Chapter Seven: The Unspoken Dreams of a Pubescent Girl

Xu Haibo grinned at Xu Ruofan, waiting for her to retort. Xu Ruofan's mood plummeted to the lowest point, and she said irritably: "Then you should stay away from Senior Brother quickly, or else the Five Finger Mountain might fall and accidentally injure you."

Fang Zhe went to the kitchen to put something down and returned to his room to rest

Xu Ruofan was watching a few gentlemen play ball with boredom when suddenly someone sat down beside her. Turning her head to look, it was An Ran

Xu Haibo stole a glance at Xu Ruofan, and upon seeing her radiant smile, he followed suit and relaxed his own smile

Several people huddled together, grinning widely and making funny faces, while a phone clicked rapidly, capturing more than ten shots.

A brief yet intense sensation of pleasure suddenly awakened Xu Ruofan

Xu Ruofan continued to lower her head, engrossed in her novel, without uttering a word

As Xu Ruofan excitedly took selfies with An Ran and Fang Zhe, Xu Haibo hurried over to join Xu Ruofan, hoping to take a photo together and seize the opportunity to reconcile with her. Seeing this, Xu Ruocheng also rushed over to join the fun

"Good." Xu Ruofan smiled at Fang Zhe

In the afternoon, everyone was sleeping in the house. Although Xu Ruofan had long intended to sleep for the entire afternoon, he could not fall asleep after lying down for more than half an hour due to his poor mood. Thus, he quietly got off the bed and left the room, sitting on a lounge chair in the courtyard while reading a novel on his phone.

She felt that he was too bold; beside her were her mother and Aunt Chen, yet he dared to reach out so openly. She felt as if her hands and feet were bound by something, unable to move, and her mouth could not open. She allowed him to touch and roam freely over her body, from her chest to her waist and hips, and then he further intruded into her pants.

Anran smiled gently

Xu Ruofan was completely unable to sleep, her mind automatically replaying the few romantic films she had watched. After that, she began to weave intricate plots in her mind, filled with passionate and deeply tormenting love stories, placing herself in the role of the female protagonist, inflicting emotional pain upon herself, which made her heart ache and even brought her to tears. Eventually, after a long while, she fell into a hazy sleep again.

When she left, she was still a bit dazed; after being blown by the night wind, she felt somewhat awake upon her return. As she approached the door, she faintly heard the sound of gasping coming from the room of Anran and Fang Zhe in the east wing.

I also couldn't sleep, so I took a stroll around town and bought some cake and iced milk tea. Fang Zhe said as he took a cup out of the bag and handed it to her, "I put Hai Bo and Ding Ding's in the fridge. When they wake up, you can tell them there is also cake. I'll get a plate to serve you a piece."

The sound I just heard still echoes in my mind; it is not the muffled growls and bone-chilling moans described in novels, but rather the hurried and intense gasps of a man and a woman, yet it is enough to provoke one's imagination.

Then I will put it in the refrigerator first; you can take it out whenever you want to eat it

This is Xu Ruofan's heartfelt words. After interacting with Fang Zhe and Anran, she feels that they are just ordinary people like herself, not as unattainable as she had imagined. Especially Anran, whom she has only known for a day, feels like a long-time friend, and chatting with her is particularly comfortable

While Xu Haibo was playing basketball, he noticed Xu Ruofan approaching and thought that she might be in a better mood. However, he was distracted and lost the ball to his father, which prompted a loud shout from Xu Ruocheng. He quickly regained his focus and rejoined the game

She probably found the rumors too absurd, laughing so hard that she covered her eyes.

At around 2:30, Fang Zhe returned from outside carrying two takeout bags. Upon seeing her, he greeted her, saying: "Are you still awake, or have you just woken up?"

Anran smiled: "They are just two years younger than you. It may seem like a significant difference now, but when you both reach your thirties, you at thirty-two and they at thirty, there will actually be no difference."

When discussing the topic of dating with friends, she always adopts a nonchalant attitude, pretending that she is not particularly yearning for romance and that everything is left to fate. However, which young girl does not have romantic feelings? It is already quite regrettable not to have experienced a pure campus first love during middle school. Now, in her second year of university, she does not even have a potential partner to develop a relationship with. By the time she reaches her third year, the campus will be filled with first and second-year underclassmen, making it even more difficult to find a boyfriend.

Faint glimmers of dawn seeped in from outside the window, to the left was my younger brother soundly asleep, to the right was my mother, also lost in her dreams, and beside her, my father's snoring resonated powerfully.

Where is Brother Fang Zhe? Xu Ruofan asked

At this moment, the others gradually woke up. Ruofan's father and Haibo's father invited Xu Haibo and Xu Ruocheng to play basketball. Xu Haibo looked at Xu Ruofan and said, "Come with us, it's rather dull to stay alone."

In a state between half-sleep and half-awake, she hazily felt someone reaching from behind her into her blanket to caress her. First, the hand gently rested on her waist, then slowly moved up to stroke her chest. Although her eyes were closed, it seemed as if she could see the person's face, which unmistakably belonged to Xu Haibo

Is that so

Hmm? Weren't you and your ex-boyfriend good friends since middle school?" As soon as Xu Ruofan's words left her mouth, she realized she had spoken carelessly and blushed as she apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, actually... I have known about you for a long time.

Xu Haibo was taken aback when Xu Ruofan became angry over a casual remark he made yesterday. He helplessly laughed and said, "No way, are you really angry about this? I was just joking, and your reaction time is way too long. You only started getting upset about something that happened yesterday today?"

Xu Ruofan put away her phone and said, "I still prefer watching my dad and the others play ball"

If Ruofan's mother and Haibo's mother have become addicted to foraging for wild vegetables, they are now carrying a basket and preparing to go out to dig. Seeing Xu Ruofan sitting alone on a lounge chair playing with her phone, they call her to join them.

Xu Ruofan said: "Because Brother Fang Zhe is quite famous in our school, and there was a girl in our dormitory who started to have a crush on him when she just entered her freshman year. Brother Fang Zhe used to stay in the library until midnight, and my classmate would often go to hang out in the library. Back then, we even had to help keep an eye on him.

Xu Ruofan was momentarily stunned, but soon understood what that sound was. In a panic, she hurried back into the room and climbed onto the kang. Even after lying down in the quilt, her heart continued to race, making it impossible for her to fall asleep.

Xu Ruofan continued, "Later, it was rumored that he got into a fight with another senior over a girl, resulting in broken hands and feet. Also, he secretly watched that video of you, you know the one, right? It has circulated quite widely in our school. My roommate was quite upset about it for a long time. When I saw you two yesterday, I thought to myself, 'No way! Could it be such a coincidence?' It felt like stumbling upon a celebrity scandal."

Xu Ruofan took a long time to regain her senses, not knowing how Xu Haibo inexplicably became the male lead in her dreams. Perhaps it was simply because he had slept beside her last night, or it could be due to what Anran said yesterday afternoon, or maybe it was just that the time spent facing him over the past two days and nights was a bit too long

Xu Haibo said nothing further and followed his father and the others.

Xu Ruofan climbed Ershan Mountain for half a day in the morning, did not take a nap at noon, and in the evening went to the night market in town with his parents, returning home exhausted. The two families' adults also lacked the energy they had on the first night and went to rest early

In the middle of the night, Xu Ruofan felt a slight urge to use the restroom, but since it was outside, she was too lazy to go. She closed her eyes and thought that if she fell asleep, it would be fine. However, once the urge to urinate arose, she could not fall asleep no matter what. With no other choice, she had to get up, find her coat, and put it on before heading outside.

Anran smiled and comforted her, saying: "It's very normal; my first love also began just before the end of my sophomore year."

Seeing that she did not resist, he became increasingly bold and directly burrowed under her blanket, planting a series of wet kisses on the nape of her neck and between her ears. Her body seemed to be held firmly in his grasp, transitioning from astonishment to fear, and gradually igniting a fervent desire.

Anran smiled, and Xu Ruofan also smiled

Usually, the two of them are accustomed to exchanging barbs and jibes, and Xu Ruofan has never taken it to heart. However, at this moment, it sounds particularly harsh. Considering that they are both girls and not much different in various aspects, An Ran has been in relationships since middle school, being pursued by two outstanding boys who even fought over her, and treated like a princess by the school heartthrob. As for her, being single since birth is one thing, but she is also ridiculed by boys as a pig or a monkey. It is no wonder that she feels upset and distressed.

Xu Ruofan said: "At that time in our school, many girls liked him, and some even took action, but they were all rejected. At that time, there were rumors in our school that he was gay, and it was said that some girls asked their gay friends to test him."

"Wow, thirty, that's too far away, isn't it?" Xu Ruofan said, "I can't imagine what I will be like at thirty; it feels like thirty is already the age of a middle-aged woman"

Xu Ruofan said: "Brother Fang Zhe is really good to you. You only mentioned it once yesterday, and he remembered it."

Anran smiled as she wrapped her arm around her shoulder, or perhaps she happened to see Xu Haibo make a beautiful three-pointer, and she whispered, "If you want a boyfriend, it's not that difficult; I think Haibo is quite good."

He? Xu Ruofan was perplexed as to how Anran could have such a nonsensical thought, shaking his head like a rattle drum, "He is just a high school student, a little brat."

Xu Haibo looked at Xu Ruofan and seemed even more displeased, awkwardly unsure of how to appease her

Xu Haibo intended to make Xu Ruofan laugh, but to Xu Ruofan, it still sounded like Xu Haibo was mocking her

Xu Haibo glanced at Xu Ruofan's expression and jokingly said: "Alright, alright, I admit I misspoke, I apologize to you. You are not the second senior brother, you are the first senior brother, is that acceptable?"

Xu Ruofan was engrossed in an exciting moment, still harboring resentment towards Xu Haibo for mocking her about not being liked by any boys. She did not want to pay him any attention and said without looking up: "Brother Fang Zhe is treating us to iced milk tea; your and Ding Ding's portions are in the refrigerator, help yourselves."

It was merely a dream, a spring dream

She gently turned over, lying on her back, and he timely pressed down upon her, removing both of their clothes. She bit her lip, afraid to make a sound, fearing that she would wake her mother and Aunt Chen, who were sleeping nearby

Xu Haibo was distracted while playing, constantly glancing over at Xu Ruofan, noticing that she was chatting happily with An Ran. He thought to himself that perhaps she was in a better mood and no longer angry. Upon seeing Fang Zhe, he greeted him and asked if he wanted to play ball together

Fang Zhe said he has an injury on his foot and cannot play

Go ahead, there is a street full of delicious food, and I will treat you

Xu Ruofan understood Anran's meaning and said happily, "Alright."

As the two were chatting, Fang Zhe walked over from a distance, handed An Ran a bottle of warm water, and sat down beside her

Anran shook her head and let out a sigh of laughter

Anran sighed with a smile, saying: "When I was your age, I thought the same way. However, the transition from your teenage years to thirty is merely the blink of an eye. Being thirty is not necessarily as you imagine; it can still be a time of youth."

Not going

Xu Haibo felt that Xu Ruofan was still in a bad mood. After thinking for a moment, he said: "Shall we take a taxi to the town to have some fun? I passed by a market when I bought a basketball yesterday, and it seemed quite lively. Shall we go and take a look?"

I am as fat as the second brother, yet I still dare to eat

I can't sleep, so I was reading a novel," Xu Ruofan said, "Where have you been?"

Anran smiled and asked, "How to keep an eye on it?"

After a while, Xu Haibo woke up, came out of the room, and saw Xu Ruofan. He walked over, took a stool, and sat down beside her, saying: "Didn’t you say you wanted to sleep all afternoon? Why are you up so early?"

Xu Ruofan, seeing that Anran was not angry, let out a sigh of relief and said: "It's not really stalking; it's just that we all know she likes this senior. One time, while I was having a meal in the cafeteria with my classmates, we saw Brother Fang Zhe, so I sent a text message to my roommate saying we saw your idol. She replied that she would come right away and asked us to keep an eye on him... In fact, when she came, she just stood by and watched, drooling a little."

I truly envy you; your boyfriend treats you so well. Sigh... my boyfriend doesn't even know where he is. " Fan Fan sighed, leaned closer to An Ran, and said somewhat shyly in a low voice, " I'm already in my second year of university and have never had a boyfriend. Isn't that quite embarrassing? "

Xu Ruofan went out with her mother and Haibo's mother, and they found a corner to sit down at the basketball court

Xu Ruofan had never shared these thoughts with her close friends or companions, fearing they would mock her. Perhaps because Anran's life was far removed from hers, and with their departure tomorrow, the two would have little in common, allowing her to express these feelings without any reservations.

Xu Ruofan said: "Just now, while you were sleeping, Brother Fang Zhe went to the town to buy you a cake and iced milk tea. I also managed to get a cup for myself. You were probably just falling asleep when you woke up."

He is still asleep; he might have gone to bed a bit late, and I didn't wake him up. Anran replied

I texted my roommate, saying that I saw your idol and his girlfriend, and they live in the same courtyard as us. They didn't believe me and even asked me to secretly take a photo to show them. Xu Ruofan said, "I declare that I didn't take any photos. Although I am a bit gossipy, I definitely have my limits. Last night, we chatted together on the rooftop, and I felt really happy. I realized that you all are not as distant as I imagined, more like my own older siblings, very warm and kind.

Thank you, I won't be polite with the milk tea, and I won't need the cake. Xu Ruofan felt that she really didn't need to have dinner tonight; she was already full just from eating dog food. Yesterday, Anran casually mentioned wanting to drink frozen milk tea, and Fang Zhe didn't even take a nap, eagerly running to town to buy it for her. Being this handsome and still so considerate, if it were her, she wouldn't even need him to fight with anyone; just having a cup of heartfelt milk tea would be enough to win her over

Xu Ruofan found it inappropriate to show a displeased expression towards Xu Haibo in public, so she casually replied, "You all go ahead, I am too lazy to move right now, I will join you later."

Xu Ruofan certainly did not want to do this arduous task, her mother said: "Then don't just stay here playing on your phone, going out to play is just to get some fresh air, why hold onto your phone all the time"

Oh, is that so? Anran appeared to be unfazed.

Let's take a few photos, shall we? Anran suddenly suggested