Since Huo Jinxin cleared up the misunderstanding with Wei Zechen, their relationship has gradually returned to normal, but it has not taken even a small step forward.

Wei Zechen had already submitted his study abroad application, and that was an undeniable fact.

After all, the future is not a game. As an adult, one must think things through carefully and not be fickle or capricious.

Therefore, he did not reveal his feelings for Huo Jinxin for the time being.

At the same time, through the Jiang Lei incident, he realized that perhaps due to his lack of experience, he lacked sufficient confidence when facing the person he liked.

That's why, under Huo Jinxin's cold attitude and Jiang Lei's deliberate misleading, she so easily gave up on the person she loved.

He secretly pondered that if his feelings for Huo Jinxin remained unchanged after returning from his studies abroad, perhaps that would be the best time to confess his love.

Sometimes, he would wonder if he would regret it in the future if he missed the opportunity because he didn't confess his feelings.

The answer is obviously yes.

However, even if you confess your feelings at this moment, the best-case scenario is simply to succeed.

But the thought of the two of them facing a four-year separation, more than 1,400 days and nights without being able to be together, was too much to bear.

As one's identity changes, demands increase, inevitably leading to constant disputes, and the final outcome is unpredictable.

Even if the two of them end up together, he feels there will still be regrets, because he couldn't be by Huo Jinxin's side to spend every memorable day that belonged to them.

Even if you're just friends, meeting up occasionally for a meal is better than becoming lovers and then strangers again.

However, if we maintain a friendship, reducing contact and meetings won't create any distance, and we can be more natural and casual when we do contact each other, which might be the best choice.

However, Wei Zechen did not sit idly by and wait for his fate.

"Xin Xin, I'm going abroad next semester. Could you paint a portrait of you for me? I can look at it whenever I miss you."

"My self-portrait?" Huo Jinxin asked shyly.

"Hmm, aren't we good friends? You won't even paint a picture for me?" Wei Zechen said, feigning grievance.

"No...no...of course not."

"That's fine then. I'll just need a smaller one tomorrow."

Wei Zechen gestured with his hand; it was about the size of a palm.

"Okay, sure." Huo Jinxin nodded shyly, her face flushed.

"Let's take a few more group photos!"

Wei Zechen took out his phone and made another request to Huo Jinxin.

Wei Zechen took many photos of the two of them, as well as photos of Huo Jinxin alone.

Not only that, he also took many photos with Huo Jinxin's phone, most of which were selfies.

He even went so far as to say, "That's fair."

“These days are so wonderful. The thought that you might not be able to see each other as often as you do now makes me a little sad,” Wei Zechen said tentatively.

"No, I don't plan to have a boyfriend right now," Huo Jin hurriedly explained.

In fact, since reconciling with Huo Jinxin, Wei Zechen has keenly sensed that she seems to have undergone some subtle changes.

Does her fear of misunderstanding her mean that her feelings for her go beyond friendship?

Perhaps, she also harbors a special affection for him?

Wei Zechen was secretly overjoyed as he pondered.

"How about this, if I go back to China in four years and you still don't have a boyfriend, and we're not getting any younger, how about we just make do?" Wei Zechen said in a half-joking tone.

However, his tightly clenched hands inadvertently revealed his inner tension and unease.

Upon hearing the word "four years," Huo Jinxin suddenly realized the reason why her sister had said that Wei Zechen would appear four years later.

Presumably, in the story, he also chose to study abroad at this time, and it wasn't until four years later that the two met again by chance due to work.

Just as Huo Jinxin was deep in thought, pondering the deeper meaning behind Huo Jinning's words.

Wei Zechen mistakenly thought she was hesitating about whether to reject him, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss and sadness, but he still tried his best to hide this emotion.

"I was just joking, don't take it seriously."

Wei Zechen spoke stiffly, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere with a lighthearted tone.

However, at the same time, Huo Jinxin also responded, "Okay, no problem."

She nodded slightly in agreement.

The two spoke almost simultaneously.

"Now that you've agreed, you absolutely cannot go back on your word."

Wei Zechen's mood was like a rollercoaster, going up and down.

He was both excited and nervous, looking forward to every moment he would experience with Huo Jinxin in the future.

"No regrets."

Huo Jinxin looked at Wei Zechen and noticed that his forehead was sweating, his hands were clenched tightly, his expression was unnatural, and his tone was stiff. She immediately understood that he was nervous.

She wasn't stupid; she could sense how Wei Zechen treated her, but neither of them dared to confess their feelings.

Perhaps Wei Zechen was worried about going abroad, which is why he hadn't confessed his feelings until now. Today's behavior can be considered an indirect confession!

Huo Jinxin felt a sweet warmth in her heart, and she couldn't hide the happiness on her face.

This was Wei Zechen's plan. He would come back whenever he had a holiday, and when he wasn't busy on weekends, he would contact Huo Jinxin. This way, she wouldn't have time to meet other men, and if anything happened, he could know immediately and stop it.

Why did you suddenly decide to go abroad?

Huo Jinxin always had doubts about this, but she never connected it to herself.

"This was a decision made by my family. The original plan was to go after I graduated from university, but due to certain circumstances, we had to move it up," Wei Zechen explained, without telling Huo Jinxin the real reason.

"Oh, it's good to go now. You can get used to it in advance. It's not easy to graduate with a master's degree abroad."

Then she suddenly remembered that Li Xiaolan had asked her to go to karaoke that morning, so she asked, "Xiaolan asked me to go to karaoke today, do you have time? Do you want to come along?"

"What time do you start? I have some things to take care of tonight, and I probably won't finish until around eight o'clock."

"Then let's not go. By the time we get there, it will be very late. We estimate we'll be back around nine o'clock."

"Then send me the address. If things can be finished soon, I'll come over to you; if it's too late, I won't go."

Although Wei Zechen said that, he was actually very worried. Even if he would be a little late, he still planned to pick Huo Jinxin up and take her back to school.

"Okay, sure."

Huo Jinning sent the address and room number to Wei Zechen.