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Chapter 1

Qin Chu looked at the clock hanging on the wall of the store for the last time, it was eleven fifty, and the minute hand was not leaning to one side.

He didn't know how many times he checked the time today, and that person didn't come today, so he couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed.Silently counting today's cash register in his hand, write it down in a small notebook.

"Qin Chu, go back quickly after counting the money, I'll just close the door."

"OK, all right."

"Does it really matter if you are like this?"

"what?"

"I'm already a senior in high school, so it's better to focus on studying."

Qin Chu smiled and didn't answer, ordered the cash register, finished sorting out, and handed the key to the shopkeeper, Gao Baibo.

"Parents didn't give you a little more money? I didn't see them..." Gao Baibo suddenly stopped talking as if he had thought of something.

This kid moved to the neighborhood when he was in the first year of high school, and he came here to ask if he wanted to recruit people. He was dressed not like a poor student, and he was young, not to mention a small convenience store. I'm busy, so I just want to send it away.Who knew that this kid was trying to force Gao Baibo to agree, and the salary he gave at the beginning was not much, thinking that this kid would leave after a few days if he got impatient.

Later, when his wife became pregnant, Gao Baibo really felt a little busy. Seeing that Qin Chu was also diligent and conscientious, he raised his salary, and Qin Chu was willing to continue working.Every day from school to closing at [-] o'clock in the evening, and almost never going home during the winter and summer vacations, two years passed in the blink of an eye.

Qin Chu took off his uniform in the store, folded it neatly in the storage compartment under the cash register, put on his gray hoodie, and said goodbye to Gao Baibo.

"and many more."

"Ok?"

"Your sister-in-law asked me to give it to you, and she said that she will take care of your breakfast in the future. I have learned how to cook recently, and it is very hot." When Gao Baibo spoke, his face was glowing.

"Okay, thank sister-in-law for me."

"Well, by the way, I discussed it with your sister-in-law. From now on, you don't have to stay until the door is closed, and there are no people at night. You should go back and read books early, or go to bed early, so that you can be energetic and attend classes during the day."

Qin Chu held the lunch box and shook his head: "No need."

"Anyway, I told your sister-in-law that it's okay, you can go back quickly. Be careful on the way." Gao Baibo waved his hands impatiently, urging Qin Chu to leave quickly.

"Goodbye, Brother Gao."

The place where Qin Chu lived was not too far from the convenience store. It took about 10 minutes to ride a bicycle and he passed by the river. There was a small labor park by the river. Qin Chu often went there to sit.

The park has been around for some years, and there are many and thick trees, which is probably the reason why no one manages it. On the contrary, the greenery is very good, and there are not many people. This is also the reason why Qin Chu often goes there.

The street lights by the river were very dim, and only one side had lights. Qin Chu blinked and saw a black figure on the steps by the river. He was startled, slowed down, squinted his eyes and looked carefully, it turned out to be a person sit there.I was relieved and at the same time a little disappointed. I usually like to read those ghost fairy tales, but there seems to be nothing in this world.

The figure's phone rang suddenly, startling the two of them in the quiet night.

The ringtone is somewhat familiar.Qin Chu stopped and craned his neck to look.

The man didn't answer at first, but the phone rang endlessly, so the man took out the phone and quickly pressed it down.At that moment, Qin Chu was a little excited. The face illuminated by the screen light just now should not be mistaken, it was him!

This person is from the same school as Qin Chu, and they are still in the same year. They are different in arts and sciences, so they are in different classes.The classroom is separated by a classroom and a corridor, one is next to the toilet, and the other is next to the window of the corridor, which is a good place to gag and look outside the building.Of course, Qin Chu learned these things carefully later.

The first time Qin Chu saw him, it was nothing more than a convenience store where he worked.

It was raining that day, and Qin Chu didn't bring an umbrella, so he rode his bicycle to the convenience store after school, and almost bumped into someone at the door, and somehow the person moved away, and he hit the glass of the convenience store, It almost broke the glass.The man didn't even look at himself, put away his umbrella and stood at the door, opened the door and went in.

Qin Chu locked the car resentfully, wiped the water off his face, and entered the door.The man took the things to check out very neatly. Qin Chu had just taken off his drenched coat and hadn't put on his work clothes yet. Looking up, he looked at the embarrassed cashier boy in front of him, with a dry towel on his head, looking at him with angry eyes, and took out his wallet for no reason.

After paying the bill, Qin Chu handed over the wet change and shopping receipts, and the man inadvertently frowned before accepting them.When Qin Chu saw it, he became even more furious. He tore up the bag, packed it, and stuffed it into the man's arms.

The man was completely bewildered, but he didn't get angry or speak. He looked at the cashier boy who was still embarrassed and angry, took the things, pushed the door, opened the umbrella, and left.

Qin Chu was a little angry that day and didn't pay much attention to him. It wasn't until he passed by at school that he suddenly noticed this person.

Tall, thin, fair skin, three-dimensional facial features, much more delicate than ordinary people, hair color is lighter, brownish, a bit like a mixed race.

Just such a person who can live a prosperous life by relying on his face in the future, but his grades are very, very good!There is still a photo of him on the bulletin board, and he is often the student representative who gives speeches on various occasions, yes, because he seems to be good at sports.Why didn't he notice this person before the encounter in the rainy day?

School is very boring. I work in a convenience store every day, and I have no free time to pay attention.Qin Chu gave himself a very reasonable explanation. Of course, that person was also very low-key. Except for the classroom, he was rarely seen on campus, at least Qin Chu rarely saw him on campus.

When Qin Chu came back to his senses, he had been hesitating under the dim streetlight for a long time, and the man just sat by the river.

What's on your mind?

Qin Chu stood still for a while, then suddenly stepped on the car and rushed towards the river.

"Ah, let it go, let it go, the brakes are a bit out of order."

"Pfft."

Ren Yuan was splashed all over with water, suddenly came back to his senses, and saw someone not far in front of him waving his hand and shouting for help.

The lights were dim, and it was blurry to see.

"What a daze! Save me!"

Ren Yuan remained motionless.

"Hello!"

As soon as the man raised his hand, a handful of river water hit his face, making Ren Yuan a little angry.

"You are sick!"

"Help me." Qin Chu said aggrievedly in the water as the momentum of splashing water disappeared instantly.The water covered most of his face, and people sank and floated.

"The water level is only up to the waist." Ren Yuan rolled his eyes and got up to leave.

"I know, but I have leg cramps... I can't stand up, and I have a bicycle..."

"Don't go, help me~"

"Hey, hey~ what should I do?"

"You're annoying."

Ren Yuan turned back, took off his shoes, and waded into the water, the water was a bit cold.

Impatiently, Ren Yuan dragged the man half-embraced to sit by the river, then turned around and groped to pull the bicycle up again.

I didn't feel cold until I got to the shore. It was almost the end of October, and it had been [-] years.Ren Yuan suddenly shuddered, his eyes were a little sore.

"lunch box."

"My breakfast."

"Love box."

The people next to him were chattering endlessly, but Ren Yuan couldn't ignore it, so he took a glance.

Qin Chu was drenched all over, trembling slightly in the wind, stretched out his hand and grasped feebly into the water.

"Can you still go?"

Qin Chu moved his legs, a little embarrassed: "I haven't recovered yet."

"How about you take me home? My house is very close to here, and I live alone. Your clothes are also wet, and you will definitely catch a cold sitting here."

Ren Yuan looked at the face in front of him that seemed to have some impression, his eyes were shining brightly.

That family doesn't want to go back now, so it's better to make do with it.

Ren Yuan nodded, and Qin Chu rushed towards Ren Yuan with a cheer.

"what?"

Ren Yuan stepped aside and stood up to ask.

"You carry me on your back, my legs are inconvenient."

"walk on my own."

Ren Yuan pushed the bicycle without looking back and asked, "Which direction is your house facing?"

Qin Chu curled his lips, rubbed his legs, limped along, and pointed in a direction.