Chapter 160 Childhood Sweethearts IF Route 2 Would you like to try mine...?
As the sun sets, its dim light erases many details from the surroundings.
Xu Shiyue smiled as she looked at Lu Shizhen, her gaze fixed on a corner outside the window.
A pleasant breeze stirred in the evening air, causing the dark blue skirt to flutter abruptly behind the trees.
The little girl who had just mustered up the courage to give Lu Shizhen the cake was standing behind a tree not far from the window, looking at Lu Shizhen timidly yet expectantly, and at the cake she had placed in front of Lu Shizhen.
This is hardly a sophisticated way to spy.
Xu Shiyue glanced casually at the person, then continued to focus on Lu Shizhen, her cool face framed by smiling eyes.
Lu Shizhen felt inexplicably nervous when she saw Xu Shiyue looking at her like that, teasing and reminding her.
Even though the person acted as usual and she had no ulterior motives, Lu Shizhen was afraid that Xu Shiyue would misunderstand, so she pushed the cake aside and said, "But if I eat this cake, my stomach will be unhappy."
"It was telling me that the raspberry flavor was better."
This statement only compares the deliciousness of the cakes, without taking into account any element of "showing goodwill" or "admiration".
Lu Shizhen spoke with righteous indignation, then forked a large piece of raspberry cake from in front of Xu Shiyue and put it in her mouth, the pale pink cream staining the corner of her mouth red.
As dusk settled outside the window, the smile in Xu Shiyue's eyes seemed to sink deeper, becoming more genuine.
She looked at the person in front of her who had just swallowed a bite of cake and seemed to be in a good mood, and offered to share, "Want to try mine? Today's is green grape flavored, which should go well with raspberries."
“Okay.” Lu Shizhen nodded without thinking too much.
Anyway, she and Xu Shiyue grew up together, and this kind of sharing happens every day...
As Lu Shizhen was thinking this, a silver fork appeared in the center of her vision.
Xu Shiyue casually forked a small piece of green grape cake covered in cream and handed it to Lu Shizhen.
Right above where Lu Shizhen was sitting, a bare metal light bulb was suspended, casting a warm yellow light over the small area.
Xu Shiyue rested her chin on her hand, her straight shoulders slightly relaxed, and her cool and aloof eyes were softened by the light, revealing an indescribable intimacy and ambiguity.
Indeed, sharing happens between them every day.
However, this situation is still one of the very few times.
Lu Shizhen couldn't explain it, and her heart skipped a beat.
She and Xu Shiyue were inseparable, but they also had many secrets.
She liked the feeling of Xu Shiyue wrapping her arms around her waist, and she liked seeing Xu Shiyue every day.
What she liked more was Xu Shiyue herself.
Excessive intimacy can make a teenage girl's heart race and even cause her to feel shy and withdrawn.
Lu Shizhen didn't want to miss this opportunity. Her heart was pounding, but she still leaned over and ate the small piece of cake that Xu Shiyue fed her.
The cool cream touched the tip of my tongue, and the flavor of green grapes burst forth instantly.
The sweetness that filled my mouth surged with a tartness, mixing with the lingering raspberry flavor on my teeth. Although it was light and subtle, it elevated the overall taste of the cake, creating a unique flavor.
It's like...
Lu Shizhen slowly digested the taste, then turned to look at Xu Shiyue.
Just like her scent.
"Is it tasty?"
As Lu Shizhen was thinking this, Xu Shiyue's voice pulled her back to reality.
The last rays of the setting sun slanted across the windowpane and landed perfectly on Xu Shiyue's face.
She was still holding the fork in her hand, but there was a little bit of cream on the corner of her mouth. The afterglow of the setting sun softened her whole being like cream, and her smiling and expectant face was gentle and tender.
For a moment, Lu Shizhen forgot to breathe.
She admitted that she was bewitched by Xu Shiyue, paused for a moment, and then nodded dully, saying, "Delicious."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Shiyue's smile widened.
The expectation was fulfilled, which brought satisfaction and a sense of victory.
She also has secrets that Shi Zhen doesn't know about when she lands.
Just like the fact that "she likes Lu Shizhen".
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The sharp, rhythmic sound of whistles came from the playground, where basketballs and volleyballs flew around.
A badminton shuttlecock flew across the net at incredible speed, and was then smacked back by the raised racket.
"I heard this year's gala is going to be really good?"
"Of course, that handsome guy in the first year of high school is going to sing and play the guitar, he's really amazing."
"Let me tell you, ever since she noticed her at the entrance ceremony, she's been staring at her for the past six months, but she just hasn't dared to get close..."
"Ugh, you're so annoying!"
The little girl was embarrassed and annoyed by the teasing, and pushed Sun Xiaoning away.
The people who had been sitting tightly together for shelter all fell over in one direction like dominoes.
"Ouch." Lu Shizhen, who was in the middle and was being pressed and poked, couldn't help but frown.
In the senior year of high school, physical education classes are basically free activities. The stands of the sports field were originally used as desks for doing homework. Due to the extremely limited number of sports equipment, they became hot commodities in short supply.
Lu Shizhen and her friends were chatting under the shade of a tree next to the badminton court, not because they hadn't managed to get one.
They formed a badminton-grabbing gang, dividing the work among themselves to grab shuttlecocks, rackets, and courts, then taking turns playing badminton. When they weren't playing, they either finished their homework or chatted about gossip to soothe their tired minds, which were being tormented by their senior year of high school.
The topic of discussion now is the school's arts and dance performance next week.
To enrich the campus culture, Lu Shizhen's school holds an arts and dance party every summer on a Friday evening after school.
High school seniors can also come to relax and unwind; it's a tradition that's almost as old as the school itself.
"Have you chosen your dance partners for next week's ball?" Sun Xiaoning remembered the important part of the matter and asked everyone after sitting down.
"No, they haven't replied to me yet."
"It's not that easy. We were just notified at noon today, and you've already found them?"
"That's right, that's right."
...
Just as everyone was shaking their heads to indicate that nothing had been decided yet, a discordant voice rang out.
The girl who nudged Sun Xiaoning said, "Several boys asked me about it just now, and I didn't completely reject them. I thought if they didn't reply, I'd just settle for second best."
“We strongly condemn the practice of keeping a backup plan,” Sun Xiaoning said.
"Why can't people have a choice?" the girl said dismissively. "You think you're choosing them, but don't you know they've also included you among their many options?"
Hearing her remarks, Lu Shizhen couldn't help but applaud her self-consistent logic: "As expected of you."
Hearing Lu Shizhen speak, Sun Xiaoning realized that Lu Shizhen hadn't said anything until now, and leaned forward to ask, "Shizhen, have you made your choice?"
"I……"
"I know that!" "Ah Zhen will definitely bring Comrade Xiao Xu along, just like last year!"
"The year before last too!"
Before Lu Shizhen could answer, her friend answered for her.
They chatted back and forth, teasing Lu Shizhen while also expressing their high expectations for Xu Shiyue.
"Ah, I get to see Xu Shiyue wearing a skirt again."
"It feels like Xu Shiyue was born for pretty dresses; she looks good in everything, and even more so when she dances!"
"Yes, yes, she looks exactly like a rich girl, and she dances really well, she's just too perfect."
...
As everyone was saying this, Sun Xiaoning nudged Lu Shizhen's arm, seeking agreement, and said, "Isn't that right, Shizhen?"
For some reason, Lu Shizhen felt inexplicably depressed when she heard everyone expressing their affection for Xu Shiyue.
It's like someone has seen a treasure she's carefully preserved and hidden away. Even though they all say the treasure is very nice and beautiful, she still feels a little uncomfortable.
With that in mind, Lu Shizhen mumbled, "What do you mean, whether it is or isn't? How would I know?"
I don't know if it was because I was young and couldn't help but underestimate them.
Lu Shizhen, somewhat impulsively, protested against the fact that everyone had so readily agreed on their dance partners: "And why do I have to be with Xu Shiyue again? Why can't there be any suspense?"
"I'm quite popular, you know? When the announcement came out today, so many people asked me about it. Is it impossible for me to date other girls? Of course, other guys could!"
Lu Shizhen's words sounded somewhat like she was deliberately showing off, and she took the racket from the classmate who had just come off the court.
The slightly fluffy shuttlecock was sent flying with a snap as soon as it touched the racket, catching the opponent off guard and barely managing to return it.
Lu Shizhen's movements were swift and decisive, and the sunlight falling on her radiated youthful pride.
However, the onlookers still had expressions of disbelief on their faces.
It's not that I don't believe Lu Shizhen's claim that she has many invitations.
This guy has excellent grades, is good-looking, and most importantly, he exudes a sunny aura that appeals to both boys and girls. He's a top student in school and a highly popular figure in high school.
If Xu Shiyue didn't appear so often...
Putting aside Xu Shiyue's beauty, she herself possesses a certain territoriality that keeps Lu Shizhen firmly under her control.
All his confessions to Lu Shizhen were met with silence, even when he tried to confess behind her back.
Moreover, Lu Shizhen's behavior when she's with Xu Shiyue is completely different from her behavior when she's with the others.
People have discussed this privately before. If Lu Shizhen were to be compared to an animal, it would definitely be a dog, and a dog with a big tail that wags and shakes its fur whenever it sees Xu Shiyue.
They're looking for other dance partners.
It's the last dance of senior year, how could it be?
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That night, Lu Shizhen carried her schoolbag and walked through the corridor connecting her and Xu Shiyue's rooms.
As per their agreement, it was Lu Shizhen's turn to go to Xu Shiyue's world to do her homework today.
"Good evening!" Lu Shizhen greeted the people in the room as soon as she stepped out of the corridor.
Xu Shiyue was lying on the desk, her slightly hunched back looking a bit lazy.
She tilted her head slightly to look at Lu Shizhen as she walked in, a hint of surprise in her voice: "Why are you here so early today?"
"It's all because you didn't come to see me after school this afternoon. And you were so slow to reply to my messages, I had to come see you sooner." Lu Shizhen looked at Xu Shiyue like this, and walked up to Xu Shiyue without even putting down her schoolbag. "What's wrong with you? Are you sick? Or are you on your period... I remember you came next week last month."
Hearing Lu Shizhen's words, Xu Shiyue leaned on her arm and smiled, "I didn't expect that I would hold such a heavy place in Sixteen's heart."
Then Xu Shiyue casually moved her head, and her fluffy long hair wrapped around her arm, tinged with a golden halo from the lamplight.
She looked casual and languid, and seemingly unintentionally asked Lu Shizhen, "Then why is Sixteen planning to invite others to the school dance next week?"
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