20 Chapter 20
◎What's going on between you and Brother Liao?◎
On Sunday morning, after washing up, Sang Xinqi stood in front of the wardrobe and carefully selected clothes. She changed one piece after another and finally chose a hooded gray sportswear and a casual vest on top.
She braided her black and shiny hair into a side braid, making her look refreshing and playful.
Nodding with satisfaction at herself in the mirror, she picked up her sports bag and went out. At the door, Jiang Xun had been waiting for a long time.
Seeing her outfit, Jiang Xun couldn't help but shook his head and smiled, "You look really nice today, but I thought you would wear a skirt."
"It's inconvenient to play basketball in a skirt, it's still more comfortable like this," Sang Xinqi responded with a smile.
"Oh, playing ball is indeed convenient," Jiang Xun looked at her and spoke thoughtfully.
Sang Xinqi glared at him, "Isn't it?"
Jiang Xun smiled broadly, "Yes, yes."
Sang Xinqi: “…”
The two chatted and laughed as they walked towards the gate of the community, hailed a taxi and headed straight to the badminton hall.
In the stadium, Liao Yishen and Tao Wen had already arrived.
Jiang Xun waved and greeted from a distance, "Hello, is it just you two?"
Tao Wen hurried over, took Sang Xinqi's arm affectionately, and winked at Jiang Xun, "Yes."
He turned to Sang Xinqi and said, "Sangsang, it's been two weeks since we last saw each other, right?"
Sang Xinqi nodded, her brows curved, "Almost. I missed you so much."
"Me too!" Tao Wen smiled brightly.
While Jiang Xun and Liao Yishen were chatting, Tao Wen suddenly leaned over to Sang Xinqi's ear and asked in a low voice, "What's going on between you and Brother Liao?"
Sang Xinqi's ears instantly turned red, "What's going on?"
"Still pretending?" Tao Wen smiled mischievously.
Sang Xinqi pursed her lips and said, "I'm not pretending..."
Tao Wen had a knowing look on her face, "We all noticed during the previous gatherings that there was something fishy going on between you two."
Sang Xinqi's heart skipped a beat—was it really that obvious? But she didn't dare to say it out loud.
"I didn't expect that you two would fall in love with each other," Tao Wen continued to joke.
"Why are you suddenly gossiping about us?" Sang Xinqi did not deny it directly, but asked curiously.
Tao Wen said mysteriously, "I heard from Jiang Xun that you two are going to make a big move today."
Sang Xinqi was suddenly speechless: "......"
"Everyone knows?" she asked in a low voice.
Tao Wen nodded, "Yes, he told everyone to cooperate."
Sang Xinqi suddenly felt her face getting hot, and she felt shy and a little at a loss.
Soon, Chen Yanyan and Meng Qixiang also arrived at the stadium.
The six of them exchanged a few warm greetings and soon began to sweat on the court.
They first played against each other in groups like they did when they first met, and then changed to a fun game of six people catching the ball in a circle. The court was filled with laughter, and the badminton drew beautiful arcs in the air.
After a short break from playing, the clock had already pointed to noon. The six of them packed up their golf equipment and walked out of the gym chatting and laughing.
"I know there's a new grilled fish restaurant nearby. I heard the food is delicious," Liao Yishen suggested, his eyes casually glancing at Sang Xinqi.
As soon as Liao Yishen finished speaking, Sang Xinqi's heart skipped a beat. She clearly remembered that when they were chatting last night, she casually mentioned "I suddenly want to eat grilled fish", but she didn't expect that he actually remembered it.
This feeling of being cared for made her feel sweet in her heart, as if she was holding a piece of fruit candy, and the sweet taste slowly melted in her heart.
"Okay, okay!" Tao Wen was the first to jump up and respond, followed by others. Sang Xinqi raised her eyes quietly and met Liao Yishen's smiling gaze. She walked up to him with a smile in her eyes.
Jiang Xun watched the interaction between the two and deliberately said loudly, "Brother Liao, why did you suddenly want to eat grilled fish today? I remember that you didn't like eating fish the most before, right?"
Liao Yishen coughed lightly, his ears reddened slightly, "It's also possible to like it."
As he spoke, he unconsciously glanced towards Sang Xinqi.
Chen Yanyan and Meng Qixiang exchanged knowing glances, while Tao Wen, suppressing her laughter, nudged Sang Xinqi lightly with her elbow.
Sang Xinqi only felt her cheeks getting hot, and she quickly took a few quick steps to keep up with everyone else, but her heart felt as sweet as if it were filled with honey.
After walking along the sidewalk for about ten minutes, a uniquely decorated grilled fish restaurant came into view.
There was a wind chime hanging on the glass door. As the door was pushed open, it made a crisp sound. Six people walked in and the aroma of grilled fish hit them in the face.
The waiter came over warmly and led them to a spacious seat for six. When ordering, everyone discussed it in a lively manner. In the end, they chose a plump Qingjiang fish and added a few side dishes and drinks.
While waiting for the food, several people chatted animatedly, with topics ranging from study to exams, to the latest gossip in the class, and laughter abounded.
Chen Yanyan suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Sang Xinqi, "By the way, Sangsang, is your competition coming up soon?"
Sang Xinqi nodded, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Yes, we'll be leaving for the capital to compete in the competition in early December."
"Come on!" Meng Xiangqi raised his mineral water bottle in a toast, "Try to bring back the championship trophy!"
Sang Xinqi raised her chin and smiled confidently and brightly, "Of course, I won't let you down."
Jiang Xun interrupted, "If you ask me, it doesn't matter if we don't get first place. Just being in the top three is incredible!" He winked at Sang Xinqi, "Anyway, you'll always be the best in our hearts."
"Ouch~" Tao Wen deliberately dragged out her voice and teased, "Jiang Xun, you're still waiting for you to speak."
When the grilled fish was served, it was full of freshness and fragrance. The fish meat was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and paired with the rich soup, it won everyone's praise.
After dinner, Jiang Xun enthusiastically suggested, "Shall we go sing?"
Tao Wen was the first to respond, "Okay!"
The others also nodded. There were not many people in the KTV at around 1:00 p.m., so they quickly booked a medium-sized room.
As soon as he entered the box, Jiang Xun grabbed the microphone and said proudly, "Let me sing a song to warm up the crowd!"
Everyone laughed and applauded. He chose a pop rock song. His voice was unexpectedly clear and powerful. When he sang to the climax, he deliberately made an exaggerated gesture, which made everyone laugh.
Not willing to be outdone, Tao Wen grabbed another microphone and said, "Let me do it too!" The two of them sang in unison, and the atmosphere quickly became lively.
Sang Xinqi sat in the corner of the sofa, gently shaking her head to the rhythm while glancing at Liao Yishen beside her.
There were only a few bottles of mineral water in the box. Sang Xinqi leaned close to Liao Yishen and whispered, "Shall we go out and buy some food?"
Liao Yishen nodded, said to Meng Qixiang, "We'll be back soon," and went out with her.
Chen Yanyan looked at the backs of the two people leaving side by side, and a sour feeling arose in her heart. She lowered her head and pursed her lips, forcing a smile. This love hidden in her heart might have to be completely let go today.
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