"Another ......"

Her gaze was on the bushes in the distance, just outside the school's partition wall.

Yan Jingxing was a little confused. After waiting for a moment, he heard a familiar howl from that direction.

He couldn't help but ask, surprised:

"You brought the Split-Head Dog here? How? ”

"No, I just gave it an order to run with our car."

…… Sounds really tiring.

"Good. In this way, the combat power on our side is gathered. Even if an accident happens, we can handle it. ”

*

After eating at noon, the students of Baiyue Town Experimental Middle School returned to their dormitories one after another.

It wasn't too hard to run in the morning, but the junior high school students soon discovered that the biggest problem at the moment was that there was no air conditioning in the dormitory.

There are six to eight people living in each dormitory, and it is a summer afternoon, and the temperature is already very high, so I am already sweating just by walking back from the classroom, which makes the rest time suddenly difficult.

Yan Jing walked to the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and splashed his face with cold water, the cold and wet feeling stimulated him to breathe a long sigh of relief.

At this moment, he felt that someone was standing silently behind him.

Yan Jingxing stopped his movements and felt it, and found that he hadn't moved for a long time, like a ghost.

He was startled, quickly wiped the water from his face, and turned around to see the curly-haired girl with her hands behind her back, looking up at him with a smile.

“…… What do you want to do? ”

Yan Jingxing glared at her a little angrily.

"I'm going to play with you."

Ji Chunzao said.

Because there were other students in the bathroom at this time, who were watching the conversation between the two of them with a curious gaze, Yan Jingxing suddenly felt uncomfortable.

"We ......"

Yan Jingxing originally wanted to say that we would go out and talk about it, but the little girl in front of her also seemed to notice the subtle atmosphere around her, and said in a low and hurried voice:

"Jing Xing, I know, our words can't be heard by others."

As she spoke, she leaned into his arms in an almost tumidal position, stood on tiptoe and whispered in the boy's ear:

"Yuzhi is waiting for me outside. We're leaving. ”

As soon as she finished speaking, she put down her hand and turned around, running all the way out of the bathroom, her petite back disappearing from his field of vision, like an alarmed little animal fleeing into the woods.

Yan Jingxing covered his ears and stayed in place in a daze, still a little unresponsive.

The gaze around him burned, but he didn't have the heart to pay attention.

The feeling of the moist and warm air flowing into his ears just now was impressive, and it made Yan Jingxing feel excited.

For the first time, he had a strange feeling.

My heart was pounding, my mouth was dry, and my mind was slightly blank.

I've had a lot of intimacy in the past, but I've never felt anything like it.

…… Sure enough, there's something weird.

At some point, something had changed in their relationship, and he didn't know it.

*

Yan Jingxing took advantage of the fact that everyone was resting in the dormitory and walked through the quiet corridor.

The sun hanging high in the sky never stingy, spreading its light and heat generously all over the earth. The mountain school looks like it's turned into a big steamer, and from a distance, the light that shrouds the asphalt road is distorting slightly.

Yan Jingxing soon saw a familiar back.

Miss Xie held a parasol and stood quietly in the shadow of the eaves.

The warm summer breeze blew in her face, blowing her long, straight black hair. The girl occasionally raised her hand and picked up the green silk that had been blown by the wind, revealing her fair and lovely cheeks.

This action suits her perfectly, and she's perfect for summer—for no apparent reason, a strange thought popped into Yan Jingxing's mind.

"Today...... It's so hot. ”

He walked up to her and stood side by side with Xie Yuzhi. may be because he was suddenly attacked by Ji Chunzao before, and after he saw Miss Xie, he felt inexplicably nervous, and the words he said were also very unnutritious.

"yes, it's hot."

Xie Yuzhi nodded, her eyes were originally staring into the distance, but when she turned her head and saw that Yan Jingxing's forehead was sweating, she raised the parasol in her hand and tried to help him cover the sun, so the distance between the two was shortened, and their shoulders were leaning together.

However, because Yan Jingxing's height is a little taller than her, Xie Yuzhi's action is obviously a bit awkward. Yan Jingxing immediately took the umbrella from her hand and helped the two of them block the sunlight overhead.

The two did not speak, standing in the shadows waiting for the arrival of their last companion.

The boys and girls could feel the breath and breath of each other's proximity, like mist in the sunlight, but no one broke it.

It wasn't until a few minutes later that panicked footsteps and rapid breathing could be heard from behind.

"No, I'm sorry, it's a little late!"

"It's okay, there's no need to rush."

Xie Yuzhi turned around and saw that the little girl was holding her knees and panting, as if she had run all the way, and a faint smile appeared on her face unconsciously.

"What are you doing running so fast? It's still early. ”

"I'm ......"

She looked at Xie Yuzhi and then at Yan Jingxing, and swallowed her words back for some reason.

"Forget it, since everyone has arrived, we can go now, right?"

"Hmm."

Yan Jingxing's gaze did not match Ji Chunzao; Or rather, he was subconsciously avoiding the little girl's eyes.

He still couldn't forget the momentary physical contact in the bathroom just now, the brief hug in front of everyone's eyes, and the soft touch seemed to remain on his skin.

He couldn't act like nothing had happened. Although he hasn't been able to figure out what this strange surging emotion in his heart is for the time being, he can't fool himself.

In contrast, Ji Chunzao's reaction was much more natural, she jumped under the umbrella with a smile and squeezed between Yan Jingxing and Xie Yuzhi.

"Hey, don't stick so tight."

"What's the matter, the weather is so hot and the sun is so shining, and it also makes me stay under the umbrella to enjoy the coolness."

"It's so hot, so I don't let you lean over, as soon as you get closer, it's even hotter."

Xie Yuzhi angrily supported Ji Chunzao's forehead with her hand and didn't let her get close.

"Look at you, you're covered in sweat."

"Is that so?"

Ji Chunzao's big black eyes turned slightly, revealing a sly smile, and she deliberately said in a skeptical tone:

"Then when I came over, how did you see the two of you getting so close? Isn't it too hot and not too sweaty on the other party? ”

Miss Xie's words suddenly choked.

The little girl's tone soon changed to fake crying.

"Woo, Yuzhi began to dislike me, don't dislike others, I don't want to touch ...... because I feel sweat on my body"

"Alright, alright!"

Xie Yuzhi angrily took the umbrella and handed it to her.

"Well, if you want to hold it up, you can hold it yourself. After all, if you remember to bring more parasols, won't you be fine? ”

"Hey, you don't understand this, do you? Other people's umbrellas are comfortable to use, just like the meal that others invite guests to eat is always the most fragrant. ”

“…… You're embarrassed to say it. ”

The little girl raised her hand and tried to cover the three of them with the umbrella.

Not to mention that the size of the umbrella surface is not enough to block the sun, even if three people try to squeeze together, there are always shoulders exposed; The most important thing is that Ji Chunzao's height is even lower than Xie Yuzhi, so his current posture is quite reluctant.

“…… Forget it, I'll do it. ”

Yan Jingxing was a little speechless, snatched the umbrella, walked to the middle, and let him hold it. He was the first to take the lead.

The two girls looked at each other, and then followed one left and one right.

In this way, after some laughter, they finally set off towards the target location.

*

"Where's the appointment?"

"It's on this mountain. I asked him to come here, and if the location was further away, he would have to ask the family driver to drive us over. ”

The three of them went down the mountain road.

Because of the lush woods nearby, as long as you walk through the woods and away from the open road, the temperature is not so hot, so just be careful not to trip over the roots that protrude from the soil.

The shadows of the trees swayed, the golden sunlight was divided into pieces of gold by the lush branches and leaves, and the spots of light flowed on the clothes and pants of the boys and girls, dancing happily with their chats and laughter.

After more than ten minutes, they followed the slope all the way down to the bottom of the hill, and finally came to the vicinity of the target location.

In the distance, you can see the ridges and the farmland covered with white greenhouses, and an earthy yellow path leading to the village; Outside the entrance to the village, there are several restaurants and a small supermarket.

There are two private cars parked in front of the restaurant, as well as a motorcycle. There was no one on the road. The sun overhead is so scorching that people don't want to hang out at noon if they're fine.

Yan Jingxing left the area covered by the mountains and forests and walked onto the road. The road under your feet is so hot that if you put an egg on it, it will be cooked thoroughly after a while, and even the thick rubber surface of the sole of your shoes can't stop the transmission of high temperature.

"Is that the restaurant?"

Yan Jingxing pointed to the sign that read "Farmhouse" next to the restaurant not far away.

"Yes, the agreed place is there."

Xie Yuzhi nodded.

Ji Chunzao drank all the water in the plastic bottle, then shook the bottle, and after unwillingly making sure that there was no drop, his shoulders fell down in frustration.

Miss Xie noticed her expression, so she said:

"There's a cold drink shop over there, I'll buy you something to quench your thirst."

"Thank you. So let's go in first? ”

"Well, let's go see if the person is there."

……

The three of them were temporarily separated, Yan Jingxing and Ji Chunzao opened the curtain and walked into the restaurant.

At 1:30 p.m., the restaurant was similarly deserted, with huge electric fans blowing and boxes of beer bottles scrawled together at the door.

There was a figure swaying in the direction of the kitchen, as if it was tidying up. Hearing a guest coming, the person standing in the back kitchen shouted:

"What do you want to eat? We're not closed yet, I'll make you whatever you want to eat. ”

"I'm sorry, can you ask the boss to bring us two bowls of cold white boil first? Let's take a look at the menu and choose again. ”

"Okay."

After politely answering the question, Yan Jingxing's eyes wandered around the restaurant, only to see only one customer. So, his gaze quickly fell on the other party.

The man in the cap was eating noodles with his head down, and he was "purring" very happily, and he didn't mean to raise his face at all, so he couldn't see his appearance.

…… Since there is only one person, if the other party arrives first, then the detective may be him, right?

Yan Jingxing thought to himself, and began to carefully observe the other party's dress: looking at the age of about thirty, wearing a somewhat dirty windbreaker and trousers, looking dusty, and wearing a peaked cap on his head, it was very in line with the image of a private detective or reporter in his imagination.

After exchanging glances with Ji Chunzao, he took the initiative to step forward.

"Hello, is this Mr. He?"

"Ah, yes, I'm He Feng."

The man put down the dishes and chopsticks and replied enthusiastically.

"You're the boss from which the letter sent? He looks a little young. ”

“…… Leave me alone. You say you can help? ”

"yes, don't say help." The detective moved the hat on his head and straightened it, "Actually, I have information on hand, about a certain case of evaporation in Baiyue Town in the past ten years, and it happens to be related to Shigang Village, I heard that the person concerned usually lives in seclusion in a cave near Shigang Village." ”

"Really?"

Yan Jingxing was stunned for a moment.

"Of course it's true......"

In the middle of speaking, the detective suddenly stopped.

Yan Jingxing waited for a while, but he couldn't hear him continue, which couldn't help but be a little strange.

"What the hell are you trying to say-"

At this time, He Feng suddenly raised his face, and a strange smile squeezed out of his ordinary Chinese face, as if he had made a grimace at himself after trying to wrinkle his eyebrows and nose.

seems to be a funny smile, but squeezing his eyebrows at himself for no reason, but there is a sense of horror.

Yan Jingxing felt a chill welling up behind him, and he did not hesitate to activate the warrior instinct.

"Bang!"

He lifted his swift kick and kicked the man sitting in the chair in front of him.

(End of chapter)