Section 2

Damn it, if you dare to be absent without reason again, just get lost, this small temple cannot afford to support your statue of Buddha

Ji Duolan inherited her father's character; she has always been someone who knows how to enjoy life, being very particular about food and necessities. She also understands health preservation and rarely lets herself fall into such a poor state of health. Duo Qing felt an overwhelming sense of heartache, leaning against the door and scratching her head, unsure of how to begin speaking.

The guests that evening were very generous, particularly the female guests, who purchased a considerable amount of alcohol, resulting in a significant commission for their band. However, He Xi was not in a good state; later, she learned that He Xi was in a cold war with his girlfriend. The reason was that He Xi had taken the time meant for their date to attend a rehearsal, but that afternoon, Duo Qing did not show up.

Duo Qing walked over to pick up the eyeshadow brush, silently tidying herself up and putting on a silver wig. In the mirror, she resembled a delicate youth whose gender was indistinguishable.

She is different from other girls, who all dress flamboyantly, discussing cosmetics and beautiful clothes every day, or talking about their boyfriends. She has short, tousled hair, with a small rebellious tuft often sticking up at her forehead. Her large, dark eyes never shy away when looking at others; they are dazed, forever embodying the fearless innocence of a young creature unaware of the vastness of the world.

Fu Yunqing handles her tasks personally and does not require assistance from others. Rather than calling her an assistant, it would be more accurate to describe her as a clumsy part-time maid. Throughout the afternoon, she prepared two cups of tea for him, one of which he sipped and frowned at, as she had added too many tea leaves. Afterwards, she occupied his sofa to read comic books, even taking a nap in between, unaware of how her sleeping posture might appear.

She knew that she had fallen for He Xi, so simply, just because his voice was very gentle, simple enough to make her despair. Perhaps she truly was sentimental, even frivolous; otherwise, why would she fall in love at first sight so easily? She originally thought that the plots in romance novels were merely the authors' one-sided fabrications.

I found an internship at Haitang Animation Society, which was not easy to get into

The orchestra was established over a year ago and is called Tides

However, being able to silently stay by his side, observing his joys and sorrows, is also a form of happiness

What does it feel like to like someone

Duoqing will always remember when Senior He Xi stood under the girls' dormitory and said to her: "Ji Duoqing, our band is short of a drummer, would you like to join us?"

Duo Qing was discovered by He Xi while playing the drums at a departmental evening party.

Duo Qing left his house punctually at 5:30 PM on a sunny afternoon. Just as he arrived at the bar entrance, he saw Luo Luo leaning against the wall, looking around anxiously. Duo Qing was drenched in sweat, and upon seeing her listless appearance, he realized that her unexplained absence in the afternoon and her phone being turned off must have triggered a significant explosion from Senior He Xi, that unpredictable time bomb. Moreover, the impact was not small.

Well, when will you withdraw

In that moment, Duo Qing recalled the wedding scenes broadcast on television, standing before the pastor, shedding tears of happiness, and making promises of a lifetime. As she thought this, she extended her right hand. It was a gesture of unclear significance, and by the time Duo Qing came to her senses, He Xi had already grasped her hand, revealing the sharp tiger teeth at the corner of her lips

"Duoqing! Now is not the time to back down. Right now, He Xi is transforming into a lion monster, so don't let it affect the quality of the night performance. I'm waiting for the money to buy a birthday gift for my girlfriend." Luo Luo clasped her hands together, "Please, Duoqing, do it for me since I took the blame for you this afternoon."

I am willing," she said

"Why are you meddling in other people's quarrels? Hurry up and go upstairs to call your brother down for dinner." Mother Ji felt that her daughter was a bit too straightforward, and she chimed in with her own suggestion, "Well, why not take this opportunity to win that senior back?"

The skin is thick and rough, and at night it only roars fiercely like a lion trapped in an iron cage, looking frightening but lacking any real lethality

"Little rascal, do not curse your mother in your heart." Mother Ji shot a glare filled with murderous intent.

Originally, Duoqing was not among them. He Xi was the lead singer, Luo Luo was the bassist, Lao Bing was the keyboardist, and there was also a drummer. However, that drummer did not get along with Lao Bing; the two would argue frequently. The drummer could not match the sharp tongue of Lao Bing, and thus he withdrew voluntarily.

She feels very sorry

After all, it is not the first or second time that Duo Qing has acted as a mediator. She called He Xi's girlfriend, but after several attempts, all she got was the busy tone. The nanny had already prepared the meal, and Ji's mother was busy organizing things inside and out. Duo Qing, feeling disheartened, collapsed onto the sofa, hearing her mother ask, "Oh, what a face, have you experienced a breakup?"

He Xi remained silent, slowly applying her makeup. The thing she hated the most was the unexcused absence from practice and performances, a rule that all band members were required to follow. Duo Qing's heart grew colder inch by inch; in such oppressive heat, even her fingers felt cold. The look in her eyes made He Xi finally unable to maintain her composure, as she violently threw down the eyeshadow brush and slammed her fist on the makeup table, appearing particularly frightening

She pouted slightly, thinking to herself how could a people's judge have such malicious thoughts

She does not know whether she can do it, but she is willing. Because the senior's voice is very soft. The taste of cotton candy in her memory. It is also like the gentle breeze that blew under the phoenix tree that day. That was the wind of spring, which stirs the heart and captivates the soul

With a bright smile and a wink, she said: "Brother, you are amazing. Have you sensed that dangerous aura on me, the one that comes from running out of a wolf's den?"

After she entered the small makeup room at the back of the bar, He Xi was applying smoky eye makeup while the veteran was chatting on the phone with a friend. Upon seeing Duo Qing come in, he scratched his head, looking quite troubled, and hurriedly left the makeup room, leaving the battlefield to them

That was more than a year ago, she was in her second year of university, while He Xi was in her third year.

Duoqing stared straight at him: "Senior, do you really want me to withdraw?"

"Ji Duoqing, what are you sneaking around for again?" Ji Duolan paused for a moment, then continued to move, "I have told you countless times, when I am working, you must stay at least ten steps away from me."

After speaking, he picked up his coat and went out, and at the door, he kicked the door frame hard.

Brother, it's time to eat. If you were to die from illness, my mother would be left without a son

Silently following behind him, picking up things for him, practicing all night just to see him smile, comforting his girlfriend, listening to that girl happily talk about how considerate and gentlemanly he is, and then, all that is left is to see his back.

Duoqing felt his heart racing faster and faster, while he was still carefully applying makeup, discreetly observing her from the mirror: "What are you doing this afternoon?"

After she finished speaking, she ran downstairs holding her head, while a pillow filled with anger rolled down the stairs. Duo Qing picked it up and patted it, breaking into a big smile. Mother Ji had long been accustomed to seeing them playfully fight since childhood, and all she felt was a deep sigh. The brother did not act like a brother, and the sister did not behave like a sister. When would these two children, who caused her so much worry, finally grow up and become sensible

Hmph! Only a deaf person wouldn't hear her wheezing and panting sounds.

Duo Qing stuck out her tongue and swung her legs as she ran upstairs to the study. She heard her mother say that her brother's renovation company had just taken on a big project, a residential building in a community that required fine decoration. They managed to get a share of it, securing two buildings, which was quite lucrative. Because of this project, her brother had not returned home for several days. Duo Qing saw a man in a simple blue shirt drawing plans through the crack of the door; he seemed to have lost some weight, and his complexion appeared unhealthily pale under the fluorescent light.

Duoqing pouted, anxiously scratching her short black hair: "Mom, I made a mistake. I didn't go to rehearsal this afternoon, and the senior didn't manage to arrange a meeting. That department beauty is having a breakup with him. I guess she has set my number to reject calls, and I'm feeling so dejected."