End of August.
More than a month has passed since Fang Zhi's birthday. During this time, Liu Siyi invited her out several times, and Fang Zhi wanted to go, but Qi Shen casually declined each time.
The reason the man gave was unlike his usual subtle and understated style; instead, it was a simple and blunt statement:
She wanted to stay with him.
She did indeed stay with him.
For more than a month, he would take her to the company with him, stay in the office to work with him, and accompany him to and from get off work. Only when she was too tired from his antics the night before and couldn't get up would he mercifully let her rest at home.
Privately, SQ employees have gone from being surprised by their boss's clingy and affectionate manner to taking it for granted.
They sometimes even joke:
[The cycad doesn't flower, but once it does, it's as if someone has a hold on it, and you have to stay by its side 24/7.]
Fang Zhi's daily routine in the office consisted of waiting for him to finish work, and then, during his free time, he would pull her into his arms and kiss her affectionately. They never went all the way, but she still couldn't resist, and each time it ended with her blushing deeply.
Today is the day Liu Siyi is leaving for Australia to study, and only then did Qi Shen agree to let Fang Zhi come out to see Liu Siyi.
The prerequisite is that he has to be with her.
Outside the airport, passengers come and go.
While whispering to Fang Zhi, Liu Siyi glanced at Qi Shen not far away.
To be honest, her current impression of Fang Zhi is more distorted and chaotic than a twisted dough stick.
In her eyes, Qi Shen:
From a high-quality product to a drug, it rapidly deteriorated into a toxic substance.
At first, in her eyes, he was a man of exceptional character and looks, practically a celestial being. After learning that he liked Fang Zhi, she realized that although they weren't related by blood, they could be considered childhood sweethearts, so her judgment was normal and she had decent taste.
But when she found out he was forcing Fangzhi to be with him, she was blinded by greed. That's what drugs are.
After hugging her parents and giving her brother a glare, Liu Siyi went to Fang Zhi and said, "I'm leaving."
She hugged Fang Zhi tightly, saying, "Zhi Zhi, you have to take good care of yourself..." Her hands moved unconsciously as she spoke.
Qi Shen, standing to the side, saw everything clearly. His eyes gradually turned cold and dark, his thin lips curved slightly upward, and a barely audible cold laugh escaped from his throat.
The term "groping hands" isn't just used on men; it seems appropriate to use it on Zhizhi, his friend, as well.
Liu Siyi, whose arm hairs stood on end, muttered under her breath, "The air conditioning at the airport is really low."
It all gave her a chilling feeling, like a vengeful ghost was sitting on her arm.
"Siyi." Fang Zhi rested his head on the girl's shoulder, a tear silently sliding down his cheek, his voice very soft, "Have a safe journey."
A sweet voice announced boarding over the loudspeaker, and Liu Siyi pulled her suitcase forward, then turned back reluctantly.
Until she was out of sight, he silently thought to himself: Flowers will bloom along the way, and so will their future path.
Qi Shen nodded politely to Liu Siyi's family, walked over to Fang Zhi, and put his hand on her shoulder.
"Zhizhi, we should go back now."
"Um."
"The apartment next to Ocean University is all set up. If I don't want to go back to Nangong in the afternoon, I can stay there. Do you want to go take a look?"
"I'm fine with either."
In the bustling airport, the tall, handsome, and gentle man holding hands with the beautiful and innocent-looking girl became a striking sight.
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Early September.
Haicheng University boasts a long history, and while its reputation may slightly surpass that of Beijing's A University, it is still one of the top key universities in China. Its campus is vast and beautifully landscaped. The faculty is exceptionally strong, with top professors from home and abroad in fields such as research and finance, and leading figures in their respective fields of art, dance, and performance.
The most famous of them is the library of Ocean University of China.
After several expansions, the library is now known as the largest university library in the country. It is open 24 hours a day and has become a popular spot for visitors.
Art colleges have always been predominantly female, especially the classical dance department, which is practically a paradise for girls.
The classical dance class was divided into two groups. One group had a boy who was even more slender than the girls, while Fang Zhi's group was all girls.
After ten days of military training, the students in the class have formed their own small groups.
The first lesson after military training was a briefing given by the counselor on things to be aware of at school.
At this moment, there were about thirty girls scattered around in the small classroom.
They sat together in twos and threes, but Fang Zhi was sitting alone in the corner of the last row.
Several of the girls, dressed in fashionable and daring outfits and with exquisite makeup, kept their heads close together, glancing back every now and then.
The girl's long, black hair cascaded down her back, and she wore a ready-to-wear floral maxi dress from the latest designer collection. Her bright, clear eyes were especially captivating, even when she was lost in thought.
"Who is she? I've never seen her before."
"It seems she's a relative of a school leader. The day I came to the school to register, there was a long line outside, and it was her. The deputy director of our college took her directly to the dean's office to register, and she completed the formalities in no time after she went in."
One of the girls pouted and said sourly, "It's good to be rich."
"Who's short of money? Anyone with eyes can see that this family has power, otherwise they wouldn't be able to get school leaders to open doors for them. Look at the cars our college leaders drive, they're not short of money."
"How rich can you be? Didn't you see the dress she's wearing? People online say that buying designer bags doesn't make you rich. The truly rich are those who wear designer clothes all the time."
Haicheng University is not like Shangde High School. The students at Haicheng University are all local Haicheng natives who are wealthy and powerful, and most of them know each other well.
University students come from all over the country.
Students who can study art usually come from relatively well-off families, are generally good-looking, and are mostly only children who are pampered and raised like precious gems.
Normally, you can have whatever you want, whether it's wind or rain.
Therefore, their competitive spirit is particularly strong compared to ordinary people. Their family background may be enviable in their city, enough to support their knowledge of luxury goods, or to buy a few more favorite designer items.
But when they come to the big city and encounter real wealthy families, their proud family background becomes insignificant.
Class is difficult to overcome.
They have a hard time even getting in touch with the top-level people.
Therefore, it is inevitable to feel hostility towards a woman who is too pure and beautiful in appearance and has a mysterious and wealthy family background.
Especially when they were suffering through the intense military training and everyone was much darker-skinned after it ended, it turned out that Ren hadn't even been at the training site.
The contrast between the two situations made them feel even more resentful.
Fang Zhi noticed their subtle scrutinizing glances and underlying hostility.
She lowered her eyelashes, her heart not stirred much.
After Liu Siyi left, she had no intention of making any new friends; her brother didn't want anyone else around her.
In addition, there's the cautionary tale of Jiang Yuze.
Whether her boyfriend or girlfriend is a burden to her, she may also become a disaster for them.
That's it, being alone is just fine.
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