Chapter 09 I am Ruo Qiqi 3
"Qiqi, it might rain outside, remember to bring an umbrella when you go shopping!"
Today is my aunt’s birthday. We don’t plan to buy fast food. Instead, we are going to make a delicious meal to celebrate her birthday.
Of course, my aunt is not very good at cooking, so all the tasks naturally fell to me.
When I left, my aunt had already gone to set up a street stall. She went alone today and would be back at noon. Because it was her birthday today, she only did business for half a day.
I was in a hurry to go out, but I forgot my aunt's reminder and didn't bring an umbrella. But the vegetable market was close to where we rented, and although it was cloudy, it didn't necessarily mean it would rain. The weather forecast was never very accurate.
I rode my bike to the vegetable market and hurriedly bought vegetables according to the menu I had made last night. When I got back, my bike basket was almost full of various vegetables.
I spent more than two hundred dollars today, but since it’s my aunt’s birthday, I have to celebrate it well.
I put the vegetables away and rode my bike out of the market. But soon after I left the market, thunder started and raindrops fell on me like pearls.
I quickly quickened my pace and rushed home anxiously.
However, the rain was pouring down from the sky, so heavy that I had no choice but to surrender to God, find a bus stop, stop and hide from the rain, and wait until the rain subsides before leaving.
The world in front of me was covered by the rain, and suddenly I felt a little cold on my head. I looked up in astonishment and found that the eaves were leaking, and the raindrops fell slowly drop by drop.
I looked at the crystal raindrops and couldn't help but spread out my palms to catch the cold rain.
"Chi Yanze, do you know? I heard that if you stand in the rain, close your eyes, and count the raindrops hitting your face, when you count to the hundredth drop, open your eyes and you will see the person you want to see in your heart. Isn't it magical?"
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"Do you want to give it a try?" I encouraged him with a smile, my expression was so innocent.
The boy holding the umbrella had a handsome face that was more beautiful and delicate than a girl's. However, at this moment, he seemed not to hear anything and just watched the raindrops sliding down the umbrella.
"Hey, hey, hey, this is real."
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"I'm definitely not joking this time, go and try it!"
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No matter what was said, the boy seemed to be in his own world and didn't respond a word.
I looked a little disappointed, but I put on a smile and continued, "Did you hear what I said? Just give it a try! If it's true, I'll treat you to a big meal."
After I said this, the boy just raised his head slightly, and under my expectant gaze, he said expressionlessly, "Let's go."
Then the boy left with an umbrella, leaving me counting the raindrops falling on my face in the pouring rain.
The memory is so clear that it has been two years and I haven't forgotten it at all.
I slowly raised my fingers and began to count.
This was a lie I told, but in the end I couldn't help but want to try it.
I closed my eyes slightly and started counting in my mind.
one two three……
ninety five……
Hi, Chi Yanze, you know what? I'm thinking about you.
Ninety-six...
Hi, Chi Yanze, actually I have missed you very much in the past two years and have never forgotten you.
ninety-seven……
Hi, Chi Yanze, how have you been these past two years?
Ninety-eight...
Hi, Chi Yanze, are you happy without me teasing you ?
Ninety-nine……
Hi, Chi Yanze, are you still blaming me?
one hundred……
Hi, Chi Yanze, I’m Ruo Qiqi.
The corners of my mouth curled up into a bitter smile, and I couldn't help but say what was in my heart: "Hi, Chi Yanze, I'm Ruo Qiqi."
I opened my eyes, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, but the moment I opened my eyes, I saw the boy deep in my memory.
He had a faint smile on his face. He stood in front of me, staring at me, and said, "Hi, Ruo Qiqi, I'm Chi Yanze."
I thought I must be dazzled, having hallucinations because I missed someone so much.
I closed my eyes in disbelief, and when I opened them again, the person was still there.
God must be playing a joke on me, why did Chi Yanze suddenly appear here?
I looked at the private car parked on the side of the road in astonishment, not knowing what to feel.
After two years, Chi Yanze can already drive independently.
Both of them remained silent, making the atmosphere awkward.
I don’t know why he appeared here. Did he suddenly pass by and saw me, so he stopped the car?
But why did he stop to meet me?
Shouldn't he leave like he did last time?
I really want to talk to him, but I have a lot of things to say, but I can't say them in front of him.
"How have you been these past two years?"
The boy standing in front of me suddenly spoke, breaking the dull atmosphere.
I was stunned for a moment, thought about it, and nodded and said, "Very good, what about you?"
Yeah, I just want to know if he is doing well.
"not so good."
But his answer surprised me.
I looked at him in astonishment, not knowing what to say.
The rain gradually subsided, and my mind was all on Chi Yanze.
Why is it bad? What happened? What happened to him?
I was very anxious and had many questions I wanted to ask him, but I didn't know what position I should take to ask him.
"Ruo Qiqi, you lied again." Chi Yanze suddenly said to me.
I looked at him blankly and stammered, "Where, where is that?"
I haven't lied in a long time.
"You clearly promised not to lie to me again and said you would come back in three days, but it's been two years and you haven't come back." Chi Yanze said.
I was stunned for a long time before I realized what he was saying.
He was talking about the agreement I made with him two years ago, on the day I left.
I didn't go to Mount Li for a trip, and there was no three-day deadline. I lied.
But didn't he know I was lying? He already knew I wasn't Yao Haiyan, couldn't he guess I was leaving?
Wait, what does he mean by suddenly bringing this up?
Are you here to settle the score with me?
I admit that I lied to him, but during that time, I didn't hurt him, except for playing tricks on him occasionally. Is it necessary for him to get off the bus and come to settle the score with me when we suddenly meet two years later?
I lowered my head feeling guilty. Chi Yanze wanted to say something, but suddenly, my cell phone rang.
I quickly pulled my phone out of my pocket and answered the call.
"Aunt, what's the matter? It's raining so hard. I'm hiding from the rain and will be back soon. What do you want from me?"
It was clearly my aunt calling, but I didn't hear her voice.
I frowned in confusion, and a hard, crisp, and somewhat excited male voice came from the other end of the phone.
"You are... Ruo Qiqi?"
Uh...why not my aunt?
Why is my aunt’s cell phone in someone else’s hands?
How does that person know my name?
"Well, who are you? Where is my aunt?" I asked nervously.
The other party suddenly screamed: "It's really you! Little liar, you are not dead yet!"
The scream almost pierced my eardrum. I trembled suddenly and moved the phone slightly away.
Who is this loud voice?
Why do you call me a little liar? You start talking about death right away. How rude!
"Who are you? Where is my aunt?"
I yelled in annoyance, with a fierce look on my face, forgetting that Chi Yanze was still standing there watching me.
"Stupid girl, I'm Cheng Ximing!"
Uh...Cheng Ximing!
A face that deserved a beating appeared in front of my eyes, and I couldn't help but shiver again.
Why is Cheng Ximing here? Is he here for tourism as well?
But why was my aunt's cell phone in his hand?
"Where's my aunt?"
"Oh, your aunt! Your aunt was in the hospital. It seemed like someone was chasing her, so she ran and then crashed into my car, so I sent her to the hospital." Cheng Ximing said vaguely.
I screamed, "Cheng Ximing, you bastard, you actually hit my aunt with your car. How is my aunt now? Is she okay? Which hospital is she in?"
Cheng Ximing timidly said the name of a hospital.
I quickly hung up the phone and rushed over on my bike.
Before we could move forward, the car was stopped by someone.
"The roads are slippery due to the rain. You're in a hurry now and it's easy to get into an accident while riding a bike. Let me take you there." Chi Yanze offered to help.
I looked at his car, then looked at him, and made up my mind: forget it, taking a car is definitely faster than riding a bike.
Let’s put everything else aside and go see my aunt first.
Chi Yanze put my bicycle in the trunk and stuffed the pile of vegetables in it.
I stood aside and prepared to open the back door of the car, but as soon as my hand touched the door handle and I couldn't react, Chi Yanze had already opened the passenger door, pushed me, and stuffed me in.
I stared at the car window in a daze.
Why do I always feel like something is wrong?
How come Chi Yanze is here?
Also, shouldn’t I, a stranger, sit in the back seat of the car? Why do you let me sit in the front?
How strange! The strangest thing is, why would he help me?
