Chapter 56 Like Me, Like Him
Yan Ning, along with her parents, first visited the classroom to see the cultural display board of Class 4, and then took a short stroll around the campus. Afterwards, the family of three went to the school playground to watch the school anniversary program.
On the playground.
Now, there are many more people than when it first opened in the morning.
In order to facilitate viewing of the show, only a few seats were set up in the open space opposite the stage for those in need. Most of the space was empty, and most people were standing to watch.
The crowd was lively and there was a festive atmosphere.
The performances on stage include singing, opera, dancing, sketches, etc., which are wonderful and have everything.
My parents were very engrossed in watching the show, and would turn around from time to time to chat with Yan Ning about the content of the show.
Although Yan Ning agreed very smoothly, in fact, she was absent-minded the whole time and could not concentrate on the performance on the stage at all.
Of course she did too.
I know, why...
What a coincidence.
Not long after, I met Xin Jing's family.
After greeting each other, Lin Xinci, Yan Xiangrong and Xin's parents seemed to hit it off immediately, and the two sets of parents started chatting enthusiastically.
Taking advantage of this gap, Xin Jing pulled Yan Ning aside and asked in a low voice with concern:
"Ningning, you're not exposed, right?"
Yan Ning shook his head slightly.
Xin Jing exhaled and sighed, "That's good, that's good! Otherwise, Lu Shen's perfect acting skills would have been wasted!"
As soon as I heard his name.
Yan Ning's already tangled mind became even more tangled, like a knotted ball.
However, Yan Ning couldn't help but slightly widen his eyes, a little surprised, but couldn't help but want to know——
Before.
During that time she didn't know.
Face her parents.
Apart from going up and directly revealing his identity, what else did Lu Chen act out?
Seeing the curiosity in Yan Ning's eyes, Xin Jing immediately moved closer and explained to her friend in a vivid way:
"That morning, at the school gate, Lu Shen and I just arrived and ran into uncles and aunts. You don't know, as soon as I pointed at them, I was so panicked that I didn't know what excuse to make, and then Lu Shen A-ed up—
He first pretended to meet them by chance, said hello to the uncles and aunts, and then said that he was a volunteer at No. 1 Middle School and could take the students' parents to visit and introduce the school.
"The words were so precise and precise, there was no flaw to be found! Moreover, when he talked about the history of No. 1 Middle School, he spoke with such ease that your parents didn't doubt it at all and just followed him!"
At today's school anniversary celebration, the No. 1 Middle School Student Union does have volunteers, but they are generally there to guide people into the venue and help with directions.
In addition, Lu Chen did not join the student union.
Yan Ning knew all of this.
And now, Yan Ning's mind can effectively process the information provided by his friends.
Xin Jing glanced to the side, making sure her parents weren't paying attention, and then joked:
"Honestly, if Lu Shen wasn't so superb in every way, I'd really doubt he'd been secretly practicing and preparing for this for a long time, just to wow everyone, haha!"
It's a joke, but does it happen to reveal some truth?
Yan Ning didn't know.
All she could feel at the moment was the huge mess in her heart, which was becoming more and more tangled and knotted.
So, facing this topic, Yan Ning just laughed dryly, not knowing how to respond. Even in front of close friends, he began to feel completely unable to relax...
A while later.
It was almost the turn of the Grade 12 Arts (1) class to perform. The program of Arts (1) was a comedy skit. Xin Jing was one of the main actors. She was called away to go backstage to prepare.
Probably because they knew about this program, 'that person' did not participate.
Yan Ning looked towards the stage, and his plan to cheer and support his friend later seemed not so difficult to achieve.
But Xin Jing had just left.
Unexpectedly, Fang Ze'an ran straight to where Xin Jing had just stood. After arriving, he scratched his head and looked around for someone, but couldn't find her. Confused, he asked Yan Ning next to him:
"Where's your bestie? Is this place haunted? I clearly saw her right here."
Yan Ningxin was already confused, and now she really didn't want to have too much communication with someone who would remind her of another person when she saw him.
So, she lowered her head, raised her hand, and pointed forward:
"Xinxin is waiting."
"Oh, I see. Thank you."
No, Fang Ze'an didn't plan to leave, but just stayed here.
This place is facing the school anniversary stage, and there are not many people blocking the view in front, so it is a good place to watch the show.
Thinking that Fang Ze'an probably wanted to watch the show, and since Xin's father and mother hadn't left and were still chatting with his parents, Yan Ning didn't say much and just let him go.
However, Fang Ze'an was clearly a restless person. Even before the show (1) started, he probably felt bored waiting and started chatting with Yan Ning:
"I came here mainly to ask your bestie, when will she want these things?"
Yan Ning turned his head and took a quick glance, only to see the familiar bright pink color.
She immediately recalled—
On it, there are two big words "Ningning" written on it!
Yan Ning was startled and immediately stopped him. Fang Ze was happily taking the canvas bag off his shoulder and showing her the contents.
Then, Yan Ning quickly turned around and glanced again.
My parents were still talking to my uncle and aunt, they didn't pay attention to this side.
It was a close call.
No mishap occurred.
Yan Ning then breathed a sigh of relief and quickly turned his gaze away. The other party was at peace and said seriously and solemnly:
"Please hold it for a little longer, at least for now. Don't take it out and show it to others!"
Fang Ze'an seemed to understand but not quite.
But he nodded and agreed generously, "That's easy, no problem!"
It was probably this conversation that made Fang Ze'an feel that he had found a topic that Yan Ning was also interested in, so he lifted the canvas bag onto his shoulder and exclaimed:
"Oh, I just saw—"
Fang Ze'an had just started to speak when Yan Ning's eyelids twitched and he immediately made a "hush" gesture.
Her original intention was to make Fang Ze'an stop what he was about to say.
However, Fang Ze'an obviously misunderstood and thought Yan Ning wanted him to speak more quietly.
Fang Ze'an didn't quite understand, but he did as he was told, lowering his voice while continuing to speak rapidly in a high-pitched voice:
"The equipment you guys used to record this show is absolutely amazing! At Brother He's suggestion, Brother Lu even hired a professional documentary cameraman. That's incredible!"
Fang Ze'an said this while giving a thumbs-up in praise:
"Brother Lu is such a loyal man! He's so sincere to his buddies! Haha!"
Yan Ning seemed to have a problem understanding these words. She no longer cared about the so-called volume issue. She turned her head, raised her eyes, and asked hesitantly, "What?"
Fang Ze'an scratched his head and thought:
"Oh yeah, Brother Lu is really sincere to you guys too! He called me over to help you guys, too, hahaha!"
At this moment, facing Fang Ze'an's smiling white teeth.
The mess in Yan Ning's heart was finally completely and inevitably tied up in a knot.
But behind her were her parents, and around her were a group of teachers and classmates.
This is really not a good place to relieve your worries and emotions.
All kinds of thoughts are in a mess.
Yan Ning could only respond casually:
"I think so, right..."
The performances continued one after another, and people came and went. After Wen (1)'s performance ended, Xin Jing left the stage and said she wanted to take photos with her parents at various places in the school. Fang Ze'an didn't know when he left.
Because Yan Ning's mind was almost filled with worries, his perception of the surroundings always seemed to be separated by a layer of gauze.
until.
On the stage, the host announced:
"The next show is a fancy basketball performance from the basketball club!"
Yan Ning seemed to wake up suddenly after hearing the name of the program. He immediately opened his eyes wide, pricked up his ears, and looked forward.
But on the stage, after a series of performers all came on stage.
There was no familiar figure there.
In other words—
No, Lu Chen.
The moment this name popped up in her mind, Yan Ning could sense more clearly the irrepressible loss that was welling up in her heart.
The five-minute fancy basketball program was very well choreographed.
Although Yan Ning kept looking forward, he still had no intention of appreciating.
After the show ended, the members of the basketball club left the stage one by one, and Yan Ning's gaze followed them unconsciously.
At this moment, Yan Xiangrong next to him turned around and asked:
"Ningning, are you thirsty? How about going to the supermarket with Dad to buy something to drink?"
Yan Ning originally wanted to nod in agreement.
But the words were on the tip of her tongue.
Not far away, on the side of the stage, one of the people from the basketball club moved slightly, and behind her unexpectedly, the figure that made her distracted and haunted her appeared!
A wandering and confused heart.
It was as if at this moment, I had found a safe place.
In no mood.
Lost his place again.
The words that came out of Yan Ning's mouth quickly turned into, "Dad, you go ahead, I want to continue watching the show!"
It's almost noon.
Probably because of the tradition of "Eastern Egg at Noon" at No. 1 Middle School, more and more people appeared on the playground.
Just at this moment, two girls from the same class came over and greeted Yan Ning.
Yan Ning stood beside Lin Xinci, her heart pounding. While talking to her female classmate, she kept watching the man from the corner of her eye, coming from the edge of the stage, passing by her at a slight distance, and then going back.
It only paused for a second or two.
Yan Ning found a chance to talk to his classmates, and pretended to tidy up his hair. He couldn't help but turn his head and look back.
See you.
At this moment, diagonally behind her, not too far away.
The tall and long-legged boy, who was conspicuous and dazzling enough in the crowd, was standing there.
Her eyes met his in the air.
He tilted his head and smiled.
It seemed as if he had already noticed her presence.
Yan Ning's heartbeat suddenly quickened again and he quickly turned back.
But just knowing that he was there now was like taking a reassurance pill, making her feel at ease...
Soon, the last show before twelve o'clock ended.
The host came on stage and after a short interaction, it was time for the countdown.
"Everyone, are you ready for this year's school anniversary Easter egg?!"
After the host finished speaking, he turned the microphone towards the bottom of the stage.
The audience shouted in unison:
"Ready!"
Among them were Yan Ning, Lin Xinci who was also infected by the atmosphere, and the two female classmates next to her.
The host took back the microphone and looked at the time display on his phone:
"Then let's count down together - 10..."
Everyone in the audience followed suit:
"9, 8, 7...
3-2-1! ! ”
The moment the countdown ends.
Suddenly, there were bubbles covering the sky and floating in the air with the breeze, which was beautiful and spectacular.
Shouts of surprise erupted from the crowd.
And that brief moment.
Lin Xinci reached out and pulled Yan Xiangrong, who was late because he had come to buy water, from the front.
The two female classmates next to Yan Ning were busy taking out their mobile phones and taking pictures excitedly.
And Yan Ning.
There is an impulse coming from the bottom of my heart.
She turned around without hesitation and looked at the familiar tall figure not far behind her.
Only this time, their eyes did not meet.
Aimed at her.
It's a camera.
Lu Chen, taking pictures.
This moment will be clearly recorded by the photo.
When he realized this, Yan Ning almost reflexively looked away for a moment with some thoughts of escaping.
And then, driven by impulse, or perhaps should we call it courage.
She raised her eyes again.
Even though her heart was beating fast and her cheeks were burning, she still did not avoid it and met his gaze.
Right then and there.
Yan Ning's heart was like an overturned bottle of sparkling water, bubbling and gurgling, and she couldn't wait to tell herself.
She suddenly remembered the first day they met in high school. He looked at her with a smile, looking up at her across the stairs in the dappled sunlight.
Maybe from that moment on, something was buried, and gradually, as time went by and they got to know each other, it slowly grew in her heart, sprouted, and blossomed...
It was just a short moment, but it seemed like a very long time had passed.
Not far away, the young man pressed the shutter and put down the camera. His dark eyes, as always, looked at her with a faint smile.
The two of them looked at each other from a distance across the cheering crowd.
Even if there is nothing else to record.
But from Yan Ning's perspective.
This moment.
It will also be engraved in her heart forever and completely.
Because all those unknown, so-called strange feelings are brought together.
Yan Ning finally figured things out, somewhat slowly but with incredible clarity.
I like him.
I like Lu Chen.
That moment.
The grass is lush and the birds are flying by the roadside, and the sky is clear blue with a few clouds.
Amidst the clamor of the crowd, she heard the first cicada chirp of the year.
This is one.
It's a new summer.
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