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Chapter 218 Don't be afraid, let me pat your head

Chapter 218 Don't be afraid, let me pat your head (Third update!)
"Um, lean against the railing, lean back a little, can you put your hands in your pockets?"

"This is a bit difficult, but it's okay. My sister is very flexible and she even learned to dance when she was little."

"Who asked you?"

"How about I do a split for you?"

"Forget it, I'm afraid your jeans can't handle the strain. What if you don't do a split properly and it turns into a slit?"

"Hiss, what are you expecting? I really need to teach you a lesson."

"You, a woman who spouts dirty jokes, have absolutely no right to say that!"

"How about I teach you a little?"

"Photograph!"

"Ha ha ha ha."

Sure enough, things always seem to go strange when Lu Yuqing is around. Even as they were taking photos, Gu Huai started to wonder if he'd accidentally end up taking pictures that landed his buddy in jail.

If someone overheard this, it would be enough to file a report.

I tried out many different poses, taking advantage of the unique atmosphere by the river. Even though the streetlights seem quite common, they create a special ambiance on a night like this.

It's like walking home alone from get off work or school, passing through old, winding streets and alleys, all by yourself.

The occasional breeze blowing from the riverbank would lift the woman's hair, saving the need for a blower. The natural wind blew haphazardly without any pattern, which actually allowed Gu Huai to take photos of her with a rather messy yet beautiful feel, enhancing the atmosphere.

"Ding."

"clang."

"Ding."

"clang."

Just as Gu Huai was thinking it was time to wrap things up, he started filming.

They heard strange noises coming from not far away.

It sounded like someone was tapping on the railing. The noise was so obvious that Gu Huai and Lu Yuqing both stopped what they were doing and looked curiously in the direction from which the sound came.

Soon, they found the source of the strange sound.

From the shadows where the light didn't reach, a man emerged wearing what looked like a worn-out military overcoat. He was disheveled, his hair unwashed for who knows how long, mixed with some white dandruff or something else that he couldn't tell.

tramp?
The word popped into Gu Huai's mind.

There are quite a few homeless people in Jicheng. Gu Huai clearly remembers seeing homeless people on his way home when he was a child. He used to be very kind. When he saw a homeless person looking pitifully at the biscuit in his hand, he kindly gave him a piece. But the other person suddenly grabbed his hand and tried to snatch his schoolbag.

Fortunately, there was a convenience store nearby, and the owner was a very nice person who came out to stop it immediately; otherwise, who knows what the homeless man might have done.

From then on, Gu Huai stopped showing kindness to homeless people and beggars indiscriminately.

Moreover, we often heard rumors, some true and some false, such as a homeless man killing someone or an unidentified body being found somewhere. During that time, people were in a state of panic, and some even ran home.

What bothered Gu Huai even more about the homeless man in front of him was that he seemed to be mentally unstable.

He was holding a beer bottle he'd picked up somewhere, and he kept shoveling it into his mouth, but there was no alcohol in it. Then he'd tap the bottle on the railing next to him, making a sound that was inexplicably annoying.

He walked in the direction the two were heading, not far away.

Her eyes were somewhat dazed; she clearly saw Gu Huai and Lu Yuqing, but sometimes she pretended not to see them, and other times she cast very discreet glances at them, as if she were secretly watching them.

To be honest, sometimes the act of stealth can be quite comical, but in this situation, with no one around on the riverbank and only the three of them, this furtive and secretive behavior sends chills down your spine for no apparent reason.

It gives the impression that he might suddenly go berserk at any moment, turn into some kind of monster, and rush at us with a bottle.

Lu Yuqing watched nervously as the homeless man inexplicably approached them, like a zombie that had smelled something or heard a sound.

The closer he got, the more pronounced the unpleasant smell became, and the greater the pressure he exerted.

The chills were secondary; it was the furtive glances he gave her every now and then that truly terrified Lu Yuqing.

She was leaning against the fence, but dared not run away.

It seemed there was nothing that could be done but watch helplessly as the homeless man approached.

The sound of the churning river was almost inaudible. If this were a normal person, Lu Yuqing wouldn't be so nervous, but this was a seemingly mentally unstable homeless man. You never know what kind of person he might do next.

They didn't even dare to predict whether the other party had any bottom line or whether they would be scared by your warning.

However, a figure walked directly in front of her.

Lu Yuqing looked up and saw Gu Huai's back. He didn't face her directly, but walked to her with his back to her and just stood there.

Let your hands hang naturally at your sides, and breathe steadily.

Although she couldn't see Gu Huai's expression, his tall stature and broad shoulders instantly gave Lu Yuqing a great sense of security.

Especially when he stood in front of him, the smell of the homeless man vanished without a trace.

Lu Yuqing didn't want the boy to encounter any danger or even get hurt, so she wanted to speak up to warn him, but the whole process was very brief. Just as the homeless man reached them, he suddenly stopped, the bottle in his hand motionless.

However, Lu Yuqing keenly noticed that the other person made a subtle movement by tightening their grip on the wine bottle.

Is this a sign that something is about to happen?
Her heart was in her throat.

Gu Huai simply stared at the homeless man in front of him. He neither made a move rashly nor pretended not to see the man. Instead, he stared intently at the homeless man.

The homeless man's sudden stop seemed like a harbinger of something spiraling out of control.

But Gu Huai didn't make a move; he just stared at him.

The homeless man stood there for about ten seconds before taking another step, and Lu Yuqing behind him breathed a sigh of relief. But Gu Huai didn't relax; in fact, he kept his eyes fixed on the man.

Suddenly the homeless man stopped and even turned around to look at Gu Huai. His eyes, which were slightly covered by his dirty and messy long hair, released a rather uncomfortable gaze.

But he saw that Gu Huai was still staring at him.

In the end, he still left.

It seemed like nothing had happened, but was that really the case? Gu Huai didn't know; perhaps if he relaxed even slightly and became complacent, the other party would suddenly do something unpredictable.

So he kept staring at the other person.

Finally, his figure disappeared under the distant streetlights.

Lu Yuqing quickly looked over, "That was terrifying! I should have just run away. Are you alright?"

Gu Huai shook his head. "It's nothing. Now you know why I told you to go home early, right? Why are you still wandering around outside?"

Lu Yuqing, still shaken, patted her ample chest, which was encased in a black turtleneck sweater. "That scared me to death. I'll never be out this late again. Luckily, nothing bad happened, and thank goodness you were here."

She sincerely raised her head to look at Gu Huai.

Gu Huai smiled and said, "It's nothing, I didn't do anything."

Lu Yuqing said softly, "If you hadn't stood in front of me just now, not backing down an inch, and prevented him from doing anything, I don't know what would have happened to me if I were alone."

Hearing Lu Yuqing say such tender words, which was rare for her, Gu Huai felt a surge of pride and patted her head.

"Now you realize how important I am?"

Lu Yuqing: ?

She slowly raised her eyes and looked at the boy who had placed his hand on her head.

You're so young but so cunning, you're even trying to take advantage of your sister!

Gu Huai saw the other person's gaze slowly moving upwards, and he coughed awkwardly twice before slowly letting go of his hand.

"Well, it's getting late, and we've finished taking photos, so it's time to head back. You can post the video on Douyin later in this new style."

"Humph."

Surprisingly, Lu Yuqing did not reprimand Gu Huai for his action; she simply snorted and turned away.

The two returned to the electric scooter.

"I'm almost sober now, I'll ride the bike and take you home first."

Lu Yuqing straddled the seat and looked at Gu Huai beside her.

Gu Huai thought for a moment, then sat in the back. As the other person started the electric scooter, he asked softly, "Are you sure you'll be okay going back by yourself?"

Lu Yuqing laughed and said, "Don't worry, I really didn't think straight just now, I was too nervous. I definitely won't be so stupid again in a similar situation."

Gu Huai nodded. "That's good. It's best if it's not just for show."

"Hmph, do you think I'm as pretentious as you?"

"Where did I put that on?"

"I'm older than you, and you're still touching my head."

Gu Huai thought for a moment.

"Where should I touch?"

"You want to die, don't you, Gu Huai!"

"Ha ha ha ha."

Amidst laughter and cheerful chatter, it was the journey home late at night.

As they drove into the dappled light of the streetlights, swallowed by the waves of night—

[This simulation is now complete!]

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