Chapter 1046 The First Snow
In fact, this scene of falling leaves is very beautiful.

But it also makes people feel inexplicably sad.

Although the leaves fall and return to their roots, the leaves that grow again will not be the same as the previous ones.

The noodles served were no longer hot.

Xiao Xiao stirred it a few times with chopsticks.

After thinking about it and adhering to the principle of not wasting food, Xiao Xiao started eating.

The noodles were still slightly warm when I put them into my mouth.

The taste is certainly not that great, but it’s not as bad as I imagined.

However, this was really the first time he had dined with crying in the background at such a close distance.

It’s really... a novel experience.

……

Xiao Xiao put down his chopsticks.

He tilted his head and looked diagonally in front of him, where a fungus man was sitting on the table, probably because he had cried too much.

His eyes were red and swollen like walnuts.

Tears continued to flow from the corners of his eyes.

He suddenly felt a little worried. Wouldn't this fungus man become dehydrated if he continued crying?
Because, the fungus man now looks like... a dried... mushroom.

Although it was a bit inappropriate, Xiao Xiao still raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

He took the chopstick holder and placed it behind the fungus man.

The fungus man couldn't help but look up because of his actions.

His face was covered with tear stains, and his expression of grief paused for a moment.

Xiao Xiao used the chopsticks to block the view and gently touched the fungus man's head with his fingers. He said in a low voice, "Don't cry."

"If you keep crying, I'll probably have to ask the waiter for a glass of water."

Because of the sudden weight and temperature on his head, the fungus man's brain suddenly froze and he couldn't hear clearly what the human in front of him said.

However, the tears stopped because of this.

The fungus man had a blank expression and his whole body was stiff.

Hey?
Eh~~? !
……

Xiao Xiao poked the fungus man's mushroom-haired head with his finger with a bit of amusement.

"Silly?"

"Gu?!"

The fungus man let out a sharp, low cry.

Then he covered his mouth with both hands and looked at the human in front of him with a horrified expression.

Xiao Xiao:……?
He propped up his forehead with one hand and looked down at a particularly pitiful monster, "Sorry, did I scare you?"

"Cuckoo~"

The fungus man made a few indistinct sounds.

It was just too surprising.

This human can actually see it.

The first time it encountered a human being...the first time it was encountered by a human being.

The strange feeling made it forget its sadness for a moment.

The human withdrew his hand.

The fungus man tilted his head, hesitated for a while, and couldn't help but reach out to touch his head, the place that had just been touched by the human.

There is no warm feeling just now.

It was a little disappointing.

……

"Fungus man, do you want to follow me?"

Xiao Xiao extended his hand to the fungus man, with a gentle smile in his eyes and eyebrows, "Let's go to another place to talk."

He has finished his noodles.

It would not be a good idea for him to stay here for too long.

After all, a noodle shop is not a place to kill time like a cafe or a teahouse.

"Maybe I can help you find a new mushroom you'll like."

The fungus man's eyes lit up.

What new mushrooms does it like?

After a good cry, the sadness in its heart has dissipated a lot.

Already weak due to the loss of its companion mushroom, it felt even more powerless.

The new mushrooms he likes...

It likes mushrooms...

The fungus man slowly extended his hand to Xiao Xiao.

Just when the fungus man's fingertips touched Xiao Xiao's fingertips, the corners of its mouth curled up slightly, and it felt warm.

The next second, "Boom~"

The fungus man fell forward.

Xiao Xiao's heart skipped a beat and he stretched out his hand faster than he realized and caught the fungus man who was falling face down.

Feeling the weight in his palm, a wry smile appeared on his face.

What a monster who only loves to show off his strength.

I really worked hard to get the mushrooms back.

I cried again.

It must be exhausting.

Xiao Xiao carefully put the fungus man into his shirt pocket.

Then he got up and left the noodle shop.

...Xiao Xiao walked towards the school.

The fungus man probably needs to sleep for a while.

When it wakes up, I wonder if it will be willing to see its companions?

The fungus people in the yard will be very happy to see this fungus man, right?
……

Back in the dormitory, Xiao Xiao made a simple nest using a paper box and a handkerchief.

Then put the fungus man in.

Zhang Bo and others who watched the whole process went from being confused at first to being thoughtful later.

"Lao San, this..."

Zhang Bo subconsciously lowered his voice.

"A sleeping little monster."

Xiao Xiao said with a smile, he reached out and covered the fungus man with the handkerchief.

Then he placed the nest in the grid above the desk.

"Oh."

Everyone was stunned.

……

The next day, looking at the unchanged nest, Zhuge Yun couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Old Three, it hasn't woken up yet?"

"It will probably sleep a little longer."

Xiao Xiao glanced at the fungus man's peaceful sleeping face.

……

Three days have passed and the fungus man has shown no signs of waking up.

Xiao Xiao was a little worried.

"Ajiu, has it slept too long?"

The little white fox lazily lifted his eyelids, "What's so long about this?"

"It's only three days."

"hiss~"

The white snake raised its head and said, "Master Xiao Xiao, this monster has lost a lot of power, it won't wake up so soon."

"For a youkai, any amount of sleep is normal."

"It'll be okay."

"is it?"

Xiao Xiao looked at the fungus man's face carefully.

The tan skin made it difficult to tell the monster's condition from its expression.

However, the little monster's quiet and peaceful expression made Xiao Xiao put aside the worries that had arisen before.

"I see."

……

The weather is getting colder.

It is already late autumn.

There are fewer fallen leaves on the streets.

The strong branches stretch towards the gray and gloomy sky, showing some cold edges.

Xiao Xiao, who was jogging in the playground in the morning, suddenly stopped.

He raised his head as if he realized something.

A snowflake gently fell on his face, and a cool feeling spread.

Snowing.

Surprised shouts of students were heard all around.

After all, this is the first snow of the year.

And you’ve arrived so early.

It's inevitable that people get excited.

……

Under the gray-blue sky, the snowflakes seem to be glowing.

Lights up the whole world.

The snow is getting heavier and heavier.

It almost covered the original color of the sky, leaving only white.

The campus was in an uproar.

……

Such heavy snow is certainly not suitable for morning jogging.

Xiao Xiao walked towards the dormitory.

"Coffee~"

Feifei stood up, and his silver-blue eyes reflected snowflakes all over the sky, just like the sky at that moment.

"Woo~"

Taotie waved his claws impatiently, creating a small whirlwind that swept the snowflakes into the air.

Feeling the movement above his head, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

"Hiss~ This year's first snow is early compared to previous years."

The white snake opened its bright red vertical pupils.

Xiao Xiao smiled and raised his left hand, "Yes."

“What an unexpected surprise.”

　ps: Thank you for the reward from the big crab on the chopping board (*︶*)!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)