Hu Meimei had already finished her beauty treatment and was reading a magazine on the sofa when she saw her son come back empty-handed, with a look of "I knew you two young masters who have never been in the kitchen can't make cakes, you must be messing around and wasting a lot of materials" Mommy sarcasm.
As a result, Ji Xingling threw his schoolbag aside, sat limply on the sofa, tilted his head, and didn't speak for a long time.
"Why are you listless?" Hu Meimei patted his face, "Did you quarrel with Xiao Jing?"
"without."
"That's because you didn't pass the test?"
"It has nothing to do with the exam, I did well." Ji Xingling rubbed his nose, "Mom, I seem to be seen by Lin Jing today."
Hu Meimei sat up straight suddenly, staring at him with wide eyes: "What does it mean to be seen?"
Then, before his son could answer, he turned his head to the study and called, "Husband! Husband! Come out!"
Ji Xingling: ...Mom, your voice is a little softer.
Ji Minglang was working, and thought that Hu Meimei was asking him to eat a cake made by his son. He wondered if you should be so excited, and then he pulled up his slippers and ran out very excitedly. As a result, the tea table was empty, there was no cake, only the sofa Seeing the languid son and the over-stretched wife, he asked in surprise, "What's wrong?"
"..." Ji Xingling confessed honestly, I didn't control my spiritual power well today.
Next door at 1302, Lin Jing greeted Jiang Fenfang and hid in his bedroom.
I didn't eat dinner, but I didn't feel hungry at all, and my mind was full of what happened in the cooking class. The light from the mobile phone was very white and bright, shining into the red eyes, it was dazzling, and made the whole world feel unreal for a moment.
Thinking of the conversation between the two of them about "Are there any monsters" in the bookstore, and the doll bear that appeared in front of him and stubbornly wanted a hug when they were shopping on New Year's Eve, Lin Jing leaned his head on the bay window, his heart beating so fast Jump out quickly.
"Do you believe there are monsters in this world?"
Do I believe it.
Believe it.
Strange and whimsical thoughts are the flames and fire in the strong wind. When they roll all over the sky, no matter how much so-called reason is, they can only be burned, leaving only the sound of the beating pulse. After all, those beautiful red eyes, and Ji Xingling's series of reactions after the lights came on, panicked, as if someone had broken through a great secret.
Lin Jing buried her head in her knees, pinching her nails into the shape of a crescent moon in her palm.
He was not afraid, really not, but he was a little panicked. The calmness in the cooking classroom depends entirely on a heart that wants to protect the other party, so there will be a series of subsequent reactions. But now that he really calmed down, a thin layer of sweat broke out on his forehead. After all, this matter was too beyond the scope of his cognition. It was different from the stories his parents told and vague guesses, but clear The facts before us—in this world, there probably really are monsters.
And it's a monster who doesn't study very well.
Lin Jing touched the phone, first called up WeChat, closed it, and opened it again. Looking at the familiar avatar on the top, he didn't know whether to send a message first, or wait for the other party to come to find him.
The minute hand of the wall clock went round and round.
The floor heating made the room very hot. Lin Jing was still wearing a thick winter coat, and even forgot to take off his coat. He didn't put down his phone until he was sweating all over, and went to the bathroom to take a shower restlessly.
In the living room of 1301, Ji Xingling didn't even bother to maintain his human form anymore. The unicorn cub was lying on Ji Minglang's lap, with drooping eyes and four hooves. He looked like Li Zhaocai, the big orange raised by the guard, and didn't want to say a word.
Ji Minglang and Hu Meimei looked at each other. In fact, they were obviously more concerned about another issue than being seen by Lin Jing. Although it is common for underage little monsters to have unstable spiritual power, they shouldn't be so frequent. Showing off his feet, especially under the premise that even the diet has been strictly controlled, I really can't think of any reason for him to show his tail uncontrollably.
Seeing that the parents were silent together, the unicorn cub stretched out a hoof and poked its mother feebly.
"It's okay, don't be afraid." Hu Meimei knew what he was thinking, "Xiao Jing, let's find a way to hide it."
Do you want to keep hiding it
Thinking of the hug in the dark and "Don't be afraid", the little unicorn got up and turned back into a human form with enthusiasm: "I don't want to hide it anymore."
Hu Meimei:
Ji Minglang:
Ji Xingling explained guiltily: "Lin Jing is so smart, and I have heard so many stories about monsters from Uncle Lin."
And more importantly, after being so bravely protected by the other party, he didn't want to return a lie at all, even if the lie was carefully fabricated, so beautiful and perfect that it could pretend to be the truth.
Anyway, monsters are okay, aren't they
Of course Hu Meimei disagrees, although she also likes the kid next door, it's not a trivial matter.
Ji Xingling turned his attention to Ji Minglang again.
In fact, he didn't report any hope. After all, as the person in charge of the Demon Management Committee, no matter how he thought about it, he should be more cautious and principled. Unexpectedly, Ji Minglang hesitated for a moment, and did not immediately refuse.
Hu Meimei was surprised: "Honey, what are you thinking?"
"I received a reply letter from Ning Cheng two days ago." Ji Minglang said, "They have already begun to investigate why Dr. Lin sees monsters frequently. Although there is no clear result yet, there is a broken mirror in it. Brother, when he was questioned, his words flickered, as if he was trying to hide something."
Ji Xingling was taken aback: "Why are you investigating Uncle Lin, is he a monster?"
"Not in the data, but the management was chaotic twenty years ago, far less perfect than it is now. Whether it's humans or monsters, large-scale north-south movements are common." So theoretically, there is indeed the possibility of omissions.
Ji Minglang continued: "And Xiao Jing sees monsters too frequently."
Ji Xingling: "..."
What does it mean that the frequency is too high? Could Mr. Kobayashi also be a monster? Or at least something to do with Yokai
Ji Minglang looked at his son's eyes that suddenly lit up, and reminded in time: "There is no evidence yet."
"Then can I confess?" Ji Xingling asked.
Ji Minglang shook his head: "No."
"..."
Ji Minglang patted him on the shoulder: "My mother and I both like Xiao Jing, but no human being can calmly accept that there are monsters in the world. This is not only for your consideration, but also for him."
It is true to say so, but Mr. Kobayashi is different.
In fact, Ji Xingling really wanted to try harder, but Hu Meimei was already discussing with Ji Minglang how to hide this matter from the past. So he didn't say anything, just went back to the bedroom and called Lin Jing.
Before the "beep" sounded, the phone was connected.
Lin Jing threw the towel in her hand onto the sink, sat on the edge of the bed and rubbed her knees, and ran too fast when answering the phone, so she knocked on the edge of the table.
He swallowed dryly: "You, how are you doing?"
Ji Xingling lowered his voice: "I'm fine, but my mother may come to your house later, just... to see if you have been infected with pink eye by me."
Lin Jing: "..."
Ji Xingling didn't know how to explain himself, so he just emphasized one sentence dully: "I'm not sick."
The other person seemed to laugh: "Then you won't come to study tonight
"I'll come see you tomorrow morning, okay?"
"Okay." Lin Jing asked again, "Then can we make another phone call before going to bed?"
"Yes!" I can play with you for a whole night!
The living room door rang, it should be that Hu Meimei had already gone to 1302. After Ji Xingling hung up the phone, he was quite anxious. He changed seven or eight positions on the sofa and was uncomfortable. The phone in his palm was covered with sweat. After finally waiting for a WeChat message, it was from Luo Linsi, asking him about the game The matter of recharging the gift bag.
This is too fucking bad. Ji Xingling was speechless, and took a few screenshots for her to explain. However, judging from Luo Linsi's reaction, this person may have never played games before, and he couldn't understand anything. In the end, the two of them just called directly and talked for a long time. It took her an hour to suddenly realize, oh, it turned out to be like this.
Ji Xingling was almost dizzy from the noise: "What kind of game are you playing with your level of understanding?"
"Whoever says I'm going to play, I'll top up."
Ji Xingling wondered: "Then why are you a hundred thousand?"
Rollins said without thinking, "Goodbye."
Ji Xingling: "..."
But one hundred thousand is not all good, at least the time is passing. As soon as the living room door rang, Lin Jing called: "Auntie said you were infected with pink eye disease, and she also said that she would ask you for a month's leave."
Ji Xingling:
Why is there still the link of asking for leave? I don't want to ask for leave. I want to study with Teacher Xiaolin!
"Just listen to Auntie." Lin Jing said, "I come back every night to give you tutoring."
"... Hmm." It seems that asking for leave is not unacceptable.
A few minutes later, Hu Meimei also came to tell her son about asking for leave, Ji Minglang would take him for a full body checkup first, and then observe at home for a month.
Ji Xingling asked straightforwardly, "Then what should I do with the studies I have left behind?"
Hu Meimei was not able to adapt to this positive son for a while, and questioned: "Are you deliberately acting like a demon again?"
Ji Xingling: "... Is it my own?"
Hu Meimei reflected positively and comforted her symbolically: "Okay, okay, it's your own. Mom will find you an online tutor, and it won't delay your studies."
Who wants an online tutor! Ji Xingling said, "Can't I have Lin Jing come and tutor me?"
"Xiao Jing himself is also nervous about his studies, and he has already heard that you have pink eye disease, which is contagious." Hu Meimei said patiently, "And according to Dad, you'd better not contact any outsiders this month, Queshan Hospital A doctor will be sent regularly to monitor your spiritual power fluctuations."
Ji Xingling didn't say anything, because he was already considering the possibility of going through the window to see Teacher Xiaolin!
As a result, Ji Minglang is worthy of being your own father, Qilin, he actually set up a floating barrier outside the window!
Although the original intention was to prevent foreign monsters or some inexplicable aura from getting into his son's bedroom, but for the young master, the effect is the same. Anyway, he can't go out with a "bang", so he can only squat obediently in 1301. mushroom.
After Hu Meimei left, Ji Xingling lay on the sofa and pondered for a long time before calling and telling Lin Jing about the incident. He didn't mention any spiritual power monitoring. After all, even the identity of the monster is still half-disguised, so he just told him , I can't go anywhere for a month, and I can't see anyone.
Lin Jing asked: "Is it really all right?"
Ji Xingling looked at the ceiling: "It's okay, but I thought you would be angry."
Lin Jing paused: "No, I'm not angry."
He said, "Ji Xingling, I'm so worried about you."
It doesn't matter what identity it is, even if it's really a monster who was accidentally exposed, or the possibility of human pink eye disease, I'm still worried.
He feels that his current life of shock and doubt may last for a long time, but it doesn't matter. After he calms down completely, he should be able to slowly digest everything—except for worry. If he doesn't see Ji Xingling for a day, worry will only Save more and more.
He raised his head, his voice was steady but not steady: "Then you have a good rest at home for a month,"
Ji Xingling probed: "Are you crying?"
"I don't."
"..."
No shit! Ji Xingling was worried to death too!
He stood up from the sofa: "I'm fine, I'm really fine, don't be afraid, don't worry about me."
Lin Jing could hear the anxiety in his tone, and was afraid that this person would get overwhelmed and do something weird and reckless like "desire to rush to 1302 regardless of his parents' objections", so he quickly added: "Well, I'm not worried, I'm really I didn't cry, so don't make up your mind casually, okay?"
Ji Xingling pushed open the balcony door, and from here he could see the protruding side window of 1302, which was narrow and very small. If Lin Jing squatted on the bay window, it should be possible to barely see each other.
But this scene is too fucking miserable! Ji Xingling was dizzy, staring at the blue curtain without saying a word. Then in the next second, Lin Jing opened the curtain and was trying to look this way.
"..."
"..."
The abrupt stares at each other were both embarrassing and touching. Anyway, everyone was in a complicated mood.
After a moment of silence, Ji Xingling asked first, "Why don't we video?"
"No." Lin Jing said, "You have to let me take it easy."
"What's the matter, so you're still crying?"
"You shut up."
Lin Jing moved a cushion over, sat cross-legged on the bay window, and looked at the prospective boyfriend on the balcony next door.
"It seems to be blowing outside, is it cold?"
"It's not cold." Ji Xingling leaned against the railing and was blown by the wind. Instead, the boredom and anxiety in the bedroom subsided a lot, and his brain gradually calmed down. He looked at Lin Jing opposite, hesitated for a while, but still didn't say anything about the monster right away.
Fortunately, Lin Jing didn't press the question. Just like the two tacitly liked each other before, this time they also tacitly maintained this earth-shattering secret, giving each other some time, and giving themselves some time.
The lights of the city are too bright, and the stars look extraordinarily dim.
But the boy's eyes were twinkling, and they were still a little silly. After the long phone call, one's hands were blown cold by the wind, and the other leaned against the window, and after a long time, his legs were crushed to numbness.
Unlike what was expected before, neither of the two suffered from insomnia this night, but Hu Meimei and Ji Minglang did not sleep well all night. Early the next morning, he gently pushed open his son's door, trying to comfort the cub who might not have stable spiritual power and emotions, only to find the eldest son lying on the bed, sleeping heartlessly, with a sweet face .
…
On Monday morning, Lin Jing sat on the school bus again. A group of girls chattered in the back for a long time, and finally a representative might be sent over: "Lin Jing, why don't you go to school with Ji Xingling?"
Teacher Kobayashi: "..."
To be honest, I don't know how to answer your question.
The girl smiled and explained: "Don't get me wrong, we just want to see two handsome guys at once."
Lin Jingle: "He has something to do recently, and he may have to ask for a few days off."
After the girls left, classmate Lin Dada continued to send WeChat messages, get up and study!
With a piece of toast in his mouth, Ji Xingling replied lazily. He woke up early, and I have finished memorizing all the words.
Dada: Well, I’ll go to school to check your grades for you.
Given that Ji Xingling said he was good after every test, Lin Jing felt that he might be really good, and 450 should be no problem. As soon as he entered the classroom, he saw Li Moyuan distributing papers, and handed over two together: "Here, it's for you and Ji Xingling."
The math is not difficult this time, Mr. Xiaolin's perfect score is expected, but the other 102 paper is very unexpected. Your brother Xing not only passed, but also scored three digits
Yu Yizhou was also very puzzled, saying that everyone would die together, why did someone go on a wild ride after falling in love with Xueba, so he asked hesitantly: "Hey, did the teacher correct the mistake?"
Lin Jing checked it again: "You are quite accurate, you really corrected your mistake."
Yu Yizhou was relieved: "I'll just say, which way?"
Lin Jing was very fierce. He directly picked up the paper and ran to Li Jiansheng's office, and asked his prospective boyfriend for the five points that were added for correcting mistakes. The official reason was this. Not much, but Ji Xingling is now in a period of rising grades, and a small point is a huge encouragement. Hearing that Li Jiansheng nodded again and again, he not only changed the roll from 102 to 107, but also went to the Academic Affairs Office in person, and grandly added the "small and huge" five points to the system!
Yu Congee: "... To be reasonable, this operation is different from what I thought."
After a while, Wang Hongyu asked Wei Xue to take the report card back to the classroom.
Now all the scores are out.
The whole class rushed forward excitedly, and Lin Jing also ran up. Li Moyuan's teeth ached: "Why are you two points higher than me, ah, you are really annoying."
"It's okay, you will continue to work hard in the future." Lin Jing perfunctorily encouraged, and continued to stretch his neck outside the crowd.
Li Moyuan was frustrated and baffled: "I said you are still the first, what are you squeezing?"
Wei Xue: "Is he looking for points for Ji Xingling?"
Lin Jing: "..."
Sister Xue, you are truly astute.
Wei Xue couldn't see it, so she handed him the phone directly: "Don't squeeze, I have the whole ranking list here."
After Lin Jing thanked him, he habitually dragged to the end, but he couldn't find the young master's name.
Huh? !
Ji Xingling was ranked lower in the middle of the class this time, probably because of Yixue's shame at the end of last semester, and his total score was as high as 482.
What is the concept of 482
To round it up, it means that the 50-meter run in the Olympic Games is 5 seconds, that is, the physicist has verified the string theory, and the medical field has completed the cryonics recovery. It is the perfect score, the champion, and it is 750!
Ji Xingling looked at the phone and was also confused, but there was a difference between his stupidity and Mr. Xiaolin's.
My mother...why didn't I get 18 more points? !