Chapter 244: The True Essence of Confession

"So you actually used your friend’s guide to confess to him?" Su Yuqing asked Chen Xi with curiosity after reading the email.

Chen Xi’s expression grew nostalgic, and she smiled sweetly. "I did."

"And you two got together just like that?"

"You could say that," Chen Xi replied with a smile. "Though the prep work beforehand took some doing."

"How wonderful." A look of envy crossed Su Yuqing’s face.

Even with a friend helping her brainstorm, it still took immense courage to see the plan through. That was no small feat.

Looking at Su Yuqing, Chen Xi’s expression suddenly turned serious. She spoke with a gravity she rarely showed, "Actually, looking back, none of that preparation was really necessary."

"Why?" Su Yuqing looked at Chen Xi in confusion.

"Because the seeds of that love had already been sown. They were in the countless moments we shared, in our unspoken understanding, and in the warmth of our mutual support.

My confession wasn’t about creating a new relationship. It was about giving a name to the love that was already thriving in our hearts—a title that would give us both a sense of belonging.

A true confession doesn’t need a grand stage. It happens when two hearts are already close, and one simply pushes open a door that was already ajar.

No matter how you choose to do it, the most moving words of confession are the sincere feelings that have grown over time, day by day.

You just have to gently cherish your own courage and give him the space to respond to such a profound emotion.

Changing a relationship takes courage, but the real change often happens in the most natural of ways—when we finally see the light that has always been shining in each other’s eyes.

Then, two souls that have long belonged to each other can finally acknowledge it in the light of day."

These words, so full of profound insight into life and love, didn’t sound like they came from the usually carefree and goofy Chen Xi.

But anyone who truly knew Chen Xi understood. On the surface, she was carefree and even a bit of an absurdist, but deep down, she was incredibly perceptive. Her insights into life were far beyond those of an ordinary person.

This was why she was able to live with such clarity.

Her words seeped into Su Yuqing’s heart, washing over her completely.

They shattered all the doubts, anxieties, and uncertainties that had plagued her for days.

’So this is the true meaning of two souls connecting.’

’So this is the ultimate approach to a confession.’

’Love isn’t something you just say, nor is it built on grand gestures.’

’Love exists in the everyday, in each and every moment.’

’It exists in the most important place in both their hearts.’

’The best confession is simply to express your feelings with sincerity and honesty, to let the other person know what’s in your heart.’

’Obsessing over the method, the place, the perfect lines—that’s all secondary.’

’When the time is right, in that instant when two hearts long to draw closer, the perfect moment to confess will appear on its own.’

’I don’t need to worry about any of that right now.’

Everything clicked for Su Yuqing.

"Thank you, Auntie," Su Yuqing said suddenly to Chen Xi.

"Thank me for what?" Chen Xi feigned ignorance.

"Thank you for sharing your story with me," Su Yuqing said with a sweet smile.

In reality, she wanted to thank Chen Xi for sharing such valuable wisdom.

Chen Xi just smiled faintly, leaving it unsaid, and continued to lead Su Yuqing through their yoga routine.

After yoga, a physically and mentally refreshed Su Yuqing returned to the coffee table in the living room. The setting sun outside cast a warm, golden glow across the room.

Chen Mo was engrossed in a complex physics problem, the profile of his face sharply defined in the twilight.

Instead of immediately diving into her own schoolwork as she usually would, Su Yuqing just watched him quietly for a moment.

Chen Xi’s words had been like a clear spring, washing away the anxiety and the self-imposed pressure for a perfect confession that had been weighing on her for days.

All her agonizing over the right time, place, and words now seemed so unnecessary.

She finally understood. Her relationship with Chen Mo didn’t need some grand "performance" to begin.

The profound affection, woven into the fabric of their daily lives, was their strongest foundation.

A confession between them wouldn’t be to create love, but to give a name to the love that was already there—a name they could both acknowledge.

It should happen in the most natural moment, when their hearts are closest, like pushing open a door that was already unlatched.

Su Yuqing felt a clarity of mind like never before.

She was no longer fixated on "some specific moment after the college entrance exams." Instead, she decided to pour all her energy into the final sprint before the exams while also being more present in every moment with Chen Mo, savoring the unspoken understanding and warmth between them.

She would let this natural affection build up until the perfect moment arrived on its own.

「Time flew, and soon it was the final half-week before the college entrance exams.」

The air in the classroom felt thick with the smell of ink and sweat.

Each day, the crimson countdown on the blackboard struck everyone’s heart like a heavy hammer.

From the podium, the teachers’ voices were filled with a near-tragic passion, as if they wished they could cram a lifetime of knowledge into their students’ heads in these final moments.

But Su Yuqing’s demeanor had undergone a subtle change.

She was still working hard—in fact, she was even more focused—but the distraction and tension from her "confession plan" had vanished.

Her gaze was clear and steady, her goal exceptionally well-defined: to go all out and get one step closer to Chen Mo.

This was the most solid foundation she could lay for their future together, and it was also the most earnest confession she could make—a confession of action.

Chen Mo keenly noticed her change.

The Su Yuqing who secretly read manga and scribbled mysterious notes was gone. In her place was a girl completely focused on her studies, immersed in a sea of practice questions, her eyes bright with determination.

And all of this had changed after his mother’s private talk with Su Yuqing.

He didn’t know what his mother had said to her, but seeing her finally free of distractions and focused on the final push, he felt a sense of relief. It also made tutoring her much more smoothly.

When Su Yuqing got stuck on a problem, she no longer grew frustrated or secretly let her mind wander as she had before. Instead, she would take a deep breath, focus for a moment, and only if she was truly stumped would she gently tap Chen Mo’s arm and ask for help in a quiet voice.

Chen Mo’s explanations remained as clear and patient as ever, but he noticed she seemed to understand things faster now. Her eyes shone with a stubborn light that said, ’I will understand this.’

The high-intensity studying inevitably left Su Yuqing exhausted.

Sometimes, she would doze off on her workbook, only to wake up and find Chen Mo’s jacket draped over her, carrying his clean, fresh scent.

Or, when she rubbed her aching temples, his warm fingers would gently massage her forehead and temples with just the right pressure, bringing a moment of relief.