first love again

Chapter 9

It was the first time Xu Miao posted a selfie on Moments, and when she woke up the next day, she found dozens of notifications.

Most of them were asking him what happened, why he suddenly posted a selfie.

Xu Miao sat on the bed and read those comments, the corners of her mouth twitched more and more.

In the eyes of his friends, he posting selfies is tantamount to being abnormal.

I don't know if Jiang Yifan saw it, he didn't like or comment.

It would be great if Moments had a read access function.

Xu Miao felt bored and silently deleted the post.

He threw the phone on the bed and got up to wash up.

The weather is better today, and the sun finally came out to work. Although it looks sick, like a serious illness, the sun is very weak, and there is no warmth at all.

Xu Miao went to work in an Internet cafe all day, and there was not much business today, neither Tan Yao nor Chen Junshuai came.

Tan Yao was busy setting up the new studio, and Chen Junshuai took the sharp-chin beauty he met at the bar that day to Hong Kong for the New Year's Eve.

Xu Miao stayed alone at night, Zhao Mingming came to work the night shift, and Xu Miao left after the shift was over.

The temperature was lower at night, so Xu Miao wrapped her thick coat tightly, wishing she could directly cover her entire face with a scarf.

He went to a nearby supermarket to buy shampoo, and when he was queuing up to pay the bill, he saw the family planning supplies on the cabinet next to him. After thinking about it, he took a few boxes.

Jiang Yifan hasn't sent him a love letter so far, so he probably will come over in the evening.

Xu Miao packed a meal and walked home slowly.

In the silent night, the street lights dragged his figure very long.

When I got home, there was no one at the door.

Standing on the stairs, Xu Miao paused in her footsteps, bursts of disappointment welling up in her heart.

He shook his head, opened the door straight into the room, put the shampoo in the bathroom, threw family planning supplies in the drawer, and sat in the living room to eat.

Halfway through the meal, he was still in a depressed mood. He couldn't help but took out his mobile phone and sent a message to Jiang Yifan: "No love letter today?"

One minute later, Jiang Yifan replied with only three words:

"on the way."

Seeing these words, Xu Miao felt like being thrown directly into the soft clouds by a pair of invisible hands, feeling an unreal sense of joy.

He didn't have time to eat anymore, so he hurriedly packed the lunch box, threw it into the trash can, brushed his teeth and washed his face, and simply arranged his hair and clothes.

When Jiang Yifan knocked on the door, Xu Miao was still in the bathroom.

Hearing the sound, he quickly withdrew his fingers, put on his pants and washed his hands before coming to open the door.

Jiang Yifan was so tall that he almost blocked the light of the voice-activated lights in the corridor. His face was solemn, and he still carried the breath of winter.

Xu Miao let him into the room sideways, and asked, "Why are you here so late?"

Jiang Yifan took off the scarf, put it on the back of the chair, and said softly, "I'm delayed by something."

"Oh." Xu Miao followed behind him and asked again, "Did you eat?"

"Ah."

Xu Miao opened her mouth, not knowing what to say, and said "Oh" again.

Jiang Yifan handed him the love letter, Xu Miao looked down and saw his fingers, slender and strong, with neatly trimmed nails, because of holding the pen all the year round, there was a thick callus on the middle finger of his right hand.

When they were together, Xu Miao liked secretly holding hands with him in the crowd.

When the body temperature of both hands touches, there is a secret and exciting sense of satisfaction.

Xu Miao took the love letter, but still didn't open it, pretending to be indifferent, and put it on the counter casually.

Jiang Yifan glanced there casually, then sat on the sofa.

Xu Miao stood by and looked at him, and couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you planning to go back?"

"Ah."

Xu Miao laughed and joked, "So now you do it every other day?"

After saying that, Jiang Yifan raised his eyes to look at him, his deep eyes were full of impenetrable light, his face was expressionless, serious and serious.

Xu Miao felt flustered for no reason, and smiled dryly, "Did I say the wrong thing?"

Jiang Yifan stood up, with a tall and straight body, lowered his eyes in front of him, locked him directly in his eyes, and said expressionlessly: "I didn't come to ask you to do it. Today is New Year's Eve, and I want to be with you."

"Today is the 31st?" Xu Miao opened his eyes wide, took out his phone to check the time, then felt embarrassed, coughed lightly, a little annoyed, "I don't remember."

Jiang Yifan: "It's okay."

"I don't really want to have sex with you." Xu Miao tried to explain, "It's just that you came here to send a love letter and didn't leave..."

Jiang Yifan still looked at him, his tone was mild: "I know."

Xu Miao was like a deflated balloon, and the abnormality of his buttocks became clearer. He simply sat on the sofa and gave up on himself, "So, why do we just sit and celebrate New Year's Eve?"

Jiang Yifan asked: "Do you want to go out?"

Xu Miao: "It's too cold outside."

Jiang Yifan didn't speak any more, as if he expected that he would change his mind.

Xu Miao saw that he was holding the winning ticket, and scolded herself severely in her heart, and finally couldn't help changing her words, and said awkwardly: "Okay."

He didn't want to look at Jiang Yifan any more, deliberately avoided his sight, took a hat and scarf to put on, and then opened the door and left.

Jiang Yifan followed behind him, with a rare smile in his eyes, and called his name, "Xiao Xu."

Xu Miao turned her head and stared at him: "Why?"

"The photos are beautiful."

Jiang Yifan's voice was deep and mellow, like melting toffee, and every word was sweet to the apex of his heart.

Xu Miao tried her best to control her expression, and it took a lot of effort to restrain the raised corners of her mouth.

He went downstairs first, his shoes seemed to be stepping on the keys, step by step, a brisk tune drifted.

It was past ten o'clock, and there were no street lights in the alley, so it was pitch black and terrifying.

Xu Miao and Jiang Yifan walked side by side in the darkness, and the sound of their footsteps caused dogs to bark, which sounded fierce and cruel in the middle of the night.

"Did a dog bark when you came?" Xu Miao asked.

Jiang Yifan: "Yes."

Xu Miao turned her head to look at him, and only saw a rough outline in the dark night. He asked again, "Are you still afraid?"

When he was in high school, Jiang Yifan came to him at night, but he was chased all the way by a dog and almost bitten on his leg, which caused him a little psychological shadow.

Jiang Yifan's voice didn't have any emotional ups and downs, and he said concisely: "It's okay."

Xu Miao laughed unconsciously, and joked, "You've grown up, baby."

At the end of the sentence, Xu Miao realized that she was called that title again, and her smile froze at the corner of her mouth.

The atmosphere was too harmonious, and he recalled the past, causing him to call out this familiar title unconsciously.

Xu Miao cleared her throat, wanting to explain: "That..."

Jiang Yifan: "Yes."

"what?"

Jiang Yifan turned to look at him and said, "I've grown up."

Xu Miao smiled, and continued the topic just now, "The dogs are locked at home now, so you don't have to be afraid."

Jiang Yifan: "Yes."

The two walked out of the alley and finally ushered in the light.

Xu Miao went to a nearby coffee shop to buy two cups of coffee, handed them to Jiang Yifan, and asked, "Where are we going?"

"Jiangbian." Jiang Yifan took the coffee and asked in a low voice, "Is it cold?"

Holding the coffee cup in both hands, Xu Miao warmed her palms and took a breath: "It's okay."

Jiang Yifan was silent for a while, then stretched out his right hand with the palm facing up.

Xu Miao looked down at his hands, a little in disbelief, and looked at him in astonishment: "What?"

"Hold hands."

Xu Miao quietly curled her lips, then quickly suppressed her smile, and refused expressionlessly: "No."

Jiang Yifan didn't ask any more, and just withdrew his hand.

Xu Miao was still in a good mood, and he and Jiang Yifan walked slowly to the riverside.

There are already a lot of people around, very lively and noisy, they are all waiting for the fireworks at zero o'clock, waiting for a loud countdown to welcome the arrival of the new year.

Xu Miao didn't squeeze into the crowd, but stood a little far away with her coffee in her arms, looking up at the night sky slightly.

The sky was very dark, not a single star.

Jiang Yifan looked sideways at Xu Miao.

Those stars all ran into Xu Miao's eyes.

The corner of Xu Miao's mouth couldn't stop laughing, he turned to Jiang Yifan and said, "This is the first time we celebrate New Year's Eve together."

They talked for three years, and every New Year's Eve they couldn't stay together because of various things. This is also something Xu Miao regrets, not being able to welcome the New Year with the person he likes.

Unexpectedly, eight years later, this wish suddenly came true.

As the new year draws nearer, everyone is excited.

Jiang Yifan only had Xu Miao in his eyes, and asked in a low voice, "Can we hold hands now?"

Xu Miao was infected by the atmosphere, her eyes brightened: "Pull!"

Jiang Yifan held his right hand, palms touched together, he frowned unconsciously, "So cold?"

"It's okay." Xu Miao smiled, "Don't worry about these small details!"

Jiang Yifan pursed his lips, and took his hand and put it into his coat pocket. Xu Miao was taken aback, the smile on his face froze, and hesitantly asked, "Will this be too intimate?"

"will not."

Xu Miao thought about it, and gave up struggling: "Forget it, it's okay, we can do this tonight."

Jiang Yifan acted as if he had never heard of it, and still looked calm and breezy.

Xu Miao sneaked a peek at him from the corner of her eye. She looked so indifferent, but her hands were as hot as fire.

"Five, four, three—"

Everyone started counting down, and the sound was so loud that the drowsy Jiang Shui was awakened.

Xu Miao recovered, smiled again, and shouted, "Two, one, happy new year!"

At the same time, colorful fireworks bloomed in the sky, rumbling and intertwined with cheers.

The night sky becomes colorful and lights up the whole city.

Under the fireworks, people began to embrace, couples kissed sweetly, and everyone's face was reflected with light.

Xu Miao watched the fireworks in the sky quietly, her jaw line was beautiful and smooth.

Jiang Yifan held his hand tightly, without saying hello, and lowered his head to kiss his lips.

In an instant, Xu Miao's heart exploded like a firework leaping to the sky.

This kiss is very long, reflected by the gorgeous fireworks, it also looks romantic and warm.

Xu Miao's head was dizzy, and he didn't know how he got home from the riverside. When he finally came to his senses, he had already "treated honestly" with Jiang Yifan.

Going to the riverside together, counting down the New Year's Eve, watching fireworks, and going home together, no matter how you think about it, it makes no sense.

Xu Miao's dark eyes were wet, she looked at Jiang Yifan, and said softly, "Jiang Yifan."

Feeling the touch on his fingers, Jiang Yifan was a little surprised, and looked up.

"Happy New Year." Xu Miao said.

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