Luo Xikui didn't even know how she got home in the end; her steps felt unsteady, as if she were walking on clouds.

When she said goodbye to Xu Ziyu at the door, she slowly came back to her senses and asked in a low, hoarse voice, "Is it really necessary to go?"

Xu Ziyu did not answer her, but just looked at her quietly.

She already understood his answer; he always kept his word.

At this point, it would be pointless for her to say anything more. Did she really have to stop him? That was a prestigious university; what right did she have to stop him?

"Well..." She opened her mouth again, but felt there was nothing more to say. She lowered her eyes and said softly, "I wish you all the best."

After Luo Xikui finished speaking, she turned and walked towards the gate, her shoulders slightly drooping, looking somewhat forlorn.

Xu Ziyu watched her retreating figure and pursed his lips tightly.

He made this decision only half a month before the high school entrance exam. It was the result of a conversation with his father. He felt that his father was right. Only by becoming independent as soon as possible and making himself stronger could he control his future more freely.

He envisioned his future being connected to her.

That conversation made him think more deeply.

If he continues to accompany her at the same pace, he won't be able to offer her anything by the time they graduate together.

"Luo Xikui." Xu Ziyu called out her name as he watched her retreating figure.

Luo Xikui's eyes were already red and filled with tears. She didn't want to turn around and let him see her in such a disheveled state.

She pretended not to hear his voice and ran quickly into the house.

Xu Ziyu clenched his fist, but ultimately did not move.

The setting sun cast his shadow long, long.

After running into the house, Luo Xikui ignored the strange looks from her brothers and rushed upstairs.

"Brother, is sister crying?" Sweet Orange and Sweet Taro looked towards Hengxi.

Xiang Hengxi was also surprised. She initially doubted her eyes, but since both of her younger brothers had seen it, it couldn't be a matter of seeing things. She was even more puzzled. Wasn't she going on a date? She was so happy this morning, why did she come back like this?

He got up and went upstairs. When he reached Luo Xikui's door, he was about to knock when he heard suppressed sobbing sounds from inside.

It seemed inappropriate to go in at this time, so he turned around and went downstairs.

When it was time for dinner, their parents hadn't returned from their date, so their two younger brothers sat down to eat.

Aunt Fang had already gone upstairs and knocked on Xiao Kui's door once, but she didn't come out.

So Xiang Hengxi took the dinner and went upstairs again. He stood by the door and didn't hear a sound, so he raised his hand and knocked on the door, saying, "Xiao Kui, I'm coming in."

Before she could object, he pushed open the door and went inside.

Luo Xikui was sitting in front of the computer, typing away, seemingly searching for something.

Xiang Hengxi put down the tray, glanced down at her younger sister's swollen eyes, and then followed her gaze to the computer screen, which displayed information about the Berlin Philharmonic Academy in Germany.

He was slightly surprised. This was a world-renowned music academy. Did his sister want to pick up the violin again and start learning?

"Xiao Kui, have something to eat first." Xiang Hengxi gently placed his hand on Luo Xi Kui's shoulder.

Luo Xikui sniffed, glanced at the food, all of which were her favorites, but she had no appetite and shook her head.

"If you don't eat dinner, do you even want to grow up? Be careful, or Ayu will dislike you." Xiang Hengxi pushed the tray in front of her.

As soon as Luo Xikui heard him mention Xu Ziyu, the tears she had been holding back started falling again.