Secret

What?! Summer Yuxi, who had been dozing off while listening to the Director of "Octopus" give the same old lectures, suddenly woke up, his mouth agape in surprise. Volunteer work?! Cleaning the comprehensive teaching building?! The teaching building has more than ten floors, this punishment is too severe!

Wow, it's Lin Shiqi, so beautiful! Ah— the person next to her is actually Xia Yuxi! Quickly, stay away from her!

Oh, so that's how it is! Hearing Xia Yuxi's words, Lin Shiqi affectionately linked her arm with hers and playfully winked at Xia Yuxi, saying, "The little girl is smitten!"

After a short while, Lin Shiqi let out a soft sigh, lowering her gaze. Her delicate fingers intertwined, and her eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings, slowly lifting. Her eyes shone with a bright light, and her cherry-colored lips gently formed a question: "Yuxi, have you ever seen an angel?"

Lin Shiqi turned around in surprise

Is it because of my vibrant youth? ... ... "Xia Yuxi glanced to the side, her throat constricted as she muttered to herself in a low voice. Seeing that Xia Yuxi showed no signs of remorse, the 'Octopus' director pressed his throbbing temples, suddenly stood up, and took a cardboard box from the cabinet behind him

It has been two hours since the disciplinary director brought her to the disciplinary room... During these two hours, she has maintained this position, standing there. Xia Yuxi feels as if she is about to turn into a zombie

Seated behind the desk next to her, the disciplinary director finally finished reading the thick stack of newspapers in his hands. He reached for the teacup on the table and leisurely took a couple of sips, then looked at Xia Yuxi with a serious expression from above his glasses

Classmate Xia Yuxi, do you not have any sense of responsibility as a student of Colin High School? The octopus is agitated, its face resembling a deep navy blue from being dyed. Look! You have only been here for a few days and I have already received so many complaints! Don't you feel embarrassed? I have told you countless times to cut your hair short, but each time you treat it as if it were just background noise! By ignoring the school's regulations, you will damage the school's reputation! Your actions will make other students feel unsafe, you... I have told you countless times to cut your hair short, but each time you treat it as if it were just background noise! By ignoring the school's regulations, you will damage the school's reputation! Your actions will make other students feel unsafe, you...

Such illusory words, when spoken by him with a smile, make it impossible for one not to believe. ... Meanwhile, his other hand tightly clutched a bundled coat, as if to protect something, holding it closely to his chest ...

Alright. Director, I have prepared the materials you requested. Lin Shiqi placed a large stack of documents on the mahogany desk beside her, then stood still in front of the "octopus." As her gaze briefly passed over Xia Yuxi, who was standing against the wall pretending to be a lizard, she subtly winked, and Xia Yuxi reciprocated with a playful grimace.

Hmm, good job! This afternoon at the key high school work meeting in the city, I am going to show that guy Mei Qin my strength! The 'octopus' seems to have already sensed the admiration of the masses, its eyes squinting with delight as it nodded and praised, "Classmate Lin Shiqi truly lives up to being the cultural minister of our Ke Lin High School Student Council; your outstanding performance is indeed a source of comfort for the teachers!

At that moment, a hand reached over from behind her shoulder, covering Lin Shiqi's tear-filled eyes. Although startled, the palm exuded a gentle warmth, a delicate touch, and a refreshing fragrance. It felt as if she were bathed in the early spring sunlight, with the catkins floating in the air gently kissing her eyelids. This sensation gradually soothed Lin Shiqi's restless heart.

What?! The octopus raised its pitch, and its fingers, like a conductor concluding a performance, forcefully waved upward, pausing in mid-air

In short, do not go near her! I heard that a student from Class C dropped over thirty places in last month's monthly exam just for talking to her a couple of times! She is a disaster, could it be that Lin Shiqi has also been harmed by her?

Assistant? Wow, the campus belle who is famous in Colin is willing to be a mere assistant! The person going to participate in the competition must be someone extraordinary! This time, it was Xia Yuxi's turn to squint her eyes into a straight line, her lips mischievously curling to one side, smiling triumphantly as if she had caught a little secret of her friend. "Shiqi, who is that person? Ah—your face is turning red!"

A girl dressed in the Collins High School uniform stands at the door, smiling while holding a stack of documents

Due to the fact that most students at Colin High School are diligent and eager to learn, the disciplinary director has found himself with little to do over the years. However, ever since Xia Yuxi arrived, the "octopus" seems to be in high spirits almost every day, as if it has become Xia Yuxi's personal "bodyguard," always ready to catch Xia Yuxi in a misstep.

No, that's not it! Although Lin Shiqi has been studying ballet since childhood and is quite confident in dance competitions, this time she merely smiled softly, her gaze flickering slightly, "This time... I am just an assistant"

Indeed, although Xia Yuxi is quite cute in appearance, she possesses no other merits and continues to violate laws and regulations! She does not resemble a student of Colin at all!

Yuxi, you are not bad either. You defeated the six talented individuals of the student council, causing a sensation throughout the entire school

Oh my God, it's simply the Colin plague! The most annoying thing is that when a classmate of mine from a key high school in another city came to visit me last time, they asked me if all Colin's students are as unkempt as Xia Yuxi, it was truly embarrassing

"Don't be nervous, count with me," a strange voice came from behind her, calm and serene, gently brushing against Lin Shiqi's hair, as tender as a spring breeze sweeping through the willow branches. "Three... Two... One"

Lin Shiqi hesitated for a moment, her fair cheeks tinged with a hint of blush. She nodded slowly, a gentle smile playing at the corners of her mouth: "Well, I have a request too."

But Director, you ... ...

"Hehe," Xia Yuxi looked at Lin Shiqi with a playful smirk, like a little cat that had stolen something. "I didn't expect that I actually guessed it right. It really is true that a girl shouldn't be kept too long! However, as your good friend, I still have to keep an eye on you! If the guy you have your eye on turns out to be just like the six talented individuals of the student council, Shiqi, I definitely won't agree!"

The classmates looked at Xia Yuxi with fear and disgust, and as soon as they made eye contact with her, they immediately scurried away like mice seeing a cat. In contrast, Lin Shiqi had almost become the focal point of all the boys' attention, and even the girls nervously scrutinized themselves, fearing they would embarrass themselves in her presence

In the corridor outside the disciplinary room, a considerable number of students had long gathered, whispering in hushed tones. However, everyone dared only to observe from a distance. As the footsteps of Xia Yuxi and Lin Shiqi drew near, the murmurs abruptly ceased, and the crowd, as if in fear, retreated to the sides of the path, not daring to make a sound.

Her straight, long hair was gently lifted by the wind, shimmering like glistening strings of a violin under the sunlight, while her perfectly timed smile served as a soothing melody. Her captivating beauty and graceful demeanor combined to create the striking figure of the girl before me, the most dazzling star among the constellation of talents at Colin High School—Colin's school beauty, Lin Shiqi

However, her sometimes overly straightforward manner of acting, her preference for doing things her own way, and her indifference to the gazes of those around her have led to much resentment from her classmates... Meanwhile, those classmates who lamented the beauty of Xia Yuxi secretly referred to her as the "Silhouette Beauty" behind her back

The director of the "Octopus" hesitated for a moment, but ultimately nodded and turned to Xia Yuxi, glaring fiercely as he reprimanded, "Since classmate Lin Shiqi has requested it, Xia Yuxi, this time I will give you another chance for repentance!"

Moreover, I have already obtained the consent of the student council to maintain the current image, so if you don't believe me, you can ask them. Xia Yuxi brought out this "get out of jail free card" from the student council to silence the octopus.

"Yuxi, I have never seen anyone who resembles an angel so much..." Lin Shiqi recalled that moment, her eyes seemingly ignited with flickering candlelight, the shimmering glow moving the heart. "So when I learned that he was going to participate in the competition, I thought perhaps I could do something for him..."

How? Are you not convinced?" Seeing the expression on Xia Yuxi's face filled with "unwillingness," Director "Octopus" glared at Xia Yuxi and said, "If you are unwilling, then you can continue to stand here as punishment, standing until you are willing!"

This... this doesn't seem very good... Lin Shiqi, with her already flushed face, now looked as shy as the evening glow on the horizon

"Have you realized your mistake?" the director of the "Octopus" deliberately elongated his tone, asking in a manner replete with bureaucratic flavor

Shiqi, you are always the center of attention whenever you appear! Although both of us are the only girls with long hair at Colin High School, the treatment we receive is indeed quite different!" Xia Yuxi shrugged helplessly, gave her a thumbs up, and expressed her admiration for Lin Shiqi through her actions

"Don't mention it!" Xia Yuxi said, pouting helplessly, her brows knitted together, wearing an expression that seemed to indicate she would rather bang her head against the ground. "I still don't know how the 'octopus' will deal with me next! But no matter what, at least my long hair is safe! Lucky!"

"Alright, alright, you are so stubborn..." The director, known as the 'Octopus', angrily paced back and forth in his office with his hands clasped behind his back. Finally, he stopped and looked at Xia Yuxi, delivering a concluding statement, "I have made my decision, Xia Yuxi. You are to serve as a school volunteer, responsible for cleaning the teaching building every day, until you admit your mistake!"

It was a chilly morning, and Lin Shiqi was crouching beside a small cat that had been run over by a car, silently weeping, her frail shoulders nearly unable to bear the weight of this oppressive sorrow

I am busy with the competition," Lin Shiqi replied gently

Just as Xia Yuxi was puzzled, a large pile of paper pieces suddenly rolled out of the box like an avalanche, scattering all over the ground and nearly burying Xia Yuxi's feet completely

There is no hope

In the training room, Xia Yuxi stood rigidly against the wall, staring blankly at the white clock hanging on the opposite wall, appearing as if it were a gecko nailed alive to the wall

Well... it's because of someone! Thinking about the answer to this question, Xia Yuxi's cheeks turned slightly red. She casually brushed her long hair, which was as soft as that of a Persian cat, and stammered with a silly smile, "He likes to touch my head like this, and he says my hair is very soft and that long hair is cuter, so..."

"Director, I was wrong..." Finally receiving the "care" of the "Octopus" Director, Xia Yuxi quickly lowered her head to apologize.

"Stop, stop talking nonsense!" Lin Shiqi awkwardly turned her face to the side, her shy expression making her look like a freshly bloomed lotus.

Although she and Xia Yuxi became friends not long ago, she has already gained some understanding of Xia Yuxi—charming and graceful in appearance, with long, flowing hair reminiscent of a Barbie doll... and those large eyes, kind and innocent like black crystals...! Despite her somewhat impulsive personality, she remains optimistic no matter what setbacks she encounters, truly a super optimist!

"Thank you for the compliment, Director," Lin Shiqi said earnestly. Suddenly, as if recalling something, she continued, "By the way, Director, our Arts Department is currently preparing an event, and this event greatly requires the assistance of classmate Xia Yuxi. Therefore, could it be possible for classmate Xia Yuxi to accompany me to the Arts Department office?"

A gentle voice broke the tense atmosphere in the training room, drawing the attention of Xia Yuxi and the "Octopus" director towards its source

The hand that had covered her eyes was removed, and Lin Shiqi curiously opened her eyes—what had just been the lifeless body of a small cat lying in front of her had vanished without a trace during that brief moment of counting. In place of the cat's corpse, there lay a pure white wild daisy on the ground.

Clap, clap, clap

"Competition? Shiqi, are you going to participate in the ballet competition again? That's amazing!" Xia Yuxi looked at her friend in surprise, her eyes filled with envy and joy, as if Lin Shiqi had already won the trophy.

Xia Yuxi said, unable to contain her joy, she broke into a wide smile, revealing two rows of shell-like teeth, and extended her finger to make a victory "V" sign towards Lin Shiqi

"Oh dear! Don't talk about me!" Xia Yuxi felt a bit embarrassed and quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Shiqi, why didn't you come to the morning meeting today? Many classmates are complaining that they didn't get to see your lovely face!"

What does it matter, or do you lack confidence in your 'angel'?" Xia Yuxi pouted in dissatisfaction, "Let's go, let's go! I just want to take a look, and I absolutely won't tell anyone without your permission!

The sunlight was just right as it refracted a dazzling halo from the tops of the tall trees. Lin Shiqi blinked her eyes, which had been stimulated, and gradually saw the person who had just covered her eyes from behind. She felt a jolt in her heart—she had never seen such a handsome person before—his brown hair was fine and soft, gently blown by the morning breeze, revealing his amber-colored eyes. His slender fingers were brushing against her shell-like earlobe, smoothing the tousled strands of hair behind her. She felt a jolt in her heart—she had never seen such a handsome person before—his brown hair was fine and soft, gently blown by the morning breeze, revealing his amber-colored eyes. His slender fingers were brushing against her shell-like earlobe, smoothing the tousled strands of hair behind her. The entire process was smooth and elegant, as if it were not an ordinary action, but a series of light and exquisite dance moves. The delicate violin case placed at his feet added a touch of scholarly elegance to his demeanor.

Seeing Lin Shiqi in a daze, forgetting to cry, he smiled, his pale lips shining with a pearlescent glow: "That's great, when I counted to one, the little cat was taken away by the angel"

Oh? The chubby "octopus" director raised his head, shaking it proudly as he slowly began to speak, "Do you know where you went wrong?"

Report

"Other matters can be discussed, but the hair will absolutely not be cut"

Ah, it is classmate Lin Shiqi! The director, who had originally been wearing a face full of anger, instantly transformed his expression like a television switching channels upon seeing the figure standing at the door, and his face broke into a beaming smile. "Come in quickly."

"Yes! Thank you, Ba... No, Director Ma!" Finally, Xia Yuxi, who had "narrowly escaped death," nodded excitedly, exchanged a glance with Lin Shiqi, and walked out of the disciplinary director's office one after the other

"By the way, Yuxi, I have always wanted to ask you a question," Lin Shiqi said, gazing at the soft, long hair of Xia Yuxi that shimmered gently in the sunlight, smiling tenderly. "Since you chose to study at Colin High School, why do you insist on keeping your long hair? Didn't you hear that at Colin, students are not allowed to have long hair except for the head of the literature department during the high school entrance examination?"

The originally bustling road gradually fell silent, as Xia Yuxi and Lin Shiqi walked together on the nearly deserted path, feeling the countless gazes projected from the classrooms on either side.

Looking at the super cheerful expression of Xia Yuxi, Lin Shiqi smiled helplessly and shook her head

Xia Yuxi noticed that her friend was somewhat angry, so she playfully stuck out her tongue and refrained from teasing her further