Chapter 54
As Lan Shuqing said, Jiang Bai did think so.
See, I know her so well, Lan Shuqing thought. She was the person that Jiang Bai could give up at will, thinking that a simple "sorry" could easily get over it, and then disappear from her life.
More than three years have passed, and Jiang Bai is still like this. Lan Shuqing turned her head away and stopped looking at her.
Jiang Bai thought that if she couldn't be Lan Shuqing's lover, they couldn't be friends either. She also wanted to apologize sincerely, but after the apology they could only be strangers, or maybe she still had a secret thought in her heart.
I hope, I hope that Lan Shuqing’s concern for her more than three years ago was not an illusion.
Jiang Bai thought that she was indeed despicable. She couldn't speak, but she couldn't let it go. She looked at Lan Shuqing's delicate profile and called softly, "Lan Shuqing..."
Lan Shuqing pursed her lips and turned back to meet Jiang Bai's complicated gaze, which immediately stung her heart. Her face turned even colder. "Jiang Bai, I'm an adult and don't need anyone to make decisions for me. Similarly, you must also be responsible for your own actions."
After saying that, she raised her hand, revealing the lucky beads on her wrist. "You bought me this bracelet out of guilt, didn't you? Let me tell you..."
Before she could finish, Jiang Bai interrupted her, "No!"
Lan Shu was slightly stunned.
Jiang Bai looked at her and said firmly, "It's not an apology gift, it's..." She paused, "a gift for the college entrance examination."
A gift to celebrate Lan Shuqing’s success in getting the second place in the college entrance examination in City A.
She had thought about the lucky beads a long time ago. Because of her childhood experiences, she placed her hopes on gods for a while. As a child, she always hopes that Guanyin Bodhisattva, the Jade Emperor and others can bless her to live a better life.
She even worships Mazu when she sees her on TV.
Later she realized that she could only rely on herself, but she also believed in some metaphysics.
Jiang Bai hopes that Lan Shuqing can live a good life, and also hopes that she can have good luck and be happy all the time, so she bought a string of lucky beads early on, hoping to give it to Lan Shuqing the next time she sees her.
But the next time will be more than three years later.
After hearing her words, Lan Shu frowned slightly, "How do you know..." Before she finished speaking, Lan Shu knew in her heart that Jiang Bai had been paying attention to her, knew that she did well in the exam, knew that she was in Peking University, and even knew what her major was.
Lan Shuqing's throat rolled. She put down her hand, not understanding why Jiang Bai did this.
Jiang Bai picked up the chopsticks again and said softly, "Let's eat first."
The meal was unusually silent. The two of them didn't eat much and paid the bill early to leave the restaurant.
This restaurant is on the bank of the Jing River. You can see the winding Jing River just across the street. There are green parks along both sides of the river bank, and colorful lights surround the river railings, which is very beautiful.
Jiang Bai took Lan Shuqing to the green park and paced slowly.
Lan Shuqing walked beside her and happened to see the musical fountain on the other side rising high into the sky. She slowed down and called out to someone, "Jiang Bai."
Jiang Bai looked back at her, and Lan Shu gently gestured for her to look across. Jiang Bai turned her head and could hear the occasional sound of music floating over. The colorful fountain rose and fell with the music.
Occasionally, you can hear a few children shouting.
When they were in City A, Jiang Bai also liked to take Lan Shuqing to the park. City A has a very famous musical fountain, but it is in the city center. Jiang Bai also took Lan Shuqing to see it. It is a place that Jiang Bai likes very much. He can stand there for an hour and never get tired of it.
Lan Shu tilted her head slightly and saw Jiang Bai's focused expression. She was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Jiang Bai, I want to go back."
Jiang Bai heard the voice and turned to look at her. Instead of responding, he asked, "Lan Shuqing, will you return to City A?"
Although he didn't know why Jiang Bai asked this, Lan Shuqing still replied, "Probably."
Thinking of something, Lan Shuqing also asked her: "What about you?"
Jiang Bai smiled and said, "I should go back too."
Lan Shu frowned slightly, "Then why did you come to Jing City?"
Jiang Bai tilted her head slightly, her eyes dull as she said two words, "Save money."
Lan Shu was stunned for a moment, seeming a little bit unbelievable.
Jiang Bai laughed again. She looked at Lan Shuqing and said, "The salary in Beijing is much higher than in City A."
Lan Shu pursed her lips and said, "Alright." She looked at Jiang Bai's smile, secretly clenched her fists, and said, "Jiang Bai, do you know why I accepted your things?"
Jiang Bai was stunned for a moment, then fell silent. She had thought about this question, but couldn't come up with an answer.
Lan Shuqing stared at her and said, "Jiang Bai, like I just said, I don't need anyone to make decisions for me."
So, if you really want to do this for my own good, you can't make the decision unilaterally, but if you just want to do this for yourself, then I have nothing to say.
Jiang Bai looked up and saw Lan Shuqing's serious expression. He didn't quite understand what she meant. If anyone could make a decision for Lan Shuqing, it was indeed Jiang Bai who gave up all contact with Lan Shuqing on her own without discussing it with her before the college entrance examination.
She was a little confused. Jiang Bai vaguely grasped something, but was not sure, so he could only stare blankly at Lan Shuqing and said, "I apologize to you for what happened before..."
Hearing her say this, Lan Shuqing smiled to himself, with a hint of self-mockery, "If that's the case, I forgive you, Jiang Bai."
Jiang Bai's face turned pale again. She stared at Lan Shuqing. The autumn wind blew over, and her mind became more and more confused. She only knew that Lan Shuqing's words sounded resolute, so did she really not want to associate with her anymore?
Yes, it was a blessing that Lan Shuqing paid attention to her from the beginning.
Jiang Bai looked at Lan Shuqing, and seeing the coldness in her eyes, her heart sank. This was her purpose today, wasn't it? The reason she didn't speak for a long time was simply because she couldn't bear to let go. After seeing Lan Shuqing that day at Jingda, she shouldn't have continued.
Even today, perhaps, is a mistake.
Under the dim light, Jiang Bai looked dazed, as if he was in a desperate situation.
A hint of darkness flashed across Lan Shuqing's eyes. She clenched her fists and turned to walk in the direction she came from.
His body was one step faster than his brain. When Lan Shuqing turned around and was about to leave, Jiang Bai suddenly stepped forward and hugged Lan Shuqing, "Don't..."
She wanted to say sorry, but the words were too pale.
She wanted to say love, but love was too heavy.
She thought of Lan Shuqing's words, and only thought of Lan Shuqing, so she asked: "Lan Shuqing, what do you want me to do?"
What can you do to make me stay with you?
In the darkness of the night, the sound of cars roared in the distance. Jiang Bai heard Lan Shuqing's voice, "Jiang Bai, I hope you can be honest with me."
After returning that day, Jiang Bai thought about it for a long time.
I work during the day and think of Lan Shuqing’s words after get off work.
Fortunately, the project she was working on was in its final stages, so she wasn't too busy. Furthermore, the client was very cooperative, and the settlement was very smooth, much better than Jiang Bai had expected. So, about two weeks later, the project was waiting for payment, and the next project hadn't been settled yet. Jiang Bai was very troubled, so early that Saturday morning, Jiang Bai stared blankly at the chat box with Lan Shuqing.
It was a long time before Jiang Bai started typing.
Pure white avatar: Lan Shuqing, are you at Peking University?
It took a long time for the other side to reply: No.
Pure White Avatar: Where are you? I want to find you.
Comes with a cute emoticon.
Lan Shuqing had just gotten up. She pondered for a while and sent her location to Jiang Bai.
Jiang Bai replied with a "Stand at attention" emoticon, looking very obedient.
The single loft is an upper and lower structure. After getting up, Lan Shuqing sat on the sofa on the first floor. Outside the living room window was the street view of Beijing.
The phone vibrated.
Pure white avatar: Lan Shuqing, I'm downstairs~
Lan Shuqing leaned on the sofa with one hand and held the phone in the other, looking at the ~ in the chat box, as if he saw Jiang Bai's ingratiating smile.
never mind……
Q-version villain: Just come up directly, Building 1, Floor 18, Room 6.
Pure white avatar: OK~
October is approaching November.
Jiang Bai still had a homely style, wearing a camel-colored thin jacket with a slanted collar, a white long-sleeved shirt underneath, a pair of light denim wide-leg pants, a cross-body bag on his back, and something in his hand. He registered as a visitor with the community guard and went in.
Turn left after entering the door and you will see Apartment 1.
Jiang Bai went straight to the 18th floor, and encouraged himself as he walked.
When he arrived at Gate 6, Jiang Bai suddenly felt a little timid.
Lan Shuqing is no longer that little kid, Jiang Bai thought.
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