She didn't understand that Cheng Jiu was so shameless.
That's true. Otherwise, I wouldn't have confessed my love to her.
But right now, standing openly on the ground at the airport entrance, hugging him and chatting, she wasn't as shameless as him and hurriedly said, "I don't want to eat exhaust fumes. Could you please let go first? It's really hot."
The summer in Yongcheng is long and not as distinct in four seasons as in the north. Yongcheng only has winter and summer, and winter lasts for only five or six months. The rest of the time, it is in the hot summer.
After a while, Cheng Jiu let go of her hand. She took a deep breath and put on makeup. It was hard to tell if she was sweating or not. He curiously pinched her face and asked, "Did you put on makeup?"
Sunscreen has been applied.
Cheng Jiu gave her a meaningful look, slightly distanced himself a little and said, "Why didn't you tell me in advance?" You don't ask, thinking you don't want to see me.
She sighed in her heart. Suddenly, she had a strange feeling that Cheng Jiu was actually quite good at flirting. Every move he made was a seductive and alluring charm.
It's really not her illusion.
Xin Gan said calmly, "No. After some thought, I'll just come and see you off."
"Well, I'm quite glad you're here."
The fact that she could come to see him off indicates that she has some affection for him.
Xin Gan was too embarrassed to tell him that she had been called over by her mother to see him off, fearing that he might be unhappy if she did.
Last time she returned to Yongcheng from Beiyu, Cheng Jiu didn't come to see her off at the airport because he had an action and left in the middle of the night, leaving no time to see her off. She didn't hold a grudge; she just remembered and didn't forget.
Cheng Jiu didn't forget either.
Cheng Hui was completely neglected and couldn't get a look from Cheng Jiu. After sighing, she recalled the photo she had secretly taken just now and smiled.
...
Cheng Jiu held her hand all the way and walked ahead. She took small steps because she was wearing a skirt and high heels. When Cheng Jiu noticed this, he deliberately slowed down his pace to keep in step with her.
But after a few glances, he thought her dress was too short, revealing her straight, white and dazzling legs, and the heels were too thin. He was afraid that she might lose her balance and fall.
The main reason is that there are too many men staring at her, and their eyes are too naked.
Cheng Jiu sighed silently in his heart, feeling that he had truly fallen into a trap. Even the girlfriend he had dated in college didn't give him such a strong desire to control. When it came to Xin Gan, he wished he could lock her up at home, and her beauty could only be shown to him.
Cheng Hui seized the opportunity, rubbed over and asked, "Brother, when will you be back?"
At the end of the year.
He also told Xin Gan the same thing and said that he would give her half a year to think about it. When he came back at the end of the year, he would give him an accurate answer.
Cheng Hui said, "Brother, can I change my name and call my hardworking sister 'Little Sister-in-law' by the end of the year?"
Xin Gan didn't react much. Cheng Hui wasn't clear about it, but she was.
Cheng Jiu smiled and glanced at Xin Gan. "I have to go now."
The boarding time is approaching, and there are a lot of people queuing up. Queuing also takes time.
Xin Gan said, "Well, send me a message when you arrive."
Send it to me too! Cheng Hui wouldn't give up and insisted on proving his presence.
Cheng Jiu turned a blind eye and only responded to Xin Gan, "Yes."
Xin Gan didn't dare to meet his gaze. She lowered her eyes and moved away.
Cheng asked her, "Haven't you told me anything yet?"
Cheng Hui's gaze, which was looking at gossip, kept swirling around the two of them.
Xin Gan's ears felt weak and hot. Besides, Cheng Hui was still there. Even if she wanted to say something, she couldn't. So she shook her head and said, "There's nothing left."
Cheng Jiu said, "Cheng Hui, turn around."
Cheng Hui, who was called out, was stunned for a moment: "Why?"
"Turn around if I tell you." "
Cheng Hui turned around for no reason, still muttering to herself. She was about to look back, but in the next second, her head was pinned down, and she was not allowed to turn around.
"Bro, you're just holding me down!"
Xin Gan didn't understand either. She looked at Cheng Hui. In the next second, her vision went black. Cheng Jiu bent down and a gentle kiss landed on her forehead, leaving in an instant.
This was the second time he had kissed her forehead. It was already quite intimate.
She didn't say anything either. She just felt a little embarrassed and avoided his gaze, not daring to look.
I'm afraid that once I see him, I really can't escape his affectionate eyes.
It was not until the kiss was over that Cheng Jiu let go.
Cheng Hui turned his head but saw nothing. He stomped his foot and cursed, "Brother, you are so cunning."
Cheng Jiu sternly scolded Cheng Hui again, "During my absence in Yongcheng, you should behave yourself. If anything happens, I'll come back and deal with you immediately."
What can I do? I'm not He Cheng. I'm so well-behaved, okay? Let me tell you, brother, you should be content. He Chuan is always troubled by He Cheng's affairs. I'm even worried that he will go bald and lose his hair prematurely.
Cheng Jiu curled the corner of his mouth and looked at Xin Gan again, saying, "It's getting late. You go back. Drive carefully."
Cheng Hui mentioned He Cheng. Xin Gan was no stranger to him and her expression was a bit complicated. But Cheng Jiu didn't say anything, so she didn't pay much attention and said, "Yes, okay. Goodbye then."
Cheng Jiu nodded.
Cheng Jiu carried his luggage and walked towards the security checkpoint without looking back.
Xin Gan's mood was rather complicated and he remained silent.
Cheng Hui waved at his back, hugged Xin Gan's arm and said, "Then, Sister Xin Xin, let's go home too. Did you take a taxi or drive yourself?"
"I'll drive by myself. Are you alone? How about I give you a ride?"
Ok. Then I'll take your car.
The driver of the Cheng family, who was left idle in the airport parking lot, received a text message from Cheng Hui, asking him to go back by himself and she to take her future sister-in-law's car home.
The driver was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
Cheng Hui got into Xin Gan's car. As soon as he got in, he started chattering non-stop, saying everything. Xin Gan was also a good-tempered person, saying whatever was on her mind. Before they knew it, they were talking about the college entrance examination. Whenever this matter was brought up, Cheng Hui's heart ached faintly.
My brother still doesn't know how many points I got in the exam. I pulled my mom along and kept it a secret from him. Fortunately, he didn't come back for many days this time; otherwise, my score would have been exposed.
Xin Gan smiled and said, "Are you very afraid of him?"
I'm scared, extremely scared. There's a big age gap between us. I, Xiaoshi, was so excited when I heard about my mom's glorious days. He had been running around with He Chuan since he was a child and got into a lot of trouble. Back then, my dad could control him and often served him with a cane. He was very stubborn. Every time he was beaten until his skin was torn, he wouldn't say a word. My mom thought he didn't feel the pain and wouldn't shout or scream when he was beaten. She even took him to the hospital for a check-up. He snorted when the doctor was cleaning the wound.
My mom was relieved at that moment. She thought she had given birth to a freak. I was laughing my head off.
Boys are more difficult to discipline than girls when they are young. Xin Gan is an only child and has always been well-behaved and obedient since childhood, never disobeying her parents. When she heard Cheng Hui say this, she felt a little envious.
Her childhood was too short. She started living on her own at the age of thirteen. Sometimes she envies others' childhods, but she doesn't regret it. If she could choose again, perhaps she would still follow her family's advice and go abroad to study.
Seeing Xin Gan laughing, Cheng Hui took the opportunity to ask her, "Sister Xin Xin, can I have a meal or go shopping with you?"
"Sure."
"Then add me on wechat and make an appointment for dinner in advance."
Xin Gan smiled gently and said, "OK."
She really likes Cheng Hui. He is young, energetic, mischievous and has no ill intentions. He is very likable.
Xin Gan saw her way back to her doorstep. Standing at the door, she waved goodbye with a bright smile on her face and said, "Sister Xin, I'll come to play with you some other day."
Xin Gan smiled and nodded. "OK."
It was already past eleven o 'clock at night when Xin Gan got home after delivering the ride.
When she got home, Xin's mother was still awake and asked her to come to the living room to sit and chat for a while.
Mother Xin seldom goes to bed so late. If she's still waiting for her now, she must have something to say.
After the mother and daughter finished working, Mother Xin poured her a cup of warm water and handed it to her before starting the conversation.
I don't know if it's just mom's illusion, but I think you weren't very happy after you returned to your country.
Xin Gan stammered, "No, and not either."
You are my daughter. I carried you for ten months and gave birth to you. Blood is thicker than water. How could I not feel it?
Xin Gan paused for a moment and said, "Maybe I'm not used to it. I'm already used to life abroad."
When she said this, Mother Xin felt somewhat sad and guilty. She said, "Xin Xin, you've suffered a lot."
Xin Ganyun gave a gentle smile and said, "Mom, it's getting late. Go to bed early. I'm tired too."
Mother Xin could only say, "Let's leave it at that for tonight. We can talk about anything tomorrow."
Xin Gan said okay.
She went back to her room, took out her old notebook and looked around. It was all about studying and studying. There was nothing else but studying.
For all these years, the Xin family has been living in Jinsha Bay and has not moved away. The house has been around for many years, and the banyan tree in the yard has grown very tall. Her life has not changed much from before. Everything has been arranged by the family, and all she needs to do is follow the instructions obediently.
Including marriage.
Because of this, the more rebellious she was, the more she wanted to leave.
She wants her own life.
She has a crush on Cheng Jiu, but a crush doesn't mean she will really marry him.
...
The next morning, Xin Gan received a text message from Cheng Jiu. With just a few simple words, he was at the team. She took a glance and politely replied with one word, "OK."
Nothing else.
Not long after Cheng Jiu returned to the team, he received a text message from Xin Gan in reply. It was just one word. He laughed at it and didn't think much about it before being called away by Director Meng.
He's not here these days. Xiao Shi had a car accident and is now recuperating in the hospital.
Captain Meng asked him to go to the hospital for a check-up and handed him an envelope, saying, "Xiao Shi's family is not well-off. This sum of money is the collective effort of everyone. If you send it over, he will listen to what you say, but he won't listen to what others say."
Cheng Jiu asked, "Was it an accident?"
The investigation is still ongoing. The driver who caused the accident has run away, but there is no news yet.
Cheng Jiu's expression didn't look good either. He was worried about Xiao Shi's condition.