There was a strong smell of gunpowder between the two boys. Neither of them gave in.
Xu Qing pursed his lips into a line, his jaw clenched tightly, and retorted: "She is not."
Xi Shaoyuan's words made Xu Qing want to beat someone up.
Regardless of Zhou Xiu's personality, just look at her current state. She is so busy that she has no time for romance and only wants to study.
When did her relationship with Xi Shaoyuan become so good, to the point where they were already boyfriend and girlfriend?
In just a few seconds, countless thoughts flashed through Xu Qing's mind.
Xu Qing gradually calmed down, looked at Xi Shaoyuan and said, "Shaoyuan, do you dare to say this in front of Zhou Xiu?"
Xi Shaoyuan said calmly: "You don't need to take care of my business."
The jealous storm in the eyes of the two people, after a while...
Xi Shaoyuan untied the tie around his neck, stepped on it, and emphasized, "Please stay away from Zhou Xiu from now on."
Xu Qing picked up the broken glasses from the ground and threw them into the trash can.
The girls were already tired from playing and were now drinking tea in the Xi family's glass greenhouse, basking in the warm sunset. The flower room is planted with elegant orchids, carefully cut famous roses, and epiphyllums...
Lan Xin touched the pink strawberry and exclaimed, "It's so cute. Why is there something as cute as a strawberry in the greenhouse?"
There are not only strawberries, but also a vegetable garden. This makes Lan Xin couldn't help but sigh at the unique taste of the rich.
When Lan Xin looked up, she saw Xu Qing walking over from the lawn. She asked in surprise, "Squad leader, where are your glasses?"
Lan Xin rarely saw the squad leader without his glasses. His narrow eyes made his eyes look particularly bright, making people dare not look directly at them.
She felt that Xu Qing might not be in a good mood at the moment.
Xu Qing pursed his lips tightly.
He did not answer Lan Xin's words, but looked at Zhou Xiu, who was sitting next to Huaxu and had woken up at some point.
Zhou Xiu yawned from time to time and took a sip of refreshing tea. After drinking tea, she picked up her schoolbag and said goodbye to everyone.
"It's getting late. I'm leaving now."
Xu Qing's tense expression relaxed slightly, and he said calmly, "I'm leaving too, and I'll send Xiuxiu back on the way."
Huaxu noticed Xi Shaoyuan coming from the lawn, Du Feiyang turned his head and couldn't help waving his hand: "Brother Yuan, thank you for your hospitality!"
"You're so busy today. I haven't seen you all day."
Xi Shaoyuan walked over. He was dressed in a formal suit, but his clothes, which should have been neat and tidy, were wrinkled by Xu Qing.
When Yu Qingyan saw this, she couldn't help but cover her eyes, her heart pounding. Yuan Shao was so handsome.
The boy's face was stained with the afterglow of the setting sun, his nose was straight from the side, and there was a teardrop mole sparkling at the corner of his eye, combining the youthfulness of a boy with the maturity of a man. Only when you get closer do you notice that two buttons on his collar are missing and his shirt has a few more wrinkles, making him look very unruly.
Lan Xin looked at Xi Shaoyuan, whose body was tinged with sunshine, and was unexpectedly amazed.
No wonder Tan Ming can never be as popular as Yuan Shao.
Tan Ming has a down-to-earth silliness, but Yuan Shao is so handsome that it makes people fantasize.
Xi Shaoyuan said lazily: "I haven't had time to entertain you yet. I want to invite you to dinner... Is Zhou Xiu leaving?"
He looked at Zhou Xiu.
Zhou Xiu nodded and addressed Xi Shaoyuan like everyone else: "Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Yuan."
Zhou Xiu, who had just woken up, still had some sleepiness in her eyes. Her hair, which was usually neatly combed, was a little messy, and the soft and puffy hair made her look a little softer.
Xu Qing said at the right time: "Let's go."
The backs of the two people walking out of the greenhouse side by side were so harmonious that it was dazzling.
Xi Shaoyuan withdrew his gaze, his eyes felt as if they were pricked by needles.
He invited Du Feiyang and others into the restaurant with a calm expression, silent and restrained.
The housekeeper sighed and said to Xi Shaoyuan, "I'm enough here."
Having brought up a child from childhood, he can tell at a glance if there is something wrong with his emotions.
Xi Shaoyuan clenched his fists, and the moment he walked into the door, he quickly turned around and ran towards the door.
Zhou Xiu followed Xu Qing out of the Xi family's flower room. She pinched the strap of her schoolbag and said to Xu Qing, "There's a bus outside. No need to bother the monitor."
Zhou Xiu had lived in the Xi family for a long time and was very familiar with the surrounding area, so she didn't need anyone to guide her.
Zhou Xiu paused for a moment, pursed her lips and said, "I'm leaving. Goodbye—"
Xu Qing opened the car door and looked at Zhou Xiu silently. When he took off his glasses, his eyes were so sharp that people were at a loss as to what to do.
He asked, "Did Xiuxiu live in Shaoyuan's house for a while?"
Zhou Xiu nodded.
After a while, Xu Qing's eyes stayed on the top of Zhou Xiu's head, with a rare gentleness and tenderness in his eyes: "Xiu Xiu, can I——"
Is it good for you?
Before Xu Qing could finish his words, a loud horn sounded from behind. A huge Land Rover drove across the middle of the road and Xi Shaoyuan got out.
He pushed hard and slammed the door next to Xu Qing. Before Xu Qing could react, he pulled Zhou Xiu into his car.
Xi Shaoyuan said to the driver calmly: "Drive, let's go."
He turned Zhou Xiu's face fiercely and stared at her with burning eyes.
Xi Shaoyuan's face was close at hand, and he said seriously, "Zhou Xiu, don't get involved with Xu Qing."
Zhou Xiu pushed Xi Shaoyuan hard, but unexpectedly Xi Shaoyuan was so strong that Zhou Xiu couldn't move him at all.
Xi Shaoyuan put his hands on the car window, forming a stable circle around Zhou Xiu. The hot temperature of his chest was transmitted to Zhou Xiu's body, and the hard muscles under his shirt pressed against Zhou Xiu's face.
Zhou Xiu became increasingly angry at being treated so unreasonably by Xi Shaoyuan.
But the bracelets and rings that Xi Shaoyuan had hidden in her drawer appeared before her eyes.
She thought about opening her eyes and seeing him in the hospital when she had a high fever, the evidence video he sent her anonymously, and the shop he secretly rented to Zhou Cheng at a low price. He followed her secretly every day after school, and dodged her as soon as possible every time he saw her.
Zhou Xiu felt confused.
Is “Zhou Xiu’s” dream real?
Xi Shaoyuan looked at her stubbornly, waiting for her answer. The air between the two of them also became thin and tense.
Zhou Xiu hummed and answered Xi Shaoyuan's question: "I don't like Xu Qing."
Zhou Xiu's answer made Xi Shaoyuan reveal a rare smile in his eyes, and he let her go.
The two of them sat in silence all the way. Zhou Xiu took out his cell phone out of boredom and casually browsed information online. The car drove for about half an hour and soon arrived near Zhou Xiu's community.
The driver said, “We’re here.”
Zhou Xiu picked up her schoolbag, opened the car door and was about to get out. Xi Shaoyuan followed, tugged at Zhou Xiu's schoolbag strap and held her back.
He took a breath and said softly, "Hey, Zhou Xiu. Study hard and don't fall in love. Got it?"
Xi Shaoyuan wanted to touch Zhou Xiu's head, which was soft and delicate, just as tender as before. But he raised his hand and then put it down again.
He said in a low voice: "Zhou Xiu, you are not allowed to lie to me——"
Zhou Xiu didn't answer him. She carried her schoolbag and walked into the community and returned home.
…
on Monday.
After Zhou Xiu arrived at school, she went to Lao Wang's office to hand in her homework. After reading it, Lao Wang commented: "I thought you were only thinking about biology and had forgotten about mathematics."
"The biology league is over, so it's time to focus on reviewing math. Don't go to the evening self-study class for the next period of time. I'll give you extra lessons."
Lao Wang said.
Zhou Xiu shook his head and refused. She said, "It's too much trouble for the teacher."
Lao Wang snorted coldly, "No trouble, I'm patrolling the evening self-study class of the senior year this week. You can spend some time reviewing math after school. If you have any questions, I'll be next door, so you can come and find me anytime."
Zhou Xiu: “…”
Is this the promised “make-up lesson”?
Teacher He felt a little choked up. However, since there were only a few days left before the math competition, he just put this matter aside.
What if Zhou Xiu passes the league and is selected for the provincial team? It's not good to take up students' time like this. Teacher He really wants Zhou Xiu to make good use of the time to review biology experiments.
If Zhou Xiu gets the first place in the province and then continues to work hard to win the national finance award, it will be the best response to other key schools.
There are several top students who can get first place in the province in the mathematics competition, but there is only one in the biology competition.
While Lao Wang was away patrolling the rocket class for morning reading, Teacher He secretly gave Zhou Xiu the key to the laboratory.
He smiled and whispered, "If you want to do an experiment, just give me a call and open the door to do the experiment yourself."
Zhou Xiu hesitated for a while and took the key.
After school, Xu Qing asked Zhou Xiu to have dinner together, but Zhou Xiu declined. She hurried to finish the test homework left by Teacher Wang and planned to go to the laboratory to do another experiment.
After finishing the experiment, Zhou Xiu took out a box from her schoolbag and walked to the school's express delivery station to send it out.
The next day.
The Xi family's housekeeper received a courier and handed it to Xi Shaoyuan.
Xi Shaoyuan opened the box and found a bracelet inside. He pursed his lips tightly and said, "Reject it and return it."
How... to go back?
The housekeeper was in a dilemma. After checking for a while, he asked the courier to return it the same way it came.
Zhou Xiu received the express package very quickly and she re-sent it anonymously. Half a day later, Zhou Xiu found it in the mailbox at the door of her house.
Zhou Xiu picked up the necklace box, thinking about something.
After school, Zhou Xiu finished her homework and went for a walk in the playground, where she found Xi Shaoyuan.
Zhou Xiu took advantage of Xi Shaoyuan's break to personally return the necklace to him and solemnly told him, "Don't pay attention to me anymore. Don't give me random things in the future. I don't need them."
Zhou Xiu pursed her lips and jokingly reminded: "Don't forget, it was you who told me not to like you."
Xi Shaoyuan held the box in his hand, and the hard texture hurt his palm. Zhou Xiu's indifferent expression made Xi Shaoyuan feel uncomfortable for the first time in a long time.
Xi Shaoyuan stopped Zhou Xiu and said calmly, "I bought it for you. If you don't want it, just throw it away."
Since Xi Shaoyuan didn't want it, Zhou Xiu shook her head and took it down. As soon as she loosened her grip, the box fell to the ground with a "bang".
It was like it hit Xi Shaoyuan's heart, leaving a hole.
Zhou Xiu's figure gradually became smaller until it disappeared. Xi Shaoyuan's eyes were as dark as a light that had been extinguished.
…
Zhou Xiu came to the biological laboratory, took out the experimental equipment one by one, and started the most basic slice experiment. While cutting, she cut her hand.
Teacher He took out the gauze and couldn't help laughing. "You will lose points if you do this. Don't be distracted when doing the experiment."
Xu Qing walked over, took out a Band-Aid, and wrapped Zhou Xiu's thumb.
He smiled and said, "That's true. Don't be impatient when doing experiments. Take your time."
Teacher He said, "When you are done, remember to pack up your equipment and help me close the door."
Xu Qing pinched Zhou Xiu's thumb and let go after a while.
Zhou Xiu said slowly: "Squad leader, don't waste your time on me. I don't like you."
Xu Qing's face was still smiling: "Who do you like then? Xi Shaoyuan?"
Zhou Xiu cut out the last layer of plant tissue and placed it on a glass slide. She said seriously, "I like to learn."
Xu Qing smiled helplessly. This really sounded like Zhou Xiu's answer.
Not surprising at all.
Xi Shaoyuan walked into the classroom. He saw Xu Qing holding Zhou Xiu's hand with a smile on his face. Their heads were so close that they almost touched each other. Xi Shaoyuan felt very sad.
He couldn't help but clench his fists. This was what Zhou Xiu promised him...If you don't like Xu Qing, study hard?
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