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Lin Tingfeng had no choice but to give up.

He began to worry about the future, feeling as if he were surrounded by enemies. His heart felt heavy, as if it were filled with lead. He brewed some black tea, but had no desire to drink it. He reached out and searched his clothes, looking for a cigarette. When he was particularly heavy-hearted, he always wanted to smoke a cigarette or two. But after finding a cigarette, he remembered that Xiaoyu didn't like smoking, so he had to restrain himself.

The next day, Ye Wenyu went to school as usual, carrying her schoolbag to review her lessons and prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination.

Someone else came looking for her, waiting specifically at the library entrance. So when she walked through the library, she saw him; it was Jiang Zhiming.

Ye Wenyu was very surprised to see Jiang Zhiming. She looked at him as if he were an alien. She never expected him to come looking for her.

Jiang Zhiming seemed quite embarrassed by his behavior, his face slightly flushed, and he smiled apologetically at her. He was wearing a dark overcoat, and his Lexus luxury car was parked not far away.

Ye Wenyu stared at him blankly.

Jiang Zhiming had no choice but to walk up to her and look her up and down. He found that she had undergone a complete transformation. She looked much healthier and prettier now, her eyes were brighter, and she was full of vitality.

It used to be weak and lifeless, like a plant that had lost its water, but now it looks like a well-nourished rose.

Yesterday, I had dinner with Lin Tingyue, and Cai Wenchuan was also there. He casually mentioned that Ye Wenyu and Lin Tingfeng had gotten back together. Lin Tingyue was shocked and clenched her fists in anger, her eyes turning green like a mad cat. His heart was also stirred and became restless.

Today, as if by some strange twist of fate, he drove to Q University early this morning and waited outside the library.

Ye Wenyu asked Jiang Zhiming in disbelief, "You're looking for me?"

Jiang Zhiming nodded with a smile. His face continued to heat up; now not only was his face flushed, but his ears and neck were also burning.

Ye Wenyu looked around, then at him, and asked, "How did you know I would come to the library?"

Jiang Zhiming recalled that he was once like her, a student from a poor family, who worked hard and was not afraid of hardship or fatigue. His favorite place at school was the library, as if he felt guilty if he didn't go there for a day.

She and he were actually very similar, so it was easy for him to find her.

Seeing that Ye Wenyu still looked curious, he had no choice but to calm himself down and say, "I understand you." He understood her as well as he understood himself, because a person's character is determined by their birth and upbringing. He and she were born into similar circumstances and had similar upbringings.

Ye Wenyu nodded, then asked again, "Did you need something from me?"

The weather was bad today; the sky was overcast, like a heavy lead plate, and the north wind was howling, like a small knife cutting her skin. Her long hair, which was draped over her shoulders, was also blown about by the wind.

She wanted to end the conversation quickly and get indoors as soon as possible, where it would be warmer.

The fountain outside the library seemed to be frozen by the low temperature, the surrounding trees had lost all their leaves, and everything was gray and gloomy.

Jiang Zhiming coughed, pointed to a bench not far away, and said to her, "Shall we sit over there and talk?" He was very respectful of her opinion.

Ye Wenyu looked at him and said, "It's too cold outside, let's go to the library together."

Jiang Zhiming nodded, and the two walked into the library side by side, sitting down on a bench in the lobby on the first floor.

The library wasn't much warmer than outside, and because of the cold weather and the winter break, there weren't many students, only a few staff members walking around.

With few people and a low temperature, the library was practically a giant cold storage.

Jiang Zhiming glanced at the girl beside him and thought to himself that if he really got together with Lin Tingfeng, he wouldn't need to study so hard. Lin Tingfeng had enough wealth for several lifetimes to spend, so studying would be meaningless for him.

Unaware of Jiang Zhiming's thoughts, Ye Wenyu said to him, "Just tell me what's on your mind. I need to review my lessons later. I'm preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam. I've been drifting aimlessly and wasting a lot of time, so I need to work harder than others now." She then gave him a bright smile, like a warm little sun in winter.

Looking at her beauty, Jiang Zhiming's heart stirred. He nodded and bluntly advised, "Xiaoyu, don't be with Lin Tingfeng."

Ye Wenyu froze, turned to the side, and looked at Jiang Zhiming with surprise. A sense of unease began to creep into her heart.

Jiang Zhiming understood what she meant. Well, he didn't seem to have the right to advise her. He hadn't known her for long; he had only appeared in front of her when her mother had an accident. After that, they rarely contacted each other. She never took the initiative to contact him; it was always him who took the initiative to contact her. He couldn't help but care for her, love her, and want to take care of her.

It felt as if a string was tied to his heart, and one end of the string was in Ye Wenyu's hand. He willingly became her puppet.

Looking back on these actions now, he is shocked and surprised. He thought he had a strong ability to regulate and control himself, but in front of Ye Wenyu, even the best self-control was lost.

Emotions are like a lion unleashed from its cage, and reason vanishes.

Could it be?

Jiang Zhiming dared not think about it, nor did he want to.

Jiang Zhiming blushed slightly and said softly, "He's not good enough for you. He's not a good person."

That phrase again! This was the second time in a short period that she had heard "He's not a good person." Ye Wenyu felt even more troubled.

Cai Wenchuan had advised her in this way, and now Jiang Zhiming was doing the same. She felt somewhat displeased and asked Jiang Zhiming, "Then why are you with Lin Tingyue? I heard you're her fiancé, and you'll be getting married soon."

He's just trying to persuade me from a position of limited understanding. Everyone is associating with the Lin family, so why can you but I can't? It's ridiculous.

Jiang Zhiming was stunned. When he finally understood, all the passion rushed to his face. After a long while, he stammered, "Lin Ting, Yue, is very, very cute. I love, I love her." He spoke very softly because he was not strong and therefore his voice was not loud.

Unexpectedly, Ye Wenyu smiled, nodded seriously, and said to him, "My reason for being with Lin Tingfeng is the same as yours. I also love Lin Tingfeng, and he treats me very well."

Jiang Zhiming was speechless. After a long silence, he gazed at her and said with utmost sincerity, "I was just worried about you."

Ye Wenyu stood up and said politely, "Thank you, but you should worry more about Lin Tingyue." This was a warning against his overstepping of boundaries.

Jiang Zhiming blushed. Seeing that she was about to end the conversation and leave, he had no choice but to stand up as well, awkwardly say goodbye, and leave in a hurry.