Chapter 15 15 “I’ll teach you.”
Chen Zan regretted very much that he had taken the initiative to talk to him. If he had kept silent like before, he would not have had the chance to be deceived by him, nor would he have trapped himself in the current situation where he was neither able to get out of it nor to move forward.
That burning gaze was still fixed on her face, without moving at all, as if waiting for her answer.
There is no intention to rush, the time will be long and unbearable.
Half of her heart seemed to be hanging in the air. Chen Zhan pursed her lips, and the straight and tight lines at the corners of her mouth became particularly stiff under his gaze. She had no intention of revealing her heart to him, or revealing to him the cautious steps she had followed behind him all these years.
His eyes randomly glanced at the figure in front of them that was already far away. Chen Zhan stiffly changed the subject, "Shi Yi and the others have gone so far... We... should just leave quickly..."
"Are you..." He Jingsui looked at her, chuckled and spoke slowly, with a smile in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, which was hard to ignore.
But before she could finish her sentence, she was ruthlessly interrupted by Chen Zan. She didn't want to listen to He Jingsui's nonsense anymore.
"I'm hungry..."
Without waiting for him, she lowered her head and walked forward in quick, alternating steps. The moment she slipped out from under his nose, He Jingsui caught a glimpse of her plump little ears, hidden in her black hair, red as if they could drip blood.
Shy.
“Tsk.”
He Jingsui curled the corners of his lips, and his eyes subconsciously followed her figure running forward.
Slender and thin, like a fleeing rabbit.
The corners of his lips curled up in an amusing arc, and he followed slowly, with a casual step, like a hunter with ease.
The first time He Shiyi entered the cafeteria of the Sports University, his whole face was filled with curiosity and novelty. Faced with the clean and tidy decoration of the cafeteria, the windows displaying a wide variety of delicious food, and the tall and handsome men everywhere, he didn't have time to sigh before he was ruthlessly pulled away by Jiang Qiannan.
They went straight up to the third floor.
The cafeteria on the third floor was a bit deserted, with only a few shops open. Jiang Qiannan explained that the shops up there were all individually run, much like restaurants outside. Because of their large scale, only a few of them were on this floor, but their food was exceptional and very popular.
He Shiyi was the first to be captivated by the delicious food and vowed to come more often. She asked the waiter to bring two dozen glasses of sparkling wine, and everyone toasted happily to celebrate He Jingsui's triumphant return from winning the championship.
The sparkling wine was chilled and bubbling. Chen Zan took a sip, the cool carbonation stimulating her tongue. She closed her eyes and then opened them again in comfort.
Out of the corner of my eye, I suddenly caught a glimpse of He Jingsui's relaxed and happy face. He was leaning back in his chair, his bony fingers hooked around the iron ring of the can, his fingertips stained with icy mist.
Chen Zhan suddenly felt like those light bubbles, gurgling and about to explode in the next second.
She tried her best to suppress the faint smile on the corners of her mouth. At the moment when her eyelashes trembled, her eyes drifted to the man living in her peripheral vision, but she accidentally collided with his scattered gaze. The sporadic smile was still clearly floating between his eyebrows.
It was just a light touch, but it seemed as if she had used up all her strength.
After dinner, the group of four left the noisy cafeteria.
The afternoon sun was comfortable and lazy. He Shiyi stretched lazily with a satisfied feeling of fullness. She suggested that they go for a walk around the campus, pulling Chen Zan along. "It's our first time here, so we have to go for a walk."
"Let Jiang Qiannan be our tour guide," she said, and suddenly leaned close to her, whispering to her with a sly smile, "Besides, there are so many handsome guys here, can you really bear to miss this great opportunity?"
“…”
She is not interested in looking at handsome guys.
Jiang Qiannan was not interested in this either. He had sharp ears and heard He Shiyi's little plan. He raised his hand, grabbed her collar, and pulled her into his arms.
Her back suddenly hit his shoulder socket. Before He Shiyi could figure out what was happening, she looked up and met Jiang Qiannan's resentful gaze.
"Look at the handsome guys?" Jiang Qiannan asked with a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice, "Two handsome guys of this age are standing in front of you, and you can't see them?"
"You?" There was a hint of disbelief in his tone.
Why, isn't he a handsome guy?
He Shiyi's gaze fell on his face, and after carefully examining him, he shook his head, "Not really."
“…”
These two words made He Jingsui laugh.
Chen Zan also tried his best to purse the corners of his lips, and his expression couldn't help laughing.
Jiang Qiannan was angry and annoyed. He let go of the back of He Shiyi's collar and was about to argue with her about why her elbow had to bend outward, but He Shiyi turned her head to look at someone who was watching the show.
In a curious tone, she asked him, "Brother, do you think Jiang Qiannan is handsome?"
He Jingsui shook his head in agreement and added lazily, "It's almost there."
This was immediately met with Jiang Qiannan's scolding: "Shameless!"
The harmless playfulness would not cause any conflict, and in the end Jiang Qiannan resigned himself to his fate and took the two of them on a bored stroll around the Sports University campus.
He Jingsui was called away by his coach and left for the time being.
The Sports University is even wider than the Academy of Fine Arts. Lush greenery lines the roads, shading the sun and permeating the air with coolness. Along the broad main road leads to the playground. On the empty track, people are running under the scorching sun. Next to it is the basketball court, where several boys are enthusiastically playing basketball. They're wearing uniform basketball uniforms, exuding the spirit of youthful enthusiasm.
He Shiyi stopped to watch. After someone scored a goal, she clapped excitedly. Even though she was far away from them, she couldn't help but cheer for them.
"Zhanzhan, look! That handsome guy over there scored a goal!"
Chen Zan followed her gaze with a sympathetic look, then glanced at Jiang Qiannan, who was standing next to her with a sullen face the entire time. He pulled the corners of his lips stiffly, laughed dryly, and clapped along with her.
After being in the sun for too long, they felt hot. They didn't finish watching the basketball game. Passing by a store, they picked out two ice creams from the freezer and sat down to rest.
He Shiyi leaned on Chen Zan's shoulder and cried out that he was exhausted.
Jiang Qiannan snorted lightly, his tone very sour, “Why didn’t I see you exhausted when I was looking at the handsome guy just now?”
"..." He Shiyi rolled her eyes speechlessly, biting the ice cream hard and getting a cold mouth. She felt guilty for eating his ice cream, so she planned to ignore him.
He Shiyi was so sarcastic that she couldn't contain her anger for a long time. So she decided to throw in the towel and, as if on purpose, raised her head and asked Chen Zhan loudly, "Zhan Zhan, which of those handsome guys do you think is the best looking?"
Afraid that Jiang Qiannan couldn't hear it.
So, Chen Zhan struggled slowly in the midst of the two different gazes. Adhering to the mentality of not offending anyone and not looking at them in vain, she maintained a neutral point of view, "It's... okay..."
"I think the handsome guy who just shot the three-pointer is the best-looking. He has a strong body and long legs!" He Shiyi exclaimed, "He's just like the male protagonist in a novel!"
She spoke with great interest and excitement, and expressed her love for them in a vivid and vivid way.
Chen Zan carefully observed the tense atmosphere between the two of them, and subconsciously thought that something was wrong. He Shiyi said this on purpose for Jiang Qiannan to hear.
"Maybe he even has eight-pack abs!"
Chen Zan watched Jiang Qiannan's face getting darker and darker, and she really wanted to cover He Shiyi's mouth.
Just when Jiang Qiannan was about to explode, Chen Zhan spoke up to stop the situation, saying, "That..."
"Jiang...Qiannan, can I go to the shooting range in your school?"
The words were spoken too hastily. The moment Jiang Qiannan looked over, Chen Zan's heart skipped a beat. She cleverly concealed her thoughts and tried to ease the stalemate between him and He Shiyi. "Shiyi and I are curious about the shooting range... She's been curious about it for a long time. Can you... take us to see it?"
This statement lacked credibility, and Jiang Qiannan looked suspiciously in the direction of He Shiyi.
Chen Zhan tried his best to dispel his suspicion, "Really! She told me that on the way here..."
And winked at He Shiyi.
The latter turned his head away proudly but did not deny it.
So Jiang Qiannan walked down the stairs and said with a reluctant look, "Since you want to see it so much, then fine, I'll show you around."
The two followed Jiang Qiannan to the school's sports venue. The venue was very large, divided into many areas according to sports, and was spacious and bright.
The shooting area is on the third floor of the venue.
In the spacious and open area, the light source is cold, white and bright, and the shooting equipment is neatly arranged in an orderly manner.
There are quite a few people practicing inside.
They stood with their hands in their pockets, guns in hand, clear glasses perched on their noses, their eyes fixed sharply on the distant bullseye. Their fingers pulled the trigger, and within half a second, a dot appeared on the surface of the ringed target.
Chen Zhan saw the location of the dot clearly.
In the ninth ring.
So awesome.
The image of He Jingsui shooting suddenly appeared in his mind, and Chen Zan's mouth curled up slightly.
At the same time, He Shiyi clapped his hands and sighed, "How amazing! Nine Rings!"
Chen Zan nodded in agreement.
"But my brother is even better. He can hit the bull's eye with ease." He Shiyi was very proud when talking about He Jingsui.
"Whatever?" Jiang Qiannan chuckled at her nonchalant tone, "He Shiyi, you're putting it too lightly."
"I'm telling the truth." He Shiyi said, "My brother could have done it."
Jiang Qiannan snorted and laughed, seeming to doubt her words.
He Shiyi, however, was unconvinced. He put his hands on his hips, raised his chin and asked him, "Why, you're not convinced?"
"Why should I be dissatisfied?" Jiang Qiannan found it funny.
"Of course you are not as good as my brother..." She said this deliberately to anger him.
Jiang Qiannan choked and was extremely shocked, "I'm not as good as your brother?"
"What else?"
These four words immediately aroused Jiang Qiannan's desire to win as a man. He gritted his teeth and said, "Kid, come here and watch me! Next, I will let you know that your brother and I are evenly matched!"
It just so happened that He Shiyi also wanted to see how powerful he was, so she snorted coquettishly, "Just watch!"
Then he turned around and said to Chen Zhan, "Zhan Zhan, I'll be back soon!"
Without waiting for Chen Zan's nod, she hurriedly followed Jiang Qiannan.
Chen Zan was alone. She stood there, looking left and right. The unfamiliar environment made her feel quite uneasy.
Students passing by came and went, and sometimes someone would cast a faint glance at her, which would make her feel guilty.
She sometimes looked at them practicing shooting, and sometimes her eyes fell on Jiang Qiannan and He Shiyi. They were still arguing with each other. Chen Zhan watched Jiang Qiannan raise his gun and shoot. The result of hitting the bull's eye instantly made Jiang Qiannan feel confident, but He Shiyi didn't want to admit that he was good. He pursed his lips tightly and turned his head, refusing to admit that he had made a mistake.
Jiang Qiannan didn't insist on arguing with her about right and wrong. He had great patience with He Shiyi and knew when to quit. He smiled and asked her, "How is it, is my brother powerful?"
He Shiyi was too lazy to continue arguing with him, so he clapped his hands and replied perfunctorily, "Great, great."
"Then don't question me next time." He said with a smile, "I'm more capable than you think."
Being able to attend Beijing Sports Academy, no matter how poor your qualifications are, you will have an excellent foundation. Jiang Qiannan also occasionally goes out to compete and wins some honors, big and small.
He Shiyi didn't really question him, but she was used to being spoiled in front of him, "Then don't lose your temper with me anymore."
The eldest lady took the initiative to ease the relationship. Jiang Qiannan walked down the stairs, but couldn't help but defend himself, "How could I lose my temper with you?"
"Just now, you were so fierce."
"..." He just told her not to look at the handsome guy, but he also admitted that his tone was a little wrong just now. He lowered his voice and apologized to her, "I'm wrong, brother. I'm sorry."
After a few words, the two quickly reconciled and chatted and laughed. Jiang Qiannan even invited He Shiyi to try shooting. He Shiyi waved his hands and said he didn't know how to do it. Jiang Qiannan smiled generously and said, "I'll teach you."
They are really a pair of happy enemies.
The atmosphere between them eased a bit, Chen Zhan had noticed earlier, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
But before he could breathe a sigh of relief, a boy suddenly walked over from beside him. He was tall, handsome and refreshing. He was wearing a loose polo shirt and wide shorts that covered his knees, revealing his strong and sturdy calves.
"classmate?"
Chen Zan turned his head and met his gaze. It was a strange face with a polite smile in his eyes.
She glanced at him briefly.
"You look unfamiliar. How can I help you?"
"No... no need," Chen Zan waved his hand.
"Are you here to practice shooting?" the boy asked in a friendly manner.
"No..." Chen Zan briefly cast his gaze towards Jiang Qiannan and He Shiyi who were far away, then quickly retracted it, stammering and looking for an excuse, "I...was waiting for someone."
"You're not from our school?" Although the tone was doubtful, there was certainty in the voice.
Chen Zan didn't know how he saw that, but when she met his gaze, she felt a little guilty.
Acquiescence is recognition.
The boy didn't embarrass her or ask any further questions. He just said, "Everyone is welcome here. This place is open to the public. If you're interested in shooting sports, you can go and try it. It's just that shooting is not a simple sport. You can find someone to teach you."
She had no intention of trying to shoot.
But she couldn't ignore the other party's friendly reminder. Chen Zan curled her lips slightly and thanked him.
Unexpectedly, the boy took the initiative to ask, "Do you want to try it?"
Chen Zan was stunned, his eyes fixed.
The boy smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. I'm a shooting athlete and I've just participated in a competition. I can teach you."
Chen Zhan was a little uncomfortable with the over-enthusiasm and politely declined, "Let's not do that..."
"Don't be shy—"
As he was about to step forward, Chen Zan subconsciously stepped back.
At the same time, a cold voice suddenly sounded, "Chen Zhan."
It was too familiar. Chen Zan turned his head and saw He Jingsui not far away. He had changed his clothes, wearing a loose black short-sleeved shirt and shorts of the same color. He must have taken a shower, and he looked refreshed.
His eyebrows were drooping, and he looked a little cold and not easy to mess with. His dark eyes were fixed on this side, with a silent and dangerous oppression.
Chen Zan's heart skipped a beat.
Then she heard his voice, a cold tone that brooked no rejection.
"come over."
Her steps were uncontrollable and obedient, her heartbeat about to burst her chest, and she walked to his side as if obsessed. When she was very close to him, she could smell his pleasant scent, which silently invaded her nostrils and made her almost addicted.
She raised her eyes to look at him, her sight meeting his sharp jaw, thin lips, tall and straight nose, and now his dark eyes with a coolness, and a hint of irritation between his brows.
He seemed a little unhappy.
Is it because of that boy just now?
Chen Zhan didn't dare to think too much. He subconsciously held his breath, pinched the beating heart, and just asked, "Why are you here?"
The gentle voice in front of him was so healing that it seemed to instantly soothe the pent-up anxiety in his heart. He withdrew his gaze from Meng Gaoyuan and cast a cold look on the face of the girl in front of him.
He was stunned for a moment.
Those eyes were still clear and bright, pure, honest and simple without any impurities.
Unlike many pairs of eyes he had seen before.
Just now she was standing with Meng Gaoyuan and looking at him with these eyes.
I feel a little inexplicably unhappy.
He Jingsui didn't show his displeasure when facing her. He softened his expression and said to her, "I'll come to find you."
Chen Zan guessed that it was Jiang Qiannan who told him that they were here, so he nodded and said "Oh" dryly.
"What were you doing here?" he asked suddenly.
Chen Zhan was caught off guard, his eyes widened, and he was a little bewildered. "Nothing."
She really didn't do anything. She just stood there waiting for the weird atmosphere between Jiang Qiannan and He Shiyi to gradually improve, but unfortunately she met a boy who tried to chat her up.
He Jingsui raised his eyebrows, clearly showing disbelief.
Chen Zan thought about it and briefly explained to him the small conflict between He Shiyi and Jiang Qiannan, and told him the purpose of his standing there, which was to give them enough extra space so that their relationship could return to what it was before.
"So that boy just now was taking the opportunity to hit on you?"
The topic jumped too much, and Chen Zhan didn't expect him to ask this.
The look on his face was obviously stunned.
Then she heard him say, "He's not a good man, stay away from him."
Although I didn't know why he said that, standing in front of the person I liked, I was afraid he would misunderstand me, so I hurried to explain, "That guy didn't say anything to me. He just asked if I wanted to try shooting. He said he was a shooting athlete and could teach me, but I refused."
Chen Zan used a righteous tone to distance himself from the boy.
After understanding the situation, He Jing sneered sarcastically, "Old-fashioned."
His sight fell on her fair and gentle face again. The bright light illuminated every inch of her skin, making it appear delicate and flawless, as if it were as delicate as a baby's.
His drooping fingers moved, and as if by some mysterious force, he suddenly said, "Do you want to try it?"
"What?"
Chen Zan hadn't reacted yet.
Until his voice came again, "Shoot."
"I'll teach you."
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