Chapter 854 There Will Be No Next Time
Jiang Chen pulled Ye Rou out of the hospital.
Zhou Nian and Zhou Liang, brother and sister, followed behind, their expressions mixed with relief and melancholy, which was hard to describe.
Meng Guan caught a glimpse of the chestnuts wrapped in Wang Honghong's arms and asked him, "Weren't you going on a date with Zhou Nian? How did you run into Zhao Yuehong?"
Wang Honghong stared at Zhou Nian's back and said in a lost voice, "I'm late."
The corner of Meng Guan's mouth twitched.
Being late for the date, no wonder Zhou Nian didn't even look at Wang Honghong.
Seeing Wang Honghong looking like a hooligan dog drenched by heavy rain, dejected, Meng Guan couldn't bear it and decided to help his brother once.
"I'll call Zhou Liang away. You talk to Zhou Nian. Women are the softest-hearted. No matter what she says, just shut up and listen. Don't talk back!"
After Meng Guan finished his instructions, he quickly stepped forward and put his arm around Zhou Liang's neck: "Liangzi, I'll treat you to a meal to welcome you back from Guangdong."
After so many bad things happened, Zhou Liang had no appetite to eat.
"I appreciate your kindness, but I just want to go home and have a good sleep."
Meng Guan said more enthusiastically: "Then let's go to your house for a drink. When you're drunk, have a good sleep and all your worries will be gone."
After saying that, he dragged the person away.
Just as Zhou Nian was about to catch up, Wang Honghong, who had been following behind her, suddenly called her name.
"Nian Nian."
Zhou Nian didn't want to pay attention to him, but he knew in his heart that he should make things clear to Wang Honghong.
She slowed down until she stopped.
Seeing that Zhou Nian was still willing to stop, Wang Honghong's depressed look disappeared and a bright smile blossomed on her handsome face.
He apologized sincerely.
"Niannian, I'm sorry I was late today, but I didn't mean to be late. I went to buy chestnuts for you, but the old man selling chestnuts changed places, and I looked for him for a long time..."
Under Zhou Nian's quiet gaze, Wang Honghong's voice became softer and softer until it stopped.
"Niannian, if you're angry, just hit me twice to vent your anger."
Wang Honghong grabbed Zhou Nian's hand and slapped herself in the face.
"That's enough."
Zhou Nian pulled his hand back and took a deep breath.
"I remember, last time you gave me chestnuts, I told you that I don't like chestnuts. Don't buy them next time. Have you forgotten that?"
Wang Honghong quickly shook her head: "I remember, but..."
"But you think it's okay, because you think if you buy more I'll like it, right?"
Zhou Nian interrupted him impatiently.
Zhou Nian's voice was calm and her expression was even gentle, but the words she spoke were like knives, each one piercing Wang Honghong's heart.
Wang Honghong, a smooth talker, didn't know what to say for the first time.
After a long pause, he stammered, "Last time when you bought chestnuts, if you promised to try it with me, I would..."
Zhou Nian shook his head and said, "You waited for me for two hours in the heavy snow. I was very touched and agreed to try it with you. It has nothing to do with Li Zi. Do you understand?"
"I understand. I was wrong." Wang Honghong said anxiously, "I won't do this again next time."
"There won't be a next time." Zhou Nian took a step back, his voice calm but with a hint of imperceptible cruelty.
"I gave you a chance."
Her decisive words hurt Wang Honghong deeply.
He didn't understand: "Why, I was only late this time, I won't do it next time."
Zhou Nian asked him, "When I needed you, you weren't by my side. If Xiao Rou hadn't shown up today and kicked Zhao Chunlei away, what would have happened to me? Have you ever thought about it?"
A trace of pity flashed in Wang Honghong's eyes.
Zhou Nian continued, "I'm looking for a romantic partner, not a student. I'm not interested in teaching you how to date. A teacher will tolerate your mistakes and teach you the correct answers, but I don't."
"If you never learn how to love someone, it's useless to teach. In the end, I'll be the only one who gets wronged. I gave in this time, and I'll be the only one who gives in in the future."
Wang Honghong lost both his parents when he was young, and no one taught him how to love someone.
What he needs is a mature lover who can tolerate him.
This person could be anyone, except Zhou Nian.
Zhou Nian is sensitive and has low self-esteem. A look or an unintentional word from others will make her think for a long time.
Wang Honghong was too naive to notice or support Zhou Nian’s sensitive and inferior heart.
They were not suitable for each other. Zhou Nian realized this and no longer lingered.
"You're a very good person, but we're not suitable."
After she finished speaking, she turned and was about to leave.
Wang Honghong stopped her and said, "One last question."
Zhou Nian turned his back to him and stopped.
Wang Honghong said stubbornly, "What does your imaginary lover look like?"
Zhou Nian thought for a moment and gave an answer.
"Like Xiaorou, who can protect me, tolerate me, accept me, and put herself in my shoes.
Being around other people always feels like sitting on a fire, so painful and uncomfortable that I always want to escape, but being around Xiaorou feels like being by a river in spring, warm and gentle.
I don't have to rack my brains to think about how to please her, I can just be myself."
After Zhou Nian finished speaking, he walked away.
Wang Honghong's shoulders slumped.
The answer Zhou Nian gave chilled Wang Honghong's already cold heart completely.
He is not Ye Rou, and Wang Honghong will never become Ye Rou.
For the first time, Wang Honghong clearly realized that Zhou Nian would not look back.
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