Later, the system asked Xi Xinxin if she only wanted to protect her and never truly felt like a friend. Xi Xinxin herself wasn't sure. She was simply still caught up in her past cowardice. It seemed that only in this way could she make up for her mistakes. She tried her best to make the women she met feel happy and safe.
Did you hear back from that girl? The system asked again.
Xi Xinxin shook her head. She didn't know. By the time she wanted to find out, it was too late. Perhaps she was also afraid of finding out an answer she didn't want.
The trip is over. We're heading back today because our train leaves very early. Yu Shuwen is the only one left who hasn't left yet.
Xu Chacha checked the time and, worried that Yu Shuwen would need some time to wash up and get ready, suggested that she go and call her herself.
Seeing Xi Xinxin and Xi Dai look at her with great sympathy before silently stepping back, as if they had made a huge decision: "Go!"
Xu Chacha: ? ? ? This isn't going to my death, is it?
Despite feeling puzzled, she still knocked on Yu Shuwen's door.
The door opened.
"Remain……"
"Are you sick in the head? What kind of manners do people have these days? Don't you know how rude it is to interrupt someone's sleep? I'm speechless. If I suddenly die, you'll have to pay me back! Get lost!!"
Snap, the door closed.
Xu Chacha pointed to the closed door and turned to look at the two people who dared not meet her gaze: "..." She had had enough. This was not the wealthy heiress she had imagined at all!
They still have a week left on their vacation.
After parting ways with them, Xi Xinxin hummed a song and planned to go for another run around the neighborhood. She liked the peaceful life. Halfway through her run, she suddenly saw a familiar figure from behind.
Upon closer inspection, it was Jiang Moli. He was…fishing?
This community has many recreational facilities, including a small pond specifically for elderly people to fish and enjoy their leisure time.
Compared to when I first met Jiang Moli, he seemed to be in much better spirits now. His face was rosier, and his dark circles were less noticeable. He radiated the energy of a sunny, cheerful young man. He was even chatting happily with the old man next to him.
Xi Xinxin was so curious that she went up and greeted them.
"How have you changed so much?"
Jiang Moli lifted his rod and another fish took the bait. The old man next to him praised the young man's potential. He gestured for Xi Xinxin to sit down first: "Since you, the female lead, aren't here, I don't have to go through any plot. I used to not get any sleep, but now I get to sleep every few days, and I feel much more comfortable."
"If this technology could be implemented in real life, people could sleep in it and then work with full energy! 24 hours a day would be no problem."
Xi Xinxin was shocked: "What kind of terrifying capitalist are you?"
Jiang Moli glanced at her and said, "I said I'll use it."
Then they started chatting casually.
"You need it? Is the CEO that busy?"
"The company has grown too big; there are too many things to handle."
"Better Versailles"
"If we go out and divide it up, you'll usually help me manage it."
"real!?"
"Fake"
"..."
As Xi Xinxin watched another fish enter the bucket, she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Such skillful technique at such a young age!"
Jiang Moli rolled his eyes: "Stop pretending."
I don't know what made Xi Xinxin laugh. She burst out laughing: "You seem very different from the CEOs I imagine in society."
He put away his fishing rod, poured the fish back into the pond, stood up, patted his clothes, and asked curiously, "So, what kind of scene are you imagining?"
"It's that kind of person who's surrounded by women and has a stern face, acting like they're incredibly experienced. Especially the 'three-piece set' in novels: stomach problems, doctor. Can't sleep."
Jiang Moli's lips twitched: "I eat all three meals, and occasionally I have a late-night snack."
Do you have a six-pack?
"You're changing the subject too fast! You're always so busy with work, when do you have a chance to exercise? Aoao is still quite pretty."
Do you have a partner in real life?
"I'm so busy, I don't have time."
"Male or female"
"Hello!"
Jiang Moli rubbed his temples, looking like he had a headache: "It's my turn to ask you."
"Why did you come here? You still haven't said what your profession is. We need to have equal information, right?"
"Xi Xinxin, a member of the research team and the lead developer of the vaccine. As for why she's here, it's probably someone's prank."
Something flashed through Xi Xinxin's mind, and she excitedly grabbed Jiang Moli: "Your brother! What's your brother's name!"
Although he was puzzled, he still answered, "Jiang Anhe".
The two sat down on a bench. It was midday. The sunlight was so bright it was hard to open one's eyes. There weren't many people passing by. Everyone seemed to be in a hurry, like NPCs in a game, yet going about their lives as they went about their business.
Xi Xinxin sighed: "I worked as a doctor for two years. Jiang Anhe was the last patient of my medical career. At that time, his left hand was almost beyond saving. His injuries were even life-threatening."
Xi Xinxin remembered. Jiang Anhe was a very understanding person, and handsome as well. The nurses always said it was a pity for such a young man. Jiang Anhe's injuries were severe. As a highly respected doctor, Xi Xinxin immediately became his attending physician.
She saved Jiang Anhe's life, but not his left hand. That was the only setback she had experienced in her two years as a doctor. Later, she was praised as a genius, not only for her academic achievements but also for her flawless medical skills. She was hailed as the youngest and most talented doctor.
Her pride was shattered. She knew that if she had acted just a little faster, she could have saved his hand. But she simply couldn't manage both. The doctor said she had done a great job. Even Jiang Anhe was comforting her. But she wasn't the one who needed comforting. Xi Xinxin knew she had done her best. But she couldn't let go, so she resigned. Later, through an acquaintance's introduction, she joined a research team.
Jiang Moli subconsciously ruffled the hair of the person in front of him as if he were a child. He immediately realized what he was doing and coughed a few times to cover it up. Xi Xinxin, however, didn't seem to notice anything. Girls had done this to her many times before.
"I was very busy. When I visited my brother in the hospital, he had recovered very well. But he said it was a pity. He didn't know your name. He only knew that you looked at his missing left hand with disappointment in your eyes. He didn't see you in the hospital afterward, but he still wanted to say something to this doctor."
Jiang Moli smiled slightly: "It seems I can convey this to you now."
He said, "You've done a great job. He'll always be grateful to you."
Xi Xinxin had witnessed many life-and-death separations in the hospital. The medical staff did their utmost to save lives. Some families, though unable to accept the painful news, still offered their gratitude.
Feeling conflicted and unsure how to express her emotions, Xi Xinxin sincerely hoped that her wish after this experiment would end would come true.
\\u0027System. Are you confident in this arm-restoring technology?\\u0027
(According to intelligence, the experiment was successful ten times and failed twice. It is still under improvement...)
Actually, wearing a school uniform and returning to the classroom felt strange, especially since Xi Xinxin had been skipping grades. She'd only stayed in one grade for a maximum of five months. She's very smart. But she actually wished she didn't have that smartness; she wanted to reunite with that girl. She'd surely grow up healthy and strong, and be good friends with her.
But skipping a grade is still a good thing. I really don't want to go to class; time flies by too fast. Just a moment ago I was traveling and having fun. Now I'm pretending to study diligently at my desk. Xi Xinxin looked distressed and touched her deskmate Xi Dai's thigh a few times, earning her several glares from Xi Dai.
After class, Xu Chacha hummed a tune as she walked up to Xi Xinxin, clutching a bulging red envelope in her hand. She placed it on the table: "I wasn't idle when I got home. I wrote several articles about the scenery we visited and sent them to the local tourism department. They've already been included in the list of excellent articles, and this is my reward. It's all for you, Xinxin."
After hearing this, Xi Xinxin couldn't help but click her tongue: "Excellent, you are too excellent, Cha Cha."
Xi Xinxin felt uneasy, as if someone was watching her all day. Her woman's intuition told her that someone was plotting something bad. She began cautiously observing her surroundings. Sure enough, she caught them. The person's gaze was too slow to shift, and they thought they were completely in the dark. Xi Xinxin nudged Xi Dai with her shoulder and whispered, "Look over there. Who's that man? I feel like he's been watching us."
Following the direction of the finger, Xi Dai immediately recognized the person. She lowered her head slightly, pretending to be doing her homework. Then she spoke up: "Wu Mingze's good brother. The young master of the Mo family. Mo Chen. He also has an older brother who has business dealings with our family. His brother is mature and steady. Him? Ha, just like Wu Mingze, a scoundrel."
He made an "okay" gesture to indicate he understood. It seems Mo Chen might be looking to avenge his brother.
Sure enough, as expected. Mo Chen first stopped Xu Chacha from leaving the classroom. With the air of an innocent boy, he shouted loudly in the classroom, "Xu Chacha, I like you! Will you be my girlfriend? I'll give you anything!" After saying that, Mo Chen even narcissistically flipped his hair. Mo Chen was sure that this girl with no status must be flattered, thinking that having the opportunity to climb up to him was a godsend.
Thinking of his poor brother, Mo Chen's burning sense of brotherhood ignited. He wanted to get his hands on Xu Chacha, then find out about her relationship with Xi Xinxin. Afterward, he would use his charm to ruin those girls, letting them know that his brother wasn't someone to be trifled with!
He could already picture the four girls begging him, "Young Master Mo, please don't break up with me." Mo Chen's smile deepened, appearing to others like a doting smile on his face as he looked at Xu Chacha.
Seeing that several students in the class were already making a fuss, Mo Chen felt even more certain that he would win!
Xu Chacha had barely managed to suppress the urge to roll her eyes. She feigned panic, covering her mouth to hold back her tears, and said, "I...I'm sorry, I just want to focus on my studies right now. I promised Xinxin I would work hard. If I fall in love, I won't be able to concentrate on my studies. Will you wait for me until after my college entrance exam?" Then she glanced at Xi Xinxin "casually." She ran to her side, buried her face in her chest, and her shoulders trembled, "Xinxin, I can't let you down! I can't fall in love. I don't want to fail my college entrance exam. I have no choice but to study."
At this point, several people around also spoke up: "That's true. Everyone knows how hard Xu Chacha works. It's really not a good time for her to be in a relationship."
Mo Chen never expected to be rejected. And Xu Chacha's words were strange. Why did he act like he was interfering with her studies? "Chacha, I won't. I'll study with you."
Xi Xinxin patted Xu Chacha in her arms. She sighed and said, "I can't interfere with any of your choices. I also hope you can find happiness. If you two really want to be together, I also hope you study hard. Really. I don't want to bother you. I'll just ask you questions occasionally."
"To be fair, studying is really demanding right now, so dating is probably not an option."
Some people don't trust Mo Chen either. Everyone knows what kind of person he is. But Xu Chacha is different. Although she's unknown, she's always studied diligently. Everyone admires her perseverance.
"That's true. Besides, didn't Xi Xinxin say she wanted to ask questions? This means Xu Chacha will have even less time to talk to you."
"I think you genuinely like Mo Chen. If you can wait, let's wait until after the college entrance exam!"
"Yes, yes, everyone will definitely send you their blessings then."
Mo Chen's face turned as black as soot. He had never lost face in front of so many people. But what could he say now? It would only make him look worse. He remained silent.
Xi Xinxin added fuel to the fire: "Cha Cha. Really, don't worry about me. I don't want Mo Chen to be in such a difficult position either."
Mo Chen gritted his teeth. His biggest enemy was Xi Xinxin. She was the one who falsely accused his brother of cheating. And now she was spouting nonsense! He maintained his polite smile: "I'm really sorry. If you all believe me, I won't delay Chacha's studies in the slightest. And Xi Xinxin will still ask questions every moment. I really like Chacha. I will take responsibility for her future."
Xi Xinxin sighed and looked at the classmates who were watching the commotion: "Mo Chen is truly devoted, unlike me. I can't even be sure of giving Cha Cha a bright future. That's good. Cha Cha, you deserve better."
Anyone here who attended a previous gathering of the Xi family knows that Xi Xinxin is the eldest daughter of the Xi family. What is the Xi family's status? The Mo family is nothing but trash in his eyes! Thinking about it this way, isn't Mo Chen just bragging and trying to corrupt Xu Chacha?
"Forget it, Mo Chen. They already said that if you're really sincere, you can just wait until after the college entrance exam. It's only a year left anyway."
"If that's how it is, then I'll keep waiting for your Cha Cha." Mo Chen could only accept this offer. He secretly glared at Xi Xinxin, only to see her defiant smile. His breath caught in his throat. He knew it! This girl! She did it on purpose! She absolutely did it on purpose!
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