Meet again at the billiard hall
Xie Yanzhi was completely ignited by the word "old man in the park". He stretched out his long legs and kicked Chen Xiyu on the stool with a "clang", shocking her so much that she almost fell into Tan Zhao's arms.
"Chen, Yu!" Xie Yanzhi gritted his teeth, his almond-shaped eyes narrowed dangerously. "If you continue to tarnish my image, I'll print out the story of you wetting your pants in elementary school and post it on the bulletin board."
Chen Xiyu instantly exploded: "Xie Yanzi! How dare you!" She angrily pointed at his legs lying across the aisle, "Punishment! Introduce yourself formally to the new classmate!"
Xie Yanzhi gritted his teeth, and for the sake of his "new classmate", he sat up straight with difficulty, and put on a forced smile to Tan Zhao: "Xie Yanzhi. The banquet in Hongmen Banquet, it's very provocative." He deliberately emphasized the words "Hongmen Banquet" and his eyes were a little provocative.
Tan Zhao seemed oblivious to the hostility and nodded slightly, his smile flawless: "Tan Zhao. Nice to meet you, thank you, classmate."
"Lululu! Damn Yanzi!" Chen Xiyu took the opportunity to make a huge face.
"I'm Chen Xiyu! The Xiyu who likes rain!" She turned to Tan Zhao and added energetically, as if the previous interaction had never happened.
Jiang Hui, who was sitting at the front table, immediately turned around and joined in: "Jiang Hui! My hobby is to explore all the fun (and possibly a little dangerous) things with Xiyu!" She winked at Tan Zhao.
Fiona Sit also came over with a bright smile: "Fiona Sit! Badminton fanatic! New classmate, do you have time to spar with me?"
Chen Xiyu was like a dedicated MC. After everyone was introduced, she couldn't help but say, "Huihui is my little princess and best partner!" "Caiqi is our school team's ace, the kind who is invincible in Tongcheng!"
The atmosphere was heated, and other students also gathered around. Student Council member Wang Yuyao, Sports Council member Li Bohan... The cacophony of welcome almost lifted the roof off the room.
Tan Zhao stood at the center of the excitement, his eyes always unconsciously falling on the energetic "host". She was like a little sun, easily dispelling his newcomer's unfamiliarity.
The bell rang like a shower of cold water, and the crowd dispersed instantly. Chen Xiyu poked her new deskmate's arm and lowered her voice, her small fangs barely visible. "How's it going? Class 7's big family, pretty welcoming, right?"
Tan Zhao turned his head, his beautiful peach blossom eyes looking at her intently, his voice as light as a feather brushing against her heart: "Well, thank you, Chen Xiyu."
Thank me? Chen Xiyu was confused. Thank me for helping him climb the wall and falling on his butt? Or thank me for causing him to be scolded together? She blinked her big eyes, her mind full of questions.
This doubt continued until lunch in the cafeteria.
Fiona Sit chewed on a chicken leg and said firmly, "He must be thanking you for taking him to experience F High's unique 'extreme sports'! It was so exciting! Although the ending was a bit tragic."
Jiang Hui held her face in her hands, looking dreamy. "Wrong! It must be because our Yuzi, like a little angel, took the initiative to help him integrate into the group! Classmate Tan Zhao must have been touched by this warmth!"
They both looked at Chen Xiyu in unison: "Yuzi/Xiyu, what do you think?"
Chen Xiyu bit the spoon, looked to the left, then to the right, and finally sighed deeply: "Based on my many years of experience in the world... Brother Cage, your interpretation may be closer to the new classmate's peculiar train of thought." Don't try to guess what the handsome guy is thinking!
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When the most beautiful note of "school is over" sounded, Chen Xiyu quickly packed her schoolbag and pulled Jiang Hui up: "Huihui, go! The handsome guy in the billiard hall is calling!"
As she reached the door, she suddenly remembered something and turned around. Tan Zhao was leisurely reading a book, his handsome face outlined by the sunlight.
"Tan Zhao! See you tomorrow!" She smiled brightly and added cunningly, "Don't forget - you have a 'three thousand words' homework!" referring to her self-review.
Tan Zhao looked up, meeting her sparkling eyes, the corners of his lips curled up. "Well, see you tomorrow, classmate Chen Xiyu." He paused, a barely perceptible smile in his voice. "After all, we've been through this together... We have a deep friendship, right?"
A draft happened to blow through, ruffling the strands of hair on his forehead and causing Chen Xiyu's heart to tremble slightly.
"Deep friendship"... Her face felt a little hot and she nodded vigorously: "Yes! Revolutionary friendship!" After that, she ran away quickly, pulling Jiang Hui like a frightened (or shy) rabbit.
Tan Zhao watched the leaping red figure disappear through the doorway, his fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly on the brand new pages. Revolutionary friendship? Oh, Chen Xiyu, this is just the beginning.
At the school gate, Chen Xiyu and Jiang Hui were discussing which bus to take when a familiar and annoying voice interrupted them.
"Chen Xiyu, Jiang Hui! Going home?" Xie Yanzhi had a bag slung over one shoulder, and was followed by several boys from other classes, as well as a short-haired girl dressed coolly - Jiang Xi, Chen Xiyu's junior high school classmate.
When Jiang Xi saw Chen Xiyu, her eyes lit up and she put her arm around her shoulders familiarly: "Xiyu! Perfect! Let's charter a car to go to the 'Collision' billiard hall on Yanji Road. I heard that there's a new manager who is so handsome! He's wearing a white T-shirt and black pants, and he looks so cool. He's definitely your cup of tea! Wanna go together? There's still room in the car!" She winked at Chen Xiyu ambiguously.
"White T-shirt and black pants...a cool and handsome man..." Chen Xiyu instantly imagined the scene in her mind. She swallowed her saliva, her eyes shining, and shook Jiang Hui's arm frantically, "Go away! Huihui, handsome guy! He's a handsome guy!"
Jiang Hui was dizzy from being swayed: "Go away! But... I don't know how to play billiards!"
"What are you afraid of! The place that Xie Yanzhi, the socialite, has found can't be bad! Just look at the handsome guys!" Chen Xiyu was so heroic that the three thousand words of self-criticism were thrown out of the window in an instant.
In the business car, Chen Xiyu and Jiang Hui whispered to each other: "Look at that showy Xie Yanzhi, he's changed his school uniform into a leather jacket! He must have planned this all along to pick up girls!"
The voice was not loud, but Xie Yanzhi in the front row caught it accurately. He turned around suddenly and said with a forced smile: "Chen, Xi, Yu, do you need me to help you remember when you were three years old and wore open-crotch pants..."
"Shut up, Xie Yanzi!" Chen Xiyu covered her ears instantly, her face red all the way to her neck.
Tan Zhao sat in the lounge area by the window on the second floor of the billiard hall, a book of competition questions spread out before him, his mind wandering. The soft music coming from the cafe downstairs couldn't soothe the inexplicable irritation in his heart. Until -
"Wow! That sister is so beautiful! Like the heroine in a Korean drama!" A vibrant and familiar voice came faintly.
Tan Zhao paused and looked towards the stairs.
Chen Xiyu, Jiang Hui and several other students wearing the same school uniform came up chattering. Chen Xiyu, who was in the lead, was looking in amazement at the direction of the coffee shop downstairs - where Sister Ru Mo was sitting and reading a book.
How could she be here? Tan Zhao was a little surprised, and then he saw Xie Yanzhi, who had a strong presence beside Chen Xiyu, and his eyes darkened slightly.
Jiang Xi went to open the stage with familiarity. Xie Yanzhi, as expected, had a clear goal and quickly started "sparring" with a sweet-looking schoolmate, completely leaving Chen Xiyu and Jiang Hui aside.
"Come on, come on, let me teach you!" Jiang Xi picked up the golf club righteously.
Chen Xiyu and Jiang Hui, two rookies, were having a rough time playing, not scoring many goals, but laughing loudly. Until—
"Ding-ling-ling!" Chen Xiyu's cell phone rang frantically, and the four big words "Mother" appeared on the screen.
"It's over, it's over!" Chen Xiyu's face turned pale. "I forgot to report it! My mother knew I was in the billiard hall and she would cut off my food supply!" She was so anxious that she felt like she was holding a bomb.
Jiang Xi pointed to a corner and said, "It's quiet over there! Go quickly!"
Chen Xiyu grabbed the phone and rushed into the relatively quiet corridor. In her haste, she didn't even notice the sign. She turned her back to the bathroom door and pressed the answer button. Her voice was so sweet that it was sickening:
"Hey~ Mommy! I'm in the bookstore! Doing homework with Huihui! ...Noise? Oh, there are kids playing table tennis next to us! ...Yeah, got it! I'll be back in half an hour! ...Doing math! I promise to finish it! Bye, Mommy!"
After hanging up the phone, she breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest: "Huh... I was scared to death..."
As soon as he turned around, he froze in place.
Tan Zhao hadn't known when he was leaning against the sink, arms folded across his chest, looking at her calmly. On the wall behind him, two crystal-clear letters read: "WC."
Boom! Chen Xiyu felt a bolt of lightning strike his head! When did he come out?! How much did he hear?!
"Chen..." Tan Zhao just opened his mouth.
"I'm not Chen Xiyu!" Chen Xiyu suddenly covered her face with her hands. Her voice came out muffled from between her fingers, filled with despair and broken jars. "You've got the wrong person!"
Tan Zhao raised his eyebrows slightly, took a step closer slowly, and said with a hint of joking: "Oh? Then you are?"
"I... I'm her sister!" Chen Xiyu's mind twitched, "Chen, Cousu, Yu! Yes! Cous as in rude!" God, please let me disappear from where I am!
"Tsk—" A very light laugh came from above her head. Tan Zhao couldn't help but laugh, looking at the "little ostrich" in front of her who wanted to bury herself in the cracks of the ground, a smile spread in her eyes. He leaned forward slightly, and his clear breath brushed against her hair. His voice was low and full of bewitching magnetism:
"So, classmate Chen Chouyu," he said, enunciating each word clearly, "could you please move aside for a moment? You're blocking the door to the restroom."
Chen Xiyu: "..." Help! Why is it that every time I meet him, it's like a social death scene!
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