Lu Xiaobai's First Love, Senior Audrey?

Chapter 128 Lu Xiaobai's First Love, Senior Audrey?

Zhi Jinhua's almost blunt words startled Lu Xiaobai.

He blinked his icy blue eyes and turned his head slightly.

Looking at the hibiscus flower that was almost touching his face, Lu Xiaobai's face was expressionless, but his eyes seemed to be seriously pondering some century-old problem. He stared unblinkingly into the other person's eyes, which were slightly shimmering with tension and anticipation.

To be fair, the appearance of the trifoliate orange is indeed quite outstanding.

It wasn't the bright and charming cuteness of Lu Linglong, nor the captivating allure of Xia He, but rather a cool and capable charm that combined intellectual competence with the clear logic unique to female science and engineering students.

With delicate features and a tall, well-proportioned figure, she has her own unique appeal.

As Lu Xiaobai scrutinized her closely, so openly, calmly, and with such intense focus, Zhi Jinhua's cheeks grew increasingly red, her eyes began to dart about, and her heart pounded as if it would burst out of her chest.

(He—he's looking at me so intently—could it be—that there's something going on?)

She mustered her courage and forced herself to meet those icy blue eyes that were so close to hers.

However, in those clear yet deep eyes, she could not find the slightest bit of appreciation, attraction, or any other ambiguous feelings.

There was only a kind of pure calm, and a trace of—an incomprehensible confusion and—alienation that made her feel slightly cold.

Seeing that look in her eyes, Zhi Jinhua's heart skipped a beat, and an indescribable sense of loss quickly spread over her, as if she had been pricked by a tiny ice needle.

(As expected—it still doesn't work—)

She smiled wryly to herself, preparing to force a big smile and say something like "I was just kidding, don't take it seriously" to cover up her embarrassment and forcefully turn the page.

Just then, Lu Xiaobai spoke up calmly.

His voice was soft, carrying a rare, genuine sense of bewilderment, as if he were talking to himself, or perhaps seeking an answer from her.

"I—I don't know."

As he spoke, his gaze passed over Zhi Jinhua's shoulder and landed on the pink figure by the campfire, who was arguing and laughing carefree with everyone.

His eyes became extremely complex, a mixture of tenderness, dependence, confusion, and a hint of heaviness that even he himself might not be aware of.

"Linglong, she's a very nice person, and she's very good to me too."

"I just feel—I—"

He frowned slightly, as if trying to find the right word to express it, but ultimately failed.

His pupils reflected Lu Linglong's lively figure, but inappropriately and clearly, the outline of another person appeared in his mind.

That was Audrey, his senior at Flamel College, who had always taken care of him like an older sister, protecting him and trying her best to make him happy.

Those warm, comforting fragments of past memories surged uncontrollably, overlapping and intertwining with Lu Linglong's smile before her eyes—

However, the next second, a sea of ​​scorching fire suddenly engulfed that gentle figure!

Lu Xiaobai's body trembled violently uncontrollably, and his face turned pale.

The terrifying illusion flashed by, but it was enough to pull him back from his brief recollection to the cold reality.

He slowly closed his eyes, curled his body up even more, and stopped speaking, as if shrouded in an inescapable loneliness and sorrow.

"noob----"

Zhi Jinhua keenly noticed his sudden emotional fluctuation and the slight tremor in his eyes. The disappointment and embarrassment in her heart were instantly replaced by worry.

Seeing his sudden silence and tightly closed eyes, she felt a pang of inexplicable unease in her heart.

The next moment, as if to break the heavy atmosphere, Zhi Jinhua suddenly flashed a sly, exaggerated smile, reached out and vigorously shook Lu Xiaobai's arm, saying in a playful tone, "Hey! Stop playing dead!"

"Speaking of which, don't you have three?!"

Her eyes sparkled, as if she had discovered a new continent.

"Even if you manage to get your hands on Linglong, what about the other two?"

"Can't you share one with me?"

"Look at her, she's so greedy to have all three of them by herself. Why let the good stuff go to outsiders? Anyway, in the end—"

Lu Xiaobai was taken aback by her bizarre statement. He opened his eyes helplessly and looked at her speechlessly: "—Are you drunk?"

He smelled a faint scent of beer on Ji Jinhua.

"I didn't drink too much! Just one bottle of beer, just to rinse my mouth!"

Zhi Jinhua waved her hand, but continued to pester him relentlessly, almost lying on Lu Xiaobai's arm.

"Hey, don't change the subject!"

"I'm serious! Think about it! The price is negotiable! Or can you let me inspect the goods first? Let me see how those two newbies are doing—"

Just as Zhi Jinhua, fueled by alcohol, began to act unreasonably and was about to bring her face close to Lu Xiaobai's, the glow of the campfire in front of her was suddenly completely blocked by a tall figure.

A familiar, menacing atmosphere descended from behind.

Zhi Jinhua froze, her neck stiffening as she slowly turned her head back.

Lu Linglong stood there with her hands on her hips, her pink hair seemingly standing on end, and her big eyes burning with rage as she glared at her, her gaze so intense it could devour her alive!

"Ling—Linglong—Hehe—What a coincidence—"

Zhi Jinhua instantly sobered up considerably, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, she forced a dry laugh, her voice trembling.

She practically tumbled and crawled away from Lu Xiaobai, taking several steps back on her hands and feet.

"Um—uh—I think I heard Yun calling me!"

"Yes! He called me! I'm going over now! You guys chat! You guys take your time chatting!"

After saying that, she didn't dare to look back and fled this "death zone" at top speed, her back view showing a disheveled state.

Lu Linglong stared intently at the retreating figure of her "plastic best friend" with a murderous gaze until she was sure she had really left. Only then did she let out a heavy snort and turn around.

When she looked at Lu Xiaobai, who was huddled under the tree roots, the anger on her face instantly vanished, replaced by deep worry.

Without the slightest hesitation, she walked directly to him, squatted down, and forcefully squeezed into the space between him and the tree trunk, getting extremely close.

Without giving Lu Xiaobai a chance to react or back down, Lu Linglong reached out and pulled him into her arms with undeniable force, pressing his cheek against her warm and soft chest and wrapping her arms around his slightly thin back.

"noob----"

Her voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable firmness. Clearly, she had noticed the fleeting confusion and pain in Lu Xiaobai's eyes.

"Is something the matter?"

"tell me----"

As she asked, she hugged him tighter, as if trying to dispel the coldness around him with her body heat.

At the same time, she raised her head, her cold eyes like those of a mother lion protecting her cubs, sharply sweeping over the girls around her, including Bai Shixue, who were still secretly glancing this way. The warning in her eyes was full of meaning, and they were instantly frightened into turning their heads away, pretending to look at the sky, the ground, and the campfire.

"No, it's nothing."

Lu Xiaobai's muffled voice came from her arms, filled with endless longing.

Feeling the warmth enveloping him and the comforting scent unique to Lu Linglong, his tense body gradually relaxed.

Those chaotic memories and cold illusions seemed to be temporarily kept out by the warmth of this embrace.

He didn't struggle anymore, nor did he think any further. He simply closed his eyes obediently, burying his face deeper into the warmth, like a weary bird that had found a safe haven. A deep sleep soon overwhelmed him, and he drifted into a dreamless slumber.

The evening breeze swept through the noisy bonfire party, bringing a slight chill, but it couldn't penetrate the small, warm space that Lu Linglong had created for him.

Lu Linglong looked down at the peaceful sleeping face of the boy in her arms. His long eyelashes cast soft shadows under his eyes. The aloofness he usually had disappeared in his sleep, leaving only his unguarded purity.

The corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly, revealing a gentle and satisfied smile.

In the distance, Zhang Chulan seemed to be completely drunk. He was standing on a boulder, howling incoherently. Then, he suddenly started to loosen his belt, shouting that he was going to show everyone the long-lost ancient secret technique – "the cinnabar mark". This immediately drew gasps and admiration from the surrounding supernatural beings.

This bonfire party, filled with absurdity, intoxication, youthful restlessness, and a touch of ambiguity, gradually drew to a close amidst the noisy atmosphere.

Under the night sky, the flickering firelight illuminated countless young faces and gently enveloped the figures nestled together under the big tree.