Chapter 15: Liu Siyan's Invitation
It turns out, Shen Zuimo is not the kind of person who would obediently stay at home. Although the injury on her right shoulder has not yet healed, it's impossible for her to stay in this room 24 hours a day.
However, Shen Zuimo went out not for herself, but to buy lead weights and ice packs for Ye Xiaofan.
Time slowly passed.
A month later.
On this day, Ye Xiaofan got up early, tied the lead weights himself, put on his backpack, and opened the door to head to school.
To give Ye Xiaofan more free time, Shen Zuimo, who never usually touched household chores, would prepare a simple breakfast. She tried her best to let Xiaofan sleep a little longer.
After a month, Xiaofan often experienced a certain illusion, as if Shen Zuimo's presence was that of a gentle wife, preparing breakfast in the morning, and then going off to work, like a normal and warm family.
With relaxed steps, over this month, the original six pounds of lead weights had increased to sixteen. Not only his thighs, but also both arms had lead weights. However, with previous experience and Shen Zuimo's meticulous explanation and care, Xiaofan got used to the weight in just a week.
As agreed, except when bathing, sleeping, or in unavoidable circumstances, the lead weights couldn't be removed. Ye Xiaofan also learned close combat training, practicing it methodically.
The agreed reward seemed to have been forgotten by Shen Zuimo, and although Xiaofan remembered it, he did not dare to bring it up. At least, being able to see Shen Zuimo's lovely face every day seemed enough.
Skilfully running to school, Ye Xiaofan continued his ordinary student life. Then, he waited for school to end and returned home for a short time to be with Shen Zuimo.
It's late autumn, but H City's temperature showed no sign of dropping. The streets were filled with women wearing shorts and skirts. But Ye Xiaofan was not interested in looking at their various tones of thighs, always feeling they paled in comparison to Shen Zuimo.
Of course, the quality of girls at Seventh Middle School was still very good. Most girls were like budding flowers, quiet and outstanding. The sultry weather left most girls sweaty.
During PE class, the girls feared their fair skin being sunburnt, and when the teacher dismissed them, they rushed to cool off under the shade, eating ice cream and discussing the boys sweating it out on the court.
And due to the weights, Ye Xiaofan couldn't freely play ball with his classmates, but lying quietly in the shade among the grass, waiting for the occasional breeze, his little life was quite enjoyable.
"Ye Xiaofan."
In a daze, a girl suddenly called his name. He opened his eyes and found it was a girl from his class, Zhang Qing, who usually hung around Liu Siyan.
"Hmm? What's the matter?" Ye Xiaofan didn't get up and remained lying down, occasionally glancing at her fair thighs.
If she got a little closer, he could see the color of the panties under her skirt.
"The school is hosting a sports day in three days, our class is missing a boy for the mixed relay 800 meters, would you join?" said Zhang Qing calmly, unaware the guy lying on the grass was staring at her springy thighs.
"Come on, there are so many boys in the class, just pick one easily," Ye Xiaofan sat up, having no sense of belonging to the class, he didn't care about such things.
"There are only twenty-two boys in the class, five are playing basketball. Two for long jump, two for 2000-meter long run. One for short run, five for small soccer. Besides you, there aren't many with athletic talent left." Suddenly, another girl's voice came from behind Zhang Qing.
Looking up, Ye Xiaofan saw three girls walking over, with Liu Siyan among them.
Seeing the goddess in his heart appearing, Ye Xiaofan immediately stood up, his gaze unable to move away from Liu Siyan.
"Hey, have you seen enough, will you participate or not? If you're joining, come with us to the sports committee to sign up." Zhang Qing continued.
"I don't have time, I have stuff at home. Besides, I'm not very athletic." Thinking of Shen Zuimo at home, Ye Xiaofan decided to refuse.
However, after saying this, Ye Xiaofan caught a glimpse of disappointment flashing between Liu Siyan's eyes. Did she really want him to participate?
"Chen Mengying said you got second place in the 100 meters in junior high and top five in 400 meters," Liu Siyan said softly, though she didn't sound questioning, but her face was full of doubt.
"I... I have things at home that I can't leave," Ye Xiaofan continued. Actually, he made a promise to Shen Zuimo, unless it's an unavoidable situation, he couldn't remove the weights.
"Oh." Liu Siyan murmured softly, leaving with a face full of disappointment.
At this moment, Zhang Qing and the other girls wouldn't let it go. They surrounded Ye Xiaofan, staring at him intensely.
"Are you dumb? Siyan wanted to invite you a month ago, but you left immediately after school every time. Also, Siyan is participating in the mixed relay. Are you brainless?" The girls started bombarding Ye Xiaofan.
"Right, who do you think you are? Siyan personally invited you and you're still hesitating, not a man at all."
"Hmph, forget him, let him regret it later."
"Exactly, with the semester just about to finish in senior year, there ought to be some memorable moments, right?"
What were they saying? Did Liu Siyan really want him to join? Moreover, she's participating too. Leaving memorable moments in high school. Could his high school years just pass by like this? That disappointed look in Siyan's eyes just now, no, how could he let his high school only leave a blank slate.
"He's just an idiot."
"A fool."
"Shut up. A true man says no and that's it." Ye Xiaofan couldn't stand it anymore, shouting loudly.
And with that shout, several girls were silenced, and the not-too-far Liu Siyan also stopped because of it. She sighed slightly, seemingly lamenting her soon-to-be-lost youth.
"But I'm still a high school student, haven't become a real man. Hehe, it's just running a mixed 800 meters, let's sign up." Ye Xiaofan suddenly changed his mind, stepped forward, and walked towards the sports committee amidst the strange gazes from the girls.
And Liu Siyan, who was just sighing for her youth, slightly curved her lips into a smile, seemingly her youth was only just beginning.