Chapter 96: Can you...give me this chance?
"If I don't express my true feelings to you, then I'm really going to be abnormal." Zhao Huaian took a deep breath, "When I was a kid, I was too stupid. I didn't know how to chase girls. I could only use those clumsy means to bully you and get your attention."
"It is precisely because of this that I have been able to stay with you openly for so many years."
"I've always known who you like, so I didn't dare to reveal my feelings. I was afraid that I would no longer be qualified to be the only one by your side."
"But now, you said you want to give up on him. I think I can't wait any longer. I..."
"I apply for the position where I can stay by your side for the rest of my life."
"Can you... give me this chance?"
The man's affectionate confession echoed in my ears.
Zhong Xuexi was a little at a loss. Her breathing stopped for a few seconds. She felt that everything in front of her was so unreal.
She reached out her hand and pinched Zhao Huaian's face, seeming to be a little hard, and it hurt him so much that he grimaced, "What do you mean by pinching me?"
He quickly pulled his hand back and blinked innocently, "I thought I was dreaming."
Zhao Huaian grabbed her hand and brought it to his face, "Why don't you pinch it again? This is real, not a dream."
Zhong Xuexi's eyes fell on the back of the man's hand. Even though they were childhood sweethearts and had done countless intimate things over the years, she felt her heartbeat speed up inexplicably when he merely touched her hand.
She blushed and pulled her hand back, "I...I know."
Zhao Huaian was eager to know her answer, "Don't avoid my words, even if it means death, you have to give me a quick death, right?"
She lowered her head and stared at her toes, saying in a light tone, "I... I never thought that you would secretly like me for so long. This news is too sudden for me, and I can't give you an answer now."
"And... and I found out some things recently, and I'm quite confused. I have indeed given up on Wei Zhihe, but that doesn't mean I can fall in love with someone else so quickly, so I'm sorry..."
Zhao Huaian breathed a sigh of relief and smiled casually, "It's okay, you don't have to say sorry. It's also my fault for being too impatient and not giving you enough time to think about it."
Zhong Xuexi turned around and looked at him.
Even though he concealed it well, Zhong Xuexi still caught the loneliness in his eyes.
"you……"
"I can wait for you. Anyway, I have waited for so many years. I finally waited until you gave up on him. I will never give up on you."
Zhong Xuexi's pupils shrank sharply and her heart began beating wildly.
This feeling was something she had never experienced before.
At this moment, she inexplicably felt like crying.
She knows too well the feeling of having a crush on someone. For countless days and nights, the other person's appearance is in her mind whether she opens her eyes or closes them. She clearly wants to get closer to that person, but she doesn't dare to take that step.
You will be obsessed with the other person and find it difficult to let go because of a word, an expression, or even a look from the other person.
She knew better than anyone the helpless and heartbreaking feeling of seeing the person she loved fall in love with someone else without reservation.
The corners of her eyes were red, and she seemed to have made up her mind. "Okay, give me some time to think about it."
Zhao Huaian was very surprised. He didn't expect her to really give in. "Okay! It's just a matter of time..." He seemed to have thought of something, and his voice trembled. "But don't make me wait too long, because the days of waiting are the most tormenting..."
Zhong Xuexi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she patted his back, "Got it, Teacher Zhao."
Zhao Huaian let her go and frowned, "Why didn't you call my name?"
Zhong Xuexi turned around and walked towards the teaching building. "I've been shouting for so many years, I'm a little tired of it."
Zhao Huaian chuckled softly and caught up with her. The two walked side by side. "As long as it's what Teacher Xuexi calls out, I like it."
Zhong Xuexi couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Be serious!"
"Very serious."
If he hadn't tried hard to restrain himself, Zhao Huaian would have wanted to hold her hand right now, even though they weren't together yet.
Zhong Xuexi couldn't help laughing. After being depressed for several days, she was finally relieved by his commotion.
Maybe she could really start over.
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Ruan Qing rode his bike back home and as soon as he entered the door, he saw his parents sitting inside. It was a rare scene.
Mr. Ruan is very busy on weekdays. Although he lives at home, it is basically difficult for him to have a reunion dinner with his family in a week.
Ruan Qing had always treated them as NPCs and had basically no feelings towards them. After greeting each other, he planned to return to his room.
But Father Ruan called her first, "Qingqing, come and sit down. Daddy has something to tell you."
Ruan Qing paused, a hint of impatience flashed across his eyes, but he still walked over and sat on the sofa, "What's the matter?"
Father Ruan gave Mother Ruan a wink.
"Qingqing." Ruan's mother walked over to her side with a few photos and sat down, introducing them enthusiastically: "These people are all specially selected for you by your father. Take a look and see if there are any that you like. Ask your father to invite them to come home to meet them."
Ruan Qing's mouth twitched slightly, it seemed that he wanted her to go on a blind date.
She didn't even look at the photo and refused, "What do you think? I've already said that I won't marry anyone except Zhong Heyang!"
Father Ruan slammed the table angrily, "Ruan Qing! How long are you going to keep messing around? Before, you and Zhong Heyang were single, and you liked him, so I didn't say anything. But now they are married, and you are still holding on to it. You don't have any shame, but I, your father, still have some!"
Ruan Qing was not afraid either, "Your face is the most important."
"What did you say?" Father Ruan didn't expect that she would dare to talk back.
Ruan's mother quickly intervened, "Qingqing, what are you thinking? Your father and I are also worried about your marriage. As parents, who wouldn't want the best for their children?"
"You're so anxious to marry me off, do you think my living at home is a nuisance to you? Then I can move out."
Ruan Qing had seen through their hypocritical faces long ago and didn't fall for it at all.
After all, Mr. Ruan is the head of the family. He has been a powerful figure in the army for many years and cannot tolerate anyone disobeying him.
He angrily shouted, "Ruan Qing! You are almost 30 years old, are you still acting like a child? Who are you trying to scare by saying you will run away from home?"
Ruan Qing was not afraid of him at all. "You are worried that Zhong Heyang will climb over your head in the future, so you want to use me as a marriage partner to consolidate your position? If you want to sell your daughter for fame, don't use the banner of doing good for me. If you really want me to help you, I might consider it."
As soon as the words fell.
Father Ruan's face turned cold instantly.
He has heard too much flattery over the years, and this is the first time someone dares to expose his thoughts like this.
He stood up in anger and was about to hit Ruan Qing, but was frightened by Ruan Qing's eyes.
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