Chapter 45 Couple

Chi Jinjin took a taxi back to the dormitory and tiredly put the bag on her shoulder on the table.

"Jinjin, where did you go last night?" Zhou Zhou turned around and asked curiously while eating potato chips.

Chi Jinjin replied guiltily, "I didn't go anywhere. A friend of mine was in a bad mood, so I went to accompany him last night."

"What friends? Male or female?" Zhou Zhou stood up and walked to her side, asking meaningfully.

"Female...female." Chi Jinjin replied, but did not dare to look Zhou Zhou in the eye, for fear that her lie would be exposed.

Zhou Zhou, however, was still relentless. He leaned in close, sniffed her, and said, "Why do you still smell of alcohol?"

"I've already told you, my friend was in a bad mood and he drank a lot of alcohol." Chi Jinjin argued.

Zhou Zhou lifted her chin and asked, "What's wrong with your mouth?"

"Mouth?" Chi Jinjin turned her head to look at the mirror on the table, only to find that there was a red spot under her lower lip.

"This..." Chi Jinjin thought quickly and explained, "Drink boiling water, it's hot..."

"Oh, I see. I thought it was bitten by something."

Zhou Zhou said casually without meaning to.

But it touched Chi Jinjin's heart. She stood up and said guiltily, "Don't talk nonsense. I'm so tired. I'm going to take a shower and go to bed."

She opened the wardrobe, took out her pajamas, and went to the bathroom.

After taking a shower, Chi Jinjin lay down on the bed. She was really tired last night and fell asleep quickly.

But ever since that night, whenever Chi Jinjin saw couples kissing on the street, she couldn't help but think of that night.

She remembered him pressing her under him, his hot lips rubbing against hers, and his rapid breathing.

"Jinjin?"

Hearing Zhou Zhou's voice, Chi Jinjin came back to her senses.

"Ah?" Chi Jinjin looked at Zhou Zhou next to her.

Zhou Zhou said with a smile, "What are you thinking about? Your eyes are wide open and your face is red. Could it be... you are thinking about something bad, like 18..."

"What? I didn't!" Chi Jinjin saw Zhou Zhou's frivolous eyes and understood what she was going to say. She quickly interrupted her and explained hurriedly, "I'm just hot... Just listen to the class and don't think about anything else..."

Chi Jinjin pretended to be calm and looked forward, so Zhou Zhou had to put away his smile and listen to the class carefully.

However, although Chi Jinjin looked like she was listening to the lecture, she was actually still thinking about Nan Xuqiu, and her fingers were secretly clenching the pen.

She was very upset, but she couldn't control herself. In the end, she could only sigh in her heart and wonder, no matter whether it was five years ago or five years later, why was Nan Xuqiu always like this, able to easily stir up waves in her heart and make her uneasy.

This can’t be the case…

Chi Jinjin reminded herself.

After class, Chi Jinjin took out her cell phone and looked at it, only to find that Nan Xuqiu had actually added her as a WeChat friend!

How did he know my WeChat?

Chi Jinjin remembered that Seniors Song and Ji had the information, so she probably asked them.

Looking at the friend request, Chi Jinjin hesitated. She didn't know whether to agree or not.

After hesitating for a long time, Chi Jinjin finally pressed the button of agreement. After all, she had told him that they should continue to be just friends. If she disagreed, wouldn't it be telling him that she still cared about the past, which would be a slap in the face.

After agreeing, Nan Xuqiu sent a red envelope.

Chi Jinjin was puzzled, why did he send her a red envelope?

So Chi Jinjin replied with a greeting, indicating that she didn't understand what he meant.

Nan Xuqiu sent a message: [This is the deposit for your room. The front desk gave it to me. I'm giving it to you now.]

Chi Jinjin then remembered this matter.

Chi Jinjin replied: [Actually, there’s no need to post it.]

Nan Xuqiu: [That won't work. You said that everyone's money doesn't come from the wind. Please accept it.]

Chi Jinjin thought that was right, so she clicked on the empty envelope, only to find that the red envelope contained not only the deposit, but also the money for her hotel room and taxi fare, all in it, not a penny more or less, and it was also explained in detail in the notes.

Chi Jinjin actually quite likes this way of getting along, it's clear and nobody owes anyone anything.

Later, Tang Shi invited Chi Jinjin to go to the amusement park, but since Song Ci had not arrived yet, they could only wait for them in the rest area outside the door.

Chi Jinjin told Tang Shi what happened that night, but of course she didn't tell Tang Shi everything. She avoided the details about being kissed and being in the same room with Nan Xuqiu.

"I never thought Lin Shuya would be so mean." Tang Shi was in disbelief, with disappointment on her face. "I never thought she was this kind of person. I was such a fan of her before. As expected, in this world, good character is not everything, just good looks."

Chi Jinjin didn't make any comment, but she was actually quite surprised.

"But speaking of which..." Tang Shi was puzzled again, "Which bar is this? It's so arrogant that even VIP customers are left outside?"

yes?

Chi Jinjin also became confused. The private room where Nan Xuqiu was was obviously for VIPs only. How could the bar actually leave such a valuable guest at the door?

Maybe he is really cool.

Apart from this reason, Chi Jinjin couldn't think of any other.

At this moment, Song Ci walked over. Chi Jinjin looked and saw that Nan Xuqiu had come too!

She pretended to be natural and greeted Nan Xuqiu and Song Ci.

"Tang Xuemei, you shouldn't mind if I act as a second light bulb, right? But..." Nan Xuqiu looked at Chi Jinjin and smiled, "Anyway, you already have a second light bulb, so you shouldn't mind having another one."

"Of course, it's more fun when there are more people." Tang Shi said with a smile.

Tang Shi took Song Ci's arm and said, "Now that everyone is here, let's go in."

Chi Jinjin and Nan Xuqiu nodded, and the four of them walked into the amusement park.

Tang poetry and Song lyrics started playing crazily again, with Chi Jinjin and Nan Xuqiu following quietly from behind.

Looking at the shadows of the four people on the ground, Chi Jinjin felt as if she had returned to that day five years ago. The only things that had changed were the surrounding amusement facilities and scenery.

Chi Jinjin subconsciously turned her head to look at Nan Xuqiu. Like that day, she thought she would see his profile, but this time she met Nan Xuqiu's gaze.

Nan Xuqiu smiled at her.

Chi Jinjin quickly avoided his gaze and smiled politely but stiffly.

At this time, they came across an event where couples could get a doll pendant, but Tang Shi liked two and wanted both.

But he could only get one. Tang Shi was in a dilemma. He looked at Chi Jinjin and Nan Xuqiu beside him. Suddenly, an idea came to him. He said to Chi Jinjin and the others, "Jinjin, I want both of them. How about you and Senior Nan pretend to be a couple and help me get the other one?"

"Ah... this is not good..." Chi Jinjin glanced at Nan Xuqiu.

Tang Shi said, "It's okay, they don't know. Jinjin, please, I really want those two."

"But, senior..." Chi Jinjin was in a dilemma. She naturally wanted to help Tang Shi get it, but if they wanted to pretend to be a couple, it depended on whether Nan Xuqiu was willing.

Just as he was thinking about it, Nan Xuqiu smiled and said, "I don't mind."

"Look, the seniors don't mind. Jinjin, please." Tang Shi clasped his hands together and begged her.

Seeing that Nan Xuqiu didn't mind, she nodded.

So four people stepped forward to get the little doll.

But when Nan Xuqiu and Chi Jinjin took it, the staff became suspicious and asked, "Are you two really a couple?"

"Ah..." Chi Jinjin didn't expect him to ask, and her heart suddenly felt weak.

Nan Xuqiu replied calmly, "Yes."

"But you two don't seem to be very close. Why don't you prove it to me?" said the staff member.

"How can this be proved?" Chi Jinjin wondered. The couple didn't look like a married couple, and a married couple could have a marriage certificate or something.

Just as he was thinking about it, Nan Xuqiu said, "Okay."

As he spoke, he leaned over and kissed Chi Jinjin on the face. It was very natural, just like a couple.

Chi Jinjin was stunned for a moment, and the place where she was kissed felt like it was burned.

Tang Shi was also stunned by this sudden action and stood in the distance with his eyes wide open.

"Can this be proved?" Nan Xuqiu asked without changing his expression.

"Sure, sure." The staff nodded and said, "Which pendant would you like?"

Nan Xuqiu pointed to the one Tang Shi wanted. The staff took it down and handed it to him, blessing him, "May you be together forever."

"Thank you." Nan Xuqiu smiled, took Chi Jinjin's hand, and left the crowd.

Chi Jinjin followed him blankly.

Nan Xuqiu came to Tang Shi and the others. Chi Jinjin came back to her senses, quickly pulled her hand out of his palm, and nervously put it behind her back.

Nan Xuqiu handed the pendant to Tang Shi, then turned to look at Chi Jinjin and asked, "Chi Jinjin, this was an emergency just now, and this is the only solution I could think of. Do you mind?"

"Ah? No, I don't mind..." Chi Jinjin said with an awkward smile, "This, this is no big deal. Isn't kissing a common etiquette in foreign countries?"

She pretended to be calm and made herself look graceful.

"That's good." Nan Xuqiu smiled faintly.

Chi Jinjin's heart was beating fast and furious, and the places where he kissed her still felt hot.

In the evening, after dinner, Song Ci and Tang Shi were going on a date, so Tang Shi asked Nan Xuqiu to drive Chi Jinjin there.

Chi Jinjin sat in the back seat of Nan Xuqiu's car and did not choose the co-pilot seat.

Nan Xuqiu looked at Chi Jinjin quietly through the rearview mirror in the car. Seeing her reserved look, he lowered his head and smiled faintly.

After arriving at the school, Nan Xuqiu got out of the car and opened the door for her.

Chi Jinjin got out of the car and thanked him respectfully, "Thank you, senior."

"Be careful on your way back. When you arrive, please send me a message so I can feel at ease." Nan Xuqiu said.

Chi Jinjin nodded and turned to walk into the school.

Nan Xuqiu leaned back in the car and watched her leave silently.

All of this was seen by Gao Yi, who happened to get off the bus.

After arriving at the dormitory, Chi Jinjin picked up her cell phone and prepared to send a safety message to Nan Xuqiu.

But then I thought, how come this makes us look like a couple?

Maybe they are just being polite, so it’s better not to take it seriously.

Chi Jinjin thought about it and put down her phone.

At three o'clock in the morning, Nan Xuqiu looked at the empty dialog box and sighed in the dim room...

On Wednesday, Chi Jinjin went to the library to review, and Gao Yi followed her, and the two sat together.

After studying for almost two hours, Gao Yi looked up at her and suddenly said, "Jinjin."

"Hmm?" Chi Jinjin looked up at him.

Gao Yi asked tentatively, "I saw you getting out of a boy's car over the weekend. Who is he to you?"

"Boy?" Chi Jinjin thought for a moment before realizing he was referring to Nan Xuqiu, and replied, "My... friend."

"Ordinary friends?" Gao Yi asked.

Chi Jinjin smiled and said, "What else?"

"I thought... it was my boyfriend..."

Chi Jinjin smiled awkwardly and said, "How is that possible?"

"Gao Yi, how come you like gossip now, just like Zhou Zhou?" Chi Jinjin said with a smile.

Gao Yi said, "I don't like gossip, I'm just worried that you have a boyfriend."

"Is this important?" Chi Jinjin said casually as she lowered her head to continue working on the questions.

"Of course it's important. If you had a boyfriend, I wouldn't have... no chance..."

Chi Jinjin's writing hand suddenly stopped and she looked at him in surprise.

Gao Yi suddenly grabbed Chi Jinjin's hand and said, "Jinjin, there's something I've wanted to tell you for a long time. I like you. I've liked you since I came here to study. I think we're a good match, whether in terms of perspective, ability, or family."

"Gao Yi..." Chi Jinjin wanted to take her hand back.

Gao Yi clenched his fist and said, "I know it's abrupt for me to say this, but it's okay. You don't have to rush to give me an answer. I also hope you can think about it carefully. It doesn't matter how long it takes. I can wait."

Chi Jinjin struggled to pull her hand out of his and put it under the table. Her heart was in a mess and she didn't know what to say, but she felt more surprised and embarrassed.

"Jinjin, we are really a good match. In today's society, being well-matched is very important. I'm not bragging, but for a family like yours, I will undoubtedly be your best choice. Think about it carefully..." Gao Yi advised, then stood up, picked up his book, and left the library.

Chi Jinjin lowered her head with a complicated expression.

Ever since Gao Yi confessed his love to Chi Jinjin, Chi Jinjin didn't know how to face him.

Fortunately, a week later, he left school early and went home.

During the summer vacation, Chi Jinjin didn't plan to go back yet. She found a summer job and planned to work for a month and a half before going back.

Chi Jinjin tutors in the morning and in the afternoon wears doll clothes and distributes flyers on the pedestrian street.

Occasionally, children would want to take photos with her, and she would squat down to cooperate.

After distributing a stack of flyers, Chi Jinjin found an empty corner and took off her hood. She was already sweating profusely underneath the hood, and her wet hair stuck to her face.

Chi Jinjin wiped it.

"elder sister."

At this time, a friend came over and handed her a bottle of water, saying, "Sister, you have worked hard. Here is a glass of water for you."

"Thank you." Chi Jinjin was flattered and quickly took it.

The child smiled at her, turned around and ran away again.

Looking at the child's back as he walked away, Chi Jinjin thought with relief that children nowadays are as cute as little angels.

However, she didn't know that the child delivering water ran into an alley where Nan Xuqiu was standing.

"Thank you, little boy." Nan Xuqiu rubbed his head and gave him the lollipop in his hand.

The child licked the lollipop and ran away happily.

Nan Xuqiu walked to the alley entrance and silently looked into the distance. Chi Jinjin was drinking water, with a faint smile on his face...