During the physical education class in the afternoon, after Class 1 finished the warm - up exercises, the PE teacher announced the class was dismissed.
The students cheered and rushed to the equipment room to get badminton rackets and table - tennis paddles, then quickly occupied the courts to play.
"Jinran, where are you going? To play or to watch others play?" Xie Wanyu hooked her arm around Lin Jinran's and asked with a beaming smile.
"I know what you're up to. Come on, let's go watch the game and see your Jiang Xiubin," Lin Jinran gave her a disdainful look and slowly walked with her.
"Actually, there's also your Su Qinian," Xie Wanyu murmured. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and carefully observed her surroundings.
Good, there were no teachers around.
Xie Wanyu furtively took out her phone, opened the camera, and showed a sly smile. A large expanse of red leaped into view.
She tugged at Lin Jinran's clothes and passed the phone over under the cover of the clothes. "Take a look at what this is."
What on earth was this girl up to?
Lin Jinran was skeptical. She obediently looked down. Her pupils suddenly dilated, and she opened her mouth but couldn't make a sound for a long time.
In her sight was a photo with a red background. The protagonists of the red - themed photo were her and Su Qinian, standing shoulder to shoulder.
They looked extremely awkward facing the camera.
"Where did you get this... " marriage certificate photo.
She finally made a sound, but when the words "marriage certificate photo" came out, it was as if a switch had been pressed, and there was complete silence.
For some inexplicable reason, saying these three words was so embarrassing.
Taking advantage of Lin Jinran's momentary daze, Xie Wanyu quickly retrieved her phone and said proudly, "You don't even remember. This was the photo taken of you and the class monitor on New Year's Eve."
"Let me tell you in advance. I didn't take this photo, nor did I Photoshop it."
Afraid of being hit by Lin Jinran, Xie Wanyu hopped back like a rabbit, keeping a distance of two fists from Lin Jinran.
Although this distance was of no use at all.
"It was Tao Wan who took it and Photoshop it for us to have a look. She was afraid you'd get angry, so she kept it a secret. Later, we were too busy and actually forgot about it," Xie Wanyu mercilessly ratted out Tao Wan and stole a glance at Lin Jinran from the corner of her eye.
Well, her expression was calm, and there were no signs of anger.
This was a good start.
So Xie Wanyu mustered up her courage and sat back down.
Unexpectedly, this was just one of Lin Jinran's tricks. As soon as she sat back, Lin Jinran's evil hands reached out and grabbed her waist, tickling her.
Xie Wanyu laughed until tears streamed down her face and kept begging for mercy.
"Sis, my dear sis. I won't dare to do this again. As soon as there's any situation, I'll tell you..."
"Sis, it turns out we have the same PE class," a familiar voice floated from behind. Lin Jinran paused her movement, and Xie Wanyu immediately escaped from her clutches.
Looking up, they saw Lin Tingnian. "Jinran, is this your younger sister? I heard about her from other classmates this morning," Xie Wanyu said.
"Hello, senior. Nice to meet you," Lin Tingnian said with a sweet smile.
"Hello, junior. Jinran, your junior is quite polite," Xie Wanyu still smiled and casually complimented.
The smile on Lin Tingnian's lips gradually deepened. Then she heard Xie Wanyu say, "Well, she's good. She learned from you. After all, only you could teach such a polite younger sister. Like sister, like sister."
Lin Tingnian: "???"
How did her politeness become something taught by Lin Jinran?
Hey, why did everyone indirectly ignore her and instead praise Lin Jinran?
Lin Jinran hooked her lips into a faint smile and nodded in agreement. "Yes, I've spent so much effort to educate her to look presentable."
Lin Tingnian, who was indirectly called presentable but vain: "..."
"Hahaha, Jinran, your words are so interesting. 'Look presentable but vain'. This adjective is great," Xie Wanyu said.
Lin Tingnian, who was indirectly insulted as presentable but vain: "..."
She couldn't stand being marginalized anymore. She blinked her eyes and showed a bright smile. "It's really a coincidence that I have the same PE class as my sister. I can come to play with my sister in the future."
Lin Jinran said slowly, "Got it. Go back and wait for the notice."
Lin Tingnian: "!!!"
Xie Wanyu held her stomach and laughed. She sat back beside Lin Jinran and motioned for Lin Tingnian to sit down too. "Don't just stand there talking. Sit down."
Lin Tingnian looked down at the steps that had been trampled by many people and felt disgusted. "I, I'd better just stand. It's fine."
Lin Jinran glanced at her nonchalantly and continued to watch the basketball game on the court.
From childhood to adulthood, Lin Tingnian had been pampered and had a slight case of cleanliness for everything.
Of course, she wouldn't sit on these dirty - looking steps.
"Great shot, Su Qinian!" There was a cheer from the basketball court. Lin Jinran watched the person running on the court and showed a faint smile.
As if having a telepathic connection, that person subconsciously searched for the person on the steps when his teammates cheered.
Their eyes met. Su Qinian smiled boldly, with smiles in his eyes and brows.
"Come on," Lin Jinran mouthed silently, her eyes soft.
Lin Tingnian on the steps saw all their interactions. She bit her lips and stared fixedly at the figure running on the court.
She was envious, but more of all, she was jealous.
From beginning to end, the person on the court didn't even cast a single glance at her.
She was standing in such an obvious place. How could he not even look at her?
There was another exclamation. From the corner of her eye, Lin Tingnian saw Lin Jinran and Xie Wanyu shout and then quickly cover their heads and lower them.
What was going on?
Lin Tingnian was confused and slowly looked up.
A spherical black shadow was flying towards her.
It was getting closer and closer. Her pupils gradually dilated.
She seemed to be frozen, her whole body stiff and unable to move at all.
Her blood rushed upwards, and her fingers were icy cold.
She heard a "swish" sound, and then a few strands of her hair were lifted as the ball grazed her cheek.
At first, she didn't feel anything, but soon, the part touched by the ball started to burn with pain.
She heard Lin Jinran and Xie Wanyu chatting after their narrow escape.
Lin Jinran: "I was so scared. Fortunately, I was sharp - eyed and quickly pulled you to lower your head. Otherwise, it would have been the two of us who got in trouble."
Xie Wanyu: "Yes, we were just sitting there peacefully, and then this disaster suddenly fell from the sky. Which lousy player is this? Scared the hell out of me."
Xie Wanyu: "No, isn't there someone behind us? It seems to be your younger sister."
The two finally remembered the person standing behind them and turned their heads in surprise to look at Lin Tingnian.
Lin Jinran widened her eyes, let out a "ya" sound, and laughed maliciously. "Oh, Lin Tingnian, you're going to be disfigured."
Hearing this, Lin Tingnian couldn't hold on any longer and fainted directly.