Summer Green Apples

"...Girlfriend/girlfriend?"

The word was so hot to swallow that it took Xu Jiyang a long time to finally utter it.

He didn't even dare to look at Chi Sui's expression, and just kept staring at the person holding the roses in front of him.

This person was wearing platform shoes; without them, he was just over 1.6 meters tall, shorter than most girls.

His skin was quite fair, and he looked like the kind of well-behaved student in the class.

"...What evidence do you have to prove it?"

The boy smiled shyly, "Everyone in our school knows."

Xu Jiyang: "..."

"How long have you two been dating?"

Chi Sui suddenly spoke up, his voice chilling.

Shen Jundao smiled and looked at him, "It's been almost a year."

Chi Sui picked up his pocket and gave him a casual look up and down. "Since you two are dating, you must have added each other on WeChat. Show me the picture, and I'll take you to her."

Shen Jundao's smile froze. "...You and her...?"

"She's my deskmate now." Chi Sui raised his chin. "Show her to me."

Xu Jiyang and Li Junyu exchanged a glance.

Shen Jundao suddenly sighed, looking somewhat sad. "We had a small argument because she transferred schools, and she got angry and deleted all my contact information."

Even Xu Jiyang noticed that something was wrong.

Given Ji Xiwen's personality, it's quite strange that she gets into conflicts with people, but she can even tolerate an annoying person like Chi Sui.

Not to mention deleting the contact.

"Really?" Chi Sui asked lazily, seemingly just puzzled. "What caused the argument? Isn't she usually quite good-tempered?"

Shen Jundao stared down at the roses. "My mom found out about our relationship. She was furious and went to the school to confront me... My mom has a strong personality and says some very hurtful things..."

The guilt and anxiety in his words were very genuine.

Chi Sui gave a perfunctory laugh, devoid of any warmth, "Okay, she'll be out soon."

"Really? Thank you." Shen Jundao smiled again.

Xu Jiyang crossed his arms, leaned closer to him, and started asking, "Dude, were you two classmates before?"

"Yes." Shen Jundao nodded. "Xixi sat in front of me."

Chi Sui: "..."

He held back, swallowing a bellyful of profanities.

……

"That restaurant is really delicious, especially their sweet and sour pork, it's absolutely amazing..."

Luo Wenjing is enthusiastically recommending the stir-fry restaurant she ate at with her parents last week, and is planning to invite Ji Xiwen and Zhang Qingyan to eat there tomorrow.

The three of them chatted as they walked. They were the kind of people who dawdled, and by the time they reached the school gate, there were hardly any people left.

Luo Wenjing, with her sharp eyes, said to Zhang Qingyan, "Chi Sui and the others haven't left yet. They seem to be waiting for someone. Are they waiting for your boyfriend?"

Zhang Qingyan was taken aback. "I think so. Cui Kai is still being punished by running laps on the playground."

Ji Xiwen looked up.

There was a small flower bed at the school gate, and Chi Sui was standing on the edge of the flower bed with a sour expression. It was unclear who had offended him.

She wondered if Xu Jiyang had upset him, and if that would be the time for her to take his place...

Until she saw the boy next to Xu Jiyang.

Just one glance.

The exhaustion and dizziness from two days of intense exams overwhelmed Ji Xiwen like a tidal wave. She felt the world spinning, her senses of hearing, smell, and touch vanishing in an instant, and a chill rushed into her body.

What is he doing here?

Shen Jundao also saw her, his eyes lit up, and he immediately rushed to her with roses, "Xixi, I was wrong."

His gaze was affectionate, making him look pitiful.

Ji Xiwen could sense that Luo Wenjing and Zhang Qingyan beside her were looking over, their eyes filled with both doubt and inquiry, as if they wanted her to explain.

She probably thought he was her friend.

Ji Xiwen froze, her mind reeling, and the hairs on her body stood on end.

From a distance, Chi Sui felt that she was like a bureau chief with her hair standing on end. When she encountered strangers or was hostile, she would arch her back, raise her tail, and bite or scratch people in the next second.

Xu Jiyang was still rambling on, "It seems like what he said wasn't entirely false; it looks like my sister knows him."

Chi ignored him and walked straight past him.

Then Ji Xiwen clearly said, "Get out."

His pronunciation was clear and articulate, but it carried a strong sense of disgust.

Chi Sui paused in his steps.

Not only was he shocked, but Luo Wenjing and Zhang Qingyan were also surprised.

"Xixi?"

Luo Wenjing called out subconsciously.

Shen Jundao sniffed. "I'm sorry, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. Xixi, please forgive me?"

Ji Xiwen looked at him coldly.

Shen Jundao pursed his lips, looking very sincere. "I had a big fight with my mother these past few days and went on hunger strikes several times. She has now realized her mistakes, so I came to say sorry to you and hope you can forgive me... I must win you back today."

After saying that, he suddenly bent his knees and knelt down.

"Holy crap?"

Luo Wenjing exclaimed in surprise.

The eyes of everyone around them followed.

Xu Jiyang, watching from a distance, was so shocked that he took a step back. "Has this guy gone mad?"

Li Junyu scoffed, "They're quite clever; they knelt down at the school gate."

Kneeling down in front of girls at the school gate, I wonder how many eyes that will attract.

Most people really can't stand his tricks.

Ji Xiwen suppressed her nausea and said, "After all this time, you still only know this one trick."

She was no longer flustered as before, and walked straight past without stopping.

"Ji Xiwen".

Shen Jundao grew anxious, stood up, and was about to grab Ji Xiwen's arm when a hand reached out from the side.

They grabbed him by the back of his neck, as if he were carrying a garbage bag.

The red string on her wrist was very eye-catching.

"She told you to get lost, didn't you hear her?" Chi Sui said slowly.

Shen Jun struggled forcefully but couldn't break free. He gritted his teeth and asked, "This is between us, what's it to you?"

Chi Sui was at least a head taller than him.

When she looked at him, she deliberately lowered her head, "Little dog, please don't talk nonsense, okay?"

He patted his face with his other hand.

It wasn't forceful, but the insult was extremely strong.

"you……"

Shen Jundao's face turned red with anger. He raised his hand and clenched his fist, ready to swing it.

Chi then forcefully tugged at his collar.

A feeling of suffocation washed over him, and he quickly lowered his hand, clutching the clothes around his neck.

Ji Xiwen glanced back and, after confirming that he wouldn't chase after her, quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

After saying goodbye to Luo Wenjing and Zhang Qingyan, she boarded the bus.

School had let out for the nearby elementary and middle schools, and the roads were very crowded, with buses moving at a snail's pace.

Ji Xiwen, clutching her schoolbag, sat in the last row of the bus, the afterglow of the setting sun shining in and onto her shoulders.

Her mind was in complete turmoil, and she felt like she was in an ice cave.