Chapter 5: The moment when fireflies flicker and heartstrings tremble 4
Why does that face look so familiar? Although it was a little blurry, I recognized the person on the screen in one second! It was me!
"puff!"
I sprayed the apple juice in my mouth into the air and it turned into apple juice mist.
Oh my god, it seemed like Ji Feibai was reading a report on the "Fantasy Star" comic contest. In that photo, my face was blurred, but if it was someone familiar, they would be able to recognize me quickly.
Ji Feibai put down his phone in surprise, took out a tissue, and helped me wipe the apple juice off my face.
"Dingding, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so strange? Are you feeling unwell?"
I mumbled, "Um... nothing, nothing, maybe the apple juice is too cold and I have a stomachache!"
Ji Feibai obviously didn't completely believe what I said. He lowered his head and wanted to look at me, but I blocked his view.
"I was just reading a report about a comics competition. I don't know why Xia Senshi would participate in that kind of competition?"
I was so nervous that my scalp was numb. It was over, I had told Ji Feibai before that my idol was "Firefly Forest". If he still remembered it and found out that I was "Firefly Forest" in the news, it would be embarrassing.
I said awkwardly: "Hahaha, really... I'm not interested in this!"
Ji Feibai smiled gently and said in a friendly tone: "Dingding, aren't you Xia Senshi's assistant? Don't you even know this? Or... you don't want to answer it for me?"
Woo woo woo.... I really can’t say!
I had no choice but to continue playing dumb until Ji Feibai gave up. But with his smart brain, he must have noticed something!
In order to change the subject, I suddenly thought of the express I had just received today. I took it out like a life-saving straw, opened it, and saw a very exquisite card inside. The purple cover looked rich and gorgeous, and the gold-stamped silk thread was shiny and solemn.
There was a string of cursive words written on the card in black pen, and I had to work hard to decipher them.
I formally challenge Yan Dingding from the "Firefly Forest" to a duel at the next "Moe Shining" comic exhibition! I hope you will only accept the challenge and not give up!
Your only rival, Lan Lan
How is this going?
A challenge? Lan Lan actually sent me a challenge? And she also said that I can only accept it and not give up?
What the hell! How can I fight her to the death? I'm just a fake "Firefly Forest"!
Ji Feibai came over curiously: "Dingding, why do you look so shocked? Did you receive a love letter?"
When I heard his words, it was as if my brain was bombed . I subconsciously retorted: "This is not a love letter! It's a challenge, a challenge that you can only accept and not give up!"
Ji Feibai suddenly became interested: "Interesting, what is the challenge?"
"This..." I put the challenge letter into my schoolbag in embarrassment.
Forgive me, I really can’t tell you, please don’t ask me anymore!
"You can't even tell me this? It seems that Dingding has never considered me a friend!" Ji Feibai looked disappointed, and the reflection from his glasses made it difficult for me to see his eyes.
I quickly waved my hands: "No! It's just that I can handle this matter by myself, and I don't want to trouble you."
Ji Feibai pursed his lips slightly, and his tone softened again: "I'm just kidding. Of course I know you have your own privacy. If it's not convenient to talk about it, I won't ask anymore."
"Huh..." I let out a long sigh.
Although I was grateful for Ji Feibai's understanding, the challenge letter from Lan Lan was like a big rock, causing ripples in my heart.
What should I do? I should go back to Hanamachi Research Institute to find Xia Senshi, right? He is the one who caused all this trouble. Let him solve it!
“Dingding, Dingding?”
I was lost in my own thoughts, and when I came to my senses, Ji Feibai was approaching me, and his handsome face enlarged in front of me.
I was startled: "Ah? What happened?"
Ji Feibai said helplessly: "Dingding, why are you always distracted today? I mean, let's go to the movies. There is a new Hollywood blockbuster that was released recently and it has good reviews."
"But……"
I looked at the time, and it was already four in the afternoon. Although I didn't want to ignore Ji Feibai, how could I have the energy to watch a two-hour movie right now? I just wanted to rush to Xia Senshi and slap the challenge letter on his handsome face!
After thinking about it, I stopped hesitating. After all, the movie can be watched at any time, and the "Moe Shin" comic exhibition may start soon, so...
"I'm afraid I can't today, sorry! I have to go back first because I have something urgent to do and need to see Xia Sen! Next time... next time I will definitely watch it with you!"
As if he hadn't expected me to refuse so decisively, Ji Feibai's gentle face showed a trace of confusion. It wasn't until I stood up that he reacted, adjusted his glasses, and stammered: "Then...then, if you have something urgent, go first! I...I'll go deliver the cake first, be careful on your way back."
I was really embarrassed, so I pretended to run to the mall entrance in a hurry.
But Ji Feibai is really generous. Even though I treated him like this, he was still so graceful and reminded me to be careful. He is such a gentle person!
I don't know why, but I looked back while running. Ji Feibai was still sitting there, the light of the setting sun shining on his face, half of his handsome face was immersed in the shadow, and his hands were clenched into fists. When he saw me looking back, he raised his hand unnaturally and waved at me.
Is it my illusion? Is Ji Feibai upset because I rejected Xia Sen's invitation when I wanted to go see him? But he was so generous just now...
