But they wanted to keep themselves away from him...

Gradually, intense emotions welled up in her heart. For the first time, Tang Yanyan understood what anger meant. She glared at the bad kids who were bullying her and shouted seriously, "I don't want to be away from Xia Che!"

"I am his fiancée. Not only will I not leave him, but I will also marry him and stay with him for the rest of my life!"

Tang Yanyan seemed to have used all her strength; these words drained all the courage she had accumulated since birth.

Why should I leave Xia Che?

If you don't like yourself, then take it out on yourself!

No matter what happens, Tang Yanyan must not lose this hard-won friendship.

not to mention……

This friendship has long since changed.

"Oh right... How come I didn't think of that before? I'm Xia Che's fiancée. We're engaged, which means... I can continue enjoying this time I love forever?"

Tang Yanyan's heart began to race.

Immediately, ignoring the children who had been startled by her shout, she turned and ran wildly toward Xia Che's room.

An irrepressible thought surged in Tang Yanyan's mind.

She wanted to see Xia Che, right now!

She wanted to tell Xia Che her whole heart, right now!

Even if we can't see each other, it would be fine to just talk through the room.

No matter what, she must tell Xia Che her feelings in person.

Tang Yanyan was very fast. She ran all the way from the courtyard to Xia Che's room. Occasionally, passersby would see her and would involuntarily praise her, saying, "What a nimble little chubby girl!"

Although Tang Yanyan was staying at the Xia family's house, the two were not that close.

The Xia family is wealthy and powerful, and they live in manor houses.

Tang Yanyan ran all the way here before she finally saw the small courtyard where Xia Che lived.

"Xia Che...Xia Che!"

Tang Yanyan ran to the door and knocked.

He then nervously looked around.

Every time she came here, she would be chased away by that blue-haired loli. After this happened many times, Tang Yanyan was genuinely afraid of her.

But this time, my luck seems to be pretty good.

The little girl isn't here.

After observing for a while and confirming that it wasn't a ruse to capture her, Tang Yanyan finally felt relieved. She then knocked on the door again, "Xia Che, are you inside? I have something to tell you."

"...Tang Yanyan?"

The door was not open, but a hoarse voice came from inside.

"Why has your voice become so hoarse? And it's been like this for the past few days... I can't find you anywhere, what's wrong?"

Tang Yanyan was a little puzzled as to why Xia Che hadn't opened the door for her yet. But then she thought about it and realized that his voice was so hoarse. Could he be sick?

Therefore, Tang Yanyan did not urge her.

“I’ve had a high fever for the past few days, I guess it’s a viral cold… I’m sorry, it happened so suddenly I didn’t have time to have anyone else notify you. Wait a minute, haven’t you been here these past few days? I remember notifying Wen Chenlu.”

The hoarse voice sounded somewhat puzzled: "Shouldn't she have told you that I'm sick?"

Wen Chenlu?

Is it that girl with blue hair?

Tang Yanyan was stunned for a moment, then her lips twitched, her expression somewhat strange.

Now that you mention it...

It seems that it really is?

No wonder every time she came and asked Wen Chenlu what Xia Che was doing, the other party always had a cold face, then glared at her and cursed, "You're sick."

Tang Yanyan is too young to swear.

Those two short words were incredibly damaging to Tang Yanyan, which is why she felt this person was difficult to get along with and had always been quite afraid of her.

result……

So you've been telling yourself the real reason all along?

"Hehehe... Now that I think about it, it really is true. Okay... I made a blunder."

Tang Yanyan held her forehead and sighed deeply.

Can't this person just say it directly?

She only said two words, and who knows if she was telling herself the truth... Anyone who didn't know better would think she was cursing at them.

"Okay, what's up? Is there something you need?"

Xia Che's voice seemed even hoarser. After a pause, he said, "I'm not better yet, so I won't open the door for you."

"Yes, I know."

Upon realizing that her purpose had been mentioned, Tang Yanyan blushed slightly, her hands clasped behind her back as she fidgeted, unsure how to begin: "It's just... have you heard Uncle Xia mention it? About our engagement, I'd like to talk to you about it..."

Tang Yanyan didn't know much about marriage.

But she had watched the TV series and knew that this was a kind of ritual that could only be performed with someone you liked.

After it's over, I want to stay with this person for the rest of my life.

What were once family members belonging solely to each other will become family members shared by both.

So... marriage is about giving half of what belongs to you to your partner?

Tang Yanyan's little mind couldn't comprehend anything too profound.

She was unwilling to share her family with others, but Xia Che would obviously be the exception.

"So, I was thinking, if possible..."

Tang Yanyan mustered her courage, and the emotions in her heart reached their peak.

You'll be very happy after you get married, right?

Although they are still young now, once they get married and live together, they will gradually grow older.

By then, she would buy Xia Che toys and games every day, and she would enjoy it even if Xia Che liked to play pranks on her.

Thinking of this, Tang Yanyan smiled sweetly and was about to continue speaking when she heard that hoarse voice utter words that made her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

"Marriage? Don't be ridiculous. Who would take that kind of engagement seriously? I'm only taking you out because you're rich."

"You think I'd marry a fatso like you? What a joke! I love my sister, Xia Yuxin!"

"Looks like a pig... and you still dare to have such a dream?"

It seemed like they had hit a nerve, as the other person inside the room kept laughing.

Tang Yanyan, however, felt as if struck by lightning; despite the sweltering heat, she felt icy cold all over.

She had forgotten how she got out of there.

Tang Yanyan only remembered that after leaving, she was met by those naughty kids who chased after her, trying to bully her.

This time, she did not resist.

Even when she was pushed to the ground, had sand thrown all over her head, soiled her new dress, and was bullied and made to look miserable, Tang Yanyan did not resist anymore.

Her expression remained calm.

That was a calmness as if one's heart had turned to ashes.

...

After Tang Yanyan finished telling her story, a hint of resentment appeared on her usually aloof face.

"I only hate this kind of awful guy. As for feelings? Not even a little bit."

Tang Yanyan took a deep breath and slowly closed her eyes.

Even if a wound has long since scabbed over, reopening it can still cause heartache.