Chapter 78 "He Jinzhao, you are my one in a million".

He Jinzhao's eyelashes trembled, his lips were taut, and he slowly asked, "What is it?"

Song Shiyi did not answer, but gripped his arm tightly, staring at him intently, her throat choked with emotion.

"Why?"

Why do this?

Why won't you tell me the truth?

She blinked, and glistening tears slid down her cheeks, leaving a faint trail of light.

She desperately wanted an answer.

He Jinzhao remained silent.

After a long while, he sighed softly, raised his hand to stroke the red corner of his eye, and wiped away the moisture.

He seemed somewhat helpless and resigned, bending down slightly to gently coax, "Don't cry."

"That's what I was afraid you would do."

Song Shiyi sobbed softly, her words barely audible and fragmented.

"Was it...if this hadn't happened today, you...would have...kept it from me all this time..."

He Jinzhao led her to sit down on the sofa. He knelt on one knee in front of her, looked up at her, and nodded seriously.

"yes."

Song Shiyi was stunned for a moment because he admitted it so readily. Her nose was red and tears were hanging on her eyelashes. Her expression was cute and adorable.

He Jinzhao couldn't help but smile and gently explained, "At that time, you didn't think we were very familiar with each other."

"What would you think if I suddenly told you this at this time?"

Song Shiyi's eyes flickered slightly, and she pursed her lips, saying, "I would be very grateful."

He Jinzhao nodded, took out a tissue and gently wiped away her tears, smiling as he said, "You see, if I were to tell you, wouldn't our relationship change?"

“You will always remember this, and you will only feel gratitude towards me.”

"Once you develop these feelings for me, it will be very difficult for you to like me no matter what I do afterward."

"This is not what I want."

Song Shiyi's breath hitched, and she stared at him blankly, her mind going blank for a moment.

If that's the case, then wouldn't he be...?

Did you start liking her around that time?

This realization left her somewhat bewildered.

He Jinzhao patted her head, his smile deepening, his voice gentle and tender.

"To me, this is just a trivial matter."

"I don't need your repayment, I just want you to always have a smile on your face and live a carefree life."

"You don't need to feel burdened."

"Because it's you, I'm willing."

Song Shiyi stood there stunned for a long time, unable to say a word.

She never imagined that someone would give so much for her without reservation.

He showered her with endless favoritism.

I asked for nothing in return, just to make her happy.

What merit or ability does she possess?

A sudden pang of emotion welled up in my eyes, and the tears I had just managed to hold back surged back up. My heart was filled with gratitude.

She suddenly thought of something and asked, somewhat confused, "What about Shen Yanci?"

He Jinzhao lowered his eyes, as if he didn't know how to begin.

After a few seconds of silence, he told her the truth of what had happened.

"It was somewhat of an accident."

He was completely out of control at that point, unaware of what he was doing, only knowing that these people deserved to die.

It was Shen Yanci who happened to be passing by and pulled him back.

Otherwise the consequences would be even more serious.

The group thought they were accomplices, and the police notified their parents and school leaders.

It can be said that Shen Yanci was completely dragged down by him.

He felt very guilty.

This is another reason why he didn't tell Song Shiyi the truth.

So, while rumors were circulating at school that Shen Yanci was willing to risk losing his guaranteed admission to university to clear Song Shiyi's name, he did nothing.

When he saw Song Shiyi finally smile and look at Shen Yanci with gratitude, he said nothing.

As she looked at him intently, her eyes full of concern, he swallowed back the words that were about to slip out.

Oh well, as long as she's happy.

None of that matters.

Song Shiyi was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions.

In fact, He Jinzhao is right.

Before that, her feelings for Shen Yanci were purely those of a brother and sister.

After that, things were different.

There was something she couldn't understand before.

Why was she disappointed but not upset when Shen Yanci ignored her?

When he joked and played around with other girls, she would simply observe them indifferently, without any emotional fluctuation in her heart.

And then there was the time he introduced his girlfriend to me and showed her affection.

I only felt sad for a moment, and after that, I didn't care anymore when we met again.

She once felt that her liking was cheap.

How can it be transferred to another person in such a short time?

It turns out that she didn't like Shen Yanci.

It's gratitude.

Song Shiyi's eyes lit up slightly, and he suddenly felt enlightened.

He Jinzhao lowered his head and said something in a muffled voice.

You were very happy at that time.

“I know you like him, so I think it’s fine if things end like this.”

He was a secret admirer.

My state of mind at the time was probably like this:

I'm afraid she knows, yet I'm also afraid she doesn't.

He Jinzhao lowered his eyes and didn't speak again.

The light in his lowered eyes dimmed slightly, revealing a hint of loneliness.

The next second, fair and delicate hands gently cupped his face, and with a slight force of their wrists, slowly lifted his head.

He Jinzhao knelt before her, a hint of confusion in his eyes, staring blankly up at her.

The girl bent down, her clear eyes, wet with tears, were even clearer, her beautiful eyebrows curved, and her voice was still a little hoarse from crying, but it couldn't hide her soft and sweet voice.

"Who told you I like him?"

He Jinzhao's pupils dilated slightly, his eyelashes trembled, as if he could hardly believe it.

Do you know?

"here."

Song Shiyi pointed to his heart.

"My heart only beats wildly when I'm with you."

"Being with you makes me blush, get nervous, and feel shy, and most importantly..."

"Seeing you makes my whole day happy."

She looked intently at the man in front of her and earnestly expressed her feelings, word by word.

"These are all things you gave me."

"You said before that I was your one and only."

"I'll tell you now."

"He Jinzhao, you are my one in a million."

He Jinzhao was somewhat lost in thought. He subconsciously rolled his Adam's apple, his voice hoarse.

"……What did you say?"

Song Shiyi's eyelashes fluttered, her almond-shaped eyes curved, and her face radiant.

She moved even closer, her warm breath tickling his face.

A soft, pleasant voice drifted into his ears.

I like it when you ask me what my taste preferences are before we eat together.

I love the way you look when you tilt your head to listen to me when we're talking.

I love the way you walk a beat slower when we stroll side by side.

"I love the way your eyes crinkled when you turned back to wave goodbye as we parted."

I cherish every moment of life I spend with you.

"I cherish every single moment that involves you."

"I also love the evening breeze and the fiery clouds."

"But none of that compares to how much I love you."

Song Shiyi chuckled softly, her eyes like water. The emotions that had been suppressed in her heart slowly seeped out through the cracks in her chest, overflowing her limbs and surging forth.

They were like tender sprouts breaking through the soil, full of vibrant energy, entangling her thoughts, and no longer able to be hidden.

"He Jinzhao, did you hear that?"

I said—

"I like you."