Looking at the tall trees, Cheng Qing asked with a hint of worry, "What if you come back and can't find me?"
What kind of talk is that? Does she think she can't find it?
[Hahaha, what is Teacher Cheng thinking? How could he not find it?]
The key is that Teacher Cheng can't wander off, otherwise we really won't be able to find her.
So, Teacher Cheng ran away? I just can't believe it!
Lossie's brows were furrowed; clearly, she didn't understand either.
The house was right in front of her, only a 20-minute round trip. She really didn't believe Cheng Qing could knock down all the chestnuts from this patch of trees and then move to another location in 20 minutes.
If that's the case, as long as Cheng Qing stays in this area, how could I not find her? Could I possibly get lost?
Losi scoffed, "I'm not directionally challenged."
Cheng Qing chuckled and replied, "Maybe I am?"
Losi: "...What do you mean?"
Cheng Qing sighed, looked up at Luo Xi again, and then walked step by step to her.
She took out her phone and handed it to Losi, her smile deepening. As she spoke, she asked, "Mind if we add each other on WeChat? It'll be easier to keep in touch."
【！！！】
【！！！】
[Oh, is that what I meant?]
[Ahhhhh, Teacher Cheng, you finally stood up!!! Keep it up!]
Bang
Luo Xi blushed, not expecting Cheng Qing to suddenly pull this stunt, but she understood at that moment.
What? She forgot the basket? Can she climb trees?
All that buildup, just to ask me for her WeChat?
With her cheeks flushed like apples, Luo Xi looked up at Cheng Qing, as if considering whether she should also make things difficult for her.
But when Cheng Qing noticed his gaze, she smiled and, despite her serious demeanor, said, "Please."
With that pitiful tone and those big, blinking eyes, Cheng Qing was unusually subservient to her.
What did I see?
Is this something I can watch for free?
[Hahaha, Professor Cheng, you never thought you'd have a day like this, did you!]
My princess is truly charming!
[Teacher Cheng, where is your self-respect? How could you admit defeat?!]
A comment in the live chat quipped: "What's more important than your wife than your pride?"
The comment section erupted in laughter.
Lossie was caught off guard by Cheng Qing's sudden pleading, and her mind went blank. All she could say was, "...Give it to me, I'll give it to you." But how could she be blamed for not being persistent enough?
Losi believed that no one could withstand it.
Cheng Qing received a positive answer, her face beaming with joy. The starlight in her big eyes made Luo Xi obediently take out her phone for Cheng Qing to scan.
Cheng Qing scanned the QR code and, after confirming that he had indeed added Luo Xi as a friend, smiled slightly.
This is just the first step, and also an unbreakable bond.
Losi took her phone back and saw that her friend, whose profile picture was of the moon, had the online name "Pingbuqingyun" (meaning "Soaring to Success").
It's plain and straightforward, nothing particularly outstanding.
But looking at this friend and their username in her friend list, the person she had longed for was finally added. Losi couldn't help but smile. She had finally gotten their WeChat, and the emptiness in her heart had been filled.
Does the reason Cheng Qing once gave for not being able to give it now no longer hold true?
The two put their phones away again. At this point, Losie's mindset was different when she went back to get the basket. She could even jump for joy, but to maintain her dignified image, she ran home with a beaming smile.
But Cheng Qing felt that wasn't enough, and added, "I will wait here until you come back."
Losi staggered, mumbled an "uh-huh," and ran off.
Even after running a long way, you could still hear Cheng Qing's last words of advice.
"If anything comes up, just text me."
Author's Note:
Chapter 79
Lossie ran about 20 meters and then looked back at Cheng Qing, who was standing in the woods. Seeing that Cheng Qing was still standing there looking at her, Lossie felt certain and then quickly ran home to get her basket.
When she returned with the basket, she saw Cheng Qing stepping on the spiky shells of chestnuts and using a stick to pry out the hemispherical chestnuts inside. Then she picked up the smooth chestnuts by hand and threw them aside. The pile of chestnuts was Cheng Qing's achievement during Luo Xi's back and forth.
Luo Xi was mesmerized by Cheng Qing's slightly pursed lips and earnest profile as she worked diligently.
Hearing Luo Xi's voice, Cheng Qing stopped what she was doing and turned around to see that it was indeed Luo Xi. Cheng Qing pointed to the pile of processed chestnuts and said, "Just pick these chestnuts and put them in the basket."
Lossie: "I'll help too."
Cheng Qing shook his head: "It has thorns."
Oh dear, Teacher Cheng is feeling sorry for her.
[Afraid that Lossie will get stabbed? Hahaha, no need to worry, Lossie is a big baby now!]
Losi thought so too, seeing Cheng Qing's nimble movements, it seemed very simple.
She put the basket on the ground, first picked up the pile of chestnuts into it, and then went to get the wooden stick she had brought at noon, trying to pry open the spiky shells of the chestnuts, just like Cheng Qing had done.
Losi simply lacked experience. What looked simple wasn't so easy in practice. She pricked herself several times, which made her a little embarrassed, but she endured it without making a sound so that Cheng Qing wouldn't find out.
The comments section was clearly visible, which was quite amusing.
She really hurt herself.
[Hahaha, after Losi was stabbed, the way she cautiously peeked at Teacher Cheng to see if he had noticed was hilarious.]
[Princess, please put it down! Just obediently help Teacher Cheng pick chestnuts!!!]
【that is.】
However, Losi naturally couldn't see these comments. After several unsuccessful attempts, she found another spiky chestnut and tried to pry open the spiky shell with her hands.
The viewers in the live chat immediately tensed up, thinking that using their hands was too dangerous.
Fortunately, before Luo Xi could make a move, Cheng Qing pulled her back from the side. Cheng Qing even looked at Luo Xi in surprise and asked, "Didn't it hurt you just now?" She actually dared to use her hands to open the shell.
Losi was stunned, only then realizing that Cheng Qing had witnessed all the ridiculous things she had done while cracking open chestnuts.
Immediately, her face flushed slightly as she said, "I don't feel any pain."
Cheng Qing was stunned: "...You're really amazing."
Losi blushed even more and glared at Cheng Qing.
Cheng Qing found it amusing and said, "I'll show you."
Cheng Qing stepped on the spiky shell with one foot. After securing the chestnut shell, he used a stick to pry the chestnut out.
His movements were fluid, indicating considerable experience, and therefore very efficient.
In no time at all, Cheng Qing had finished three or five chestnuts. Luo Xi followed along and soon learned how to do it too, filling her basket with chestnuts.
After working all afternoon, the two were a little tired. After a short rest, they took their work and headed back.
Before setting off, Cheng Qing wanted to take the chestnuts back with him, but he added that Luo Xi was too weak.
Losi was immediately indignant and insisted on taking the basket of chestnuts back with her.
Walking ahead of Cheng Qing, she stumbled and nearly fell back into the field several times. Cheng Qing watched from behind, her heart pounding with fear, afraid that Luo Xi would fall into the field with her basket.
Not only Cheng Qing is worried, but netizens are too.
Fortunately, I finally got home safely. Just as I put the basket down at the door, my phone beeped in my pocket.
Losi took a breath and took out her phone. Now that her phone was back, it was actually easier for her agent to contact her. If anything came up, they would just send a message.
Therefore, Losi didn't dare to miss most of the information.
As it turned out, Fang Silei didn't write to her. Instead, the first letter on the list was from Cheng Qing, whose career had taken off.
Losi was stunned for a moment, then clicked on it blankly...
"Your Highness, you've worked hard. (*￣︶￣)"
Losi: "..."
Looking back at Cheng Qing, she saw her standing there with her hands in her hoodie pockets. When Luo Xi looked at her, she raised an eyebrow and smiled, asking gently, "What's wrong?"
Losi was shocked. This frivolous person had sent her a message, but now he was asking her what was wrong?
"It's nothing." Losi raised her head slightly, arrogantly ignoring her.
Cheng Qing smiled and stepped forward to pick up the basket that Luo Xi had placed on the ground. Just as Luo Xi was about to grab it, Cheng Qing said, "You've been carrying it all the way, it's time to give me a chance to show off."
[Who is this performance for?]
[It's definitely not for us, right?!]
【right!!!】
[The princess carried it the whole way! And now you're only showing your appreciation? You deserve a washboard!]
The princess's cold smile... it was so familiar.
Losi didn't stop him and let Cheng Qing make the request.
Cheng Qing followed her inside, picked up the chestnuts and carried them to the well, saying, "I'll wash them clean and make you some sugar-roasted chestnuts."
As she spoke, she paused again, then asked Rossi curiously, "Did we forget something today?"