As night passed in the blink of an eye,
In the crude bedroom at dawn, as the first ray of sunlight streamed through the window, Chen Qizhen, lying in bed, fluttered her pitch-black and thick eyelashes, slowly opening her eyes.
The girl's eyes carried a hint of confusion and dullness, staring blankly at the blank ceiling above, yet a lingering smile remained on the corners of her mouth.
Last night was the most peaceful night she had slept in the entire six months.
The dreamlike scenes from the dream were vivid and clear in her mind at this moment.
And the face of the boy in the dream, shining like the sunlight outside the window, warm and comforting, as if capable of dispelling some darkness and gloom.
"If I could have such sweet dreams every night, it would be wonderful."
The girl sighed slightly, knowing these were mere wishes. For six months, she had nightmares every night, occasionally blessed with a beautiful dream, perhaps a bit of mercy from the heavens.
She got out of bed, still feeling a bit dazed, but because of the peaceful sleep and pleasant dream from last night, her mood seemed much better.
In the corner of the room, there was a wooden-colored guitar. Despite its somewhat aged appearance, there was not a speck of dust on it, and the six strings were wiped clean and bright.
Chen Qizhen picked up the guitar, sat on the bed, pressed the chords with her left hand, and casually strummed with her right hand. Like the flowing water, a melodious and clean sound flowed out.
"At that time, I was like a flower just poking its head out in spring, and you were like a beautiful butterfly fluttering around me. You always whispered to me quietly, saying you were a flower-picking sorcerer, living to await my blooming..."
The girl played with the guitar strings, singing softly. Her ethereal and pure voice resonated in the morning sunlight, profoundly moving.
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On the street, Yan Yuchen rode a bicycle, taking Yan Xiaoxi towards the school, somewhat unsteadily.
Because the new home was not far from the school, and Mr. Yan wanted to exercise his son, he discussed with Mrs. Yan and bought bicycles for both of them.
However, Yan Yuchen's cycling skills were quite poor, making Yan Xiaoxi tense up, holding onto him tightly.
"Brother, can you stop wobbling? It's so crooked and scary."
"You lack understanding. This is drawing a dragon, not a snake. How does it look like a snake?"
"I don't care if it's a snake or a dragon, can you stop twisting and turning? Look at the old man with a cane in front of us. You scared him away from such a distance, making him leap and run like a rabbit. We look like we're intentionally causing trouble."
"This is exuding domineering aura, overwhelming and majestic. Didn't you see that the road, congested just a moment ago, was cleared by my presence? I'm more impressive than a traffic cop!"
"Thick-skinned and shameless!"
"Don't disturb me drawing a snake—oh no, drawing a dragon."
"Tch."
Due to Yan Yuchen's intense focus on drawing the dragon, which was overly elaborate, they almost arrived at school late.
As they reached the school, Yan Xiaoxi hopped off the bike and ran away, complaining angrily, "Brother, I'd rather walk than ride your bike again. If you make me late and the teacher scolds me, I won't let it go!"
Feeling guilty, Yan Yuchen didn't dare to argue and quickly parked the bike, rushing towards the teaching building.
In the Class Two classroom, students were reciting English words. Sitting at the back, Hu Guagua was leisurely trimming her nails while slyly murmuring, "Looks like Aunt Nuan's centipede successfully did its job. That guy must be in the hospital by now. Humph, dared to bully me; this time, I'll make him regret it!"
Just as she finished speaking, Yan Yuchen, sweating, rushed into the classroom and plopped down next to her, panting, "Thank goodness we're not late."
Hu Guagua, holding the nail clippers, stared at him, blank for a moment, blinked, and said, "Yan Toad, you're not in the hospital? This is unscientific..."
Yan Yuchen ignored her, took out his English textbook from the backpack, and began to recite.
Due to the Golden core in his body and the cultivation of his soul, he almost had a photographic memory now. Words and sentences that used to give him a headache were now effortlessly stored in his mind after a single reading.
"Hey, I'm talking to you. Are you deaf?"
Hu Guagua was very angry; this jerk didn't go to the hospital, and he ignored her. It was infuriating!
Yan Yuchen flipped through the textbook, not bothering to lift his head, and said, "Don't talk; I need to study."
Seeing his indifferent and disdainful attitude, Hu Guagua was instantly half-dead with anger.
Back when Miss Elite arrived at the school, all the boys were eager to catch a glimpse of her. In the first class, the boys surrounded her, and any word she uttered was like an imperial decree.
But now, sitting beside her in Class Two, he acted as if she didn't exist. He didn't even spare a glance, even though she had dressed up today and caused two accidents on the way. This jerk, is he blind? Or maybe he just doesn't like women?
"Yan Toad, am I beautiful?"
Hu Guagua, feeling hurt and annoyed, asked with some reluctance.
Yan Yuchen glanced at her indifferently. Seeing her intentionally puffing up her chest, her watery eyes carrying a hint of provocative charm, he couldn't help but disdainfully curl his lips, saying, "Hmm, very beautiful. You're the most beautiful in the whole world, unparalleled. Can you stop bothering me now? I need to study."
After speaking, he continued to focus on his book.
Hu Guagua was instantly furious, gritting her teeth and saying, "Yan jerk! I'll kill you!"
Yan Yuchen ignored her, starting to loudly recite English words.
Damn it, the high school entrance exam is approaching, and you're still acting flirtatious. I admit you're pretty, and I acknowledge that you're the most beautiful girl I've seen, but I just don't like you. I don't want to see you. Can you stay away from me?
"Oh my god! Hugua, are you... are you insane?"
While Yan Yuchen was silently criticizing in his mind, a cool and soft little hand suddenly landed on his thigh, gently caressing from bottom to top, from outside to inside.
Hu Guagua's face revealed a charming smile, blinking her watery eyes with a teasing foxy charm. She pouted, wrinkling her pert little nose, presenting an adorable appearance, and sweetly said, "Chen gege, does guagua touching you feel good? Guagua wants to keep touching you, is that okay?"
Yan Yuchen was stunned for a few seconds, then with a "snap," he forcefully opened her little hand, hastily moved the chair beneath him outward, looking frightened, and said, "I say, you smelly frog, do you have a split personality? I advise you to see a psychiatrist first. This illness needs to be treated quickly, don't harm yourself and others."
The charming expression on Hu Guagua's face instantly stiffened. She stared at him with big eyes for a while, then suddenly burst out angrily, "Yan Yuchen! You're not a man! You bastard turtle! I curse you to be a bald egg that nobody wants for a lifetime!"
"What egg?" Yan Yuchen blinked.
"Cheap duck egg! A smelly and cheap egg laid by a duck! Do you know what a duck is? Haha, you ignorant hillbilly, you definitely don't know!" Hu Guagua cursed excitedly.
Yan Yuchen thought for a moment, stared at her thoughtfully, and said, "I think you are a duck. Otherwise, why would you be called 'gua gua'? Why does a 'gua gua' call?"
Hugua angrily said, "Ducks quack, they don't 'gua gua'!(frogs croaking) You idiot!"
Yan Yuchen earnestly said, "I think it's the same. Since you are a duck, and I am a duck egg, you should quickly take off your clothes and tell me where I came from."
As he said this, his eyes kept looking at her whole body curiously.
Hu Guagua suddenly shivered with anger.
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