Chapter 8, The winds before love are always a mix of warmth and chill
With a click, Tang Yue locked the door behind her
I invite everyone to the cafeteria
These words are even more distressing to her than being tied to a tree and starved for seven days and nights. Yes, she cannot give up, for she is a soldier, she cannot!
Do you not understand Chinese?
Mingzhe raised his head, revealing a look of confusion
"... ... Hey? The topic changed too quickly, and Liu Jing was a bit taken aback. 'Why do you still want to treat me to something to eat?'"
Liu Jing, referred to as decayed, was in a daze, manipulated like a puppet after class.
Thank you all, thank you to my fans. In celebration of my new beginning, I have decided to announce some good news and some bad news. Which would you like to hear first?
Xiao Tong's eyes heated up, and with a stubborn mouth, she exclaimed "You're so annoying" while hurriedly lowering her head to eat.
You did not oppose either
The shock and sense of panic that Tang Yue has brought her in recent days are so unfamiliar that she does not know how to describe them, only able to express her views in a confused manner. "This task is slowly wearing down my willpower and vigilance. Or rather, my vigilance and aggressiveness are disproportionately high for the nature of this task. As a result, I knocked out two teeth of one of my teaching assistants, and the boys look at me as if I were a monster, because if they come a little too close, I will kick them away. There was also a classmate who almost wet himself when I hit him while he was handing me a business card." Liu Jing spoke in a disjointed manner, "And... I'm about to starve to death."
Did not take the bait
Did you take action?
"When I was feeling down in the past, I would play the basketball machine, throwing the balls one by one into the hoop, as if I were discarding those bad things one by one." Mingzhe asked, "Would you like to give it a try?"
Liu Jing was taken aback, "The eighteenth day"
The sudden light seemed to illuminate the night, and the two people, having known each other for just a few seconds, simultaneously pointed at each other's faces and laughed
What is bad?
Tong Xiaotong felt increasingly down as she ate. In the past, she truly regarded some things as ordinary. Born into a wealthy family and spoiled by her father, she only complained that her father was too busy with work to spend time with her, and that her mother passed away early, depriving her of maternal love. She had once been immature, resenting and rebelling against everything because of this. Now, looking back, she realized she was nothing but a nuisance—yet her father never held it against her.
Tang Yue threw two books in front of her, saying, "Don't put on a face that says 'I'm doomed.' I bought these for you."
Hang Hang said: "First, listen to the bad news"
He is coming over! Coming over! Qing Tian was so excited that her face turned completely red
Tang Yue pointed at a dark, humanoid figure that was quickly fading behind them and said, "I need to find Classmate Liu for something."
In the evening, Tong Xiaotong and Mingzhe returned to school, laughing and joking. She hummed a song as she entered the bedroom, where the sisterhood had already gathered. Liu Jing was lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling with wide-open eyes, playing dead. Qing Tian slapped her jewelry box and exclaimed, "Hey, why doesn't the lewd woman Tong kneel before this just and upright person?"
Ah... I really forgot, Liu Jing felt quite dejected, she must have passed that stage
On this day next year, even if you see your ex-boyfriend walking towards you on the street, I will ensure that you do not remember this person, for your eyes will be filled with me
Two people threw the pillow forcefully at each other
A Meng fiercely pointed at her nose, "Eighteen days! It has only been eighteen days! Our comrades can stay undercover next to drug traffickers for a full ten years! Ten years! You have only been here for eighteen days! Do you know that soldiers do not have the right to choose the battlefield? It is the battlefield that chooses you! How did I teach you back then? Are you not a professional soldier? A soldier's duty is to carry out the mission! Even if you die, you cannot die outside your battlefield! You have only been away from the troops for a few days and you already want to be a deserter! Are you not a professional soldier? A soldier's duty is to carry out the mission! Even if you die, you cannot die outside your battlefield! You have only been away from the troops for a few days and you already want to be a deserter! You cowardly soldier! Tell me, should I condone you for being this deserter?"
So, can you tell me why you are in a bad mood
Everyone eagerly nodded at the * picture * book, saying, "Great, of course it's great; it would be even better if we could see it every day"
You don't know? ! '' Tang Yue suddenly raised her voice, `` Being loud is impressive! Say again that you don't know! ''
I said I am in a great mood! Tong Xiaotong arrogantly crossed her arms and said, I won't play such a childish game.
They are here to congratulate you on your new lease on life and wish to distribute wealth and blessings
Tong Xiaotong quickly pulled Liu Jing out from behind and forcefully pushed her in front of Tang Yue. Liu Jing, caught off guard, bumped into Tang Yue's chest and was loosely embraced at the waist. When Liu Jing looked up, she happened to meet Tang Yue's gaze as he looked down at her. In that moment, the distance between them was so short that they could hear each other's breathing. She clearly saw her own face reflected in his deep brown eyes, along with her raw vulnerability.
Eighteen days..." A Meng silently repeated a phrase, then threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stomped it out. Suddenly, he raised his head and shouted, "Number 602!"
Originally, Tong Xiaotong's unique trumpet-like voice could be heard all the way to Daxing with just a sneeze. However, in recent days, she has been wandering in a dreamlike state. Even on sunny days, she seems possessed, transforming away from her usual masculine demeanor. Lying in bed, she reads tragic and absurd romance novels, her eyes misty with tears as she wipes her nose and throws crumpled tissues all over the floor, thinking she is reliving the rainy season of her seventeenth year
Hello, Assistant Tang, is there something you need? asked Qing Tian
"... you have wasted that face of yours." Peng Dahai, feeling quite pleased with himself, patted his own face and said, "In the end, you are still a bit too inexperienced." After saying this, he went to the kitchen with a smug expression, clearly enjoying himself at the expense of others. Tang Yue glanced at the watch and continued to wait at the door. In less than five minutes, Tong Xiaotong and her group came laughing and chatting around the corner.
Tang Yue was drinking water when she heard that offbeat shout, and "puff"—water sprayed all over the refrigerator. He looked at her in shock, "When did I say it was a date?"
At 4:30 PM, she appeared at the entrance of the Miracle Arcade, where several claw machines were set up. Xiaotong immediately spotted Mingzhe, who was dressed in a gray casual outfit, surrounded by several girls who were intermittently letting out excited screams. She did not move forward but stood still, watching as Mingzhe skillfully and accurately maneuvered the joystick. The girls shouted, "I want the Gray Wolf," as the claw steadily descended to grasp the toy. The girls held their breath for a moment, waiting for the toy to drop, while they screamed and spun around. She did not move forward but stood still, watching as Mingzhe skillfully and accurately maneuvered the joystick. The girls shouted, "I want the Gray Wolf," as the claw steadily descended to grasp the toy. The girls held their breath for a moment, waiting for the toy to drop, while they screamed and spun around.
Tang Yue did not even glance at him and lazily said: "I went to the Xidan Library"
None of them are.
She suddenly jumped up and exclaimed, "Why did you lock the door?!"
The meal was quite warm and cozy, to the extent that Liu Jing only realized her target person was missing after returning to the bedroom
Please tell me more
She shot him a glare in anger and walked into the room stiffly, like a zombie. In the past, when she was in the military, she had read a book about behavioral traits, which suggested that a man who keeps his house so clean and tidy, with everything arranged in perfect order, is likely to have perfectionist tendencies, emotional cleanliness, and a strong sense of hygiene.
Even though she is no longer in the military, without the constraints of discipline and without anyone demanding that she must do anything, she is no longer a weapon of the people. This is the first time she feels this reality, as she looks back at her reflection in the glass, realizing that she is no different from every other girl on the street
Hello, young man, you certainly know how to slack off. Where did you go this afternoon
I suddenly thought of a very fun game
Tong Xiaotong returned home to find that the nanny had prepared a large table of her favorite dishes. The old man exaggeratedly pulled his daughter over, looking at her from all angles, "Oh dear, my daughter has lost weight." He pinched her cynical little face affectionately and gave her a kiss, "I haven't seen you for half a month; I missed you so much, my dear daughter."
Liu Jing's face turned bright red; he indeed did not say it was a date. In that moment, he wished he could just die. He hurriedly stood up and said, "I... I misunderstood? You asked me to go to the library, and I thought... they said the entrance of the library and the arcade is that... I... I'm sorry..."
Standing on the stage, Mingzhe was so charming that one felt an urge to take a bite out of him. Tong Xiaotong's smile grew wider and wider. After scattering the game tokens, Mingzhe pulled Xiaotong away to avoid being caught in the fray of classmates vying for them. They ran all the way to the roadside, where the dusk had already turned a bluish-gray. Tong Xiaotong was breathless from running, and suddenly the streetlights flickered on, casting a fluffy glow over Mingzhe's soft hair as if it were edged in gold. They ran all the way to the roadside, where the dusk had already turned a bluish-gray. Tong Xiaotong was breathless from running, and suddenly the streetlights flickered on, casting a fluffy glow over Mingzhe's soft hair as if it were edged in gold.
Who
She encountered Zhao Ke, who was returning to the dormitory, in the corridor and hurriedly asked, "Have you seen Tong Xiaotong?"
Tong Xiaotong raised the corners of her mouth and looked at him with sadness, "I understand now that people do not spend so much time on those they do not care about. The opposite of love is hate; without love, how can there be hate? So I have made my decision..." She took a deep breath, "From now on, there will be no more time in my life to be given to this person."
What happened? Isn't it good to turn back into a woman
A Meng exhaled a smoke ring leisurely and asked, "What about Miss Tong's situation?"
Few can match Tang Yue when it comes to banter. Usually, his reluctance to engage in debate stems from disdain rather than fear. Liu Jing stood there helplessly for a moment, unable to articulate a reason, and could only sit down on the sofa. Tang Yue opened the refrigerator and tossed her a bottle of mineral water, asking, "Why didn't you come today? You made me wait for half a day."
She hurriedly said, "I will not go on a date with you"
Liu Jing glared at them fiercely, "What are you looking at! Do you want to fight?"
The atmosphere in the dormitory has been quite somber these past two days
Tong Xiaotong and Qing Tian have both become quite adept at adulting, smiling cheerfully as they look at the equally smiling Teaching Assistant Tang
It is the single dormitory of the teachers. Liu Jing curiously peeks inside. The dormitory for teachers is much better than that of the students; it is a small suite, equipped with a simple single bed, a sofa, and a television.
Just a moment ago, the girl with a heart full of grievances, Tong Xiaotong, who always found poetry in her feelings, was enraged to see him so happy. Is there something wrong? As a man, the most dignified course of action at this moment should be to offer praise and comfort. This is really too much. She grabbed Mingzhe's face and said, "What a joke, it would be even more fun to kill you. Do you want to give it a try?"
He was taken aback for a moment, then smiled wickedly, "What are you afraid of?"
Zhao Xiaoliang snapped his fingers in delight, "I will cover the taxi fare!"
Thus, the major star Zhao Ke sang the absolute main theme
Makeup is one of the fundamental skills that flight attendants must be proficient in. The first thing a flight attendant does every morning is to apply makeup; if the makeup is not up to standard, the chief attendant has every right to prevent you from boarding the aircraft. "Mao Chunhua carefully applied eyeliner on Liu Jing's eyes, saying, 'Let me show you how an experienced flight attendant can work wonders.'"
It is ! ''
Without the time to argue with her, Liu Jing ran out of the dormitory building and circled the school twice but could not find anyone. Just as she was anxiously about to call A Meng for help, she saw Zhao Xiaoliang running out from another dormitory building, shouting, "Xiao Jing, that group of little rascals went out to have fun without inviting us!"
The danger index is extremely low. Based on my observations, there are no potential threats around Tong Xiaotong
The basketball machine behind him emitted celebratory music after breaking the record. Mingzhe rested his chin on his knees, his eyes reflecting a somber hue. "Very good, it was in need of repair to begin with. Now, do you feel sorry or regretful?"
Liu Jing bit her lip as she walked out of the security company, standing on the bustling street, with the clock overhead showing 1:30. There were still half an hour left until the time she had agreed upon with Tang Yue. Yes, deserter. She had never imagined that one day she would encounter this term, and in such a disheveled manner.
I did not agree," Liu Jing said
Tong Xiaotong quickly deflated like a punctured ball, listlessly sitting down on the steps. A man with a psychological age of only ten is truly immature in his actions; at this moment, the most dignified approach would have been to go along with her. Yet, she still came to the appointment, fully aware that Mingzhe was merely a strange and novel character.
Why? Why is it so lonely?
Háng Háng, with a flamboyant gesture, said disdainfully: "Still not speaking the truth? This palace just saw you enter the school gate with the young master of the Wei family, looking quite happy, smiling like a blooming flower—quick, tell me, what did you do to that good family man?"
Liu Jing is inherently quiet and speaks little; in the past two days, she has been even more silent, not even making a sound while rinsing her mouth
Where are you taking me
She suddenly noticed that the lines at her father's eyes resembled the winding streams of intersecting paths, revealing that they had become so numerous and chaotic.
The person at the door vanished without a trace within ten seconds
"Don't be so fierce, or you might not find a boyfriend." A Meng teased her, "You aren't going to say that you don't want to do this task again, are you?"
Some things are only regarded as ordinary at the time, such as a simple meal; it is only after regaining them that one realizes their rarity
Returning to the security company, Liu Jing, burdened with worries, entered the training room. She put on her boxing gloves and channeled all her complex emotions into striking the punching bag
She slammed her fist hard onto the ground, "Meng Ge, this task will ruin me!"
Ah? Is this all happening right under our noses?" Hang Hang pointed at the corpse on the upper bunk, "One by one, they are all in this situation. What are you doing? Are you trying to leave home and venture into the world, claiming that all under heaven are brothers? ... Let me tell you, dear, for that lump of resentment, you really are not worth it.
Are you feeling down?" Mingzhe asked
This group of wild and unruly young men and women is about to go crazy. Who in the morning makeup class has the mind to listen to Mao Chunhua talk about the serious and antiquated flight attendant makeup? Tong Xiaotong has already applied her dark circles, claiming it to be panda makeup, while Liu Jing finds it utterly unappreciable, only feeling that it resembles a rural firewood girl smearing her face with soot from the bottom of a pot
"Huh? Not counted? Let me tell you, as long as a man asks you out alone, especially if it's at the entrance of a library or a game store, if he doesn't have the intention to devour you, I will chop off my head and make soup for you!"
Tang Yue opened the door and asked with a cold smile: "What’s the matter? You have the guts to stand me up, but not to come through my door?"
Qing Tian and Hang Hang immediately applauded enthusiastically
Then go back and continue with your task
In the afternoon, Peng Dahai took some time to attend a meeting at the headquarters. Upon returning, he searched everywhere for Tang Yue and saw him leaning against the door at the cafeteria, looking up with his head tilted, seemingly lost in thought about something.
The driver of the Tong family was already waiting at the door. As they parted at the entrance, Tong Xiaotong suddenly asked, "Xiao Jing, what do you think, if a mentally challenged person asked me to meet at the entrance of the arcade, should I go?" This abrupt question left Liu Jing somewhat taken aback, and she could only stare at her with wide eyes in confusion. Tong Xiaotong, feeling defeated, dropped her shoulders and said, "Alright, I know I asked the wrong person. Asking you is no better than directly asking my mom to come to me in a dream. I'm leaving now"
Tong Xiaotong glared at him fiercely and said, "Where do you see that I am in a bad mood? I am doing just fine!"
Tong Xiaotong rolled her eyes and said, "Come on, am I the kind of person who eats the grass by the nest?"
Liu Jing gritted her teeth and said, "Meng Ge, I am serious, I think I can no longer carry out this task."
It is unclear who spread the news of Liu Jing's return, but a group of muscular men has gathered at the entrance. They gaze at this little country girl, who has just arrived, adorned with beautiful makeup, wearing a short skirt and high heels, resembling a swan that has washed off the mud, being eyed by this group of toads.
Haha, Mingzhe, you are truly too malicious, this is also acceptable
"It's not that great." Tong Xiaotong fell silent for a moment, "Do you know? The reason I came to this school is partly because he is here. I don't want to see him happily pursuing other girls after he dumps me, so I deliberately cause trouble, hoping to win him back and then dump him hard... This was my original plan; otherwise, I wouldn't be willing to be so easily abandoned, like a used rag..."... This was my original plan; otherwise, I wouldn't be willing to be so easily abandoned, like a used rag..."
No! Do not be a deserter
But I really can't help it
Liu Jing was stunned by the shouting, being forcefully pulled by Tang Yue towards the office building. It was not until they reached the floor of the teachers' dormitory that she remembered to struggle.
Mingzhe suddenly ran a few steps to the center stage of the arcade, where dance machine competitions are usually held. He nimbly jumped up, grasped the microphone, and loudly announced: "Ladies and gentlemen, I have great news to share! The most beautiful and courageous girl in my heart, her ex-boyfriend who cheated on her has died today. To celebrate this wonderful day, please enjoy these game tokens..." After saying this, he threw handfuls of game tokens in all directions, and the surrounding crowd erupted in applause and cheers as they scrambled for the tokens.
A smile is something that can be contagious, and Tong Xiaotong beside her couldn't help but curl her lips up as well
Mingzhe proposed, "In light of your happiness, I have decided to accompany you next year on this day to commemorate him. Isn't that kind enough?"
... ...
Not very good, Mingzhe said immediately
No need, isn't it the teacher's duty to care about the students' grades
Mingzhe turned around and saw her, momentarily taken aback, his smile becoming even more radiant as he waved goodbye to the girls and ran over. Tong Xiaotong quickly reined in her smile, adopting a mysterious expression, akin to a madam of a brothel reprimanding a disobedient courtesan, pointing at his nose and saying, "What are you smiling at those infatuated girls for? Are you selling smiles? Did they pay you?"
"A date?" Zhao Ke shouted on the phone, "What exactly do you want with a forty-year-old man?"
With a puff, Tong Xiaotong and Liu Jing simultaneously sprayed the mouthwash in their mouths onto each other's faces
... ...
On a sunny day, he pushed her face aside with a single finger, feeling utterly disgusted, "If he likes you, I will go to the door and find a utility pole to hang myself."
It is too simple; how does this resemble a commercial spy? Tang Yue stroked his chin, but from a reverse perspective, the less someone looks like a spy, the more suspicious they become
There are eight hours of off-campus time on the weekend afternoon, and one must return to school for reporting before 8 PM
Mingzhe immediately propped up his chin and raised his eyelids to act cute, saying, "Go on, go on, you can treat me like a trash can"
What a saintly person, Tang Yue thought to himself, feeling disgusted by the virtuous demeanor he was putting on. While secretly despising himself, he couldn't help but feel a sense of triumph at Liu Jing's guilty little gaze, as he calmly adopted the posture of caring for the nation's flowers and urged Liu Jing to eat.
I said, Your Honor, how could this young lady possibly be a wanton woman?
Are you hungry? He pulled out a bag from under the coffee table, "Peking duck, from Quanjude."
Liu Jing suddenly stood up straight with a start
What day is it today in terms of your task execution?
Háng Háng was like a dog catching the scent of steamed buns, instantly spotting Teaching Assistant Tang dressed in full camouflage, looking so handsome that it overshadowed the heavens. She excitedly hugged Qíng Tiān's arm and shook it, saying, "Qíng Tiān, Qíng Tiān, look, Teaching Assistant Tang is looking at me! I have long felt that his gaze towards me was unusual. Oh my God, what should I do if he finds an excuse to talk to me?"
The good news is that I will treat everyone to dinner tonight
Liu Jing was taken aback, suddenly pushing him away in a fit of anger and embarrassment, "What do you want?!"
Tang Yue couldn't help but laugh, "It's because you are a girl, how could I really be angry with you... I'm sorry, I didn't explain it clearly. I asked you to go to the library today because I wanted you to buy some books on interpersonal communication, such as how to gain the confidence to show a captivating professional smile. Have you forgotten that Teacher Mao is going to assess your smile?"
Zhao Ke shrugged, displaying an expression that seemed to say "no matter what you say," and forcefully bumped her shoulder before returning to the bedroom
Look at you, smiling so widely that your gums are almost showing, and yet you dare to speak to me
Tong Xiaotong quickly said: "I share a utility pole with Qing Tian"
Some things are only regarded as ordinary at the time, such as a simple meal; it is only after regaining them that one realizes their rarity
The victory came too suddenly; he had been contemplating how to drive that bastard Ma Fen out of Tong Xiaotong's heart as quickly as possible. Because someone was there, he could not step in. The heart was truly too small, unable to accommodate two people.
Alright, then we must still be friends together on this day next year
Seeing her father pouting and on the verge of tears, Xiaotong felt quite overwhelmed. "Please, I beg you, don’t! I’m going to school, not to the battlefield in Libya." Following her usual approach, she hugged her father and gave him a kiss. "Come on, Dad, I’m starving! The food in the school cafeteria is so bad that I’m thinking of becoming a monk instead!"
Why have you stopped using your chopsticks? Eat more, and when you go back, continue being my little nun.
"I am so moved that someone as shameless as you is finally speaking human words," Tong Xiaotong said with a smile. "However, I truly did not take that pile of dung seriously. Right now, standing under that crooked-necked old locust tree, I see ahead a vast expanse of lush and vibrant orchids and jade trees. So, the Tong Xiaotong you see today is one who has stepped out of the past and is moving towards a bright future."
Alright, we will head over there now
Liu Jing felt even more embarrassed, "I will give you the money"
"Certainly." Mingzhe gently tilted his head, "We will definitely be together on this day next year."
Xiao Tong suddenly became excited, "Distributing wealth? ... ... Alright, let's go to the bar and treat strangers to drinks and dancing!"
The sunny day gave her a decisive elbow, "bad."
"Tong Xiaotong and the others!" Zhao Xiaoliang exclaimed, stamping his feet. "They sneaked out through the back door to the Rose Nightclub to party all night! What if other agents find them and sign them? Xiaojing, you must help me!"
This scene is truly a once-in-a-century occurrence, even the flight attendant is hitting a sandbag? A Meng leaned against the door, holding a cigarette, and asked, "What kind of expression is that? Who has mistreated you?"
Mingzhe faced the girl whose smiling eyes were filled with tears, and his heart instantly swelled with emotion. This was the familiar Tong Xiaotong, who had finally and completely emerged from her heartbreak. Some say that a breakup is akin to an entrance examination; the wise students will thus enter a higher institution, while the foolish ones will repeat the same mistakes.
"No way." Zhao Ke said with a sarcastic smile, "How could I possibly know someone like that dazzling young lady who shines from head to toe? She even dares to wear her uniform in a way that looks like a uniform seduction at school. It's just her; if it were anyone else, they would have been expelled long ago. I mean, Liu Jing, why do you follow her around all day? It's disgusting how eager you are to curry favor with her, you know?"
Hello, what do you think of Ma Fen
Xiaotong is not that kind of child; she simply does not understand yet
It is normal for a person with a psychological age of ten to have poor comprehension skills. However, Tong Xiaotong is unable to express any temper at all and can only be dragged in by this cheerful fellow. Mingzhe exchanged five hundred yuan for chips, carrying a heavy bag of game coins, and Tong Xiaotong thinks this child is truly wasteful.
Liu Jing realized for the first time that she was alone in a room with a young man. Although she knew she could knock out two of his teeth with a single punch, she still felt an uncharacteristic shyness and an impulse to escape.
Mingzhe wore an unbeatable smile, "Your display of good mood is truly remarkable. Since you are in a good mood, shall we go in and have some fun? How about playing racing?"