Chapter 16: Leo
"Thank you, Chris, for helping me get this umbrella." Jingzhi's words were full of gratitude.
"Ha, you mean that long-handled umbrella on your head? It's a trifle! Chris spoke lightly, without any intention of asking for credit.
"You're such a nice guy!" Jingzhi sighed.
"Haha, thank you for saying that!" Suddenly received Jingzhi's compliment, Chris was a little proud. His eyes blinked, his eyelashes swayed up and down, and he looked quite energetic.
"You just said you're a photographer?" Jingzhi asked casually.
"Yes, I'm a professional photographer." Chris's expression suddenly became serious, "I spend most of my time photographing landscapes and sending them to the editorial office. He pointed to his luggage and continued, "My camera and other equipment are in here!" ”
At this time, Jingzhi noticed that Chris's luggage was a medium-sized suitcase, and guessed that there must have been a lot of things in it.
"You said you were a PhD student at Mutas University?" Now it's Chris's turn to ask, "So you live near Mutas University?" ”
"You're quite right." Jingzhi nodded slightly, "The apartment I live in is in the teaching area of Mutas University.
"Is it close to the library of Mutas University?" Chris continued.
"It's not far, and if you walk, it won't take you ten minutes." Jingzhi said with great certainty.
"That's right," Chris said thoughtfully, "I often go to the library at Mutas University. Perhaps, once near your apartment, maybe you might be. ”
"You often go to the library at Mutas University?" When Jingzhi heard Chris's words, she suddenly came to her senses.
"It's true! The library of Mutas University is also open to the public, and I often go there to read books. ”
"That's pretty good!" Jingzhi exclaimed.
Chris was very happy to hear a beautiful Chinese girl compliment herself. He pursed his lips, trying his best to hide the waves stirred up in his heart, and said calmly: "Although I don't live near Mutas University, I go to the library of Mutas University at least once a month. After graduating from university, I made a study plan for myself every month. So far, my reading plan has been executed very well. Every year, I read a lot of books in different fields, in different subjects. I really learned a lot of good things! ”
Seeing the way Chris talked eloquently, Jingzhi could imagine how charming he was to concentrate on reading.
It is often said that people who are serious are the most attractive. From the kind old woman who was engrossed in reading a book on the train, to the young man sitting opposite her who has graduated from college and gone out into society and become a professional photographer, Jingzhi is deeply impressed by the British nation that advocates reading.
"You're awesome!" Jingzhi exclaimed again, "You are such an amazing person! ”
Chris was carried away by Jingzhi's approval and was about to continue the conversation with her, but was interrupted by a soft "bang".
Suddenly, a black paper cup appeared on the small table in front of Jingzhi and Chris, covered with a white plastic lid.
"A cup of English tea, for you." A stranger said.
Jingzhi and Chris looked at the person who came to deliver the black tea, and found that he was none other than the freshman who had just fallen down and got up on his own.
The stranger saw that Jingzhi didn't react, and asked stiffly, "What?" Don't you like to drink our British tea? ”
"No, no," Jingzhi whispered, "I just don't understand..."
"Ah, I'm sorry." The stranger suddenly came to his senses and explained, "Introduce myself, my name is Leo. They," he said, turning back to a few young men sitting nearby in the same uniform as him, "tell me that I accidentally hit you when I fainted." When he said this, he saw that Jingzhi's originally relaxed face froze suddenly, so he continued with apologies, "I'm very sorry to scare you!" This cup of black tea was bought for you on purpose! Suppress your surprise! ”
Jingzhi was a little flattered when she heard the words "specially bought for you". She had never had the luxury of bargaining for anything from a strange Englishman. Today, I got a free cup of black tea for the first time! It's incredible!
She sat in her seat and carefully looked at the person she had just "rescued", and found that he was very tall, about two meters, and his body was thin, like a telephone pole.
Jingzhi and Chris were silent.
Leo waited for a few seconds and asked Jingzhi impatiently, "How are you?" ”
"I'm fine!" Jingzhi immediately realized that her pause had caused the other party to be dissatisfied, and she explained, "I'm sorry, I'm deeply touched by your kindness. Actually, you don't have to say thank you to me. After all, I didn't do anything..."
"It's not like that!" Leo argued, "If it weren't for you using my body as my 'cushion', I might have been hit on the head by something!" If that's the case, the afternoon game is over! ”
After listening to Leo's words, Jingzhi didn't want to continue to discuss what she had just done, picked up the paper cup on the table, took a small sip of the hot liquid inside, licked her chapped upper lip, and said with gratitude: "Thank you!" Specially bought me a cup of black tea. You see, my lips are cracked with thirst. I need a drink to quench my thirst. This cup of black tea came at a really good time! ”
Jingzhi's words made Leo happy; But Chris, who was sitting across from her, frowned and looked unhappy.
Leo came to his senses and continued to ask Jingzhi, "Where are you going?" ”。
Jingzhi put down the black tea in her hand, and before she could speak, she heard Chris sitting opposite her reply coldly: "She and I have the same destination: Ennot!" ”
"Hah! Ennot? It's true? Leo was excited to hear the words "Ennot".
Jingzhi personally confirmed and said, "Yes, I'm going to Ennot." ”
"Aha! Just like me! Leo's voice began to quicken, "What are you doing at Ennot?" ”
"Me?" Jingzhi hesitated for a moment, and before she could reply, Chris interjected again, "She naturally has her own business when she goes to Ennote!" ”
"I'm going to see a friend." Jingzhi added.
"Are you free this afternoon?" The more Leo said, the more excited he became, "We have a basketball game! ”
"I've just heard about this," Jingzhi said, glancing at Chris.
Chris was thinking of making the most of this time on the train and finding a way to get Jingzhi's contact information. But he never expected that he would kill a Cheng biting gold halfway. At this time, he was like sitting on pins and needles, looking restless.
Jingzhi saw that the current Chris and the personable him just now were almost like two people, so she asked him, "What's wrong with you?" Where is it uncomfortable? ”
"Nothing," Chris replied perfunctorily, racking his brains to find a way to get rid of Leo, the guy he thought was an obstacle.
"Come and see our basketball game! Give us the cheers! As soon as Leo finished speaking, the friends who were sitting with him just now began to whistle and coax, making Jingzhi feel uncomfortable.
Leo was excited to jump. With his size, Jingzhi is really afraid that if he really jumps, he will hit the ceiling of the train car, and he will really "break his head and bleed"! So what is the significance of her "heroic deeds" of "sacrificing herself to save others" just now?
Thinking of this, Jingzhi settled down and said to Leo earnestly, "Thank you!" I am very touched by your kind invitation! But I've made an appointment with a friend. Unfortunately, I don't have time this afternoon. ”
Leo's enthusiasm did not diminish because of Jingzhi's words, but he was full of fighting spirit, patting his chest and saying, "Please wish us good luck!" Good luck with the championship! ”
"Haha!" Jingzhi laughed, "Come on!" Good luck! Future champions! ”
Jingzhi's words made Leo very satisfied. He returned to the seat he had sat in a moment ago, leaving only the steaming cup of English black tea, which stood leisurely on the small table in front of Jingzhi and Chris.