Chapter 55 Wang Kan has changed again…
Wang Kan looked at her with a different expression, her thoughts unreadable, as if she were angry but not angry at the same time.
Fang Minzhou stopped smiling and handed the shirt to Wang Kan. He took it but didn't put it on immediately; instead, he clutched it in front of him, his ears turning red. This sight made Fang Minzhou understand, and he covered his eyes, saying, "...I don't want to see."
Wang Kan: "..."
He wasn't afraid of Fang Minzhou seeing it.
He was worried that he would look too ridiculous in it.
Although he bought the clothes, it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, and it wasn't his style at all... But now he didn't have time to think about it. He quickly pulled off his short-sleeved shirt and buttoned up his regular shirt, then pulled Fang Minzhou's arm down. "Okay."
Fang Minzhou opened her eyes and saw a shy boy on the beach.
What to do? I feel like laughing.
"...It's nice, you can wear this to the beach." After saying that, she felt something was off about it; it didn't sound like a compliment. What should she say to him now? Handsome? They'd already done things much more intimate, yet that word just wouldn't come out. In a panic, she pointed to a white shirt, "What about that one?"
Wang Kan looked over, casually unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, and pulled the collar up.
"Ah!" Caught off guard, Fang Minzhou cried out softly and quickly covered her face.
Wang Kan laughed heartily, his laughter carrying a sense of triumph over a successful revenge.
Fang Minzhou had her eyes closed, but the image of Wang Kan's strong and healthy body was still vivid in her mind. She had touched it, but hadn't looked at it closely. Now, with the fusion of touch and sight, she was momentarily at a loss.
Her hearing became sensitive, and after a rustling sound, her hand was pulled down. Wang Kan said, "Okay, I'm putting on my clothes now."
Fang Minzhou opened her eyes with a hint of disbelief, and seeing that he was indeed wearing that white shirt, looking quite dashing, she was furious and lightly slapped him. Wang Kan grinned as he took the hit, and then, laughing, he bent down and gave Fang Minzhou a loud kiss on the cheek.
"...Aren't you childish?" Fang Minzhou said to him.
"You were the one who started it..."
Wang Kan replaced the following words with onomatopoeic words like "uh-huh" and "ah-ah," to which Fang Minzhou retorted, "I didn't!"
"You're the one who made me change my clothes," Wang Kan said, sounding quite aggrieved.
Fang Minzhou finally understood, but she just wanted to see what he looked like in those clothes... Who was really up to no good?
Finally, Wang Kan changed into new clothes and showed them to Fang Minzhou. Going in and out of the bathroom was troublesome, so he changed on the spot. Fang Minzhou didn't look, and no longer awkwardly covered his face. He just looked away, and occasionally caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of his eye. He thought to himself that if you're upright, you have nothing to fear.
All the outfits looked good, after all, Wang Kan is tall and broad-shouldered, but perhaps Fang Minzhou was used to his simple outfits and felt that ordinary short-sleeved shirts were fine, while the others were a bit too flashy.
Wang Kan changed back into her original short-sleeved shirt and trousers, her face turning bright red, and she didn't forget to pinch Fang Minzhou's equally red ears, "Then this will do."
Fang Minzhou felt something was wrong. He had already bought it, so he could try it out more. Her opinion was just for reference.
Everyone has a love for beauty. Compared to some boys who take pride in being unkempt, Fang Minzhou felt that it wasn't wrong for Wang Kan to be a little vain. During the summer vacation before school started, her mother also bought her a lot of clothes, saying that she was going to university and needed to dress presentably and beautifully.
"Are you really unaware, or are you just pretending?" Wang Kan gazed at her intently.
"What?" Fang Minzhou really didn't understand.
“…I’m wearing this for you to see. I’ll wear whatever you like.” Wang Kan said awkwardly, but her actions were direct as she sat down next to Fang Minzhou.
Fang Min was stunned. When she got nervous, her focus shifted. "Then you can wear it at school too..."
Wang Kan scoffed, annoyed by Fang Minzhou's lack of romantic understanding, "You won't see it at school anyway."
Fang Minzhou's face was burning hot.
How can you blame her for this?
But as they looked at each other, they both fell silent, because Wang Kan's words unintentionally brought up the separation that was so close yet so far.
Loneliness enveloped them like the night.
For a moment, Fang Minzhou thought it would be better if Wang Kan didn't come. Then, she was surprised at how she suddenly had such a pessimistic thought, so she immediately reorganized her thoughts, "You don't need to be like this. I'm not in charge of this. Wear whatever you want, just like I wear whatever I want."
Wang Kan smiled at first, but gradually, he sighed inwardly. He knew Fang Minzhou was trying to change the subject, but sometimes he felt she didn't need to be so clear about right and wrong; it made him feel frustrated that he had tried so hard to please her but failed.
However, he has always been very good at processing things on his own.
"Yeah……"
He was so close that Fang Minzhou felt a little uncomfortable. She picked up the clothes and refolded them, inexplicably feeling that Wang Kan's body heat still lingered on them.
After a while, she couldn't help but look at him. Under the bright light, Wang Kan seemed to have been waiting for this look from her. He deliberately used an exaggerated and teasing expression and tone, "So you mean you like whatever I wear?"
Fang Minzhou's eyes reddened even more, and she opened her mouth as if to scold him, but Wang Kan seized the opportunity to cup her face and kiss her. Fang Minzhou made a muffled struggle, but the sound was swallowed up by Wang Kan. Reason melted away like snow, trembling in the heat of passion.
They used to be very careful when they kissed, like eating a juicy fruit, they had to be especially careful, otherwise they would easily get their hands dirty. But now, especially tonight, they seemed to have tasted the sweetness and hadn't had enough, they couldn't stop, they wanted to kiss and hug at the drop of a hat, they wished they could become sticky and dirty. But when they separated, they found that they had rolled onto the bed together, and they quickly got up and separated, afraid of defusing a landmine.
Before leaving, Wang Kan took a small bear, about the size of a palm, out of her suitcase and handed it to Fang Minzhou, saying, "This is for you."
Fang Minzhou was slightly taken aback, suspecting that Wang Kan was playing the emotional card.
The teddy bear from her second year of high school was too big, so she didn't bring it. I appreciate him considering that.
But then... she'll be reluctant to leave.
Wang Kan naturally waited for Fang Minzhou to express her gratitude, and he was overjoyed when she took the initiative to kiss him.
As night deepened, Fang Minzhou was taken back to school. There were hardly any people left downstairs, so Fang Minzhou didn't linger. Back in her dorm, she immediately washed up, then went to bed, chatting with Wang Kan while continuing to deal with her roommates' curiosity.
A light rain fell again during the night. Autumn came early to the north of the city. It was truly a case of "one autumn rain brings one chill." The next day, the sun shone brightly, but it felt noticeably cooler. Fang Minzhou and Wang Kan took a boat ride in the park. In the afternoon, she took Wang Kan to the airport.
Beicheng is really big. It takes almost an hour to get from the hotel to the airport by taxi. Wang Kan didn't want Fang Minzhou to see her off, but this time Fang Minzhou insisted. Later, she regretted not seeing her parents off before.
Although Wang Kan didn't want her to get tired, she was quite pleased to see that she didn't mind the trouble of returning home, especially compared to how she used to make the most of every minute when she was in high school.
She was so beautiful she didn't want to leave. From the moment she got into the taxi, she held Fang Minzhou's hand until they had to go through security.
The two embraced, and Wang Kan grinned mischievously, "So, are you regretting wanting a long-distance relationship with me now?"
Fang Minzhou had indeed had this thought in her mind, but when Wang Kan said it, she just shook her head.
The word "regret" is too strong; it's only been a short time since school started.
"Really?" Wang Kan asked incredulously. "You're really willing to let me go?"
Fang Minzhou couldn't bring herself to say anything mushy, no matter how hard she tried. The loudspeaker came on, and she gently hugged Wang Kan. "Let's go, study hard."
Wang Kan chuckled. His grandparents no longer reminded him of such things, but what could he do? Fang Minzhou was just like that; she probably didn't even realize it herself. Her brows were furrowed, and Wang Kan felt his heart furrow along with them.
He smoothed her brow and kissed her. "...I really don't want to leave."
Fang Minzhou lowered her eyes and responded softly.
After passing through security, Wang Kan turned around, crossed his arms wide, and waved to her with a bright, sunny smile, attracting the attention of staff and other passengers.
Normally, Fang Minzhou might have turned and run away, but at this moment she stood still, smiling and waving at him under the smiling gazes of those around her, as if they were not a couple saying goodbye.
Even after his figure disappeared, Fang Minzhou's heart was still heavy with sorrow, like a mountain of stones pressing down on her chest. She remembered that not long ago, she had also watched her parents leave in the same way.
She sat for a while until Wang Kan messaged her saying he had boarded the plane. After replying, she left the airport. On her way to the subway, she heard the sound of planes flying low overhead, a deafening roar that shattered the mountain in her heart, but the chaos still made it difficult for pedestrians to pass.
She knew that Wang Kan was really gone now, and she was all alone in the city again. The wind blew against her face, making her eyes sting, but this time Fang Minzhou didn't cry.
During this period after the start of the school term, even relatively cheerful and outgoing Luo Jia and Jin Ying would mention feeling unaccustomed to the new environment and homesickness when chatting. Then they would comfort and encourage each other, and then they couldn't vent any more, because no one could help them, and afterwards they would feel that they were being dramatic.
I don't know why, but even though they were still students, less than half a year later, they seemed to have matured a lot.
Taking the subway back to school takes more than half an hour longer than taking a taxi, and involves transferring, but it only costs a few yuan. There was an empty seat, so Fang Minzhou sat down and put on her headphones. She should have used this long commute to listen to English, but she chose to listen to music instead—the same kind of music Wang Kan listened to.
Most of the people boarding the train at the airport station had luggage; some seemed to be tourists, while others looked like they had just returned from a business trip.
To her left was a couple of similar age, holding hands. Fang Minzhou thought that she and Wang Kan probably looked the same to outsiders. Opposite her was a middle-aged couple, talking in hushed tones, occasionally glancing up at the indicator lights above the car door. Fang Minzhou suddenly realized that she hadn't asked her parents how they got to the airport that day.
Wang Kan was even more thoughtful than her, transferring her taxi fare in advance and insisting that she take a taxi back, because she guessed that she would be reluctant to part with the money.
She wasn't short of money, but she still saved it. She gradually became familiar with this city, where the subway was the main transportation hub, as if this would help her grow.
Fang Minzhou looked down at the tips of her shoes, the love songs playing in her headphones making her feel increasingly melancholy. When a person is heartbroken, it's as if they no longer become themselves.
Wang Kan is very generous. He said that his parents told him that if a girlfriend has to pay for everything in a relationship, then he shouldn't be in one.
But her parents also told her that since she was with someone, she should cherish the relationship and that giving is mutual.
Fang Minzhou received some bonuses after being admitted to university, and also earned money by tutoring some children of relatives and friends. Basically, he had income but no expenses, so although he had a lot of miscellaneous expenses at the beginning of the semester, Fang Minzhou is still quite well-off.
She took out her phone and carefully compared the different pairs of shoes in her shopping cart once again, imagining how they would look on Wang Kan's feet, before finally choosing a pair and placing an order.
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