The night was dark, dark clouds covered the sky, and heavy rain poured down. Under the street lamp, Zhang Xuejing hid alone under the eaves, carrying a drawing board and colored pencils, looking at the street scene blurred by the rain in front of her, and her heart was full of loneliness.
Zhang Xuejing is an illustrator in her early 20s, who has just come to City A to develop. During the day, she sketches on the streets, and at night she works in a small restaurant. I don't have many friends, and I've never been in love. She is used to living alone, but she often feels lonely.
This night, the rain came suddenly. Zhang Xuejing had just finished a street scene sketch when she was trapped under the eaves by the torrential rain. She didn't bring an umbrella and tried to run home in the rain, but she was half wet by the rain. In desperation, she could only continue to hide from the rain and wait for the weather to clear.
I don't know how long she stood there, Zhang Xuejing was already shivering from the cold. At this moment, a large black umbrella suddenly covered her head, and a gentle voice sounded in her ears: "Need help?" ”
Zhang Xuejing subconsciously raised her head and crashed into a pair of water-cutting peach blossom eyes, which were crystal clear. The person who came was about his early thirties, with deep facial features and a warm expression like jade. A simple white T-shirt with jeans adds a bit of scholarly temperament.
My name is Li Xin, I happened to be passing by, and it seems a little difficult to see you holding up the rain alone. Need me to take you home? Li Xin showed a friendly smile. Zhang Xuejing nodded a little embarrassed, but she didn't know what to say.
The two of them didn't say anything all the way. When she arrived at the door of Zhang Xuejing's house, Li Xin handed the umbrella to her: "Take care of your body, you can find me if you need it." He turned around and wanted to leave, but Zhang Xuejing suddenly grabbed his wrist.
That one. I want to say thank you. Zhang Xuejing was a little embarrassed, "Thanks to you tonight, please let me do something to thank you." ”
Li Xin was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "Actually, you don't have to be so polite, this is what I should do." But it's really cold tonight, why don't I go up and have a hot cup of tea? Just shelter from the rain and warm up. ”
Zhang Xuejing was a little surprised by the stranger's enthusiasm and happily invited him upstairs. Li Xin looked around in her small rental house and exclaimed, "You are quite warm here, similar to the home of a single girl in my imagination." Zhang Xuejing was busy making tea, and waved her hand shyly: "What's the matter, it's messy, a bunch of painting tools are everywhere."
The two sat facing each other, chatting with each other. Zhang Xuejing had never been so open to strangers, and she found that Li Xin in front of her was easy to get close to: humorous, had her own opinions on every topic, and always listened patiently to her.
Before I knew it, it was past the early morning, and Li Xin looked at his watch: "God, I was so happy to talk like this, I forgot the time!" He got up and put on his coat, "I should go, let's talk another day!" Zhang Xuejing hurriedly stayed: "It's still raining outside, why don't you stay with me tonight, the sofa bed is big enough." Li Xin readily agreed, and the two covered themselves with quilts and prepared to go to bed.
Thank you for taking care of you tonight. In the dark, Zhang Xue said sullenly, "I have never met such a good person before." ”
Silly girl, it is human nature to help others when they encounter difficulties, and there is nothing to be thankful for. Li Xin's tone was full of pity, "Everyone deserves to be treated warmly." You will also meet people who need your warmth, so don't have the heart to help them when the time comes. ”
Zhang Xuejing snorted, but she was still a little sour. She suddenly longed for a close friend, or a gentle lover. She cautiously spoke: "That, Li Xin, are you single?" ”
Li Xin was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "Of course I'm single, otherwise I would have run to the girl's house in the middle of the night to shelter from the rain, and my wife would have to cut me with a kitchen knife." The two laughed, but Zhang Xuejing had a little expectation in her heart. Perhaps, this unexpected encounter will become an important existence in her life.