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He carefully prepared Xu Li's favorite snacks and wrote a heartfelt love letter, then mustered up the courage to hand it to Xu Li.
However, Xu Li simply smiled gently and rejected him, saying, "Tan Yuze, I cherish our friendship as classmates, but my heart is not here."
Tan Yuze's heart sank to the bottom, but the determination in his eyes did not disappear. He knew that this feeling was not easy to give up, and he was determined to use his sincerity to move Xu Li before graduation and let her understand his deep affection.
Meanwhile, Mu Qixue had already secretly fallen in love with Tan Yuze. She would always gaze at Tan Yuze from afar, her eyes filled with admiration, but seeing Tan Yuze's obsession with Xu Li, jealousy spread through her heart like a venomous snake.
On a tree-lined path on campus, Mu Qixue overheard her classmates discussing Tan Yuze's feelings for Xu Li, and her heart was instantly filled with anger and resentment.
She began to secretly observe Xu Li's every move, looking for an opportunity to criticize her and try to belittle Xu Li with words so that Tan Yuze would become dissatisfied with Xu Li.
During a break between classes, Mu Qixue deliberately stopped Xu Li at the classroom door, her eyes filled with disdain: "Xu Li, you know perfectly well that Yuze treats you so well, yet you still pretend to be nice. How can you be so despicable!"
Xu Li was stunned and hadn't come to her senses when Mu Qixue continued, "Don't think that just because you have good grades and are good-looking, you can play with other people's feelings. You should take a look in the mirror and see what kind of person you are!"
During break, people gathered around, speculating about who would win. "Do you think Xu Li will win the argument or Mu Qixue will win?" "It's definitely Xu Li!" The crowd was bustling.
Xu Li rolled her eyes in exasperation. She hadn't expected Mu Qixue to attack her for no reason, but she really didn't want to pay any attention to her.
But she knew that Mu Qixue was acting this way because of Tan Yuze, so she took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
He started by saying, "Tsk, I feel like you're sodium carbonate, pure alkali. You're like freshly washed clothes, neither folded (dad) nor hung out to dry (mom), the clothes hanger (family) is gone. You're so pitiful!"
The surrounding classmates laughed. "Hey, did you hear that? Xu Li said Mu Qixue has neither a father nor a mother."
"Yeah, it's hilarious, I laughed so hard my stomach hurt."
"Before you start cursing me, take a look in the mirror and see if you're even qualified. With your meager abilities, you're still clinging to this place, aren't you? Instead of wasting your time cursing others, you should focus on improving yourself. Don't come here to embarrass yourself. Go somewhere else and cool off."
Mu Qixue's face turned pale with anger. "Say that again, you fucking idiot."
"Even if I say it ten times, what can you do? Come on, kill me! Come on, hurry up, come on, kill me! Don't forget you still have to be a decent person afterwards, have some decency for yourself! Little sister." She patted Mu Qixue's shoulder and left.
Tan Yuze was filled with anger after learning about Mu Qixue's accusations against Xu Li.
He found Mu Qixue and said sternly, "Mu Qixue, who the hell told you to go find Xu Li? My liking for her is my business, it's none of your concern! You want to mess with my people?!"
Mu Qixue looked at Tan Yuze, a stubborn glint in her eyes: "Yuze, I'm doing this for your own good. The way she treated your feelings, she's clearly a slut! Can't you see that?"
Tan Yuze: "Who the hell is your Yuze? What? You think you're some kind of good person just because you can label her like that? Get lost."
Mu Qixue felt wronged. She didn't understand why, despite all the sacrifices she made for Tan Yuze, he always sided with Xu Li. She secretly vowed to make Xu Li pay the price and to make Tan Yuze see Xu Li's "true colors."
Tan Yuze continued to visit Xu Li every day, accompanying her to study, helping her solve academic problems, and taking her to various club activities in an attempt to get closer to her.
During this process, Xu Li was gradually moved by Tan Yuze's sincerity. She discovered that Tan Yuze had a kind and resilient heart, but she was still hesitant. She knew that she did not have romantic feelings for Tan Yuze and did not want to easily start an unsuitable relationship.
Mu Qixue went even further, forging Xu Li's handwriting to write a letter to Tan Yuze. She also deliberately spread rumors about Xu Li in various corners of the school, saying that she was a womanizer, trying to ruin the relationship between the two.
After seeing the breakup letter, Tan Yuze was filled with doubt. He knew Xu Li's personality well; she wouldn't do such a thing, especially since Tan Yuze wasn't even dating Xu Li. He decided to investigate secretly.
He soon discovered what Mu Qixue had done, and his heart was filled with disappointment and anger.
He called Mu Qixue over, lit a cigarette, and questioned her, "Mu Qixue, do you know why I called you out? Just tell me what you've been up to."
Mu Qixue looked at Tan Yuze, her eyes instantly reddening: "Yuze, I did this only because of you. I like you, and I don't want to see you deceived by that bitch Xu Li!" Tan Yuze blew smoke all over her face.
Tan Yuze was heartbroken. Mu Qixue would go to such lengths for his affections. He said firmly, "Mu Qixue, didn't I tell you to get lost? Don't you understand me? I don't want anything to do with you anymore! Get lost, and stop getting in my way!"
After saying that, Tan Yuze turned and left, leaving Mu Qixue standing there crying uncontrollably. She still didn't realize her mistake and firmly believed that Tan Yuze would come back to her.
After these ups and downs, the relationship between Xu Li and Tan Yuze gradually became clear.
Tan Yuze realized that Xu Li's feelings for him were not love, and Xu Li also knew that Tan Yuze's deep affection for her was something she could not reciprocate.
The campus, filled with songs, was permeated with the sadness of parting and the anticipation of the future. Many were eliminated, but Tan Yuze, after experiencing the turmoil surrounding Mu Qixue, still held onto his unwavering devotion to Xu Li.
However, he also knew he couldn't force someone who didn't like him. On the eve of graduation, he decided to give this relationship a real chance, no longer pursuing her deliberately, but instead accompanying and protecting Xu Li as a friend, trying to win her heart with sincerity.
After experiencing Mu Qixue's unfounded accusations and Tan Yuze's confession, Xu Li's heart was also stirred.
She gradually developed feelings for Tan Yuze, but worried that these feelings would affect their friendship and her future plans. During a campus club activity, Xu Li and Tan Yuze were assigned to the same group to complete a project together.
During their time together, Xu Li witnessed Tan Yuze's hard work and wisdom for the group, and also felt his meticulous care for her.
Tan Yuze's sincerity and kindness, like a gentle stream, slowly melted Xu Li's heart.
Under Tan Yuze's accusations and rejection, Mu Qixue fell into deep self-blame and pain. She began to reflect on her behavior and realized how foolish the immature things she had done out of jealousy and infatuation had been.
Watching Tan Yuze and Xu Li grow closer on campus, she felt a pang of guilt. She decided to do something to make amends for her mistakes and pay the price for her past impulsiveness and naivety.
Mu Qixue mustered her courage and found Xu Li to apologize for her behavior in person. With tears in her eyes, she said sincerely, "Xu Li, I know I treated you badly before, and even did many things that hurt you. I really regret it."
"I didn't mean to. I just like Tan Yuze so much that I was blinded by jealousy. Please forgive me and give me a chance to make amends."
Looking at Mu Qixue, Xu Li saw the sincerity and remorse in her eyes, and the resentment in her heart gradually dissipated. She knew that hatred and blame could not solve the problem, and that tolerance and understanding were better choices.
Xu Li smiled slightly and said, "Mu Qixue, let bygones be bygones. We are all still young and will make mistakes. As long as you sincerely repent, I believe you will become a better person."
Mu Qixue looked at Xu Li with gratitude, tears streaming down her face. She secretly vowed to prove her change with concrete actions and to no longer let jealousy and impulsiveness dictate her behavior.
At this point, Mu Qixue finally realized that she was in the wrong.
During the singing competition, they spoke frankly to each other. Xu Li said to Tan Yuze, "Tan Yuze, I am very grateful for your companionship and care this past year. I cherish our wonderful memories, but I also hope you can understand my feelings. We can only be friends."
Tan Yuze smiled slightly, a hint of relief in his eyes: "Xu Li, I respect your decision. Although it is a pity that we cannot be together, I will never forget the time we spent together."
"They will become the most precious treasures in my life. In the future, I also hope to meet someone who truly understands and loves me, just as I love you."
During the singing competition, sunlight bathed every corner of the campus, symbolizing a new beginning and hope.
Tan Yuze, Xu Li, and Mu Mu each stood in the crowd, their faces bearing different expressions. Tan Yuze and Xu Li smiled and said goodbye, promising to stay in touch and cherish their pure friendship no matter where they went in the future.
After this incident, Xu Li acted as if he hadn't been disturbed. He sat in his seat doing his homework as usual.
One or two of the idols came over and asked, "Vice class leader, how do you do this problem?"
She glanced at the question and casually said, "You can't do something this simple? Damn, you're so stupid. Look, just find the value, plug in the formula, and then calculate." "Oh, okay, I got it." Leng Yuxuan was already used to it, because Xu Li often acted like this in front of him.
"You really know how?" She knew he didn't quite know how yet.
"Then tell me it again." Lu Yi and Bai Chuan, who were watching the show from the sidelines, were almost dying of laughter. Xu Li glared at them and said, "Are you trying to make me laugh to death?!" The classroom instantly quieted down.
She turned to look at Leng Yuxuan and said, "Go find Mu Mu and ask her to teach you." Leng Yuxuan turned to the front and said, "Sister Mu Mu, please teach me."
Mu Mu glanced at Xu Li and said with a smile, "Why did you dump him on me?" Xu Li suddenly said, "With that kind of intelligence, who would dare to teach him? Teaching him would be like losing half their life."
Mu Mu comforted her, "Okay, I'm done teaching. Let's go buy milk tea together."
"OK."
"Leng Yuxuan, do you understand how to do this problem?" Mu Mu looked at him gently. "Yes, Sister Mu Mu." Not far away, Zhou Chen's eyes seemed to be stabbing someone.
They went to the bubble tea shop, and needless to say, a lot of people followed them.
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