It was no wonder Xu Chen was so surprised.
The price of the bicycle Huo Chao was riding was enough to buy a slightly luxurious car. People often say that a man’s bicycle is like his second wife, and Xu Chen, being Huo Chao’s good brother, knew exactly how much Huo Chao treasures it. But now, he actually let Shu Er sit on it and even offered to take her home!
The sun is really coming out from the west.
Shu Er happily climbed onto the back seat of Huo Chao’s bicycle and, without hesitation, wrapped her pale, slender arms tightly around his waist.
At that moment, she even took the time to enjoy the sensation under her hands.
Huo Chao is the type of person with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, who looks muscular when clothed and lean when bare. He usually wears a coat which covers his figure, but now that she was holding onto him, she could feel how firm and strong his waist was, likely with a set of abdominal muscles as well.
Xu Chen watched from the side without fear of trouble. After getting on the bicycle, he crossed his arms and stared at them with full interest.
Tsk tsk tsk, it’s only been a short while and this girl has already made her move.
If other girls found out, they’d probably be so jealous they’d drown in their own envy, right?
Huo Chao curled his lips after feeling the pair of small hands touching his waist and abdomen.
This little girl was quite bold.
In a low voice, he said, “Let go.”
This was the first time a girl had ever sat on the back of his bicycle, let alone hugged him so tightly.
Normally, he would have lost his temper by now.
But considering that this girl saved his life when he was a child, he deliberately restrained his temper a lot.
He has not forgotten the promise he made back then, and his life was certainly worth paying back.
So, when it comes to her, he was willing to lower his boundaries a bit.
But he had never thought before that repaying a favor would involve offering his body or… physical closeness?
Shu Er frowned and pretended not to hear, tightening her grip even more, mumbling, “What? Brother, what did you say? The wind is too strong, I didn’t hear you.”
Just then, a warm breeze blew past, blowing Shu Er’s long hair.
It was the kind of wind that had completely lost the harshness of summer heat and left only a comfortable warmth. It was warm on the face.
But with such a light breeze, how could no sound be heard?
Huo Chao was a little surprised.
Even two years ago, during his wildest days, no girl had ever dared to be so forward with him.
“Loosen up a bit.”
There was a big difference between “let go” and “loosen up a bit”.
“Let go” means no contact at all, but “loosen up a bit” just means don’t hold on so tightly.
This time, Shu Er obediently loosened her grip slightly. “Okay.”
Xu Chen, watching from the side, was practically rolling with laughter, clutching his stomach from laughing so hard.
Huo Chao, Xu Chen, and Zhao Zhifeng are three good brothers. A solid triangle with an indestructible relationship with each other. Teasing each other and watching from the sidelines was completely normal between them.
It’s a pity that Zhao Zhifeng had taken the day off and didn’t come to school today. If Zhao Zhifeng was here, he would probably laugh even harder. Not only was he quick-witted, but he also had a knack for making jokes. He would have definitely chimed in with his own playful teasing.
However, Xu Chen didn’t laugh for long because Huo Chao, with a swift push on his bicycle, shot off like a gust of wind, completely ignoring him.
Xu Chen hurriedly lowered his arms and pedaled hard, trying to catch up. “A Chao, wait for me!”
Sitting on the back seat, Shu Er enjoyed the warm breeze on her face, feeling so comfortable that she squinted her eyes in pleasure.
Whenever a pedestrian passes by, she would cheerfully release one hand to wave enthusiastically.
Sunshine, a gentle breeze, and the quietness of an evening ride.
Everything is beautiful and incredible.
She hummed softly, “I always remember in the summer breeze, you clearly said you loved me, I saw you smiled charmingly at me with a bit of shyness…”
She wasn’t particularly good at singing and was slightly off-key, but her voice was sweet and soft, with a hint of innocence, making it bearable to listen to.
At this time of day, many of the people heading home were students from the nearby middle schools. When they saw Shu Er and Huo Chao, who was pedaling his bicycle like a rocket with his thin lips tightly pursed, they all showed a mix of surprise and envy on their faces.
When the bicycle came to a stop, Shu Er still felt a little unsatisfied.
Why did they arrive so quickly? She hadn’t even finished singing her song yet. But to be fair, Huo Chao really rode the bicycle so fast, so fast that they almost flew up.
But she wasn’t scared at all; in fact, she wanted to experience it a little longer.
After they stopped, she hopped off the bicycle without any reluctance.
Huo Chao was a little surprised when he found that she didn’t cry. With the speed he’d been going, it was practically racing, and yet she seemed unfazed?
Shu Er waved at Huo Chao and Xu Chen, then took a few steps forward before she suddenly remembered something. She turned back and said, “Brother, can you deliver the things to me yourself tomorrow and not make your classmate do it?”
For the past three days, the male protagonist had let his classmate deliver things to her, and his attitude was terribly half-hearted.
Huo Chao, still in a good mood from the exhilarating ride, casually replied, “Does it really make a difference whether I bright them myself or if my classmate does?”
Wasn’t it still on his behalf? Is there any difference?
Shu Er pouted unhappily, “What’s the difference? It’s completely different, not the same at all. If you come, I would like to talk to you.”
Oh, really?
Huo Chao agreed hastily.
After that, he gestured to Xu Chen and rode away first.
Xu Chen enthusiastically waved goodbye to Shu Er before catching up with Huo Chao.
Shu Er waved back casually, and then she walked home with her school bag on her back.
She was lucky to run into an aunt who lived right across from her house.
The auntie gave her a nosy smile, “Xiao Shu, who was that handsome boy who sent you home just now?”
The 18-year-old boy has a handsome face so unforgettable it attracts everyone’s attention like a beacon of light.
As soon as Huo Chao appeared, the aunt immediately noticed him at a glance.
Shu Er smiled generously, “Oh, him? He’s a senior who is one grade higher than me at my school.”
The aunt gave her a meaningful look then asked, “Is he pursuing you?” Why else would he be so diligent to bring her home?
Shu Er just smiled and said nothing.
Seeing that Shu Er didn’t want to say much, the aunt dropped the subject.
After a day of scheming, Shu Er didn’t feel much guilt in her heart.
In the book, after the male protagonist realized that he had mistaken the female supporting character for someone else, he just lightly said, “Sorry, I recognized the wrong person,” and then simply walked away.
But what he didn’t know was that his rash behavior ruined someone else’s life.
When everyone thought that the male protagonist had given the original character special attention, he didn’t hesitate to take it back, without even considering how the female supporting character would feel.
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Shu Er arrived home in a short while.
She said goodbye to the aunt across the street with a bright smile, lowered her head and opened the door with the key.
She had lingered a bit longer on the way home today, so by the time she got home, her family was already there.
The original Shu Er grew up in County B and lived with her grandmother. After her grandmother passed away not long ago, she returned to live with her parents.
When she was born, her family was at its poorest and could hardly make ends meet, so they sent her to the countryside to live with her grandmother.
Over the years, her parents’ work had stabilized, and their life improved.
The original Shu Er’s had an average relationship with her family, and now that the current Shu Er was here, the relationship naturally remained the same. However, the overall family atmosphere was generally harmonious. Although the family is not wealthy and cannot compare with her previous life, they can live comfortably without worrying about food or drink.
She is very satisfied.
The Shu family had three children, all of which are girls.
The eldest sister was very ambitious and wanted to transform into a phoenix. Shu Er felt that people with different aspirations could not work together, so she did not plan to build a good relationship with her from the beginning.
However, she thought that the youngest sister was very cute—a nerd with a simple mind, who was the most enthusiastic toward Shu Er in the family.
After dinner, Shu Er went straight to her room.
She suddenly remembered that she didn’t have Huo Chao’s contact information yet. This is not okay—she’d have to ask for it tomorrow.
She rested her chin on her hand and thought about things.
Tomorrow, would Huo Chao really bring her fruit and milk himself?
What if he asks his classmate to send it again?
But even if he doesn’t come himself, it doesn’t matter. If the mountain won’t come to her, she’ll go to the mountain.
Thinking of this, Shu Er concentrated on reading her notes for a while. Although she had good grades and was admitted to the country’s top three universities in her previous life, knowledge needs constant refreshing. If it is not consolidated frequently, it will regress quickly.
It was already eleven o’clock in the evening when she finished reviewing. She decided to take a shower and go to bed.
While taking a shower, Shu Er unexpectedly discovered a rather distinct scar on her back, which looked a bit old.
It looked like it was caused by a heavy object hitting her.
Shu Er blinked in confusion.
Did the original Shu Er have an injury?
But it was not mentioned in the book.
Maybe it was mentioned and she just did not read the entire book carefully at that time.
Shu Er guessed that the second half of the book was filled with sweet moments between the male and female protagonists, and skipping it shouldn’t have much of an impact.
She didn’t pay much attention to the scar on her back and just went to bed in her pajamas after taking a shower.
The next day, as soon as she arrived in the classroom, a group of girls surrounded her enthusiastically.
“Shu Er, did Huo Chao send you home yesterday?”
“Wow, you are not really dating in secret, are you?”
“My friend saw you on the road. You’re so lucky!”
“Woo woo woo, you must have saved the Milky Way in your previous life to get Huo Chao’s special treatment.”
Shu Er listened to these rainbow farts. If she had a tail, it would’ve been wagging high in the air right now.
Shu Er thought the original female supporting character in the book was far too honest.
In the book, the male protagonist didn’t really treat the supporting female character that well. He would only bring her some food occasionally and lend a hand when she was in trouble. But he hardly helped her at all.
Yet, the female protagonist still had the nerve to say that the supporting female character deliberately impersonated her to get the male protagonist’s attention and become glamorous in school.
What kind of glamour? Those small favors don’t count.
What Shu Er had now—being personally taken home by Huo Chao on his bicycle and surrounded by envious girls— this was the real glamour!
