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Chapter 21: Chapter 021 Skipping Class Encounter
After the impromptu poetry competition ended, Sheng Tang did not return to the classroom but sneaked into the library.
Huishi High School was wealthy and had a dedicated three-story library, not only rich in collections but also with dedicated study rooms.
The high school Sheng Tang attended as a child only had a small library, very shabby. Even the library at her university was not as luxurious as Huishi’s.
Sheng Tang entered the literature collection room, looking for modern poetry.
As she had understood from the internet, this world did not have Xu Zhimo nor "Farewell to Cambridge," but there were still many very beautiful modern poems.
These poems, some were splendid and elegant, some were thought-provoking.
Sheng Tang silently read for a moment.
She took a book and walked to the back of the library, planning to find a place to lean and bask in the sun, not intending to sit in the front.
Unexpectedly, there was someone in the corner.
He was sitting casually on the ground, flipping through some ancient literature books, looking very serious.
Sheng Tang saw him and coughed lightly.
No response.
Sheng Tang walked over and deliberately kicked his foot, "Senior, skipping class?"
Gu Shiting raised his eyes.
Seeing it was Sheng Tang, the ice in his eyes immediately showed signs of melting. He looked at her faintly and nodded, "Yes."
Sheng Tang also sat down obediently.
She was somewhat plump, and when she sat down her whole body became like a ball, so she leaned back a bit and quietly asked Gu Shiting, "What are you reading?"
"Nothing in particular, just some random books." Gu Shiting answered softly.
Gu Shiting hated people getting close to him.
Today, a girl from the class, somehow while playing around with classmates, fell into his arms.
He pushed the girl out forcefully.
She fell painfully and cried on the spot.
Gu Shiting had a flare of anger in his heart, wishing he could go up and kick her.
The girl’s scent was pleasant, with a faint fragrance. Instead of being touched, he wanted to violently kick her, which startled him.
He felt like a monster and hurriedly escaped from the classroom.
He often skipped class but his grades were top-notch.
"You don’t look too happy." Sheng Tang leaned her head over, "Tell me, I’ll give you some advice."
She leaned very close.
When other people got this close to him, no matter if they were male or female, whether they smelled good or not, Gu Shiting would react with rising disgust.
But at this moment, his heart was very calm.
He did not dislike Sheng Tang; her scent reached his nose, he could smell the fragrance of her shampoo, and he did not feel repulsed.
A thought occurred to him.
So, he slightly leaned forward and suddenly hugged her.
Sheng Tang was slightly startled.
Gu Shiting hugged tightly. There was no usual vexation and disgust, no suffocation. Holding her felt like holding a pillow from home.
Although he could feel her breath and her warmth, she was a living person.
He wanted to hold her a little longer to see if the reaction would be delayed.
At this moment, Sheng Tang reached out and gently patted his back, "It’s okay, whatever you need to tell me, I’m always here to listen. You don’t need to talk, just hug me if you want, I’ll never refuse."
Her gentleness, like a clear spring, flowed into Gu Shiting’s heart.
This girl was different from others.
To him, she seemed like a different kind of creature.
She never panicked, never showed curiosity. Her shoulders were broader than ordinary men’s, soft and warm, and hugging her felt like finding a support.
He held Sheng Tang for a full two minutes before letting go.
He glanced at her.
She didn’t blush like typical girls but looked calm, neither sad nor happy, with a serenity beyond her age, as if time had already flowed through her, washing away the silt and leaving behind gold.
"Can you tell me now?" Sheng Tang asked gently, "Why did you skip class?"
Gu Shiting regained his composure and asked her indifferently, "What about you, why did you skip class?"
Sheng Tang: "..."
