13 The sound of gurgling water
◎stained with a touch of hot moisture◎
Surrounded by endless night, only the car lights illuminate the road ahead, dispelling some of the darkness.
The atmosphere in the car was extremely tense. Song Shixi didn't dare to breathe in the passenger seat. She really couldn't imagine why the two siblings had called her in the car. Were they trying to make trouble for themselves?
You know, each of these two people hates her more than the other.
Unfortunately, no matter how anxious she was, no one gave her an answer. Until she got out of the car and entered the gate, Song Shixi was a little confused. She couldn't help but look back and saw Qin Yue and Qin Zhiyi still standing in the yard, without even a glance at her.
Song Shixi couldn't figure it out, so she stopped thinking about it. She just thought that they were kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see the guard send her home and then walk back to work alone late at night, so they gave her a ride.
Putting all the messy thoughts behind him, Song Shixi quickly went upstairs.
Outside the gate, Qin Yue glanced at the empty staircase without leaving a trace, then looked away, "What's the matter?"
Hearing this, Qin Zhiyi loosened her grip on his shirt, pursed her red lips, and asked, "Brother, why did you let her get in the car just now?"
Although the tone was relatively steady, the slightly rising ending still revealed a bit of anger and questioning.
She didn't want to be in the same space with Song Shixi at all!
Qin Yue looked at Qin Zhiyi and did not answer the question immediately. Instead, he asked: "Zhiyi, what time is it now?"
Hearing this, Qin Zhiyi frowned. Although he didn't know why he asked this, he subconsciously raised his wrist to check the time on the dial, "Ten fifteen."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Zhiyi was stunned at first, then he raised his head and looked at Qin Yue. The moonlight sprinkled on his tall body, making him look even more unapproachable.
Every year, her brother would come to the May Day party hosted by Huaqing University as a sponsor and outstanding graduate, and would pick her up on the way back. This year was no exception. She could have come back earlier, but because she met her brother's college mentor in the parking lot, they chatted for a while longer.
On the way back, she was so focused on sharing the joy of winning the award that she didn't pay attention to the time. Who would have thought it was so late, and she didn't expect to see Song Shixi on the road.
After dark, no matter how heavily guarded the compound is, it is not 100% safe for female comrades to be outside alone. Song Shixi is beautiful, and if there is danger, the probability of something happening will only be greater.
After understanding the meaning of Qin Yue's words, Qin Zhiyi felt a little annoyed. They were all girls, and no matter how angry she was with Song Shixi, she would not want anything to happen to her.
"Go to bed early."
Seeing that Qin Zhiyi understood, Qin Yue reached out and patted her arm, then took the lead and walked into the house. The moment he turned around, half of his face was hidden in the darkness, concealing an obscure expression.
Letting Song Shixi get on the bus was partly because her father valued her and nothing could happen to her, and partly because...
Qin Yue rubbed his palms with his fingertips twice, feeling inexplicably irritated.
As soon as I stepped onto the third floor, I saw someone open the door and walk out, humming an unknown tune and looking in a very good mood.
Perhaps because she was in a familiar environment, she unbuttoned two buttons of her pink cheongsam, revealing a small section of her slender neck. Her hair was scattered messily behind her, and a few strands flowed into the open neckline and disappeared into the ravine.
She also changed her leather shoes into home slippers, and her glowing white feet were so small that he could hold them in one hand.
As he watched, Qin Yue's expression grew even darker.
Did she do this on purpose? Or was it accidental?
If it is the former, it means that she has not given up on getting close to him, and has been pretending to obey him but secretly disobeying him from the beginning to the end, and even wants to use tricks to seduce him.
If it was the latter, she lived on the same floor with the opposite sex and had no vigilance at all. I really don't know whether she was ignorant or stupid. If she was taken advantage of one day, she would probably still be helping to count the money.
Qin Yue frowned and was about to say something when he saw her singing and skipping into the bathroom without even looking in his direction.
After a while, the sound of water came from inside.
Seeing this, Qin Yue's face turned completely dark. He felt a tightness in his chest. He took several deep breaths before walking towards his room.
The closer you get, the louder the sound of the water.
The wind blew in through the window at the end of the corridor, and it seemed to be stained with a hint of hot moisture. He couldn't help but quicken his pace and slam the door shut, isolating everything behind him.
But the sound of water is still gurgling, and there is no peace.
*
The next day was a sunny day with rising temperatures, bringing a hint of midsummer. Song Shixi was afraid of the heat, but was even more afraid of getting tanned. After much thought, she wore a waist-cinched short-sleeved floral shirt with slim-fit trousers, grabbed a thin jacket, and went downstairs.
As soon as I reached the first floor, I ran into Qin Yue and Qin Boyuan standing at the stairs talking.
"Uncle, brother, good morning." Song Shixi greeted them politely and quickly slipped into the restaurant, leaving them some private space.
"This child is becoming more and more sensible." Qin Boyuan couldn't help but sigh when he thought of the recent changes in Song Shixi.
She didn't know when it started, but every time she saw him, she would greet him sweetly, and her words and actions were more measured and polite than before, and she became much more generous.
Qin Boyuan withdrew his gaze with satisfaction and was about to continue talking about business with Qin Yue. When he turned his head, he saw that he was looking at something, his brows were furrowed, and his expression was very ugly.
"What's wrong?"
"nothing."
Qin Yue answered like this, but his eyes were still fixed on Song Shixi's back.
Today she was wearing a pink floral top and tight jeans. She didn't know if the clothes were too small or if they were designed that way on purpose, but the fabric was slim and tight, perfectly outlining her slender and sexy figure. Her breasts were full, her waist was slender, and she was tall and had long legs...
This outfit is beautiful and fashionable, and paired with her beautiful face, there is an indescribable charm that makes people unable to take their eyes off it.
But the more Qin Yue looked at her, the darker his expression became. He endured it again and again, but in the end he couldn't help but strode towards her.
"Ayue?" Qin Boyuan looked at Qin Yue in surprise as he suddenly walked away, and called out to him. The latter didn't even turn his head, said "I'm going to drink some water", and quickly disappeared around the corner.
Qin Yue was holding back a nameless rage in his heart, and as he got closer and closer to her, his rage grew stronger and stronger.
But when he was only two steps away from her, the accident happened.
He slowly stopped.
"Comrade Song, are you okay?"
"It's okay, I'll just go upstairs and change my clothes." Song Shixi lowered his head and looked at his collar and pants splashed with soup, a helpless smile on his lips.
Aunt Yang made soup dumplings today. She couldn't help but try one when she smelled the fragrance. But after taking a bite, the soup gushed out as fast as a dam releasing water, leaving her no time to react.
Song Shixi sighed, thinking that there was still time, so she prepared to go upstairs to change her clothes before coming down for breakfast. However, when she turned around, she almost bumped into Qin Yue. She was so scared that she quickly took a few steps back.
When did this person come over? Why was there no movement at all? Fortunately, she reacted quickly, otherwise the two of them would have collided.
Thinking of this, Song Shixi patted her chest with lingering fear. When she looked up again, she saw Qin Yue had passed her, entered the kitchen, and was pouring water into a cup.
She just glanced at it and didn't take it seriously, then quickly walked upstairs. This time she changed into a long skirt. When she came downstairs again, everyone else was already seated at the dining table.
She hurriedly sat down and started eating breakfast.
Just as I carefully took a bite of the bun, I heard Qin Yue, who was usually taciturn, speak for the first time.
"Zhiyi, you look good in this outfit today."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked up at Qin Zhiyi in a daze. She was wearing a milky white cardigan and a light green long skirt today, which made her look dignified and elegant, which was indeed good.
But she had just worn this outfit a few days ago, and Qin Yue had seen it before. He didn't say anything at the time, so it seemed a bit strange to bring it up suddenly now.
Moreover, he is not the type to comment on others, so what he did was really confusing.
The table was eerily quiet for a moment.
Finally, Qin Zhiyi recovered from her surprise. She tucked her hair around her ears a little sheepishly and said with a dry smile, "Really? I think it's pretty good too."
"Well, you are still a student, so this outfit is very good and suitable for you." Qin Yue nodded, with no expression on his face, but he glanced at the person next to him meaningfully.
Song Shixi didn't notice Qin Yue's hidden look. She lowered her head and felt that he was a little weird today. Could it be that Qin Yue felt that he had been busy with work in recent years, and this time he finally came back to stay for a while, so he wanted to improve the brother-sister relationship with Qin Zhiyi?
She made some random guesses, but then she felt that no matter what happened, it was none of her business, so she put her thoughts aside and concentrated on eating breakfast.
When they were almost done eating, Zheng Huilan mentioned that she wanted to go back to the Zheng family for a dinner and a short stay this weekend. Song Shixi was very considerate and offered to stay at home to study, and did not go with them.
What a joke! As an outsider, it would be fine for her to live in the Qin family, but why would she go to the Zheng family to join in the fun? What's more, Zheng Huilan would definitely not welcome her.
As expected, as soon as she finished speaking, Zheng Huilan smiled at her, which was rare, and was obviously very satisfied with her "understanding".
Song Shixi concentrated on eating. When she had almost finished, she took her coat and backpack and went out. The sun had been getting stronger recently, so she didn't dare to slack off on sun protection. Every time she went out, she was fully armed with a parasol, a hat, and a mask. When she entered the classroom, Wu Qiuhong almost didn't recognize her.
"Shi Xi, what's this look like?" Wu Qiuhong was curious as she watched her take off her equipment.
"No choice, it's for sun protection."
As Song Shixi replied, she took off her coat, took out a tissue from her bag and wiped the sweat off her face, then scooped a spoonful of moisturizer and rubbed it into her palm, then applied it on her face, neck, and even her arms without any hesitation.
Seeing her applying it like this, Wu Qiuhong's eyes almost popped out. "This price is not cheap, right? Why are you applying it on your body?"
"It's not cheap, but summer is coming soon and the weather is dry. My skin will peel if I don't apply it. I can't save money on this." Song Shixi has always been generous to herself, and she also pulled Wu Qiuhong to apply some moisturizer on her face.
"I don't need it." Wu Qiuhong waved her hand quickly, but failed to persuade Song Shixi. She touched her face which had become much smoother, and a smile appeared on her lips.
The two of them laughed together, and Song Shixi began to advise: "When you go out in the sun in the future, you'd better carry an umbrella like me. It not only prevents sunburn, but also prevents spots, aging, and skin sensitivity. In short, there is no harm in carrying an umbrella."
It was the first time that Wu Qiuhong heard such a statement. After all, when she was in the village, everyone ran around in the fields and mountains, and she had never seen anyone holding an umbrella in the sun. But looking at Song Shixi's sincere eyes and fair and smooth skin, she still kept this in mind and nodded in agreement.
The two chatted for a while, and Wu Qiuhong asked about the party last night. After learning that it ended successfully, she couldn't help but feel happy for her. Then she heard about the Walkman, and her heart was also tightened. She quickly said, "I'll go with you later."
This kind of thing could be a big deal or a small one. If they went to the appointment alone, there would be a huge difference in strength between men and women. In addition, the other party was from Beijing Sports University, so his physical fitness must be much better than that of ordinary people. If he had any bad intentions, the consequences would be unimaginable.
She went with him, with multiple people and multiple layers of insurance.
Song Shixi also thought of this. Seeing Wu Qiuhong offered to accompany her, she felt touched and nodded in agreement.
After class, they went to the cafeteria to have lunch first, and then Song Shixi and Wu Qiuhong ran to the school gate as agreed. As soon as they got closer, they saw someone who had been waiting next to the guard room.
【Author’s words】
[Dear, if you have a high internal heat, I recommend eating more heat-clearing foods like bitter melon, mung beans, and lotus root. Make sure you drink plenty of water and reduce spicy and greasy foods. At the same time, a regular work and rest schedule and emotional management are essential. Comprehensive conditioning will be more effective. (The above suggestions are from Baidu ~ [heart] I hope it works for you, Brother Yue)]
[Do you have any better suggestions for reducing internal heat? Feel free to point them out in the comments section~ [smirk]] [Let me share]
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