The King's Game

This holiday Qi You had a very relaxed life. He is a very planned person in life. He finished his homework a few weeks before the winter vacation, but apart from attending training classes and occasionally making appointments with his good buddies to play basketball, he seems to have nothing else to do. Suddenly, I feel a little idle.

Parents don't spend much time at home. After all, they are very busy with work, but they never neglected to educate Qi You. Qi You can always bear the aura of top students, and at the same time, he has been cultivated into such a gentle and cheerful personality. I have to say They have made great contributions. When they usually eat together at home, they will also ask each other some things about study and life, but Qi You hardly needs them to worry about it.

Qi You's parents are resting at home, which is rare this weekend. At the beginning, Qi You watched TV and chatted with him at home. The class didn't see this kid go out for a walk, but he was a little anxious, and asked with doubts on his face: "It's still some time before the Chinese New Year, why do you stay at home all day like an old cadre? Didn't make an appointment with your classmates where to go to play?" Is it?"

Qi You couldn't laugh or cry: "It's such a cold day, other parents want their children to stay at home with them, why are you driving me out?"

In the end, he was thrown out of the house mercilessly. Mother Qi said that Wang Ma was on vacation and asked him to go buy some daily necessities and go home.

Although Qi You was helpless, he still went obediently. Thinking about his mother's birthday coming soon, he planned to buy the things that Qi's mother told him, and then pick out a gift, so he simply took a taxi and went to the city center first. The shopping mall is very warm , as soon as he got there and was about to go to the gift shop, he vaguely heard someone calling his name behind him. Qi You felt that the voice was familiar, and when he looked back, he saw a pretty and tall girl looking at him in surprise.

Qi You usually has a good relationship with the other party, he smiled and nodded in greeting: "Xu Yan."

Xu Yan: "What a coincidence, you also come here to buy things?"

"Well, pick a present."

"My girlfriend's birthday, I'm also picking out gifts for her, how about you? Could it be for my girlfriend?" Xu Yan asked with a smile.

"No, my mother's birthday is coming soon." Qi You smiled and explained, seemingly unable to hear the temptation in the other party's words.

Xu Yan continued to ask: "Wow, it seems that my aunt is indeed going to have her birthday soon, so what do you want to buy? Is this a gift shop?"

Qi You nodded with a smile on his face, feeling a little helpless in his heart.

"You are a big boy, how can you know how to choose a gift, do you want me to help you as a staff officer?" Xu Yan blinked playfully.

Qi You originally wanted to say how to refuse, he had never been alone in the shopping mall with a girl, he thought it was inappropriate, especially when standing with Xu Yan, there were always various curious or envious eyes betting on the two of them He was somewhat displeased with the body, but after the other party said this, he turned around and walked towards the gift shop, and even turned around to wave at him: "Let's go, squad leader, what are you doing?"

They met when they participated in the competition before. After that, Xu Yan liked to come to him very much. Every time, she said that it was a study discussion, or asking him for help. Qi You was relatively slow in this regard, and did not pay attention at first. When I saw the way the other party looked at me, I almost responded to my request every time. When I realized something was wrong later, there was already a lot of rumors in the school.But they never made it clear that Qi You couldn't find a chance for a showdown.

Ordinarily, Xu Yan, a big beauty in the class next door, is still a top student with excellent English. Even if Qi You doesn't like her, she shouldn't be too resistant to the other party's affection, but let's not say whether the other party is the type he likes , he was a little unimpressed by the other party's attitude that he should like her as a matter of course, especially when he passed by the next class from time to time, because of this incident, he would sometimes be watched by a group of people, or privately followed and discussed, or accepted. To some inexplicable jealous provocation.

Just as he was silently thinking about how to find an opportunity to explain clearly to others, Qi You suddenly saw a familiar figure in the distance.

The other party obviously also saw Qi You, and obviously stood there for a while. Although the distance was not close, it was enough for him to confirm the other party's identity.

Qi You waved in the direction of the other party, Xu Yan obviously noticed his movement, knowing that the other party saw someone he knew, and somewhat reluctantly followed his gaze.

Jiang Nan came here to pick up paints for painting, and just passed by this gift shop, who knew that he saw Qi You and the beautiful and tall girl beside him, and that girl didn't look at him very friendly.

Facing this kind of sight, Jiang Nan felt inexplicable, but at the same time, he couldn't tell what it was like for a while. What he couldn't deny was that when he saw the two standing together, his first reaction was that he felt a little depressed. Yes, as if the boy who had helped him and brought him warmth the day before actually belonged to two worlds with him.

However, although his brain kept urging himself to leave after saying hello, his feet seemed to have taken root, and he couldn't move.

Qi You wondered why the other party kept standing there looking at him, maybe he didn't recognize him, and after thinking about it, he said to Xu Yan next to him: "I saw my classmate, go over and say hello."

"I'll go with you." Xu Yan smiled.

Qi You didn't say anything, just walked towards Jiang Nan, he was worried about being alone with Xu Yan, Jiang Nan's appearance can be said to have helped him.

Of course, Jiang Nan noticed the other party's movements, and stood there a little helpless. His mind was still in a mess when he heard the boy who had approached ask, "What a coincidence, are you here to buy something?"

Jiang Nan nodded subconsciously, and then felt that this might not be very polite, so he responded lightly.

"Why have you been standing there stupidly?" Seeing the other party staring at him blankly, Qi You asked, "Is there something on my face?"

Jiang Nan quickly lowered his head: "No, no, I'm sorry..."

It was difficult for Qi You to understand that the other party said sorry subconsciously, but he still said, "What are you here to buy? Do you want to come together?"

Hearing these words, Jiang Nan suddenly felt that the eyes of the girl beside Qi You were cast on him, and he was a little restless. He was about to refuse, but he met Qi You's eyes inadvertently. I don't know why. , the other party's expression is still the same, but he seems to read a little extra expectation.

Is it an illusion?It must be an illusion, right?The other party is Qi You, and besides her is a beautiful woman who looks like Qi You in the same world, how can I expect myself to stay by the side with a light bulb?

But the words of refusal lingered on his lips, and he didn't say it in a daze, and finally said: "I'm here to buy paint..."

"You know how to draw?" Qi You was a little surprised.

"No... to buy it for my brother."

"A present?"

Jiang Nan lowered his head and said nothing, as if acquiescing.

Qi You saw that the other party didn't seem to want to say more, so he didn't ask again, and said, "I know there is a store that sells paints, and students from the Academy of Fine Arts often visit it. Your brother should like it, so why don't you go together? Or do you have a regular shop?" where to buy these?”

"No, no, thank you," Jiang Nan shook his head quickly: "I am also looking for it, so you buy it first, and let's go there to have a look after we finish shopping."

Xu Yan on the side naturally couldn't be in such a good mood, she could only complain in her heart for such an uninterested guy who wanted to intervene, and still had a friendly smile on her face.

So Qi You's plan to go home as soon as he bought things fell through, and now there are three people shopping in the mall, but the situation is not too bad, at least it won't be an embarrassing scene of himself and Xu Yan shopping together .

Qi You gave a brief introduction to both parties, Jiang Nan whispered hello, Xu Yan nodded perfunctorily, and talked to Qi You all the way, Jiang Nan listened silently, hearing every time he wanted to back away After two steps, Qi You would turn his head and kick the topic to him, asking his opinion, so in the end he stopped backing and answered the question in a stumbling manner. I don't know if it's an illusion, but I always feel that Qi You is doing it on purpose .

He also learned from Xu Yan's words that Qi You was not only good at studying, he was also the captain of the school basketball team in the first year of high school, but after entering the second year of high school, Qi You became the squad leader. He resigned as the captain because he was busy with his studies. He only played friendly matches occasionally, and sometimes represented the school team in competitions.

Jiang Nan, who heard the news, was secretly stunned, and at the same time, a sudden unspeakable sense of frustration made him a little dazed and inexplicable.

It wasn't until the people around me called me several times that I came back to my senses, and when I looked up, I saw Qi You's helpless expression: "What are you thinking? We're here, don't you want to buy paint?"

Only then did Jiang Nan come back to his senses, and he habitually said sorry, and finally hurried into the paint area under Qi You's speechless eyes, and heard Xu Yan chuckle, as if with contempt, I don't know if I am laughing at myself.

The frustration didn't diminish but only increased.

Qi You heard Xu Yan's laughter, and looked back at the other party. Xu Yan met his gaze, her expression froze for a second, and she coughed in embarrassment: "Well, shall we go back after he finishes shopping?"

"Well, if you're in a hurry, why don't you go back first?" Qi You asked with a smile, his expression was as gentle as ever, but Xu Yan always felt that the other party was frowning at her.

Of course she could feel that Qi You was avoiding her own questioning as much as possible along the way, and she could guess the reason why she brought Jiang Nan with her, and felt a little aggrieved and resentful in her heart.

From childhood to adulthood, there are a lot of people who like her, but she has never experienced the frustration that can only be felt in Qi You from others.But this is also the reason why she has been working hard on Qi You even though she knows that Qi You doesn't have that kind of feeling for her. Family background, one day she will make Qi You regret it.

But now it can only stop here, it's not good to stay here to make fun of yourself.

She said goodbye to Qi You with a bit of disappointment on her face, knowing in her heart that entanglement would only be counterproductive at this time, she looked at Jiang Nan, who was seriously picking paint, and said with a smile: "Then you also represent me by the way." Say goodbye to that classmate, and I'll go first."

She knew that Qi You had noticed the sarcasm in the laughter just now, and of course she couldn't leave a feeling of looking down on others, although she really looked down on Jiang Nan, a boy who was timid, spoke intermittently and had no aura, She was even more dissatisfied with the fact that the other party joined her and Qi You's conversation, only saving her image before leaving.

Qi Jiayou nodded and didn't say any more.

If I remember correctly, he introduced Jiang Nan's name to Xu Yan at the very beginning, and he also called the other party's name when asking Jiang Nan, but now Xu Yan still remembers "that classmate", which may not explain anything , but Qi You was still more or less displeased.

He entered the paint area, stood on the side, looked at it casually, waited for Jiang Nan, and glanced sideways inadvertently, just in time to see Jiang Nan choosing there seriously with a pair of eyes focused on it.

This expression makes Qi You not really believe that the other party can’t paint. He just bought it for his younger brother. He is not very familiar with these things. , but looking at Jiang Nan's appearance, he is very familiar with these.

After a while, Jiang Nan picked out the paint and turned around, just in time to see Qi You waiting for him. I don't know if Qi You saw it wrong. Thin red.

Isn't it so easy to blush?

Qi You couldn't help laughing, stepped forward and naturally embraced the other person's shoulders, and walked towards the cashier: "Why do you seem to be afraid of me?"

"...I'm not afraid of you." Jiang Nan retorted softly, Qi You was very close to him, and could vaguely smell the pleasant smell of shower gel on the other party's body, which made Jiang Nan's face and even the roots of his ears turn red, Now I don't even have the strength to break free.

He is indeed not afraid of Qi You, Qi You is so good, how can anyone be afraid of him?He was just afraid that when Qi You would be unhappy and impatient with himself, he was afraid that this kind of gentle smile would no longer be shown to him one day.Jiang Nan cherishes all the people who treat him well, and also cherishes the things that make him happy.The more you cherish it, the more you fear it.

How could Qi You know that he had so many thoughts in his mind, he only felt that although the new classmate looked timid, he was really cute.

Jiang Nan didn't realize anything until he paid the bill and left the store. He thought Xu Yan was waiting outside, but he didn't see the other party. Although he was relieved from the bottom of his heart, he still hesitated and asked: "That... ... Where is Xu Yan?"

Qi You smiled: "She's going back first."

Jiang Nan glanced at Qi You, making sure that the sense of relief he saw in the other's eyes was not an illusion. Thinking of the various accusations he had made along the way, and the vague urgency when he proposed to go together at the beginning, he finally guessed something and couldn't help but flutter A laugh broke out.

Qi Xian glanced at him inexplicably. It's rare to see the other party smile like this. It's a pretty smile... Wait, why did you suddenly laugh?In an instant, he figured out something, looked at Jiang Nan with a half-smile, and wrapped his arms around his neck: "Student Jiang Nan, what is so funny? Saying it makes me happy too?"

"No, no..." Jiang Nan blushed again, looking very cute.

"And said no! Are you laughing at me?"

"……No."

"Not good, new classmate..."

I don’t know why, but not long ago, people felt a deeply depressing sense of distance. Now it’s getting closer, and Jiang Nan’s mood is relaxed. He feels that it would be better if time stopped at this moment. Qi You seems to have With such magical power, even if I am afraid of talking to people, I can't help but want to approach him, want to talk to him, and even feel very happy to be teased by him.

When leaving the shopping mall, Qi You asked where the other party lived, and Jiang Nan answered in a low voice. Qi You waved goodbye to the other party when he saw that the road was different. , turned around again by a strange coincidence: "Do you have a mobile phone?"

Jiang Nan looked at him blankly and nodded.

"Is there WeChat?" Qi You asked again.

Jiang Nan shook his head. Seeing that Qi You was about to speak, he realized something and quickly interrupted: "But I can register now! You, you wait!"

After speaking, he hurriedly took out an old-looking mobile phone from his pocket, which contained a built-in WeChat app.

He has a mobile phone, and his cousin bought a new one last year and gave him the old one, but because he has no friends and doesn't play games, he basically doesn't care about it.But now he was suddenly very grateful to his cousin.

Qi You originally wanted to exchange a mobile phone number with the other party first, but when he saw the other party registering WeChat in such a hurry, he somehow couldn't bear to interrupt him, so he waited patiently by the side and said, "Don't worry, it's a holiday. , I don’t have to go to class for a while.”

Jiang Nan heard the ridicule in the other party's words, and couldn't help but blushed again. Qi You was amazed and funny again. After registering on WeChat, the two exchanged WeChat ID and mobile phone number.

Qi You raised the phone: "See you later, go back and contact me, and let me know when you get home."

The last sentence was purely habitual, but it caused a warm current in Jiang Nan's heart. After he hummed, he looked at the back of Qi You who turned and left, and almost couldn't hold back. I didn't turn around until the other party disappeared from my sight.

As soon as Qi You got out of the taxi, he received a WeChat message from Jiang Nan, which said the words "I'm home", followed by a well-behaved full stop.

He could almost imagine the way the other party stared at the phone and waited earnestly for a reply. He thought about taking a few steps, and then returned to him when he got home. After thinking about it, he stood on the side of the road and buried his head in the cold wind and replied: "Well, knew."

After Qi You bought the daily necessities home, Mother Qi raised her eyebrows seeing a smile on his face: "What good thing happened?"

Qi You was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head: "No."

Realizing why her mother asked that question, Qi You laughed again: "I met a very interesting classmate."

"Oh?" Mother Qi said meaningfully, "Is it a boy or a girl?"

"Boy, mom, what do you mean by that?" Qi You was speechless.

Hearing that it was a boy, Qi's mother turned her face away a little bored, and pushed the cut orange on the coffee table in front of her: "I just cut it, eat it, your dad and I have eaten it."

Qi You put everything away, came out to eat the oranges, and looked at the phone while eating, but the other party didn't reply, and then casually browsed the circle of friends, and turned off the phone.

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If there are bugs or strange places, I hope everyone can point them out, otherwise I will be very embarrassed when I see it myself...