a plump look about her.

Especially when her little face puffed up, it resembled two freshly steamed buns.

Of course, she also had two big buns on her...

What filling was inside them, who knew...

An Nuannuan cooperated by puffing her cheeks slightly, looking endearingly cute.

"Have you had breakfast yet?"

"Just had a bowl of porridge."

"Then shall we eat a bit more?"

"What's there to eat?"

"How about steamed buns?"

Xu Musen proposed meaningfully.

An Nuannuan quickly sucked in her cheeks, "I haven't washed my face, you can't eat me."

"No worries, I'll just pretend it's seasoned with a pinch of salt."

"Xu Musen, you're disgusting..."

Xu Musen laughed heartily, holding her small hand as they approached the milk tea shop.

"Yo, Boss Xu and the missus are back... holy shit!"

The dorm mates now had a tradition of eating breakfast together at the milk tea shop every day.

Zhou Hangyu was just about to greet them when he suddenly spotted their joined hands.

He blurted out in astonishment.

In their hearts, Xu Musen and An Nuannuan had long been a couple.

But the pair had always claimed to be just friends.

And sure, Xu Musen would pinch Nuannuan's face now and then, something one might pass off as friendly banter.

For some shameless folks (like Boss Xu), even wearing a label doesn't make it official.

But today, with the two holding hands, that 'just friends' excuse no longer seemed plausible!

The group was wide-eyed with shock.

Even Zhao Lianmai appeared with the countenance of a gossip-hungry onlooker.
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An Nuannuan seemed a tad embarrassed by their stares, her small hand twitched, but Xu Musen held it firm.

Not even a hint of letting go.

"Morning."

Xu Musen, holding An Nuannuan's hand, slowly approached the group and greeted them with a smile.

"Boss Xu, you and the missus are... tsk, tsk, tsk."

"Who's feeding us dog food this early in the morning?"

The group howled and complained.

"Just eat your food."

Xu Musen replied irritably, though the smile on his lips was unrestrained.

He helped An Nuannuan sit down next to Zhao Lianmai and ordered, "Steamed buns, please. One basket."

Xu Musen served Nuannuan with a steamed bun.

After biting into it, Nuannuan found the pork filling a bit greasy, "I want to try yours with mushroom filling."

"Sure."

Xu Musen ate the half-bitten bun she had and handed over his half-eaten one with mushroom filling to her.

Nuannuan took it and ate willingly.

"Tastes good?"

"Mhm!"

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"Boss Xu, could you two tone it down a bit? The flavor today is overwhelming!"

Zhou Hangyu felt as though his meal had turned into canned dog food.

Li Rundong joined in cheekily, "Are you guys still just good friends now?"

Their teasing gazes dared the couple to keep up their 'just friends' pretense—wasn't it obvious they couldn't hold back any longer?

"Kids should mind their own business."

Xu Musen retorted.

"Ah right, right, we're the kids, and Boss Xu is about to become an adult, huh!"

Zhou Hangyu laughed oddly on the side.

An Nuannuan didn't seem to catch the more adult jokes, but she didn't dislike the insinuations every time they teased.

Xu Musen, however, looked at An Nuannuan.

Her reaching out to him today couldn't have been just to avoid a fall.

Yet, they hadn't made their relationship official...

"Have some too."

As Nuannuan enjoyed the steamed bun, she picked up another and held it to his mouth. Xu Musen opened wide and took it in.

With a gentle smile, he reckoned it was time for him to take the initiative.

However, such romantic gestures needed some preparation.

In his past life, he had never experienced a serious relationship, so in this one, he couldn't rush it.

...

After finishing their meal,

Xu Musen discussed some matters with the others.

Zhao Lianmai and An Nuannuan worked together, cleaning up the front counter of the milk tea shop.

Nuannuan held her little rabbit coin bank and gave it a shake, listening to the ringing sound inside, her eyes narrowing in delight.

Zhao Lianmai watched the scene, feeling as though it was like Nuannuan saving up for her dowry.