When the light kiss cracks
Riding a bicycle in a short skirt is indeed not very elegant.
Just as Qiao Yu's forehead furrowed slightly, a faint scent of soap wafted over and enveloped her once again.
Lu Yu took off his white shirt jacket and unfolded it. When the warm fabric brushed against her thigh, Qiao Yu couldn't help but take a step back.
"Don't move."
The clothes were wrapped around her from the front to the back, carefully covering her, and then tied in a loose knot at her side waist.
On the way back by bike, the faint scent of soapberry mingled with the warmth of his body. Qiao Yu would occasionally lower her eyes and then quietly look away, her ear tips turning a light red.
......
June is here in the blink of an eye.
Under the sycamore trees in front of the teaching building, the photographer held up his camera and shouted, "Ready!"
The students in school uniforms huddled together, some quietly straightening their crooked ties, others brushing stray hairs from the shoulders of those around them.
"Three, two, one!" Everyone laughed at the same time, some made a peace sign, and some tried to move closer to the center.
Just as the shutter clicked, a gust of wind blew by, ruffling the girl's hair and the boy's clothes, freezing three years of time in the summer sunshine.
When the final bell rang, the moment the pen tip paused on the answer sheet, the examination room was silent for two seconds before a series of soft noises erupted.
The National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) is over.
The setting sun cast long shadows of the school building—three years of high school, finally, at this moment, gently settled on the ground with the afternoon breeze.
On the playground, the students stood in a group, and some of the girls couldn't wait to take out pink and red envelopes from their schoolbags and hand them to Lu Yu.
Naturally, quite a few were also handed to Su Yu and Qin Moyao.
And Qin Xiao.
Yang Yu opened her phone stand, which was over a meter tall, and stood in the middle.
"Qiaoqiao, come on, let's take pictures, a series of pictures, pose however you like."
Yang Yu swayed and jumped, occasionally grinning and making funny faces. She put her arm around Qiao Yu's shoulder, pulled her close, and gave her a quick kiss.
Qiao Yu: "..."
Qiao Yu only breathed a sigh of relief when Yang Yu was called over by Zhu Zhu to take a picture.
At this moment, Shen Jiajia leaned closer to Qiao Yu and said, "Let's take a picture together to remember this moment."
Qiao Yu switched to her own phone and flipped the camera, only to spot Lu Yu's figure in a corner of the frame.
Qiao Yu smiled and said, "There's nothing between us that I miss."
"Qiao Yu, don't be ungrateful."
Qiao Yu then turned around, faced Shen Jiajia who was about the same height as her, and pointed to Lu Yu not far away.
"You've done so much, has he even glanced at you? What you've done will only make him hate you more."
Shen Jiajia clenched her teeth, and her face turned from red to white.
Qiao Yuxiao said, "Don't get angry. He can see it. Getting angry now will only make him angrier, and then you'll really have no chance at all."
Shen Jiajia frowned in disbelief: "You..."
Qiao Yu: "Cut your lips into a smile, go back to where you belong..."
After Shen Jiajia stormed off, Qiao Yu continued fiddling with her phone, preparing to take a picture.
Today, he was still wearing the same white T-shirt and blue and white school uniform pants he wore when we first met.
That year, they went from meeting to getting to know each other, and watched one sunset after another together.
In the video, he is slightly turned to the side, one hand in his pocket, his lips slightly moving, as he chats with Su Yu and Qin Moyao.
Every now and then a slender figure would appear beside him, blushing as she handed him an envelope.
At this moment, he was holding a stack of envelopes in various colors.
Qiao Yu paused for a second on the reverse camera lens, just as the familiar school bell rang from the teaching building.
Her finger finally stopped. She set the shutter speed to 3 seconds before pressing the button and took a few steps back.
In the video, she is still wearing the same blue and white school uniform as she did a year ago. Her high ponytail is a bit longer and hangs over her shoulders. When she smiles, the corners of her eyes curve into crescents, and she raises her hand to make a peace sign.
The next second, in the flickering camera footage, colorful letters fluttered everywhere, and Lu Yu walked forward leisurely step by step.
With a smile playing on his lips, he slowly walked into the frame with a carefree and dashing air.
Qiao Yu turned her head in surprise. He was already beside her, smiling with his eyes downcast, his reflection in her eyes: "Happy graduation."
Qiao Yucai snapped out of her daze and smiled gently: "Happy graduation."
......
"Card."
Director Yu, with a strong and resonant voice, called a halt to the high school campus scenes.
"Great, the teams cooperated very well, and we're making great progress. Let's give everyone a week off to relax before moving on to Qingxi Village."
Qingxi Village was the filming location chosen for the urban scenes of "When Light Kiss Cracks".
It was also the final destination for Qiao An and Lu Yu.
......
In the afternoons of August, a sudden thunderstorm often arrives, adding a touch of unpredictability to the sweltering weather.
For example, right now, as Qiao Yu and her group stepped into the airport, the dark clouds in the west, like elongated ink blots, spread rapidly with the wind, and large raindrops also began to fall.
Yang Yu pushed her suitcase and jogged along, saying, "Oh dear, this rain came so suddenly."
Qiao Yu was dressed casually, wearing a black mask and baseball cap, covering herself up completely.
Xida stood very close to her, constantly watching out for any movement around them.
Qiao Yu and her friends had a week-long vacation and planned to go to Shangri-La for a holiday. Since the news broke that she had lost her hearing, all the contracts that were supposed to be terminated have been terminated.
Qiao Yu thought it was a good idea; she could take a break, go on vacation, read some scripts, and then return to work in a week.
Ling Chuan wasn't as free as her. His previous vacation had taken up a lot of his time, so the brand wouldn't let him off the hook this time.
They arrived at the airport shortly after leaving the film set.
One flew south, and the other flew north.
After entering the VIP passage, the concierge led the group to the VIP lounge.
Three familiar figures sat casually on the sofa.
Upon seeing who it was, Kimi sighed deeply and covered his face.
Xiao Zhu was very good at handling people. He jogged over to greet everyone and then put the suitcase in Xi Da Yang Yu's hand aside.
"Sister, you're here. Please have a seat and rest for a bit."
Ling Chuan didn't get up either, propping his head up with one hand, but his gaze never left Qiao Yu from the moment she entered the room.
Kimi, standing beside him, glared at him with exasperation, then immediately stood up and gestured for Qiao Yu to enter.
As the concierge was about to leave, Kimi leaned in and said, "Hello, please don't send anyone over here."
The concierge was very polite, since Ling Chuan had already asked for an autograph when he came, so they were easy to talk to.
Yang Yu leaned closer and said, "There's one person in our group who hasn't arrived yet. Could you please bring him over in a bit? His surname is Shen."
Kimi glanced at Xida suspiciously, "You really don't like making things worse."
Yang Yu: "......"
Qiao Yu did not sit down next to Ling Chuan; there was a seat between them.
She took off her mask, tilted her head, her eyes shining brightly, and after a slight bend for a second, she turned her head away.
A quick and concise greeting.
Ling Chuan also: "......"
We were told to be careful in front of others, but here, they're all our own people, why do we need to be careful?
After pressing against his back teeth and counting for several seconds, Ling Chuan still shifted his position slightly further in.
Qiao Yu lowered her eyes, and couldn't help but smile. While Yang Yu and the others were chatting, she nudged the person next to her with her elbow, signaling him to come over.
Ling Chuan remained unmoved.
He even slowly took off his shirt and jacket and covered himself with it. Just as Qiao Yu was looking on in confusion, his warm fingertips gently brushed against the back of her hand with a tenderness that left no room for refusal. He then took her hand and quietly hid it under his clothes.
Qiao Yu: "..."
The fabric blocked the view of others, and his fingers slowly stretched out under the clothes, first carefully hooking her fingertips, then gently kneading the soft flesh of her palm, and occasionally brushing her knuckles with his fingertips.
The tips of Qiao Yu's ears also began to turn a light red.
......
As soon as the concierge reappeared, Qiao Yu withdrew her hand and moved away.
Tu Liulingchuan also cast an extremely mournful glance at him.
When Shen Jingmo came in carrying his suitcase, he nodded to Qiao Yu in greeting, and then Yang Yu took care of him.
Qiao Yu also read a few words from Ling Chuanye's furrowed brows: "Why is it him again?"
About ten minutes later, the concierge staff came to announce that boarding was possible for both flights, and the passengers gradually got up and started to walk out.
Yang Yu accompanied Shen Jingmo in front, followed by Xiao Zhu Kimi, while Xi Da stayed behind to watch over Qiao Yu.
Ling Chuan also turned his head, glanced at Xi with his dark eyes, and tilted his head to signal her to come forward.
Xida turned her questioning gaze to Qiao Yu, and upon receiving Qiao Yu's signal, she immediately grinned and jogged forward.
The next second, taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Ling Chuan also leaned in. Their eyes met, and Qiao Yu was startled and stepped back, her forehead furrowing slightly.
Since everyone was wearing masks, Qiao Yu couldn't see if he had spoken.
Until he leaned forward and got close to her ear, their ears brushing against each other intentionally or unintentionally, feeling a cool sensation, Qiao Yu was startled and quickly pushed him away.
Ling Chuan also smiled and stood up, his dark eyes locking onto her for a moment before he slightly raised his chin, signaling her to leave.
Upon landing in Shangri-La, Qiao Yu's phone vibrated. She opened it and saw that it was full of messages from Ling Chuanye.
I've landed. Let me know when you arrive.
[Apart from treatment time, stay away from him.]
Why haven't you replied yet? Look, it's already past the landing time!
......
Beneath her mask, Qiao Yu smiled and replied, "Just landed. You focus on your work, and I'll focus on my treatment."
The group checked into a resort in the Napa Sea area. Yang Yu stayed in a three-bedroom villa, while Shen Jingmo stayed in a single room in another building.
The sunset glow dyed the lake surface orange-red, and flocks of birds flew by in the distance, their wings shattering the light and shadow on the water.
For two consecutive days, Shen Jingmo came on time to provide Qiao Yu with psychological counseling and treatment.
On the third day, however, he arrived late.
In the early morning, before the morning mist had dissipated, the lake was shrouded in a thin veil, and the meadows along the lake were still light green, with a few horses occasionally grazing with their heads down.
In the living room, Qiao Yu, dressed in a white cotton-linen dress, sat by the window with her knees bent and hugging her chest.
Xida sat down next to her, gesturing that [Qiaoqiao, Shen Jingmo's phone is off.]
Qiao Yu turned around in surprise: "Go check if Yang Yu is in the room."
Xi Da jumped up, rushed into Yang Yu's room in her slippers, and then rushed out again in a hurry.
[If she's not in the room, where could she be?]
The phone was switched off when I dialed it.
Qiao Yu: [Did they go to a bar last night?]
Xi Da nodded.
The next second, Xida's mouth gaped open, her face filled with disbelief.
[them? ]
[Something's up.]
As the sun rises higher, the lake reveals its clear blue color, and the shadows of the clouds fall on its surface, drifting slowly with the waves.
Yang Yucai stood timidly in front of Qiao Yu.
Yang Yu blushed, and there were several obvious red marks on her neck.
Qiao Yuxi understood immediately and covered her mouth to laugh.
Xida leaned in and teased, "Where did you go last night?"
Yang Yu turned her face away: "Ahem, let's drink."
"How come you got strawberry marks from drinking alcohol?"
Yang Yu raised her hand and patted her bottom, "Hey, you little rascal, you know everything."
Xi Dahehe ran behind Qiao Yu to hide, and the two of them, one laughing and the other fighting, continued.
Although Qiao Yu couldn't hear, she could still feel their happiness at that moment.
She was also happy for Yang Yu. Over the years, Yang Yu had tempered his personality for her sake.
I don't date; I only work.
Qiao Yu pulled Yang Yu to sit down. [You two?]
It's rare to see Yang Yu so shy. [She's drunk and asleep.]
Qiao Yuxi remained calm; both of them had guessed it.
Qiao Yu smiled, pursing her lips. "[What's next?]"
[have no idea. ]
[fall in love? ]
[He hadn't decided yet, but said he would take responsibility.]
Qiao Yuxi gave Yang Yu a thumbs up.
That evening, Shen Jingmo sent a message saying he was going back to the city to see a famous Tibetan doctor and left in a hurry.
Yang Yu, who had just finished eating, was so angry that her eyes turned red.
She complained to Xida, "He just doesn't want to take responsibility, what a jerk."
"Sis, who's actually sleeping with whom?" Based on her and Qiao Yu's discussion earlier that morning, Shen Jingmo, this refined and gentle man, didn't seem like...
Yang Yu, on the other hand, has been eyeing other people's abs several times. I've seen photos of him working out on social media, and he has eight-pack abs—I really want to touch them...
Yang Yu was taken aback by the question, and after thinking carefully, she said, "It seems...it seems...I forgot."
Xida covered her mouth and laughed: "Sis, just admit that you took advantage of her."
"So what if he took it? He's still happy."
"......"
"However, the person who exercised must have good physical strength."
"......"
Xida couldn't stand it anymore, covered her ears and tried to run away: "Sis, you're shameless, I'm not listening anymore."
Xi Da ran, and Yang Yu chased after him. They caught up with him at the door of Qiao Yu's room, where Qiao Yu had just come out after washing up and changing into her pajamas.
[What's wrong? ]
Xi Da [He said Shen Jingmo has excellent stamina.]
Perhaps because she had just taken a shower, Qiao Yu's face was flushed, and she smiled with her lips curved.
Yang Yu: [People who exercise regularly have really good stamina. You and Ling Chuan will be just as good.]
Why are we talking about her? Qiao Yu looked completely bewildered.
[Stop talking, it's embarrassing.]
Yang Yu pressed on, asking, "[Ling Chuan is always around you, don't you ever feel attracted to him?]"
Qiao Yu thought for a moment and replied, "[I'm even more craving his cooking...]"
The doorbell rang at the villa amidst the commotion.
Yang Yu and Xi Da exchanged a glance, and Xi Da went to open the door.
Ling Chuan, dressed in a well-tailored suit, stood outside the door, seemingly having just come from the venue and not having had time to change his clothes.
The three of them: "......"
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