Xiaogui, please sit down.
After motioning Bai Yingui, whose body was stiff, to sit down.
He squatted down in front of Bai Yingui and gently lifted her right foot.
! ! ?
Bai Yingui realized what was happening belatedly and felt all the blood in his body rushing to his face.
The moment Ling Qing's fingers touched her ankle, she almost jumped up.
Untie the laces of the old shoes, take them off, and gently put on the new shoes.
The moment you put on your new shoes.
Bai Yingui was stunned. She had never worn such comfortable shoes before. It felt like she was walking on clouds.
certainly.
It was more because of the strange fantasy that Ling Qing had brought to her by putting it on herself.
Ling Qing's fingers gently pressed the toe of the shoe to check the space.
How is it? Will it be crowded?
Very, very comfortable…
Her voice was as thin as a mosquito's.
Ling Qing nodded and tried the other foot for her.
Then stand up.
Take a few steps and have a look.
Bai Yingui took a few steps cautiously, and every step felt like stepping into a dream.
Ling Qing observed her gait and suddenly said: Get another pair of size 37 for comparison.
Repeating the previous process again has made Bai Yingui lose the ability to think.
After trying the size 37 shoes, I got feedback from Bai Yingui.
Ling Qing decisively chose size 37.
This pair fits better and won't slip while running.
He turned to the clerk.
Just this pair. Please pack up the old shoes.
At this time, Bai Yingui finally found his voice.
Senior, I really can't…
Already bought it.
Ling Qing took out his card and paid with a swipe.
…
Bai Yingui took the packed shoes with blushing cheeks, and his heart beat abnormally fast.
…
In the cafe opposite the shoe store.
Three girls were watching all this through the window.
What? It turns out I was just buying shoes.
Youmiko curled her lips.
But his eyes were fixed on Ling Qing's figure kneeling on one knee.
Ling Qing actually put on her shoes herself…
Yui held her cheek and said: How romantic! Ling Qingjun is so gentle.
Yukino watched the scene in the store quietly, her expression remained calm, but the knuckles of her fingers holding the coffee cup had turned slightly white.
She stood up suddenly.
It's time to go back.
Eh? Observe it again!
Yumiko said dissatisfiedly: What if they go on a date later?
That's enough.
Yukino's voice was colder than usual.
We have no right to interfere with other people's choices.
…
Inside the shoe store.
Bai Yingui felt light and airy wearing the new shoes.
Ling Qing held the bag containing her old shoes and praised softly: They suit you very well.
These four simple words made Bai Yingui's eyes moist again.
She looked down at her brand new shoes and felt something quietly changing in her heart.
This is more than just a pair of shoes.
It was the first time that she felt the warmth of being cherished so much.
Thank you senior…
Her voice was a little choked: I will definitely cherish it.
Ling Qing looked at her slightly red eyes, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
I will cheer for you during the school sports meet.
Bai Yingui looked up suddenly.
When I met his light-colored eyes, my heart beat so fast that it almost burst out of my chest.
The setting sun shone onto them through the shop windows, giving the moment an orange glow.
Well, I will definitely try my best!
…
I'm back!
The sound of Bai Yingui pushing open the door was eight octaves higher than usual.
I walked into the entrance of my house and looked down at the new sneakers on my feet, the corners of my mouth unconsciously raised.
Because it was a gift given to her by Senior Ling Qing.
Senior Ling Qing's hearty and gentle smile seemed to still be before his eyes.
In the living room.
Shirogane Miyuki was buried in a pile of reference books.
I looked up in surprise at my sister's unusually lively voice.
In his memory, his sister, who was entering high school, became increasingly taciturn and rarely showed such emotions.
Did anything good happen today?
Bai Yingui was bending down to untie his shoelaces at the entrance, and paused when he heard his brother's question.
Nothing special.
She answered calmly, but couldn't hide the excitement in her tone.
Baiyin Yuxing narrowed his eyes.
He thought he had excellent observation skills and it was obvious that something was wrong with his sister today.
Put down the pen and walk to the entrance.
I just happened to see Bai Yingui carefully putting a pair of brand new sneakers into the shoe cabinet.
New shoes?
She is seen wearing different shoes than usual.
Baiyin Yuxing asked curiously: Xiaogui, when did you buy new sneakers?
When asked this question, Bai Yingui's body stiffened for a moment.
Just…recently!
She answered vaguely and quickly closed the shoe cabinet door.
How much? The style doesn't look cheap.
Baiyin Yuxing continued to ask.
He knew the family's financial situation very well.
My sister has always been frugal.
It's really unusual to suddenly buy such expensive sneakers.
I, I didn't spend money indiscriminately!
Bai Yingui's voice suddenly rose, and a faint blush appeared on his cheeks.
Baiyin Yuxing frowned.
My sister's reaction was so suspicious.
Kei, if someone gave you a gift—
It's none of your business!
Bai Yingui suddenly interrupted him loudly.
Then sprinted up the stairs like a frightened rabbit.
He rushed into the bedroom and slammed his bedroom door.
Baiyin Yuxing stood there in shock.
well…
He sighed and rubbed his temple.
Ever since his sister entered puberty, he has become less and less able to understand what she is thinking.
…
Bai Yingui threw himself on his bed and buried his hot face in the pillow.
She knew she was overreacting, but she just couldn't help it.
If my brother knew that this pair of shoes was given by Senior Ling Qing, I don't know what he would say.
Although there is nothing between her and her senior.
Well…that's how it is now.
Think of this.
Bai Yingui turned over and stared at the ceiling in a daze.
Why did the senior give her shoes?
Is it really a return gift?
Or there is another meaning.
He opened the photo album on his phone and looked at the photo of Ling Qing's profile that he had taken.
senior…
Bai Yingui murmured in a low voice, the corners of his mouth rising unconsciously.
…