Chapter 49: Careful Thoughts

Shen Xinghe saw her shocked expression, turned to the other side, and said with a cough: "Do you believe it?"

Do you believe it or not?

"It's not a question of belief or not. I can't think of any reason why you guys would fight for me." She said honestly, "I can't understand the way you guys think."

"Why else would boys fight?"

Do you like it? Lin Shuliang didn't say it out loud. How could this be possible?

"It's fine if you don't tell me, but why didn't I realize you like twisting your wheels so much before?" She argued with the math problems with a pen in hand.

Shen Xinghe flicked her forehead and said, "Boys fight simply because they don't like each other. They don't need a reason."

This was powerful enough. Lin Shuliang smiled. "Humans can think. They are not animals. How can there be no reason? Just forget it. But I advise you not to fight with Xu Chen. With your weak arms and legs, you are no match for him."

"What do you mean?" No boy can accept others saying that he is not good enough, especially when that person is the girl he likes. Shen Xinghe's eyes were full of dissatisfaction, and he looked at her straight.

Lin Shuliang regretted it after she finished speaking, "No, I mean it's not good for both sides to suffer losses."

"Oh, so you're saying that I'm fine with being injured and disfigured because Xu Chen is also good-looking. Is that what you mean by your theory of a mutual loss?"

Lin Shuliang: “???”

Shen Xinghe looked a little angry, but Lin Shuliang had no idea what he was angry about. "Why are you angry? You injured Xu Chen, so you won't suffer any loss. But this will not benefit either of you. You will both suffer."

Shen Xinghe was mainly angry because she said Xu Chen was good-looking. He had been feeling uncomfortable from the beginning, and what she said later only made things worse.

He didn't mention the matter again. He watched Lin Shuliang finish her work yesterday, pack up her things and go back.

The next day, Lin Shuliang told Luo Yun about this. Luo Yun hit the nail on the head, "Are you stupid? Xu Chen and Shen Xinghe are evenly matched. Of course I'm not happy when you say Xu Chen is good-looking."

"I remember that Shen Xinghe is not that kind of person." How could he care about such things?

Luo Yun understood: "That depends on who said it."

Lin Shuliang understood, "I know! My own dog doesn't like it to get close to other people."

This metaphor...

Luo Yun curled his lips, "If you insist on understanding it this way, it's not impossible."

Lin Shuliang had already thought of a solution. She couldn't let Shen Xinghe get upset, or she would be the one who got hurt! So many papers, and Shen Xinghe's attitude when talking about the questions, made people want to tear him apart.

When she saw Shen Xinghe in the cafeteria at noon, Lin Shuliang first acted like a fangirl, "Xinghe, you look really good today. We are both wearing school uniforms, why is there such a big difference? I think Xu Chen looks ugly in it."

Shen Xinghe had a blank expression on his face. "Your hands hurt, so you want me to help you carry the plate, right?"

"No, no, no, I'm speaking from the heart. What I said yesterday was wrong. You and Xu Chen fought, and it was obvious that you were at a disadvantage. Although you beat him physically, you are much more handsome than him, and it is inappropriate to have your face disfigured."

After Shen Xinghe finished serving the food, he picked up hers as well and said, "Stop talking. Your saliva is spraying into the food."

"!!!" Impossible! Everyone else looked at her in an unfriendly manner, and Lin Shuliang cursed Shen Xinghe in her heart.

But when she saw Shen Xinghe smiling and turning back, she was no longer angry. It seemed that she had flattered him in the right way. How could even boys be so awkward? Lin Shuliang couldn't understand.

She later realized that it was a small temper that only appeared towards the person she liked. When she liked someone, she also hoped that the other person only had her in their heart and eyes. It was the possessiveness at work, and she wanted to monopolize the other person.

…

Because of the midterm exam, Lin Shuliang and Xu Chen's meeting was postponed, and they were both concentrating on reviewing.

There was news in this midterm exam: Li Panxi ranked 23rd in her grade.

This was a happy ranking for other people, but for Li Panxi, everyone found it incredible, as if a goddess had fallen from the altar.

Li Panxi took a leave of absence and didn't go to school for two days. When she showed up again, she looked much more haggard.

The first thing she did was to look for Shen Xinghe, but Shen Xinghe said bluntly that he was busy.

But she was unyielding, and Shen Xinghe went out to see her several times a day.

She was very happy. "Thank you for coming to see me."

"What is it?"

She handed the letter to Shen Xinghe, "This is everything I want to say to you, I hope you can read it. As long as you read it, then tell me whether you forgive me or not, I will never pester you again, and I will also ask Xu Chen to stay away from Lin Shuliang."

"Okay." Shen Xinghe took the letter, turned around and left.

He returned to his seat and dropped the letter into his desk box. He waited until he had finished the math test assigned by the teacher and had some free time before opening the letter.

I have to say that Li Panxi is a qualified liberal arts student, and her writing is excellent. Her letter is as follows:

Xinghe, I'm sure you've seen the results of this midterm exam. I can no longer be at the top of the list with you. During the three years of high school, Li Panxi was definitely next to Shen Xinghe, of course, referring to the ranking.

I admit that I like you. When did it start? It might be when you helped me open the bottle of mineral water when I entered high school; it might be when you explained math problems to me that afternoon and the sunlight made your eyes and eyebrows look beautiful; it might be when you were on stage and you were so carefree and carefree that I just happened to catch you.

I don't know where the love comes from, but it is ever-lasting. You are my obsession, and I want to show you my best side. I did a good job in this regard in my first and second year of high school, and everyone thought that I was the only one worthy of you.

But in my senior year, Lin Shuliang came and I wanted to show my good side, but it backfired. Whether it was a dance competition or a midterm exam.

I've been in a bad mood these days. I've thought about it for a long time and I still want to apologize to you and Shuliang. I was wrong.

I just like you, but you just don't like me. Can you please forgive me? Just greet me calmly like before.

Of course, it doesn't matter if you don't want to, I'm willing to wait.

Shen Xinghe finished reading the letter and closed it, feeling completely calm.

The person Li Panxi should apologize to the most is Lin Shuliang. If you have to say it, she is still the one who is wrong. She treated Lin Shuliang as an imaginary enemy and made things difficult for her in every way.

When Li Panxi came to see Shen Xinghe for the second time, she felt happier when she saw that Shen Xinghe was not as cold as the last time. "Xinghe, do you forgive me?"

"You should ask Lin Shuliang this question, not me," Shen Xinghe said.

Li Panxi just needed to know that Shen Xinghe would not reject her, "Well, I will go find her."

Just as she was about to leave, Shen Xinghe spoke up, "I'm not that good. You're so outstanding, you deserve someone better."

Li Panxi smiled and said, "I only know that pursuing what you like is worth it."

Shen Xinghe paused as he was writing, and waited until Li Panxi left before continuing.

…

Li Panxi came to see Lin Shuliang.

It should be said that she came to find Lin Shuliang, but Lin Shuliang didn't want to see her, so she went to the toilet to block Lin Shuliang, and that's how she finally met him.

"Shuliang, I'm here to apologize. Please forgive me for what I did before." As she spoke, she did not forget to pull Lin Shuliang's clothes.

Their school uniforms had buttons, and Lin Shuliang was afraid that she would tear the buttons. "If you have something to say, just talk nicely, don't use your hands or feet."

They were arguing in the washroom. Li Panxi saw someone holding up a cell phone to take pictures of them, and an idea came to her mind.

She deliberately pulled Lin Shuliang harder than before, saying, "Shuliang, I really feel sorry for you. Can you please stop arguing with me? Can we still be good friends?"

Why does this feel like she is reciting a line? Lin Shuliang was confused and didn't know what she was acting out. She wanted to push her away, "What are you doing? I need to go to the bathroom."

Li Panxi seemed to have seen the right moment, and deliberately took advantage of Lin Shuliang's move. She tilted and fell to the ground.

The people around, including those who were washing their hands, all ran over to see what had happened.

The sound of Li Panxi falling down was quite loud, and it sounded painful. Lin Shuliang was also frightened and quickly helped her up. "Are you okay?"

She looked at Lin Shuliang with tears in her eyes, "Are you still angry?"

There was no time to think about this at this moment. "You keep telling me not to be angry, but I don't know what I should be angry about. There is still water on the ground. Hurry up and stand up."

Did Li Panxi cry with joy? She smiled and said, "I knew you were the best."

Fortunately, Li Panxi was not seriously injured. When the bell rang, everyone dispersed.

When Luo Yun heard about this, he said, "Why is this woman making trouble again?"

This statement can be said to be very appropriate.

It was not until the evening that Luo Yun finally found out why Li Panxi had acted in the toilet. Someone posted on the forum saying that Li Panxi begged Lin Shuliang for forgiveness but was rejected.

Many people responded below:

"She looks pretty, but there is no sympathy for her. Some people even say she is the school beauty, which is a joke."

"I don't think so. Lin Shuliang was the one who wanted to help Li Panxi in the back."

In this way, the above arguments are divided into two camps.

Not long after, Li Panxi came out to clarify: Shuliang and I are good friends. Today, we just had a little conflict. It's not as complicated as everyone thinks. Everyone can go home after reading it. Don't provoke the relationship between us, especially those who curse Shuliang, please delete your comments. Shuliang is my good friend, and I don't allow anyone to slander her.

Now that the real person has come out to clarify, the matter has not continued to ferment. Those who cursed Shuliang seemed to have been slapped in the face. They deleted their comments one after another and there was no further talk.

Lin Shuliang never cared about these online comments until Luo Yun told her about it. Luo Yun said that no matter what Li Panxi's intentions were, she was willing to speak up for Lin Shuliang under such irrefutable evidence, which was not a bad thing.

Lin Shuliang doesn't like to assume the worst of others. Although she can't be good friends with Li Panxi, she doesn't have to be in a hostile relationship with her.