Oh no, the aloof school beauty has been reborn too!

Gu Yanchuan's video was released a few nights ago.

Before releasing the video, he specially compressed it and sent it to Lu Xing and Shen Qingyi.

The two were chatting in their respective homes at the time.

After seeing the video, Lu Xing clicked on it and watched it once.

There was no deliberately sentimental narration, nor any intentionally exaggerated slow-motion shots.

The video actually started from the moment they walked into KFC.

The crowded store was noisy.

Shen Qingyi held Lu Xing's hand and walked through tables laden with plates.

In the next shot, they are sitting by the window, talking in hushed tones.

The girl's eyes were smiling.

The boy lowered his head and took a sip of his drink; his ears seemed to turn slightly red.

Gu Yanchuan didn't write any particularly exaggerated copy.

Only one line of text was placed at the end...

In a bustling city, there will always be someone who stops and only has eyes for you.

After Lu Xing finished reading, he remained silent for a while.

[Lu Xing: Well done!]

Shen Qingyi: Yes, it feels very natural.

[Lu Xing: There's just one problem.]

Shen Qingyi: What?

[Lu Xing: Why do I seem a bit dazed?]

The chat window was silent for a few seconds.

Shen Qingyi: Is there any possibility...?

[Shen Qingyi: Were you just standing there blankly?]

[Lu Xing: ?]

……

Lu Xing stood in the center of the room and looked around.

He folded the clothes one by one and stuffed them into his backpack.

He then sat down on the edge of the bed and looked down to check his phone and wallet again.

The tickets have been bought in advance; the bus departs at 1 PM.

It takes about four hours to get back to Nanhe County from Jiangcheng.

Judging by the time, I should be home before dark.

Lu Xing opened the bedside table and glanced inside.

He bent down and checked under the bed again to make sure nothing was left behind before standing up again.

The phone vibrated twice at that moment.

[Shen Qingyi: Are you all packed?]

Lu Xing replied with his head down.

[Lu Xing: Almost done...]

[Lu Xing: You're really coming to see me off?]

[Lu Xing: It's so cold outside, and you're already prone to feeling cold, yet you still walked this far with me...]

The other side remained silent for a few seconds.

[Shen Qingyi: If I'm going on a long trip, won't you come to see me off?]

Lu Xing looked at the message and couldn't help but smile.

[Lu Xing: I was wrong.]

Shen Qingyi: Hmph.

[Shen Qingyi: Let me know when you're done packing, and remember to bring the key with you.]

Lu Xing: Yes, sir.

Putting down his phone, Lu Xing continued tidying up the room.

The curtains were drawn back, and sunlight streamed in through the window.

The bed has been tidied up again, and the trash has been put into bags.

Lu Xing slung his backpack over his shoulder and picked up his laptop bag from the table.

Before leaving, he paused slightly.

Then he turned his head and looked towards the kitchen.

The apron hung quietly on the wall hook.

Lu Xing stared at it for a while, remained silent for two seconds, and then decisively looked away.

He walked to the entrance, took off his backpack, and checked the zipper again.

After confirming that he had brought everything, Lu Xing put his bag back on, pushed open the door, and went out.

The door closed gently behind me.

Click...

Lu Xing looked back again.

So-called "bed and breakfasts"...

He turned around and walked towards the elevator.

……

Lu Xing dragged his suitcase and walked out of the residential area.

Shen Qingyi was already waiting by the roadside.

Today she was wearing a white down jacket, her long hair was draped over her shoulders, and her hands were in her pockets.

The girl stood there, glancing down at her phone every now and then.

She didn't look up until she heard the sound of a suitcase.

Upon seeing Lu Xing, Shen Qingyi's eyes crinkled into a smile.

"Are you all packed?"

"Um."

Lu Xing walked to her side and couldn't help but secretly squeeze her palm.

so cute!

"Nothing should have been left behind."

Shen Qingyi looked at him suspiciously.

"Really?"

"Of course."

Lu Xing looked calm and composed.

"I'm always meticulous when packing."

The girl's gaze slowly swept over him, finally landing on the backpack behind him.

"The backpack zipper isn't zipped up properly."

"..."

Lu Xing turned around and saw that the zipper on the right side was indeed still partially open.

Fortunately, it contained clothes, so nothing fell out.

He paused for a few seconds, then reached out and zipped the zipper up completely.

"Of course, it's normal to make a few small mistakes from time to time."

"Oh~"

Shen Qingyi drawled out her words.

Lu Xing coughed and handed her the keys.

"Why were the keys given to you?"

"Come to think of it, I've lived here for so long and I've never even met the boss."

Shen Qingyi smiled and glanced at him.

"I know the boss, but he's traveling and having a great time right now, so he doesn't have time to see you."

Lu Xing nodded slowly.

"Is that so..."

Shen Qingyi glanced down at the time.

"Let's go to the station first."

"If you're any later, your bus will be leaving soon."

"it is good."

……

The two took a taxi to the bus station, where announcements were repeatedly broadcast from above the hall.

Lu Xing picked up the ticket and glanced down at the time.

There are only a dozen minutes left before boarding.

They stood by the entrance, and for a moment, neither of them spoke.

It was clearly only a brief separation.

Shen Qingyi pursed her lips.

"Arrived... Remember to send a message."

"Um."

Lu Xing nodded.

"I'll remember to send it."

"Don't keep looking down at your phone while you're out and about."

"I know."

"Don't miss your stop!"

Lu Xing couldn't help but chuckle.

"The bus only goes as far as Nanhe Bus Station. It can't possibly keep going any further, can it?"

Shen Qingyi glanced at him.

"Smart student Lu, would you like to guess why I reminded you?"

Lu Xing immediately became serious.

"I will definitely keep Shen's reminder in mind."

Shen Qingyi gave a soft hum.

The room fell silent again, and the ticket check announcement rang out once more in the hall.

Lu Xing glanced at the entrance.

"It's almost time."

"Um……"

Shen Qingyi responded softly.

She took half a step forward and reached out to help Lu Xing adjust the shoulder straps of his backpack.

The girl carefully straightened the originally slightly twisted ribbon.

She moved very slowly...

It seems like this can slow down time a bit.

Lu Xing looked down at her.

"or……"

Shen Qingyi raised her head.

"What?"

"...It's nothing."

Lu Xing originally wanted to suggest that he take the next bus later.

But he swallowed the words back down his throat.

The tickets have been bought, and his family is waiting for him.

Besides, it's only a temporary separation; it's not like we'll never see each other again.

Lu Xing raised his hand and gently ruffled the girl's hair.

"Let's go back inside, it's quite cold outside."

Shen Qingyi shook her head.

"You go in first."

"it is good."

Lu Xing dragged his suitcase and followed the crowd onto the platform.

After walking forward a dozen or so steps...

He suddenly stopped.

Through the crowd of people coming and going, he spotted Shen Qingyi, who was still standing in the same spot.

The girl was looking at him too.

Lu Xing raised his hand and waved at her.

Shen Qingyi was slightly taken aback.

Then, she smiled and raised her hand, waving it twice.

But there was a hint of melancholy hidden in that smile.

Lu Xing stood there for a while longer.

Only when a passenger behind him gently reminded him did he turn around again and walk towards the bus.

……

The vehicle drove out of the passenger station.

Lu Xing sat by the window with his backpack on his lap.

The scenery outside the car window slowly receded...

First came the crowded streets and tall buildings.

Further on, the houses grew increasingly low, and the trees stood somewhat forlorn in the winter.

Jiangcheng gradually faded into the distance.

Lu Xing leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes.

The carriage was very quiet.

Someone in the front row was wearing headphones and watching a video, while hushed voices could be heard occasionally from behind.

The scenes that had unfolded in the past few days flashed through Lu Xing's mind.

The camellia held in someone's arms, the vase chosen together at the mall.

In the Perler bead shop, there's that little duck that looks ugly no matter how you look at it.

There was also white steam rising from the kitchen.

The girl, wearing an apron, stands in front of the stove cooking noodles.

At last……

It was that kiss that suddenly fell under the streetlight.

Lu Xing's lips unconsciously curled up into a smile.

He raised his hand and gently touched his lips.

Until next time we meet...

I must find an opportunity to retaliate fiercely!

Otherwise, what status will he have in the family in the future?

Thinking of the word "family," Lu Xing recalled the "bed and breakfast."

He opened his eyes, looked at the scenery rushing past the window, and his expression turned helpless.

What kind of so-called homestay is this...?

The kitchen utensils and daily necessities are almost all available.

Shen Qingyi was extremely familiar with everything in the room.

There was no boss or landlord I'd ever met; everything about them seemed strange.

That's most likely her own house, right?

Lu Xing shook his head and tapped his backpack twice with his fingers.

Shen Qingyi's family was clearly better off than he had initially expected.

Some things really should be put on the agenda as soon as possible.

Make money as soon as possible...

Get everything ready as soon as possible.

And this time, I'll marry her sooner.

Thinking of this, Lu Xing's ears inexplicably felt hot.

He adjusted his posture and closed his eyes again.

The bus traveled along the highway towards Nanhe County.

……

It was nearly evening when I got home.

Lu Xing dragged his suitcase upstairs.

As soon as he took out his key and opened the door, he smelled the aroma of food wafting from the kitchen.

The TV was on in the living room, and a few pieces of clothing were hanging out to dry on the balcony.

Everything was exactly the same as when he left.

The sound of spatulas clattering came from the kitchen.

Liu Chunmei heard the door open and peeked out.

When she saw that it was Lu Xing, her eyes lit up noticeably.

"You're back?"

"Yes, I'm back."

Liu Chunmei turned around again and continued to stir-fry the vegetables in the pan.

"Go wash your hands, then come over and bring the dishes. We'll get ready to eat."

"it is good."

"Don't put the box at the door; it's blocking the way."

"Okay."

"Remember to arrange the shoes neatly too; I always have to help you arrange them."

Lu Xing obediently bent down and put the shoes into the shoe cabinet.

……

The next few days passed by quite normally.

The festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival is gradually fading away.

More and more shops on the street are reopening, and there are fewer customers in small supermarkets than before the Lunar New Year.

Liu Chunmei occasionally had to go out to buy goods, so Lu Xing would sit behind the cashier and watch the store for her.

The laptop is on the table.

There's a bag of sunflower seeds on the left and a cup of hot tea on the right.

When there are no customers, he buries himself in dealing with routine tool optimization issues.

Most of the compatibility issues that accumulated during the Spring Festival have been resolved.

However, as the number of users increased, some previously less noticeable problems also emerged.

Lu Xing had just finished fixing a small mistake and was about to continue checking the log when a hand reached out from the side.

"elder brother."

Lu Ningning placed a sketch paper next to the computer.

"Take a look at this."

There is a drawing of an apple on the paper.

At least……

Judging from the outline, it should be an apple?

Lu Xing took the sketch and observed it carefully for a few seconds.

"Your apple..."

Lu Ningning looked at him expectantly.

"How is it?"

"Hmm, it looks like a potato."

The expectation on Lu Ningning's face vanished instantly, and she snatched the sketch paper away.

"You don't know anything!"

"I'm a beginner!"

"Even a beginner shouldn't be able to draw an apple in the style of a potato, right?"

"Land travel! Humph!"

Lu Ningning turned around angrily and ran back to the back room.

Lu Xing watched her retreating figure and couldn't help but laugh.

Aren't those anime characters usually drawn quite well?

Why is the apple drawn like this...?

Lu Xing put away his smile and was about to continue repairing and optimizing when his gaze was drawn to the sketchbook on the table.

He picked it up and casually flipped through a couple of pages.

The lines are a bit stiff, and some parts are crooked.

But every trace of repeated wiping showed that Lu Ningning was drawing very carefully.

Sigh, they really are more talented than me.

Lu Xing took out his phone and quietly snapped a photo.

Growth is something that isn't usually obvious.

But if you record it little by little, it will be very interesting to look back on it many years later.

The renowned painter Ningning had this side to her as a child...

After taking the photos, he put the sketchbook back in its original place.

Lu Ningning immediately peeked half her face out from behind the door.

Did you take pictures?

"no."

Lu Xing remained unfazed.

"You definitely took the picture!"

Why would I take pictures of your dried potatoes?

"That's an apple!"

……

After dinner, Lu Xing would occasionally sit in the living room with Lu Shoucheng to watch TV.

A period drama was playing on the TV.

Lu Shoucheng held a teacup in his hand, and didn't say a word for a long time.

Lu Xing leaned back on the sofa and looked down to reply to Shen Qingyi's message.

After a while, Lu Shoucheng suddenly asked:

"Where have you been staying in Jiangcheng these past few days?"

Lu Xing paused slightly as he typed.

"I'm staying at a guesthouse, and the environment is quite nice."

Lu Shoucheng nodded.

"Um."

He lowered his head, took a sip of tea, and didn't press the matter further.

That evening, Shen Qingyi sent a photo.

The camellias sat quietly in the vase, the water was very clear, and it was clear that the water had been changed.

The flower branches were also carefully pruned.

Several days passed, and the flowers were still blooming beautifully.

Lu Xing zoomed in on the photo and took a closer look.

[Lu Xing: Wow, it's still driving so well...]

Shen Qingyi: Of course it's because I took good care of her!

Lu Xing stroked his chin and immediately lowered his head to type.

[Lu Xing: As expected of Shen.]

[Lu Xing: Skillful, beautiful inside and out, she can raise any animal well.]

There was silence on the other end for a few seconds.

Shen Qingyi: Smooth-talking.

[Lu Xing: Heavens, every word I said was from the bottom of my heart.]

[Shen Qingyi: You're getting better and better at talking!]

[Lu Xing: It's mainly because you're so outstanding; I couldn't help myself.]

In Jiangcheng's room, Shen Qingyi sat on the sofa, hugging a cushion.

Upon seeing these messages, she tried to purse her lips.

But a smile still crept into her eyes little by little.

The girl gave a soft hum.

After a while, I couldn't help but laugh while hugging the cushion.

"Smooth-talking!"