☆, Chapter 54
"I just ran out to play games and called Xiaoqi to join me. After the game started, she turned on the microphone. I thought she was going to say something, but she didn't say anything. It seemed like she opened it accidentally."
"She was quite quiet at first, but then she got a call. There was a woman on the line yelling at her and cursing at her, saying things like money, money, house, house. I didn't hear clearly, and then she left."
Chen Nianyu became more and more troubled as he spoke, with a bitter face, "Ayan, Princess, has Xiaoqi encountered any difficulties?"
Xi Mo pondered for a moment, "I'll send her a message now."
Chen Nianyu nodded quickly, "Okay, okay."
Xi Mo is a girl and has a good relationship with Xiao Qi, so it would be most appropriate to let Xi Mo ask.
【mol: Xiaoqi, what are you doing? 】
Xiao Qi replied after a few minutes: "I'm getting some fresh air."
Chen Nianyu's face turned pale. "Blowing the wind? What do you mean blowing the wind? You can't blow the wind on the rooftop!"
"Xiao Qi isn't going to commit suicide, is he?"
Although what Chen Nianyu said was exaggerated, it was not impossible. Xiu Yangui and Xi Mo's faces became heavier, and Xi Mo sent a message to Xiao Qi again.
【mol: Can I call you? 】
Xiao Qi also took a few minutes to reply, "Okay."
There was no time to lose, Xi Mo dialed the number and turned on the hands-free mode. The sound of wind whistling came from Xiao Qi's side. She was in an open place, alone in the wind on this quiet night.
"Hello, Xiaoqi."
Xi Mo's usual gentle and calm voice eased the negative emotions of the people on both ends of the phone.
"Hello, Xi Xiaomo, good evening."
There was nothing wrong with Xiaoqi's voice. Her tone was light and cheerful, as if she had not encountered any difficulties. But the three of them knew something was wrong, such as the nasal tone that Xiaoqi tried her best to cover up. She was probably pretending to be relaxed.
“Good evening, where are you now?”
Xiao Qi laughed, "You are so direct. You don't even exchange pleasantries with me. I'm just enjoying the breeze."
"Can I come to you?"
"Why, come and blow the wind with me."
"I'm worried about you."
For those who have layers of barriers in their hearts and walls built to the depths of the sky, sincerity is the only sure-kill skill.
“…You’re worried about me.”
Xiaoqi's murmurs were blown away by the wind on her side, and in an instant, only the whistling sound of the wind was left on the other end of the phone, as if they were communicating with someone from another world, and the other party was sending incomprehensible radio signals, which were depressing and strange.
Xi Mo broke through that barrier, "I want to find you."
The three of them stared at the call interface with bated breath, and Xiao Qi finally spoke:
"Oh... okay, don't come, I'll go find you, it's a bit cold up there..."
"Okay, do you have a place to stay tonight?"
From the other side came Xiao Qi's still hearty laughter, "Xi Xiaomo, has anyone ever told you that you are smart?"
"Yes, everyone."
"Hahahaha, you're really not modest. Where are you going to put me? I won't stay in a cheap hotel like that. You can't just send me away."
Hearing that Xiaoqi could still joke freely, Xi Mo felt relieved. However, sometimes, this was not a sign of healing. It was possible that she was keeping the sadness and pain to herself and giving ease and happiness to others.
"Well, I won't send you away easily. You are very important to me."
"Come to my house, my parents are not at home."
Xiao Qi was stunned at first, but felt relieved when she heard that Xi Mo's parents were not at home. She couldn't get along well with her elders, but the straightforward Xi Xiaomo was too difficult to handle and too exciting.
"Okay, I want to see if the princess's castle looks like what I imagined."
Xi Mo looked at the other two, and the worry in the eyes of the three of them eased a little.
"I'll send a car to pick you up. Send me the address."
"Oh, there's also a private car for pick-up? Then I'll take the most expensive one."
The next second, the phone received the location sent by Xiaoqi, followed by Xiaoqi's hesitant voice, "If I go to your house, will it disturb you too much?"
"No, you coming to my house will only make me feel at ease."
Xi Mo paused for two seconds and then continued, "Chen Nianyu and Xiu Yangui will also stay at my house tonight."
Having more familiar people around her would make her feel more comfortable.
"Xi Xiaomo, if you talk like that, it's easy for others to misunderstand you. I'm afraid I'll fall in love with you." Xiao Qi became lively again. "That's great. Okay, let's go together and then go to City B for the competition the day after tomorrow."
"Yes, we are almost done with school and will be home soon."
"Okay, I'll wait for you at home."
After hanging up the phone, the heavy atmosphere between the three of them eased a lot. It seemed that Xiaoqi had indeed encountered some difficulties, but there was no difficulty that could not be solved. Moreover, they had so many people, and all problems would be solved.
"Let's go and pack our things."
Xiu Yangui followed Xi Mo into the classroom, stood beside Xi Mo and packed her schoolbag, ignoring the glances from others.
After cleaning up, Xiu Yangui waved to his classmates in the classroom and said with a smile, "See you tomorrow." Although he didn't know them at all, he was still warm and cheerful.
Xi Mo glanced at Xiu Yangui and asked, "Do you know him?"
"I don't know them, but they definitely know me."
Xiu Yangui spoke so confidently while boasting. Xi Mo walked out of the classroom by herself, and Xiu Yangui followed leisurely behind her, carrying a small pink bag.
Chen Nianyu was waiting at the door. He took down his and Xiu Yangui's schoolbags. "The get out of class hasn't ended yet, right? Are we leaving now?"
"Isn't this a bit too rampant? How long until get out of class ends?"
Xiu Yangui raised his hand to glance at his watch, then opened his thin lips and uttered two words in a cold voice.
"Now."
As soon as he finished speaking, the loud and piercing bell for the end of get out of class rang out throughout the entire campus, especially clearly in the corridor. Chen Nianyu jumped up excitedly, "Wow! So handsome! A Yan! Hahahaha."
Xiu Yangui modestly brushed off the non-existent dust on his body and said, "Basic exercises, basic exercises."
"Let's go."
Xi Mo walked in front, followed closely by two childish male high school students. The low-key and luxurious sedan had already waited for its owner. The driver, who always wore a formal suit, opened the rear door and reported to Xi Mo that Xiao Qi had been picked up and was driving to Xi's house.
"Will Xiaoqi arrive before us? Can she get in?"
Chen Nianyu sat there somewhat stiffly. He had only ridden in the Xi family's car once and was not used to it yet. Moreover, the Xi family's driver was not like an ordinary driver. Even a suit could not hide his muscular body. Chen Nianyu felt that this driver could knock him away with one punch.
Xiu Yangui was different. He opened his heart carefreely and leaned on the leather seat with his legs apart. His knees rubbed against Xi Mo's knees from time to time as the car bumped slightly along the way.
Xi Mo sat upright, her hands on her knees. She felt Xiu Yangui's subtle touch on her, but ignored it and replied to Chen Nianyu, "He should be here before us and can get in. The driver can open the door."
"So, does the driver also have the key to your front door?"
"Stupid." Xiu Yangui looked at Chen Nianyu as if he were an idiot. "The front door has a smart lock, so of course the driver can use facial recognition, but he can't get into the house."
Chen Nianyu didn't care about being scolded, and said cheerfully, "Oh! I forgot that villas all have their own small courtyards. I'm so sorry."
"Ayan, you really understand. You've been to the princess's house many times without telling me."
Xiu Yangui shook his head lazily, "You weren't there when I went to Xi Momo's house."
"Damn it, I forgot you two were childhood sweethearts, humph."
Xiu Yangui was very satisfied with the idiom Chen Nianyu used, with a smile on his face, "It's not too late to remember it now, don't forget it later."
Whether it is him and her, or he and them, they will be together for a long, long time, and there will be many futures, just like the sky will always clear up and the wind will always stop, they will also have a future.
When they arrived, there was a car in front of them, which was the car Xiaoqi was riding in. The two cars arrived at almost the same time, and the four of them met at the door of Xi Mo's house.
Xiao Qi's red hair was still dazzling, and there was a hint of fatigue between her brows, but she was in good spirits. "Hello, everyone, it's been a long time since we last met."
Xiao Qi enthusiastically rushed over and hugged Xi Mo, "Thank you, Xi Xiaomo, for taking in a left-behind child like me. Oh, give me a kiss."
Xiu Yangui quickly grabbed Xi Mo and dodged Xiao Qi's passionate kiss. "Don't stand at the door, go inside."
He said this as if this was his home, and he could even open the two smart locks in Xi Mo's house using facial recognition.
The voice assistant's mechanical yet gentle voice rang out with the click of the door opening: "Welcome home."
Because there were four people standing at the entrance, Chen Nianyu was the only one leaning on the door frame to look inside. He was extremely excited and blocked Xi Mo to the side, so he failed to successfully turn on the small light in the entrance.
Xiu Yangui was tall and had long arms. He stepped over the silly Chen Nianyu to turn on the light, then patted his head. "Don't crowd in here. There are unopened slippers in the shoe cabinet. Take them out yourself. Xiaoqi should take them out yourself too."
Xi Mo bent down and passed under Chen Nianyu's arm. Xiu Yangui was one step ahead of her and turned on the light on the first floor.
In that instant, Chen Nianyu felt that he was really in a castle. Although it was not very gorgeous, magnificent, or glittering, it had a feeling of "money, money, money" from the ceiling to the floor, and it was a low-key, luxurious, high-end money.
Chen Nianyu stepped carefully on the smooth and shiny floor, and walked slowly into the living room with Xiaoqi, who was also frightened. They sat on the sofa very dignifiedly, not even daring to open their legs.
Chen Nianyu smacked his lips, "No, this really is a castle. It looks so new and bright."
Xi Mo looked around and said, "The aunt at home is very responsible and hardworking."
"Yes, you are so beautiful, Xi Xiaomo. If I knew you were really a princess, I would not go to school and would just stay with you. Sister, you will support me~"
The little girl was talking nonsense. Xiu Yangui glanced at Xiao Qi unhappily. If anyone wanted to be with someone, it should be him. He came first, so first come first served. You little Xiao Qi, go get in line.
Seeing Xiu Yangui so relaxed and at ease as if he were at home, Chen Nianyu said, "Ayan, how come you are so familiar with the princess's house? You even know where the lights are."
Xiao Qi's eyes flashed with surprise, and her gaze moved between Xiu Yangui and Xi Mo. So their relationship has reached the point where they need to meet their parents?
"Does Brother Yan often come to Xi Xiaomo's house?"
Seeing that Xiaoqi didn't know about this, Chen Nianyu explained to Xiaoqi, "Yes, they are childhood sweethearts. There is even a room belonging to Ayan in the princess's house. Can you believe it?"
"I tested it! It's awesome."
Xiu Yangui sat next to Xi Mo with his body exposed, acting like the host. "No, no, it's not that exaggerated. In fact, I usually sleep in Xi Momo's room."
"I'll test it!" "Fuck!"
The screams were louder than the last. Looking at the cunning smile on Xiu Yangui's face after his prank was successful, Xi Mo sighed helplessly, "Don't believe him, he's just kidding you."
Xiu Yangui happily received the big eye rolls from the two people opposite him.
"Oh! By the way, will the aunt come tomorrow? Is her cooking delicious?" Chen Nianyu only had food in his eyes and looked at Xi Mo eagerly.
Xi Mo nodded, "It's delicious, and the combination of meat and vegetables is nutritionally balanced."
"Yeah!" "Yeah! What a treat!"
Chen Nianyu and Xiaoqi are looking forward to tomorrow's three meals a day, as they finally don't have to order takeout.
Chen Nianyu became a "princess" and started to act arrogantly and complained, "Xiao Qi, you don't know, when I was at A Yan's house, I always ordered takeout, and I always brought it up when I got to his house downstairs in the community."
"Oh, the difference is really earth-shattering."
Xiu Yangui brought them some fruit and heard Chen Nianyu complaining to him, "It's good enough that I can give you something to eat. You're so picky."
Chen Nianyu challenged him, "You obviously know how to cook! But you just don't cook for me!"
"I get it. It's only for the princess, right? You forget your friends when you see a beautiful woman!"
Hearing this, Xi Mo's eyes fell on Xiu Yangui, who looked embarrassed. He could cook? How come she didn't know?
Xiu Yangui had no words to complain about. Actually, he couldn't cook. The food he cooked was just okay and edible, but after one meal, he wouldn't want to eat the next one. Moreover, the food was not good enough to be shared with others.
Although he has lived alone since he was a child, he has never had to worry about food and clothing. There are food stalls near the school, and ordering takeout is especially convenient, so cooking has become a skill that he does not need to learn.
Xiu Yangui's eyes wandered, and he decided not to admit it: "Who told you I can cook? I can't at all."
Chen Nianyu remembered it clearly, "Last winter vacation, I asked you to go out and play, but you said you didn't want to go. You cooked at home and said it was delicious, but you didn't let me eat it, saying I didn't deserve it."
Chen Nianyu became more and more angry as he spoke, "If I'm not worthy, then who is? The princess is worthy, right?"
"Princess, is the food Ayan cooked delicious?"
"I haven't eaten it." Xi Mo's tone sounded a little angry and a little resentful.
The three of them looked at Xiu Yangui together. Xiao Qi could no longer hide the gloating in his eyes, and he was even adding fuel to the fire.
"Oh my, what's going on? Brother Yan can cook but he won't admit it. Not only does he not give it to Brother Yu Mao, but even Xi Xiaomo hasn't eaten it before, so who has?"
Xiu Yangui took a deep breath and glanced at Xiaoqi in annoyance. He really hoped that this damn Xiaoqi was a mute.
"I can't cook, I just wanted to try it on a whim."
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