So on that evening, the two of them awkwardly lay in the same bed.
The bed wasn't very big. In fact, it was a single bed.
But fortunately, they could still squeeze into it.
Lu Xue stared at the ceiling. After thinking for a while, she suddenly said to Mu Yuze, "Why do you think Mr. Chen is so eager to help me?"
Mu Yuze was also staring at the ceiling.
"Maybe it's the sincerity you showed by visiting him several times that touched him."
The moonlight outside the window poured in, cutting out geometric shapes on the floor.
Everything in the room seemed to be gilded with silver light.
Lu Xue was lying on the bed. Being squeezed made her a bit uncomfortable, so she slightly turned over onto the side facing Mu Yuze.
This tiny movement just made their clothes rustle.
When Lu Xue turned around, Mu Yuze felt that her breath was almost fanning his cheek. His heart was pounding like a drum.
In the dark and silent night, he had to forcefully calm his heart, fearing that it would really jump out of his chest or be noticed by the person beside him.
Either situation would be too embarrassing.
Lu Xue was sleeping soundly. Her breathing had gradually evened out. But Mu Yuze couldn't fall asleep.
He was also a bit uncomfortable being squeezed on this bed, so he carefully shifted his body, trying to change his position.
But as soon as he moved slightly, the girl seemed to be awakened. She unconsciously murmured something and seemed to turn over again, restlessly.
Mu Yuze didn't dare to move anymore. When he realized it, he found that one of his hands had been pressed under Lu Xue's cheek.
Her head was actually quite heavy. He wondered how much "water" was in it.
Her heavy and round little head was pressing on his wrist.
Her closed eyelashes were slightly trembling. She probably fell asleep again.
Mu Yuze didn't dare to move. Keeping this stiff and somewhat uncomfortable posture, he carefully steadied his right arm so that Lu Xue beside him could rest on it peacefully.
The cicadas outside were singing louder and louder. In this strange environment and on this strange bed, he just couldn't fall asleep.
After waiting for a long time, he could only look at the ceiling and listen to the girl's gradually steady breathing beside him. He let out a soft sigh.
That whole night, Mu Yuze suffered from insomnia.
He didn't know if it was because the environment and the bed were too strange, or if the cicadas outside were too noisy.
Or maybe it was the girl's breathing beside him that had slightly disrupted his mind.
Anyway, he was sleepless all night. When he got up the next day, he had two huge dark circles under his eyes.
Standing in front of the mirror, he let out a self - mocking chuckle.
The next morning after getting up, the two of them were warmly entertained by Mr. Chen.
Mr. Chen prepared a table full of breakfast and invited the two young people to have it with him.
After breakfast, Mr. Chen called his old friend. After setting a time, he finalized his work schedule for the next month.
He said to Lu Xue, "Miss Lu, how about this! Let's meet at my old house at the end of next month. I'll definitely spare some time to communicate with you then. I just wonder if you'll be available. If it conflicts with your schedule, we can discuss another suitable time for both of us."
Lu Xue was extremely grateful. She thanked Mr. Chen, "I'm already honored to receive your precious guidance! Don't worry. I'll surely be there on time!"
Mr. Chen nodded, and this matter was thus settled.
Since Mr. Chen soon left the old house to meet his friend, only Mu Yuze and Lu Xue were left.
Their purpose for this trip had been achieved, and at the moment, they were both at a loose end.
Lu Xue said, "How about we take a walk around this village? At least we won't have come here in vain."
Mu Yuze nodded in agreement. The two of them strolled around the village, making it a half - day sightseeing tour.
There were several chirping sparrows on the power poles. They seemed to be curiously sizing up these two strange outsiders.
The two walked straight along the path, passed by a small river, and then crossed the small wooden bridge over it.
It was only then that they discovered that there was beautiful scenery everywhere in this village.
Wherever they went, the scenery in front of them could be captured by a camera as a magnificent photo.
The pace of the whole village was slow. In the morning, there were vegetable vendors carrying vegetables on poles to the town to sell, and there were also leisurely old people coming out to water the flowers and plants in their yards.
At the entrance of the village, the shouts of the street vendors and the steaming white mist floating out of the steamed bun shop together formed a beautiful picture.
The two walked slowly past the small bridge and flowing water. The small alleys were lined up one by one. Every turn seemed to lead to a brand - new place.
The bricks and tiles on both sides were twined with green moss. The passages between each turn could only allow one person to pass through. So Lu Xue walked in front, and Mu Yuze followed unhurriedly behind.