Jiang Yuze only had 2,500 left, so he gritted his teeth and sent a message to his friend asking for a loan.

Liu Siyi's voice came from behind, "We'll make up the remaining 7,000."

Jiang Yu turned around and met Fang Zhi's round, clear eyes, unable to look away for a long time.

He didn't know how he could have fallen for Fang Zhi in such a short time, and liked him even more after meeting him once.

Only then did he realize that he had nowhere to hide from the boy's burning gaze.

Just then, Jiang Yu's phone vibrated, and he awkwardly looked away to see Zhou Yiming's transfer information.

A thought suddenly flashed through my mind.

He agreed to Liu Siyi's proposal, but he would contribute 2,500, while Liu Siyi would pay the remaining 4,500.

After some twists and turns, the eight people finally managed to get into the private room.

It was everyone's first time singing, and they were so excited that they couldn't even get two microphones. They surrounded Liu Siyi and sang one song after another, releasing the pressure they felt at school or as the college entrance exam approached.

Fang Zhi, holding a drink, sat quietly to the side, watching them wail and howl.

Jiang Yu then moved from the sofa next to her to a distance of less than half a meter from the girl. "Fang Zhi, what do you want to sing? I'll pick one for you."

Fang Zhi, infected by the joyful atmosphere, also relaxed and became more at ease when facing Jiang Yu.

"Thank you for your kindness, Jiang." A slight curve appeared on her cherry-colored lips, her smile gentle and sweet. "However, I'm not very good at singing, so I won't sing."

"It's okay, I'll stay with you." Jiang Yu chuckled softly after saying that, feeling rather pathetic.

In his usual style, if he liked someone, he would act quickly and decisively to win them over, but when he met Fang Zhi, he seemed like a completely different person.

He was afraid that his reckless behavior would disturb the gentle and tender girl in front of him.

Jiang Yu, not wanting to miss the opportunity to spend time together, subtly tried to start a conversation, "Fang Zhi, besides studying, what other hobbies do you have?"

Fang Zhi thought about it carefully, "Dance and reading."

Jiang Yu knew nothing about dance, so he decisively chose to study at a school that was relatively close to him.

He smiled mischievously, but his tone was very serious. "I really want to know which book Fang Zhi likes the most. I wonder if she would be willing to share it."

Fang Zhi was amused by his appearance; she knew she couldn't just leave a favorite book unshared with him.

She said softly, "Border Town."

Jiang Yu's eyes lit up, and he slowly said, "Everything has its coincidences, but the outcome is like an inevitable destiny."

The girl sounded somewhat surprised, "You've seen it?"

“Of course.” Jiang Yu raised an eyebrow, feigning annoyance. “Do you think I’m that incompetent?”

Fang Zhi seemed to realize that her tone was inappropriate and had hurt him. Her ears turned red, and she quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Jiang, I didn't mean it that way."

Staring at the girl's face, which was full of regret, he laughed, "If Fang Zhi feels that she has hurt me and wants to make amends, then call me by my name from now on, instead of calling me Jiang."

Fang Zhi paused for a few seconds, and under the boy's unwavering, pleading gaze, softly said, "Jiang Yuze."

Jiang Yu's handsome face showed a smug expression. "I just realized."

They smiled at each other, and the girl's radiant smile was etched into his mind.

In the years that followed, he gradually came to understand this line from "Border Town." He met her when he was powerless; the meeting was accidental, without any preparation, and failure was the inevitable outcome.