In the end, Xu Shiqi went to buy the phone alone.
After she made the invitation, the girl stopped drinking porridge, lowered her head and seemed to think for a while, then slowly said: "Sorry, I have something to do today."
Xu Shiqi's suggestion was just casual. She thought the girl had nothing to do like herself, so she offered a place to kill time, but she didn't expect to be rejected. But since it was just a casual mention, she didn't care, so she just smiled, then continued to watch her drink porridge, and then sent her out.
Boys and girls in high school have already started to feel puberty, and when they sit together, the topics they chat about besides study also include discussing the opposite sex.
During this period, Wen Baohua said that she must find a prince charming and live a fairytale life. No one laughed at her. She had the typical temperament of a good wife and a good mother. No one was surprised that she got married so early. But the prince charming she found was not white enough, and the beautiful dream she had dreamed of was also mixed with reality. Fortunately, she was not far from her goal.
Kuang Xiaoan was unusually shy. A boy from the next class always made her sit by the window after class, craning her neck to look, expecting that figure to pass by, and then hiding every moment in her heart. Kuang Xiaoan said that studying was the most important thing now, and the meaning of first love also lies in this ambiguous feeling.
As for Xu Shiqiu, everyone looked at her eagerly, wanting to hear her little thoughts. But she was really not interested in this at that time, and she had no choice but to sit with them and listen to their little daughter's private conversation. But no one believed that she didn't have a favorite, so they picked up the boys in the class and asked about their comparisons. As a result, Xu Shiqiu either said that this one was short and that one was thin; or she covered her nose with a disgusted look and criticized someone's sweat smell after physical education class, or she gently and purely disliked someone for being too well-developed and having long hair, which was a return to his ancestral roots...
So everyone was stunned and disappointed. They didn't expect Xu Shiqi's standards to be so high when they asked more questions. Even Kuang Xiaoan didn't give up and asked her what impression she had of the boy she liked. Xu Shiqi just looked at her apologetically and asked, "Do you really want me to tell you?" Kuang Xiaoan gave up. In order to prevent the poisonous tongue in front of her from destroying her sweet fantasy, she quickly changed the subject.
So, during the three years of high school, all the girls had some small romances to a greater or lesser extent, but Xu Shiqi was the only one who had no scandals at all, either because he protected himself too well.
In fact, at that time, Xu Shiqi didn't know why she was so eccentric and looked down on all boys. She just thought that her emotional line had not yet been stretched. And this kind of thing is just fine when it happens, she has no regrets.
But when she had struggled in every possible way and knew that she could not like any member of the opposite sex no matter how hard she tried, she could not tell her old classmates the real reason. So, the reason that was not an excuse at the beginning became the most perfect excuse today, be it high standards or picky perfectionism, that's all.
Xu Shiqi finally bought a very cheap mobile phone. The store manager said it would be fine even if it was dropped seven or eight times or even ten times. Even if it was disassembled, it could be put back together and still be turned on and used. Although she didn't ask if it would make a hole when she stepped on it with her high heels, she was basically satisfied. Seeing the smart phone next to it that was full of the domineering aura of "If you have it, I will own the world", she thought about it and decided not to hurt her eyes so much. It was enough for the phone to be able to make calls and send text messages.
A few days after the card was inserted into the phone, she received a call from Kuang Xiaoan on a weekend. Classmates in the same city lead their own lives, and some people cannot attend the monthly gatherings for various reasons. In fact, they may say hello and chat with each other when they meet on the street, or even make a casual appointment to have a meal together, but they may still forget about it and continue their lives. Only when people from other places come back, they will gather together like a rope. Especially for people like Kuang Xiaoan who likes to be lively, they will never miss the opportunity to get together. What's more, she brought a boyfriend back this time, and she proudly called a group of classmates and insisted that her boyfriend treat everyone to a meal.
Wen Baohua said that they were guests from far away, so it was unreasonable to ask them to treat him, so he carefully arranged the day's schedule, from lunch at noon, tea in the afternoon, dinner again in the evening, and then going to the bar for entertainment. It was so fun that Kuang Xiaoan couldn't stop smiling, and he warned that it was okay to eat, but not to force people to drink, so as not to scare people away on their first visit.
Compared to Wen Baohua, Xu Shiqi's focus is more on the man chosen by Kuang Xiaoan. Although she has no feelings for the opposite sex, she is not repulsive, and she is still the same when it comes to making friends. Kuang Xiaoan is her good friend, and she even thought that if one day, her worries have really fermented to the point where they can no longer be hidden, and if she can't find someone to talk to, she will suffocate to death, then the person she can confide in should be Wen Baohua, if not Kuang Xiaoan. But now it is far from that dangerous situation, and she also likes to see her friends smile brightly, instead of being worried when they are facing her.
The man sitting next to Kuang Xiaoan was also very cheerful, unlike Wen Baohua and his wife, who were complementary. I really didn't know if they were also very noisy when they were alone together. But it was also a happy thing to have someone to accompany you to make trouble for a lifetime.
As expected, many classmates showed up on the day of the reunion, both boys and girls. Some of them even came with their lovers like Kuang Xiaoan, which made her so angry that she shouted, "Don't steal my limelight."
During the meal, Kuang Xiaoan's boyfriend finally couldn't escape being forced to drink, but by the time everyone noticed Kuang Xiaoan's foxy expression, it was too late. Her boyfriend simply drank the wine like water, never refusing any, and drank it all to the end, which was extremely heroic. Xu Shiqi held Kuang Xiaoan, who was dancing with joy, and whispered to her, "It's easy to hurt your body if you can drink so much, why did you choose a drunkard?" Kuang Xiaoan smiled and said that she was attracted by his calm and unrestrained heroic appearance at the table when they first met, but usually he was limited in his alcohol intake, but this time he was mentally prepared. If he didn't upset everyone, he was afraid that there would be no end in the future."
Sure enough, after drinking white wine, red wine, and beer, all those who could drink had already laid down under the table, but they still gave a thumbs up and admitted defeat. Kuang Xiaoan's boyfriend was still standing there with a bottle of wine, looking murderous. Seeing that he had won a great victory, he said to Kuang Xiaoan happily, "Honey, I didn't embarrass you, did I?" and then returned to the earth together.
Wen Baohua kept saying what a pity it was that the welcoming banquet was turned into a mess, and the afternoon activities were also arranged in vain. It turned out that the warm scenes of reminiscing and chatting were just his own wishful thinking.
Xu Shiqi smiled and said, "You know these people. They always drink to their heart's content, sleep enough, and then continue to make trouble."
In the afternoon, Kuang Xiaoan moved her boyfriend back to the hotel to rest. Because she had to take care of him, she did not come out to meet her two good friends. Wen Baohua and Xu Shiqi skillfully sent the drunk classmates home. But when they were about to send the last boy home, the boy suddenly grabbed Xu Shiqi, his face was red, he was drunk, his eyes were distracted, but he stubbornly pulled her sleeve and refused to let go.
Wen Baohua was silent for a while. She knew that this boy had been alone for so many years. He never missed every party and always sat opposite Xu Shiqiu. But this boy was too introverted. For so many years, despite everyone's overt and covert encouragement and instigation, he dared not confess to Xu Shiqiu. Today, perhaps because of some stimulation, he finally wanted to do something. Wen Baohua glanced at the expressionless Xu Shiqiu. She was very unfamiliar at this time, and she suddenly felt a stranger that she had never known before. But the boy had tried hard to hide himself and kept himself in the end. This was an opportunity, and she had to fulfill it.
"I'll go out and see if the car is parked for me." Wen Baohua left in a hurry. She knew Xu Shiqi's attitude towards this boy, just like he treated all his male classmates, with the same gentleness and the same distance, but there was nothing she could do.
Xu Shiqi sighed softly in his heart.
This boy was the one she had laughed at as a short and fat guy. The short guy had grown very tall, but his personality remained the same.
It's not that she doesn't know about this person's existence, but when she can't respond, she can only choose to ignore it, otherwise it will become very embarrassing.
This could actually be considered a secret love story, but unfortunately he was not like Wen Jialuo, who did not keep the secret to the end. Seeing the boy moving his lips to say something, Xu Shiqi quickly spoke: "If you say it, we won't meet again in the future."
The boy suddenly opened his eyes wide. What a gentle and sweet voice that said such cruel and heartless words. He let go of her hand dejectedly and slumped in the chair without moving. His face, soaked in alcohol, turned pale, and he climbed up with a wry smile.
Xu Shiqi looked at him indifferently, letting him suffer without the slightest hesitation. If she could, she could, this was a very good man, silent and reserved, but very good. If it was so easy to choose and solve the problem, she would be willing. But there was no if, her heart was calm like a mechanical clock, every movement was at the same frequency.
"I'll take you home." Xu Shiqi said softly.
The boy sat in silence for a while before he whispered thank you.
Xu Shiqi held his arm, supporting a body that could no longer support itself. Her touch made him tremble all over, and he didn't know whether it was excitement or deeper despair.
Wen Baohua was standing outside the door. When she saw them coming out, her eyes lit up slightly. But she immediately saw Xu Shiqi had the same expressionless face as before, and she knew that this boy had no hope. She sighed and supported him from the other side.
After sending the boy home, Wen Baohua finally took Xu Shiqi back to the store. She sat in the car for a long time before speaking.
"You said he likes you, will it be a lifelong thing?"
Xu Shiqi was stunned, remembering that she had asked the same question before.
"Your sister is smart." Xu Shiqi said slowly, "When a crush reaches a certain level, the magnetic field may let the other party discover it. If the other party does not respond, it is actually a rejection - just like me. She did not confess to the other party, but in fact she retained a complete love, and she would not suffer greater harm."
"Maybe the person Jia Luo likes has the same personality as you." Wen Baohua smiled bitterly, "In fact, only when I think of him can I believe what happened to Jia Luo. By the way, do you know that it was you who said that he was short that stimulated him to play basketball desperately, and then... he grew so tall."
Xu Shiqi smiled: "Then he still has to thank me."
Wen Baohua glared at her: "What a heartless woman."
"I won't feel sorry for him." Xu Shiqi said quietly.
Love is a matter between two people, but it is also a matter of one person in the end. Wen Baohua did not say anything else, but stopped the car at the red light and looked at Xu Shiqi twice more. In fact, when they were discussing boys, the boys were also discussing them. It is said that there is not only that boy in the class who likes Xu Shiqi. After all, this voice that can iron the heart is amazing, not to mention that Shiqi is also good-looking. Not to mention boys, even girls can't help but get close to her and talk to her, so she and Kuang Xiaoan were able to become Shiqi's good friends, and she was quite proud at the beginning.
Thinking of the past events, Wen Baohua smiled. Time passed so quickly. Perhaps in the blink of an eye, they would all be old. By then, there would always be someone by Seventeen's side.
The plan was disrupted by alcohol, and it was difficult to get everyone together for dinner, but the night show was still retained, the familiar bar, the familiar box, and when Xu Shiqi pushed open the door, there was the familiar noise.
Kuang Xiaoan's boyfriend is popular for his drinking capacity. He has become very familiar with everyone in a short time. He is being pushed out to sing a love song with Kuang Xiaoan, who has only a hoarse voice. Wen Baohua is still busy arranging snacks and drinks. Oh, this bar is actually her second uncle's family's business.
She glanced over and saw that the boy who almost confessed to her was there too, but he seemed to be the only one who had not sobered up yet, sitting on the sofa without moving.
As soon as Xu Shiqi came in, Kuang Xiaoan rushed over as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw.
"If you want Xiao An to sing, that's fine," Xu Shiqi said with a smile, "just knock her boyfriend down first."
Kuang Xiaoan looked at her with admiration.
Everyone sighed, the protagonist could be let go and the helper would have to pay off the debt, so Xu Shiqi was forced to be pushed to the front of the stage.
There is a small semicircular stage in front of the projection in the box, with a microphone stand standing beside it and a beam of light shining directly here from above.
Xu Shiqi ordered a song, pulled up a high chair, put on the microphone and adjusted it to a low position, then smiled and began to sing: "Spring has come and the flower wall has decided to leave the mud, to learn to be brave and independent..."
When Xu Shiqi was singing, no one spoke loudly. It wasn't that she sang so well, but no one could sing with her atmosphere. She even turned off the projection, just listened to the accompaniment, and started to sing slowly and softly. Her voice surrounded the whole box, very close to everyone's heart.
Wen Baohua was listening with great interest when she saw the screen of her cell phone on the table light up. She got up and went to the attached bathroom to answer the call. Without saying a word, she hurried out of the box. Although she knew it on the phone, she was still startled by Wen Yu and Wen Jialuo standing outside the door.
"Why are you standing here?" Wen Baohua asked curiously.
Wen Yu was about to say something, but Wen Jialuo, who was originally leaning against the wall lazily, pricked up her ears: "Sister, who is singing?"
In fact, the question was a bit unnecessary, because she had already recognized whose voice it was. While she was still asking, her hand had already pushed the door open rudely, and then the voice suddenly became louder.
"When spring comes, flowers bloom, and every year has a new glow. Hope is like the spring rain protecting the new seedlings. May everything be safe and sound for you. Spring warms you, and flowers bloom in your heart..."
Then the projection came back on, blurring the figure of the woman on the stage. Applause and strange noises rang out from everywhere, and the illusion that the whole world was just that person singing in the clouds fell into a miserable state.