Chapter 8, A Glimpse of the Stunning Swan

"Who is he?" Chen squatted down, asking curiously

Alright

Chen Shangxin thought that her home was in a complete mess, and she must be feeling very troubled. Therefore, she said: "Would you like to go fishing with us?"

Tang Yi thought he was going to take them home to play with, "No wonder you bought so many. Here, take them all—" She packed all the fireworks into a large cardboard box and asked him if he wanted to put them in the car. Chen Shang thought for a moment, "Let's put them in your yard first."

Chen pointed at the tricycle and curiously asked, "What are you doing with this?"

Chen has never experienced such a feeling: a serene and tranquil joy, unaffected by any external factors, whether together or apart, as if it could last forever.

Tang said irritably: "Come on, he won't go to sleep until he finishes this box of fireworks." She was so tired that her back was bent, and she had even broken one lighter, yet this little rascal still refused to give up

Tang pushed him away with a tense expression, "What are you doing? Stay away from me—"

Chen Shang bought a case of beer, a case of yogurt, and several bottles of white liquor. Tang Yi was taken aback and said, "You can drink however you like; I, for one, will not drink." She and Tang Ci drank yogurt, while Chen Shang initially drank beer with Shen Feiqi. As they continued drinking, they found it insufficient and started on the white liquor. Shen Feiqi was no match for Chen Shang; after three cups of white liquor, he began to feel dizzy and could hardly articulate his words.

Tang Yi looked at the unreasonable person in front of him, feeling quite helpless, "I have said what I needed to say, what do you want now?"

The Tang family resides in a standalone three-story building, which appears grand and imposing from the outside, yet inside it resembles a snow cave, empty except for a few essential pieces of furniture. The Shen family's yard is planted with pomelo trees, osmanthus trees, and morning glories, and features a grape trellis beneath which sits a stone table and several stone stools. In contrast, the Tang family's yard is half concrete and half sandy, with nothing but a simple swing exclusively for Tang Ci.

Of course not, the train tickets have already been purchased. Tang Yi's heart was like an arrow, as he placed the luggage in the trunk and urged him, "Can you move a bit faster? I'm afraid of traffic jams." Chen drove her to the train station. They arrived early and sat in KFC drinking beverages. He said with dissatisfaction, "You are leaving, and I will be left all alone, what should I do?" They wouldn't be able to see each other for the entire winter break, and even before parting, he already felt like it was "one day feels like three autumns."

"Where there are only a few points, this time he scored a full eighteen points more than I did, and I have no intention of going to his house for dinner." Tang Yi seems to want to emulate the integrity of Bo Yi and Shu Qi, resolutely refusing to consume the 'Shen' grain.

Who is eavesdropping

After Chen Shang learned about this matter, he patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, if Beer Belly Sun dares to trouble you, just push everything onto me"

Tang Ci soon fell asleep

Tang Yi almost thought he was seeing things, and to confirm that the person in front of him was not an illusion, he asked in surprise, "How are you at my home?"

Mother Tang held Tang Ci, pinched his face, and asked, "Tao Tao, what did you eat at Uncle's house?" Looking at the unfamiliar Chen Shang, she smiled and inquired, "Fei Qi, is this your classmate?"

Suddenly, Tang Ci interrupted them, "Sister—" He groggily crawled out from under the covers, pulling on his pants with his eyes closed. Tang Yi awoke from his chaotic thoughts, hurriedly carrying him to the bathroom. By the time they returned, the air was devoid of the magical elements that had filled it. The bewildered Tang Ci quickly fell back into a deep sleep, and the room was very quiet. Tang Yi felt somewhat awkward in front of the person who harbored intentions towards him but could not act on them, saying, "It's getting late; you should wash up and go to sleep." The bewildered Tang Ci quickly fell back into a deep sleep, and the room was very quiet. Tang Yi felt somewhat awkward in front of the person who harbored intentions towards him but could not act on them, saying, "It's getting late; you should wash up and go to sleep."

Tang's face turned slightly red, and she lowered her head, constantly fiddling with her fingers, softly saying: "Hey, just coax meーー"

Your appearance awakens with the summer morning

This is even more detestable. How can you say such words like 'love at first sight' to others

Someone said with a puffed-up demeanor: "Even jokes are not acceptable"

Of course, just give me a call before you come. Shen Feiqi was merely being polite, little did he know that less than a week later, Chen Shang actually called him, saying he was lost on his way to his house

A fleeting glimpse in September

Then we shall take our leave. Shen Feiqi nudged Chen Shang, signaling him to leave.

Eternity in a moment

It started to rain at dusk

Chen chuckled and informed him of the agreement with Tang, "Teacher, do you think that if I continue like this, I will be able to pass the final exam?"

It is likely just fireworks

Setting off fireworks is such a romantic affair, yet Chen Shang seemed to be sulking, his eyes fixed intently on Tang Yi. Tang Yi ignored him and bent down to light the fuse. The most delighted of all was Tang Ci, who clapped his hands, jumping up and down, at one moment asking Tang Yi for a hug, at another moment picking up the spent firework tubes, and then loudly exclaiming, "Sister, I want more, I want more." Chen Shang grabbed the fidgeting Tang Ci, saying, "Aren't you tired? Let your brother take you to bed, okay?"

The melody is simple and pleasant, the lyrics are beautiful and heartfelt. After listening to it once, Tang Yi can hum along with the line, "A glimpse of the stunning swan in September, for this, I would rather disregard everything." She asks, "Whose song is this? How come I haven't heard it before?"

"So small? How adorable, come, call me brother." Chen, the older friend, is teasing the younger friend.

Chen Shang pinched Tang Ci's face lightly yet firmly, muttering softly, "I didn't buy this for you to play with." Tang Ci seized his hand and, regardless of the consequences, bit down hard, refusing to let go. Chen Shang grimaced in pain, gritting his teeth as he pushed his head away with all his might. Tang Yi hurriedly crouched down, coaxing him, "Don't move, don't move. Tang Ci, hurry up and let go, or I won't buy you any more fireworks next time."

After having breakfast, he told Tang Yi that his parents had returned and would be leaving soon. Tang Yi was squatting on the ground, sorting vegetables. He clapped his hands and stood up, saying, "It's the New Year, you should go home. Our family doesn't have much, but I'll give you some fireworks to take back and play with." When Tang Ci saw this, he cried and made a fuss, refusing to take them until Chen Shang handed him a one-hundred-yuan bill, at which point he finally let go of the bag of fireworks. Everyone laughed heartily and teased him, saying, "Tao Tao is a little money-grubber." Tang Yi was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Chen Shang leaned close to her ear and said, "Next time, I'll take you to the riverside to set off fireworks; that will be really fun, just the two of us."

Tang felt both embarrassed and angry, "During the New Year, why aren't you at home behaving yourself? What are you running around for?"

Chen looked around to see that no one was nearby, and secretly took her hand, saying: "Do you know how much effort I put in to come and see you? After all this trouble, we should at least share a kiss"

As radiant as your smile

Chen Shang held the counterfeit hundred-yuan note, examining it from various angles with a look of someone who had discovered a treasure. "I have never seen counterfeit money before; let me keep it as a memento," he said. He pulled a genuine bill from his wallet and exchanged it with Tang Yi. Tang Yi was both amused and exasperated, waving the money in front of Chen Shang's nose and calling him a "fool".

He cleared his throat, turned the axis, plucked the strings, and began to sing

The final exams have passed amidst the tense preparations, yet the weather remains gloomy, with occasional light snowflakes falling, only to melt before reaching the ground. Tang Yixing eagerly carries her luggage, ready to go home for the New Year. Chen Shang follows behind her, feeling disheartened, "Sigh, can you not leave for a couple more days?" After finally finishing the exams, he finally has time to talk to her, but she is about to leave.

Not far from the Shen family home, there is a large lake where many people have brought their own small stools to sit and fish. Nearby, several motorcycles and cars are parked, clearly having come from afar. The two of them put down their bicycles and found a sunny spot to sit. In less than an hour, they had caught several fish, including a big grass carp weighing over one pound. Seeing this, Chen Shang said, "We've caught enough, let's go back." He was preoccupied with thoughts of Tang Yi and did not want to disappoint Shen Feiqi's kind intentions, which was why he reluctantly fished for so long.

It is just a joke

Tang Yi was in a good mood because he could go home, and he comforted him by saying: "Alright, alright, I will call you as soon as I get home, will that do?"

"Shall we not play for a while?" asked Dad Tang

Chen Shang asked: "What happened?"

The sky darkened, and a few sparse stars twinkled in the night sky. Occasionally, the aroma of food and laughter drifted from the neighboring Shen family, while the Tang family was cold and desolate. She sat alone in the spacious hall, working on her exam papers. The ceiling was high, and the light shone down feebly, casting a heavy shadow before her.

What should be done? Just do what you did before.

He bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Shen and invited Shen Feiqi to his home as a guest, returning to Shanglin that afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Chen were abroad for an inspection and had not returned home for several months. In the evening, Mrs. Chen personally cooked, and the three of them sat together for dinner. After the meal, Mr. Chen asked his son about some matters at school, using the report card sent by the school to admonish him to study hard, reiterating phrases like "If one does not work hard in youth, one will only regret it in old age; diligence is the path to knowledge, and hard work is the vessel to navigate the sea of learning." Chen Shang had heard these words so often since childhood that his ears were almost calloused from it. After the meal, Mr. Chen asked his son about some matters at school, using the report card sent by the school to admonish him to study hard, reiterating phrases like "If one does not work hard in youth, one will only regret it in old age; diligence is the path to knowledge, and hard work is the vessel to navigate the sea of learning." Chen Shang had heard these words so often since childhood that his ears were almost calloused from it.

In the evening, Tang Yi prepared braised fish and beef brisket with potatoes, and also stir-fried two vegetable dishes, busily moving around by herself. Shen Feiqi sat in the living room accompanying Tang Ci to watch cartoons. However, Chen Shang could not sit still; he frequently went to the kitchen to check on things, occasionally asking if he could help, and at other times wanting to taste the dishes. Tang Yi found him to be a nuisance and dismissed him, saying: "It will be ready soon. Go buy some drinks; Tang Ci can just have yogurt."

"This is specially written for you." When Chen Shang said this, he surprisingly showed a hint of shyness despite his thick-skinned demeanor

Shen Feiqi nodded, "Hmm, a friend is coming over to play for a few days during the holiday. By the way, where is Tang Yi? She hasn't eaten yet, has she?"

Chen said proudly: "I wrote it myself, does it sound good? The song is titled 'A Glimpse of the Stunning Swan'"

Shen Feiqi walked over, holding a bottle of yogurt, and called Chen to come over for dinner. Tang Ci rolled down from her sister's side and hugged Shen Feiqi's thigh, repeatedly calling out "Brother, Brother"

The two returned, and the Tang family was quiet. Tang Yi was moving boxes into the tricycle, while Tang Ci ran back and forth at her feet. Shen Feiqi glanced into the house and asked, "Where are Uncle and Aunt?"

Chen initially looked at her with a sulky expression, clearly dissatisfied. The two locked eyes, and they could see their own reflections clearly mirrored in each other's pupils, as if time had come to a standstill, and the atmosphere underwent a subtle change. His head lowered, lower still, and Tang Yi, in a daze, forgot to resist. Shadows fell, the tips of their noses gently brushed against each other, and their breaths gradually intertwined.

The rose-colored clouds outside the window

At noon, Chen Shang still had his meal at the Shen family. Tang Yi heated up some leftover rice and dishes to make do with a meal. As the New Year approached, the business of fireworks and firecrackers was quite good. In the afternoon, she needed to buy groceries and asked Chen Shang to help watch the stall. When she returned, Chen Shang excitedly told her that he had sold quite a few fireworks, looking very pleased with himself. Tang Yi put down the vegetable basket and opened the money box, inside was a bright red hundred-yuan bill. The more she looked at it, the more something felt off, so she showed it to Mama Shen for verification, and everyone said it was fake. Tang Yi put down the vegetable basket and opened the money box, inside was a bright red hundred-yuan bill. The more she looked at it, the more something felt off, so she showed it to Mama Shen for verification, and everyone said it was fake.

The imagination is vibrant and colorful

"Not here." Tang Yi looked at the scattered fireworks and firecrackers with a helpless expression. Tang Ci, sucking on his finger, said in a childish voice: "Gone..." Tang's father and mother had been forced by their creditors to find a solution.

Tang Cili ignored him and reached out to Tang Yi, "Sister, hug."

Chen pointed to the neighboring Shen family and said proudly, "I have come to visit."

The winter vacation is approaching, and students are busy preparing for the last exam of the year. Meanwhile, the weather is getting colder, with freezing rain mixed with cold winds persisting for nearly half a month. Chen once complained, "This cursed weather is not a widow; it wears a sour face all day long, and I can hardly remember what the sun smells like."

She was immediately overwhelmed, leaving him to comfort Tang Ci. She took a "Wo Wo" milk candy out of her pocket and said, "Alright, alright, stop crying. This is the last one, no more after this. Look at you, your teeth are all black."

After celebrating the New Year at home, Chen Shang went on vacation to Hainan with his parents. By the time he returned, school had already started, and he had tanned quite a bit. The report card sent by the school did not specify the rankings. When Tang Yidai learned that the first place was taken by the unremarkable Jia Zhangke rather than himself, he was greatly disheartened and was so upset that he did not eat properly for several days. To make matters worse, their homeroom teacher, Sun, who had a beer belly, seemed to have heard some rumors and earnestly advised him to prioritize his studies.

Tang cast him a glance and said, "It is clear to me that you are doing this on purpose"

Tang Ci indeed stopped crying, handing the candy to Tang Yi and asking her to peel it, with two lines of clear tears still lingering on her face

Tang Ci shook his head and said crisply, "No, no, finish... fire... sleep..."

Tang spat at him and waved his hand, saying: "In broad daylight, can you be a bit more serious?"

Last night, I had some strange dreams. Just as I was about to kiss Tang Yi in the dream, I was interrupted once again—his phone rang. Groggily opening my eyes, I saw the words "Mom" flashing on the screen, which startled me awake to a large extent. I threw off the blanket and sat up, asking, "Mom, have you and Dad come back?"

She angrily punched him and asked, "Where did you get this one hundred yuan?" Chen Shang was taken aback and said, "I can't remember." Tang Yi shook her head, sighed, and scolded him for being unreliable, "Ah, this day's business has been in vain. What are you still dawdling for? Pack up the stall."

Shen Feiqi and Tang Yi settled their luggage and sat down on the train. Shen Feiqi tapped her temple and said, "You are not allowed to report me when we get back, otherwise, I will expose your secret about having a boyfriend." Tang Yi reached out to pinch his ear.

Shen Feiqi sighed: "Alas, Uncle Tang works for others without receiving a single penny, and he still owes wages to others. It is always like this during the festive seasons."

Mother Tang sighed, "Alas, this child has a stubborn temper. Do not pay her any mind; let her go hungry."

You bought so much, are you going to eat it all? If you want to play, I can give you a few.

Sun thought to himself, no wonder he suddenly changed his ways and became fond of studying; it turns out to be the power of love. If teachers and parents handle this matter recklessly, it might backfire, and who knows what outrageous things this little tyrant might do next. At that moment, he snorted and said with a cold face: "Let's talk about it after you pass the exam."

"Sister sang a song, and Tao Tao needs to go to sleep obediently." Tang Yi gently hummed a lullaby while patting him: "Little swallow, wearing flowered clothes, comes here every spring. I asked the swallow why it comes, and the swallow said, 'The spring here is truly beautiful'..."

The next day, the clouds parted and the sun rose, with the weather unexpectedly clear. Shen Feiqi and Chen Shang got up early, eager to go fishing. Just as the two were about to head out after preparing their things, they heard a commotion coming from next door. When they ran over to take a look, they saw three or five burly men in the Tang family's yard, arguing with Tang's mother, while Tang's father squatted in the corner smoking, remaining silent.

Father Tang drank a large cup of water and asked, "Where is Tao Tao?" The fortune teller said that Tang Ci lacked water in the five elements, so everyone gave him the nickname "Tao Tao"

A fleeting glimpse in September

Chen accused, "Tang Yi, how can you be like this? You don't care about me at all!"

Hello, Auntie. Chen Shang greeted, his expression somewhat tense. His eyes searched everywhere for Tang Yi, but he could not find her coming out.

Tang Yi took Shen Feiqi's wine glass and said, "Alright, stop drinking. Look at you, your face is all pale. You should go take a nap first." She and Chen Shang helped Shen Feiqi to lie down in Tang Ci's room. Tang Yi covered him with a blanket, closed the door, and complained to Chen Shang, "Why did you keep urging him to drink? You'll get scolded by Aunt Shen when you go back." Chen Shang protested, "What does this have to do with me? How was I to know his tolerance for alcohol was so poor?" Tang Yi covered him with a blanket, closed the door, and complained to Chen Shang, "Why did you keep urging him to drink? You'll get scolded by Aunt Shen when you go back." Chen Shang protested, "What does this have to do with me? How was I to know his tolerance for alcohol was so poor?"

My younger brother

For this, I would rather disregard everything

Selling goods. Tang Yi dragged the tricycle onto the main road, set out the fireworks from the box, and that was considered the opening. He then moved a long wooden bench to guard it. Shen Feiqi brought Tang Ci to play, and Chen Shang ran over to sit with her, holding a net bag in his hand, smiling and saying: "This is our achievement for today, all for you"

Wang said he had no money and would use the fireworks from the factory as a substitute. Your father, that fool, is thin-skinned and soft-hearted; when someone cries a few tears, he really brought back a truckload of fireworks, and I couldn't stop him. I wonder how he will handle it tomorrow!" Mother Tang took out thirty yuan from her pocket, and Tang Yi handed it to the driver

Chen whispered, "They came all the way here, and it is all for you after all"

In the stillness of the night, the only sound in the room is the ticking of the wall clock, "tick-tock, tick-tock".

Brilliant and free

Tang Ci had bitten to his heart's content, nestling in Tang Yi's embrace as if to show off. Chen Shang had a bright red bite mark on his right wrist, his hand covered in Tang Ci's saliva and mucus. Tang Yi glanced over, saw that there was nothing serious, and stuck out his tongue, playfully scolding him, "You deserve it"

Mother Chen asked him when he would return home, reproaching him for not staying at home properly, as he was nowhere to be seen all day long. She also inquired where he had gone to play and what he had been doing. Chen answered vaguely, hastily saying: "Mom, I am out of town, I will tell you more when I get home." He abruptly hung up the phone.

In the evening, Tang Yi held Tang Ci's hand as they walked home and noticed a familiar car parked in the Shen family's yard. Tang Ci insisted on finding Brother Feiqi to play, and Tang Yi coaxed him, saying, "Uncle Shen has important guests today, let's go home and play with Brother tomorrow." Tang Ci stumbled into their own yard, and immediately a thunderous cry erupted from within.

Shen Feiqi walked over with both hands holding Tang Ci upside down, scaring him as he walked, "You're going to fall, you're going to fall—" Tang Ci giggled. Chen Shang followed behind the two.

Tang Yi revealed a look of "surprise and admiration," staring at him with her mouth agape, and exclaimed: "That sounds really good. You used to say you could write songs, and I thought you were just boasting, but it turns out to be true"

Shen Feiqi chuckled and said, "It's getting late, you should rest early." Chen Shang had no choice but to follow him out, and when he reached the gate of the courtyard, he turned back to take a look, seeing Tang Yi rush out to grab something before disappearing from his sight. Unable to contain himself, he sent Tang Yi a text asking if she had gone to sleep, and after a long wait, he finally received her reply—"Don't bother me, I'm annoyed."

Chen chuckled and said, "Where do you find someone doing business like this? When someone wants to buy, you still refuse to sell. The fireworks here are much cheaper than those in Shanglin."

Tang pointed to the next door, "It's at Uncle Shen's house. Auntie asked me to go over for dinner, but I didn't go—did she bring me anything to eat?" Seeing a few cold buns in the plastic bag, she picked them up and started eating.

He chuckled softly, pulling her into his embrace, "Alright, after a satisfying meal and drinks, let's go set off some fireworks"

In the air, a pale yellow crescent moon hangs, while a few stars twinkle intermittently in the distance, making it an ideal time for fireworks. With a long, drawn-out "whoosh," bursts of fireworks explode in the sky, filling it with red, purple, blue, and green lights, illuminating the faces of the spectators below, which resemble blooming flowers, flickering in and out of brightness.

"Ask your father!" Mother Tang said with a stern face, throwing the box heavily onto the ground. Tang Yi was so frightened that she did not dare to speak. When she saw her mother go inside, she whispered, "Dad, didn't you go to settle the bill with the boss?" Father Tang ignored her, finished moving the items, handed a cigarette to the driver, felt his pocket, and with a somewhat awkward expression, said to Tang Yi, "Have your mother give the fare to him."

Mother Tang came out and saw her eating cold buns in the middle of winter, gave her a glare, and said, "Aren't you going to heat them up?" Tang Yi mumbled and took the buns to the kitchen

My thoughts are like the sea

Chen's complexion appeared somewhat poor

Chen reached out to pull Tang Ci, who was sitting on the ground and crying. Upon seeing Tang Yi rush in in a panic, staring at him in surprise and shaking his hand in fear, he exclaimed, "It has nothing to do with me; he fell down by himself"

Mother Chen brought over a cup of tea and smiled at her husband, saying, "Alright, you should take a break too; Ah Shang is still young." Father Chen muttered, "A doting mother spoils her child," shook his head, and walked away

Your heart is like the spring blossoms

"Cut it out, dream on." She made a face.

Tang Yi opened the net bag and took a look, "Not bad, just when we have no vegetables at home, this can serve as an extra meal." After a pause, he added, "You came all this way, and I have nothing special to offer you, so let’s borrow flowers to present to the Buddha. Come to my house for dinner tonight, and I will cook fish. My parents have gone to my grandmother's house and won't be back today." Chen Shang was very pleased, moved closer to her, placed his right hand on her waist, and leaned in to ask, "Can you cook?"

Your face appears to be deep in thought

"No." Tang Yi's mood was quite poor as she held Tang Ci's hand and said, "Let's go eat on the street." When she saw Chen Shang following her out, she asked, "Aren't you going fishing? Why haven't you left yet?"

Tang Yi smiled and said, "This guitar was given to me by a cousin of mine. I haven't played it in a long time; it's covered in a layer of dust." Chen Shang moved a chair and sat across from Tang Yi, his fingers strumming the strings as he looked at her and said, "The sound quality is decent; it can be played. How about I sing a song for you?"

A fleeting glimpse in September

Tang Yi shook his head in disbelief, "Ah, truly, whoever has milk is the mother."

Sun, with a beer belly, felt as if he had fallen into a trap. After a long pause, he bitterly smiled and said, "Chen Shang, you certainly have quite the audacity"

For this, I would rather disregard everything

The sound of fireworks exploding, crackling and popping, echoed throughout the night. Tang Yi turned the box upside down, indicating that there was not a single one left, and only then did Tang Ci obediently go to sleep

I open my eyes

For this, I would rather disregard everything

In my dreams, I repeatedly brush past people in the crowd

Tang Ci was crying loudly in fear, and Tang Yi quickly hugged him and took him to the Shen family. Tang Ci sniffled and said, "Sister, I am hungry." Upon hearing this, Shen Feiqi ran into the kitchen and returned to Tang Yi, saying, "There is some porridge left in the pot, do you want to eat?"

Someone approached to ask about the price of firecrackers, and the two of them, like thieves, stood up in a fluster. The other party was a familiar neighbor who bought one large and one small packet of firecrackers. Looking at Chen, he smiled and said, "This young man is quite handsome." He inquired about Tang Yi's identity. Tang Yi randomly claimed he was a relative. Once the person walked away, he pointed at him and warned, "Sit quietly and speak properly."

Although Teacher Sun, with his beer belly, does not adopt the high-pressure tactics of his predecessors to suppress student romances, he also cannot allow students to engage in romantic relationships without any oversight. Otherwise, if parents were to file complaints, he would bear the brunt of the blame. One day after class, as he was about to go for a meal, he was stopped by Chen. When asked whether he supports or opposes student romances, he was caught off guard and, without much thought, officially replied: "I neither support nor oppose."

Tang Yi washed his younger brother's hands and face, then carried him to his own bed. Chen Shang was displeased and protested, "Why does he get to sleep with you? I want to too." Tang Yi was both angry and amused for a moment, rolling his eyes at him, "Go away." He sat at the head of the bed, patting the blanket to coax Tang Ci, "Tao Tao, be good, go to bed early and wake up early to be a good baby."

Tang Ci did not know if it was due to excessive excitement, as he rolled around in bed, covering his head with the blanket and giggling, refusing to sleep, insisting that his sister sing.

"Hmph, how dare you insult me!" Chen pressed her down, wiping the saliva and mucus from his hands all over her face. Tang Yi dodged left and right, laughing so hard she could hardly breathe, "Alright, alright, stop messing around." Chen, holding his lover who was smiling like a blooming flower, felt a surge of heat all over his body, wanting nothing more than to lower his head to kiss her, to cherish her, but unfortunately, Tang Ci, like a little shadow, kept shouting beside them, forcing him to let her go.

Chen smiled and said, "Since there is neither support nor opposition, the teacher naturally will not interfere with my pursuit of Tang Yi, right?"

Tang Yi hurriedly explained: "Ah, you are wearing the same mask as Feiqi, I thought you were him."

Someone was still feeling down and suddenly lost their temper, saying: "Why do you have to go back with Shen Feiqi?"

Tang Yi pointed at Tang Ci, who was still somewhat unsteady on his feet, and said irritably: "Take him along, how can you fish? You all go ahead, and if you catch anything, send me a fish."

Do not rush to close up just yet, as the largest order of the day has not been completed. I will take all of the remaining fireworks.

Tang Yi finally understood what he was angry about all this way, gave him a glance, and said with a smile: "I am his neighbor, if I don't walk with him, should I go home with you?"

Tang Yi heard voices in the yard and hurriedly dropped her pen to run outside, "Dad, Mom!" A van was parked in the middle of the yard, and Tang's father and mother were unloading boxes one after another. She was a bit puzzled, "Why did you buy so many fireworks?"

Chen curled his lips, moved to sit on the bed, and grasping Tang Yi's hand, began to recount old grievances: "Hmph, back then you even told me it was love at first sight, and what happened? It turned out you just wanted to trick me into doing your hard labor!"

Your mother has greeted Aunt Shen and invited you all to her house for dinner tonight. What’s the matter, are you still sulking over Feiqi? They only scored a few more points than you, you can catch up next time. It’s embarrassing if the neighbors find out.

Chen Shang immediately said: "What is sought cannot be obtained, only if you are willing."

Your love is like starlight

After several months apart, Shen Feiqi, who was originally tall and thin, has become much more robust. His crew cut makes him look very spirited, and he appears much more attractive. Chen Shang harbors deep hostility towards him but acts very friendly, solemnly entrusting Tang Yi to him and asking him to take good care of his girlfriend on the way. When he mentions the words 'girlfriend,' he possessively drapes his arm over Tang Yi's shoulder.

Chen Shang heard her singing and noticed an old guitar hanging on the wall. He took it down and strummed it a few times to accompany her voice

Lingering in my dreams

Chen Shang had not yet left; standing on the platform, he saw them behaving intimately from a distance, feeling quite uncomfortable. He ran over to knock on the window, trying to get close to Shen Feiqi. There was still some time before the train departed, and the two young men were talking through the window. Shen Feiqi smiled and said, "If you have time during the winter break, you can come find me to hang out. There are many people in our area who go fishing." Chen Shang, delighted, immediately asked, "Really?" and then requested his phone number.

Tang pushed open his parents' bedroom door, and saw his mother sitting alone at the head of the bed, wiping her tears. He cautiously asked, "Mom, what’s wrong?"