Because the two families had business dealings, their parents knew each other and often ate together, sometimes bringing their children along. Later, they found out that the parents were classmates.
When they eat out, they usually bring their children along. Liu Qianxue's family company is quite large, and Xu Xiu's parents' clothing factory is just one of Liu Qianxue's larger suppliers.
Therefore, Xu Xiujia usually adopts a humble attitude when eating out.
Xu Xiu had no choice but to open the door, and Liu Qianxue walked right in, only to see a table full of dishes in the restaurant and three classmates staring at him in disbelief.
Xu Xiu was very familiar with Liu Qianxue. Because he wanted to curry favor with Liu Qianxue's family, Fang Xueting often invited Liu Qianxue to his home to play. Xu Xiu was happy to do so, as it was a good opportunity to spend time alone with Liu Qianxue.
So as soon as Liu Qianxue entered the room, she went to the kitchen, grabbed a bowl and chopsticks, and sat down next to Xu Xiu to eat. Wang Mengqi was displeased and questioned, "Liu Qianxue, Xu Xiu didn't invite you. How can you be so shameless?"
Liu Qianxue didn't sleep a wink last night, thinking angrily, "Why can he just pursue me whenever he wants, and not pursue me whenever he doesn't want? What do he take me for?"
"Why don't you pursue me? Did I agree to date you?"
Liu Qianxue ignored Wang Mengqi's words and continued eating on her own. Xu Xiu frowned, turning what should have been a perfectly good meal into this mess.
Xu Xiu arrived at the restaurant and winked at Ning Bufan, trying to get Ning Bufan to switch seats with him. However, Ning Bufan didn't understand what he meant at all. This was understandable, since Xu Xiu had liked Liu Qianxue for so long.
Who would have thought that Xu Xiu wouldn't even sit with Liu Qianxue now?
Seeing that Ning Bufan remained unmoved, Xu Xiu muttered to himself, "What's the use of having this brother? He's not even as good as someone's best friend."
There was no other way but to bite the bullet and sit back in the original seats. The atmosphere was rather awkward. Everyone had been chatting and laughing, but suddenly they fell silent.
Xu Xiu subconsciously served food to Xiao Ruoyan, but Liu Qianxue waited for a long time without seeing Xu Xiu serve her any food. Xu Xiu completely ignored Liu Qianxue beside him. If it weren't for the current situation at home, he wouldn't have opened the door.
Before I have the strength to back up my efforts, any impulsive actions will hurt the people around me. My parents are going through the most difficult time right now, and I can't add to their troubles. After the college entrance exam, I must help my parents get the factory back on track as soon as possible.
As Liu Qianxue ate the food Xu Xiu had prepared, she found that these home-style dishes were particularly to her liking, having grown accustomed to delicacies. Moreover, Xu Xiu's cooking was truly delicious. Why had he never cooked for her before?
I used to cook for myself with all sorts of trendy snacks and food from online stores; I've never cooked for myself before.
He glanced at Xiao Ruoyan sitting opposite him and thought she was unremarkable but had a nice figure.
Feeling a bit flustered under Liu Qianxue's gaze, Xiao Ruoyan instinctively lowered her head even further, her heart pounding with anxiety.
Xu Xiu turned to Liu Qianxue and said, "Hurry back after you finish eating. Didn't you already reject me? I didn't keep bothering you."
"I also hope that you, as a girl, can be a little more reserved so that we can part ways amicably."
As soon as Xu Xiu said this, not only Liu Qianxue, but also the others looked at him with strange eyes.
Xiao Ruoyan felt that since Xu Xiu had rejected Liu Qianxue so decisively, she should stop overthinking things.
Liu Qianxue stood up and grabbed Xu Xiu's wrist, heading towards the door. Xu Xiu didn't resist; it's better for everyone to be clear about things sooner rather than later.
The two entered the courtyard. Liu Qianxue, whether out of anger or resentment, had tears welling up in her eyes and choked up slightly as she said, "Why can Xu Xiu just chase after me whenever he wants, and then not chase after me whenever he doesn't?"
"Did you just like me and pursue me before because you thought it was fun?"
Shouldn't everything we do be finished from beginning to end?
"Why are you so cold to me after only a few days?"
"If you truly like me, can you really let go so easily?"
"Unless you never truly liked me in the first place!"
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Moreover, there are countless answers and different interpretations.
Looking at Liu Qianxue's appearance, and recalling his own depressed days in his past life, he didn't know whether to hate her or himself.
Coming to his senses, Xu Xiu looked at the girl he had liked for ten years in his past life and said coldly, "Liu Qianxue, ask yourself honestly, was the kindness you showed me in the past just an act?"
"You don't need to doubt it, all the feelings I had for you were real. You were the first girl I ever liked, and I once vowed to protect you for the rest of my life."
"But......"
"But what?" Liu Qianxue asked, her voice trembling with emotion.
"But when you were in the prime of your life, I was destitute."
"At the age when I was most powerless, I met you, the person I wanted to take care of for the rest of my life, but unfortunately you didn't give me that chance."
"Liu Qianxue, I hope that after today, we will not appear in each other's worlds. It is the best blessing we can give each other if we are both well."
Liu Qianxue's mind was in a mess and she had no idea what Xu Xiu meant by what he said, or what he meant by him being poor and destitute while she was in her prime.
What do you mean I didn't give him a chance? I only politely declined him a few days ago, it's not the first time. Didn't we say we'd talk about it again when we go to university together?
Ning Bufan and Wang Mengqi hid by the window to eavesdrop, their furtive behavior concealed by the curtains.
Xiao Ruoyan poked Wang Mengqi with her finger, "Mengqi, is what we're doing a bit inappropriate?"
Wang Mengqi turned around and whispered, "We're not going to tell anyone, only the three of us know. Besides, don't you want to know what Xu Xiu and Liu Qianxue were talking about?"
"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate..."
Soon, three heads were half-exposed in front of the window, which was quite comical.
Liu Qianxue was still standing there in a daze when Xu Xiu opened the courtyard gate, ready to see the guest off.
Ning Bufan muttered to himself:
"Liu Qianxue is also very famous at school, definitely a school beauty, although no one says it out loud."
"But it's all over the place in private."
"Oh, Xiao Fan is quite concerned, isn't he?"
Wang Mengqi mocked.
Seeing that Liu Qianxue didn't react, Xu Xiu said, "Do you want me to call you a car?"
Liu Qianxue snapped out of her daze and burst into tears, running straight out the door.
At this moment, the two people who were watching the melons by the window hurriedly ran out. Ning Bufan asked worriedly, "Won't something happen to Lao Xu and Liu Qianxue if they run out like this?"
"Should we go and take a look?"
Xu Xiu stared at Ning Bufan and looked him up and down. "Bufan, why don't you go with him? Be a chivalrous protector or something, and maybe you can even win the heart of a beauty."
Ning Bufan quickly waved his hand and said, "Old Xu, stop teasing me. I think we should go back and continue eating."
Wang Mengqi agreed, saying, "Now that the unimportant people are gone, we can finally eat happily."
Xiao Ruoyan was still peeking out from under the window, and when she saw Xu Xiu turn around, a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes.
Since becoming classmates with Xu Xiu, Xiao Ruoyan has only had eyes for him. She can capture his joys and sorrows, his eyes and expressions.
Moreover, she never went near them, but buried these thoughts deep in her heart and in that thick diary.
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