CFL 13

On the fourth day of the National Day holiday, Wen Ci’s mother took him to play in the water. The water level was not high, and the cool, refreshing river water soothed his skin. Wen Ci subconsciously took a photo of himself, revealing his lower legs.

The surrounding rocks were dark, large, and oddly shaped. Wen Ci’s lower legs, covered in a layer of glistening moisture, looked like delicate white jade under the sunlight.

[Yf: Playing in the water?]

[W: Yeah, the weather is so comfortable. Can you swim?]

[Yf: Yes.]

This time, the senior replied quickly. Wen Ci sat on a large stone by the river and started chatting with him.

[W: I can’t. Maybe you can teach me sometime.]

[Yf: Sure.]

[Yf: Are you wearing pants?]

[W: Of course!]

Wen Ci’s ears turned bright red instantly.

[W: You can’t run around naked outdoors.]

[Yf: I’ve never seen you in pants.]

[W: I’m a guy.]

[W: My roommate says I look good in a dress.]

[Yf: You listen to your roommate a lot.]

[W: Not necessarily. Maybe I’ll listen to you in the future.]

Wen Ci wasn’t entirely naive. He felt that the senior was also interested in him.

[Yf: So do you prefer dresses or pants?]

[W: Either is fine.]

[W: Do you really want to see?]

Wen Ci’s mother suddenly turned around in front of them. Wen Ci stealthily paid attention to her movements. He knew he was just typing and wouldn’t be seen, but he still felt guilty.

[Yf: You think I don’t want to.]

[W: Because the senior always seems indifferent.]

Wen Ci was speaking the truth. He was a bit like Jiang Yufeng, but upon closer inspection, there were differences. The senior seemed a bit better than Jiang Yufeng, who was somewhat intimidating.

[Yf: If you send them every day.]

[W: ?]

[Yf: I’d be like someone with a sex addiction.]

Wen Ci was stunned for a few seconds…

[Yf: What do you think?]

Wen Ci felt his heart was suddenly struck. Ah, how could this be? The senior was so lewd! He liked it.

[W: …Hmm.]

The senior was too blunt and vulgar, leaving Wen Ci unsure of how to respond.

[Yf: Who else would you send them to?]

[W: Just you.]

So what, I’m completely devoted, only for you like this.

Wen Ci haughtily raised his chin.

The senior didn’t reply afterward, so Wen Ci decided to enjoy playing in the water properly.

As time passed, the sunlight slanted over, becoming too intense. Wen Ci got out of the water, put on his slippers, and walked into the house, drenched. He took a shower and came out to see several surfing photos that Lu Xuesong had sent him.

Wearing swimming trunks, his two straight, long legs exuded a vibrant energy. His eyes were squinted from the sunlight, smiling like a crescent moon.

[Lu Xuesong: Handsome, right? Do you want to fall in love with me?]

[Wen Ci: Handsome, but no love.]

They exchanged some trivialities before getting straight to the point.

[Lu Xuesong: This time, I brought you a lot of outfits. You must try them on.]

Wen Ci didn’t know why he started to blush at the sight of these words and dryly sent an “Oh.”

After thinking it over, he felt it wasn’t quite right and sent a “Thank you.”

[Lu Xuesong: Ahhh, it’s a pity for that guy. The photographer must be me.]

[Wen Ci: I took some a few days ago, and they were pretty average. You’re amazing. Can you teach me?]

[Lu Xuesong: Sure, I’ll teach you when I have time.]

In less than a minute.

[Lu Xuesong: Why are you being so nice to that guy when you haven’t even met?]

[Wen Ci: Because I’m pursuing him online.]

[Lu Xuesong: …]

City C has been developed into a famous food city over the years. During holidays, the influx of people surges, and traffic often gets congested. Some tourists simply choose to walk, and at such times, it’s essential to replenish electrolytes.

Therefore, the grocery store run by Zhao Shuran is bustling with customers even in the middle of the day.

Especially with Jiang Yufeng sitting inside, more than half of the young people come to shop just to see him.

However, no one dares to approach him. Jiang Yufeng sits in a spot inside, wearing a fitted black T-shirt that accentuates his broad shoulders. He is currently looking at the computer, his eyebrows and eyes slightly lowered, exuding an air of nonchalant indifference that makes people stop in their tracks.

It’s only in the evening that the grocery store quiets down, and Zhao Shuran has the time to deal with the packages she received earlier. She carefully selects the ones for her son.

“Hey, didn’t you quit that circle? Why are you still buying baby clothes?” Zhao Shuran hasn’t entered her son’s room since he was in the third grade of elementary school, but she knows there must be plenty of dolls hidden inside, and perhaps even toy cars.

Anyway, Jiang Yufeng doesn’t hide what he likes; he displays them in his room for his own enjoyment. As for others, they need his permission to see, but so far, no one has been granted that.

Zhao Shuran doesn’t understand Jiang Yufeng’s quirks, but she respects them. After all, he earned the money himself and can do as he pleases.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yufeng raises his eyes, “I’m thinking of getting another one.”

“Just one?”

“One.”

It’s unclear what reason prompted him to get back into it. Zhao Shuran sits opposite him, tilts her head, and curiously asks, “Can I see this time?”

Jiang Yufeng nonchalantly replies, “Sure.”

On the sixth, Wen Ci set off for the station. It was packed with people, hotter and sunnier than usual. Before leaving, he put on a beige sun-protective shirt over his short sleeves, which made him look very gentle and beautiful.

When Wen Ci’s parents took him to the security check, they handed him a large, heavy kraft paper bag. Wen Ci was about to peek inside when his mother nudged his shoulder and said, “Look inside once you’re through. It’s all food.”

Wen Ci obediently nodded and said, “Alright, I’m off then.”

He walked to Gate A, looking back every few steps, reluctant to leave. Being at home was just too comfortable; going to school felt like a death sentence.

After passing through the security check and watching them walk away, Wen Ci wandered around inside for a while before leaning against the wall and peeking into the bag. It was filled with seasonal fruits and his favorite big strawberries.

As he looked, his nose turned sour, and he felt like crying.

The high-speed train was lined with rows of suitcases, young people silently playing on their phones. This carriage was as quiet as a chicken. Wen Ci found his seat and sat down, observing for a few minutes before guessing that this was a carriage full of college students.

Lu Xuesong and the others had returned a day earlier, and the dormitory was in disarray, with everything scattered around. Jiang Yufeng’s spot was also piled with clutter, which Wen Ci thought was not good.

Tao Peng said, “If he comes back, I’ll clean it up right away.”

Lu Xuesong took down a pretty bag from Jiang Yufeng’s bed and shook it in front of Wen Ci.

Tao Peng saw it and laughed, “Planning to wear it in the dorm?”

Lu Xuesong didn’t tell him it was for Wen Ci: “None of your business.”

After that, Lu Xuesong put the bag back in place and started planning how to get Tao Peng out of there.

However, Wen Ci was still rational: “We still need to collect materials with our group tomorrow, right?”

Lu Xuesong was taken aback: “Yeah, almost forgot.”

Tao Peng was surprised upon hearing this: “You guys are actually doing it? Isn’t it just a casual thing?”

“That’s your group. What does it have to do with us?”

Not knowing when they would stop arguing, Wen Ci took out his phone and sent a message to the senior, letting him know he had arrived at school.

[Yf: Hmm, I’m here too.]

[W: My roommate brought back a new set. I haven’t really looked at it yet.]

[Yf: When can I see it?]

[W: In a few days. I still have homework to finish.]

[Yf: Hmm.]

[Yf: I want to see it soon.]

Wen Ci’s cheeks turned slightly red as he typed.

[W: Don’t rush. I’ll show you.]

As soon as Wen Ci replied and turned around, he saw Lu Xuesong standing at the door. He asked, “You’re chatting with the senior. What are you talking about?”

Wen Ci roughly recounted the conversation just now. Lu Xuesong raised his eyebrows and exclaimed, “Great!”

“??”

“You’re reeling him in. How good are you at this?”

Wen Ci looked at him for a while, shook his head, and said, “I’m not.”

“You should reel him in.”

Wen Ci bit into a big strawberry and offered one to Lu Xuesong: “Why?”

“You’re naive. Online dating is like this. If you reveal everything, what’s the fun? Online dating is all about mystery. And even if it’s someone from the same college, you should first figure out who they really are.”

Wen Ci didn’t think it was that complicated: “Actually, I planned to chat for a few more days, and then, when it feels right, meet up in person.”

Although online chatting was interesting, not seeing the real person felt off to him.

What’s the difference between talking to a phone and having a real relationship? You can’t hold hands, can’t kiss, and most importantly, can’t be intimate.

Wen Ci urgently needed someone to fill that void.

Lu Xuesong pondered for a moment, then took his arm and said, “What’s this person’s personality like?”

Wen Ci said, “He’s a bit indifferent.”

Wen Ci lifted his eyelids and whispered, “I think he’s a bit like Jiang Yufeng.”

“…”

Can you even find a duplicate?

Lu Xuesong looked at him, his gaze very profound: “You wouldn’t happen to like the cold and indifferent type, would you?”

Cold and indifferent?

Wen Ci slightly widened his eyes: “Does ‘cold and indifferent’ mean not interested in intimacy?”

“Some use it as an adjective, while others genuinely aren’t interested,” Lu Xuesong said. “I think Jiang Yufeng looks like, well, how to put it, he has great conditions and a huge following, but he seems like the type who isn’t interested in intimacy.”

After a period since the start of the school year, with Lu Xuesong’s extensive connections, he hadn’t heard of Jiang Yufeng getting close to anyone. Moreover, according to the senior who lived upstairs, as long as he didn’t have classes, he rarely saw Jiang Yufeng come out. He would stay in his room all day, a true shut-in!

Lu Xuesong instantly lost all interest in him!

He even thought that such a physique, with a noticeable bulge even in loose pants, was a waste on Jiang Yufeng.

Wen Ci touched his nose: “I don’t think the senior would be like that. He really likes my photos.”

“You should pick fresh ones, straight from the field.”

Wen Ci: “Are you calling me a pig?”

“…” Lu Xuesong asked again, “When do you plan to ask someone out to meet?”

Wen Ci felt the other party was still a bit indifferent and said with some distress, “After the military training, I’ll treat him well once we meet.”

Wen Ci bit into the strawberry flesh and said, “But he has to treat me well too.”

If he doesn’t treat me well, then I’ll just replace him!