Chapter 22 (1/2)

In the second couple’s house, Zhao’er got some hot water. After washing their feet, they went to bed.

Two quilts in the big bed were owned by each other.

But Zhao’er couldn’t sleep today. When she came back from the eldest couple’s room, her emotions became a little bit overwhelming.

She turned over and over again.

“You don’t sleep?”

Originally it was said that it wouldn’t be so early to go to bed, but both of them had been busy for the whole day, so after they put out the light, they got on the bed. But there was moon outside, and the room was still vaguely visible.

Zhao’er sat up and leaned beside Xue Tingxiang’s side.

“Gou’er, what do you mean when you scolded that old murderer just now?”

Zhao’er can and has scolded people, but she has never seen such a way of scolding. He just scolded Yang Zhong and made him angry. The whole Xue family didn’t even know how to persuade him. In terms of Zhao’er, this is a great success of swearing. Does anyone can scold others without swearing?

She wants to learn this method. It’s always useful.

Xue Tingxiang turned over and gave her a backbone.

Zhao’er poked his shoulder with his fingertips and asked, “What’s the matter? Why are you angry again?”

He didn’t move. Zhao’er moved a little further.

The two were separated by only one person apart and were thinly dressed when sleeping. Zhao’er leaned over, even though Xue Tingxiang gave her a backbone, he felt a stream of heat coming towards him, which was also mixed with a wisp of faint fragrance.

There was a strange soft touch on his shoulder, Xue Tingxiang stiffened his spine, and he listened to her words on his head, “Don’t put that old man’s words into your heart. The eldest aunt and the uncle are too sly to make such a mess. Do they really think that Grandpa will regret it because of their trick? Even if the family doesn’t say anything, there are so many people watching outside, so don’t worry, you can still go to school.”

She was very close to Xue Tingxiang, and the heat of speech sprayed on the tip of his ear, making him shivering again and again. At the same time, a tingling sensation ran straight up his ears to his neck, causing a burst of unconscious trembling.

His breathing was tense, and he couldn’t help turning over.

Zhao’er was still talking, but she didn’t expect him to turn over suddenly, his face crashed into her arms.

Xue Tingxiang’s brain was blank for a moment, and he fell back subconsciously. Obviously it is just a touch, but it clearly feels an amazing softness, and there are some protrusions faintly.

He thought of some situations in his dream, only felt that his nose was hot, and something seemed to flow out.

“Are you okay?” Zhao’er heard a thud and saw him motionless. She thought he was hit by something. She was worried and came to see his face.

“You can stop panicking! Really. Come on, I will rub it for you.”

He covered his nose with one hand and pushed her with the other hand, “I’m fine, it doesn’t hurt.” He quickly turned over and said, “It’s not early, we should go to sleep.”

“You haven’t said that meaning to me yet!”

“It means nothing, just let him look out himself!”

“Ah?” Zhao’er froze for a moment, and then said, “So that’s what it meant. You can tell him directly, but why did you say too much.”

He didn’t answer, and Zhao’er lay down after sitting for a while.

“Okay, go to sleep quickly, I won’t disturb you.”

*

Yang Zhong stayed with the Xue family for one night and left the next day.

Because of the busy farming period, the Xue family recovered their previous work, and no one mentioned the previous matter. It seems that nothing happened at that night.

Everything is so busy and full of peace.

One day, Xue Tingxiang and Zhao’er went to town early in the morning.

Unlike in the past, Xue Tingxiang wore a new dress today.

The clothes were made by Zhao’er overnight, because Mr. Chen said he would take Xue Tingxiang to Qingyuan School. This trip is very meaningful, so he cannot be as casual as it used to be.

The gray and blue cotton robe is made by Zaho’er imitating the town’s students’ shirts. Although the style is simple, it looks particularly straight and kimono after starched laundry. Xue Tingxiang’s body is thin and weak, but his shoulders are flat and his back is straight. Wearing this robe, he has a handsome temperament.

When he got to the place, Mr. Chen took Xue Tingxiang out, and Zhao’er stayed in Dongliju bookstore.

They went all the way to the east of the town. The longer they walked, the quieter the environment was. After a while, they saw a building with white walls and black tiles standing at the end of their sight.

Seeing Xue Tingxiang’s eyes on the building, Mr. Chen said, “That’s the Qinghe School.” After a pause, he raised his hand and pointed to a building not far behind the Qinghe School, “That’s the Qingyuan School.”

Two people walked forward, and walked through Qinghe School, see this school is really unusual. The whole building has a magnificent temperament. The gate tower is tall with several gold characters on the plaque: “Qinghe School”. Two black painted gates are closed tightly, and it seems like to express spirit of rejection.

“It is not late if you are changing your mind now,” Mr. Chen said.

As they spoke, they crossed the Qinghe School and saw the courtyard which was obviously much worn. The courtyard is rigorous and simple, with clear white walls and gray black tiles. Even the door plaque is smaller. There are some old and simple words on it——Qingyuan School.

No matter where people looked from, It was not as good as the Qinghe School. Standing under the gate plaque and looking at the words on it, Xue Tingxiang felt a peaceful atmosphere.

“Since I have come, I have no intention of regretting it.”

Mr. Chen looked at him admiringly and went to knock the door.