To be honest, Alex Xu felt that it was understandable that Leo Lu accused him of being "righteous in front of others". He was in the wrong in the end. What if he shouted at the top of his lungs, swore to the heavens, and even if he put a straight man label on his face, if he was pushed into Leo Lu's arms by force majeure in the next second, who could he go to for justice?
Alex Xu sighed quietly, too lazy to waste his energy on a verbal dispute to maintain his straight male image. The bell for preparation had already rung, and he walked into the classroom with his books in his arms. When he passed by Dylan Xiao's seat, Alex Xu couldn't help but look at him once more.
Dylan Xiao's seat was near the aisle. He was concentrating on sorting out his notes when he suddenly heard someone next to him say, "Wow, Dylan Xiao, your handwriting is beautiful."
Dylan Xiao raised his head and saw Alex Xu turning around and smiling at him.
...
Alex Xu turned his head, put his knuckles against his septum and coughed dryly. He endured the sourness of the awkward conversation and returned to his seat pretending to be calm.
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The next morning.
As soon as the second class was over, the inspiring melody of the Athletes' March began to play from the radio box in the classroom on time. The biology teacher had to turn up the volume to finish explaining the half-explained exercises.
The head teacher appeared at the back door of the classroom as the bell rang. As soon as the biology teacher called the end of get out of class, she immediately shouted at the back door: "Today is the turn of the senior class to do morning exercises. Everyone, hurry up and go downstairs to gather."
The school has been building a new gymnasium since the summer vacation. Due to space constraints, this year's physical exercises are not for the whole school, but instead take place in order from the first grade to the third grade.
The first grade students take their turn on Mondays and Thursdays, the second grade students take their turn on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the third grade students are scheduled for Wednesday.
Alex Xu hurriedly closed his notebook and pushed Nathan Wang out of the aisle on Emily Tang's side.
The rhythm of the athletes' march was clear and sonorous, mixed in with the noisy and crowded crowd and laughter. Alex Xu and his friends walked and stopped in the bloated corridor. At first, it was very narrow, but fortunately their classroom was on the third floor, so they squeezed in and it became bright.
Emily Tang held Claire Xiong's hand, looked back, and asked Alex Xu: "Where did the little prince go?"
Alex Xu turned around and looked. The whole staircase was crowded with people. Nathan Wang occupied a larger area than ordinary people, but despite his big body, he could not form a wall. On the contrary, his body was delicate and soft, and he was squeezed and pressed by people like a sponge. His fat white face wrinkled into a ball, and he soon fell behind Alex Xu and the others.
The gathering place for morning exercises was at the large playground behind the teaching building, and the children knew the way there. Alex Xu and his friends did not wait for Nathan Wang, but followed the crowd and continued walking forward.
In the crowded crowd, Alex Xu inadvertently caught a glimpse of scarlet from the corner of his eye. His gaze followed the red line that dragged to the ground, and through the crowd, Alex Xu easily recognized the boy who was connected to Dylan Xiao by the red line.
The boy had a handsome face and a tall stature. His muscular arms could not be covered by his short-sleeved school uniform, making the two girls next to him look petite and cute.
The two little girls were arm in arm, chatting about an unknown topic, and from time to time they would turn their heads, raise their innocent and bright little faces, and ask the boy a question with a sweet smile. The boy lowered his head, raised his thin lips, and answered casually. The answer might not be what the girl wanted, but his handsome smile was enough to attract the girl's heart.
The picture is quite beautiful, except that the red line on the boy's crotch is quite unsightly.
Alex Xu couldn't help but ask Emily Tang: "Hey, that boy over there, do you know his name?"
Emily Tang was helping Claire Xiong fix his bangs. He turned around and looked blankly in the direction Alex Xu pointed, asking, "Where?"
Alex Xu didn't want to point it out too blatantly, so he tried to add with words: "You mentioned him to me last time, the guy who started dating the campus beauty right after he transferred here."
Emily Tang tilted his head and thought for a while, then said, "My surname is Jiang, Jiang something, three characters for my name..."
Alex Xu waited anxiously for Emily Tang to dig out three words from the depths of his memory, and then a magnetic voice came from behind him, saying: "Jiang Jize."
Alex Xu turned around subconsciously and saw Leo Lu walking slowly behind him with a smile on his handsome face, but he could not feel the warmth of his smile at all.
Fu Dai, who was standing next to him, followed Leo Lu and looked over here. His indifferent face instantly blossomed like a flower bud after he saw Claire Xiong standing next to Emily Tang, revealing a bright smile: "Good morning, Claire Xiong."
The boy's smile was very flamboyant, like the rising sun piercing through the clouds, and he made no secret of his love for the girl.
Claire Xiong avoided his gaze and replied calmly: "Yeah."
Leo Lu walked to Alex Xu's side, pointed at the tall boy not far away, and asked Alex Xu: "My friend? The one from yesterday."
Alex Xu: ...
Faced with the embarrassment of being caught, Alex Xu could only play dumb in front of Leo Lu's half-smile.
Leo Lu was not annoyed by being ignored by Alex Xu, and he shouted directly to the front: "Jiang Jize."
Leo Lu's voice is very attractive, and it can attract the attention of passers-by, and his appearance can make people fall in love at first sight. He stood facing the east, his handsome face was covered with golden morning light, and the little girl passing by him couldn't help but secretly glance at him twice, her eyes were shy and timid, and her eyes were full of girlish longing.
The tall boy who was chatting and laughing with the two little girls didn't notice Leo Lu's call at first. Instead, he turned around after being reminded by the girl next to him. Seeing that it was Leo Lu calling him, Jiang Jize stood there waiting. When Leo Lu approached, he put his hands in his trouser pockets and asked, "What are you doing?"
Leo Lu walked around him and said as he passed by him: "You're just yelling for fun."
Jiang Jize: ...
Alex Xu silently memorized the three sounds of "Jiang Jize" in his mind. On the surface, he looked calm and went to find the place where his class was gathering. He didn't walk far when he heard Nathan Wang's voice coming from another exit in front of him: "Wake up, wait for me."
Alex Xu looked in the direction of the voice and at first glance saw a chubby little guy who was as big as two men. Then, his eyes passed the two or three people in front of Nathan Wang and saw Dylan Xiao walking slowly with his head down, coming from the side passage.
The red line that penetrated into Xiao Shunju's area fell to the ground, winding its way into Jiang Jize's crotch.
Jiang Jize walked behind Alex Xu, while Dylan Xiao walked towards him from the front. As the distance between them kept shortening, Alex Xu couldn't help but look forward to their reactions, wondering if Dylan Xiao would fall into their arms uncontrollably like him.
Alex Xu stood where he was, using Nathan Wang as cover while watching the two of them eagerly.
However---whether it was Dylan Xiao who walked with his head down, or Jiang Jize who approached from behind, neither of them even noticed each other's existence. Even the red line between them was well-behaved and quiet, not at all as naughty as Alex Xu's red line.
Seeing that the two were about to miss each other and go their separate ways, Alex Xu became more and more anxious. In a moment of impulse, he couldn't help but shout: "Hey, Dylan Xiao!"
The voice fell---
Dylan Xiao looked up blankly and Jiang Jize also looked in the direction of the voice curiously. Their gazes met by chance, and in an instant, the red line connecting the two of them seemed to awaken consciousness, and the dull vermilion color peeled off layer by layer like rust, revealing a bright blood red color inside.
Dylan Xiao accidentally met Jiang Jize's gaze, and as if stimulated, he quickly shrank back, turned to look at Alex Xu, and asked in his naturally gentle voice: "Squad leader, what's wrong?"
The scarlet red line is fleeting.
Although the change in the red line was only short-lived, brightening for a moment and then darkening again, the red line did change significantly because of his shout. Alex Xu pondered in his heart, and smiled at Dylan Xiao as if nothing had happened: "It's okay, I just said hello to you."
Dylan Xiao also smiled at Alex Xu.
Although the two were not familiar with each other, Dylan Xiao did not think Alex Xu's behavior was abrupt. After all, the two would meet in the classroom or corridor early in the morning these days, greet each other, and occasionally chat.
Leo Lu, who was lagging behind, snorted imperceptibly, and naturally interpreted the squad leader's parrot-like behavior as an attempt to attract his attention.
Alex Xu took the opportunity to start a conversation with Dylan Xiao, chatting about irrelevant daily topics such as "What time did you arrive in the classroom this morning?" and did not notice Leo Lu walking towards him.
Leo Lu did not walk through the spacious space on either side, but chose to pass through the space less than an arm's length away between Alex Xu and Dylan Xiao. His solid shoulder bumped into Alex Xu lightly or heavily.
"Hello..."
Alex Xu was inexplicably pushed back by Leo Lu's deliberate "provocation". Just as he was about to get angry, Leo Lu stopped and turned around, slightly raised the corner of his mouth and apologized to him: "I'm sorry, squad leader."
Leo Lu's smile was innocent.
...
Although Leo Lu's apology lacked sincerity and his attitude was average, when Alex Xu heard this apology that he knew by heart, his first reaction was: Is the red line causing trouble again?
It's just that this time he and Leo Lu swapped positions - after all, the red line couldn't possibly work on him alone.
As soon as this idea formed in his mind, Alex Xu instantly lost his reason and position to vent his anger on Leo Lu. Alex Xu felt that it was understandable that Leo Lu didn't know the existence of the red line and wronged him, but if he knew that the red line had the force majeure of force, but still blamed Leo Lu, it would be a deliberate harassment.
The fire in his heart was quickly extinguished. Alex Xu rubbed his hurt shoulder and said to Leo Lu generously, "It's okay."
Leo Lu, who was deliberately looking for trouble: ...
Are you just going to let it go like this?
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