Chapter 188 Kiss
If you are unfamiliar with the word, you will become desensitized if you say it too much.
From this day on, Su Xia's development calendar officially entered the second stage, upgrading from feeding snacks to cultivating good habits:
She wanted to tell Xu Jiqing that admitting that one has emotions and desires is not shameful, and all emotions and demands are for expression, not suppression.
He could ask her for it anytime and anywhere.
Her presence was warm and generous, and even if he didn't open his arms to her so skillfully, she would hug him tightly and throw herself into his arms -
You are safe in my presence.
I can handle whatever happens to you, and I won't let you go empty-handed.
Xu Jiqing is now a million miles away from her, and Su Xia can't urge him to reply every day. Many friends circles are simply customized for him, and they keep looking around and beating around the bush.
The ginkgo leaves on campus have turned yellow. She posted eight pictures of the scenery, and finally attached a selfie of herself lying on the desk in the dormitory with a longing look, with the caption:
[Law School beauty is looking for a photo shoot for our school. Free of charge. Can be a solo shoot, or add a male model for a couple shoot. Can be sweet or salty to create enough emotional value. All photographers I have worked with have praised it.]
Because she couldn't get a shared bike, the bike she spent a lot of money on was stolen. She posted a picture of the bare bike lock:
[When I feel the most powerless, I become the person who wants to go for a ride the most. If anyone can take me for a ride on a bike, I will really fall in love with them.]
There is a sequel to this article about bicycles.
In the evening, He Miao rode his electric scooter to Tsinghua University to catch a performance. Su Xia sat on the back seat of her friend, riding from the school gate to the auditorium. She took a short video of their shadows and quickly updated it:
【Already loved [heart][heart][heart]】
A boyfriend who is too smart is boring to tease.
If Xu Jiqing was a little slow, she would expect him to be jealous from across the ocean.
But he figured out all her friend groups through pure logical reasoning without any reminder. He was so thoughtful that she was sometimes afraid. Fortunately, he did not grow up astray in his youth and embark on some glorious and glorious path.
Some people saw through her from the beginning, but did not expose her and just cooperated by liking every post.
The reply to the one who shared the photo was “Study hard first”, and the reply to the one who took the electric scooter for a ride was “Wear a helmet and pay attention to safety”.
It seems like he doesn't care about her, but it also seems like he cares about everything.
By early November, Su Xia had become accustomed to being controlled so strictly that even when working overtime during internship, he would place the empty coffee cup in front of a pile of file bags, take photos, and whimper.
Xu Jiqing liked the post as usual and sent a private message as she wished, "Working overtime today too?"
She had posted similar photos for several days, and he still remembered them.
Su Xia hummed, "I should be working overtime tomorrow as well."
[It's almost the end of the year, and I haven't finished preparing for my exams yet. I feel so bad.]
【If you kiss me, I won’t be tired anymore. 】
Xu Jiqing: [Okay, kiss.]
The contrast is the worst.
Thinking about how Xu Jiqing would say the reduplicated word "kiss" with that face, Su Xia was stunned by the cuteness.
The fatigue from moving bricks for most of the day was swept away. She only regretted that she didn't see the scene, and replied with an emoticon of a cat rubbing its hand.
Internships at law firms are notoriously tough.
Su Xia had a small desk calendar on her workstation, with many work schedules circled and marked with red pen, except for the middle, where she had used a pink highlighter and drew a small airplane next to it.
"Last time I asked Lin Lang, he said the project you're working on has a tight deadline, but I still want to celebrate my birthday with you."
[Are you in Boston that day? Would it be better for me to arrive at noon or in the evening?]
[No need for you to pick me up, I'll find a driver to pick me up myself, and it's convenient to go anywhere.]
Xu Jiqing didn't answer her question directly, but instead asked, "Did you bring an umbrella?"
Su Xia didn't react, [Huh?]
Xu Jiqing: [It's raining in Beijing, and it's going to get heavier soon.]
She then turned her head and looked out the window of the glass building.
It’s true.
She had been working for too long and didn't know when the rain started. In just a short while, the fine rain threads had formed a dense net, turning the neon lights outside into lines.
【I didn’t bring it…】
But our building entrance is not far from the street. I can get into the taxi in just two steps, so I won't get wet.
Su Xia really thought so.
It was almost ten o'clock and there were few people left in the office on the same floor.
She closed her computer, stood up, put the scattered small items on the table into her bag, and swiped her card to check out.
The cell phone signal in the elevator was poor. It was only when the elevator reached the first floor with a ding-dong that Su Xia saw Xu Jiqing's reply from a minute ago, "I brought it."
She was so shocked that she didn't even bother to reply to the message. She hurriedly gathered her hair towards the elevator door, turned off her phone, held it in her palm, and trotted out while looking around with her bag on her back.
The gate on the first floor of the building is very far outside and you can't get in without a card.
Su Xia ran all the way to the revolving door and saw Xu Jiqing standing there with a wet black umbrella in his hand. He was illuminated by the street lights outside the glass curtain wall, with a dim and damp glow.
She was speechless for a moment, "When... did you come back?"
Isn't it said that time is very urgent?
In other words, Xu Jiqing hadn't replied to her, otherwise she would have just booked the plane ticket.
"A little after eight o'clock." Xu Jiqing said.
This building is not new. It has a door made of brown glass with gold edges. The small door on the side is kept open for ventilation before the building is locked. When you get closer, the smell of rain hits you in the face.
The lights were dim, and she looked up at Xu Jiqing's face, which she hadn't seen for more than half a month. As soon as she reached out to touch it, her attention was attracted by his bloodshot eyes, and the curve of her mouth corners dropped a little.
"...How long has it been since you had a good rest?"
She was so distressed that she was speechless, so she asked more directly, "Did you sleep last night?"
Xu Jiqing bent down to let her put her hand more comfortably, "Let's catch up on the progress."
He doesn't think birthdays are very special.
But she wanted to see him.
There is an empty platform on the steps outside the side door. There is no one around at this point. Under the glass ceiling, tall cycad potted plants are lush and green, so dense that they can block out people's shadows.
In the drizzling autumn rain, Su Xia didn't ask any questions. She took Xu Jiqing's hand and walked two steps over there. When she turned around, she had already put her arms around his neck, stood on tiptoe and kissed his lips quickly.
It wasn't a very passionate kiss.
It was as if all the words had been washed away by the rain, and before she could form a new sentence, her instinct had already taken over, and she went to tell him first that she liked him coming back for her and how much she missed him.
Raindrops hit the steps, and the cycad branches and leaves swayed slightly.
When Su Xia emerged from Xu Jiqing's arms, her lips were rosy red and she was still panting. "Are you feeling better?"
Her eyes were bright and watery, like a little animal soaked in love.
It doesn't seem enough.
Maybe she is the endless river of love.
It flowed in his veins, opened a gap in his heart, and poured in bit by bit until it drowned him at that moment.
"I'll kiss you," she whispered, looking at him, "and you won't be tired if I kiss you."
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