Chapter 1 The air is filled with the scent of flowers
Yuncheng, Lin family.
Lin Shuliang was awakened by thirst. She called her mother twice, but no one answered. She should have gone to work at this time, so she rubbed her eyes and prepared to get up.
The curtains were drawn tightly, and she accidentally stepped on her dancing shoes that were left there yesterday, and they fell heavily to the ground. She seemed to have taken root in the ground, rubbing her ankle, not knowing whether it was numb or twisted: "It hurts so much." Then she leaned against the bed helplessly and looked for her cell phone to make a call.
The sunlight shone through the gaps, shining on her face like a light. Her eyes were closed, and only her curled eyelashes could be seen. Her skin was very white, her face was the size of a palm, and her pink lips were a little dry.
The phone rang once and someone picked it up. The same cool voice said calmly, "Hello."
"Shen Xinghe, I think my foot is sprained, come over here." Her voice was very hoarse, "By the way, please get me a bottle of water, thank you!"
There was a busy tone from the other end. Shen Xinghe's mouth twitched. He shouldn't have answered her call so early in the morning.
Even though he thought so, he moved very skillfully. He immediately got the first aid kit, filled his cup with water, and hurried to the next room.
He had come here so many times that he knew where the key was placed in the window gap. He put the things on the coffee table and went straight to Shuliang's room.
Seeing her sitting on the ground in disheveled clothes and with messy hair, it was clear that she didn't care about her image at all. Shen Xinghe looked at her with a look of helplessness and a little doting.
"You're here." Shuliang smiled, but because of the light, her eyes were only half open.
She was not wearing much clothing inside, so her chest was clearly visible when she moved. She did not notice it herself, but instead reached out for water.
Shen Xinghe abruptly looked away, took out a coat from her closet and threw it to her, "The water is outside, can you walk by yourself?"
He didn't look in Lin Shuliang's direction, his hands rubbed the corners of his clothes involuntarily, and his Adam's apple rolled around.
She wrapped herself in the coat and then realized that there was no restraint on her chest. No wonder Shen Xinghe threw the coat to her.
Although she had a boyish personality, she was still shy, but she tried to remain calm and said, "Why did I ask you to come when I can walk? Please help me over."
If I help, where should I put my hands? The coat is so thin, it will always get rubbed.
Thinking of this, Shen Xinghe's face became a little hot. He touched his tall and straight nose, then went over and picked her up.
Lin Shuliang said this, but she didn't expect Shen Xinghe to do this. She had no place to put her hands, so she could only hang them on his shoulders.
Shen Xinghe was quite well behaved. He didn't spread out his fingers but made them into a circle, looking quite gentlemanly.
The boy was wearing the simplest white shirt and shorts. Even if you were close to him, you could still smell the faint fragrance on him.
He looked more and more handsome, and from this angle, there was not a single flaw at all, like a work of art created by nature.
Afraid of being discovered, Shuliang withdrew her gaze. It was not like she had not seen it before.
Although they knew each other very well, they had only played around with each other and had never been so close, or in such an ambiguous way.
The living room, which usually only takes a few steps to reach, seems particularly long today.
It was awkward for the two of them not to talk. To break the silence, Shuliang pinched the muscles on his arm and said, "You've practiced it!"
Shen Xinghe didn't answer. He seemed to ignore her, but he glanced at her thousands of times with his remaining eyes. He saw all her little movements. She curled up in his arms like this, inexplicably... a little cute?
Her hands were so soft and cool that I could feel them through the clothes.
Shen Xinghe remained silent until he put her on the sofa, then he spoke: "I have practiced before, but you should lose weight."
Shuliang glared at him: "Am I fat? 160 pounds is fat. Besides, you said a dancing girl is fat, don't you feel guilty?"
She has been dancing since she was young and has always paid attention to her figure. She also exercises regularly, so she is not fat at all.
No girl can tolerate being called fat, and Lin Shuliang is no exception.
Seeing her angry look, Shen Xinghe said, "It's rare that you still know that you are a girl, so pay attention to your image. The eye boogers in the corners of your eyes are very eye-catching." He even took a closer look exaggeratedly.
Before she could even cover herself up, Shen Xinghe immediately turned around to get the medical kit, trying hard not to laugh out loud.
Embarrassing! Awkward!
Then she relaxed again, lying flat on her back, ready to be laughed at. "What ugly things have you not seen of me? Feel free to laugh at me."
This is true. They have been neighbors for many years and can be considered childhood sweethearts. They even received awards together on the primary school podium. They often lied to each other to deceive their parents so that they could go out and play. When they were in junior high school, Shuliang became a go-between and delivered many love letters to him on behalf of others, and also helped him to clean up his bad relationships...
Xinghe was speechless after seeing her like this. He fiddled with her feet and said, "Your feet are intact."
In fact, she also discovered that it might just be numbness.
She laughed dryly, "Really? Never mind, just give me some water. I'm dying of thirst."
Shen Xinghe was very excited. Why did he come over to give her water so early in the morning? But why did she drink it directly?
"That's my cup, I'll pour it out for you..."
It was too late, she drank it all in one gulp, "You're still trying to snatch the lollipop I ate when I was a kid, what are you afraid of?"
“·······” It happened many years ago, and you still talk about it.
She is so shameless. Never mind. Why should I bother with her about this?
"I have something to do when I get back. You take a few steps and see. If nothing else, I'll leave first." Her feet were for dancing, so nothing could happen.
Lin Shuliang's instep is straight and the lines are smooth.
It seemed that everything was fine. Shen Xinghe packed up his things and prepared to go home.
"Wait, I'll go back with you after I finish brushing my teeth." As he said this, he had already walked to the bathroom.
Before Shen Xinghe could ask why, she said vaguely, "Because there's no one at home and I'm hungry."
"Tsk." Shen Xinghe was speechless and couldn't do anything about her.
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Shen Xinghe's parents are divorced, and his father is a big boss, very busy, so he is often alone at home. His house is very big, and Shuliang likes his backyard the most. There is a large lawn with many flowers planted and a professional gardener takes care of it.
He cooks delicious food, and any fried rice he makes is top-notch. Shuliang sat on the recliner waiting, feeling very comfortable.
Not long after, he came out with a bowl of delicious rice.
As delicious as always, Shuliang praised it endlessly, only to realize that there was only one bowl of rice, "You don't want to eat?"
"I've finished eating a long time ago. I'm doing math problems. Don't bother me. There's still food in the pot after you finish. Go get it yourself." He took a pen and started doing the problems.
She was quiet now, and the two of them just went about their own business.
It was so quiet that the only sound was the friction between pen and paper.
This is the difference, both are in the third year of high school, but Lin Shuliang sleeps until noon, while Shen Xinghe has already started doing his homework.
After she finished her meal, she quietly washed the dishes and cleaned up the kitchen. Hearing the sounds of pots and pans, Shen Xinghe put down his pen and looked at her back through the glass with a gentle look.
Even a boring science student like him would hypocritically think that time is quiet and good.
Suddenly, his cell phone vibrated. He took it out and saw that it was Lin Shuliang's mother:
Xinghe, it's settled that Shuliang will transfer to your school. She will report tomorrow. You also have to go to school tomorrow, so take her with you.
He is the one who is so happy that his eyebrows and eyes become lively.
"Which little girl confessed to you again? Her smile is so alluring." Shuliang came out, sat back on the couch, and looked at him with disdain.
Putting his phone aside, he answered irrelevantly, "You want to transfer to our school?"
"It seems so. No. 1 Middle School refused to accept me back then, but now that I've won a few gold medals in dance competitions, they've extended an olive branch to me. My parents are overjoyed, but I don't mind. I'm already a senior in high school, and it's troublesome to be transferred back and forth."
Yuncheng No. 1 High School is a key high school in the city, and there are still many places for recommendation. There are many people who want to squeeze in, and she is the only one who is not interested.
She held her head with one hand. "Shall we go to school together tomorrow?"
The words "together" sounded really good, but someone didn't show it on his face and just said, "Since you got up late, I'll leave first."
"Sure enough, he's unreliable!" Shuliang said, "Just go ahead, I know the way myself."
Shen Xinghe smiled but did not answer.
A breeze blew, bringing with it a refreshing floral scent. Shuliang took a deep breath and said, "It smells so good." She rested her head on her hands, looking very comfortable with a faint smile on her face.
Shen Xinghe glanced at her and said, "Stupid, how can osmanthus not be fragrant?"
"I understand, smart guy. You do the homework. I'll take a nap and enjoy my last leisurely afternoon. From now on, I'll start my senior year of high school, with dance practice and classes. It's scary just thinking about it."
Half an hour later, she really fell asleep, breathing evenly. Shen Xinghe sighed, went to the room to get a small blanket, and carefully covered her with it.
That afternoon was very long. Lin Shuliang slept for a long time. Shen Xinghe was doing homework beside her, glancing at her from time to time.
At that time, the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers, you were by my side, and everything grew peacefully.