This humble Taoist priest wants to take the college entrance exam.

Chapter 242 The Young Lady is Going to Eat Dirt

Chen Shi'an, who grew up in the mountains, also had an unusual childhood.

It's rare to have a moment like this, experiencing pure fun in a playground.

At eighteen, he followed this incredibly cute seventeen-year-old girl through the various rides and attractions at the amusement park, and inexplicably felt himself become much younger.

She said she wanted to ride the carousel, so he went with her.

She said she wanted to go catching goldfish, so he went with her.
She said she wanted to play shooting, so he took the gun and popped the balloons.
The two of them went down the slide together in front of a slide that was occupied by a bunch of kids;

In the swing area, he pushed her really high, which made her giggle in surprise...

"Ugh—Taoist priest, you're so childish!"

"Who's being childish here?"

The reward was supposed to be for the Taoist priest, but Wen Zhixia ended up rewarding herself and making herself happy instead.

Although she had played these games since she was a child, she had never had such a unique experience and felt so happy playing with him like she did today.

When the temperature rises, this kind of fun makes the girl feel like she's back in summer.

Wen Zhixia took off her coat, revealing a soft beige sweater underneath, which, combined with her rosy cheeks, made her look exceptionally soft and adorable.

Chen Shi'an helped her carry her coat. He was carrying quite a lot of things, with his own backpack slung in front of him, the girl's small bag slung over his shoulder, and various plush toys he had won from the shooting and ring toss games in his hand. So he had to use the sleeve of the young lady's coat as a tie to fasten it around his waist.

Wen Zhixia was holding only two cups of milk tea. She took a sip of the milk tea in her left hand, then raised the milk tea in her right hand and offered it to Chen Shi'an so he could also have a sip.

"Taoist priest, is your milk tea good?"

"It's delicious."

"Then let's switch!"

"Do you want to eat my saliva?"

"Just switch the straws..."

"Did the cicadas secretly spit it in?"

"Ugh! You disgusting Taoist priest!"

Wen Zhixia switched the straws between the two milk tea cups, then raised the cup in her left hand and fed him a sip. Afterward, she happily sipped the milk tea he had just drunk from, her eyes crinkling with contentment.

After playing all morning, the two of them were quite hungry.

As agreed, the young lady would pay for everything today, so Wen Zhixia dragged Chen Shi'an to find food at the amusement park.

I bought Orleans chicken wings that Chen Shi'an had never tried before, and also cheese and seaweed roasted corn. This corn was even tastier than the chicken wings. It was brushed with a layer of cheese and condensed milk, and wrapped with a layer of seaweed and pork floss. It tasted amazing.

Chen Shi'an thought the red bits on top were a bit spicy, but Wen Zhixia said they weren't spicy at all!

Then she bought two milkshakes, one strawberry and one persimmon. The persimmon flavor was okay at first, but it got sweeter and sweeter as she drank it. The girl was afraid of gaining weight, so she switched with Chen Shi'an after drinking half of it.
The main dish was a veal and mushroom sandwich, with shredded beef, mushrooms, and cheese sandwiched between two thick slices of buttered bread, and the flavor was a bit heavy.

The bread itself didn't have much flavor, but it looked great in photos. It was cut into the shape of a cute little bear's head and placed in an exquisite paper box with a cute little bear printed on it. Chen Shi'an was about to eat it when Wen Zhixia said that the gluttonous Taoist priest wouldn't allow her to eat it and that she should take a picture of it first.
Then there are crispy hazelnut croissants, spicy shrimp and beef hot pot, hawthorn popsicles...

The portion of each item was not large, but the variety was quite extensive. Wen Zhixia bought almost everything she wanted to eat and everything the Taoist priest had never tried.

Only after checking her WeChat balance did the young lady stop herself from spending money, otherwise she would be eating dirt before her food allowance arrived next week!

"Ah! Taoist priest, you've eaten me out of house and home!"

"delicious."

"Leave some for me—!"

Instead of eating at a restaurant, the two found a bench and sat on the side of the amusement park road, basking in the sun and chatting while eating.

The girl's two small legs stretched out flat, the toes of her shoes swaying leisurely, while her body, like a roly-poly toy, bumped against the Taoist priest next to her again and again.

Ultimately, no Taoist priest could eat it. While Chen Shi'an was still leisurely enjoying his meal, Wen Zhixia had already finished eating. She took out her phone, flipped through the photos she had taken that day, and asked Chen Shi'an for some of the photos he had taken, intending to post them on her WeChat Moments first.

This time it won't be [visible only to Ling].

[Not visible to family members only]!

After posting this set of nine photos on WeChat Moments, titled "[Weekend First Stop: Amusement Park - Got it!]", it immediately garnered several likes.

There were likes from Xiaoyan, Sister Wanyin, and many classmates and friends, but no likes from Ice Cube Spirit.

what!
Will Little Ice Cube get so angry that she blocks her?

Lin Mengqiu, of course, did not block her.

In fact, she had been refreshing her WeChat Moments at high speed all morning, and sure enough, she came across the post from that annoying cicada.

Although Chen Shi'an's face is not shown in the photos, the occasional "accidental" glimpses of his uniform, someone's shoes, or someone's hand in the pictures evoke even more speculation than his face being shown.

Lin Mengqiu was furious!
The monthly exams are coming up at the end of the month, and that stinky Taoist priest doesn't study and just plays all day!

It's already 1 p.m., and we're still not done playing! What do you mean by "[Weekend First Stop]"?!
Wen Zhixia was happily refreshing everyone's likes and comments when she was suddenly startled. Her little cousin Qingqing had also liked her post and commented:
[Cousin, didn't you say you went to learn from the Taoist priest? You went to the amusement park? You didn't even take me! What happened to the midterm exam reward you promised me?! [Pouting][Pouting]]
broken!

How come Qingqing was left out of the family group grouping...?

Fortunately, it was Qingqing who was missed, so Wen Zhixia quickly sent her a private message with 50 RMB as a bribe...

Aaaaaahhhhhh...! My allowance!!

Chen Shi'an finished all the food he had bought and glanced at the girl's phone.

"Is Xiaozhi posting on WeChat Moments?"

"Taoist priest, please give me a thumbs up!"

"First stop... So where's our next stop?"

"Let's go to the central shopping mall. There's a pottery studio there. Let's play with mud together. I bought two tickets, and then we'll go see a movie at three o'clock. We'll be home by five-thirty to eat, take a shower, and go to evening self-study."

"..."

Chen Shi'an was impressed. Sure enough, when it came to playing, Xiao Zhi was more like a special forces soldier than him.

What's with all this seemingly inexhaustible energy?!

……

It's a rare opportunity for the girl to have some fun, and she's determined not to stop until she's spent all her allowance.

After finishing their meal, the two rode their bikes away from the amusement park and went to a nearby shopping mall.

Before the movie started, the two went to the pottery studio together.

This area is mostly filled with children playing in the mud, and occasionally you'll see couples of young men and women here.

Sitting in front of the turntable, watching a lump of clay slowly take shape under the potter's hands, Wen Zhixia found it all very novel and interesting.

Unlike the amusement park, pottery was a first for the girl, but Chen Shi'an had played with it hundreds of times and already knew a little about it.

Without further ado, let's get started.

Chen Shi'an wasn't in a hurry to play either; he just watched Wen Zhixia play from the side.

After watching for a while, still not knowing what she was trying to do, I had no choice but to ask, "Little Zhi, what are you trying to make?"

"Let's make a cup~ A Hello Kitty cup!"

Chen Shi'an knew that Hello Kitty was the cat sticker on Wen Zhixia's meal card.

Hearing that she was going to make a cup, and then seeing the lump of mud in her hand that looked like a misshapen mess, Chen Shi'an couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at!"

"Is this how cups are made?"

"Then, Taoist priest, please help me..."

"Ok."

Chen Shi'an sat down opposite Wen Zhixia, rolled up his sleeves, and stretched out his arms to gently cover her small hands.

The girl's hands were small, and now they were covered in clay, making them as smooth and slippery as two little loaches.

After Chen Shi'an grabbed her hand, Wen Zhixia's heart calmed down immediately. Chen Shi'an controlled her hand, and her hand controlled the clay. The back of her hand was warm with the temperature of his palm, and her palm was cool and smooth clay.

"Hehe...it's a little itchy." "Making pottery is like making incense or painting; it requires a calm mind. Relax your hands and focus on feeling the rotation and shaping of the clay."

"Uh-huh!"

My mind is definitely not at peace.

Wen Zhixia's heart pounded. She could clearly feel the warmth and strength of Chen Shi'an's hand as it covered the back of her hand. Neither of them spoke.

Chen Shi'an stared intently at the clay model, while Wen Zhixia stared intently at their hands.

With Chen Shi'an's help, the unruly lump of mud seemed to come alive, transforming from a chaotic mass of soil into a docile cylinder, and then quietly growing and blossoming into the prototype of a cup.

The girl's eyes lit up suddenly; it was hard to believe that such a perfect prototype had been created by her!
"Want Hello Kitty?"

"Uh-huh!"

Next up is Chen Shi'an's performance.

The two switched seats; Chen Shi'an sat in the more convenient seat, while Wen Zhixia sat opposite him.

Chen Shi'an picked up a small sculpting knife and began to carve very lightly and slowly with his seemingly omnipotent fingers.

He first took two small lumps of clay, kneaded them a few times with his fingertips, and they became two small ovals. He carefully attached them to the side of the cup, where Hello Kitty's round head had its classic hemispherical ears.

Then comes the finishing touch.

He used the tip of a fine needle to gently poke two small indentations on the upper part of the cup, and then inserted two even finer dots of dark clay.

In an instant, those innocent, bewildered eyes came to life, gazing adorably at the world.

He hadn't forgotten that signature little yellow nose, which he placed right below his eyes, making him look playful and cute.

The most difficult part was the bow on the side. The mud lost its moisture here, making it easy to dry and crack. But Chen Shi'an was not in a hurry. He rolled the mud into thin strips, skillfully coiled and layered them, and glued them together little by little with water.

His movements were as patient as if he were restoring an antique. Finally, a delicate and beautiful bow, full of handmade feel, appeared on the kitten's right ear.

Finally, he used a carving knife to outline six thin, elegant whiskers below the nose.

When he gently placed the fully formed Hello Kitty cup on the workbench, Wen Zhixia, who was squatting opposite him watching, finally let out a long sigh of relief.

"Great! Beautiful!"

"do you like it?"

"I love it!! Taoist priest, give it to me! Give it to me!"

"It was originally a gift for you."

"whee……"

Wen Zhixia's face flushed with excitement. She loved the Hello Kitty ceramic cup that he had carved and made on the spot, and planned to use it to drink water from now on!
At the pottery studio, the shop will help fire and mail the pottery pieces made by customers free of charge.

I can't get it today, but it's fine to get it in a few days. When I finally get it, I can relive the feeling of today.

……

The movie theater is located on the fifth floor of the central shopping mall.

After leaving the pottery studio, it was almost time, so Wen Zhixia dragged Chen Shi'an to see a movie together.

This was Chen Shi'an's first time going to the cinema, and it was also Wen Zhixia's first time going to the cinema alone with a boy.

The modern movie theater was not quite what Chen Shi'an had imagined. Wen Zhixia had chosen a classic comedy film being re-released today, and she had bought the tickets online well in advance, selecting the best viewing area in the middle.

Each seat is separated by a central armrest.

Wen Zhixia studied it for a while, then raised the armrest that was in the way between the two chairs and tucked it into the gap between the two chairs.

In this way, the cramped single seat is transformed into a spacious double seat.

Logically, it should be spacious...

But Chen Shi'an still felt crowded. He looked back and saw that Xiao Zhi had squeezed next to him, and there were still many empty seats on her side.

Just as Chen Shi'an was about to speak, Wen Zhixia quickly moved all the backpack and belongings from Chen Shi'an's arms to the empty seat on her side.

In this way, they had a legitimate reason to stick close to him, and the stinky Taoist priest, who was about to speak, finally kept silent.

snort!
The girl smiled slyly and nudged him again.

"Still crowded?"

"Your seat is perfect; it's very comfortable for viewing the screen."

"How about we switch?"

"don't want,"

"..."

"Taoist priest, are you cold?"

"I'm not cold. Are you cold?"

"A little, then I'll put my hands in your pockets..."

"Don't you have a pocket yourself?"

"Your pocket warms me up..."

"..."

"Taoist priest, lower your shoulders a little, it's uncomfortable to lean like this."

"My shoulder is for you to lean on, isn't it?"

"hurry up……"

Chen Shi'an had no choice but to cooperate with the young lady since she had spoken. The two of them slowly adjusted to a position that they both found comfortable.

Wen Zhixia then calmed down obediently. She breathed a long sigh of relief and tucked her small hand, which was closer to him, into his pocket. Enveloped in his warm body temperature, she felt warm all over.

The lights dimmed, and the big screen lit up.

Although it's a classic comedy being re-released, the hilarious scenes still elicit bursts of laughter from the audience.

Chen Shi'an was amused from time to time; it was the first time he had ever seen something like this.

Wen Zhixia was also enjoying the show, occasionally reaching for the popcorn bucket between the two of them.

In the dark, with limited vision, other senses become exceptionally sharp.

Their hands met unexpectedly several times in the popcorn bucket. Every time their fingertips brushed against each other, a faint electric current would surge through the girl's heart. Even though fingers have no sense of taste, Wen Zhixia always felt that her fingers could also taste the sweetness of the popcorn.

In the latter half of the film, the pace gradually slowed down.

Perhaps she was tired after a day of playing and needed to process her feelings, Wen Zhixia's head started bobbing up and down like a fisherman as she watched.

Finally, at a heartwarming moment in the story, she tilted her head slightly and rested it on Chen Shi'an's shoulder.

Chen Shi'an was stunned.

Her shoulders stiffened involuntarily, then he controlled them, making them relax again so she could rest comfortably on his head.

The girl's even, warm breath brushed against the side of his neck;

Her hair, carrying a faint fragrance, brushed against his cheek and slipped into his collar.

"Is the little cicada asleep?"

He spoke very softly.

The half-asleep girl hummed softly, then clung to his arm and remained still, accompanied by even softer, longer breaths.

Chen Shi'an tilted her head slightly, and in the dim light of the screen, one could see her long, thick eyelashes casting faint shadows under her eyes.

After causing a ruckus all day, she now sleeps peacefully.

It inexplicably gave Chen Shi'an a unique sense of satisfaction and peace.

It's such a strange feeling...

(End of this chapter)