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Psst! We're moving!
Thinking of running? Dream on.
Even after giving myself, I can still consider it.
— From the Diary of Fairy Su Zaizai
In June, the weather gradually shifted from cool to hot.
The sky was clear and blue, the concrete ground scorched by the sun, emitting heat.
The cicadas’ cries echoed loudly in the air, intermittent but piercing.
In the classroom, seven or eight students gathered around the bulletin board near the back door to check their monthly exam results.
Soon, a chorus of groans filled the air.
Xiaoxiao couldn’t resist turning her head to talk to her.
Lowering her voice slightly, she nodded toward one person in the class.
“That Lu Yu, she ranked second this time and is still complaining about not doing well.”
Su Zaizai rested her cheek on one hand while lazily scribbling with a pen in the other.
Hearing Xiaoxiao’s words, Su Zaizai raised her head, her expression somewhat hesitant.
She quickly spoke: “But she ranked first last time.”
Xiaoxiao swallowed her next words.
“...Alright, I don’t understand the world of top students.”
Feeling the awkward silence, Su Zaizai changed the topic.
“Who ranked first this time?”
At the same time, the person sitting beside her returned.
Hearing Su Zaizai’s question just in time, Wang Nan raised an eyebrow and said: “Me.”
“Oh.” Su Zaizai didn’t say anything more.
Seeing him return, Xiaoxiao curiously asked: “Hey, Math God Wang, did you get a perfect score in math again this time?”
“No.” Wang Nan sighed. “I made a calculation error on the last question, careless mistake.”
After saying that, he glanced at Su Zaizai and deliberately added: “But all the steps were correct; I didn’t find it difficult, pretty simple actually.”
However, she showed no reaction.
Just then, the bell rang for class, and Wang Nan lowered his head in frustration, opening his book.
After a while.
Su Zaizai softly spoke: “Wang Nan, do you know who has the air conditioner remote?”
With the weather getting hotter, the air conditioners in the classrooms were turned on.
The classrooms were spacious, so Z High installed two air conditioners per room.
Because of the outdoor units, both air conditioners were installed on the side of the innermost row.
Su Zaizai happened to sit in that row.
“Isn’t it with the class monitor?” Wang Nan turned to look at her. “But it’s useless; they’ve already set it to 28 degrees. They won’t raise it any further, otherwise, the group near the door would roast.”
Su Zaizai sniffed and rubbed her arms: “I see.”
Noticing Su Zaizai’s lips had turned purple from the cold,
Wang Nan scratched his head and couldn’t help but say: “Didn’t I remind you to bring a jacket yesterday...”
“I forgot.”
He hesitated for a moment and said: “Do you want to borrow mine?”
Su Zaizai turned to look at him, her expression somewhat doubtful.
She quickly averted her gaze and curled herself into a ball.
This made her feel much warmer.
Su Zaizai rubbed her arms again, trying to smooth out the goosebumps from the cold.
Then, she muffled a refusal: “No need, I don’t like wearing others’ clothes.”
Wang Nan didn’t speak anymore.
Su Zaizai thought for a moment and continued: “But still, thank you.”
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After class, Su Zaizai picked up her water bottle, intending to fill it with hot water at the dispenser.
As soon as she stepped out of the classroom, a wave of heat hit her.
It instantly eased her chilled body.
Not walking far, she bumped into Zhang Lurang coming out of the Advanced Science Class.
Her nose collided with his back, causing some numbness.
Su Zaizai rubbed her nose with her hand and complained: “Are you trying to murder your future wife?”
Zhang Lurang: “...”
He directly ignored Su Zaizai’s words, turned around, and looked down at her face.
Only after confirming she wasn’t hurt did he let out a sigh of relief.
Soon, he frowned and scolded her: “Don’t talk nonsense.”
“What nonsense did I say?” Su Zaizai protested.
“...”
“Am I wrong?”
His face darkened, and he coldly said: “Su Zaizai.”
Su Zaizai immediately backed down but still stubbornly accused him.
“Why are you always mad at me when you can’t counter my arguments?”
“...”
After pondering for a moment, Su Zaizai confidently stated: “Where did I go wrong? We’ve already decided when we’ll be together. The next step after dating isn’t marriage?”
Zhang Lurang turned his head away, his ears reddening, not wanting to deal with her.
“So how am I wrong in saying I’m your future wife?”
“...”
Receiving no response from him, Su Zaizai sulked: “Are you trying to toy with me?”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lurang turned to look at her and denied it: “No.”
Su Zaizai paid no attention to what he said: “Yet you haven’t even thought about marriage.”
“...”
“I’m very disappointed in you; you’re such a rogue.”
Unable to bear it any longer, Zhang Lurang blurted out what was on his mind: “I have thought about it.”
Su Zaizai was stunned, dumbfounded: “What did you say?”
His expression was extremely unnatural, awkwardly averting his gaze.
The next second, Su Zaizai’s face turned completely red.
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After fetching water,
Seeing Zhang Lurang start walking back, Su Zaizai quickly pulled him.
“Let’s go back a bit later; the classroom is too cold. I need to warm up outside.”
Zhang Lurang paused momentarily but continued walking back.
Su Zaizai didn’t insist anymore.
Walking beside Zhang Lurang, she suddenly remembered something.
“Rang Rang, how many points did you get in math this time?”
He calmly replied: “One hundred fifty.”
Su Zaizai lowered her head, happy for him, and curved her lips.
Then, she softly spoke, feeling somewhat downcast.
“I only scored ninety, barely passing.”
Instinctively, Zhang Lurang turned his head to look at her expression.
Soon, he inexplicably spoke: “This math test was quite difficult.”
Su Zaizai turned her head.
Seeing his serious face, her hand, which had been resting by her thigh, rose again to touch her neck.
She was a bit confused but quickly realized, uttering an “Oh.”
Su Zaizai leaned close to his face, grinning: “Rang Rang, you’re comforting me.”
As they spoke, they happened to reach the entrance of the Advanced Science Class.
Zhang Lurang didn’t respond to her and walked directly into the classroom, throwing out a sentence.
“Wait here for me.”
Although she didn’t know what he was doing, Su Zaizai obediently stood at the door.
Not long after, he came out holding a jacket.
Su Zaizai immediately hid her hands behind her back, refusing to take it.
“You wear it yourself; your seat is also under the air conditioner.”
“...”
“Rang Rang, if you get sick, it will be the biggest trouble for me. Don’t keep causing problems for me.”
He sighed and said: “I brought two jackets.”
Upon hearing this, Su Zaizai gradually relaxed her hands behind her back and asked in confusion: “Huh? Why did you bring two?”
Zhang Lurang didn’t answer her question but grabbed her wrist and shoved the jacket into her hands.
“Don’t catch a cold,” he softly said.
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Days passed one by one like this.
Zhang Lurang left home and got into Lin Mao’s car.
He placed his schoolbag aside and turned his head to look at the scenery outside.
The sunlight was blinding, making him feel dizzy.
Zhang Lurang retracted his gaze, adjusted his sitting position slightly, and closed his eyes.
Lin Mao didn’t start the car immediately; his fingertips tapped on the steering wheel, as if pondering something.
Then, he sighed and spoke: “A Rang, you might still have to return to City B for high school next semester.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lurang immediately opened his eyes.
“There are too many requirements for taking the college entrance exam in City Z as an out-of-town student. I don’t have the confidence to let you take the exam here...” Lin Mao paused and continued, “I’ve talked to your dad. He said he won’t let you attend School B.”
Zhang Lurang didn’t say anything.
Lin Mao didn’t know what else to say and silently started the car.
Soon, Zhang Lurang spoke, softly saying: “Can I come over during winter and summer vacations?”
Hearing him speak, Lin Mao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“If you want to come, just come. If your parents don’t allow it, I’ll go pick you up.”
Zhang Lurang fell silent, his mind blank.
He inexplicably remembered that day when Su Zaizai looked at the bulletin board with wide eyes, smiling and praising him.
— “Rang Rang, you’re amazing!”
Even if others couldn’t see his good qualities,
Su Zaizai could.
Zhang Lurang suddenly curved his lips, as if enlightened, and spoke.
“Uncle, let’s go to School B.”
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Not long after Zhang Lurang walked into the classroom,
Su Zaizai entered from the back door and stood beside his desk.
Zhang Lurang habitually stood up.
He moved to his deskmate’s seat, giving his spot to her.
Su Zaizai sat down and laughed for a while.
Zhang Lurang remained expressionless beside her.
After laughing enough, Su Zaizai finally spoke.
“Rang Rang, do you know the physics teacher shaved his head bald? Oh my gosh, it cracked me up... It’s so shiny.”
Zhang Lurang: “...”
Feeling somewhat puzzled under his gaze, Su Zaizai blinked and asked: “What’s wrong?”
Zhang Lurang paused for a moment and said: “He shaved last Monday.”
“...”
Su Zaizai immediately lowered her head, obediently admitting her mistake.
“I... I haven’t looked up at him...”
Zhang Lurang frowned and coldly said: “Su Zaizai, pay attention in class.”
Su Zaizai didn’t argue and nodded obediently.
She felt a bit tired, realizing that she might have fallen for a disciplinarian.
After scolding her, Zhang Lurang opened his mouth again.
But still, he said nothing.
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After the closing ceremony of the first semester of high school,
Su Zaizai lay on her bed in despair, not wanting to move at all.
She didn’t want to have a vacation at all.
Once the vacation started, their long-distance relationship would begin.
Long-distance relationships equate to having potential and easily unnoticed rivals.
Before she could think more deeply about it, her phone vibrated.
Zhang Lurang sent a message.
— Can you come out now?
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After stepping out, Su Zaizai hopped over to Zhang Lurang.
Seeing his gloomy expression, she immediately wiped off her smile and asked: “What’s wrong...”
At night, the temperature was a bit cool.
There were few people on the road, and the atmosphere was quietly somber.
The wind blew, swaying the trees beside them.
Zhang Lurang licked his lips and carefully said: “Su Zaizai...”
“Huh?”
He lowered his head, staring into her eyes: “I’m going back to City B for school next semester.”
Zhang Lurang spoke slowly, enunciating each word clearly.
Su Zaizai heard every word clearly.
She was momentarily stunned but pretended not to have heard clearly.
After a brief silence, she slowly spoke.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about... I’m going home.”
Zhang Lurang immediately grabbed her hand and said: “I...”
Su Zaizai shook off his hand, and tears instantly fell.
She raised her hand to cover her eyes, holding back sobs as she vented her frustration.
“You always do this!”
Zhang Lurang stood in front of her, his Adam’s apple bobbing, unsure how to react.
Su Zaizai lowered her head to wipe away her tears and began speaking sarcastically.
“Forget it, do whatever you want. I hope you’re happy.”
Zhang Lurang opened his mouth but hadn’t uttered a word yet.
Suddenly, Su Zaizai burst into tears, grabbing his hand and sobbing: “No, you can’t go back. How can you be like this... I don’t care...”
“Su Zaizai, stop crying,” he sighed. “I’m only going back because I can’t take the college entrance exam here.”
“No!” She couldn’t take it in, only knowing to refuse.
“I’ll come back during winter and summer vacations,” he said.
Hearing this, Su Zaizai gradually stopped crying.
But she still couldn’t bear it.
School would last for five months, while winter vacation was only one month.
A difference of five times…
“When will you go back?” Her eyes red, she asked.
He answered earnestly: “I’ll go back a week before school starts.”
“You won’t fall for another girl when you get there, will you?”
Zhang Lurang felt somewhat embarrassed: “...Don’t talk nonsense.”
Su Zaizai’s thoughts were still jumbled, and she blurted out random words.
“You won’t even give me a title.”
“...”
She thought for a moment and seriously said: “Then kiss me before you go.”
Her voice carried a hint of nasal tone, like she was coquettishly asking.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lurang took a step back, his entire face flushed as if bleeding.
He lowered his voice, gritting his teeth: “Su Zaizai!”
Su Zaizai’s eyes were still moist, glistening under the moonlight.
She immediately grabbed his collar, her face full of stubbornness.
She wouldn’t let him escape, nor did she want him to.
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