Chapter 16 Hold Me and Walk

  Mr. Zhang's fruit shop is opposite the county government, and there are several large coal mines in the county, as well as a large group, so there are tens of thousands of workers, making it very profitable to do business. Mr. Zhang Xiaoli's husband had a car accident a few years ago, leaving only her and her parents-in-law at home, and she has to support the two elderly people with this fruit shop alone. When we were in school, being a teacher didn't pay much, I heard that a public school teacher only made 200 yuan a month, not even as much as an ordinary office worker.

  Today is Saturday, I and Wei Ge, as well as Wang Mei Li had breakfast and came to the county town. Our school is about five or six miles away from the county town. I and Wei Ge each borrowed a bicycle, and I carried Wang Mei Li. Wang Mei Li sat on the back seat of the bike, holding my waist tightly. At that time, the road was not yet paved, and I rarely rode a bike. Riding on the Forever bicycle, I could barely touch the pedals with my feet. The bike kept shaking, and several times we almost fell off, so Wang Mei Li held me even tighter.

  Wang Meili wore a white skirt today, with black silk stockings on her legs and a black T-shirt on top. Around her neck was a small necklace she had knitted herself, made of red, yellow and blue threads intertwined. She looked very spirited, like a little black swan. Looking at her fair and tender skin, I couldn't help but swallow my saliva many times.

  Usually, everyone wears dark blue school uniforms when going to school. The uniform is loose and doesn't show off one's figure. I didn't notice that this girl was so good-looking either. But today, taking a look at her, I suddenly feel that she is much prettier than Wang Xiaohong. Only Wang Xiaohong is my eternal love; the tears in the corners of her eyes are something I will never forget for the rest of my life.

  Wang Meili sat in the back seat, her soft chest constantly touching my back, my body was excited by her warm touch, but I still resisted the temptation and rode the car to the town. Wei Ge rode very fast in front because his idol was Zhang Laoshi, maybe it's not right for a teacher and student to have any improper thoughts, but Wei Ge really fell in love with our beautiful female teacher until the end, and many years later, the two of them got together, which became a legendary love story among us classmates.

  Their love made me envy and somewhat incomprehensible, Teacher Zhang is more than a dozen years older than Wei Ge, but the feelings between them are indeed so pure that many of my later girlfriends were envious, jealous and hateful.

  We are opposite the county government, found a small Lili fruit shop, there are many people in the fruit shop, most of them are students, including high school and junior high school, as well as elementary school students. There are five or six schools nearby, so business is very good for Teacher Zhang Xiaoli.

  Her niece, Nana, a high school freshman in the county, helps out at the store every weekend. As soon as I entered the door, I saw the girl wearing a pink suspenders shirt, she smiled slightly at me: "Meng Fei, right? Teacher Zhang has been waiting for you guys for a long time, the truck with goods will arrive soon, why don't you go rest in the house first?"

  I also smiled and nodded, and pulled Wei Ge and Wang Meili over: "We're all classmates, come to help out!"

  "Hehe, hello! That sister, can you help me pick out some fruit? I'm really busy and my aunt is still counting the money." Nana grabbed hold of Wang Meili, who smiled slightly: "Okay, anyway I couldn't do any physical labor, helping to buy fruit is just right."

  "Hey, Meng Fei, Wang Wei! Sit inside, teacher will calculate the accounts first, and then find you!" Teacher Zhang Xiaoli was smiling while giving some boys and girls fruits. It was summer now, and the fruit business was very good. We also said: "Teacher is busy, I'll go in and wait for you!"

  I and Ah Wei walked into a small room behind the fruit shop, which seemed to be Teacher Zhang's bedroom and office. The small room was a suite, with a computer and sofa outside, as well as a TV and CD player. Inside, there was a large Simmons bed. The room was very clean and tidy, with soft green decorations hanging on all sides, and a flashing disco ball on the ceiling. The bedroom was pink, with a photo of a man placed on the headboard.

  After a while, the crowd gradually dispersed. Teacher Zhang brought in two fruit plates with watermelon, tangerines and some small melons. "Don't be polite, eat slowly, take a rest first, the 12 o'clock bus will arrive soon!"

  We didn't stand on ceremony either, after all today was for helping out with work, couldn't let ourselves lose out, so we picked up the fruit and started eating.

  Two girls were chattering outside, and Teacher Zhang also got them some food. Time passed quickly, and after an hour, a large truck stopped in front of the store. The fruit shop had over 100 square meters, with all the fruits stored in a small warehouse on the second floor. I felt a pang of nervousness when I saw this 16-meter-long truck - it was my first time seeing such a big one, and today was going to be busy.

  My brother and I pulled a small cart, working until the afternoon, before we finally unloaded all the goods. With the help of Uncle Driver, we finished the job. Teacher Zhang calculated our pay and treated us to a delicious big meal.

  After dinner, Wang Meili and I were about to leave, Wei Ge wanted to go to his uncle's place to have fun. His uncle had a bar in the town, which was said to be very interesting. Originally, I also wanted to go, but Wang Meili alone would not be able to return. There is only one bed at Zhang teacher's house, and three people cannot sleep together. Only she and Nana stayed here at night, usually it was just the couple watching the fruit shop.

  Walking on the road, it was pitch black, luckily Teacher Zhang gave us a flashlight.

  Suddenly, a large truck came rushing towards us, its strong and dazzling headlights shining on my face. I instantly lost my sense of direction, and the bicycle plunged into the cornfield beside us. Wang Meili wrapped her arms around my waist and let out a sharp cry in alarm.

  A large truck whizzed by, and I followed the light of my flashlight to see that I had fallen into a cornfield several meters behind me. I myself was also scratched on the calf by the bicycle chain, but fortunately, I have a strong body and possess spiritual power, so there was no bleeding, just some superficial wounds, which still hurt quite a bit.

  "Damn it!" I cursed at the departing truck, then hastily ran towards Wang Meili. Wang Meili had already sat up, her white skirt torn in several places by the corn stalks, and she was crying while holding one ankle.

  "Sorry, it's all my fault, did I knock you down? Where does it hurt? Let me see?" I asked a string of questions and then squatted down to reach out and touch Li MeiLi's ankle. This girl suddenly pushed me away, "Meng Fei, do you want to kill me? Do you even know how to ride a bike?!"

  I was so scared that I didn't dare move, after all, it was my fault this time. I crouched in place, somewhat speechless.

  "Meng Fei, do you still like Zhang Xiaohong?" After a long time, Wang Meili stopped crying, looked at me and asked a question that surprised me. I didn't make a sound, squatted on the spot, and nodded again.

  "She won't come back again, will she?" Wang Meili continued to ask.

  I fell silent for a moment, and my mind was filled with Zhang Xiaohong's words: "Meng Fei, I love you! ... waiting for that persistent love for you."

  "If she won't come back in this lifetime, then can I be your girlfriend?" Wang Meili continued to ask, her two beautiful big eyes full of hope.

  I continued to remain silent, and slowly said: "I will wait for her."

  "Dead Meng Fei, bad Meng Fei, you're always taking advantage of others. This girl's innocence was ruined by you long ago. What are you still obsessed with? Am I not good enough for you?" Wang Meili was on the verge of hysteria.

  "But I only like Zhang Xiaohong." I continued to say firmly.

  "If you don't agree with me, I'll tell Teacher Wang and my grandfather and father about how you touched me..." This girl was determined to drive me crazy, so I quickly covered her little mouth.

  "No, no, no, I promised you it's not okay!" I was a bit flustered and at a loss. His father is the village secretary, his grandfather is the vice principal, and Old Wang knows about it too. If he doesn't skin me alive, what if my parents find out? Will Meng Fei still have a way to live? I'm actually being bullied by a little girl to such an extent that I'm starting to suspect whether Wang Meili letting me touch her was a trap or not. But even if it's a trap, I can only admit defeat. In the face of love and death, I chose to compromise with death.

  "Haha, Nana Zihan's big husband is a man of his word, you're not allowed to cheat me! Otherwise, I'll really tell my grandfather, my dad, and Old Wang about how you touched me." Wang Meili saw that this trick was effective and was pressing in on me, so I hastily nodded and swore not to go back on my word.

  "Alright then, to prove you're sincere with me, give me a kiss!" Wang Meili suddenly closed her eyes, imitating the heroine on TV, tossed her head back and said to me.

  I took a look around, it was pitch black and there was no one in sight. I mustered up the courage to move my mouth closer, and lightly touched her forehead with mine. Immediately after that, I felt a warm and moist small mouth kiss mine.

  "Oh, my first kiss!" I shrieked.

  "You've already given your first kiss to Zhang Xiaohong, stop cheating me!" Wang Meili slapped my face and I turned around to leave, damn it, she really didn't take me as a man.

  "Stop and hold me..." Wang Meili's words were astonishing, "My foot is twisted!" After a long time, I said a sentence. I stopped my footsteps and walked towards the bicycle.

  "Meng Fei, if you don't hold me and walk, I'll expose what you did to me..." I lost a head and two big ones, I felt like I'd been cheated, and suddenly a flame of anger rose up in my heart.

  "If you threaten me again, I'll execute you on the spot!" I suddenly said viciously to Wang Meili.

  "Come on, come on, I'm waiting for you!" Wang Meili said relentlessly.

  At that time, we didn't understand the things between men and women. I just learned some lines from a play to scare this little girl, but unexpectedly, the egg hit the stone.

  "When I grow up, you will definitely be the first woman I'll mess with." I said again, but didn't continue walking forward. Turning back, I scooped up Wang Meili and said viciously.

  "Hehe..." The girl laughed so happily, and that night I got my second girlfriend. I pushed my bike and walked six miles to send her home. Wang Meili's parents thanked me a thousand times, and I returned alone to my cold dormitory.