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The bowl of noodles quickly reached the bottom, and my stomach fell silent. I let out a rather unrefined burp. Even after eating my fill, I still did not want to go home. Gazing at the night sky above, I idly began to count the stars, and a sense of melancholy suddenly rose within me

Boss, please prepare a pack of noodles, the spicy flavor. I often come to this convenience store, and I greet the owner at the counter

You must not know that you look quite ugly when you are asleep, right? Even worse is that you are smiling while asleep! He leaned towards me and lowered his voice, saying, "In order to prevent the cityscape from being affected by you, I have no choice but to personally add some color to you."

I believe that if there were a competition for shamelessness in this world, this person would undoubtedly be the champion

"Oh, have you learned to turn the tables? Clearly, it was you who, seeing how handsome and stylish I am, intentionally bumped into me to strike up a conversation. How did it end up with me drawing a turtle on your face? By the way, that turtle really suits you!" The guy across from me laughed mockingly.

After taking just a few steps, I noticed that the passersby were all staring at me, their eyes filled with laughter that could not be concealed, indicating that something was definitely amiss. I examined myself from head to toe but found nothing unusual. Finally, an elderly lady approached and said, "What a beautiful young lady, why are you drawing all over your face? Hurry and wash it off! Who is 'Huo Hua'?"

What? How are you speaking? I wasn't... I didn't dare to say the next words because I realized that my hand was placed inappropriately—pressing on a man's chest, what kind of strength is that? Anyone who doesn't know would think I am infatuated!

I was too lazy to go in and choose, and the boss was happy to take the money and get busy. Before long, a bowl of steaming noodles appeared before me, and the boss was even more enthusiastic than the hot noodles, also giving me an extra sausage.

After a while, I faintly heard someone calling me

What does it matter? What does it not matter? The other party's nonchalant demeanor is truly detestable

"Now admit that you are Huo Hua! Tell me, why are you tormenting me?" I questioned him, panting.

Aunt, I don't know who Huo Hua is either, I just fell asleep. I pointed to that row of seats and noticed a black marker where I had just been lying down. Looking at the glass window, I understood what people found funny.

What is it? Why do you keep looking at me? Do you know me? Or is it that...

"Going home, let's wash the turtle!" I took a few steps and turned back to say, "Don't follow me."

Fire Hua Fire Hua ... I lowered my head, continuously murmuring these two words, and without paying attention to the road, I directly crashed into the embrace of "a wall"

Ah, so it was you who drew a turtle on my face! Tell me, is "Huo Hua" really you? I think I must have borrowed courage from the heavens, as I actually grabbed his collar and questioned him loudly.

The marker is new, perhaps just purchased. I tried to walk into the small supermarket to ask the owner. The owner told me that this pen was bought here, and the person who bought it is about my age, a young man. The owner has a good memory, even describing the facial features very clearly. However, I quickly searched through my mind, and among the people I know, there is no one with that face.

Are you not "Huo Hua"? I asked again.

The countless stars in the sky resemble my uncountable loneliness

Yi Ping'an, are you causing trouble again? How can you sleep by the roadside

I have rested enough to stand up and question him, asking why he is mocking me

Having filled my stomach, the drowsiness set in, and I felt my head growing heavier. Ultimately, I could not resist and rested my head on the table

So you just drew me a turtle? After resting for a while, I stood up and patted my backside, thinking this person is really boring

When I locked the classroom door, the sky had completely darkened, the neon lights on both sides flickered, and in the bustling world of traffic, I felt even more solitary and alone.

The riverside scenic area is bustling with groups of people strolling about. Feeling somewhat fatigued, I am reluctant to return home, as it feels too desolate. Ultimately, I cannot resist the protest of my stomach; the rumbling sounds remind me that I am truly hungry. My legs take the lead before my brain can react, instinctively navigating me to a small supermarket.

I was a bit annoyed, having been played by such a stranger today. I shouted and reached out to scratch him, and the person opposite did not expect my action, stumbling and nearly falling.

A cheerful voice came from inside: "Alright! Five yuan."

The classroom on the Y floor is only the quietest at this time, as the sunset has completely faded, and the scenery outside the window is slowly shrouded in darkness. Gu Feng and Jing Yan have already left, and the speed of my hands has begun to quicken.

Uh, I am sorry, I am really sorry, it was not intentional! I reached out to rub the spot where I bumped into, continuously apologizing, while inwardly complaining about what kind of luck I was having today

How is it possible? You hit someone and still want to take advantage? That wall should speak up.

He turned around with a smile and ran forward, while I sprinted behind him. The two of us raced back and forth on the street, chasing each other, until we were both exhausted and collapsed on the ground

"Is there anyone like you? We are not familiar with each other." I said to him, pouting.

What are you doing? Are you leaving? Are you angry?

He looked at me and then smiled: "You are indeed one of my admirers, but the way you pursue is quite unique."

I sat on the long bench outside the supermarket, holding a cup of instant noodles and biting into a sausage. This should be my dinner, as there is nothing to eat even if I go home; my father is probably still battling with the mahjong tiles.

He told me that he was originally in a bad mood, had a quarrel with his family, and ran out. When he saw me sleeping outside the supermarket, he thought of making a joke.

A gust of wind blew, causing goosebumps to rise on my skin, and I stood up to walk in the direction of home

It was still that pleasant voice, but the difference was that although he was clearly speaking words of reproach, there was a hint of indulgence in his tone. Indulgence? As I was puzzled, the atmosphere suddenly shifted dramatically. He, He Xubei, was holding something in his hand, and he gently handed it to me, saying: "Yiping An, would you like a gift?"

Messy drawings on the face? Wait a minute, Huohua? I am a bit confused, could it be that doing some cleaning is this exhausting? ... It doesn't make sense ...

I actually have a little turtle on my forehead

The person across from me looked at me with a mischievous smile, and his eager gaze seemed to sincerely await my response. However, I truly do not know him! Yi Ping'an, oh Yi Ping'an, you must check the almanac before going out next time! In a moment of panic and anxiety, my face strangely aligned with that of the person in front of me—how does this match so closely with the person who bought the pen?

I laughed, foolishly extending my hand... "Smack," I slapped my own face, feeling something crawling on it. My hand flailed around but couldn't catch it. I heard He Xubei's soft laughter, and then I woke up. Blinking my eyes in a daze, I looked around, but there was no He Xubei; I had actually been dreaming.