mtl008 Chapter 364: Fine Marks on the Can
Chapter 364: Fine Marks on the Can
The work place has been very busy. Except for the short period of lunch and conversation, everyone is focused on the things at hand.
Because Lin Lezhi was injured, he was not assigned any work and was forced to rest.
Lin Lezhi felt relieved that he didn't have to face Ji Hang all the time, but he would secretly watch Ji Hang from a distance.
Ji Hang was focused on handling the matters at hand. He had some field work to do and also went out for a trip.
When Ji Hang finally finished his work and came back from outside, it was already dark outside.
We stopped near the police station and waited in front of a convenience store.
As usual, Ji Hang bought two cans of drinks. One was iced. Because it was out of the refrigerator, a lot of water droplets condensed on the can and slid down.
The other bottle is at room temperature.
Ji Hang always says that he is too old to drink cold drinks.
But this time Ji Hang made a throwing gesture, but it was just a feint. He held the top of the can in his hand and handed it to Lin Lezhi steadily.
Lin Lezhi hesitated for a moment before taking it with his hand. Then, he stared at the can in a daze for a moment.
As if he had seen through Lin Lezhi's thoughts, Ji Hang smiled very considerately, and said in a tone like an elder brother: "Your shoulder is injured, so let's not drink beer this time. Let's drink some soda, and skip the cold ones."
In late autumn, a can at room temperature will feel warm to the touch due to the coolness of your fingers.
"...Don't you...always say you can't drink ice cold?"
After hesitating for a moment, Lin Lezhi stared at the can and asked.
The moment he smelled it, he heard Ji Hang's carefree and hearty laughter, which was very warm. He had heard such laughter many times before, and it was the one he could never forget.
A person who loves to laugh and brings warmth to others is the one who leaves.
"No, I always like to drink cold drinks. I just want to act more like a mature adult in front of you. In private, I never drink room temperature drinks. Cold drinks are better. One sip and I feel refreshed. It's so refreshing."
Done.
With a "sizzle" sound, Ji Hang opened the can, took a big gulp, and then let out a long "ha", and then he immediately felt refreshed and alive.
Then he looked at Lin Lezhi and urged him with concern: "Why don't you drink? Is your shoulder hurting? Come, senior brother will help you with the prescription."
"No need." Lin Lezhi slightly turned his hand to block Ji Hang's outstretched hand, "I can do it myself."
With a "hiss" sound, the moment the can was opened, a large amount of foam immediately gushed out from the mouth of the can. The dense foam splashed onto Lin Lezhi's hand. Fortunately, he dodged in time and the foam did not splash onto his body.
Ji Hang's triumphant laugh immediately came from the side. He urged and stared at Lin Lezhi, waiting for the moment when Lin Lezhi would be shocked and at a loss.
"Are you a child? You still do this kind of thing."
Although Lin Lezhi asked this, when he touched the can that Ji Hang handed him, he knew that Ji Hang had tampered with the inflated can.
But he still pretended to be unaware and pulled it open.
Because he missed it so much, Lin Lezhi's nose couldn't help but feel sore, and there was a hint of sob in his voice.
Although Ji Hang looked like a rough person, he had been a police officer for so many years and was very perceptive. He noticed the subtle changes in Lin Lezhi's emotions.
He restrained his teasing smile and said with an apologetic look, "I'm sorry, did I go too far in my joke?"
"No..." Lin Lezhi tilted his head slightly and immediately denied: "It's cold..."
Noticing that something was wrong with Lin Lezhi, Ji Hang did not choose to expose him. Instead, he smiled and said, "Look at me. Come on, I'll take you somewhere."
Got in the car.
The cold was blocked out, and Ji Hang also considerately turned on the heater, and the car gradually became warmer.
When he saw Ji Hang again, Lin Lezhi didn't dare to look at Ji Hang. He just took a quick glance and then looked away, keeping a proper distance from Ji Hang.
Ji Hang finished his drink in one gulp before getting on the car.
But Lin Lezhi only took a sip and did not touch the drink in his hand again. Lin Lezhi kept staring at the can in his hand and remained silent.
For him, this can became an excuse to escape and divert his attention.
With it.
Then you don’t have to face Ji Hang directly.
He squeezed the can body helplessly with his fingers. Fearing that Ji Hang would find out, he only dared to apply slight force, causing the can body to sink only slightly.
It is so light that the can will return to its original shape as long as you relax your hand.
Because he had to concentrate on driving, when he stopped at an intersection, Ji Hang glanced at Lin Lezhi, who was looking down and silent, then looked ahead again and said bluntly, "It seems like you've become a different person after going through this case."
Listen and.
Lin Lezhi pressed the can with his fingers harder, then reacted and quickly released his hand. The can made a sound as if it had been squeezed and bounced back.
Lin Lezhi's heart was in suspense, and his heart was beating rapidly. After hearing this, Lin Lezhi's heart was even more tense, and his voice was a little guilty.
"……Yeah?"
Ji Hang laughed and said, "Yeah, if I had apologized to you before and offered to treat you to a meal, you would have definitely put on a sour face and said something like, 'Whoever wants to eat with you, leave me alone,' with a cold expression that kept everyone at a distance. But this time you actually said yes obediently. That's really unlike you."
Lin Lezhi's eyes were slightly red.
It turns out that he used to be so rude.
Lin Lezhi clenched the can in his hand, and the sound of squeezing the can was unusually obvious and abrupt in the quiet car.
"Is that how I look to you?"
Lin Lezhi knew that he had been very rude in the past, but he still wanted to know what he was like in Ji Hang's heart.
Speaking of this, Ji Hang seemed to have a lot to talk about.
He laughed and said, "Yeah, he's obviously a little brat, but he's trying so hard to act like an adult. He looks really cocky."
"..."
Lin Lezhi pursed his lips slightly. The can in his hand had been squeezed too hard, leaving slight scratches on the can that could not be restored to its original shape.
He hated that self too.
"But how can I put it?" Ji Hang sighed softly and said, "Looking at you, I feel uneasy. I always feel that if I leave you alone, something bad will happen."
Ji Hang didn't know what to say. When he stopped at a certain intersection, Ji Hang patted the back of Lin Lezhi's head and said with a smile: "Anyway, with my senior brother here, you can just be a little kid without any worries."
Hearing this, Lin Lezhi's heart and the blood in his body seemed to stop suddenly, and his eyes suddenly tightened. The next moment, it was as if all the blood in his body gathered in his eyes.
The tears could no longer be stopped from falling, hitting the can, making a "dong dong" sound.
Ji Hang felt a little distressed and consoled her, "The injuries you sustained on this mission must be very painful. Don't do this again next time. Learn to rely more on your companions and don't rush forward without caring about your own life. Remember, you are not alone. Everyone is worried about you."
In the past, Lin Lezhi would have certainly waved away the hand on his head, but this time, he was greedy for the body warmth coming from his head.
He tried his best to hold back his tears, but still couldn't hide the slightly choked nasal voice.
"If you don't move your car, the traffic police will give you a ticket."
Hearing this, Ji Hang withdrew his hand and laughed carefreely. Then he said with a smile, "No more talking. We're here. Look up and see where we are."
The words fell.
Lin Lezhi froze for a moment.
Because I didn't dare look at Ji Hang, I never looked at the scenery outside the window.
When he raised his head and saw the things around him clearly, Lin Lezhi was stunned, even though the surrounding lights were dim and the place looked dilapidated.
But the place in front of him, which was not very bright but had dim lights, was a place he was very familiar with, a place that was forever engraved in his heart.
Ji Hang smiled and said gently, "Haven't you always said that Grandpa's birthday is coming soon, and you'll come home to see him after you finish this case? Before you came, I called Grandpa in advance, and he was so happy to hear that you were coming back."
Look, Lin Lezhi is not moving.
Ji Hang unbuckled Lin Lezhi's seatbelt and urged him, "Alright, stop hanging on. Get out of the car quickly. Grandpa must be getting anxious waiting for him."