Chapter 62 Life Imprisonment

"Nan Xuqiu!!"

Chi Jinjin was shocked and shouted towards the sea, but there was no trace of him.

The surging waves swallowed him up.

Chi Jinjin was immediately anxious. She dropped her bag and dived into the sea.

But she couldn't find her, so she dived deeper and looked for Nan Xuqiu in the water.

Finally found him still sinking.

Chi Jinjin swam over quickly, carried him out of the water, and then dragged him ashore with great effort.

"Nan Xuqiu?"

Chi Jinjin patted his face and called him.

But he didn't respond.

"Nan Xuqiu... don't scare me... Nan Xuqiu!" Chi Jinjin shook him to try to wake him up, but he still didn't wake up.

Chi Jinjin was so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes. She quickly pressed his chest and gave him artificial respiration.

She pinched his nose, lifted his chin, kissed him, and blew air into his mouth.

But as they were crossing the river, Chi Jinjin noticed that the corners of his mouth were raised, as if he was smiling.

She turned her head and saw that he was looking straight at her.

Chi Jinjin quickly moved back, her eyes full of surprise and panic.

Nan Xuqiu smiled and said slowly, "I suddenly remembered something. Five years ago during our autumn outing, I fell into the pool and you gave me first aid. That was my first kiss."

First kiss?

That was actually his first kiss.

Chi Jinjin couldn't believe it, so she was his first kiss?

"Nan Xuqiu." Chi Jinjin clenched her fists and continued, "Do you think this is funny? Do you know how important life is? You treat it like a joke, not taking it seriously. Do you know that the today you don't cherish is the tomorrow that many people who want to live another day are looking forward to?"

Nan Xuqiu could tell that Chi Jinjin wasn't just angry this time, she was outright furious. Realizing she had gone too far, she quickly sat up, apologized, and explained, "I'm sorry, but I didn't treat my life as a joke. I only jumped in because I learned how to swim."

"Oh..." Chi Jinjin's anger subsided a little, but soon rose again. She reacted and said, "You mean to say that you were lying to me just now? You lied to me again!"

She stood up from the ground and walked away.

Nan Xuqiu quickly caught up and grabbed her wrist.

Chi Jinjin threw him away, turned around and scolded him, "Nan Xuqiu, you've gone too far! You've played tricks on me and deceived me time and time again! Why, why did you just cut off contact and block me when you said you didn't like me, and why did I have to be with you when you liked me!"

"I, I don't mean that..." He had never thought that she must be with him, but he just didn't want to let go so easily.

He didn't want to lie to her, he just wanted to tell her that she was not a fish and he was not a bird. Maybe fish and birds couldn't be together, but Chi Jinjin and Nan Xuqiu could.

Chi Jinjin was so angry that tears fell down. Seeing this, Nan Xuqiu reached out to wipe them for her, but Chi Jinjin dodged and turned back to run.

When I ran to the bus stop, I realized I didn’t take my bag.

But it would be embarrassing to go back like this. I just left so coolly, but now I have to go back in disgrace.

Stupid brain.

Chi Jinjin sat down aside, and drops of water dripped down her hair.

Fortunately, there was no one at the bus stop, otherwise Chi Jinjin didn’t know how embarrassed she would be.

Every time, in front of Nan Xuqiu, she was always dull-witted, easily fooled by him, and easily led by him.

Whenever she thought about it, she got angry and felt very disappointed with him.

At this moment, a hand handed her bag.

Chi Jinjin looked up and saw that it was indeed Nan Xuqiu.

Chi Jinjin snatched it away with one hand.

"Why don't you say thank you?" Nan Xuqiu sat down beside her and said with a smile.

Chi Jinjin was furious and didn't say anything, but she was thinking, you still want me to say thank you? I'm already being polite by not scolding you.

Not only did I lie to her, but I also scared her, and now she is soaked all over. Fortunately, it’s not cold today.

"Are you thinking now that I still need you to say thank you, and it's already very good that you didn't scold me?" Nan Xuqiu asked with a smile.

Chi Jinjin's heart skipped a beat.

"No, no." Chi Jinjin said, thinking to herself, why does he know everything?

At this time, the bus came and Chi Jinjin quickly got on it.

But unexpectedly, Nan Xuqiu also followed and sat next to her.

"What are you doing here?" Chi Jinjin asked.

Nan Xuqiu replied, "Let's go back to school."

"Didn't you drive here yourself?"

Nan Xuqiu said, "I suddenly feel too lazy to drive."

“…”

Chi Jinjin didn't want to say anything more, because she couldn't win the argument anyway. She suddenly felt that Nan Xuqiu should be a lawyer instead of a police officer. He was so eloquent and could talk so many things that he could leave people speechless.

After arriving at the station, Chi Jinjin got off the bus, and Nan Xuqiu also got off the bus.

Although he still has one more stop.

Chi Jinjin was too lazy to ask and went straight to school.

Nan Xuqiu grabbed her hand and said, "Lawyer Chi, am I really going to be sentenced to life imprisonment for being your boyfriend?"

Chi Jinjin broke free from his hand, did not answer, and walked towards the school.

Nan Xuqiu looked at her retreating figure with a complicated expression...

On Monday, after evening self-study, Chi Jinjin and Zhou Zhou had just picked up their books and stood up from their seats to leave when Gao Yi suddenly came over.

He said to Zhou Zhou, "You go back first. Chi Jinjin and I have something to discuss."

"Okay." Zhou Zhou left first.

The people in the classroom left one after another, until only the two of them were left.

Gao Yicai asked, "Are you and Nan Xuqiu together?"

His words were direct and had a questioning tone.

Chi Jinjin felt a little uncomfortable, but still replied politely, "No."

Gao Yi sneered and said, "You're lying. I saw you and him getting out of a car that day, and he was holding your hand. Chi Jinjin, I didn't expect you to lie."

His tone was distant, even slightly angry.

Chi Jinjin didn't expect that he, who hadn't spoken to her for a long time, would suddenly become like this.

Is it because of a broken heart?

People who have been heartbroken do have bad tempers. Chi Jinjin sighed and replied kindly, "I really wasn't with him."

But Gao Yi still didn't believe it.

He said coldly, "Don't think I don't know. You were reluctant to accept me before because you wanted to get close to Nan Xuqiu. You see, he's rich and powerful, and he can let you live a rich life in the future."

"I admit that I want to live a wealthy life, but I have never thought of clinging to anyone. If you think I'm that kind of person, then we have known each other for so many years in vain." Chi Jinjin was angry. They had been friends for so many years, but in his heart, she was such a despicable person. It was really painful for her to hear this.

"Who knows if you are?" Gao Yi said coldly, "You are just like Nan Xuqiu, both are sinister and cunning villains. Nan Xuqiu is a hypocrite who will do anything to get what he wants, and you are a vain gold digger."

Chi Jinjin looked at him disappointedly and said, "Gao Yi, I really have known you for nothing."

Having said that, she turned and was about to leave.

Gao Yi grabbed her arm and shouted, "Where are you going? Am I wrong? Nan Xuqiu is a traitor, he's vicious, he's insidious, do you know how disgusting he is? He actually let Yu Wan seduce me and play tricks on me. My future is completely ruined by him!"

Chi Jinjin shook off his hand and said coldly, "Once you leave this school, the temptations outside are far more numerous and stronger than Yu Wan. You've made yourself like this because of Yu Wan. Why don't you reflect on yourself? I remember you once said that you would be someone who sticks to your original heart and always has a pure heart. But look back, where is your original heart now?"

"Gao Yi, your future is always in your own hands, not in the hands of others." Chi Jinjin said the last sentence and left the classroom directly.

She had only vaguely felt that Gao Yi had changed before, but now she realized that he had really changed...

In the following days, Chi Jinjin didn't see Gao Yi come to class. Although she was really angry that night, she was still a little worried about him because he hadn't shown up for a few days.

After three years of relationship, it’s not like it can fade away just like that.

But she really didn't expect that Gao Yi was actually involved with Nan Xuqiu.

She didn't know whether what Gao Yi said was true. If it was true, she couldn't understand what grudge these two people could have.

After class at noon, Chi Jinjin and Zhou Zhou went to the cafeteria to eat, but she suddenly received bad news.

Chi Changgui accidentally fell from the roof and was now sent to the ICU of the Municipal People's Hospital.

Zhang Xianmei was alone in the hospital. She was uneducated and illiterate, so she could only cry on her phone.

When Chi Jinjin heard this, she was extremely anxious, but she still tried to calm herself down. She packed her things while comforting her helpless mother on the phone.

Then she hurriedly asked for leave from her teacher and took a bus back.

As soon as Chi Jinjin got off the car, he ran into the hospital and came to the ICU ward. Zhang Xianmei was sitting alone in the aisle in front of the ICU.

"Mom!" Chi Jinjin walked quickly to her side.

Zhang Xianmei looked up at her, her eyes full of fatigue and bloodshot. When she saw Chi Jinjin, her eyes suddenly became moist again. She choked and said, "Jinjin, what should I do? Your father..."

"Mom, don't worry, the doctor will have a way, Dad will be fine." Chi Jinjin bent down and patted Zhang Xianmei's shoulder to comfort her.

"It's all my fault, it's all my fault." Zhang Xianmei slapped herself in self-blame.

Chi Jinjin quickly grabbed her hand and said tearfully, "Mom, I don't blame you. Accidents always happen suddenly. Who can predict the future?"

She tried hard to hold back the tears in her eyes. She knew that at this time, she had to be strong, otherwise her mother would not be able to hold on.

But the bad news kept coming. In the evening, Chi Changgui's condition worsened again and he was rescued for two or three hours.

Chi Jinjin and Zhang Xianmei were extremely anxious outside, and their hearts felt like they were being fried in oil over and over again.

Fortunately, Chi Changgui was finally rescued, but the doctor recommended a major operation as soon as possible, which would cost 400,000 yuan.

If this operation is not performed, Chi Changgui's condition will worsen and he will be in imminent danger.

Zhang Xianmei scraped together money from everywhere and emptied her family's savings to come up with 200,000 yuan. But she really didn't know where to get the remaining 200,000 yuan, so she borrowed from all the relatives and friends she could.

On the afternoon of the third day, the doctor allowed them to see Chi Changgui.

After Chi Jinjin and Zhang Xianmei changed into visiting clothes, they walked to Chi Changgui's bedside under the guidance of the doctor.

Chi Jinjin felt heartbroken as she looked at the person lying on the bed with an oxygen tube inserted in his body, who looked extremely weak.

Clearly, when she left, he was still as strong as ever, as if it was just yesterday.

There is no color on his face now.

"Jinjin..." Chi Changgui called her with his dying breath.

Chi Jinjin walked over, squatted down beside his bed, held his hand with tears in her eyes and replied, "I'm here, Dad."

"Why are you here? Go back and don't delay your studies." Chi Changgui said.

Chi Jinjin said, "Dad, don't worry, it won't affect my studies."

"When can I go home?" Chi Changgui asked.

Zhang Xianmei told Chi Changgui the general situation.

"How much does it cost?" Chi Changgui asked.

Zhang Xianmei wiped the tears from her face and smiled, "Not much, only a few thousand."

"A few thousand is also very expensive..." Chi Changgui said uncomfortably.

Zhang Xianmei retorted, "No matter how valuable it is, can it be as valuable as your life? We can earn money again, but now that you're gone, where can we earn it?"

"Yes, Dad, just listen to the doctor, cooperate with the treatment, and don't worry about money." Chi Jinjin also said.

Chi Changgui nodded.

After leaving the ICU, Zhang Xianmei said to Chi Jinjin, "You take care of Dad for the next few days, and Mom will find a way to raise money."

"Mom, how much money do we need?" Chi Jinjin asked.

Zhang Xianmei patted her head and said, "This is not something you should worry about. Don't worry, Mom will get it."

"Hmm..." Chi Jinjin replied, but she knew in her heart that her mother had already run out of ideas and there was no way she could get any money.

Chi Jinjin leaned against the wall, lowered her head and remained silent for a long time.

Finally she made the call.

The call was quickly connected, and Nan Xuqiu's voice came from the other end.

"Senior." Chi Jinjin bit her lip and said, "Can I, can I borrow some money? It's a bit much..."

"How much do you want?" Nan Xuqiu asked.

"Two hundred thousand..."

Chi Jinjin said, her voice so soft that even she could hardly hear it.

Now she feels like a shameless person, even though she was being cold and sarcastic to others just a few months ago.

Now he comes to borrow money from others.

Chi Jinjin even wanted to scold herself.

But apart from Nan Xuqiu, she couldn't think of any other solution.

Although it is shameful and even spineless, none of these are more important than my father's life.

As long as she can save her father, Chi Jinjin is willing to do it even if it means trampling all her dignity on the ground.

Before she had finished her words, a transfer reminder came on her phone. Nan Xuqiu directly transferred 200,000 yuan to her.

The speed was so fast that Chi Jinjin was stunned.

She asked in surprise, "Why don't you ask me why I borrowed so much money? And I didn't even write you an IOU. Aren't you afraid that I will default on the debt in the future?"

"The three words 'Chi Jinjin' are far more convincing to me than an IOU," Nan Xuqiu said with a smile.