Glacier sister, don't want to be a sandwich

"Ah! He ran away!"

Yue Ge was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted and reached out to grab it, but missed.

"Ugh!"

A clear female voice suddenly came, breaking the silence of the forest.

Yue Ge and Xiao Deng looked in the direction of the sound and saw the rhinoceros beetle flying straight towards a blue-haired girl.

The girl was standing not far away, obviously startled by this sudden situation.

Chapter 67: Waiting for Xiangzi?

Following her mother's footsteps, Toyokawa Shoko excitedly arrived at the campsite. As soon as she got off the car, she was attracted by the scene in front of her.

"Whoa!"

Xiangzi sighed, her eyes instantly lighting up, and she looked around like a curious little deer.

The woods in front of her were lush and green, the fresh air was mixed with the fragrance of soil, and there were faint sounds of birds singing in the distance. All of this made her feel extremely novel.

She gently pulled her mother's hand, her voice filled with unconcealed excitement: "Mom, it's so beautiful here!"

Behind her, Mizuho Toyokawa also slowly got out of the car with graceful and calm movements.

She raised her head slightly, smoothed the dress on her shoulders, then turned to face the driver and said politely and softly, "Thank you for your hard work. Then please come pick us up at this time tomorrow."

The driver nodded respectfully. His voice was steady and respectful. “Okay, miss! Feel free to call me if you need anything.”

Mizuho nodded slightly, a polite smile on her face. "Thank you. Please be careful on the road."

Her voice is soft, yet carries a calmness and confidence that cannot be ignored, and her every gesture reveals the elegance of a lady from a noble family.

Xiangzi, standing by, stared at her mother intently, her eyes filled with admiration. She stood on tiptoe, secretly imitating her mother's movements, smoothing the corner of her clothes and whispering, "Thank you for your hard work..."

She acted very serious, but her expression had a childlike innocence.

Ruihui looked down at her daughter, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, raised her hand and touched her head, her voice gentle: "Okay, Xiangzi, let's not learn this yet. We are here to relax today, not to learn etiquette."

"Okay!" Xiangzi nodded with a smile, then put on his small backpack and ran a few steps towards the woods.

Mizuho stood there looking at her daughter's back, with a gentle light in her eyes and the smile on her lips becoming more intense.

She shook her head slightly, then followed in small steps, saying as she walked, "Slow down, Xiangzi, don't fall."

"I understand, Mom." Xiangzi turned around and slowed down his pace slightly.

Ruisui finally caught up with her daughter, reached out and took Xiangzi's hand, and said softly: "Walk slowly with mom, okay?"

"Ok!"

Shoko Toyokawa nodded obediently and held her mother's hand tightly with her little hand.

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In the campsite, Mizuho Toyokawa looked at the tent fabrics, instruction manuals and scattered iron rods scattered on the ground in front of her, her brows slightly furrowed, and a barely perceptible helplessness appeared on her face.

She tried to pick up the instruction manual, but was overwhelmed by the numerous details and complicated steps.

"I can't let myself down in front of Xiangzi..."

Mizuho said to herself silently in her heart, took a deep breath, and tried to make her expression look more calm.

She raised her head and met Xiao Xiangzi's eyes full of expectation.

"Xiangzi, why don't you go play nearby for a while? Mom will come find you after she sets up the tent."

Mizuho spoke softly, a gentle smile on her lips, trying to hide her panic.

"Mom, don't you need Xiangzi's help setting up the tent?"

Xiangzi tilted his head and blinked gently, his tone revealing a hint of concern and seriousness.

Her little hands tightly grasped the shoulder straps of her backpack, as if she was ready to help at any time.

"No need."

Ruisui squatted down, raised her hand and gently touched Xiangzi's head, with a warm and reassuring smile. "When Xiangzi comes back later, you'll see a big tent."

"really?"

Xiangzi opened his eyes slightly, his eyes full of doubts.

Mizuho nodded, and to reassure her daughter, she continued, "I heard there are some great beetles nearby. I remember that when you were on vacation on the island, Xiangzi, you loved catching bugs with Xiao Chuhua, right? Do you want to go and see it?"

When Xiangzi heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

She gently shook the small backpack on her shoulder and a sweet smile appeared on her face. "Okay! Then Xiangzi will go find some bugs first. When mom sets up the tent, I will bring back some beetles to show mom!"

Mizuho looked at her daughter's eager expression, and her heart softened. She nodded gently. "Then be careful and don't go too far."

"Know it!"

Xiangzi waved his hand happily, and ran towards the woods with a brisk pace, carrying his small backpack.

Ruisui watched her daughter leave, her smile gradually faded. She looked down at the pile of scattered tent fabrics and iron poles on the ground again, a slightly complicated expression appearing in her eyes.

"Okay, Mizuho, ​​now it's your turn to cheer up..." she whispered to herself.

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Shoko Toyokawa was walking briskly along the path in the woods, carrying a small backpack.

The sunlight shines on the ground through the dense treetops. The mottled light and shadows sway gently with the breeze. The sounds of birds and insects can be heard all around, making people feel extremely comfortable.

There was a glint of anticipation in her eyes and a sweet smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"I must catch a beautiful beetle and show it to Mom!" she whispered to herself.

Just as she was looking down intently, she heard voices in front of her.

"Escaped!" A female voice that sounded about her age came from the woods.

Xiangzi raised her head and looked in the direction of the sound ahead. Through the dense shadows of the trees, she vaguely saw two blurry figures moving in the woods.

"Huh? Is there anyone?"

She whispered softly, her brows slightly raised, and her eyes were full of curiosity.

The next step was to see who the other person was, so Shoko Toyokawa walked forward quickly with light steps, unable to suppress her inner desire to explore.

However, before she could see the situation ahead clearly, a dark shadow suddenly rushed towards her from the air.

"Whoa!"

Xiangzi's eyes widened instantly, and the rapidly flying rhinoceros beetle was reflected in his pupils.

Her body instinctively took a step back, her hands suddenly raised to protect her chest, and an expression of surprise and panic appeared on her face.

Her lips were slightly parted, her tone sharp, her voice flustered and bewildered.

“W-What’s going on?!”

Xiangzi's voice trembled slightly, and he was obviously frightened by the situation.

Her eyes were wide open, staring at the rhinoceros beetle flying towards her.

Its shiny black shell gleamed in the sunlight, and the sound of its wings flapping rapidly seemed right next to her ears, making her heart skip a beat involuntarily.

She subconsciously wanted to escape and stepped back hurriedly.

However, his movements seemed a little clumsy because of his panic, and his feet made a rustling sound when stepping on the grass.

Her movements seemed extremely urgent, but she forgot about her surroundings.

"what--!"

The moment she turned around, she didn't notice the big tree behind her and bumped into it headfirst.

Chapter 68: The Naive Miss

There was a dull sound when Toyokawa Shoko's forehead collided with the tree trunk. She was slightly shaken and stood there for a few seconds, as if she had not reacted at all to what had just happened.

She slowly raised her hand and touched her forehead. Her fingertips felt a faint sting, and she couldn't help but let out a low cry: "It hurts..."

The corners of her eyes were slightly red, mist gradually rose up, her expression was a little aggrieved, and she seemed a little at a loss.

At this moment, a voice so gentle that it seemed to melt people's hearts suddenly came from not far away: "Are you okay?"

Xiangzi was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously raised his head and met a pair of clear and bright eyes.

Standing in front of her was a girl with blue hair. Her eyes were gentle and there was a faint smile on her face, as warm as a gentle breeze in midsummer.

The girl bent down slightly and extended her hand to Xiangzi, her tone full of concern. "Band-Aid...do you need it?"

Another girl with gray-purple hair standing next to her immediately took out a small Band-Aid from her backpack and handed it to her.

Xiangzi's gaze moved back and forth between the two of them, and a hint of curiosity and gratitude gradually emerged in his eyes.

"Thank you..." Xiangzi gently took the Band-Aid, her voice a little weak, and her eyes still a little shy.

"I'm Bingchuan Yuege, and this is Gao Songdeng."

Yue Ge gently pointed at Gao Songdeng beside her, her tone light and her signature bright smile on her face.

"Toyokawa Shoko said."

Xiangzi raised her chin slightly, and her tone revealed the natural temperament of a young lady. Her voice was crisp and a little soft, which made people feel comfortable when listening to it.

"Desuwa?"

Yue Ge tilted her head, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, and then the corner of her mouth raised a meaningful arc. "It's a very unique habit."

"What's the matter?"

Xiangzi also subconsciously tilted his head, his bright eyes full of confusion, and he obviously didn't realize that there was anything unusual in his tone.

"Nothing, I just think you're so cute, Xiangzi."

Yue Ge smiled brightly, her voice soft and sincere.

"Cute..."

Xiangzi's expression froze for a moment, and then quickly turned a faint blush.

Her eyes widened slightly and her lips pursed slightly, as if she was digesting Yue Ge's sudden compliment.

She subconsciously raised her hand to tidy up the hair around her ears, her eyes flashing with anxiety and shyness, and her gaze drifted to the ground.

"Thank you, thank you..." Her voice became as thin as a mosquito and was almost inaudible.

Yuege looked at Xiangzi's cheeks, which were flushed with shyness, and couldn't help but chuckle, with a hint of mischief in her voice. "Really, you're even cuter when you're shy!"

When Xiangzi heard this, the blush on his face deepened, and even his ears were tinged with pink.

She bit her lips tightly, her eyes wandering, as if she didn't dare to look Yue Ge in the eye, her fingers unconsciously fiddling with the Band-Aid in her hand.

"No, don't say that anymore!"

She lowered her head, her tone hurried but with a hint of coquettishness, her voice as soft as a teased kitten.

Yuege blinked, a mischievous smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she turned her head to Gao Songdeng and said, "Xiaodeng, what do you think? Isn't Xiangzi very cute?"

Gao Songdeng was stunned for a moment, then looked at Xiangzi seriously, "Hmm... Xiangzi... is really cute."

Her voice was soft, but it contained undisguised genuine praise.

"Right, right! Xiangzi really looks like the young ladies in those animations!"

Yue Ge said with a smile, her tone full of praise. Her eyes sparkled, as if she was saying something she was proud of.

Xiangzi was so shy when she heard the two people's comments that she didn't know how to respond. Her fingers clenched the bandage, and she lowered her head slightly, muttering softly: "Don't... don't say it..."

Seeing that Miss Toyokawa Shoko's head was sinking lower and lower, as if it would be buried in the soil if it went any lower, Yue Ge couldn't help but smile gently and ended her "cute attack" on her in time.

"Xiangzi, are you here to catch bugs too?"

Yue Ge took the initiative to speak, her tone light and casual, as if the two of them were already familiar friends.

"Xiang...Xiangzi?"

Hearing Yue Ge's call, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly raised her head, her eyes full of surprise, her lips slightly opened, as if she had just realized something.

She was stunned for a moment, then her face flushed again. "So... Yue Ge has been calling me by my name from the beginning..." She muttered softly, her voice as thin as a mosquito.