Chapter 10, Shyness
After a considerable amount of time, Chen Cheng finally replied, sending a selfie.
After taking a few steps, Chen Cheng suddenly turned around, stopped in his tracks, and gazed directly at him
Here, Luo Youqian lightly clicked his tongue and muttered "money-obsessed," sending her a red envelope of 10 yuan
Having descended the stairs and traversed the narrow and crowded corridor, at this time, the residents of the lower level are all cooking, with their doors wide open, and the smell of cooking oil permeates the corridor, stinging the eyes.
Are you currently filming?
Chen Cheng's cooking style clearly demonstrates excellent skills, after all, he grew up alone outside
After receiving the red envelope, Chen Cheng immediately sent him a string of very cute emoticons
Beautiful sister
When he arrived here, the university dormitory was still not available for occupancy. Chen Cheng slept in the underground passage for two days and only moved into the dormitory after the school started
Luo Youqian lounged lazily, tossing and catching the lighter in his hand, leaning against the basketball hoop, with his eyes cast downwards
Without makeup, the face is very fair, the lip color is extremely light, the lips are thin, and one appears leisurely and carefree like a little immortal who has seen through the worldly affairs
The fingers are still very cold, yet there is an illusion that a searing heat is transmitted through the flesh of the fingertips, causing a tremor between his brows, making him forget even to frown
By the time she came out of the bedroom, Luo Youqian had already finished washing the vegetables and was exchanging glances with the beef bone noodles
Sister's time is very valuable, companionship service, one thousand yuan per hour
He was overly cautious, fearing that his actions might seem abrupt to Chen Cheng, and was carefully observing her expression.
Chen Cheng stood in front of the mirror, one hand holding each of the two false eyelashes, tearing them off. He directly poured the eye and lip makeup remover into his palm and applied it, rinsing it off with clean water
The tuition fees for high school are not high, requiring only 600 in miscellaneous fees per semester. Accommodation is still at the orphanage, and when she grew up, she volunteered at the orphanage to have a free place to stay.
"I won't be around in the next few days, so don't get into fights with anyone, understood? Otherwise, if something happens at the door, no one will be there to help you," Chen Cheng said
Indeed, indeed. Those who recognize the times are the true heroes, and He Fat nodded repeatedly, saying, "What do you call... sister-in-law?"
The next day at school, Luo Youqian was bombarded with questions from all directions by He Ming.
Chen Cheng smiled slightly, pushed the person aside, skillfully poured half a pot of water into a small clay pot, turned on the heat, and when it began to bubble, added the beef bones.
In fact, Luo Youqian does not particularly like the taste of ginger, but watching her actions, he inexplicably said: "Anything is fine."
I am bored and want to chat with you
Who hasn't had their share of troubles, so the two of them rely on a futile sense of solitary courage
Only when Chen Cheng released his hand did the pain gradually dissipate
She transformed back into the appearance she had when Luo Youqian first met him
"I won't do it," Luo Youqian said, taking out his phone, scrolling to Chen Cheng's WeChat ID, hesitating for a moment but ultimately unable to resist, and sent her a message
After finishing typing, he did not show any reaction. His ears were the first to respond, turning into a fiery cloud.
Luo Youqian glanced at her, his palm following suit, quickly grasping her index finger and pinching it: "Mine is hotter than yours"
Just for a second, and then it was released again
It cannot be considered a conflict. Luo Youqian lowered his head, "I am adopted, and now... they have their own son, and I have never grown into the person they wanted me to be, so I left. They should feel... relieved."
Luo Youqian was driven to headache by his constant calling of "beautiful sister".
At this moment, Luo Youqian, who is not allowed to be called "sister," will find himself in trouble by the afternoon
Earlier events were already unclear to Chen Cheng; he only remembered that he grew up in an orphanage in his hometown during his childhood. His primary and junior high school education was funded by government scholarships, and he could only recognize a few characters and solve some mathematical problems
He felt a sense of home for the first time
Children from small towns, even without their parents constantly nagging them, understand that in order to have a future, they must venture out into the world. Studying diligently and aiming for university is, relatively speaking, the most straightforward path.
The tuition fees are all earned through part-time work. When she first arrived in this city, she had only 800 yuan to her name. While that amount could last for a while back in her hometown, the soaring prices in the city meant that 800 yuan was hardly sufficient for anything
Luo Youqian appeared to have no emotions, as he lowered his head and took a sip of the soup, which was very fresh
Chen Cheng looked at him and said, "I didn't want to mention this, but you are in your third year of high school after all. Even if you have conflicts with your family, you need to manage your time. You say you are not eating or sleeping well here."
I feel that my hairline is rapidly receding
"Do you eat scallions, ginger, and garlic?" Chen Cheng asked
Her skin looks very good even without makeup, with pores barely visible. The only drawback is the lack of color in her complexion. She has a beautiful lip shape, with the corners of her lips slightly upturned, giving her a perpetual hint of a smile. However, there is a certain aloofness in her eyes that suggests she is not interested in engaging with others. Yet, the moment she smiles and squints her eyes, it immediately reflects a captivating depth that draws people in
What is your relationship with that beautiful sister!
Chen Cheng retracted his finger and said, "Perhaps it was due to poor nutrition in childhood. I have heard that it is a combination of qi deficiency, blood deficiency, and anemia."
After a while, the beef bone soup was also served at the table, and she handed over the chopsticks
In twenty-one years, the clouds and the dogs have changed.
Suddenly, a loud crash echoed in the corridor as a man came rushing down, each of his arms managing two bicycles that were on the verge of falling apart. Chen Cheng took a step back and stood behind Luo Youqian.
Chen Cheng opened the door without looking back and said to the person behind him: "You wash and chop the vegetables."
Luo Youqian asked, "Where are you going?"
You haven't mentioned to the beautiful sister that you can handle more than ten things at once, have you? I must tell you that this is not acceptable, as girls will perceive you as insincere
She is slicing ginger into thin strips, and before he has a chance to respond, she has already lifted it with the knife and spatula and tossed it into the pot
Yes, it will be my turn in a little while, what is it
"Are you playing ball?" He Ming called to him
... ... ''
The brow bone is pronounced, and even without speaking, there is an air of defiance.
Chen Cheng remained silent, the soup spoon in his hand paused
Let me say something pleasant, I will chat with you.
"Why are your hands so cold?" he asked instinctively
Do you like her? I noticed something off about the way you looked at her yesterday
Chen Cheng has already gone to Lin City, and Luo Youqian is not in a hurry to return. After school, he went to the basketball court with a few boys.
It is so boring
A brief and cautious touch made Luo Youqian's usually "calm" heart race violently, and soon a small patch of skin behind his ear turned bright red.
Luo Youqian only realized that he had not yet had dinner when he followed Chen Cheng back to the rental apartment, as he had been eating out well before returning home in the past few days
In the past, when Luo Youqian was at home, the meals were always prepared by the family maid, which were more abundant, but in this small, shabby rental room, the ceiling fan creaked above him.
Dinner was quite simple: fried eggs, steamed baby bok choy, and a plate of peanuts. The beef bone soup requires a long simmering time and is still on the stove
I forgot to tell you about something earlier. Last night, when you were on the IV, a woman called you. I answered the call; it should be your mother. She asked you to send her an address so that she could send your things over.
However, he is not particularly interested in playing basketball, and his rib is still injured; intense exercise would cause him pain. He sits under the basketball hoop, wearing black sports pants rolled up to his knees, with one leg bent, making his legs appear exceptionally long
He first sent a photo of the basketball court
After finishing the high school entrance examination, Chen Cheng went out to work. In their small locality, there is no concept of child labor, and there are no inspections.
Chen Cheng also sprinkled in the green onions, covered the pot with a lid, took out another pot, and cracked an egg against the edge of the pot: "Didn’t you give me a 'tip' today? I just happened to buy some beef bones, let’s have a piece."
Although Chen Cheng has never gained fame, not even making a small splash, he has consistently acted in films, albeit in fleeting minor roles
Glancing over, I slapped him on the back and said coldly: "Isn't it disgusting to call someone 'beautiful sister'?"
Then we are quite similar, but I have been without parents since I was little
Chen Cheng has come out of a small, dilapidated place, and Luo Youqian has also decisively moved house
Dressed in traditional attire, with a heavy headdress atop her head and her hair styled in a bun, a white jade hairpin securing her hair, her brows and eyes appear much softer.
He gently exhaled, and a drop of sweat slid down his temple
After speaking, he went directly into his own bedroom. Luo Youqian, who had been assigned the task, stood there in a daze for a minute before resignedly taking out the half head of napa cabbage from the bag
That day, while having dinner with Luo Youqian, both of them very appropriately refrained from asking further questions and quietly finished the meal.
It was the only thing that Chen Cheng, who lacked experience at the time, could think of
I plan to order takeout shortly
A rib was fractured, which is not considered too serious; as long as there is no pressure pain, it is not obvious. This was the first time Luo Youqian realized that being touched on the neck could cause such pain in the rib.
Having said that, she resumed the action that had been interrupted earlier, raising her hand to cover Luo Youqian's neck
The small room was immediately filled with the aroma of various dishes
The salary in the acting industry is high; for someone like her, appearing in just two or three episodes can earn her around ten thousand yuan in just three days of work. However, such opportunities are not encountered every month, and there are times when she may not receive any income for several consecutive months.
Suddenly, the smile on Luo Youqian's face faded significantly, and just as his brows were about to furrow, Chen Cheng swiftly pressed a finger against his forehead.
He let out a light sigh and muttered, "What kind of people are these"
Sighing softly: "It feels so warm."
Luo Youqian took it, but she did not let go, raising her eyes to look at her
The setting sun ignites the clouds
She smiled gently, her brows and eyes curving, creating alluring ripples.
Gently pushed it a little
I look forward to your guidance, younger brother
... ...
Yet it seems to have changed as well
After speaking, he felt it was strange, and Chen Cheng asked him what he was doing
Just as Luo Youqian felt that he was about to drown in this silence
... ...
and so on
"Filming is taking place in Lin City, probably for three days. I am rushing to 'send someone off to their death.'" she said calmly