The curtain of rain became Chen Xi's wings. With the downpour's force behind her, she glided hundreds of meters to the athletic field.
She landed steadily, then turned and gazed provocatively at Lin Yue, who was still on the rooftop.
Lin Yue looked at her and silently began shaping the shadows beneath her feet.
The shadows solidified into the shape of an umbrella. They stretched out beneath her, forming a long, stable path.
The blonde girl held her umbrella and gracefully walked down the path.
"You lost." Chen Xi looked at Lin Yue as she approached and stated it plainly.
Lin Yue put away her shadow umbrella and sheltered herself in the flowing water. "Who was it that called me childish just now? You seemed to be having plenty of fun yourself..."
Chen Xi wasn't falling for that. "Don't change the subject."
Lin Yue raised both hands in surrender. "I admit defeat. Happy now?"
"Don't forget what you promised." Chen Xi reminded her.
Reluctantly, Lin Yue began, "I swear..."
Chen Xi smiled and cut her off. "Words mean nothing. Or is Miss Lin planning to go back on her word?"
Unable to stand Chen Xi's stare, the girl shouted indignantly, "Fine, I'll write it down for you!"
She pulled a slip of paper and a pen from her pocket and wrote as she spoke. "You'll forget all about it when you get home and do your laundry tonight."
When she finished, she handed the note to Chen Xi.
Chen Xi chuckled and tucked it away. "As if. I'll hold it over you for the rest of your life."
"Let's go."
"Where?"
"Anywhere."
"Captain Qiu Ye, I think the rain's letting up."
Inside a hot pot restaurant, Qiu Ye and Chen Shuo sat across from each other.
They were both