Chapter 142 Pre-exam Relaxation (Side CP Route)
After the physical education teacher led the students through warm-up exercises, he announced that they were free to do their own activities.
Zhu Wan and Lin Zhenzhen sat under a camphor tree, sharing two earphones.
Music was playing in my headphones, and the breeze felt wonderful.
Lin Zhenzhen leaned against Zhu Wan's back, her gaze falling on the figure in the blue and white basketball uniform on the basketball court, her heart skipping a beat.
After making a three-pointer, the boy went to rest and drink water under the basketball hoop.
His face wasn't strikingly handsome, but it held up well to close scrutiny. His skin was the rough, sun-kissed look typical of athletic students, yet his features still retained a youthful innocence.
A vibrant youthful spirit emanated from his brow, yet was tempered by a nonchalant, relaxed air. Like a tree growing in the wilderness.
Chi Feng, Jiang Tingyu's good brother.
This was also the boy Lin Zhenzhen liked throughout high school.
Zhu Wan followed Zhenzhen's gaze and looked toward the basketball court.
Lin Zhenzhen quickly turned her head back, "If Jiang Tingyu's friends see you staring at the basketball court, they'll definitely spread rumors that you're looking for Jiang Tingyu."
Jiang Tingyu was nowhere to be seen on the basketball court; he was probably in the dean's office writing a self-criticism.
Zhu Wan stopped looking at the basketball court and opened her phone.
There's a new message on WeChat.
Chen Ge: [Ah Yuan, Chen Ge will take you to the amusement park tomorrow. It'll be your last chance to relax before the exams. You can invite your best friends along.]
Chen Ge: [If you don't come out, Chen Ge will be very sad.]
Zhu Wan had already rejected Chen Ge once last week, but this time, she replied to Chen Ge with a "yes".
"Zhenzhen, would you like to go to the amusement park tomorrow morning?"
Lin Zhenzhen rested her chin on her knee, her eyes lighting up. "I want to."
The two hit it off immediately.
Zhu Wan showed Lin Zhenzhen the location that Chen Ge had sent her on her phone: "Then let's meet at the entrance of this amusement park at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."
Lin Zhenzhen nodded, her gaze returning to the basketball court.
Zhu Wan imitated Zhenzhen, resting her chin on her knee.
Unrequited love is a one-person show.
She scrolled down and clicked on White's profile picture.
She had looked at the background image of a flock of birds flying over mountains in Fang Qibai's WeChat Moments countless times.
His WeChat Moments post is still stuck on the one he posted half a month ago.
A dirty little dog stood next to the trash can and bit his trouser leg. There was no caption.
Zhu Wan exited Moments and entered the chat page.
The most recent chat log is from a week ago, when she submitted a piano performance video as an assignment.
There are many such videos in the chat.
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On Saturday morning, after having breakfast, Zhu Wan told her mother that she had made plans with her brother Chen to go to the amusement park that morning.
Meng Yin practically took her to the amusement park herself, afraid she wouldn't go out.
Zhu Wan stood at the entrance of the amusement park, looking down as she answered a phone call.
Zhenzhen ate two ice creams before bed last night because she was feeling cold. She got her period in the middle of the night and had severe stomach pain this morning, which prevented her from getting out of bed. She only felt better after taking painkillers.
Lin Zhenzhen: "A-Yuan, I didn't mean to stand you up. I should have kept my mouth shut last night."
Zhu Wan: "You should rest well at home; your health is the most important thing. We can make plans again next time."
After hanging up the phone, she sent a message to Chen Ge, telling him that she had arrived.
The girl was tall and had an outstanding presence, attracting frequent glances from passersby.
Zhu Wan dressed casually so that it would be easier for her to have fun.
He wore a baseball cap, a white cropped slim-fit polo shirt, and light blue high-waisted jeans, with antique red canvas shoes on his feet. He also wore a sun-protective jacket over his short-sleeved shirt.
Even in the simplest outfit, the girl standing in the morning light seemed to glow.
“A-Yuan”.
Zhu Wan looked up from her phone.
The moment I saw Fang Qibai, my heart skipped a beat.
She stood there stunned for a few seconds.
Fang Qibai lazily raised an eyebrow, "What kind of expression is that?"
Zhu Wan pursed her lips, a faint smile playing on her lips, "I thought it was only Brother Chen."
Fang Qibai stared at the smile on her lips. "You only want to play with Brother Chen?"
Zhu Wan quickly shook her head.
The little girl's almond-shaped eyes were incredibly focused; in the sunlight, they resembled grapes, sparkling and lively. Under her baseball cap, her hair was tied in a low ponytail, with a strand of black hair falling from behind her ear and landing beside her slender jawline.
As always, she's obedient and gentle.
Qiu Chen, holding his car keys, called out to Zhu Wan, "Brother Chen is here. He and your sister Jia just parked the car. They were worried you'd be waiting too long, so they sent Gou Bai to find you first."
Yi Jia carried a backpack and wore a cool summer outfit. Her two braids swayed gently as she walked.
She grabbed Zhu Wan's shoulder and pinched her cheek: "Wan, is your brother Chen the only one in your heart and mind? Tell me honestly, do you even care about me?"
Zhu Wan smiled and nodded, "Yes, yes."
Qiu Chen pulled her away, saying, "Don't make A-Yuan too hot."
Fang Qibai had already taken his phone to check the ticket.
Once inside the amusement park, Yi Jia stroked his chin. "Ah Yuan, what kind of fun do you want to have today? Something gentle or something more exciting?"
Zhu Wan listened to the screams around her, glanced at the carousel not far away, and then looked at the drop tower in front of her.
Yi Jia had already made the choice for her: "Let's start with something exciting."
Fang Qibai called out to Yi Jia, bent down slightly, and looked at Zhu Wan, "Are you afraid of heights?"
Yi Jia was too carefree and forgot to ask A Yuan if she was afraid of heights or anything.
Zhu Wan had never tried it before, but she wanted to give it a shot because she wasn't afraid of heights.
They didn't have to wait in line for long; it was their turn very quickly.
Put down your belongings and sit down in the chair.
Yi Jia thought for a moment, and decided that if the two boys sat next to A Yuan, her fear would be lessened.
The moment the safety buckle was fastened, Zhu Wan's palms sweated with nervousness.
Qiu Chen and Fang Qibai sat on either side of her.
Qiu Chen reminded Zhu Wan, "Wan, if you're scared, hold onto Chen-ge's hand tightly, and Chen-ge will give you strength."
Zhu Wan had taken off her hat, and her hair was slightly disheveled.
She nodded to Chen Ge.
Yi Jia also encouraged Zhu Wan, saying, "It'll be over in the blink of an eye."
Zhu Wan felt it was a novel experience.
Fang Qibai's gaze fell on her unconsciously clenched fist. "If you're scared, don't bite your lip so hard, it's easy to get hurt."
Zhu Wan has a habit of biting her lip when she's nervous, and she wouldn't have realized it herself if Fang Qibai hadn't pointed it out.
She nodded and loosened her unconsciously clenched teeth.
As the iron-gray seat slowly rises, the view is gradually stripped away.
All that remained in my field of vision was boundless blue and tiny buildings.
The wind began to fill her ears, and the feeling of weightlessness almost instantly gripped her heart—
A dry, warm hand suddenly covered her hand, which was tightly gripping the safety lever and whose knuckles were white.
It is an almost instinctive, unquestionable covering.
The massive machine paused very briefly at its apex, and she glanced sideways into Fang Qibai's relaxed, smiling eyes.
The words "Don't be afraid" were shattered by the howling wind.
The whole world seemed to hover before my eyes.
At that moment, she felt so close to the clouds that her heart was about to leap out of her throat.
She was swept up by the rapidly descending gale, her screams, and the sense of chaos as she fell with everything. The only thing that was real was the hot, resolute, and unwavering anchor in her palm.
She gripped the large hand tightly.
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