A group of people were sitting on the sofa to rest. Lin Weixia was sitting opposite them. Just as she was looking for water, a cup of steaming water appeared in her sight. She looked up and saw Jiang Heng.
Lin Weixia was stunned for a moment, then took it with a smile: "Thank you."
The sofa next to her collapsed in an instant, and Jiang Heng sat down beside her.
After everyone rested for a while, Qiu Minghua brought a few flyers and put them on the table, saying, "There are about eight of us in total. All the projects are listed above. You can choose freely. Pick the one you want to play the most."
A group of people picked up the flyers and started talking one after another. Some wanted to try something exciting, such as skiing or snowmobiling, while a couple who liked a slow pace chose the snow hot air balloon.
Jiang Heng held a flyer in his hand and handed it to Lin Weixia, asking earnestly, "What do you want to play?"
"Bumper cars in the snow." Lin Weixia touched her nose a little embarrassedly.
She should be the only one who would choose this kind of game for children. Lin Weixia has been feeling tired recently and wants to play a more relaxing game.
Men Zi came over, pointed at it with her shiny nails and said, "I want to play too. Xia Xia, let's go together."
"Then I'll go too, and I can also be responsible for taking pictures of you two." Jiang Heng picked up a water-based pen on the table and ticked it.
Just as he finished speaking, a crisp and sharp "click" sound was heard amid the discussion, like the sound of a sharp weapon rubbing against gears, with a little spark.
With a clang, Ban Sheng threw the silver lighter onto the table, making a noise. The discussion stopped. Qiu Minghua was discussing excitedly. He turned back and stroked his chest: "Brother, you scared me."
"Promising." Ban Sheng said lazily.
After a while, there was a footsteps coming from the stairs. The girl changed her clothes into a plum-colored long skirt and a pair of long boots, and walked down the stairs slowly.
Shi Li walked over, and immediately a strong smell of perfume came from the living room. It was Shi Li.
Ban Sheng sat on one armrest of the sofa, one of his long legs casually placed on the ground, his jacket zipper open, his head tilted back against the wall, his eyes closed and resting, looking tired.
Shi Li sat directly on the sofa next to the armrest. As soon as she sat down, the tall figure of the boy loomed beside her, and the ambiguous eyes in the room cast towards her.
Isn't this a declaration of sovereignty
Only Men Zi rolled his eyes silently.
Shi Li looked up at Ban Sheng and said, "Didn't you say before that you wanted to go skiing here? Then I'll go with you."
"I heard that you are very good at skiing. Can you teach me?" Shi Li asked softly.
It was rare to see Shi Li being so humble and fawning. In the past, she would usually give the boys a cold shoulder and leave immediately during parties. But now that Ban Sheng had taken over, the situation was reversed.
No matter who it is, if a beautiful girl speaks to someone in such a nice voice, the other person will unconsciously compromise.
But Ban Sheng looked like a scumbag and had a hard heart. His eyes quickly swept across Shi Li's face and he responded coldly:
"Let's talk later."
After resting for fifteen minutes, they set off. Ban Sheng walked slowly behind, and Shi Li followed closely behind him.
Qiu Minghua was talking to him, and Ban Sheng was listening absent-mindedly, raising his eyelids and looking not far away.
Lin Weixia walked forward and came to a car. She was about to open the door, but Jiang Heng next to her took the initiative to help open the door. Their eyes met, she smiled, and from the shape of her mouth it seemed like she was saying thank you, and Jiang Heng shook his head.
Then the car started. Ban Sheng stopped watching and withdrew his gaze, feeling a lingering restlessness in his heart.
The boy turned his head to look at Shi Li who was following him, and said in a cold tone: "Don't follow me, didn't you say you came with Qiu Minghua?"
The group drove to the ski resort. Shi Li picked out a purple ski suit with great enthusiasm. She spent a long time in the changing room getting dressed. After coming out, she stood in front of the mirror next to the bar at the ski resort to fix her makeup and hair.
Ban Sheng sat on a low plastic stool, his neck lowered, looking at the phone in his hand, and was reluctant to change his clothes.
He opened the Moments and slid his thumb down the phone casually, his eyes swept through the circle like a passing flower. After seeing a certain update, his eyes paused. Ten minutes ago, Jiang Heng updated a Moments update:
Play bumper cars. [Butterfly] [Butterfly]
Jiang Heng also posted a photo, which showed a sloped ski resort with three bumper cars. A girl was sitting on the edge of the car, although only half of her back was visible.
The girl was wearing a white wool coat, her long black hair shone softly in the sun, and her neck and hair ends formed a gentle arc. It was Lin Weixia.
His dark eyes were fixed on the photo, Ban Sheng's cheeks twitched, the curve of his jawline tightened, and he suddenly stood up.
Qiu Minghua was about to count the people at the cashier counter when he saw his brother walking out and said, "Master Ban, where are you going?"
"Something happened." Ban Sheng said.
Outside, the snow was still and windy, with one or two larks occasionally flying from the electric wires to another tree. When Ban Sheng arrived at the bumper car area, he saw Jiang Heng dangling in front of Lin Weixia from a distance, with Men Zi chasing after him and starting to play snowball fights with her.
Lin Weixia sat in the bumper car, smiling and tilting her head to avoid Men Zi's pursuit, but she was still not spared. A cluster of snow hit her and fell into her collar.
Jiang Heng stopped, leaned over, reached out and gently brushed the snow off Lin Weixia's collar. The cold wind blew, and a strand of long hair fluttered on his arm.
Ban Sheng stood not far away and watched the scene. His eyes were heavy and the words "unhappy" were obvious on his face. He did not go up to him. He lowered his head, bit a cigarette, took out the mobile phone from his trouser pocket, turned around and made a call.
Ban Sheng turned around and naturally didn't see Lin Weixia dodge stiffly.
He held the phone to his ear, said something to the other side, and walked back while smoking.
Lin Weixia and Men Zi were having a great time and their voices were about to become hoarse when the staff in the area came over and asked them to stop with an apologetic look on their faces, saying that they had received a notice that the venue had been temporarily requisitioned and was temporarily closed to the public.
Men Zi was immediately dissatisfied: "Are you kidding me? We bought a three-hour card, but we've only played for an hour."
"We will refund you the full amount and give you two-day consumption cards for our scenic spot. We are really sorry." The staff member looked apologetic.
When Men Zi wanted to argue, Lin Weixia stopped her and advised: "He also received the notice and can't make any decisions. Let's go back and play tomorrow."
The three people had to return home disappointed. They went back to the detached house to rest. Lin Weixia sat in the living room, turned on the TV, and randomly selected a movie.
Men Zi went upstairs and said she wanted to rest for a while, but Jiang Heng did not go upstairs and just sat next to her.
Lin Weixia was concentrating on watching TV when she suddenly heard a series of casual and unfocused footsteps behind her. Then, a wrist with clear wrist bones inserted in a trouser pocket appeared in her sight. Moving upwards, she saw a cold and rude face.
"Are you back so soon?" Jiang Heng took the initiative to greet him.
Ban Sheng took the opportunity to sit down across from Lin Weixia and opened a bottle of ice water, so that even the words he spoke exuded a chilling taste:
"Well, what about you guys?"
"Halfway through the game, the staff suddenly said the venue was not open to the public." Jiang Heng shrugged regretfully.
Ban Sheng raised his eyebrows without saying anything, then leaned over and took out two tissues to wipe the water off his fingers.
There were only three of them in the huge space, and there was a vague and strange atmosphere in the air. After Ban Sheng joined, it became even weirder, and an undercurrent surged between the two boys.
For some reason, Lin Weixia felt a little out of place there, and always had inexplicable pressure.
Fortunately, some people came back one after another, and everyone sat on the sofa, eating fruit and sharing the embarrassing things that happened when they went out.
Soon it was time for dinner. This time Lin Weixia and a girl were in charge of cooking. Jiang Heng raised his hand and said he wanted to help. A group of people started cutting the food, looking at Jiang Heng with a look that said, "Come on."
One boy asked, "Friend, can we order food?"
"Sure, as long as it's a dish I can cook." Lin Weixia picked up a pen on the table and tore off a piece of paper.
A group of people started to name dishes. Some said they liked it, while others suggested that those who were good at cooking should each make their own specialty to reduce the burden on Lin Weixia and the other girl.
Shi Li remembered something and asked the boy who had been sitting on the sofa for a long time in silence but had a strong presence: "Ban Sheng, I heard that you are very good at making soup, why don't you show us your skills?"
The air was suddenly quiet. Lin Weixia clenched the pen in her hand, paused for a moment, and continued to write her menu.
"Sister Shi, I've known Mr. Ban for so many years, but I've never seen him make soup for anyone. Let's change it. Can I make it for you?" Qiu Minghua said with a smile.
A group of people burst into laughter, scolding Qiu Minghua for being sentimental, saying that Shi Li would never buy your money, etc. Amidst the jokes, Shi Li blushed a little, and she suddenly felt a little stupid for saying anything.
Lin Weixia repeated the menu amid the noise and said in a gentle voice, "Does anyone want to order more dishes?"
No one responded. Lin Weixia was about to put the pen back into the cap when a deep voice sounded, suggesting something:
“Stir-fried beef with celery.”
Her heart suddenly sank, and Ban Sheng's eyes fell on her face. Lin Weixia didn't respond. She hurriedly added this dish to the menu, then handed the menu to Qiu Minghua and asked him to buy the ingredients.
Night fell quickly, the stars climbed up, the wind howled outside, the lights in the room were bright, and from time to time, laughter from boys and girls playing games could be heard outside.
Lin Weixia and a girl were busy in the kitchen. Jiang Heng took off his down jacket and followed them in. He was wearing a white sweater and a pair of silver-rimmed glasses, looking gentle and handsome.
Jiang Heng helped the two girls by washing vegetables and taking out the trash. He was serious and meticulous in his work, without any ambiguity.
After a while, the other girl went out to find jam, and only Lin Weixia and Jiang Heng were left in the kitchen. The casserole in front of the integrated stove was bubbling, and it was very quiet.
Lin Weixia found a pen and tied her long hair into a loose bun. After washing her hands, she began to cut vegetables carefully, and the carrots on the chopping board were quickly cut into thin strips.
"I sense that you don't look very happy." Jiang Heng swept the kitchen waste on the sink into the garbage bag.
"Is there?" Lin Weixia smiled faintly.
This kitchen is at the back, next to the stairs, so they can hear all the noises made by people passing by outside.
There was a sound of footsteps outside, and immediately, another pair of even lighter footsteps followed. Shi Li asked softly, "Are you going upstairs?"
"Yeah." A low and cold voice.
Lin Weixia paused and placed the cut vegetables on the plate. She turned around and walked to the other side when she found that the apron she was wearing was suddenly loose. She turned her head and saw that the knot behind her back must have come undone.
Lin Weixia's hands were covered in grease after she had just finished cutting meat. She was about to wash her hands and put on her apron again.
Unexpectedly, a figure approached and grabbed a knot behind Lin Weixia. Jiang Heng smelled of sea salt and said with a smile, "I'll help you."
Jiang Heng was closer to her, and Lin Weixia always felt that there was another pair of silent and heavy eyes outside the kitchen staring at them.
The look was like an airtight net, trapping people tightly, as if examining the two of them again and again. Lin Weixia's neck felt numb and a thin layer of sweat broke out.
The time is long.
"Okay." Jiang Heng said softly.
Lin Weixia breathed a sigh of relief. She turned around and looked outside. Through the glass door of the kitchen, she saw a cold black figure flash by on the stairs. Or maybe it was her illusion.
Then the building manager heard footsteps and disappeared.
Not long after, another girl came in with a handful of jam, and Jiang Heng went out carrying the garbage.
The girl unscrewed the lid, scooped out two spoonfuls of jam with a spoon, and winked at Lin Weixia, "Guess what I saw just now? Ban Sheng and Shi Li went upstairs together. Did they go into the same room? No, I need to time them and see how long they stayed upstairs."
Lin Weixia pulled the corner of her lips in response. Girls are more lively. In addition to discussing the class, they also talked about some funny things that happened to other people.
Not only that, the girl also turned on the timer on her cell phone for evil fun, calculating when Ban Sheng and Shi Li would come down from upstairs.
The timer made a beeping sound, which made Lin Weixia a little upset. She did not show it, but instead quickened her movements. However, she was distracted from time to time and almost scratched her hand with the knife while cutting vegetables.
After the dishes were ready, people came in one after another, smelled the fragrance of the dishes, praised Lin Weixia lavishly, and then they brought the dishes out.
After everything was done, Lin Weixia washed her hands, took a dish and walked out of the kitchen. As soon as she went out, she bumped into Ban Sheng who had just come downstairs.
He changed into a black sweatshirt, which he wore loosely, with his hands in his pockets, exuding a carefree air. There was a Band-Aid on the protruding collarbone on one side, but it couldn't be covered up, and there was an obvious red mark next to it.
The more you try to hide something, the more obvious it becomes.
Behind Ban Sheng was Shi Li, who was wearing gorgeous makeup.
Someone passing by noticed the red mark on Ban Sheng's collarbone and looked at him in a vague way: "Hey, Mr. Ban, where have you been? You two disappeared for forty minutes together."
Lin Weixia stood there quietly, looking up at Ban Sheng. Jiang Heng came over and took the dish from her hand, saying, "Let me do it. Be careful not to burn your hands. Let's go."
"Thank you." Lin Weixia said in a low voice.
The two of them walked past them one after the other towards the living room.