Two

Under his command, I could not refuse and could only obediently comply. After getting equipped, I realized that he had also put on his skates. He even took off his coat, wearing only a thin black sweatshirt and jeans. Fortunately, this is an indoor skating rink, so it is not too cold

Hmm

I will not slide anymore

Meng Tian curiously leaned over and asked, "Have you been angry with him recently?"

Were you not angry this morning? When I turned back to look for you, I found that I could no longer see you

Just as I was sharpening my pencil, a group of girls, led by Lu Mingyu, suddenly sat down at Lu Mingyu's seat and enthusiastically struck up a conversation with me

Old Yu is a slender middle-aged man responsible for teaching us mathematics. He is the strictest among all the teachers, and if we do not complete the homework he assigns, we might even face punishment. The homework he assigned yesterday seemed quite difficult, as the classmates in the class were frantically borrowing each other's work to copy from early in the morning, and among them was, of course, Lu Mingyu.

Perhaps my cold yet stubborn attitude provoked Chen Meihua even more, and in her blurred vision, she began to point at my nose and scold me. However, I could not hear clearly what she was saying; I merely leaned against the door frame, refusing to move. People around us started to approach, attempting to mediate the situation. Chen Meihua tried to come over and hit me, but they each blocked her.

"Alright." She stopped, shrugged her shoulders, and simply sat down on the ground to rest, "It's fine if there isn't any."

Her tone was devoid of any emotion or color, as if she were merely instructing a user

"Well... it's not too bad." I raised my eyebrows awkwardly

"No." I shook my head. He, however, smiled somewhat awkwardly. I knew that he stubbornly refused to borrow my notes this morning, likely due to his pride

The corners of my mouth finally could not help but gently lift up

She is always like this; when she is in a good mood, she shows me a little bit of concern; when she is in a bad mood, she treats me with even less courtesy than a stranger, as if she wishes to vent all her negative emotions on me

It seemed that Chen Meihua had never seen such a cold expression on her dull daughter’s face. She was taken aback, and after a few seconds, her anger was ignited: "Is it going to kill you to go buy something? How long have you been here? What is there to feel uncomfortable about!"

Since then, Lu Mingyu began to habitually borrow homework from me. Even when the teacher posed questions in class that he could not answer, he would kick my chair to ask for help. This incident suddenly made my previously unnoticed self quite famous in the class, to the extent that even students from other classes would point at me and whisper. I was not accustomed to the gaze of so many people, to the point that I would sit in the classroom even during breaks.

Ah, you finally smiled, you have been wearing that stern face for an entire morning!" He rolled his eyes, deliberately made a silly expression, and then shook his head and said.

As the class bell rang, he was exhausted, leaning against the railing and drinking water greedily

I sit on the ground silently removing my skates. I want to find something to say, but the words always fail to come out. Every time it comes to this, I particularly despise my own reticent nature.

Looking at his carefree silhouette as he lay on the desk sleeping during class, I suddenly felt an inexplicable anger. For several consecutive days, when Lu Mingyu tried to talk to me, I maintained a stern expression, uttering fewer words than one would squeeze from a tube of toothpaste

Although he is quite carefree, he is also very concerned about his image, and there are many things he cannot bring himself to say. However, he is particularly loyal; during our first year of high school, when a few of us audaciously played pranks on the teacher and got caught, he took the blame all by himself. It was from that moment on that he almost became the dark horse prince in the eyes of all the girls in the school

He suddenly pinched my face, forcefully lifting the corners of my mouth. In that instant, my mind went completely blank. The faint scent of his perfume and the smell of tobacco from his fingertips filled the air between us

A sudden roar echoed in my mind, and all the strength in my body finally drained away. As if I had gone into shock, I leaned against the door frame and slowly slid down until, in the end, everything before my eyes turned pitch black, and I fainted.

I did not lie; those three exam papers are indeed not very difficult

Come, give me your hand. He extended his long hand and waved it in front of me

Take your time, do not worry

In fact, I have had enough, especially during the times when my body is tormented by menstrual pain

Lu Mingyu has always been a carefree person, often speaking without much thought, which can lead to unnecessary misunderstandings. Although he is now the class monitor, he used to be the most troublesome student in the class. Later, when a new homeroom teacher was appointed, he developed a fondness for this teacher, which led him to behave better. To prevent him from causing further disruptions, the homeroom teacher appointed him as the class monitor.

In fact, I am very afraid of ice skating; if it weren't for her insistently pulling me along, I would definitely be hiding aside to avoid it

You returned just in time, your good sister has finished everything, truly impressive! The girl generously gave a thumbs up.

Perhaps it is because I am quiet and reserved, spending all day solely focused on my studies, that such a void of presence quickly fades away. I remain the same inconspicuous self, while everyone else thrives and flourishes. Especially Lu Mingyu, whose popularity is extraordinary; as soon as class ends, people seek him out. Sometimes it is boys, and sometimes it is girls. Boys invite him to hang out, while girls send him love letters and chocolates.

Upon hearing me say this, his attitude softened: "This semester, we need to record the grades. Do you want a scholarship or not?"

... ...

Pei Jixing, Pei Jixing

"What are you doing sitting here? Get up, get up!" At that moment, Lu Mingyu returned, somewhat impatiently urging her to leave.

"Hi, how are you all doing with the sliding?" Lu Mingyu approached at some point, feigning a casual tone as he asked.

After she made this suggestion, I had no choice but to nod in agreement. After putting on her skates, she glided slowly with my support.

I do not know how long it has been, but I can finally glide on the ice just like him. However, he is still holding my hand and has not let go. Most of the people in the rink have dispersed, leaving only him and me, along with the gentle breeze in my ears.

During their argument, I could no longer bear to watch and directly took out the paper and handed it over

He released me, holding his head, grimacing in pain.

Her voice is harsh and acerbic, and I wish I could cover my ears to block it out

I stood there, my head buzzing with pain, feeling dizzy and disoriented, unable to tell east from west.

I woke up from a light dream, and Chen Meihua, with a cigarette in her mouth and wearing slippers, walked into the kitchen and threw a one-hundred-yuan bill at me: "Go downstairs and buy a few packs of cigarettes, some instant noodles, and oh, also a dozen beers."

I dejectedly set my shoes aside when a girl walked over, holding a delicate gift box in her hand, blushing as she asked Lu Mingyu to go with her. Without needing to think, I already knew what was going on

"Just don't break it." My voice was soft, yet it miraculously silenced the entire noisy classroom. Many gazes turned towards me, and I suddenly felt uncomfortable all over. The girls cheered and hurried to catch it. I sat back down and continued sharpening my pencil.

Don't be afraid, it's alright. Why don't you hold onto me for now

"Exactly, exactly." She nodded vigorously, "It's extremely difficult; even the best students in our class couldn't finish it because it's too hard."

At that moment, the entire class burst into laughter, while Old Yu, holding the textbook, ascended the podium with a serious expression.

This winter seems particularly long, so long that I do not know how to endure it.

Faintly, it seems that someone is calling my name

I do not know about other schools, but our school does have it. " He maintained a lukewarm attitude, " Hurry up and put it on.

Look, isn't it sliding now

I am currently feeling very unwell and unable to assist you

It felt as if my innermost thoughts had been pierced, and I suddenly became tense, unconsciously tightening my grip on her hand. In truth, it wasn't really anger; what right do I have to be angry anyway

In the moment our skin touched, I heard an inexplicable scream emanating from the depths of my heart

My movements came to a halt, and my heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Outside the window, heavy snow is falling, and although I am inside the room, I cannot feel a trace of warmth

I felt a bit flustered as I gently took her hand and said, "Are you referring to the three papers from yesterday?"

It is alright, follow me.

So you have finished it

At this moment, a loud and urgent knocking sound came from the door, and it was unclear who opened it. In the midst of the chaos, a young man dressed in a black down jacket and wearing a baseball cap walked in

I dare not. I do not know whether I was frightened by his cold expression or if it was due to the cold, but my voice trembled slightly

Unfortunately, "Aunt Flo" arrived unexpectedly at this moment, and the dull pain made it difficult for me to sit still. I couldn't even eat the dinner that had just been heated. The noisy sounds of mahjong and laughter filled with profanity echoed in my ears, as I leaned against the cold wall of the kitchen, curling myself into a ball.

"Do you know? Recently, another girl has been pursuing Lu Mingyu. My goodness, I am truly amazed," Meng Tian initiated the conversation.

After hesitating for a few seconds, I finally awkwardly extended my hand and placed it in his warm palm

He seems to dislike sweet and greasy foods, always sharing those with everyone. After I refused him three times, he finally stopped insisting on giving them to me

A nameless anger surged up from the depths of my heart, I picked up my shoes, did not look back, and turned to leave

Ah, you always say so little that I don't know what to talk to you about. He scratched his head again and casually fiddled with my pencil case

Ke Lumingyu cast an awkward glance at me, but turned away and continued to urge her to leave

"It's quite normal, he's so handsome." I replied with a blank expression

I stood in place, foolishly listening to her speak, unable to fully grasp the meaning behind her words

"Lu Mingyu, do not bully your female classmates!" At that moment, a book was thrown from the doorway of the classroom, striking him hard on the head

I swear, I have never heard the sound of my heartbeat so clearly before

I knew it! She clapped her hands with excitement and said, "Could you lend it to me for a moment? We really can't figure out many of the big questions!"

According to the class schedule, the second period is Mr. Yu's class

It is her turn now. Meng Tian took off her skates and handed them to me

Dong, dong, dong

There is actually no contradiction; it is merely my own petty temper.

"No, I don't. I have always been a person of few words," I replied calmly, but I knew I was lying.

I waved my hand and pretended to run away, but was pulled back by Lu Mingyu, who said, "We are in class, how can you say you won't slide if you don't want to?" He unexpectedly wore a cold expression.

During physical education class, the girl who borrowed my paper last time approached me again. Her name is Meng Tian, which is quite inconsistent with her carefree personality. Meng Tian affectionately linked her arm with mine and proactively told the teacher that she wanted to practice ice skating in a group with me

"She startled you just now, didn't she?" Lu Mingyu gently leaned against my desk, his tone also soft.

"Hi, good child, have you finished the homework left by Old Yu?" She reached out her hand, painted with red nail polish, and gently cupped my face.

Is there? There isn't, right? I countered.

Chen Meihua is not someone who takes things lightly; she directly lifted me up and forcefully pushed me towards the door. She adopted the demeanor of a shrew, shouting at me: "Have I spoiled you for a few days, and now you don't even know who you are? I raised you this big, and you find it so difficult to do a little work?"

"Scholarship?" My eyes lit up, "Is there one in high school too?"

In comparison to them, I seem to be much more composed

I don't know if it's just my illusion, but I always feel that there are more people she has called over, and quite naturally, my room has been occupied once again

The girl is unwilling, yet she still wants to borrow my notes

He did not know that the girl who gave him chocolate was in the corridor, weeping inconsolably after seeing him casually share the chocolate with others. Her friend held her and comforted her, and she looked particularly heart-wrenching.

Nothing has changed; after I adapted to life at the new school, Chen Meihua reopened her mahjong parlor

"If you want to go, then go by yourself." I placed the money on the table and remained seated, motionless.

I looked at her with a pale face, my gaze resembling a dying flame, growing colder by the moment. Outside, heavy snow was falling, and the supermarket downstairs was under renovation. To buy the things she mentioned, I would need to walk at least fifteen minutes, but right now, I was in so much pain that I didn't even have the strength to eat

Alright, just like that

Does he still remember this matter

He held my hand like this, sliding backward. I struggled to control the strength in my feet, while he steadied me just before I was about to lose my balance.

With my "help", none of my classmates suffered from Old Yu's "persecution" and successfully passed through the "difficulties"

That night, heavy snow fell

Meng Tian sensed that the atmosphere was off, so she simply found an excuse to go to the restroom

I wrapped myself in a thick and bulky down jacket, carrying a heavy backpack, and stumbled up the stairs. Upon opening the door, a wave of air mixed with foul odors and smoke hit me, and I nearly felt like vomiting