Affectionate for a long time

On Christmas Eve, there was a light rain, and the shallow rain on the ground wet passers-by's trousers.

It's rare that this festival falls on a Saturday. Ji Yu took a big bag of apples to the dealer early in the morning, and asked Zhuang Moli to go to the bookstore to buy books together.Zhuang Zisheng and Xia He went to the company's reception as usual, and the driver and servant were also on vacation for the past two days.The taxis on the street were almost fully loaded, and the raindrops rolled down from the transparent umbrellas, splashing a small bubble on the ground.Accompanied by the clear sound of rain, it is like playing a magnificent symphony between heaven and earth.

After waiting in the villa area for a long time, the two finally decided to squeeze the bus.It is indeed crowded. City W is a super-populous city in China, with a permanent population of more than 2000 million in the three districts. The city's backward infrastructure construction has long been unable to withstand the high-density crowd.The gap between the rich and the poor is even more terrifying, and the public transportation system is almost occupied by most of the working class.Ji Yu is fine, for Zhuang Moli, it is indeed a bit difficult.

After half an hour's journey, Zhuang Moli was drenched in sweat.The air is turbid and warm in all directions, and the so-called safe distance between people has long been exceeded. It is not an exaggeration to rub shoulders, and the umbrellas of strangers are constantly dripping down the umbrella surface covered with water droplets. On the clothes, but I was embarrassed to let him move it.

Wuwai Bookstore can be called the most beautiful bookstore in W City.The central patio is surrounded by luxuriant forests and bamboos, giving the bookstore a clear sense of direction, and everything revolves around the patio.Going deep into the bookstore, the books in each space have been spread out, hundreds of thousands of books are lying there quietly, you only need to open them with your hands.

It is very quiet here, not only quiet, but also a sense of peace and tranquility.There are many people who come and go every day, from all walks of life, with different identities and values, but they only come here for one purpose, to read.

"What do you want to buy? A reference book?" Zhuang Moli shook the water from the umbrella outside, and then placed it in the designated place outside the store.

Ji Yu's expression was a little dazed, and he replied vaguely, "But I need to look for it first."

"Okay, I just want to see if there is "Wuthering Heights". I have been looking for it for a long time. Last time, the boss said that he would find a way to contact me to see if there is any original version. I will ask, and then go to the window seat on the third floor Assemble. OK?"

"Row!"

The two agreed on the meeting point and started to split up. The boss here is an old acquaintance with Zhuang Moli. When he saw him coming, he greeted him warmly, "Xiao Zhuang, didn't you go out to play on Christmas Eve? Why don't you come to the bookstore when you have time?" ?”

Zhuang Moli smiled and replied, "Isn't it raining? There's nowhere to go. I happened to accompany someone over here, so I asked if the "Wuthering Heights" I asked for last time has arrived?"

"It's here. There are two copies in total. One of them just sold out. I'll keep this one for you!" The boss took out a red hardcover book from under the bookcase and handed it to Zhuang Moli.

Taking the book in his hands, Zhuang Moli was faintly excited, "Thank you boss, I'll go up first." He couldn't wait like a child waiting for the kindergarten teacher to hand out reward candies.

Perhaps because of Christmas Eve and the rain, the reading room, which is usually packed with seats, only had about twenty people at this time, and they could see everything at a glance.

As soon as Zhuang Moli went up to the third floor, he saw Shen Tang sitting by the window reading a book. He was wearing a red round neck sweater, leaning slightly on the back of a white chair.A silver chain hangs from the elegant neckline, and the chain hangs down, hidden in the depth of the sweater.The effect of light and shadow made his outline and facial features more three-dimensional and profound. Because of the angle, Zhuang Moli could only see his side face clearly, but that alone was enough to make people feel ashamed.Only such a person can be called perfect.

As expected, he is more suitable for this kind of quiet environment. Zhuang Moli looked at him like an ordinary boy, nestled in the corner of the desk with a cup of steaming green tea on the table and a book in his hand. A feeling of tranquility.

Resisting the desire to go up to say hello, Zhuang Moli found a seat by the window behind him and sat down. The desire to read a book had faded away, so he put down the book, and unconsciously stared at Shen Tang's face with his arms propped up. Back, thoughts have long been thrown to the sky.

"Shen, Shen Tang!" Shen Tang put down the book and looked up, it was Liu Jiayu.

She was dressed like a sweet little princess, with a dark pink cotton retro dress, a camel coat, and a pair of shoes of the same color underneath.She was originally born with a unique appearance, so she looks more noble and beautiful with such careful dressing, so she can't help but look sideways in front of anyone!

Liu Jiayu did not miss the fleeting admiration and astonishment in Shen Tang's eyes. She took a deep breath and curled the corners of her mouth, "Can I sit across from you?"

"Of course." Shen Tang got up, walked around to the gentleman's chair opposite and pulled it away.

The two sat opposite each other, and the atmosphere was slightly awkward.Liu Jiayu put her bag and bag on the chair next to her, brushed her bangs on her forehead, glanced at the book lying on the opposite side out of the corner of her eye, and her eyes lit up.Open the topic, "What book are you reading?"

Shen Tang closed the book, "the moon and sixpence" was written on the crimson gilt cover, "The Moon and Sixpence," he said.

"Ah, the teacher's recommended books, I haven't read it yet..." Liu Jiayu was a little excited, he prefers boys with connotations, and Shen Tang is much better than those dudes who only play games and watch porn in their rooms , "It's still the original English version, where did you see it?"

Shen Tang opened the bibliography, looked at it and said, "Chapter 15, I've just started."

"Is it good? I want to see it too!"

"good."

"...By the way, today is Christmas Eve." As she spoke, she took out a bright red apple from the bag. The apple was red and big, very well-proportioned and bright. "I bought this at the fruit supermarket next door. Yep, looks pretty good, here."

Shen Tang took it, and an apple completely occupied his palm.

Did you buy it along the way?This kind of beautiful candied apple is not something you can just buy on the side of the road!

Shen Tang said thank you and put him on the table next to him.

The two were speechless again.

... Once the topic stopped, the embarrassment began to follow. Shen Tang had no intention of taking the initiative at all. Liu Jiayu felt a little uneasy. She reached into the bag beside her and found a thin envelope.

Deep breathing could no longer calm her beating heart, she pulled out the envelope abruptly, and handed the envelope to Shen Tang with both hands, "Shen Tang, I, I like you..." Her face was flushed, her voice was trembling, her eyes She looked at him stubbornly and shyly.

A stubborn and resilient girl, but unfortunately, she has no feelings.If it was someone else, he could play around, but such a girl deserves respect.

"I'm sorry, I can't accept it." Love letters, wishes, neither.

Shen Tang took the book, stood up and prepared to leave, so she should not be so embarrassed...

Before Liu Jiayu had time to understand the feeling of being rejected for the first time, tears blurred her eyes in an instant.She took the letter back and held it firmly in her hand, as if she was holding the only remaining dignity in her hand.

Her back is straight, and there is no trace of depression from behind.Shen Tang looked back at her, feeling a little guilty in his heart.Maybe I shouldn't have helped her then...