please stop being jealous

Fangyuan woke up the next day and left after washing up. I didn't know when I left, because I drank alcohol, and Xu Luo was still by my side, so I slept better. It was eleven o'clock again.

And it didn't wake up naturally, it was woken up by the smell of vegetables.

Xu Luo also has no class in the morning, but there is in the afternoon, so I cook the meal first, and it will be almost the same when I get up.

It's just that I didn't expect that the scent slipped in through the crack of the door, and I woke up a little earlier than she expected, so when I appeared at the kitchen door, Xu Luo was obviously taken aback.

I waved my hand and smiled at her: "Morning."

Xu Luo also held the spatula and nodded.

I pointed to the bathroom: "I'm going to wash up."

But because I wanted to see her when I woke up, I actually forgot to tidy myself up first.

I don't know if it's a psychological hint, but I always feel that after my birthday yesterday, I look a little older than the day before yesterday.

Although I feel nothing when I touch my face.

After coming out of the bathroom, Xu Luo had already cooked a dish, and there were two dishes on the dining table, one meat and one vegetarian.

She was still wearing an apron and her hair was tied up. Seeing me come out, she said, "There is still a soup."

I said "hmm", seeing that she was about to enter the kitchen again, I grabbed her wrist and pointed my other hand at my face.

I asked, "Do I look older now than I did when I was 26?"

Xu Luo had no expression at first, but after hearing my question, her dimples appeared again little by little.

She smiled and raised her eyebrows: "Yes."

"..." I withdrew my hand, "I don't want to eat, I'll go for maintenance right away."

Xu Luo also said immediately: "I'm just kidding, it's not like that, it doesn't seem to have changed."

I looked at her: "Are you sure?"

"Well, I'm sure." Xu Luo also comforted, "Look at me, don't you feel any changes?"

"When I was 22 years old, I was just like you, I didn't care about these things."

"You can ignore it now."

I let out a breath and changed the subject: "Go get some soup."

I don't need to go out today. After dinner, I gave the car keys to Xu Luoye: "Go for the car."

She didn't refuse: "OK."

She changed her clothes, put her schoolbag on her back, and changed her shoes at the entrance.

Sitting on the sofa, looking at my phone, I suddenly felt like I was a left-behind child.

The weather was fine today, the sun poured in through the window, leaving traces on the ground.

I squinted my eyes and looked at Xu Luoye. I wanted to say something, but I didn't know what to say. After she changed her shoes, I said, "Be careful."

"Got it." Xu Luo was also standing, her standing posture was as straight as ever.

I said "um", lowered my head, and heard Xu Luo also say, "I'll send you a message."

I raised the corner of my lips: "Understood."

The door was closed, and the room fell into silence. I looked at the boring interface of Weibo and sighed softly.

At this time, Fangyuan sent me a message: [Ah Ji, what gift did little sister Xu give you? 】

She asked yesterday, but Xu Luo also answered "secret".

【Are you so curious? ] I couldn't help asking.

Fang Yuan replied in seconds: [Yeah, I want to see what this little sister gave. 】

I laughed: [I haven't disassembled it yet, and I won't tell you if I dismantle it. 】

【I'm furious. 】

I didn't go back to Fangyuan, I stood up and went to the bedroom.

The gift from Xu Luoye was still on the desk.

Inexplicably, I felt a little nervous, especially when my hand touched the bag.

When she gave it to me yesterday, I actually couldn't wait to open it, but there were so many people at that time, I didn't have the chance until now.

It's a small bag with a boxy box inside, and its weight is negligible.

I took out the box and put it on the table. I straightened my back, as if I was dealing with something important.

But it was important because Xu Luo also gave it to me, and when I thought of the picture of Xu Luo talking in my ear yesterday, I couldn't help trembling.

I haven't guessed what Xu Luoye gave, because I don't think I can guess, so I just gave up.

The lid was gently opened by me.

The first thing I saw was a small card. I picked it up, and it said "Happy Birthday", signed by neither Xu Luoye nor my cousin.

But "Xiao Ye".

I've never heard her called that before, and I've never called her that.

There is also a hand rope in the box, which is made of silk. The rope is very thin and slightly long. It can be tied around the wrist two or three times, and there is a small fox-shaped pendant in the middle.

I saw this bracelet at a counter in the mall, the price...

I thought about it, and the price of this bracelet happened to be about the same as the salary that Xu Luo was also "throbbing" before.

If I'm not mistaken, she might spend all her wages to buy this gift for me.

I can't tell what I feel in my heart, I never thought that Xu Luo would give such a precious gift.

The bracelet is very delicate, I took it out and put it on, and the fox pendant feels very good to the touch.

Suddenly I remembered how she described me back then, it was no different from how I described her.

They all think that the other party is a fox.

then i...

Am I like her, hooking the soul of the other party?

I suddenly fell into confusion.

Sure enough, Xu Luo also sent me a message. She talked more than before. She would tell me that the school leaves fell on her shoulders, and gossip with me about a certain couple in her class who seemed to have had a fight. far away.

While I was chatting with her pretending to be calm, I almost felt out of breath, as if she had become like this since I became cousins ​​with her.

I called Fang Yuan: "Fang Yuan, I have something to say."

"You said."

"Do you think Xu Luo likes me too?" I was very straightforward.

Fang Yuan didn't respond: "What do you like?"

"At once……"

"I see!" Fang Yuan's voice was a little surprised, but also a little excited, "I really know you best."

I was full of question marks: "What?"

"Don't ask her if she likes you, you must like her, right?"

When she said it so directly, I felt a little hot, but I felt that I was 27 years old now, and there was nothing embarrassing to talk about emotional matters.

I generously admitted: "Yes."

"The necklace was bought for her, right?"

"Yes."

Fang Yuan scolded: "Fuck." She scolded me, "Look at you, how long have you been single, and you still covered it up that day."

She was talking about the day I came back from a business trip.

"She is my cousin now, I don't hide it, what do I do?"

"Fuck."

"You are so deep into acting, why don't you change your career to become an actor?"

"..." I stroked my forehead, "Don't interrupt, answer my question."

Fangyuan said "Oh", "How do I know if she likes you or not?" She said, "Besides, you are still cousins ​​now, doesn't the contract say that she will graduate in June next year?"

After hanging up the phone, I held the phone and looked at the message that Xu Luoye sent me again: 【It's time for a break. 】

I pursed my lips and typed: 【Say something. 】

【Um. 】

I really didn't mean to complain, but I still felt sorry: [Don't do this in the future. 】

I believe she understands what I mean.

【it is good. 】

The chat stops here.

I felt a bit uncomfortable at home, put on my shoes, took a taxi, and went to Throb.

Xu Luo also basically hasn't been here since school started, and she doesn't have much time, so I come less frequently.

But Xiao Mu still persisted.

I paid the bill and got out of the car, and saw that there were still passers-by checking in on the internet celebrity wall outside.

I stood where I was, thought for a while, and didn't want to go into the store anymore. I went to the wall by myself and took a few selfies.

In the photo, I was grinning, I chose a picture, and I sent it to Moments.

Just after sending, the phone rang, and it was Xu Luo who also called.

Her note to me has changed, now she is called "Xiao Ye".

"I'm out of school." Xu Luo also said.

I looked at the time, it was past four o'clock, almost: "Yes."

She added: "I..."

There was a lot of voices on her side, obviously she called me just after class.

After saying the word "I", there was no more words, and all kinds of voices came.

I didn't hang up, and after 3 minutes, Xu Luoye's voice came back.

"Still there?" she asked.

"Yes."

Xu Luo also said softly, "Don't be angry."

"I'm not angry."

"I just don't think it's worth it, not worth it for me."

It's not worth her spending all her salary on a birthday present.

"I've already given the answer to this matter."

what?