After calming her emotions, Zhong Chuxi began to feel regretful.
Sitting on the toilet in a bit of a huff, she felt uncomfortable all over.
Jiang Cheng had enjoyed himself to his heart's content.
But she was left with a feeling of being stuck, neither here nor there.
This was the first time she had ever experienced such a sensation.
Sigh, I shouldn't have softened my heart just now... Ten minutes later, Zhong Chuxi looked at her index finger with a mix of helplessness and embarrassment.
And her middle finger.
She walked quickly to the sink.
She turned on the faucet and began to wash her hands meticulously.
When she walked out into the courtyard, brilliant fireworks were blooming in the night sky, illuminating the entire garden.
The girls were screaming with excitement, holding up their phones to take photos, while Huang Cheng and Wang Xiaochui took the opportunity to mingle among them, each displaying their "girl-chasing skills."
Huang Cheng had long since locked onto a target.
The class's Arts Representative, Lin Xiaoyu.
She wore round-rimmed glasses and had two small dimples when she smiled, looking honest and family-oriented.
"Xiaoyu, stand here. This angle is the best for taking photos of the fireworks!" Huang Cheng directed her with a mock-professional air, taking the chance to stand beside her.
Lin Xiaoyu raised her phone skeptically. "Really? I'll try."
"Of course, my photography skills are top-notch; they call me the 'moments Photographer'." Huang Cheng said with full confidence, leaning closer. "But no matter how good the angle is, it can't compare to how beautiful you look when you smile."
Lin Xiaoyu's face turned slightly red. Sensing Huang Cheng's proximity, she gave him a gentle, uneasy push.
She scolded playfully, "Stop it. You weren't this smooth-talker back in high school."
Seeing this, Huang Cheng let out a deep, feigned sigh and lamented, "Sigh, I was too young back then and didn't know how to appreciate beauty. It's different now; my standards have risen quite a bit."
Lin Xiaoyu looked at him curiously and pressed, "Oh? Then what kind of beauty do you appreciate now?"
Huang Cheng's gaze fell directly onto Lin Xiaoyu's eyes. "Someone just like you."
Lin Xiaoyu was made shy by his bluntness and burst out laughing.
However, she didn't pull away from Huang Cheng's leaning shoulder, seemingly not averse to his closeness.
Seeing Huang Cheng looking like he was about to succeed, Wang Xiaochui, while envious, also began searching for a target.
He eventually found the lone Sports Representative, Chen Yue—a girl with a bright personality who loved sports.
"Sister Yue! These fireworks are pretty, right?" Wang Xiaochui walked over, trying to strike up a conversation.
Chen Yue didn't even turn her head. "Yeah, they're okay."
"Um... do you still play basketball in college?"
"I do. Why?"
"Nothing, I just think you look really cool when you play!" Wang Xiaochui scratched his head and chuckled foolishly.
Chen Yue finally glanced back at him with a half-smile. "Wang Xiaochui, you're not trying to hit on me, are you?"
Wang Xiaochui panicked instantly. "Ah? I... that... no, I'm just..."
Chen Yue laughed loudly. "Alright, let me just tell you straight, little brother—with that small frame of yours, you're not my type. Go find someone else."
This blunt rejection immediately made Wang Xiaochui's face turn beet red.
Seeing this, Jiang Cheng walked over with a smile.
He patted Wang Xiaochui on the shoulder.
"Don't be sad. Chen Yue is right. With your small frame, never mind daily life, you probably couldn't even pin her down when things get physical."
Hearing this, Wang Xiaochui didn't feel the slightest bit dejected.
In fact, he even seemed quite excited.
"Brother Cheng, she's so bossy. I think I kind of like her."
Good grief~
Jiang Cheng's open mouth immediately snapped shut.
"Wang Xiaochui, is there something wrong with you?? Or do you have some special hobby?? Tsk tsk tsk tsk~~"
Wang Xiaochui wasn't embarrassed by Jiang Cheng's teasing.
Instead, he watched Chen Yue with a doting look as she gave another girl a piggyback ride for a photo.
Zhong Chuxi had already come out of the bathroom by now.
She had taken off her school uniform jacket and tied it around her waist, covering her entire backside.
Usually, when wearing a skirt, girls walk with their legs close together for the sake of elegance.
But as Zhong Chuxi walked now, her legs were clearly spread wider apart.
Generally speaking, girls who walk like this look a bit bow-legged.
In truth, the posture wasn't very graceful.
After slowly walking out to the courtyard, she saw Jiang Cheng and Zhou Ying standing by the pool, drinking champagne and chatting.
There was a hint of resentment in Zhong Chuxi's eyes.
She cursed in a low voice, "Having quite a good time, aren't you?"
After cursing, she tried to quietly slip past them in an unnatural manner.
However, the buzz from the alcohol hadn't worn off yet.
Despite her efforts to control her legs,
her steps still seemed a bit unsteady.
Just as she was carefully bypassing Jiang Cheng and Zhou Ying,
she accidentally swayed, and her body jerked, causing friction right on the injured area.
"Hiss!" Zhong Chuxi couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.
Although the sound wasn't loud, it still caught the attention of Jiang Cheng and Zhou Ying.
Catching sight of Zhong Chuxi's movements, the corners of Jiang Cheng's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a mischievous smile.
Looking at Zhong Chuxi with a knowing smirk, he took the initiative to ask, "What's wrong? Why are you limping?"
Hearing Jiang Cheng's words, Zhong Chuxi felt both angry and annoyed.
In her heart, she once again cursed Jiang Cheng to high heaven.
What's wrong??
Even though it was my idea,
don't you know what's wrong??
If I'd known, I should have let you burst from holding it in.
And now you have the nerve to ask.
She felt she had done her best to hide it.
Yet Jiang Cheng deliberately asked this question right in front of Zhou Ying.
She replied with a forced smile, "Oh, I saw a very cute cat in the backyard just now, so I followed it to play for a bit. The path was a little slippery, and I accidentally fell. My leg hurts a bit now."
After speaking, Zhong Chuxi quickly glanced at Jiang Cheng's crotch.
Hearing this, the corner of Jiang Cheng's mouth couldn't help but quirk up again.
"What kind of cat is it? It couldn't be a 'Ding-Dang' cat, could it?"
Zhong Chuxi didn't understand Jiang Cheng's pun at first.
But seeing the wicked grin on his face,
she knew it couldn't be anything good.
Suddenly anxious, she couldn't help but stomp her foot. "Jiang Cheng..."
With that stomp, she let out another sharp intake of breath.
Zhou Ying was already used to the two of them bickering.
She didn't think there was anything wrong with those words at all.
Her brow immediately furrowed, her face full of concern.
She hurriedly leaned down, looking at Zhong Chuxi's leg with worry, and asked anxiously, "Ah, are you okay? Let me see. I was wondering why you seemed to be limping."
As Zhou Ying spoke, she leaned further down, wanting to check Zhong Chuxi's injury carefully.
However, just as she was about to touch Zhong Chuxi's thigh, Zhong Chuxi seemed startled and abruptly covered her thigh with her hands.
Fortunately, she was wearing stockings; otherwise, Zhou Ying would have definitely seen something.
However, because of the wrapping of the stockings, the injured area was squeezed even tighter, making the pain even more apparent.
"I'm fine, I'm fine. I'll be okay after a little rest."
"Ah, why is the side of your stocking wet?"
At this, Zhong Chuxi couldn't help but glare at Jiang Cheng again.
"Oh, when I fell just now, there was a puddle by the flower bed."
"Then should I get a hairdryer to dry it for you?"
"No need, no need. It's just a little bit. It'll be dry in a while."
PS: Sigh, the next chapter got censored again...