Summer Green Apples

Ji Xi was speechless.

She has a light palate and isn't picky; she'll eat almost anything as long as it's not too strong in flavor.

Ji Xiwen thought that Chi Sui would only take a couple of bites and then stop eating, but to her surprise, he frowned and finished the whole thing.

Chi then took a tissue and wiped the juice from his fingertips, asking calmly, "Shall we go?"

I've always heard that people occasionally gather to dance in the square at night, but I've never seen it before.

He had heard Ji Xiwen mention it briefly during the day, and he had kept it in mind ever since.

But they don't want to make it too obvious, a mysterious blend of subtlety and stubbornness.

"Let's go." Ji Xiwen stood up.

The two left the courtyard, and Chi Sui extended his hand, saying, "I'll take you."

Ji Xiwen: "...Can you find the way?"

"Point it out to me," Chi Sui insisted.

Ji Xiwen didn't try to take it from him anymore and handed him the key.

The wind is cool on October nights, penetrating straight into the body.

The road in Jijiacun was repaired a few years ago. The cement surface is relatively smooth, but there are almost no streetlights. The bulbs are on, but you can't see the road at all. They are not as bright as the headlights on the front of electric vehicles.

Because he was unfamiliar with the roads, Chi drove very slowly.

Ji Xiwen shrank further into her hoodie, her fingertips also disappearing into the sleeves.

Oh no, I forgot my coat.

Fortunately, someone was blocking the wind for her.

The boy was still wearing the same black jacket he had worn during the day. The fabric was smooth and crisp, and the cut was exceptionally good, making his broad shoulders and long arms appear even more striking.

Ji Xiwen could faintly smell a hint of the incense scent on him.

She felt a strange urge to laugh.

Who would have thought that such a pampered young master would like to ride an electric scooter?

They had a lot of fun riding.

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After driving for almost ten minutes, the lights in the distant square became increasingly noticeable.

The square is built on the riverbank. Under the bright light, the river glistens, and even from a distance, its bustling atmosphere and noisy crowds are still visible.

Humans are social animals by nature and enjoy being around people. Few people stay at home at night, especially busy farmers.

The square is the only somewhat fun thing in the village; men, women, the elderly, and children are all there.

Under the shade of the trees, there were two rows of neatly arranged fitness equipment, all of which were in use, almost all by children, especially the treadmill, where a queue had already formed.

"oops."

Ji Xiwen crossed her arms and sighed, "We're too late today, I guess we won't be able to play."

Chi Sui followed her gaze and was about to speak when someone in the distance suddenly waved enthusiastically.

"Ji Xiwen!"

The two of them simultaneously looked up at the source of the sound.

Ji Mingli stood under the streetlights fully made up, still adhering to the principle that she would rather freeze to death than look ugly, wearing a long white cotton dress that revealed her calves.

Standing next to her were two girls who had played with her since childhood.

Ji Xiwen and I were childhood friends.

They used to get along very well. Compared to Ji Mingli, who was spoiled by her parents and had a pampered personality, Ji Xiwen, who was submissive, was more popular.

She's such a good girl. If you befriend her and ask for her help, she'll never refuse. And if you make a request, she'll agree to even the most outrageous one.

If you have any snacks or fun toys in your hand, and you reach out and ask her for them, she will give them to you even if she is reluctant to part with them.

After starting first grade, Ji Xiwen rarely went out to play with these friends anymore.

In the first lesson of first grade, the homeroom teacher said something very meaningful: "For children like us, learning is the best path."

The young homeroom teacher came from a big city to teach in a rural area. She just said it on a whim and didn't think that these six or seven-year-old children would listen to her.

But Ji Xiwen remembered it.

After class, still confused, she went to ask her homeroom teacher for help.

The homeroom teacher patted her head and said, "What I mean is, as long as you study hard, you can basically do anything you want, and you can get whatever you want."

Ji Xiwen was only seven years old at that time.

She didn't understand anything; all she wanted was to go to the far-away capital to see her parents and reunite with them.

So Ji Xiwen started studying diligently from the first grade.

After Ji Mingli barely finished her homework, Ji Xiwen started previewing her studies. She didn't go out to play anymore, but instead focused on reviewing, previewing, and studying. After finishing the textbook material, she continued to expand her knowledge.

He has been consistently ranked first in his class and first in his grade since first grade.

She focused all her attention on her studies, which caused her to drift apart from her childhood friends. Only Zhang Cheng, who was proactive and clingy, remained by her side.

The two girls were named Xiaojing and Rourou.

After the four girls met, Xiaojing said with a smile, "Xiwen, it's been a long time."

"have not seen you for a long time."

Ji Xiwen smiled politely.

Ji Mingli came over and put her arm around her shoulder. "Let's go dance."

Rou Rou was the quietest, her gaze frequently drifting towards Chi Sui.

However, Chi Sui has never cared about other people's opinions; there have been far too many people watching him since he was a child.

Unless the weather is too bad, there are always a lot of people dancing every night. People who arrive late usually have to wait in line at the back. The front row is almost entirely made up of middle-aged women, and they all dance very energetically.

The people in the back row were jumping and chatting at the same time.

Rou Rou stood to Ji Xiwen's left and whispered, "Is this your brother?"

elder brother……

When the word came out of someone else's mouth, Ji Xiwen was stunned for a moment, "I guess so."

"He's so handsome!" Rou Rou smiled shyly. "Could you give me his contact information?"

"No." Ji Xiwen refused decisively.

Rou Rou's expression changed, but before she could speak, Ji Xiwen said again, "I need to ask him."

"..."

Rou Rou tucked her hair behind her ear. "Okay, go ahead and ask."

Ji Xiwen looked to her left.

Young Master Chi was swinging his arms, turning left and right.

The current environment is a bit noisy for him, but there's also a sense of novelty in the noise. He can barely stand it, except for the loud voice of the aunt in front of him.

He was furiously cricketing at someone from the next village who had been trying to pass the civil service exam for five years without success.

"I'm almost thirty, and instead of looking for a job, I'm just staying home every day studying for exams, eating and drinking at home. It's killing me..."

"Chi Sui".

Amidst the noisy, rough voices, a soft voice suddenly rang out.

Chi suddenly turned his head.

Ji Xiwen leaned closer, her voice sweet and clear, "My friend wants to add your contact information."

"No."

Chi Sui replied casually, "There's no need."

Bright light shone clearly on his eyebrows and eyes. He was tall and slender, with a cold expression. His lazy yet noble temperament was out of place with his surroundings.

In the pitch black, Ji Xiwen suddenly felt a little dazed.

A pampered young master like Chi Sui, who lives in the clouds, is from a completely different world from her.

Especially during their first meeting, Chi Sui was practically a fighter jet loaded with cargo.

However, he certainly has the right to act that way.

She just never imagined that the two of them could become acquaintances.

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The male protagonist's character is a bit controversial. To explain, Chi Sui is a male protagonist who grows and develops. He is currently living a rather self-centered and idealistic life, but he will definitely change later on, which is also what I wanted to write about.

In campus novels, whether it's the main characters or supporting characters, they all have to grow up, from children to adults.