dognovel Chapter 7: First Signs
Chapter 7: First Signs
The next day, at 6:30 in the morning.
Jiang Yu was awakened by the urge to urinate.
He opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling for a few seconds.
A thought suddenly popped into my head…
Is it possible that everything will return to normal after a good night's sleep?
There was no suddenly appearing younger sister, no extra pink room...
There were no random photos or chat logs...
It was like having a very, very long dream.
however…
He shattered when he turned his head to look at the bedroom door.
Jiang Ning stood at the door of his bedroom, carrying a black backpack, her hands gripping the shoulder straps, looking at him with a vibrant and energetic expression.
His eyes were so determined, it was as if he was about to join a gang.
She was wearing a blue and white school uniform, and her hair was tied in a high ponytail.
The ponytail was positioned perfectly at the back of the head, with not a single stray hair falling down, revealing a smooth forehead, making the person look refreshed and energetic.
This is completely different from the hamster that was showing off its family bucket yesterday.
Jiang Yu was silent for two seconds, then let out a long sound that was hard to tell whether it was a yawn or a sigh.
"Why……"
"Stop 'hey,' bro! Get up! I'm going to be late!"
"Okay, I know, don't rush me..."
Jiang Yu got out of bed looking dejected and shuffled towards the bathroom in his slippers.
His mind is still foggy.
Yesterday's events were a complete mess.
He struggled to understand it for a long time before going to bed, but couldn't, and eventually fell asleep without realizing it.
I just woke up, and that tangled mess is back.
Entering the toilet, lifting the toilet seat, pressing the toilet seat...
"Splash, splash splash..."
"Brother, why didn't you close the door again?!"
"..."
We were careless.
But it's not his fault.
How can a person change their lifestyle habits in a day?
After quickly washing up...
Jiang Yu picked up his phone and keys, and the two went out.
In the elevator…
Jiang Yu stared at the fluctuating floor numbers, his mind racing with an important question.
and many more…
Where did this guy go to school again?
He learned from the chat history that she was in Class 3, Grade 7, and her homeroom teacher was Wang Li…
But which junior high school did she attend?
Jiang Yu then realized that he hadn't done his homework properly.
He quickly pulled out his phone to cram for last-minute help.
Fortunately, there was a photo in the album of Jiang Ning taken not long ago at the school gate.
The school's name is clearly visible in the photo.
"Binhai City No. 11 Middle School?"
Jiang Yu had some doubts.
How come he has absolutely no recollection of this No. 11 Middle School?
Anyway, the junior high school he attended was Binhai No. 1 Middle School.
He remembered that the middle schools in Binhai included No. 8 Middle School, No. 2 Middle School, Experimental Middle School, and Bilingual Middle School...
Where is No. 11 Middle School located?
Before the elevator reached the first floor, he quickly opened the map and searched...
It really does.
It's less than four kilometers from his home, right next to the Binhai People's Hospital.
He had passed by the People's Hospital several times before, how come he didn't notice there was a school next to it?
In his impression…
It seems like there's a wasteland next to the People's Hospital.
He also remembered a lonely grave mound buried in the middle of the wasteland…
……
The elevator doors opened, and the two walked out of the building.
The morning sunlight shone through the dense foliage onto the cement road in the community, creating dappled patterns, like shards of glass scattered on the ground.
The air smelled of grass and dew, which was quite pleasant.
Jiang Yu hadn't gotten up this early in a long time since graduation.
Everything is thanks to his "sister".
The elderly folks who were taking a walk in the neighborhood have just returned.
When they saw the brother and sister come out, they greeted them warmly.
Jiang Yu exchanged pleasantries with a forced smile.
This feeling is familiar.
That's how his classmates treated him and Liang Zhichao back then.
The two walked to the bike shed...
Jiang Yu found his electric scooter.
A gray Yadea bicycle with several scratches on the body and a broken rearview mirror.
But today, there's something extra in the back seat.
A small pink cushion.
It's made of leather with a rabbit pattern printed on it. The edges are worn and turned white, so it looks like it's been used for a long time.
Jiang Yu stared at the cushion for two seconds.
It wasn't there yesterday...
However, he's used to it now.
Compared to having an extra living "little sister", what does an extra cushion matter?
These are all minor incidents.
Jiang Yu pushed the car out, inserted the key, and turned on the power.
The watch face lit up, and the battery still had three bars remaining.
Jiang Ning skillfully jumped onto the back seat, put one arm around Jiang Yu's waist, tugged at the hem of his T-shirt with the other, and then patted his back.
"Go for it!"
Jiang Yu reluctantly twisted the throttle, and the electric scooter slid out of the residential area.
Passing by the entrance of the residential area...
Jiang Yu stopped and bought two steamed buns and a cup of soy milk.
This was also the result of his last-minute cramming – there was a photo of Jiang Ning eating breakfast in the album.
The photo shows the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) from this shop.
In the photo, she is holding a steamed bun, her little mouth is stuffed full, and her eyes are squinted into slits. She looks incredibly happy.
I came back after buying breakfast...
"Here you go." Jiang Yu handed her the steamed bun.
Jiang Ning paused for a moment, then took it with a smile.
"Brother, how did you know I was hungry? Hehe!"
She held the steamed bun and eagerly took a bite...
Then the laughter stopped.
A strange glint flashed in those large, bright eyes, but it quickly returned to normal.
Jiang Yu didn't notice anything amiss.
He got back into the car and continued on his way.
I hadn't ridden out very far...
Jiang Ning, who was sitting in the back, suddenly spoke up.
"Brother, could you take me to the east gate of the school today? It's closer."
"The east gate is right in the guardhouse of our No. 11 Middle School!" Jiang Ning said the words "No. 11 Middle School" very loudly.
Jiang Yu thought Jiang Ning was raising her voice because she was afraid he wouldn't hear her.
"I understand," he said without turning his head.
Anyway, he had already checked the navigation before setting off.
The No. 11 Middle School is right next to the People's Hospital.
He could roughly figure out the __cpLocation of the East Gate.
Surprisingly, there weren't many cars on the road on Monday morning.
The sunlight shone from the side, casting long shadows of the two people.
Jiang Ning sat in the back seat, one arm around Jiang Yu's waist, the other holding a steamed bun.
She took one bite of the steamed bun and didn't touch it again.
……
About fifteen minutes later, Jiang Yu rode to the vicinity of the People's Hospital.
Far away…
He saw a huge landscape stone standing on the roadside opposite the hospital, which was more than two people tall.
The stone is engraved with several large, gold-plated characters: "Binhai City No. 11 Middle School".
Holy crap?
There really is a school there?
The morning sunlight shone on those words, making them golden and dazzling.
The school's east gate is right next to the stone.
The wrought iron gate, black railings, and an arched canopy on top of the gate look quite impressive.
A number of students had already gathered at the school gate.
The students, carrying their schoolbags, walked in in twos and threes.
Several private cars with their hazard lights flashing were parked on the roadside, and parents rolled down their windows to give their children instructions.
The breakfast cart was steaming, and the owner was quickly packing the breakfasts into bags for the students, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Jiang Yu parked the car at the entrance, and Jiang Ning jumped out of the back seat, her movements as light as a cat's.
"Brother, I'm leaving now, bye-bye!"
"Okay, go ahead."
Jiang Yu added, "Study hard."
He felt awkward even after saying it.
He hates it when people tell him to "study hard".
Now I've actually said it myself.
He even wanted to add "listen to the teacher," but felt it would be too awkward, so he swallowed it back.
After all, he'd never been an older brother before and didn't know how to get along with his younger sister.
He just saw that other parents were giving their children advice, so he thought he'd join in and say a few words.
"Okay!"
Jiang Ning stuck her tongue out at him.
Then, like a small whirlwind, it rushed into the school gate.
Jiang Yu watched her figure disappear into the hallway and let out a long breath.
It's too difficult...
How much longer will we have to live like this?
He was already starting to lose control on the very first day.
Getting up early, taking her to school, remembering what she likes to eat, and playing the role of "older brother"...
He has lived alone for so many years and has never been this tired.
Mainly because I'm tired.
Jiang Yu took out his phone and glanced at the time…
It's not even 7:30 yet.
Let's have breakfast first, then go back to sleep for a while.
He glanced at the students queuing for breakfast, pondering what he should eat...
At that moment, he suddenly felt something was wrong with his body.
"Why don't I feel very hungry?"
No, I'm not hungry at all.
He ate a plate of fried rice noodles yesterday, so he should have a big appetite this morning.
But he stared at the steaming hot jianbing guozi, tea eggs, and roujiamo...
But my stomach didn't react at all.
There was no empty, burning sensation in my stomach.
I have no desire to eat anything.
He didn't even feel thirsty.
He hasn't had a drop of water since he got out of bed and left home.
But his lips weren't dry and his throat wasn't sore.
Plus, I didn't feel hungry at all...
Jiang Yu felt as if he didn't need to take in any energy.
"Maybe I woke up too early today and my biological clock is messed up?" Jiang Yu thought to himself.
I usually sleep until noon.
I got up at 6:30 this morning, which is several hours late.
Perhaps my body hasn't adjusted yet, which is why I have a poor appetite?
Yes, that should be the case.