The typhoon has truly arrived. The meteorological bureau issued a marine typhoon warning early in the morning, causing Liu Meng and her friends' plans to go out to sea to be delayed. Everyone was stuck in the hotel, feeling bored. Despite the stormy clouds and raging waves over Qianhu Lake, Dongning Prefecture enjoyed clear skies and bright sunshine, with an endless coastline dotted with delicate white waves. Yang Jingsheng sat on the Ziqiang train along the Huadong Line, gazing out at the magnificent scenery.
Due to the holiday, the carriage was crowded and noisy. Some standing passengers even sat on the armrests of the seats. Xu Yuan frowned at this and decided to lean against Yang Jingsheng to avoid being jostled by those inconsiderate people.
After sending Liu Meng off yesterday, Yang Jingsheng returned home feeling bored and decided to visit Xu Yuan in the afternoon. For some unknown reason, the main door of her apartment building was left unlocked, allowing Yang Jingsheng to climb up to the fourth floor and knock on Xu Yuan's door. Still half-asleep, Xu Yuan groggily opened the door and, upon seeing Yang Jingsheng, joyfully threw herself into his arms. They embraced tightly as she pouted and complained about how long it had been since he last visited her.
Yang Jingsheng lifted her high into his arms while she cupped his face in her hands, showering him with kisses. He carried her to the edge of the bed where they sat together. Xu Yuan gazed at him quietly before saying, "I really miss you!"
Yang Jingsheng knew she spoke from her heart. Living in a world of insincerity, Xu Yuan unexpectedly met an ordinary boy like Yang Jingsheng and found in him a true friend rather than just a lover.
Yang Jingsheng let her nestle against him as Xu Yuan listened to his steady heartbeat, enjoying this rare moment of warmth in the afternoon. He admired her long, shiny hair and gently brushed it with his hand. After a while, Xu Yuan looked up at him and suddenly asked, "Yang Jingsheng, have you started your summer vacation?"
"Yes," he replied.
"Do you have time tomorrow? Would you come home with me?" Xu Yuan asked.
"To Jiangdong?"
"Mm-hmm."
After a moment's consideration, Yang Jingsheng agreed. Xu Yuan was thrilled and immediately called someone to request a few days off from work. After changing clothes, she pulled Yang Jingsheng along to the department store.
Yang Jingsheng thought she would browse through women's clothing or cosmetics but was surprised when she showed no interest in those sections and kept circling around men's clothing instead. She asked for his opinion on shirts, ties, jackets, and leather goods in detail. Noticing the gentle sparkle in her eyes, he asked, "Buying for family?"
"For my father," Xu Yuan nodded.
Yang Jingsheng helped her choose a few more conservative styles. Xu Yuan held them in her hands while looking them over anxiously. He wrapped his arm around her waist, and they exchanged smiles.
Early this morning, Yang Jingsheng made up a story for his mother about visiting a classmate for two or three days. His mother knew he would likely be restless at home during vacation and encouraged him to go out for a change of scenery without asking too many questions.
After packing a simple bag, Yang Jingsheng crossed the street to pick up Xu Yuan from her apartment. She had been up early and was already waiting at the entrance. He took her large bag and hailed a taxi to Ningzhou station to catch a train to Jiangdong, their destination being Hong Tian.
Xu Yuan wore light makeup with her straight hair cascading down to her waist in an elegant style. She donned a sleeveless fitted top that revealed her cute belly button and a short narrow skirt that accentuated her long and graceful legs.
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