VOL.03
A jet of water sprayed towards me! In the blink of an eye, I was soaked through, as if I had just been pulled out of the sea!
Keep it up! Keep it up!
What should I do? ... Looking at the basketball court that has only been half cleaned, and then glancing around at the quiet campus ...
I wiped my pitiful nose vigorously with a handkerchief, and then, with tears glistening in my eyes, I looked up to find Jiang Youchen's gaze fixed on the exquisite handkerchief stained with my mucus
I do not know when the person who walked to my side and handed me a handkerchief turned out to be an "angel"
Wow ... wow ... woo ... thank you ... immersed in pain, I unceremoniously took the handkerchief from the two slender fingers—no, it was not a tissue, but rather a neatly folded handkerchief!
Are the eyes of heaven always opening and closing like this
"It's nothing... nothing at all..." I stared blankly at those glowing eyes, instinctively picked up a handkerchief to cover my face, and began to hum loudly.
Just when I could not distinguish whether what lay before me was reality or a dream, the basketball court had already been nearly cleaned by Jiang Youchen. The tips of his hair, slightly damp with sweat, clung to his forehead, enhancing the healthiness of his skin! Those bright, watery eyes were sparkling as they looked at me, and the corners of his mouth curved into a pleasing arc
However, after walking just a few steps, Jiang Youchen turned around and shouted at me: "I still don't know your name—"
It seems that there is no activity
Duty? Cleaning the basketball court? Jiang Youchen smiled again, a pure smile, with the corners of his mouth curving into an elegant arc
The sky gradually darkened, and there were no figures to be seen in the school. The dim streetlights cast a long shadow of me holding a broom, resembling a lifeless, grotesquely deformed paper figure. The entire playground was so quiet that only the sound of water flowing through the pipes and my low prayers could be heard
One piece ... ... two pieces ... ... ... three pieces ... ... four pieces ... ...
I was left speechless as I watched Jiang Youchen swiftly and diligently take over my work. Oh my God! Why! Why does he make it look so effortless, and he even seems to be enjoying it!
Oh heavens, do not torment me like this, am I really destined to sleep on the basketball court tonight?!
Inhale again
I shyly looked at Jiang Youchen and nodded
"You must remember my name, I am Jiang Youchen... We will definitely meet again!" Jiang Youchen smiled at me and winked before turning to leave
I ... ... My name is Cai ... ...
Wow
The Cai Ling Yuanqi Recovery Exercise has concluded
Cai Ling! Keep it up! ... Although your appearance is average, your intelligence is average, and you are incredibly unfortunate ...! ... However, how could such a small task as cleaning the playground possibly defeat you!
Thud ... ... Thud ... ...
Jiang Youchen seems to have a special understanding of how to control the hose, which dances vividly in his hands, sometimes rising high and sometimes drooping low. In an instant, I truly believed that a deity had manifested, rescuing me from my suffering
But why does he keep doubting that I am a girl? Why does he say thank you to me? Shouldn't I be the one saying thank you?
You..." Jiang Youchen hesitated and reached out a finger to touch my cheek, then cautiously withdrew it, fixing me with a gaze full of confusion and disbelief.
I was inexplicably made to feel this way by the water pipe, and I could no longer hold back; tears and water droplets flowed together in that moment
Be careful! Jiang Youchen rushed over with a big stride and tightly embraced me in his arms
I stared blankly at the scene before me, beginning to doubt whether I was dreaming... Could it be that my misfortunes have truly vanished? Or, has my prayer really been effective?
... ...
One moment I am kicked into the bottomless hell, and the next moment I am taken to the blissful paradise
I stared blankly at the incredibly beautiful "angel" who slightly tilted her head towards me, letting out a soft giggle that revealed her shell-like, beautiful white teeth
Suck vigorously
Wipe your tears! Just when I was crying in utter despair, a gentle voice sounded behind me
You ... ... '' The moment I turned around, it felt as if I had been struck by a spell, my entire body stiffened from head to toe, and my mouth opened wide in disbelief ... ...
What is going on? Where is the water? Just as I stopped praying, an ominous premonition crept into my heart! The water pipe, which had been functioning well just a moment ago, suddenly ceased to respond. Even as I shook it vigorously, it merely produced a dry "kaka" sound, and there was still no water flowing out!
I am here to help you! Jiang Youchen cheerfully made a 'V' gesture at me, bent down, and picked up the hose from the ground
"Look! It's ready!" An excited voice interrupted my train of thought
My face itches! In a semi-dizzy state, I looked up and suddenly realized that it was his breath playing tricks on me! Oh my! His very breath carried a faint, enchanting fragrance. ... I was stunned, truly stunned, leaning against the warm shoulder of the "angel," I felt as if my soul was slowly departing from my body
The sound of rushing water...
Damn, why is my heartbeat so loud? How embarrassing it would be if he heard it!
The striking charm of a strong and handsome man! ... My heart has long ceased to beat, and now even my breathing has stopped ... ... I suddenly feel my body becoming soft and weak, losing all support, and I am about to collapse ... ...
I suddenly remembered the last time my mother inhaled through a water pipe, drawing the water out of the bottle. This method should work, right
The water in the pipe is clear and transparent, gradually soaking the basketball court in waves.
At this moment, I feel like a princess quietly standing by the roadside, waiting for the prince, my heart filled with happiness... I truly wish that time could stand still forever...
In an instant, the scenery before me became extraordinarily captivating
Ancestors of the Cai family, all passing Bodhisattvas and deities! I beseech you, allow me to safely get through today, do not let any more issues arise! I implore you! I implore you...
I forcefully rolled up the sleeves of my school uniform, took a deep breath, grasped the water pipe with one hand, and tightly clenched my fist with the other hand
"It doesn't matter. Handkerchiefs are meant to be used." Jiang Youchen looked at me with a sense of trepidation in my eyes and gently comforted me, "Aren't you going home yet? Your clothes are soaked like this; it must be uncomfortable. Hurry home."
"You are a girl..." Jiang Youchen's dreamlike voice reappeared in my ears, "Thank you!"
The petals that were originally clinging to the hair of the "angel" fluttered down in a cascade, and from my perspective, it seemed as if a genuine "petal rain" was falling there
Hmm? What sound is that? I leaned my eyes close to the small pipe opening, wanting to see what was going on.
My name is Jiang Youchen. I am truly sorry about this afternoon's matter. Are you... alright? Jiang Youchen apologized to me with a sense of embarrassment
I put down the hose, ran to the faucet, and turned the faucet to the maximum, yet not a single drop of water came out of the hose
The sound of rushing water... ... ... and then a sudden crack...
I truly did not expect that there are still people using handkerchiefs nowadays. A dirty handkerchief that my mother clutches every day flashed through my mind, proclaiming that only those who use handkerchiefs possess taste. Huh? No, wait! Wasn't I the only one here just now? ... Could it be ... ? ... Am I hallucinating? !
Hey!
What ... ... '' Jiang Youchen was too far away and could not hear my voice clearly, '' Xiao Cai—goodbye ! ''
Jiang Youchen's lips, soft as petals, moved slightly, uttering three words, and my soul returned to my body along with the sound of his voice
I ... ... I still have to do my duty! Just thinking about the arduous duty work gives me a headache.
Uh...! ... I suddenly realized how foolish I had been just now.! I immediately opened my innocent rabbit-like eyes and looked at him pitifully.
The sound of crackling...
I thought to myself, vigorously wiping away the two salty little droplets that had accidentally fallen from the corner of my eye, and I swung my fists at the air with a "heh heh".
Suck