Xu Tang didn't dare to look directly into Shen Queyan's eyes, for fear of being caught by him.
But from Shen Queyan's perspective, the girl's palm-sized face was in the palm of his hand. The soft flesh on her cheeks was warm, and her eyes were lowered and her emotions were covered by thick eyelashes.
It seemed like he had been greatly wronged.
"That's the reason?" Shen Queyan's tone was still a bit unbelievable.
Xu Tang nodded slightly. The cold wind from outside leaked in from the corridor. The hand holding her cheek loosened, and her jaw was so lifted that it felt sore.
She was lowering her head and playing with a tie on her clothes, when a big hand with distinct joints suddenly appeared in front of her eyes.
Because of the low temperature today, the light blue veins on his hands are particularly obvious, showing the boy's sense of strength.
"Still stunned?" Shen Queyan said with a faint smile, as if he was tolerating a junior in his family, "Waiting for me to scan you?"
Only then did Xu Tang react. Pretending to be calm, he took out his mobile phone from his pocket and scanned the QR code on his screen, then typed notes neatly under Shen Queyan's nose.
"Brother Shen Queyan"
His avatar looks like a big white cat lying lazily on the wall basking in the sun. The sun is also shining in the direction of the camera, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
Xu Tang didn't look any further. Shen Queyan was never a character that could be described in one sentence. He hid too many things and emotions behind his appearance.
For the first time, she was grateful for her sensitivity.
"Are you happy?" Shen Queyan lowered his eyes and stared at the girl who had obviously relaxed. Mao Yishu, who had just exploded inexplicably, was comforted and docile.
A blush rose on Xu Tang's face, "When school starts again, can I ask you questions on my phone?"
The boy leaned lazily on the window sill in the corridor, his profile profile clear.
Girls from other classes passing by would look over at her from time to time, but he just focused on looking at his phone, his slender fingers making notes for Xu Tang on the screen.
His tone was always so casual, "Answer anytime."
"Let's go, let's go, there are too many things." You Nanxing came out of the classroom. She felt that Xu Tang was a wise choice not to go in again. Even when she entered, she was stopped by Chen Miao to inquire.
It was like a piece of plaster, but she was not prepared to upset her best friend by saying it to Xu Tang.
When the three of them went downstairs, Xu Chensi was already waiting in the lobby on the first floor of the teaching building. Some junior students who met him in passing wanted to go over and say hello, but were frightened by his aura and did not dare to approach.
You Nanxing took Xu Tang's arm and whispered, "It should be quite reassuring to be your second brother's girlfriend."
Shen Queyan followed and laughed when he heard You Nanxing's words.
"Are the girls from Jiang University pretty? Why hasn't Xu Chensi fallen in love yet?" You Nanxing was an acquaintance, especially when he saw that Xu Tang trusted this boy, so he inquired wantonly.
Xu Tang pricked up his ears and listened calmly.
"He doesn't like anyone."
Didn't answer the previous question.
Xu Chensi heard the sound and walked in this direction. When he saw that Shen Queyan was holding everything, he didn't reach out to pick it up. "Why did I come down here? I was almost treated like a monkey in the hall."
Xu Tang and You Nanxing laughed out loud. As the group walked outside the teaching building, they bumped into a thin boy.
At first, several people didn't take it seriously, but this boy opened his mouth.
"Xu Tang, You Nanxing, have you all packed up?"
Xu Tang then raised his eyes and responded politely, "Well, get ready to leave."
"Zhou Xuan, it just so happened that the squad leader came to see you just now. It seems to be related to the single-subject tutoring before the holiday." You Nanxing only remembered this when she saw his face.
When Shen Queyan heard You Nanxing call the boy's name, he raised his eyebrows inadvertently, his eyes met Xu Chensi's, and he motioned in Xu Tang's direction.
The two of them understood instantly, especially the way the boy looked at Xu Tang who hesitated to speak, which couldn't be more obvious.
Xu Chensi became angry when he saw this unabashed young man.
The boy wanted to say something else.
Shen Queyan spoke up first, turned his head to look at the girl who had been quiet, and whispered something. Xu Chensi took this opportunity to directly ask the boy in front of him, "Is there anything else?"
Zhou Xuan was frightened by his momentum and quickly shook his head to clear the way in front of him, not daring to ask any more questions in front of Xu Chensi.
The group of people walked out of the teaching building. Xu Tang put down the hand that was arranging the bangs on his forehead, raised his head and asked the boy next to him, with a soft voice, "Is it still chaotic now, brother?"
Shen Queyan looked at the girl whose hair was not messy and suppressed a smile, "Just right."
It wasn't until he left the gate of the Affiliated Middle School that Xu Tang realized that there was no one from You Nanxing's family at the gate.
"Where are your parents?" Xu Tang asked her. You Nanxing lived an hour away from the Affiliated High School by subway. It was the rush hour after get off work and the subway was very crowded.
The girl shrugged indifferently, "They are busy with work and can't come nine times out of ten. The head teacher has long been used to it."
Xu Tang looked at the schoolbag she was carrying and holding the papers in her hands. Her eyes fell directly on Xu Chensi, who had empty hands. "Second brother, please send Nan Xing back. It's not convenient for her to squeeze into the subway with her things."
Xu Chensi seemed to be in a fugue. After being called out, his eyes followed the girl next to him. After all, she was Xu Tang's best friend for so many years. He knew her but was not familiar with her.
The boy took the pile of papers from You Nanxing's arms without any expression. He had walked a little way and looked back at the girl who was still staying there. He was as cold as ever, "Aren't you leaving?"
"Let's go! Now." You Nanxing hurriedly caught up, not forgetting to turn around and wink at Xu Tang.
The four of them acted separately until they could no longer see each other.
You Nanxing stood on the side of the road, quietly glancing at the boy next to her. She had no intention of walking to the subway station. She finally couldn't help but speak out.
"What are we...waiting for?"
Xu Chensi took his mobile phone and checked the license plate number of the incoming car, and then opened the back seat door. "She said you would have to squeeze into the subway. Did you really listen?"
You Nanxing didn't refute, she stooped down and sat in the car. Looking at the figure who closed the door for her, she silently expressed her guilt for her good friend.
"Tangtang, I'm sorry, because your second brother is so handsome."
Xu Tang was sent to the door of her home by Shen Queyan, and her things were neatly placed on the coffee table. Shen Queyan tidied up her collar that was messed up by her schoolbag and prepared to leave.
It's getting dark outside, and some house across the building has hung up festive lanterns on its balcony.
Xu Tang thought that Shen Queyan was alone when he returned to the hotel, so he stopped him.
"Brother, please stay and have dinner with us."
Shen Queyan paused for a moment and slowly turned around, his eyebrows full of carelessness, "Brother is an adult and is very busy at night."
