adventure

After this conversation, Xu Zhiyi began to force herself to devote herself to studying again. When she saw the title pages that had traces of writing on them, she cruelly sealed them all.

She was warning herself not to indulge herself like this anymore.

Song Chengrui saw all of this and understood her decision, but he just followed her instructions tacitly.

But Xu Zhiyi could still feel Song Chengrui's concern.

Every time she came back from dinner, hot water would be prepared on the table. Occasionally, when she opened her pencil case, there would be new refills inside. Even the almost used-up draft paper would be replaced with a new one and placed on her textbook.

She could feel every bit of care.

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Rain after rain fell, soaking the earth and extinguishing the spring love that was about to stir.

After the long holiday in May, the weather gradually became hotter. According to school practice, the second-year high school group had to organize a study tour.

It’s in Jinling City.

A week before departure, the teacher gave everyone a copy of the study tour process sheet and repeatedly emphasized that all the documents on the sheet must be brought along.

It is called study tour, but in fact it is just traveling around. According to the school’s time limit, everyone can see the scenery together and experience the joy of traveling.

This time when she went out, Xu Zhiyi secretly brought her cell phone. When she got on the bus, she couldn't help but glance at Song Chengrui. He looked a little haggard recently and didn't look as energetic as before.

After sitting down, Xu Zhiyi asked Zhang Ningxia about the situation.

"How has he...been doing lately?"

Zhang Ningxia hadn't reacted yet, and subconsciously asked, "Who is it?"

The noise was so loud that it attracted the attention of others. Xu Zhiyi quickly tugged at the corner of her clothes. "Keep your voice down."

"Oh." Zhang Ningxia immediately understood and whispered in her ear, "I heard that Song Chengrui's family didn't agree with him participating in this event, and he had a big argument with them."

No wonder.

Xu Zhiyi wanted to turn around and look at him, but was afraid of being seen. After hesitating for a long time, she chose to stand up.

"Hey, we're about to drive, where are you going?"

Xu Zhiyi frowned and said, "I...I'm going to the bathroom."

Zhang Ningxia: "Then I'll accompany you!"

"No need." After saying that, Xu Zhiyi got out of the car and left alone.

The bus at the school gate usually doesn't wait for anyone. She had actually gone to the toilet a long time ago, but this way, she could take a look at him when she got on the bus later.

Xu Zhiyi kicked the stones on the road as he walked, and could vaguely hear the teacher at the door using the radio to inform everyone of the upcoming departure time.

When she passed the bus on her way back, she deliberately came from the opposite side and happened to pass by Song Chengrui's window.

He leaned against the window with his eyes closed, looking a little tired, and he had indeed lost a lot of weight.

She plucked up the courage to look at him twice more, but at this moment, Song Chengrui's eyes suddenly opened, and the two people's eyes met unexpectedly.

Xu Zhiyi stood there in a daze, then his face flushed red. He instantly looked away, quickened his pace, and quickly hid back in his seat at the speed of escape.

She huddled up in fear, which surprised Zhang Ningxia a little.

"What's wrong? Did you see a ghost? You're so scared."

Xu Zhiyi clenched his hands, shook his head and said nothing.

The entire journey from Jiangchuan to Jinling took about three hours. When Xu Zhiyi and the others arrived, it was almost twelve o'clock.

According to the arranged address, they checked into hotels near the scenic area. All the rooms were standard and they could freely choose their roommates.

After a whole morning of hard work, it was already around 12:30 when Xu Zhiyi had his meal.

She was holding a plate and standing in line in the restaurant. As luck would have it, she bumped into Song Chengrui again.

Song Chengrui seemed to have changed his clothes and looked more refreshed.

Seeing him, Xu Zhiyi turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by him again.

"Xu Zhiyi."

Xu Zhiyi turned her head, but the other party pulled her directly to the middle of the team.

After saying that, without any hesitation, he walked out of the team.

There seemed to be silence around them for a few seconds, and a few eyes swept over them and then quickly looked away.

Xu Zhiyi froze for a moment, her eyes filled with shock. She didn't dare look at him, so she turned around, pretending that she didn't care, and slowly followed the team.

After getting the meal, Xu Zhiyi ran to a corner where no one paid attention to her and sat down. She was originally very hungry, but now she felt that her heart was filled with food and she couldn't eat anything.

Zhang Ningxia found her with a plate in hand and whispered, "Hey, I saw it. Even though Song Chengrui was in that state, he still cared about you so much."

"He might... do it conveniently..." Xu Zhiyi lowered his head, his voice muffled.

"How is that possible? Why wouldn't he obey me? I'm also behind the team. He did it for you!"

"Okay, let's eat." Xu Zhiyi didn't want to discuss this matter too much. She looked up and looked around. At this moment, Song Chengrui was sitting alone in his seat, eating silently.

The afternoon was free time. According to the original grouping, Xu Zhiyi and her classmates were going to visit the zoo, but the teacher in charge of the team suddenly felt stomach discomfort and was sent to the hospital.

Coincidentally, Xu Zhiyi's group was assigned to Song Chengrui's group.

Unable to go to the zoo, Xu Zhiyi quietly lamented to Zhang Ningxia.

“I thought I might see pandas.”

While the two were chatting, Song Chengrui was standing on a high place next to them.

Xu Zhiyi saw his look and quickly pulled Zhang Ningxia away.

Arranged by the teacher, the team shuttled through the quaint streets and alleys. The tour guide explained the historical stories of each place in front, and from time to time the teacher reminded them from behind to pay attention to safety and not to run around.

Xu Zhiyi listened absentmindedly, but his eyes always fell on that figure. He was silent most of the time, and would only respond when someone next to him mentioned it.

At a corner, the crowd was crowded and Xu Zhiyi was pushed and stumbled forward. Just when she thought she was going to fall, someone reached out and helped her up.

She turned her head and saw Song Chengrui.

"careful."

After saying this, Song Chengrui quickly let go of her arm.

"Thanks."

Xu Zhiyi felt a little sad and couldn't help but look at him twice more. He quickly walked forward and followed the crowd.

Throughout the afternoon, there was a subtle distance between the two of them. Xu Zhiyi sometimes looked at the scenery, and sometimes secretly looked at him. This unsettling emotion made her a little anxious.

In the evening, everyone gathered in a square, waiting to go to the restaurant for dinner.

The students sat in groups of three or four, chatting and taking photos.

Xu Zhiyi sat alone on the steps, supporting his chin, staring at the clouds in the sky in a daze.

As she looked, she shifted her gaze to the other side. Next to the steps in the square below, Song Chengrui was leaning on the railing next to the fountain.

She secretly took out her cell phone, turned on the camera, and quietly pointed the lens in his direction.

She tried her best to pretend she was taking pictures of the scenery, and her movements were very careful.

But the next second, Song Chengrui suddenly turned around and looked straight at the camera.

Xu Zhiyi felt as if she had been caught. She turned off her phone instantly and tried to put it in her pocket in a hurry, but she couldn't get it in. She was so anxious that she felt a little hot.

But Song Chengrui didn't seem to think anything was wrong. He just stood there, looking at her quietly, without any extra movements. His face was calm and his eyes were clear. He neither walked over nor turned his head.

From a distance of more than ten meters, his eyes were always on Xu Zhiyi.

Xu Zhiyi lowered his head, thinking that he would not look at it anymore for a while.

But when he raised his head, he was still looking.

He stared at her.

Watch intently.

Xu Zhiyi clenched his fingers, not knowing what to do.

After a long time, Song Chengrui finally looked away, rubbed his eyes with his hands, walked to a few boys, and sat down on the steps.

After dinner, the teacher organized everyone to rest in the conference room and reconfirmed tomorrow's schedule.

When Xu Zhiyi came in from the door, she saw Song Chengrui talking and laughing with the hotel front desk clerk. She didn't stay for long, lowered her eyes, and walked in.

The next morning, the event was held at the City Museum.

Xu Zhiyi handed the list to the teacher, but found that there was a red circle around Song Chengrui's name.

Soon, a boy came over to ask for leave.

"Teacher, Song Chengrui is not feeling well today. He will be resting in the hotel for a day. I have already reported this to the teacher in charge and the hotel staff."

The teacher frowned and quickly dialed the number. After a while, he received a confirmation message from the other party and nodded.

"Okay, got it."

The tour was basically over at around 11 o'clock. The team walked and stopped to rest in the nearby open space, and everyone chattered about the delicious restaurants nearby.

Just as Xu Zhiyi was playing with her mobile phone, a girl she was not familiar with suddenly bumped into her arm and handed her a note while she was stunned.

While no one was paying attention, she quickly walked away.

Xu Zhiyi was puzzled. He opened the note and saw the words written on it:

"I want to see the pandas. Right now, by the alley west of the hotel, I'm waiting for you in ten minutes, a blue taxi with license plate number 4827."

There was no signature, but Xu Zhiyi could tell at once that the handwriting was written by Song Chengrui.

She looked up to find the girl who had delivered the letter, but she seemed to have disappeared.

what to do!

Xu Zhiyi hesitated for a moment about whether to go or not. There was still an hour before lunch, and they would be back at noon and gather in the afternoon, a total of about four hours. She suddenly became nervous. If she missed it, she didn't know when the next time would be.

Should I listen to him or not?

Should I take this risk?

Xu Zhiyi stood there and thought for two seconds.

He decisively covered his stomach and cried out.

She squatted down desperately, curled up in the corner, her facial features almost twisted into a knot.

"Hey, Zhiyi, what's wrong with you?"

Zhang Ningxia was still chatting with the teacher when she suddenly heard the noise from this side and ran over with concern.

"What's going on?"

Xu Zhiyi covered her stomach and screamed in pain, "It hurts, my stomach hurts so much."

"Huh? What's going on?"

As soon as Zhang Ningxia lowered her head, she heard Xu Zhiyi whisper, "Help me quickly, I need to go back to the hotel."

Zhang Ningxia was stunned for a second, then she understood and quickly waved to the teacher.

“Teacher, teacher!”

The teacher rushed over after hearing the news, "What's wrong? What's going on?"

Zhang Ningxia whispered something carefully into the teacher's ear, and the teacher immediately understood, "I'll call a car to take her back."

"No, no, teacher. I'll take Zhiyi back to the hotel to deal with it. I'll come back when I'm done. I'll tell the teacher at the hotel if there's anything going on. Is that okay with you?"

"Okay." The teacher took a photo of Xu Zhiyi and Zhang Ningxia and quickly called home.

"Then you two be careful on the road, and feel free to contact me if anything happens."

"Okay, teacher, don't worry."