life partner

Chapter 17 Prelude

It was still raining outside, Xu Cheng was sitting by the window, he seemed to be able to smell the wet earthy smell outside the window, he propped his chin, the room was a bit cold, he sniffed and felt his throat was a bit dry, suddenly his body After shaking, he stood up and approached the window sill, and pressed his fingers on the cold window sill. Through the foggy glass, he saw the familiar figure coming out of the street.

Xu Jing didn't hold an umbrella, he covered his head with his hands, and ran under a floral-colored umbrella with his back bent. Xu Jing took the umbrella, and a smiling and fair face appeared under the umbrella. The girl's sweet hook Holding Xu Jing's arm, Xu Jing didn't resist.

Xu Cheng didn't recover for a long time, he felt uncomfortable, he felt like a shameless voyeur, hiding at the window, peeking at his brother's actions.

He was terrified but helpless.

Xu Cheng's body moved slowly, he looked at the few books on the table, he took a book, and the heavy book fell into his hand, his fingers scratched the cover lightly, he suddenly glanced at it quickly Outside the window, fingers tightened, as if with great courage, he walked out of the room.

In the living room, Li Huiyao was watching TV. When she saw Xu Cheng coming out, she looked at him. Xu Cheng raised the book in his hand, his expression was normal, and he moved his lips, "I'll return the book."

Li Huiyao was surprised, she was surprised that Xu Cheng wanted to go out, and she was a little puzzled, "Let your brother pay it back."

Xu Cheng didn't move, just changed his shoes silently, held up his umbrella, his expression was serious, his posture was like that of a soldier going to charge the battle, only short of blood.

"No, I'll go by myself." Xu Cheng opened the door and walked out.

He didn't look back, but only heard the loud noise of hands clapping on the table and An An's irritated cry. His heart trembled, knowing that his mother was angry, but he still didn't look back.

After going out, the air was humid, and the wind blew hard with the rain, which made it even colder. Xu Cheng shivered, held up his umbrella, and looked for it along the road Xu Jing had walked.

He wanted to see Xu Jing, talk to him, and let his eyes look at him.

Xu Cheng remembered that there would be make-up classes in Xu Jing’s school every Saturday, so he walked through the wet intersection according to his memory. The blue umbrella enveloped him, which made him feel a little relieved. At this moment, he It seems that he is no longer afraid of the outside world, he completely placed himself in the small blue world, even though it is narrow, he can turn around relaxedly.

He felt like he was walking through a narrow tunnel, with the sound of the wind in his ears, he couldn't see how far ahead, he stepped over one mountain after another, just to find his light source.

This time Xu Jing didn't go to school for tutoring. His new girlfriend wanted to drink milk tea from the typhoon shelter, so Xu Jing had to accompany her to buy it. Hugged in her arms, the girl's face flushed, she was as pretty as an apple, she walked slowly, water splashed, and her shoes got wet very quickly.

Xu Jing bought milk tea for her, the girl's face was pale from the cold, he frowned, "It's okay, why don't you go to class today, I can ask for leave for you when the meeting is over."

Luo Hui smiled, "If you ask for leave for me, the teacher will know about us."

Xu Jing pursed her lips and raised her eyebrows, and Luo Hui said again, "Let's go, I have a strong physique, and I don't catch colds so easily." As she spoke, she took Xu Jing's hand and smiled.

When Xu Jing and Luo Hui came to the school together, he saw a solitary blue umbrella standing there. His heart was shocked, and he looked away. The umbrella slowly fell to the ground. He and Xu Cheng Eyes met.

The slender and thick eyelashes were clearly covered, Xu Cheng stared at the mottled pool on the ground, he felt that he should cry.

Because his light was held in the hands of others, it was so firm that he couldn't take it back.

Xu Jing's body was stiff, and he suddenly felt that Luo Hui's warm body beside him was like a hole in the ice. He let go of Luo Hui's hand, stepped out of the umbrella, and stood alone in the rain.

Luo Hui looked at him in surprise, Xu Jing waved his hand, "You go in first, I... brother is here."

Luo Hui understood instantly, a trace of worry appeared on her face, but she didn't look at Xu Jing again, and left in a hurry.

Xu Jing took a step forward, picked up the umbrella on the ground and propped it up. He grabbed Xu Cheng's cold hand, pressed his throat, but didn't know what to say.

But at this time, Xu Cheng suddenly shook off Xu Jing's hand, and the blue umbrella waved a string of water splashes in the air, Xu Cheng trembled all over, he bit his lip, "You go."

Xu Jing took a step forward, and Xu Cheng walked back. He waved the book in his hand as a weapon, tearing at his throat, "Go!"

"Brother..." Xu Jing's eyes widened suddenly, and he ran over, but Xu Cheng only heard a rapid horn sound, and was knocked to the ground.

At this moment Xu Jing felt that he was going crazy, he ran over and hugged Xu Cheng, the motorcycle that hit him rolled into the pool, the owner of the motorcycle was a middle-aged man, he looked at Xu Cheng in horror, Xu Jing lowered his head, Xu Cheng opened his eyes and looked at him, with tears in his eyes, "It hurts so much."

Xu Jing checked Xu Cheng's injuries, and found that only his arms and legs were bruised, and they were all skin traumas. He finally breathed a sigh of relief, but then, a burst of anger surged up, and his face turned cold, Xu Cheng shrank his neck, Xu Jing could only sigh after seeing his pitiful appearance, he picked up the umbrella again, and put it on for Xu Cheng.

The middle-aged man came over and heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Xu Cheng's injury, "Go to the hospital, this injury also needs to be bandaged." Then he took out his wallet and wanted to pay him.

Seeing that his wallet was old and his clothes were gray, Xu Jing said, "It's just a wound, it doesn't cost much." At this time, a taxi also stopped in front of him, and the man looked at him. But he was a little anxious, he took out all the money in the wallet, and it was only a hundred yuan, and he forced it into Xu Jing's hands, "I hit the man, and I still have to pay for what should be paid."

Xu Jing was noncommittal, didn't say anything, and pulled Xu Cheng into the car.

"Go to the hospital."

The air in the car was like an ice cellar. Xu Cheng went to see Xu Jing, but he could only see Xu Jing's cold profile. He held his breath, "I miss you."

Xu Jing didn't move, Xu Cheng said again, "I want to see you."

Xu Jing flicked her fingers on her knees and said nothing, Xu Cheng choked her throat, "Do you think I'm bored, want to leave, and don't want to be with me anymore."

"I know I'm stupid. I don't know anything. When other kids bullied me, you were the one who beat me back. You've been taking care of me until now. I should be content."

This is the first time that Xu Cheng said such a long sentence. Xu Jing stared blankly at Xu Cheng's aggrieved side face. He pursed his lips, forced a smile, stretched out his hand and touched Xu Cheng's head, The soft and wet hair rubbed against the palm of his hand, Xu Jing sighed, "You idiot."

Xu Cheng looked at him, thinking he would say something else, but Xu Jing was just silent.

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When Xu Cheng came out of the hospital, the rain had stopped, but the sky was still showing a dark and unclear color. Xu Jing was holding an umbrella, his wet hair was hanging from his ears, and his eyelids were covered. He looked at Xu Cheng. Xu Cheng limped along Cheng's bandaged arm, Xu Jing frowned, hooked Xu Cheng's collar with his index finger, "Don't go, come on my back."

"Ah!" Xu Cheng was surprised, but Xu Jing seemed a little impatient. He bent down, grabbed Xu Cheng's hand, and dragged him onto his back.

"Brother, don't do this in the future, okay?"

Xu Jing paused, "I will not leave you, you are my brother, we were born as one, no matter what people outside think of you, in my eyes, you are the best, I will protect you, will I love you and will always follow you."

"So, don't do it again, I beg you, don't do such a dangerous thing again."

Xu Jing talked intermittently, Xu Cheng lay on his back, listening to his ups and downs, his chin lightly tapped on Xu Jing's shoulder, and leaned over to brush his lips against the side of Xu Jing's face, "Bitter, you Cried."

Xu Jing froze, "I didn't cry." He turned his face stiffly, Xu Cheng stared at the back of his head, suddenly he hooked Xu Jing's shoulder, and covered Xu Jing's left face with his other hand, A soggy piece.

"Cried."

He was like a policeman who had solved the case, and he stated solemnly, as if what was on his fingers was not Xu Jing's tears, but Xu Jing's blood.

"If you say any more, I'll leave you here." Xu Jing had no choice but to threaten him sullenly. Sure enough, Xu Cheng withdrew his hand quickly, laying on Xu Jing's back peacefully, exhaling warm breath flutter in his neck.

"It's so itchy, move your head away." Xu Jing shrank her neck, her voice was a little anxious.

Xu Cheng responded in a low voice, moved away, and put his cold hand on Xu Jing's neck, Xu Jing shrank, Xu Cheng watched his reaction carefully, and saw Xu Jing gritted his teeth and endured it. Ren, took a rough breath, but didn't say anything more.

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When they got home, Li Huiyao saw Xu Cheng came back with injuries, and sure enough, he blamed him again. Xu Jing and his brother stood in line, watching Xu Cheng lower his head and hold his mouth from the corner of his eyes, and felt happy. This was the first time he saw his brother being scolded by his mother, but when he saw Xu Cheng's aggrieved and uncomfortable look, the joy in his heart disappeared.

Xu Jing shook his head, Li Huiyao's scolding came out of one ear and the other, the trousers were pulled by something, Xu Jing lowered his head, and saw Anthracene pulling his claws and using his mouth, pointy The teeth were not very lethal grinding his pants, Xu Jing tilted his head and looked at it for a while, and he didn't know where his mind was wandering.

After finally waiting for Li Huiyao to finish his training, Xu Jing was relieved. He glanced at his mother, then at Xu Cheng's limping appearance, and helped him into the room.

Xu Cheng's room was a bit cold, Xu Jing pulled a thick coat out of the cabinet, asked Xu Cheng to change into it, and made him a cup of hot milk, Xu Jing was actually a bit cold, but he felt that he was getting stronger Well, I don't care, I didn't change my clothes, so I called Luo Hui and asked her to bring him the homework assigned by today's teacher tomorrow.

Luo Hui had bought him an extra copy a long time ago, and now seeing him calling her and hearing his tone seemed to be in a good mood, she asked about his brother.

"Did your brother say anything?"

Luo Hui's voice sounded soft, but Xu Jing wasn't too disgusted.

He opened the corner of his mouth, glanced at Xu Cheng who was sitting on the bed, and his voice softened, "I didn't say anything, I just talked about other things." He paused, and his eyes fell on Xu Cheng with complicated and deep eyes. body.At this moment, the light was on in the house, and the gauze curtains were quietly hanging on the floor. Xu Cheng leaned against the head of the bed, tilted his head slightly, his brows stretched out, his curly and thick eyelashes covered his eyelids, and his fair skin glowed under the light. With a transparent luster, he fell asleep unsuspectingly.

Xu Jing suddenly didn't want to talk on the phone anymore, he lowered his voice and hurriedly hung up the phone, Xu Jing suppressed his breathing, but his chest was violently heaving, he covered his mouth with his fist, and his teeth touched the back of his hand, the pain made him He is awake.

He raised his neck, his Adam's apple twitched, Xu Jing walked over, gently pulled Xu Cheng up from the head of the bed, pulled the quilt over him, Xu Jing quickly stood up, he moved back a few steps, and finally Not even daring to look at Xu Cheng, he escaped from the room.

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The next day, Xu Jing got up early, but the two bruises in front of his eyes exposed his insomnia last night, Xu Jing scratched his head, washed up and went out.

He first ran back and forth around the small yard of his own house, and the cold morning air penetrated into his chest, which made his head clearer, and Xu Jing ran to the small park that he had made an appointment with Luo Hui.

This morning, the old grandma and grandpa in the park were doing morning exercises. Xu Jing passed by. He was the only young man, but Xu Jing had a thick skin. Squeezing into a group of old ladies and gentlemen, they twisted their waists and danced a three-step dance.

Xu Jing shook her head gracefully, but really shook off the melancholy in her heart.

When Luo Hui came over, she saw Xu Jing shaking her buttocks and shaking her head. She didn't recover for a while, and looked at Xu Jing wonderingly.

Xu Jing made a fuss and broke out in a sweat. He finally saw Luo Hui when the music was over. He walked in front of Luo Hui. The girl probably hadn't recovered until Xu Jing poked her on the forehead. , Luo Huicai came back to her senses, she took out the homework in the bag, and Xu Jing took it.

He actually had something to say to Luo Hui, he hadn't slept all night, and the two bruises now were just for these words.

"Xu Jing, what were you doing just now?"

Luo Hui suppressed her smile and started talking.

Xu Jing's expression faded, and he touched his nose, "I'm here early, I'm fine if I'm idle."

"Oh." Luo Hui nodded, and when she was about to say something, she heard Xu Jing say it suddenly.

"let's break up!"