Chapter 28.1
Editor: Jodi
The small hospital had rudimentary equipment and didn’t accept cards, so Ning Sheng paid in cash.
The senior student walked away, wiping away tears.
After leaving the hospital—
Xu Ling asked, “Are you hurt?”
Ning Sheng: “It hurts.”
This made Xu Ling nervous, “Where does it hurt?”
Ning Sheng: “My wallet.”
Li Haoyue: “It hurts.”
Ning Sheng was curious, “Where does it hurt for you?”
Li Haoyue: “My backpack.”
“My girlfriend got all crumpled up!” He continued, stroking a very thick math book with a pained expression.
Ning Sheng: “……”
Lu Peng added, “It hurts.”
Xu Ling: “Alright, shut up, you guys are giving me a headache.”
“So, tomorrow we go to the city.” Ning Sheng told them, “Let’s meet in front of Little Bell’s house.”
Xu Ling: “Okay!”
“We’re going to the city.” Ning Sheng continued, “So let’s dress smartly and show the spirit of Qing’an Town!”
Xu Ling responded, “Okay!!”
And with all this commotion, Ning Sheng forgot he was fighting with Xu Ling.
Xu Ling put a black baseball cap on Ning Sheng’s head, slinging his arm around him as they went to find his bicycle.
Xu Ling’s bike was easy to spot as it had two noticeable holes in its basket.
Fang Hua, who had just finished playing basketball, was also looking for his bike. Seeing Ning Sheng, he waved happily with a basketball in his hand.
“You…”
Xu Ling started pedaling in third gear, turning his bicycle into a whirlwind, instantly racing ahead by several meters.
Ning Sheng who was sitting on the back seat: “?”
“Dog Xu , that was too much.” Ning Sheng started, “I haven’t heard a full sentence from Fang Hua in ages.”
Xu Ling: “Then the speed at which he speaks is slow.”
Ning Sheng: “……”
“Did you change the back seat?” Ning Sheng asked, “It’s not as comfortable as before.”
Xu Ling: “I did change it. You’re really sharp, Princess Pea.”
Ning Sheng: “???”
“Stop giving me nicknames. Isn’t ‘Princess’ enough?” Ning Sheng said angrily, “Xu Dashan!”
Xu Ling started, “I told you, my grandfather’s name is…”
“I asked Auntie, your grandfather isn’t named Xu Dashan, you liar.” Ning Sheng stopped him.
“Ning Ning.” Xu Ling said, “Why did they target you among so many people outside the school gate?”
Ning Sheng: “Because I predicted he would have a bloody disaster today.”
Xu Ling: “……”
“Because you look cute and were alone!” Xu Ling said, “From now on, run slower and wait for me.”
**
Xu Ling’s family’s car wash had recently expanded its services to include car wrapping, doubling its profits.
So Ning Sheng sat at a small table by the door, doing his language homework while watching Xu Ling’s stepfather wrap a van in green film.
“Can you wrap your bike in green?” Ning Sheng suddenly thought.
Xu Ling, who was closing his eyes and writing an essay, was taken aback, “Technically, in principle, yes.”
Ning Sheng: “Then…”
Xu Ling: “But I don’t have principles.”
“Other people’s dogs do as they’re told.” Ning Sheng told him.
And Xu Ling said in response, “Other people’s dogs don’t give people rides to school.”
“How many words have you two written?” Xu Ling’s stepfather walked over, “You’re talking more than I’m working.”
Ning Sheng said, “I’ve written fifteen words, and he’s written five.”
Xu Ling’s stepfather, “Amazing, together you can’t even complete an essay.”
“Are you going to the city tomorrow?” Xu Ling’s stepfather squatted by the table.
“I’m going to the city.” Ning Sheng answered him, “And taking my dog and two followers.”
“Then do me a favor.” Xu Ling’s stepfather pulled out a stack of cash and handed it to them, pointing at Auntie Xu who was making leaf toys nearby, “She goes through her toner quickly, get her a bottle.”
Ning Sheng: “……”
“Is there a delivery fee?” Xu Ling took the money.
His stepfather thought for a moment, “How about I wrap your bike in green?”
Ning Sheng: “Deal!”
Xu Ling: “……”
“You really like the color green?” Xu Ling asked.
“It’s because Qing’an Town feels green to me.” Ning Sheng told him.
He liked Qing’an Town.
**
The next morning, Ning Sheng woke up to noise outside his room.
“Three kings.” Xu Ling’s voice.
“Four aces.” Lu Peng’s voice, “Bomb.”
“You’re bombed.” Xu Ling’s voice.
“Two jokers, ultimate bomb.” Li Haoyue’s voice, “I’m out of cards, I win, pay up.”
Lu Peng said, “I’ll owe you first and give you a pig tail later.”
“We’re both farmers, why are you blocking my cards?” Xu Ling pinned Lu Peng down, “You’re crazy! You don’t even know how to play Landlord.”
“If I don’t play, you wouldn’t be able to win either, so why are you in such a hurry?” Lu Peng retorted loudly.
Ning Sheng: “……”
“You guys!” Ning Sheng stood barefoot at the door, “Stop being ridiculous!!!”
“Princess, don’t be mad.” Lu Peng started, “We listened to you and are all dressed in new clothes today.”
Ning Sheng: “Not bad. Young master I, want to wear the most expensive.”
This time, they were finally not country bumpkins visiting the city.
“Do you have new clothes?” Ning Sheng asked Xu Ling, “I’ll dress you up like a civilized person.”
Xu Ling: “……”
Ning Sheng said, “Take them out, I’ll dress you.”
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