CHAPTER 257: CHAPTER 256 DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS? (10)

Dong Xin Yan slowly walked to the desk, softly closed her eyes, then opened them, curved her lips slightly, her red lips gently parted, and softly spoke, "Um... I went shopping with Qianqian today."

Gu Ningyi did not expect Dong Xin Yan to voluntarily mention her itinerary, his eyes slightly focused, and he unintentionally noticed the paper bag she was holding, the same bag she brought back today.

Dong Xin Yan softly bit her lower lip, her voice lowered a bit, "Christmas is only a few days away, so... so I bought a gift, hoping... hoping you’ll like it."

Even though Dong Xin Yan stuttered a bit, she managed to finish her sentence.

She gently exhaled, then handed over the paper bag she was holding.

Gu Ningyi was completely caught off guard by Dong Xin Yan giving him a gift. For so many years, she had never given him a gift! Even back in school, when he had subtly hinted about wanting a gift, she remained indifferent.

A flicker of astonishment quickly passed through Gu Ningyi’s dark eyes, leaving him utterly stunned.

Dong Xin Yan maintained the motion of handing over the gift, but Gu Ningyi did not take it, nor did he have any other reaction. She pressed her lips together, her hand involuntarily becoming a bit stiff.

Given their relationship, giving a gift was indeed strange. Her sudden gift seemed abrupt, and it was obviously for a favor...

Her grip on the paper bag tightened unconsciously, as awkwardness and helplessness swiftly welled up, causing her cheeks to flush faintly red.

The surrounding atmosphere immediately became oppressive. Dong Xin Yan’s dark eyes darted around, unsure how to handle the situation. In her panic, she hurriedly added, "I... I just bought it casually."

As soon as the words left her mouth, Dong Xin Yan wanted to bite off her own tongue. How could she say it was bought casually? Wouldn’t that make her seem insincere when she later brings up the invitation request?

Truly, the more anxious you are, the more mistakes you make.

Dong Xin Yan tightly pressed her red lips together, not daring to speak recklessly anymore, but Gu Ningyi remained silent, unmoving. Her heart grew restless and uncertain, as she unconsciously began to pull the paper bag back.

Dong Xin Yan lowered her eyelids, unable to contain the disappointment and dejection that surfaced in her eyes.

If Gu Ningyi was unwilling to accept her gift, how could she muster the courage to mention the invitation request to him? It seemed... she would have to think of another way.

She sighed inwardly and was about to retract her hand completely when a long arm reached out, slender, fair fingers gently pinching the corner of the paper bag, followed by a deep, soft voice, "Thank you."

Dong Xin Yan was stunned, raising her eyes in astonishment to see Gu Ningyi had reached out to take the paper bag. She froze for two seconds, then her large, clear eyes suddenly widened, filled with a sparkling, radiant glow.

She had thought he wouldn’t accept her gift, but now she felt relieved, as this gave her the chance to bring up the invitation request.

Holding the paper bag, Gu Ningyi found it had little weight, yet in his heart, it felt immensely heavy.

This was the first time he had received a gift from Dong Xin Yan.

His entire body felt as if a current had surged rapidly, reaching the softest part of his heart, causing a gentle warmth to spread across his brows and eyes.