five
Yohui ... ... Is this place suitable? Should we split up and hide?
In an instant, my blood began to boil, as if memories were awakened, and the scenes of the past reappeared before my eyes
Just as we were about to react, Su Ji forcefully pushed Xiaoying and me forward
Li Zheyu
Yohui! Be careful!
Things do not seem to be going as smoothly as I imagined, the sound of footsteps is getting closer and closer! ... It seems ...! ... It really seems to be Lin Xuan, he actually found his way here!
Ah! How could Xiao Xuanxuan have come to catch us first!" Xiao Ying said in disbelief.
I stared blankly at the golden moonlit night, wanting to respond but suddenly recalling something, I once again focused intently on the slightly ajar door of the music rehearsal hall, yet...! ... there was complete silence!
Continuously reciting a name in my heart ... I keep running forward ... ... ... endlessly running ...
There is none ... ... There is none ... ... How could there be none ? ! ''
Did I hear it wrong? Am I mistaken? ... But ... ... I clearly heard it just now ... ...
Li Zheyu! Li Zheyu! It must be Li Zheyu who has returned!
Wow! Xiao Xuanxuan lost! Xiao Xuanxuan is it!" Xiao Ying happily watched as Ling Chen Xuan clapped and shouted.
Hmph! Who told you to be foolish, losing every time? Su Ji cast a cold glance at Lin Chengxuan and pouted.
No way! Are we going to play hide and seek again? Xiaoying, are you addicted to 'hide and seek'? Why do you always want to play such a boring game?" Su Ji looked at Xiaoying with a face full of reluctance
Hoo.
Wow! The ghost is coming! Xiaoying needs to hide quickly!" Xiaoying happily dragged my hand and Suji's hand, swiftly fleeing towards the direction of the teaching building
Don't worry! It is impossible for Ling Chenxuan to discover us so quickly in the early morning! He must be just bluffing! After I calmly finished my analysis, Xiaoying immediately looked at me with admiration, almost causing me to bump into the wall
I am crouching stiffly in the trash can, barely able to hold on any longer
The sound of footsteps gradually faded away
Golden Moonlit Night ... ... Do you hear ... ... the sound of the piano, the sound of the piano!!'' I tightly grasped the sleeve of Golden Moonlit Night, looking at his mouth with full anticipation, as if it were all my hope.
Who is it ... ? ... playing the piano in the school on a night like this ? !
How is it that she disappeared in the blink of an eye? Does she have an invisibility cloak?
I stood dazed at the door of the music classroom, gazing at the darkened room and the ebony piano in front of it, feeling a chill enveloping my entire body
However, I simply do not have the extra energy or mental capacity to react to who that person is
I pushed open the lid of the trash can, stood up abruptly, and listened intently with my ears perked up.
I held my breath carefully, not allowing myself to make any sound, but...
Apart from the approaching footsteps, there was a profound silence
The sound seems to be coming from the nearby lecture hall; isn't that... the music rehearsal hall that left the deepest impression in my memory
In the darkness, I looked at Su Ji with a pale face
Shh! Bai Suji covered Qiu Xiaoying's mouth with her hand, "Xiaoxuan is short and Xiaoxuan is long, I see you are getting dizzy! If we get caught, where will we put the faces of the three beauties of Mingde!"
Bang! Dong!
The voices of Xiaoying and Lingchen Xuan seemed to have reached the classroom door, and my heart twitched—it's over! I will definitely be discovered this time, so I hurriedly held my breath with all my might
It was as if I were enchanted, or perhaps drawn by some unseen force, as I unhesitatingly lifted the lid of the white trash can and crawled inside
... ...
However, on the night of the golden moon, she did not look at me, but instead raised her head to gaze out the window and let out a long sigh
Suddenly! I felt something trip my toes! My body immediately lurched forward!
I can only see the anxious expression on Jin Yueye's face, her tightly furrowed brows, but the melodious sound of the piano is no longer present
Alright, it's getting late, let's start our game now!" Before Ling Chen could finish speaking, Jin Yue Ye seemed to have used an invisibility technique, disappearing without a trace, leaving only a burst of triumphant laughter!" A Xuan! Do your best! Hehehe...
The classroom is extremely quiet, with not a single person present
Yin stood beside the piano, her fingers gently gliding over the keys, as she lowered the piano lid. "Yin used to love coming here to practice... I never expected that you all had encountered each other here..."
You must understand, Youhui
Within less than three seconds of being illuminated by the little stars of Xiaoying, Jin Yuanye and I could no longer withstand it and had no choice but to nod in agreement
"Then... what should we do..." Xiao Ying, startled by Bai Suji's words, looked at me in confusion, not knowing how to respond
"Yay! That's great!" Xiaoying exclaimed joyfully, bouncing over to where Jin Yuye and I were, and playfully sticking out her tongue.
I know! I know! The sound of the piano! The sound of Li Zheyus piano! It must be him! He has returned!
I cannot feel his emotions, yet I still persist in responding softly. I only hope to prove, to prove everything I have in mind
Xiaoying seems to have seen ... ... Youhui walked past this place!
Is it really just an illusion? ... But why does my feeling seem so real ...
Li Zheyu ... ... '' I gazed at the piano, murmuring Li Zheyu's name, as sorrow engulfed all my thoughts like a flood, tears and books uncontrollably streamed down, soaking my collar
A window near the piano is open, and the translucent curtains are blown aside by the wind. Moonlight filters through the glass, casting a faint glow on the piano's dark body and pale keys, creating a shimmering light.
I rushed to the door of the lecture hall, pushed it open with force, and shouted eagerly! ... But ... ? ... Where is Li Zheyü?
Rock-paper-scissors!
Bang
Da da da -
Ah! They have arrived
Wuwuwu! Su Ji! Xiao Ying has been captured!
As everyone grew tired of singing, Xiaoying still refused to go home, happily raising her hands and shouting that she wanted to play hide and seek! Oh my God! What on earth is she made of... It's truly impossible to deal with her...
Enough of the nonsense, let's quickly find a place to hide
I unexpectedly lost my balance and bumped into the lid of the trash can! I now fully understand how hard it is for the genie living in Aladdin's lamp!
... ...
Su Youhui! Bai Suji! Qiu Xiaoying! Don't move! I have already heard your voices! As soon as Xiaoying's words fell, Ling Chenxuan's call came from not far away
Deng deng deng—deng deng deng—
Hahaha, Xiaoying had a great time today! Not enough, not enough! Shall we play hide and seek together again?
It feels as if a slight sting is slowly spreading throughout my body, my heart is tightly clenched, and my body is rigidly tense
Has he really left
No way! Su Ji looked at me and finally made up her mind, "Rather than waiting to be caught, it would be better for the three of us to run in different directions. I will call out to run, and everyone should go together!"
My body, which was originally somewhat relaxed, suddenly became tense
White Suji, you!
Youhui! Youhui! Jin Yueye, panting heavily, caught up with me, grabbing my shoulder tightly, fearing that I might suddenly run away again
Oh? Quickly go in and take a look
... ...
Yet the world is enveloped in silence
Ah
What?! How could today be so unlucky?! In the early morning, Ling Chen raised the scissors he had made, feeling frustrated and scratching his head
Youhui! Jin Yueye disregarded my strong objections and pulled me into her embrace, holding me tightly. "Youhui, calm down! You are tired! You must have misheard!"
"Youhui, are you alright?" This was the first question Jin Yuanye asked me after I opened my eyes.
"Wow! Su Ji is the best!" Xiao Ying happily wrapped her arms around Su Ji's neck, and her face immediately turned towards Lin Chengxuan, continuing to launch star missiles.
Cough, cough... Let's go!
No! No! It is Li Zheyu! It must be Li Zheyu!
I turned around, my gaze fixed directly on the direction from which the sound of the piano came. The music intertwined with the wind, gently brushing past my ears, lifting the bangs from my forehead and the strands of hair on my shoulders. It felt so tender, yet so desolate... reminiscent of his smile...
He will not come here again
In the tranquility, a melodious music suddenly resonates in my ears, drifting over from a short distance away
Huff... huff...
It is him ... ... it must be him ... ...
Little Xuanxuan will definitely not come to catch us first! Little Xuanxuan should go catch Jin Yuanye first!" Xiao Ying seems to still be immersed in the happiness of the previous "intimate contact" with Ling Chenxuan, confidently patting her chest to assure me and Su Ji
Qiu Xiaoying! Do not move! I have already seen you! The voice of Ling Chenxuan was so close that it seemed to be right beside my ear
"Damn it! The sound clearly came from here!" The voice of Ling Chen Xuan, filled with disappointment, reached me, allowing my heart to relax slightly. However, the next words immediately struck me down, "I refuse to believe it! She must be nearby! I will continue to search carefully here..."
Oh... just now, I fell without any preparation. It should have hurt a lot, but why do I feel nothing at all... Moreover, it feels as if I landed on a soft cushion...
Rock-paper-scissors!
The only figure swirling in my mind is that of one person! The only voice ringing in my ears is that of Li Zheyu! Li Zheyu! Li Zheyu!
Alright, alright! If no one else has any objections, I have none either
"Youhui! Don't go, Youhui!" Jin Yuanye shouted anxiously, chasing after me.
Closer... closer. ... ... Looking at the door of the music classroom that is getting nearer in my line of sight, my heart uncontrollably races.
But I feel as if I am enchanted, recklessly running forward at full speed! Running forward! I can feel myself getting closer and closer to Li Zheyü, and although my eyes are clearly still filled with tears, a joyful smile appears on my face!
The sound of this琴... ...
Yes, I will wait indefinitely
I know, I know! If you want to play, then go ahead! Just don't come near me!" In the early morning, Ling Chen turned her head away, her face flushed as she shouted.
The soft sound of the piano continues to flow like water, gathering in the depths of my heart, as if it has consolidated all strength and hope, beckoning me to push open that slightly ajar door
"Jin Yue Ye! Look, the piano lid is not closed; it must be that Li Zheyu just played the piano here!" I pointed to the piano keys and said with a slightly trembling voice, my heart making one last struggle.
Yet I still do not dare to come out
The sound of footsteps seemed to have reached behind Su Ji and Xiao Ying! I began to feel flustered inside, yet I still had to maintain a smile, gently saying to Su Ji and Xiao Ying: "Hehehe... actually... I don't know either!"
The cries of Xiao Ying and the fierce shouts of Ling Chen echoed behind me. Seizing the cover of night, I made a bold entrance into a lecture hall.
In the haze, I seem to see a tall figure elegantly seated before the piano, slender white fingers continuously leaping, gently gliding over the black and white keys... A series of beautiful notes slowly flows through the air...
Oh? Youhui! Where are you going
The game of hide and seek officially begins
Cough cough ...! ... Fortunately, Ling Chenxuan does not seem to have pursued me! However, I must find a safer place now
Are you not planning to stay in there forever
The sound of the piano? ! '' I felt the hand of the golden moonlit night resting on my shoulder suddenly tremble for a moment, but soon, he gently smiled and patted my head, `` Fool, do you even know what you are saying? ! ''
Report to Xiao Xuanxuan! There is nothing!" The serious voice of Xiaoying sounded very close to me
I opened my eyes and saw a magnified familiar face
Suddenly, everything before my eyes became blurred, and my body uncontrollably leaned forward
A voice unexpectedly sounded in my ear
The second hand moves little by little
The sound of the zither continues to flow gently
The footsteps of Xuan in the early morning seem to be getting closer and closer! Xiaoying is gripping my hand tighter and tighter!
Deng deng deng—deng deng deng—
Xiaoying was caught off guard and let out a cry of despair
Youhui! What should we do..." Su Ji looked at me with a hint of hesitation, her voice revealing a trace of urgency, "That guy seems to be coming over soon, and this time he has caught three of them!"
There is nothing left ... ... Youhui, what is gone? What is wrong with you? What are you talking about? !
Su Ji! You have the audacity not to come out!
The empty piano stand seems to be conveying everything, yet I stubbornly cling to the only answer that resides in my heart
Tick-tock, tick-tock
Li Zheyu ... ... He has simply gone to a very distant, very distant place. ... ... ... He transforms his longing into dreams time and again, conveying them to me ... ... Soon, he will appear again ... ...
In a moment of daze, the boy in white before me, having removed his school uniform jacket, bore an unusual rosy flush on his face, while the depths of his dark eyes revealed no trace of emotion; even the few soft coughs he emitted felt so unreal
It feels as though something has pricked my heart, and my feet seem to be enchanted as they slowly walk towards the trash can
He can no longer come here to play the piano
I felt as if I were under a spell, my body trembling slightly from the sudden tension, my steps becoming chaotic and hurried. Stumbling and rushing, I dashed out of the classroom, heading towards the direction of the sound
On the night of the golden moon, I was momentarily taken aback as the hand resting on my shoulder slowly descended, taking measured steps towards the piano
Piano! That is the sound of the piano! ... The flowing notes, the melodious and graceful melodies, everything is so beautiful as if it has come from heaven, ethereal enough to cleanse a person's soul
The sound of the moonlit night was subdued, and he turned his back to me, preventing me from seeing his expression
Ding ding dong dong ! Ding ding dong dong !
Bang
Looking around, there are only desks and chairs in the classroom, and there is a significant gap between each desk and chair. Where can one hide?
Eh? Where is Su Youhui...
Sigh... I understand now..." At dawn, Xuan weakly waved his hand, closed his eyes, and squatted down in place, "I am going to start counting! 100, 99..."
A gust of wind swept past the windowsill, lifting the curtains high and scattering the last thread of hope and fantasy within my heart
Oh? The sound of a piano! The piano is playing again!
No... it is him! It must be him!
But Su Ji, Xiao Ying really loves to play! I'm begging you... Xiao Ying once again deployed her unbeatable ultimate move, with her eyebrows drooping down to the corners of her eyes, her cheeks puffed out, and her eyes desperately sparkling with little twinkling stars
Oh? It is a golden moonlit night! He is lying on the ground, tightly holding me in his arms!
Hehehe ... ... Youhui ... ... Hahahaha ... ... Friends are meant to be sold out! Su Ji looked at me with a smile, then without hesitation turned around and quickly melted into the darkness!
The three of us rushed into the teaching building, breathless. In the darkness, Su Ji's voice carried a hint of concern.
Could it be ... ... him ? !
Or has he never come at all
Da da - da da -
I once again strive to listen, as if with enough effort, I could hear that beautiful and familiar melody
Not long after I had just entered, a hurried sound of footsteps came from outside the classroom door
The words of the golden moonlit night were like a death certificate from three months ago, causing my world to collapse once again. I felt as if I had lost all my strength, and no matter how the golden moonlit night called out and comforted me, my gaze pierced through his body, staring directly at that piano
I lifted my head, feeling both joy and surprise as I looked towards the music rehearsal hall from which the sound of the piano was coming, and then I used all my strength to push open the golden moonlit night and rushed towards the direction of the music!
Suddenly, my gaze fell upon a white trash can
Xiaoying heard a sound in the classroom
I remember this piece! Last time in the music rehearsal hall, Li Zheyue also played this one! I remember! I remember!
Deng deng deng—