dkrc Chapter 42 No Longer Fighting Against Oneself
Chapter 42 No Longer Fighting Against Oneself
Lu Zhaoye first sent a message to Luo Xiao, saying that he had gone out for a late-night snack with Fatty and the others, and told her not to look for him.
Then, I left the school with the rest of the group and bought two egg pancakes as usual.
As Lu Zhaoye squatted by the roadside eating, he pondered whether or not to tell Xu Ziqing about Su Cheng.
In fact, if Xu Ziqing hadn't sensed it, Lu Zhaoye definitely wouldn't have said anything, since letting her know would inevitably frighten her.
However, Xu Ziqing sensed something was wrong, and the unknown frightened her if she didn't speak.
Lu Zhaoye squatted on the ground, thinking quietly.
He didn't stop thinking until Xu Ziqing hurried over, tapping her cane, and stood up to greet her.
"Xu Ziqing, why are you walking so fast again?"
Xu Ziqing's face lit up with joy upon hearing Lu Zhaoye's voice.
"No, it's at normal speed."
Lu Zhaoye glanced at the time, then gave a wicked smile.
"You were walking too fast! You arrived three minutes early. Were you in a hurry to see your older brother?"
Xu Ziqing blushed slightly and lowered her head.
"No, it's just... I wanted to give the things to you as soon as possible."
Lu Zhaoye realized what Xu Ziqing was talking about, and smiled.
"Oh dear, the little rabbit is blaming Shouyue, huh? Well then, tell your older brother."
However, Xu Ziqing shook her head and extended her left hand.
"Hold on."
Lu Zhaoye paused for a moment, then quickly said,
"Okay, okay, I'll lead you by the hand. Eat your food first."
To make it easier for Xu Ziqing to eat, Lu Zhaoye would always remove the wrapping paper from the egg pancakes, leaving only the food in the plastic bag.
He took the white cane from Xu Ziqing's hand, placed the food in Xu Ziqing's right hand, and then placed Xu Ziqing's soft left hand on his arm.
The two walked and chatted casually until...
"Xu Ziqing, I remember you and Su Cheng were in the same class, right?"
Lu Zhaoye brought up the matter himself, wanting to see Xu Ziqing's reaction.
Xu Ziqing took small bites of the egg pancake, her face flushed.
"I guess so before, but ever since I moved to the smaller room, I haven't participated in class activities much."
Lu Zhaoye nodded.
"So you usually just stay in that small room, don't you get...bored?"
Xu Ziqing smiled and shook her head.
"No, brother. My teacher accompanies me to class every day except during my break time. I'm basically studying all the time."
Lu Zhaoye still knew too little about blind people, so he continued to ask,
"Didn't you interact with any of your classmates?"
Xu Ziqing seemed to be deep in thought, and after a moment's consideration, he continued.
"My class monitor is very nice to me. She will talk to me occasionally, but that's about it."
Lu Zhaoye responded softly. Judging from the little rabbit's reaction, Xu Ziqing didn't seem to know anything about Su Cheng's matter.
However, he suddenly felt a force on his arm, and when he turned his head, he saw that Xu Ziqing had moved a little closer.
"Big brother, Su Cheng... and a few other boys I don't know also came to see me, but I ignored them."
"This... doesn't count as having any interaction with them."
Xu Ziqing had just finished eating the egg pancake, and some uneaten bits were still stuck to her lips. She pouted at that moment.
Even at night, Lu Zhaoye could see it clearly. It's so cute!
"I know, if you don't even acknowledge them, it doesn't count as communication."
Lu Zhaoye stopped and helped Xu Ziqing up, then took out a crumpled, unused tissue from his pocket.
"Don't move, there's something in your mouth."
Xu Ziqing stood obediently at her feet, feeling Lu Zhaoye's gentle touch on her face.
She felt an overwhelming sense of shyness, and her entire neck felt like it was on fire.
Yesterday, I nestled in my older brother's arms and had him wipe my face, and I didn't feel anything was wrong, but today...it feels so strange.
"Okay, let's go."
The warm hand on her face disappeared, and Xu Ziqing suddenly felt a little frustrated. She pouted and softly said "Oh".
"Big brother, it seems Su Cheng transferred schools."
The sudden remark interrupted Lu Zhaoye's thoughts, forcing him to pause and savor the feeling in his hand. He smiled and said...
"Really? That's great. Wen Ningning, who didn't like you in our class, transferred schools too."
Xu Ziqing nodded without saying anything, letting her older brother pull her along.
Seeing this, Lu Zhaoye smiled bitterly to himself; he had underestimated the intelligence of this sect's holy maiden.
"Big brother,"
"Um?"
"Thank you."
Lu Zhaoye couldn't help but laugh out loud, somewhat helplessly.
"When was it discovered?"
Xu Ziqing thought for a moment and said seriously,
"The other day you said you took the wrong way, I've memorized the route home, I won't go wrong."
Lu Zhaoye's eyes widened. "Wow!" he exclaimed. "So Xu Ziqing noticed when Su Cheng was following us!"
"Okay, I thought you were really stupid. What else?"
Xu Ziqing chuckled, then continued,
"Big brother, my hearing is very sharp. Even though you put headphones on me yesterday, I can still hear the slightest noise outside."
Lu Zhaoye slapped his forehead and said, "Look at this."
The actors' added scenes ruined the director's career!
Deduct my salary!
What kind of entertainment industry insider is this? They've already said it's doomed, but you still don't believe them!
"Okay, so you know that I was the one who did what happened between Su Cheng and Wen Ningning?" Lu Zhaoye asked back.
Xu Ziqing did not deny it and nodded.
"Aren't you scared? Aren't you worried that my reputation will affect you?"
As soon as Lu Zhaoye finished speaking, Xu Ziqing immediately replied without hesitation.
"I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid at all."
"Why would I be afraid? You're not a bad kid."
Lu Zhaoye was stunned. The corners of his mouth, which had been smirking, drooped. He squinted at Xu Ziqing, looking somewhat dazed.
Yes... what is he afraid of?
Actually, when he first transmigrated, Lu Zhaoye didn't have much of a reaction.
Because in his view, he seemed to be no different from the orphan he had been in his previous life.
His figure standing under the moon at that moment was just like when he first arrived at the orphanage in his previous life.
Having nothing, being incapable, and having learned nothing.
But almost a week has passed.
Before he knew it, he found himself with family and brothers.
He has people who care about him, and he has people he cares about.
So what was he afraid of? Lu Zhaoye was thinking about this as he squatted by the roadside eating an egg pancake.
Perhaps they were worried that Xu Ziqing would feel her reputation was ruined if she found out everything?
Or perhaps he was worried that Xu Ziqing would want to cut off all ties with him immediately after she found out what he had done.
Lu Zhaoye had no answer for a moment, and the doubt between his brows remained.
"Brother, you're just doing what you think is right."
"Actually, you want to protect me, but you're worried you'll be scared if I find out, right?"
"Brother, as long as you believe what you're doing is right, then it's right. Why worry so much about what others think?"
"You should try not to fight against your own heart."
I don't care what others say, but I can't say you're wrong.
Xu Ziqing smiled slightly as she said this, then grasped Lu Zhaoye's arms with both hands and said softly,
"Besides, we're not even adults yet."
"If you think it's right, then do it boldly; if it's wrong, then do it secretly."
Hearing Xu Ziqing's joke, Lu Zhaoye's melancholy finally vanished, and he couldn't help but laugh.
He suddenly remembered a sentence he had seen before.
"I've been through so much stupidity, so much sin, so many mistakes... just to be a child again, to start over."
Lu Zhaoye felt the pressure of Xu Ziqing's gentle massage on his arm, and his brows relaxed.
Today, the boy standing under the moon has finally returned home with a full load.