Chapter Nine, Sudden Revelry

The cake shattered into four or five pieces in an instant, and its exquisite elegance was no longer present. Mingjing looked at the cut cake and did not respond

I closed my eyes to the mirror, loving me would bring more pain

People are truly strange; in fact, those who throw fruit peels on the ground are not necessarily bad people, and those who throw fruit peels into the trash can are not necessarily good people. People have many facets. She said, "I bet Su Bai will throw the fruit peel into the trash can."

Indeed. She smiled slightly, "Doesn't it seem so? I don't look like someone who would go to an internet café to play online games?"

The bright mirror glanced at the watch, "What time has passed? What are you having for lunch?"

"Hehe, Senior Mingjing is so outstanding, I don't know how many girls consider him their dream lover. You shouldn't underestimate yourself," Yang Chengyan said, "I really like Mingjing, I've liked him since the first year of junior high."

"Try dating a girl, anyone will do. Perhaps it is not that you cannot move on from Su Bai, but rather that you have not chosen to move on," she said

A barely perceptible smile, "Hmm."

How to think ... ... '' Mingjing said, `` Find the evidence of his murder and put him in Donggang Hospital ''

There is.

"When you see Su Bai, won't you feel sad?" she asked, as the cake knife sliced down, and she picked up a piece of cake to eat, gazing at the mirror.

Today?" She was astonished, then laughed, "Mingjing really is... daring to face difficulties, not leaving herself an escape route." She did not expect that after such a significant blow, Mingjing could still remain by Su Bai's side as a lover—facing the cruel person she loved, still weaving lies of affection, just to seek the opportunity to get closer to Su Bai. Mingjing was like a mouse in Su Bai's grasp, struggling in the game of cat and mouse.

"Do we look like lovers now?" he asked

Although she is only two years older, the eighteen-year-old Mingjing exhibits a more gentlemanly demeanor than her peers. She willingly handed the bag to Mingjing, and her mood suddenly improved. "I was originally going to give it to Cai, but I don't know where he is."

She laughed heartily, "I know your family is very wealthy, but money isn't meant to be spent like this, especially since it's your parents' money, not yours." Propping her chin on her hand and gazing into the distance, she sighed softly, "I've played the game too, but I always lose, so I don't feel like playing. As for asking me to read guides or anything, I don't enjoy that either."

That day the sun was very bright, yet they did not feel hot. Yang Chengyan rarely introduced and revealed herself in such a manner, "I like white, I like apples, I like lace, I like spicy food..."

She suddenly turned around and saw Mingjing standing behind her, wearing a beige coat, dark blue cotton trousers, and a pair of sneakers. It was rare to see Mingjing dressed like this, as he usually preferred exquisite attire. "Mingjing?"

"What does Mingjing like?" she replied with a smile

Sunday morning at 9 o'clock

Is that so? Mingjing took a bite of the cake and suddenly asked, "You like color, don't you?"

After finishing the cake, he asked, "Shall we ride the Ferris wheel?" or "Should we go for ice cream? Watch a movie?"

As long as you like it

She was momentarily taken aback, lowered her gaze, and after a while, asked, "How should I put it?"

"Hehe... you haven't learned well... it's not necessary to be the best in the world at everything to be considered good. At least in the eyes of ordinary people like us, you play very well and draw very well, and that's enough." She smiled and said, "I can't do anything, and my handwriting is very ugly."

Su Bai is infatuated with Cai in a way that resembles brotherly love. I cannot discern whether this is love or not, nor do I know if he sees Cai as a lover. He said, 'Cai has serious deficiencies in certain aspects of her spirit; there are many things she does not understand, and falling in love with Cai would be very painful.' After a pause, Mingjing said, 'But Cai is a good child.'

I understand. Mingjing carried the bag of fruit to report the bed number, but for some reason, the gatekeeper insisted on not allowing the two of them to enter for a visit, only accepting the fruit.

Mingjing walked towards the small shop and quickly bought two bottles of tea, handing one to her. With a sharp snap of his right hand, he tore the cake's packaging string and sat down on the grass

"First year of junior high?" The mirror clearly showed surprise, "We are classmates in junior high?"

Then... perhaps asking Cai will provide the answer

Of course, she smiled. "During the first year of junior high, there was a school-wide cleanup, and you were the duty student in the third year. I even asked you where the faucet was, but you probably don't remember that."

The mirror faintly curled its lips, "You are quite concerned about Cai, your actions are not difficult to guess."

I took him to his company, he is working overtime, in the evening... he probably won't be with me. Mingjing said, "I originally thought he would come here."

"Mirror," she said, "Kite"

"Beverages?" she said, somewhat surprised, pointing to the small shop outside the tea pavilion. "There are some there. Are you thirsty?"

Ah, I remember there was a strange little girl who, despite being completely soaked after having filled her water bottle, still lied and said she couldn't find the faucet. It turned out to be you. Mingjing laughed and said, "I still remember how you looked back then, so short."

In the Ferris wheel, Liang Jingru's "Cola Ring" was playing. She gazed out the window, humming the song, "... ... you turned ordinary days into anniversaries, eternity into future history, a boy into a prince, I don't need a big house, nor do I need big jewels ... ..." Suddenly, she noticed him looking at her and smiled radiantly at him.

I lack nothing," she replied with a smile

Today is Su Bai's birthday, isn't it too early to buy a cake now? Why not buy it in the evening? She looked at the cake he brought, which should not be light either, a large ten-inch cake.

Qingshan Park? Mingjing asked, "What work are you doing at Qingshan Park?"

As the Ferris wheel reached its highest point, she stood by the window and took a deep breath, letting out a loud "Ahhh!" He stood beside her, watching her shout, a smile on his lips. In truth, if one were to say they were feeling down at that moment, it would be a lie.

Yang Chengyan stood at the entrance of Donggang Hospital holding a bag of fruit. Today, she wore a white dress, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind. At 8:30, she had already inquired whether she could enter, but the hospital responded that entry was not permitted; only money and items could be delivered, and individuals could not be visited. Naturally, she had no money and no identification, and she did not know which bed Cai was in or what number it was, nor did she know what type of mental illness he had, so she could not deliver the fruit.

Donggang Hospital, the only psychiatric hospital in this city

"It is better to be with you than to be with others, isn't it?" He elegantly pressed his lips together, "Yang Chengyan is a very cunning girl, with a quiet face."

No, I just think you should have a mobile phone

Ah, haha, I didn't really want to tell you; I just wanted to say something to you, pretending not to know where the faucet is. She also started to laugh, "I have really liked Mingjing since the first year of junior high school." She took another bite of the cake, her eyes smiling as she looked at Mingjing, "Is there a possibility of dating?"

Is that so... Falling in love with colors can be very painful, what if I fall in love with you?" She smiled, "What if I fall in love with you?"

Did you also think that I would ask you for your phone? She found it hard to believe

But don't you feel that it is actually quite good? She said, "Don't you think that leaving Su Bai is not an impossible thing?"

I plan to go to Qingshan Park later; I work there in the afternoon. Don't you still have the cake with you? If you need to go to the International Bank, just go ahead. Yang Chengyan said, "There's no need to see me off."

A faint smile curled at the corners of Mingjing's mouth, "I have never been to an internet café."

The eyes of the bright mirror were smiling, glancing at the mess of cake on the ground, and suddenly reached out to pull her up

As a stranger, you have done a lot for Cai and cared a great deal. He said, "Loving Cai can be quite difficult; he is somewhat like a child who has not grown up and cannot understand what you have sacrificed for him"

"Is it heavy? I can carry it." Mingjing did not respond, but glanced at the fruit she was carrying.

Mingjing turned his head to look at her, as if gazing at a glass bead, seeing through it clearly, yet filled with a perplexing brilliance. He slowly asked, "I have become Su Bai's closest friend, while you have become his most hated enemy. He may kill you, or he may kill me"

I will take you there" He suddenly insisted, "Let's go

A faint smile that is not easily perceived in the bright mirror, "You are very good at reading."

"In the evening? There are cake shops everywhere; just buy any one of them," he said

Oh dear..." She was startled, "What are you doing?"

The bright mirror quietly observes the silent clamor on the ground, where the noise cannot be heard but can be seen. She wears a smile as she gazes at the sky and the clouds; the sky has always been very blue. The Ferris wheel gradually rises above the treetops, higher than the tallest rooftops, until only sunlight remains outside the window

"Ferris Wheel!" Yang Chengyan said, "I have never been on a Ferris wheel."

Why

Ah— I am Yang— Cheng— Yan—" she shouted from the window

"You have always been by Su Bai's side, and your relationship has always been good, until you discovered that Cai was not dead, and only then did you realize that Su Bai had deceived you," she said. "Why is the fact that Cai is not dead so important to you? Is it just because Su Bai lied to you about it? I have never understood."

But how is the bright mirror not so? The elegant and unparalleled bright mirror, the calm and composed bright mirror, the intelligent and meticulous bright mirror, has already been largely killed by Su Bai, or is still gradually dying.

The complexion is not very good

She burst into laughter, "Oh dear, you caught me!"

Mingjing took out a pure white oval-shaped mobile phone from his pocket, with a shiny little bear hanging from it, "Here you go."

"New," said Mingjing, "purchased."

The two individuals took a vehicle from the entrance of Donggang Hospital and soon arrived at Qingshan Park

done

Two people gazed out at the kite outside, and before long, the kite soared high, leaving their sight. Mingjing's gaze shifted to her; sunlight illuminated her cheeks, and her expression was quite content. Suddenly, he heard music playing from the Ferris wheel, and she had been humming a tune, though he did not know why he had not heard it earlier.

Did you make it yourself?" She was surprised again

He smiled, a smile that was intriguing, "Perhaps."

Sincere Swallow

On the summit of Mount Ding in Qingshan Park stands a Ferris wheel that is seventy-five meters tall. When the Ferris wheel reaches its highest point, one can see every corner of the city. It is said that many couples enjoy coming here at night to ride the Ferris wheel and gaze at the stars, as it is believed to bring them closer to the sky

She could only stand at the door, looking up at the tall walls of Donggang Hospital

Yang Chengyan was taken aback again, hesitating as she took it, "What a beautiful phone, it must be expensive, right? Is it new?"

The mirror quietly gazed at her, as if contemplating something

Thank you, this is very beautiful, I like it very much

When Mingjing and Yang Chengyan boarded the Ferris wheel, the sunlight was intense, and the entire city was vividly illuminated under the bright sun. Every vehicle traversing the roads resembled busy ants, and the crowds were bustling about. The houses appeared worn and faded. Life seemed both meaningful and meaningless; it seemed that everyone had their pursuits, yet those pursuits were absurd. It felt as if one had suddenly transcended the confines of life.

Alright, I have arrived, you can go back now. Yang Chengyan stretched lazily, the weather is still quite hot.

She thought for a moment, smiled even more brightly, "Because you do not love me."

The cleaner was originally done by the neighbor lady, but later I took over, and the director didn't notice that I was underage. She smiled

I do not like playing the piano. I started learning the piano at the age of three and studied for over ten years. My teacher said I did not play well and that I lacked the passion for it. Mingjing said, "When I was young, my father hoped that I would learn piano, painting, and calligraphy. I studied each of them, but I did not excel in any."

Why ... ... I don't know, '' she looked up at the small kite in the blue sky of the park, `` it's just that when I saw the mirror at school, I would take a glance, see what you were doing, and after looking for a long time ... ... it felt ... ... it was just like that.

Mingjing took her hand and said without looking back, "Let's go ride the Ferris wheel"

What about the cake

Ah? She was taken aback, "What are you doing?"

When will I take you there?" she joked, "It's very atmospheric to play games inside. Does Mingjing play 'World of Warcraft'? How is their skill?

"Have some cake." She held out a piece of cake to Mingjing, "Did you not sleep well yesterday?"

But Cai is already at Donggang Hospital, and Su Bai is faster than both you and me. " She suddenly asked, " Have I offended Su Bai and Teacher Cui? Will they kill me?

Su Bai came by, but left again. It is possible that he saw me at the door, which is why he left early

What do you like? The skin of Mingjing appears fair and radiant under the sunlight, and from her perspective, it is a very beautiful profile.

Lunch. The mirror opened the cake, "I will buy one and send it over in the evening." His face did not show much expression; his smooth and elegant features appeared warm and calm under the midday sun

Qingshan Park is quite large, covering an area of 60 mu. Yang Chengyan is responsible for cleaning the waterside tea pavilion where people can enjoy tea. Although the space is not extensive, there is a considerable amount of litter, particularly various snack wrappers and tea stains that are difficult to clean. Mingjing surprisingly has not left; she stands not far away, observing the tea pavilion that she will be cleaning in the afternoon. At this moment, many visitors are drinking tea in the pavilion, and food scraps are continuously being discarded on the ground. Some individuals are more civilized, disposing of fruit peels in the trash bin.

"I didn't even know I liked white," Mingjing said, "I really don't like playing the piano, so how would I know?"

Ah! I like sweet things

There are many snack shops outside the park, feel free to grab a bite

Hehe... After school in junior high, Mingjing played cards with them. The loser would buy ice cream for everyone. I know you like sweets. " She smiled

Mingjing reached out her hand and gently touched her cheek for the first time. Her cheek was very soft and smooth. "If you want anything in the future, just tell me, and I will buy it for you." As she said this, Mingjing's voice was very gentle

Su Bai was very infatuated with Cai, who was exceptionally beautiful. Mingjing said, "Teacher Cui was also very infatuated with Cai; two years ago, everyone knew they often quarreled over her. Later, for some unknown reason, Cai was attacked and seriously injured. After dropping out of school, both Teacher Cui and Su Bai claimed he had died." He spoke each word deliberately, "No one knows that Cai is still alive; those close to him all say he is dead. But in fact, Cai is not dead; he has been hidden away by Su Bai. He said Teacher Cui hit him—what does that imply? It implies that Teacher Cui and Su Bai conspired in this matter; otherwise, they would not have a consistent narrative. Cai knows what they have done together, so they fabricated the illusion of Cai being attacked, going mad, and ultimately dying, and locked him away." He suddenly raised his head to look into her eyes, "What could they conspire about in school?"

Mingjing was taken aback, "Dating?" He had just heard her say "like" and thought it did not imply any hidden affection.

The bright mirror smiled faintly, yet her gaze remained weary, causing that smile to appear somewhat faded, "Hmm."

Several magpies are strolling on the wall, the sky remains very blue, and not a sound can be heard from within the wall. This place does not resemble a hospital; it feels like a forbidden area where the living are not allowed to enter, akin to a prison

Eh? She originally raised the cake knife, then put it down. What does Mingjing think of Su Bai now?

With a sound of "cha," Mingjing placed the cake on the stone beside her on the grass and asked, "Where can I buy drinks?"

She did not understand why Mingjing suddenly insisted on sending her off. Could it be related to Su Bai leaving early? She found it very strange—perhaps Mingjing had always thought she could see through Su Bai.

The sound of the car parking startled a few mynas. She turned around and saw a black sedan stopping briefly at the hospital entrance. Two people got out of the car: a middle-aged woman with tear-streaked cheeks and a young man supporting her. From their conversation with the security guard, it was clear they were there to visit their daughter and girlfriend. She let out a soft sigh, thinking what a good boyfriend he was, feeling a twinge of envy in her heart. As her gaze shifted, she suddenly noticed the black sedan turning into the hospital parking lot, while a white car was coming out of the parking lot. She recognized it as a white Honda, which belonged to Su Bai.

Ah..." she chuckled, then sat down, "I would feel quite embarrassed, but since you have already started, I won't hold back. " She looked down at the cake, which was a white cream-based cake adorned with several four-leaf clovers made from green tea powder, and beneath the clovers, a message written in chocolate sauce that read 'Happy Birthday', simple yet elegant. "I rarely see cakes like this, not even a single flower. Where did you buy it?"

I... she smiled faintly, stopping short of finishing that sentence, and changed the subject, "Has Su Bai ever felt this way before?"

Mingjing made a sound of acknowledgment, and she began to admire him sincerely, "You can make cakes? That's impressive. But what about the cake for tonight? Are you going home to make the cake later? Aren't you going back to school?"

The song in the Ferris wheel is still playing, "... ... I don't want you to explain, I don't want you to swear, I just want you to remember this moment, the way I look in your eyes ... ... "

"Are you playing at the internet café?" Mingjing asked

"It's very dangerous," she said. "Can you buy me a phone that can record video?" She joked, "If Su Bai comes to kill me, I need a tool to record it to show the police."

She said, "Not like that"

Mingjing was somewhat surprised and looked at her intently, this gaze particularly serious, "What else do you know?"

"Bought? Bought for me?" Yang Chengyan was truly taken aback, "Did you think yesterday that you would run into me at the hospital entrance today?"

"There is nothing in particular that I like," he replied casually. "What do you like? What color do you prefer? What fruits do you enjoy? What style of clothing do you favor? What food do you like to eat?"

There are many things that can be done in the world, such as playing games, which can also be a great way to pass the time. Mingjing said, "Would you like me to give you a computer? And also some of the latest games?"

Su Bai," Mingjing said softly

She knows a lot; Mingjing likes white, enjoys sweets, does not eat mustard, is very good at playing ball, swims very well, comes from a well-off family, and can play the piano. However... " She pondered for a moment, " It seems you don't really like playing the piano.

The sky is a deep blue, and a gentle breeze comes in; apart from the person standing beside her, no one else heard it

Let the person responsible for sweeping the grass do the sweeping

A sudden shock ran through Mingjing as he raised his head, only to see the kite they had just spotted on the grass right in front of him. The wind had died down, and the kite was flying low. It was a colorful triangular kite made during a primary school labor skills class, poorly assembled and oddly shaped, clearly the work of a child, yet it was still flying.

The background pattern on the white phone features two pink dumplings that are kissing, which is very cute. This is clearly a women's phone

Has Su Bai visited Cai? She watched the car drive away, and to Cai, Su Bai is so powerful, like a god of life and death. Does Su Bai really have a sporadic tendency for murder? Who around him could possibly be murdered? Suddenly, I understand why Mingjing needs to pretend to be a lover to get close to Su Bai, because the ones Su Bai murders are all the people closest to him

Color ... ... Regardless of whether he has some mental issues, he is also being slowly murdered by Su Bai in a peculiar manner ... ...

Mingjing was holding a large pink box, and she saw the cake design on it. "Whose birthday is it?"

Yang Chengyan scooped a spoonful of cream from the cake, licked her lips, and said, "Reading... doesn't mean anything..." She took a sip of her tea and continued, "Sometimes, I don't know what else I can do besides reading. It seems that apart from the 'things I should do,' there are no 'things I want to do.'"

She noticed a subtle change in Mingjing's expression, which was difficult to describe. Suddenly, she said, "You are going back to school, right? I will take you back."