So, what's wrong with the contents of the box?
Using her clever little brain, Chen Bing quickly recalled the contents of the box.
Damn it, besides the group photo, there were just some pieces of paper. I didn't really look closely at what was written on them. Could it be Shang Yunmiao's diary? No, no, diaries aren't written on loose pieces of paper. So what's hidden under the paper? Damn it, I really want to rush into Shang Yunmiao's room right now, snatch that little box, and open it in front of her so I can take a good look.
Meanwhile, in Shang Yunmiao's locked room, after the little girl had looked through her little treasures again, she found a new box and neatly placed the little treasures inside before hiding them in a more secluded place.
As for the original old box, it contained some unimportant items and was put back in its original place.
Back to Chen Bing, after regretting his actions for a while, the young man suddenly remembered another strange thing in the box: a white glue stick that looked somewhat familiar and had been around for a while!
Why does this thing look so familiar? Where have I seen it before...?
After trying hard to recall, Chen Bing quickly found the origin of the glue stick deep in his memory.
Isn't that the glue stick I lost when I was in bilingual kindergarten?
I remember I asked Xiao Shang to secretly take it for me; she thought I didn't know.
At the time, I was curious about what she meant by taking my things away so suddenly. But when I had to borrow her glue stick during craft class that day because Shang Yunmiao had stolen it, this little girl actually said she would only lend it to me if I promised to marry her in the future.
Faced with such despicable criminal forces, Chen Bing had no choice but to submit. Unexpectedly, the criminals had kept the glue stick that they had stolen from her all those years ago and didn't want her to see it.
Could it be...?
That box was full of similar things!?
How many times has that thief stolen from me?!
Just kidding. It wasn't always theft, but there are definitely some dark secrets about me.
Chen Bing imagined it all: maybe there were love letters that were written but too embarrassing to show her, love exchange diaries that were kept to themselves, photos that were taken while she was asleep after he stole a kiss from her, and so on. Just thinking about it made her excited!
It's decided. We'll head to Xiao Shang's bedroom now, subdue her, and interrogate her about the box's whereabouts.
Of course, Chen Bing's decision this time can be ignored, because he would never do such a thing. Xiao Shang was already so heartbroken just from discovering that she might have seen what was in that box; if he actually did this, she would be devastated.
Chen Bing understood. Since Xiao Shang had collected all of this, one day she would willingly offer him this little treasure trove. All he had to do was wait patiently and let Shang Yunmiao proceed according to her own plans.
Yes, as an outstanding young man of the new era, this is how he should act when faced with such a problem.
After making up her mind, Chen Bing lay comfortably in bed and soon drifted into a sweet dream.
The next day, taking advantage of Shang Yunmiao's inattention, Chen Bing, an outstanding young man of the new era, quietly slipped into her room and opened the box with anticipation.
Hehe, I can only look at it as I see it, as long as Xiao Shang doesn't know, there's no problem. When she offers me the box later, I can just pretend I never knew anything.
Chen Bing had a beautiful idea, but unfortunately, the contents of the box were clearly different from yesterday's.
Disappointed, Chen Bing became even more certain of her guess and looked forward to the day when Xiao Shang would shyly present the box to her.
What he needed to do right now was to slip out of the room as quickly as possible and not be discovered by anyone.
A peaceful day slowly passed by. Some people enjoyed the last bit of comfort before the start of the school year, while others worked overtime to complete their assignments. Some people didn't slack off even at this time and were studying hard. Others, like handsome guys such as Chen Bing, spent their time leisurely with cute girls.
Regardless of which of the above scenarios applies, everyone equally and spontaneously welcomes the morning of the second day, the first day of school.
After Yunxuan dropped me off at the school gate, it was immediately apparent that things were very different from usual. It wasn't just that everyone was wearing masks; the most striking difference was that the usually bustling school gate was now completely empty.
The school was already quiet due to the staggered start of the semester, and with the teachers directing the students to keep their bags and belongings several meters apart, it felt even more deserted.
"We won't be able to walk side by side when we go inside."
"Yes, I know, I can walk by myself."
"You two live at school, remember to call me if you need anything." After getting off the car, Yunxuan gave them these instructions while helping them with their luggage. Since the teachers wouldn't officially start work until tomorrow, she was only picking them up as a parent today.
"Bingbing is a man, so remember to take good care of your younger sister at school. Yunmiao, remember to listen to Bingbing."
"I know, Mom. I'm not a little kid anymore."
Yunxuan's words, spoken as if she were coaxing a kindergarten child, made Shang Yunmiao feel embarrassed.
After agreeing with some "uh-huhs," she kept her distance from Chen Bing and walked towards the school gate.
"Keep a three-meter distance! All students, wear masks and keep a three-meter distance! Parents, do not cross the yellow line, do not linger after dropping off your children, and no large gatherings are allowed!"
Several male teachers, wearing masks, called out to the parents outside the school gate, starting at eight in the morning, and it was unclear how long they would continue.
Following behind Shang Yunmiao at a distance of three meters, Chen Bing saw that before entering the school gate, everyone had to have a teacher spray alcohol on them. After the teacher sprayed them carefully, another teacher would take their temperature with a thermometer.
After having their temperatures checked, students also need to register their names, classes, arrival time, and temperatures at a table near the entrance.
After going through all three procedures, students can then take their luggage and enter the school gate according to the designated route.
In her previous life, Chen Bing didn't have many feelings when she experienced this scene; she just felt it was very formal and strict.
When he stepped onto this day again after more than 20 years, Chen Bing couldn't help but sigh, "This is China, and this is why China was able to win this battle against the epidemic with such an amazing performance."
(Next update will be later; the author says it always takes a while to post.)
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