Chapter 02: Suddenly Realizing the Youth of That Time

Licensing enjoys being affectionate and is quite skilled at it

He cast her a sidelong glance and turned to leave

The boys remained silent

She tried to disdain and forget the lingering feelings of reluctance in her heart, not wanting to show her weakness because of it, even as he moved further away from her

Although she was born only 11 months later, Xu Ke is a full head shorter than her sister

Jiang Yunnuo dragged her small, clumsy suitcase, following behind her mother

In just a moment, she could no longer bear to look.

In the tender years of youth, the two grew together amidst disputes, playful scuffles, and mutual teasing. During this time, there were not infrequent cold wars and incidents of bloodshed, fostering both mutual disdain and a bond of kinship between the children

The children's emotions have had a subtle void since that time

That year, she was not yet fourteen years old, and he was also not yet thirteen years old

Xie Muran turned around and tightly held onto a comic book of Doraemon on the table without letting go

Lei Yuan unexpectedly pulled out a tissue from somewhere and handed it to her, which had black fingerprints on it. She took it and casually wiped her hands.

Jiang Yunnuo has been at this school for six years

At an age when she was still unaware of what parting was, this unfamiliar pain struck her heart relentlessly. Again and again, until she sat in the cabin, gazing down at the mottled gray and green earth from the clouds

She let out a silent sigh

His appearance is too outstanding, and the boys jokingly question his gender

What does it matter if it's early love? It's none of your business. Even after exhausting all means to silence them, one cannot close that mouth; it is better to let them speak their fill.

Do you also like him? he asked again

Through the twilight haze, the child's gaze resembled the fading sunlight, helplessly swaying amidst the gloomy clouds

During the ten-minute break, it is often seen that three to five girls follow him, surrounding and blocking him. He runs slowly and ultimately has to hide in the boys' restroom and not come out

The provocative children have long since dispersed

There is nothing to criticize about her academic performance and physical education; the teacher values her, and her classmates envy her. She has a pleasant personality and appearance, often receiving little notes and messages. She is well-liked and has many friends, even Lei Yuan is willing to give her some consideration.

Jiang Yunnuo detests such cunning tricks, and therefore, when taking action, she is absolutely unyielding

Lei Yuan can be considered a notable figure, having left behind 2 subordinates, and all the school delinquents look up to him as their leader, with a fierce and intimidating demeanor that suggests he is always ready to fight. The teachers are often left with headaches when his name is mentioned. He is also her deskmate, and as the saying goes, opposites attract; Lei Yuan happens to have a good relationship with her.

The children who were scolded retaliated angrily with their fists, while the frail boy charged forward with all his might, even though he was too weak to defend himself.

However, she soon let it go

The children surrounded him, with several hands tugging at his shorts, threatening to verify his identity.

I should think of something else," she said to herself, "for example, the glamorous world of capitalism." Thus, she repeatedly envisioned in her mind the towering skyscrapers, fashionable women, and the beggars sleeping on the streets, covered in newspapers, in the biting cold. These impressions were all derived, without exception, from the simple and unadorned newspapers and magazines of that time

This behavior, in Jiang Yunuo's view, is undoubtedly a manifestation of childishness and weakness

Xie did not say anything further and lowered his head to eat.

He does not even have a close male friend.

Same school, same grade, same class

The same question, which he tirelessly repeats every day, leads to disappointment and frustration time and again

She felt both shy and angry, "Pig head, don't speak carelessly."

She glared fiercely

This vacancy, with the passage of years, increasingly expands, yet is habitually concealed beneath a facade of indifference

No one shows compassion for his anxiety

This sentence was the most humiliating curse for a twelve-year-old girl. At that moment, she felt an extreme loathing for the boy who had run away. She once again hated herself for being deceived by his thin and harmless appearance, regretting her assistance to him and the pity that had unconsciously developed. She was filled with resentment and felt utterly ashamed.

Until someone pulled them apart

Such doubts may occasionally escalate into violent harassment

At this moment, Xi Keqi blushed, tightly gripping his pants, being pushed and shoved in the crowd, and in desperation, he let out a stream of curses

Yes, your father has a dinner engagement today. Your mother also called back to say she will be home later

In fact, he is just a child

In the blink of an eye, the small examination is about to arrive

That boy stood by, panting heavily, his face swollen like a pig's head

Children whose minds have not yet matured often exhibit the most direct cruelty towards external vulnerabilities

Yet, with a height of 120 centimeters, the permit still firmly occupies the front row of the classroom, standing at the very front of the morning exercise lineup

The two individuals were of similar ages, and it should have been difficult to determine a winner. However, during those years, the boy's development seemed to have entered a frozen world.

Licenses enjoy burning ants, dissecting silkworms that spin silk, and removing the only weapon of the little bee

"Of course, it has nothing to do with me, but you..." The boy was already prepared to run away, "You will get pregnant," he said loudly

Jiang Yunnuo once wanted to help him, for instance, by forcing him to get up every morning to jog and build his physical strength, so that he would no longer be bullied by that group of girls, yet the game of chase continued to unfold endlessly

However, no matter how good it is, it cannot replace a mother

Immediately, a chaotic melee ensued

Many times, he had already lost hope

Life appears to be infinitely pleasant

In Jiang Yunnuo's childhood, she perceived Xu Ke as a hypocritical child, with a cunning and cruel heart hidden beneath a sunny and lovely exterior. Children are natural adventurers, and in their colorful world, there exist various imagined enemies. They tend to categorize the people around them directly into friends or foes, in a straightforward and clear manner.

It's somewhat interesting, she thought

Jiang Yunnuo was deeply frustrated

Although permission rarely has same-sex friends, she is the first choice for girls to joke and have fun with

She could not help but look back and gaze.

Why? The permission to blink my eyes, I do not quite understand her meaning

At the dining table, the child pouted and asked, "Aunt Lin, are Mom and Dad not coming back for dinner again?"

Aunt Lin is responsible for their daily living arrangements. She is in her forties, has a bodhisattva-like appearance, works efficiently, takes good care of the two children, and is kind and approachable

Jiang Yunnuo immediately rushed forward without any regard for the consequences

"Jiang Yunnuo, you are in a romantic relationship at such a young age," Xu Ke concluded. "You are only twelve years old, and although you are slightly older than me, I cannot turn a blind eye to your mistakes." He dodged a fierce punch and continued his admonition, "That Lei Yuan, that little rascal, is not a good person; you need to be careful... Oh no... Don't pay any more attention to him... It hurts so much, he has ulterior motives, and his intentions are not pure, he is audacious..." Xu Ke kept dodging left and right, muttering to himself. "That Lei Yuan, that little rascal, is not a good person; you need to be careful... Oh no... Don't pay any more attention to him... It hurts so much, he has ulterior motives, and his intentions are not pure, he is audacious..." Xu Ke kept dodging left and right, muttering to himself.

He finds joy in it

Countless days and nights, the only companion they had was a distant relative invited from the countryside, whom they called Aunt Lin

Jiang Yunnuo looked at Xu Ke and said, "Hey, aren't you going to thank them?"

Jiang Yunnuo suddenly realized that her sympathy for him was entirely unnecessary; the boy's eyes sparkled with a hint of excitement, and his smile was laced with mockery and pride

"It's so embarrassing." Jiang Yunuo waved his fist impatiently

Those dim and dreary days felt exceedingly long, and his hopes for a counterattack gradually faded, to the extent that a sense of helplessness and weariness spread within the heart of a six-year-old.

Jiang Yunnuo's height is an absolute advantage

Jiang Yunnuo gently patted his head in a comforting manner, displaying considerable generosity, "Take it, it's a gift for you."

"Do not tell others that you are my younger brother," Jiang Yunuo warned him after school on the first day

After returning home, the eleven-year-old boy asked her with a serious expression, "Sister, does Lei Yuan like you?"

As she raised her fist, she immediately changed to a pitiful expression, raising her hand in a plea for mercy

At this thought, Jiang Yunnuo smiled faintly, with a hint of schadenfreude.

The afternoon sunlight slanted onto the corridor during the break, and Jiang Yunnuo squinted her eyes lazily against the railing by the side of the corridor. She was very curious about how this seemingly fragile child would ultimately respond.

When Jiang Yunuo reached school age, in order to simplify matters, their parents unanimously decided to allow their son to start school early

She was not in a much better state, blood was flowing from her nose, and she carelessly wiped it with the back of her hand, not feeling any pain, only thinking that the fight was not satisfying enough

What are you doing?" Lei Yuan stood out among the crowd. "Five to two," he said, "do you still have any shame?

Their parents remain busy, constantly navigating the adult world, engaged in work, calculations, lies, and the daily cold wars.

Jiang Yunnuo mockingly curled her lips and turned to look at Xu Ke

The boy, with fair skin, a petite stature, a sweet and soft voice, and a gaze that is both confused and innocent, appeared to her as a typical expression that deserved a good scolding. He should still be in the kindergarten's senior class, counting the little red flowers stuck on the wall every day, or learning to mimic the sounds of cats and dogs.

As if enduring immense dissatisfaction