Chapter 8
The distance between Port City and Jianye was about 350 kilometers, which meant a five-hour bus journey in 2002. Chen Hansheng wanted to sleep, but Wang Zibo was extremely talkative. After all, it was his first time traveling like this, unlike Chen Hansheng who was basically going through university for the second time.
The moment the bus started moving, Wang Zibo did not stop talking.
“Hansheng, I heard that university girls are much more beautiful than high school girls.
“Once you go to university and see the world, your temperament will naturally improve.”
“Hansheng, isn’t it easier to study in university? It’s less stressful than studying in high school, right? Universities advocate active learning. High school only prepares us for university entrance exams anyway.”
“Hansheng, how long until we reach Jianye?”
Chen Hansheng opened his eyes helplessly. “We’re not even on the f*cking highway yet. Can’t you just shut up and sleep?”
“I want to, but I can’t.”
Wang Zibo looked aggrieved. “If I had known earlier, I would have let my mother follow us. It was you who advised me not to let my parents accompany me.”
Chen Hansheng turned the other way, intending to shut Wang Zibo out. But, of course, Wang Zibo got excited again after a short while. “Hansheng, look outside.”
“What now?”
“I see Xiao Rongyu.”
That got Chen Hansheng’s attention. “Where is she?”
“Oh, so only Xiao Rongyu can wake you up,” said Wang Zibo angrily.
There was a broken-down Volkswagen Santana parked next to the toll booth as the tall Xiao Rongyu and the middle-aged police officer from the bun shop that morning stood next to the car.
“Their car must have broken down,” said Wang Zibo.
Chen Hansheng nodded. Xiao Rongyu would probably have to report on September 2, then.
Xiao Rongyu looked a little uncomfortable being under the sun. But Chen Hansheng could only shrug his shoulders as there was nothing he could do.
Moreover, he did not want to greet Xiao Rongyu. He had almost been caught flirting with Xiao Rongyu that day. The parents of the two families probably knew each other, so it would be quite awkward to meet hers now.
However, he did not expect the bus driver to be a good samaritan as the bus slowly came to a stop at the side of the road. “Mr. Xiao, what happened?”
Xiao Rongyu’s father wiped his sweat, “The car broke down as I was on my way to send my child to university.”
Wang Zibo was not stupid. “I’m not leaving my seat!”
“Very well.”
Chen Hansheng didn’t beat around the bush any longer. “When Xiao Rongyu gets on the bus, she will have to sit there.”
Wang Zibo was horrified. Xiao Rongyu’s father was still watching the bus. Moreover, was he really going to let his ‘little carp goddess’s’ fair and tender skin bask in the sun?
“Why aren’t you sitting there?” Wang Zibo finally reacted.
“I get motion sickness and being under the sun would make me feel like vomiting,” said Chen Hansheng with a smile.
By then, Xiao Rongyu had already walked onto the bus and neither of the two had any intentions of moving. But Wang Zibo was very soft-hearted. After hesitating for a while, he finally picked up his luggage, stood up, and softly told off Hansheng, “F*cking Chen Hansheng, you only know how to order me around!”
Wang Zibo gave up his seat and ‘helped’ Chen Hansheng and Xiao Rongyu. Chen Hansheng went down to help carry her luggage. But Mr. Xiao was still a little worried. “Hansheng, Rongyu said that your school is right across the street from hers. Please take good care of her during the journey.”
“Mr. Xiao, don’t worry. I will take good care of Rongyu.”
Chen Hansheng deliberately provoked him by calling Xiao Rongyu directly by her name.
Mr. Xiao’s eyelids twitched. He suddenly regretted his decision.
…
The bus finally started again. Only this time, Chen Hansheng’s seat partner had changed from the tanned and strong Wang Zibo to the fair and charming Xiao Rongyu.
Even though he was the one who made Wang Zibo sit in the front, he could not bear to see his good friend sitting under the sun for so long. When the conductor was collecting the bus fare, Chen Hansheng pointed at Wang Zibo in front and said, “Miss, can you give him a sunshade?”
The conductor looked up at Wang Zibo and nodded gruffly. “Got it.”
“Thank you, Miss.” Chen Hansheng thanked the conductor politely. He suddenly smelled a feminine fragrance and turned around to find Xiao Rongyu staring at him. Her long eyelashes flickered like two fans as she blinked her beautifully bright and lively eyes.
“Why did you talk nonsense this morning?” asked Xiao Rongyu immediately.
“What nonsense? I don’t remember saying anything nonsensical.” Chen Hansheng yawned. “I’ve been farming in the countryside for the past few days and I woke up very early today. I’ll be taking a nap now.”
Xiao Rongyu originally thought that Chen Hansheng was just trying to avoid her until she heard him snore.
She was surprised. Xiao Rongyu did not expect a boy to be able to fall asleep next to her.
“What a jerk.”
Xiao Rongyu became annoyed and wanted to pinch Chen Hansheng’s face.
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