Chapter 72 - Help me warm up.

Edited by Divetus

When Xiang Huaizhi came out of the office, he saw the refund prompt.

Xiao Jing

ya

: [refunded 5000 yuan]

Xiao Jing

ya

: Think you sent it to the wrong person

Xiang Huaizhi guessed that he wouldnt accept it.

But he had still transferred it over.

He had guessed that Jing Huan might be short on money to spend, and that was the only reason why he was being so soft with those elders.

This was very normal. Jing Huan was still a student, and maybe he had rushed out and impulsively bought equipment when he had gotten killed some time ago, so he had spent more money than he had.

But since he didnt want to take it, then thats fine.

Xiang: En.

Xiao Jing

ya

: Scared me. TT

Xiang Huaizhi went back to the dormitory, and Lu Hang and Love is For You to Eat were pa.s.sionately playing

Lian Lian Kan

.

f.u.c.k! Missing just a few pieces again! The screen suddenly grayed out, and Lu Hang had lost several matches in a row. He was so angry that he smashed his mouse. Is Chichi running some program? I want to report her!

Whether or not youre running some program, I cant win against you and can only report you.

He was very noob.

Xiang Huaizhi scoffed a bit and sat in front of his computer.

Lu Hang distinctly heard that scoffing noise. Youre actually laughing at your bosom roommate?

I have no bosom roommate, Xiang Huaizhi replied emotionlessly.

Lu Hang nodded. Yes, you only have a bosom wife right now.

Before he could report anything, Chichi quit the game and went off to eat.

He directly exited the game, picking up his cellphone out of habit, and went to his social media apps, muttering, This idiotic game is really boring, not challenging at all.

Xiang Huaizhi let out an en sound. How can you still not win against others in an idiotic game?

Professionals have specialities, understand? Im not good at Lian Lian Kan, but Im awesome at

Dui Dui Ya

ah

. Lu Hang opened the forum and saw the t.i.tle of the post floating on the front page. He couldnt help but blurt out, Holy s.h.i.+t Why is the NCH forum full of posts about you and Xiao Jingjing?

Xiang Huaizhi was just about to go do his dailies. After hearing this, he paused. What posts?

What else can they post about but your guys wedding? Speaking of that, Lu Hang couldnt help wanting to interview him. But what were you thinking? Your first wedding, and you made it into such a big event, arent you making things harder for us other male players?

The last time a wedding was so sensational, it was Wheats Number One Fan, with the wedding costing more than

80,000 yuan

.

However, Wheats Number One Fan had posted a notice about it on the forum three days before his wedding, and had also livestreamed it. On the wedding day, he even put up hundreds of megaphones, for fear some NCH player wouldnt know about it.

It wasnt like Xiang Huaizhi, who got married without saying a word and had hit

six figures

.

Although their wedding day was no more lively than Wheats Number One Fans, the aftereffects were much stronger than his. Now, this wedding had become the topic of conversation of all the NCH players.

Of course, the main topic was Xiang Huaizhi clarifying the farce that happened a few months ago on the exact same day.

Xiang Huaizhi actually didnt think the whole thing was too exaggerated.

Marriage was a big deal and spending a lot of money was only right.

He dragged his character to AFK in his house, and while listening to Lu Hangs broken thoughts, opened the forum. Indeed, it was exactly as Lu Hang had said. The front page was filled with posts about them.

[Let me calculate how much money Yearning For spent on this wedding!!! ]

[Yearning Fors account was played by someone else these past few months, do the faces of the people who cursed him out before hurt now? ]

[What kind of idol drama script is Xiao Tianjing holding? ]

[So what kind of crazy was Immortal Mengmeng acting out these past few months ]

[Attachment: Chat record between Yearning For and the booster. ]

The last post was from Lu Hang.

Xiang Huaizhi clicked on the post with the highest number of comments.

2L: lololol guys dont @Immortal Mengmeng anymore, according to reliable sources, right when Yearning Fors wedding started, she immediately went offline lololol!

5L: Since she didnt refute it, it means that what Yearning For said was true. He really did negotiate with her privately and was willing to make compensation, yet as a result, Immortal Mengmeng still pretended to be pitiful and even hunted down and killed Xiao Tianjing?

10L: Dont talk about it anymore, lets just say that Xiao Tianjing was really miserable.

32L: Why are all these previous posts helping Xiao Tianjing white wash herself? Ive heard her voice, its sweet enough to kill you. She always calls Yearning For Gege vomiting now. Whats more, theres still a question of whether or not her account really changed hands, could just be a change in form but not

content

. It could still be that famous female swindler, Dont Frown.

33L: ^ + 1, maybe in a few months, Yearning Fors account will be completely cleaned out hahaha!

88L: Xiao Tianjing is very impressive. While pursuing Yearning For, she was also flirting with a warlock in our server named Qiufeng. They set off fireworks together.

89L: Previous poster, really? Dont start rumors

ah

.

90L: Directly posting a picture bb. [picture]

After many days, Xiang Huaizhi once again saw the heart created by Qiufeng.

His face sank, and he paused for a few seconds before continuing to scroll down.

From this post on, the direction of the posts changed. People began to carefully a.n.a.lyze the ambiguous details of Xiao Tianjing and Qiufeng, from Qiufengs fireworks to the day where they lost so many points in the arena, hand in hand. There were over a hundred comments.

In contrast, Yearning Fors ID began appearing less and less frequently.

After Xiang Huaizhi had looked through several pages, he finally lost his patience and jumped to the last page.

288L: So really, Qiufeng and Xiao Tianjing are more like a pair.

The corners of Xiang Huaizhis mouth tightened.

How did they get to that conclusion?

289L: Qiufeng probably lost to Yearning For because he doesnt have as much money

ba

. Xiao Tianjings ambition is also very big. As soon as she came in, she went after the most difficult person, and most importantly, she actually got him.

290L: Not sure about that. At one glance, you can tell that Yearning For is a real gamer. In his eyes, tens of thousands of yuan is nothing. Ive seen that Xiao Tianjings game homepage is full of photos of her and Yearning For, and even her signature is related to Yearning For. In contrast, Yearning Fors page has nothing. One look at it, and you can tell he doesnt take her seriously. Betting 100 yuan that theyll get divorced in a few days!

Seeing this, Xiang Huaizhi completely lost interest in it and directly closed the forum.

As soon as Jing Huan turned on the computer, WeChat popped up with a message notification.

Chichi: [Sharing Post: NCH Forum So what kind of crazy was Immortal Mengmeng acting out these past few months. ]

Chichi: Many people in the forum are discussing your wedding with G.o.d Xiang

ah

.

Jing Huan couldnt read these posts, the more he read them, the guiltier he felt. He smiled perfunctorily and slowly got online and logged into the game.

He had originally wanted to find an excuse to not login, but when he got home, he just turned on his computer by habit.

As soon as he entered the game even, he subconsciously clicked to message Yearning For.

This was a bad problem, he needed to correct it.

Fortunately, before he had time to send anything, he received a message from Long Road Ahead, asking him to go to the main city transporter.

By the time he arrived, Yearning For was already in the team. After entering the team, he sent some emoticons as a greeting, and then after that, didnt say another word.

A system prompt popped up in the lower right-hand corner.

[Your friend Love is For You to Eat @you on Yearning Fors page! Click to view ]

Jing Huans eyelids twitched. He quickly clicked on the notification and directly entered Yearning Fors game homepage.

The originally empty page suddenly had several more photos, all posted an hour ago.

Almost all of them were of the two of them playing together.

The embracing and kissing scene at the Valley of Falling Flowers, the scene of standing side by side in the arena, and the two of them bowing to each other during the big wedding the other day.

The only single photo was Yearning For crouching in front of a small dilapidated house, holding his big, dark and s.h.i.+ning sword weeding the lawn.

?

Youre

using your divine artifact to weed the lawn?

Durability cant be spent like money!!

Jing Huans thought of upgrading his house became more and more intense.

Xiao Jingjing, what equipment did you put that gem on? Lu Hang asked in the team voice channel.

[Team] Xiao Tianjing: The ring.

Lu Hang replied, Oh, the love token from Xiangxiang?

[Team] Xiao Tianjing:

Lu Hang looked at those ellipsis and said while laughing, I dont think Xiao Jingjing has any spirit recently. These two days, she doesnt even send that many cute emoticons. Before, every sentence had to have two or three emoticons.

Xiang Huaizhi let out a perfunctory en sound and stared at the person who had just joined the team, then silently checked the time.

Xiao Tianjing had been online for ten minutes.

Ten minutes, and he still hadnt sent him a message.

[Couple] Yearning For: Have you eaten.

[Couple] Xiao Tianjing: Yes, how about you?

[Couple] Yearning For: Just finished eating.

[Couple] Xiao Tianjing: Mhm.

[Couple] Yearning For: ?

[Couple] Xiao Tianjing:?

[Couple] Yearning For: Why arent you calling me that.

[Couple] Xiao Tianjing: Ah? What?

[Couple] Yearning For: Gege.

[Couple] Xiao Tianjing:

Jing Huan really was deliberately correcting himself.

It was very hard. G.o.d knows how many times he had deleted the words Gege from the dialog box.

But he had already decided, he couldnt wait for Yearning Fors feelings to subside, he had to put some plans into action.

For example Changing the character of Xiao Tianjing.

Didnt Yearning For like the way he had pretended to be cute and had a sweet loli voice?

Then, he wouldnt be like that anymore!

Refuse to act cute! Refuse to act spoiled and coquettis.h.!.+ Refuse to hug and kiss!!

[Couple] Xiao Tianjing: It seemed like you didnt like me calling you that TAT, so I wont anymore.

[Couple] Yearning For: Keep calling me that.

[Couple] Xiao Tianjing: .

[Couple] Yearning For: ?

[Couple] Xiao Tianjing: Gege.

When Xiang Huaizhi saw those two words, his heart suddenly itched.

He thought of their wedding day, when Jing Huan had called him something else in a small voice.

It had been a whisper in his ear, but it also felt like thunder in the sky. A secret and indescribable pleasure permeated his heart, making his own thoughts towards him clearer and clearer, with no way to hide from them.

The next day, Jing Huan had no cla.s.ses in the afternoon, so he changed into sportswear and went to the sports field to run laps.

Although he didnt want to win a prize, he at least didnt want to lag behind too much, it would be too unsightly.

Lu Wenhao and Gao Zixiang also came out to accompany him. Although they said they were going to keep him company, Jing Huan ran alone. They sat in the stands and helped watch over his cellphone and calculate his time.

After just two laps, Jing Huan was gasping a bit, but he could still take it. He picked up his speed a little to see how long it would take for him to run, but suddenly, his calf gave a slight twitcha sign of cramps.

He was startled and immediately wanted to stop, but because his calf was numb, and he couldnt stop that easily, he stumbled forward and was about to fall.

A strong arm wrapped around his waist and yanked him back.

No warm-up?

Jing Huan turned around in shock, stared into Xiang Huaizhis eyes, and only responded after awhile, I forgot Why are you here?

Xiang Huziahi had been running behind him for about half a lap.

Practice. Xiang Huaizhi glanced at his calves. Can you stand?

Jing Huan then remembered that he had an arm around his waist. His sportswear wasnt that thick. He could feel the warmth of the other party, and his arm had some strength.

It wasnt like a hold, it was more like an embrace.

Yes. Jing Huan said hurriedly, I didnt have cramps, I just wasnt standing firmly.

Only then did Xiang Huaizhi release his grip. Dont run for now.

Jing Huan nodded. Okay.Then Ge, you continue, I wont delay you.

Together. Xiang Huaizhi said. I also finished running.

In the stands, the two different roommates had met up.

Lu Hang, Gao Zixiang and them were sitting together, chatting very happily.

Seeing the other two coming back side by side, Lu Hang smiled. Just in time, we were discussing about going out to eat a whole roast sheep together.

Jing Huan didnt like eating that kind of thing, it had a strong smell.

He hesitated and turned to ask, Are you going?

Xiang Huaizhis eyes dipped down. En, together?

Ten minutes later, they were all sitting around at the barbecue shop.

Lu Wenhao ordered several bottles of alcohol, and these big guys filled up their gla.s.ses.

Wait a minute, Lu Hang said. Dont drink

ba

, Jing Huan. You collapsed after just a few gla.s.ses last time.

Jing Huan explained, I dont get drunk off of beer, its fine. Mutton is too strong for me to eat without alcohol.

You cant eat mutton? Xiang Huaizhi asked.

Jing Huan shook his head. Its not that, its just that I cant stand the smell inside.

It was only then that Lu Hang found the situation strange.

Logically, there were two benches by the table, so no matter how you looked at it, one should be for him and Xiang Huaizhi and the other should be for Jing Huan and his roommates.

Why was he sitting here with Lu Wenhao and Gao Zixiang?

The whole roasted sheep was placed on the table, interrupting his doubts.

Jing Huan frowned after every bite. It seemed like he didnt like it.

Before long, his gla.s.s was empty. He wanted to pour another gla.s.s for himself, only to find that there was only a pile of empty bottles left on the ground.

Still want to drink? Gao Zixiang noticed his actions and asked, How about I get another bottle for you?

Jing Huan put his chopsticks down. Forget it, not eating anymore.

Just as he said that, a gla.s.s of beer was pushed next to his hand.

I still have some. Xiang Huaizhis tone was as usual.

As he only took two sips of beer, there was still a lot left in the gla.s.s.

Seeing that Jing Huan didnt move, he said, You can pour it into your cup.

Lu Hang was stunned.

He and Xiang Huaizhi had known each other for such a long time, but he had never seen him drink from the same bottle as anyone else. After playing basketball, no matter how thirsty he was, he wouldnt touch other peoples cups.

He had originally thought that Xiang Huaizhi was a germaphobe.

Germaphobe my a.s.s.

Jing Huan was stunned, then laughed, If you dont mind, Ill drink from it directly

ba

.

The smell left in his mouth did make him uncomfortable.

Dont mind. Xiang Huaizhi answered.

Jing Huan drank down the remaining gla.s.s of beer in one gulp.

Full of food and drink, the table began to chat.

And theyre making me do the high jump Lu Hang said with a wry smile, I just tried it and came really close to breaking my waist.

Lu Wenhao was amused. Youre okay. Ive been a.s.signed to do shot-put every year from junior high school up until now. d.a.m.n it, who stipulated that fat people have to do shot-put?

Gao Zixiang groused, Youre all lucky. Laozi is a referee this year, and who knows, this weather might freeze me to death.

Jing Huan listened to their chatter with his legs crossed, with a smile constantly on his lips. Even if he didnt talk, he seemed like he was part of them.

For some unG.o.dly reason however, Xiang Huaizhis gaze fell upon his mouth.

That place had just touched his cup, and now it was still was s.h.i.+ny with the liquid.

That was when Jing Huan licked his lips.

So thirsty, want to buy some water.

He had just wanted to get up, but the person at the next table was faster than him.

The person who came over was a girl, wearing a short skirt and stockings in the middle of winter, confidently showing off her long legs.

Little Gege. She held up her cell phone in one hand while her other hand was clenched shut. She reached out with that hand to Jing Huan. I want to give you something.

Jing Huan was stunned and subconsciously reached out to take it.

The girl smiled shyly, spread out her hand, and placed it in Jing Huans palm. There was nothing in it.

The girls hand was soft. Jing Huan finally reacted, and laughed while taking his hand back. Im sorry, I wont accept this.

The other people at the table were also stunned, and Xiang Huaizhis gaze was frozen on their hands for a long time, before looking away expressionlessly.

Lu Hang was the first one to recover and laughed, Are you shooting a short video?

Yes, The girl wasnt embarra.s.sed even though she was rejected. She politely asked Jing Huan, Little Gege, can I send out this video?

Jing Huan shrugged. Its up to you.

The girl left, satisfied.

Gao Zixiang held up his chin and said, Youre so praiseworthy. When you play ball, Meimeis come looking for you. When you have a meal, more Meimeis come looking for you.

Jing Huan said with a forced smile on his face, What nonsense are you talking about?

Lu Hang added, Its pretty normal, if I was a Meimei, I would also come looking for you.

If I had Huanhuans face, why would I even do online dating? Lu Wenhao said enviously. His eyes then moved to the face beside Jing Huan, and he opened his mouth again, Give me Senior Xiangs face, and the whole world would be my fish pond.

Jing Huan listened and laughed, You just dream on

ba

.

Gao Zixiang said, A lot of girls seek out Senior Xiang too

ba

.

Xiang Huaizhis eyes drooped, and he hadnt even said anything before Lu Hang first answered for him, Before, there were, but later he made a girl cry, so no one dared to seek him out anymore.

Jing Huan was surprised and asked, Cry?

Just refused her, Xiang Huaizhi said calmly.

Lu Hang nodded. Its actually true. He didnt say much, at most, he was a bit cold, but who knew that girls skin was so thin, she cried as soon she went back. Since then, few people have dared to confess to him.

Today, Chunxiao said in the guild group chat that Promise had already half given up, and she had cancelled the teams at noon and at night, so they didnt have to rush back.

They all talked until nine oclock, then they got up and went back to the dormitory.

Recently, it was winter. When they came out of the restaurant, the temperature difference between the inside and the outside was obvious. Everyone couldnt help wrapping themselves up in their coats.

On the way back, Jing Huan put his hands in his pockets and turned to ask the person next to him, Ge, when will you practice for the 1500m next time

ah

?

Xiang Huaizhis face was indifferent, and his voice is hoa.r.s.e. Dont know.

Jing Huan let out an oh.. Can you call me next time? Lets run together.

Why? Xiang Huaizhi asked.

Ah? Jing Huan blinked. Just want to run with you.

With an extra person, it wont be boring.

Xiang Huaizhis pace grew a bit slower.

Jing Huan realized that he didnt seem to be very happy, and corrected himself. If you want to practice on your own, thats fine too, I was just saying that

Xiang Huaizhi suddenly reached his hands out to him and interrupted him.

His fingers were long and good-looking, almost as if he had an extra joint compared to most people.

Jing Huan stopped and looked at him blankly.

Its very cold. Xiang Huaizhi looked at him through his downcast eyes, his tone a bit stiff. Help me warm up.

The three people in the back were walking side by side. Because they had drunk so much alcohol, their steps were much slower than the others.

Gao Zixiang questioned, Are those two peoples legs so long that they have to walk so fast?

Lu Hang laughed and said, Dont talk nonsense, my legs arent short!

Im not short either, Lu Wenhao kicked his legs forward. If you dont believe me, Ill go and compare with Huanhuan Holy s.h.i.+t?

Seeing the scene in front of him, Lu Wenhao asked stupidly, What are they doing?!

They saw the two people in front of them slow down a bit, and their position was a little strange.

Xiang Huaizhis left hand was in Jing Huans pocket.

Jing Huans right hand was also in it. The pocket was so big that you could see that the two hands were tightly entangled together.

This G.o.dd.a.m.n.

Gao Zixiang understood first, Theyre warming their hands

ba

?

This is called G.o.dd.a.m.n warming your hands?! Lu Wenhao was surprised. Isnt this a scene only seen in an idol drama?

Gao Zixiang reminded him, You also have put your hands in Huanhuans pocket.

Lu Wenhao was at a loss. I have?

Gao Zixiang confirmed, You have.

Lu Wenhao was even more at a loss. But when I stuck my hand in his pocket, it didnt seem assalacious as them?

Gao Zixiang said, Ive said it before, youre different from Senior Xiang.

Lu Wenhao immediately interrupted him, Scram. You can just hold back your next words until you go to the grave.

Gao Zixiang calmly a.n.a.lyzed the situation. A beautiful woman rides on a cow, will people think that the beauty and the cow are a couple?

Motherf.u.c.ker! Lu Wenhao was so angry that he jumped on Gao Zixiang.

Juurensha

: .Awwwww, XHZ wanted to hold hands with him! And even posted pictures of them on his own homepage!

Divi

: If wifey gets attacked, must defend wifey. But also, youre stealing tofu XHZ!

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