The room was peaceful. Xie Zhao sat on the bed. Cheng Yaoyao had rested her head on his thigh without knowing when, and her hand was still tightly grasping the hem of his clothes, refusing to let go. Xie Zhao was reluctant to wake her up, so he had to take an English book and read quietly.
Among the subjects, English was completely unfamiliar to Xie Zhao. Cheng Yaoyao taught him the 26 English letters and some simple words, which he recited silently and memorized by memory.
"Read it out loud." Cheng Yaoyao said suddenly.
Xie Zhao put the book aside and looked down. Cheng Yaoyao had woken up at some point. She looked at him with her watery peach blossom eyes and said mockingly, "Dumb English."
Xie Zhao pinched her nose and said, "Get up and study when you wake up."
"Humph, you lost the bet." Cheng Yaoyao turned over and buried himself in his abdominal muscles: "Don't get up."
Xie Zhao picked her up, but Cheng Yaoyao twisted and turned like an uncooperative cat. Xie Zhao said, "I figured out the problem."
Cheng Yaoyao hid his face tightly, as if he could avoid getting up this way, and said in a muffled voice: "You are lying! That question is of high school level, how can you do it!"
Xie Zhao said nothing, and took the book and the draft paper to Cheng Yaoyao to see. Cheng Yaoyao turned over and sat up in disbelief, and calculated the problem carefully twice according to Xie Zhao's solution, and finally reluctantly admitted that Xie Zhao actually got it right.
Xie Zhao said: "You lose."
Cheng Yaoyao threw the notebook away, jumped off the bed and ran away, but Xie Zhao put his arm around his waist and hugged him back, repeating, "You lose."
Cheng Yaoyao yelled and kicked his legs wildly, just as Xie Fei knocked on the door: "Brother and sister, it's time for dinner!"
Xie Zhao paused, and Cheng Yaoyao took the opportunity to push him away and ran away, so the bet was temporarily recorded.
In short, Xie Zhao's enthusiasm for learning is getting higher and higher, and his grades are also improving day by day. Cheng Yaoyao couldn't help but start to doubt life: Is she too stupid, or is Xie Zhao gifted? Even if Xie Zhao is a genius, it is impossible for him to master these subjects that he has never touched before without a teacher, right? Cheng Yaoyao pestered Xie Zhao and asked him several times, but he just smiled and said nothing. When it came to high school math problems, Xie Zhao actually spent more time teaching Yaoyao.
These days, besides receiving occasional visitors, Xie Zhao is at home studying with Cheng Yaoyao. Xie Fei also studied with them, but unfortunately her foundation was too poor and her mind was not on studying, so Grandma Xie had to give up the plan to let Xie Fei take the college entrance examination. Anyway, Xie Fei is still young, and it will be in time for her to go to high school and then take the college entrance examination in two years.
Cheng Yaoyao didn't want to study. She was lazy by nature. If it wasn't for going to college with Xie Zhao, she wouldn't have taken the college entrance examination. But Xie Zhao was very strict. Although he usually doted on her, if Cheng Yaoyao stayed in bed and was lazy and refused to study, Xie Zhao would punish her.
The sun was shining brightly in the sky. Cheng Yaoyao walked from her home to the entrance of the village, sweat dripping down her forehead. Many people were sitting under a big banyan tree at the entrance of the village, enjoying the cool air and chatting animatedly. Cheng Nonuo was also sitting among them. When they saw Cheng Yaoyao coming, they stopped talking and greeted her with a somewhat unnatural look on their faces.
Cheng Yaoyao was too lazy to pay attention and stood aside, looking at the road at the entrance of the village.
Zhang Aihua, the second daughter-in-law of Lin Wuxing, grinned and said, "Cheng Zhiqing, don't stand there, come and sit here!"
Zhang Aihua patted the empty space next to her. With her plump body, she squeezed towards Cheng Nonuo and made room for her.
Cheng Yaoyao said indifferently: "Thank you, I can just stand."
Zhang Aihua was sweating all over and squeezed Cheng Nonuo in a smelly manner. Her brand new mauve polyester shirt was immediately stained with dark sweat stains. Cheng Nonuo felt disgusted and immediately stood up and walked to Cheng Yaoyao's side.
Cheng Nonuo smiled and said, "Sister, I haven't seen you go out for a while. Are you feeling unwell?"
Cheng Yaoyao crossed his arms, not even bothering to glance at her: "I'm fine, don't curse me."
Cheng Nonuo's face froze, and then she said nonchalantly: "Of course I won't curse my sister. It's just..."
Cheng Nonuo dragged out the last syllable of her words, deliberately tantalizing people, but unfortunately Cheng Yaoyao had no interest in joining in the conversation, so Cheng Nonuo had to continue on her own: "Sister, you don't know yet, right? A-Yan will be back in the city soon."
"That matter." Cheng Yaoyao said lightly, "I knew about it a long time ago."
"You know?" Cheng Nonuo had been staring at Cheng Yaoyao's face. Seeing her calm expression, she couldn't help but be surprised and said, "Sister, A Yan will never come back after he leaves. If you feel sad..."
"This is a good thing. Why should I be sad?" Cheng Yaoyao interrupted her and looked at her with a funny look on his face. "Shouldn't I be the one who should be sad?"
These words touched Cheng Nonuo's heart. She opened her mouth, but in the end she could only force a smile.
There is no point in talking to someone who is not on the same page. The two stopped talking. Cheng Yaoyao glanced at his watch impatiently and then looked towards the village entrance.
Finally, several bicycles appeared at the intersection, and Cheng Yaoyao's eyes showed joy.
The last landslide blocked the mountain road, cutting off the access to the city from Tianshui Village and several surrounding villages. The only thing to be thankful for is that the watermelons in Tianshui Village had already been harvested and transported to the city, so there was not much loss.
In the past few days, Tianshui Village and several nearby villages have sent strong laborers to repair the mountain road, and finally dug a road into the city. However, the road is not repaired, tractors cannot enter the city, and only riding a bicycle is more convenient.
Cheng Yaoyao stood gracefully under the tree. The scorching sun shining on her seemed to have its own soft light, which made people's hearts flutter and they wished they could be by her side immediately.
Shen Yan pedaled the bike hard a few times and rushed in front of Cheng Yaoyao before he stopped. He said in surprise: "Yaoyao, why are you here?! I haven't seen you for a few days, you..."
Cheng Yaoyao ignored him, walked past Shen Yan, and came to the back of the bicycle: "Second Brother Lin!"
Lin Jiaqi propped his long legs on the ground, untied three heavy packages from the back seat, and said with a smile: "I got your package, take a look."
Cheng Yaoyao glanced at the neatly wrapped package and nodded, "Yes, thank you!"
Lin Jiaqi said, "This package is too heavy. I'll help you deliver it to Xie's house. I also plan to go see Xie San."
"Okay." Cheng Yaoyao nodded.
Lin Jiaqi got off the ground, pushed the cart and walked away with Cheng Yaoyao.
Shen Yan's smile froze on his face. He stared at Cheng Yaoyao and Lin Jiaqi walking and talking together, with veins throbbing in his temples.
Cheng Nonuo called him several times before Shen Yan came back to his senses: "Nonuo, when are you coming?"
Cheng Nonuo's face twitched, and he lowered his head and said sadly: "I have been waiting for you here..."
Shen Yan was now so preoccupied with Cheng Yaoyao that he had no time to pay attention to her. He just said "I have something else to do" and got into the car and left.
Cheng Yaoyao and Lin Jiaqi walked towards Xie's house together. Ever since the day when the Lin brothers helped Cheng Yaoyao save Xie Zhao, Cheng Yaoyao's affection for them has soared to the top. Moreover, Lin Jiaqi is gentle and steady, as reliable as an older brother, and speaks in an organized manner. Cheng Yaoyao does not dislike talking to him.
Lin Jiaqi said: "Your family sent you three packages in one go, and I don't know what they are."
"My father sent it to me." Cheng Yaoyao said with a smile.
Lin Jiaqi nodded: "Your father loves you very much."
"Do you love me?" Cheng Yaoyao asked rhetorically, then nodded: "Of course you love me, who else can you love?"
Lin Jiaqi's eyes swept across her pretty face, thinking that with such a face and such a personality, one could tell at a glance that she was spoiled: "Well, I wonder what good things your father sent you."
"Some food and some books." The package was square and one could tell it was books just by weighing it. Cheng Yaoyao had no intention of hiding it from anyone.
Lin Jiaqi was a little surprised and said hesitantly: "Although the situation is better now, this book is still..."
"Don't worry, my father knows his limits and won't send me anything poisonous." Cheng Yaoyao shrugged: "At worst, I'll open it and let you check it later."
Lin Jiaqi smiled and said, "I'm not at work yet, don't be nervous."
After Lin Jiaqi's transfer, he was assigned to the Lin'an City Police Station. He had to wait until autumn to officially start work, so he had been staying in the village to help out for a while.
The two were chatting and laughing when suddenly they heard the sound of bicycle bells from behind. Shen Yan rode up to catch up: "Far away, far away!"
Cheng Yaoyao didn't even turn his head. Lin Jiaqi said, "He is calling you."
Cheng Yaoyao said: "Ignore him, it's annoying."
Lin Jiaqi asked sternly, "He's pestering you?"
"Anyway... just ignore him." Cheng Yaoyao really regretted it. Last time, he talked to Shen Yan for some information for Zhang Xiaofeng, but Shen Yan seemed to be determined to go back to the city with him and kept pestering Cheng Yaoyao.
It was fine when Cheng Yaoyao was staying at home with Xie Zhao some time ago, but as long as he went out, Shen Yan would always come after him.
Shen Yan was even more puzzled when he saw that Cheng Yaoyao clearly heard what he said but did not stop talking. He caught up with Cheng Yaoyao and stopped in front of him: "Yaoyao! I'm calling you, why are you ignoring me?"
Cheng Yaoyao crossed his arms, raised his chin and looked at him: "Do I have to answer you just because you call me? Who are you?"
Shen Yan said: "Yaoyao, I received a telegram from home, you..." As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Jiaqi.
Lin Jiaqi touched his nose and said to Cheng Yaoyao, "Do you want me to step aside?"
Cheng Yaoyao said coldly: "No need."
Cheng Yaoyao looked at Shen Yan again and said impatiently, "I've told you, we have nothing to do with each other. Your family can send you a telegram or write you a letter, but you don't have to tell me. Isn't Cheng Nonuo waiting for you there? Go and tell her if you have anything to say."
"Yaoyao, that's not what you said last time!" Shen Yan said hurriedly, "I know you are still angry with me. Don't worry, Nuonuo and I have nothing to do with each other anymore. We..."
It was the same thing every time. Cheng Yaoyao turned around and left in annoyance.
"Yaoyao, I haven't finished yet!" Shen Yan hurriedly chased after him, but Lin Jiaqi grabbed him.
Shen Yan glared at Lin Jiaqi: "Yaoyao is my childhood sweetheart, it's not your turn to meddle in other people's business!"
Lin Jiaqi frowned and said, "Don't let me hear this a second time. The crime of hooliganism is not light!"
Lin Jiaqi had been a soldier. He pushed Shen Yan away, and Shen Yan almost fell to the ground. He staggered back several steps before standing up, staring at Cheng Yaoyao's back unwillingly.
Lin Jiaqi sent Cheng Yaoyao home, while Grandma Xie and Xie Fei were weaving curtains. When they saw Cheng Yaoyao and Lin Jiaqi coming back together, they stood up in surprise and greeted them.
Grandma Xie was very grateful to Lin Jiaqi and poured tea enthusiastically. She went to the kitchen with Xie Fei to cut melons and make snacks for him. Xie Zhao came out of the house when he heard the sound and saw Cheng Yaoyao and Lin Jiaqi standing together. His eyes darkened.
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