The beautiful woman on his back lay quietly.
She has a great figure, with curves in all the right places. Her figure is truly perfect, otherwise Bai Ye wouldn't have been so infatuated with her for a year.
Her personality wasn't exactly great; she was the kind of spoiled little princess who was pampered by her family.
But... Bai Ye still fell hopelessly in love with her.
Her family is very wealthy. Her father is said to be the president of a listed company, and she is an only child, the apple of her family's eye.
Bai Ye has never believed in the idea of a mismatch between social status and family background, considering it a remnant of the last century.
But after actually getting to know them, I realized how apt and realistic the idea of "marrying someone of unequal social standing" really is.
Bai Ye's ordinary family background is worlds apart from that of a wealthy young woman.
It was only after spending a long time with her that I gained a glimpse into the life experienced by people of her social class.
At first, Bai Ye didn't think so. She believed that true love was invincible and that class and such things didn't exist.
But in reality, the difference between the two still constantly hurts Bai Ye's pride.
Their meal could cost him half a month's living expenses.
Compared to those born with a silver spoon in their mouths, Bai Ye has neither outstanding looks nor strong learning ability; even finding a job after graduating from junior college is a problem.
How could he possibly be worthy of someone with only a bachelor's degree and a wealthy family background?
In the future, you'll be tightening screws for four or five thousand a month, while she lives a life of luxury. Even if you really get together, would you be willing to let her live that kind of life with you?
Gradually, Bai Ye began to realize that his self-awareness and the fruitless pursuit of a year had caused him to completely lose his self-confidence.
Gu Yanzhi comes from a good family, similar to Yao Yuyan, making them a perfect match – a tall, rich, and handsome man.
Unfortunately, Gu Yanzhi likes someone else. After what happened today, whether she will give up or keep pestering him is none of Bai Ye's business.
He was just an insignificant outsider.
There was a hint of sadness in Bai Ye's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by self-deprecation.
Yao Yuyan mumbled incoherently, "Bai...ye..."
Bai Ye thought she had woken up, so he quickly turned his head to look.
But she was still talking nonsense with her eyes closed.
"Can we...still...be...like...Pengyou?"
Bai Ye's body stiffened slightly, and her steps slowed down.
Are we friends?
Bai Ye didn't know how to answer.
Is this what she truly wanted to say?
Friends... well, let's just forget about it. We're basically strangers. We just occasionally bump into each other, exchange a smile and a greeting, and then go our separate ways. That's fine too.
Until you disappeared from my mind completely.
The two things I regret most in my life.
One thing that disappointed my parents was that I couldn't get into university.
And the other thing... is meeting you.
...
Bai Ye had no idea how he got to the villa. He was in a daze the whole way, his mind a complete mess.
The residential complex where she lives has facial recognition technology, so Bai Ye, who is not a resident of the complex, cannot enter.
Bai Ye turned to the security guard standing guard and asked, "Brother security guard, I'm taking my friend home. Could you please let me in?"
The security guard was a man in his thirties or forties who had been working there for several years and knew the residents well.
They quickly recognized Yao Yuyan; after all, the owners of the villas in the community were all wealthy and influential, so they couldn't afford not to know her.
The security guard opened the door: "Go in!"
Bai Ye walked in and, following the memories in his mind, arrived in front of a villa.
Hesitantly, he pressed the doorbell.
The door was soon opened, and a beautiful woman walked out.
The beautiful woman was initially surprised to see Bai Ye, but then she glanced at her daughter on his back and immediately understood.
Aunt Su greeted her warmly, "Xiao Ye, come in quickly!"
"Excuse me!" Bai Ye walked in.
Aunt Su led him to Yao Yuyan's room and said apologetically, "I'm so sorry, Xiao Ye. My daughter always troubles you like this!"
Bai Ye said apologetically, "You're too kind, Aunt Su! Yu Yan has also helped me a lot."
Aunt Su said with a smile, "You don't need to speak up for her. I know her personality all too well. We've spoiled her rotten. You should be grateful she doesn't cause you any trouble."
She was actually quite satisfied with Yu Yan's ex-boyfriend and didn't look down on her at all. After all, she was also a girl from the countryside who unexpectedly went to university, met a good boy, and that's how she ended up where she is today.
But her mentally challenged daughter has always been fond of her husband's best friend's child, which worries her greatly.
After all, people don't like her, but she still throws herself into the fire like a moth to a flame.
The mother was very worried until a year ago when Yuyan told her that she had a boyfriend.
But as her daughter who has been by her side since childhood, she naturally knows her daughter very well and is not so easy to give up.
But he was in a relationship, leaving her no room for doubt.
Fortunately, by chance, she asked Bai Ye in private, and Bai Ye frankly told her that the two of them were pretending to be in a romantic relationship.
At that moment, Su Yao didn't know what to say, because the boy's eyes couldn't hide the hopeful love he was looking for.
They later exchanged contact information privately.
Su Yao, as a mother, told Bai Ye everything about Yao Yuyan's birthday and preferences, and even strongly supported Bai Ye and her daughter being together.
But two months ago, when her daughter came home looking sullen, she learned the reason.
The two broke up; it was their daughter who initiated the breakup.
She still couldn't let him go.
Then, seeing Bai Ye again today was quite surprising, because she knew that Yao Yuyan had been taken away by Gu Yanzhi, but it was Bai Ye who brought her back.
After placing Yao Yuyan on the bed, Bai Ye prepared to take his leave.
But just as he was about to get up, Yao Yuyan grabbed his sleeve without him noticing.
Seeing that her eyes were tightly closed, but her hands did not loosen at all, as if she had grasped some rare treasure and did not want to let go.
Helpless, Bai Ye gently pried open her little finger.
There were only the two of them in the room. Su Yao closed the door after seeing Bai Ye inside.
Bai Ye silently looked at the girl in front of him.
The girl's peaceful sleeping face was so beautiful; I had imagined countless times what a wonderful future would hold for her.
Bai Ye took off the girl's shoes, put her legs back on the bed, and covered her with a blanket. The girl rolled over and kicked off the blanket.
Helpless, Bai Ye covered her up again, but paused for a moment as he did so.
He looked at the hairpin in the girl's hair with a complicated expression.
Worried that she might not be comfortable while sleeping, Bai Ye reached out and took off the hairpin, holding it in her hand.
Bai Ye fell silent as he looked at the hairpin in his hand.
Suddenly, I remembered him from that time, when he excitedly received the money he earned from his first job, and all he could think about was what gift to buy her.
Finally, she chose this hairpin, which was the first gift Bai Ye gave her, and also the first time Bai Ye saw something of his own on Yao Yuyan.
An indescribable bitterness permeated my heart.
Yao Yuyan's jewelry is all custom-made, and Bai Ye couldn't even imagine the price. He never thought he would see something cheap on her one day!
Bai Ye gave a self-deprecating laugh.
Bai Ye placed the hairpin on the bedside table, glanced at Yao Yuyan's pretty face again, walked to the curtains, and drew them for her.
Looking around Yao Yuyan's room, one could easily spot the luxurious cosmetics, designer bags, and shoes.
Bai Ye's attention fell on the lower corner of a transparent glass cabinet.
Slowly approaching for a closer look.
It was a blue gift box, a present Bai Ye had given her once. Looking at it, untouched, Bai Ye's eyes were filled with indifference.
Bai Ye took out a string of jade beads from his pocket.
A hint of reminiscence flickered in her eyes.
The jade on the bracelet is very beautiful; it looks like it's worth a lot of money.
...
That day, Yao Yuyan, who was drunk, talked in her sleep and stuffed a string of jade beads into Bai Ye's hand.
At that time, she seemed to have mistaken Bai Ye for Gu Yanzhi, telling him how much she liked him.
Bai Ye smiled bitterly, unsure of what to say.
Yao Yuyan said this was their token of love; accepting it meant their relationship was established and they would never be apart.
Bai Ye froze, clenching her fists. At that moment, how much she wanted to be the boy in the girl's eyes!
After sobering up, she seemed to have forgotten everything that happened while she was drunk, and Bai Ye wanted to return the bracelet to her.
Yao Yuyan refused him, saying that one cannot take back something that has already been given away.
Since then, Bai Ye has always carried this bracelet with her.
...
Gu Yanzhi is still Gu Yanzhi, and I am still me. I can never become him!
Bai Ye placed the bracelet and hairpin together.
"Now...it's back to its rightful owner!"
He left Yao Yuyan's room without the slightest hesitation.
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