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◎Leaves a warm touch.◎
Xu Yingxi's tone was gentle, and there seemed to be a slight curve at the corner of her lips.
Xu Xingluo panicked subconsciously.
He had seen this expression on his mother's face before, and it meant he was in trouble.
If you don't explain quickly, the trouble will get worse.
Thinking of this, the boy didn't even have time to put down the potato chips he had just taken out of his schoolbag. He said anxiously, "I didn't say anything!"
He admitted that deep down he wished his parents could be together right away and become a sweet and loving couple in public.
But he still has a sense of propriety. He knows that a forced melon will not be sweet, and he will never talk about what happens between his parents in other people's minds.
Xu Yingxi: "Keep your voice down."
There are people all around you on the bus. If you startle suddenly, you will not only disturb others but also attract unnecessary attention.
Xu Xingluo uttered an "oh," then lowered his voice urgently, repeating in a slow, breathless voice, "I—didn't—say anything."
Xu Yingxi almost burst out laughing, but she suppressed her laughter: "I heard you the first time you said it."
She believed that Xu Xingluo would not intentionally tell others anything, but this guy was not very sophisticated, so it was hard to say whether he would let something slip.
After a moment's thought, Xu Yingxi lowered her head and replied: [No, Senior Sister, did anyone say anything to you?]
When it comes to love, Xu Yingxi never likes to be secretive.
In her previous relationships, she would generously admit it to people around her after confirming the relationship.
It's just that her situation with Song Siyao is special, and there's no way to explain their true situation to the outside world. She also doesn't want to be seen as a couple with Song Siyao in the eyes of others.
After editing the message and clicking send, Xu Yingxi glanced to the side.
Xu Xingluo, who was secretly glancing at her screen just a second ago, immediately looked away like a thief and stared straight ahead.
Xu Yingxi: "...I didn't stop you from looking."
With these words, Xu Xingluo felt as if he had received an imperial decree, and finally began to look at Xu Yingxi's phone openly.
Wei Shi: [No, no, no one said anything! I was just asking casually!]
Xu Xingluo on the side let out a breath silently.
He didn't know why, even though he had the impression that he hadn't said anything he shouldn't have to Wei Shi, his heart was still pounding when he saw the question his mother asked.
Wei Shi sent another message: [Xixi, are you still single now? ]
Xu Yingxi replied with an emoticon of “yes”.
Single, with a sixteen-year-old son.
Wei Shi: [OKOK, Senior Sister, I understand!]
Wei Shi: [Then Xixi, you probably don't want to get back together with your ex, right?]
Xu Yingxi frowned: [Of course not.]
People are made of flesh and blood. When she first broke up with Qi Wangzhou, she would sometimes feel sad when it was late at night and everyone was asleep.
But now that so much time has passed, these three words no longer stir up any emotions in her except making her feel sick.
Wei Shi: [Then Senior Sister, let me tell you something.]
Wei Shi: [Before you came, I heard Qi Wangzhou mention your name to someone else.]
Wei Shi: [I didn't hear the details clearly; they left when they saw me. But I heard your name. It seems like Qi Wangzhou was planning a surprise for you, and he asked someone else to help with the plan.]
Wei Shi: [If you don't want to get back together, just be careful to avoid embarrassment later.]
Xu Yingxi: [Okay, thank you for the reminder, Senior Sister!]
Wei Shi: [Yes, then I won't bother you anymore. Have fun with your brother!]
Xu Yingxi sent an emoji in reply, put away her phone, and noticed from the corner of her eye that the boy next to her had a wrinkled face.
She almost laughed out loud: "What's that expression on your face? Do you want to go to the bathroom?"
Xu Xingluo was choked: "No..."
Xu Yingxi: "Are you carsick?"
Xu Xingluo: “Not really…”
Xu Yingxi stopped teasing him and shook her phone: "Because of this?"
Xu Xingluo nodded honestly.
After hesitating for a second, he couldn't help but ask again: "Mom... Ahem, sister, you probably don't want to..."
Xu Yingxi rolled her eyes: "Do you think I'm crazy?"
Xu Xingluo blinked and shook his head: "Not like that!"
Although his mother rolled her eyes at him, he was very happy in his heart.
That’s great. It turns out that his mother doesn’t like that guy named Qi at all. That Qi must have been lucky enough to be in a relationship with his mother!
Xu Xingluo's mood improved again and he regained the excitement he had when he first set out.
He looked out the window with interest.
Since traveling through time, Xu Xingluo hasn't gone out to play much except for his last birthday.
The bus had been driving for a while, and the scenery and buildings passing by the window were all things he had never seen before.
Xu Xingluo: "Sister, look, there's a river over there!"
Xu Yingxi: “…”
Why does this kid look like he has never seen the world?
Xu Xingluo happily raised his phone and took a photo outside the window.
Soon Xu Yingxi's phone rang. It was Xu Xingluo who sent the photos he had just taken to the group.
Xu Yingxi clicked on the thumbnail to enlarge it.
Xu Xingluo also came over: "Look, there are ducks in the river, so cute!"
Xu Yingxi: "...This is a goose."
Xu Xingluo: "Oh, the goose is so cute!"
Xu Yingxi: “…”
As they were talking, a new message popped up in the group.
Song Siyao: [[Picture]]
Xu Yingxi clicked it and found that Song Siyao had also taken a picture of the scenery outside the window.
It’s just that Song Siyao was not sitting on the same side as them, so the scenery he photographed was also different.
A thought flashed through Xu Yingxi's mind. It was as if the three of them were traveling together today.
No, what family of three!
Xu Yingxi blinked her eyes and drove the inexplicable word out of her mind.
A few days ago, the senior sister who was in charge of organizing this event posted today's itinerary in the group. Given the traffic conditions in North City on weekends, it would take at least an hour to reach the destination.
Xu Yingxi took out her headphones and was about to listen to some songs when there was a small commotion in the seat in front of her left.
It seemed that the first-year graduate student sitting there was feeling carsick, and the junior student next to her was asking if anyone was willing to exchange seats with her so that she could sit in the front seat where she would be less likely to get carsick.
The junior walked to the front, said a few words to the people around him, then turned around and pointed to the senior sister's seat.
The next second, both of them stood up at the same time.
After seeing who the two people who stood up were, Xu Yingxi blinked.
Song Siyao and Qi Wangzhou.
There were several rows of seats between them, and other students were talking on the bus. Xu Yingxi could only see that the two men seemed to look at each other for two seconds and said a few words.
Then the junior came back and asked the senior sister who was carsick: "Senior sister, Senior Brother Song and Senior Brother Qi both said they can switch seats with you, whose seat do you want to sit in?"
Hearing these two names, the pale-faced senior sister showed a rare hint of joy: "Senior Brother Song?"
The junior student thought that the senior sister didn’t hear clearly, so he nodded and repeated: “Yes, Senior Brother Song Siyao, and Senior Brother Qi Wangzhou.”
Senior Sister pursed her lips: "Then Senior Brother Song and I will switch."
Junior: "Okay, Senior Sister, I'll go with you."
I saw the two of them walked to the front of the car, and the senior sister said a few words to Song Siyao, probably to express her gratitude.
Then Song Siyao and his junior came over and sat in the seat of the senior sister.
Just in front of Xu Yingxi's left, less than one meter away from her.
A few seconds later, Xu Yingxi's phone lit up.
Song Siyao: [It's more convenient to sit here. If you need any help, you can send me a message.]
Xu Yingxi: “…”
It's just a ride, what do you need help with?
Compared to this, there was something she was a little curious about.
Xu Yingxi: [What did you and Qi Wangzhou talk about just now?]
Song Siyao: [It’s not an important matter.]
Xu Yingxi curled her lips: She doesn't believe it.
Forget it, just don’t tell her. She doesn’t want to know yet.
Xu Yingxi was about to put her phone away when she received another message.
Song Siyao: [I have motion sickness medicine and plums here. If you feel uncomfortable, you can tell me.]
Xu Yingxi's heart moved.
She doesn't get carsick, but she didn't expect Song Siyao to prepare these things so carefully.
After hesitating for a moment, Xu Yingxi replied: [Okay.]
When Song Siyao saw the word "OK" on the screen, a barely perceptible smile flashed across his eyes.
Then another message popped up on the phone.
When Song Siyao saw the content of the new message, his eyes suddenly turned cold and his smile disappeared completely.
Qi Wangzhou: [Song Siyao, don't think I don't know what you're up to. We're both men, and I can see through your thoughts clearly.]
Qi Wangzhou: [It's just a seat. I just don't want to compete with you for it.]
Qi Wangzhou: [Xixi and I are in tune with each other. I don't need to be as clever as you to win her back.]
Song Siyao: “…”
"Senior brother?"
Song Siyao came back to his senses when he heard the voice of his junior.
My fingers unconsciously gripped the phone too tightly, and it actually hurt.
Song Siyao locked his phone and said calmly, "Sorry, what did you say?"
Junior: "Oh, nothing, I just wanted to ask if you want a candy? Lemon flavor."
…
The bus drove on the highway for nearly an hour, and after getting off the highway, it took more than ten minutes to drive around in twists and turns before finally arriving at its destination.
The car stopped in the parking lot and everyone got out one after another.
Xu Xingluo was carrying a large black backpack filled with snacks, and in front of him was another smaller backpack that belonged to Xu Yingxi.
Xu Yingxi said she could carry it herself, but Xu Xingluo insisted on helping her and refused to listen to her advice.
A senior sister nearby joked after seeing this: "Xixi, your brother can't bear to see you suffer even a little bit! He can't even bear to let you carry a bag!"
Xu Xingluo cheerfully replied, "Hey, I'm just helping my sister carry her bag. It's my duty!"
Upon hearing this, the senior sister gave a thumbs up: "Not bad, more reliable than a boyfriend!"
Xu Xingluo: "That's for sure!"
Another senior sister also teased him: "There are a lot of things in the bag, isn't it heavy?"
Xu Xingluo straightened his chest and said, "It's not heavy, very easy! I can carry another one!"
Xu Yingxi was at a loss for words, feeling like she was watching her silly son being teased in front of all the relatives.
After everyone got off the bus, they walked forward in groups of three or four.
This is a reservoir, the surrounding area is very suitable for camping, and there are many farmhouses that can provide accommodation.
However, today's itinerary ended at dinner time, and it mainly consisted of picnicking and playing by the lake.
When we reached an open area, the senior sister who was in charge of organizing the event asked everyone to take a group photo together.
Dozens of people took a group photo together, and the scene was a bit chaotic for a while.
Xu Yingxi was surrounded and moved to the middle. There were too many people around her, so she was inevitably squeezed.
A voice came from the side: "Be careful."
The tone was very familiar, and Xu Yingxi's eyebrows furrowed when she heard it.
It’s her fault that her memory is not bad enough. I have had many voice calls with her this summer, and it is really hard to forget her voice.
Xu Yingxi ignored him.
Qi Wangzhou seemed determined to be the flower protector, and stretched out an arm to block her side.
"Watch your step. The ground is full of rocks and it's easy to fall."
Xu Yingxi: “…”
She was about to roll her eyes at him when a figure suddenly squeezed over.
Xu Xingluo: "Move over, you're blocking me and my sister!"
As he spoke, the young man took a step forward and stood beside Xu Yingxi, pushing Qi Wangzhou aside.
Qi Wangzhou was caught off guard and stumbled, almost falling.
After finally stabilizing his body, Qi Wangzhou raised his head with a grim face.
The scene before him made his face look even worse.
Xu Xingluo stood on Xu Yingxi's left, and on his right, out of nowhere, a figure appeared that made him grit his teeth.
Song Siyao.
He had long discovered that Song Siyao had ulterior motives towards Xu Yingxi, and what had just happened in the car confirmed this again.
Qi Wangzhou clenched his fist unwillingly, hesitating whether to step forward again.
If he argued with Song Siyao here, not only would he be laughed at and embarrassed, but Xu Yingxi might also blame him.
In order to reconcile with Xu Yingxi, he carefully prepared a surprise for Xu Yingxi and waited for a while to act according to the plan.
If I anger Xu Yingxi now, all my efforts will be wasted.
After hesitating for a few seconds, everyone around him had already stood still.
Someone nearby put his arm around Qi Wangzhou's shoulder and said, "Mr. Qi, what are you daydreaming about? Smile!"
The other side.
Xu Yingxi looked at the man who had appeared beside her at some point.
How did he get to my side silently in such a chaotic situation?
"Everyone, squeeze in closer!" the photographer waved his hand, "There's no room for the viewfinder now!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone moved.
Amid the noise, the back of the man's hand beside her brushed against hers, leaving a trace of warmth.
Even though she knew Song Siyao probably didn't mean it, Xu Yingxi's heart still skipped a beat.
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