Qi Jiu glanced at her, her eyes smiling, seemingly unaware that her voice had unconsciously become somewhat cold, but she could clearly see the other person's reaction.
Chen Sisi sat on the chair like a child who had made a mistake, too afraid to move, and occasionally she would steal glances at the expression on her face.
As slender fingers unfolded the paper, lines of somewhat immature handwriting came into view.
In just a few seconds, Qi Jiu had read the contents of the note. Her gaze was fixed on the last line and the signature on the note, and she let out a cold laugh.
The look in the eyes of the person opposite him seemed to have changed again.
“Chen Sisi, tell me now, what are you doing back here at such a stressful time, with the college entrance exam just around the corner? Is it really just because you're not doing well in your studies? You'd better tell the truth.”
Before, she might have believed that reason, but now, looking at the note in her hand, she wasn't so sure anymore.
Looking at the half-smile on the girl's face, Chen Sisi suddenly lowered her head. "Qiqi... no, sister, I came back because I was under a lot of pressure in my senior year of high school."
The first time she heard her call her "sister" face to face, the girl gave a cold laugh.
Hearing that title, it's definitely not a good sign. Is she feeling guilty? That's too obvious. It seems this little girl hasn't grasped the seriousness of the situation.
"Yeah?"
Looking down at the note in her hand, the girl didn't throw it away, but instead folded it back along the original crease.
“You’re a senior in high school, at the age of adolescence. I know what you’re thinking, including about relationships. After all, I’ve thought about what people at your age are thinking before.”
Yes, what Qi Jiu just saw was a love letter, a love letter to Shen Sisi, but the signature at the end was not that familiar name.
It should be a male classmate from their class, but that doesn't matter anymore. Even if it's that familiar name, she'll still stop him.
These words reached Shen Sisi's ears, causing her body to stiffen instantly. "Sister Qiqi, actually I don't like this boy, but he's my classmate, and now..."
As she spoke, a slight look of unease appeared on her face. "But this was suddenly...he saw it, and now I..."
The whole sentence wasn't clear; it didn't specify who 'he' was referring to, but Qi Jiu could already guess.
For students in their adolescence, a time when emotions are still developing, this is a question that she, having gone through adolescence herself, understands best.
Feelings are uncontrollable, but whether one can suppress them depends entirely on their ability.
"So, you're trying to avoid your classmates' feelings?"
Qi Jiu put the note back in its original place and looked at her so seriously, which was rare for her.
"We're actually not that far apart in age; it would be abnormal if we didn't experience the innocent, budding feelings of adolescence. But, at this crucial moment, it's not appropriate..."
"Qiqi, I didn't! I didn't have a puppy love!"
Before Qi Jiu could finish speaking, Chen Sisi interrupted her hastily.
Seeing her so excited, the girl gave a soft hum. "But you have to understand, teenage feelings aren't just about early romance. If these budding feelings can influence your emotions, then the definition of early romance isn't that important."
She raised her chin and pointed at the love letter. "If you weren't swayed by your feelings, why are you hiding? What? Did Lu Zhe see it?"
These words seemed to hit a nerve, and Shen Sisi's expression clearly changed.
Seeing this, the girl wasn't surprised. "If you don't like that boy, you should respond to his feelings openly and honestly, thank him for his appreciation, but now is not the time. Don't run away; running away is the act of a coward. You must face other people's feelings head-on."
It might be a little embarrassing to confront someone's feelings directly, but other people's affections aren't worthless, and feelings aren't inherently superior or inferior; there's no reason for them to be trampled on.
"As for Lu Zhe, we'll talk about him after you finish your college entrance exams."
If Lu Zhe had eyes, he probably wouldn't overthink it. If he had confidence in himself, he wouldn't underestimate himself.
There was still some hesitation in Shen Sisi's eyes, but seeing the girl's determined expression, she nodded and picked up the test paper next to her to start looking for questions.
Qi Jiu glanced down at the messages on her phone, lost in thought.
As time passed, Qi Jiu looked at the calculation process on the draft paper and marked it with a red pen. "If you understand this, your physics grades will definitely improve."
In recent years, the last two multiple-choice questions have always been about planets, which is where many students give up. The pressure of studying, coupled with mental exertion, means that many people's comprehension abilities have reached their peak.
If you understand this, your score will definitely improve a lot.
It was already past midnight when Qi Jiu returned to her room.
Standing in front of the French windows, looking at the bright moon in the sky, she replied to the messages on her phone and then crawled into bed.
Over the course of a few days, Chen Sisi returned home every day after school and never mentioned the love letters of her teenage years again, instead focusing all her attention on her studies.
Qi Jiu seemed satisfied. The sun was shining brightly that day. She looked at the man beside her and then at the boy behind her, a faint smile on her lips.
"Sister Qiqi..."
Lu Zhe's voice wasn't loud. He could tell she had something to say, but she hesitated and stopped, though the conflicted look on her face didn't disappear.
The girl noticed all of these expressions and small gestures. "What's wrong? Sisi didn't come today. Is there something you want to tell me?"
Upon hearing the name that had been on his mind, Lu Zhe reacted strongly, quickly looking up and waving his hand. "No, sister, you've misunderstood. I'm not looking for Sisi."
Upon hearing this, the girl suddenly chuckled. "No? Really not, or just pretending?"
This guy's reaction was very similar to Shen Sisi's; both of them looked like they were trying to cover something up.
Lu Zhe seemed surprised by his words, pursed his lips, and hesitated slightly. "Of course it's true."
Based on these few words and their previous interactions, Qi Jiu could tell that Lu Zhe was a person who cared about his reputation. Since he didn't want things to be too clear, she decided to bring up the topic first.
"You like Sisi?"
The sentence was concise and to the point, getting straight to the point. Lu Zhe was stunned, and his cheeks visibly flushed.
Qi Silin, who was standing next to him, raised an eyebrow with great interest when he saw him like this.
That's really true.
"Sister, I..."
"A real man like you doesn't even dare to express his feelings now? If that's really the case, then I won't dare to say anything good about you in front of Sisi."
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