"No need."

Chu Xi couldn't help but smile, "The moon is brighter today, and there are people on the road, so it's no problem to go back alone." ”

Fireworks were a relatively luxurious consumable item in this era, and no one bought them to set off when the meat could not be seen at every meal.

Therefore, even during the Lantern Festival, there are only a few children here who are laughing and playing with paper lanterns.

There are people, so they are not afraid of anything.

Xiao Zongchen only shook his head slightly, then turned around first, took a step with long legs, and took a step in the direction of the small courtyard.

Chu Xi was helpless, "I really don't need to." ”

She stood still.

Xiao Zongchen didn't hear her movement, stood still, turned around, and saw her standing at such a distance.

Under the moonlight, her face was covered with some bright moonlight, and there seemed to be stars flashing in her eyes.

“…… I'm more relieved to send you back. Xiao Zongchen's voice was mellow, "I was thinking about things just now, and I didn't pay attention to walking so far." ”

"Thinking about things? What's the matter? Chu Xi had to take a few steps forward and reach his side.

He decided he wanted to send it, so he sent it.

That is, he asked casually, but he didn't think he would answer, but Xiao Zongchen said, "A few people at the base asked me today if you and I were ......?"

Object, these three words, Xiao Zongchen was a little speechless, seeing that Chu Xi was still looking at him, his mouth opened, his voice did not come out, but his ears were red.

It is said that no matter how bright the moon is, it is not very possible to see the change of people's skin color in the night, but it just so happened that several children were laughing and colliding with lanterns in this direction, and when they were approaching, a lantern was knocked into the candle and flipped up.

The firelight illuminated the space here, allowing Chu Xi, who was already looking at him, to see clearly.

"Hahaha, your lantern won't work!" Three of the four lanterns remained, and the remaining three hit again and burned another one, until finally, there was one left.

The only child with the lantern in his hand laughed, "My lantern is invincible!" My lantern is the lantern king. ”

Chu Xi has seen this lantern, it is in the vegetable market and on the street, and there are people who walk the streets and alleys to sell it, it is very cheap, and you can buy it for a dime.

The fun of such a lantern is that it can be used to fight lanterns.

A group of children came and went, leaving only two adults standing in place.

Chu Xi: "Xiao Zongchen, your ears are red." ”

When these words came out, Xiao Zongchen's heat that had finally disappeared burned again.

"Why?" Chu Xi thought about his unfinished words before, and was silent for a while, a little incredulous, "Subject? ”

Is it because of these three words that your ears are red?

Xiao Zongchen lowered his hand and curled up slightly, cramped and uneasy, and a little confused, "No...... No. ”

"Isn't it?" Chu Xi didn't dare to look at her when he saw him, blinked and pierced him, "You are lying." ”

Xiao Zongchen pursed his lips and was silent, paused for a while, and then said, "I'll send you home." ”

He walked forward, Chu Xi also walked forward, and after walking for a while, Chu Xi suddenly spoke up and asked, "Xiao Zongchen, what do you think of me?" ”

He's shy, he's interesting to her, right? Is that subtle liking between men and women?

If so, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with that.

And Xiao Zongchen heard her earth-shattering words, he almost stumbled under his feet, and after his heart tightened for a while, he suddenly stretched out, as if he was a little uncomfortable, and the "bang" beat more and more intensely, like a dense war drum beat, beating on people's sensitive nerves at once.

What does she mean by that?

Is it the kind of inquiry between men and women? Does she know what she's talking about?

How can this be?

How can this not be?

Xiao Zongchen's mind seemed to have experienced a chaotic battlefield, and the last remaining things were mixed up, so that he couldn't even see what it was.

"You're a ...... Very assertive people. ”

It felt like it was a long time before Xiao Zongchen heard his voice.

Did he not understand what he meant? Chu Xi paused for a moment, then smiled and said bluntly: "Thank you." But, if you want to ...... What about falling in love? ”

In this way, it seems to be different from the current restrained emotional expression, but it is straightforward enough.

He should be able to understand.

Xiao Zongchen instantly held his breath, his face was full of disbelief, his heart seemed to explode, and the slightly faded heat returned to his face again.

What did she say?!

Panicked, nervous and embarrassed, glimpsed Chu Xi standing silently, Xiao Zongchen's feverish brain instantly dropped by half of the heat, and then slowly calmed down.

Does she really want to fall in love with herself, or does she succumb to the power of rumors and make a choice in desperation?

No excitement, no shyness......

This is not the reaction of men and women to each other's affection, nor is it what she should say at her age.

And

"You go to school."

Xiao Zongchen said calmly, "Do the right thing at the right age, now it's almost March of the solar calendar, and there are still four months left before your college entrance examination time." ”

If you exclude the holidays, or if the schedule can't keep up with the time consumption, there aren't many days left......

Chu Xi: "So—"

"You need to dedicate yourself to learning." Xiao Zongchen didn't want to hear what she said anymore, so he spoke faster and said seriously, "In the college entrance examination, every subject is very important. ”

Under the moonlight, the shadows of the two seemed to be separated by mountains and seas.

He was righteous, and she listened attentively.

"Okay." The corners of Chu Xi's lips maintained a slight upturned arc, "I see." ”

Isn't it what she thinks?

That's it.

Chu Xi chuckled, "Actually, I said that sentence just now to tease you." You, you take rumors too seriously, just do what you want, time will tell. ”

"Don't be too reassured." Chu Xi said to him, "This matter has no effect on me, you can say whatever you want." ”

Fame is too empty, as long as you do the things at hand, you can respond to all changes with the same, and you will become famous.

As she spoke, she walked in the direction of the small courtyard, and Xiao Zongchen followed her silently, listening to her talk.

Chu Xi's tone was soft, as if enlightening him, and as if mocking the bad side of human nature.

"Alright, I'm here." Chu Xi stood still, turned around, looked at his tall figure, smiled and waved his hand, "Goodbye then?" ”

Xiao Zongchen felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, wanted to compensate her, and wanted to comfort her, but in the end he could only say, "I'll wait for you to go in." ”

"Hmm." Chu Xi nodded, turned around, raised his feet and walked forward, turning his back to him and said with a smile, "You hurry up, see you next time." ”

Chu Xi didn't look back, he kept approaching the courtyard gate, and the moment he closed the door, he shook his hand at him again and motioned him to go back.

Xiao Zongchen watched her slushy face slowly disappear behind the door, and stood for a while before walking back.