Chapter 133 A tsunami erupts, followed by a wildfire. (Zhu Wan x Fang Qibai)
Having never been confessed to in person with a love letter, Zhu Wan was at a loss for words.
What troubled her even more was the class monitor's gradually reddening eyes.
It seemed that he would burst into tears on the spot if she didn't accept the letter.
She didn't want to waste someone's precious feelings, so she said, "Class monitor, thank you for your kind words."
A glimmer of light appeared in Yuan Shi's eyes.
Zhu Wan pursed her lips slightly, a faint smile spreading across them, but her voice was gentle yet firm: "I'm sorry, I can't accept this love letter."
Yuan Shiyi's fingers tightened slightly as he held the letter. He lowered his eyes and remained silent for a few seconds before looking up again with clear and burning eyes: "There are too many boys in school who like you. If I'm not too bad in your eyes, could you let me get in line? Give me a chance to pursue you."
He didn't want to put Zhu Wan in a difficult position, and he could tell that she was carefully choosing her words, afraid of hurting his feelings.
Yuan Shi smiled shyly, her tone tense but clear: "I don't expect you to answer me right now. Sending this letter was something I hesitated for a long time before daring to do. Lin Zhenzhen always says I'm a coward."
So this time, he mustered all his courage.
"I like you a lot, and I want to like you openly and honestly. I know that right now you just want to focus on your studies, and I know that your goal is Peking University. I want to take you as my role model."
The direct and heartfelt sentiment caused a light sweat to appear on Zhu Wan's fingertips as she held the milk and orange juice.
Outside the door, Yi Jia covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes shining with excitement: "A love that is open and honest is always something to be proud of."
This scene is so pure and innocent.
Qiu Chen leaned against the wall, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.
“Class monitor,” Zhu Wan’s voice was soft yet clear, “I have someone I like. I want to try my best to catch up with him… Thank you for your kindness.”
Qiu Chen's smile faded.
Suddenly, I felt a sense of unease, as if my carefully nurtured little rose had been quietly plucked away.
He nudged Fang Qibai beside him with his elbow, his eyes asking: Do you know who A-Yuan likes?
Fang Qibai leaned lazily against the wall, his gaze indifferent, casually falling on the little girl in the ward, revealing no emotion.
Yuan Shiyi's hand, which was holding the love letter, slowly fell to the ground, her vision blurred and wet: "Does the person you like know that you like him? For you to like him... he must be very outstanding."
When the topic turned to someone she liked, Zhu Wan's eyes softened involuntarily, like a lake surface kissed by sunlight: "I'm not as brave as you."
Yuan Shi was momentarily stunned by her expression, his moist eyes filled with caution and nervousness: "Then... can we still be friends in the future? Will you distance yourself from me?"
The boy's eyes were red at the corners, and his eyelashes were wet.
Lin Zhenzhen once said that the class monitor was prone to crying, and Zhu Wan truly witnessed it today.
She hurriedly turned to grab a tissue, but in her haste, her feet tripped over each other, and she tumbled forward uncontrollably.
In that instant, she saw Fang Qibai, who had been standing outside the ward at some point, along with Sister Jia and Brother Chen.
Yuan Shi reacted quickly, reaching out and firmly grasping Zhu Wan's wrist.
The moment their skin touched, his face flushed crimson. He used his other hand to support her waist, helping her steady herself.
Fang Qibai, carrying the cake, met the little girl's flustered gaze, took a long stride, and walked into the ward.
The man's dark pupils seemed to hold vortexes in the sunlight, silently capturing Zhu Wan's entire heart and soul.
His gaze gently fell on the boy's hand that was still resting on Zhu Wan's waist.
As soon as Yuan Shi realized that Zhu Wan had regained her footing, he quickly let go of her.
Zhu Wan snapped out of her daze and whispered her thanks: "Class monitor, thank you for earlier."
Yuan Shiyi blushed and shook her head, "No, I won't disturb your rest... See you at school."
The boy lowered his head and hurried away, his back view gloomy and rushed.
Yi Jia followed her in, teasing Zhu Wan with a smile, "Ah Wan, did we come at the wrong time?"
Zhu Wan let out an "Ah," and her bewildered expression made Yi Jia unable to resist reaching out and pinching her cheek.
"Is this the first time a boy has confessed his love to you in person?"
Zhu Wan's ears turned even redder.
Qiu Chen strolled in carrying a fruit gift box, lowered his voice and leaned closer: "A-Yuan, tell your brother Chen in secret, who do you like? Your brother Chen promises to keep it a secret for you."
Zhu Wan curled her fingers that were hanging at her sides, her eyelashes trembling slightly.
They... they all heard it.
She couldn't help but look at Fang Qibai.
Fang Qibai, with his slender, beautiful fingers, held the cake and raised an eyebrow at the little girl. He simply looked at her calmly, without saying a word.
Zhu Wan felt a sudden surge of emotions, like a tsunami or a wildfire.
She feared her thoughts would be exposed, and she also feared he would misunderstand...
Yi Jia pulled Zhu Wan into his arms, his palm resting on her slender waist. "Oh my, my baby Wan looks so beautiful today!"
"She's so pretty and well-behaved, isn't it normal for people to like her?"
"I wonder which boy will be liked by our Ah Yuan. He must be laughing in his sleep!"
She rolled her eyes at Qiu Chen, "What does it have to do with you who A-Yuan likes?"
Qiu Chen clicked his tongue. "Can you stop acting like a female hooligan and touching A-Yuan inappropriately? I'm A-Yuan's brother, closer than a blood brother. Of course I have to keep an eye on things for her."
He turned to Zhu Wan, his expression becoming serious: "No early romances allowed."
Zhu Wan almost raised her hand to swear, "My most important thing right now is to study hard and get into my ideal university."
Qiu Chen was finally satisfied.
Yi Jia released her, took her hand, and gently twirled her around. Almost simultaneously with Qiu Chen, he asked, "Does the person you like know that you like him?"
The skirt swayed lightly with the girl's steps, revealing her slender, fair ankles. She was as sweet as a pink rose about to bloom.
Fang Qibai, who had remained silent, also quietly focused his gaze on her.
Zhu Wan lowered her head and remained silent.
Yi Jia carefully examined Zhu Wan from head to toe. Although the girl still looked a little weak, her spirits had improved considerably. Now, as they took turns questioning her, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, revealing a hint of helplessness.
She pulled Zhu Wan to the window, leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Wan, when you're discharged from the hospital, Sister Jia will take you to see the world. There will be ten or eight male models for you to choose from, all kinds of them. Then you can secretly tell Sister Jia who you like. Sister Jia will definitely keep it a secret for you."
Zhu Wan suddenly opened her eyes wide, her face turning red from her ears to her neck.
Although Qiu Chen couldn't hear what Yi Jia said, he could guess most of it from Zhu Wan's shocked expression.
"Don't corrupt the child."
Zhu Wan looked at Qiu Chen.
She's an adult now, not a child anymore.
Fang Qibai handed her the cake and gift, his voice gentle and smiling: "You're an adult now, not a child anymore."
"Don't corrupt the child."
Zhu Wan looked at Chen Ge, wanting to say that she was already an adult and no longer a child.
Fang Qibai handed the cake and gift to Zhu Wan, saying, "You're an adult now, not a child anymore."
She wanted to say something, but before she could, Fang Qibai said it.
Open the window to let in the winter wind.
Zhu Wan accepted the cake and gifts, her fingertips tightening slightly. Suppressing her trembling heart, she said, "Thank you, Brother Qi Bai."
Qiu Chen and Yi Jia were not to be outdone, and they also presented gifts.
Zhu Wan carefully put the gifts away and turned to get water for everyone.
Yi Jia gently pressed her shoulder, saying tenderly, "We'll get whatever we want to drink. A-Yuan, you're not fully recovered yet, so sit still."
"When I held you just now, you were all skin and bones, with no flesh on you at all."
Qiu Chen opened his arms to her, saying, "Treat Brother Chen like a girl."
Zhu Wan smiled and hugged Chen Ge.
It was a warm and comforting hug.
He ruffled Zhu Wan's hair, a smile in his eyes as he let go: "If you're scared, or have nightmares tonight, call Brother Chen anytime."
Sunlight filled the ward, making his silhouette bright and warm.
Zhu Wan nodded earnestly, "Brother Chen is so nice."
When Yi Jia's gaze fell upon her, she quickly added, "Hello, Sister Jia too."
Yi Jia smiled with narrowed eyes, as if he had already guessed that the little girl's next sentence would definitely be "Brother Qi Bai is also good".
She has always been like this, impartial and caring about everyone.
A cleanly peeled apple was handed to me by a hand with distinct knuckles.
Zhu Wan accepted the apple with both hands, saying, "Thank you."
Fang Qibai lifted his eyelids and smiled lazily: "Thank whom?"
Zhu Wan's lips gently touched the fruit. "Thank you, Brother Qi Bai."
Qiu Chen crossed his arms, intending to urge her to open the gift, but seeing her intently munching on the apple, he walked to the bedside and picked up the cake Fang Qibai had bought.
"Ah Yuan, we'll leave after we finish the cake, so as not to disturb your rest."
Zhu Wan, her lips slightly parted as she bit into an apple, looked at Chen Ge and asked, "Are you leaving so soon...?"
Fang Qibai noticed that her long, drooping eyelashes suddenly lifted, and a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes.
Upon closer inspection, one can see the fine downy hairs on the girl's fair cheeks.
His deep voice held a soft laugh: "Is it that you can't bear to part with Brother Chen, or that you can't bear to part with us?"
Zhu Wan tightened her grip on the apple slightly and swallowed the flesh: "I can't bear to part with everyone."
Fang Qibai looked at the apple in her hand: "Is it sweet?"
Zhu Wan took a tissue and laid it on the table, then gently put down the half-eaten apple. "It's very sweet. Do you want some? I'll peel one for you."
Before he could answer, she had already picked up a rosy apple and the fruit knife Fang Qibai had just used, and started peeling it deftly.
Yi Jia helped Qiu Chen unwrap the cake, saying, "Ah Yuan, I want some too."
Zhu Wan looked up, her eyes crinkling into a smile: "Okay, Sister Jia."
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Lin Zhenzhen estimated the time; Yuan Shiyi should have finished delivering the love letter and expressing his feelings by now.
She walked briskly towards Zhu Wan's ward.
The moment she entered the ward, she thought she had gone to the wrong ward.
She took two steps back.
The bodyguards guarding the door and the VIP ward room number also matched.
The man sitting on the sofa had such a handsome and authoritative face.
When the man casually looked up at her, Lin Zhenzhen felt her breath catch in her throat and her cheeks instantly burned.
"Excuse me, I... I went to the wrong ward..."
She hurriedly took half a step back.
Zhu Wan was concentrating on peeling the apple into a single strip when she heard the sound, looked up, and her hand slipped—the peel broke.
“Zhenzhen,” she looked up and called out to her, “you didn’t go the wrong way.”
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