Chapter 9 Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Author: A Clockwork Orange Dream

Chapter 9 Close Encounters of the Third Kind

"But this could be dangerous."

In the past, no matter what kind of alien creatures she encountered, Ji Chunzao would try her best to avoid their trajectory. She only dared to hide, and even pretended to be invisible like others.

She could only think about taking the initiative to contact extraterrestrial life, but she could never really muster the courage.

"Of course I have to do it. After all, I saw it."

The boy in front of her agreed without hesitation. He even comforted her:

"Don't worry, I think everything will be fine."

"…Forget it."

Ji Chunzao looked into his eyes and suddenly changed his mind.

"Ah? What do you mean forget it?"

Yan Jingxing was stunned for a moment.

"That is to say, there is no need to be in such a hurry. It is better to calm down and think about it again. At least, wait until you are mentally prepared..."

The little girl turned her head and muttered, her voice getting softer and softer.

At least, wait until I'm mentally prepared, she thought.

She had finally found a partner and had only known her for a few days. If she encountered an accident because of her rash actions, she would definitely regret it and die of sadness, and would never forgive herself for the rest of her life.

Therefore, it is better not to be too reckless.

"We are friends now, right?"

She heard the boy say this.

"certainly!"

Ji Chunzao nodded hurriedly in reply, and then suddenly saw him move his face closer to her, staring at her seriously.

"You can't hide it from me. My current thoughts are the same as yours. I sincerely want to find 'astronaut'. I will definitely see 'him' again. Although I don't understand the reason, I really want to find him now."

I have such a premonition.”

"I, I understand..."

The faces are too close!

"...I'll tell you the truth! It's true that you have to be prepared."

She put her hand to her mouth, pretending to be thoughtful.

"I have to think about what to do first. Let's make an appointment before we meet. By the way, are you free on the weekend?"

"Weekend? Okay." The boy didn't think too much and agreed simply.

"Then see you on the weekend." Ji Chunzao waved to him.

"Well, see you on the weekend."

It wasn't until she turned around to leave that Yan Jingxing suddenly realized what he had promised.

Asking a girl to go out together on the weekend? This is definitely a bold act that I could never imagine in the past...

However, it is all for scientific exploration.

How exciting it is to contact aliens and extraterrestrial life! Which child who has watched "E.T." has not fantasized about it?

He clenched his fists and followed her out of the rooftop with anticipation.

*

Time always passes the fastest when people don’t realize it.

More than half a month passed, and Yan Jingxing had become accustomed to life in this seaside town and new school.

On the appointed Sunday, the sky was clear and clear, with occasional soft cotton-like clouds passing overhead. It was a good weather to go out.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Yan Jingxing was sitting by the door tying his shoes. Yan Yongzhi, who was brushing his teeth and gargling with a cup, walked out of the main room. Seeing him looking like he was getting ready to go out, he asked a little strangely:

"Are you going out?"

"Um."

"Are you going to buy breakfast on the street? No need to bring it to me."

"No. I made an appointment with my classmates."

"Really, you have friends so quickly." Yan Yongzhi smiled happily, "That's right, think about what I said at the time? When you arrive in a new place, you can meet new classmates and new friends."

"Okay, okay, you are right."

"By the way, I heard from my colleagues that there is a private free library in the town. It may be smaller than the city library you used to go to, but the environment is still very good. Do you want to go and check it out?"

"...Okay, I will go when I have time."

He loves reading, especially science fiction novels. But now he can't wait to see real supernatural beings more than fictional stories.

Yan Jingxing tied up his sneakers, stood up straight, and prepared to open the door and go out without looking back.

"Hey, wait a minute," his uncle seemed to suddenly remember something and called him from behind, "Jing Xing, who is that friend you are talking about? Can you tell me about it? He's from your class, right?"

Maybe I know him."

Yan Yongzhi is a mathematics teacher, but he does not teach their class. He has just arrived, so he is assigned to teach from the first grade of junior high school. Of course, the teachers are all in the same office, and they often communicate with each other, and students are often called

Come here, it won't be surprising to meet anyone.

Uncle, he had a natural attitude and asked questions casually; but when Yan Jingxing heard the question, his body froze.

The reason why he tried to tell his uncle lightly that he was going out with friends was because he didn't want the other party to ask too detailed questions.

……no solution anymore.

Although it is not impossible to deal with it, Yan Jingxing has rarely lied to his guardian since he became sensible.

On the one hand, he felt that it was already very hard for his uncle to work and take care of him at the same time, and he did not want to make the adults angry again; on the other hand, if the consequences of lying like this were revealed later, it would seem meaningless.

Could it be that just this time they go out together and they won't deal with Ji Chunzao in the future? It's definitely impossible. It's better to explain it clearly to uncle in advance to avoid misunderstanding.

Yan Jingxing answered bravely.

"...Her name is Ji Chunzao. You may know her."

"Ji Chun Zao? Chun Zao... Well, I seem to have heard someone mention it before, it sounds a bit familiar..."

The uncle frowned and recalled where he heard it, and it took him a while to come back to his senses.

"Wait, is this a girl's name?!"

"……Yes."

Yan Yongzhi had been grading test papers all night last night. He was so sleepy that he wanted to go back to his room and take a nap. When he heard this answer, he suddenly woke up.

"You go out with a girl on the weekend? Just the two of you?"

Yan Yongzhi was not angry, but he found it incredible.

No one knows his nephew's temper better than him. He has only been in town for a few days and he has learned how to seduce girls? He doesn't believe it.

"Just the two of us."

Yan Jingxing sighed.

"But don't get me wrong. We are just hanging out together, not doing bad things. Really."

"...If you really want to convince me, don't use the word 'play' and say just study together."

The uncle touched his nose with a helpless expression.

"Because it's really not studying. But, I think this matter is very important..."

It's one thing not to lie, but it's another thing to honestly say that you are looking for aliens. Yan Jingxing knows that if he chooses the latter, his uncle may have to take him to a mental hospital.

"okay."

Yan Yongzhi rubbed his nephew's head rudely.

"You are a kid, why are you pretending to be serious? Is there something important that you can't tell an adult about?"

"I can't say it anyway. This is between her and me." Yan Jingxing insisted, "Can I go?"

"...You can go if you want." After thinking for a moment, my uncle relented, "Be clear about what you are doing and consider the consequences before making a decision. As long as you can guarantee these two points."

Yan Jingxing smoothed his messed up hair and breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, his guardian has always been open-minded and can listen to his words.

The trust is mutual, he will not lie to adults, and his uncle is willing to believe him. This tacit understanding makes the uncle and nephew get along more like a pair of friends, rather than a relationship between elders and younger generations.

"Oh, by the way, remember to come back early."
To be continued...