Song You asked excitedly, "Why is that?"

"I think he's great. He always shows up whenever I need help. I've fallen for him. Is that wrong?"

“Nan Zhi!” Song You shouted, “That’s not liking, that’s just gratitude.”

"Song You, stop treating me like a child. I'm seventeen now. I know what it means to like someone."

Nan Zhi's gaze was so resolute that the affection she once held for him seemed to have vanished.

Song You refused to believe it.

He grabbed Nanzhi's shoulders, eager to kiss her, wanting to hold onto something, but Nanzhi slapped him.

Song You turned his head, his whole body stiffened, and he froze.

It felt like my heart had been stabbed with a knife.

“Nanzhi…” His eyes were red as he slowly looked at her, “You and Xu Min are not suitable for each other. How about you break up with him?”

"Should I stay with you even if we're apart?"

"Yes, I know you hate me now, but it's okay, we'll get back together, and I'll treat you well..."

"I'm sorry, we're not a good match either."

The girl resolutely turned and left.

Song You felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He finally understood how humiliating and painful it must have been for her when he rejected her.

But he had already lost her once, and now that he remembered her, how could he possibly give up again?

She only hates him and is taking revenge on him; she has absolutely not fallen in love with Xu Min.

...

Nam Zhi was right; sure enough, the policy was relaxed not long afterward.

Xu Min went with Nan Zhi to the town to obtain a business license.

He started selling daily necessities in the village. At first, not many people bought them, but he sold them for cheaper prices than in town, and the quality was good. After everyone found out, more and more people started buying from him.

Just when things were looking up, the policy of resuming the college entrance examination was unexpectedly announced.

All the educated youth were going back.

Including Nam Gyi...