bookrandom Chapter 100 Cleaning up
Chapter 100 Cleaning up
The morning sunlight gently bathed the earth, draping the world in a golden veil.
Hu Xike, Lin Weixi, and Gu Yueyi arrived at Luo Li's new home with great anticipation.
Along the way, birds sang merrily on the branches, as if playing a cheerful prelude to their journey.
A gentle breeze, carrying a refreshing scent, stirred their hair.
Stepping into the new home, the various pieces of furniture and decorations are neatly arranged, awaiting final tidying and return to their proper places.
Looking at everything before her, Luo Li felt both anticipation for her new life and a touch of nervousness about the upcoming gathering.
She smiled and said to her companions, "Thank you all for helping me clean up today. I ordered food from a restaurant, and it will be delivered at 11 o'clock, so we don't have to worry about cooking."
Everyone nodded and began to tidy up. Hu Xike and Lin Weixi picked up brooms and started sweeping the floor. Their movements were light and orderly, and the brooms made a soft "shush" sound as they swept across the floor.
Gu Yueyi carefully wiped the furniture, bending slightly over as she moved the cloth back and forth across the surface, her eyes focused and attentive.
Luo Li wasn't idle either. She moved between the rooms, directing everyone's actions and occasionally adjusting the positions of objects herself.
Not long after, the doorbell rang. Luo Li ran to open the door and saw Lu Jinchen, Lin Yu, and Xiao Yi standing there.
Lu Jinchen wore a simple white T-shirt and black jeans, looking handsome and sunny.
Xiao Yi was dressed in sportswear, with beads of sweat still on his forehead, clearly having just finished playing ball. Lin Yu wore a casual shirt and had a smile on his face.
"Hey, how did the three of you come together? That's a bit unexpected!" Luo Li asked, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
“We often play basketball together, and since we ran into each other, we came together!” Lin Yu replied with a smile, his eyes unconsciously drifting towards Gu Yueyi inside the house.
After everyone entered the house, Lin Yu went straight to Gu Yueyi, gently patted her shoulder, and teased, "How's it going here?"
Gu Yueyi blushed slightly, gave him a reproachful look, and said, "You're here. I'm wiping it down, so don't just stand there." Hu Xike and Lin Weixi, who were standing nearby, exchanged a glance and secretly chuckled to themselves.
As they tidied up, they chatted casually. Xiao Yi's gaze swept around the beautifully decorated house, finally settling on Luo Li. He asked curiously, "Luo Li, your house is really well decorated. Your parents must have great taste, right?"
Upon hearing this question, Luo Li's body stiffened slightly, and her eyes instantly dimmed. She opened her mouth, but didn't know how to answer.
Her parents' faces appeared in her mind, and a complex mix of emotions welled up inside her—longing and sadness—but she tried her best to hide these feelings.
Lin Yu noticed Luo Li's unusual behavior, so he quickly went to Xiao Yi's side, gently bumped him, and said with a smile, "Hey, let's not talk about this for now, come and help me move this box over there."
As he spoke, he pulled Xiao Yi toward a cardboard box to the side. Xiao Yi glanced at Lin Yu with some confusion as he was led away, but didn't ask any further questions.
Lu Jinchen keenly sensed the subtle atmosphere, and a hint of doubt arose in his heart. Taking advantage of everyone's inattention, he quietly pulled Lin Yu aside and asked in a low voice, "What's going on? I feel like Luo Li is acting strangely."
Lin Yu hesitated for a moment, looked around, and after making sure no one was paying attention, whispered, "I saw when she was registering for school that her parents' information was listed as deceased. I didn't expect Xiao Yi to suddenly ask about this."
Upon hearing this news, Lu Jinchen felt as if a heavy stone had struck his heart, a wave of bitterness washing over him. He looked at Luo Li's retreating figure, which, despite its seemingly strong appearance, now appeared somewhat lonely and vulnerable to him.
He felt a pang of heartache; such an amazing person as Luo Li had such a troubled past.
At this moment, Gu Yueyi walked over, looked at Lin Yu and Lu Jinchen's secretive appearance, and asked, "What are you two talking about here?"
Lin Yu smiled, ruffled her hair, and said, "It's nothing, we just wanted to discuss where to put these boxes."
Gu Yueyi glanced at them with some skepticism, but didn't ask any further questions.
With everyone working together, the house cleaning is nearing completion.
Hu Xike straightened up and stretched. She looked around the newly renovated, clean, and cozy room, her face full of satisfaction and pride. She exclaimed sincerely, "It's finally done! This house is so wonderful after we decorated it. Every corner is just right, and it's so cozy that it warms my heart."
Lin Weixi smiled and nodded repeatedly, echoing, "Yes, look at how the light shines through and onto these little decorations, instantly creating a wonderful atmosphere. It feels especially pleasant and comfortable to be inside."
Luo Li listened quietly to their conversation, a bright smile spreading across her face.
She stepped forward and said to everyone with deep gratitude, "Thank you so much for each and every one of you today."
I'm all alone in this messy house, and I don't even know how long it will take to clean it up. I feel anxious and helpless.
"Thanks to you all for sacrificing your rest time to help me, and for decorating the house so nicely, making it feel like home."
Seeing this, everyone quickly gathered around and said all at once, "Luo Li, don't be so formal. We're all friends, it's only right that we help each other out."
"That's right, that's right. We're happy to see the house looks prettier. Please feel free to ask if you need anything in the future."
In this warm atmosphere, the seeds of friendship have taken deeper root in everyone's hearts.
While tidying the bookshelf, Lin Yu and Gu Yueyi had a little interaction. Lin Yu picked up a book about economics and looked at Gu Yueyi, saying, "Didn't you say you wanted to read this book before? I have a more detailed one; I'll bring it to you next time."
Gu Yueyi's eyes lit up, and she said happily, "Really? That's great! I was just worried about not being able to find good reference materials." The two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes full of appreciation and closeness for one another.
As Lu Jinchen looked at them, his thoughts drifted back to Luo Li.
Thinking about the hardships Luo Li had faced alone all these years, he felt more and more that she was a strong and remarkable girl.
He decided to find a suitable opportunity to have a good talk with Luo Li and let her know that she was not alone and that she had friends like them who she could rely on.
As time went by, the food ordered from the restaurant arrived on time. Everyone sat around the table, and the initially heavy atmosphere was gradually dispelled by the aroma of the food and everyone's laughter.
Looking at her friends, Luo Li felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She knew that although life had its share of pain, these precious friendships were like beams of light shining into her world, making her feel less alone.