Chapter 36 Chaos [VIP]
Chapter Summary: Fu Xianyin, Don't Apologize
Is she throwing a tantrum?
Upon hearing Gu Linzhao's words, Fu Xuanyin's mind went blank for a moment.
Why would she throw a tantrum?
Why would she be throwing a tantrum at Gu Linzhao?
How could this adjective be applied to the two of them?
For a moment, Fu Xianyin thought Gu Linzhao had gone mad.
But his expression was serious, and the fingers holding her wrist spread warmth across her cold wrist joint.
Fu Xianyin's mind was in complete chaos.
Throwing a tantrum is different from having a temper tantrum. Having a temper tantrum is taking it out on someone, venting anger and resentment without considering the consequences, and without any expectations or worries.
Throwing a tantrum is more like, "I know you care about me, so I'm going to throw a tantrum because I'm sure you won't abandon me."
She's not stupid.
Fu Xianyin has lost count of how many years it has been since she last threw a tantrum.
Chen Huimei and Fu Dongyuan never gave her that opportunity. Fu Xianyin knew at a young age that throwing a tantrum would never happen to her.
Because no one could tolerate her temper, Fu Xianyin had no one to vent her anger on.
She gets angry, throws tantrums, and fights with Wu Jiacheng.
But none of these are just tantrums.
The moment Gu Linzhao blurted out the words "throwing a tantrum," Fu Xianyin instinctively wanted to retort.
But no matter what he said, he couldn't bring himself to say it.
Because no matter how much she resisted it, no matter how much she tried to convince herself, she had to admit it.
My outburst of temper was indeed somewhat of a tantrum.
This realization alarmed Fu Xianyin.
Gu Linzhao's gaze fell on her face. The young man's eyes were clear as moonlight, but Fu Xianyin felt her cheeks burning hot.
Her wrists were encircled by him, and her feet felt like they were made of lead. She couldn't speak, she couldn't move, and she just stood there, frozen in place, praying that time would fly by and not stop at this moment.
How absurd!
Just a moment ago she was thinking that time would stand still forever.
Now, however, I wish time would pass by faster.
This time, however, it seemed that heaven had taken pity on her, this poor soul who had never been favored by fate.
Gu Linzhao loosened his grip on her wrist, and her arm suddenly lost its strength, dangling at her side and swaying twice.
Let's take a walk.
He said.
“Your stamina isn’t good. If it’s just a sprint in the 100 meters, Tian Tian says you’ll be fine. But you can only maintain a good condition once a day to support you in running the 100 meters.”
On the playground, Gu Linzhao slowed his pace, while Fu Xianyin tried to calm her breathing, but her heart was beating wildly for some reason.
Before receiving a reply, Gu Linzhao turned around and saw Fu Xianyin breathing heavily.
He frowned: "Are you... still panting?"
Fu Xianyin suppressed her rapid breathing and tried to remain calm: "No, that's all."
She said, "Tian Tian told me to practice long-distance running to improve my physical strength, otherwise I definitely won't be able to run if I make it to the semi-finals or even the finals."
Gu Linzhao nodded.
He tilted his head, looked at Fu Xianyin, and suddenly chuckled softly:
"so."
"so?"
Fu Xianyin looked at him, puzzled.
Gu Linzhao said, "Let's go for a run together after evening self-study every day."
Fu Xianyin refused almost immediately: "You run too fast, I can't keep up."
Gu Linzhao was not surprised by her reaction at all. In fact, Fu Xianyin felt that Gu Banxian had used his skill to anticipate her prediction and had prepared an answer for her in advance.
He said, "No, I'll keep pace with you."
Fu Xianyin pursed her lips: "Then what's the point of you running? I run as slowly as a tortoise. Don't even mention preparing for the sports meet, you would think I'm too slow even during regular exercise."
Gu Linzhao sighed.
Fu Xianyin shut her mouth.
She felt strange tonight.
First, she suddenly got into a fight with Gu Linzhao for some unknown reason, and then she got into this argument with him for some unknown reason.
If Gu Linzhao were to run away with her, it would be the best solution for her.
Gu Linzhao certainly wouldn't run so fast that he couldn't keep up. Given Gu Banxian's kind heart and attentiveness, he would choose the most suitable speed for Fu Xianyin, run with her, and even talk to her to distract her and help her adjust her breathing.
Fu Xianyin believed that Gu Linzhao was capable of doing such a thing.
But she's like a hedgehog; if Gu Linzhao pokes her, she pricks him back.
Even though he meant well, Fu Xianyin just couldn't help saying it.
Fu Xianyin felt that she was either studying to the point of hysteria, or that she hadn't exercised for too long and her brain was completely fried by the 100-meter run in the morning.
Otherwise, why would she have such an unreasonable and irrational illness today?
Gu Linzhao remained silent for a long time.
Fu Xianyin felt a little empty inside.
Or, she thought, should she take the initiative to say something?
Just consider it a way to save face, since it was her fault anyway.
She couldn't take advantage of Gu Banxian's kind heart and bully him like this.
That's not how you make friends.
Having already prepared a draft in her mind, Fu Xianyin was about to speak when the boy opposite her chuckled.
Fu Xianyin was startled by her laughter.
She looked up and saw a hint of a smile in Gu Linzhao's eyes and brows.
No, it's one thing for her to have a hysterical episode, but Gu Banxian—no, Gugladi—is also having a hysterical episode?
Before she could think it through, Gu Linzhao bent down and leaned forward so that he was at eye level with her.
His eyes seemed to hold a hint of inquiry, but mostly a gentle smile.
He asked, "Fu Xianyin, why are you being so temperamental with me today?"
He showed no signs of annoyance or anger at being bombarded by resentment; instead, he was tolerant and gentle.
He looked at her so tenderly, as if to say...
I'm willing to accept all your temper traits.
So, Fu Xianyin, let's have a little fuss.
They've gone mad.
That's insane.
She's gone mad, Gu Linzhao's gone mad, and the world's gone mad too.
Fu Xianyin felt like his CPU had burned out.
Her mind seemed to have stopped working altogether.
A gust of wind blew by, and Fu Xianyin's exposed arms were covered in goosebumps from the cold.
On her cool skin, the circle of Gu Linzhao's wrist around her wrist felt even hotter.
It felt like being burned.
Fu Xianyin subconsciously struggled.
Unexpectedly, Gu Linzhao let go of her hand.
Seeing her clench her wrist, Gu Linzhao frowned slightly and asked, "Did I hurt you?"
Fu Xianyin pursed her lips: "No, it's just that it's a little cold."
"You won't feel cold if you run around."
The person next to him moved and took a step forward. Seeing that Fu Xianyin remained still, he turned around and beckoned to her.
He said:
"Come on, Fu Xianyin."
Follow me.
Fu Xianyin's steps were not as heavy as she had imagined, and she caught up with him.
He walked very slowly, and Fu Xianyin felt her heart rate gradually rise, but it remained at a level that didn't make her feel too uncomfortable.
The people around her were completely at ease, and could even talk to her:
"Tian Tian said you should run 800 meters today, so I'll run two laps with you."
"No need to rush, run slowly."
"Adjust your breathing and pay attention to the rhythm."
"Are you tired? Tell me if you can't breathe."
Fu Xianyin didn't wear a watch, so she didn't know how much time had passed.
She felt lightheaded, and Gu Linzhao's casual chatter went in one ear and out the other. She would occasionally reply with a word or two, but her breathing would become erratic after speaking, so Gu Linzhao stopped letting her speak during the second lap.
He was the one talking.
They talked about exams, studying, homework, and the weather.
Listening to upbeat music while running can generally make you feel a little more relaxed.
Run to the rhythm of the music, and let your mind go blank.
These are some running tips that Fu Xianyin found online before.
Logically speaking, Gu Linzhao shouldn't have made her feel any ease when he spoke to her.
His tone was gentle, unlike the impactful nature of highly dynamic music.
But strangely, my body didn't feel as tired anymore.
The two laps were completed quickly.
Objectively speaking, the time was not short, but Fu Xianyin subjectively felt that time passed very quickly.
Her breathing was still fairly even. As Fu Xianyin walked on the playground, the wind was already quite cool in the middle of October. Fu Xianyin had just finished running and was sweating a little. When the wind blew, she felt cold all over and subconsciously hugged her arms.
Gu Linzhao keenly noticed her movement and asked, "Where's your coat?"
Fu Xianyin's gaze swept around the playground, then she shrugged: "I took it off before running, and forgot where I threw it."
“Maybe,” Fu Xianyin pondered, “over there, I started running from there, I should have thrown it there.”
She was referring to the direction diagonally opposite the playground.
It would be a while before they got there. Gu Linzhao glanced at her, took off his coat, and handed it to Fu Xianyin.
Fu Xianyin didn't hesitate and put it on immediately.
She didn't notice the slight smile playing on the lips of the person next to her.
The last time she performed at a cultural event, it was also in the evening, and she was dressed lightly.
He offered her his school uniform jacket, which he wasn't wearing, but she refused.
This time, she accepted it and quickly put it on.
The slight change made Gu Linzhao's heart tremble slightly.
Although it was a very unambitious thing to do, he had to admit it.
He was very happy that Fu Xianyin was willing to wear his coat.
Fu Xianyin was completely unaware of the thoughts and feelings of those around her.
The boy's jacket was oversized, and the fabric on the sleeves still carried the warmth of his body, rubbing against her arm with each movement of Fu Xianyin.
But this temperature was fleeting.
The cold wind quickly covered up the remaining warmth on the coat.
Fu Xianyin kept her hands tucked into her sleeves. She glanced at the person beside her and asked, "Aren't you cold?"
Gu Linzhao said, "It's alright."
Fu Xianyin felt even less guilty wearing this coat.
With Gu Linzhao's jacket, Fu Xianyin didn't plan to cross the playground to get her clothes and schoolbag. She walked slowly on the track, with Gu Linzhao beside her, keeping the same pace as her, also walking slowly.
There's no need to speak or do anything.
This atmosphere made Fu Xianyin feel very comfortable.
"Yinyin"
Cheng Zhaozhao pulled Chen Nianke over at a jog, the latter panting heavily, her hands on her knees.
Cheng Zhaozhao's stamina is really good. After running with Lin Anxu for so long, she doesn't seem tired at all.
She said, "Yinyin, do you still want to practice?"
Fu Xianyin shook her head: "I'm not practicing anymore. I'm going to get my bag and go back to the dorm."
Cheng Zhaozhao: "Me too, Nianke doesn't want to practice anymore either. Where's your backpack?"
Fu Xianyin pointed to the diagonal corner of the playground.
Cheng Zhaozhao said, "My backpack is over there. Let's meet at the podium later!"
She finished speaking and ran off in a hurry, while Chen Nianke wailed after her, "Slow down, you're exhausting me!"
Cheng Zhaozhao called out, "Ugh, I can't stand you! Take your time, I'll carry your backpack for you."
The people around me showed no sign of leaving.
Fu Xianyin let out a slow "Ah," and raised her hand to take off her coat, but her movement was stopped by someone.
Gu Linzhao: "Aren't you cold anymore?"
Fu Xianyin: "Weren't you waiting for me to return your coat so you could get your schoolbag?"
Gu Linzhao frowned: "Did I just say that?"
Fu Xianyin: "He didn't say, but..."
Before she could finish speaking, Gu Linzhao interrupted her.
Gu Linzhao said, "Then there are no buts, about clothing."
Clothing.
Okay.
Fu Xianyin pursed her lips.
Anyway, it's not her who's feeling cold.
The wind seemed to pick up again. Fu Xianyin tucked her hands into her sleeves, zipped up her zipper, and hugged her arms tightly.
She thought to herself, "I need to wear a thicker coat tomorrow."
She was angry just now, and when she looked for Tian Tian, she just threw her schoolbag and coat on the playground and that was it.
Now, looking at her, her schoolbag and coat were found neatly placed in the corner of the playground.
It goes without saying who put it there.
Fu Xianyin turned to look at the person next to him. He didn't hide anything and said, "Put it on the playground to block the way."
Fu Xianyin whispered in defense: "I didn't put it on the track, it's not blocking the way."
Gu Linzhao's voice carried a hint of amusement as he said, "Yes, I know."
"Isn't this because I'm afraid you'll throw it away carelessly and not be able to find it?"
Fu Xianyin, who considered herself to be cold-hearted and ruthless, suddenly felt a little guilty.
She would throw tantrums at people, but instead of getting angry, they would follow her around and help her put on her schoolbag.
Fu Xianyin uttered the apology over and over again.
Just as she closed her eyes, steeled her resolve, and prepared to sincerely apologize to Gu Linzhao, the person beside her spoke up again before she could:
"Are you going to apologize to me?"
Fu Xianyin was about to nod subconsciously, but before she could lower her head, someone suddenly pressed down on the top of her head with a slight force.
She simply couldn't bring herself to nod.
She heard Gu Linzhao say:
"Don't apologize, Fu Xianyin."
You don't need to apologize to him, and you shouldn't apologize to him.
Fu Xianyin.
Don't apologize.
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