That Nameless Summer Chapter 52
byQin Jiangwen
When Song Li woke up, his side was already empty.
The pillow still retained Ling Qingye’s warmth, and there was a slight movement in the living room.He grabbed his coat and put it on, put on his slippers and walked out. He saw Ling Qingye standing on the balcony making a phone call, his face turned to him, his tone was calm, as if he was talking about work.
“I know, please send the revised plan to my email.” Ling Qingye hung up the phone, turned around and saw him, and the corners of his mouth immediately softened, “Are you awake? Breakfast is on the table and has been warmed.”
Song Li didn’t answer, walked to the dining table and sat down.Omelette and milk are still steaming, which is his usual combination.He lowered his head to drink the porridge while scrolling through his mobile phone.
When he saw Xu Jiangyou’s updates, he paused.The photo was taken at the beach. Xu Jiangyou was wearing sun protection clothing and smiling dazzlingly. The release time showed two days ago.The following comment is from an unknown account. The avatar is the default and only three words are left: “Are you still playing?”
Song Li frowned, took a screenshot and sent it to Xu Jiangyou: “Who is this person?”
There was no reply after sending the message. He put away his phone and looked up to see Ling Qingye sitting opposite, looking at him: “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing.” Song Li took a mouthful of porridge, “The team is going to the club for a meeting today to talk about overseas competitions.”
Ling Qingye nodded: “I’ll send you there.”
“No, I’ll drive myself.” Song Li put down the spoon, stood up and walked to the door, “I drove the car back yesterday.”
Ling Qingye didn’t stop him, just handed over his coat: “It’s windy outside, so wear thicker clothes.”
Song Li took the coat, touched the other person’s hand with his fingertips, paused, said nothing, opened the door and left.
In the club meeting room, the coach was talking about the schedule for overseas competitions, but Song Li was a little distracted, always thinking of that strange comment.
Xu Jiangyou usually has a lot of friends, but the tone of this account is a bit strange and indescribably awkward.
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When the meeting ended, Song Li just walked downstairs when his phone finally vibrated.Xu Jiangyou’s news was a little urgent: “I just finished my work! This person is Qin Jiangwen, have you forgotten? He was in the same class as us in the second year of high school. I lost contact with him after I transferred to another school. I only added WeChat a while ago.”
Song Li was stunned.A thin figure flashed in my memory, always sitting in the back row of the classroom to answer questions. When Xu Jiang returned home late from dance practice, he followed him not too far away.He groaned and tapped the keyboard with his fingertips: “Why is he looking for you?”
“Just swiped into my circle of friends and made a comment.” Xu Jiangyou replied quickly, followed by a hand-spreading emoji, “Speaking of which, he seems to have returned to the city and asked me if I wanted to meet him.”
Song Li frowned and was about to type when Ling Qingye’s car stopped in front of him.The car window was lowered and Ling Qingye looked at him: “Why are you standing here in a daze?”
“Nothing.” Song Li put away his phone, opened the car door and got in, “Xu Jiangyou met Qin Jiangwen, and they also met?”
Ling Qingye paused as he started the car, and a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes: “Well, that should be it.”
As the car drove into the community, Song Li said nothing.The inexplicable awkwardness in my heart disappeared, but I was a little embarrassed. I raised my hand and hit him: “If I had known it was him, I wouldn’t ask further questions.”
“Afraid that Xu Jiang will be in trouble?” Ling Qingye stopped the car and turned to look at him.
“Who’s scared?” Song Li opened the car door and stared, “I just don’t think it’s necessary. It’s been so long.”
Ling Qingye looked at him with a smile on his face.Unbuckle your seat belt and get out of the car, following him: “What do you want to eat tonight? I’ll make it.”
“Whatever.” Song Li walked forward, his steps quickening, but the tips of his ears were still red.
As soon as I entered the corridor, my phone vibrated again.Xu Jiangyou sent a message with a screenshot of the chat.Qin Jiangwen’s message interface was simple, with only one sentence: “At three o’clock on Saturday afternoon, I went to the cafe in front of the high school. I have something to tell you.”
Song Li glanced at it, replied “I know”, and put the phone back in his pocket.Ling Qingye came over to take a look and asked with a smile: “Qin Jiangwen wants to confess his love?”
“Who knows!” Song Li was furious and walked upstairs quickly, “Stop gossiping about other people’s affairs!”
Ling Qingye laughed softly and followed him. The sound of footsteps fell in the corridor, lingering in the air along with the aftertaste of the vibrating cell phone.