Chapter 70 Ning Ning "Don't stop, don't look at me, I'll follow you...
Yan Ning had a dream.
She dreamed that she was sitting in the classroom memorizing English words. It should have been a normal morning reading, but suddenly a shadow moved at the door.
She subconsciously turned her head to look, and saw——
A steamed bun, a fried dough stick, and a cup of soy milk, all about the same size as a human, came towards her bouncing and skipping.
She was just about to wave her hand and say thank you, but no, I've already had breakfast.
But they were very happy and shouted to her first:
"Wake up! You're going to be late—"
Yan Ning suddenly woke up.
As soon as she looked up, she realized something was wrong.
Not only that, but also because she saw Lu Chen next to her at a glance.
Also, because of the lingering warmth and firm feeling on her cheek, and because of the movement of her legs when she stood up, she touched the other person next to her.
All of this undoubtedly illustrates one thing—
so.
just.
Did she sleep on his shoulder for half a day?
When did it start?
How did it start?
Could it be that she was sleepwalking after falling asleep? And how could she be so bold and proactive?
Or maybe.
It was him who moved...
Yan Ning's eyes flickered, still frantically analyzing the situation in her head. Meanwhile, Lu Chen, as if nothing had happened, lightly shook his wrist, looked at her with his dark eyes, and smiled.
"Good morning. Do you want to sleep a little longer?"
The hand that had just greeted her retreated slightly, and frankly guided her gaze to look at his shoulder:
"I can lend it to you for continued use."
Where was she sleeping just now?
It's a done deal.
Yan Ning's face suddenly turned red.
She swallowed, quietly moved her legs back a little, trying to hide the evidence, and quickly shook her head, "No, no need."
"Okay then."
Lu Chen smiled and asked, "Going to school?"
Yan Ning suddenly realized what time and where he was.
Not knowing how long she had slept, and worried that she would be late soon, she quickly stood up from the bench, "Oh, sorry, sorry, is it really late? Let's go!"
Unexpectedly, Lu Chen laughed again.
"Don't worry, it's not too late. I won't be late."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and naturally helped Yan Ning to gently adjust the backpack strap that was twisted because she had hurriedly put it on.
Yan Ning noticed it, but before she could react, her attention shifted to another matter:
"Ah! Right! And what about breakfast?"
Lu Chen took another calm look at the straps he had arranged, his eyes full of joy, and offered a solution:
"I'll take it to school."
Lu Chen went to his aunt's place to get breakfast.
Yan Ning waited by the roadside, calculating the time in his head. Indeed, although it was a little late, as long as he didn't waste time on the road and arrived at school on time, there would be no problem.
Yan Ning just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that familiar voice:
"Let's go—"
She raised her head a little too late, and was about to respond when she saw the young man walking towards her, his lips curled up, a smile that he couldn't hide at all, and didn't intend to hide, as he said the second half of his sentence:
"Xiao Haiyan classmate."
Yan Ning was stunned for a moment, then reacted immediately——
He heard it.
On the day of the exam, she ran all the way to the broadcasting room. During the break in the music, she told the female student who was doing the broadcasting that she hoped to submit an article to the senior high school column that day.
There weren't enough manuscripts to begin with, so of course the junior student gladly accepted them.
But after all, the broadcast is aimed at all teachers and students. Yan Ning hopes that Lu Chen can hear and understand what she means, but she also cannot make it too conspicuous.
She had been thinking all the way about what to say, and at that moment, she finally made a decision.
After writing the sentence without any hesitation, Yan Ning paused before signing his name.
Because she originally wrote her own name without thinking much, but was reminded by the schoolmate next to her, and then she took a quick look at the column submissions, with a variety of signatures, and the main point was that if anyone could guess the real name, I would lose.
Time was running out, and Yan Ning's mind was in a mess. After a brief thought, he started writing.
"Senior 3 Science (1) Class, Xiao Haiyan."
On her way out after finishing writing, Yan Ning actually felt a little regretful. "Xiao Haiyan", the nickname of her online account, seemed to be a little too obscure.
After all, most people will change the notes after adding friends.
Lu Chen might not even have noticed the nickname she changed.
Also, Lu Chen might not be able to hear it at all. Or, even if he heard it, he wouldn't know that this was what she wanted to say to him.
But by then, it was too late to regret.
And now.
Lu Chen said that he heard it.
This clearly means that he understands what she means.
Yan Ning was very happy in his heart.
But while I was happy, I couldn't help feeling a little shy.
But, it turned out that he had already noticed her new nickname. Thinking of the girlish thoughts hidden behind the nickname, her heart couldn't help but ripple...
In the short time it took Yan Ningwan to respond.
Lu Chen bent down slightly, tilted his head, looked at her, and smiled again:
"Or, classmate NNNNNN."
Now, there is no time to think about anything else.
Yan Ning was stunned for a moment.
NNNNNN, this is the account that Yan Ning randomly registered on the No. 1 Middle School forum during the summer vacation.
In addition to using this account to report rumor-mongering posts, she also used it to confront [呵nm] one night, saying that she had obtained evidence that the other party had spread rumors about Lu Chen and demanded that the other party delete the post and apologize, otherwise she would call the police and sue him in court.
It was the middle of the night, so she couldn't really consult a lawyer. She collected evidence according to online tutorials and searched for legal provisions online. Although she was scared [hehenm], the person also deleted the post and apologized.
But, in fact, Yan Ning also knew that if she really called the police to sue, she would have no choice, after all, the plaintiff for the right to reputation is the person himself.
at this point.
Lu Chen must also know that his target major is law. Moreover, she has seen Lu Chen flipping through the thick law-related books across the street more than once when he had nothing to do after finishing his homework.
She used the tiger's power to scare people, but the tiger itself found out.
"How come you even know this..."
Yan Ning realized belatedly that a little shame was welling up in his heart, and subconsciously lowered his eyes a little, trying to avoid his sight.
In no mood.
Lu Chen leaned over again and caught up.
"Of course, I know a lot more, Ningning."
Feeling that he was teasing her on purpose again, Yan Ning was a little unconvinced. She raised her eyes and met his gaze: "I don't need this nickname anymore!"
"I see."
Lu Chen still looked at her with a smile and nodded seriously.
"But, what a shame, after all, it sounds so nice... Then, from now on, can I call you that?"
The boy suddenly changed the subject and looked at the girl in front of him, restraining his casual smile, with a focused expression and an overly serious tone.
Yan Ning was stunned.
She had originally been a little bit angry, wanting to see what other amusing words he would say so she could refute him. But now, once she understood what Lu Chen meant, her cheeks couldn't help but get a little hot.
Ningning.
He did call her that.
In the early summer of my freshman year in high school, at a crowded amusement park, Lu Chen, wearing a teddy bear costume, walked towards her after dancing. Through a heavy hood, he tied a balloon containing a birthday present to her wrist. At that moment, he panted slightly, and said to her with a smile:
"Happy birthday, Ningning."
But only this time.
And now, Lu Chen mentioned it so solemnly, as if the change in address symbolized that the already close relationship between the two had become even closer...
Just like now.
After Yan Ning finally blushed slightly and nodded gently to show her agreement.
Lu Chen stood up, took a step forward, and shortened the distance between them.
Yan Ning's heart was pounding and his mind went blank. He was expectant and nervous, thinking that he was going to say or do something again.
Lu Chen raised his thin lips and his voice fell into her ears:
"Let's go to school together, Ningning."
He finished the sentence softly, his dark eyes lowered, his gaze moving and focused. He deliberately pronounced the last two words in a tender and self-aware way.
What Yan Ning finally noticed at this moment was another completely different point—
Oh yes!
Going to school!
If you don’t leave now you’re really going to be late!!
Yan Ning immediately dispelled the pink bubbles in her head. After glancing at the time on her wristwatch, she immediately made a decision and said to Lu Chen with a serious expression:
"Let's go, it might be too late, let's run!"
Now it was Lu Chen's turn to be stunned. Then he laughed and said, "I understand."
Yan Ning couldn't wait to run ahead, her ponytail lightly drawing an arc. She turned her head, not stopping, but couldn't help but urge:
"Lu Chen! Hurry up and catch up!"
The little blue and white dolphin on her schoolbag swayed slightly with the movements of its owner, reflecting a faint but extremely dazzling light.
Thus, the dry stone was infused with magic and gained the ability to escape from the shore.
This is a fairy tale world after all.
That's right, nothing is surprising.
Lu Chen suppressed the turmoil in his heart, grasped the shoulder bag's strap with one hand, and prepared to run. Then, with a sunny and obedient face, he replied, "I'm coming."
Hurry up and hurry all the way.
When Yan Ning and Lu Chen got off the No. 258 bus, they could see a few students not far away who were also wearing the No. 1 Middle School uniform and walking towards the school.
Everyone is just walking but not running, which means it's not too late.
Yan Ning looked at the time again and confirmed this before he breathed a sigh of relief.
Based on the tacit understanding of these days.
After getting off the car, Yan Ning was in front and Lu Chen was behind, the two walked one in front and the other behind, with a slight distance between them, along the roadside, towards the school.
I took only a few steps.
Yan Ning suddenly heard a very light sound——
"Ningning."
It’s Lu Chen.
She was not so anxious now. When she heard him calling her like that, she realized that her ears were getting hot again.
"Um?"
Yan Ning responded. Coincidentally, there were no other middle school students around, so she wanted to look back.
But then I heard a gentle voice:
"Don't stop, don't look at me, I'll follow you."
Lu Chen's voice was very light and slow, like a stream flowing quietly under the moonlight, with crystal clear voice.
But at this moment, Yan Ning couldn't help but feel a little worried because she couldn't see his face for a while. Even so, she listened to him and respected his ideas and didn't turn back.
The distance between the two remained unchanged, and they continued to move forward together.
Behind him, Lu Chen's words fell into Yan Ning's ears word by word.
He said:
"Don't worry too much about me."
"I'm not completely fine right now, but I'm slowly getting better. I'm eating well and sleeping well. I'm occasionally distracted during class, but it doesn't have much of an impact."
"I always carry my cell phone with me. If you want to know my status or contact me, it's always there 24 hours a day, ready for you."
"so--"
The voice from behind paused for a moment.
As if waiting for trial, Yan Ning pursed his lips, his heart involuntarily rising.
Then, Lu Chen continued:
"Starting tomorrow, don't bring me breakfast anymore. Otherwise, I'll get worried too."
I don’t know if it’s because his words are so gentle and considerate, or because, probably, from tomorrow on, I won’t be able to see him often again.
Yan Ning's eyes suddenly felt warm and sour.
She was actually aware that the increasingly demanding life of her senior year, the immense pressure of the college entrance exam, and the possibility of being discovered by her family all meant—
The days when she would come to see Lu Chen like this every morning and go to school together would not last long.
But it was like, a beautiful dream.
Yan Ning also had no intention of waking up soon.
She wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.
At this moment, she just walked to the intersection.
Across the zebra crossing, the traffic light was flashing red.
Yan Ning stopped in a corner away from the crowd.
Behind.
Lu Chen whispered again:
"If, if you're still worried, I'll come to your class door every day for three meals a day, check in, and let you see that I'm fine, okay?"
The corresponding picture subconsciously emerged in Yan Ning's messy mind.
Lu Chen, like an NPC, would appear at the entrance of her classroom at a fixed time every day...
She thought this scene was kind of cute.
However, other people who witnessed this would probably just be surprised, and no one knew what rumors would spread.
but.
Yes.
After all, we are still in the same school.
As long as they want, she and he will eventually meet.
Yan Ning felt a little relieved, and the soreness in his nose was immediately relieved.
At the same time, the green light on the opposite side came on.
All around, pedestrians were walking hurriedly, facing the opposite direction.
Yan Ning seized this moment, turned around and looked at the person behind him.
She thought.
His last words were just a joke.
However, when she turned around, she saw the young man looking down at her with an extremely serious expression.
My heart seems to be wrapped tightly by something increasingly soft.
Yan Ning pinched the strap of his schoolbag, shook his head, and in the dim morning light, his eyes met with the young man with gentle features.
“Not every day.”
Her almond-shaped eyes curved slightly, and she said seriously, "Occasionally, that's fine."
-
The honor roll for the baseline test was posted on the bulletin board in front of the senior high school building during the morning exercises on Monday.
After exercise.
Yan Ning and several girls from the same class were walking from the playground to the teaching building. From a distance, they saw a group of people gathered in front of the notice board.
A few girls went along, but there were so many people that they only took a quick look from the periphery.
Yan Ning was very nervous.
But when her eyes touched the list of liberal arts, she finally saw—
The face she was very familiar with, with black eyes, black hair, a calm expression, yet aggressively handsome, still stood invincibly in the first position in the first row.
Lu Chen is number one!!!
This realization ignited Yan Ning's mood in an instant, like fireworks.
Thinking of how difficult it has been for him these days.
She was almost on the verge of tears.
Hou Shanshan, who was standing next to her, turned around and shook Yan Ning's wrist, saying excitedly, "First place!"
Yan Ninghui held her hand, equally excited, and repeated, "Yes! First place!"
Chunlan looked over, smiling:
"Congratulations!"
Cao Li also winked at Yan Ning: "Ningning, you are so amazing! I will definitely hold on to you tightly from now on!"
Yan Ning only realized at this moment that something was wrong. Amidst the chattering congratulations from her friends, she glanced at another notice board -
See you.
The sun was shining brightly, and the glass of the bulletin board reflected a glimmer like a gem.
A girl with short hair, almond-shaped eyes, wearing the blue and white school uniform of No. 1 Middle School, and a little serious, also stood in the first row, in the first seat.
That was the photo of Yan Ning taken when he entered school.
After a moment of shock, Yan Ning finally reacted -
She too.
It’s the first one!!!
The congratulations from friends around him continued, and Yan Ning himself understood too well the difficulties and obstacles on this learning journey.
But at this moment, instead of the urge to cry again, Yan Ning felt a more real sense of happiness, because another thought emerged incomparably clearly -
Even if it goes around in circles.
But she finally reached the position where she stood shoulder to shoulder with Lu Chen...
When Lin Xinci learned that Yan Ning had ranked first in the school in the first exam of his senior year, she was extremely happy.
At noon that day, Lin Xinci prepared a large table of dishes and called Yan Xiangrong from the Materials Institute. The three of them gathered together to celebrate for Yan Ning. During the meal, they also called their grandmother and great-grandmother to tell them the good news.
It seems that if Yan Ning didn't have to go to school, Lin Xinci would even want to hold a big banquet.
Friends were also very happy for Yan Ning.
Before the afternoon class, Xin Jing went to Science Class 1, took Yan Ning by the hand, and praised Yan Ning for a long time without repeating herself, saying, "My Ningning is the best."
Yan Ning blushed a little.
Especially when they said goodbye before class, she watched Xin Jing leave, but unexpectedly saw another familiar handsome face with one hand on the railing, looking at her with a smile, just a few steps away.
Yan Ning's blushing immediately went up another level.
he……
When did you come?
Xin Jing also saw the man and greeted him:
"What a coincidence, Road God."
Lu Chen smiled, "It's not a coincidence."
As he spoke, he shifted his gaze to Yan Ning, who was standing beside him. Their eyes met, and he nodded slightly, as if to say hello politely, but he also added the second half of the sentence:
"I came here on purpose."
Yan Ning's heart was filled with ripples. She could guess that his "specialness" was probably related to her.
The boy who was chatting with Lu Chen was now in the same class as Yan Ning and also knew Xin Jing. He was a very kind person and added a sentence at the right time:
"Lu Shen and I were talking about the basketball club dinner."
After chatting for a few more words, the bell rang.
The students in the corridor returned to class one after another, and Xin Jing and Lu Chen also walked towards the stairs.
At the moment when Yan Ning was about to walk into the classroom, she turned her head and looked a little further away. At the same time, Lu Chen also turned back at the stairs.
The two people's eyes met in the air for a moment.
She smiled.
He laughed too.
They both tacitly understood each other and were genuinely happy for this meeting and for each other's achievements.
That night, Yan Ning returned home. Before going to bed late at night, she lay on the bed and checked her phone. She found that Lu Chen had updated a status.
She quickly sat up and clicked it to see.
The first thing that caught my eye was a photo.
The shadows of the trees are mottled and the sun is shining brightly.
The two bulletin boards containing the honor rolls for the liberal arts and science subjects were on both sides of the picture, one on the left and one on the right, without any obstruction, sharing the autumn scenery equally and both were equally shining.
The notice board was facing the teachers' duty room on the first floor. No one knew when and how Lu Chen managed to avoid the students coming and going and the teachers patrolling to take this picture.
There is also text below:
L:-[Great start.]
His post was public, and it was published just after school that evening. There were dozens of comments following it, and everyone was congratulating him.
In the quiet night.
Yan Ning was so excited at the moment. She couldn't help herself several times and wanted to hide among the crowd and press the "like" button.
But in the end, she let out a sigh, suppressed her feelings, and did not do it.
Yan Ning turned around, took a screenshot, and saved the picture.
There's no need to rush.
Because she knew—
This is.
She and he.
The best start.
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