Chapter 24 024 The Women's Team Makes Up / This is How I Was...
Shen Yi couldn't hold back her tears and burst into tears.
After hearing that Jiang Yue was so moved yesterday that she cried even more embarrassingly than she was, Shen Yi didn't feel so ashamed anymore.
Soon it was time for class.
Chen Yi's gaze swept over Jiang Yue's empty seat, then quickly returned, trying not to think too much about it.
But I couldn't help but recall the chaos just now, when someone shouted, "Chen Yu has made someone's head bleed!" Before the school bell rang, I seemed to hear the sound of an ambulance.
That can't be right.
Shen Yu isn't such an irrational person, so it shouldn't be a big deal, right?
Thinking this way.
Shen Yi secretly took out her phone from her desk and glanced at the forum.
really.
Someone took a photo showing a strange boy being carried onto an ambulance on a stretcher, with Shen Yu standing beside him, glaring angrily like a tiger.
It's unbearable to look at.
Get ready to get a demerit.
but……
Seeing the forum discussion, it seems that Shen Yu got into a fight because of her.
A friend of the boy who had the head injury replied that everyone was discussing it, and they had only said a few words along with him, but they were unlucky enough to run into Shen Yu, which is why they got beaten up.
After these words were spoken, coupled with the scene of the entire B class being so united that morning, no one in the whole school dared to discuss the matter anymore, for fear that they would be the next person to be attacked or beaten up for just casually gossiping.
"Cough cough!"
The teacher on the podium coughed heavily and looked at Shen Yi with a warning look.
Shen Yi quickly turned off her phone and listened attentively to the lesson.
Today, their class is missing one person: Xu Qingyi.
During break time, everyone was discussing.
Some people said Xu Qingyi had taken leave, while others were puzzled and said, "That doesn't make sense, I saw him and Shen Yi coming to school together this morning." Although no one really investigated why Xu Qingyi came and then left, Song Yang just looked at Shen Yi with confusion: "Don't you dislike him?"
How could Shen Yi possibly want to go to school with a greasy, noisy guy like Xu Qingyi?
Shen Yi saw no need to hide anything from Song Yang and said directly, "I live quite close to Xu Qingzhe now, so we ran into each other."
"……ha?"
Thinking of Xu Qingzhe from Class A, who seemed even more difficult to get along with than Wen Que, Song Yang felt uncomfortable just thinking about going to school with someone like that. In the end, he gave Shen Yi a thumbs up.
warrior!
Shen Yi: "...?"
What does this mean?
I don't understand it, but that's not important.
noon.
Song Yang followed behind Shen Yi with a reluctant expression and said, "I'll have dinner with you from now on."
Shen Yi: "...Thank you."
She wasn't afraid of being alone to that extent; there were so many people in the cafeteria at noon, she could just eat and then go back to the classroom to study.
Moreover, it wasn't that no girls in the class had invited her to have meals together, but Shen Yi rejected them all.
But you can't say this to Song Yang, or he'll explode.
Having received Shen Yi's "thank you," Song Yang became exceptionally confident as he walked beside her, standing tall and proud like a knight guarding a princess.
Young Master Song has always been from a wealthy family and acts arrogantly. He is also known as a troublesome person who is not easy to mess with. With him by Shen Yi's side, and with Class B's united performance that morning, no one dared to approach Shen Yi anymore.
canteen.
With a plate of food in each hand and his meal card still in his mouth, Song Yang weaved through the crowded streets and finally found Shen Yi in a corner.
As Song Yang sat down next to Shen Yi, he complained, "Why did you sit so far away? I've been looking for you for ages."
"……Feel sorry."
Shen Yi said this, but still kept his head down.
Her reaction made Song Yang realize that she chose to sit in such a corner because she didn't want to attract attention, or rather, she was avoiding contact with the outside world.
Quiet.
Clever.
docile.
These words, which were previously unrelated to Shen Yi, have now become the first thought that comes to mind for most people when they see her.
This realization made Song Yang feel inexplicably annoyed.
In his memory, Shen Yi, who grew up with him, was not like this, nor should she be like this. He wanted her to return to her original form.
Song Yang didn't continue the topic. He just picked up a piece of beef with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth. While chewing, he casually mentioned, "I talked to my mom yesterday. She said she'd like you to come live with me if you're willing."
"Cough cough—!!!"
Shen Yi was so startled by those words that she choked. She quickly picked up the oolong tea next to her and took a sip. It took her a while to recover.
Song Yang was secretly annoyed. He patted Shen Yi's back perfunctorily while questioning, "Why are you reacting like this? My home is much better than the shabby place you're living in now."
“Song Yang.” Shen Yi’s brows furrowed slightly with displeasure, and his tone became more serious: “You can’t talk about my family like that. There are many ordinary people living there. It’s very impolite of you to say that.”
Knowing he had misspoke, Song Yang didn't try to be stubborn and immediately apologized: "I shouldn't have said that. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."
“I know you meant no harm.” Shen Yi wouldn’t really get angry with him over something like this. Instead, she asked Song Yang, “If, and I mean if your family went bankrupt right now and could only live in a tiny house, would you abandon your parents and move in with someone else?”
"How can that be..."
Song Yang answered without thinking, and after realizing what Shen Yi wanted to say, he apologized again: "I know, I won't say such things again, but if you need anything, you must tell me, so I don't worry about you."
His last words came out in a light, somewhat awkward tone.
"I know."
Shen Yi smiled helplessly at him.
Although she didn't want to trouble Song Yang too much, if she really needed help, he was probably the only person she could think of right now.
Unlike before, there was also Meng...
Excuse me.
The familiar voice rang out, but because they hadn't had a proper conversation in so long, it sounded somewhat unfamiliar to Shen Yi.
It's true what they say, "Think of Cao Cao and he appears."
Meng Zihan stood before them, her expression as gentle as ever, and looked at Song Yang, saying, "Could you lend her to me for a while?"
This is her.
Naturally, it refers to profound meaning.
Song Yang immediately looked at Shen Yi and asked for her opinion.
Shen Yi seemed to be held in place by some invisible force, and it took him a long time to say, "Didn't we... make a promise?"
Didn't I already say we shouldn't communicate anymore, and we shouldn't be friends anymore?
Meng Zihan already agreed, so why would she believe her?
"That's because I didn't know what you were worried about before, which is why I agreed."
Meng Zihan's expression softened even more, as if nothing had happened, and she said in the same coaxing tone she used to use: "Yiyi, I want to talk to you alone, please?"
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all in all.
In conclusion
Seeing Shen Yi's expression, Song Yang consciously took his food and walked away, leaving only Shen Yi and Meng Zihan behind.
Shen Yi gripped his chopsticks, trying his best to remain calm: "What do you want to tell me?"
Meng Zihan said gently, "After my parents heard about these things, they strictly forbade us from seeing each other."
Shen Yi didn't dare look at her: "That's good, it's only right."
Indeed, given the atmosphere in the Meng family, it was already the bottom line that they would turn a blind eye to her fooling around with Meng Zihan on ordinary days. At this moment, they would never allow their daughter to associate with such a "scandalous" person again.
Meng Zihan didn't speak, but simply took Chen Yi's hand and gently led it to a certain spot, saying, "But I didn't agree."
Shen Yi couldn't help but look over.
Meng Zihan's long skirt had been lifted up, and her hand was on her knee, where the bruises were glaringly obvious.
Meng Zihan's voice was very soft: "I knelt all night, and then they relented and said they would do whatever they wanted with me and wouldn't care anymore."
What are you doing?
Shen Yi was utterly bewildered, and even somewhat annoyed, blurting out, "We clearly already..."
“I had never understood why before, but after that incident, I finally had the answer.”
Meng Zihan interrupted Shen Yi, a rare occurrence, and met her angry gaze. Her voice, gentle as ever, was not as doubtful as Shen Yu's, but rather exceptionally firm: "So, you really did know all along."
...
silence.
A full half minute passed before Shen Yi finally reacted and denied, "I don't understand what you're saying."
"It must be tough being alone."
Meng Zihan acted as if she hadn't heard her denial, touched her cheek, looked directly into her eyes, and continued, "Yiyi, I know you have no choice in the matter."
My heart was pounding, as if it were screaming something.
Shen Yi was incredulous, yet still held onto a sliver of hope: "...Do you really know?"
"certainly."
Meng Zihan seemed to have stopped talking about the topic and suddenly said, "I recently watched a movie. Everyone said the supporting character was stupid and vicious, but I really liked her."
I think the author's haphazard portrayal stems from a lack of understanding. If she had actually met that kind and brave girl, she would deeply regret writing so many foolish words based on prejudice, assuming that just because it was all fiction, she could so hastily decide her life's fate.
...
"...So you really did know."
"Yes, I know everything about that character."
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afternoon.
Both of them came up with lame excuses to ask for leave and met on the rooftop.
It was like an encrypted call, yet both parties knew exactly what was going on.
When did you find out?
"About two weeks in advance, what about you?"
"I was a little earlier than you, but there's nothing I can do about it, I'm sorry."
"It's okay, I know, I just can't explain it. By the way, how did you know? I had a dream."
"I'm pretty much the same. It's like I had a very long dream, and everything feels so unreal."
...
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Shen Yi, however, felt a pang of worry and asked, "Have you seen the ending of the movie? Do you know what happened to everyone?"
"Of course, I've already said it, I know everything."
Meng Zihan smiled at Chen Yi, her long hair disheveled by the wind, partially obscuring her gaze. She continued, "But I'm not afraid, and you shouldn't be either."
Shen Yi bit her lower lip: "But the ending of the movie was already decided, wasn't it?"
She was still more afraid of implicating Meng Zihan than of herself.
Meng Zihan thought for a moment and said, "Evil people will be punished, but as long as you don't do evil, you won't be punished."
Shen Yi understood the hidden meaning in Meng Zihan's words: "...You mean, all of this can be changed?"
"certainly."
Meng Zihan nodded, resting her chin on her hand as she pondered: "Well, it's possible that not everything can be changed, but little by little, the outcome will definitely change."
[...In some ways she's right, she really does know a lot.]
The usually cheerful boyish voice sounded somewhat agitated for some reason, and he continued, "But host, I must remind you that I don't know why she, as a cannon fodder character, would know these things, but my advice is that you stay away from her."
at the same time.
Meng Zihan reached out her hand to Shen Yi and said, "Yi Yi, believe me, let's change this ending together, okay?"
After a while.
The wind stung my face.
Shen Yi remained silent, staring into Meng Zihan's pupils, trying to discern something from them.
final.
Despite the system's attempts to stop her, she resolutely reached out her hand and said, "Of course, I will always believe in you."
【…Host, why are you doing something so stupid again?】
The system truly doesn't understand why there are people like Shen Yi. Whether it was last time or this time, even with its cheat-like features, it had given her hints and taught her how to do it, yet she still did the opposite.
Shen Yi answered in his heart as if it were the most natural thing in the world: "Of course, it's because compared to Lu Buming, who immediately instigated me to steal other people's lives and do evil, I would much rather believe that my best friend since childhood is the kind one."
More so because of this world.
Everyone will encounter people they want to believe in, even if it might hurt them.
For her.
Meng Zihan is that kind of person.
Mr. and Mrs. Shen were busy with work and didn't have much time to spend with their children. Shen Yu was mischievous outside and had no way to discipline his younger sister, Shen Yi. The servants at home didn't dare to discipline their young mistress either.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Shen Yi was raised by Meng Zihan.
From the time she became conscious, she followed Meng Zihan around in kindergarten. Meng Zihan would save her favorite snacks for her and would bravely stand up to protect her whenever any boy tried to bully her.
So when Shen Yi got into her first fight, Meng Zihan stood up for her; when she got a perfect score on her first test, Meng Zihan praised her; and when she was called to the teacher's office to stand as punishment for the first time, Meng Zihan pretended to go in to ask a question and secretly slipped candy into her hand to coax her.
When Shen Yi was young and didn't understand things, she felt that when the teacher scolded her, it was because he was targeting her; when the children her age flattered her, it was because they liked her; and anyone who pointed out her shortcomings was bullying her. She was indeed not an easy person to get along with back then.
It was Meng Zihan who patiently told her time and time again that those ideas were wrong, taught her to distinguish between good and evil, what could be forgiven and what could not, and pulled her back from the path of radical thinking time and time again.
For Shen Yi.
If Meng Zihan harbors malice towards her, then the existence of this world will lose its meaning.
worldwide.
The person she trusts most is Meng Zihan, without exception.
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Seeing Meng Zihan bring Shen Yi back, Song Yang breathed a sigh of relief: "You two finally made up. This time it took way too long."
Some students looked over curiously, wanting to know what exactly happened between Shen Yi and Meng Zihan.
Song Yang waved his hand at them irritably: "Can you guys put on that attitude of not caring about gossip at all this morning? Be careful, or the class monitor might come and beat you up."
The class monitor glanced timidly at Shen Yi: "I really want to know too."
Compared to Shen Yi x Wen Que, many people in Class B secretly ship Shen Yi x Meng Zihan. The pairing of a proud young lady and a noble lady is just too sweet and doting!
Of course, the class monitor would never say such shameful things.
Song Yang: "?"
Are you kidding me? Isn't it normal for two girls to have a fight?
There was no way to say this directly, so Shen Yi could only try her best to tell a little lie: "We had some disagreements, but after this happened, she stopped holding it against me."
"Have you heard enough? Put your heads back down, or I'll beat you up on my most touching day!" Song Yang said, gesturing with his fist as a threat.
The students in Class B sat down obediently and stopped asking about anything related to Shen Yi.
That's right.
They are steadfast and determined "supporters," not curious, not gossipy, and not prying—let's start with ourselves!
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What should I do tomorrow TT
[How should I face Jiang Yue?! ahhhh!]
It's incredibly rude to remain silent when you can't see someone, but it's equally shameless to approach them and start a conversation as if nothing happened!
[Nothing's right! Ahhh, just kill me!]
night.
After helping to clean up the dishes and sweep the floor after dinner, Shen Yi sat down at her desk and sent Meng Zihan a series of messages.
It's been such a long time since I've been able to directly share all my troubles with someone like this.
Meng Zihan replied quickly.
[I said, if you two keep overthinking things like this, even I, as the middleman, will get tired.]
Shen Yi: "?"
You two? Both?
Are you talking about her and Jiang Yue?
Sure enough, Meng Zihan sent another message the next second.
[I'm heading out now to pick up Jiang Yue from my house, and then I'll pick you up. Let's have some sweets together.]
Shen Yi: "?!"
Huh?! Now? This is so sudden! She wasn't prepared at all!!!
Although somewhat reluctant, Shen Yi eventually stood obediently at the alley entrance and waited, followed by a large follower named Xu Qingzhe.
As luck would have it, she wanted to bring a few candied hawthorns that Jiang Yue had liked last time before she arrived. She was lucky enough to buy the last few, but she didn't expect to run into Xu Qingzhe who happened to be passing by.
Then, Xu Qingzhe, on the grounds that he was worried about her safety alone, escorted her all the way here.
When Shen Yi suggested he go back, he would directly say, "If a vicious dog suddenly jumped out of the alley right now, wouldn't you be scared to tears?"
Shen Yi was speechless when asked the question.
There were indeed quite a few stray cats and dogs in this alley. One evening, she happened to run into a fierce-looking one on her way home from school. She could only silently pray, "Can't see me? Can't see me," and her legs went weak as she leaned against the wall to walk home. Xu Qingzhe gave her a cold laugh and looked down on her.
She couldn't refute it.
Liking dogs and being afraid of dogs are not contradictory.
but……
Shen Yi looked at Xu Qingzhe with a complicated expression and said, "You should move to the side."
Xu Qingzhe did not agree: "Am I that shameful?"
That's not what I meant.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "It was Meng Zihan who came to pick me up, since you two are in the same class."
If Meng Zihan saw Xu Qingzhe here, she would be so shocked that she wouldn't be able to speak for a long time. Although Meng Zihan wouldn't say anything to outsiders, it doesn't mean she wouldn't make jokes about herself.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s her.” Xu Qingzhe seemed to remember something, and his somewhat gloomy face showed an unreadable emotion as he slowly said, “Anyway, didn’t she say that if I wanted to pursue you, she would sell you out? Even if you hate me.”
Shen Yi: "!!!?"
How did Xu Qingzhe know about that?
No, no, no—that's not right!
Meng Zihan probably didn't mean that at the time, right?
No, no, no, that's not right. That's not the point at all!
Seeing Shen Yi frozen in shock, practically screaming "How did you know?" on her face, Xu Qingzhe felt unusually good and didn't want to dwell on the matter anymore.
"I've snapped out of it."
He tapped Shen Yi's forehead rather rudely and said, "I overheard it by accident, I can't be bothered to argue with you. Message me when you come back, I'll come pick you up, and I won't let them see."
After saying that, Xu Qingzhe turned around and left.
"Yiyi! Get in the car."
At the same time, Meng Zihan's voice sounded behind her.
The car door opened directly from the inside, revealing Meng Zihan smiling and waving at her, and Jiang Yue sitting next to her looking uneasy.
Shen Yi didn't care about Xu Qingzhe's words anymore. She would find another opportunity to ask him later. At this moment, she mustered up her courage and got into the car.
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They remained silent the entire way.
In the dessert shop, Meng Zihan had completely figured out the two people's tastes, so she ordered the food all by herself, sat down in the main seat, clapped her hands, and said: "Alright, I hereby declare that the first exchange meeting has officially begun."
Facing two sensitive girls on either side, Meng Zihan showed even more patience, speaking in a gentler tone than usual: "If neither of you is going to speak, then I will..."
"No!"
Shen Yi took a big gulp of tea and said, "I...I have something to say."
Since we're already here...
Come on! Everyone! Come on!
She picked up the candied hawthorn she had brought from the table, stood up, walked directly to Jiang Yue, and without saying a word, bowed deeply: "I'm sorry!"
This was the first time she had directly expressed her apology to Jiang Yue since learning the truth.
She didn't want it to be like this either.
But that's just how it is.
Shen Yi took a deep breath and said, "I know it doesn't mean much to say this, but every day since I learned the truth, this guilt has been tormenting me. I'm really sorry."
She was sorry, but she really had no way to return those years of her life that had been out of sync to Jiang Yue. She could only leave him forever indebted to her.
"What is there to apologize for?"
As Jiang Yue spoke, she helped Shen Yi up and took the candied hawthorn from him, asking helplessly, "If our roles were reversed, would you blame me?"
Of course not!
The words that slipped out plunged Shen Yi into a new silence.
It was Shen Yi who broke the deadlock first, but the person who guided the conversation unknowingly became Jiang Yue.
Meng Zihan saw right through Shen Yi's thoughts and pointed out what Jiang Yue wanted to say: "You think you won't blame Jiang Yue for the same thing, but you've already assumed she will blame you. What, does Jiang Yue seem much more petty than you?"
That's not what I meant!
Shen Yi looked at Meng Zihan anxiously, wanting to explain but not knowing how to organize her thoughts. Only after seeing the other's teasing expression did she realize that she had been tricked, but she remained stubborn: "...This is different."
How can you give an example of something that didn't happen?
"Sigh, it seems that this explanation doesn't work."
Jiang Yue also looked somewhat troubled. She exchanged a glance with Meng Zihan and changed the subject, saying, "We had guests at home yesterday. Thanks to the notebook you gave me, I was able to recognize all the guests and even know their preferences. I handled it very well, and my parents, including the ladies, all praised me."
But... but I'm still very scared. I feel like it's a world that's still too unfamiliar to me. With your help, I barely made it through once, but I don't know when the next test will come.
Although Jiang Yue's intention was to comfort Shen Yi, she still felt somewhat helpless when she recalled yesterday's events.
At the banquet.
The unfamiliar but richly dressed men and women sized her up, comparing her to Shen Yi. Some praised her for being more outstanding than Shen Yi, while others showed expressions of regret. Without exception, they were all assessing her "value".
simply……
Treat them like commodities.
Jiang Yue disliked that atmosphere and couldn't imagine how Shen Yi had coped with it all these years.
Under her father's initially reproachful gaze, she could only desperately recall the contents of the notebook to get through it, finally earning him a satisfied look and the words, "You can still be considered my daughter."
Shen Yi knew that such a situation would occur, as it was mentioned in the plot, which is why she had Song Yang send over that booklet. She was also happy that it would come in handy.
Seeing Jiang Yue's dejected expression, Shen Yi still comforted her, "If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask Shen Yu. Although he's not very reliable usually, he still knows what he should and shouldn't do."
Also, the Xu family in real estate and the Ning family in jewelry—their daughters are both kind and easy to get along with, and they attend important occasions. You can ask them for help with any problems. And the young master of the Cheng family is known for his warmheartedness and willingness to stand up for the underdog. You can ask Shen Yu to introduce you to him when you get back…”
“Deep in thought.”
Jiang Yue couldn't stand it anymore, and could even be said to be a little angry, and even called her by her full name.
The last time Shen Yi saw this expression on her face was when she wanted to beat up Jiang Jiabao.
moment.
Shen Yi instinctively stood up straight. Facing Jiang Yue, she and Jiang Jiabao were practically timid with fear.
Shen Yi's reaction instantly dispelled Jiang Yue's anger, leaving her somewhat amused and exasperated: "What are you doing? I'm not going to beat you up like I beat up Jiang Jiabao."
Shen Yi touched his nose awkwardly, thinking to himself: I might as well beat her up, so she won't be so indecisive.
The dessert was served, and seeing the slightly strange atmosphere between the three, the waiter put down the food and hurriedly fled, afraid of being implicated.
Jiang Yue also stood up and looked at Shen Yi very seriously, saying, "If you insist on feeling guilty towards me, then I accept it, but that's not enough."
Shen Yi was slightly taken aback: "...What else can I do?"
She still felt guilty towards Jiang Yue because she also felt that it wasn't enough.
"Of course, there are many other ways you can help me."
Jiang Yue smiled at her and took Shen Yi's hand, saying, "I need you to teach me how to live at home, how to make my mother happy and my father satisfied, how to get along with those rich heiresses, how to integrate into their lives without feeling ashamed, and how to learn everything I should learn. What you just said is very useful to me, but I can't remember it all at once. I need you to teach me slowly, and you can't think I'm stupid even if you teach me many, many times."
I don't have any sisters, not even cousins. I used to live with Jiang Jiabao, and now I've met Shen Yu, but I've always wanted a sister. Yiyi, would you like to make up with me and become my sister from now on?
By the time Shen Yi realized what was happening...
Tears streamed down her cheeks, landing on Jiang Yue's hand.
In Shen Yi's view, Jiang Yue seemed to have grown wings on her back at some point.
This is Angel TT.
Jiang Yue picked up a tissue and carefully and patiently wiped away her tears, saying, "If you don't say anything, I'll take that as your agreement."
"no."
Shen Yi shook her head desperately, then her voice, though trembling with tears, was firm: "You were Jiang Jiabao's older sister, but I've always been Shen Yu's younger sister."
This is the truth.
She had dreamed of having a cute little sister since she was a child. Not to mention that Jiang Yue didn't have any cousins or anything like that, she didn't have any either!
Jiang Yue: "?"
Meng Zihan: "..."
Although she was embarrassed, Shen Yi still strongly expressed her desire: "...Anyway, it's only one day away, I, I want to be the older sister."
Jiang Yue: "!"
Meng Zihan: "..."
Shen Yi's words made Jiang Yue laugh as well.
Jiang Yue smiled but tears streamed down her face as she silently hugged Shen Yi and buried her face in her shoulder.
"...So touching."
Meng Zihan silently pulled out a tissue to wipe her tears, took a bite of cake, and said, "Then I declare this exchange meeting a complete success!"
Yeah, right.
When the car stopped in front of the Shen family's house, Jiang Yue pulled Shen Yi's hand to get out of the car, but Shen Yi still seriously refused.
"I won't go back."
Shen Yi lowered her head and gently pried Jiang Yue's hand off hers. Her eyes were filled with apology, yet she said helplessly, "Just because you are rich and I am poor, does that mean I should abandon my real family? That would be truly wrong."
The issue isn't what kind of life she'll lead after returning to the Shen family, nor is she being stubborn; she simply wants to go back to her own home, that's all.
Shen Yi's words instantly brought shame to Jiang Yue's face, and she fell into deep self-reflection.
Shen Yi is right. For ordinary people, their own home is their true home.
If you have a choice.
She hoped it was all just a nightmare, and that she would wake up to a simple room and plain food, but she had to accept reality.
She had just "criticized" Shen Yi for her mistake, only to find herself making the same one.
She had no attachment to wealth and luxury, so why would she believe what her father said, that Shen Yi was spoiled and pampered from a young age, and therefore her life couldn't be separated from these things?
Mingming Shenyi is still the same Shenyi. She didn't ask for anything, so why should they make decisions for her?
Jiang Yue understood and sincerely apologized: "I was wrong. I shouldn't have thought that way. I will never do it again. I stand by you and respect and support all your ideas."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
After saying that, Jiang Yue asked again, "By the way, should we go see Chen Yu? He received a major demerit at school, and his father is very angry. He has suffered a lot."
Shen Yi waved his hand: "I think I just heard him groaning. He was probably applying medicine. He's very concerned about his image. You must remember to knock before you go to see him recently. Don't catch him in his disheveled state."
When Shen Yi expressed concern, Shen Yu foolishly sent her a photo of himself stepping on that boy's butt, as if afraid that others would not have evidence to accuse him of school bullying, and that it must have taken a lot of effort to reconcile them.
But Shen Yu arrogantly sent him a voice message saying that he could take on ten of those gossipy men.
Yes, yes, he can take on ten people at school, and then he gets beaten up ten more times when he gets home.
In fact, Shen Yi knew.
It wasn't just gossip; that boy must have said something really offensive, otherwise Shen Yu wouldn't have lost control like that. He just wouldn't tell her.
Shen Yu sends her dozens of messages a day. No matter what topic they start, they always end up asking when she can go home. She can't stand it and doesn't want to reply. Not knowing what to say, she simply stops replying.
On the way back.
He gazed intently at the scenery outside the window.
I have a vague feeling that I've forgotten something.
The car drove smoothly, and there weren't many people on the road at night. It soon stopped at the alleyway where it had come from.
Seeing Xu Qingzhe standing by the roadside from afar, Shen Yi couldn't help but swallow hard, feeling inexplicably guilty.
She said she had forgotten something.
It turns out she forgot to message Xu Qingzhe on her way back. She thought he was just being polite, so why was he standing here waiting... Haha!
Forget it, I can't bring myself to yawn.
Seeing Xu Qingzhe's inexplicably unpleasant expression, Shen Yi silently prayed that the car would drive slower and slower.
Meng Zihan also noticed Xu Qingzhe's presence and exclaimed in surprise, "Hey? Isn't that Xu Qingzhe? Why is he... Hey?! Yiyi, why do you look like you're about to die? Are you feeling unwell? Should we go to the hospital?!"
Shen Yi: "..."
She didn't know.
She had no idea what she was feeling guilty about. Her relationship with Xu Qingzhe shouldn't be like that of an old father waiting for his daughter to come home after she'd gone too far, right? What kind of cosplay is this?
Some inappropriate images even flashed through her mind, such as Xu Qingzhe grabbing her collar, beating her while yelling, "Will you dare to come back so late next time?"
It's terrifying, absolutely terrifying.
Perhaps she would be afraid just like when she saw Jiang Yue beating up Jiang Jiabao; her sense of empathy and imagination are just too strong.
Meng Zihan also realized that the source of Shen Yi's strangeness seemed to be... Xu Qingzhe?
This time it was Meng Zihan's turn to be surprised. She even had some doubts: "Could that be Xu Qingyi?"
Can Xu Qingyi really make such a sour face?
But no matter how you look at it, Shen Yi wouldn't have any connection with Xu Qingzhe from her class, right?
"I'm sorry, I'll tell you the details next time. Right now, I feel like I'm about to die."
Although he felt he hadn't done anything seriously wrong, he used his extraordinary ability to fill in the blanks to convince himself that he had granted Xu Qingzhe the right to beat him, and got out of the car with a pale face.
The moment Xu Qingzhe saw Shen Yi return safely, the sinister aura on his face dissipated somewhat, though only slightly.
Shen Yi forced a smile and greeted them as if nothing had happened: "Oh, what a coincidence!"
Xu Qingzhe didn't speak, but just looked at her silently, asking without a word: Do you think it's a coincidence?
All right.
Unable to get away with it, Shen Yi could only honestly apologize: "I forgot to send you a message. I thought you were just being polite."
Xu Qingzhe countered with a question: "In your heart, am I the kind of person who speaks politely?"
Shen Yi: "!"
It seems that's not the case.
Forget about pleasantries, Xu Qingzhe hardly ever spoke to anyone at school. So when he said he was coming to pick her up, Shen Yi interpreted it as a challenge to a fight, and she simply ignored it.
No, we've gone off-topic again.
People meant well, worrying about her safety coming home so late alone, but she completely forgot about it.
In conclusion, she was definitely in the wrong.
Shen Yi was already quite adept at apologizing, so he simply bowed and said, "I'm sorry, I was wrong. I shouldn't have forgotten. I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. Please forgive me."
very good.
Such a sincere apology made Xu Qingzhe feel that it would be petty of him to hold a grudge against her for such a trivial matter. He said, "...I don't blame you."
Shen Yi stood up, tilted her head slightly, and looked at him with some confusion, as if "If you don't blame me, then why are we still standing here?" was written all over her face.
"I didn't wait long. I was taking a walk and just happened to come by."
Xu Qingzhe added this sentence, as if afraid that Shen Yi would seize on a flaw, and immediately changed the subject, saying, "Let's go, I'll take you home."
"good!"
Shen Yi thought that she wouldn't have to be scolded by Xu Qingzhe, and a relaxed expression appeared on her face.
She was indeed eager to go home; she was exhausted today and wanted to take a hot shower and lie down to rest as soon as possible.
The two people walked into the alley one after the other.
Shen Yi decided to express her gratitude: "Xu Qingzhe, thank you for caring about me so much. I'll share some of my breakfast with you tomorrow!"
Xu Qingzhe asked uncertainly, "Did you do this?"
He remembered that when they passed by the cafeteria on their way to school today, Shenyi said that she had already eaten breakfast and asked him if he wanted to go in and buy some.
Shen Yi had never made breakfast before. She said, "It's a sandwich that Yueyue made for me. It has lots and lots of taro paste and it's so delicious. Since you care about me so much, I can reluctantly share one with you, but you can only eat one."
Xu Qingzhe refused: "No need, I don't like eating that kind of thing."
Shen Yi didn't insist, but felt a little regretful: "Alright, then you really won't get to enjoy this."
Xu Qingzhe also noticed another key point in Shen Yi's words: there was only one person she could call "Yueyue." He couldn't help but ask, "You and Jiang Yue have made up?"
Did Meng Zihan pick her up for this reason?
"Yes."
At this point, Shen Yi smiled and looked up at the moon as she walked. The moonlight shone on her gently, just as warm as when Jiang Yue and Meng Zihan hugged her.
Those inner turmoil and pain were like a piece of ice, colorless and odorless, not affecting her life at all, yet occasionally making her feel uncomfortable.
Until this moment.
The ice melted under the moonlight, and the pain gradually dissipated.
The two people she felt most sorry for didn't blame her at all, and were even willing to stand by her side.
The nightmare I feared most quietly turned into a beautiful dream.
＊
Shen Yi took a very comfortable hot shower, then snuggled into bed with her phone in hand.
Jiang Yue sent a message in the group.
[Candied hawthorn berries are delicious]
Shen Yi replied quickly.
[Sandwiches too]
[Also, Jiang Jiabao misses you a lot. Come back and visit him when you have time.]
[Jiang Zhongyue]: Okay, I'll go back with you next month for his birthday.
Jiang Yue didn't dare to return to the Jiang family too soon.
She was scared too.
She was afraid to see her father's loving expression, and she couldn't bear to see her younger brother crying.
[Shengyi]: Great! I'll use this to appease him next time he throws a tantrum.
[Jiang Zhongyue]: He must have caused you a lot of trouble.
Shen Yi remembered her promise to Jiang Jiabao and lied.
[No, he's very well-behaved. You've raised him very well. He just misses you.]
[Jiang Zhongyue]: That puts my mind at ease! [Sprinkling flowers jpg.]
Just as the two were about to say goodnight to each other, Meng Zihan appeared.
[Meng Zihan] patted [Sheng Yi]
You haven't explained your relationship with Xu Qingzhe yet.
[Jiang Zhongyue]: Huh?!?! What does Xu Qingzhe want? I want to hear it!
[Meng Zihan]: I took her home yesterday, and Xu Qingzhe picked her up. She seemed a little unhappy because she had been waiting for too long.
[Sheng Yi]: ...That's a long story.
[Meng Zihan]: Let's have lunch together tomorrow. You can talk slowly then. Goodnight.
[Jiang Zhongyue]: Support! ^^ Goodnight
[Save Billion]: Okay... Goodnight.
What is this oppressive feeling of impending torture?
But when he thought of Xu Qingzhe, Chen Yi's feelings became complicated.
After hesitating for a long time, she opened the chat window with Xu Qingzhe and sent a message.
Thank you for today. Also, I'm sorry, I never really disliked you; I was just making things up.
The other end replied instantly.
[Stop overthinking, okay?]
＊
Lunchtime.
Under the watchful eyes of countless curious and inquisitive people in the cafeteria, the three of them sat down together without any hesitation.
Jiang Yue was the last to put down her plate, and said anxiously, "I'm here! I'm here! Let's get started!"
As she spoke, she took out two bottles of Coke from her pocket and gave one to Meng Zihan.
The two of them were biting their straws together, looking like they were watching a show.
Shen Yi looked at Meng Zihan speechlessly: "Why are you drinking this kind of soda too?"
In her memory, Meng Zihan only drank high-grade tea because her father cared a lot about these things.
"It's okay to drink it secretly."
Meng Zihan smiled and said, "Please begin your explanation. How come you're getting so close to Wen Que's rival? This isn't like you."
Having no other choice, Shenyi could only honestly recount her thought process at the time.
certainly.
The part about how she managed to get Xu Qingzhe's consent was too embarrassing, so she simplified it a bit.
But clearly, this part couldn't be glossed over.
Meng Zihan frowned: "You mean, you handed Xu Qingzhe a note with his contact information, and he added you on his own initiative?"
Shen Yi: "..."
Is that what she meant?
Okay, that seems to be what she meant.
Shen Yi awkwardly rubbed his nose and said, "Well, it's not that simple. I... I begged him a little."
"A slight pleading?"
This time it was Jiang Yue's turn to question. She recalled, "I met Xu Qingzhe when I attended a few days of tutoring for the competition. He was absolutely heartless. I saw a girl muster up the courage to ask him to explain a problem to her, and he just said, 'Go ask Wen Que,' and left without caring how embarrassed she was."
Meng Zihan nodded in agreement, clearly still unconvinced: "Explaining a problem is a hundred times more troublesome than teaching someone to cook and then teach them self-defense at the same time."
Shen Yi: "..."
Is it really that important how she got Xu Qingzhe's consent? Why is that the point? Why are they all so fixated on this?
What could she possibly say?
She couldn't very well admit that she had threatened Xu Qingzhe with such disgusting words, could she? Didn't she have any dignity?
The situation was urgent at the time, and she was desperate and tried whatever she could think of, shamelessly using whatever methods she could find. Now that so much time has passed, how can she bring herself to say it!
So Shenyi gritted his teeth and said, "I...I...knelt down and begged him."
Meng Zihan: "!"
Jiang Yue: "!"
Seeing their horrified expressions, Shen Yi reassured herself and said seriously, "Don't let his seemingly unapproachable appearance fool you. He's actually very soft-hearted and terrified of people asking him for favors. That's how I... got him under my thumb!"
Although the word "control" doesn't seem quite right?
Never mind, she's illiterate, Jiang Yue and Meng Zihan will definitely understand what she means!
After Shen Yi finished speaking, she looked at the two people in front of her with an expression that said, "That's right, that's how it is. Don't ask anymore, let's move on!" But then she suddenly noticed that their expressions had become somewhat complicated, but it didn't seem to be entirely because of what she had said.
Before Shen Yi could ask what was wrong, she heard the sound of a chair being dragged on the ground next to her, and there was another person next to her.
Xu Qingzhe put down his plate. Although he was sitting next to her, he didn't look up as if he couldn't see her and started eating his lunch.
Shen Yi: "..."
Grass.
flower.
Tree.
save.
life.
Why is Xu Qingzhe here? How much of her outrageous remarks did he hear?
Shen Yi felt her legs go weak. She looked at Jiang Yue and Meng Zihan with pleading eyes and mouthed, "What is he doing here?"
Meng Zihan found it both amusing and exasperating for Shen Yi, and said in a normal speaking volume, "He's been here ever since you knelt down and begged him."
Shen Yi: "..."
Okay, then she's beyond saving.
Why didn't anyone remind her?!
Can she just pretend nothing happened, pick up her plate, and leave?
Seeing that Shen Yi's true feelings were written all over his face, like he was acting out eight hundred mini-dramas in a second, Jiang Yue couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Xu Qingzhe put down his chopsticks, calmly raised his eyes, and delivered the final blow to Shen Yixin: "Yes, that's how she manipulated me."
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