Even the most good - tempered person can't always stay gentle.
Either Zhang Lu is truly kind - hearted, or he's just acting.
Since Jiang Cong came to the police station, he had been constantly working.
Chief Wang felt quite bad about it and firmly demanded that Jiang Cong take a day off.
Before Jiang Cong could say anything, Chief Wang pushed him out of the police station as if he were a plague god. "Professor Jiang, it's the weekend today. Our police station always adheres to the people - oriented principle. You must take a rest today!"
Jiang Cong helplessly rubbed his forehead. In fact, he was already used to this high - intensity, non - stop working state.
But seeing Chief Wang's firm attitude, Jiang Cong didn't want to continue this unnecessary wrangling with him. He reluctantly accepted Chief Wang's "invitation to take a vacation".
Just like this, under Chief Wang's earnest gaze, Jiang Cong was "driven" out of the police station step by step.
Jiang Cong thought to himself: I can still work. Let me go back!
Since it was the weekend, the school was on a normal break.
Chen Er was wearing a school uniform that looked loose and ill - fitting. She was wandering aimlessly on the street.
The warm sun shone on every passer - by.
Chen Er looked up, opened her hands, trying to catch the ray of sunlight in her palm. Her soft short hair emitted a gentle golden glow, just like an angel who had fallen into the world, bringing light to the dirty world.
As if remembering something, Chen Er grinned, withdrew her hands, and stopped doing such an arty girl's action.
But there was a hint of something unknown in that smile.
Chen Er lowered her head. There were fine hairs on her neck. She stared at the ground and kicked the pebbles on the road.
How could she be that pure and flawless angel? She also had... secrets that no one knew.
As she walked, a pair of sneakers suddenly appeared in front of Chen Er.
She looked up. When she saw the person in front of her, a flash of understanding quickly crossed her face.
Chen Er was not surprised by Ji Pei's appearance.
As soon as she stopped, she had noticed a pair of eyes staring at her from somewhere behind.
But Chen Er didn't turn back. She selectively pretended not to notice anything.
She could feel that the owner of that gaze had no ill - will towards her.
Now it seemed that the owner of that gaze should be Ji Pei in front of her.
Ji Pei stammered and greeted Chen Er stiffly, "Chen... Chen Er, you're here too? What a coincidence."
Chen Er gave a charming smile and didn't expose the boy's little thought. She responded generously, "Yes, Ji Pei. What a coincidence."
Not far from them, sitting by the window of the coffee shop, Jiang Cong witnessed the interaction between Chen Er and Ji Pei.
Peers always have endless topics to talk about.
Chen Er raised her sweet and lovely smile, exuding the hormones of adolescence. Her little tiger teeth dazzled Ji Pei's eyes.
"The college entrance examination is getting closer. How are you preparing for it?" Chen Er started the topic about the college entrance examination and asked about Ji Pei's review progress.
Ji Pei stared blankly at the girl with a bright smile in front of him, his thoughts drifting away.
Back then, she had also broken into his life that had been plunged into boundless darkness like this, leaving a colorful mark.
Since then, she had been firmly engraved in his heart.
In Ji Pei's memory, Chen Er was like a tireless and cynical little lion, protected by her own sharp fangs.
In the teachers' eyes, Chen Er was a delinquent girl who smoked, fought, and was extremely naughty.
But Chen Er was very smart. Although she violated discipline many times, she never crossed the school's bottom - line.
So the school could only give her some minor punishments and a few harmless demerits.
And he had always been cowardly, unable to even protect the most basic things well.
He envied Chen Er, but at the same time, he looked down on her.
He was an excellent student with outstanding grades, while Chen Er's grades were always at the bottom.
At the same time, Ji Pei was jealous of Chen Er. She could act willfully, while he could only hide in the dark corner where no one was around, licking his wounds alone.
These complex emotions piled up in Ji Pei's heart.
Chen Er noticed Ji Pei's distraction. She rolled her eyes a few times, walked forward a few steps as if she were concerned, and gently patted Ji Pei on the shoulder.
"Hey, are you okay?" Chen Er was very close to Ji Pei.
Ji Pei felt the slightly hot breath near his ear. Suddenly, he flew into a rage and pushed Chen Er beside him hard, as if he had remembered some very bad experiences and memories.
Taking advantage of Ji Pei's strength, Chen Er deliberately took a few steps back and sat down on the ground.
A few tears welled up in the corners of her eyes. She pouted aggrievedly, "You... What's wrong with you, Ji Pei? Why are you treating me like this?"
Ji Pei looked crazy. He hugged his head painfully. His back was soaked with fine cold sweat. He kept shouting, "Don't come near! Don't come near! Get away from me!"
This scene attracted the attention of many passers - by.
They all thought that the boy and the girl were quarreling and having a tiff.
But Jiang Cong read a different hint.
From the moment Ji Pei walked up to Chen Er a bit eagerly, it showed that he had seen Chen Er long ago but was just struggling whether to go up or not.
During the conversation, although Ji Pei tried his best to control his facial muscles not to be so tense, his hands trembled involuntarily, which proved that he was very nervous.
Moreover, Ji Pei always carefully observed Chen Er's expression, afraid that she would be unhappy. He should be quite familiar with Chen Er's temper.
This was a typical manifestation of a secret - admirer's personality.
It was obvious that Ji Pei liked Chen Er, and this feeling had lasted for more than half a year.
When Chen Er deliberately had physical contact with Ji Pei, he didn't feel happy or nervous. Instead, he was disgusted by her touch.
Liking but also being disgusted and disdainful, Ji Pei had an extreme personality and showed signs of a split - personality.
Jiang Cong casually leaned on the booth, took a sip of the coffee in front of him, and then turned his gaze back to Chen Er and Ji Pei across the street.
Seeing Ji Pei's uncomfortable appearance, Chen Er didn't say anything more. She quietly stood up and waited for Ji Pei to calm down.
After a while, Ji Pei's body stopped shaking violently and gradually quieted down.
He realized his gaffe just now. His pale lips trembled constantly. He mechanically apologized, "I'm... I'm sorry... I didn't mean it. I just... just..."
Chen Er nodded understandingly without blaming Ji Pei at all. "It's okay. You're not feeling well. Go back first."
"Okay." Ji Pei fled in a hurry. His departing back was anxious and embarrassed.
Chen Er murmured softly, and then walked in the opposite direction of Ji Pei.