Chapter 39

  On the way to the cinema, Yuan Shuyun cautiously chatted with her for a few words and found that she was not really angry, so she took He Song's arm in a familiar manner, beaming with joy as if she had won a big prize. He Song felt very puzzled by her behavior, his mother seemed to loathe Yuan Zhi like a murderer, while Yuan Shuyun treated him like an old friend, but they hadn't seen each other for years, even parents would feel awkward after such a long time, was this reaction normal?

  It seems normal to ordinary people, but this matter is also embarrassing to ask about. Do you want brothers and sisters to be like enemies?

  They arrived at the cinema, where several domestic and foreign films were being shown. They asked for He Song's opinion, she looked at the LED screen filled with movie titles and said dully: "I don't care."

  She had never seen a movie before and the modern facilities here were very unfamiliar to her, even feeling the same awkwardness and shyness as when she first arrived, making her feel uncomfortable.

  Gu Wei went to line up to buy tickets, Yuan Shuyun bought three portions of popcorn and drinks, handed one to He Song, and pulled him to the rest area, "Now it's summer vacation, there are a lot of people, we still have to wait in line for a while, let's just sit here."

  He Sheng had no opinion, silently sat down on the green plastic chair and only looked down at the popcorn bucket, from time to time picking up a grain and putting it in her mouth. It wasn't that she was greedy, but subconsciously didn't want to face Yuan Shuyun.

  Yuan Shu Yun looked at He Song for a while, as if studying an art piece, and asked: "Does my brother like you? I've never seen him get so close to a girl before."

  "Is that so?" He Song thought back to the female classmates who had always been hovering around Yuan Zhi in the past, and said uncertainly: "Maybe there were some, maybe you just didn't see them."

  "Also." She smiled and nodded, "Your brother is going to high school now, right? I heard his grades are not bad. How's he doing in school? Has he gotten into any fights? Did he win?"

  He Sheng looked at Gu Wei who was lining up in the distance and thought: Isn't that fight opponent right there?

  "Um, just like that!" she said ambiguously.

  Yuan Shuyun looked very disappointed with such an answer that was as good as not saying anything, and forced a smile, "You don't like our family either, just like my brother?"

  He Sheng was slightly surprised and looked up, then saw the helplessness and hurt in the other person's eyes.

  She lowered her head and continued: "My mom's temper is not very good, it's okay if you don't accept it."

  He Sheng is an honest child, although he won't speak out to acknowledge the words that make Yuan Shuyun feel uncomfortable as a parent, he also can't say anything against his conscience. The fact that Yuan Zhi was humiliated is true, and he feels sorry for Yuan Zhi is also real.

  "But... I don't dislike you." He Yung said in a low voice: "I just don't know you well, I'm not very fond of talking to strangers."

  Yuan Shuyun, who had been feeling a little sad because of He Song's long silence, suddenly lifted her head and stared at him in reaction, "Really?"

  "Hmm." Yuan Shu Yun didn't do anything that would make people dislike her, on the contrary, He Song could feel the kindness and strong desire to get close to them that she showed, this kind of information would make people feel embarrassed, but it couldn't be a reason for disliking someone.

  "She said happily: 'Then won't we become familiar with each other if we meet more often in the future?'"

  He didn't answer this question either, and instead threw another piece of popcorn into his mouth.

  Yuan Shu Yun was already beaming with joy and couldn't close her mouth.

  The movie ticket was finally bought back, the next session will start soon, so I directly bought the one that is being broadcast. The three of them quickly went to the projection room. He Sheng had just sat down and looked at the 2D screen, feeling dizzy and uncomfortable, frowning. The light inside was very dim, and the deafening sound effect also made her feel very uncomfortable.

  He Shuang lowered her head and ate a few more popcorn, she didn't know why so many people liked watching movies, there was even a long queue outside, in her eyes, watching movies was purely suffering.

  In such an environment, it's impossible to chat, so not having to face the questions surrounding Yuan Shu Yun one by one also made her feel relieved. With more than an hour left of the movie, He Xiao didn't know what specific things were shown, only that after it ended, her ears felt a bit ringing.

  The movie has already ended on this side, and following the crowd to retreat outward, behind is Yuan Shuyun's excited film review comments, He Song listened and only responded perfunctorily.

  The four leisurely people didn't know that Yuan Zhi had already gone to the stall ahead of time, and He Sheng ate less for dinner today. He was afraid that someone would go hungry, so he specially bought some food and drinks to send over.

  The result was only Chen Jiaoyan alone, and she looked a bit worried, which surprised him.

  "What about He Sheng?"

  Chen Jiayin's expression froze, and she saw the obvious panic on his face, despite his good cover-up afterwards. Yuan Zhi slightly narrowed his eyes, smiled and asked again: "Where is He Song? Where did he run off to?"

  Chen Jiayin was hesitant about whether to tell Yuan Zhi the truth or not, and He Sheng's last words when he left just now clearly expressed from his tone and expression that he didn't want him to know the real situation, but...

  She looked up and glanced at Yuan Zhi again, the searching and obvious suspicion in his eyes made her stiffen, thinking for a moment, she still told the truth: "Just now two people came to take He Sheng to watch a movie."

  Everyone knows what kind of person Gu Wei is, anyway not a good guy. As for that woman, although she claims to be Yuan Zhi's sister, who knows what's going on inside? Considering these uncertain factors, it's hard to guarantee that these two won't harm He Shuang in the end. To be safe, it's better to clarify things clearly.

  Yuan Zhi furrowed his brow, "Who?"

  "Gu Wei, and there's a little girl who says you're his brother!"

  Yuan Zhi's eyes widened in incredulity, his face suddenly turning very unsightly. He barely had time to think before he flung the thing in his hand at Chen Jia Yin and turned around to run out like a madman, his speed shocking people.

  There was only one cinema in this area, Yuan Zhi pointed directly at the target and rushed in that direction. Even on a hot summer evening when it had cooled down a lot, they were soon sweating profusely after such intense exercise. Some were hot, some were urgent, if those two dared to bully He Song, he would never forgive them.

  When they came out of the cinema and went downstairs, there were a lot of people. He Shuang fell back a few steps, so when they reached the ground, she was still behind Gu Wei, with several passersby in between them. As a result, she didn't immediately appear in front of Yuan Zhi, who rushed to the entrance, but the two people in front did see her.

  Yuan Shuyun looked at Yuan Zhi in surprise, who had disheveled hair, a cold gaze and an aura of chilliness surrounding him. She quickly ran over to him, "Brother, how did you get here?"

  Yuan Zhi pushed her aside without even looking at her and pointed at Gu Wei, "Where is he?"

  Gu Wei raised an eyebrow and said in a cold voice: "What's wrong with you, going crazy all of a sudden?"

  Yuan Zhi almost lost his composure and roared: "You damn well better hand the person over to me!" He yelled until the veins on his forehead bulged, clearly frantic. He didn't see He Sheng anywhere, and after looking around in a circle, he realized that there was no sign of He Sheng at all.

  The next second he was about to rush over and punch Gu Wei, but just as his fist was about to make intimate contact with Gu Wei's cheek, a small head suddenly popped out from behind him. It was clean and white, with ordinary yet warm features, and a surprised and happy expression looking at himself.

  "Yuan Zhi!" He called out his own name in a voice most familiar to himself.

  This kid is none other than his He Sheng!

  Yuan Zhi's heart finally landed safely on the ground, and after being stunned for a moment, he pulled He Sheng over to him. He carefully checked him from head to toe, and found that his clothes were clean and tidy, except for a small stain left when they were arranging their stall. He was still holding half-eaten popcorn and a drink bottle in his hand, obviously he had been treated well and hadn't suffered the bullying scene he had imagined.

  "Still, I couldn't help but scold him: 'What's with you running around like that? You just ran off without a word and didn't consider how others would worry? When did you become so irresponsible?!'"

  He Sheng couldn't say a word back at the scolding, and instead hung his head low, digging into the popcorn bucket.

  Yuan Zhi tapped his finger on her popcorn bucket, still speaking in a crisp and clean tone, "I'm talking to you, is there my face in this bucket? You say it yourself, are you wrong?"

  He Sheng raised his head, the joy of seeing someone earlier was gone, and he looked at him with some grievance, "Wrong."

  Yuan Zhi's heart skipped a beat as he was looked at by her, and he couldn't bear to continue scolding. If one listened carefully, they would discover that even when he was furious just now, his voice hadn't risen in pitch, but remained low and steady, like the whistle of a patrol boat on the sea, carrying a warning yet soothing people's irritation with ease.

  Just now, Gu Wei, who had dodged to the side, looked at him with a mixture of surprise and amusement, as if he was scolding He Song like his own child. After the initial shock, he calmly put his hands behind his back and said, "Hey, Yuan Zhi, shouldn't you apologize for your actions earlier?"

  "Sorry!" Yuan Zhi said with a very casual tone, but his attitude was extremely perfunctory.

  Gu Wei's dissatisfied frown, seeing him pulling someone away, hastily reached out to stop him, ignoring the other person's icy gaze, and smiled: "Is there another person you should apologize to?"

  The three of them simultaneously turned their gaze to the front, where Yuan Shuyun had been silent all along. She was taken aback, then quickly waved her hand and stiffly smiled, "I'm fine, no need to apologize to me."

  Yuan Zhi looked at Gu Wei again, "Did you hear?"

  Gu Wei's heart was not reconciled, but he still put down his hand. Yuan Zhi tightly held He Sheng and walked out without hesitation. When they passed by Yuan Shu Yun's side, He Sheng subconsciously glanced at her, and there was a thin layer of mist in her eyes, but she was still smiling at him.

  Another one, thank you, happy reading! l3l4