When Cheng Hao saw Pei Yicheng, he ran up excitedly, squatted down, and hugged him, feeling an overwhelming urge to cry.
First, it had been a long time since they had seen each other.
Second, Cheng Hao had felt aggrieved the whole way and had almost been stranded in South City.
Pei Yicheng, too, was shocked for quite a while when he saw Cheng Hao, especially when Cheng Hao hugged his arm excitedly. He silently withdrew his hand, took out a handkerchief, and wiped his shirt, particularly the damp spot, which was conspicuously moist.
Cheng Hao finally became aware of Pei Yicheng’s aversion, and he felt even more wronged. He had traveled such a long distance to find Cheng-ge, only to be disliked by him.
"Cheng-ge, you have no idea, I almost didn’t get to see you." Cheng Hao recounted the events he experienced on the road.
He had thought Pei Yicheng would console him with a few words, but who knew...
"Dress more plainly next time you go out." Pei Yicheng looked over Cheng Hao’s clothes. Although his watch was pawned, he knew Cheng Hao’s nature; if he wore that watch for half a year, it meant he really liked it.
He usually ate well, dressed well, wore a watch, and carried a bag—wasn’t that just like a fat sheep in the eyes of others?
What he was most grateful for was that his backpack contained books and papers, and thankfully, since the watch was always on his wrist, it was unstealable. Otherwise, he feared that he might not have been able to keep these things.
Cheng-ge, won’t you console me?
Cheng Hao looked eagerly at Pei Yicheng.
"Nian’an, it’s good that you’re here; I have something for you." Pei Yicheng said, indicating Cheng Hao to bring out the things.
Cheng Hao looked at Pei Yicheng, baffled, not understanding what it was.
"Books." Pei Yicheng reminded him.
Cheng Hao opened his backpack, which contained clothes, books, and papers. He took out the items and belatedly realized that the things Cheng-ge wanted were actually for them?
"Cheng-ge, this is... for us?" Xu Nian’an brightened when he saw the self-study series for physics, chemistry, and mathematics, just like the ones the schoolmates had. Those were so treasured that no one was allowed even a glance, fearing that if others improved their scores, they wouldn’t get into college.
"Of course, one book for you and one for Nianhua. And these papers, you can practice more, they’re all from previous exams." Pei Yicheng’s gaze fell on Xu Nianhua’s face, that bright and charming face with sparkling eyes shining with light.
"Cheng-ge, thank you." Xu Nianhua took the papers, her heart surging with excitement. She had been thinking about buying some practice papers from Xinhua Bookstore to work on more exercises, so that come the real college entrance exams, she could achieve good results.
The gifts from Pei Yicheng were like sending charcoal in snowy weather!
"Don’t mention it." Pei Yicheng’s lips turned up in a small smile. He thought the gifts had not been sent in vain.
Cheng Hao, on the other hand, was completely stunned!
The Cheng-ge who always kept his distance from women had actually shown such a pleasant and amiable side, even smiling.
Cheng Hao subconsciously took another look at Xu Nianhua, the girl he initially thought was sprightly. She really did have a sprightly appearance, with a face that seemed pinchable like water, and her features were especially beautiful, especially those bright, expressive eyes.
In an instant, Cheng Hao felt miserable. He had thought it rare to find such a sprightly girl and even wondered if there might be any developments later on. Now, he didn’t need to think about anything anymore.