Chapter 60 Night Road "See you tomorrow."
If it were in the past, Yan Ning might have been a little annoyed to hear him teasing people like this.
And now.
Her heart suddenly filled up.
But there was only surprise when seeing him.
Yan Ning's mood was really up and down.
And about his problem.
The word "unhappy" was too against her will and she couldn't say it at all.
But she was "too happy" and it was impossible for her to admit it.
Afraid of being noticed by the person in front of him, Yan Ning's eyes drifted to the ground, and his voice became small, and he could only change the subject:
"I just didn't expect you to come."
at the same time.
The glass door of the kitchen opened. Grandpa Zhao put away the plate of baked cookies and put a new one in. When he came out in a hurry, he saw that it was Lu Chen. He couldn't help but wonder:
"Didn't you go play ball?"
"Fang Ze'an wanted to fight, so he went for me."
Lu Chen answered casually and walked into the house while speaking.
Yan Ning made room aside and looked at him. He stood where she had just stood, then took the door handle she had just held, pushed it gently, and closed the door.
Inexplicable.
Yan Ning's heart seemed to tremble slightly following the "click" sound.
And then.
The oven is set to the time, and the aroma of milk and butter wafts in the air.
It’s still that square desk.
Grandpa Zhao and Grandma Cen both went for lunch.
Yan Ning finished writing a question and turned the page of his notebook. In the moment he looked up slightly, his eyes accidentally swept across the person opposite him. Suddenly, he had a hallucination of the feeling when he first came here.
Because it rained and the temperature dropped yesterday.
She was wearing slightly thick long-sleeved trousers today, while opposite her, Lu Chen was wearing a white printed T-shirt, a navy blue plaid shirt, white casual shorts, and blue and white sneakers. The whole outfit looked very fresh and youthful.
It also looks like we are not in the same season as her.
Just like the first time we met here.
But it seems so.
Nothing else is different.
The memory came back too vividly.
Especially, thinking about the fact she just realized last night...
"Are you sleepy?"
Perhaps because he saw that she hadn't moved for a long time, he just stared at her on the table with no focus.
Lu Chen asked, and stopped writing on the paper. He naturally pretended to get up, went to the sofa, and took the pillow. "How about taking a nap?"
Ever since Yan Ning fainted and injured her forehead, when she came here to study, Grandpa Zhao and Grandma Cen saw the scar on her head and felt very distressed. They told Yan Ning more than once that if she was tired of studying, she should take a rest and not force herself.
But she was distracted now, not because she was sleepy...
"I'm not sleepy!"
Yan Ning hurriedly shook his head, lowered his eyes, and pretended to be very busy. He didn't even notice that he had turned an extra page in his notebook.
And on the opposite side.
Lu Chen did not retract his gaze.
"So, you're worried about something again? Why don't you tell me about it?"
He asked casually, his tone friendly and kind.
But that moment.
Yan Ning really understood it.
What does it mean to speak without thinking and feel guilty?
"...Yes, there's something."
At the moment, Yan Ning's mind was full of thoughts about covering up her worries about him, so without thinking, she chose to blurt out another confusing thing that she had recently encountered but had not originally planned to say to Lu Chen:
“It’s like this—”
When I raised my eyes, I met those dark eyes head-on.
Yan Ning considered his words in a panic and said quickly, "Suppose someone received a letter saying they had a crush on her..."
That moment.
Lu Chen gripped the pen tightly without making a sound.
"But she doesn't have the same feeling towards the other person. What should we do?" The girl continued in a gentle voice, a little anxiously.
Lu Chen's hand suddenly loosened again.
The clouds have cleared and the moon is shining.
There was a moment.
Although it shouldn't.
But Lu Chen was completely unable to suppress the upturned corners of his lips.
I asked a friend for help before, and he canceled the game today to repay the favor.
He was thinking.
There could be no better deal than what he did today, using the full rights to book the venue for the two teams' dinner tonight, as well as the promise to help others play basketball as many times as he wanted and at any time in the next year, as long as he was free, in exchange for this afternoon.
Lu Chen coughed lightly and raised his hand to cover his lips, trying to hide his loss of composure.
However, Yan Ning didn't actually notice it.
Because as soon as she finished speaking, her eyes couldn't help but drift to the side. Although her focus wasn't on the person opposite her, his presence was still too strong in her field of vision, and the questions she wanted to ask became far more than what she had said -
for example.
He has so much experience in receiving love letters, so how does he deal with people he doesn't like?
even.
There's more to it than that.
How about him, towards the person he likes...
But these words.
Even as a friend, she still didn't have the courage to ask.
A small world.
The two of them were like this, each with their own thoughts.
After two seconds of silence.
Lu Chen smiled and said, "Then just reject the other party directly."
As soon as the words came out, Lu Chen was in such a good mood that he himself felt that something was wrong. He cleared his throat and tried his best to act reliable before continuing:
"If it's difficult for you to do it yourself, you can find someone else to do it for you."
As Lu Chen spoke, he held his chin with one hand and quietly observed the reaction of the girl opposite him. Then he said, "For example, me."
Just about to say it.
However, Yan Ning suddenly came back to his senses and shook his head quickly:
"It's better to go by yourself."
Then, Yan Ning lowered his head and eyes, as if he was concentrating on the exercises again.
But in fact, she was afraid that if she looked up a little longer, she would be exposed.
In an inexplicable and awkward state of mind.
She really didn't want Lu Chen to guess that the person she just described was herself...
The topic ends here.
With Lu Chen opposite, it was rare for him to completely lose his composure.
He actually wanted to ask.
Regarding rejecting Zhou Yuli, when did she want to go? Did she need his help?
But.
In their conversation just now, even the subject was "there is a person".
He was so rare that he felt like he was at a loss for words.
He really couldn't speak, and he didn't even know if he should speak...
And here.
Although Yan Ning's eyes were fixed on the questions and she seemed to be working on them, she was still multitasking and was far from being as calm as she appeared.
For the first time in her life, she fell in love with someone.
After figuring out what you are thinking, the next question is how to deal with this relationship.
This time it’s about the love letter.
Yan Ning figured out one thing—
Premature love.
These two words can really crush a person.
During high school, she didn't want to influence the other person, nor did she want to put herself in an uncertain and dangerous situation.
So, last night, Yan Ning secretly made a decision - these things will be dealt with after graduation a year later.
only.
She thought about it again now.
There were some very important things she needed to understand before that.
That is——
Lu Chen to her.
What do you think?
he……
Will it?
What else, someone you like?
That's just how she is.
Worry about gains and losses.
It's easy to have wild thoughts.
It's increasingly like I've contracted a disease for which I have no access to medical treatment and no medicine can cure it...
-
Although Science (2) and Science (4) are two classes, there is only one classroom between them.
But for several days in a row, perhaps as if he was deliberately avoiding her, Zhou Yuli never appeared in front of Yan Ning again.
About that letter.
Although Yan Ning didn't forget it so quickly, he couldn't help but wonder if Zhou Yuli regretted it after handing over the letter.
This is fine, she thought.
This saved her the embarrassment of rejecting Zhou Yuli.
Until Thursday night.
As usual, Yan Ning left the classroom at the end of the second evening study session. Because she was discussing something with her classmates, she came downstairs a little later than usual today, and there were almost no people on the street.
The temperature has warmed up in the past two days. Even at night, Yan Ning no longer wears his school uniform jacket, but only wears the blue and white summer T-shirt issued by the school.
At night, the wind was a little chilly, and there were few people on Wutong Avenue leading to the school gate.
Yan Ning hugged his arms, which were feeling a little cold, and walked a little faster than usual.
And when she heard hurried footsteps coming straight towards her from behind.
Yan Ning subconsciously turned around and took a look.
By streetlights.
Yan Ning quickly identified the person who came, and it was Zhou Yuli.
In the blink of an eye, Zhou Yuli had already run in front of her. As he stopped, he called out to her in a hurried tone, "Yan Ning!"
Yan Ning stopped where he was.
There was a distance of two or three steps between the two people.
Zhou Yuli's voice wasn't loud, but at night, it sounded a bit too urgent and anxious:
"Did you read the letter I wrote you last time? I waited for several days but didn't see you reply, so I came to see you."
So that's what he meant.
Yan Ning turned around and said sincerely, "Sorry, I didn't write it."
She glanced around again. It was too late, with only the shadows of the trees swaying gently. There was no one else around. This was an opportunity to make her words clear and cut the Gordian knot. So she continued:
"I'd better tell you directly."
Hearing this, Zhou Yuli clenched his hands into fists and nodded slightly nervously, "Okay."
Yan Ning looked into Zhou Yuli's eyes and said seriously:
"I don't plan on dating in high school, and I can't achieve my college goals with you. That's my answer."
She didn't say it directly - "I don't like you."
Firstly, I didn't want to be too direct and embarrass Zhou Yuli.
Secondly, it was also because, in that letter, Zhou Yuli only wrote, "I admire you" and "I have a good impression of you."
The word "admiration" itself is positive and neutral.
However, the word "favor" has a variety of meanings, and it is not surprising to have a favorable impression of classmates, friends, or even people you have only met a few times.
Zhou Yuli was obviously stunned.
Yan Ning added one last sentence:
"My affection for you is limited to the relationship between us classmates in the next class."
She said, thinking it was over, "If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."
"Don't leave!"
Zhou Yuli was very anxious and took two steps forward.
He even subconsciously wanted to pull Yan Ning's wrist.
Yan Ning immediately took a step back to avoid his hand.
Noticing Yan Ning's frown, Zhou Yuli made no extra movements and just said hurriedly:
"Shouldn't you give me a chance? I like you, what's wrong with that?"
It was almost the moment when Zhou Yuli lost control of his voice.
A few steps away, behind the shadow of the sycamore tree.
There was a noise that was not subtle at all, and could even be said to be obvious.
perhaps.
There is someone here.
Yan Ning heard it, but at this moment, she just wanted to solve the problem at hand first.
She still faced Zhou Yuli and responded calmly:
"By the same token, there's nothing wrong with me not liking you."
As soon as she finished speaking.
Zhou Yuli was stunned again and speechless.
Behind the paulownia tree, a figure appeared.
Yan Ning's gaze shifted for a moment at this moment.
However, as soon as she touched that vague outline, she was stunned for a moment, and at the same time, as if by reflex, that all-too-familiar name flashed in her mind.
at the same time.
The man walked a little further.
The moonlight pours down.
His face was gently drawn——
Surprisingly, it’s true.
It’s Lu Chen.
Why is he here?
Besides, did he hear what she just said?
Yan Ning's calmness was instantly snatched away, his heart suddenly began to beat faster, and he didn't know why he was so panicked...
Zhou Yuli may still be immersed in depression at this moment.
He didn't move.
Probably didn't notice the person coming from behind.
The thought of Lu Chen being here.
Yan Ning wanted to finish the matter quickly and reminded him: "Someone is coming."
Zhou Yuli suddenly woke up and subconsciously looked around in panic.
Yan Ning tried his best to maintain his composure and finally said:
"Let's end this matter here. Any more complications will only cause trouble for you and me."
Before Zhou Yuli noticed the others, he quickly turned around and hesitated, as if he wanted to say something else.
And at this time.
The tall figure beside the tree moved his feet deliberately.
"Bang, bang!" twice.
The man stepped on the soft soil to make it look like hard land.
I don’t know how much effort it took.
When the sound came out, Zhou Yuli suddenly panicked a little. He pushed his glasses up and finally said with reluctance, "Okay."
"Why are you here?"
Zhou Yuli left.
Yan Ning slowed down her pace a little, and sure enough, less than two seconds later, Lu Chen appeared beside her.
Yan Ning forced himself to suppress the fluctuations in his heart, pretending to be calm, turning his head and looking up to see the person beside him.
Then.
It’s the first time.
It was very rare to see some real expression on Lu Chen's face——
Guilty conscience.
"Why am I here? Well, it's because..."
Lu Chen raised his hand to the back of his neck and stopped talking halfway through.
yes.
Yan Ning only reacted at this time.
He appeared here.
It's definitely not a simple coincidence.
After all, she had never heard about or expected Zhou Yuli to appear here tonight and come to see her.
That was Lu Chen who only heard a few words from her.
More likely, I won't know...
Their eyes met.
She frowned unconsciously, but didn't ask the question yet.
Lu Chen lowered his hand from the back of his neck, his eyes drooped, and as if in compromise, he confessed frankly, "That day at the stairs, I saw him handing you something..."
That day.
At the stairs.
Yan Ning's pupils couldn't help but dilate slightly due to surprise.
Memory flashback.
At that time, when she and Zhou Yuli left together, Lu Chen was still at the door of Class 1. Not long after, he appeared on the second floor and saw the scene where Zhou Yuli gave her the letter -
that is.
Probably, or rather, it is certain that...
Lu Chen, did you follow her?
But why?
Why does he care so much about which boy gave her something?
And why did he care so much that he was willing to spend time, hide himself, and follow her quietly?
Most importantly—
If these are just out of friends' concern.
Why doesn't he dare to be open and honest?
Behavior.
Even, just like her recently...
Those dark eyes were still staring at her without blinking, and there seemed to be surging waves deeper than the sea hidden in them.
That moment.
It seems like there is something separating us from the viewer through a layer of window paper.
Hazy, budding.
It is about to come out.
Yan Ning's cheeks turned red in an instant.
Subconsciously, or perhaps hurriedly, she slightly averted her eyes from the person next to her, but in her peripheral vision, she saw that he also raised his hand and touched the tip of his nose unnaturally.
Fortunately, there is the cover of night.
The mess of his mood was definitely out of control, so Yan Ning had to ignore his abnormally accelerated heartbeat and pretended to be normal, responding:
"oh."
She didn't ask any more questions.
He didn't continue talking.
The two of them walked towards the main gate together, separated by only a step or two, in the campus shrouded in darkness.
There was no one else on this night street.
There is still a distance to the door that is neither too long nor too short.
But Yan Ning's palms were already sweating, and she felt that if she didn't find something else to divert her attention, she would be so nervous that she would almost be unable to breathe.
With the little bit of rationality she had left, she made a decision and tried to bring up another topic as usual.
"Seven pounds, isn't it time to starve?"
Yan Ning didn't turn around, but looked at the tiled road under his feet and asked softly.
Because he had to prepare meals for Qi Jin, Lu Chen usually did not attend evening self-study classes, or he would only attend one class.
But now, it's obviously too late.
"No, I just bought an automatic feeding machine. Qi Jin recently, when it's time for dinner, he will stand in front of the machine and eat the rations as soon as they come in, without missing a single bite."
Lu Chen's voice came from the side, mixed with his usual faint smile.
It should have been a light-hearted topic.
But I don’t know if it was just her illusion.
His voice sounded strangely soft and slow.
It's almost to the point where it makes your ears hot...
So, after a while, Yan Ning finally stopped his wandering thoughts and only replied, "Oh."
Then he didn't say anything else.
finally.
Unconsciously.
Walked to the school gate.
Once they go out, the two people will go in opposite directions.
However.
Yan Ning and Lu Chen's eyes met.
They both understood each other and were speechless at the same time.
The night wind blew away some of the heat, but it could not blow away the young boys and girls' immature and throbbing hearts.
In the end, it was Yan Ning who spoke first.
She exhaled lightly, tried to act as if nothing had happened, waved her hand, and said:
"See you tomorrow."
Then, Lu Chen's brows relaxed and he smiled:
"Yeah, see you tomorrow."
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