Nan Zhi wasn't into the non-mainstream style back then, and she looked quite naive, but she went directly to Lin Feifan and told him that she was going to fulfill her promise to him.

This disgusted Lin Feifan, especially since Nan Zhi knew about his relationship with Lian Chuchu. She became very aggressive and repeatedly spoke ill of Lian Chuchu.

Lin Feifan disliked her intensely, let alone listen to her explanation.

He always harbored ill will towards Nanzhi. Over time, Nanzhi completely let herself go, going to nightclubs and becoming unconventional. In short, she had a very bad reputation at school.

Yet she still liked to chase after him, insult Lian Chuchu, and challenge Lin Feifan's bottom line.

In the end, they even plotted to harm her, but who knew that Nan Zhi didn't die, and even stopped looking at her with that infatuated gaze.

Looking back now, Nan Zhi probably saw him as her only light when she was a child, but he treated her like trash.

Lin Feifan hated his past self immensely. Why couldn't he ask clearly? Why couldn't he give Nanzhi a chance? What had he done...?

......

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Qin Xier invited Nan Zhi and Lin Youyou to go to Hongtai Temple on Hongtai Mountain in Beijing to pray for blessings.

Nanzhi was taken aback, not understanding why she suddenly wanted to go to the temple.

"I...I just heard that the temple is very effective for praying for marriage."

After she said those words with a shy expression, Nan Zhi was speechless.

Finally, the three of them went to Hongtai Mountain in the suburbs together.

It was more than an hour's drive from the capital. Nanzhi drove and parked at the parking lot below Hongtaishan.

After getting off the bus, Nanzhi looked up at the steep steps and was somewhat taken aback; they seemed to stretch on forever.

"Xi'er, why don't you two go upstairs? I'll wait here."

Lin Youyou's lips twitched, and she couldn't help but ask for a suggestion. Nan Zhi glanced at her; the girl had a stiff smile on her face, clearly indicating that she didn't want to go up.

Qin Xi'er immediately grabbed Lin Youyou's hand, "Youyou, come up with us too, we'll pray for your marriage."

Lin Youyou said she didn't want to seek marriage; wasn't it better to stay home and rest? She was a little confused that someone was out hiking on the third day of the Lunar New Year, and there were quite a few people there.

Her entire face was filled with signs of resistance, and Nanzhi sighed:

"Let's go, consider it exercise."

Finally, I climbed those steep and narrow steps one by one.

Lin Youyou couldn't take it anymore after walking for ten minutes. She sat down on the steps, panting, and said:

"I can't take it anymore, I feel completely exhausted."

Qin Xier's cheeks were flushed and her forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat. She was very tired, but when she thought about her purpose, she was suddenly filled with strength.

Seeing that Lin Youyou was indeed unable to walk any further, Nanzhi suggested that they rest for a while.

Lin Youyou looked up at her and asked, puzzled:

"Zhizhi, aren't you tired?"

Nanzhi: "I'm alright."

She's in pretty good physical condition, and she's never slacked off on exercising, so climbing for ten or so minutes is no problem for her.

After that, the group walked and stopped frequently, and finally took an hour to climb to the top of Hongtai Temple.

Among the bustling crowd, there were also many young men and women.

In the middle of the temple stands a wishing tree that is over a hundred years old. Its green branches are covered with red ribbons, all bearing people's wishes. Among them, the most common wish is for marriage, simply because Hongtai Temple is known for its effective prayers for marriage.

Upon seeing the tree, Qin Xi'er seemed to forget her fatigue, her eyes shining. This was the place to pray for marriage; it was said that if you prayed, your wish would be granted.

"Let's go inside."

Qin Xier's flushed cheeks were soft and tender. Nan Zhi looked at the sweat on her forehead and couldn't help but reach into her bag to take out a wet wipe and hand it to her, saying:

"No rush, wipe your face first."

Qin Xi'er was a little embarrassed, she was a little impatient. She took the wet wipe and wiped her cheek. Nan Zhi looked down at Lin Youyou, who was slumped on the steps, and handed her a wet wipe as well.

"Xi'er, you're so outstanding, why do you still need to ask for a marriage partner?"

Lin Youyou muttered to herself, feeling like her legs were about to go numb. Lin Youyou was an expert when it came to food, and making her climb a mountain was more terrifying than taking her life, which showed how she was feeling.

Nan Zhi patted her shoulder with a smile, "Of course you don't need to. I remember someone and Lian Jin are engaged."

Lin Youyou froze, and immediately denied it, "I already said it's a fake engagement."

Nan Zhi: "...Do you think I believe you?"

She didn't believe Lin Youyou had no feelings for Lian Jin. During that truth or dare game, after hearing Lian Jin say "it's probably not love," Lin Youyou acted very strangely. She could have chosen not to drink, but she insisted on drinking instead.

"Weren't we praying for a good marriage for Xi'er? Let's hurry up and go."

Lin Youyou suddenly stood up, lowered her head and said hurriedly. Nan Zhi stared at her with a half-smile, but Lin Youyou did not dare to look at her. She quickly pulled Qin Xier and walked into the temple.

Nan Zhi and Lin Youyou were not interested in this marriage. Nan Zhi already had a good marriage, while Lin Youyou was not interested at all.

"Esteemed benefactor, please draw lots here to have your marriage fortune told."

A young monk led the three of them to a place to draw lots.

Qin Xi'er looked at Nan Zhi, then at Lin Youyou.

In the end, she insisted on dragging Lin Youyou along with her.

"No, why are you pulling me? Zhizhi can keep you company too."

Lin Youyou pouted in protest. Nan Zhi followed behind, watching the interaction between the two. Qin Xi'er glared at her righteously, "Zhizhi is already married, why is she still praying for marriage? If Shen Xingmian finds out, we'll probably be threatened by him again."

Nan Zhi: "..." Shen Xingmian isn't that scary.

Lin Youyou thought about it and agreed. In the end, she had no choice but to draw lots with Qin Xier.

Qin Xi'er's saying is, "I searched high and low without finding it, but it came to me effortlessly."

Lin Youyou's motto is "Cherish the people in front of you."

Nan Zhi frowned. Lin Youyou's situation was easy to understand; Lian Jin was her ideal man. But Qin Xi'er's situation seemed less straightforward.

Qin Xi'er pursed her lips when she saw the fortune slip. Would she have to put in a lot of effort and still not get anything, or would she only get it unexpectedly?

Could this be interpreted as meaning that she might never win Xu Chaoci's affection?

I felt a bit down, and I thought I regretted coming here to draw lots.

Lin Youyou glanced at Qin Xier's fortune slip and blinked in confusion:

"What does this mean?"

Qin Xi'er's face paled, and she turned to look at her with a smile, "It doesn't mean anything."

Lin Youyou said "Oh," then looked down at her own. Her words were easy to understand. Thinking of the person in front of her that the sentence referred to, Lin Youyou's ears turned red, and her heart began to pound uncontrollably.

When Qin Xi'er was feeling down, Nan Zhi reached out and patted her shoulder. Although her cousin might not be a good match for Xi'er, as long as she could find happiness, that was all that mattered.

"Xi'er, let's go outside and make a wish. It will definitely come true."