"...You are actually a very loyal person."
Lu Zhe was completely shocked by Xue Xiaodie's words. If it had been a month ago, he wouldn't have thought anything was wrong; but now, he didn't even dare to think about the word "devotion."
The girl continued, "So if it's something really bad, I believe that even if you did it, you were definitely forced to."
Forced?
Does it mean being forced to build a harem?
Lu Zhe subconsciously smacked his lips, unsure of what to say.
Xue Xiaodie also quieted down and gazed at him tenderly.
Lu Zhe sighed: "But whether it's forced or intentional, everyone must be responsible for their own actions. If I really did something terrible, I will... I don't want to hurt others, especially those I care about."
Xue Xiaodie: "Do you care about me?"
Lu Zhe nodded.
The girl smiled sweetly: "That's good! So, I believe you won't hurt me."
Lu Zhe: "Because I care about you a lot?"
Xue Xiaodie: "Yes, it's because you're unwilling. As long as you don't intentionally hurt me, I'm fine with it. So, if you ever have any difficult moments or unhappy things in the future, you can talk to me. I can help you share the burden."
Lu Zhe looked directly into those tender, peach-blossom eyes and asked in a low voice, "What if you encounter something unpleasant?"
Xue Xiaodie: "I'll tell you too."
Lu Zhe: "Then you absolutely must tell me."
Xue Xiaodie patted his shoulder and laughed, "Don't worry, I already said it's about sharing the burden, so it should definitely be shared between us."
Lu Zhe took a deep breath and said bluntly, "When you see me with President Xia or Xiao Caitang, do you feel unhappy?"
The girl looked up at the ceiling, thought for a moment, and said softly, "Of course I was unhappy at first, but later I gradually came to understand. There aren't that many good things in the world that are taken for granted. Getting a second chance is already a bargain; there's no need to take advantage of everything."
Lu Zhe: "Is that so..."
Xue Xiaodie looked at him again and asked, "And what about you? When you heard about things like being reborn and were certain that three girls liked you, what were your thoughts?"
Lu Zhe pondered, "I'm at a loss. This is something I never thought of before. I don't know how to deal with it, and I can't understand why this happened."
"And now?" Xue Xiaodie rested her hands on her knees, tilting her head. "Still at a loss?"
Lu Zhe: "Now..."
After a few seconds of silence, seeing that he seemed hesitant to speak, Xue Xiaodie suddenly said, "It's okay, you don't have to say it. After all, it's your own decision. I just want to say that no matter what decision you make, I will support you."
Lu Zhe blinked and repeated, "No matter what decision I make?"
Xue Xiaodie smiled and nodded: "Because it was your decision. I will always support you and your ideas."
This was very close to the development that Lu Zhe had always envisioned. But now, this development made him even more incredulous.
His tone was slightly strained: "Why...?"
"Why do I support you like this?" Xue Xiaodie thought for a moment, then suddenly raised an index finger. "Because in my memory, you have supported me my whole life."
Lu Zhe watched her silently.
The girl continued, "Actually, it's not a lifetime, just six or seven years. When I decided to quit my job, you supported me. When I was depressed at home, you helped me with my mental well-being, helped me gather information, and thought about future solutions with me when I was most desperate. When I decided to make a living by painting, you didn't think that promoting freelancing was unreliable, and you still supported me. In the first year when things weren't going well and my income was very low, you even used your own salary to support me..."
Lu Zhe imagined it for a moment and realized that it was indeed something he would do.
For example, when he lent Lao Luo money for surgery, he didn't actually plan to actively ask for it back. Moreover, during his undergraduate years, he had lent money and helped close friends more than once or twice. Of course, he didn't truly consider many classmates as friends, only three or four, including Luo Qiu and Shen Leyou.
So what if you have a girlfriend?
Firstly, although he doesn't have much dating experience, he's definitely not the kind of guy who's desperate for a relationship. He wouldn't be a "simp"; if they become lovers, it's only because the other person genuinely likes him and likes him back.
In his view, a relationship cannot be considered romantic unless there is mutual affection.
Looking at the girl's quiet and pure face, Lu Zhe felt that even if she didn't have a job, he could support her completely.
Xue Xiaodie added, "But things got better in the second year. After that, it wasn't you supporting me, but me supporting you... Well, I wouldn't say 'supporting' you, because you were helping me, like an assistant, manager, and fan manager. You were really capable."
Lu Zhe suddenly remembered that rainy day more than a month ago: "So, this was your first time on the subway..."
Xue Xiaodie: Yes, when we first met on the subway, I told you that I wanted you to help me with the operations.
Lu Zhe smiled and said, "You've really gone to great lengths."
Xue Xiaodie lowered her head and smiled, "Yes, it was all carefully planned... If I had hugged you directly that day, would you have pushed me away?"
Lu Zhe: "?"
The girl looked up at him, and tears finally welled up in her peach blossom eyes.
Lu Zhe thought for a moment and said honestly, "I just fell into a trap when I was job hunting that day, so I'm bound to be suspicious and wonder if you're setting me up."
Xue Xiaodie: "What if I talk to you all day long, from day to night, about football, games, and the future, and then I confess my feelings?"
Lu Zhe imagined it for a moment and sighed, "How could I possibly refuse? A girl as cute as you, if she really likes me... tsk, I'd be overjoyed."
"I understand." With that, Xue Xiaodie lowered her face again.
Lu Zhe suddenly hugged her.
Xue Xiaodie immediately turned her upper body slightly to face him and hugged his back.
The two of them embraced tightly in silence.
They didn't separate until a full ten minutes later.
Then Lu Zhe sighed, "I used to think that only reason could solve problems, and that emotional support was not very meaningful, but now... thank you, I feel much better."
Xue Xiaodie smiled, her eyes shining with unwavering conviction: "That's good. Just like I said, you can always trust me, forever and ever. This isn't a promise, because I will always believe in you."
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