Spend Summer Chapter 23
byAccompany Wan Wan to sleep
Mother Ji’s voice was brisk and she quickly agreed: “Okay, don’t worry, I’ll rent it to your aunt. She won’t ask you for more rent. We’ll only pay four…three hundred a month.”
Shen Wan felt a warm feeling in her heart. She knew that Ji’s mother was giving her such a cheap deal because of Ji Zhao’s face. She said, “Auntie, thank you.”
Ji’s mother smiled to dismiss Shen Wan’s gratitude, “You’re welcome, it’s an old house, and it happens to be popular if you live in it. In the evening, after you finish school, I’ll take you to see the house.”
Shen Wan: “Yeah.”
After hanging up the phone, Ji Zhao said “Oh yeah” happily and said in an excited tone: “Great, Jia Yue and I can go and play with you in the future!”
There was a smile in Shen Wan’s eyes as she listened to Ji Zhao humming a tune happily.
Lin Jiayue and Sang Zhiyu also looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.
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After the evening self-study, Ji’s mother was waiting at the school gate, wearing a green cheongsam showing her good figure.
When she saw Ji Zhao, she immediately stepped forward, took her schoolbag, and said, “Get in the car, I’ll take you to see the house.”
After Lin Jiayue and Sang Zhiyu said goodbye reluctantly, they were the first to get into the car, not forgetting to say: “Godmother is the best!”
Ji’s mother was so amused that she couldn’t help but wave her hands and said, “You are the best at talking.”
After Ji Zhao heard this, he immediately disagreed and asked: “Can’t I speak?”
Ji’s mother smiled awkwardly and quickly comforted her: “I can talk and know how to do it. You are all my babies.”
Ji Zhao nodded with satisfaction and raised his head proudly, “I forgive you.”
Ji’s mother carefully patted her chest. She was so frightened that she almost didn’t level the bowl of water.
Shen Wan looked at this heartwarming scene, her eyes full of envy, and suddenly remembered a long time ago, when she acted coquettishly towards her mother like this.
Unfortunately, everything is in the past and can never go back.
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After passing through Central Avenue, the place full of nightmares gradually became smaller, and the next intersection was the old house that Ji’s mother mentioned.
It is said to be an old house, but it is more like a historic courtyard house.
Ji’s mother opened the courtyard door and introduced: “This is it. There are all electrical appliances in the house. My mother used to live there, but she is gone now, so this house is empty.”
As she spoke, she opened the doors of each room, “This is the living room, and these two are bedrooms. It depends on which one you want to live in.”
Shen Wan didn’t notice Ji’s mother’s words and was completely attracted by Ji Zhao.
She keenly felt Ji Zhao’s sudden downturn when Ji’s mother mentioned her mother.
Shen Wan worriedly touched the joints of Ji Zhao’s wrist and touched her red mole with her fingertips.
She didn’t speak, she just stayed with Ji Zhao quietly, conveying only one meaning to her – I am here.
Ji Zhao came back to his senses, a smile immediately appeared on his face, and he smiled at her easily, saying that he was fine.
Shen Wan relaxed her frown and answered Ji’s mother: “Auntie, I’ll choose this one.”
She chose the smaller room, but it was much larger than her previous home.
Ji’s mother nodded and said, “Okay, since it was Zhaozhao who introduced Mom to such a worry-free tenant, you can just give her the money that night.”
As she spoke, she teased Ji Zhao with a smile: “Are you happy after making money?”
Ji Zhao immediately became excited and nodded repeatedly, “Happy! As expected of me, he is so good!”
Hearing Ji Zhao’s praise of himself, Ji’s mother couldn’t laugh or cry, and gave a thumbs up, “It’s indeed excellent. Then do you want to go home or stay with Wanwan tonight?”
Ji Zhao said without hesitation: “Of course I will accompany Wanwan!”
Ji’s mother nodded, “Then I’ll take Jiayue back, bye.”
Ji Zhao waved his hand, “Bye, see you tomorrow.”
Shen Wan said goodbye, “Goodbye, auntie, goodbye Jiayue.”
After sending Ji’s mother and Lin Jiayue out, Shen Wan and Ji Zhao looked at each other as they watched the car leave.
Ji Zhao spoke first: “I remember there is a convenience store around here. Let’s go buy some daily necessities and come back?”
Shen Wan: “Well, I’ll put my schoolbag away.”
Ji Zhao also said: “Then I’ll turn on the air conditioner first. It will be cooler when I get back.” She followed into the room and turned on the switch.
Shen Wan quickly put her schoolbag in the room, and the two of them walked towards the convenience store together.
The convenience store is very close, just a few steps away.
It’s said to be a convenience store, but it’s actually more like a small supermarket.
Shen Wan quickly got herself the cheapest toothbrush. When it was Ji Zhao’s turn to buy it, she suddenly slowed down and picked again and again.
In the end, Ji Zhao threw a toothbrush in and said, “That’s it, let’s go buy another piece of clothing.”
After picking out clothes and buying a bottle of citrus-flavored shampoo and shower gel, Shen Wan carried the basket to pay.
Ji Zhao stood behind obediently and waited for Shen Wan to pay the bill before the two of them went back together.
The water heater will still be burning for a while, and Shen Wan plans to make the bed first.
Ji Zhao followed closely, very curious, “I’ll come too, I’ll come too.”
Shen Wan took out the thin quilt from the closet, handed it to Ji Zhao by one corner, and taught her while putting the quilt cover on, “Just pull the corner of the quilt to align it like me.”
Ji Zhao suddenly understood. He grabbed the corner of the quilt and got under the quilt. After putting it down, he spoke excitedly and swung his tail quickly, as if he was begging for praise: “Okay, okay!”
Shen Wan nodded and praised without hesitation, “Zhaozhao is great! Next, pull this corner and shake it.”
The two of them shook together, and the quilt was quickly put on.
With the first experience, the second time was even faster, and the beds in the two rooms were quickly made.
By this time, the water heater was ready, and Shen Wan took her clothes to take a shower first.
Ji Zhao sat on the stool and began to study.
When Shen Wan came out, Ji Zhao went in to wash up.
After that, they discussed the topic for a while, and the time soon came to half past twelve, and the two of them went to sleep in their respective rooms.
Looking at the carved wooden roof, Shen Wan thought about the remaining clothes and the most important notebook, and slowly fell asleep.
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The sky turned bright. After Shen Wan washed up, she came to Ji Zhao’s room and called Ji Zhao, “Zhao Zhao, wake up.”
Ji Zhao shrank into the quilt and coquettishly said, “Hmm~, I don’t want to get up.”
Shen Wan’s mood was like exploding sparkling water, overflowing from the bottle. She smiled faintly and coaxed gently: “It’s time to get up, Zhao Zhao——”
The last two words were drawn out very long by her, full of doting.
Ji Zhao’s ears twitched, he opened his eyes dimly, stretched, “Okay, I’m up.”
Shen Wan nodded and walked out of the room slowly, waiting for Ji Zhao to come out dressed.
Ji Zhao quickly finished washing, and the two of them took their schoolbags and walked out of the room.
Although it was still early in the morning, the sun was already hanging in the sky and the cicadas were chirping constantly, which made the streets seem noisy.
Sitting in front of the breakfast shop, Shen Wan and Ji Zhao were waiting for breakfast.
Shen Wan bought a basket of steamed buns, two tea eggs, and two cups of the familiar coconut milk oatmeal porridge.
“Come here, come here -” the clerk shouted, bringing the steamed dumplings to them, and said to them, “Eat well and drink well.”
Shen Wan thanked her lightly, blew on it, picked up a small steamed bun and placed it in front of Ji Zhao, and said softly: “Zhao Zhao, give it a try.”
Ji Zhao’s eyes were wide open, he took a bite of the bun and gave it a big thumbs up.
Shen Wan lowered her eyebrows and carefully peeled off the tea egg until only a shell was left, then handed it to Ji Zhao and coaxed: “Eat this.”
Ji Zhao nodded and took it easily.
Inevitably touching Shen Wan’s hand, Shen Wan lowered his eyes and curled up his other hand slightly.
Taking care of Ji Zhao as she wished, Shen Wan slowly ate her meal, taking a bite of steamed buns and a bite of porridge.
After eating, the two of them came to school together.
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There was nothing important in the day. Studying occupied the main time. Night fell and the entire Chuzhou was shrouded in dark clouds.
Ji Zhao pulled Shen Wan into the car and coaxed Aunt Li with a smile, “Aunt Li is still so good!”
Hearing this, Aunt Li smiled from ear to ear and waved her hand holding the steering wheel, “Zhao Zhao really knows how to make Aunt Li happy.”
Shen Wan also said: “Hello Aunt Li, thank you.”
Aunt Li said nonchalantly: “It’s okay, it’s just a ride anyway. The more people there are, the happier Aunt Li will be. It’s lively!”
Shen Wan nodded in agreement, and then spoke quietly to Ji Zhao.
After Lin Jiayue said goodbye to Sang Zhiyu, she also slipped in and said, “Aunt Li, you can go.”
Aunt Li immediately said “Hey” and started the car.
After taking Shen Wan all the way to the door of the old house, Shen Wan reluctantly said, “See you tomorrow.” Then she got off the car.
Ji Zhao waved his hand from the window and shouted: “See you tomorrow.”
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Watching the car leave, Shen Wan looked at the alley from a distance, her expression narrowed, and she couldn’t see the joy or sorrow clearly.
She walked toward the central avenue, with only cicada accompanying her along the way.
The summer in Chuzhou is rainy, and the moss in the corners of the walls grows more luxuriantly, and from time to time the wall coverings fall off at the feet.
Standing at the entrance of the stairs, looking at the lamp hanging on the stairway, Shen Wan’s heart felt like it was hit.
Probably because the heat of summer makes people sentimental, Shen Wan suppressed her thoughts and walked up the stairs.
The light shone softly on her body. Shen Wan looked at the closed door, her chest vibrating violently.
Breathing stagnant, Shen Wan swallowed and locked the door.
With a rusty “creak”, the iron door slowly opened a gap.
A nauseating smell of alcohol hit her, and Shen Wan’s stomach turned, making her want to vomit.
She pressed her belly. Shouldn’t she be used to it?Why do I suddenly find it difficult to accept it.
Looking through the gap, Shen Jianye was not seen. Shen Wan bit her lower lip tightly and walked in sideways.
Her movements were so gentle they were almost inaudible.
When she came to the room, it was as messy as she expected. The quilt was thrown carelessly on the floor and was mercilessly trampled by black footprints.
Shen Wan bent down, picked up the quilt, and put it aside.
The bed was also messed up and overturned, along with the table.
Shen Wan folded the clothes on the floor little by little.
It didn’t take long for her to pack everything out.
Then she picked up the lamp, picked up the quilt, and walked downstairs.
She left step by step without looking back. The schoolbag was not heavy, but it carried everything she had owned for the past seventeen years.
I didn’t know that before, but now that I’ve finished cleaning it up, I find that’s all.
Banxia novel, a lot of fun