As soon as Shen Zhiyi arrived at the playground, Li Heng saw her.
His gaze followed her every step like a magnet.
He saw her holding a black umbrella, standing in the sunlight, her expression and movements as neat and distinct as her princess-cut black hair.
Even though she was completely shrouded in the shadow of the umbrella, her radiant beauty was still undeniable.
She has always been the center of attention.
They're everywhere you go.
She saw him.
Li Heng's heart skipped a beat.
It seemed as if a thread stretched out from the fingertips holding the umbrella handle, or from her gaze, or from her heart, drawing him in.
It made him involuntarily go to her.
He ran towards her.
"How many laps are left?" Shen Zhiyi asked as he stopped in front of her.
But his gaze fell downwards.
It rested on his sweaty chest.
[The fabric that gets in the way.]
I really want to tear it apart.
Li Heng's breathing was unsteady, and his gaze towards her seemed veiled in mist.
"Two laps." He felt hot all over.
I wanted to walk into the shadows under her umbrella.
It was as if being near her could alleviate some of the heat.
Shen Zhiyi nodded. "Then run. After you're done, I have something to tell you."
I don't know if he'll agree.
Li Heng glanced at her, but didn't hear her thoughts again. He nodded, took two steps back, and started running again.
However, when you get close to Shen Zhiyi, you can hear her sighs, sometimes near and sometimes far.
Those legs are so long.
He looks handsome in a suit, but he also looks good in sportswear.
[Shen Zhiyi, you brat, you're eating really well.]
Li Heng pushed up his glasses, a helpless smile playing on his lips.
The two laps ended quickly. After swiping his card, he handed it back to Shen Zhiyi, panting.
"We're done running."
Shen Zhiyi confiscated the item and tossed him a bottle of water.
"Just leave it with you, it'll take several more days to get there."
Li Heng remained silent for a moment.
He took the water bottle and put his meal card in his pocket.
The small card, through a thin layer of fabric, was pressed against his thigh.
Li Heng reached out and pressed it.
The hard edges dig into the skin, making them noticeably present.
His eyes darkened for a moment, then he unscrewed the bottle cap and tilted his head back to pour water.
Adam's apple bobbed.
His gaze, however, involuntarily fell on Shen Zhiyi's face.
It was hotter than the blazing sun.
Why is he staring at me again?
Is there something on my face?
Shen Zhiyi subconsciously reached out and touched her face.
Li Heng withdrew his gaze, lowered his eyes, and slowly screwed the bottle cap back on.
What was it you were about to say?
Shen Zhiyi said, "There's a social event at school this weekend. You'll come with me."
"A social gathering?"
Li Heng paused in his action of turning the bottle cap.
She looked up, her thin, cold gaze sweeping across her face through her glasses.
"Miss, are you looking for a boyfriend?"
Or is it that they want to "sell" him in order to assess the results of his training?
Li Heng pursed his lips, his expression slowly turning cold.
He thought of the rumors circulating at school about how she manipulated men.
She has never been in a relationship.
He certainly wouldn't be so arrogant as to think he would be an exception.
He was just a passing fancy for her.
Without this face, she probably wouldn't even glance at me.
They were originally from two different worlds.
Li Heng clenched his knuckles.
The empty bottle rattled in his palm.
Is he angry?
Shen Zhiyi looked at him strangely, tilted her head and leaned closer, her face moving from the shadow under the umbrella to his side and below.
Li Heng's breathing suddenly stopped for a second.
Shen Zhiyi scoffed and poked his chest with the umbrella handle. "You thought I was telling you to find a partner?"
"I'm not done playing around yet, you can't get close to any other woman."
She used force with her hand and poked him again.
Did you hear that?
Li Heng's chest swayed backward from her poking, but some color returned to his face.
He pursed his lips, turned his head away, and moved further away from that damned gardenia scent.
"Then why did you call me there?"
"Want me to help you pick a man?"
A mocking smile played on his lips as he adjusted his glasses and gazed at the distant trees scorched by the sun.
"Has the young lady already been thinking about finding her next target to toy with before she's even gotten ten photos?"
Shen Zhiyi chuckled softly.
The puppy seems to have a pretty accurate understanding of its own position.
[Playing with your partner?]
Hmm... that word sounds a bit provocative.
Li Heng's smile froze, and his expression grew even colder.
Shen Zhiyi straightened up, raised the umbrella, took a step forward, and brought him into the shadow under the umbrella as well.
“This social gathering will be held on the mountain,” she said, leaning close, her breath almost brushing against his cheek. “Of course, I’m sending you there to get some exercise.”
"While others take the cable car, you have to climb up little by little."
Li Heng could almost feel that her body was only a hair's breadth away from his arm.
He was clearly already standing under the umbrella.
However, the heat on his body did not decrease but increased.
He took a step back and stood back in the blazing sunlight.
"Moreover," Shen Zhiyi seemed to anticipate his retreat, raised her eyebrows, and added, "At this get-together, everyone will also participate in a bonfire party and spend the night in tents on the mountain."
"If you don't want to, you can come down the mountain early."
If he stays, I'll find a way to sneak into his tent and touch his abs.
With so many people around, even if he refuses, he won't dare to shout too loudly.
[I'm not so shameless as to lose face.]
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