Mind Reading
She is really a young lady.
Zhou Xi was walking slowly on the road with a small bag on his back.
Unfortunately, the patterns on the ground are not as beautiful as those in the streets around the school, so she can't appreciate them.
Is this a bumpkin?
Huating Community is one of the richest communities in Wenzhou, with a large number of villas.
Taking a taxi can only take you to the outskirts of the community, where you have to get off and walk. The community gate inside is locked because Xiao Xiaoyu had greeted the security guard in advance, so Zhou Xi was able to enter.
The overall architectural style of this villa area is more of a courtyard type, with each villa being square and surrounded by four corners.
Maybe it's because rich people like the idea of wealth gathering.
You can vaguely see that there are more or less carefully tended flowers and plants planted beside the front yard of each villa.
"Happy birthday, Miss. I wish you grow one year older!" Zhou Xi handed the gift to Xiao Xiaoyu.
"Thank you, baby!"
"Hurry up and sit down!"
"Let me tell you..." Xiao Xiaoyu pulled Zhou Xi over and was about to tell him something in private.
"Miss Xiao! Happy birthday!" From a distance, a tall man wearing a flashy colored jacket waved at Xiao Xiaoyu.
At first glance, he was a fierce gangster. Zhou Xi didn't want anyone to be recruited to his side, so he handed Xiao Xiaoyu over without any hesitation: "Go entertain your friends first, little birthday girl."
"Okay, okay, I'm sorry, Sister Zhou, I'm leaving now. Feel free to play around at my house!"
"good."
Xiao Xiaoyu was wearing a light blue dress with a fitted waist, covered with shiny sequins, and a long skirt that almost reached the ground.
Her black hair was in a complicated bun with a beautiful crown, and her face was painted with delicate and bright makeup.
Her slender white neck and hands were adorned with accessories from a certain brand, making her look like a noble blue swan.
It's just that the weather is a bit cold, and it would be better if she put on a coat. But seeing Xiao Xiaoyu so busy, maybe she is not cold at all. After admiring her, Zhou Xi turned his eyes away.
The entire first floor is a gathering place, and there is a garden and a swimming pool at the back. It’s a pity that Xiao Xiaoyu is the only one living in such a big villa. Will she be scared?
Zhou Xi was a little dazed. After a while, he shifted his gaze to the long table covered with a fresh floral cloth. The exquisite desserts and colorful drinks made him hungry just by looking at them.
Some of the people she came across looked familiar to her, they were classmates, but there were many more she didn’t know.
Everyone who attended had dressed up, but since they were young and dressed in mature clothes, they looked like children wearing adult clothes. The drinking and chatting were like a small show-off and gossip party, which was not interesting at all.
Zhou Xi wanted to find Gao Yuanyuan, but couldn't find her. He gave up struggling and went straight to the second floor, ignoring the curious and scrutinizing glances from others along the way.
She didn't want to care, and there was nothing to worry about.
Xiao Xiaoyu quietly told her that if she was bored, she could visit her room and help her deal with the pile of papers.
Zhou Xi pushed open the door and smelled the fragrance of flowers, including roses. The smell was not strong, but light and made people feel comfortable.
Xiao Xiaoyu's room is very girly and has a lot of things in it, but the room is very large and the areas are clearly divided.
Zhou Xi pulled out a stool and dug out a pile of papers from Xiao Xiaoyu's backpack. Sure enough, they were all white, and they hadn't been piled by subject. He also grabbed a pen and a pad of scratch paper.
After scanning the questions, Zhou Xi had a general idea in his mind. They were all basic questions and he could write down an answer quickly. It was just right for him to do them now and then just memorize the answers when he returned to his own section.
The last question was a bit difficult, so I spread out the draft paper and started to calculate.
The black ink left string after string of formulas on the paper, and she paused for a long time. The handwriting was neat and elegant, which was the effect she wanted.
Xu Shulan taught her that when doing questions, she must keep it clean and follow clear steps.
A few oblique rays of sunlight shone on the bed in the bedroom, and half of the girl's face was bathed in light.
"hiss!"
Zhou Xi covered his eyes with his arms and rolled sideways.
The cell phone is on the bedside table.
15:20
While she was dazed, she suddenly remembered that Xiao Xiaoyu came in once and asked her to eat, but she got up too early in the morning and lay down in the guest room because she was sleepy.
Magic Mirror Magic Mirror: [Sister Zhou, we are playing outside now and eating outside tonight. You should wake up now.]
Attached positioning.
Turkey: [Miss, I'm going to play some more. There won't be a car to go back home tonight, so I won't go.]
Zhou Xi put on his coat and made the bed.
Downstairs was a mess, with leftover cake, unfinished drinks, messy tableware, ribbons all over the floor, and gift boxes piled up like a mountain...
There were no lights on in the house. In the dim light, only the huge TV screen in the living room was illuminating with a glaring light. The game volume was played very loudly. It was a racing game, and the simulated rumbling sound of the oil pipeline was a bit irritating to the ears.
There were a few bottles of Coke on the coffee table and a person was sitting next to the sofa.
The boy did not sit properly on the sofa, but sat casually on the ground, with his back leaning against the sofa, and a white cat curled up on his legs.
From this angle, Zhou Xi could only see half of his pale face, while the other half was hidden in the darkness. He looked listless and a little decadent.
Uh, forget about the big cat pajamas.
Zhou Xi stared at it for a while, then quietly went to the kitchen and found all the food Xiao Xiaoyu had left for her. She picked out a piece of cake based on the principle that whoever got the cake would be the one to eat.
"Didn't you go out to play with them?" Zhou Xi walked over and was attracted by what was on the screen.
“Oh my god!”
Gao Liyang was frightened by Zhou Xi's voice. The motorcycle on the screen hit the track railing without warning and was almost at the finish line.
"You walk silently." The high-speed racer was dissatisfied.
"You were so loud! You didn't hear me coming down the stairs. I stood there watching you for three minutes, but you didn't see me. Don't blame me."
"No, you, why are you so creepy when you say that? Okay, I don't blame you, sit down."
Zhou Xi was still standing: "Answer the question."
"Oh, nothing, just too lazy to move."
He thought Xiao Xiaoyu and her group had left, so he came down to get some water to drink and play some games.
The car restarted.
"Huh? Why are you here?" Gao Liyang turned his head, then quickly turned away, pressing the game controller in his hand quickly, without being affected at all. However, he didn't have time to care about the heat source on his legs sliding away quietly.
"I took a rest in the guest room this afternoon." Zhou Xi saw the cat crawling around at his feet and picked it up easily without much effort. "Your cat?"
"No, Song Chaoyu, uh, it's Xiao Xiaoyu's friend. She brought him here to play today and left him to me."
"Tsk, that guy who loves the new and gets bored with the old, he ran away in a flash."
"Do you want to play?"
This is a racing game that can be played alone or in pairs.
"Ah, I don't know how." Zhou Xi sat on the sofa, the kitten clinging to her hand, and looked down at her mobile phone.
Mirror Mirror: [Okay, Sister Zhou, be careful on the road.] Attached are a few playful emoticons.
Gao Liyang stood up, rummaged through the cabinet under the TV, found a game controller, and glanced at Zhou Xi: "It's okay, you'll get the hang of it after playing a couple of times."
Academic master, don’t give me a chance, or I will laugh at you.
"Okay, I'll try."
Zhou Xi took it and thought that he didn't have time to go out and party with Xiao Xiaoyu until late, but he still had time to play a few games.
She listened to Gao Liyang's explanation, carefully learned how to operate it, stared at the screen, and carefully controlled the handle to let the car pass through obstacles.
I found the feel for it and started playing quickly.
"Bang!"
The first time, he didn't run for long before he hit the railing and died.
Mistake.
“Tsk!”
"Table front, you died a little too quickly."
Zhou Xi frowned: "I, will try again."
"Bang!"
After two losses, Zhou Xi finally found his rhythm: "I understand. Let's try again."
Gao Liyang pinched his brow and turned his head doubtfully: "Are you sure?"
"Well, don't worry." Zhou Xi raised the handle and smiled confidently.
Looking at the dimples on Zhou Xi's lips when she smiled, Gao Liyang was stunned. It was the first time he saw a girl smile so arrogantly. She looked so proud, as if she was provoking him, as if she wanted to dig up all his secrets. But it was still pretty.
"Okay, don't cry when you die."
In the next few games, Zhou Xi played better and better, and was even about to catch up with Gao Liyang's car.
The cool racing cars are speeding across the wide track, and the rumbling sounds and unpredictable levels make people's adrenaline soar.
Zhou Xi hadn't felt this kind of excitement for a long time, and began to let go of himself in the game. His eyes were bright and lively due to the passion of speed.
…
victory!
When two eye-catching red characters appeared, she unconsciously revealed her sharp fangs: "I win!"
Gao Liyang's fingers were a little stiff, but he really got the hang of it after playing it a few times. Isn't it so damn accurate?
He actually lost?
It must be fake, right?
"It's true. It's truer than gold. Don't be blind."
Startled by Zhou Xi's words, it was like he was reading someone's mind. Gao Liyang turned his head mechanically and said, "Yeah, you win..."
Damn! He was even found out. What a shame! Confidence is indeed harmful. Men should not be too proud.
"Guazi, come here!"
Seeing Gao Liyang, Zhou Xi suppressed the smile on his face: "It shows that I am still very good."
The cat in my arms meowed comfortably and showed no intention of moving.
Zhou Xi stroked the cat and said, "Guazi? Its name is Guazi?"
"Yes, come here!" Gao Liyang tried to hug the cat by force, but Guazi struggled to get into Zhou Xi's arms, causing him to accidentally bump into her.
"I'm sorry." Gao Liyang felt his ears getting hot and embarrassed, so he lowered his head and rubbed his round head hard.
"fine."
Zhou Xi smiled. She didn't expect that she was still innocent. She didn't say anything. She was shy. It was just a touch. Although she didn't like people touching her, it was nothing when she thought about fighting.
He had plenty of limbs, and the contact during a fight was even more uncontrollable. She was really curious: if she beat up Gao Liyang, would he never speak to her again?
"Traitor! You were so clingy to me this afternoon, and now you despise me so much. Didn't your master tell you not to let anyone touch you?"
"Speak up, why are you mute? You're just pretending!"
Guazi seemed unhappy about being woken up by Gao Liyang, and waved his paws at Gao Liyang's arm.
Zhou Xi licked his dry and chafing lips and tilted his head back.
5:20
"Come and stick to me. One isn't enough, I need two! You ungrateful bastard! And you hit me! You've grown up!"
Zhou Xi watched the boy petting the cat expertly: "Do you like cats?"
"Well, I raised one before, but he passed away. Now I'm too busy with studies."
"You can get one in college later. I heard many people keep cats in their dorms."
"Well, actually it mainly comes down to meeting someone you like."
"Want to go eat? I'll treat you."
Gao Liyang touched his sore neck. He hadn't eaten lunch, so his stomach was already empty. "Okay, wait, I'll change my clothes."
"Why are you at Xiaoyu's house, um..." Zhou Xi stared at Gao Liyang's pajamas.
Oh~
Gao Liyang saw that Zhou Xi was very strange, and looked like he wanted to say something but couldn't. "What are you thinking about? I'm just staying here for a while. Be pure. Table in front."
Being seen through, Zhou Xi touched his nose awkwardly and nodded quickly.
There are not many people at the night market now, and many stalls are still preparing.
The overall surrounding environment of these snacks is not very good. The stalls are randomly placed on the side of the road. The ground is stained with old oil stains and is black. The small tables next to them are also greasy after being wiped casually.
Zhou Xi felt that someone like Gao Liyang didn't fit in here at all, which was strange.
It seems like the young master has gone bankrupt and has condescended to come here.
Gao Liyang himself was completely unaware. He found a fried rice stall, sat down naturally, and skillfully wiped the greasy small table clean.
"See what to eat."
"oh."
No need for a special menu, everything is available on the cart.
The boss put the oil in the wok and started stirring the iron wok with clang clang sounds, and the aroma wafted over bit by bit.
"I thought you wouldn't come to this kind of place." Zhou Xi suddenly spoke without any hesitation.
Gao Liyang looked up at the girl and laughed: "Why? I'm not some rich young master. I just want to have a meal. The most important thing is that it tastes good."
Two bowls of fragrant fried rice were served on the table. Both of them tacitly stopped talking and lowered their heads to concentrate on eating.
As Zhou Xi was eating, he suddenly felt a little worried. He couldn't eat after just a few bites of the food he ordered.
Gao Liyang saw that Zhou Xi was frowning, with a thin layer of sweat on the tip of his nose and his mouth was red.
"Oh no, I forgot you can't eat spicy food. Sorry, the food here is still a bit spicy." Gao Liyang took out a piece of paper and handed it to her, then took out another piece of paper to wipe his mouth.
"It's okay, this is the authentic fried rice of Wencheng. I'm not lucky enough to enjoy it, it's a waste."
"Yeah, what a waste."
Gao Liyang held back his laughter. Don’t be fooled by the fact that they call this place Wencheng, Wencheng Wencheng. The word Wen has nothing to do with the locals. They have been eating spicy food since they were young and they can’t live without spicy food.
Zhou Xi, you are such a wimp.
"How about you eat something else? Here, there's oden." Gao Liyang pointed to a place not far behind Zhou Xi.
Now the night is getting darker and things are starting to get lively.
Zhou Xi took the small paper bowl handed to him by the busy stall owner and picked up a few strings of meatballs.
"Auntie, no spicy."
"Hey, little girl, this is only special when I add chili peppers, I really don't add any!"
The stall owner was a little surprised. It was rare for people to not add spicy food. In the midst of his busy work, he looked up and glanced at Zhou Xi: "Are you from outside the city?"
"No, locals, I really don't add it. I can't handle spicy food."
"Okay, then Auntie will give you another bunch of skewers. Come back if they are delicious!"
"Thanks."
After Zhou Xi finished shopping, he saw that the people at the fried rice stall had disappeared.
"this!"
There were a lot of people coming and going, and it was noisy all around. For some reason, Zhou Xi saw him at first sight.
fairy.
Gao Liyang held two cups of milk tea in his hands. He took out one and handed it to her. The flavor was the same as last time, red bean.
"Are you prejudiced against girls?" Zhou Xi raised the milk tea in his hand.
Gao Liyang threw away the straw and the extra bag. "Xiao Xiaoyu said this flavor is less likely to disappoint girls. Don't you like it?"
Gao Liyang glanced at her expression and thought for a moment: "What flavor do you like? Remember it next time."
Zhou Xi was surprised by his attentiveness and honesty, and shook the red beans at the bottom of the cup.
"No, just a little curious."
I wouldn't tell you, I don't even know it myself.
…
The path was lined with weeds and the old street lamps flickered with a dim light.
The breeze blowing through can't help but give people goose bumps on their arms.
The temperature has dropped a bit in the past few days, and the nights in the countryside are a bit chilly. There are very few frogs in the ponds and fields, and only one or two responses can be heard occasionally.
Zhou Xi walked away carrying the unfinished milk tea and a few remaining strings of cold meatballs.
Slowly, slowly.
"Grandma, I'm back." Zhou Xi pushed open the door.
The lights on the first floor of the house were still on, but Xu Shulan was not there. She looked out and saw that the house in Grandpa Zhong's yard next door was lit.
There was a sticky note on the table: Tongtong, don’t worry, I took the medicine.
After taking a shower, sit on the edge of the bed.
Three minutes ago, Xiao Xiaoyu posted a group of nine-grid photos on her Moments.
In the photo, in a place similar to a bar.
The lights were off, and many colorful mood lights were on. The girl was surrounded by a group of people, and on the table was an exquisite cake with several layers and many candles.
The candlelight flickered, the girl wearing the birthday hat smiled like a flower, and the scene was lively.
There are photos with friends, as well as candid personal photos.
She could only see happy birthday greetings from her mutual friends, Lu Zisheng and Gao Liyang, interspersed with a few teasing remarks.
Zhou Xi also commented a birthday wish below, then remembered that the remaining milk tea and oden were still on the table, so he stood up and threw them into the trash can.
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