Fourth

Every day, Ji Suting will say something to everyone at the morning meeting before the military training begins. Every time I look at him, I want to suppress my overflowing affection.

Auntie, don't listen to his nonsense. This student is sick and needs to eat light food. Ji Suting promptly stopped the kind-faced aunt who was serving food, and also gave Yan Wenbo a disdainful look, "Don't talk nonsense, Zhi Wei is still sick!"

Sure enough, when it was my turn, Yan Wenbo kept saying to the aunt who was serving the dishes, "Auntie, give me more, give me more. Don't be fooled by this little girl's slim figure. She might actually eat more than I can."

Hehe, idle chatter is like an annoying fly that won't go away.

Ji Suting's gentle voice is like the soft evening breeze in the summer, blowing on my heart, bringing coolness and sweetness.

There was a brief silence in the air, and the quietness made the atmosphere somewhat ambiguous. I lowered my head and for a moment, I didn't know how to face it.

Other than the sentence "Do you still remember me?" on that day, we never had a chance to communicate alone again. Instead, I met Yan Wenbo a few times. Every time he saw me looking for Ji Suting's figure from behind him, he would make a joke or two, leaving me speechless.

When I arrived at the cafeteria and just walked up to the counter, Yan Wenbo gave me a mischievous look.

Perhaps such a simple scene could constitute a moment of youth that makes people feel happy and at ease...

By the way, this is the Huoxiang Zhengqi water prescribed by the doctor," Ji Suting broke the silence.

My heart seemed to pause slightly when hearing those two words.

This is the first time he called my name, his lips opening and closing, infinitely gentle.

Walking out of the building, the accumulated heat of the daytime rolls over like steam, hitting the face. The refreshing air in the air-conditioned room instantly turns into a sticky and annoying sensation.

Such an intimate gesture caught me off guard. I couldn't help but take a few steps back and look at Yan Wenbo in front of me with an impatient expression due to his frivolous behavior.

Quietly following these two people all the way to the cafeteria, I didn't say a word along the way, just quietly watching Yan Wenbo exaggeratingly recount his day's experiences, listening to Ji Suting's indifferent complaints and banter. It feels quite comfortable and relaxed.

Tsk tsk, cheesy. After Yan Wenbo finished speaking, he carried the tray and walked towards the dining table.

I followed closely behind Ji Suting, thinking it was just a simple meal. But as soon as we sat down, some girls started to pass by us pretending to be casual, occasionally whispering intentionally provocative words.

A hidden sense of sweetness spreads from the bottom of my heart. I wish this moment could last forever.

What's wrong? Are you afraid of taking medicine? Ji Suting saw through my thoughts. He reached into a drawer beside him and took out a plastic bottle. Skillfully, he used scissors to cut it open, then handed me the brownish liquid. "Drink it obediently. I feel like I have to watch you drink it, as the doctor instructed."

There is no one destined to a lifetime of tragedy, nor is there anyone who cannot learn to love throughout their life.

No need to speak, nor to deliberately agree.

Okay, the beautiful times are always short.

Thank you. When I reached out to take the glass of water, I accidentally touched his fingertips. The warmth of his skin and the tingling sensation of the touch made me realize that this was not a dream.

There it is. A beautifully packaged candy appeared in front of me.

Am I dreaming? I must be confused. This scene makes me think that I am in a dream.

No. I shook my head vigorously.

"Go back and rest well!" advised Ji Suting.

After making sure that I was okay, Ji Suting took another step forward.

"It won't be so bitter once you swallow it," said Ji Suting.

After receiving my response, he turned and left. After my parents divorced, I often watched the backs of others, my father, mother, grandmother, uncle... Almost every time it was sad, but this time it's different. My heart has become vibrant because of a person named Ji Suting, and the world has become bright because of a person named Ji Suting.

Just now you fainted, the doctor said you should drink more water when you wake up. He sat back down and carefully reminded.

Seeing you being so obedient, I invite you to dinner! Ji Suting stood up, looked at me with an irresistible look, and naturally picked up my bag and put it on her shoulder.

Yan Wenbo, we are not very familiar. I have no mood to conceal my disgust at the moment.

No problem, give it to me if you can't finish it later. Ji Suting nudged my arm.

After speaking, he reached out his hand and tried to put it on my shoulder.

Looking at the full plate of food, I couldn't help but glare fiercely at Yan Wenbo, while this guy, who succeeded in his scheme, laughed heartily.

I started to envy those girls who can freely gaze at his back and express their love and obsession.

How, are you feeling unwell again?" he turned around and asked me.

From childhood to adulthood, what I fear the most is taking medicine and getting injections.

Yan Wenbo listened to my words, a momentary expression of embarrassment flashed across his face, but quickly changed to a rogue look with a playful smile: "Please, even though you may think we're not very familiar, you hold a high position in my heart."

"Are you awake?" Ji Suting looked at me with concern, then stood up and walked to the door. She poured a glass of water from the thermos and brought it to me. "Have a sip of water to moisten your throat!"

After these words, the meal became tasteless. After we finished eating, Yan Wenbo left for something and Ji Suting escorted me downstairs. We stood face to face under a nearby street lamp. The light shone on my face as I squinted and looked at the person in front of me. The corners of his mouth slightly lifted, and his clear eyes were like a cool breeze in the summer, blowing away the clouds in my chest. Looking at him standing in front of me, my heart was like a dandelion floating in the air, finding its rooted soil.

Except for the first day, Xu Meng'er's commanding manner has not changed, but she has become more restrained in other aspects. Sometimes she even gives me and Shi Shuxia some small suggestions, such as how important it is to apply sunscreen during military training.

People often have two faces, like Yan Wenbo. I have seen him ignore and be indifferent to unfamiliar primary school girls who try to be friendly with him, and I have also seen him shamelessly laugh and flirt with young girls. Another example is Ji Suting. When he was in class, his smile was gentle and distant, as if he was good to everyone but no one could enter his heart. Now, when he smiles, it is happy and unguarded, as innocent as an angel.

Ah... Alright.I was somewhat surprised by his suggestion, but seeing how natural he looked, I could only stand up and follow along.

Hmm. I nodded.

I took the medicine and closed my eyes, then drank it all in one gulp.

Meeting alone with Ji Suting again was in the medical room. Perhaps due to lack of exercise, after a few days of military training under the scorching sun, my body collapsed due to heatstroke and I fainted while standing in military posture. When I woke up, I saw Ji Suting sitting on a wooden stool beside my bed, with the evening sun shining through the trees onto him. He looked like he was sitting in a halo of light, like a beautiful painting.

So what about me? What do my two faces look like?

Under the quiet night sky, the two of us walked under the streetlights, with his shadow stretched long. I moved a little to the side, then a little more, glancing to make sure he wasn't looking at me. Only then did I dare to tilt my head gently in his direction, leaning against his shoulder in his shadow, like an intimate couple.

I immediately felt that this boring guy must be up to mischief again.

Ji Suting! What right do you have to talk about me? Do you know that the basketball game is about to start? Instead of practicing, you're here with a primary school girl. I've been scolded by the captain all afternoon, and you still have the nerve to talk about me? Yan Wenbo stretched out his long arm and grabbed Ji Suting's neck. "Next time, I will definitely go to the captain and complain, and let him nag at you all day."

Know the subtle, know the subtle...

I haven't recovered from the sweetness yet. Yan Wenbo appeared out of nowhere, didn't greet Ji Suting, and instead jumped in front of me, raising his hand to flick my nose: "Xiao Zhiwei, I heard you got heatstroke. How careless of you?"

When I instinctively wanted to dodge, his intention was seen through by Ji Suting beside him, who reached out and stopped him, saying, "Yan Wenbo, be serious."

I looked up and saw the Huoxiang Zhengqi Water in front of me, couldn't help but furrow my brows slightly.

They were discussing the various awards he received during his middle and high school years, discussing the sweat he shed on the basketball court, and discussing the gentle rejections he received from those he pursued and confessed to.

He was destined to be the person standing at the center of the spotlight, always surrounded by people of all kinds discussing him. I stood behind the crowd, feeling the huge gap between him and me.

Okay, okay, okay, I was wrong, I was wrong.

On the third day of school, a half-month-long military training began. I was at a loss to accept this sudden training under the scorching sun.

"Is that so? I thought young girls nowadays all love to lose weight!" The aunt generously scooped a large spoonful of food into my plate. After one spoonful, it seemed like it wasn't enough, so she scooped another spoonful.

He smiled at me, his smile so gentle as if my heart was lightly brushed by feathers, causing ripples to spread.

I nodded gently.

Even if I apply thick sunscreen every day, I still can't prevent myself from becoming a shiny "little coal ball". Shi Shuxia is better than me, only Xu Meng'er remains fair and tender, making others jealous.

I took the candy, carefully unwrapped the candy wrapper, and waited for the sweet taste to fill my mouth, gradually dispersing the strong bitterness.