Chapter 29 Yuanxiu's Poems
Seeing that Yuanxiu and the others had really left, Yu Qing shrugged indifferently, casually tossed the broom aside, dusted off his hands, and slowly walked out of the classroom.
Let him sweep by himself? Are you kidding me?
Anyway, he stayed to sweep the floor because of Yang Jing. Now that Yang Jing is gone, she shouldn't bother Lu Chi anymore, so there's no need for him to stay here as free labor.
Just as I reached the door, I noticed there was still someone in the classroom.
At this moment, Lu Chi was cleaning by himself with a broom. Although his movements were stiff and clumsy, his expression was extremely focused.
"Stop sweeping, everyone's gone, what's the point of sweeping anymore!" Yu Qing said speechlessly.
Lu Chi looked up at him, pursed her lips, and didn't say anything, continuing to clean diligently.
Seeing this, Yu Qing sighed.
This is terrible!
He had no choice but to walk over and pick up the broom from the ground again, impatiently ordering, "You sweep the two rows on the left, and leave this side to me."
Lu Chi paused for a moment, then nodded: "Mm."
Inside the classroom, the setting sun shone through the dense foliage outside the window, casting dappled light and shadow on the two busy figures, while a gentle breeze ruffled the corners of their clothes.
The cicadas' chirping in the height of summer is clear, distant, and lingering...
The two worked together seamlessly and quickly cleaned the classroom inside and out.
Yu Qing was exhausted and slumped lazily in her chair.
Lu Chi sat quietly beside him, holding a water glass in both hands and offering it to him, saying softly, "Would you like some water?"
Yu Qing looked at him for two seconds, took the water glass, tilted her head back and gulped it down in a few mouthfuls, then let out a burp: "Thanks."
Lu Chi poured another glass and handed it to him: "Would you like some more?"
"No need," Yu Qing waved her hand.
Lu Chi put away his water glass, poured himself a glass, and sipped it. There was no sign of fatigue between his brows, as if the work he had just done hadn't taken any effort at all.
Yu Qing couldn't help but ask, "Are you born in the Year of the Ox? You've been cleaning for so long without even breaking a sweat."
“I…I’m used to it,” Lu Chi stammered.
Have you gotten used to it?
That's true, compared to murder and dismemberment.
This amount of physical strength is nothing.
Yu Qing glanced at him and quietly moved the stool a little further away.
Putting aside his murder, Lu Chi is actually a pretty decent person. He is hardworking and conscientious, and even when he is ridiculed and bullied by his classmates, he will only silently endure it and never get angry.
Thinking about this, Yu Qing suddenly felt that Lu Chi would be quite nice if he didn't kill people.
Now that Lu Yao has been identified as the perpetrator of animal cruelty, does that prove Lu Chi's innocence and that she has been misunderstanding Lu Chi all along?
After all, those were just his speculations; he hadn't actually witnessed Lu Chi killing the animals.
No, that's not right!
Yu Qing was so startled that she shuddered.
Damn, how could he have such a dangerous idea?
Lu Chi is a murderer!
Although he did not abuse or kill animals, he would definitely kill people.
He remembered Lu Chi's face vividly, and the police had issued an arrest warrant for him.
He actually had the idea of reconciling with the murderer who killed him.
That's absolutely insane.
Yu Qing cursed himself inwardly.
The two fell silent again...
The classroom was so empty that there were only two people in it.
They were each busy with their own things.
After some time, Lu Chi suddenly asked, "Are you going to Lin Yueyue's birthday party tonight?"
Yu Qing didn't even look up: "Not interested."
"Oh," Lu Chi responded softly.
Yu Qing turned her head and looked at him: "What? You're going?"
Lu Chi shook his head: "I'm not going."
"Then why are you asking me?" Yu Qing felt baffled.
"N-nothing!" Lu Chi lowered his head, concealing the glint in his eyes.
Looking at him like this, Yu Qing felt a strange feeling rising in his heart. He felt that Lu Chi was acting strangely today.
But I couldn't quite put my finger on what was strange about it.
"Lu Chi," Yu Qing suddenly called out.
"Huh?" Lu Chi looked up, his eyes blank.
"You must tell me anything in the future. Don't keep it to yourself, okay?" Yu Qing said seriously.
Lu Chi was stunned; he didn't understand why Yu Qing would suddenly say that.
He lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded, his voice barely audible: "Okay."
Yu Qing breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing the other party's reply.
It is said that people usually develop a good impression of those who take the initiative to help them, and he has helped Lu Chi so many times.
If I see him again, I probably won't kill him, right?
...
7:30 p.m.
A luxury bus was parked at the school gate.
At this moment, the homeroom teacher, Old Xu, strode into the classroom and said to the students, "I have an announcement to make: tonight's evening self-study session is temporarily canceled and will be replaced by watching a cultural performance. All students are required to attend."
"Yay, that's awesome!"
"Long live the teacher! I love you, teacher!"
Upon hearing this, the classroom erupted in cheers.
It was less of a cultural performance and more of a birthday party for Lin Yueyue, though everyone knew it was a gathering, but they didn't want to make it public.
Everyone crowded around Lin Yueyue as she walked toward the bus.
Seeing the commotion, students from other classes couldn't help but look on with envy. They felt proud and smug, thinking that while other classes were still suffering through classes, they didn't have to attend and could go out and eat and drink to their hearts' content.
Yu Qing followed helplessly behind the crowd.
He had originally planned to go back earlier, but Old Man Xu had issued a strict order that all students in the class had to go.
In such an occasion, not going would make one seem unconventional, so Yu Qing had no choice but to follow along.
The group boarded the bus.
Yu Qing walked at the very back of the crowd and kept searching for Lu Chi's whereabouts after boarding the bus. Finally, she saw him at the very back of the carriage.
Lu Chi sat quietly alone in the corner, with no one else around him or in the seats in front or behind him; everyone kept their distance from him.
Seeing his lonely figure, Yu Qing felt a pang of sympathy. He moved over to him, sat down next to him quite naturally, and said without any politeness.
"Open the window, it's too stuffy."
Lu Chi stared at him blankly for two seconds, then immediately realized what was happening, reached out and pressed the window shut, pulling it slightly open.
A gentle breeze blew in, carrying a refreshing coolness.
Lin Yueyue didn't go with them. Instead, she was in the black sedan in front. With Yu Qing's sharp eyes, he could tell at a glance that the car was a top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz, and it was quite expensive.
At this moment, Lin Yueyue suddenly got out of the black Mercedes in front and angrily walked onto the bus.
Although no one understood why Lin Yueyue chose to ride the bus with them, as the main character of the day, everyone warmly invited her to sit next to them.
Lin Yueyue glanced at the seats, smiled and declined the invitations from others, and went straight to sit down in front of Yu Qing.
Everyone looked surprised.
Yu Qing was even more puzzled. There were plenty of seats left on the bus, and she could have easily moved to a better seat. Why did she insist on sitting in front of them? Was she crazy?
As soon as Lin Yueyue sat down, Wang Meili ran up from the front, sat down next to her with a smile, and asked with concern, "Yueyue, what's wrong? You don't seem to be in a good mood."
"It's nothing." Lin Yueyue shook her head and forced a smile at her, but anyone with a discerning eye could tell that she wasn't in a good mood.
Of course, there are also people who lack discernment.
For example, Yuan Xiu, who was sitting at the very front, was immediately displeased when he saw Lin Yueyue sit next to Yu Qing.
So he followed her back eagerly, and without asking Yu Qing's permission, he plopped down next to her.
"Yueyue, you may not know, but I recently wrote a poem called 'Declaration of Love,' and I'd like to hear your opinion."
Lin Yueyue didn't want to talk to him, but out of politeness, she forced a smile and said, "Let's not. I don't know much about poetry."
"Yueyue, you're too modest. You're the best writer in the whole grade, and only you have the ability to critique my work. So I must read it to you. I really spent a long time creating this poem, and it's definitely of high quality."
After saying that, Yuanxiu didn't give Lin Yueyue a chance to refuse and immediately began to read aloud and recite: "The Vow of Love, by Yuanxiu, Quietly, I died, my heart belongs to you, my soul belongs to you, my breath belongs to you, my blood belongs to you..."
"This is not a vow of love, it is a testament of love."
Yu Qing couldn't hold back any longer and complained.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
