"Do you know? On that night, the cold wind was biting and seemed to freeze the whole world."
When my father told me that he was about to start a new family, I smiled and sincerely wished him well.
Actually, over the years, I have known very well that the reason my father has not chosen to remarry is entirely because of me, his burden.
His love for me was so deep and selfless that he was even willing to give up his own happiness for it.
In my heart, he is my eternal support and my eternal father.
Because of this father-daughter bond, I can no longer selfishly hinder his pursuit of a new life. Therefore, I must suppress my inner pain and reluctance and give him my greatest support and encouragement.
However, whenever the night is quiet, an indescribable sense of loss washes over me like a tide, leaving me unable to shake it off for a long time.
As Su Zhimeng slowly recounted her past, Bai Ye couldn't help but lower his head silently, unable to bear looking directly into his senior's eyes, which were already red and swollen with tears.
“I’m so scared. Will my father end up like my mother… Although my mother still loves me very much, I can clearly feel that she treats me differently from how she treats my adoptive father’s daughter, my sister.”
At this point, Su Zhimeng's lips trembled slightly, and her voice became somewhat choked.
"I still remember the scene of saying goodbye to my father that day. Every step felt like stepping on a knife's edge, and the pain was unbearable."
My heart feels like it's shattered into countless pieces, and sadness follows me everywhere.
That night, I don't know how I got through it. I was like a walking corpse, mechanically doing my part-time job.
Just when I felt utterly desperate and helpless, you, junior, suddenly appeared in my world.
Like a ray of warm sunshine piercing through layers of dark clouds, illuminating my dark life.
At this moment, Su Zhimeng gently reached out and tenderly stroked Bai Ye's hair, her eyes filled with a subtle, almost imperceptible affection.
Bai Ye stood there, her eyes glazed over, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet, her mind in turmoil.
He never imagined that simply learning about his senior's birthday by chance, and wanting to take this opportunity to express his gratitude for her help during his part-time job, would lead to a series of unexpected developments.
However, what he didn't expect was that everything that happened after he mustered up the courage to call out to his senior would leave such a deep and indelible mark on her heart.
Just then, Su Zhimeng gently reached out her fair and slender hands and carefully cupped Bai Ye's cheeks, her movements so gentle as if she were afraid of hurting him.
She exerted a little force, forcing Bai Ye to slowly raise his head and meet her gaze.
Su Zhimeng's eyes were as bright and captivating as twinkling stars in the night sky. Her thick, long eyelashes trembled gently like butterfly wings, and a faint blush tinged the corners of her eyes, making her look as delicate and beautiful as a newly blossoming peach blossom.
At this moment, her eyes were filled with sincerity and focus, captivating all who looked into them.
She said softly:
"That day, when I felt helpless, it was you, junior, who appeared by my side and gave me support and strength."
And from beginning to end, you have been silently by my side. How could I ever forget this kindness?
So, I just wanted to do my part to help you, junior. Is that not allowed?
As she finished speaking, Su Zhimeng's voice gradually became low, her eyes began to redden slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes, as if they were about to spill out at any moment.
Bai Ye has always been most afraid of seeing girls cry. Whenever this happens, he feels that he has committed an unforgivable sin and is overwhelmed by a strong sense of guilt.
So he quickly replied, "Sure, sure! Of course, no problem! Actually, I didn't do anything. Senior, you're too kind and considerate of these little details."
He never expected that a simple blessing would elicit such a strong reaction from his senior.
The senior student who had always been smiling and gentle in front of him suddenly revealed her vulnerable side.
The senior student in front of me had slightly moist eyes, with glistening tears welling up as if they might fall at any moment. Her pitiful appearance made me feel sorry for her.
Su Zhimeng slowly loosened her clenched hands, and was about to reach for her glasses on the table to wipe away the tears welling up in her eyes:
“Junior, this matter may be insignificant to you, but it has extraordinary significance to me.”
Just then, Bai Ye noticed Su Zhimeng's condition first. He quickly pulled out a tissue from the side and, without even thinking, instinctively reached out to Su Zhimeng, gently wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
Su Zhimeng froze instantly, staring blankly at Bai Ye's actions, completely stunned.
Bai Ye was completely focused on wiping away Su Zhimeng's tears. His movements were extremely gentle, as if he were holding not an ordinary tissue, but an incomparably precious and fragile treasure.
Every tiny movement was made with utmost care, as if afraid of missing even the slightest trace of a tear.
During this process, Bai Ye's gaze inadvertently met Su Zhimeng's eyes.
In that instant, time seemed to freeze, and Bai Ye was completely stunned.
What kind of look was that?
The intense emotions contained within were something Bai Ye had only ever felt in one other person—Xia Qingyue.
Su Zhimeng's fair face instantly flushed with a rosy blush, like a ripe apple, making her look exceptionally shy and charming.
She lowered her head slightly, gently took the tissue Bai Ye offered with her slender fingers, and said softly, "Thank you, junior."
Her voice was as soft as a breeze brushing against the strings of a zither, yet it carried a hint of undisguised shyness.
However, just as she was about to finish speaking, Su Zhimeng suddenly pursed her lips, as if she were using all her strength to swallow the words that were about to come out of her mouth.
She clenched her teeth tightly, as if she were waging a fierce battle against some kind of inner struggle.
Seeing this, Bai Ye asked with concern, "What's wrong? Is there anything else you want to say?"
His eyes were fixed on Su Zhimeng, filled with doubt and worry.
In response to Bai Ye's question, Su Zhimeng simply shook her head slightly.
But the moment she lowered her eyes, Bai Ye clearly saw a fleeting look of disappointment in them.
It was an indescribable sense of desolation, like a lonely star shining brightly in the night sky, brilliant yet no one could understand the loneliness behind its light.
Despite having a thousand words to say, Su Zhimeng ultimately chose to remain silent.
Because she simply didn't have the courage to honestly express her true feelings, she could only bury those feelings deep in her heart and bear the bitterness and helplessness alone.
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