It began to rain outside the shop.
The pitter-patter of the rain gradually became louder and louder. The wonton shop owner hurriedly ran out of the shop to bring back some tables and chairs that were originally placed outside. At this time, the raindrops had already landed on the ground in large droplets, splashing up clusters of water.
Inside the shop, the atmosphere was incomparably quiet.
"Is there something that everyone is hiding from me?"
Lin Feng, who was sitting at the table, lowered his head as if he was concentrating on the bowl of wonton in front of him. Then, he asked slowly and carefully, almost one word at a time.
His tone was very calm.
As if nothing had happened.
He didn't even have the slightest intention of asking sharply.
But at this moment …
As the only listener and interviewee, Tang Bingyao couldn't help but tremble slightly.
At this moment, countless thoughts and images flashed through the girl's mind.
(Lin Feng …)
(I also went to ask Senior Number One.)
She didn't doubt that Senior Number One and Xiao Wu definitely knew the truth about Steamed Bun. Moreover, many details of what happened in the Dragon Ascension E-Sports Hall could be connected at this moment.
Xiao Wu and Senior Number Three left in a hurry.
Senior Number One seemed to become a little anxious.
And the review of the group training wasn't finished yet, so Senior Number One also put down his supervision work in the e-sports hall and left in a hurry.
Everything …
Seemed to lead to a certain conclusion.
It was related to Steamed Bun.
And it definitely wasn't optimistic.
And at this moment, the person in front of her had clearly sensed something, which was why he would ask such a question in front of her again. It could only mean that the suspicion that had been piling up in his heart for a long time had finally reached an unsuppressable level.
Tang Bingyao opened her mouth. She wanted to tell Lin Feng the whole truth, but Lin Feng didn't know what to say.
But the next moment.
Suddenly, countless scenes flashed through her mind.
She stayed in the same hotel room with Steamed Bun during the National High School League, saw her best friend's bottles and cans of medicine, and saw the scene of the pale girl trying to take medicine in the restroom of the competition venue.
And the words that the girl said to her in such a pitiful and pleading tone:
"Please."
"You must … must not let Lin Feng know."
She even told Su Xue the truth under Su Xue's questioning. When Su Xue regained her composure, Sister Xue tried her best to control her emotions, but her voice was still trembling.
"This matter … must be kept a secret!"
"If that kid finds out, it'll be a disaster! — "
Everything flashed through the girl's mind in the blink of an eye.
Time returned to this very moment.
Lin Feng, who was sitting in front of Tang Bingyao, slowly raised his head. He was staring at Tang Bingyao, waiting for her reply.
Tang Bingyao also looked up.
He met someone's gaze.
The girl used all her might to control her emotions. She shook her head firmly with a calmness she had never shown before.
"No."
"The others … I don't know."
"But what I told you, Lin Feng, is all I know."
"I didn't hide it."
…
When Tang Bingyao said those words, even she was shocked and in disbelief.
She had never thought that such calm and collected words would come out of her mouth so calmly and without any change in expression.
Moreover.
She was still deceiving him.
To the boy she didn't want to deceive the most.
Tang Bingyao didn't know that not long ago in the Longteng Arena, Number One had asked Chu Fang if he had deceived anyone for his own selfish reasons.
Of course she had her own selfish reasons.
She knew very well that if she told Lin Feng the truth, he would be shocked and shocked. She also knew what kind of emotional state he would be in.
But at the same time …
However, this could not be counted as selfishness.
She loved someone so much that she didn't want them to be hurt at all costs. This kind of reason was worth forgiving and understanding under any circumstances.
In fact, at this moment, Tang Bingyao didn't care if Lin Feng would forgive her if he found out about it in the future.
Right now, there was only one thought in the girl's mind, and that was to never tell someone the truth at this time and let him be hurt.
Not to mention —
Even she herself didn't really know the latest details of the situation.
He didn't know what kind of unexpected changes had occurred in the past two or three days.
…
The two of them looked at each other for a long time.
Finally, Lin Feng looked away and lowered his head.
"Mhm."
"Got it."
His voice was low and deep, revealing a tiredness that could be easily sensed.
Tang Bingyao bit her lip and stared blankly at Lin Feng, who seemed to have lost his soul again. Her heart ached for him. If she could, she really wanted to hug the boy in front of her and tell him everything he wanted to know. However, her rationality made her control this impulse. When she opened her mouth again, she only comforted him in an even more gentle voice.
"Lin Feng, don't worry."
"Steamed Bun … She's just too busy and didn't see your message."
"Wait a little longer."
"Wait a little longer. You'll definitely get a reply."
However, such words of comfort were useless in this moment. When Lin Feng heard this, the corners of his mouth curled up in a slightly bitter smile, and he forced a smile.
"Mhm."
Then he paused for a moment. "Are you done eating? Let's go."
Lin Feng stood up and paid the bill. Tang Bingyao looked at Lin Feng's back. She couldn't help but feel a sense of depression and bewilderment. Lin Feng's figure disappeared into the distance.
They bought an umbrella from the convenience store next door, and the two of them quickly walked home.
Walking side by side in the night rain.
The boy and girl's bodies were pressed against each other.
It was supposed to be a beautiful and youthful atmosphere, but they were silent the whole way home.
After sending Tang Bingyao home, Lin Feng waved goodbye to Tang Bingyao. Tang Bingyao, who was standing at the top of the stairs, couldn't help but say, "Be careful on the road," but before she could say anything, Lin Feng had already turned around and left in a hurry. His figure gradually disappeared into the silent darkness of the night.
Tang Bingyao pursed her lips.
Then she turned around.
She went upstairs.
She unlocked the door with her key and gently pushed it open. When she got home, her grandmother, who had raised her, was already asleep in the bedroom. She quietly closed the door and changed into slippers. She tried not to make any noise and disturb the old woman's rest. She carefully returned to her room.
Then she sat down on the bed.
Tang Bingyao was in a daze for a while.
Then, as if she had made up her mind, she took out her phone and dialed a number. She put the phone to her ear.
Du — Du — Du —
The call went through.
But there was no answer for a long time.
A low rumble of thunder came from outside the window. The girl's mood was suddenly covered with a layer of darkness. The faint feeling of unease grew stronger.
Did something really happen?
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