The smoke on him
Song Shiwen hesitated, his eyes fixed elsewhere as he pondered for a few seconds before saying, "Actually, he's not such a good person. Everyone dislikes him, so they probably wouldn't be happy to tell you about him."
"But..." Lu Cangyue lowered her head and her eyes became wet. She thought that even if it was like this, she had to see him. So she hurriedly asked for help, saying earnestly, "Even so, can you help me find him?"
Afterwards, Song Shiwen took Lu Cangyue on the road to find Hui Zifeng.
"Do you know what this is?"
"Kite."
"What about this?"
“Fried rice cakes.”
"Do you like this?" Song Shiwen picked up a toy that had recently become popular at the stall, thinking that she must not have seen it before.
The people around him were silent for a moment, and Song Shiwen felt uneasy. Turning around, the girl's tiny hand grabbed his collar and yanked it towards her. The tall man had no choice but to grovel and listen. In the past, being pulled by the collar would have been a source of tension, but now he could only smile. Suddenly, he realized that this scene would inevitably play out in his dreams tonight. An inexplicable fear crept into his heart.
"Are you walking me?"
She even knew this? He'd originally suspected this girl was some otherworldly demon, like some otherworldly monster, like those in novels and TV dramas. It might even be a bit like Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, but the inhuman beings there were all savvy about the ways of the world, even more so than humans. Song Shiwen pondered her words, his thoughts racing through him. Then, as he came to his senses, he laughed at his own folly. How could this be possible? She was so adorable right now, so adorable that he'd mistaken it for a chance encounter.
"Don't worry, Hui Zifeng won't run away. I just want to take you for a walk. It's rare to have such a cool summer here, it's even a little cold! Everyone is in high spirits, as if it's New Year's Day, and I want to make you happy too!"
Song Shiwen's words made Cang Yue think about it, and she felt she might have misunderstood him. Just in case, she warned him, "Are you really going to help me? I'll find you anything you want."
Song Shiwen naturally took Zang Yue's hand and led her to continue walking through the market. After this, she seemed to be interested in the things on the surrounding stalls and looked at them one by one.
"Want to buy a bouquet of flowers? 9.9 yuan a bouquet!" The flower stall was very popular. Many girls picked a bouquet of flowers and left happily, followed by their boyfriends.
Zang Yue stood on tiptoe outside the crowd, muttering to herself, "How beautiful!" The flower seller spotted a potential customer and handed over a bouquet of cyan roses, encouraging Song Shiwen, "Buy one for your girlfriend. It's not expensive!"
"I want to buy some too, but I don't have any money." The crowd finally thinned out. Zang Yue leaned over and was about to put the flowers down reluctantly. Song Shiwen reached out and took the flowers from her before handing them back to her. "Here, I'll pay for them."
"Really? Thank you, I will pay you back when I have money." Zang Yue's joy was beyond words.
There's always a way out. Song Shiwen was very satisfied, and after walking a few steps, he turned back and waved goodbye to the old man.
"Will you really pay it back? Then you must never forget it."
"Oh, we made a promise, I won't forget! Am I the kind of person who doesn't pay back what I owe?" After saying this, Cang Yue's smile abruptly faltered. She was no longer the same person she used to be. She was bound to forget, and at any moment she would forget about this matter and this person. All she would remember was that she had forgotten something and couldn't recall it. She faced Song Shiwen solemnly, looking embarrassed. "How about I give this to you, and we'll be even, okay?"
It was a string of jade beads on her wrist, and it looked quite old. Song Shiwen recalled the silver bracelet he'd seen on his grandmother's wrist as a child. It was like seeing something incredibly old, so old it felt like death. He resisted, but he happily accepted it: to create as much and deeper a connection with her as possible, to the point where it became inseparable.
At this moment, the cat in Zang Yue's arms poked its head out and hissed at Song Shiwen with hostility. Zang Yue offered the flower to the kitten, soothing it, "He's your brother, don't be so prickly. Isn't this flower fragrant? It's a little pungent, haha... Just sleep well, sleep well..."
Cang Yue coaxed the kitten, full of motherly affection. Song Shiwen followed closely, a loose arm around her shoulders, careful to avoid passing cars and the branches lining the road. The two gradually walked into a narrow alley, encountering more and more people, mostly classmates Song Shiwen knew.
They were stylishly dressed, their demeanor elegant yet vibrant. Some wore long curly hair, others black, straight, long skirts, leather shoes, sunglasses, backpacks... Cang Yue observed their attire and accessories, deeply impressed. Her envy was written all over her face. She also noticed that the people Song Shiwen had approached seemed less than orthodox, their demeanor overly proud, their underhanded tone at odds with modern youth culture. In reality, she noticed Song Shiwen's affection for her, so she kept her negative feelings to herself.
"Let's not come here." Song Shiwen was anxious to take Zang Yue back. They turned around and turned a corner to another alley.
"Where is this place?" Zang Yue felt the kind-hearted man in his arms getting uneasy. When he turned the corner, he instinctively looked in the original direction. Bamboos leaned on both sides of the path. The corner of the black windbreaker was raised, and the white ankles and brown leather shoes disappeared at the threshold.
"Theater! I wanted to take you to experience one of our classes, but forget it. It's boring to sit there. How about I take you to find Hui Zifeng?"
As long as Hui Zifeng was used as an excuse, she would agree to anything. As expected, Cang Yue's eyes gleamed with surprise, and she nodded repeatedly. The two of them suddenly sped up their pace.
The alley was narrow, and Song Shiwen was preoccupied with entertaining Cang Yue, his eyes fixed on the four toes that were walking ever faster, almost running. Cang Yue smiled happily. Neither of them noticed someone approaching from the front, neither of them showing any sign of retreating. Only when they were within half a step did Song Shiwen pull Cang Yue to the brakes and stop.
Cang Yue immediately looked at Song Shiwen, staring at him. This was his world, and he should be the one to lead it.
"Is this your girlfriend? No wonder! Hello, I'm..."
Song Shiwen hurriedly took a step forward and tried to cover her mouth with his hand, but when he got close, he hurriedly retreated. He turned his head to see Cang Yue's expression and spoke bluntly without wasting a second, "No one wants to know who you are. If you have something to say, just say it."
Cang Yue was half-blocked by Song Shiwen. She glanced outward to examine the two men. Both were tall and slender, with handsome features. The one on the left, wearing a large black trench coat, had sharp brows and a piercing gaze, a cold, arrogant expression, and a cold, unapproachable demeanor. The one on the right, on the other hand, was warm and friendly. Even his sullen face suggested a genuine devotion to serving the people and the world. He was so different. Cang Yue stared at the man for a moment longer before she felt his gaze rest on her, a warning not to offend.
"I've told you many times, Song Shiwen, I'm the team leader. If you don't hand in your homework, the whole team will have to get a low grade with you. I hope you can think about us. Do you think I'm willing to introduce myself? I just want to tell you that I have the right to fail you."
"I know, I know. It's due this weekend. Go ahead!"
"You said the same thing last week." The boy persisted.
Hearing Song Shiwen's argument, Cang Yue's temper softened, and she hid behind Song Shiwen, playing with his fingers. She left his own affairs to him.
"I promise, I'll hand it in this week. Don't worry, if you don't, I'll leave your group."
"Well, I hope you can keep your word."
Hearing the sound of the two people turning around and leaving, Zang Yue stuck her head out to look. The person on the left happened to turn around with a sly smile on his lips. After Zang Yue showed her head, his eyes quickly fell on her face.
"The person next to you today is different from the one a few days ago..." The originally cool and aloof man said such weird words, and even his face became treacherous. He made an annoying "tsk tsk" sound, ""
Even though he was punched by his friend as a warning, he continued to speak the rest of the sentence. His friend had no choice but to cover his mouth, kick the boy in the calf, and then apologize and pull him away.
"Who are you talking about? I'm going to beat you up!" Cang Yue pushed Song Shiwen in front of him away and rushed forward a few steps.
Song Shiwen hadn't yet realized how the seemingly gentle and delicate Cang Yue could unleash such immense strength. She shoved him two meters away, sending him tumbling onto the steps. He hadn't expected her to have such a fiery temper. And, most shockingly, two small stones flew from her hands, hitting the two men in front of him in the knees, sending them both kneeling to the ground. Hui Zifeng, pulled sideways by Shui Xi, lost his balance and fell forward. Although Song Shiwen was usually a bit of a jerk, he wouldn't easily provoke these two men. Now that was a problem!
Shuixi's knee hit the gravel road hard, and it looked like it really hurt, almost grimacing. Hui Zifeng noticed his abnormality at the first time. The first abnormality was that Shuixi should have helped himself up and asked a few questions before dealing with the girl. The second abnormality was that although Shuixi could be mean sometimes, he would choose the right person and the right occasion. Why did he attack Song Shiwen and the seemingly harmless, kind and lovely girl next to him today? You know, Song Shiwen formed gangs outside of school, and he had many brave and aggressive brothers under him. He was not someone you could mess with. If everyone behaved well and did not infringe on each other, they could live in harmony. What happened today? It was all his fault for being too talkative!
"I've been waiting for you!" Shuixi smirked sinisterly. She pulled Hui Zifeng's hand off her arm, placed it firmly on the ground, and walked towards the girl. Hui Zifeng didn't even bother to get up. She hurriedly dragged her aching body to grab Shuixi's foot and tried to dissuade her. "Don't rush into me! Why would you argue with a girl? Besides, you were the one who said the wrong thing first..."
Hui Zifeng didn't dare to let go at all. He took advantage of Shuixi's strength to get up. Suddenly, he felt Shuixi's arm being pulled out suddenly. Then, a huge black shadow in front of him fell to the ground with a "bang". He was also hit on the face and couldn't help but be knocked out by the force. Was it a palm or a kick? His head was buzzing. He turned around and saw Shuixi getting up from the ground and fighting with the girl again. However, this time Shuixi got the upper hand with his physical advantage. He trapped the girl in the corner. He held both hands with one hand and pressed them against her chest, and the girl couldn't break free. Song Shiwen on the side was furious and raised his foot to kick...
A snow-white kitten quietly appeared on the wall. Hui Zifeng didn't know why he was attracted by the cat at such a critical moment. At this moment, the cat also looked at him, cried out shrilly, and then walked along the wall to approach the person in the corner...
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