do you study

Chapter 38 Birthday.

After Ji Xu finished speaking, he relaxed his hand, but Jiang Xing grabbed him instead, "What do you mean?"

He frowned slightly, "You just..."

There was still a bit of numbness in his fingertips, like the most secret and obscure undercurrent, quietly getting into his skin.

But Ji Xu said: "In the middle of the night, I thought you were going to beat me up, I was so scared by you." He was still smiling as usual, and he didn't seem to intend to explain more about his actions just now.

Jiang Xing looked at him expressionlessly, not knowing how much he believed him.

He still held Ji Xu's wrist and did not let go, his body temperature was always lower than Ji Xu's, so the feeling of Ji Xu's scorching pulse beating in his palm became all the more obvious.

His brows furrowed deeper and deeper, Ji Xu became more and more nervous, his body's most straightforward reaction was exposed in front of the person he liked, but his face still had a nonchalant smile on his face.

Jiang Xing was suspicious: "Are you..."

Ji Xu's Adam's apple twitched slightly, and his body, which was already close to the wall, leaned back again.

Jiang Xing let go of him, and before he could breathe a sigh of relief, the next second, Jiang Xing put his hand on his forehead.

Ji Xu: ...!

The coldness of the person in front of him who was questioning just now has disappeared, replaced by a barely traceable worry.

Jiang Xing felt the heat coming from Ji Xu's forehead, and said firmly, "Do you have a fever?"

Silent, listless, high body temperature.

Clear signs of fever.

Ji Xu: "..."

He confirmed that when he was chatting with Lu Feicheng, the other party said: My son is very dull, and hinting is useless, so I have to point it out directly.

Now it seems that it is not false at all.

The tension in his heart suddenly turned into dumbfounding.

Ji Xu: "...a bit."

Jiang Xing turned around and was about to drag him to the infirmary, but Ji Xu quickly stopped him, "Hey, I'm at the same table, I'm fine, let's go back to the dormitory, I'll drink some hot water."

"Just a little uncomfortable, really."

Jiang Xing turned his head to look at him, "You didn't say anything last night."

So, if it's just a little uncomfortable, it's definitely not like this.

"..."

Jiang Xing didn't know at all, it was because of his abnormal approach during the holidays that Ji Xu made such a cowardly avoidance mentality.

Jiang Xing was too attractive to him, and he was afraid that the other party would find out that something was wrong.If the frog is alert and jumps out of the warm water before it is fully ripe, it will not be a second.

But it was obvious that he was worrying too much.

He almost confessed his feelings just now, his deskmate actually thought he had a fever.

So, can he go a little further?

So Ji Xu calmed down, and hugged Jiang Xing's shoulders carelessly as usual, with half of his body weight on Jiang Xing's body, his eyes were half closed, his voice was muffled, and he rubbed against Jiang Xing's neck, short and stiff. Stubble pricks the skin itchy.

"At the same table, I feel uncomfortable and want to sleep."

They usually hook their shoulders together, but they have never had this kind of intimacy.Ji Xu couldn't see Jiang Xing's expression, and his heart beat a little.

In the corner where the evening wind cannot blow, the youthful and ignorant mind climbs slowly along with the nascent emotions, clean and simple.

A moment later, he heard an impatient mutter.

"trouble."

Immediately afterwards, an arm was wrapped around his waist, and he was steadily supported to walk towards the dormitory.

The corners of Ji Xu's mouth curled up, the scars on his browbones revealed lazy joy, his throbbing chest leaned against Jiang Xing's shoulder, he didn't hide his heartbeat anymore, let it whisper to its cowardly master arrogantly and bluntly secret.

Just be cowardly, don't be in a hurry, he's at the same table, and he's not yet an adult.

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Jiang Xing and Ji Xu hugged each other, and those who didn't know it thought that Ji Xu was seriously injured and died soon.

At least when Zeng Zhi went out of the dormitory to pour water, he thought he was dreaming back to the time when Ji Xu sprained his ankle, and immediately turned pale with shock: "Old Ji! You sprained your ankle again?!"

Ji Xu was reluctant to let go of Jiang Xing, so he said slowly in this posture, "No, I have a little fever, my deskmate cares about me, can't you help me?"

Zeng Zhi: "...OK."

Just be happy.

I didn't talk during the evening self-study, but now I'm just a pair of brothers, and you still know how to play.

Jiang Xing thought he was nagging, so he took Ji Xu directly into the dormitory, then let him sit on his bed, poured a cup of hot water into the thermos, touched the back of his hand, and found it was still a bit hot, so he temporarily put it on Ji Xu's bed. at hand.

"Drink later."

Ji Xu smiled and said, "Thank you tablemate."

He looked curiously at Jiang Xing squatting beside the bed, and pulled out the suitcase, "What are you looking for?"

"I remember that I have medicine in my suitcase." Jiang Xing opened the suitcase, half of which contained odd daily necessities, and the other half was zipped, so he couldn't see what was inside.

Ji Xu said casually, "Your suitcase is quite full."

Jiang woke up.

I belatedly remembered that the other half of my suitcase contained the practice questions I had done for various subjects.

Wait a minute... It seems that there are more than just practice questions. When Ji Xu moved here, he packed the medicine and books together for convenience.

Jiang Xing: "..."

Not good.

The exercise book that has been done is completely different from the one that has not been done. As long as you are not blind, you can see it.

Ji Xu: "What's wrong?"

Jiang Xing paused for two seconds, then, as if nothing had happened, he closed the box and pushed it back under the bed.

"I remember not being here, you stay here, I'll go down and buy it for you." He was about to go out after saying that.

Ji Xu pulled him back, "No need to sit at the same table, just feel it, I don't seem to have burnt now."

He took the initiative to lean forward, motioning for Jiang Xing to touch his head.

...a bit like a dog begging its owner to pet it.

Jiang Xing's hands were itchy.

Putting the back of his hand on Ji Xu's forehead, he found that it was indeed not as hot as before.

Ji Xu: "I said I'll recover soon, just drink some water and I'll be fine."

But it was too soon, Jiang Xing was silent for a moment, then brought the thermos pot in front of Ji Xu, and said seriously: "Then drink more, drink half of the pot before going to sleep."

He paused and added, "I'll watch you drink."

Ji Xu's smile froze on the spot.

That night, he ran to the toilet many times, so let's not mention it for now.

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Yunzhao's leaves fell layer by layer, and finally turned into Xiao Shu's appearance.

In mid-December, among the deserted branches, the silhouette of the winter sun passes through.

Jiang Xing was lying on the table in a hazy sleep. Someone touched the back of his hand, his eyelashes trembled, and he half-opened his eyes sleepily.

Ji Xu put the cup with hot water in his hand, "I just told you before, don't sleep on your stomach for too long in winter, it's easy to catch cold."

He touched the back of Jiang Xing's hand just now, and it was cold.

Ji Xu naturally sat next to Jiang Xing, "Warm your hands for the water you just took."

"……it is good."

Jiang Xing slowly put the water glass into his arms, separated by a thin layer of flannel, the water glass was warm and even a little hot, causing him to squint his eyes.

He always tends to get lazy in winter, and now he doesn't even want to move.

But Ji Xu seems to be the opposite of him, the colder he is, the more energy he has.His water glass was not kept warm, and it became cold after one class, and Ji Xu ran out to help him fetch new hot water every class.

On that awkward night two months ago, no matter what they thought in their hearts, they tacitly did not mention it again, and the way of getting along returned to the past.

He seems to have gotten used to living with Ji Xu by his side.

Ji Xu: "At the same table, will you go out with me tomorrow?"

Jiang Xing paused: "What are you going to do?"

"Well...my grandma is going to live out for a while, and she will leave tomorrow. She called me yesterday and said she wanted to see you." Ji Xu poked Jiang Xing's arm and said with a smile. I’ll pack the hot water for you, do yourself a favor and go to my house to stay for a while.”

That kind grandma who ran after Ji Xu with a rolling pin.

Jiang Xing met him once before the cultural festival, and he still remembered the osmanthus wreath that Ji Xu's grandma put on the wooden table.

If you go on Thursday, you will be skipping class.

It's really not difficult to skip class.

So he nodded, "OK."

Ji Xu breathed a sigh of relief, but then he picked it up again. Using the cover of the pile of books, he took out the little notebook he had always memorized.

The little book is almost finished.

Only one page left.

Ji Xu collected himself, and solemnly wrote two words on the last page——

confession.

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On Thursday afternoon, there is a gap after school.

Jiang Xing and Ji Xu skipped their evening self-study happily and skillfully, and jumped down from the tree next to the wall before.

This tree has stood by the wall for many years and has witnessed countless skipping students, but it is still not cut down by the school leaders. It can be said to be a miracle.

The streets are desolate and deserted, not as lively as in autumn, and there is a faint aroma of dumplings in the air.Today is the winter solstice, Jiang woke up and remembered it belatedly.

"Why are you in a daze, come here, I'll warm your hands." Ji Xu naturally opened the pocket of his down jacket, "reach in."

Jiang Xing let out a cry, and stretched it in very skillfully. As soon as he stretched it in, Ji Xu grabbed his cold hand into his palm, dry and warm.

Ji Xu raised his eyebrows slightly, why is he so obedient this time?

When winter first came, he found that Jiang Xing was not tolerant to the cold, and his hands were often cold, so he thought of this way to warm his hands, but Jiang Xing didn't want to bother him, so he had to drag his hand in by himself.

Ji Xu: "What are you thinking about? I'm absent-minded."

"……nothing."

Just thinking about it, today seems to be his birthday.

Jiang Xing lowered his eyes, and pulled up his scarf with the other hand. His voice was blocked by the soft fabric, making it muffled, and even the mist from his mouth was light.

He took out his mobile phone. There was obviously no red dot on the WeChat icon, but he still clicked on it to check it. After a while, he pressed it off again, and the phone slipped into his pocket.

Ji Xu saw it in his eyes, he was now able to capture Jiang Xing's emotions very keenly, his eyes flickered, but he didn't say much.

It's just that when Jiang Xing's hand was warmed up before changing to the other, his movements became a little lighter.

When they reached the door of Ji Xu's house, Ji Xu smiled and shouted: "Grandma, Grandpa, we are back!"

The familiar smell of dumplings came from this ordinary and warm little house, and the sound of old and loving shouts came from inside.

"Hey! Come in, come in!"

Both Grandma Ji and Grandpa Ji were wearing aprons. One of them had just come out of the kitchen with a plate, and the other was holding dough in his hand.

It was already dark, and time showed no mercy to anyone. The two old men were already gray-haired and lost their youth, but the passing years had settled into a kind of peace of mind and tranquility. Standing together, they looked like a peaceful, full of happiness. Old photo of a taste of home.

This feeling can easily wipe away all the irritability gently.

Ji Xu pulled Jiang Xing who was a little stupefied, tilted his head and smiled, "Let's go."

When Jiang Xing was sitting at the dining table, he still hadn't reacted, and asked suspiciously, "Didn't you tell me that your grandma is going to live somewhere else for a while, why...?"

He didn't see that Grandma Ji intended to leave.

Ji Xu coughed lightly, "Here, the dumplings made by my grandma are delicious. I want to treat you to one. They are stuffed with sweet-scented osmanthus."

"—Dumplings are here!"

Grandpa Ji brought a plate of dumplings with a smile, then wiped the apron with his hands behind his back, "This is Xiaoxing, let's taste the goodness of Grandpa's cooking."

"Old man, what are you talking about! Did I do it right?" Grandma Ji came in with a bowl and glared.

Grandpa Ji hesitated for a second, then snorted weakly: "...you just hit me."

boom.

The bowl was placed on the table, and there was a loud sound, and Grandma Ji glanced over.

"..."

Grandpa Ji fell silent.

This little interaction was really cute and warm, Jiang Xing couldn't help but smile, his eyes fell on the bowl on the table, a little curious.

This bowl is quite peculiar, with a lid like a teacup on it, and a small peanut is placed on the top of the lid.

Jiang Xing: "This is?"

"This one is specially for you," Grandma Ji smiled, and pushed the bowl towards Jiang Xing, her eyes full of anticipation, "Son, open it and have a look."

"For...my...?"

Jiang Xing subconsciously glanced at Ji Xu, a little at a loss.

Ji Xu blinked: "Open it, put the peanuts in your hands first, don't eat them."

The two old people, and Ji Xu, the three of them looked at the young man who seemed a bit cramped. The room was very warm, and there was no cold wind coming in, so it didn't scare the vigilant kitten.

Jiang Xing put the peanuts in his hands, and the moment he lifted the lid, he was stunned——

Inside is the most common bowl of plain noodles, with an egg lying on it, chopped green onion and shredded ginger. The fragrant taste gently stirs up the hot steam.

Ji Xu squinted his eyes and whispered next to him: "Jiang Xing, happy birthday."

"This is a custom left by my grandparents and their generation. It is said that when a child is an adult, he will eat a bowl of longevity noodles, put a peanut on the lid of the pressed noodles, and then accept the blessings of the elders. I can be happy and healthy all my life, and be a happy child.”

Ji Xu paused, seeing Jiang Xing's ecstasy, his voice became softer.

"...I received this blessing once when I was a child. Although I don't know if it is accurate, I also want you to be a blessed child."

Grandma Ji smiled and said, "Child, eat the peanuts quickly, Grandma will send you blessings!"

"..."

A very faint blush appeared in Jiang Xing's eyes.

He raised his head and glanced at Grandma Ji who had a loving face, Grandpa Ji who was looking at Grandma Ji, and... Ji Xu who was always beside him.

His throat seemed to be stuffed with soft cotton, dull and astringent.

He put the peanuts into his mouth, but they were on the tip of his tongue, he was reluctant to chew them.

Grandma Ji's voice was slow and kind: "Long, all illnesses will be cured, blessings and longevity, and everything will be high; little guy, grow up, go far away with blessings; grandma will sing songs for you, and peanuts will become little padded jackets and gold coins." Yuanbao, keep it out of the wind and rain..."

Long wishes, simple tunes, gentle and short in the old voice containing blessings.

Grandma Ji: "From now on, I will be an adult!"

"Xiao Xing is better at studying than that brat Ji Xu?" The old man rambled, "I heard that brat said that he got more than 100 points in the test, and you can get more than 200 points in the test! You will definitely be more promising than him in the future. That peanut, May you be safe and healthy."

This made people dumbfounded, but the old man looked very serious.

Jiang Xing couldn't explain for a while, so he nodded in a muffled voice.

Grandpa Ji: "Eat quickly, the noodles should be cold in a while."

On the most common winter solstice day, there are simple dumplings and a bowl of plain plain noodles on the table, and four people sit around the table, filling the warm room to the brim.

Talking about daily trivial matters, laughing at trivial matters.

Jiang Xing ate with his head down without raising his head. He occasionally responded with a few words, but he didn't dare to say a long sentence, for fear of revealing something.

There is also the aroma of peanuts between the lips and teeth.

This ordinary, everyday meal gave him an illusion in a trance.

It was like he had a home too.

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qwq Sorry guys, I'm a little late.

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