Chapter 11 Third Day with Chi Jinming
The third day Chi Jinming moved in, he and Grandma Liu who had a strange personality became close like family.
Grandma, I watered the ground for you. Don't water it too much, okay?
It's fine. I'm young and strong.
I want two baked pancakes. Yao Yao wants to eat them but is too embarrassed to say so.
Thank you, Grandma.
Chi Jinming ran excitedly into the courtyard, shaking his hair which was slightly sweaty in front of his eyes.
His eyes sparkled.
Eat quickly. After eating, I'll take you to a place.
Then he stuffed the warm baked pancake into my hand.
He rushed to the bathroom, gripping the door frame and looking back at me.
Eat slowly. Grandma just took it out. Don't burn your tongue.
I lowered my head and looked at the baked pancake in my hand. My eyes felt inexplicably dry.
The Children's Home had few people coming to do charity. The conditions were poor.
When I was young, I was thin and small. Anyone could bully me.
After being robbed of food once, the Headmistress led me to the kitchen.
The firewood burned red. She made baked pancakes in front of the stove.
I took a bite.
It was crispy and fragrant.
Tastier than when I ate it as a child.
I bit it bit by bit. My heart felt sour.
When Chi Jinming came out after washing up, I had already calmed my mood.
He said mysteriously that he wanted to take me somewhere.
I looked at the familiar iron gate and looked at him.
Why did you bring me to the Children's Home?
Just wait a bit.
Chi Jinming seemed particularly interested in this place. He pulled me along, wanting to investigate every corner.
As the sun set in the west, the sky gradually turned from blue to covered by night.
In a day, many forgotten memories returned.
I felt a bit unsatisfied.
It was already very late.
I was about to speak when Chi Jinming held his hand to his mouth.
Look over there.
I followed the direction of his finger.
Not far away, several bright lights rose with a whoosh-whoosh.
Then fireworks exploded in the air with bangs-bangs. They were dazzling.
Reflected in my pupils.
By my ear was Chi Jinming's voice that had become gentle.
Do you like this fireworks?
I didn't speak. I quietly watched the blooming fireworks in the sky.
I was too focused to notice how gentle the look he gave me was.
After a long time, the fireworks ended.
The excitement faded. The Children's Home returned to silence.
I was silent for half a moment. Then I suddenly gave him a glare.
You promised a full city of fireworks. With just this little bit, you want to send me off?
Chi Jinming supported his head with one hand. He slowly lay down on the ground, looking at the sky.
That definitely isn't it. This one is a gift for the little Chu Qingyao friend when I was a child. That time the small Children's Home was her world.
My heart trembled.
What I owe you, I'll owe it first.
Chi Jinming tilted his head and looked at me. The light in his eyes was even brighter than the fireworks just now.
Want to lie down for a bit? It's quite comfortable.
The ground was hard. How could it be comfortable?
But I still lay down.
When do you plan to return it?
Who knows. Wait for Chu Qingyao to agree. Otherwise, if I pay it all at once, where would I find a reason to owe her?
You say, can I pursue her?
I looked at the scattered lights in the sky.
I said softly, Yes.
I had once compared myself to vegetables in a burger. Boring and tasteless.
But there were so many people in the world. There was always one who liked its freshness.
Thought it was indispensable.