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Summer's Desire Chapter 1
Translation notes: Jie means older sister, Ge is older
brother. Xiao means little, usually used in front of a
persons name as an affectionate gesture (ex. Xiao Mo
instead of Xia Mo, Xiao Xi instead of Luo Xi)
Chapter 1
Yi Xia Mo was always a quiet child, calm to almost thepoint of being cold. Her beautiful face never betrayed
any emotions, and, since she was young, Xia Mo
possessed a maturity that is even rare for those twice
her age. It seemed that the only person that she
showed any true feeling towards was her half brother,
Yi Cheng. Xia Mo always acted as a mother to Yi Cheng,
preventing others from bullying him. Their own mother,
a singer and a prostitute, never cared for them. She
was so deeply in love with Yi Chengs father, a
gangster, that when he left her for another woman, she
killed herself. Since then, Xia Mo and Yi Cheng were
sent to the orphanage, where they only had each other
to rely on. When Xia Mo turned 11, the siblings were
adopted by the Yi family. It was a happy time for the
two, especially Yi Cheng, who got to experience family
love for the very first time. However, that happiness did
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not last long for Yi Pa was fired from work. Knowing
that he would not be able to keep them if the
unemployment continues, Xia Mo decided to take
action for the sake of her little brother. Gathering her
courage, Xia Mo went to see her fathers boss in order
to beg him to take her father back. It was there that Xia
Mo met Ou Chen.
Ou Chen was 3 years older than Xia Mo and the son of
her fathers boss as well as heir to the company.
Handsome and rich, Ou Chen lived a very privileged
life. Despite it all, however, he was a very lonely child.
His so-called friends are only there because of his
wealth and Ou Chen hated them; he hated their faked
smiles, their faked laughter but most of all, he hated
their real happiness. When Ou Chen first saw Xia Mo,
he knew she was different from any other girls he met.
Perhaps it was her cool demeanor that made her seems
so untouched by the world, or perhaps it was the
courage and determination in her eyes that made her
stood out. Either way, Ou Chen was mesmerized.
What are you doing here? Ou Chen asked, or rather
demanded.
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Xia Mo was unfazed by his attitude and explained her
situation calmly. Ou Chen was even more transfixed.
No one has ever faced him with such tranquility before.
Wanting to test her, Ou Chen asked, Are you willingly
to do anything if your father can get his job back?
Xia Mo nodded.
Then, he said slowly, I want you to do something
that I always wanted but was forbid by my mother.
Ou Chen looked at her carefully, trying to catch her
every expression.
I want you, he continued, to hold an apple on your
head while I shoot an arrow at it.
Without hesitation, Xia Mo nodded once again. That
took Ou Chen by surprised. He never thought she would
agree and was looking forward to her refusal.
Composing himself, Ou Chen replied, Fine. Lets go to
the garden then.
Xia Mo quietly followed him out the house. On the
entire way, Xia Mo did not say a single word. Ou Chen
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also kept silent but he couldnt help sneaking glances
at her. When they reach the garden, Ou Chen ordered
for his servants to bring his bow, arrows, and an apple.
When the objects arrived, Xia Mo calmly took the apple,
placed it on her head, and stood still. Ou Chen bought
the bow up and aimed, half-hoping she would back
down. The truth was, though no fear showed on her
face, Xia Mo was very scared. For Yi Cheng, however,she could even give up her life. Unable to delay any
longer, Ou Chen let the arrow loose. It flew across the
garden and pierce through the apple with such force
that the fruit fell to the ground. All the while, Xia Mo
has not moved a single inch. Fascination and awe filledOu Chens heart, the heart that has been empty for so
long. He took out his cell phone and, with a single call,
got Xia Mos father his job back. This was how Xia Mo
and Ou Chens fates intertwined.
From that day on, Ou Chen become a fixed presence in
Xia Mos life, and she in his. He even got her and Yi
Cheng to transfer to his elite school.
Are you two nervous? Mr. Chiang asked. It was Xia Mo
and Yi Chengs first day at the new school and Ou
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Cheng got a personal chauffeur to drive them.
A bit, but Im excited as well. Yi Cheng answered
happily whereas Xia Mo, who was looking out the
window, kept silent.
My daughter goes to the school too. Maybe youll
meet her later. Mr. Chiang said. He peered curiously at
Xia Mo in the rearview mirror. He has worked as a
chauffeur for the Ou family for several years now but
he has never seen the young master treat anyone like
he did her. Mr. Chiang has always pitied the young
master, who was never like any other kids his age.
Young master was so detached from everyone else; itwas like he was living in his own world. It seems, now,
that this young lady was somehow permitted into that
world.
When they arrived at the school, they saw that Ou
Chen was already there, waiting. Most of the school
was there too, buzzing about the rare appearance of
Young Master Ou. The students kept their distance,
however, both in awe and in fear. As soon as Xia Mo
steps out of the car, Ou Chen hurried to her side and
took her hand. The crowd went wild. The same
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thoughts were running through everyones mind. Who
was this girl? How can she bring out such a caring look
to the young masters usually expressionless face? Ou
Chen tightly gripped Xia Mos hand and turned to the
students. A hush descended.
This Yi Xia Mo, Ou Chen declared, She is my
girlfriend.
The entire crowd stared in shock. Ou Chen was the
school idol. With his good looks and family background,
he was every girls fantasy. Though there was an aura
around him that prevents other from getting close,
many brave souls have tried to confess their love tohim. Of course, all were coldly rejected. Now this girl,
this Yi Xia Mo, has somehow done what none of them
was able to do. Jealousy sprung in the girls hearts, but
no one dared to voice it. Ou Chen was basically royalty
at the school, even the teachers have no control overhim. As Xia Mo is his girlfriend, it goes without saying
that she is royalty too; no one is to mess with her. Of
course, with that reputation, Xia Mo received more
attention than she ever did. Following that first day, Xia
Mo found herself surrounded by people who declared
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themselves to be her best friends. Girls fussed over
her, complimenting her beauty, her intelligence, her
elegance. The guys kept a respectful distance, not
wanting to create any misunderstanding for Ou Chen.
Xia Mo ignored all of this, however, and, beside with Ou
Chen, no one really hear her talk. The admirers,
discouraged by her continuing silence, has left one by
one. As Yi Cheng studied in a different building and OuChen gone most of the time due to his activities as heir,
Xia Mo was usually alone at school. Xia Mo never
minded; she actually prefers the solitude to the faked
companionships.
Five years have passed since then. Ou Chen is now 19
and Xia Mo, 16. Ou Chen was abroad on one of his
heir trip again, therefore Xia Mo has no activities
after school. While waiting for her father to come home
for dinner, Xia Mo sat beneath the cherry tree in her
courtyard, enjoying the moment of peace. The cherry
blossoms are in full bloom. Their petals were in a
delicate shade of pink, so pale that its almost clear,
contrasting with the emerald sky above. Xia Mos
stretched her delicate, porcelain neck to smell the light
fragrance, her shiny hair unfolding behind her like black
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waves. A light breeze caused the petals to fall, like pink
crystal snow or thin broken pieces of a fragile heart.
Hearing footsteps, Xia Mo turned her head, the
peaceful look still present in her doe-like eyes, with a
smile of contentment on her face. That was the first
time Luo Xi has set eyes on Yi Xia Mo.
Everyone, this is Luo Xi. Yi Pa announced at dinner,
Hes going to be a part of our family from now on.
What do you mean, Dad? Xia Mo asked.
I mean that Im going to adopt Luo Xi, Yi Pa
answered, Lets see. Luo Xi is seventeen, so that
makes him your older brother. You two have to take
care of him now.
Oh, I will! Yi Cheng said excitedly, Ill take great care
of Ge Ge! His cheeks flushed red with excitement, his
large eyes flashed at the older brother sitting at thetable.
Xia Mo did not reply nor did she voice the feeling of
dread that has been creeping into her the whole night.
Her dads attention has been solely focused on that
boy, even giving him Yi Chengs favorite chicken wings,
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without a single thought for her little brother. Her
mother, on the other hand, was quieter than usual, her
eyes never leaving the bowl of rice.
Xia Mo? Yi Pa called, pulling Xia Mo out of her reverie.
Under her fathers gaze, Xia Mo pretended to smile and
asked, Hes the older brother. Shouldnt he take care
of us?
Luo Xi has been through a lot, Yi Pa replied, looking
at the boy with affection, then back at her, So Xia Mo
must take care of your older brother for me, alright?
Brother
Xia Mo once again looked at the youth sitting next to
her father. Whether in reality or in dreams, she has
never seen someone more beautiful than this boy. His
skin was like white silk, soft and inviting, his eyes like
agate, twinkling in the light, his hair, black with a slight
luster, and though he was wearing some old clothes, in
him, they were like royal robes.
Luo Xi also looked at her.
He has on a strange thin smile and, though he was
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looking at her, it doesnt seem like he sees her, as if
there was a hazy, white mist enveloping his whole
body, preventing from anyone to see right through him.
Xia Mo is scared of that mist, that shroud of mystery.
She looked at him, this fear throbbing inside her. With
the cherry tree in his background, Luo Xi looked like a
fairy from a storybook. He is too beautiful and that
beauty is terrifying.
He tilt back to look at her straight in the eyes.
Such beautiful eyes,
Hidden beneath an enchanting mist of silk
Xia Mo is scared. He is really like a fairy. He smiles,
taunting, as if he knows what shes thinking, making his
beauty more arrogant, more intense. Behind him, the
garden seems to be enclosed under the damp, white
mist.
You do not have to worry, Luo Xi whispered to their
father, I will take care of myself. His voice was full of
gentle humility, without the slightest shadow of
mockery, his taunting smile all but gone.
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Xia Mo was startled by this, her eyes narrowed in
suspicion. This guy is definitely not simple.
Yi Pas face reflected some uneasiness, Good. Good,
he repeated, Ive already taken care of the schools
paperwork so Xiao Xi, you dont have to worry. He
couldnt help but to glance at Xia Mo, Xiao Moyou
Yi Ma watched her daughter silently.
Jie! Yi Cheng asked innocently while still eating, Do
you not like Luo Xi Ge?
Eat your food faster. You still have homework to do
after dinner. Xia Mo replied curtly, picking up a piece
of chicken and placing it in his bowl. Then she put down
her chopsticks, and with eyes as clear as the summers
sky, looked at her father, and said, I know. Ill help
Dad take care of my brother.
Yi Pa smiled and leaned back in his chair in relief, as if
he has been waiting for her to say this the whole time.
Luo Xi quietly drank his soup, his eyes, indifferent. Yi
Ma got up, went into the kitchen, and, until the end of
dinner, did not come out.
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Ever since Luo Xi came into the house, nothing was the
same. Yi Pas attention was completely focused on him
and Yi Ma became gloomy and quiet. Things at school
were worse, if that was even possible. Luo Xi, as Xia Mo
expected, turned into the schools sensation. Rumors
about him flew everywhere. Blushing girls whispered to
each other, students gathered in corridors in excited
discussions, numerous small pieces of paper passedfrom class to class until every student knows about the
transfer youth. Groups of people gathered at his
classrooms door, pushing each other, trying to get a
glimpse of this legend. When the door opened, the
flood of students fell in, all wide eyed and curious,wondering who this transfer student is.
Where is he?
Transfer student!!
Where-?
Xia Mo was walking with Yi Cheng, getting ready to go
home, when she saw the commotion in the corridor.
Whats going on? she asked a girl standing nearby
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The girl turned, annoyed at being interrupt until she
recognized the Young Masters girlfriend.
Were waiting for the transfer student, she
whispered, giggling, Everyone wants to see if hes as
beautiful as they said.
Jie! Yi Cheng called, excitedly pulling on Xia Mos
hand, It seems like everybody really like Luo Xi Ge.
Xia Mo did not answer.
Xiao Cheng likes Luo Xi Ge, too!
Xia Mo glanced down at her little brother, Do you?
she asked absently, Why?
Because my brother is beautiful! Yi Cheng answered,
his eyes sparkling, And he seems like a good person.
Xia Mo watch as he bounced happily in front of her and
couldnt help but smiled at his infectious happiness
though her heart was gripped by a sudden sadness.
Is he so beautiful? she whispered to herself
Ah! someone at the front of the corridor cried out.
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Then.
There was only the sound of quiet breathing.
Then.
There was no sound at all.
The corridor was completely silent. No one was
breathing and all the heartbeats, at that instant,
disappeared.
Luo Xi Ge is really pretty! Yi Cheng exclaimed,
running back to take Xia Mos hand.
The crowd began to merge and move along, following
its beautiful leader. The shadow of the mass thinned
out to the shadows of two. Xia Mo and Yi Cheng began
walking toward the streets.
A black Lincoln limousine was waiting for them but,
except for the first day, Xia Mo had refused to use Ou
Chens chauffeur
My brother is really beautiful. Yi Cheng repeated.
Xia Mo said nothing.
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But, Yi Cheng continued, my sister is the most
beautiful one.
Xia Mo smiled, her icy demeanor melting.
The two siblings walked hand and hand down the
street, with the black Lincoln following them, always
maintaining the distance of five feet.
Luo Xi became to the schools idol, the most popular
boy. Almost all women, from young students to female
teachers, were fascinated with him. He was the perfect
prince. He has a beautiful face, a modest personality, a
gentle character and no matter who was talking to him,
even if she is the ugliest girl, he would smile as if she
was a beautiful princess.
Luo Xis smile.
It was like a hidden weapon in a perfect murder.
Since the first day he came, all of the students were
obsessed with his thrilling smile.
The poets said his smile is like a gentle spring breeze
gently blowing over the green meadow.
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The artists said it was the smile that could pierce
through the soul.
The hopeless romantics said it was a smile of childhood
loneliness.
The shallower ones said that his smile is simply sexy.
The topic of Luo Xis smile blew up the schools forum
for ten days, with all the students fiercely debating how
to describe it. Finally, everyone agrees on soft.
Indeed, what other word can describe this perfect
youth? As the students got to know him, the more
elegant Luo Xi became. With his perfect grades and
good treatment to everyone, everyone realizes how
different this prince is from the schools other idol, Ou
Chen. The words associated with Ou Chen, cold,
malicious, sexy, can come nowhere near this man.
When the midterm results got posted on the schoolsbulletin board, all the students crowd around nervously,
trying to find their score.
Oh! Luo Xi is first in his year! screamed a girl,
covering her mouth in surprise.
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People looked down on her with contempt, Why the
fuss? Of course, our Luo Xi is first. Theres no surprise
there.
Luo Xi is so handsome in every way!
Yes!
Luo Xi is perfect!
Yes!
Luo Xi will belong to all of us! No one can claim him for
themselves!
Yes!
Moved, all the girls hugged each other and made their
vow. Such as Luo Xi can only occur in fairy tales, this
kind of prince cannot belong exclusively to one girl. He
is everyones, the dream that they all want. They can
only appreciate him from afar; no one can privately
give him gifts, love letters, or try to date him.
If anyone dared to get close to Luo Xi-
She would have to face the whole school!
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It was late afternoon; Xia Mo was walking home from
school while listening to music from her headphones. Yi
Cheng has painting class at the studio today, so Xia Mo
will have to come back later to pick him up.
The black Lincoln, as always, stayed five feet behind
her.
Xia Mo stopped.
The Lincoln also stopped.
She turned around, and gestured to that bright
luxurious car. The Lincoln drove and stopped next to
her. A chauffeur in a white uniform with gold buttons
got off and respectfully bowed.
Miss Yi.
Mr. Chiang, please go back. You dont have to follow
me every day like this.
Im sorry, Miss Yi, but this is the Young Masters
command. Mr. Chiang said, embarrassed, My job is to
prepare the car for you to use every day.
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But Ive never used your car.
Young Master had said that you might not use the car,
but I must still serve you.
I will tell him that you are diligent every day, Xia Mo
replied, He will not find out. Zhen En is sick today and
missed class. You should go home and take care of
her.
Mr. Chiangs daughter, Zhen En, is Xia Mos classmate.
However, due to the fact that Mr. Chiang is Xia Mos
driver, the two barely talk to each other. The news that
Xia Mo actually noticed that his daughter was not in
class and took the time to find out why startled Mr.
Chiang.
Well I umm, stuttered Mr. Chiang, still too
surprised to speak properly, I- I appreciate the
gesture, Miss, but I must do what the Young Master toldme.
Xia Mo sighed, trying to think of ways to change the old
mans mind when a familiar figure entered her sight.
Silhouetted against the blue sky, the towering cedar
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tree moved along with the wind, which carries with it
the drifting scent of spring. Standing beside the tree is
the handsome Luo Xi, who is facing a chubby blushing
girl.
The chubby girl held up a brown box with a pink ribbon
tied to it, her hands shaking, and in a trembling voice,
mustered out, This is myI.do you want to
eat.hope you like it.
Luo Xi took the box from the girl and gently untied the
ribbon.
His slender crystal fingers lightly picked up a biscuit
and put it in his mouth.
He smiled softly, Thank you. I will eat it well.
All blood in the girls body rushed up in her head, her
face reddened as she desperately gasped for breath,
Luo Xi..I love you! she blurted
Luo Xis eyes are black and twinkling, the light on his
face made it as beautiful as cherry blossoms. He gently
placed his fingers on the girls cheek, lightly reached
down, and softly placed a kiss on it.
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Thank you.
His voice is beautiful and as soft as the morning fog.
The girl was stunned. She stood still for a while, then
ran away screaming and dancing as if she were mad as
Luo Xi calmly continued walking.
Xia Mo recovered from the sight, and turned to Mr.
Chiang, Well, I will not force you, but please do not call
for me in front of the whole school. Zhen En and I are
classmates, it will embarrass her.
But Young Master-
Ill explain to him. Dont worry.
Thank you, Miss Yi.
Mr. Chiang bowed respectfully before getting back in
the car.
Xia Mo put her headphones back on and continued to
walk home slowly.
The afternoon sun shined brightly and the green leaves
shook in their branches, with the blue sky filling in the
gap between each leaf as it was a painting. Luo Xi
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walked in front and Xia Mo walked behind, the road
between them cannot be shortened, as is the distance
of the black Lincoln.
At a roadside trashcan, Luo Xi carelessly tossed in the
cookie box along with the crumbled ribbon. He took a
handkerchief out of his pockets and carefully wiped his
fingers, then tossed the handkerchief in the trashcan
also.
Xia Mo was shocked. Luo Xi turned back to look at her,
tilting his head at a taunting angle with an enchanting
hint of smile, as if he knew she was watching the entire
time.
Xia Mo felt disgusted as she watched Luo Xi at home.
His actions were all hypocritical in her eyes: his quiet
conversations at dinner, his humbleness when showing
his perfect grades, his polite offers to help Yi Ma. Yi
MaXia Mo smiled secretly; at least her mom isnt so
easily swayed; she literally flinched when Luo Xi
reached to take the dishes from her. Yi Pa, on the other
hand, poured out endless praises for the youth.
Our Luo Xi is so smart, Yi Pa repeated for what
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seemed like the thousandth time, He just transferred
and yet is already firs-
Xia Mo shot up from the couch, unable to take it
anymore.
Where are you going, Xiao Mo? Yi Pa asked, startled.
Its about time for me to go pick Xiao Cheng up. Xia
Mo answered, getting her bag.
Oh. Well, be careful. Its about to get dark out. Yi Pa
said.
Xia Mo nodded and started heading out. She paused
when she got to the door and turned around.
Dad? Xia Mo called.
Yes? Yi Pa answered, looking up.
Xiao Cheng also got first in his class, Xia Mo said,
And the painting he did passed the first round of
competition. I was thinking that maybe we should get
him a present to encourage him.
How wonderful! Yi Ma gushed.
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Yes, wonderful! Yi Pa laughed, Of course we should
get him a present. Xia Mo, you go pick it out. You know
what he likes.
OK, Dad. Xia Mo replied, lifting her eyes to look at
Luo Xi, his smile frozen in place.
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Summer was approaching. One can tell by the sudden
hot days in early June as if the Earth was trying to give
a taste of summer before it actually hits. It was
afternoon, a while before class starts, and all were
quiet in the classrooms. Students lay on their desks,
trying to catch up on sleep and resist the heat waves
rolling from the window. The square outside the
classroom were like an iron barbeque, where if a
student would casually stroll across, sweats would roll
down their body in gallons. Everyone was waiting in
silence for the school bell to ring.
Suddenly,
There was a cry and a rumbling noise coming from the
open square.
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All the students who were yawning before rushed to the
windows to see the excitement outside.
A bunch of girls were chasing a female out of the
bathroom. The girl they were chasing was rather
chubby; her ears were red from beatings, her hair
disheveled, her lips bleeding, and her uniform torn.
Im not lying! Im not! The chubby girl yelled, with
tears running down both her eyes.
Shut up! One of the girl yelled back, There is no way
that Luo Xi would ever kiss a pig like you!
He did! I gave him biscuits and he kis- Her words
were cut off as the other girl kicked her down.
Stupid, stinking pig! The others yelled, Who are you
fooling?! If Luo Xi actually kissed your pig head, we
would all die in front of you!
He did kiss me! He did!
More tears flowed down the girls cheeks. To her, the
pain of them not believing her exceeded the pain of
their fists.
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Crazy pig! Were going to kill you!
Fists rained heavily down on the chubby girl as legs
swing out to kick her.
Luo Xi! Help me! Luo Xi The chubby girl cried
out, covering her head as she tried to dodge.
That seemed to provoke the other girls more. To hear
her call out their precious princes name made the fists
came down even harder.
Each classroom windows were full of watching students
in heated discussion.
What? Luo Xi actually kissed that pig?
Stop it! Of course not!
Are you soft in the head?!Why would Luo Xi do that? It
must be that fatty lying!
Damn it! How dare she!
Kill her!
Kill her! Kill her!
From the windows of the classrooms around the
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square, all the girls were angrily shouting and cheering,
unable to bear the insult the chubby girl was bearing on
their prince.
Luo Xi Luo Xi
The chubby girl cried as she knelt in the middle of the
ground, clinging her head while hoping a miracle would
occur. Suddenly, it was as if a miracle did occur. The
girls beating her froze as if someone has hit the pause
button.
Every student in every class was at the window.
The scorching sun was bearing down,
Heating up the dazzling earth.
Luo Xi, the dazzling Luo Xi, walked onto the square. It
was boiling but the prince looked relax, as if there was
a transparent glass surrounding him, so crystal clear,
blocking out the angry sun, making him even more
beautiful.
He came quietly.
The whole world becomes quiet.
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Luo Xi! The chubby girl cried, crawling out and
shouting his name.
Luo Xi they dont believe methat you kissed me
She climbed onto his body, hugging his legs, her
dirty hands left streaks on his pants, her whole body
spent.
Luo Xi knelt down.
He gently used his fingers to hold up the girls face,
staring at bruised her cheeks and swollen lips, reached
into his pockets, pulled out a clean handkerchief and
put it in her palm.
Youre hurt. He whispered with pity.
Shock spread through the entire school!
The girls in class were all transfixed at the window!
Luo Xi, tell them you kissed me. I did
not lie you really kissed me chubby
girl cried, firmly grasping the Luo Xis arm.
Luo Xi looked at her.
There was pity in his eyes, but also confusion.
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But, he said quietly, I have never seen you before.
He apologized then stood up, bowed to the chubby girl,
and walked away, disappearing in the beautiful back of
the second year classroom corridor.
The chubby girl continued to kneel on the ground in the
square, her mouth wide open. She could not say
anything, everything seemed like a sick joke.
Youre dead, pig! I knew you lied!
All the girls began punching and kicking her again, their
eyes filled with hatred.
Kill her!
You liar! Damn you!
Kill her! Kill her!
In each, classroom window, girls angrily started
chanting, their anger stronger than the heat.
Help.help!
The chubby girl started crying again, while trying to
doge the fists. All the other girls were out of breath but
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their own evil kept them going.
Stop. A faint voice said.
The girls were kicking in full swing and looked back
anger. The speaker was no one other than Yi Xia Mo.
Go away! A girl with short hair said fiercely, This is
none of your business.
You are too loud and disturbing my sleep. Yin Xia Mo
replied dismissively, So of course it is my business.
The chubby girl saw someone helping her and quickly
hid behind Xia Mo.
Go away unless you want to get hit too! The girl with
short hair threatened.
Dont, Another girl whispered, pulling the short haired
girls arm, Shes Yi Xia Mo.
What?
Yi Xia Mo. The Young Masters girlfriend.
The short haired girl swirled to look at Xia Mo. She has
heard of her and knew of the Young Masters legendary
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love for this girl but has never seen her in person. So
this is Yi Xia Mo.
The sun shined down on the girl, a seaweed-like thick
hair, slightly curled, eyes the same as sea water, skin
ivory white and though she was smiling, her eyes were
indifferent.
So what?! The short haired girl challenged even as
the others started to back off, The Young Master had
not come to school in months and even if he did, even
if-
Run! Security is here!
As the shadows of the security guards loomed larger,
all the girls ran off in different directions.
In the blink of an eye, Xia Mo and the chubby girl were
the only ones left in the square.
Xia Mo turned to leave.
Thank you The chubby girl sobbed.
Xia Mos first reaction was to ignore the girl but, seeing
the tears, her heart turned soft. She bent down to pick
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up Luo Xis handkerchief and put it in the girls hand.
Wipe your face.
The girl stared at her blankly.
Also, Xia Mo said carelessly, Even though he really
did kiss you, you shouldnt have spread it around.
To Xia Mos dismay, Luo Xi has become the familys
center of gravity. Yi Pa showered him with praises and
love every day. Yi M, though unable to accept him
initially, warmed up to the youth after seeing his
humbleness and kindness. And Xiao Cheng, her Xiao
Cheng, would follow Luo Xi like a little puppy,
constantly crying out, Luo Xi Ge, Luo Xi Ge.
Perhaps Luo Xi was born to be a person of radiance and
as long as he continued to shine brilliantly, other
people can only live in the neglected corner of his
shadows.
It was Saturday morning, Xia Mo was in her bed, staring
at the ceiling, too lazy to get up. Due to the poor sound
insulation of her door, she can hear everything that
goes on in the house. Her parents had gone out after
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breakfast and Xiao Cheng was preparing to go to the
park to draw.
Luo Xi Ge
Hearing Xiao Cheng, Xia Mo frowned and turned over,
not liking the admiration and yearning in her little
brothers voice.
Xiao Cheng, whats the matter?
Oh, nothing really. I just
Yes?
I drew this painting to give to you!
What a beautiful painting! In Xiao Chengs eyes, am I
so good looking?
Luo Xi Ge looked so much better than in my painting!
A small pause.
Thank you, Xiao Cheng.
Luo Xi Ge Xiao Cheng said in a small excited voice,
Luo Xi Ge, you just hugged meand kissed me! You
like Xiao Cheng, dont you?!
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Yes, of course. Xiao Cheng is so well behaved and
attentive. His voice soft, like the dew from a late
morning fog.
After a while, Xiao Cheng finally went out. Xia Mo
relaxed in her bed and sighed, her eyes closed.
Suddenly, a strange yet familiar sound rang through
the rooms.
Xia Mo sat up, startled. She quickly put on clothes,
opened the door and went out.
Luo Xi was in his room, reading.
His quiet demeanor, gently flipping the pages, does
indeed look like an elegant fairy tale prince.
Yin Xia Mo did not speak but walked straight into his
room and looked in trashcan, no. She glanced at him
coldly, walked out, went to the trashcan in the living
room, no. She then went into the kitchen and looked in
the trashcan there.
Dirty trash.
Along with a discarded painting inside.
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you out.
Oh? Luo Xi laughed
His smile as beautiful as the crimson cherry blossoms
of May, his eyes like glittering crystals.
I do not believe you have that capability.
If you stayed at this home for a few more months,
perhaps it will take more effort. Unfortunately, your
roots are not deep; you are not my opponent.
So confident?
Luo Xis smile was even more striking.
Would you care to try? She asked, smiling at him.
He stared her.
She gazed back.
Two pair eyes flashed in the air.
Alright, you win. Luo Xi said with a smile, his face
expression, gentle, sweet, But, wait a year, you will
regret that you once treated me like this.
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Xia Mo laughed lightly, So this year, you have to tone
it down, so that my parents and Xiao Cheng are happy.
As to whether or not I will regret it, thats my problem.
She turned and left.