After falling into the shadow's trap

Hearing her answer in a low voice, Lan Xingyue put down her hand, put on a surprised expression, and ran up to her excitedly.

"Xiao Xi, you are too powerful!"

She stepped forward to hug Xi Heng, and the refreshing orchid fragrance wrapped Xi Heng tightly again.

"Thank you, thank you, it's because of your good performance..." Xi Heng felt that her whole body was still numb, her arms seemed to be out of the control of her brain, hanging stiffly by her side, unable to move.

Sensing her unnaturalness, Lan Xingyue took advantage of the gap between hugs to whisper in her ear: "Don't be so nervous, it's just the effect of the show. Go back and pay attention to safety, and send me a message when you get home."

The voice is hoarse and soft, with an undisguised sense of comfort, like the contented tone of a cat basking in the sun after waking up.

The other party's words were like a gust of wind blowing over the tiny hairs on Xi Heng's ears, she couldn't help shrinking her neck and turning her head away.

Lan Xingyue didn't hold her back any longer, her eyes fell on Xi Heng's reddish round earlobes, she frowned and smiled.

The host standing aside came over at the right time to congratulate them on successfully clearing the game.

"Just now we also saw a very exciting game session, Lan Xingyue and her passer-by friend Xiao Xi, the cooperation between the two was perfect, breaking the record for the fastest completion of our show You Draw My Guess game! The host praised them for the camera, and took the gift box from the staff, "Then we congratulate Lan Xingyue for successfully completing the task! Come, this is your reward."

Lan Xingyue thanked her and took it, then handed it to Xi Heng.

"The person who can complete the task is most grateful to Xiaoxi, so you can accept the gift, it can be regarded as a small compensation for wasting your time."

Xi Heng had been standing by the side quietly making the background board, but he hurriedly waved his hand to refuse, his face flushed red again after he finally calmed down.

"Don't be shy, just take it." Lan Xingyue stuffed the gift box into her hand, her tone was gentle and watery, "Take it as a gift from me, don't refuse it, I will be sad."

"Then, thank you..." Xi Heng held the box stiffly in his hand, lowered his head and thanked Lan Xingyue. In front of the camera, his earlobe was about to bleed.

She didn't see Lan Xingyue's meaningful smile with her back to the camera.

Back home, Xi Heng put the gift box on the table.

An ordinary square box, tightly wrapped in pearly colored paper, nothing can be seen from the outside, and a small heart is drawn with a signature pen at the corner.

She picked it up and shook it lightly, there was a muffled sound of something colliding.

Carefully disassemble the box with scissors, revealing a layer of foam with shock-absorbing bubble wrap inside.

Xi Heng took out the things and was stunned.

It is a very delicate handmade model covered with an acrylic cover.

In the lush green forest, among the layers of trees, the fawn's forelimbs are bent in front of the body, and the two legs stretched out in the air at the rear, jumping out from behind the bushes dotted with small white flowers Narrow pointed ears, staring watery eyes, a clever and cute appearance.

It overlaps with Xi Heng's eyes reflected on the acrylic board.

Surprised and delighted, she took out the model and looked closely at it.

The trees, shrubs, and grass in the forest seem to be made of resin, and every trace of grain is clearly visible.The deer is made of light brown wood, with spots painted on its body, and looks cute.

Xi Heng couldn't put it down, and immediately took it into the room, and put it on the bedside table and cabinet.

He went back to the living room and took his mobile phone to send a message to Lan Xingyue.

"I'm home," she said carefully, "I saw the gift, it's so cute, thank you."

The person on the other side was probably still busy with the recording of the show, so it took a while to get back to her.

"If you like it, I'm relieved."

Holding the phone, she didn't know how to reply, so she chose a cute emoji and sent it.

"This variety show is quite important to me, so thank you very much today. I want to treat you to a meal, is it convenient?"

Seeing the news clearly, Xi Heng almost dropped the phone.

She took a sip of water nervously, and before she could think about it, her phone vibrated again.

"I'll be resting these two days. I'll take you to eat something delicious. You decide the time."

It's over.Xi Heng covered his face and thought, can I still refuse this.

"Xiaoxi, I'll pick you up later."

Xi Heng was still standing in front of the closet, struggling with what to wear, when suddenly Lan Xingyue called.

"No, no need, just send me the location, and I can go there by myself!" She tilted her head and clamped her phone, and carelessly lifted up her skirt and buttoned it up.

"Is it really not necessary, it happens to be on the way."

Perhaps the voice was distorted through the microphone of the mobile phone, and the other party sounded a little regretful.

"Sorry to trouble you again."

After hanging up the phone, Xi Heng looked at the address Lan Xingyue sent on WeChat, and went out to call a car.

Lan Xingyue chose a private restaurant, hidden in a winding alley.

The dark wooden door with peeling paint was ajar, and two paper lanterns were hung on the eaves of the door. It looked no different from an ordinary house in appearance.

When I walked in, I realized that there was something hidden inside.

As soon as you enter the door, you will find a spacious small courtyard. The gravel road winds to the front of the hall. On the right is a winding corridor, surrounded by a pool. A rockery and a slowly rotating waterwheel are built beside the pool. There are several beautiful tails swimming in the pool. koi fish.

On the left is a meadow of flowers, with a wooden swing among the colorful flowers.

Xi Heng walked to the front of the hall, and the waiter standing there in a gray cloth shirt stepped forward to welcome her.

"Hello, are you Miss Lan's guest?"

"Ah, yes."

"I'll take you there."

"Thank you."

The interior decoration of the house is also very simple and elegant. There is a large mahogany screen in the middle of the hall, which is slightly folded. There are a few paintings on it, and Xi Heng can't help but take a second look.

"This way."

The waiter stopped at the door of a box and opened the door for her.

"Miss Lan, someone is here."

Lan Xingyue heard the movement and looked up at the door.

Xi Heng wore a skirt today and carefully put on makeup, like a pure school girl who makes people look back when her shoulders are crossed on the street.

She crossed her hands in front of her, carrying a small bag, twisting her fingers, and stood there looking a little awkward.

Lan Xingyue got up and told her to sit down, signaling the waiter to serve the food.

Xi Heng put the bag on the chair, not daring to meet her eyes.

"Miss Lan..."

"Why do you still call me Miss Lan?" Lan Xingyue put her hands on her face, staring at her intently with dissatisfaction in her beautiful eyes, "Xiaoxi, you look so good today."

Xi Heng lowered her head even lower, "Thank you, thank you, you look good too."

"How do you know I'm pretty if you haven't even looked at me?"

Lan Xingyue leaned over and touched the hand on her knee that was holding her skirt: "Don't be so nervous, just treat it as a meal between friends. Xiao Xi, look at me."

Xi Heng raised his head in a daze like a puppet on a string, blinked shyly, his gaze drifted away.

"Am I good-looking?" Lan Xingyue tilted her head and looked at her narrowly, as if she would not give up until she got an answer.

"It's pretty..." Xi Heng had no choice but to force himself to meet Lan Xingyue's gaze, and a bright blush appeared on his cheeks.

The other party stepped back a little, so that she could finally have breathing space.

When Lan Xingyue came over just now, she felt that her heart was about to overload, she held her breath, and dared not make any movement.

"You compliment me, I'm very happy." Lan Xingyue smiled, and briskly poured her a glass of honey lemonade: "Try it, it's just brewed."

"Well, thank you," Xi Heng took the cup and took a sip, hiding his face behind the lemonade, hesitating for a moment, "Sister Lan?"

"Tsk, why does it feel like you call me old? Do you call me that with your friends?"

"No, I didn't mean that, just..." Xi Heng was a little anxious, and sat up to defend himself, not knowing what to say, and slowly hid back.

"Okay, then just like Xiao Tang, call me Xingyue."

Xi Heng opened her eyes wide in disbelief, and wanted to say something, but the waiter opened the door and came in to serve the food, and she swallowed the words silently.

The corners of Lan Xingyue's lips twitched slightly, and she gave an inaudible laugh.

"By the way, you told me that day that you had a signing event in the city square?"

She put down her chopsticks and looked at Xi Heng curiously.

Xi Heng was dazed for a moment, remembering the game that made her heart beat faster, and Lan Xingyue's words of "Let's talk about it next time we meet".

I didn't expect to meet so soon.

She bit her chopsticks and said "hmm" in a low voice: "It's quite small, it's my first painting book."

After a meal, Xi Heng was not as nervous as before, and relaxed a lot.

What's more, during the dinner, the other party has been giving her vegetables thoughtfully and chatting with her tenderly, not as unapproachable as I thought.

Lan Xingyue looked at her with sparkling eyes, and she was pleasantly surprised: "Xiao Xi is so amazing!"

Xi Heng was a little embarrassed, grabbed the chopsticks and waved his hands.

"What album? I want to buy it too."

"No need, I'll send you a copy when the time comes." Seeing her praise and expectant look, Xi Heng felt even more embarrassed.

"Really—" Lan Xingyue frowned, extremely happy, "Then will mine be autographed by Xiao Xi?"

Xi Heng felt that he was going to be sick again, so he nodded indiscriminately.

"Thank you, Xiaoxi," Lan Xingyue's smile deepened, grasping every bit of her softening, and demanding more, "I also want Xiaoxi to write something special in the album, is that okay?"