《Confession (Ying Cheng)》 CH 1 Chapter 1: Reunion At six oclock in the morning, a sparrow on the telephone pole flaps its wings, disrupting the tranquility of the alley. Since it had just rained the night before, the sweet-scented osmanthus was beaten into pieces, like a spilled honey jar lying on the wet ground. The humidity came in through the gap in the window. Xu Sui laid her head on the table, her shoulders shrinking subconsciously. She raised her head with difficulty, stretched out her hand, and rubbed her face to make herself more awake. Yesterday, Xu Sui had just finished two operations, plus a night shift to stay until now; her long black eyelashes could not hide the tiredness of the eyelids. In the bathroom, Xu Sui had a mint-flavored mouthwash in her mouth, turned on the faucet and took a handful of water, and simply washed her face. At 7:50 AM, the number of people in the department gradually increased, and everyone said good morning to each other. Xu Sui quickly finished eating a croissant, with a black coffee placed next to her. Someone suddenly took it away and replaced it with a bottle of milk. Xu Suiyi raised her head. It was the new intern doctor. The guy scratched in embarrassment: Doctor Xu, drinking coffee is bad for your health. Thank you. Xu Sui smiled, she glanced at the clock. Lets go. Its time for the rounds. Most of the patients in the inpatient department like Doctor Xu as shes gentle and listens to their occasional complaints. Several interns followed Xu Sui as she checked the ward one by one. Finally, Yi Jue raised a corner and looked down at her; she had a blue certificate pinned on her left chestPuren Hospital surgeon Xu Sui. When a girl was found during the ward round before, the patient just had her appendix cut off two days ago, and Xu Sui specifically asked her not to eat and just to rest. The little girl was young, and soon after the operation, she regained her vitality. She raised a pair of big eyes and said that she would die if she ate this kind of food that looked like it had come out of a bird. Doctor Xu, can I drink milk tea? the little girl asked cautiously. Xu Sui held out a blue folder with her signature pen; paused, then raised her eyes to a pair of expectant eyes and replied, Only a little bit. Why, but I prefer to drink Yihetang. The little girl looked distressed. The intern behind her couldnt help laughing; Xu Sui spoke blankly, with a harsh voice: Now you cant even drink a little bit. The little girl reacted afterward; she regretfully said, I was wrong! After the inspection, Xu Sui went back to the office with her hands in her pockets. She ran into the surgery director, who also happened to be the teacher who taught her before. Xiao Xu, just finished checking the room? the director asked her. Yeah, Xu Sui nodded and looked at her teacher, who looked like he had something to say. She directly asked, Teacher, what can I do for you? You are really busy these days, no doubt one of the most hardworking people in this department. You had the same energy as I had back then. Director Zhang smiled, with a kind expression on his face, But you also need to pay attention to the balance of work and rest. Your mother even called me and asked me to worry about your romantic affairs. Xu Sui was stunned. The consequence of refusing a blind date was that her mother found the director to suppress her. Then, after settling her thoughts, she asked, Teacher, do you know what my mothers dream is after her middle age? What? Being a matchmaker, she is deciding to first practice her skills on me. Xu Sui pointed at her innocent self. This child, Director Zhang laughed, with a tone of helplessness, then he turned around, There is a young man in the family yard where I live; he has a pretty good background. Xu Suis eyes swayed at him in a circle, Teacher, why do I smell cigarette smoke on you? Its quite strong. Everyone in general medicine knows that Dr. Zhang has superb medical skills and authority, but he is also notoriously afraid of his wife. Dr. Zhangs wife is the head nurse of the pediatrics department and often checks the post. Every time his wife smelled cigarette smoke from his body, she threatened to break his hands if it werent for the fact that his hands could be used to rescue the wounded. I havent had time to smoke today. It might have come from a patients family. Doctor Zhang grabbed his collar and sniffed, panicking, Dont say anything; Ill go wash my hands first. The director then left. It was eleven oclock in the morning; Xu Sui finally got off work. She went home to make up for her sleep and fell asleep in a dark place. When she woke up, the sky was utterly dark, and the stars were already lit up in the distance. Xu Sui got up and closed the window. Then, she played a very annoying rock song using the Bluetooth of her mobile phone to connect the speaker and stepped on the finger pressure pad to relax. Most people think that it may be painful on the acupressure pad, but for Xu Sui, it was an excellent way to decompress. The phone then made a ding sound; Xu Sui sweated a little on her forehead and directly sat on the finger pressure pad to get the phone. Xus mother sent a bunch of messages, which meant Xu Sui would have to go on a blind date. Yun Dan Feng Qing: This time the guy is really good. He is two years older than you and a lawyer; also quite a successful person and has good looks. The introducer said that he is a responsible and good guy. Yun Dan Feng Qing: See you tomorrow? Dont make excuses, I know you wont be on duty tomorrow night. Yun Dan Feng Qing then sent the mans contact. Xu Sui opened up his profile picture and casually complained: This photograph gesture with both hands across the chest doesnt look like a successful person to me, more like someone who engages in sales. When Mother Xu saw Xu Suis complaint, she knew that she wanted to get through as usual. This attitude was problematic. Naturally, Mother Xu was a little angry but was too lazy to type this time, so a series of voice messages were sent to Xu Sui. Yun Dan Feng Qing: Youre 27 this year, almost becoming an old woman, why are you still not in a hurry? Xu Sui replied: Mom, I still dont want to get married yet. At least her current reasoning is like this: being single is relaxing, plus on top of being busy at work, she really doesnt have the energy to focus on relationships. Yun Dan Feng Qing: Then what do you want to do? Before Xu Sui had time to reply, Yun Dan Feng Qing sent another message: Then do you want to be a nun? Xu Sui was about to reply when a message popped up on the phone screen, she clicked into it. After many years, someone still liked her and replied to her comment on a post. The post asked: What was the funniest thing you did as a student when you had a crush? Xu Sui replied anonymously on a whim at that time: When I was in the second year of high school, a foreign film was released. I liked it so much that I bought a blue T-shirt for the film. On the first day, I wore it to class, I suddenly found out that he was also wearing a blue T-shirt. Although he was wearing an ordinary T-shirt, it was blue. The colors made it look like it was matching outfits for couples. Her heart beat at the thought. Maybe God saw how hard I was crushing on him, that he deliberately sent me a sweet coincidence. Since then, I have often worn this shirt. During the night before school, I would always wonder if he would wear a blue T-shirt the next day. He sits in the second-to-last row, and I sit in the front-second row. In order to get a better look at him every day, I would go in through the back door and pretend to walk by him casually. Occasionally, I could catch a glimpse of him lying lazily in his arms, his hair messy and thin. When I glanced at his shoulder and saw that he wore a blue shirt, my heartbeat sped up and I would be inexplicably happy all day. Later, I found out that his girlfriend casually bought the shirt in a supermarket for 9.9 yuan. He was such a simple boy, didnt even mind wearing it every day. I immediately became clear and seemed to understand one thing: he never even looked at me. Xu Suis reply to the question was ranked first in the number of likes, and many people replied to her. Its not funny at all. I feel so sad that I should be comforted, she thought to herself. She was about to hide her answer when a new reply popped out: Do you still like him now? Xu Sui looked at the reply and was taken aback. Her eyes deepened. She sat on the acupressure pad, and for some reason, there was a sharp pain in her limbs all over her body; she felt breathless. Xu Sui did not reply but closed the app. She then replied to her mother: Okay. The next night, Xu Sui dressed up for the blind date. She headed to the address given by her mother and appeared at the restaurant. The other party was already waiting there. The mans name is Lin Wenshen, who works in a law firm. His impression is much better than that of the photos given to Xu Sui. Lin Wenshens facial features are fairly well-rounded, and he looks like someone who treats others with humility. The two had a fairly good conversation. After the meal, Lin Wenshen asked if they should go take a walk nearby. Xu Sui thought about it: since she was already out for a blind date, there was no need to be difficult, so she finally nodded. At ten oclock at night, the moonlight was bright white. Xu Sui and Lin Wenshen walked side by side, and they spoke a few words from time to time. The atmosphere was fairly comfortable. The street was filled with snack stands, blue and red curtains staggered in a row. Eggplants are placed on the grill with tin foil. The boss sprinkles a handful of cumin, and it makes a sizzling sound under the oil fire. The color of the charcoal-grilled saury gradually changes. Yellow, fresh and tender aroma overflowing. The light bulb hangs above the head, and the fine dust floats on it, dimming the light. Cheng You took a plate of skewers and sat down in front of the man. The two drank a little wine and started chatting with each other. Cheng You handed him a skewer of beef, his tone was a little cautious: Boss, dont be too pressured, this timeyou should take a break. Zhou Jingze was biting the skewer, raised his eyelids and glanced at him, and chuckled: What pressure can I have? Its good that you dont. Cheng You breathe a sigh of relief. Zhou Jingze sat opposite Cheng You, with his feet stepping on the horizontal bar at the bottom of the table. He had not sat down here for a while and had already attracted the attention of several girls at the table next to him. However, he was too lazy to lift his eyelids, with a cigarette between his fingertips, and the smoke rose slowly, making him look attractive and cold. Cheng You, who was with him, had already felt the attention from all directions; naturally, he would be proud. In addition, he likes to talk when he drinks: Hey, boss, let alone, the past few years as a pilot, Im always flying around the world in the sky. So I didnt take a closer look. The place with a lot of beautiful women is in our Beijing North City. Oh, look at those legs, Cheng You sighed. Zhou Jingze didnt look up and sneered: Look again, and Ill tell Ma Zi. Cheng You retracts his gaze, his eyes brighten halfway, and he pushes Zhou Jingzes arm: Boss, look, theres a fairy across the street, just by a glance its a southerner. When he heard the word southern, Zhou Jingze subconsciously raised his head, swept across his pair of dark eyes, and then froze for a moment. The other party is a typical southerner, with a white complexion, full apricot eyes, wearing an apricot-colored knitted dress, two thin straps, and white shoulders exposed. Tsk tsk, she has a boyfriend, but just by looking at the atmosphere, it looks like they had just met each other, probably on a blind date, but the two of them have a gentle temperament and look quite compatible, Cheng You commented. When Cheng You spoke, he felt a sudden chill in the air around him, and he was a little nervous. He glanced at Zhou Jingze and saw him snap a bamboo chopstick with his bare hands without saying a word. Xu Sui didnt notice the movement and walked side-by-side with Lin Wenshen through the street. Near the end of the road, a few sounds were coming from the alley. It turned out that an old lady selling Tong sui was entangled by a few drunk bastards, and the bastard was about to smash her stall. Xu Sui had no intention of meddling, but the old ladys pleading voice bore a resemblance to her grandmother. Xu Sui was about to walk over, but Lin Wenshen pulled her back, with a shrewd tone: Dont go there at this time. Itll be bad if you get tangled up with the gangster or an old lady. I like getting involved. Xu Sui replied. She looked at Lin Wenshen to draw his hand, and he let go in embarrassment. The old lady was pushed to the ground by the leader. Xu Sui walked over to help her, in a calm voice: How much money? I will pay. The red-haired bastard saw Xu Suis eyes light up. He put his hands on her bare shoulder: Since its a pretty sister begging for mercy, well let it go. Have a drink with us instead. Dont mess around. Im a lawyer Let go Lin Wenshen shifted his eyes, too nervous to say any more words. Seeing that Lin Wenshen was weak, several gangsters waved their iron rod and asked: Why, want to fight? Lin Wenshen took a step back, glanced at Xu Sui, and ran away gritting his teeth. The leaders hand rested on Xu Suis shoulder, and he rubbed it presumptuously. In less than a second, Xu Sui twisted his wrist with her backhand and made a click sound. Fck The red hair let go of his hand painfully, his face sank completely. He raised the palm of his other hand, and when he was about to throw a punch at Xu Sui, a slender hand with clear joints appeared out of thin air. The hand intercepted the fist of the leader. It was Zhou Jingze. I thought it was a womans hand, weak and soft. Zhou Jingze commented in a defiant and frivolous tone. His words were a provocation. The other party swung his hand, but Zhou Jingze leaned sideways, grabbed the leaders arm, and punched him to the ground. The red hair let out a painful scream. A few people behind the leader gathered around and fought all at once. Xu Sui bent down and helped the old lady pack her things. She sent the lady away without saying a word. The fight came and ended fast. Zhou Jingze was left with a one-on-four, but a few gangsters panicked and left. He stood under the streetlamp, casting a long shadow in front of him. Xu Sui raised her eyes and looked at him carefully. Zhou Jingze was wearing a flight jacket with four bars on his shoulder. His neck and head are straight with a sense of oppression. He has single eyelids, extremely short hair, a sharp profile, and a fresh, red blood mark on his chin. His pair of dark, piercing eyes were staring directly at Xu Sui. When Xu Sui saw Zhou Jingze watching, she winced and subconsciously took a step back. At this moment, a cool breeze blows, and the leaves and garbage bags on the roadside are rolled into the air, tumbling. Seeing her familiar appearance, Zhou Jingze pressed his tongue against his left cheek and smirked. The man turned his head to spit saliva tainted with blood, then took out a cigarette from the cigarette case. His slender fingertips twisted the end of the cigarette; lowering his head, he bit on the cigarette, and the silver lighter made a click sound. The man still had that same foolish and careless look. He was waiting for permission to speak. Xu Sui looked away, and her tone was unexpectedly alienated: Thank you for tonight. Im leaving now. She imagined countless times where the two would meet again, but she didnt expect it to actually happen, where they even omitted the greetings. Xu Sui turned around and wanted to leave. Zhou Jingze took a step closer. The cigarette smell on his body was obvious, a bitter smell that makes people unable to move. Looking at the ground, his shadow surrounded Xu Sui. His eyelashes drooped, and under the projection of the light, it cast a faint haze. Then, in a somewhat gritted tone: Are you on a blind date? CH 2 Chapter 2: Theres Nothing Between Us Xu Sui thought that the meeting last night was merely a sheer coincidence. She never expected to see Zhou Jingze again in the hospital the next day. She came out from the operating room, and before she could even push the hand sanitizer pump, a nurse rushed to her; in an anxious tone: Theres a patient in the emergency department who has a lightbulb in her mouth. Doctor Song cant take it out and told me to come to get you. Okay, Ill go over right away. Xu Sui turned on the faucet and quickly washed her hands before heading to the emergency department. She walked in, and at a glance, she saw Zhou Jingze. There were also several nurses and doctors all around the patient with a loss at what to do. The patient was a girl, crying in tears and whimpering. Zhou Jingze, who accompanied the girl, scoffed at her with a cold, familiar voice that rang Xu Suis ears: The three and a half-year-old Xiao Ming downstairs also played this trick. You two should debut together. The girl stopped making sounds and angrily glanced at Zhou Jingze for exposing her. The intimacy between the two of them was noticed by Xu Sui, who lowered her eyes to hide the emotions in her eyes. Xu Sui walked over to the patient and took the protective gloves handed by the nurse. She examined the girls mouth and found the light bulb partially stuck in her mouth, just the right size. Zhou Jingze also spotted her at this time. Instead, she deliberately ignored the sight of him and turned her head to ask an intern doctor behind her: Did you use paraffin oil? We tried, its no use, the doctor replied. Xu Sui lowered her head. Her hair tie was a little loose that a strand of hair was laying on her cheeks. She observed the light bulb in the patients mouth again and said, Go get a surgical pouch. Five minutes later, as a group of people watched, Xu Sui gently asked the patient to relax while slowly bringing the surgical pouch towards the patients root canal. When the surgical bag covered the bulb, she said, Bite down hard. The girl kept shaking her head with horror in her eyesC what if she bit on it and exploded. Xu Sui comforted her: Dont worry, nothing will happen. She tried reassuring the patient for a while, but it was useless. The girl was too afraid that there were tears in her eyes, and she was very tense. Xu Sui looked at the girls silver leaf earrings and purposely commented: The earrings are pretty. The girl grinned, and her attention immediately shifted. She took out her phone and opened it. Muttering, but still able to piece together what she said: Ill share with you the link where I bought it from. While the girl was concentrating on finding the link, Xu Sui took advantage of her distracted state and placed her hand on the girls chin. Gently, she pushed it upwards, making a click sound, and the glass shattered. The girl stayed frozen for two seconds and reacted with a scream. Zhou Jingze patted her head and let out a slight chuckle: Its okay now. Ill take you to eat ice cream later. The girl immediately became quiet. He seldom coaxes people, whereas long as he says something nice, one will voluntarily listen. The rest was handed over to the other doctor. Xu Sui took off the protective gloves and threw them into the trash can. She tucked her hands in the pockets of her white coat and left the emergency department. The girl looked at Dr. Xus cold back and was shocked: The doctor is unbelievable. I found the link for her, but she almost killed me. Xu Sui went back to her office and was busy for half an hour. When she went out after a while and passed by the front desk of the nurse department, a young nurse called her: Hey, Doctor Xu, someone was looking for you just now! Its the family member of the patient who had a light bulb in her mouth. He left you a thank-you gift. Xu Sui looked over. It was a row of lychee peach-flavored milk and a blue hair tie. She was startled and froze for a while. Several young nurses joined together and joked: Doctor Xu, hes very good-looking. The man smiled at Xiao Zhang and she felt love-struck. Zhou Jingze does have this ability, he doesnt need to do anything; just with a lift of his finger, and sometimes even only with his looks, there would be countless women chasing after him. Xu Sui nodded and was about to leave when a nurse called her, and said, Doctor Xu, you havent taken your things yet. You can share it amongst yourselves, Xu Sui replied with a calm expression. Xu Sui then turned and walked away. In the corner not too far away, she saw Zhou Jingze and the girl. The girl was stylishly dressed, with bright looks, big red lips, and a curvy figure. She raised her eyes and looked over. The girl, acting like a child, shook Zhou Jingzes arm and whispered something to him. There was no expression on Zhou Jingzes face, but his eyebrows were relaxed. Xu Sui clenched her hands unconsciously, her fingertips turned white, where she felt a sense of pain. Isnt he still the same? He likes the coquettish and daring, while the obedient and well-behaved are boring to him. Good students are never his type. Xu Sui could only walk over as they were in front of her. They saw Xu Sui that the girl called her, with a bright smile: Doctor Xu, thank you just now. Xu Sui shook her head: Youre welcome; this is part of my job. The girl stood beside Zhou Jingze. She glanced at the man and felt that after seeing Doctor Xu, there was a change in her cousins mood. There must be something going on between them. The girl turned to Xu Sui and asked: Doctor Xu, have you met my cousin before? I feel like you guys have something going on. The question was too bold and direct that Xu Sui didnt know how to answer it. She raised her eyes to Zhou Jingze, hoping that he would respond. Zhou Jingze, seeing Xu Sui at a loss, looked straight at Xu Sui and gave a low smile, with a meaningful and teasing tone: You tell me, what is our relationship? He ended up leaving it to her to decide. Because of his lazy and teasing posture, Xu Sui understood that a man like him probably never understood what it was like to like someone. Perhaps, he never even took her seriously to begin with. Zhou Jingze originally wanted to make a joke, but he regretted what he said because he saw Xu Suis clear and bright eyes slowly becoming watery. A panic-like emotion spread in his heart, expanding infinitely. Zhou Jingze cleared his throat, wanting to say something, but before he could clarify, Xu Sui original emotions fading completely, replied in a calm tone: I dont know him. Theres nothing between us. Zhou Jingze saw the decisiveness and straightforwardness in her eyes, and his heart was entangled with a thin thread. It was an inexplicable emotion, and he finally reacted. The person in front of him doesnt like him anymore. CH 3 Chapter 3: Ran Into Him Flirting When Xu Sui just entered college, social platforms like WeChat became popular that in October of that year, she formally met Zhou Jingze. At the beginning of October, the summer heat had not dissipated. The air was so hot and sticky that the sweat of people, who stood outside, dripped from their elbows onto the ground, quickly evaporating. These medical students formally entered university after their military training. Originally, anatomy was a course for the next half of the semester, but their professor did the opposite, letting them study the course this semester. Today was only the second day they learned anatomy, but the professor assigned them a homework assignment to dissect toads as a group and record their reflex responses. The students came into the laboratory and were in a state of chaos. F**, hold it down! A boy said feverishly: Dont let it run away again. I- I cant do this, I feel sick at the sight of seeing it!! The girls voice trembled. The two of them worked together, but the girl didnt dare to touch it. Yet, she accidentally bumped into the toad, and as a result, the green creature directly faced the boy, urinating on him. The air was still, and then there was a burst of laughter. The boy on the test stand beside them laughed so that his shoulders were shaking and said: Man, this is golden. The experiment failed several times. The students in other groups were even in a worse state; they hadnt even had the chance to touch a toad. Some saw its appearance and went to the bathroom to vomit several times. On the other side, several people gathered around a girl and watched her work. The slender girl wearing a white coat had her hair tied behind her, revealing a white neck. Her eyes are sharp and clean under the goggles. She grabbed the toad without fear and pinned it down, holding a steel needle in her hand and piercing it into the back of the toads head. She was not afraid, directly pulling out pieces of the toad and then cutting off the spine with the other hand. The girl cut open the neck with scissors, clamping its tongue with tweezers to observe. The whole process was done in one go, and the movements were so clean and smooth that there was small applause from the students observing her. A boy exclaimed: Xu Sui, I thought you were the fearful and shy type. Who knew, when you dissected, you were so bold and courageous. The girl next to him asked in surprise: Xu Sui, youre so amazing, are you not afraid? Xu Suis dark eyelashes drooped, making a shallow arc, and smiling calmly: No. Your operation just now was so beautiful, can you teach me? The girl who spoke was Liang Shuang, Xu Suis classmate. Sure. Xu Sui nodded. Under her guidance, Liang Shuang mastered the essentials, finally overcoming the psychological obstacles, and was holding a big needle about to stick it to the toads brain. Suddenly, the roof shook slightly, followed by a loud roar of airplanes. Liang Shuang was startled, causing her to stick the needle directly into the toads thigh, and blood started to flow out. She failed again. Liang Shuang became angry and began to complain: I really dont understand why the principal of this medical university would build it next to an aerospace university that is across the street. Those groups of pilots should go practice at the airport. Theyre loud in the morning, and even during the night; its so annoying. A girl heard Liang Shuangs complaint and said jokingly: Hey, Liang Shuang, I remember when you first came here, didnt you say you wanted to find a pilot to be your boyfriend? Why did you change so quickly? Xu Suis heart tightened when she heard the three words pilot. She then returned to the test bench to casually observe the data. Liang Shuang replied: Thats two different things. I havent even found one yet. Xu Sui went back to the experiment platform to continue her experiment. A girl in the same group as her, Bai Yuyue, didnt contribute to the work at all except for handing tweezers, steel needles, and other tools. She wasnt even focused at all, looking at her mobile phone every once in a while. Suddenly, her phone made a ding sound, and Bai Yuyue clicked on it, revealing a sweet smile on her face. She leaned over to observe the toads brain nerve response on the computer. Bai Yuyue called to her: Xu Sui, I have something to do. You can help me with the rest and do it for me. It meant that she was going to have to do the work herself, but the final paper would have both their names. She took a look at the paper, and since it was more than half finished, she nodded emotionlessly. She couldnt care about such trivial things. Bai Yuyue left happily. Since Xu Sui was doing the work alone, she completed the experiment a bit later than others. When she finished, she found that Liang Shuang was still waiting for her. You havent left yet? Xu Sui took off her disposable gloves. Of course not. Im waiting for you. Liang Shuang replied. After Xu Sui changed her clothes, Liang Shuang dragged her down the stairs, saying, Hurry up, my potato ribs will be gone. In the cafeteria, the two of them finally found a table and sat down. A boy with glasses held a dinner plate and asked them if he could sit with them. Xu Sui held a soft and harmless face but refused his request mercilessly. Liang Shuang sat opposite of her and looked at her. Xu Suis face was white with a pink tint, apricot eyes, and two dimples when she laughed. Her hair was tied regularly, with some strands falling in front of her face. The appearance of a southerner was attractive. Liang Shuang sighed at the taste of the delicious ribs: Hey, theres so many chasing you. Did you know that our department forum is conducting a department beauty poll, and youre on the list of candidates? Xu Sui didnt react too much to it. She inserted a straw into the milk carton and said with a straight face: I was really ordinary in high school. The kind of girl that would blend in with the crowd. If Liang Shuang had seen the photos of her in high school, she would not have said such a thing. In high school, Xu Sui was sick all year round and drank traditional Chinese medicine for a long time. Her figure was swollen, and her face was too pale. She also wore a monotonous school uniform all year round. She was nonetheless an ordinary girl. Fortunately, after getting better, she lost 20 pounds entering college. In addition, her white skin, small and delicate features started to take on an appearance, and everyone paid more attention to her. It is indeed that colleges and high schools are also really different. There are diverse aesthetics and personalities here, where people of every kind receive attention. Hey, who wasnt an ugly duck in high school; it was all for studying, Liang Shuang said, putting a piece of meat in her bowl and asked, But I saw that you rejected people several times, so which type do you like? Xu Sui bit the straw and didnt move. A face appeared in her mind. She quickly pushed down her thoughts and shook her head: I dont know. Its okay, its still early, Liang Shuang poked the dish with her chopsticks. After a while, she reacted and put back the spinach in the dish and said bitterly: I cant stand it. I feel so sick when I see green. Its so disgusting. Ill help you eat it. Xu Sui said with a smile and then put the spinach in her bowl. At 5 oclock in the afternoon, Xu Sui stood on the roof of the school building to work on her papers. The evening breeze fluttered her papers like a white dove flapping its wings. She plugged her earphones into her mobile phone and stood on the rooftop, doing her assignments while listening to music. It was a good place to relax, as few people would come here and the scenery was breathtaking. When shes tired, she would hold down the paper with her elbow and relax her eyes by looking into the distance. She would always look in one direction, the northeast corner of her school, at the sports ground of Jingbei University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Every day there would be students from the Flying Academy who are practicing there day after day. From the rooftop, you can only see their heads. She couldnt see anything clearly, and she didnt know what she was expecting. Xu Sui was in a daze, then the mobile phone she was holding vibrated. It was her mother calling. She picked up the call. Mother Xu asked her about her study and dorm life and then moved the topic to the weather. Its going to get cold soon. Remember to buy an extra quilt. Mother Xu nagged at her. Xu Sui smiled and said briskly: Mom, Its still very hot here. And its not like I havent been in the north. Mother Xu sighed when she heard this. Xu Sui was born in the south, in a single-parent family, and grew up in a small town called Li Ying. Her mother is an ordinary middle school Chinese teacher. When Xu Sui was in high school, she was worried that the opportunities in the small place were not that good, so she planned to send Xu Sui somewhere else to study. It happened that Xu Suis uncle was doing business in Beijing North City and proposed to let her come here to study. Mother Xu gritted her teeth and sent Xu Sui, reminding herself that it was all for her child to get a good education. Xu Sui then transferred to Tianhua No. 1 Middle School in the first half-semester and spent two and a half years in the north. When she applied for the college entrance examination, Mother Xu had discussed with Xu Sui to choose any university in the south. Who knew that Xu Sui ended up applying to the medical university in North Beijing. Thinking of this, she complained softly: Youre in college, so far away from me with no one to take care of you. When winter comes, your hands and feet get really cold. You even hate the cold. I dont know why you attended this university. Xu Sui changed the subject, coaxed her mother with a few words, and finally hung up the phone. She stood on the rooftop in a daze and couldnt help asking herself, why did she come here? She mustve been crazy. Xu Sui was jumbled in her thoughts when she suddenly heard voices from a corner not too far away. Two people were standing on the wall around the corner. The girl was tall and good-looking. She was next to him with an ambiguous posture. The boy was leaning against the wall with his clothes loosely wrapped around him. Xu Sui was separated from them by an iron frame, which was covered with mottled red rust. Across a small frame, the line of sight gradually narrowed, but the movements of the two were quite obvious. The boy didnt move much, but the girl pressed onto him tightly, moved her finger down subconsciously, and placed it on the bottom of the boys black trousers. The hint was obvious. When she wanted to take a step closer, the boy stretched out his hand to easily clamp her knuckles and looked at her with a smile. The girl took the opportunity to confess: I really like you. The boy didnt respond to this, lazily, with a low smile: How much do you like me? After that, the boy wrapped his slender fingers around the red bow on her chest. His clean fingertips touched an inch of her skin. It was incomprehensible and full of control. The girls chest gradually fluctuated and panted. Faint expectations surged from the bottom of her heart. She raised her eyes and met the boys teasing eyes, her face flushed, and she simply buried her entire face on his broad chest and said softly, You are so annoying. The burning clouds in the evening were warm and bright, and Xu Sui felt a bit hot and stuffy, that she almost couldnt stay longer. The orange-red clouds on the horizon moved over, and the light became clear at this moment. The boy suddenly turned his head and looked over, and his eyes came in contact with Xu Sui. The boy had short hair, shallow eyelid folds, and pupils that were pitch black and careless. The curve of his jawline is smooth, and the protruding Adams apple slowly rolls up and down. His eyes rested on her without any emotion. A violent evening breeze passed through, and Xu Suis throat was too dry to say a word. She fled but heard bits of the conversation between the girl and boy very clearly. Xu Sui heard Bai Yuyue ask softly: Why are you in a daze? Did you meet someone you know? The boys voice was metallic and cold; he replied with only one word: No. CH 4 Chapter 4: Do you like him? At eleven oclock during the night, Xu Sui was lying on the bed. While she was looking at the course syllabus for the next day, a senior sister came to check the dorms. There were only two people in the dorm, her and Liang Shuang. Xu Suis other roommate, Bai Yuyue, has not yet returned. From the first day she moved in, Bai Yuyue proclaimed her space in the room while emphasizing the fact that she likes things to be neat and clean. She told both Xu Sui and Liang Shuang to not put their things in her space or even touch her things. Liang Shuang criticized Bai Yuyue about that, but other than that, they didnt have any problems with each other. After all, she was still their classmate, so it was better to stay on good terms. When the senior sister came to check their dorm, Liang Shuang pretended to be surprised: Ah! I almost forgot, our professor had to talk to her, so she got called over. Shell probably be back in a while, is that alright? Ill ask her to go see you when she comes back. Thats fine. You guys should go to sleep early then, the senior sister said. After sending off the senior sister, Liang Shuang sighed: Bai Yuyue is so bold. Its so late, and she still hasnt come back from her date. Xu Sui put down the phone, and the scene of her roommate and Zhou Jingze being intimate in the evening appeared in her mind. She lowered her eyelashes: She should be back soon. Xu Sui, who looked at the empty bed across from her, didnt want to continue discussing this topic and said: I heard our new roommate is coming tomorrow. Xu Sui signed up late for the dormitory, so she was assigned to the same dorm as them. One of the beds was also currently vacant. It was said that the student took a month of sick leave and will arrive tomorrow. I heard that shes from the Department of Animal Medicine. How great is it to save small animals? If I had known about that major, I wouldve chosen it. Majoring in clinical medicine is so hard and stressful! Liang Shuang complained. Its been only about a month, and Im already starting to bald! Im afraid that by the time I graduate, Ill become a bald guy. Then Ill give you a hair tonic? Xu Sui asked tentatively. En en, kamsahamnida (?????-thank you)! Liang Shuang gestured to Xu Sui with a heart pose. Xu Sui laughed out loud, her upsetting mood diminishing a little. At the time the two were chatting, Bai Yuyue pushed open the door. Liang Shuang told her about the dorm check, and Bai Yuyue thanked Liang Shuang. The next day, their new roommate arrived, with two boys with large and small luggage following behind. The girl was wearing sunglasses and a designer dress. When the two boys behind her were about to follow in, the new roommate shook her index finger and said in a serious tone: Do you think the girls dorm is where you guys can come in? The two boys became stiff when they heard the words, and they didnt enter or leave. The girl took out a few bills from her purse and handed them to them, casually instructing: Just leave it at the door. Okay, Miss Hu, well go in first. There was only Xu Sui in the dorm room, who was reading a book. After hearing the sound, she closed the book and walked over: Ill help you. After moving in the luggage, the new roommate took off her sunglasses and introduced herself: Hello, I am Hu Xixi from the Animal Medicine Class 3. You can call me Xixi. Xu Sui was then able to see her appearance. The girl had bangs, big eyes, and baby fat on her cheeks. Although she was somewhat chubby, she looked lively and cute. Clinical Medicine Class 1, Xu Sui. You can call me anything you want, Xu Sui said. It was the first time Hu Xixi had left home and lived on campus, so she had trouble organizing things and making a bed. When the sheet was finally tucked in, she somehow got under the bedsheets. Hu Xixi was cursing while tucking in the sheets, but she still did not succeed. Xu Sui was a little bit dumbfounded and patted her forehead: Ill help you. After tucking in the sheets and helping her make the bed, it became neat. When they finally finished unpacking, Xu Sui accompanied her new roommate to register for the campus card and buy daily necessities. She didnt complain a word during the whole process, and Hu Xixi instantly wanted to become friends with her. She was someone who looked well-behaved but also very orderly. Eventually, Hu Xixi became a close friend to Xu Sui. She was even willing to share rare photos of her idols with Xu Sui. Xu Sui also liked Hu Xixi, who was cheerful and cute. The two of them became best friends. On Friday, Xu Sui and Liang Shuang were eating their meal in the second canteen. She was worried about Hu Xixi, who had not eaten yet, so she sent a message asking her what she wanted to eat, planning to help her pack something back. After sending the message, Xu Sui put down her phone and turned her attention back to eating. After a while, Liang Shuang was a little excited and nudged her elbow, lowering her voice: Look, its Bai Yuyues boyfriend, Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui froze for a moment and looked up. There were a lot of people in the cafeteria, but Xu Sui recognized him with just a glance. Bai Yuyues boyfriend was accompanying her in line. After Bai Yuyue got her meal, she turned around with the silver plate. The boy was on her left, with his hands in his pockets, in a casual posture. Bai Yuyue raised her head to speak to him from time to time. Her eyes were as bright as stars when she looked at him. The boy lowered her head, and the corner of her mouth turned up in a small smile. Suddenly, someone bumped into Bai Yuyues shoulders and almost hit her. Zhou Jingze quickly lifted his hand and gently grabbed her shoulders. He frowned and told her to be careful next time. Xu Suis stomach began to feel unwell, and she didnt feel like eating anything. She then lowered her eyes and poked on the tasteless rice. Bai Yuyue and Zhou Jingze sat down in a few seats in front of them, so Xu Sui could only see his profile. Zhou Jingze was very attractive that after only sitting for a while, he attracted the attention of passers-by. Liang Shuang looked and sighed: Look, a trace of a smile appeared on Bai Yuyues face, but it makes sense. If I found a boyfriend who looks that attractive and outstanding, I would be over the moon. Its the first time I saw Zhou Jingze today. I heard that he also changes his girlfriend very quickly. The shortest he stayed with someone was less than one month, and the longest was no more than three months. Do you want to guess how long he will stay with Bai Yuyue? Liang Shuang asked with a look of gossip while placing some beans on her plate. How do you know his name is Zhou Jingze? Xu Sui didnt want to guess, so she casually asked a question. Of course! Didnt I say I want to find a pilot to be my boyfriend? Ive been looking at the Jingbei University forum for a long time, so Ive acquired some information about the good-looking students there. In addition, with Bai Yuyues high-profile personality, who doesnt know that shes dating an attractive and impressive guy, Liang Shuang tapped on her plate with a pair of chopsticks like a storyteller, Would you like to listen to more gossip? Xu Sui smiled and didnt reply. Zhou Jingze, a handsome man, height 185cm, a freshman majoring in aviation at Jingbei University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Do you know what makes this guy impressive? Liang Shuang asked. Xu Sui shook her head cooperatively, and Liang Shuang continued: Its said that his mother is a well-known cellist, and his father seems to be in business. I heard that when he was in high school, he was originally a student of performance arts and studied cello. After preparing for the college entrance examination, he would then go to Austria to study and specialize in music, but guess what? He suddenly changed his intentions and chose to stay in the country to study aviation, so he enrolled himself in Jingbei University, Liang Shuang said. His grandfather was an engineer in the manufacture of national aircraft, but hes retired for several years now. On the other hand, his grandmother is a college music professor. With this background, I feel that hell be good at whatever he does, Liang Shuang said, sighing, I really envy these types of people. Theyre talented at everything and always look like they can do anything. Youre also very talented, except youre missing a little hair, Xu Sui comforted. Liang Shuang laughed. She didnt expect Xu Sui, who looks quiet, to be that humorous. Liang Shuang remembered another gossip and whispered: I read a post that said Zhou Jingze had to remove his tattoos to pass the physical examination before the college entrance examination, but I think its fake information. No, its true, Xu Sui suddenly said in a firm tone. Liang Shuang was stunned for two seconds, then winked at her: How do you know its true? Could it be that you also secretly followed him? Do you like him? Xu Sui, who was drinking water, choked upon hearing those words. She coughed violently, and her face flushed. Liang Shuang immediately tried helping her by gently patting her back. Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze were both in the same high school and were classmates. She didnt want to conceal it, but it was troublesome to explain. Besides, there was no point in saying it. Zhou Jingze probably didnt even remember her anymore. Xu Sui glanced at the two people not far away. Bai Yuyue was eating, while Zhou Jingze was lazily leaning on the back of the seat playing a game on his mobile phone. It was obvious that he came to accompany her. His other hand was resting on the table, and the light blue blood vessels on the back of his hand were obvious, slender, and clear. I guessed. Look, theres a white print on the back of his hand, which looks like it was left after removing the tattoo, Xu Sui answered. Liang Shuang looked back and saw that there was indeed a white mark on the back of Zhou Jingzes hand, which looked like the tattoo had just been removed. A master of details, Liang Shuang praised while giving Xu Sui a thumbs up. After eating, Xu Sui went back to the dorm and packed Hu Xixi a shrimp and egg rice. Hu Xixi immediately hugged her and cried: Thank you, Sui Sui! Xu Sui patted her on the shoulder and looked a little hesitant while walking to her desk to pick up a book. Because she met Zhou Jingze acting intimate on the rooftop a week ago, she hadnt been there for several days. She was afraid of seeing that scene again and decided to go to the library instead. In the evening, Xu Sui did a few sets of exercises, memorized some medical knowledge, and returned to the dorm from the library. Hu Xixi was sitting on the bed and painting her toes with a purple glittering powder nail polish. Sui Sui, do you want it? Hu Xixi shook her nail polish. Forget it, Xu Sui sat down and poured herself a glass of water, Im afraid I cant help but peel the nail polish off my toenails. Hahaha, Hu Xixi couldnt help laughing; what a strange problem. Xu Sui looked innocently. She has obsessive-compulsive disorder, so if she paints it, she really cant help but pick it off. During Chinese New Year last year, her little cousin forcibly pulled her aside to do her nails, but within a day, the nail polish was peeled off. Almost forgot, will you be free tomorrow Saturday? Hu Xixi tightened the lid of the nail polish and asked her, Can you accompany me to Jingbei University? I have to go pick up something that I left at my uncles. Yea, Ill go with you. On the weekends, Hu Xixi slept until noon. Eventually, the two of them got ready and went out together. When they passed the cafeteria, Xu Sui was about to go in, but Hu Xixi pulled her back and said: Dont go; someone will invite us to lunch. Jingbei University was near their university, and it took about ten minutes to reach the schools gate, but the school was so big that they didnt find the flight academy after half an hour. Hu Xixi sent a WeChat message: Is there a treasure buried in your school? Its enormous like a cavern. I feel sick and dizzy from just walking around! After looking at the reply, Hu Xixi turned off the screen of the phone, raised her head: My uncle said hell come to pick us up and told us to wait here. In less than ten minutes, Hu Xixi excitedly waved at the opposite side: Uncle, were here! Xu Sui was standing at the side, looking at some posters. She turned her head and looked in the direction Xixi was waving at and saw Zhou Jingze. He stood in the middle, with several boys following behind him. Zhou Jingze held a cigarette between his fingers, and his pace was relaxed. Several people gathered around him to chat and laugh. He had a relaxed expression, with a scoffing smile on his face. She never expected it to be him. Xu Sui caught a glimpse of his fingertips, and as Zhou Jingze got closer, his brows and straight nose became more and more clear. Her heartbeat fastened, faint but uncontrollable. Zhou Jingze saw them too. He raised his hand with the cigarette to his companions and then walked towards them. A boy was standing next to Zhou Jingze. When the two were relatively close, he raised his eyebrows and deliberately said: Oh, isnt this Miss Xixi? Xixi Xixi, it sounds like you owe death. Hu Xixi walked over in two steps, and gave the boy a light punch, and said: Sheng Nanzhou, dont call me like that. If you dont want to call me by my full name, you can call me by my English name Tracy. I think you do owe it, Sheng Nanzhou commented in a serious tone. Seeing the two girls, Zhou Jingze pinched the cigarette and threw it into the trash can. Zhou Jingze walked up to them, his voice a little hoarse after smoking, and asked: Have you eaten? Nope, Ive been waiting for you to ask that, Hu Xixi suddenly remembered something and dragged Xu Sui over, By the way, this is my roommate, Xu Sui. According to how these conversations usually work, it should be Xu Sui who took the initiative to say something at this time, but her mind went blank. Zhou Jingze looked at the girl in front of him, a sense of familiarity flashed across his mind, but he couldnt quite grasp onto it. He frowned, raised his eyelids, and glanced at her. Then in a deep and pleasant voice, he introduced himself: Hello, Im Zhou Jingze. CH 5 Chapter 5: Zhou Jingze spoke lightly, We broke up. Xu Sui felt a sense of disappointment that Zhou Jingze didnt remember her, but she eventually summoned up her courage and introduced herself. He then brought them to the second-floor canteen. Hu Xixi and Sheng Nanzhou were the ones talking during the entire meal, while Zhou Jingze occasionally said a few words here and there. Hu Xixi doesnt like to eat celery, but Sheng Nanzhou would insist that she eat it, giving her the celery in his bowl, and asked her: Do you know why your Siberian husky looks ugly? Sheng Nanzhou waited for Hu Xixi to ask why. Yet, she ended up ignoring her, so he answered it was because the dog was a picky eater. Hu Xixi then picked out all the celery in her bowl, and with a serious tone: Because it looks like you. You Sheng Nanzhou was too angry to say a word. Uncle, dont you also think so? Hu Xixi asked Zhou Jingze for his opinion. Zhou Jingze tilted his head and glanced at Sheng Nanzhou: Now that you mentioned it, he really does. Sheng Nanzhou. Xu Sui gave a small smile during their conversation. Sheng Nanzhou was too lazy to refute them. He directly looked at Xu Sui and said, Sister Xu, I havent introduced myself yet. My name is Sheng Nanzhou. Xixis friend is also considered my friend. You can come to me if you need any help. If she needs any help, why would she go find you if she can ask Zhou Jingze? Hu Xixi commented mercilessly and looked at Zhou Jingze with a smile, Am I right, uncle? Although it was a joke, Xu Suis heart tightened. She lowered her head and pretended to eat but was waiting for Zhou Jingzes answer. He was about to reply when his phone that was placed on the table vibrated. The caller ID was Bai Yuyue. Zhou Jingze picked up the phone and placed it next to his ear to listen. Xu Sui sat across from him and saw that his neck was smoothly curved. His left hand was placed on the table on top of a soda can ring pull, where some frost was on his slender fingertips. Yeah. Im busy, Zhou Jingze replied briefly. Xu Sui couldnt hear what the caller said, but Zhou Jingze chuckled lightly. She felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, very uncomfortable. Ill hang up now, Zhou Jingze said. After hanging up the phone, Sheng Nanzhou teased: Tsk, Master Zhou is awesome. His girlfriend calls him ten times a day, but I never saw him call her back once. Speaking of that, your girlfriend is also my dorm mate, but she doesnt seem to know my relationship with you. Did you tell her? Hu Xixi said. Too lazy to, Zhou Jingze replied in a few words. While they were eating in the canteen, a classmate of Zhou Jingze, Da Liu, came over. He looked at the quiet Xu Sui and commented, You changed your girlfriend so fast, new type now too? Xu Sui felt a bit uneasy after his remarks. Zhou Jingze also happened to catch her uneasiness in his eyes. Zhou Jingze smiled and raised his hand, signaling Da Liu, who was sitting next to him, to come closer. Zhou Jingzes slender fingers were placed on the pull ring. When Da Liu leaned over with a gossip expression on his face, Zhou Jingze placed his other hand around his neck, and with a click, the sodas tab ring was pulled, and white bubbles gushed out, confusing Da Liu. Da Liu struggled to distance himself, but Zhou Jingze, who was leaning on the back of his chair, easily held him with his other hand. Da Liu was so embarrassed that he couldnt open his eyes because of the bubbles. He begged for mercy, I was wrong, and Zhou Jingze let him go. The bubbles quickly evaporated into the water, dripping on his face. It was an embarrassing scene for him. Take a guess, Zhou Jingze smiled at Da Liu, replying to the question he asked earlier. Hahaha. The people around them laughed. Thats how Zhou Jingze was. When he speaks to someone seriously, he would pull some tricks to make the other person understand that they shouldnt treat and disrespect others like that. Da Liu looked at his expression and realized. You really are something. Da Liu knew that he had made a joke, and when he was about to apologize, Xu Sui handed him a tissue to wipe his face. He was even more embarrassed: Im sorry, I was only trying to joke around with this guy. Its okay, Xu Sui replied with a good temper. You can leave now, Zhou Jingze scolded Da Liu with a smile. After they all finished eating, Xu Sui accompanied Hu Xixi back to Zhou Jingzes dorm to get back her things. When passing by the universitys sports ground, a group of boys with well-developed muscles and green training suits were training and jogging while shouting: Soaring into the sky, defending the territory! Their sweat was trickling down their cheeks as the evening sun was high in the sky. The groups loud and powerful voice echoed across the sports ground. As Hu Xixi was looking at them, Sheng Nanzhou interrupted her thoughts: Look at you still staring at them. Your saliva is about to come out of your mouth. There are two attractive guys in front of you, but you still look at them, Sheng Nanzhou commented. As if, Hu Xixi retorted, pushing away his hand. Zhou Jingze was walking in the front with his hands in his pocket. He met a familiar figure and greeted the senior. Are you getting used to this university after being here for about a month? The senior asked while patting his shoulder. It seems that the two have known each other for a long time. Zhou Jingze nodded, and the senior smiled: During the school opening ceremony, your speech as the student representative was quite dashing. Even my class is discussing it. It was all nonsense, Zhou Jingze lifted the corner of his lips. After the upperclassmen left, Zhou Jingze led the two girls to the boys dormitory but asked them to wait downstairs instead. When he was about to go upstairs, he heard two boys chatting about the girls standing downstairs. The boys were whistling at them, especially Xu Sui, who had pale and soft skin. Zhou Jingze glanced up at them from the bottom, his eyes calm but signaling them a message to stop. The boys on the second floor saw Zhou Jingze and didnt dare to whistle anymore. Then he went upstairs. Ten minutes later, he threw a small box into Hu Xixis arms and lifted his chin at the two of them: You guys can go now. On the fifth-floor balcony, Zhou Jingze had a cigarette in his mouth. His deep, dark eyes were staring downstairs at the two figures, especially the girl in a white dress. Sheng Nanzhou flicked the lighter and lit a cigarette for Zhou Jingze. Seeing Zhou Jingze in a quiet and thoughtful state, he joked: That fast, and already on your mind? Zhou Jingze inhaled the smoke and took a puff of the cigarette. He held the cigarette between his fingers and asked: Do you think this is my type? He would never touch such a good student. Zhou Jingze just thought she looked familiar. On the way back, Xu Sui couldnt help asking: Xixi, how could Zhou Jingze be your uncle? Our two families are somewhat related. Hes actually my younger uncle, and we all grew up together, Hu Xixi explained. After returning to campus, Hu Xixi went to the courier, while Xu Sui went back to the dormitory. When she was about to step into the dormitory, an orange cat suddenly appeared out of the bush nearby and meowed at Xu Sui. The kitten came to Xu Sui and stepped on the soles of her feet, its amber eyes staring at her. Xu Suis heart softened. She squatted down to look at the kitten and found that there was a wound on its face; it was still bleeding. It looked like the kitten was just scratched by a weed flower thorn. Xu Sui got up and bought a bottle of mineral water and ham sausage from the dormitory canteen. She carefully cleaned the cats wound with mineral water and fed it the ham sausage. After feeding the kitten, Xu Sui patted its head and said in a sorrowful tone: Im leaving now. I cant raise you. In the evening, while none of the roommates were back, Xu Sui opened her laptop and searched the Internet for the speech given by the new student representative of Beihang University. She sat in front of the computer and quickly found a video. She quietly opened it and watched Zhou Jingze, who was giving the speech. Zhou Jingze stood on the stage, and the audience was a little noisy. He stretched out his long arms and raised the microphone stand in front of him. The sarcasm on his face was obvious, and the students below made a burst of laughter. The director, who had just finished speaking, was about 53. He had a headache as the students in this new class were not easy to handle. After adjusting the microphone, Zhou Jingze stood in front of everyone and casually said: To all the students, Ill be brief, but of course, you can also think that Im talking nonsense. I believe many people have a preliminary understanding of Beihang after the end of the military training. Whether you are still pursuing dreams or discouraged by the alarm that rings at six oclock every day, Zhou Jingzes dark eyes swept across the crowd, It may be more difficult in the future where you would question your purpose and goals as a pilot. But I dont care about those. Instead, Id like to quote a saying I read from a book before to those who wish to become a pilot The audience suddenly became silent, waiting for Zhou Jingze to say something. Zhou Jingze stood on the stage, his eyes staring at the people in the audience, and his voice carried a sense of arrogance. God is silent. The decision is all yours. (ϵһ죬һнҶ) He smiled lightly, folding the speech paper into a paper airplane, and threw it at the stage. The white paper plane fluttered in mid-air to the audience like hovering across a sea. There was a burst of applause and cheers amongst the students. The audience, infected with determination, jumped upwards trying to catch the paper airplane. Some of them shouted: I want to be the best pilot! Ill definitely send pictures of the blue sky to my mother. The corner of Zhou Jingzes black T-shirt fluttered against the wind. He stood on the stage, watching the students in the crowd, and slowly smiled. The boy dressed in black, with a cold appearance, smiled frivolously and willfully like before. Xu Suis heart was beating uncontrollably as she looked at Zhou Jingze on the screen. There were also a lot of comments below the video. Someone asked: Who is this person? Why is he so proud of himself. An enthusiastic student replied:Probably a shallow person. After the college entrance examination, he went to the Colorado Grand Canyon to skydive and got some private photos of a helicopter. Suddenly, Xu Sui heard a sound and closed the webpage in a panic. Liang Shuang opened the door carelessly. As soon as she walked in, she put her arms around Xu Suis shoulder and said: Sui Sui, didnt you tell me that you wanted to find a part-time job? I happened to know a senior who was looking for a tutor. I gave her your contact information. Xu Sui nodded: Okay, thank you. Youre welcome, Liang Shuang gently squeezed Xu Suis face. Xu Sui took the initiative to introduce herself after adding the senior. The senior was very enthusiastic and said: Hello! I heard from Liang Shuang that youre a student from the clinical medicine department who is nimble and bold at dissection. Shed praised you as a scholar. I know someone whose looking for a tutor to teach her sixth-grade child math and English about one time per week for two hours. Does this fit with your schedule? Xu Sui asked:Whats the address? The senior replied: Amber Lane in Xinhe District. Since no subway goes directly to there, itll take about an hour because of the several bus transfers. Xu Sui thought that it was a bit too far away, on top of the fact that she had motion sickness. It wouldve been great if there was a direct subway too. When she was hesitating whether she would accept or not, the senior sent another message: Many are declining because of the commute besides, a tutor is also not easy to find. Can you try going once to see if you like it or not? If you decide that its not suitable, you can refuse it afterward. Since the senior already worded it like that, Xu Sui agreed to go since it wouldnt be nice to refuse. No one expected that the dormitory would be in chaos the next day in the dormitory. Bai Yuyue came back and suddenly cried. After crying, she called someone again. However, after several calls, she still couldnt get through. She was so angry that she smashed her phone. Hu Xixi came over and comforted her: Dont cry. What happened? Xu Sui bent down silently and picked up the shattered glass. Bai Yuyue wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and in a distant tone: Its nothing; I just had a fight with my boyfriend. Within two days, people in the class began to say that Bai Yuyue was dumped by her boyfriend. Some gossiped that she went to his dormitory and waited downstairs, but after a whole night of waiting, they still didnt get back together. Liang Shuang and the others dont believe it. It was normal for couples to get into a fight with each other. On Thursday afternoon, Hu Xixi received a text message in the dormitory and looked at Xu Sui: Zhou Jingze came to our school to do something, and hes free now. Lets go get lunch. Hu Xixi brought Xu Sui to the East Canteen along with Sheng Nanzhou. They asked Xu Sui to recommend and choose the dishes. Xu Sui ordered a rice noodle casserole and said: You might not like what I ordered. Sheng Nanzhou raised his eyebrows, replied jokingly: Hey, dont look down at me. I can eat anything. At this time, the lunch lady brought out the plate of rice noodle casserole; Sheng Nanzhou glanced at it. The dish looks abnormally spicy, with chili oil all over it. He embraced himself: Farewell. I didnt expect you to be someone who likes to eat food that spicy. Hurry up and order your food. You talk so much, Zhou Jingze stood behind and lightly kicked him. If youre not going to get something, dont stand in the way. At the table, the gossiping Hu Xixi, who didnt even pick up her chopsticks, looked at Zhou Jingze and asked: What happened between you and Bai Yuyue? Shes always crying in the dormitory. Everyone said you broke up with her, but she insisted you guys were in a fight instead. Zhou Jingze spoke lightly, We broke up. Xu Sui, who was drinking a spicy soup, was startled by Zhou Jingzes words that she coughed. It was painful and spicy that her eyes were getting watery. Suddenly, a hand with clear knuckles and long, slender fingertips placed a glass of water next to her. Xu Sui looked up and came into eye contact with Zhou Jingze; her heart beat fastened. His eyes were like rocks on the bottom of a river. When the water receded, the black rocks were silent and shiny. Zhou Jingze was staring straight at her. CH 6 Thank you, Xu Sui replied and picked up the glass of water. She quickly drank the water to avert Zhou Jingzes gaze. After drinking a few sips of water, her throat felt much better. Are you upset? Hu Xixi asked Sheng Nanzhou jokingly. At him? Sheng Nanzhou laughed and turned to face Zhou Jingze, Youre so heartless. Zhou Jingze, unbothered, leaned over to his ear and whispered in a doting tone: Be good, Ill let you touch it at night. Sheng Nanzhou jolted away, distancing himself from Zhou Jingze, and exclaimed: Dont seduce me; Im straight! He didnt even care about the breakup but was more upset at losing Wei, Sheng Nanzhou said, suddenly remembering it. No way. Didnt you raise the cat for about a month and even bring it to get vaccinated. It left already? Hu Xixi turned to Zhou Jingze and asked. Yea, Zhou Jingze replied softly, speaking with a low voice, It was a heartless cat. When they finished eating, Zhou Jingze went to the canteen restroom to wash his hand. After he came back, he grabbed a tissue to wipe his hand and said, Lets go. Bye-bye, chubby. Bye Xu Sui, Sheng Nanzhou waved at them with a smile. Xu Sui nodded her head, while Hu Xixi clenched her fist and snapped back: Bye, brainless. Who even wants to see you anyway! Xu Sui and Hu Xixi walked back to the dormitory together. Even though they knew Bai Yuyue and Zhou Jingze had broken up, they pretended they didnt know because Bai Yuyue looked really heartbroken after the breakup. The following weekend eventually came, and it happened to be rainy the night before. When Xu Sui opened the door and walked out, the air was filled with the fragrance of the grass, mixed with the smell of rain immersed in the soil. It didnt take long for Xu Sui to get on the bus. The sun eventually came out and penetrated the window, dazzling the glass. Xu Sui subconsciously stretched out her hands to cover her eyes from the light. The tutoring session was at 4 oclock in the afternoon. Before arriving, Xu Sui had to transfer buses three times in a row. She was sweating, her clothes sticking onto her skin. She sat on the bus with a pale face, wanting to vomit multiple times. Finally, she got off the bus and arrived at Amber Lane, looking for house No. 79 according to the address given by the upperclassman. Not long after getting out of the bus, Xu Sui still felt nauseous and slowed down her pace. Then, she suddenly saw a convenience store not far away. Xu Sui decided to walk over to the 711 convenience store. The automatic entry door slowly opened, making a ding sound. Welcome. A lazy, emotionless voice greeted her. Xu Sui looked over, and it turned out to be Zhou Jingze, who was casually sitting on the chair at the cashier counter. His dark eyelashes drooped, with a faint expression, looking as though he was not awake. Zhou Jingzes elbows were bent, and he was playing games with his head down. Yet, from the side view, he looked sharp, cold, and attractive. Xu Sui froze and stood in the same position. Zhou Jingze rubbed his neck and looked up. He raised his eyebrows and asked: How come its you? I came here to do something, Xu Sui replied nervously. Zhou Jingze nodded his head indifferently, lowered his head, and continued playing his game. Xu Sui turned around and stood in front of a row of coolers deciding what to buy. The game KO sound effect kept coming from behind her. Although Zhou Jingze was not looking at her, Xu Sui was still nervous because the two were alone in the same place. Xu Sui was quiet for a while, forgetting what she would buy in the convenience store. She opened the cooler, and the cold air rushed over her. Finally, she hurriedly picked a bottle of white peach-flavored milk. When Xu Sui brought the item to check out, Zhou Jingze put his mobile phone aside, stood up, and scanned the item. While Xu Sui was looking through her purse, Zhou Jingze noticed she looked unwell. Her face was abnormally pale, and her eyes were dark and weak. What happened? You look pale. Zhou Jingzes voice was low, and he was staring at her. I have motion sickness. Xu Sui replied. Zhou Jingzes tongue pressed on his left cheek and smiled: Wait. He turned around and shook his jacket; a box of mint fell into his hand. He opened the lid and tossed a mint in his mouth. With the candy rolling on the tip of his tongue and in an ambiguous tone: Stretch out your hand. Xu Suis slender eyelashes quivered and stretched out her hand. Suddenly, a handful of green mint was placed in her palm. She didnt dare to raise her head because she didnt want to meet his gaze. So instead, she stared blankly at her hand. I often eat this. It helps me stop feeling dizzy, Zhou Jingze said vaguely. Five minutes later, Xu Sui walked out of the convenience store. She stood under the sun, holding the mints in her palm tightly. Although she was about to melt under the sun, she felt extremely happy. She unwrapped the piece of mint and put the wrapper in her pocket. The mint was cold, but she tasted the sweetness. Who knew? Many coincidences can happen one after another on the same day. Xu Sui went the wrong way and looked for the house for half an hour. Only later did she realize that the address was just behind the 711 convenience store. She stood at the door and rang the doorbell politely. A nanny opened the door. The nanny led her in. A woman in her forties, with a beautiful and charming appearance, was wearing a skirt that complimented her looks. Youre Xiao Xu, right? Your senior already told me about you. You can call me Aunt Sheng. I just sliced some fruits, so come and eat. The woman said enthusiastically. Thank you, Xu Sui looked at her and asked, Who is the one Im tutoring? Look at me, I almost forgot! Its my youngest son. Ill tell him to get down now, Aunt Sheng shouted at the top of the stairs, Sheng Yanjia, hurry up and come down! Your new tutor is here; stop bothering your brother playing games. No response. Aunt Sheng smiled in embarrassment: Xiao Xu, how about you come up with me? Id also like to see you teach. Sure. Xu Sui nodded. Xu Sui followed the woman upstairs, and the two walked to the third room on the left. Xu Sui stood at the door and saw two people playing games. Sheng Yanjia, stop pestering Zhou Jingze to play games with you. Ill give you three seconds to come out, Aunt Sheng said calmly, The Uncle Li downstairs wanted to take your game console for a long time. The game sound effects suddenly stop Hearing Zhou Jingzes name, Xu Suis heart was startled. Zhou Jingze put down the console switch. When he turned his head, he was stunned when he saw Xu Sui. He felt a slight sense of amusement. What a coincidence this was. Time for class, Zhou Jingze said, standing up and patting the childs head. Sheng Yanjia clung onto Zhou Jingzes legs and begged bitterly: No, brother please, one more round. No more, youre too bad at the game, Zhou Jingze replied while unclasping the kids hands, chuckling, Remember to listen in class. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows while he walked out of the room and stood in front of Xu Sui. Met with the confusion in her eyes, he briefly explained: Hes Sheng Nanzhous brother, and I live nearby. The convenience store belongs to his family. So I help Aunt Sheng watch it for a while when she goes to play cards. As Zhou Jingze explained and exposed Aunt Sheng, she was embarrassed and gently pushed Zhou Jingze away, preemptively: Dont block Xiao Xu from tutoring! Okay. The tutoring session was relatively short. Although Xu Sui spent only about 30 minutes, Aunt Sheng was satisfied with her and asked her little son to greet her new tutor. Sheng Yanjia had short, curly hair. He had a clear, reluctant expression on his face, but he could only listen: Hello, teacher Xiao Xu. Xu Sui smiled, and Aunt Sheng sent her out. During that time, Zhou Jingze was sitting on the sofa and was about to leave. Aunt Sheng immediately stopped him and asked: Where are you going? Where else? Im going home. Zhou Jingze smiled helplessly. Youre the only one in your family. Stay here for dinner. Ill cook your favorite roasted eggplant, Aunt Sheng said. Zhou Jingze smiled lazily and jokingly commented: If this continues, Ill soon become your son. Thats perfect! I wanted to sever the mother-child relationship with Sheng Nanzhou a long time ago. So you can just replace him, Aunt Sheng said blankly. Zhou Jingze lowered his head and smiled. His expression was relaxed and content. In the end, he did not leave. Aunt Sheng sent Xu Sui out and took her hand, in a soft tone: Stay here for dinner. Xu Sui smiled and shook her head: I have something to do, so Ill have to go to the library. Oh, okay. I also wanted to let you know that I was very satisfied with your session just now. Sheng Yanjia will have an exam in the next half of a year. This kids grades are not so good that the pigs I raise are even better than him. I hope you can help him. Of course, I know about the commute and how it takes you some effort to come here. How about you think it over tonight and contact the senior who referred you? Sure. Xu Sui nodded. Xu Sui returned to her dorm at night. She found a clean glass jar and put all the mints that Zhou Jingze gave her in it; she couldnt bear to eat one. At ten oclock, she was still the only one in the dorm. Xu Sui held her chin and looked at the glass jar in a daze. Then, suddenly, Hu Xixi pushed the door in and said: Sui Sui, did you miss me? Of course, Xu Sui smiled sweetly. I heard from Liang Shuang today that you went to tutor. How was it? Hu Xixi questioned while sitting down. Xu Sui poured her a glass of water and thought for a while: It was pretty good. The student I happened to tutor was Sheng Nanzhous brother. Amber Lane?! Damn. Its really far from the school. You must be exhausted, Hu Xixi replied in a worried tone, but Sheng Nanzhous brother does seem to be looking for a tutor. Yea, Xu Sui responded, in a hesitant tone whether to ask or not, Xixi, I heard from Aunt Sheng that Zhou Jingze lives alone? Hu Xixi sighed, His family relationship is a bit complicated. They lived in Amber Lane, but when his mother died when he was a junior in high school, his father planned to move out. However, Zhou Jingze refused, so he ended up still living in that villa. Fortunately, hes all grown up and raising a German shepherd that can accompany him. Oh, so it was like that. Xu Sui said. She suddenly remembered Zhou Jingzes eyes, slightly smiling when Aunt Sheng insisted him stay for dinner. A few minutes later, the senior sent Xu Sui a message asking if she had considered the tutoring job. Xu Sui thought of those dark and silent eyes and responded: Ive considered it. Ill tutor. CH 7 Chapter 7: He has been added to your contacts. Send a message to him now! Xu Sui agreed to tutor Sheng Yanjia. During the following weekend, when she would go tutor, she deliberately dressed up. Xu Sui wore a white knitted blouse and a pair of blue jeans, looking youthful and beautiful. She was combing her hair in front of the mirror, revealing her waistline. Wow, Sui Sui. You look so attractive that I want to pursue you. Hu Xixi stepped forward and gently pounced on her. Xu Sui tied her hair into a bun. Her eyes were slightly raised, giving off a beautiful and charming aura. She continued to pack her things while avoiding Hu Xixis pursuit. Sure, then youll have to choose between me and your idol, Xu Sui smiled. Id rather go out with my idol, Hu Xixi replied decisively. After the conversation with Hu Xixi, Xu Sui gathered her stuff and left the dorm. This time she bought a motion sickness patch and stuck it behind her ear. After three bus transfers, she finally arrived at No. 79 Amber Lane. When Xu Sui arrived at Sheng Nanjias house, the curly-haired boy was still playing games. After seeing Xu Sui, Sheng Yanjia reluctantly put down the console, afraid she would complain to his mom. During the beginning of the tutoring session, Sheng Yanjia was attentive and cooperative. Xu Sui gave him a test to assess his basics, planning to give lectures based on what he got wrong later. He continued doing the test and didnt make a fuss, but during the latter half of the session, Sheng Yanjia began to sigh and could not concentrate. It turns out that he had a short attention span. Xu Sui took the test paper and tapped his head lightly: Youre not that old yet, and you start sighing at problems. Hurry and get the questions done. Teacher Xiao Xu, you dont understand. Kids of my generation spent all day studying that some dont even know where their childhood went. Sheng Yanjia commented. Then where did you spend your childhood? Xu Sui asked him. Of course on my games, Westworld, etc., he answered without hesitation. . Xu Sui glanced at the clock and said, If you can finish the test within 40 minutes, Ill play the game with you for 20 minutes. I can help you pass your current level. Xu Sui added. Hey, I only admire my Jingze brother. Hes the person best at those games, Sheng Yanjia replied, dissatisfied. Xu Sui was not offended, and in a flat tone: Really? Then from today onwards, youll have a second person to admire. Sheng Yanjia was stimulated and excited. He forced himself to concentrate and finish the test paper quickly: I finished. Will you play the game with me now? The class didnt end yet. I only promised to play the game with you but didnt say now. Xu Sui said. Sheng Yangjia immediately lay down in frustration. Xu Sui quickly reviewed the test for him. She then explained the methods for solving the problems he got wrong, circling the key points. Sure enough, shortly, Sheng Yanjia felt that he learned everything and understood his mistakes. He cant help but admire Xu Sui. Teacher, the time has come to fulfill the promise. Sheng Yanjia reminded, thinking about his game. He immediately turned on the game console. He took a switch and handed it to Xu Sui, Teacher, what game do you play? Super Smash Bros, Xu Sui said dryly, Can you pour me a glass of water? Sheng Yanjia was very considerate as a little boy, as he directly also brought back a handful of snacks. Xu Sui picked a carton of milk and a salted butter bread to fill her empty stomach. Sitting on the soft carpet, the two started playing the game together. Ten minutes in, Xu Sui brought him out of the maze with ease. Sheng Yan commented: Impressive. The two continued that Xu Sui held the console looking at the screen during the middle of the game and asked casually: Wheres your brother? Sheng Yanjia turned his head and asked vigilantly: Which brother are you asking about? Xu Suis heart skipped a beat, and she pretended to look straight ahead calmly: I was asking about either of them. Oh, I dont know. My actual brother comes back often, but thats not always the case with Brother Jingze. For example, if hes in a relationship, he rarely visits, but when hes single, he comes here often. Sheng Yanjia replied. Xu Sui sighed in her heart. Xu Sui was very good at the game, leading Sheng Yanjia all the way through the adventure. Sheng Yanjia likes to play games, especially when hes being carried. So when victory appeared on the screen, he high-fived Xu Sui excitedly. Xu Sui was hungry that she quickly bit a piece of bread. When Sheng Yanjia was about to enter the next round, there was a knock on the door. Without turning his head, he replied: Enter. Sheng Nanzhou opened the door, with Zhou Jingze standing behind him, his hands in his pocket. Brother! Sheng Yanjia threw away the game controller and walked towards the door. Xu Sui turned her head in shock. At this moment, she was sitting cross-legged on the carpet, drinking the milk, and her lips were covered with crumbs. Sheng Nanzhou opened his arms, but Sheng Yanjia pounced on Zhou Jingze. Sheng Nanzhou sneered: You can change your surname. Brother, you dont know how good Teacher Xiao Xu is. She can play games and is really good at it. Sheng Yanjia said excitedly. Sheng Nanzhou looked surprised: Xu Sui, I couldnt tell you were the type to play games. Zhou Jingze glanced over, in his usual casual tone: You like playing games? From the moment he walked in, Xu Sui looked a little flustered. She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand carelessly and hid the bread behind her. I like playing games when Im stressed. Xu Sui tried her best to keep calm, her eyelashes naturally raised, You can find me whenever you want to play. Xu Sui regretted it when she said that. Teacher, youre biased! Sheng Yanjia said in discontent. Sheng Nanzhou gave Sheng Yan a gentle slap on his shoulder: Of course, everyone here except you isnt struggling in school. Sheng Yanjia was dumbfounded. Xu Suis face was a little red, and she hurriedly packed up her stuff, getting ready to leave. She hurried downstairs, holding a textbook. As soon as she was about to walk out of the door, she saw Aunt Sheng and said: Aunt Sheng, the class is over. Ill take my leave now. Xu greeted her. Aunt Sheng said with a smile: Stay here for dinner. No, I Xu Sui subconsciously refused. Before she could finish her sentence, Aunt Sheng gently dragged Xu Sui back into the house. Xu Sui ended up staying for dinner. Sheng Nanzhou and Sheng Yanjias father was working overtime at the company to handle important tasks, so he could not come back for dinner. Besides Zhou Jingze, the pair of Sheng brothers were also at the dinner table. After they finished eating, it was already past eight oclock. Xu Sui thanked Aunt Sheng again and was about to head out when Aunt Sheng glanced at the dark sky outside and said: Its not safe for you to go back alone. Nanzhou, go send Teacher Xiao Xu back. My car was taken for maintenance, Sheng Nanzhou replied. When Xu Sui was about to say that there was no need, Zhou Jingze bent over and picked up a motorcycle key on the table. He raised his eyelids and instructed: Lets go, Ill bring you back. Look at me. I almost forgot that your universities are next to each other. When you guys come back during the weekends, bring Xu Sui back with you, Aunt Sheng patted her head, You kids are responsible for bringing her here and back to school safely. Zhou Jingze put his hands in his pockets and walked out. Without turning his head back, he took out one of his hands and gestured an okay sign. Xu Sui followed him with the book in her arms. She found that Zhou Jingzes house was next to Sheng NanzhouNo. 80 Amber Lane. Compared with the bright lights of Shens house, the lights of Zhou Jingzes magnificent and large-sized villa were off. It looked terribly quiet, showing a trace of bleakness and loneliness. A black motorcycle was parked in front of the house. Zhou Jingze walked over to it and handed a blue helmet to Xu Sui. The helmet was heavy that she had to take it with both of her hands. She unbuttoned the helmet strap carefully and placed it over her head. The helmet was so big that it covered her entire face and even her eyes. Zhou Jingze, who was standing next to her, chuckled and smiled at the sight. He raised and lifted the helmet on Xu Suis head with his hands. Xu Suis face was a hint of red, and she was breathing heavily at the moment. Give me a second. Ill be right back. Zhou Jingze said to her. He walked into the house, the lights turning on. A second later, he walked out, holding a bright yellow helmet in his hand. Try this. Zhou Jingze handed her the helmet. The helmet was one size smaller, so it fitted Xu Sui perfectly. Xu Sui put on the bright yellow helmet with a pair of clear eyes. She had always been well-behaved, but she looked fierce and cute. Zhou Jingze glanced at her, unable to hide the smile on his face. Xu Sui felt a little strange and asked, Is there anything wrong? Your helmet was originally Sheng Yanjias. He bought it when he was in sixth grade, and at that time, he was Marvels number one fan. Zhou Jingze said with a smile. Im around 55. Xu Sui defended in a low voice. When Zhou Jingze was about to start the motorcycle, he noticed that something was holding onto his legs. When he turned around, he found that it was the German Shepherd he had raised. Is it okay to smoke a cigarette? Zhou Jingze asked. Xu Sui nodded. She saw Zhou Jingze walk to the wall and take out a cigarette. He held the cigarette with his fingers and put it in his mouth. He lowered his head and blocked the fire with his hands, smoke rolling out of the thin lips. The German Shepherd lay on Zhou Jingzes feet obediently. Zhou Jingze took the cigarette out from his mouth, bent down, and touched the dogs head with his hands. The dog licked his palm. The street lights were dim, and Zhou Jingze had a relaxed expression on his face. For a moment, the unruly energy on his face disappeared completely, and Xu Sui saw gentleness on his face. Whats the dog called? asked Xu Sui. Kratos, one of the ancient Greek gods of war, Zhou Jingze laughed, a piece of soot falling to the ground. However, this light-hearted atmosphere did not last long. A moment later, Zhou Jingzes phone vibrated in his pocket. When he looked at the caller ID, his expression darkened. He didnt pick up, but the phone kept vibrating, so he reluctantly answered. In a cold and distant tone: Whats the matter? Zhous father was dissatisfied with the tone but suppressed his dissatisfaction: Come back next week for a meal with the rest of the family. It also happened to be my birthday, so we can celebrate it together as a family Hearing the words family, Zhou Jingzes expression flashed a gloomy look, his eyebrows filled with hostility, and in a straightforward reply: I have something to do that day. You can spend the time with your other son. Without waiting for the other partys reply, Zhou Jingze hung up the phone. He signaled his hand and told Kratos to go back inside the house. The cigarette was thrown on the ground and was crushed by the sole of his shoe, the fire was extinguished. Zhou Jingze brought Xu Sui back to the university. He was obviously in a bad mood. Xu Sui was sitting on the back, and although she could not see Zhou Jingzes expression, she knew that the word unhappy was written all over his face. Zhou Jingze rode the motorcycle very fast. He leaned over and accelerated all the way. The gust of wind rushed to his face at double speed; the scenery on both sides retreated like a movie with the fast forward key pressed. Xu Suis heart leaped into her throat. She had never ridden on a motorcycle before, so she was nervous and scared. He was riding faster and faster, and Xu Sui felt her vision blurred. Knowing that Zhou Jingze was venting, she could only silently grasp onto the motorcycle bars. When Zhou Jingze finally vented his anger and dissatisfaction, he suddenly felt that Xu Sui was very stiff. He glanced back at her while wearing a helmet. Xu Suis fingertips were white, and she was holding on to the handlebar. His heart winced as if he had been stung by something. Zhou Jingze unconsciously slowed down. When the motorcycle slowed down, Xu Sui felt that the hostility on his body also slowly disappeared, returning to his previous state. Summer was long gone, but even though the evening breeze was a bit cool, it blew steadily in a pleasant manner. The speed has obviously slowed down, but Zhou Jingze still felt that Xu Sui was uncomfortable. Then, in a deep voice: Are you afraid of me? Ah, no. Xu Sui hurriedly replied. Its just that Im too nervous about being with you. I always want to say something to you, but Im afraid you wont like it, Xu Sui said in her heart. Then why are you so stiff? Zhou Jingze asked calmly, glancing ahead, Were descending downhill. Hang on. This was his favorite part; it felt like his life belonged to him only. Xu Sui stretched out her hand and grasped the corner of his clothes cautiously. Zhou Jingze led her down. His back was broad, especially his shoulder blades. Xu Sui could smell the smoke from him, mixed with a mint smell. A gust of evening breeze blew. Xu Suis hair was messed up by the breeze, a strand of hair stuck to the back of her neck disobediently and uncontrollably. Xu Sui stared at the light, blue blood vessel on the back of Zhou Jingzes neck. She stretched out her hands, accidentally touching his neck with her fingertips, and quickly retracted it back. Zhou Jingze, who was holding onto the motorcycle handle and looking straight ahead, blinked when he felt the touch. When they were descending downhill, Xu Sui was surprised to find that the street lights on both sides of the road lit up one after another, like a galaxy lighting up the universe. The scenery was beautiful. Suddenly, when the motorcycle took a turn, Xu Suis body was pressed against Zhou Jingzes back. At this moment, Zhou Jingze, who was riding a motorcycle, froze when he felt Xu Suis soft cheeks and body pressed against him. Zhou Jingzes throat felt dry for an instant. Xu Sui immediately sat upright and said in a panic: Im sorry. Zhou Jingze didnt answer immediately, but he later chuckled: Its ok. I took advantage of you. It shouldnt be you apologizing. Oh? Are you going to apologize to me then? Zhou Jingze smiled, and without answering, he continued driving ahead. After arriving at the school gate, Xu Sui got off the motorcycle and took off the helmet, returning it to him. Then, she looked at him and said: Thank you. Zhou Jingze was still sitting on the motorcycle. Then, a notification appeared on his phone. It was a message from Aunt Sheng asking if Xu Sui had arrived back safely. Zhou Jingze seemed to think of something and raised his eyes: Whenever you have to tutor during the weekends, Ill drop you off if Im free. Okay, Xu Suis eyes lit up. She then asked, Which flight academy class are you in? Ill go look for you Zhou Jingze unlocked his phone and handed it over to her in a casual tone: Add me on WeChat. Itll be easier to communicate. On the way back to the dormitory, Xu Sui felt like she was dreaming. She actually added Zhou Jingzes contact to WeChat. When she was in high school, there was a QQ group chat for the class. At that time, everyone in the class, including Xu Sui, was added. Zhou Jingze was also added, but she never spoke to him. He rarely posts, but when he does, Xu Sui would always look at them. In the third year of high school, Zhou Jingze started using WeChat and only used QQ to play games. Xu Sui ended up losing contact with him. Xu Sui happily walked towards the dormitory. Suddenly, an orange cat jumped out and meowed at her. Knowing that the cat was hungry, Xu Sui went to the canteen and bought a bottle of water and ham. The cat lay on Xu Suis foot and ate the ham. When it finished eating, the cat opened its amber eyes and licked Xu Suis palm. Xu Sui smiled and took a photo of its tiny paw. After returning to the dormitory, Xu Sui quickly took a shower, brushed her teeth, and went to bed. She lay on the bed and scrolled through WeChat on her phone. Zhou Jingze showed up on her contact list. Zhou Jingzes profile picture was a photo of his German Shepherd. Xu Sui clicked into his posts, a few landscape photos. Xu Sui changed his nickname to ZJZ, fearing that the name Zhou Jingze was too blatant and would draw suspicions from others. It would be a secret that belongs to her alone. Xu Sui repeatedly looked at her chat with Zhou Jingze, and a system message was displayed. He has been added into your contact. Send him a message now! Xu Suis heartbeat speeds up, anticipating that a message will pop up on the screen in the next second. She typed Goodnight in the dialog box but then deleted it and re-typed Ive arrived back. Thank you for tonight. Before she sent it, she suddenly remembered that Zhou Jingze didnt say that he wanted her to send a message to him, so she deleted it again. In the end, Xu Sui posted a picture of the tiny paw of the cat to her WeChat friend circle. The caption was: Hi~ After posting, Xu Sui closed WeChat and looked at the class schedule for the next day. During class the following day, a notification popped up. She clicked into it and found that someone in her friend circle liked her post. She opened WeChat and stopped breathing. Xu Sui closed her eyes and opened them again to confirm what she saw was real. Five minutes ago, Zhou Jingze liked her post. CH 8 Chapter 8: Damn, who can handle this. Halfway through November, the weather suddenly turned cooler that Xu Sui wore thicker clothes. She was recently preparing to participate in a clinical skills competition, so she would go to the library every day after class, with seven or eight books and a Thermos cup. On Tuesday, Xu Sui was studying in the library as usual. There were still two days left before the exam for the competition. She was planning to review all the content, memorizing the key points. The library was tranquil. There were rows of figures, with everyone doing their own thing. At 10:30, Xu Sui sat at one of the library tables. She glanced outside; dark clouds were covering the sky as if it was going to rain. She forgot to bring her umbrella when she went out in the morning, so Hu Xixi sent her a message to remind her to go back to the dormitory earlier since it would rain. Xu Sui took out her books, planning to go over the key points and head back quickly. Suddenly, a student sat in the seat across from her, panting lightly. He took out his Thermos cup and took a sip, placing it on the table after he was done. Then, the boy took out a book and started reviewing it. Xu Sui glanced at him casually. He was from the same major, but he was reading a book for juniors. When Xu Sui was about to leave, the other party happened to reach out his right hand to grab something, but when he retracted his hand, he accidentally knocked the water cup. The cups lid was not tightened, and it fell on the table with a bang. The water soaked Xu Suis notes entirely. Xu Sui immediately picked up her pen and notes. Shi Yuejie apologized and handed over the tissue to her. Xu Sui took the tissue and wiped her notebook with it, preparing to leave. Im so sorry. How about you leave your notebook with me. Ill help you dry it, Shi Yuejie suggested apologetically. Its okay. Xu Suis voice was unexpectedly calm that Shi Yuejie raised his eyes and glanced at her, catching a glimpse of a fair face with red lips. Xu Sui took her books and left hurriedly without saying another word. Shi Yuejie stared at her leaving. Then, the boy on his side asked, Is everything okay? Shi Yuejie shook his head and smiled: Yea. It gradually started to rain, and Xu Sui hurriedly ran with a book over her head on her way back. Later, a boy walked up to her with an umbrella and asked: Are you Xu Sui? Xu Sui nodded. The other party handed her a red umbrella and left. After a while, Xu Sui received a call: Did you receive the umbrella? Yes. Is the person who handed me an umbrella your friend? Xu Sui asked with a smile. Of course not. That is the umbrella this young miss here paid to have it delivered to you. Hu Xixi replied, lying on the bed, This king couldnt bear to have his lovely concubine get a drop of rain on herself. Thank you, King Hu! The rain started pouring down heavier, forming puddles of all sizes. When she was close to arriving at the dormitory, Xu Suis trousers had already been drenched. She was about to walk forward holding the umbrella when suddenly, the familiar orange cat jumped out. It rushed to Xu Sui and got under her umbrella. A person and a cat just approached the corridor on the first floor. Xu Sui took the umbrella, bent down, and fed the cat a piece of bread that she had not eaten in the morning. The cat leaned towards her palm and started eating the bread, licking the crumbs in Xu Suis hand. Xu Sui touched the fur on its body. She then stood up, preparing to leave, when the cat clung onto her trousers to prevent her from going. Xu Sui gently unclasped its paw. However, wherever Xu Sui was going, the cat was trailing behind her. She finally turned around and said: I really cant raise you. The dormitory does not allow cats, and itll be troublesome if the staff finds out. The cat stared at her innocently. Xu Sui glanced at the pouring rain outside the hallway and the cat whose fur was soaked and dirty. Although she had been feeding this stray cat for a while, somehow, it was getting thinner and thinner. Xu Sui was still so soft-hearted that she bent down and gently picked it up in the end. She took out her phone planning to ask her roommates for permission: There is a stray cat downstairs, can I bring it back for two days? Ill send it away later. Hu Xixi: Of course. Bai Yuyue replied with one word: Whatever. Either way, she doesnt often stay in the dormitory. Xu Sui actually meant it when she asked them that if she could bring the cat back with her. When she entered, Hu Xixi stood upright from the bed and asked: What a cute little cat! Are you really going to raise it? Yea. Ill raise it until I can find an owner for it. It shouldnt take too long. Xu Sui explained. The cat was so dirty that Xu Sui helped bathe it and wrapped it around her blanket after she was done. Liang Shuang, who watched Xu Sui help the cat that sweat appeared on her forehead, sighed: Youre like a female Bodhisattva. Xu Sui opened a carton of milk and poured it into a small container to feed the cat. She smiled and said, Nope, I just think it is very pitiful. And little animals are also more grateful than people. Xu Sui said to herself. The people in her dorm were all amiable and didnt oppose Xu Suis raising a cat. Although Bai Yuyue said in the group chat that Xu Sui could raise the cat, her expression was quite ugly when she came back to the dorm. When she saw the cat in the dorm, she dropped her books on the table, and in discontent and angry tone: You really brought back this dirty stuff. Are there no infections or anything? Bai Yuyue sneered, wanting to vent her anger on Xu Sui. Before I brought it back, I checked it with a classmate in the Department of Animal Medicine. The cat didnt have any infections. Moreover, it wont stay here for a long time. Xu Suis tone was indifferent. Her eyelashes were raised when she spoke. Also, the benevolent see benevolence1. She didnt say the second half of the idiom, but Bai Yuyue understood what she meant. You Bai Yuyue twisted her eyebrows and couldnt say a word back. Hu Xixi laughed, thinking that everyone thinks Xu Sui talks politely, but that isnt always the case. She has her own bottom line. The clinical competition eventually came, and Xu Sui went to the test room ahead of time. By coincidence, Bai Yuyue and her were in the same testing room. Bai Yuyue was the last in the first row, and Xu Sui was third from the second to last row. The examiner of the competition is a teacher and a student cadre. When Shi Yuejie was passing out the test papers, he recognized Xu Sui, wearing a thin velvet coat and her face buried in the collar. Midway through the examination, Xu Sui was focused on answering the questions. Then, suddenly, a ball of paper was thrown from behind her, flicked on the edge of her table, and landed at her feet. Before she could open it, the examiner walked over and picked it up, in a serious tone: What is this? I havent had time to open it. Xu Sui said calmly. The teacher was irritated by her nonchalant attitude and became angry: This is cheating. Do you take me as a joke? I didnt cheat. Xu Sui replied in a tone that was neither humble nor overbearing. She put down her pen and commented: If you think Im cheating based on an inexplicable note, I can give up the exam. You Shi Yuejie came over and politely asked the teacher to go outside the corridor. Then, unsure what Shi Yuejie said to the examiner, he walked back in and said to Xu Sui: You can take the exam first. We didnt handle this matter well just now, but well give you your results after the exam. Xu Sui nodded and resumed back to answering the questions. After the exam, it was raining, and Xu Sui stood in the corridor looking at the rain in a daze. The people behind her were in a heated conversation with each other. Several of their comments reached Xu Suis ears. Their voices were quiet but clear. Who knew good students cheat too. I couldnt tell. I used her dissection as a model before but didnt expect her to be this type of a person, someone replied in agreement. As the rain gradually subsided, Xu Sui straightened her back and walked out under the umbrella. The fact that Xu Sui was caught cheating spread throughout the student body, but she didnt seem to be affected at all. She was either feeding the cat or studying. When Bai Yu came back, there was only Xu Sui in the dormitory. She just finished washing her hair and was drying it with a towel. The drops of water fell on the orange cats back, who lazily rolled over its belly and shook itself vigorously. She sneered when she saw it. Bai Yuyue walked to her desk with a book, and the orange cat stepped on her feet and sniffed. Bai Yuyue let out a scream, kicked the cat, and cursed: Go away! The cat that was kicked aside was preparing to pounce on Bai Yuyue to bite her, who turned pale with fright. 1017, come back! Xu Sui ordered it. 1017 heard Xu Suis voice and retreated. It circled Bai Yuyue twice and made a few fierce noises at her before returning to Xu Suis side. Bai Yuyues face turned pale, and she fell on her chair. Sorry. If you dont want it to happen again, dont kick it next time. When Xu Sui was about to say something else, a text message notification popped up on her phone. She glanced at it and grabbed an umbrella, and left. Zhou Jingze and the others were in the middle of their physical training on the sports ground. When it started raining heavily, they disbanded. A group of boys then returned to the dormitory with great vigor. Da Liu kicked open the door of the dormitory, complaining: The rain had to pour down hard for no reason. Zhou Jingze walked in with his hands in his pocket. After taking off his coat, his uniform was also drenched that he decided to take it off, revealing two rows of solid, lean abs with smooth lines. Sheng Nanzhou took a breath: Damn, who can handle this. Zhou Jingze pressed his tongue against his left cheek and replied jokingly: Wont you know when we do it tonight? Sheng Nanzhou threw a white towel on him: Pervert! After the boys took a shower, some went to read books while others watched movies. Zhou Jingze sat on his chair, and after listening to a voice message, Aunt Sheng said, his brows furrowed. Sheng Nanzhou handed him a can of Coke and asked, What happened with my mother? Nothing happened. She was saying that Kratos is moody these days, breaking things in the house because hes unhappy. Zhou Jingze said, opening the can, bubbles surfacing on the surface. Whys he moody? Zhou Jingze had a headache and wanted to laugh: What do you think? Hes upset because I lost Wei. Is it in heat? Of course, but Wei is a female cat, Sheng Nanzhou commented, feeling a little strange. Probably. Zhou Jingze took a sip of Coke and leaned back on his chair, Ill go buy him a new companion tomorrow. Wei was a stray orange cat that Zhou Jingze picked up two months ago when he went out to buy Kratos, his German Shepherd. Zhou Jingze was too lazy to come up with a name, and since he had to feed the cat all day long, he named it Wei2. In the beginning, the German Shepherd and orange cat fought every day, and Zhou Jingze had to separate them every time. However, it didnt take long for the two to play together. Their relationship started getting better and better. But after Zhou Jingze raised the cat for more than a month, the cat ran away and never returned. The German Shepherd then became moody and unhappy. Zhou Jingze went out and looked for it a few times, but it wasnt easy to find a lost cat. Lets not talk about the dog. What happened when you sent Xu Sui back last time? Sheng Nanzhou winked at him. Zhou Jingze said slowly: I asked her, between the two brothers, Sheng Yanjia and Sheng Nanzhou, who looks uglier. Sheng Nanzhou gently hit Zhou Jingze with his shoulder and said, Im serious; for some reason, I feel like Xu Sui is interested in you. Xu Suis flustered face flashed across his mind: Im serious too. I think shes more afraid of me. Makes sense. I wouldnt like a scumbag like you. Sheng Nanzhou shook his shoulder to imitate the female lead of Korean dramas. Zhou Jingze snorted and was too lazy to refute. There was another heavy rain in the morning the next day. After the rain stopped, Zhou Jingze went to the medical university to do something. After finishing what he needed to do, he sent a message to Hu Xixi as usual: Lets have a meal tonight. I have something to ask you about. You can bring Xu Sui too. Okay, but I dont think Sui Sui will come. Shes in a bad mood these days.Hu Xixi replied. Zhou Jingze: ? After explaining what happened with Xu Sui and getting accused of cheating, Hu Xixi sighed and sent another message: I dont think shell go out recently because shes not in the mood. There are always people talking about her. Even though Sui Sui didnt say anything about it, I feel like it also upset her. It started raining again, but it was a drizzle. Zhou Jingze replied, okay, and put his phone back in his pocket. He was wearing a black cap, and when he raised his eyes, he saw two people not far away. The not in the mood Xu Sui that Hu Xixi was talking about was standing in front of the school gate with a boy, both holding milk tea in their hands. Zhou Jingze subconsciously squinted his eyes. The girl was slender and well-behaved. On the other hand, the boy was wearing a white coat and was quite tall. Unsure of what the boy said to her, Xu Suis face smiled brightly at him. ߼,߼ (The benevolent see benevolence and the wise see wisdom): Different people have different viewpoints on a problem. Wei: Its the pinyin for ι which is a Chinese character that means feed. CH 9 Chapter 9: How could there be such a bad person. Xu Sui murmured a thank you to him and withdrew her hand. Her eyes were a little flustered at what she saw that Shi Yuejie followed her gaze. Zhou Jingze walked towards them slowly, with his hands in his pocket and a mint in his mouth. Under the black cap was a lazy smile on his face. For a moment, when Shi Yuejie saw Zhou Jingze, his smile vanished. Then, when Zhou Jingze walked in front of them, he returned to normal. Why are you here? Xu Sui raised his eyes and asked him. I was looking for someone, Zhou Jingze answered while looking at her. Xu Sui felt that there was tension in the air. When she was planning to break the awkward atmosphere by introducing them to each other, Shi Yuejie took the initiative to speak with a gentle smile: Jingze, long time no see. Xu Suis eyes widened slightly, and curiosity flashed across her face: You guysknow each other? Shi Yuejie nodded and was about to clarify the relationship between them when Zhou Jingze, who bit the mint in his mouth that the powder melted in his lips, chuckled and asked in a casual tone: We not only know each other but what kind of relationship do you think we have? Zhou Jingze looked straight at Shi Yuejie, who hesitated but ultimately replied to clear the confusion: Friends. Zhou Jingze raised the corners of his lips slightly in a ridiculed way, but in the end, he didnt say anything. As Zhou Jingze joined their conversation, the hostility and tension were still hanging in the air. Finally, Shi Yuejie, trying to find something to say, looked at Xu Sui and commented: You can rest assured about this matter. The test results will follow the normal procedures. Xu Sui nodded. Before leaving, Shi Yuejie hesitated and patted Zhou Jingze on the shoulder. Then, he smiled at him and said, Ill take my leave now. Zhou Jingze scoffed lightly and said nothing. After Shi Yuejie left, Zhou Jingze didnt say a word and leaned against the bus stop board. He took out a piece of mint and unwrapped it, popping it into his mouth. His jawline was attractively curved. Xu Sui was afraid of him misunderstanding the situation and explained: That was my exam invigilator just now. He asked me to meet him regarding an issue that happened when I was taking the exam Xu Sui clarified but leaving out the part about getting framed. Zhou Jingze pondered over her words for a while before changing the conversation, Has the matter been resolved? Not yet, Xu Sui answered, feeling a little down. After the exam, Shi Yuejie went to the monitoring room and watched more than two hours of video playback of the exam room. Then, after finding who really cheated, he contacted the Academic Affairs Office and the parties involved. The matter was resolved smoothly in the end, but the student was willing to be punished instead of apologizing. Xu Sui felt a bit aggravated that she was framed by others and wrongly accused. Although the cheater didnt clarify and apologize, Xu Sui still thanked Shi Yuejie. She was not used to owing favors to others, so she told him he could make any request as a way for her to thank him. Shi Yuejie then asked her to get milk tea with him. In the end, they happened to run into Zhou Jingze. When Xu Sui wanted to say something else, her teacher sent her a message to ask her to go to the office to get a copy of the test papers. Seeing her hesitant eyes, Zhou Jingze directed: Go, I also happen to have something to attend to. After Xu Sui left, Zhou Jingze stood at the bus stop and smoked a cigarette. He took out his phone and made a quick call. He then hung up and logged in to WeChat to find Bai Yuyues contact. The last message between the two was on last Sunday when Bai Yuyue sent: I saw you sent Xu Sui back to the university. Zhou Jingze never replied back to her. It started raining, and droplets fell on his phone screen. He wiped the droplets with his thumb while staring at the text message deep in thought. After Xu Sui went to the office to help her teacher, she headed back to her dorm. As soon as she opened the door, 1017 immediately ran over to her and meowed. Bai Yuyue was straightening her hair, and upon Xu Suis arrival, she put the straightener on her desk with a bang sound. In a very unpleasant tone: Its so noisy. Xu Sui ignored her. She went to open a cat food can and poured it into the box to feed the cat while ignoring Bai Yuyue completely. Bai Yuyue, who was irritated and annoyed that she was being ignored, was about to say something when her phone lit up with a notification. She picked up her phone and clicked into WeChat. It was a message from Zhou Jingze:Come out for a second. When Bai Yuyue saw the message, her eyes lit up, and she immediately began to touch up her makeup. Her eyes were joyous and happy. Bai Yuyue quickly got ready and changed into a suede skirt. She was beautiful and coquettish. When Bai Yuyue was getting ready to leave, she bumped into Liang Shuang, who was heading back. Where are you going dressed up? Liang Shuang asked in curiosity. Of course its to see important people who are looking to date me, Bai Yuyue said while turning her head and glancing at Xu Sui. When the orange cat had finished eating, Xu Sui opened a milk carton and poured it into the box. Her hands shook slightly when she heard the words, and the milk spilled on the ground. The cat immediately lowered its head and licked it clean. After Bai Yuyue and Zhou Jingze broke up, Bai Yuyue became down and moody. It was only Zhou Jingze who could lighten her mood. Xu Sui thought to herself: It turned out that the person Zhou Jingze said he was looking for was Bai Yuyue. Her heart ached, and she stared at the ground in a daze. After spending 10 minutes being spaced out, she didnt want to be in this gloomy state, so she packed a few books, planning to head to the library. It was better than thinking about the matters between Bai Yuyue and Zhou Jingze. When Xu Sui went downstairs with her books in her arms, a cold wind rushed towards her, and she unconsciously shrank her shoulders. It had stopped raining, and the ground was wet. Xu Sui walked through a boulevard, down the steps, and turned left. The library was quite far from the girls dormitory. After walking through the boulevard, she had to go past a garden. When the weather started getting chilly, there were not many people in the garden. The flowers were clustered together, and two rows of benches that were beginning to rust were situated across from each other. After Xu Sui walked a few steps, she heard a quarrel. She couldnt help but stop her track and glance at where the sound was coming from. Across a bush of wild roses, she saw two people who were arguing. Xu Sui lowered her dark eyelashes. God really loves to tease her. How many more times does she have to run into Zhou Jingze with other girls? To be precise, it was Bai Yuyue who was being loud. Standing in front of Zhou Jingze, Bai Yuyue was no longer the arrogant person she was in front of other people. Tears fell steadily on her face, and she lowered her head: I was wrong Can we get back together? Zhou Jingze did not reply. Met with his silence, Bai Yuyue lost control of her emotions: Didnt I already apologize to you! When we were together, werent you very caring of me? You still like me, right? Bai Yu Yues voice was desperate as if she had found a lifeline. She unzipped the knit shirt she was wearing from her collarbone to her chest, exposing her fair skin. Bai Yuyue grabbed Zhou Jingzes hand and placed his hand on her chest. Then, without any self-pride or esteem, she cried and said, Didnt you say you like me the most? Zhou Jingze looked at her. He didnt say a word but just helped her tidy her clothes, pulling the zipper back up again. Xu Sui caught a glimpse of his actions. The sky was gray, and Zhou Jingze was wearing a flight jacket. He listened to everything she said, all the good and bad complaints. He only said a sentence to her slowly: Bai Yuyue, dont make it any worse. Bai Yuyue finally collapsed; her shoulders trembled, and she couldnt cry out any more tears. She finally came to a reality. It was impossible for her and Zhou Jingze to get back together. She walked away. After she was about ten steps away, Zhou Jingze, who was standing at the same spot, shouted at her: Think about what I said. She froze but eventually continued walking and finally left without turning back. Zhou Jingze, who was wearing black pants and ankle boots, stood tall and looked handsome. He tapped his boots and laughed softly: You can come out now. Xu Suixin was taken aback and walked forward with her books in her arms. Wanting to explain: I didnt purposely mean to eavesdrop. Zhou Jingze turned around and said slowly: But it happened. We broke up, and now it hurts even more after being seen by someone. Sorry, Xu Sui replied, thinking about what he said. Zhou Jingze put his hands in his pockets and walked towards her, looking right at Xu Sui. When he came in front of her, they were so close that their foreheads could touch. The smell of cigarette smoke coming from him made Xu Sui flustered that she subconsciously stepped back, but Zhou Jingze took a step closer. Zhou Jingze leaned over and looked at her. His eyes were as black as coal and in a frivolous tone: Why dont you replace her? The hot breeze was blowing, and Xu Suis ears felt itchy. Under Zhou Jingzes gaze, her face became red, like a drop of red paint on a transparent oil paper, spreading quickly from the cheeks to the back of the ears, giving a sense of delicacy. Seeing Xu Sui not answering, Zhou Jingze took another step closer, raised his eyebrows, and asked, What do you think? I Xu Sui was too nervous that she took a few steps back. The rose bush was swaying like there was something in the air. Zhou Jingze stood in front of her and slowly approached her. Xu Sui caught a glimpse of his straight nose and thin lips. He was so close that she could see his eyelashes clearly. He leaned down and grabbed a rose petal that had fallen on her shoulder. His lips pressed against the red petal, a playful smile appeared on his face. Xu Sui breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, the books she was holding in her arms slipped and fell to the ground, the petals once again falling down on their shoulders. I was teasing you, Zhou Jingze said. Come out for dinner tonight. Xixi knows about it, he added while plucking another petal, twisting it lightly. Xu Sui nodded. After Zhou Jingze left, she was still gasping for breath. She looked at his back, slowly disappearing out of her sight, and wondered how there could be such a bad person. Like poison, just a word from him is addictive, falling into a sweet dream. The next second, one falls into hell, forced to wake up to reality. CH 10 At nine oclock at night, Hu Xixi brought Xu Sui to the food stands behind the flight academy. After walking for a few minutes, they saw Sheng Nanzhou sitting at the barbecue booth, waving at them. Xu Sui looked over and spotted two other boys sitting with him. Zhou Jingze was wearing black clothes. Although his back was against her, she could see his white neck. Hu Xixi walked over to them, carefully avoiding the puddles. About a meter away from them, she complained: I really dont like these places with a heavy oil smell. Instead, Im a sophisticated consumer. Sheng Nanzhou put down his cup and sneered. In a loud voice: Who ordered two pork bellies last time. You dont wrongly accuse people, you little dog, Hu Xixi retorted back, wanting to beat him up. Why do you always mess with her? Zhou Jingze raised his eyes to look at him. He took a menu in front of him and turned around, looking at Xu Sui: Order whatever you want to eat. Sheng Nanzhou personally thinks hes an attractive guy with good features, so how did he become a dog? The two continued to quarrel. Hu Xixi grabbed his collar and said: I only ate a little last time. Dont defame me. They continued to argue with each other while Da Liu watched them happily from the sideline. Zhou Jingze tapped his fingers on the table, his eyes flashing over the two: Both of you should transfer schools, especially to Little Sun Kindergarten. The two elementary school students immediately let go of each other as the waiter came with the tableware. Hu Xixi took the pair of wooden chopsticks and tried to break it apart, but it wouldnt split. Sheng Nanzhou then took the pair of chopsticks from her hand and helped her beak it apart. He rinsed it with warm water and commented: How stupid. Xu Sui was troubled. She was afraid that the others wouldnt like what she ordered, so she handed back the menu: You guys can order. I can eat anything. The barbecue they ordered a while ago was soon served. The waiter here seemed to know Zhou Jingze, that when he put down the plate, he asked: The usual? A dozen of Corona? Zhou Jingze leaned back in his chair and smiled: Yeah. After the beer came up, Da Liu and the others grabbed a bottle. Everyone was in a good mood that Da Liu offered everyone a toast, persuading them to drink: If you dont drink it, youre hurting my feelings. Everyone: It was soon Xu Suis turn, and she consciously refused, replying: I dont drink. How about a little. It looks like were committing a crime, and youre just sitting here, Da Liu persuaded. What nonsense, Zhou Jingze stretched out his long legs and nudged Da Liu, his voice low: Dont force others. While a group of people sat together chatting, Xu Sui propped her chin in her palm and watched Sheng Nanzhou and Hu Xixi quarrel, occasionally listening to Da Liu speaking about the trouble Zhou Jingze caused at university. Xu Sui was listening and watching them attentively that she didnt even realize when Zhou Jingze left. Da Liu was like Zhou Jingzes biggest fan. He patted the table and commented: My Master Zhou placed first in the culture and practical performance. Its amazing, right? The teachers also like him a lot that they want him to be the class president, but he actually refused. Damn, its a shame. I also always happen to get into trouble. Last time it was Master Zhou who helped me take the punishment. He had to run laps at the sports ground under hot weather, and it was so hot he took off his shirt. The girls at the sports ground all fanned over him, Da Liu praised Zhou Jingze and took two sips of beer: The next day the school confession forum exploded. Xu Sui, who was listening to him, asked: Does he get chased by a lot of people at the university? Dai Liu was about to respond when a familiar, cold voice replied: Hes talking nonsense again. A carton of milk appeared on the table next to Xu Suis right hand. She heard the sound of a chair being pulled to the side. Zhou Jingze returned wearing a black jacket and sat back down. Xu Sui touched the carton of milk, which happened to be warm. Touched by his thoughtfulness: Thank you. Zhou Jingze smiled and didnt say anything. Sheng Nanzhou tapped the bowl with his chopsticks and announced: My dear friends, the reason why we are here today is that there is one thing I want to If you have something to say, just say it. Hu Xixi interrupted, rolling her eyes. He wants to form a temporary band to participate in the school competition, Da Liu said, snatching the limelight from Sheng Nanzhous long speech. He wants to ask you for help. Why are you so interested in campus activities? Hu Xixi turned to look at him. Because the prize is to go to the Beishan Ski Resort for two days and one night, Zhou Jingze answered, He begged me for a long time to help him. Exactly. I remembered you know how to play electric guitar, the beautiful Princess Xixi, Sheng Nanzhou looked at her with pleading eyes. Fine. Either way, Im going crazy studying all day. Okay, Ill play the accordion, Da Liu will be the vocalist and play the electric keyboard, Master Zhou will be the harmonizer and play the cello, and you can play the electric guitar, Sheng Nanzhou sighed with relief, Now we need to find someone who can play the drums. Suddenly, a soft but confident voice replied: I can. You? Everyone looked shocked and turned their heads to look at Xu Sui. When Xu Sui was about to reply, a notification popped up on her phone. She clicked into it and saw that it was an apology text from Bai Yuyue. CH 11 Chapter 11: A little interested in it. Xu Sui, what you said is as unbelievable as Da Liu wearing womens clothing, Sheng Nanzhou said. Its true. I learned it for a while from elementary school to junior high school and stopped afterward, Xu Sui explained while closing her phone screen. No one knew about Xu Sui knowing how to play the drums. When she was a child, her father brought her to learn. After his death, Xu Suis mother wouldnt let her learn such things, and Xu Sui ended up focusing on trying her best to be a good daughter. Xu Suis face was still flustered after announcing the news. Thats ok. Theres one month left, and we can rehearse together on weekends or whenever we all have time, Sheng Nanzhou said. He raised his hand, signaling the waiter to come over with the check. The waiter walked over and reported a number. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows, Did you miscalculate it? We ordered a lot of food. I gave you a half discount, and the drinks are free, a strong voice suddenly spoke. The boss came over and patted Zhou Jingze on the shoulder, Thank you for what happened last time. The boss is a tall, big man with a tattoo on his back. He thanked Zhou Jingze and exchanged a few words with him, and then left. Zhou Jingze smiled and turned around. He raised his eyes and looked at the faces filled with curiosity. Last time something happened to his son, and I helped him settle the issue, Zhou Jingze explained briefly. Sheng Nanzhou nodded, still thinking about the band, Hey, we havent given our band a name yet. On TV shows, they name it things like Night of Youth or Night of the Championships. Since our band was formed while having a barbecue, lets call it Night of Barbecue. Hu Xixi: ??? Da Liu: ?????? Xu Sui: Stupid, Zhou Jingze replied without hesitation. * On Tuesday, Xu Sui was sitting in her English classroom. While she was sitting and organizing her notes during the break, a female student at the door winked at her, Xu Sui, Shi Yuejie is looking for you. The girl said aloud that the chattering female voices around her immediately stopped. They all glanced at the door in unison. Who is Shi Yuejie? A student in the medical university and the president of the student union. He has a good family background and has won the school scholarship for three consecutive years. None of his classmates who interacted with him ever complained about him. Xu Sui walked out calmly. Shi Yuejie, wearing a white sweater, stood in front of her and said, An announcement will be made this afternoon. The university will clarify the incident and implement a punishment for Bai Yuyue. Thank you, Xu Sui replied. Shi Yuejie nodded, remembering something, and smiled, Congratulations, you also won first place in the competition. I got lucky, Xu Sui smiled, revealing her dimples. Ill go now since youre in class. If there is anything you need help with, feel free to ask me, Shi Yuejie said mildly. Xu Sui nodded, Thanks. When Xu Sui entered the door, the chatter increased, but who could blame them. Shi Yuejie is an outstanding student, and he took the initiative to look for Xu Sui. Its hard to show that nothing is going on between them. Xu Sui returned to her seat calmly. Then, a girl in the front row walked up to her and asked Xu Sui if she could borrow a pencil lead. Xu Sui looked through her pencil case and found it, handing it to her. The girl in the front row asked her, Arent you excited when he comes to see you? No, Xu Sui shook her head. Hu Xixi was also in this class. She was a student of animal medicine who came to this class because of how good-looking Xu Suis English teacher was. Hu Xixi lifted her head from the book she was reading when she heard this. She glanced at Xu Sui as if she had found something interesting. Most people see Xu Sui as someone who is good-tempered, well-behaved, and capable. However, in front of Zhou Jingze, Xu Sui becomes nervous and shy quickly. Liang Shuang, who sat next to Xu Sui, gently squeezed her face, Our Sui Sui is welcomed by many. It was nothing. He just came to me to talk about Bai Yuyue, Xu Sui patted her hand. Damn, why do I feel angry whenever shes mentioned. Ever since she broke up with Zhou Jingze, I feel like shes been off, Liang Shuang frowned, Fortunately, she took the initiative to change dorms. Although public opinion was critical of her, Bai Yuyue didnt seem to be affected. Instead, she accepted the punishment calmly, and the next day, she applied for a dormitory change. It wasnt this that surprised Xu Sui the most, but the fact that Bai Yuyue actually apologized to her in a sincere tone. Speaking of this, Xu Sui took out her phone and looked at Bai Yuyues apology message again. Why did she apologize? The last time Shi Yuejie asked her to, she refused to apologize. Bai Yuyue apologizing was something she didnt expect. After returning to the dormitory at night, Xu Sui found that she had been added to a group chat. Both Zhou Jingze and Hu Xixi were also in it, so she guessed it was a group chat for the band competition. Sheng Nanzhou texted the group: Everyone should have time this weekend. The location is our universitys C rehearsal hall at 5 PM. No one texted back. Sheng Nanzhou then sent out several red envelopes, and they were all received in seconds. A group of people then began to respond: Got it, Captain Sheng. Da Liu: Captain Sheng is so polite. Ill definitely have time on Sunday. Hu Xixi: Me too. Zhou Jingze messaged: Thanks. Sheng Nanzhou sent a middle finger expression. Xu Sui looked at the conversation and smiled: Im fine with the weekends too. Ill head over after I tutor. Sheng Nanzhou complained to the group: Our band doesnt have a name yet. I welcome you all to share any ideas. Everyone ignored him. Then, Sheng Nanzhou sent a 500 dollar red envelope. After accepting the red envelope, the group started to talk, like a clock ticking away. Da Liu Who Cant Sing Isnt Impressive: How about calling it Beauty and the Beast? I Am the Captain So Listen to Me: Youre the only beast here. Princess Xixi: No way, naming it Explosion Palace is even better than that. Or Thirty-six Love Letters? Im the Captain So Listen to Me: I thought about a few. What do you guys think of Green Leather Train, Coffee of Cat Feces, Night of Barbecue? Everyone rushed to discuss what they thought. Xu thought for a moment and expressed her opinions, but they quickly brushed past it. She sighed and was about to put away her phone when she saw that Zhou Jingze texted in the chat: What Xu Sui said just now is ok. Itll be Tansuan Xinqing1. * Xu Sui took the initiative to join their band in such a hurry that she didnt really look into what kind of competition it was. It was not until in the afternoon when Xu Sui came down from the Sizheng Building to see the bulletin board that she realized the two universities jointly organized this competition to promote friendship and cooperation between the two schools. Students from both universities can form a band and perform on stage. There was a lot of excitement and discussion about this activity. Xu Sui was standing in front of the bulletin board, looking at the rules for the competition. A figure emerged beside her, and in a gentle voice: Are you interested? Xu Sui turned her head to look at who it was. After arriving, she politely greeted, Hello. A little interested in it, Xu Sui answered. His mouth curved into a smile, and he pushed up his glasses, Everyone likes to persuade people to study medicine, but it requires a lot of work. The school probably gave us this opportunity to relax. Im planning to sign up for it. Do you want to join me? Shi Yuejies tone was relaxed and calm. However, he seemed a bit nervous. Xu Sui had already joined Sheng Nanzhous team. When she was about to refuse, a female voice interrupted, Yuejie, you came one step too late. Xu Sui has already formed a band with people from the flight academy to participate in the competition. Isnt that right? How do you know? Xu Sui frowned. The girl standing beside them pointed at her phone, with a touch of sarcasm in her tone, Its posted on the online discussion forum of both universities. Of course, the other party is Zhou Jingze, who cant even play a musical instrument but still wants to compete. Yuejie, dont bother with it. Some people have already transferred sides, someone added. Xu Sui is reluctant to get involved in disputes and arguments. When she was about to clarify the situation, Shi Yuejie spoke, Its Xu Suis own choice if she wants to participate in the competition and with whom. Besides, I heard that even on top of the high academic pressure, she still got an A+ for all her credits. Why would she transfer sides? What do you guys think? Shi Yuejies tone was like a spring breeze without haste, always gentle, but with a kind of blow. A few girls didnt expect him to be so direct that they left with an embarrassed face after being humiliated. After the crowd dispersed, Shi Yuejie and Xu Sui walked side by side down the campus. While walking, one or two students rode their bicycles and rang the bike bell. Shi Yuejie decided to walk on the curbside while Xu Sui walked on the inside track. Dont take what they said to heart, Shi Yuejie comforted. Xu Sui shook her head. A gust of wind blew by, and a yellowed leaf slowly fell. She reached out her hand to catch it, and there was a sense of maturity in her eyes that didnt match her age. Its ok. Everyone has their own opinions. Ive endured situations way worse than this. Like before, Ill still protect myself. Thats good. Shi Yuejie nodded. Shi Yuejie was walking side by side with Xu Sui for a while, and when they were approaching the intersection, he suddenly questioned: Xu Sui, are you well acquainted with Zhou Jingze? Although Shi Yuejie asked the question casually, he was curious. Xu Sui shook her head and replied, I dont know. Zhou Jingze probably regarded her as a good friend of his niece. Tansuan Xinqing(̼): A direct translation of this would be carbonic mood, but the pinyin sounds better. CH 12 Chapter 12: You detained my person here. On the weekend, Xu Sui went to Shen Yanjias house half an hour earlier to tutor because she had to attend the rehearsal later. She didnt want everyone to wait for her because of her schedule. When she arrived in Sheng Yanjias room, Xu Sui announced: I have to do something later, so we cant play games together at the end of the lesson. Sheng Yanjia immediately laid his head on the table, looking dejected: Its been a week since I last played games. Ive been waiting for Teacher Xiao Xu to play with me. Today, well just have an hour of math lesson. Although we wont be playing games, Xu Sui replied and patted him on the shoulder, Well use the remaining one hour to watch a movie. He immediately became energetic and changed his tone: Teacher Xiao Xu, I cant wait to explore the world of mathematics. Xu Sui then taught him for an hour, and after the session was over, Sheng Yanjia immediately turned on the projector. With a look of excitement, he asked: Teacher, what will we be watching? Avengers or Lord of the Rings? Neither, lets watch Friends, Xu Sui shook her head with a smile. As most people know, Friends is one of the model films for learning English. Sheng Yanjia wanted to bang his head on a wall and faint. After the one-hour movie was over, and on top of the two pages of math papers Xu Sui left for him, Sheng Yanjia complained, This was all a trick! Teacher Xiao Xu, youre so mean! Xu Sui checked the time and said with a smile: Well, the mean teacher has to leave now. Xu Sui packed up her things and hurried downstairs. She exited the living room and finally ran into Aunt Sheng, who was playing cards. Aunt Sheng was wearing a water-blue colored qipao, with a woolen shawl around her shoulders. She looked beautiful. As Xu Sui was about to exit, Aunt Sheng was looking for one more player to play. When she saw Xu Sui, her eyes lit up: Xu Sui, come and play cards. I still have something to do, Xu Sui said apologetically. Aunt Sheng then walked over to her and took her hand: Ten minutes, only ten minutes. The old man next door went to the bathroom, so you can temporarily replace him. But I dont know how to play, Xu Sui objected. Its okay. Ill teach you. Aunt Sheng dragged her to the table. In the center of the wooden square table was a plate of fruits and roasted watermelon seeds, shining obliquely in the sun. There were sounds of hearty laughter and scolding from a few visitors sitting together playing cards. Kratos, Zhou Jingzes German Shepherd, was lying at Aunt Shengs foot. While they passed out the cards, Xu Sui sent Zhou Jingze a WeChat message: I might be late. You guys can rehearse first. In less than a minute, her phone displayed a message from ZJZ: Where are you? Xu Sui lowered her head to look at her phone and responded to the text message: Still at Aunt Shengs house. She dragged me into playing cards, and Im not very good at it. While passing out the cards, Aunt Sheng looked at Xu Sui and laughed: Xu Sui, dont look at your phone. Concentrate on the round instead of sending a message to your boyfriend. Xu Sui, who wanted to laugh, put her phone aside. She only knew a bit of how to play poker. She watched her uncle play cards every New Year with the rest of her family and learned some basic rules, but she was still a rookie at it and had no chance of winning. Ten minutes in, Xu Sui realized that her luck was terrible. On the other hand, it was a breeze for Aunt Sheng. Xu Sui carefully glanced at her phone without being caught. Zhou Jingze only sent a one-word reply: Wait. Wait for what? Is he going to find someone to rescue her or call Aunt Sheng to let her go? Xu Sui tried to guess what he meant. When she finished playing around with her rookie card skills, the old man Li next door still hadnt appeared yet. But, everyone was in a joyous mood, so she could only go along with it. In the second round, her cards werent very good again. When she was hesitating whether to put down a card or not, a low voice said: Put this one down. Xu Sui quickly turned his head. Then, Zhou Jingze appeared out of thin air wearing a black jacket and gray pants. Jingze, why are you here? Aunt Sheng asked. You detained my person here, so I naturally would have to come, Zhou Jingze gave a lazy smile. Aunt Shengs eyes brushed between the two, and then she smiled: Okay, old rules as always. Two wins in three games. You guys can leave if you beat me twice. Xu Suis tone was a little anxious: Aunt Sheng, we really have to rehearse Its okay, itll be quick, Zhou Jingze interrupted her. During the next round, Xu Sui was even more distracted than before because Zhou Jingze was standing behind her, leaning over to give her guidance from time to time. His arm was placed on Xu Suis right side, and his shirt brushed her shoulders. He seemed to have just washed his hair. His body carried a smell of mint. A pair of hands stretched out, pulling out a card, and he asked: Why are you in a daze? His fingertips accidentally touched Xu Suis hand. It was a very light touch, like snowflakes falling. She secretly told herself to keep her composure and pretend not to care, but her heart was fluttering. Under the guidance of Zhou Jingze, Xu Sui won two games in a row. Then, Aunt Sheng took out the money she lost and pointed at him, Hurry and leave. If you stay any longer, Ill go bankrupt. Zhou Jingze smirked. He took out a cigarette and lowered his head to meet Xu Suis hesitant eyes: The money Take it to buy candy, Zhou Jingze answered her. The two walked out of the courtyard side by side. Zhou Jingze, smoking, walked a little faster than her with a cigarette between his fingertips. Xu Sui stared at his shoulder and said, The matters regarding Bai Yuyue, thank you. Zhou Jingze turned around, raised his eyebrows, and asked: How did you know it was me? It was a guess, Xu Sui answered. Okay, Zhou Jingze kicked the stone under his feet and chuckled, Then how do you want to thank me? Xu Sui wanted to say, If theres anything I can help you with, feel free to ask me, but Zhou Jingze, who had his black eyes tightly locked at her, added in a meaningful tone: Or, do you want to invite me to drink milk tea? CH 13 Chapter 13: She could feel his temperature. Zhou Jingze brought her back to campus while Sheng Nanzhou and the others were already rehearsing. This was Xu Suis second visit to Beihang flight academy. As soon as she entered the campus gate, she came across a group who had just finished their training. They were dressed in sea-blue uniforms, appearing brave and heroic. Why dont I see you wearing the pilots uniform? Xu Sui asked. Every time Xu Sui saw Zhou Jingze, he was either dressed in black or wearing a jacket. Thats because you have bad timing, Zhou Jingze turned his head and glanced at her; he chuckled slightly, Why? You want to see me wearing it? Xu Sui met his gaze and couldnt think of an answer for a second, stammering: No Sheng Nanzhou also doesnt wear it either. She explained to Zhou Jingze, trying to cover it up. He was looking straight ahead, and she didnt know if he was listening. Suddenly, a boy rushed towards them and brushed her shoulders. Zhou Jingze raised his hand and grabbed her elbow, pulling her aside. Xu immediately froze and stood still. Xu Suis chin bumped into his shoulder. The two were so close that as soon as she raised her eyes, she caught a glimpse of his sharp jawline. The arm he grabbed her with was thin and strong that she could feel his temperature. The wind blew, and she felt her heart throbbed. Look at the road, he said in a low voice. Zhou Jingze walked ahead with his hands in his pockets. Xu Sui followed behind him. Her elbow was still numb like an electric current had just touched it. She quietly looked at Zhou Jingzes back. Just now, her chin reached his shoulder. When the two came to the rehearsal room, they were twenty minutes late. Sheng Nanzhou was angry that he wanted to throw his shoes at Zhou Jingze, but he didnt dare. So instead, he told him, After rehearsal, treat us out. Okay, Zhou Jingze replied with a nonchalant smile. Sheng Nanzhou stood in the front of the stage and announced: Everyone except Master Zhou, youve all been working hard. For this rehearsal, well first practice our instrument separately, and then later, well choose a song together. How does that sound? No one paid any attention to him. Sheng Nanzhou cast his help-seeking eyes on Xu Sui, who said, Okay. The rehearsal room was large. Xu Sui sat on the drum, turning the drumsticks in her hand, trying to familiarize herself with the feeling. Then, everyone started to practice the instruments in their hands, and she took the opportunity to listen to Da Lius singing while she was practicing. Da Liu is tall and strong, with facial features that were a bit fierce. Xu Sui didnt expect his voice to be nice and gentle. A group of people was practicing, making different instrument sounds. Suddenly, there was a low note sound similar to the sound of a rainy day, making everyone subconsciously put down their instruments and unanimously look at Zhou Jingze, who was playing the cello. As everyone shifted to look at him, with a hint of admiration in their eyes, Sheng Nanzhou asked, Dont I look handsome when I play the accordion too? You look like youre playing with a mop. Do you think youre holding Harry Potters broom? Hu Xixi replied. Xu Sui looked at Zhou Jingzes back in a daze, who was sitting in front of her. For the first time, she could look at him openly. When they were in high school before, he was sitting in the last row. When the teacher would ask her classmate to stand up to answer the question, she would turn her head and look at that classmate. However, she was looking at Zhou Jingze. He was always in the center of the stage. Not realizing when Zhou Jingze took off his jacket, he was only wearing a white shirt with his sleeves rolled up. He tilted his head against the left side of the crimson cello that was balanced between his knees. His right hand held the bow and slowly pressed it against the strings. Zhou Jingzes careless energy disappeared. His back was straight like the bow, and his eyes were focused, light flickering across his dark eyes. The sound of the cello was sad yet beautiful, making people reminisce about rainy days. Xu Sui listened quietly, thinking of the first half of the second semester of high school. It rained heavily once that fog filled the entire classroom, and even the desks were covered with water vapor. The rain was so heavy that most people stayed in school during breaks. The classroom was full of chatter, with people playing games, telling bad jokes, and doing homework. Because of how noisy the classroom was, Xu Sui decided to go to the lecture hall to study. When passing through the corridor, she caught a glimpse of Zhou Jingze with a group of people. He was with a few boys and one of the popular girls in school. They were sitting together, talking and laughing. Although Zhou Jingze didnt talk much, he was still very eye-catching when he smiled during their conversation. Unsure who started the joke between the girl and Zhou Jingze, the girl asked: Do you dare? He was sitting on top of the table with his back against the wall. After hearing what she said, he slowly smiled and put his hand on the girls waist. Then, he started rubbing it with his palm gently. She fluttered at his touch and laid her head on his shoulder. He whispered something to her ear, and then there were roaring noises from the group. Although she could only see his back, she caught a glimpse of a tattoo on the back of his hand. There was also a cello beside him, engraved with a Z. Who else could it be besides him? Xu Sui quickly retracted her gaze and walked to the lecture hall. She closed the door and started to review the questions she got wrong. Yet, she couldnt focus. It seemed that Zhou Jingze said something, and the group of people left. The classroom next door was quiet again. Just when she thought everyone was gone, there was a melodious sound of cello coming from next door. Only Zhou Jingze was left in that classroom. He was practicing the cello. The music seemed to calm her heart down. She picked up the test papers and notes from the table and walked towards the wall. She then sat on the ground with her back against the wall and began to do her test corrections. She listened to Zhou Jingze practice the cello for nearly an hour. The drizzling sound of rain accompanied the music. Those two or three months were the rainy season when the sky would be covered with a layer of mist. As long as it rained heavily, people tended to stay at school for breaks. Xu Sui would go to the lecture hall and listen to Zhou Jingze playing the cello. It was all a matter of luck. Sometimes he would come, sometimes he wouldnt. Although her classmates complained about the rainy days, she enjoyed it very much. She was willing for it to rain every day because he would be there. Now, Xu Sui looked at Zhou Jingzes back and thought how she could finally watch him play the cello openly. The group of people had finished rehearsal at 7 p.m. and were about to go out for dinner. They walked out of the rehearsal hall chatting. The sky was the color of a dark blue curtain, and as the cold wind blew, Xu Sui flinched unconsciously. Zhou Jingze was walking in the front, the dim street lamp casting his shadow. After listening to Zhou Jingze playing the cello, Da Liu admired him even more that he kept talking about him while they were walking. Master Zhou, your level was like those in the National Theatre. I heard that you were going to study in Austria and pursue music. How come you changed your path? Da Liu asked. Xu Sui stood beside them and listened to their conversation. She was actually curious about why Zhou Jingze decided to choose aviation. He couldve had a promising future, but he decided to major in aviation that offered him an unstable path. Back then, Zhou Jingzes change in decision caused a lot of commotion; no one knew why he switched. He continued walking forward with his head lowered, scrolling through his phone. He smiled at the question but didnt answer. Da Liu couldnt contain his curiosity that he looked at Sheng Nanzhou for an answer, but the latter shrugged, Ever since I was young, Id never been able to understand what hes thinking. He was way too mature. If you could understand him that easily, is he still called Master Zhou? Zhou Jingze kicked Sheng Nanzhou, Its a blessing youre not a storyteller. Hu Xixi agreed, Every time I see him, I want to zip his mouth. When Sheng Nanzhou was about to say something, a tall boy with double eyelids came up to them. He walked up to Hu Xixi, and in a shy tone: Um can I have your number? The group stopped walking. Zhou Jingze averted his gaze from his phone and looked at the person standing next to him. He wasnt looking at Hu Xixi but at Sheng Nanzhou. Since Hu Xixi was rehearsing for the band today, she wore a black jacket and black pants. She also specifically did smoky makeup for the rehearsal. It was completely different from her usual cute self. Me? Hu Xixi pointed at herself. The boy scratched his head, Yes, I wont spam you at night. When she was about to say Okay, Sheng Nanzhou asked, Buddy, are you myopic or nearsighted? Do you need me to bring you to the optometrist? Ah? Sheng Nanzhou! Have you thought about it carefully? This girl has many imperfections. Dont be fooled by her appearance. Shes actually really dumb and ill-tempered Sheng Nanzhou said earnestly, citing her many shortcomings. The boy finally left. Sheng Nanzhou, who was standing next to her, grabbed her hand and urged: Come on, lets go eat. Dont touch me! Hu Xixi raised her voice. She shook off Sheng Nanzhous hand, but before he could speak, a tear fell on the back of his hand, her eyes flushed: Do you think you know me well? Sheng Nanzhou panicked and took a step forward. Unexpectedly, Hu Xixi took a step back and stared at him. Her eyes were filled with grievances, Why do you always do this? If you hate me this much, why call me for everything! Its not like that Hu Xixi ran away without waiting for Sheng Nanzhou to explain. Xu Sui was worried that her first reaction was to chase after her. But before she could even take a step, someone ran in the direction Hu Xixi was headed. Whats the matter with them? Isnt it usual for them to be like this? Da Liu looked dumbfounded. Who knows? Zhou Jingze smiled vaguely. Are we still going to get dinner then? Da Liu asked. Before Zhou Jingze could say Yes, he received a call. He walked a few steps away from them to answer it. Two minutes later, Zhou Jingze walked back frowning, his tone a little anxious, Something happened. I have to go. CH 14 Chapter 14: Pink Snoopy band-aid. Zhou Jingze exited the school gate. He called a taxi and gave the driver the address. Zhou Jingze sat in the back seat of the car with his elbows resting on the door panel. He lowered the window, the cold wind pouring in the car. The restlessness and irritability in his heart still remained. As Zhou Jingze paid the driver three times the actual amount, the driver quickly drove to the given destinationLishu Xia, an affluent area with clusters of villas and brilliant lights. The people who lived there were all wealthy and well-off. Standing in front of a brightly lit villa, Zhou Jingze smirked, thinking about the last time he ever visited this place. When he walked in, Aunt Tao, the nanny, heard the footsteps and came out to greet him. When she saw Zhou Jingze, her voice was full of surprise: Young Master is back. Have you eaten yet? Ill go cook your favorite dishes Zhou Jingze smiled: Its ok. I just finished eating. Really? Dont lie to me. Aunt Tao has been with Zhou Jingze ever since he was a child. She watched him grow up and take care of him when his mother was alive. Later, after he moved to Amber Lane, Aunt Tao still came over every half a month to make Zhou Jingze a meal and tidy up his home. In Zhou Jingzes heart, he treated her like a close relative. Zhou Jingze patted Aunt Taos shoulder and walked into the door. Aunt Tao dismissed herself that the ones left in the room were his father and him. Wheres Grandpa? How is he? Zhou Jingze asked straightforwardly. Zhou Zhengyan coughed lightly. His usual serious expression carried a sense of unusualness: I called the doctor over who did an examination. He found that there was nothing wrong, so I sent him back. Zhou Jingze stared at Zhou Zhengyan for a second with sharp eyes. It turned out that his father deceived him that he didnt know if he should be angry or laugh. After calming down, he thought about it for a while. How could his grandfather attend his birthday party? Its already a miracle that Zhou Zhengyan wasnt beaten to death with a stick. The living room was magnificent, a chandelier dangling from the ceiling. The corner of the room was filled with two small piles of gifts. Zhou Jingze casually sat on the sofa and raised his eyebrows: What did you call me here for that you had to trick me? Dont tell me you want to hear me wishing you good fortune and longevity. I cant say such things against my will, Zhou Jingzes words were a provocation. Zhou Zhengyan put down the teacup on the table with a bang angrily: You bastard, do you want me to die in anger to be happy? Zhou Jingze raised his cold eyebrows at him and leaned over to grab an apple from the table, juggling it in the air. On his birthday, his biological son gave such a blessing that Zhou Zhengyan was pissed off. Suddenly, a woman walked down the stairs dressed in plain clothes and cotton slippers, giving off a gentle temperament. Then, Zhu Ling came to the living room and smiled friendly at Zhou Jingze: Jingze, its been a long time since I saw you here. Zhou Jingze twitched the corner of his mouth at her words. Zhu Ling walked up to Zhou Zhengyan and said softly: Zhengyan, Jingze is still young. Come help me in the study room. Theres something I cant move, Zhu Ling said, trying to cool off his anger. Zhou Zhengyan finally got up and went to help her. Zhou Jingze looked at the back of their figures with a blank expression. Zhu Ling did have some tricks up her sleeve that she was about to put down Zhou Zhengyans anger with a few words. Zhou Jingze sat in the empty living room alone and lit a cigarette. After he finished smoking, he felt that it was meaningless to stay any longer, so he got up, preparing to leave. Suddenly, someone rang the doorbell, and Aunt Tao greeted the new guest. Zhou Jingze lowered his head and slowly laughed at the smell of perfume. Hey, long time no see. Zhao Yan, Zhou Zhengyans secretary, greeted him wearing an OL suit. Its been a long time. Zhou Jingze reached out and wiped the cigarette ashes that had fallen. Zhao Yan sat across from him and took out a document from her bag. She began to talk business: Zhou Zhengyan, chairman of Zheng Shi Group, is currently willing to unconditionally donate two properties under his name, as well as some shares of the corporation, to you as long as you sign this contract. Zhou Jingze listened for a long time before reacting. Zhou Zhengyan finally decided to compensate his son? He interrupted the secretary quickly: So I just need to sign it? Zhao Yan froze for a moment and nodded. She then handed over the pen and contract to Zhou Jingze. He turned his pen to the left and glanced at the contract. Secretary Zhao, can you explain this clause? Zhao Yan then sat next to him, leaned over, and pointed at the terms to explain. Zhou Jingze sat upright for a while, changed his posture, and touched Zhao Yans knee with his knee. Intentionally or unintentionally, it was a gentle touch light as a feather. Then he caught a glimpse of Zhao Yans expression flashing unnaturally. While she continued to explain, Zhou Jingze suddenly looked at her, as if his eyes only had her, and in a frivolous voice: Secretary Zhao, did you change your perfume? Serge Lutens perfume suits you better. How did you know that I changed my perfume? Zhao Yan was surprised. Because the smell last time makes ones heart skip a beat. Zhou Jingze said slowly, deliberately dragging out the last part. People like Zhou Jingze were the best at understanding how to rouse a womans heart. After saying this, he moved a few inches away from her and didnt speak. At this moment, Zhao Yan couldnt help asking: Really? Before Zhou Jingze could answer, a black inkstone box was thrown at him. The corner of the inkstone hit his forehead and then fell to the ground. How did I raise a bastard like you? Even with my secretary, how dare you.. Zhou Zhengyan was so angry that he didnt want to say the following few words. Zhao Yan snapped back to what was happening. Then, after resuming her self-awareness, she stood up and apologized. There was bright, red blood on Zhou Jingzes forehead. He lowered his head, licked his lips, and smiled. Aunt Tao heard the sound and hurriedly ran into the kitchen to get an ice pack. Zhou Jingze stood up, patted the ashes on his pants, and then replied to what Zhou Zhengyan said, in a daunting tone: Well, wasnt it learned from you. YouC Zhou Zhengyan was so angry that he couldnt continue his words. Zhou Jingze turned his head to look at the meek woman standing next to Zhou Zhengyan and reminded: Aunt Zhu, dont think itll just be it by marrying in the family, youll also have to be on the lookout. Zhu Lings face was pale, and she couldnt say a word. Finally, Zhou Jingze raised his head and threw the burning cigarette into the teacup. It made a sizzling sound when it came into contact with the water. The fire was then extinguished completely. He walked down the hallway. Then, remembering something, he looked back at them and said, Stop starting all these dramas in the future. If you have the time, you can go kowtow more at my mothers grave. Also, I dont want any of my fathers money. So you can rest assured. Zhou Jingze looked directly at Aunt Zhu. Zhou Jingze grew up in the freedom the trust fund brought to him. The fund was left to him by his mother from the moment he was born. As a result, he wasnt short of money at all. Even if he became poor to the point of begging for food, he would never ask Zhou Zhengyan, even for a penny. He walked out of the house through the courtyard alone. When Aunt Tao came out, he was long gone. Zhou Jingze walked out with one hand in his pocket. The wind was bitterly cold. Unexpectedly, he bumped into Shi Yuejie. Shi Yuejie was wearing a white sweater and was riding a bicycle. The cold wind brushed Zhou Jingzes coat. He glanced at Shi Yuejie and sneered, retracting his gaze as he came closer. A sharp squealing brake sound disrupted the silence. Shi Yuejie got out of his bike, panting. At a glance, he saw the wound on Zhou Jingzes face and was about to touch him: What happened? Zhou Jingze turned away. His eyes flickered with a sense of annoyance: Dont touch me. Shi Yuejie was not angry. Instead, he parked his bicycle aside and said with a gentle voice: Wait for me here. After telling him that, Shi Yuejie ran away. Zhou Jingze stood under the tree and casually kicked the stones under his feet. He really admired his patience for listening to what Shi Yuejie said and waiting for him. He just wanted to see what Shi Yuejie was going to do. Ten minutes later, Shi Yuejie ran over from the other side of the road and stopped in front of Zhou Jingze, panting. He stuffed a bag into Zhou Jingzes hands. Zhou Jingze looked down and found Inadine gauze pads inside the white plastic bag. He lowered his head and raised the corner of his lips. The next second, he threw the bag with medicine into the trash and said, Youre trying to please the wrong person. After Zhou Jingze left, Xu Sui and Da Liu went to eat. When Da Liu left, Xu Sui was about to return to the dorms when she received a call from Hu Xixi. Hu Xixis aggrieved sobs came from the phone. Xu Sui frowned and narrowed her eyebrows with a worried tone: What happened? Did Sheng Nanzhou bully you? No, I scolded him away. Im in the dormitory now, Hu Xixi replied and added, Its just that my period came. Its painful, and Im starving. Xu Sui understood and asked, What do you want to eat? Im still outside right now. I want to eat glutinous rice cakes with brown sugar and seaweed porridge, Hu Xixi sniffed and added, from Chen Jis. Xu Sui chuckled. Hu Xixi is indeed an adorable picky eater. Xu Sui nodded and replied: Okay, Ill bring it to you. Love you, my Sui Sui! Hu Xixi immediately declared. The store that Hu Xixi wanted food from happened to be near the university. The owner was an old man named Chen. His porridge is indeed very delicious, carrying a unique floral fragrance. Not to mention, it was at a very affordable price that there would be a lot of customers who would have to wait for at least forty minutes for a meal. Perhaps because today is the weekend and the worker in the store asked for a leave, Xu Sui had to wait for an hour. She stood at the door, a bit sleepy, her eyelids drooping. Suddenly, the old man handed her the packed porridge with an apologetic expression: Im sorry for the wait. Its hectic today. Xu Sui took the porridge and shook her head: Its ok, dont worry about it. When Xu Sui walked out of Chen Ji, a cold wind rushed towards her. Her body shivered, and she unconsciously glanced ahead, just in time to see Zhou Jingze getting off the taxi. Zhou Jingze? Xu Sui called to him with uncertainty. When Zhou Jingze heard his name, he walked over. He wore a thin coat, and his dark eyebrows were tense. He seemed to be in a bad mood. You didnt eat yet? Zhou Jingze asked while glancing at the porridge in her hand. Xu Sui shook her head and replied: Its for Xixi. The light of the restaurant signs on the street illuminated Zhou Jingzes facial features. Xu Sui saw the blood on his forehead: What happened to you? I bumped into something, Zhou Jingze replied casually and gave her a lazy smile. Wait. Xu Sui rummaged through her bag and finally found a pink Snoopy band-aid. She nervously handed it to him. Zhou Jingze didnt say anything. He stared at the pink band-aid in her hand for two seconds and then glanced at her. Xu Sui came in contact with his eyes that seemed to say: Do you think I would like this kind of girly stuff? She realized and looked a little embarrassed. Xu Sui retracted her hand in embarrassment. Zhou Jingze stared at her for two seconds and changed his mind. Finally, he stretched out his hands: Give it to me. CH 15 Chapter 15: Their palms intertwined in the dark. Xu Sui handed him the band-aid. Zhou Jingze took it and put it in his pocket. Then, he looked at her and asked: Have you eaten? No. Xu Sui was still a little dazed and unconsciously said that. Zhou Jingze nodded, his voice hoarse: Then come eat with me. Ah, ok. Xu Sui said and apologized to Hu Xixi silently in her heart. Zhou Jingze stuck his hands in his pocket and walked forward. Xu Sui noticed a white plastic bag wrapped around his fingers with medicine. He walked forward a few steps and made sure no one was following. Then, he stopped and looked back at her. Xu Sui immediately followed behind him. She wanted to ask something like, Is the injury serious but he didnt seem to be in the mood to talk. The two went to a dumpling store that was about to close. The owner yawned, and the steam made her eyes even more watery. Xiao Zhou, is that you? The owner greeted with a smile. Yes, how was the business today? Zhou Jingze asked. The lady rubbed her eyes and said, Its pretty good today. Of course, there are more take-outs now that its getting cold. Zhou Jingze smiled and said, Youre doing a great job. He then pointed at a table, signaling Xu Sui to sit down over there and wait. Xu Sui walked over and sat down. She took out a tissue and wiped the table, then looked over. Zhou Jingze stood there and said to the owner: Two bowls of dumplings. After ordering, Zhou Jingze sat down across from her; his slender, pale hands resting on the tabletop. He wasnt a talkative person, and Xu Sui was not very good at starting conversations, so silence fell between them. Soon, the owner brought over two bowls of steamed dumplings and two tea eggs, and in a cheerful voice: Its closing, so you guys can have these for free. The owner served a bowl full of dumplings in front of Xu Sui, who took a small bottle of vinegar from the table and poured a lot of it into the bowl. When Zhou Jingze saw this, he raised his eyebrows: You like it that sour? Its much tastier. Xu Sui explained. You should try it, Xu Sui said with a smile, but you can just add a little bit. Her taste wasnt ordinary when it came to eating; normal peoples stomachs wouldnt be able to handle it. After hearing her suggestion, Zhou Jingze added a little vinegar, and sure enough, it was a lot tastier that his appetite improved. The two sat face to face while eating. Xu Sui saw that he was in a bad mood, so she searched for some jokes online. I have a few questions for you, Xu Sui looked at him in a serious tone, How come the frog lost to the dog in a swimming competition? Zhou Jingze: ? Because the frog did a breaststroke and fouled. Zhou Jingze raised the corner of his mouth. However, Xu Sui was not discouraged and continued to ask: How can Xiao Wang brush his dentures while also casually whistling? Zhou Jingze: ? A dimple appeared on Xu Suis cheek: Because he was brushing his dentures! They walked out of the shop after paying for the food. There were not many people on the street as it was getting late. Xu Sui lowered her head and thought about where it went wrong? The jokes were funny to her. Xu Sui thought of something and caught up with Zhou Jingze. She patted him on the shoulder and said: If this is the case, then Ill pull out my ultimate joke. Which is? Zhou Jingze turned his head. Xu Sui was wearing a sweater today. She didnt know when she put her hat on, but she tucked her arms into her sleeves and pulled her eyelids down, making a grimacing face at him. But her eyes were bright and beaming, not scary at all. She looked cute but fierce. What are you doing? Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows. Im acting like a ghost. Dont I look like one? What kind of ghost. A happy ghost. Xu Sui replied. Zhou Jingze couldnt help but burst into laughter. He showed his first genuine smile tonight, not the mechanical and emotionless type where he raised the corners of his mouth. Xu Sui fixed her clothes and seemed to say to herself: You finally laughed. It was genuine happiness. Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze arrived back at the universities shortly. When Xu Sui returned to her dorm and opened the door, 1017 ran to her. She looked at Hu Xixi, who was on the bed, and apologized: Sorry Xixi, something happened, and I got back later. Its ok. Thanks for bringing me food! After Xu Sui took a shower, she went to bed and went on her phone. A text message appeared. From ZJZ: Thank you tonight. Xu Sui typed youre welcome in the dialog box but felt it was too formal, so she deleted it and sent: No problem, did you arrive back yet? After two minutes, another message from ZJZ: Yea, I just finished taking a shower. Xu Sui smiled and replied: Thats good. Good night then. Xu Sui had a good sleep. Compared to her good mood, Hu Xixi had been moody recently. Sheng Nanzhou called several times, but she ignored all of his calls. He also asked someone to deliver snacks to her several times, but they were all rejected. When Xu Sui and Hu Xixi went to buy milk tea, Xu Sui tentatively asked her if she was going to forgive Sheng Nanzhou, but she only replied: Theres no way Ill ever forgive him. He went overboard this time. Usually, they would both joke around and laugh it off, but Sheng Nanzhou realized he was too much this time. Hu Xixi wouldnt answer his phone calls nor see him. He then decided to beg Zhou Jingze to invite everyone out to eat, where Xu Sui would bring Hu Xixi out with her. Then, he would apologize to her in person. Zhou Jingze agreed and gave him a kick as if he had it coming: I told you to stop teasing her. Yes yes, Lord Zhou, no uncle, I realized my mistake. Sheng Nanzhou kneeled. Zhou Jingze leaned over and picked up his phone on the table while sitting on a chair. He sent a message to Xu Sui, asking her to tell a lie. When Hu Xixi heard Xu Sui say that Zhou Jingze won a flying competition and was planning to treat everyone out to dinner with the prize money, she was skeptical: Hes only a freshman. How could he even start flying. he couldve had private lessons..? Xu Sui was speechless for a second, but fortunately, she thought of a reason. Ok, Sheng Nanzhou isnt coming, right? Hu Xixi asked while trimming her fingernails. According to what Zhou Jingze taught her when telling a lie she has to look straight at Xixis eyes to make it believable. So Xu Sui forced herself to look directly at her eyes, and replied calmly, Yea, hes not. Hu Xixi then finally agreed to go. On Wednesday night, Xu Sui and Hu Xixi went to a European restaurant in the city. As soon as they walked in, the waiter wearing a red bow tie greeted them and led them to the elevator. They went all the way up to the 23rd floor. The elevator door opened. Fine, red imported carpets with intricate patterns were laid underneath them. A glass chandelier hangs from the middle of the ceiling. Xu walked forward with Hu Xixi. She glanced at the people around her; they were dressed with nobleness and modesty. Suddenly, she felt that Zhou Jingze was really from superior family background, and they were from two completely different worlds. The two then walked to No. 2309. At a glance, when Hu Xixi pushed open the door, she saw a mousse cake in the middle of the table, as well as Sheng Nanzhou, whom she wanted to beat up. After Hu Xixi realized the situation, she turned to Xu Sui, shocked and displeased: Xu Sui, you have learned to lie. I Xu Sui wanted to hide, and she subconsciously ran behind Zhou Jingze. Zhou Jingzes eyes unwavered, and he said coldly, I taught it to her. Zhou Jingze put his hands in his pockets, then tilted his head to look at Xu Sui, who was behind him, Come with me to buy a pack of cigarettes. Zhou Jingze wanted to leave the two alone. Xu Sui understood his intentions and followed him out. The two walked to the convenience store that was near the restaurant. A cold breeze was blowing hard. Zhou Jingze went in and bought a pack of cigarettes. While they were checking out, Xu Suis stomach growled. 39.8. said the cashier. As soon as Zhou Jingze paid for the money, he glanced at Xu Sui and smiled lazily, Can we also get some oden. Xu Sui stood behind him and was about to wave her hand to refuse, Zhou Jingze turned around and took out a cigarette from the cigarette case, making a clink sound. His low voice rang: Order whatever you want to eat, little kid. As Zhou Jingze went out to smoke, Xu Sui sat at a table in the convenience store to eat oden. She ordered some meatballs, kelp, pieces of ham, and other snacks. While she was eating, she secretly looked at the man smoking not far away. After she was done, Zhou Jingze raised his hand and signaled her to come out. When Xu Sui walked up to him, he stepped on the cigarette while glancing at the time: That shouldve been enough time for them. Lets head back. The two took the elevator upstairs, and it happened that they were the only ones in the elevator. Xu Sui stood in front of him, while he was leaning on the elevator; his Adams apple moving up and down. Do you think theyll resolve their issues? Xu Sui asked. They were currently on the 11th floor. When Zhou Jingze was about to answer, the elevator shook violently and made a bang sound. Immediately following, the elevator lights went out, and it became pitch dark. The darkness intensifies the feeling of fear little by little. Who knew they would be the ones to experience an elevator failure that happens once in a lifetime. Xu Sui was a little flustered and turned her head subconsciously but couldnt see where Zhou Jingze was. Zhou Jingze? Xu Sui called his name twice. After hearing no answer, she tried her best to keep calm and immediately pressed the emergency button. Her voice was trembling a little bit: Hello. Theres an elevator malfunctioning. Please send someone over here as soon as possible. Hello, can you provide me the specific location? the maintenance man asked. The 11th floor of Building F, Xu Sui answered, Please come over here soon. After the brief conversation, Xu Sui walked to the back of the elevator. She took out her phone; the signal was only one bar, and her battery was low. She turned on the flashlight and found that Zhou Jingze was curled up in the corner. His eyes were closed, and his eyelashes were trembling. There was sweat dripping from his forehead. Xu Sui bent down beside him and nudged his arm: Zhou Jingze. Zhou Jingze opened his eyes and glanced at her, leaning his back against the wall. He felt like a sea sponge constantly being suppressed by the sea powerless and fearful. He thought of the damp attic, the dark spider crawling around, and the suffocation. He struggled to escape, but it was all in vain. Xu Sui saw that Zhou Jingze had trouble breathing. His dark eyelashes were wet with sweat on his forehead, and his face was pale. When she was in the same class as Zhou Jingze in high school, she heard people say that he was claustrophobic. She thought it was a joke, but it turned out to be true. Seeing that Zhou Jingze was so uncomfortable, a trace of distressedness spread across her face. She wanted to do something to relieve his current condition. If possible, she would bear those pains on his behalf. Xu Sui hesitated for a moment, grabbed his wrist lightly, and said, Dont be afraid. Zhou Jingzes eyes were closed tightly. He felt that he had fallen into endless darkness. A container sinking into the deep sea, water seeping in and pushing it down. In the darkness, someone grabbed his wrist and spread warmth and light. Then, he heard a clear, gentle voice repeating: Dont be afraid. Zhou Jingze opened his eyelids. A fair and smooth face appeared in front of his eyes. His face was reflected in her deep and striking eyes, like driftwood illuminating in the dark night. He grasped the hand and intertwined it with his. Their palms pressed against each other, warmth spreading over their bodies. CH 16 Chapter 16: Intentionally or unintentionally avoiding him. The elevator repairers arrived ten minutes later. When they saw a strong bright light, the two immediately let go of their hands as if they were awakening from a long dream. Zhou Jingze stood up next to the elevator wall and raised his hands to block the dazzling light from his eyes. In a hoarse voice: Im going to the restroom. Xu Sui went up to the 23rd floor to find Hu Xixi and Sheng Nanzhou. When she opened the door, she was greeted with the sight of the two arguing like usual. Seeing Xu Sui, Hu Xixi immediately became embarrassed and switched the topic: Sui Sui, hurry up and eat. The food will be cold. Oh wait, where is my uncle? Hu Xixi. In a second, a notification popped up on Sheng Nanzhous phone. He glanced at it: He said he had something to do, so he left. The bill has already been paid, and he told us to continue eating. Sheng Nanzhou, how come youre so stingy? Youre the one apologizing, but my uncle has to pay, Hu Xixi commented with a dissatisfied tone. Sheng Nanzhou replied shamelessly: Of course its because he loves me. While they were talking, Xu Sui was deep in thought. Zhou Jingze has a good family background, is talented, can do everything with ease, and is occasionally frivolous. He looks unrestrained and unruly, but hes actually humble and composed. He would thank the owner of the dumpling shop, notice that girls shouldnt drink cold milk when the weather is cold, and purposely hand over a warm one, and pay the bills without complaint when hanging out with friends. Its not a surprise that such a person would be showered with love, but howd he become claustrophobic? Xu Sui suddenly remembered living alone in Amber Lane, a big house that didnt always light up. Baby, what are you thinking? Hu Xixi stretched out her hands and waved them in front of Xu Sui. Xu Sui snapped out of her thoughts and took a sip of the juice at the table to cover it up. Then, she flashed a warm smile: I was thinking about how you two finally reconciled. Zhou Jingze disappeared for a whole week, or perhaps more specifically, he vanished from Xu Suis world. Xu Sui would look at his WeChat Moments several times a day, but his latest post would always be the one three months ago. She would occasionally hear news about him from Hu Xixi, like I heard that Sheng Nanzhou was second to last in the flight technology theory exam, but uncle placed first, Today, a man confessed to Zhou Jingze! Xu Sui would listen quietly while feeding the cat. On the weekend, when Xu Sui was tutoring Sheng Yanjia, Sheng Nanzhou knocked on the door and walked in: Were not going to school for rehearsals this week. Instead, well go to Jingzes house. He has a piano room, and its also more convenient. Okay, Xu Sui nodded and replied. Xu Sui went downstairs after tutoring and found that Hu Xixi and Da Liu were waiting for her. The group followed Sheng Nanzhou to Zhou Jingzes house. Sheng Nanzhou pressed the doorbell twice, but there was no response. Finally, a German Shepherd let out a bark in the yard. Sheng Nanzhou jumped twice. Finally, he shouted: God Kratos, go tell your father to get up! The German Shepherd barked at them twice. Then, it opened the glass door with its paws and ran all the way upstairs. In a few seconds, Zhou Jingze appeared in front of them with a sleepy look. He was wearing gray sweatpants, and his eyelids were drooping. Although he had a tired face, his expression was a mix of annoyance and irritation, conveying a message: Whose the one so eager to seek death that they dare to wake me up. Zhou Jingze slowly raised his eyes and glanced at them. You Before Sheng Nanzhou could finish his words, the door closed in front of him with a loud bang sound, almost hitting his nose. The word f*ck was drowned in the wind. Five minutes later, Zhou Jingze changed his clothes and opened the door for them again. He washed his face casually that drops of cold water were dripping down his jaw. Come in. His voice was hoarse and raspy from just waking up. Xu Sui followed them in, and she found that his yard was huge. There was a greenhouse on the second floor, but it looked like it had been vacant for a long time. Zhou Jingze handed them cotton slippers and led them in. Xu Suis first impression of his home is empty, big, monochrome furniture and a black sofa. The gray automatic curtain was pulled tightly. Zhou Jingze looked for the remote control in the living room for a long time, raised his hand, and pressed a button in front of the curtain. Then, finally, the light came in, and the wind poured in. Sit anywhere. Zhou Jingze lifted his chin at them. Da Liu lay down on the sofa and touched all the things left and right at Zhou Jings house, In a tone of excitement: Master Zhou, it must be so nice to live in this big house alone. No one cares, and you can host as many parties as you want. Zhou Jingze laughed but didnt reply. He opened the refrigerator, took out a Coke can and pulled the tab open. There was a sizzling sound, and he threw the pull tab into the trash can. Then, he held up the Coke can and took a sip: Get whatever you want to drink from the refrigerator. Damn, its full of it. Da Liu leaned over and stared. The refrigerator was full of drinks that there wasnt even an egg or instant noodles. Theres nothing else, just a lot of drinks. Zhou Jingze smiled awkwardly. After not seeing him for a week, Zhou Jingze seemed to have returned to his calm state. The hotel incident appears to have passed. A group of people rested for a while and followed him up to the third floor. He pushed the door open and with a cold voice: The room has been cleaned. The piano room is huge, with a German 1963 vinyl record player on the right. There are all kinds of records on a bookshelf. Zhou Jingzes unique cello was also there. There was even a soft sofa, game consoles, and projectors that whenever he got tired, he would sit on it and play games. Da Liu jumped on the sofa and lay on it: I dont want to practice anymore. I want to lie down and have a good time. Go to sleep then. Sheng Nanzhou grabbed a blanket and covered him with it. He then pressed down on him. The two immediately wrestled with each other. Da Liu tried to get off the sofa, in a hazy voice: Damn you, theres hair in my mouth! Im going to become a kiwi. They said they wanted to win the competition, but the official song hasnt yet been decided. They all have different opinions that its challenging to find a piece that is not so lyrical, noisy, and suitable for change. What about one of Dao Langs songs? Its powerful, Sheng Nanzhou asked. Zhou Jingze was wiping his cello and looked up at him when he heard the words: If you want to find something, just say it. How about Wang Ruolin? Da Liu suggested his goddess. Hu Xixi shook her head: Too gentle. The group mentioned several, including niche foreign ballads, the famous band Guns N Roses, The Beatles, etc., but they were all rejected. How about Mayday- Stubborn (- )? Although it has a high range, we can change some things and play it differently, Xu Sui said thoughtfully, and arent we participating in a youth singing competition? The song is something that suits young people full of passion, dream, youth. I also kind of like to listen. Xu Sui added without thinking too much about it. Zhou Jingze was lying on the sofa, his hands propping his chin. When he heard the title and singer Xu Sui said, he was taken aback. After saying it, she instantly regretted it. In the next second, Sheng Nanzhou asked excitedly as if he had discovered a secret: Xu Sui, Mayday or Stubborn, how do you know the young Master Zhou likes them, especially this song? Could it be that you like him and did your research in advance? Xu Sui presented in front of more than 200 people without being nervous or breaking a sweat. She answered all the questions logically and with evidence. The group was also fairly popular. Many like their songs, and that was a coincidence. But right now, Xu Suis mind was frozen, and she couldnt say a word. BecauseI Xu Sui became nervous, unable to complete her sentence. Everyone looked at her with curiosity and expectancy. Then, suddenly, a deep voice interrupted them: Because I told her. Everyone changed their directions and looked at him, including Xu Sui. She didnt understand why Zhou Jingze helped her out. Zhou Jingzes expression was too impeccable, and he didnt feel the pressure with everyone staring at him. Sheng Nanzhou gave up first and said, Ah, boring then. Xu Sui sighed in relief, and they finally moved on from the topic. In the end, everyone voted unanimously and set the song. Then, Hu Xixi snapped her fingers and instructed Sheng Nanzhou: Dog, go find the record and play it on the record player. Lets listen to it first. Sheng Nanzhou didnt like this name, and he was about to retort back, but then he remembered how the two had just reconciled. So he finally chose to bear the humiliation. Sheng Nanzhou got off the sofa and walked to the record rack to look for it. Zhou Jingze organized the records based on his preferences. Sheng Nanzhou quickly found the record and grabbed it. When he was about to walk back, he lowered his head and inadvertently found a box next to the record rack. Sheng Nanzhou had always been curious, so he pointed to the box: Brother, what is this? Why is it sealed? Can you see it? Zhou Jingze was lowering his head to tune the cello, and he glanced sideways: I dont know, I guess its the things that were put away during cleaning. Sheng Nanzhou found a knife and cut the box open. He looked inside: Oh my, Master Zhou is a master for sure. What? I want to look too. Liu walked over. Sheng Nanzhous words aroused everyones curiosity, and everyone walked over, except for the person involved. The whole box was full of gifts that Zhou Jingze had received before. There were unopened perfumes, limited edition figures, footballs, love letters, watches, and other gifts. For some gifts, he even forgot to open the packaging. Da Liu was dazzled, and his tone was envious: If I was fated with girls like Master Zhou, I wouldnt be single until now. Hu Xixi corrected: Its not a problem with fate, but a problem of face. Da Liu felt more empty after that. Then, with a look of curiosity, Sheng Nanzhou looked through the box. He found a nicely packaged gift and opened it. It was a record. Woah, this is the most heart-warming gift I have ever seen. Come take a look. Sheng Nanzhou said to Zhou Jingze. Zhou Jingze looked in that direction and froze when he saw the finger cots and the ointment. In a serious tone: Did you finish looking? Get over here and rehearse. They saw Zhou Jingzes nonchalant attitude and put the things back into the box. Then, Sheng Nanzhou stood up and played Maydays song on the record player. When the music started playing, Sheng Nanzhou walked over and grabbed Zhou Jingzes shoulders with a face full of gossip: You really cant remember who gave you the gift? Zhou Jingze wore a black sweater. He leaned forward and took a sip from the Coke. There was a scornful smile on his face, and his eyes contained a tint of carelessness and coldness: There are so many people who give me gifts. Should I think about them one by one? Make sense. Sheng Nanzhou patted him on the shoulder, commenting, Player. The music played by the record player was melodious and high. Xu Sui didnt say a word throughout the entire time and was silent instead. After the rehearsal, Xu Sui was not in her usual state that even when they insisted on having dinner afterward, she excused herself due to stomach pain. When she took the bus back, she was sitting in the back row, leaning her head on the glass window and staring at the scenery outside, thinking of her high school years. After half a semester at Gao Yi, Xu Sui transferred to Tian Zhong High School. On the first day of the new semester, everyone in the class was cleaning. She wore a simple skirt, followed the class teacher through the long corridor, and walked into the new class. The boys and girls in the class were cleaning up. Some girls were carefully cleaning their desks. Everyone hadnt seen each other for a semester, and many were chatting with each other noisily. As soon as the class teacher entered the door, he used a ruler, tapped it on the table, and said: Be quiet. This semester we have a new classmate. From today onwards, shell be joining us. Xu Sui, introduce yourself, the class teacher instructed and put the ruler down. After drinking Chinese medicine all year round and contracting chickenpox just before transferring to this school, there were one or two pimples on her forehead and cheeks. In short, she looked bleak and dull. She stood at the front of the classroom and spoke quickly: Hello everyone, My names Xu Sui. Im glad to be able to join Class 3. There was scattered applause from the audience, and the class teacher pointed to a desk: Xu Sui, you can go sit in the third row, and then go to the Academic Affairs Office to pick up the textbooks. After the teacher left, the classroom was lively again, and no one noticed Xu Suis arrival. What would attract the attention of adolescent boys was either how short the skirts the English teacher wears or how beautiful the newly transferred students are. It was even worse from the girls. They would gather together to discuss their newly bought nail polish, study groups at night, or go to the skating rink. It was difficult for a transferred student to integrate into the class. No one cared about Xu Suis arrival. She walked to her seat, took out a tissue, and wiped the table, but there was no seat. She didnt know whether a classmate took the seat that initially belonged to this desk or it was really missing a seat. Xu Sui looked around, but no one was paying attention to her. Her deskmate also wasnt there. She walked to the back and casually asked a boy: Hi, do you know where I can get a new seat? The boy leaned on the table and played games with a group of people holding a mobile phone. Xu Sui asked three times, but he never looked up, turning a blind eye. Embarrassment spreads across Xu Suis face. But, sometimes, indifference is more terrifying than ridicule. Xu Sui was about to turn around and walk away when a student with glasses, who was mopping the floor, rushed over, repeatedly shouting move, but Xu Sui couldnt avoid it. Mud and dirty water splashed on her calf. When she was trying to get out of the way, she accidentally stepped on a persons sneakers. She turned her head in a panic, and a pair of white Nike sneakers appeared in front of her, her footprints engraved on them. Im sorry. Xu Sui apologized in a low voice. No seat? A deep and pleasant voice asked above her head. Xu Sui suddenly raised her head. At four oclock in the afternoon, the sun shone from the other side of the school building, lighted the boys attractive facial features, monolids, thin lips, and sharp lower jawlines. His school uniform was also loosely dressed. His shirt was loose, and his fingers were grasping onto a football. He quickly threw the football, and it landed in the middle of the last row. He gave a light smile. He was full of laidback and unruly aura. Xu Sui nodded, and he replied with one word: Wait. Ten minutes later, the boy who ran to another building and walked up to the fifth floor handed her a new seat, with a layer of sweat on his forehead. He was breathing heavily. Thank you. Xu Sui said softly. The boy didnt seem to take it to heart. Someone outside the corridor hollered: Zhou Jingze, didnt you say you want to play another round of football? Ive been waiting for you for a long time already. Coming! Zhou Jingze replied. Zhou Jingze ran past her, and the corner of his clothes brushed against the back of Xu Suis hand. At that moment, Xu Sui smelled the distinct mint smell on his body and heard his heartbeat. Later, after Xu Sui gradually became accustomed to the class, she eventually pieced together the information she saw and heard about Zhou Jingze. He is very tall and has excellent academic performance. Hes also the best cellist in the school and has a tattoo on the back of his hand. In addition, he likes to eat mints and has a German shepherd. In school, hes also really popular, never lacking the attention from girls that he would often change girlfriends. Sometimes, he would be indifferent but always seemed more mature than his peers. Xu Sui often thinks that he was gods favored one. She didnt know when she started liking him. Occasionally, she would glance at the boy behind her. Sometimes, she would see him wearing a simple gray sweater and secretly sigh in her heart. How does anyone wear such a simple sweater so nicely? She would always look forward to the bi-weekly seat changes because she would be a seat closer to him. Xu Sui always liked him in silence. No one knew it. Until the following summer, she occasionally heard the girls in her class talk about Zhou Jingzes birthday. On the summer solstice, June 21 the hottest time of the summer and year. When she went out to refill her flask after class, Xu Sui walked through the corridor. Some boys were leaning their back against the railings, chatting and playing games. She hurried past them and stopped at the drinking fountain at the end of the corridor. She unscrewed the lid of her flask and refilled it while staring at the green trees swaying outside in a daze. Suddenly, the light cast a black shadow on the reflection of the water fountain, and Xu Sui smelled a familiar mint smell. Zhou Jingze was next to her. Xu Sui suddenly became nervous. Zhou Jingze was holding a plastic cup and filling it with water. He arched his back slightly. The window shattered the incoming sunlight into a fine speck of spots that fell on his shoulders. He was holding the cup, and Xu Sui saw his clear joints. His pale, slender fingers were wrapping around the cup while the cold water slowly filled up to the brim of the cup. Xu Sui caught a glimpse of his long fingers with small blisters, some of which had popped and left red marks. While he was refilling the water, his hands were also shaking slightly that the water on the surface of the cup vibrated gently. His fingers mustve been in a lot of pain. After he left, cold water overflowed her flask. Xu Sui stared at the small whirlpool and thought about how the students in the class mentioned how Zhou Jingze often practiced the cello that he would always be the last one left. He was born in Rome and had naturally gifted talents, but he still works hard. After seeing his injured hand, Xu Sui was moved and wanted to do something for him for the first time. So, under the blazing sun, Xu Sui walked around the streets, wandered all over the shopping malls and stores buying records of his favorite singers, while her finger cots and ointments were hidden in the box. On the summer solstice day, the sun seemed to be a little bit brighter than usual, and the cicadas chirped with rhyme. The wind blew in when a window was opened and scattered the white papers on the table. The second class in the afternoon was physical education, and Xu Sui asked for leave under the excuse of a stomach ache. She planned to quietly put the gift in Zhou Jingzes drawer while everyone was away. Xu Sui walked to the back row, looked around, and was about to put the gift into his drawer when someone kicked the door open with a bang, Zhang Liqiang said, Its f*cking hot. Then his gaze froze, and his expression changed. In a mocking tone: Oh, fat girl, you also like Young Master Zhou? Its a pity. He likes girls who are beautiful and have nice figures. Who would like you when youre looking like this? Hahaha. A group of boys laughed one after another. Being humiliated wasnt pleasant, let alone being talked about by these boys who are in their adolescence and dont understand what respect is. Xu Sui lowered her eyes, the hand holding the gift trembled slightly, and her back felt cold. A group of boys laughed brazenly. Zhang Liqiang was standing upright. Then, suddenly, he was hit in the back by a football. He staggered forward instantly, and his back felt hot and painful. Zhang Liqiang lowered his face, picked up the seat next to him, and turned around to hit the person, but he slowly put the seat down when he saw who was coming. Zhou Jingze stood in front of him, his eyes as dark and definite as a rock seized Zhang Liqiang in place, and slowly smiled: Its boring doing this. Zhang Liqiang realized two meanings from Zhou Jingzes words. One was not to do such a shameful thing. The second thing was not to intervene in his matters, or hed face the consequences. Zhang Liqiang then persuaded everyone to exit, and the group left. The crowd dispersed, and only Zhou Jingze and Xu Sui were left in the classroom. He bent down and threw the ball into the basket, walking towards his seat step by step. The green fan blades slowly turned on the top of his head. Xu Sui still felt her heart on fire, and her palms sweated a little. He walked towards her, the window casting his shadow. He stretched out his hand and took the initiative to receive the gift in her hand. Zhou Jingzes gaze stayed on her and said: Thank you. Youre welcome. Xu Sui replied unconsciously. After saying this, Xu Sui hurriedly left. In fact, Zhou Jingzes table has been piled up with gifts of all sizes since the morning, and there was actually no need for him to receive her gift directly. But he took it, and Xu Sui felt happy for a long time. With a ding, Xu Sui was snapped out of her thoughts by the bus announcement. She got off of the bus and returned to her dormitory. She was the only one there. 1017 greeted her, and Xu Sui brushed its fur. She then gently laid her head on the table. She thought she was a little different, or her secret was discovered. But she now knows that Zhou Jingze did that because he had respect for others, and that was all. He helped her out in the afternoon, probably because he was afraid of her embarrassment. He accepted the gift but never opened it and instead threw it in a box casually. The finger cots were dusted, and the ointment had already expired. It was gentle but unsympathetic. Xu Sui remembered Zhou Jingzes casual and indifferent words in the afternoon: There are so many people who give me gifts. Should I think about them one by one? At first, she thought he noticed her, but it was just a cover of respect. Xu Suis chin rested on the table, looking lifeless. 1017 seemed to be aware of her emotions that it wrapped itself around her feet like a ball of wool trying to warm her. Xu Sui wrote a sentence in her diary: I feel like giving up now. In fact, Zhou Jingze didnt do anything wrong. Xu Suis gift could just be considered a common one among thousands of gifts. But Xu Sui was a little hurt. She was calm for several days and attended school as usual. Occasionally she would be dragged by Hu Xixi to a nearby shopping mall to go shopping. After buying some nice clothes, Hu Xixi would cosplay her favorite movie character in the bedroom and look in the mirror. Seeing Hu Xixi cosplaying Charlie Chaplin, where the mustache was uneven, made Xu Sui laugh loudly and smile, filling the emptiness in her heart. Sheng Nanzhou was the person who loved hanging out the most. Whenever hes near their university, he would ask to hang out at least one to three times a week. Each time, Xu Sui happens to have justified reasons to refuse. Excuses such as I have a lab to do and monitor or I just finished eating and cant eat another meal were irrefutable. On Thursday, when a group of people was eating at a food stall near the school, Sheng Nanzhou frowned when he saw the message: Xu Sui cant come. She said that her cat is a little sick and needs to be taken for an examination. Sheng Nanzhou turned off his phone. He nudged Hu Xixi, who was immersed in eating a small, yellow Atlantic croaker, and asked: How come I feel like Xu Sui is a bit unusual lately? Hu Xixi gave him a funny expression, and Sheng Nanzhou immediately went to find a supporter and cast his eyes on Zhou Jingze, who was sitting there with his shoulders slightly lowered. His fingers held a spoon, and he took a sip of the soup. He calmly replied: The soup is delicious. Hu Xixi patted Sheng Nanzhous shoulder: You have been overthinking. Shes just been under pressure recently. Recently, Xu Sui would go to the school rooftop after visiting the library. She stood on the rooftop and looked at the scenery for a while, sometimes glancing at the playground of Beihang Flight Academy in the northeast corner. In the freezing weather, students were still chanting on the training ground day after day, enduring the physical training. Xu Sui was wearing a white woolen winter coat with horn buttons. The cold wind blew, and she involuntarily flinched. Xu Sui was very afraid of the cold but liked to feel the cold wind in the winter. It was unusual. She stood beside the railing, rubbed her palms together for a while. The next second, her phone vibrated, and there was a phone call. Xu Sui answered the call. On the other side of the ring, her mother asked her about her studies and life as usual. Xu Sui answered one by one, and her mother said softly: Yi Yi, I sent you a box of red grapefruit. Theyre very sweet. You can share some with your roommates. Yi Yi was Xu Suis nickname. As for the red grapefruit, it was their seasonal fruit in the south. Every winter, Xu Suis mother would send a box of them. Okay, thank you, mom. Xu Sui obediently replied. After Xu Suis mother told her the few usual words, she said, Grandma is next to me. You can talk to her for a while. After Xu Suis mother handed the phone to Xu Suis grandma, Xu Sui keenly heard a few suppressed coughs and frowned: Grandma, why are you coughing again? Are you not wearing enough clothes? Of course, I am. Its just because of the sudden chilly weather for the past two days that I just feel uncomfortable, Grandma explained with a smile. Xu Suis mother, who was on the side and interrupted in a hush voice: Its your grandma whos been staying up late like those students Grandma nagged and shared what happened in Li Ying Town, Xu Sui listened to her patiently with a smile on her face, and in the end, she told her to pay more attention to her body. During the call, her grandmas voice was hoarse but also gentle: Yi Yi, are you still afraid of the cold in the north? Or did you get used to it? Xu Sui was startled and gently poked the flower on the concrete railing with her fingers. She thought of that cynical and casual face and answered: Its actually still a bit too cold. After hanging up the phone, Xu Sui clicked into Zhou Jingzes moments. There was nothing, and she exited. She browsed through her Friends Circle and saw one of Sheng Nanzhous posts. The captain readsThanks to my Master Zhou, there is a picture. It was a photo at a shooting range. Zhou Jingze was wearing a military green training uniform, holding a gun in one hand, and wearing shooting glasses. His profile looked tough but also smooth. Xu Sui looked at the picture and liked Sheng Nanzhous post. When the cold wind blew, she unconsciously raised her shoulder. In the end, she disliked the post, afraid of drawing speculations. After doing this, Xu Sui felt a little funny and contradictory. She was obviously trying to avoid him, but she was paying attention to everything about him. It was inescapable. The box from Xu Suis mother was sent by express that it came within two days. Xu Sui cut open the box with a knife and gave some grapefruit to her roommates. She saved two for everyone to eat when rehearsing. At the bottom of the box, Xu Sui found a bag. She opened it and saw a pair of cotton gloves with a few coins stuffed in them. There were two hundred-yuan bills and several crumpled pieces of ten yuan, five yuan, and some coins. The total was three hundred yuan. Xu Sui looked at the gloves and didnt know whether to laugh and cry. Then, she suddenly understood why her grandma had caught a cold. Because Da Liu had to do something later, they changed the rehearsal time to the morning during the weekend. Xu Sui and Hu Xixi arrived at Zhou Jingzes house, and it was Zhou Jingze who opened the door. In a week, they hadnt seen each other and Xu Sui was a little nervous. When the door opened, she avoided communicating with him. She heard a hoarse voice and sneered: Are you two tortoises? Humph. Hu Xixi made a face at him. They were already waiting in the piano room. Zhou Jingze was a bit sleepy, so he poured a cup of cappuccino with one hand and brought it upstairs. During rehearsal, they needed eye contact when switching the instrument as the rhythm changed. So when it was Zhou Jingzes turn, he looked at Xu Sui. She came in contact with his eyes for a few seconds and then quickly lowered her head to play the drums. Zhou Jingze noticed it and said nothing. Sheng Nanzhou praised himself during the intermission: Our group is a match made in heaven. Look at you exposing yourself for being uncultured. Naturally, a match made in heaven refers to lovers. Hu Xixi commented while putting down the bass guitar and sitting on the sofa. Zhou Jingze smiled: Its I who taught my son the wrong thing. Da Liu saw the grapefruit that Xu Sui had brought on the table and asked, Is this grapefruit sweet? Yes, Xu Sui said. Then, she looked around and asked, Is there a knife? We can try one. It should be in the kitchen, Xixi said. Xu Sui nodded and went downstairs with a grapefruit. Hu Xixi saw Xu Sui go down, and when she saw Zhou Zhou Jingze was still lying on the sofa, she frowned: Uncle, arent you the owner of this house? Why dont you go and help the guest? Zhou Jingze threw his phone aside, put his hands in his pockets, and went downstairs. Xu Sui was standing in the kitchen black, turning around looking for a knife. A cold voice filled the kitchen: Its above your head. Without waiting for a response, Zhou Jingze walked over, opened the cabinet, and took out a fruit knife. He took the grapefruit from her hands and began to cut off the top edge of the peel. Zhou Jingze peeled off the rest of the grapefruit in a few strokes, and the bitter fragrance enveloped the small space. He was tall, so he had to lower his head, revealing his fair, white neck. He took a section of the grapefruit, peeled off the membrane, and handed it to Xu Sui. She took a bite. Zhou Jingze took the knife and cut the fruit, placing the sections on a plate. Then, he asked nonchalantly: You have something going on recently? No. Xu Sui answered. He didnt reply but just nodded and continued to divide the grapefruit. Xu Sui stood on the side, eating the red grapefruit quietly. There was a little bit of red juice on her lips. The grapefruit was really sweet. Xu Sui was focused on eating it that she looked like a little goldfish with her bulging cheeks. Suddenly, a tall and thin shadow enveloped her shadow on the ground. Zhou Jingze stood in front of her with his hands stretched out, reaching to the cabinet behind her. He was planning to put the fruit knife back in the cabinet. Xu Sui jumped a little being caught off guard and looked up at him with a dazed expression. The winter sun shone in and illuminated her almost transparent skin. The little, thin hairs on it were clearly visible. Zhou Jingze caught a glimpse of her moist lips with a bit of red grapefruit juice dripping from it. His eyes darkened, and the words that he didnt want to say came out: Then, are you avoiding me? CH 17 Chapter 17: Actually, I was in the same class as you. When Zhou Jingze brought up the plate of grapefruit, Da Liu ate a piece and gave a thumbs up: Its really sweet. Are all the fruits in the south as sweet as this? It is sweet. Thats why its our local specialty, Xu Sui answered. After the rehearsal, the group went back to their place. Xu Sui followed Sheng Nanzhou to his house to tutor Sheng Yanjia. Once she arrived, Aunt Sheng held her hand and kept praising her. The reason was that Sheng Yanjia got 81 points in math and 72 in English in the 100-point mock examination. This was a huge improvement from his previous failing scores in both subjects. Thank you for all your hard work. Aunt Sheng patted her hand. Youre welcome, Xu Sui replied and then entered Sheng Yanjias room. As soon as she opened the door, the kid was sitting there; his tail wagging up at the sky. Time for class, Xu Sui took out a book and patted him. Little Curly smiled: Hehe. Sheng Yanjia rarely gets good grades; when he does, his mother would satisfy any of his requests, including the tutoring session. Xu Sui saw that the child was so enthusiastic about learning that she handed him another set of paper. Teacher Xiao Xu, my liking for you is about to disappear. Sheng Yanjia laid his head on the table and said with a bitter face. But it doesnt affect how much the teacher likes you, Xu Sui answered naturally. The little chubby kids face blushed slightly. After the session, Xu Sui glanced at the time, packed her things, and prepared to leave. But, before she left, Sheng Nanzhou knocked on the door and came in along with Zhou Jingze. He was leaning on the door, with his head lowered, playing his phone. Sheng Nanzhou said: Xu Sui, stay here for dinner. Xu Sui deliberately didnt want to let herself see that person, so she declined: No, its still early to eat. I want to go back to take a nap. Sheng Nanzhou wanted to say something else, but Little Curly sat there a little impatient: Brother, dont you feel like youre being very annoying? Hurry up and leave. I have something to ask Teacher Xiao Xu. Fine, looking at how much your grades improved, Ill leave, Sheng Nanzhou glanced at his brother and closed the door on his way out. Little Curly was sitting on the carpet, holding the handle of the switch, looking for the remote control. Xu Sui walked over and took out the remote control stuck between the gaps in the sofa. She handed it to him: Is it that you want to invite me to play games again? Teacher is a little tired today. Xu Sui said. Of course not. Brother Jingze agreed to play games with me today. Sheng Yanjia reached out to open a box and took out two tickets. Then, he walked over to Xu Sui and had a slightly unusual expression: My mother told me that I should thank you, so I want you to invite you to watch a movie. Sure, Xu Sui didnt take the tickets but said, You can keep the tickets. Well just meet up at the movie theater. You have to come, Sheng Yanjia emphasized the sentence. Ok, ok, she waved at him. After Xu Sui left, Zhou Jingze walked in to play games with Little Curly. Inexplicably, Zhou Jingze was not in a good mood today. He played games with Sheng Yanjia and didnt go easy. Instead, he killed Sheng Yanjia several times. Although Sheng Yanjia lost the game, he was humming and seemed to be in a great mood. Zhou Jingze took out a mint and put it into his mouth, raising his eyebrows: You are so happy after losing? Sheng Yanjia blushed when he thought of it. He replied: I asked Teacher Xiao Xu out to watch a movie. Zhou Jingzes expression remained unchanged, and he began to take apart the broken remote control from his house and repair it. He knew that the little devil couldnt hold in anything to himself. Sure enough, the next second, Sheng Yanjias tone was full of uncontainable excitement: She said yes, and on that day, Im planning to confess to her! Zhou Jingze was twisting a screw with a screwdriver and accidentally poke his finger when he heard it. He looked up and flashed a cold smile: What do you like about Teacher Xiao Xu? Sheng Yanjia replied in a louder voice. Children are like this. Theyre straightforward: Teacher Xiao Xu is pretty and gentle. She has big and beautiful eyes, white skin, and two dimples when she smiles. Shes also really nice to me and helps tutor me In short, she looks a lot like my future girlfriend. The mint rattled Zhou Jingzes mouth, and the sugar was on the tip of his tongue. He mercilessly struck his words: Little devil, your hair hasnt even thickened yet, and you dont even know how to write a confession. In addition, to tell you the truth, Teacher Xiao Xu is kind to you and helps tutor you because your mother paid her. She probably doesnt even like the type like you who plays games and has bad grades. Sheng Yanjia was only in sixth grade and felt his world collapse. Little Curly pushed Zhou Jingze out. His big eyes were a little red: Brother, youre so annoying that I dont want you to repair the remote control anymore. You leave; people like you dont know what it means to like someone. Zhou Jingze was pushed out of the door by Sheng Yanjia. He was not angry but smiled instead. A person like you doesnt know what it means to like someone. He heard this sentence countless times; all the past girlfriends he had would tell him that at the end. He was a carefree and unrestrained person that it seems it doesnt matter whatever he does. The last time Bai Yuyue got angry and asked to break up, Zhou Jingze agreed without even thinking about it. On the contrary, Bai Yuyue cried after hearing it, accusing him of not knowing what it means to like someone and never considering their future. Funny, he never even thought about his future yet. The weather forecast says it will be colder than before on Wednesday and that it will rain. Xu Sui got up from the bed in the morning, and the cold air penetrated her skin. The weather became cold as expected. She was always afraid of the cold, so she wore a white puffer jacket and went to class. However, when she went out with a book in her arms, she found that a layer of frost had formed on the corridor railings. There happened to be no class in the afternoon, so she didnt bother fixing up herself and headed straight to the cinema after class. After she arrived and saw who Sheng Yanjia was with, she regretted that she didnt. She casually wore a white puffer jacket out, and it made her look a bit bloated. Sheng Yanjia was still angry with Zhou Jingze, but his mother was worried about him going out alone and told him that he had to find someone to accompany him. Since his brother went to the Internet cafe to play games, only Jingze, who was sleeping next door, was left. Little Curly had to put down his pride and ask Zhou Jingze. Teacher Xiao Xu, what do you want to drink? Ill treat you. Sheng Yanjias eyes lit up the moment he saw Xu Sui. Zhou Jingze snorted, carrying an unknown meaning. He walked to the front reception and took Sheng Yanjias movie ticket to choose a movie. He turned his head and asked, What kind of movies do you like? Horror movies. Xu Sui replied. To cater to his favorite Teacher Xiao Xus likings, Sheng Yanjia forgot about his timidity and said, Me too! Zhou Jingze paused for a second, holding the tickets in the air. Then, he gently rubbed the tickets and smiled lightly: Xu Sui, how many surprises do you still have? Zhou Jingze chose three seats in the horror movie and stood there. He wore an overcoat and combat boots today, looking strong and vigorous. The front desk clerk peeked at him several times when she gave the ticket to him and asked with a big smile, Here are your tickets. Is there anything else you need? Zhou Jingze asked for a bottle of ice water with an expression on his face. Sheng Yanjia grabbed Xu Suis sleeves and nudged her, offering courtesy: Teacher Xiao Xu, what do you like to eat? Ill treat you! Xu Sui didnt like snacks very much, her eyes hesitated, and she was about to refuse when Zhou Jingze looked at her and then glanced at the kid: Choose something, or else this kid will cry. Finally, Xu Sui walked in with a bag of popcorn. The movie starts in three minutes. Sheng Yanjia was sitting in the middle between them. Xu Sui sat beside him inside while Zhou Jingze sat in the outer aisle. Zhou Jingze leaned on his seat and played on his phone from the moment he sat down. He never raised his eyes. Xu Sui lowered her eyes, regained her energy, and focused on the screen. The movie quickly began, and Xu Sui was quickly attracted by the plot and watched intently without being distracted at all. This was hard for the brave Sheng Yanjia next to her. From the beginning, Sheng Yanjia was a bit scared, but he forced himself to look like a man and stared at the screen with his eyes wide open. But all the scenes he was afraid of appeared. The female ghost on the big screen had a bloody face and suddenly crawled out of the desk with a shadowy and grim look. This part scared the audience in the theater auditorium, and several girls screamed. Ah The graphics were vivid and scary. The cries of horror from the cinema came and spread one after another. Sheng Yanjia screamed fiercely. He covered his eyes and couldnt dare to look at it. He wanted to seek comfort at the moment that his head inadvertently fell on Zhou Jingzes shoulder. However, he suddenly realized this was a golden opportunity with Teacher Xiao Xu, so he shifted his head to the other direction, slowly falling on Xu Suis side. Just when his head was two centimeters away from Teacher Xiao Xu, a pair of cold hands caught his head and future fate. Zhou Jingze was staring directly at the screen, but his hands were not idle and made Sheng Yanjia stay back in his seat. Zhou Jingze glanced at him, carrying a sense of warning, but in a lazy voice: Be good. Sheng Yanjia felt very aggrieved. Throughout the rest of the horror movie, he covered his eyes with his hands, breaking out in a cold sweat near the end. Xu Sui likes to watch horror movies and doesnt notice their movements. At the end of the movie, she reluctantly took a picture to remember this memory. She posted a picture in her Friends Circle, only visible to herself, with the text: Like a dream. Zhou Jingzes hands were in his pockets, and he looked at her eyes: You like horror movies that much? Xu Sui closed her phone and looked at the person standing on her left. Then, she softly replied: En. Liked it a lot. The three of them walked out of the theater together. Sheng Yanjia saw a Spider-Man plushie in the claw machine up the front of them and walked towards it. He looked at it and said in excitement, Brother, go put in some coins. I want to play. Zhou Jingze had to redeem a small basket of game coins from a staff member. Little Curly put the basket aside and had a great time playing with the claw machine. Xu Sui stood on one side and her gaze shifted at the claw machine on the other side. She unconsciously walked over and stood in front of it in a daze. Then, suddenly, a black shadow was cast beside her, and a cold voice sounded: You want one? Xu Sui nodded and said lightly, A little bit. When I was a kid, my father often went out early and returned late. He then bought me a Cabbage Patch doll to accompany me. Later, he passed away, and when I had to move, the doll was lost. But Im older now, so I dont need it anymore. Xu Sui smiled and pointed to the doll in the glass window. Zhou Jingze did not answer. Instead, he took the cigarette out from his mouth. His tone was frivolous and firm: Master Zhou will get it for you. Five minutes later, Zhou Jingze paid for his arrogance. He spent more than a dozen coins but hasnt caught it yet. Finally, the coin in Zhou Jingzes palm slid into the coin slot, and he cleared his throat: This time, itll work. The hook of the claw machine caught the dolls belly, and it slowly made its way towards the slot. The two of them stared at it with anticipation. Xu Sui was excited: It seems to be coming out. However, with a shoo, the doll dropped. There was a moment of silence in the air, and Zhou Jingze said in embarrassment, Im going to exchange for more coins. Two minutes later, Zhou Jingze carried a basket of coins and returned. He stood in front of the claw machine and inserted the coins calmly, repeatedly trying but also repeatedly failing. At this time, a couple walked over next to them. The boy easily spent two coins and got a doll. The girl jumped up and held his neck with excitement: Darling, youre so awesome! Do you still want to play? Yes. Xu Sui was standing on Zhou Jingzes left side. The couples intimacy and affection made her feel a little uncomfortable. Her neck was itchy and slightly red. Holding a cigarette in his mouth, Zhou Jingze became determined like it was a League of Legends match. Suddenly, someone pulled the corner of his clothes. He lowered his head and came into contact with a pair of clear eyes. Lets just forget about it. Xu Sui said in a suggestive tone. Zhou Jingze stared at the claw machine in front of him and sneered: I still dont believe I cant get it. In the end, Zhou Jingze spent more than a hundred game coins but didnt catch anything. Even though Xu Sui persuaded him many times like, The money is enough to buy a few dolls online, or, I really dont want it, lets forget about it, but he was still unmoved. This desire to win. Soon, a staff member dragged over a bag of dolls and put them into the machine. Zhou Jingze didnt want to admit defeat, but when he saw the staff, he unwillingly asked: How much is one doll? Can I buy it? The staff smiled: Im sorry, sir, this is not for sale. Xu Sui couldnt help but facepalm. It was a little funny. At this moment, she forgave Zhou Jingze in her heart. But, regardless of it, he was indeed a worthy person for her to like, and she couldnt control herself. Love defeated her self-esteem. Seeing Zhou Jingzes unyielding posture, Xu Sui hurriedly dragged his arm and bowed at the staff: Im so sorry. Zhou Jingze, who was dragged away by Xu Sui, turned his head around at the staff and persisted: Name a price. When Sheng Yanjia, who was playing other games, saw Zhou Jingze and Xu Sui walking out, he hurriedly followed. The group walked out of the cinema. As soon as the cold wind blew, Xu Sui regained her senses. She was surprised at how courageous she was that she was still dragging Zhou Jingzes arm. Finally, she hurriedly let go: Im sorry. Sheng Yanjias shriek interrupted their thoughts: Wow, its snowing. Hearing this, Xu Sui turned her head and looked straight ahead. There was little snow falling everywhere, like dandelions blown in the air by the wind. She stretched out her hand, and tiny snowflakes melted in her palm. It was snowing. To children, playing was always the most important thing that he forgot about his confession. Sheng Yanjia cried out and begged: Brother! Sheng Yanjia didnt say the second half, but Zhou Jingze knew what he wanted to do. A short sentence flew out of his thin lips: Twenty minutes. After receiving the permission, he shouted like a cheerful bird rushing into the courtyard next to the cinema. Zhou Jingze and Xu Sui sat on a bench around the corner and waited for Sheng Yanjia. The cold wind flew into her collar, and she shrank unconsciously. Zhou Jingze sat aside with his elbows on his thighs and raised his eyebrows: Cold? A little bit, Im a southerner. Xu Sui wrinkled her nose embarrassedly. Xu Suis body was originally a bit cold, but her hands and feet get colder in the winter. In addition, even though shes been in the northern city of Beijing for a few years, shes still a little unaccustomed to it. Wait here. Zhou Jingze dropped a sentence. Five minutes later, Zhou Jingze returned. He handed her a cup of hot cocoa. Xu Sui felt touched and softly spoke: Thank you. Zhou Jingze twitched his lips: No problem. He also bought a can of carbonated soda. He pulled off the tab and took a sip. Xu Sui looked at the cold drink covered in frost and asked, Isnt it cold? Feels nice. Zhou Jingze replied. The two sat in silence for a while. Xu Sui took a sip of the hot cocoa, and her body temperature slowly rose. Then, when she was trying to find a topic, Zhou Jingze turned his head sideways and looked at her. He caught a glimpse at the lips that were slowly recovering its rosy color and asked: Xu Sui is it Sheng Nanzhous joke last time, or did I do anything wrong Xu Sui shook her head and let out a sigh of relief. Even though her fingertips were trembling a bit while holding the cup of hot cocoa, she raised her head and mustered the courage to look directly at him: Actually, I was in the same class as you in high school. CH 18 Chapter 18: You like this kind of good girl too? Seeing Zhou Jingzes stunned look, Xu Sui lowered her gaze and laughed at herself: Its okay if you dont remember. Zhou Jingze leaned back on the bench, slightly arched. He placed one of his long legs on the ground. He had a casual expression and seemed to recall that there was indeed such a girl in his class. She was wearing a large school uniform and often lowered her head. The girl would hurriedly pass by his seat every morning when she entered the classroom. Her sleeves occasionally brushed past the paper on his desk. He had a little bit of an impression of Xu Sui but never thought it would be the same person as the girl in front of him. Seeing the familiarity, Zhou Jingze shifted his eyes to Xu Sui. The shy, quiet girl in his memory gradually overlapped with the person in front of him. Youve changed a lot, Zhou Jingze said. The respect he was taught and brought up with prompted him to speak again, Sorry Xu Sui shook her head. Since the two reunited in university, she has already accepted the fact that Zhou Jingze wouldnt remember. After all, he was heavens favored one; the moon surrounded by a myriad of stars. She was just a bleak star, too inconspicuous. Some cant remember the names of the people around them, but others have been thinking about them for a long time. Zhou Jingze picked up the can of Coke on the ground. While he was leaning down, the Coke can in his hand touched the hot cocoa she was holding, and his dark eyes locked on her tightly: Then, lets get to know each other again? Okay, Xu Sui heard herself say softly. In winter, days are short, and nights are long. The time flashed by with the band rehearsals and classes. The group became more familiar with each other, and in a blink of an eye, Christmas Eve came. The competition organized by the two schools happened to be on December 24 at night. On this day, the school was full of excitement and celebration. In particular, today also happens to be Xu Suis birthday. She woke up early in the morning and received a big red envelope from her mother and grandma. Her grandma also called her in person, remembering to tell her to stay warm. For her birthday today, Xu Sui took the money from the red envelope and went out to eat. Xu Sui was calling her grandma while walking through the hallways, acting cottequishly, But grandma, I only want to eat the longevity noodles you make. The old woman smiled from ear to ear, Well, when you come back from winter vacation, grandma will make it for you every day. At noon, Xu Sui invited her two roommates out to eat. Liang Shuang sat in the dining room with a suspicious expression, Did you receive money? Hu Xixi wrapped her arms around Xu Suis neck and said, Yea baby, why are you so happy today? Its because the exam two days ago was relatively easy, Xu Sui made an excuse to stop them from continuously asking. However, Xu Sui didnt expect that she would be exposed when she paid the bill. The waiter returned with the bill and card. With a signature smile on his face, Hello, since today is your birthday, you can enjoy a 12% discount on the meal. In addition, the shop will give you an extra cake. Happy birthday Miss Xu. Xu Sui was startled. After the waiter left, her two roommates pinched her, exclaiming, Are you seeking death!? Why dont you tell us it was your birthday? Dont you guys know now? Xu Suis eyes smiled and placed her finger on her lips, But, shhh, Im already very happy that youre all eating with me. In the afternoon, Xu Sui and Hu Xixi rushed to the Beihang to rehearse since the competition began at night. The annual art festival hosted by the two schools in the evening was very lively. At night, there were continuous noises and crowded people backstage. It was chaotic, but that didnt affect the excitement. When Xu Sui was sitting backstage putting on make-up, she felt a little nervous. Whatever someone worries about, it eventually happens. A girl walked through the overcrowded backstage with two cups of coffee and accidentally bumped into a girl next to her who was trying on clothes. The girl bent her elbow, and a cup of hot coffee spilled on Xu Suis pants and blouse. The sting coming from her body made Xu Sui frown subconsciously. Hu Xixi, who was helping Xu Sui put on makeup, immediately became irritated and looked at the girl, What are you doing? When the two girls saw this, they stooped down to apologize and handed them tissues. Hu Xixi looked at Xu Suis expression and became even angrier at them. She shouted, How did you not see a person over here? Well have to go on stage in a few seconds. How can we go up now? Xu Sui took the tissues and wiped off the coffee stains on her body. The white blouse she was wearing was completely ruined. She tugged at Hu Xixis sleeves and said: Ill go to the bathroom to try and wash it off. Hu Xixi was about to die in anger at her soft personality and said helplessly, Whats the use? We can only borrow another set of clothes for you, but who has extra clothes at this point? I have, a simple and somewhat arrogant tone descended. Everyone turned aroundC it was Bai Yuyue. She wore a purple dress, looking delicate and graceful. She had an alluring make-up on that when she walked over, her upturned eyes were dazzling. The size might not fit. Do you still want it? Bai Yuyue said with her arms folded. Hu Xixi, who was about to be out of breath from the anger: You Xu Sui raised her hands and signaled Hu Xixi to stop. She looked at Bai Yuyue, Yes. Bai Yuyue didnt expect Xu Sui would accept her act of kindness and directed, Then, follow me. Xu Sui followed her and suddenly said: Thank you. After Bai Yuyue heard these words, her tone changed when she spoke, but she still had to maintain her image that she tossed the clothes on the sofa to her, Were even now. When Xu Sui came out of the changing room, the size of the clothes was indeed quite large on her. Bai Yuyue was born taller, with a slightly larger frame, so it didnt really fit Xu Sui that she had to hold the clothes, walking forward cautiously. When Xu Xixi saw Xu Sui finish changing, her eyes lit up and boasted, So beautiful! But the clothes are big, Xu Suis eyes circled around in the lounge, and said, It would be nice if there were clips or needles. Xu Suis gaze swept around but was caught off guard against a pair of eyes. Shi Yuejie came over to give something. He was wearing a black suit and a red tie today, appearing handsome and graceful. He saw Xu Sui and walked over, attracting a lot of attention along the way. Is everything okay? Shi Yuejie asked with a smile. After he asked that, he noticed Xu Suis grip on the collar and immediately understood what was going on. Shi Yuejie reached out his hand and took off the golden brooch on him without hesitation. He handed it to Xu Sui. Xu Sui shook her head. The latter smiled and said: Its okay. It would just be an ornament to me. However, for you, its something you need. As friends, we should help each other. Xu Sui gave a gentle smile and no longer refused. She generously followed, Thank you. Ill give it back to you afterward. Hu Xixi didnt say a word during the whole thing. Xu Sui took the brooch silently and tightened the loose collar. After some adjusting, they finally got on the stage. When Xu Sui was about to walk out from backstage, Bai Yuyue, who was leaning against a wall, grabbed her arm and looked at her: Youre pretty lucky, but you will never be able to have him. Although Bai Yuyue did not say the name, both of them knew who the him she was referring to was. Xu Sui has a soft personality and a good temper. But this time, she looked directly at Bai Yuyue and with a cold expression: Thank you for lending me clothes, but I never owe you anything. After saying this, Xu Sui straightened her back and passed by her without looking back, leaving Bai Yuyue in a daze. She never owed Bai Yuyue anything. When they met again at university, he no longer remembers her. During their second encounter, she was his nieces roommate. At their third encounter, they had broken up, and she had never done anything overbearing. Xu Sui walked over to meet her group standing behind the curtain. The host on the stage announced, The next band is Tansuan Xinqing, a symbol of the friendship between the two universities Please invite them to the stage. Theyll be performing an adapted version of Stubborn. There was a wave of applause from the audience. Zhou Jingze stood in the shadows with the cello on his back. He suddenly raised his head and glanced at Xu Sui and then shifted his gaze ahead: Very pretty. Although Xu Sui knew that this was just a polite compliment, her heart was a little bit flustered. When she was about to say something, the curtain slowly opened, and she had to focus her mind on the performance. Sheng Nanzhou snapped his fingers, and Xu Sui, who sat in the corner, began to play the drums. When the familiar melody rang, the audience cheered. Da Liu stood on the stage, his voice clear and refined, and with the accompaniment of an electric guitar, he sings: Һ粻һ When Im different from the world ǾҲһ Then let me be different ֶ˵Ըտ˸ Persistence, to me, means standing film to resistance ԼЭ If I were to compromise my principles Լ˵ Or lie to myself ʹԭ Although others might forgive me Ҳԭ Id never forgive myself Ըһ The most beautiful wish has got to be the craziest ҾԼ I am my own god һĵط At the place where I live The audience followed the beat and shook the light sticks in their hands. They smiled and listened to Da Liu sing. The pace became slower, and Hu Xixis electric guitar and Sheng Nanzhous accordion were in sync. After Da Liu sang a line, he gave the person on the left a look. Zhou Jingze lowered his head and drew his bow, revealing a wrist with distinct joints. The unique low voice of the cello filled across the stage. Zhou Jingze sat there, with his long legs leaning against the blood-red cello, wearing a black baseball cap. His profile looked sharp, and his eyes were lowered, appearing extremely focused. The sound of the cello enchanted the audience. In the illusion, there was an endless forest. Suddenly, there was a fire that birds and trees were all burnt. Everyone fled in all different directions. A bird was about to fly upwards, but a burnt wood broke its wings, dripping it with blood. However, when a gust of wind blew up, the injured bird slowly tried to fly upwards again. The note of the cello gradually got higher. When Zhou Jingze reached a certain note, he tilted his head and glanced at Xu Sui. When their eyes came in contact, Xu Sui took the drum sticks, threw them a few times in the air, and smiled at the audience. She immediately started playing the drums. It was like raindrops, like a gust of wind, powerful and uplifting. The low note of the cello intertwined with the uplifting sound of the drums. At a certain point, Da Liu let go and sang: Ҳǧ赲 Im not scared of peoples obstructions ֻԼͶ I only fear my own surrender The audience exploded as if they seemed to witness a phoenixs rebirth. Sheng Nanzhou and the others glanced at each other and sang in harmony as Hu Xixi pushed the atmosphere to the climax with her electric guitar: Һҽľǿ With my proud stubbornness ڷдس I sing loudly into the wind What is youth? Its a period full of vigor. Its growth. Its a moment of restlessness. At this part, the audience felt contaminated and sang together. The screams and applause flooded the crowd: һΪԼ This time, Im crazy for myself һҺҵľǿ Just this time, me and my stubbornness һҴ Just this time, let me sing it loudly La la la ʧܾ Even with disappointments, shouldnt be hopeless La la la һҺҵľǿ Just this time, me and my stubbornness Da Liu threw the mic and dived directly into the audience. The crowd cheered and screamed. Infected by the atmosphere, Sheng Nanzhou couldnt help but step from the stage and dive along into the auditorium. The audience threw the two of them in mid-air and cheered for a while. As golden confetti and colored ribbons fell, Zhou Jingze put the cello beside his feet, stood up, and took off his black cap. He stood there in the center of the stage. The corners of his mouth turned up, and his smile was frivolous and reckless. At the same time, he raised his hand and saluted the teachers and classmates in the audience like an unparalleled and handsome pilot. The audience cheered more loudly. Someone in the crowd yelled awesome. A girl stood up and hoarsely shouted, Drop-dead handsome, okay? Damn; isnt that Zhou Jingze from the aviation academy? Hes so cool ahhh! Yea, he plays the cello very nicely. He can do everything. The discussion about him kept circulating around the audience. Shi Yuejie, who stood under the stage, quietly glanced up. Xu Sui was sitting behind the drum sets. She unknowingly smiled at Zhou Jingze with a flash of light in her eyes. After all the performances, their adaptation of Stubborn won first place without any hesitation. When they came to the stage to accept the award, Zhou Jingze didnt go. Since his childhood, he had won many awards, every time making the same short speech that he didnt bother to go up this time. Instead, he stood in the corner and waited for them to receive the prize since they were going to dinner afterward. A friend from his neighboring class, Qin Jing, walked over and stood beside him. Qin Jing patted his shoulder and nodded his chin towards Xu Suis on the stage, in an enthusiastic tone, Man, that girl in your group is really pretty. You should introduce her to me. Zhou Jingze looked down at his phone and chewed mint. Thinking that he was talking about Hu Xixi, he didnt lift his head. In a firm tone, My niece. No chance. No, Qin Jing nudged Zhou Jingzes arm and corrected, Its the other one. Zhou Jingze paused and slowly raised his head, realizing he was talking about Xu Sui. Qin Jing has always liked chasing after pretty girls. He handed his phone to Zhou Jingze and said, The school forum has exploded. People are either discussing about you or that girl. Someone has already found out who she is the university nearby, class 3 Xu Sui. Look, the posts are all her photos taken during the performance just now. Everyone is asking for her contact information, mainly because she was really attractive on stage. She looks soft and beautiful but can play the drums. Just now she flashed a smile at the audience, and my legs went weak. Fortunately, I recorded her performance. Zhou Jingze quickly scrolled through the posts, and his eyes were quiet. Up until Qin Jing showed the video he recorded him, there was only a slight reaction in his eyes. He was so focused that even though he was standing to Xu Suis left, he didnt notice her performance. In the video, he saw a different version of her. A bunch of lights spotlighted her. She was sitting there wearing a white tie-neck dress with black eyes, red lips, fair jade neck, and cold shoulder. Her legs were long and straight. The drumsticks were like pens in her hands. She hit the sticks lightly, but it struck a thrilling note. She was usually a quiet person, but even playing the drums didnt disrupt her character. She still carried a feeling of tranquility. Xu Sui started spinning the drum sticks in her hand. After spinning a few times in mid-air, she would hit the drum hard and smile her dimples appearing. The audience immediately roared, and the video also recorded Qin Jings excitement. At a certain point, Zhou Jingze felt his heart was hit with something. It wasnt light nor heavy an indescribable feeling. Qin Jing saw him looking attentively and nudged his arm again, You like this kind of good girl too? Zhou Jingze looked up, and his eyes fell on Xu Sui, who was standing on the stage. He chewed on the mint in his mouth without saying a word. Qin Jing knew how he usually targets the same type curvy figures, long legs, pretty, and coquettish. He smirked: Or, do you only like one type? CH 19 Chapter 19: Zhou Jingze narrowed his eyes: Xu Sui, come over here. Zhou Jingze didnt answer either question. He looked down at the video and calmly deleted it. Then, he handed the phone back to Qin Jing and turned around without looking back: Lets go. Hey Qin Jing put back his phone. In a panicked and anxious tone: I havent finished speaking. Or you can just introduce me to her Zhou Jingze walked backstage with his hands in his pockets and regrouped with the rest. They won the prize and got tickets to the Beishan Ski Resort. Sheng Nanzhous face was radiating with happiness. When he saw Zhou Jingze, he yelled, Jing Jing! Hearing this intimate call, Zhou Jingze, who was in the middle of lighting a cigarette, felt nauseous and snapped the cigarette. Sheng Nanzhou rushed over to him with excitement. Zhou Jingze pointed at him, and with a cold tone, he said: Try again and see what happens. But Sheng Nanzhou was so happy that he rushed over and hugged Zhou Jingze, about to kiss him. When Sheng Nanzhous face was close enough to touch him, with half of the cigarette dangling from the corners of his mouth, Zhou Jingze grabbed his wrists and tied it backward vigorously. Sheng Nanzhou was forced to bend down and cried for mercy: Ah ah I was wrong, Master Zhou, pain pain Hu Xixi smiled and stepped forward. It was a rare sight to see Sheng Nanzhou beg for mercy, Spare him, uncle. If his hands become useless, who will pay the bill? Zhou Jingze smiled and let go of his hands. He seemed to think of something and mentioned: Makes sense. After being loosened, Sheng Nanzhou stood straight up and tidied his clothes, Of course, we will eat first before going to KTV. I made a reservation at the Flamingo Club. Lets go there first, uncle. Hu Xixi grabbed Sheng Nanzhous arm and waved at him. Zhou Jingze nodded and asked: Wheres Xu Sui? Oh, she said that she had to return something and will be a bit late. Uncle, you can bring her on your way, Hu Xixi said. En. Not long after they left, Xu Sui came out of the lounge and ran into Zhou Jingze smoking in the corridor. He was leaning with his head and neck straight against the wall. He took a puff of the cigarette, his Adams apple rolling up and down. The white smoke was lingering around his slender fingertips. His eyes blazed like scarlet fire, unsure of what he was thinking. Xu Sui saw Zhou Jingze and hesitated before asking, Are you waiting for me? En, Zhou Jingze threw the cigarette to the side and stepped on it before slowly walking towards Xu Sui. She was carrying a bag of things while wearing a white tie-neck dress. She looked as bright as jade, with her thin collar bone exposed like two crescents. She had just removed her makeup, and her pupils were clear, appearing very gentle and pure. Zhou Jingze looked at her exposed white shoulders and raised his eyebrows: Youre not going to change your clothes? As soon as his eyes fell on her, she became a bit nervous and spoke incoherently, My original clothes got dirty. I was planning to go to the dormitory to change. You can wait for me here first. Besides, she was a bit uncomfortable in front of Zhou Jingze wearing this kind of clothes. After she finished explaining, she wanted to run away. Just as she was about to slip away like a rabbit, Zhou Jingze, standing behind her, raised his hand and gently grabbed her ponytail. He let out a soft chuckle, and in a gentle and light voice: Why run? She froze and was afraid to move. Zhou Jingze released his hand and walked in front of her. He took off his coat and handed it to her, casually added: Put this on first. Xu Sui shook her head and refused. She remembered his unwilling-to-back-down look last week and reluctantly explained, But if I wear it, you will become cold. Zhou Jingze laughed and said in a humble tone, If I told you to wear it, just wear it. Why so many comments? Xu Sui could only wear it in the end. It was like a child who had stolen an adults clothes. She hurriedly said, thank you, and ran away. She ran out of the hall, and the wind blew at her. She subconsciously tried to cover her face with the collar, smelling the faint smell of smoke from the neckline. His coat was still warm, and when Xu Sui wore it, she felt like her whole body was on fire. The heat rushed from her waist to her neck. She fastened her pace back to the dormitory, subconsciously not wanting Zhou Jingze to wait too long. She ran back to the dormitory. When the door was pushed open, she placed her hands on her knees panting. Her porcelain-pale face was covered with a thin layer of sweat. Sui Sui, youre back? You were so beautiful on the stage just now. Who knows how many boys in the audience were moved by you, Liang Shuang commented when she heard the sound of someone coming in. After catching her breath, Xu Sui straightened up and gave a light smile, Really? She didnt care much about this and continued: I came back to change my clothes. After Xu Sui changed her clothes, she found a brown paper bag. She carefully folded the clothes and placed them into the bag. When she hurried out, Liang Shuangs concerned voice was engulfed by the wind: Are you having a fever? Your face is so red. Xu Sui hurried out again and saw Zhou Jingze from a distance. He changed his jacket and was standing under the streetlamp, playing with his phone. Xu Sui ran to him and handed him the bag with the clothes, Thank you. Zhou Jingze just put the phone back in his pocket. He bit on the zipper on his side and glanced at her when he heard the words. His tone unclear: Xu Sui. Huh? Do you have to be so polite with me? Zhou Jingze looked at her with a smile. Im not Xu Sui thought for a while but didnt know how to continue. She isnt dumb and usually speaks clearly. But in front of him, why cant she say anything? He pulled the zipper of his jacket all the way to the top, covering his cold jaw, and said, Lets go to the front and call for a taxi. Okay, Xu Sui replied. They stood outside the side entrance of the campus, planning to walk towards the small alley to the southeast. The old campus was situated on the southeast, and the street lights had to be repaired all year round. A yellow light bulb has already been covered with a net. The cold wind swirled and rustled the green tree leaves. Zhou Jingze walked in the front and heard a quarrel ahead. He cast a glance at the alley and found that something was wrong. He turned his head around and spoke to Xu Sui: Stand over there and dont move. Xu Sui stopped. Although she didnt understand why she nodded obediently, Okay. Zhou Jingze usually isnt a nosy person, but he heard a familiar voice. He looked over again and waited. After seeing the other party clearly, he stopped. Xu Sui also saw this scene and was a little worried about Bai Yuyue. She pulled Zhou Jingzes sleeve. Let go of me. Bai Yuyue was surrounded by a few boys, her tone impatient. Those boys were from the vocational school across, and they often drink and fight every day. A yellow-hair stepped forward, interestingly, Oh, why do you have an attitude? Girl, we just want your contact, someone asked, changing his tone. Bai Yuyue glanced at the sky, and her tone was arrogant and conceited: Just you guys? Are you worthy? The contempt and lofty stance in Miss Bais words angered them. Their expressions changed, and they raised their hands. Just as they were about to give her a piece of their mind, a harsh and textured voice sounded: Bai Yuyue. When everyone looked over to see who it was, Zhou Jingze walked towards them with his hands in his pockets and a cigarette in his mouth. The leader Huang Mao unconsciously put down his hand when he saw the incoming person. Zhou Jingze? Huang Mao touched his nose and asked, Are you two together? Yeah, Zhou Jingzes tone was neither hostile nor friendly. Surprise flashed in Bai Yuyues eyes. She immediately leaned forward and grabbed Zhou Jingzes arm, and with an affectionate tone, Yes, were together. Hes my boyfriend. Zhou Jingze tried moving his hands away from Bai Yuyue, but she clenched even tighter. Huang Mao saw that the other party was Zhou Jingze and said, Okay. Zhou Jingze, you were quite famous in high school. When you have time, lets play some rounds of ping pong. En. Zhou Jingze took the cigarette from his mouth and spit it out. Xu Sui stood not far away and saw the entire scene, including Bai Yuyue affectionately grabbing Zhou Jingzes arm. After the person left, she still did not let go. Instead, she stood on her toes and showed a pretty smile. She didnt know what to say to him. The light fire at Zhou Jingzes fingertips was extinguished. To accommodate the girls height, he slightly leaned over to listen to her talking, cold and intriguing. Xu Suis hands were clenched together in her coat pockets, and she lowered her eyes to look at the shadow of the two people on the ground overlapped. Her eyes were sore, but she didnt dare to blink. After the group of gangsters left, Zhou Jingze set his sight on Bai Yuyues arm that was clasping onto him and raised his eyebrows: Youre still not letting go? Bai Yuyue let go of his arms. But seeing him come help her, she was quite happy. Looking at the direction the group was leaving, he said: Why would you get involved with those rascals? Isnt it because Im attractive, Bai Yuyue said proudly and joked contentedly, Its a shame you didnt cherish me. Sure, Zhou Jingze laughed and said, I got to go. Have something to do. Seeing Zhou Jingze was going to leave, Bai Yuyue hurriedly called him Hey wanting to say a few more words to him. He stopped in his tracks. Congratulations, you got first place. Does it feel nice? Decent. I cheered for you off the stage, did you see it? No. At first, Zhou Jingze was trying to control his temper and answer her questions. However, she kept asking questions and didnt want to let him go, so he felt a tint of irritation and annoyance in his heart. And Xu Sui was still waiting for him there. I have to go. Someone is waiting for me, Zhou Jingzes voice was cold. At first, Xu Sui was afraid she would feel sad, so she just stared at their shadows. Later, she turned around and counted the square bricks on the bottom of the street lamp to divert her attention. Xu Sui was so focused that she didnt notice a person incoming and ran into him carelessly. The other party happened to catch her, and she apologized. A joking voice sounded above her head: Classmate, you dont need to give me such a big gift. Xu Sui raised her eyes and ran into an unfamiliar face. When Qin Jing saw the visitor clearly, his heart was overjoyed, but he didnt express it on the surface and introduced himself, Im from Beihang, my names Qin Jing. I saw your performance at the competition, and it was excellent. Thank you. Im Xu Sui, she smiled. What a coincidence. In the band youre in, all the other people are my classmates, except for a girl. This must be fate, Qin Jing took the initiative and tried to close the distance between them. The corners of Xu Suis mouth curved upward, and two dimples appeared on her cheeks. Qin Jings heart scratched with an itch. He looked like a big wolf and continued, Since youre their friend, you can also be considered as my friend. How about giving me your contact information, junior? You can ask me for help in the future. Xu Sui felt a little funny. Arent they the same grade? When did she become his junior? Just as she was about to speak, a warm voice was heard in the distance, and Xu Sui looked over. Zhou Jingze stood not far away with his hands in his pockets. He narrowed his eyes, and in a low and deep voice: Xu Sui, come over here. CH 20 Chapter 20: Happy birthday, Xu Sui. Zhou Jingze didnt know when Bai Yuyue had left. When he called out to Xu Sui, she reflexively walked over. Qin Jing was stubborn and hard to shake off that as soon as a person lifts their foot, he follows. Zhou Jingzes expression wasnt cold, but he raised his eyes and glanced at Qin Jing: Is something the matter? Hai, isnt it because Sheng Nanzhou invited me to your celebration dinner. I ran into you guys, so Ill just come along, Qin Jing reached out and hooked his shoulders. Zhou Jingze pulled his arm away and nodded: Okay. Run to the front to call for a taxi and wait for us there. Qin Jing: Heartless, of course, it was Master Zhou. In front of a girl, Qin Jing had to be more hospitable. As he ran past Zhou Jingze, he quietly raised his middle finger at him, indicating how he refused to give in. When Zhou Jingze took the mints from his pocket, he caught a glimpse of his movement and let out a slight chuckle: Fool. What? Xu Sui raised her face and asked him. Zhou Jingze lowered his head to look at her. He swayed the mint candies in his hand and asked: Do you want one? Sure. Xu Sui extended her white hand, and Zhou Jingze leaned over. His shadow casting down. She could smell the faint smell of mint from him. The green mint candy gently fell on her palm. Zhou Jingze put the mints back in his pocket and raised his chin in the direction Qin Jing had just left: You stay away from that kid. Hes no good. It was okay to be friends with Qin Jing, but he had a lot of love history, sometimes dipping his foot in two boats. He was never short of hospital visits with his girlfriend. Xu Sui quickly raised his head and asked: What about you? Zhou Jingze was stunned. He chewed the mints, breaking them into pieces. Then he said with a smile but not quite one: Of course, Im not a good person either. When he got into the car, Zhou Jingze seemed to think of something. His voice was a little hoarse: Almost forgot to say this, but your performance tonight was pretty good. The three finally took a taxi to Flamingo Club. Zhou Jingze opened the door, stretched out his long legs, and got out of the car. The door made a bang sound closing behind him. When Sheng Nanzhou saw them, he immediately commented: You guys are so slow, dont tell me you went to elope. The group laughed. It was a joke, but Xu Sui stood there with a hint of tension and unnaturalness. Zhou Jingze was unaffected at all. He slowly walked over towards Sheng Nanzhou, who was smiling proudly and directly kicked his chair with his foot. The chair fell backward under the impact, and Sheng Nanzhou leaned back. He was about to fall to the ground and shouted: Master Zhou? Dad dad, I was wrong. Zhou Jingze hooked his lips and let him go. He raised his hand and pushed the back of the chair back again. Amidst the laughter and remarks of the group, Hu Xixi sat on the other side of the dining table and waved at Xu Sui: Baby, come here. I saved a seat for you. Not long after Xu Sui sat down, Qin Jing also followed. He sat beside her and would occasionally ask her questions warmly. Hed either pour water for her or ask about whether she could reach the food, appearing very courteous. Xu Sui was always polite and distanced, thanking him in a low voice. Zhou Jingze sat opposite of her, a little far away. When she would listen to the others talk, she glanced at him. He hung his jacket on the chair and wore a black sweater. He sat there nonchalantly, casually listening to what other people were saying while holding a bottle of beer. When someone cracked a joke, he would raise his eyelids and laugh openly. At first, Zhou Jingze briefly reminded her to stay away from Qin Jing and didnt mention anything else. He sat there without paying any attention. Xu Sui retracted her gaze and lowered her eyes, eating silently. After the meal, the group packed their things, and a waiter led them to the VIP room on the top floor. Xu Sui accompanied Hu Xixi. In the middle, her phone rang and she took a step aside, walking to the end of the corridor to answer the phone. Her mother called and wished her a happy birthday again, asking: Have you eaten well today? Yes, with my roommates, Xu Sui seemed to remember something, With a lot of other people too. Mother Xu was sitting on the sofa in the living room with a blanket and repeatedly reminded: I watched the weather forecast in North Beijing, and the temperature has gotten colder in the past few days. Your hands and feet are naturally cold, and youre even afraid of the cold. Remember to wear more clothes and when you go out, bring a hand warmer. Xu Sui held the phone and listened to her mothers reminders. She glanced at the tree outside the window and smiled: I know mother, but dont worry, I dressed very thick today. After she hung up the phone, she went on the elevator to the top floor. As soon as she entered the room, it was noisy. Some were playing games, others were singing. She found that they were all people she didnt know. Zhou Jingze, Qin Jing, and Hu Xixi were not there. Only Sheng Nanzhou sat on the sofa with his long legs spread out, with the word unhappy written all over his face. Xu Sui walked over and sat next to him, asking: Wheres Xixi? Sheng Nanzhou sneered: Got abducted by a wild man who emerged out of nowhere. Huh? Xu Sui was surprised. Ten minutes later, Hu Xixi walked in fiercely. It was the first time that Xu Sui saw her face so red. She sat between the two of them and kept fanning her face: Damn. Its so hot here. Is there any ice water? Its better to drink warm water these days. Ill pour a glass for you, Xu Sui leaned over and poured a glass of water for her. She asked: Where did you go? Youre sweating a lot. Hu Xixi held the glass of water and drank it continuously. After a few gulps, she caught her breath, and her eyes were sparkling: Sui Sui, I just met a person who made my heart throb. Listen to me A few seconds ago, when Xu Sui picked up the phone call, Hu Xixi went upstairs first and didnt go into the room immediately. Instead, she saw a small vending supermarket in the corner and went straight in and bought a bottle of Sprite. She likes to shake it before drinking and listen to the bubbles make a sizzling sound. She walked down the corridor with her head lowered to reply to a message while opening the drink. She was too attentive on her phone that she inadvertently hit something hard. At the same time, she shook the drink for too long that the moment she opened the bottle, there was a loud bang. The bottle cap shot straight out, and the bubbles fell on the other partys white shirt. Im sorry. Im sorry. Hu Xixi quickly apologized. She raised her head in a hurry and ran into a pair of narrow and dark eyes. The other party wore a waiters uniform and had a pale expression. His back was straight, and the red bow tie was neatly tied. Yet his temperament was as cold as a green pine. At that moment, Hu Xixis heart pounded like a drum. The green bottle cap that popped off hit his face, and a clear coin-sized red mark appeared on his cold face. The sight was inexplicably funny. Hu Xixi laughed out loud, and Lu Wenbai glared at her. She realized something was wrong, and her eyes twinkled: Im so sorry. How about I buy you a new set of clothes? He didnt reply. She then grinned and asked: Whats your name? Lu Wenbai looked at her, exuding an icy and cold atmosphere from all over his body. His red lips spewed out a word: Leave. What happened next? Xu Sui listened, wanting to know the follow-up. Hu Xixi replied: Then I left. It would be annoying if I kept pestering. But yeahI know his name; it was on his tag. There wasnt any hint of frustration on her face. She gave a meaningful broad smile: He cant escape hahaha. While Hu Xixi was vividly recounting the scene when she met Lu Wenbai, she didnt notice the dimness in Sheng Nanzhous eyes. Zhou Jingze met Qin Jing in the bathroom. After washing his hands, he took a paper towel and walked out. When the two met, he was smoking cigarettes in the air outlet of the corridor. Zhou Jingze threw the wiped paper towel in the trash can and took out a cigarette from his cigarette case. He had a habit of hitting the cigarette against the case with his fingers and then biting it in his mouth. As soon as he lowered his head, Qin Jing lit up the lighter and handed it over. Zhou Jingze tilted his head and moved forward, lighting the cigarette. A puff of white smoke exhaled from his thin lips. Qin Jing also lit a cigarette and said casually: The girl Xu Sui is very interesting. I was trying to talk to her during the entire meal just now, and although she looked like a pretty and pure girl, those black eyes were clear and cold. Ai, its so hard to get this kind of girl. Zhou Jingze paused, and the ashes piled up. He lightly gave it a flick and it scattered to the ground. He put the cigarette back in his mouth again, turned around, and dropped a sentence: You have no chance. The two walked back to the room one after the other and pushed the door open. It was noisy inside. Da Liu was so drunk that he was on the table with the mic. As soon as Zhou Jingze walked in, he rushed over to him. He put his arms around Zhou Jingze, and his voice echoed with the speakers: I said hey. Da Liu took the mic and looked at Zhou Jingze, hoping this fan could interact with him. Zhou Jingze looked at him blankly; the coldness in his eyes was obvious. There was silence in the air. He hesitated and withdrew his hand, continuing the line himself: You said hehe. How much did he drink? Zhou Jingze raised his head and looked at Sheng Nanzhou. Sheng Nanzhou pointed to the bottles lined up on the ground and said: He drank all those dozen. Zhou Jingze pulled away from Da Lius arm and went to sit down next to Sheng Nanzhou. As soon as he entered, the girls stuck to him like adhesive. Several girls wanted to sit next to him, but Sheng Nanzhou was in a bad mood tonight. When hes upset, he pulls Zhou Jingze over for a drink that other girls didnt have a chance. Except for a tall and beautiful girl who was majoring in English. She was a bit familiar with them and sat on the left of Zhou Jingze. She held a straight face and quietly declared: Hey, drink less. What will you do when you go back to the dormitory later? Zhou Jingze grabbed the wine glass and raised his eyelids. He glanced at her with a smile. The girls heart throbbed, and she didnt know what to say next. Instead, Sheng Nanzhou waved at her like it was no big deal: Dont worry, we cant get drunk. In the middle, unsure of who selected an English song, someone shouted, Whose song? I cant sing it! Sheng Nanzhou raised his eyes and saw that it was a gentle English song. He nudged Zhou Jingzes shoulders: Hey, you go up and sing. Youre good at it anyway. Yeah, I want to hear it too. You must sound really nice, the girl chimed in. Except for Sheng Nanzhou, almost no one has heard Zhou Jingze sing. After hearing this, a group of them also chimed in, wanting Zhou Jingze to sing. In the cold weather, Zhou Jingze nestled on the sofa and slowly inserted a piece of iced strawberry into his mouth with a knife. He refused: No. F*ck, he cant sing. Maybe Master Zhou is so afraid of singing badly that he doesnt want to scare us hahaha. A group of boys made fun of Zhou Jingze, and the disappointment on the girls face was obvious. The deity didnt care how they laughed and joked at him. After eating a few bites of iced strawberries, he raised his eyebrows: Its pretty sweet. Xu Sui was a little uncomfortable being here and tried her best not to glance and see how Zhou Jingze was doing. She could only play with her phone with her head down. Qin Jing eventually saw her boredom and took a box of chess to play with her. After a few rounds, Xu Sui rolled the dice and looked at the board attentively. The boredom in her heart gradually disappeared. Halfway through, the screen of Zhou Jingzes phone flashed. He took a look and turned his head facing Sheng Nanzhou: Go, theres a game. Xu Sui turned her back to Zhou Jingze while she was playing chess. The voice reached her in a casual tone. Xu Sui paused and lowered her eyelashes, her mind wandering away. Throw it away, Qin Jing urged her. She snapped out of her thoughts and focused on the chessboard again. The surrounding was noisy, with dim, red lights dangling from the ceiling. However, when it comes to Zhou Jingze, her senses seem to be infinitely magnified. She caught a glimpse of him leaning over, placing the wine glass on the table and revealing his slender and white wrist. When he got up, his black clothes rubbed against the table. Hu Xixi stopped him with a domineering tone: No, you cant go! Zhou Jingze felt a little funny and seemed to be speaking with an irritated voice: Why not? Becausebecause today is Christmas Eve! It took her so long to think of this gift. Hu Xixis words reminded a group of people in the venue of the holiday. They hollered and asked each other, shouting: Where is my gift for Christmas Eve huh? Someone selected a Christmas song that made the room livelier. And Hu Xixi leaned forward and whispered something. Her words drowned in the noisy chatters. Zhou Jingze cast his gaze in a certain direction and sat back on the sofa again. Xu Suis back was against them and didnt know what happened. She was playing chess and landed on a spot smoothly. At this moment, with a grin on her face: I won. As soon as she said that, there was a Pa sound as if the switch was disconnected. Xu Suis eyes were dark, and she couldnt see her fingers. The surroundings were surprisingly quiet as if someone were leaving one after another. She didnt think much about it. Instead, the darkness in front of her made her feel anxious and worried. The last time the elevator failed, she could vividly recall Zhou Jingzes claustrophobia. She hurriedly searched for her phone on the sofa to turn on the flashlight and called out: Zhou Jingze? She looked around with the light source and suddenly met a pair of dark and narrow eyes. He idly responded: Im here. Xu Sui moved to his side and held up the light in an urgent tone: Are you okay? Zhou Jingze was sitting there. As soon as he lowered his head, he came into contact with a pair of clear eyes with light ripples. Her eyes were full of worries. She raised her flashlight, looking a bit in a daze. This made his heart lightly move. Im fine, Zhou Jingze looked at her. Xu Sui let out a sigh of relief. When she was about to speak again, she heard a delicate and crisp deng deng deng. She raised her head and saw Hu Xixi holding a cake, with a group of people following behind her and singing: Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! At the same time, the ribbons and gold feathers fell one after another. Hu Xixi walked to her with the cake and smiled: Happy birthday, my baby. Sheng Nanzhou opened a bottle of champagne. The bang sound made everyone around him shout. They all smiled and wished her a happy birthday. Xu Sui discovered that Hu Xixi not only called Liang Shuang but also the people in her class. Her eyes were a little hot, and she didnt know what to say at first. Eventually, she turned towards Hu Xixi: Xixi, thank you. The song playing was a happy birthday song. Hu Xixi lit up the candles and brought the cake in front of Xu Sui. She clasped her hands and blew out the candle after making a wish. The group toasted. They were a bit ignorant after drinking that theyd say anything on their mind. The beer rippled in the collision of the glasses: For first place in the competition! Celebrating tonight! Happy birthday! Long live Christmas Eve! Amidst the noisy and laughing voices, there was suddenly a unique low and textured voice. Everyone turned to look at the source. When the sound rang, the people became miraculously quiet. Xu Sui was the last one to look up. Zhou Jingze was sitting on a high stool with his back slightly arched and his long legs tapping on the ground. He held the mic in one hand and was singing a Cantonese song. The other hand loosely held his jacket. The side of his face was sharp and well-featured; his voice was soothing and pleasant. He appeared a little cold but also alluring. After he finished singing, everyone first caught a breath, and then the screams and applause spread across the room. Qin Jing was the first to return to his senses, Fuck, your voice is really awesome! It was so good. Zhou Jingze, is there anything you cant do? What did I say. I wasnt boasting. Doesnt my Master Zhou sing so nicely? After he sang, everyone wanted to hear more. When another song was played, someone came forward with the mic and joked: Master Zhou, I also ordered a song. Screw off, Zhou Jingze laughed and scolded while handing the mic back to him. The lights in the room were very dim. The red lights would flicker once in a while, ambiguously and tirelessly. Xu Sui was stunned. She watched Zhou Jingze walk towards her step by step. Her heart was beating quickly, and her palms were already sweating. Zhou Jingze smiled and said to her: Happy birthday, Xu Sui. May you be happy every day. CH 21 Chapter 21: Do people have to line up to chase you now? Xu Sui walked back to the dormitory, a bit dizzy. Her footsteps were unsteady that she felt her entire body drifting into outer space. When she got back to the dormitory, she couldnt hold it in anymore longer. Her legs softened, and she fell back down into her chair. 1017 was nested under the table, and when Xu Sui came back, it meowed at her. She laid her head on the table and looked up. Both of her roommates had given her gifts. She unwrapped the packaging and saw that Liang Shuang had given her a set of skincare products while Hu Xixi gifted her a delicate rose gold necklace. She took out her phone and sent a message to the roommates that had yet to return, expressing her happiness and gratitude again. To calm the ups and downs of the night, Xu Sui decided to take a shower to compose herself. After coming out of the shower, she touched her face with her hands and felt that it was still burning. While charging the warm water bag, she searched for the Cantonese song Zhou Jingze sang to her with her phone in one hand. It was called Yellow Gate ɫš. After Xu Sui searched up the song, she plugged in her white earbud and listened to it quietly. It sounded really nice. She suddenly remembered something and took out her phone, flipping through the photos. One of the photos was taken when the candles were just lit on the cake. She took out the phone that time and snapped a picture. It looked like she was taking a photo of the cake, but she was actually taking a picture of Zhou Jingze. He was standing on the side, and only his side profile was vaguely photographed in the corner. If one doesnt look carefully, they wouldnt find out this was her secret. Xu Sui selected the photo from the album and posted it to her Friends Circle. After sharing the post, she closed her phone and recalled what happened today; her mind flickered like a movie on rewind. Her mood today rose and fell. She laid on the table and took out her diary to record the moments, including when they were on stage together and Zhou Jingze praising her performance. The birthday gift he gave her was a song, and most importantly, he wished her a happy birthday and hoped she was happy every day. Xu Sui already knew why he gave this blessing. It was because of last time when they were trying to get the doll, he learned about her sad past. Thinking about it, he really is a gentle person, not the unruly and unrestrained kind displayed on the surface. In the past six months, Xu Sui felt like she was dreaming. When Zhou Jingze was in high school, he was heavens favored one, a moon surrounded by a myriad of stars. On the other hand, she was inferior, sensitive, and dull always apart from the crowd. They didnt have any interactions, seemingly separated by a galaxy. Yet now, during the first snow, Zhou Jingze said to get re-acquainted. The two have now become friends. Regardless of whether the blessing was because of her performance or just something polite to do, she was finally seen by him through her efforts. Suddenly Xu Sui remembered a song she often listened to in her free time. She wrote a sentence in her diary: Id rather be unafraid of blushing, of embarrassment, and tenaciously attack, fighting for your recognition. Ը죬ǿؽȡͬ Xu Sui stared at the diary in a daze. Accompanied by a loud bang sound, the bedroom door was pushed open, and the cold wind poured in. Xu Sui shivered from the cold and hurriedly stuffed her diary into the drawer. Damn it; its so cold outside. If I knew that, I wouldnt have gone to the supermarket, Liang Shuang complained. Hu Xixi looked at her nails and brushed her hair, crying: I suddenly miss the Sams Club at my house downstairs. Time to wake up to reality, Liang Shuang patted her head. Xu Sui threw her phone on the upper bunk and turned to talk to them: You guys couldve asked me to come down and help carry the bags up. No way! Today youre the birthday star. Her roommates took a shower and did their skincare. Xu Sui went to bed and laid down early. She listened to a male cover of the song with her earbuds on. Xu Sui then checked tomorrows schedule as usual before going to bed and went on WeChat. Her Friends Circle showed a red dot. She clicked into it and saw messages from people wishing her a happy birthday. Xu Sui looked through the comments but didnt see the name she wanted to see, staring at the photo she posted in a daze. Red strawberries were decorated around the white cream cake in a circle. The picture photographed Hu Xixi, who was helping to light the candle, and on the far left, a tall black figure. The profile of the side face was blurry, but if examined closely, one would find that the boys hand was very clearly photographed. The joints were clear and bony, and light blue veins extended throughout the hand. There was also a small, dark mole on the hand. Xu Sui lowered her dark eyelashes and was about to close WeChat when suddenly, a red plus sign popped up. She was a little nervous and clicked on it. ZJZ gave her a thumbs up. When she saw his name, she felt a shortness of breath. The caption of the post was a lyric from the song he sang tonight: The wardrobe hides a paradise. The original sentence was supposed to be The wardrobe hides a garden, but she was afraid that others would see it, so she changed it to paradise. The next lyric of the song is The boy you like, always by your side. Seeing Zhou Jingzes profile picture, Xu Sui felt she was turned upside-down, like a layer of honey that glazed her heart. Even the air seemed to be thinner. Zhou Jingze only casually liked her post, but it was different to her. If this was just her wishful thinking, then tonight was her short fantasy. Treating it as a response to her tenacious offenses. The next day, as usual, she packed her things and headed to class. She didnt expect to attract everyones attention on her way. There was chattering, and some even took pictures of her. Everyones overly attentive eyes made Xu Sui unconsciously speed up her pace. When she arrived at the class, Xu Sui put down her books, and Liang Shuang pounced on her like an octopus. With a smile: The goddess is here! Huh? Seeing Xu Suis puzzled face, Liang Shuang took out her phone and showed her the forum with excitement: Im afraid youre the only one in the school who doesnt know that you were on the homepage of the two universities. Last night, when you played the drums, you were so good that everyone is talking about you now. Xu Sui took the phone and quickly swiped down the comments. They were all discussions and photos of her performance last night. A: Whose this? Within one minute, I need to know her name, major, and what she likes. B: This young lady looks very attractive. Her eyes are very clear and lively. C: F*ck, this girl looks like a good girl at first glance, but very enthusiastic when playing the drum. Totally my type. D: Stop playing the drums, play me instead. I even thought about where our grave would be. Liang Shuang came over and grabbed her shoulder: Baby, what about taking this as an opportunity to find someone. What type do you like? Ill help you find some people to choose from. Xu Sui shook her head. Liang Shuang saw her innocent look and hesitated before asking: Have you ever dated someone no? Nope, Xu Sui answered while taking out a book and pen, getting ready for class. Damn, what are you waiting for then?? Hurry up and fall in love, Liang Shuang felt exasperated when she looked at the scholars expression. Liang Shuang waited for her reply, but Xu Sui didnt know how to tell her about her crush. Fortunately, the class bell rang. She sighed in relief and took the opportunity to switch the topic: Class is starting now. After class, Xu Sui didnt want to be talked about while eating, so she went to the cafeteria and packed a meal back to the dormitory. Xu Sui opened the door and saw Hu Xixi petting the cat, jokingly: Is Goddess Xu back? Xu Sui nodded calmly and put the meal on the table. Hu Xixis back was facing her, holding a toy playing with 1017. She took advantage of Princess Xixi being distracted and placed her hands on the back of her neck, smiling, Youre still going on with it? Xu Sui had just returned from outside, and her hands and feet were chilly. The cold made Hu Xixi scream, and Hu Xixi immediately turned around and tickled her. Xu Sui was ticklish and giggled. The two tangled together and quarreled for a long time. In the end, they both fell on the bed inadvertently. Hu Xixi was lying next to her and suddenly remembered something: Sui Sui, I have a guess I wanted to tell you last night. Huh? Xu Sui was lying on the bed, panting slightly. How come I feel like my uncle has a crush on you? Hu Xixi said swiftly. This sentence came out of nowhere, but it made Xu Suis heart throb. She still hadnt calmed down her breath, but her chest was still panting. Everyone knows that he likes exceedingly charming girls, Xu Sui smiled back, trying to make herself sound casual and relaxed. But last night, when everyone asked him to sing, he didnt sing. But when he knew it was your birthday, he took the initiative to sing, Hu Xixi said, recalling the scene last night, That was unprecedented and shocking. According to what I understand about my uncle, no one can force him to do anything. Hes the kind of person with an unruly personality and is easy-going. He never lets himself fall into a passive situation. Once he does, he would directly eradicate it, Hu Xixi commented while playing with a ribbon on a hat. He has always been like this In high school, Zhou Jingze became obsessed with modified racing cars for a while that he wanted a modified car with his name engraved on it. He said his wish to his grandpa, who loved this grandson. On top of his excellent grades at school, his grandpa couldnt reject that he naturally granted Zhou Jingze what he wanted. On his seventeenth birthday, Zhou Jingze received a gift from his grandpa. However, Zhou Zhengyan took the car key and proposed to him a deal, You can participate in this chemistry competition and get first place. Zhou Jingze lowered his eyes, and his voice was faint: I dont want to go. He didnt hate chemistry but only had a general interest in it. Furthermore, he had his own plan of things to do. By participating and preparing for the competition, it would only disrupt his rhythm. Moreover, Zhou Zhengyan generally ignored him. By suddenly asking him to place first in the chemistry competition, it was only either for business cooperation or keeping face. Zhou Zhengyan sneered: If you dont do it, you can go to the garbage collection station to find your car. The atmosphere was deadlocked and tense. Zhou Jingze was silent for a long time and finally raised his head and smiled, touching his left cheek with the tip of his tongue: Okay. Ill go save your face. In the end, Zhou Jingze did maintain Zhou Zhengyans image, but not in the form of first place. Instead during the competition, he handed in a blank paper and gave a long list of his opinions on the questions in English. It was to tell them not to give such childs play but to have harder questions. Zhou Jingze was arrogant and frivolous. He was soon invited by his parents and received a warning from the committee. After listening to Hu Xixis explanation, Xu Sui finally knew the reason why he handed in a blank paper in the first place. That doesnt mean anything, Xu Sui said. My intuitions generally arent wrong. During this period, Ill create more opportunities for the two of you to be together. You can take the opportunity to see if hes special to you, Hu Xixi turned around and winked at her. The speaker had no particular intention, but the listener read their own meaning into it. Because of a small stone that Hu Xixi accidentally set, it made ripples in Xu Suis heart. She often wandered off into her thoughts when doing homework. Would Zhou Jingze really like her, even if only a little bit? On Friday, Xu Sui spent a whole day in the dim laboratory. After she finished her work, Xu Sui took out her phone and found that Hu Xixi had sent a text message asking her to go to the second canteen for dinner at 6:30 PM. Xu Sui glanced at the time, took off her white coat, and walked out after packing up her things. When she came out of the laboratory, the sky was dark. The frigid and harsh wind blew across the street while the dim yellow street lamp stood there quietly. Occasionally, there were sounds of basketball dribbling and boys cheering from the northeast corner. Xu Sui grasped her collar unconsciously and hurried towards the cafeteria. When she arrived at the door of the second canteen, Xu Sui didnt see Hu Xixi but looked up and saw Zhou Jingze. Standing on the steps, Zhou Jingze was wearing a black coat, holding a cigarette between his fingers. He was casually chatting with others and occasionally rubbed his neck. He stood under the tree, and the street light behind him struck obliquely, casting his shadow even longer. Xu Sui stood there for a while. After the people waved him goodbye, he turned around and saw her. He then raised his hand to signal her to come up. Why are you here? Xu Sui walked up the steps and came in front of him. In a surprised tone: Wheres Xixi? The cigarette between Zhou Jingzes fingertips was still lit. When he heard his words, he looked at her with a tint of surprise. What, was this the first time they met? Nevertheless, Zhou Jingze turned to the side and called Hu Xixi. Xu Suis eyelids jumped when the call was picked up. She had a bad feeling in her heart. Sure enough, Zhou Jingze turned back to her after the phone call and said, She said her stomach hurts and told us to go eat without her. Xu Sui froze on the spot. Her white face was covered by a ginger scarf, only revealing a pair of dark eyes. Seeing that she hadnt moved, Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows: Why, not willing? Ah. No, Ill treat you out, Xu Sui looked for her meal card in her pocket in a panic. Lets go; look for it later, a casual chuckle sounded above the top of her head. Zhou Jingze threw the cigarette, and the sole of his shoe extinguished the scarlet flame. He walked in the front with his hands in his pocket while Xu Sui followed behind. The dust under the streetlamp blew like little snowflakes, and the moonlight gradually faded behind them. The two came to the noodle area on the second floor. Xu Sui took the meal card and stood in front of the window, Auntie, can I have two bowls of shrimp noodles, one without green onions and coriander. Its two bowls without green onions and coriander, Zhou Jingze corrected. He lowered his neck and nodded to the lunch lady at the window, Thank you. Zhou Jingze straightened up again and tilted his head to look at her. His eyes overflowed with a careless smile: What a coincidence. You dont eat coriander? Hearing this, her dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She finally nodded: Yea. Zhou Jingze and Xu Sui sat across from each other. The noodles were served quickly. Xu Sui took a sip of the soup; it was very fresh and hot that her body warmed up quickly. Halfway through the meal, two or three boys came over and asked Xu Sui for her phone number. Although the other party repeatedly stated that he just wanted to be friends with her, she politely rejected them, emphasizing she wanted to focus on her studies. After they left, she sighed in relief. When she turned around, Zhou Jingze looked at her carefully. His dark eyes were mixed with a slight smile: Really welcomed by people lately, huh? Xu Sui felt that no matter what she became or how popular she was, in front of him, as long as he focused on her, she would always be a little nervous. Under his gaze, she was a little uncomfortable. The blush on her face spread around like gentle petals. After a while, she replied: Dont laugh at me now. Zhou Jingzes narrow eyes flashed a somewhat inexplicable emotion. As if joking and thinking about something, he slowly asked: Do people have to line up to chase you now? CH 22 Chapter 22: The cat is both of yours. Zhou Jingzes question without a subject was easy to misunderstand. Xu Suis heart was pounding, and her mind went blank. She was startled: Huh? He raised his eyebrows: Really is popular. It turned out that the subject was not him, but just an ordinary question. Xu Sui sighed in relief, but at the same time, she felt a wave of disappointment. She regained her energy and whispered: Really not. At night, Xu Sui returned to the dormitory. As soon as the door opened, Hu Xixi leaped forward faster than 1017. She grabbed Xu Suis arm and asked: How did it go? Xu Sui pulled her hand away and took a few sips of water first. Under Hu Xixis eager eyes, she slowly said: Not much, just ate a meal like usual. Your uncle treats me as a friend. Hu Xixis face filled with disappointment: My instinct has always been very accurate though. Is it really wrong this time? Xu Sui didnt reply and pulled out a chair. She took out some books and started reviewing them but couldnt concentrate. Hu Xixi laid down on the blanket; she suddenly spoke and tentatively asked: Then do you like Zhou Jingze? When Xu Sui heard these words, the red pen in her hand made a heavy stroke on the white page. She tried to calm her mind: How do you know? Ah, your eyes when you look at him. Also, you look calm and quiet and a bit cold. But, in front of him, you blush very easily, Hu Xixi said. Xu Sui thought she hid it well but didnt expect it to be found out. A crush cant be hidden. Hu Xixi was one of her few friends, and she felt relieved that there was someone who could listen to her. After all, it was too hard to have a crush on someone. Finally, Xu Sui nodded: Yes, then you Dont worry, Ill keep it a secret, Hu Xixi interrupted and zipped her mouth. While the two were chatting. Liang Shuang returned home frantically carrying the supper. She placed a box in Xu Suis hand: Baby Xu, when I went to the cafeteria for supper, I saw the coriander dumpling that you love. I packed a box for you. Whoa, thank you, Xu Sui received the box with delight. Although Xu Suis crush on Zhou Jingze was revealed, nothing has changed. Since this semester was about to end, everyone has been busy preparing for the exams. In the medical university, no matter how early Xu Sui wakes up, the library would always be full. She even wonders if these people live in the library. Occasionally, Xu Sui got a spot near the corridor. But the wind near the corridor was swift and cold, and Xu Sui couldnt stand it after sitting once. Hu Xixi watched Xu Suis face turn pale and with a distressed expression: Lets go to a cafe outside the university. I know a cat cafe nearby, and the environment is quiet and warm. There are also many cute cats there. Okay, Xu Sui nodded. When mentioning the cat, 1017 lay on Hu Xixis lap, sticking to her like a hairball, and stared at them dissatisfied, Meow Oh, Hu Xixi bent down and pinched 1017s face. She raised her head and said to Xu Sui, Lets also bring 1017. It must be bored too. Before Xu Sui even replied yet, 1017 immediately rolled off Hu Xixi, like a round orange, and sat beside her foot, clearly two-faced. Fine, Xu Sui said. She bent down and hugged the fat orange in her arms. She was going home during the winter vacation, and her mother was allergic to cat fur. It was going to be a problem. When the two went out, snow was falling from the sky again. It was light like a transparent feather. Everywhere was covered with snow, as if seemingly entering a galaxy. They came to the cat cafe Hu Xixi mentioned and opened the door. It was full of college students. Everyone sat together and ordered a cup of coffee. Once people finished reviewing in the afternoon, they played with the cats when they were tired. Fortunately, there were still a few tables empty. Hu Xixi went to the front desk to order coffee, while Xu Sui sat in the corner and took 1017 out of her backpack. She thought that 1017 was going to play, but when Xu Sui turned on the computer, the kitten jumped up along the end of the table. Its chubby paws moved, and after finding a comfortable position, it fell asleep. Xu Sui smiled; how could there be such a lazy cat. After setting up everything, Xu Sui devoted herself to reviewing. Before she knew it, most of the coffee had already been drunk. Three hours passed like this. When Xu Sui was a little tired after a long time at the table, she raised her hand and rubbed her stiff neck. Her eyes swept aside inadvertently. Her heart jumped. Where is the cat?! Xu Sui inspected the table with her hands and looked at the bottom of the table. There was no shadow of 1017, nor was it around. Xu Suis tone was anxious: Xixi, the cat is gone? Huh? Hu Xixi subconsciously looked around and comforted: Dont worry, it should still be in the cat cafe. Well separately look for it. Xu Sui nodded. Losing the cat wasnt a huge issue but, she looked around while whispering 1017s name. When Xu Sui was looking for the cat, she accidentally bumped into a girls book at a nearby table. The book and pen fell to the ground. Xu Sui picked up the book and pen and apologized: Excuse me. Im looking for an orange cat. Did you happen to see it? The girl took the book and replied: I saw it just now. It was heading towards the direction of that window. Xu Sui thanked her and walked towards the southwest by the window. While bending over, she whispered meow to draw it out. Finally, she saw 1017 sitting on a mans lap. The cat was on its back, looking very comfortable. Meow1017, come here, Xu Sui called out quietly. When she raised her eyes, she came into contact with a pair of dark and deep eyes. She raised her gaze. The man had a handsome face and was holding the cat in one hand while the other arm was resting on the table. He was spinning a pen. At this moment, he was looking at her with a faint smile. If this person wasnt Zhou Jingze, who else could it be? He was petting the cat and heard a soft meow cry. His gaze was on her. She was wearing a white sweater with a low bun, looking up with a pair of clear eyes. She was bent down on the ground as if she was creeping under his feet. This sight made his throat itchy. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows: Your cat? Yes, mines, Xu Sui stood up. Zhou Jingze pressed his tongue against his left cheek and said in a lazy and scornful tone: Mines. At this moment, 1017 saw the situation and clung to Zhou Jingze. He gently stroked her cat with his hand. Xu Sui saw the scene and cursed the white-eyed cat in her heart. Yours? Xu Suis eyes flashed with confusion. She paused, and in a firm attitude: But its my cat. Sheng Nanzhou, who was sitting across reviewing, couldnt understand why Zhou Jingze was teasing a girl and explained: This cat is Wei, the one that Jingze lost three months ago. Xu Sui couldnt comprehend it for a while. The cat she picked up was the one that Zhou Jingze lost? Hu Xixi, who rushed over from behind, happened to hear this conversation and pointed out: Dont fight; the cat is both of yours. Xu Suis eyelashes quivered when she heard the word yours and did not speak. Hu Xixi pulled out a chair and sat down, continuing to talk: You guys come here to review too? Yes, the library is too damn crowded, Sheng Nanzhou replied, But coming here, Master Zhou also attracts girls too much. He sat down only for a while, and several girls came to ask him for his contact. Tsk, Hu Xixi sighed, pointing to the cat, But Uncle, I didnt expect it to be Wei. Well, Zhou Jingze responded lazily, raising his eyes to look at Xu Sui, You have raised it quite well. It gained a lot of weight. When he first picked up the cat, it was very thin. He didnt expect to see it as fat as a ball in three months. Zhou Jingzes voice was low, and there was a captivating smile: Dont worry; you have the final say. Xu Sui sighed in relief. She watched Zhou Jingze hold the cat and plucked up the courage to say: I cant take it home during winter vacation. Can you help me raise it? Zhou Jingze was about to speak when a tall girl with a beautiful face came over. When she walked over, the end of her long, curly hair swept Xu Suis face inadvertently. Drowned by the smell of the perfume, Xu Sui heard the girl ask generously: Hello, do you want to get to know each other? I also have a cat in my house, a purebred Burmilla. They can play together. The girl stood confidently and naturally in front of Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui sat aside and lowered her eyelashes, pretending to be relaxed by folding a paper crane. It was obvious that the paper had been folded countless times, but she couldnt fold it well at this moment. Her black eyelashes looked relaxed, but looking carefully, there was a crease in between. Zhou Jingze leaned back on a chair, with one long leg propped on the ground. His eyes stayed on her for less than a second and then retracted. His tone was daunting and arrogant: No, my cat is wild and will bite. The rejection was blunt and direct. The girl was disappointed and left. Xu Sui felt that her heart fell high in the sky to the ground. At the end of January, the final exams ended. On the day of leaving university, Xu Sui packed up her things. She pulled a suitcase and showed up at Zhou Jingzes house with the cat. Master Kratos was barking excitedly when he saw Xu Sui, wagging his tail and circling her. Some time ago, when they were rehearsing and practicing music at Zhou Jingzes house, Xu Sui would often bring beef jerky and toys, playing with him. Its not surprising that the German Shepherd would behave like this. Seeing it trying to fawn her, Zhou Jingze gave it a fake knock and pointed at it: Dont forget whose following you every day to pick up your sh*t. He wailed and had to put down his wagging tail reluctantly, not daring to praise again. Zhou Jingze turned his gaze to Xu Sui and saw that she had brought her cat litter over. He felt amused: Xu Sui, Ive raised it before, and those things have not been thrown away. She was too worried and felt a little awkward when he said that. Zhou Jingze let her in, and he deliberately went to boil a pot of water. He took out a bottle of ice water from the refrigerator to drink. 1017 is a bit squeamish. Its allergic to pollen. You take care of it well, Xu Sui advised. Ok, Zhou Jingze agreed. He raised his head and drank a sip of ice water. The water flowed down the corners of his lips and dripped onto his throat. The curve was sharp, and it looked cold and sexy. Xu Sui was embarrassed to continue watching, so she lowered her head to play with the cat. Youre going back today? Zhou Jingze saw the suitcase beside her feet. Wheres your home? Xu Sui replied with a smile: Jiangnan, in an ancient town called Liying. Its very beautiful there. You can come visit if you ever have the chance to go there. Zhou Jingze nodded. He tightened the bottle cap and put the water on the table, in an indifferent tone: Its in the south, far from Beijing. Why did you come so far here to attend university? Of course, it was because of you. Xu Sui looked at him and almost blurted out these words. But she reworded: Because I got used to here when I transferred from high school, and I like snow. The two chatted. Xu Sui told Zhou Jingze to pay careful attention to 1017. She glanced at the time, and her heart jumped: Please take care of 1017. I have to rush to the high-speed rail station. Xu Sui hurriedly got up and walked out with the suitcase. Suddenly, a low voice called out to her. Xu Sui turned around and didnt know when Zhou Jingze got dressed. He wore a black coat and combat boots, carrying a free and wild expression. His slender fingertips hooked a bunch of keys: Ill send you off. Thank you. It was snowing again. Zhou Jingze drove Xu Sui to the high-speed rail station. The heater was turned on, and Xu Sui sat in the passenger seat. Two clouds steamed out of her white cheeks. She looked at the white snow outside the window and asked: What do you usually do during holidays? Zhou Jingze drove the car, and in an unscrupulous tone: Skiing, bungee jumping, racing, anything exciting and fun. But arent these very dangerous? It doesnt matter to me. Its worth dying one day in the sunset at a boulevard, knowing that I spent every second in contentment, Zhou Jingze said half-truthfully. On one hand, he is a real living person in this world, and its normal for him to die alone without being remembered by others. After all, his mother was like this. Zhou Jingzes hands were on the steering wheel, and his joints were clear. Xu Suis voice suddenly sounded from beside him: Sunrise is no worse than sunset; wait awhile, Xu Suis tone was serious. Zhou Jingze was stunned and slowly smiled after hearing the words: Okay. After all, you made a big taboo by saying these things in front of a prospective doctor, Xu Sui joked. After driving for nearly an hour, they finally arrived at the high-speed rail station. There were a lot of people coming and going to the high-speed rail station. The red display in the lobby showed Xu Suis high-speed rail that she was going to board was about to arrive. Before saying goodbye, she remembered that she wouldnt see Zhou Jingze during the winter vacation and felt a bit of emptiness in her heart. She raised her eyelashes and said cautiously: Can I see the cat during the winter vacation? Okay. Ill send videos and posts for you, Zhou Jingze said in a sloppy tone. The voice of staff instructing passengers to enter the rail and check the tickets rang through the lobby. Xu Sui waved and turned around, walking towards the entrance. Xu Sui, Zhou Jingze called to her. She stood in the crowd and turned her head. Zhou Jingze was a few feet from her. He was wearing a black coat with snowflakes on his shoulders. The crowd passing by appeared in a blur. One was a boy with a sloppy look and an overwhelming temperament, while the other was calm. Their eyes met in mid-air, like an auto-focused photo. Zhou Jingze was smoking a cigarette with one hand. His thin lips curved and in a casual tone: Teacher Xiao Xu, see you next year. Xu Sui smiled. Glancing at him, the smile on the corners of her lips widened. Ok, see you next year. CH 23 Chapter 23: The other party requested a video call. Xu Sui was on the high-speed rail for a long time before it took another turn and reached Liying Town. When she got back home, the sky was dim, but the lanterns in front of the house were shining with warm and clear light. The sound from the family show escaped from the gaps in the windows and was heard at twice the volume. Xu Sui pushed the luggage in and shouted into the room: Mom, grandma, Im back! The next second, Grandma Xu came out with her reading glasses hunched over and said with a smile: Ah, Yi Yi is back. Let grandma take a look. Xu Sui put down her luggage and threw herself into the arms of the old woman. She took a sniff of the unique scent from her grandma a faint woody fragrance. Grandma, you smell so good. I want to sleep beside you tonight. Xu Sui said coquettishly. Okay, Grandma smiled and pulled her away. She looked at her own granddaughter up and down, frowning, How did you lose so much weight? You havent seen me for a long time. I ate a lot in college and gained two pounds, Xu Sui lied. In fear that the elderly will become suspicious, Xu Sui hurriedly switched the topic: Ai, its 6 PM already. Wheres my mother? She wont be back until half an hour later. Go revise your homework first. Mother Xu knew Xu Sui would come back in advance so that when she got off work, she went to the supermarket to buy flour and leeks, planning to make the dumplings her daughter loves to eat. Once she arrived home, Mother Xu went into the kitchen after washing her hands. Not long after, Xu Sui also came in to help. When she washed her hands and was about to pick up the dough, Mother Xu urged her: Go watch TV with your grandma. Its ok. This kind of work wont tire me, Xu Sui began to stuff in the stuffing. Mother Xu was gentle, standing in plain clothes with a faint smile on the corner of her lips. After a while, she asked: How are your studies? Its decent. I won two awards this semester, Xu Sui answered. Mother Xu knew that decent from her daughter meant that it was quite good, and she smiled with relief: You havent made mother worry since you were a child. Xu Sui lowered her head to make dumplings and smiled faintly when she heard the words. Are the friends you made at university okay? Did you interact with any unscrupulous people? Mother Xu always had a smile on her face, but her tone was tentative. An unrestrained and casual face appeared in Xu Suis mind. Her heart jumped, and she shook her head: No. The day back home was pleasant and comfortable. Zhou Jingze occasionally sent her one or two photos of 1017 sleeping on the sofa. Xu Sui was excited and would take this opportunity to ask more about the chubby orange. In fact, it was only to chat a few more words with him. Before the new year, Xu Sui helped clean the home and moved the flowers in sunlight. She received a message from Zhou Jingze: 1017 is sick. The cat had an allergic reaction that it even scratched itself. In the next second, Zhou Jingze sent a picture of 1017. The photo was shocking red blood wounds covered the cats ear, some stained the semi-dry cat hair. Xu Sui revealed panic in her eyes and searched up the problem on the Internet. She sent several messages in a row: How long has it been like this? Im so sorry to trouble you, but please watch over it as much as possible. Im afraid itll scratch itself again. Have you taken it to the pet hospital? Why dont I go over now? Wait what am I saying Two minutes later, Zhou Jingze sent a sentence: Dont worry. It was obviously just two short words, but Xu Suis heart calmed down inexplicably. At this moment, she couldnt focus on anything else and found a small bench and sat in the sun, waiting for Zhou Jingze to reply. She stared at the phone, and the words the other party opened a live sharing location suddenly popped up on the screen. Her eyelids twitched, and she realized that Zhou Jingze was afraid of her worrying that he started sharing his live location. Xu Sui clicked accept and watched his location move on the map. A strange feeling surged in her heart. ZJZ: It was like that when I got up this morning. Im taking it to the hospital now. Xu Sui: Okay. At every point in time, Zhou Jingze will send a message over. Although his words were short and cold, they made her feel at ease. 11:00 am Got in the car. 11:40 am Arrived.Zhou Jingze also sent a photo of the entrance of the pet hospital. 11:55 am Its whole body has been cleaned up. 12:20 pm In infusion.Zhou Jingze recorded a video of 1017 lying on the hospital bed with eyes closed for infusion. From the surface, the cats rage and anger have calmed down. Xu Sui watched the video and suddenly saw 1017 put his chubby paw on his wrist. Zhou Jingze did not appear on the camera, but she could still recognize that it was his hand. The fingers were slender and clean, with light blue blood vessels running through. Then the camera shook and focused back on the cat. 1:30 pm The infusion is over. The vet said that itll be fine after three consecutive days of infusion. Xu Sui texted: Thank you. Did you eat yet? Ill order you a delivered meal. Thinking about it, Xu Sui lowered her eyes and deleted the message with her fingertips. She sent a new message: Thank you. It seems to be lunchtime, and you havent eaten yet? You should go eat quickly. En. It took half an hour for Zhou Jingze to reply to her. Under the care of Zhou Jingze, 1017 gradually recovered. However, Zhou Jingze seemed to be busy before the New Year that he hadnt been in contact with Xu Sui much. Xu Sui was a little worried about 1017 again and wanted to see it with her own eyes. She hesitated for a while and glanced at the time 9:30, which was early. She decided to send a message to him: How is 1017 now. Can I see it? After she sent the message, Xu Sui looked at it for a while before putting her phone on the table. She turned on the lamp on her table and sat on the bed reading a mystery novel. At 10:30, the phone on the table rang. Xu Sui took a look. It was a video call from Zhou Jingze. She held the phone with her fingertips shaking slightly and stared at the video call request without blinking. Her heart fluttered. Xu Sui accepted it. The screen showed two defined collarbones like hyphens, chest exposed, and the faintly visible tight muscle lines of the man extend down indefinitely . Her cheeks felt hot, and when she glanced again, the camera flickered. 1017 peered its eyes as if it was secretly observing. Zhou Jingzes voice sounded. He seemed to have turned over. His voice was hoarse with a tint of weariness: You can look. Ill continue to sleep. Zhou Jingzes sheets were gray. 1017 rolled over on his bed and disappeared in front of the camera for a while. Then it reappeared again in the camera. He held the phone and put it aside. Xu Sui could actually see him from the corner of the screen. Zhou Jingze was wearing a silver bathrobe. His black, short hair was slightly messy, and his eyelashes were thick and long; the mans jawline was sharp. Zhou Jingze fell asleep that Xu Sui boldly dared to look at him. When he was awake, he always looked dangerous and aggressive; carelessness and jokes filled his eyes. Xu Sui held her chin and looked at Zhou Jingze in a daze. Suddenly, Zhou Jingze smiled lightly, as if talking in a dream. His tone was gentle and nostalgic: I miss you too. Her eyebrows raised, and she clearly realized that it was impossible for it to be directed to her. Fearing to hear another word, she hung up the video call with a beep. After hanging up the phone, Xu Suis eyes were dry, and she lowered her eyes and hurried to the bathroom to wash. The next day, Zhou Jingze woke up with a splitting headache. As soon as the holiday was over, there were more and more hangouts to attend. Zhou Jingze stayed in a lot of loud places and felt bored. Last night, he drank too much alcohol and hurriedly found an excuse to go home to sleep. His sleep was intermittent, and he dreamed of his mother. In his memory, he also recalled a video call with Xu Sui to show her a cat. Zhou Jingze pressed his eyebrows and picked up the phone next to him. He actually spent half an hour in a video call with Xu Sui? He sent a message: Did I say anything last night? When Xu Sui received this message, she wanted to reply: Yes, who is the person you miss? Which girl is it? But she was afraid that when Zhou Jingze answered, she couldnt bear it. In the end, she replied nothing. On New Years Eve, the weather was extremely cold. Xu Sui spent the rest of the year with her relatives. The childrens laughter and joy made the atmosphere at the dinner table more lively. After dinner, Xu Sui sat on the sofa with her grandma to watch the Spring Festival Gala with her and was dragged downstairs by a few children to set off fireworks. She accompanied them to light two firecrackers, and her cheeks were flushed by the cold and finally ran upstairs. Xu Sui came back freezing, and her grandma went to play cards after watching the TV for a while. Her aunt and mother went to play cards in the second hall. Xu Sui logged into WeChat with her phone and received blessings from several friends. She all thanked them one by one. Shen then swiped the screen with her thumb and paused on the profile picture with the name ZJZ. She clicked into it and typed the words Happy New Year. And left again. She copied and pasted the template blessings she received from others into the chatbox. A long series of blessings that looked like a group message was mixed with her selfishness: Although your phone has been filled with New Years greetings, those four words are not enough to express my excitement. Even though such simple words are commonplace, I still cannot help but send my blessings. Happy New Year, I hope you can see the sunset every day. ^-^ In fact, her real blessing was just: Happy New Year. I hope you can see the sunset every day. Not long after, ZJZ replied: ? Xu Sui, this sounds like its your first time on the Internet. Xu Sui: This is called being rhetoric. She sat in the living room texting. Remembering what Hu Xixi said about him having a strained relationship with his family, she wanted to lighten his New Year and asked: Where are you now? Have you eaten dinner yet? ZJZ: I have eaten. At my grandpas house. Then he sent another message: Suddenly want to watch the fireworks, but its so quiet here. When Xu Sui saw the message, the children downstairs were having fun in the yard, and laughter rang from time to time. An idea flashed, and her mind ran down before her senses. For the person she likes, she could do anything. Xu Sui ran down quickly and sent a video call request to Zhou Jingze in the cold wind. The call was quickly accepted. Li Yings sky was very beautiful, with stars shimmering above the head. The yellow leaves of the locust tree in the yard hung on it like a crescent moon. The winter wind in the south was cold and freezing, and the fireworks protruded out of the wall. Xu Sui stood still and trembled. She turned her phone to the sky with a soft voice: Happy New Year. Zhou Jingze was leaning against a railing with a can of cold beer, feeling the cold wind. Suddenly, clusters of brilliant fireworks bloomed in front of him, as well as the laughter of children. Xu Sui appeared on the screen, wearing a red velvet coat with rosy lips and white teeth. The tip of her nose was red from the cold, and her hair was let loose over her shoulders. Fireworks boomed in the sky and turned into seemingly shooting stars. Her long eyelash tail disappeared into her glass bead-like eyes. Zhou Jingze slowly stood up and unhurriedly said: Worth it. CH 24 Chapter 24: Its a fact that he doesnt like you. The fireworks Xu Sui showed Zhou Jingze for New Year made him suddenly feel that this boring and lonely New Year was interesting. There was something worth looking forward to. As soon as the New Year came, Xu Sui had a good start; when she used the bathroom, she accidentally dropped her phone into the toilet and destroyed it. It didnt take long before she calmed down her anxiety. It was time to be out with the old and in with the new. Whats more, she had fun this year but still hasnt completed her assignments or memorized the medical terms. Without having a phone, she could calm down and focus. If she needed to contact anyone, she could always use her grandmas cell phone. Once a person leaves the Internet and social platforms, one could achieve twice the result with half the effort. After only a day, Xu Sui found that her learning efficiency was extremely high. Its just that at night, she would be distracted while sitting in front of her desk. In the video call that day, the miss you Zhou Jingze unconsciously murmured was stuck to her heart like a soft thorn. Once she thinks about it, her chest will become stuffy. If he had someone he liked already, why is he treating her so nicely? He would inadvertently hand her warm milk, and as someone who is unspoken, he would sing to her on her birthday, send her to the high-speed rail station in person, and even spend time taking care of her cat. Or is it that hes like this to every girl, messing around. People who tend to be wandering doing these things were the easiest at attracting others. Zhou Jingzes goodness even made Xu Sui wonder, does he like her at least a little bit? But he could also send people into hell with a single word. If it was that, Xu Sui wanted to ask him not to be so good to her, giving her false hope. Then she would rather stand in the distance and like him far away. This idea often drifts in Xu Suis heart, and once it occurs, it lingers no matter what. She couldnt help but want to ask Zhou Jingze that after hesitating for several days, she finally decided to ask. Because Xu Sui felt like she couldnt hide her crush anymore. On the tenth day of the New Years Day, Xu Suis lips were dry from memorizing the terms, but the two words Zhou Jingze were lingering around from time to time. At four oclock in the afternoon, the winter sun tilted down from the corner of the window sill, and the fine spots of light fell on the desk. Xu Suis phone broke, so she used grandmas phone to send a message to Zhou Jingze. She was nervous as her fingertips trembled slightly, but after a few deep breaths, she sent a text message: Can you not be so nice to me? This time his tone was gentler than usual:Arent you the one whos treating me nicer? Xu Sui saw the message. Did he always know her thoughts? She lowered her eyes and continued texting: Not really Five minutes later, Zhou Jingze replied: Okay. I asked someone to buy the thing you wanted last time. Take care of yourself outside. Its late on your side, so rest early and good night. When Xu Sui saw the message, her mind went blank and became confused. She directly asked him: What are you talking about? Theres no time difference here? Three minutes later, Xu Sui received his reply, and she could feel the coldness and impatient across the screen: Who are you? Zhou Jingze never used this tone to talk to her. When she saw the three words, she explained: Xu Sui. I remember I told you a few days ago my phone was broken. She was nervous just now that she used her grandmas phone to send a message to Zhou Jingze, and forgot to say who she was. Just now, Zhou Jingze seemed to treat her as someone else. He returned quickly hostile and indifferent suppressing a bit of obvious anger: Are you not Sai Ning? She has been using her roommates cell phone to contact me recently, so I was texting the wrong person? Every word of Zhou Jingze was filled with impatience and faint anger. He thought Xu Sui was Sai Ning, so he kept replying to her in a gentle tone. Every word like, Who are you? she, and wrong , as well as the girls name Sai Ning, all brightly reminded her. He was only polite to you because of good manners. For him, youre someone he barely notices. Its a fact that he doesnt like you. This text message made Xu Sui feel ridiculous at herself. She stared straight at the screen, and her eyes were getting watery. A drop of crystal tears hit the screen and quickly blurred the vision in front of her. She quickly wiped the water on the screen with her finger and sent: Sorry. As if she was self-prepared from further damage, she blocked his phone number after sending that. After the fifteenth, the college students had to return to university. The day Xu Sui had to leave Li Ying, her mother and grandmother stuffed many foods into her suitcase. Xu Sui didnt know whether to laugh or cry: Mom, I cant eat so much. Xu Sui was about to take out some stuff from the suitcase when Mother Xu patted her hand and re-zipped the zipper, in a rebuking tone: Who said it was for you? Share some with your roommates so that they can treat my daughter nicely. My roommates are very good, but thank you, mom! Xu Sui said with a smile. When Mother Xu sent Xu Sui to the high-speed rail station, she told Xu Sui to pay attention to her body, eat regularly, and call her whenever she needed. Xu Sui stood at the high-speed rail station entrance and in a serious tone: Something feels wrong. Mother Xu looked worried and pulled her aside: Where do you feel uncomfortable? Should we go to the hospital now? What happened? I was kidding, Xu Sui said, taking her luggage. This child, Mother Xu gently pinched Xu Sui and said with slight hesitation: Yi Yi, remember to study hard when you go back to university and remember what mother expects of you. The most important thing for you at this stage is your studies. You can talk about love after graduation. Mother Xu had been keeping those words in her heart for a long time. Like how a mother knows her child best, before the New Year she noticed Xu Sui was excited, staring at her mobile phone from time to time, but now she seems down, often wandering. Most of the troubles at this age are related to romantic feelings. Mother Xu had always been strict with her child, and she still hopes that Xu Sui can focus on her studies. Speaking of crush, Xu Sui thought of a certain name, and her eyes dimmed for a moment: I understand, mom. When she returned to school, Xu Sui dragged her suitcase into the dorm. When she opened the door, Liang Shuang was watering flowers on the balcony while Hu Xixi, who wore a pair of black-framed sunglasses, was directing the boys to help move in the luggage. Everything was so familiar. Im back! Xu Sui came in with a smile. Baby, miss me? Hu Xixi took off her sunglasses and rushed over. Well Xu Sui prolonged, and her tone changed, It was ok. Hu Xixi immediately tried to tickle her, but Xu Sui smiled and avoided her; the two of them quarreled. After resting for a long time, they each went to their class to review at night. When the schedule was distributed, and Xu Sui received the new textbooks, she found that her courses were significantly harder than the first half of the semester. She secretly made up her mind to forget that person. After the beginning of the new semester, Xu Sui arranged her time to be busy every day, either attending classes, hiding in the library, or studying on the rooftop. She still didnt buy a new phone yet that she would use her laptop to log in to QQ if something happenedC things were either on QQ or sent as emails. Xu Sui didnt know what she was avoiding. Sometimes, when she logged on to QQ, she would see Zhou Jingzes profile active but in a busy state, probably playing games. Since she secretly added him to QQ in high school, his profile was gray most of the time. A few times, it would be active; it was like he was not in her life, and the colors that appeared in her world were only short-lived. She even suspected that Zhou Jingze had no idea that she secretly added him when she was in high school. To him, she was just a stranger lying on the contact list. Liang Shuang also noticed the change in Xu Suis state that it made her unable to focus on her studies. In addition to how hard it was to review, she had to follow Xu Sui to the library and back to the dorm to review every day. When Liang Shuang was sitting on the bed applying nail polish, she remembered something and asked: Sui Sui, the teacher in class today asked people to label a diagram of the human body, and only you have memorized it. Studying is too difficult for me, but you seem very relaxed. Do you have any tips for me? Yes, come down, Xu Sui said while sitting at the desk. Liang Shuang immediately got out of bed. Xu Sui sat on the chair and opened the book. She took out a red marker from the pencil case and said in a warm voice: Since people have different ways, you can go look through it all first and then apply the thinking. The diagram could be subdivided into the physical signs of the bones, nerve-oriented Liang Shuang listened, and her thoughts wandered around as she stared at Xu Suis long hair that was put up with a pencil. A few strands of her hair were scattered on the side. Her lips were cherry-like, red, and smooth. Liang Shuang, are you listening? Xu Sui asked with a good temper. Liang Shuang regained her senses and immediately apologized: Sorry Baby Xu, repeat it. Youre so good-looking that I lost focus. Xu Sui repeated her words. When she was about to go over the blood vessels, Hu Xixi entered the room dejected. Liang Shuang looked at her and asked, Whats wrong? F*ck, Lu Wenbai is too hard to get. I told him I want to chase him. En, and then? He told me to dream on! Hu Xixi said angrily. Dont be sad. Men are nothing, Liang Shuang comforted her. Thats right! Ill give your comment a like! Hu Xixis emotions change quickly. She sat on a chair and played on her phone. Suddenly, she turned her head and said: Sui Sui, they said theyre going to go eat later. Do you want to go? Zhou Jingze is coming too. Xu Sui was using a marker to write notes on the book. After hearing what Xixi said, her elbow moved slightly, and the marker made a long stroke on the diagram of the human body, pointing directly to the heart organ. She lowered her eyes: I wont go. I have something to do tonight. At first, Xu Sui could use this excuse to dodge Hu Xixi. But after a long time, Hu Xixi felt something was wrong and asked her: Whats the matter with you two? Is it my uncle bullying you? Ill beat him up. Nope, you misunderstood. Xixi, dont worry about it, Xu Sui smiled. She changed the subject, This semester has a lot of assignments, so Ive been really busy. I even thought of transferring to the Department of Veterinary Medicine. Hai, were also suffering! We catch wild cats on the campus every day for treatment, but they run away as soon as they see us, Hu Xixi complained. Hey, speaking of wild cats, is 1017 still with my uncle? Hu Xixi asked. Xu Sui nodded. Since the beginning of school, she didnt go see Zhou Jingze take back 1017. Either way, it was his cat. She never hung out with them again, and the words Zhou Jingze were tucked away in a hidden corner in her heart. Xu Sui often went to the library, but she didnt expect to run into Shi Yuejie many times there. The two became well-acquainted with each other that they would go to the cafeteria together sometimes. After class on Friday, Xu Sui suddenly remembered the oden stall outside the campus. She grabbed her books and hurried out of the school door to buy food. In mid-March, there was a chill in the spring breeze. The willow trees outside the campus ground bloomed. When the wind blew, catkins fell everywhere, slowly drifting onto ones shoulder. Xu Sui got a portion of oden. After paying the money, she turned around and raised her eyes casually. At a glance, she saw Zhou Jingze in a crowd not far away. He was wearing a thin black coat. His hair was also shorter, making his eyebrows appear darker and sharper. He bit on a cigarette and stood in the middle of the crowd. Not knowing what they were talking about, she saw him give a light and sloppy smile. The wind blew by, and the soot rustled to the ground. Sheng Nanzhou saw Xu Sui and nudged Zhou Jingzes shoulder. Zhou Jingze lowered his head. Someone passed a lighter, and he lit another cigarette, holding his hands together to block the wind. The scarlet fire blazed, and he raised his eyebrows for a second. After he finished smoking, he returned to the jovial and lively talk. He didnt glance at Xu Sui at all. Even though they havent seen each other for nearly a month, Xu Sui felt that without her, his life had not changed. It was still splendid and brilliant. She retracted her gaze from him and lowered her eyes, hurriedly walking towards the school gate with the oden. The wind blew, making her eyes sore and hard to open. My love for you is over the mountains, but youve brushed past me countless times. You are the scenery that was never mine. CH 25 Chapter 25: If I dont want you to leave, can you leave? Since the last time she accidentally ran into Zhou Jingze outside of campus, Xu Sui had reduced the number of encounters. But the more you run away from someone, the more you see them. In mid-April, the university and the First Affiliated Hospital of Beijing North Medical University hosted a collaboration through volunteer activity. Freshmen were recruited as medical social workers to provide services and assistance to the patients in the hospital once a week. Xu Sui checked the registration terms and signed up. On the first day, she was almost late; she got dressed, took a loaf of bread, and hurried out. Xu Sui took the bus to the city hospital, and when she got off the bus, she saw a turbulent crowd not far away rushing past her, panting: Im sorry, Im late. In the middle of the crowd stood someone wearing a white shirt with an upright posture. He was holding a folder with his back turned towards Xu Sui. She thought this person looked familiar, and when the other party turned around, she was dumbfounded. Shi Yuejie lightly tapped her with the blue folder, and said with a smile: Hurry and stand in the line. When he finished counting the number of people, Shi Yuejie stood in front of her. The sunlight was a little dazzling, and he squinted to look at the team in front of him. Xu Sui was standing on the side, wearing an apple-green sweater and light blue jeans. Her black hair was tied up and was a little messy. She kept fanning the wind with her hands; her white cheeks bulged up like little goldfish. After calling the names, Shi Yuejie sent them a group list. Everyone headed to the place they were assigned to serve. Some people were assigned to the hospital, while others were designated to the senior care unit. Xu Sui was assigned to the orphanage, giving psychological counseling for orphans. She spent a day in the orphanage and learned that a child with congenital heart disease was suffering from depression due to the growing environment. The child drew a castle closed without a door on the ground. Why does this castle have no doors? Xu Sui touched her head and asked gently. The little girl replied: Because the bad guy locked the door. Xu Sui took out the tree branch and drew a door in the castle, her lips curled up: Look, there is a door now. If the bad guy locked the door, we will create a door ourselves. Xu Sui was stunned after saying this as if thinking of something, lost in her thoughts. After one day of medical social worker service, Xu Sui took the bus back to campus. Unexpectedly, when she stepped off the bus, she ran into Shi Yuejie, who also finished his volunteer activities. The two greeted each other. Shi Yuejie walked over and handed her a carton of milk. Xu Sui accepted it and inserted the straw: Thank you. They walked side by side in the university hallway. Shi Yuejie was a bit concerned and asked: How do you feel today? A bit tired? Pretty good, Xu Sui nodded and thought for a while, Just a little tired. Thats good then. Shi Yuejie then recounted his service experience to her, including the difficulties and other interesting things. Xu Sui listened intently and smiled from time to time. She gently bit on the milk straw, her clear eyes full of questions: I didnt expect you to be in charge of this event. Arent juniors busy, or is it that the higher the position, the more responsibility you have? I am busy. At first, I wanted to refuse, Shi Yuejie looked at her and slowly spoke, But I saw your name on the list, so I decided to come. Xu Sui froze. She was drinking milk and received a shock of surprise that she coughed violently, her eyes getting watery. Shi Yuejie subconsciously raised his hand; his palm stopped in midair for a second when he was two centimeters away from her. In the end, he gently patted her on the back and smiled warmly: Did I scare you? You dont have to be responsible for this matter. Zhou Jingze, who just finished training and was rushing back to campus, ran into this scene. It was April, and the schools magnolia flowers were blooming all around. The two of them stood under the tree with a sense of intimacy. The moist wind blew, carrying a sweet fragrance to him. He narrowed his eyes and sneered. They look like a pretty good pair. Xu Sui finally recovered from the shock and felt a scorching gaze on her. When she raised her eyes, she saw Zhou Jingze not far away. He was wearing a gray-green military uniform and smoking a cigarette with one hand. The curve of his lower jaw is sharp, and he was looking straight at her, his eyes full of emotions. Direct, indifferent, and full of desire. Xu Suis heart jumped, and when their eyes met, she hurriedly shifted her gaze away, not daring to look at him again. Obviously, Shi Yuejie also saw Zhou Jingze. It was no accident that he confessed his intentions to Xu Sui today. Ever since Xu Sui was framed for cheating, he helped her investigate and returned her innocence. It seemed that he won, but who knew what methods Zhou Jingze used to get the girl to directly apologize to Xu Sui. Shi Yuejie knew that he had lost. He was no match for Zhou Jingze. This was just Zhou Jingzes style of doing things. Compared with the pursuit of justice, he prefers to use his own methods to tell Shi Yuejie that hes better. But nowadays, Shi Yuejie saw that Xu Sui was not around Zhou Jingze, and she didnt go out often. He intended to seize this opportunity and be honest with himself. After all, liking someone isnt something dirty and shameful. Shi Yuejie took the initiative and walked in front of Zhou Jingze, in a gentle tone: Jingze, what can I do for you? Zhou Jingze took the cigarette out from his mouth and scoffed, with a cold voice: Who said I came to find you? They looked straight at each other, a raging current between them. Xu Sui stood behind Shi Yuejie and forced herself not to look at that person because she felt sad whenever she saw him. When the tension between the two couldnt be pacified, Xu Sui gripped the milk carton and lowered her head, hurriedly past Zhou Jingze. The evening breeze was blowing, and a strand of her hair inadvertently touched the tip of Zhou Jingzes noseC the faint scent of camellia passing by. Zhou Jingze turned his head and stared at her back. She was running faster than a rabbit. He narrowed his eyes and called out: Xu Sui. Xu Sui paused and then left without looking back. Only then did Zhou Jingze realize that when this girl gets angry, it was way more serious than he thought. When Xu Sui went to tutor Sheng Yanjia this semester, she changed the time to Friday, partially to avoid running into Zhou Jingze. On a Friday afternoon, Sheng Yanjia mysteriously sent Xu Sui a text message asking her to arrive early. Xu Sui was not suspicious of him and came to his house. She taught Sheng Yanjia two periods of math classes, and after assigning homework, she rubbed the little kids head as usual: Teacher is leaving. Hey, teacher Xiao Xu, have dinner at my house tonight, Sheng Yanjia pulled her back. Its okay, this teacher is trying to lose weight recently, Xu Sui told a lie to cover herself. Little Curly immediately lay on the table and said with a sad expression, But today is my birthday. Your birthday why didnt you tell me earlier! I didnt prepare anything, Xu Sui was surprised. The next second, Mother Sheng pushed open the door and entered. She dressed up for todays occasion, wearing a cheongsam and earrings. The two emerald green earrings flattered her skin, and she appeared generous and charming. Mother Sheng was enthusiastic, and she hurriedly said, Teacher Xiao Xu, just stay and eat; you dont need to prepare anything. If you dont stay, the kid will hold a grudge against me. The offer was too difficult to refuse, and against the kids big puppy eyes, Xu Sui nodded. Sheng Yanjia immediately jumped up from the stool and invited her: Teacher, come downstairs and play. I invited a lot of classmates, including my brother, Jingze, and the others. When she heard a certain name, Xu Suis eyebrows fluttered: You go downstairs and play first. This teacher wants to rest for a moment. Can I play your game console for a while? Of course, you can! Ill go down first then, Sheng Yanjia said. After they went downstairs, Xu Sui sat on the soft carpet in the room. Not long after, she heard noisy voices from downstairs. One of them was a metallic voice mixed with a laidback tone, and she recognized it at once. Xu Sui restrained her heart and held the switch handle, deciding to focus on the game. She hadnt played games for a long time, so when she came across a competitive survival game, there was a faint sense of excitement in her bones. She passed each round and did the tasks smoothly. When Hu Xixi opened the door and entered, she saw this scene: Xu Sui had a well-behaved temperament and killed soldiers without blinking, but instead with a calm expression on her face. F***, baby, this is too fierce. I suspect that everyone is deceived by your looks thinking youre well-behaved, Hu Xixi patted her on the head, But baby, its time to go downstairs and eat. Xu Sui sat on the ground cross-legged; her black eyes stared at the big screen without moving, very focused. Her voice was careless: You go first. I need to finish this fight. Its been a long time since she played, so she was a little addicted. After Hu Xixi went downstairs, Xu Sui played this game for a long time. When she collected the last drop of the enemys blood, she inadvertently looked up at the clock and was shocked, immediately hurrying downstairs. When Xu Sui came down, almost everyone was seated, and there was only one open. Coincidentally, it was the vacant seat next to that person. He had his back to her, wearing black short sleeves, leaning back lazily. He was unwrapping a candy, and the back of the neck appeared cold and attractive. Sheng Yanjia was surrounded by a few other kids and laughed happily. He saw Xu Sui, and fearing that she wouldnt hear him, he shouted: Teach Xiao Xu, come here quickly. Xu Sui had to bite the bullet and walked over, sitting next to Zhou Jingze. After she was seated, Xu Sui followed everyone, applauding and smiling, trying hard not to look at the person next to her. Zhou Jingze sat there lazily with a relaxed face, laughing unscrupulously and teasing Sheng Yanjia, who almost cried. The two were close together that occasionally their elbows touched. The joints of his wrist were clear and somewhat stiff. It was only a glance, but her feeling was obvious. Xu Suis heart trembled, but she hurriedly let it go. She sat next to him, and the smell of mint wafted from his body, slowly drifting to her senses. It was inescapable that she decided to focus on the food. People from Beijing like to eat sweeter food, and Xu Sui likes spicy food. Out of the table of dishes, only a plate of mapo tofu was more suitable for her taste. The children present were even more picky eaters, spinning the dishes on the turntable around and around. Often when she wanted to try a dish, it would fly past her in the next second. The dish was rotating towards Xu Sui again, but the next second, the turntable plate moved. She sighed in her heart and retracted the chopsticks. Zhou Jingze was sitting on the side, casually chatting with others. As if he had eyes on the back of his head, he raised his right arm, his biceps toned and smooth, and placed his palm directly on the glass surface. Sheng Yanjia couldnt move it at all. Sheng Yanjia had a feeling that Zhou Jingze always liked to oppose him and felt very aggrieved: Brother, what are you doing? Zhou Jing glanced at him with his thin eyelids and asked slowly: Cant I try a dish? Sheng Yanjia was afraid to death when his brother looked at people like this. Zhou Jingzes eyes were calm, but it made Sheng Yanjia feel intimidated. Little Curly let go of his hand decisively and said compliantly: Its okay, you try the food. I wont play around and turn it again. Zhou Jingze casually reached for a dish next to Mapo Tofu, and Xu Sui also got what she wanted. Halfway through the meal, Xu Sui almost choked. When she was about to look for water, she saw a slender hand handing her a glass of water. The light blue blood vessels on the back of the hand were apparent, and the black mole appeared in her vision. A glass of water was placed beside her. So what he did before was for her? Xu Sui didnt dare to look up into his eyes and said softly, Thank you. She heard a laidback and deep chuckle above her head and felt her neck becoming itchy and warm. After the meal, it was time to cut the cake and make a birthday wish. Sheng Yanjia successfully blew out 11 candles with everyones lively blessings. Zhou Jingze was generous and gifted him a set of limited edition Marvel figures. Everyone gave their gifts, and Xu Sui felt a little embarrassed: This teacher will make it up next time you. Happy birthday, Sheng Yanjia.. Then you cant forget. Of course. When Sheng Yanjias birthday celebration was almost over, Xu Sui glanced at the time. It was almost ten oclock, and Hu Xixi came to look for her: Shouldnt we go back now. Itll be close to the dorm curfew when we get back. En; wait one second. My things are still upstairs, Xu Sui nodded. After speaking, Xu Sui hurried to Sheng Yanjias room to pack her things, including pens and a mirror. Xu Sui was in a daze as she packed her things that when she turned around with the book in her arms, she bumped into her hard chest. She raised her head and met a pair of black, bottomless eyes. His eyes were domineering and full of inexplicable emotions, like a beast that could swallow her up at any time. Xu Suis heart tightened, and she gripped onto her books, planning to walk on the other side. Zhou Jingze was carrying a red and white coat with a playful smile on his face. He raised his feet lazily, blocking her and not letting her go. Xu Sui pursed her lips, and she turned to the left. Zhou Jingze followed her to the left, and when she turned to the right again, he followed her. His expression was always casual, with a smile on his face and a cat-like attitude. Zhou Jingze blocked Xu Sui on his side, and he locked his eyes tightly on her: Lets discuss. Xu Sui didnt want to recall the matter and face Zhou Jingzes coldness and impatience towards her at that time. She just wanted to escape: I have something to do. After she finished speaking, she took the chance when he was not paying attention and tried to slip away. Zhou Jingze responded quickly and took two steps back, blocking the door directly. Xu Sui was about to leave, but Zhou Jingze raised his hand and grabbed her wrist tightly; he looked down at her dissatisfied and narrowed his eyes: Where to hide? When Xu Sui wanted to leave, he clamped tightly, unconsciously exerting a little force. Zhou Jingze leaned on the door frame. He leaned over slowly, lowering his head and neck, and the two were very close. With an eased tone, but a domineering and strong voice: If I dont want you to leave, can you leave? Xu Suis face was turned away, and she didnt speak. Just as Zhou Jingze thought she would compromise, and they were going to talk it out, a sparkling and hot tear fell on the back of his hand. Indescribably, it scalded his heart. Zhou Jingze looked down and found that he was gripping too hard, and Xu Suis fair wrist had a red mark. He immediately let go and found that her eyes were redC a panic-like emotion spread in his heart. After Xu Sui was free, she hurried forward with the book in her arms. Zhou Jingze suddenly spoke in a low and serious voice: Im sorry. T/N: So sorry for missing last weeks chapter! CH 26 Chapter 26: First time being set aside. After hearing this, Xu Sui paused for a while before running away again. Whether Zhou Jingze was in class or training camp these days, the scene of Xu Sui crying that day always appears in his mind. Her eyelashes and the tip of her nose were red, stained with tears. Her clear eyes were full of grievances. Every time he thought of those eyes, Zhou Jingze felt inhumane. On Wednesday afternoon, the sun was shining brightly, and a group of young future pilots in gray-green uniforms was on the training ground doing their physical training like a big rush of green waves. Sheng Nanzhou had just finished raising and placing the ladders 50 times that he was lying on the green ground panting like a dog. Zhou Jingze bit on a green bristlegrass and put his hands in his pockets. He raised his foot and lightly kicked Sheng Nanzhou; his voice was a little vague: I have something to ask you. Sheng Nanzhou turned over and said cheerfully: Ask away. Your brother Zhou will say everything he knows. Zhou Jingze carefully considered his words and hesitated: If you did something wrong, how would you apologize to someone? Thats very simple. Invite that person to dinner, Sheng Nanzhou said. He snapped his fingers and said proudly, If one meal is not enough, then two meals. Zhou Jingze looked at Sheng Nanzhou with his cold eyes. I have the most experience in this matter. I wont talk about others, but lets take Xixi as an example. When she gets angry, she empties my money pocket cleaner than her face Sheng Nanzhou was still discussing. After talking for a long time, he found that no one paid attention to him. When he turned around, he found that Zhou Jingze had already left! Look at your manners! Sheng Nanzhou said, dissatisfied. In the past few days, Xu Sui found that Hu Xixi had changed a bit from before. She liked to dress up more than before. Even when going to the cafeteria, she wouldnt forget to dress herself up radiantly. After eating in the cafeteria during the evening, the two walked through the campus ground. The breeze was brisk, and the orange fire clouds on the horizon were very low. Summer seems to be coming soon. Sui Sui, are you free on the weekend? Hu Xixi asked. What happened? Xu Sui asked her. Come with me to watch a basketball gameC the one at Beihang academy, Hu Xixi said. Xu Sui raised her eyebrows and felt that something was wrong: Why are you interested in going to Beihang to watch the game? To cheer for Sheng Nanzhou? Do I really have nothing else to do?? Hu Xixi immediately made a blah expression and then seemed to remember something. Feeling embarrassed: I found out that Lu Wenbai will be working part-time there. I guess he was hired by the business sponsoring the basketball game. I dont know why he works part-time everywhere Hai, and apparently we need to get tickets even for this broken basketball game. But tickets are only distributed within their university. Where can I get tickets? Hu Xixi looked distressed. Xu Sui understood Hu Xixis motives and deliberately teased her with a smile in her eyes: So youre a white wolf huh? Then I have to check my schedule; maybe I dont have time. Im going to kill you ah. Hu Xixi became angry and started to tickle Xui Sui, who smiled and turned to hide but still didnt avoid Hu Xixis clutches. Hu Xixi asked: Do you still want to make fun of me? No, I was wrong, Xu Sui immediately begged for mercy. After being released by Hu Xixi, Xu Sui immediately ran in front and gave a crisp laugh: I will next time! In the evening, the fragrance of gardenia lingered on the figures of the two girls chasing and quarreling; a long series of laughter echoed over the campus ground. On Thursday, Xu Sui was studying in the dormitory. Someone from the dorm next door came to find Hu Xixi to get something. Hu Xixi moved the small stool to the cabinet and rummaged through it. The girls gossiped with each other while they were waiting, and in a shocked tone: Woah, the longer you live, the more things you see. Zhou Jingze from Beihang is actually waiting for someone under our dormitory. I just passed by and caught a glance. So upright. My second uncle? Hu Xixi sneered and said in a normal tone: Hes a bit alright. As soon as she finished speaking, Liang Shuang rushed into the door with a package in her hand. Her voice carried excitement: Zhou Jingze is actually downstairs, and whoa, he attracts so much attention. When people pass by, several women ask him for his WeChat. But what is he doing downstairs in our dormitory. Is he chasing after another girl? Or Xixi, is he here to find you? Liang Shuang changed the topic. Hu Xixi snorted, then jumped off the stool and blurted out the words subconsciously: If he was looking for me, he could just call me, hesC Before saying the second half of the sentence that he was probably coming to find another girl, Hu Xixi glanced at the person on the right and held back. She changed her words: But its possible. Whenever hes in a hurry, he would do this. Xu Suis black eyelashes fluttered, but she didnt say a word the whole time and continued reading her book. As soon as she finished speaking, Hu Xixis phone rang. She glanced at the callers name and walked to the balcony to answer the call suspiciously. After a while, Hu Xixi turned back to the dormitory and called her: Sui Sui. Huh? Zhou Jingze is waiting for you downstairs, Hu Xixi shook the phone towards her. As soon as Hu Xixi finished speaking, the other girls in the dormitory exclaimed: Zhou Jingze, hes coming to find you! Sui Sui, is it possible that hes into you ah? Shuang immediately questioned. Even though she knew that Zhou Jingze came to her because of another matter, her heart inevitably jumped wildly after hearing Liang Shuangs joke. No, Xu Sui still denied it. Immediately she looked at Hu Xixi and was about to say I dont want to go, but Hu Xixi immediately commented when she saw her eyes: He said that if you dont go, hell wait until you come down. That was his style, never stopping until he achieved his goal. Xu Sui had no choice but to go downstairs. When she ran down, she saw Zhou Jingze standing at the dormitory gate not too far away, appearing casual and lazy. His head was lowered, and he was on his phone. His dark eyebrows were a little bit hostile. The girls passing by couldnt help but peek at Zhou Jingze and then blushed and discussed with each other in a low voice. Xu Sui walked towards Zhou Jingze, a layer of sweat dripping on her clean forehead. She doesnt like to be watched by too many people, so she subconsciously pulled Zhou Jingzes sleeves and pulled him towards the elm tree outside the dormitory door. When the wind blows, the leaves rustle and shake off the finely broken golden light. Zhou Jingze stood under the shadowy tree with his hands in his pockets; a shadow fell on his shoulders. Zhou Jingze saw slender fingers grasping onto his sleeve. He lowered his neck and raised his eyebrows, looking at her hand with a half-smile. Xu Suis face felt inexplicably hot. She immediately let go and calmed down, asking: Why are you looking for me? This question awoke Zhou Jingze, and he smiled slightly. In a condescending tone: I cant find you even if theres nothing? Xu Sui pursed her lips and didnt answer. Zhou Jingze continued to speak: I called you and sent you a message. But there was no reply. This was the first time in Master Zhous life that hes been set aside. Didnt I tell you during the Chinese New Year that I sent the wrong message because my phone was broken, Xu Sui was reluctant to bring it up but still decided to explain it: I still havent bought a new phone. After saying this, the two of them were silent, and Zhou Jingze remembered what he had done before. Xu Sui moved her foot: If theres nothing else, Im going to leave. Xu Sui stood in front of him; her brows lowered. When he saw this unbelievably well-behaved face, Zhou Jingze felt that a fire was set off, and he seemed to be very confused. Suddenly, Zhou Jingze caught a glimpse of a dandelion on the top of her hair. His fingers were hanging on his trousers, and his throat was itchy. He moved his fingers but then decided to retract and put them inside his pocket. Okay. Then, you remember to go back and read the messages. En. After she got back, Xu Sui still didnt buy a new phone, but she was planning on getting one on the weekends. If she didnt get a new phone, her mother and grandma would be worried that they cant get in contact with her. But a question lingers in Xu Suis heart what does Zhou Jingze mean? Making amends? The next night, after taking a shower, Xu Sui came out of the bathroom, wiping her dripping hair with a white towel while turning her head to the side. Hu Xixi handed her the phone and winked at her: Zhou Jingze is on the phone. Xu Suis heart tightened, and she took a tissue from the desk to wipe the phone clean before answering the call. She walked out of the bedroom and stood on the balcony with the phone. The wind in May is cool, and the stars in the sky are shimmering. Looking at the view downstairs, a girl who came back late was putting on her slippers and carrying a white plastic bag with a few ice creams on her pale arm. The water fountain on the first floor is also big; a group of girls passed by giggling. Its me, Zhou Jingzes hoarse voice came through the receiver. Xu Sui put the phone to her ear and wiped her hair with a towel. Im here. Are you reporting your attendance? Zhou Jingze let out a soft laugh and then seemed to light a cigarette; a crisp click sound from the lighter came through the receiver. He sighed, and in a grainy voice: Come tomorrow. Dont you want to watch the game? I saved you two tickets. Game? Basketball game?! Xu Sui wondered. When did she ever say she wanted to watch a basketball game? Except for Xixi. When she thought of her, Xu Sui immediately understood what was going on. I didnt want to come; it was Xixi In the next second, Zhou Jingzes low and hoarse voice came through the unstable signal and reached Xu Suis ear: Just think of it that I want you to come. Xu Sui was wearing a white cotton suspender skirt dress, exposing two slender arms. Her hair was half-dried and fluffy from the wind. When the evening wind blows, she should feel hot, but at this moment, Xu Sui feels that her whole face is hot. She felt her neck throbbing suddenly, and her blood vessels were warming so that she hung up the phone in a daze. When she returned to the dormitory, she handed Hu Xixi back the phone and forgot to settle the account. He was always like that. A single word could tug her heartstrings. At five oclock in the afternoon on Sunday, Xu Sui appeared on time at the fountain square not far from the school according to the location Zhou Jingze said. Xu Sui was standing out of the fountain wearing an aqua blue dress. A few drops of water splashed on her knees. She took a few steps forward and looked around subconsciously, but she saw no one coming. Xu Sui sat and waited on the right until her legs felt a little sore. At this time, the fountain stopped, and she felt a little bored sitting on the flower bed. Xu Sui decided to wait another fifteen minutes, and if no one came, she would leave. She was in a daze, and suddenly, a little girl appeared in front of her. The girl wore white knee-length socks and had beautiful curly hair and brown eyes. She asked Xu Sui: Are you Xu Sui? I am; why? Xu Sui replied with a smile. The little girl was holding her hands behind her back, and upon hearing this, she took out a green cabbage patch doll and handed it to Xu Sui. Xu Sui looked surprised and pointed at herself: For me? The little girl nodded and said in a creamy voice: A big brother asked me to give it to you just now. He also had something he wanted to ask you, but I cant remember. After she finished speaking, the little girl put the cabbage patch doll into Xu Suis arms and ran away. People came and went in the square. Xu Sui held the cabbage doll and stared at the smiling face. It turned out that he remembered. Being remembered does feel different. Xu Sui remembered from a young age that after her father died from an accident, her mother didnt want people to distract her, so she was very strict with Xu Suis education. Most of the time, she was either doing homework or reading. Going to KTV with friends will lead her astray. Going out to play will distract her from learning, and if she wants to go skating during the holidays, mother Xu wont blame her, but said in a worn-out tone: Go in the future; the most important thing now is to study. After she lost the cabbage doll during the house move, Xu Sui asked to buy a new one. Her mother said that she would buy one for her when she becomes one of the top three of her class. In the end, Xu Sui worked hard to get into the top three in the grade, and mother Xu handed her a gift at the dinner table as promised. Xu Sui opened it with joy, and the smile on her face froze. It wasnt the cabbage patch doll she was yearning for, but a learning tablet. Mother Xu felt satisfied, and her tone was gentle: Yi Yi, do you like it? Xu Sui wanted to say all I wanted was a doll, but when she looked up and saw the strands of white hair on her mothers temples, she swallowed her words. She smiled and said: En, I like it. Thank you, mom. Now that shes in college, she can get a scholarship and earn money through tutoring, but she never thought about buying that cabbage patch doll. It always felt like she lost the doll. But now, Zhou Jingze sent her former company to her again. Xu Sui was deep in thoughts when a lazy and lowered voice came from above: He wanted to ask if you can forgive that bastard? Xu Sui raised his eyes and met a pair of dark and sharp eyes. Zhou Jingze was wearing a black T-shirt. He stood in front of her with a bottle of ice water in his hand. He sat next to her, unscrewed the bottle cap and took a sip of water, and in a very slow tone: It was my fault regarding what happened during the winter break; I was overly emotional. I thought it was one of my friends studying abroad that sent me that message, so I texted carelessly. After I found out I was talking to the wrong person, I actually panicked; Im just afraid that youll find out about my dark side, Zhou Jingze laughed at himself and said frankly, When I can face myself, Ill tell you another day. I want to apologize to you too. It was also my fault. It turned out that was why. Xu Sui sighed in relief, knowing that he doesnt find her annoying. After that incident, Xu Sui was sad and didnt even like herself, so she kept avoiding him. At least it wasnt someone he likes. After hearing the explanation, Xu Suis mood seemed to have cleared up. She held the cabbage patch doll in front of her and turned her head at him: Thats alright, just dont be fierce at me in the future. Wont, Zhou Jingze glanced at her. In the end, the two cleared the issue and had a meal together. Zhou Jingze sent her to the campus gate and headed back. Xu Sui felt relaxed and at ease that she even called Hu Xixi to accompany her to buy a new phone. Xu Sui finally picked out a white phone and inserted her telephone card. After returning to the dormitory at night, Xu Sui was planning to add her important contacts one by one. When she turned on the phone, several missed calls appeared on the screen. Xu Sui was laying on her bed, and when she opened her phone, she was stunned. The calls were all from Zhou Jingze. In fact, he lowered himself and was actively looking for her. She suddenly remembered what Zhou Jingze said downstairs in the dormitory and quickly logged into WeChat. Zhou Jingze wasnt a talkative person, so he sent her two messages in total. The first message was sent on the night when he figured out it was the wrong person. Zhou Jingze sent: Im sorry. The second message was when Zhou Jingze ran into her with Shi Yuejie on the campus ground, and Xu Sui fled away from him. After Xu Sui read the message, her cheeks began to warm up, and her breathing became out of pace. She could even imagine Zhou Jingze saying it in a casual but seductive tone. He sent Is our Yi Yi planning to ignore me now? CH 27.1 Chapter 27: Are my clothes with you? (1/2) Yi Yi is her nickname. Except for her family, no one else knows her nickname. So how did he know? Xu Suis heartbeat continued to accelerate, and she clicked into the chatbox: How do you know my nickname? After five minutes, ZJZ replied in a casual tone: Now youre willing to use your phone? Xu Sui didnt know what to say, so she sent an emoji of a cat pinching a face. This time, Zhou Jingze didnt reply for a long time. Xu Sui thought that he was too busy to read the message or he was too lazy to answer the question. Before heading to bed, Xu Suis phone next to her pillow lit up. Zhou Jingze sent her a voice message. Xu Sui plugged in her earbuds and played the message. He seemed to speak in a breath, with a lazy smile: After being blocked, I called you using a different number, and your grandma picked up. Xu Sui came to understand, but before she could react, Zhou Jingze sent a message: Your name sounds quite nice. Across the screen, Xu Sui didnt know whether the tone of the text message sent by Zhou Jingze was serious or a casual compliment. Yet, she was still very happy. On Sunday, during the day of the Beihang University Basketball League, Hu Xixi got up early and opened the closet. She took out each skirt and tried on the clothes in front of a mirror. Xu Sui got up and stood in front of the sink to brush her teeth. She took a mouthful of water and spit it out. She was brushing her teeth with her head down. Hu Xixi ran over, grabbing the hem of her skirt, and asked: Baby, what do you think about this one? With the mint-flavored foam in her mouth, Xu Sui said faintly: Its okay. Hu Xixi automatically understood this as not pretty enough, so she ran back to the wardrobe to try on more clothes. When Xu Sui turned on the faucet, trying to wash the cup, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen. She couldnt help but bend over and press her abdomen. Hu Xixi suddenly called her from outside. Xu Sui paused for a while and replied: Coming. As soon as she went out, Hu Xixi finished putting on a little black dress and a beret, looking foreign and beautiful. Xu Sui sincerely praised her: Looks really nice. Xu Sui wore a simple beige embroidered shirt tucked in her light blue jeans. When she was combing her hair in front of the mirror, Hu Xixi scanned her up and down and said: Baby, why dont you dress up in a skirt? Huh? Xu Sui was tying her hair into a bun. My second uncle ah, isnt he participating in the game? Hu Xixi winked at her. Xu Sui reacted and immediately stretched out her hand to tickle her, pretending to be angry: Look at you; who told your uncle that I wanted to watch a basketball game. It was obviously you. I was wrong, I was wrong. My good Sui Sui, It was because I couldnt get a ticket, Hu Xixi immediately begged for mercy. Only then did Xu Sui let go of her, and when she lowered her head to tie her hair again, she looked at herself in the mirror. She had a black pupil and a small mole on her pretty nose. Her small face was all clean and fresh. Its probably better not to dress up, or else shed appear too deliberate. Xu Sui and Hu Xixi went to the cafeteria for breakfast and then headed to the campus ground of Beihang University. They entered from the north gate with their tickets. As soon as they entered the university, they were greeted with an aircraft from the early J-5 series located in the center ground. The white fuselage was a bit old, with paint peeling off, and there are still the marks of the bullet casings. Even on weekends, there were still people wearing gray-green training uniforms on the training ground, insisting on physical training. Xu Sui was watching the group before she was dragged away by Hu Xixi. Dont look lah. Lets go to the basketball court and find a seat before theres none later, Hu Xixi said excitedly. They were fifteen minutes early and had just taken their seats. Hu Xixi couldnt hold back and looked for Lu Wenbais figure everywhere. Xu Sui sat beside her and looked at her phone. Zhou Jingze suddenly sent her a message: Are you here? When Xu Sui was about to reply, one of the girls from the back seat, who kept shouting pass pass, accidentally bumped her elbow hard. Xu Suis phone flew out of her hand. She bent over to pick it up, and the girl apologized to her: Im sorry, are you okay? Im okay, Xu Sui nodded her head. At this time, basketball players from each team entered the court one after another. Xu Sui raised her eyes and looked over. Among the group of tall boys, she was surprised that Zhou Jingze wasnt there. Xu Sui replied to Zhou Jingze: Came here with Xixi, but how come I dont see you? Two minutes after the message was sent, Xu Suis phone made a ding sound. She turned on the screen, and it was a message from ZJZ: Look up. Xu Sui raised her head, and simultaneously, the audience made a commotion. There was a burst of screams and applause, and the girls around her were discussing excitedly: Damn, Zhou Jingze came out. Ahh, so handsome! It was worth it to come all the way here. Xu Sui listened to the group discussions. Not far away, Zhou Jingze appeared with several boys. As soon as he came out, the cheers and applause became significantly louder. Amongst the boys, Zhou Jingze stood out. He was a little bit taller than the rest, wearing a red and white jersey. He walked slowly with his pockets in his pocket; the red wrist guards on his hands were apparent. When Zhou Jingze paused, the boys on the opposing team immediately looked over. The game has yet to start, and the rivalry was evident. Unfortunately, Zhou Jingze didnt take them seriously in his eyes at all. His thin eyelids were half opened, and his arrogance was clear. Suddenly, Zhou Jingze lowered his head and picked up his black jacket. He walked straight towards the opposite side, passing by a group of six to seven boys. One of the boys, who was talking, subconsciously took a step back and looked up at Zhou Jingze, his eyes alert. Zhou Jingze raised his thin lips and patted him on the shoulder: Dont be nervous. After he left, the boys behind him started getting into a conflict, and some yelled at him: F***, are you f******* cowardly? But this kid is also insane; later will torture him. Xu Sui sat in the stadium, and her gaze followed Zhou Jingze onto the basketball court. Hu Xixi, who originally sat beside her, had long disappeared. She probably saw Lu Wenbai and went looking for him. Cheerleaders were putting up banners in the stadium, and the sound of the referee whistle mixed with the sound recorded by the broadcast inspection made the occasion very noisy. Xu Sui sat with the rest of the audience and was looking at Zhou Jingze. He had his head lowered and took out his phone. After replying to some messages, he held a lighter and a cigarette in his hand, heading to the sports equipment room. A cigarette addict supposedly. Xu Sui looked at the people under the stadium seats boredly and saw Zhou Jingze heading back. Suddenly, he raised his eyelids and looked towards the audience; his eyes passing over the crowd. Their gaze met in mid-air, and his eyes locked onto Xu Suis eyes. She panicked for a moment, and he smiled. With one hand in his pocket and the other holding a jacket, he walked towards the stadium seats. The restlessness around her made Xu Sui nervous. Ah, ahh, is he looking at me? Hes heading over here! Help, baby, is my lipstick alright? In front of everyones gaze, Zhou Jingze went straight up the steps of the stadium and came to the third row. Under the expectant and eager eyes of the girls, he walked at a slow pace, passing by the rows of striking, attractive girls, and stood in front of Xu Sui. CH 27.2 Chapter 27.2: Are my clothes with you? Wheres Xixi? Zhou Jingze asked casually while chewing a mint. A figure hovered in front of her, and the air became warmer. Xu Sui couldnt help but feel nervous. She didnt look directly at him and turned away in a panic: Xixi went to find someone; shell come back later. En, Zhou Jingze raised his chin and nodded. He handed his jacket and phone along with his candy and lighter to Xu Sui: Help me hold onto it. Xu Sui suddenly felt that there were more gazes on her, making her feel uneasy. She hesitantly asked: Ah? Zhou Jingzes eyelashes that were half-drooping were suddenly raised. He looked at her with a half-smile: What? You eat all my food, and now you wont even help hold onto my clothes ah? As soon as he said these words, there was a vague sense of intimacy, and Xu Sui felt fiery eyes piercing her body. She had to surrender and took his jacket: No. After Zhou Jingze left, Xu Sui sighed in relief. She sat on the seat and hugged onto his clothes. She could smell the faint smell of tobacco, and the sound of her heartbeat was clear. The surrounding discussions became heated, and their voices rang through Xu Suis ear. Dont tell me Zhou Jingze likes her. She looks quite ordinary. Nope. Even as someone not from this university, I know that Zhou Jingze only likes one typeC a beauty with a big chest and a thin waist. This is impossible. Yea, she looks quite ordinary. The discussions tugged at Xu Suis heart. When she was about to speak up, a hand was placed on her shoulder. Xu Sui turned back and saw Hu Xixi. Hu Xixi put her arms around Xu Sui and turned her gaze to look at the group of eight girls behind her. She opened and closed her mouth like a machine gun firing: Ordinary? Do you think you can even look like her? Do you know why youre sitting in the back row? Because you look sowell, I dont even need to say it. We can sit here because of the tickets Zhou Jingze gave. Were even going to give him water later. Hehe, continue to be jealous. Its useless even if the soles of your feet are on fire. The expressions of the several girls were a sight, and they were speechless for a while: You Hu Xixi was too lazy to continue talking and instead turned to Xu Sui: Sui Sui, come down and help me hand out the water and towels later. I begged Lu Wenbai for a long time, and he finally allowed me to help. And the location is good too! You can watch the match at a close range, Hu Xixi grabbed her arm. Xu Sui stood up and agreed. She nodded: Okay. The two walked out of the bleachers holding hands and headed towards the red tent not far away. Lu Wenbai was wearing a starched white shirt and was bent over, carrying boxes of water back and forth. His expression was indifferent, and his back was wet with a little sweat. When he bent over to pick up the boxes, his thin waistline was revealed. He appeared silent and handsome. Hu Xixi walked over enthusiastically and said with a smile: Were here to help you. Lu Wenbai paused. His face was pale, and he raised his dark eyelashes and looked at her and Xu Sui. His face was indifferent: Just stand there and hand out the water bottles. Understood! Hu Xixi gave an ok gesture. In fact, Xu Sui and Hu Xixi didnt need to do anything. There was a table and two red stools under the red tent that Xu Sui sat there and watched the game quietly. With a crisp whistle from the referee, the basketball game officially started, and the cheerleaders of the two teams began to cheer one after another. Zhou Jingzes team was the red team. The opponent dribbled the ball forward, and when Zhou Jingze saw that the opponent was about to throw it into the basket, he leaped up. He stretched out his long arm and easily intercepted the opponents ball; the red wrist guard drew an alluring arc in the air. Then, under the nervous gaze of everyone, he held the ball and jumped up into the air, scoring a three-pointer! The audience erupted into cheers and applause. Xu Sui stood not far away and unknowingly smiled. In the next 15 minutes, Zhou Jingze carried his team. He intercepted, attacked, and scored points one after another, causing the opponent team to be caught off guard. One of the slender boys was blocked by Zhou Jingze several times, and he was furious. Zhou Jingze stopped in front of him and was about to intercept the ball again. The slender opponent took the ball angrily and hit him on the shoulder. Zhou Jingze took two steps back abruptly. Half of the audience clapped while the other half applauded. There werent any good reasons for some people to applaud him because he was too crazy. Especially within the same sex, people usually refuse to accept others who are better than themselves, hoping for the other sides downfall. Blowing a sharp whistle, the referee clenched his fist upwards and gestured a foul signal to pause the game. The green team fouled, and the red team got a free throw. On the restricted area semicircle, Zhou Jingze stood there under the sun and spun the basketball with a careless expression. It was expected for Zhou Jingze to make the shot, but he held the ball with one hand, and his elbow was bent as if he was deliberately trying to deflect it. The basketball hit the basket and bounced off. The ball didnt go in. Instead, it hit the ground and rolled slowly at the feet of the lanky man. Zhou Jingze raised his eyelids and glanced at him. With a hint of contempt, the words he said were frivolous and swift: Gift for you. After Zhou Jingze finished speaking, he turned around and dribbled the ball again without giving him another look. The slender man stood there, his face flushed. In the first game, Zhou Jingze led his team to an overwhelming victory with a score of 32 to 20. There was thunderous applause throughout the entire match, and the screams from the girls echoed above the basketball court. During the intermission, the boys either stretched out their hands to wipe off the sweat or took a big sip of water. Zhou Jingze stood under the shadow of the basketball hoop, and the sunlight elongated his shadow. After the whistle stopped, all the girls rushed up, handing towels and water to Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui looked at the scene not far away and sighed in her heart. Zhou Jingzes jersey was soaked with a bit of sweat. He picked up a bottle of ice water by his feet, unscrewed the bottle cap, and poured straight at the top of his head, water dripping down the corner of his jaw. It was a delinquent action but carried a sense of desire. The members of the green team didnt even have time to drink water. Instead, they quickly gathered around to come up with countermeasures. The slender man who is the captain is 180 cm tall. His name is Gao Yang, and he is also in the class next to Zhou Jingzes. Gao Yangs academic performance and pilot skills are all very excellent. On top of that, hes also a very hard worker. Cant lose the next match, Gao Yangs tone was firm. That kid is crazy. How can we win? said a tall man next to him. Gao Yang took out a wet tissue to wipe the sweat from his neck and looked at Zhou Jingze who was standing not far away, Zhou Jingzes playstyle is more solo, frivolous. If he can, hell go for it. Even though hes the leader of their team, in aviation, theres a term called collaboration. He has no sense of teamwork, which is his strength but also a weakness. A teammate quickly caught on and continued: So we just need to defend, break through to their backline, and itll be a done deal. Damn, Lao Gao, a scholar is really different. You can even use your analysis skills to play basketball, someone praised. Gao Yang smiled and didnt speak, but judging from his expression, he obviously accepted their compliments. He patted his teammate on the shoulder and said: Lets go and get water. Xu Sui stood in front of a small box of mineral water. She bent down and handed the players the water. From time to time, she handed over the towels, very occupied. On the other hand, Hu Xixi had already been charmed by the opposite sex and followed Lu Wenbai aimlessly. A bottle of water, Gao Yang walked over and said. Xu Sui bent down, took a water bottle, and handed it to him: Here. When Gao Yang took the water and saw Xu Suis face, his eyes flashed with astonishment. He asked: You are from our school? Xu Sui shook her head; her voice was gentle: No, Im from the nearby medical Before she could say the words medical university, she saw Zhou Jingze not far away. He walked over with his hands in his pockets, the red wristbands tucked out. He stood behind Gao Yang and stopped, calling out to her: Xu Sui. En? The group turned around, including Gao Yang, and under everyones gaze, Zhou Jingze said calmly with a casual expression, but the words carried a hint of intimacy: Are my clothes still with you? CH 28.1 Chapter 28.1: Put me down first. After Zhou Jingze said this, the look on Gao Yangs eyes changed. Xu Sui really thought Zhou Jingze wanted his clothes, so she busily went back to look for his things. The jacket was on the stool, and the candy and lighter were in the pocket. Xu Sui handed him his stuff. When Zhou Jingze took the cigarette and lighter, he raised his chin at her: You can hold onto the jacket. Oh, okay. Xu Sui smoothed his jacket and put it back on the stool again. Do you want some candy? Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows. Xu Sui nodded immediately, and he chuckled, his voice a little hoarse: Open your palm. The green mint rolled into the center of her palm. Xu Suis eyebrows raised with laughter as he spoke. Gao Yang stood there, feeling like a pickled fish that he left after a while. Zhou Jingze was talking with Xu Sui, and in the corner of his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Gao Yang leaving and sneered softly. Not long, the game resumed, and as the whistle sounded, the two sides returned to their competitive condition. In the second game, Zhou Jingze was still attacking the basket, but as if the green team was alerted, they were constantly on the defense. Even so, Zhou Jingze scored five points at the beginning. As the match dragged on while the green team was defending, one of their guards intercepted the ball. After Gao Yang received the basketball, he dribbled it and threw it to one of his teammates. The teammate broke through the defense and scored. The team cooperated quite tacitly. Scoring a point undoubtedly boosted their morale. In the next game, the red team collapsed one by one. Zhou Jingze has always fought alone, but now it was difficult to score points without the cooperation of his teammates. The cheering for the red team was even louder in the stadium, most of which was towards Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui stood not far away and appeared nervous. Her heart was invisibly anxious. In the second half, the red team was distracted. The team usually depended on Zhou Jingze to steal, dribble, and score. His teammates followed him in scoring but didnt carry the same energy. In the end, the red team lost to the green team with a score of 23 to 28. One win, one loss. It was a draw. The third game became crucial. There were boos in the stadium, all at Zhou Jingze. A player from the opposing team raised his neck and stuck up his middle finger at Zhou Jingze. Zhou Jingze leaned lazily in front of the railings. His black hair was a little wet with the sweat on his forehead. He glanced at them, and the corners of his lips melodiously returned a sneer. He didnt seem to care at all. Instead, he raised his hand to summon his teammates and briefly asked: What is everyones strengths? Say it and divide the work. Im better at intercepting and shooting the ball, Zhou Jingze lifted the corner of his jersey and wiped the sweat from the corner of his eyes. He raised the corner of his lips and without any modesty, Of course, Im good at other things too. Each team member reported what they were good at. Zhou Jingze lowered his eyelashes, and after thinking for a while, he came up with a plan. The third game officially started. Xu Sui looked at Zhou Jingze, who was dribbling the basketball not too far away; she silently cheered for him in her heart. When the whistle blew, everyone was surprised, especially the green team. They all thought that Zhou Jingze would be the first to rush over and grab the ball. Instead, he stood in place to defend while his teammates played offense. The green team panicked and had no idea what move Zhou Jingze was up to. Although the red team player who had the ball didnt have as good shooting techniques as Zhou Jingzes, he had been scoring steadily. The scores of the two teams gradually caught up to one another. In the second half, Zhou Jingze gave his teammates a look and started to unleash his full power. He dribbled the ball with one hand and rushed up with a vigorous step, taking off into the air like a strong leopard. He grabbed a total of three rebounds, one after another! The audience was silent for a second, and the cheers erupted as if through mountains and tsunamis. The girl sighed earnestly and kept shouting: Damn, what he just did was too cool! The best in the entire game! Wooo, that got me so excited that I really want to find a pilot to be my boyfriend, someone exclaimed. Her friend mercilessly exposed her: Oh come on, you can just directly say you want to find a boyfriend like Zhou Jingze from the aviation academyC 185 cm tall, can play games, is a world-class cellist, and a great basketball player. Hell also fly a plane in the future and not to mention how attractive he even is. The amount of incense you need to burn to get such a boyfriend. Woooo, Im so envious of his future girlfriend. Xu Sui looked nervous. The sun was steaming, so she took a pamphlet on the table and flapped it, trying to cool herself. She watched the game seriously while covering the sun with her hand. The screams around her were so intense that Xu Suis heartbeat surged, and she couldnt help but shout along: Zhou Jingze, come on! Zhou Jingze, come on! After shouting and shouting, Xu Sui felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen as if her internal organs were being twisted. She stopped and sat on a chair. She placed her feet on the bar and covered her abdomen with her arms, hoping to ease the pain. However, Xu Sui felt that the pain in her stomach was getting worse and worse as if countless fine needles were tumbling around in her abdomen. Beads of sweat were dripping from her forehead, and she couldnt help but curl up her body. The sea of ??people around were all screaming and shouting. There was a fiery red figure running on the basketball court in front of her. His white sneakers shone under the sun. His figure was tall and straight. His arm muscles were smooth, and his speed was faster than anyone else. He was definitely one of the most attractive players Xu Sui had ever seen on the court, someone who was hard not to look at. Xu Sui clutched her stomach. Her eyelashes were wet because of the pain; her vision blurred. The pain was so severe that Xu Sui was shaking all over. She couldnt hold it any longer, and she stumbled and fell. At the same time, Zhou Jingze had the ball and was running toward the red lines. The sun was shining straight down, and it was a bit dazzling. He squinted his eyes out of habit. When he was about to jump up with the ball in his hand, he swept his eyes across the benches and found that Xu Sui had fainted. There were already several people around her. Zhou Jingzes grip on the ball tightened, and his gaze paused. There were excited shouts, and the boy watching the match next to him laughed: Can you make that? In less than a second, Zhou Jingze threw the ball aside and left the court. There were whispers of questions and doubts behind him, but he walked forward without looking back, running towards Xu Sui. Zhou Jingze took her from the girl and held Xu Sui in his arms. He hurriedly carried her away from the scene. Behind him were all the insults and pity for him. After Zhou Jingze left the game, a substitute replaced him. The red team lost their captain and became a mess. Gao Yang led the green team to a successful offense in scoring points, winning the match. The teammates cheered and ran back and forth on the court with their fists in the air. Finally, they threw Gao Yang into the air and exclaimed, Thank you, captain! Gao Yang, you are really good. Only you can compete with Zhou Jingze. Although Gao Yang was calm, there was a smile on his face, and he was enjoying the feeling of victory. The people in the stadium left the stage one after another. A girl threw her banner on the ground and complained, What is this. Zhou Jingze was originally going to win. Two to three other boys discussed: Although Im still not convinced, Zhou Jingze is stronger. This game was a pity. At the beginning of the match, I bet 100 yuan that Zhou Jingze would win, but he actually left in the middle of the game. F***, do all awesome people have a strong personality? Hearing these comments, the smile on Gao Yangs face froze. Why was it that even though he won, everyone thought that Zhou Jingze was the one who won? Li Sen, a teammate standing next to Gao Yang, put his hand on Gao Yangs shoulder and looked at the two not far away. He squinted his eyes and recalled: Why do I think that girl looks familiar? Do you know her? Gao Yang asked. Li Sen patted his head and said in surprise: I remember! That girl was my high school classmate, but we were only in the same class for half a year. She moved away in the second half of the semester. Tsk tsk, she is much prettier now. I didnt expect that, Li Sen commented thoughtfully. Gao Yang looked at the figure of Zhou Jingze running not far away and asked, What do you mean? Ha, you dont know this, but when that girl was a freshman in high school Li Sen showed a sarcastic smile with a meaningful tone. CH 28.2 Chapter 28.2: Put me down first. Zhou Jingze ran with Xu Sui in his arms. Although Xu Sui was confused, she could still identify the person in front of her as Zhou Jingze. He ran very fast that Xu Sui grabbed the corner of his clothes. Occasionally, she bumped into his chest from time to time, very hard and hot. The surrounding pavement was full of his breath, cold and strong. Xu Sui felt that the blood vessels in her skin were about to explode, especially when such a reputable person was carrying her running around. The attention she received along the way made her even more embarrassed. Xu Sui moved against his broad chest and said in a low voice, Put me down first. Zhou Jingze lowered his eyelashes and glanced at her. His lips were pale, and there was no trace of blood on his face. Almost there. You put me down first; I can walk myself. Xu Suis tone was a little embarrassed. She struggled several times, until she raised her eyes and met his deep gaze. He was emotionless and very cold, holding her in his arms. His jawline was sharp and cold, and for a long time, he was silent before calling out her full name: Xu Sui, dont talk now. He seemed a little angry, and Xu Sui didnt dare to speak. Not long after the basketball game started, Hu Xixi quickly fixed her gaze on Lu Wenbai. From the very beginning, her mind wasnt on the game. Seeing that Lu Wenbai finished moving the boxes of water, Hu Xixi immediately turned around and followed him. His figure was thin and tall, and his back was taut like a bow. After Lu Wenbai walked ahead a few distances, he turned to the left and entered the equipment room. Seeing Hu Xixi was still following, Lu Wenbais eyebrows were full of hostility, and his voice was cold: Why are you following me? Im coming to wash my hands, Hu Xixis voice was sweet. The building blocked the front, and there was a hint of shade at the back. Lu Wenbai had just finished moving things, and his hair was a little wet. Seeing that his temples were sweating a little, Hu Xixi immediately handed over a wet tissue. Lu Wenbai glanced at her expressionlessly. He turned on the faucet, and cold water immediately flowed out. Without hesitation, he stretched his head directly under the faucet. Two minutes later, a hand with pale skin and gray-green blood vessels fastened on the faucet. The sound of running water stopped, and Lu Wenbai slowly straightened his waist. He turned his face and ran his hand through his hair. The fine water droplets fell onto Hu Xixis hands inadvertently. She felt that her entire arm was numb. Lu Wenbai walked forward expressionlessly. When he walked to the left, Hu Xixi followed him to the left. When he went to the right, Hu Xixi also went to the right, like a piece of candy that couldnt be shaken off. Hey, what kind of girl do you like? Hey. Lu Wenbai! Hu Xixi saw that Lu Wenbai was completely ignoring her; the young lady got angry and immediately went up to find him for a clear answer. Unexpectedly, Lu Wenbai suddenly stopped, his eyes staring blankly ahead. For the first time, Hu Xixi saw a different emotion on Lu Wenbais unchanging cold face. She followed Lu Wenbais line of sight. There was a girl holding a boy not far away. She was wearing a black suspender shirt. Her legs were long and straight and under her shorts, she had a tattoo similar to a dragon on her calf. Her black hair and red lips made her appear glamorous and tempered. Hu Xixi has never seen such a girl before, breathtakingly beautiful and demonic. Lu Wenbais stern face gradually became gloomy, and his eyelashes drooped like a plaster statue with no expression and no vitality. Are you okay? Hu Xixi asked him. Lu Wenbai turned around suddenly. The two were very close, and he lowered his neck and looked down at Hu Xixi. The corners of his thin lips raised in a mocking angle: Didnt you ask me what I like? I like thin girls, so you are not my type. Its really annoying to be followed over and over again. Lu Wenbai looked away from her and left without looking back. Hu Xixi was stunned on the spot and never recovered. From childhood to now, all she received were flowers and compliments. She was taught to boldly fight for what she liked. Did she do something wrong? It turned out that Lu Wenbai really thought she was annoying. Is she fat? Thinking of this, Hu Xixi couldnt bear it any longer. Tears fell from her cheeks, and her black eyes were red; she scolded him: Bastard, scum, mean devil. Hu Xixi hid in the aisle at the back of the sports equipment room and cried. After crying, she wet her red and swollen eyes with cold water. Then, she returned to the basketball court with swollen eyes and a disappointed face. Many had already left the court, and the surroundings were empty. Only one or two boys were left to clean up the basketball court. Wheres everyone? Hu Xixi walked over and asked. A boy squatted down and put the basketballs into his net pocket one by one before saying: The game is already over. Then wheres the girl who was helping out here? Shoulder-length hair, small face and fair skin, where did she go? Hu Xixis voice was a little hoarse after crying. The boy paused for a second while holding the basketball and tried to recall: Oh, you mean that girl. She suddenly fainted in the middle of the game and was carried to the nurses office by Zhou Jingze CH 28.3 Chapter 28.3: Put me down first. The boy was still trying to remember what had happened, but after he looked up, he saw that the girl was gone. Hu Xixi ran to the door of the nurses office and stopped, patting her heart and trying to calm her heartbeat. Hu Xixi glanced inside; the pink curtains were pulled aside, and Xu Sui was lying on the patient bed while taking drips. She closed her eyes tightly, her face was pale, and she couldnt hide the exhaustion under her long dark eyelashes. Hu Xixi was about to step in until she accidentally met Zhou Jingzes eyes. Zhou Jingze leaned his back against the wall lazily. Bending one of his long legs, he played with a lighter with one hand; he glanced at Hu Xixi with his thin eyelids. There was no emotion at all. Hu Xixi didnt dare to move. She was terrified by Zhou Jingzes glance and licked her lips before asking dryly, Uncle, are you okay? What do you think? Zhou Jingze said slowly, asking her a question back with a smile on the corner of his lips. Just as Hu Xixi was about to answer, Zhou Jingze suddenly turned cold, and the lazy expression on his face disappeared utterly. He looked at her: How do you judge people? Zhou Jingze rarely gets angry, but when he does, he wont show it. Many of the times, he wont bother to say anything but turn around and leave. Ever since they were young, he has spoiled this niece of his, taking care of her and never getting angry with her. This time, Hu Xixi realized he was furious and apologized meekly: Im sorry. Xu Sui was lying on the patient bed and woke up from her sleep by a loud noise. She opened her eyes and saw that Zhou Jingze was being hard on Hu Xixi. Xixi, come in, Xu Sui smiled at her, Im fine. Hu Xixi wanted to come in, but she glanced at her uncle subconsciously. Zhou Jingze softened, and his thin lips finally said: Come in. You guys talk. Ill go buy a pack of cigarettes outside. Zhou Jingze stood up straight and put the lighter in his pocket. After Zhou Jingze left, Hu Xixis nervous tensions finally calmed down, and complained, Its really scary when he gets angry. Xu Sui, are you okay? Hu Xixi asked with a bitter face, Im sorry, I asked you to help, but I went to chase after people. Xu Sui shook her head: Its only acute gastroenteritis. I should be fine after the drips. Do you know the match results? Xu Sui suddenly remembered and asked. Oh, that, I went to the basketball court just now and asked; it seems that my uncle and the others lost When Zhou Jingze came back, Xixi had already left. He said he was going out to buy cigarettes, but he was carrying white porridge in his hand. Eat this later. Zhou Jingze pointed to the porridge on the table. Okay, thank you. Xu Sui said. Zhou Jingzes long legs hooked a chair, and he sat down in front of Xu Suis bed, pouring a glass of water for her. Xu Sui held the water glass and hesitated for a long time: Im sorry. Zhou Jingze was playing with his phone, head down; his thumb was still resting on the game interface. When Xu Sui said that, he was stunned for a second and smiled: Why are you suddenly apologizing? Its because I suddenly fainted, so you didnt compete, youyou shouldnt have cared about me at the time At first, Xu Suis voice was quite normal, but then Zhou Jingze heard her voice getting shakier and shakier. Zhou Jingze didnt care about the game he was playing and closed the screen. He raised his head, and the corner of his thin lips curved: Ive won so many times that I want to experience the feeling of losing. It wasnt because of you. Zhou Jingze comforted her. The way that he comforted her made Xu Sui want to cry even more. She looked at the person in front of her with red eyes: Do you think Im dumb? Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows and sighed lightly. Even when comforting, he didnt know what to do with this girl, he had no choice but to divert her attention. Zhou Jingze stood up and raised his hand to adjust the speed of the infusion tube. He glanced at her hand: Hand out. Huh? Xu Sui said while crying, her tone a little flustered. Xu Suis reaction succeeded in making Zhou Jingze look at her with a faint smile. The sloppy and careless gesture in his eyes appeared again. Xu Suis face became hot, and she lowered her head and wiped away her tears in a hurry. A chuckle rang from the top of her head, making ones throat itchy: Okay, I wont tease you anymore. Then, Xu Sui felt a shadow fall in front of her; Zhou Jingze bent down, and the chilly smell of mint and basil was on the tip of Xu Suis nose. She felt his hot breath on her neck. Xu Sui froze, and her body felt itchy and numb, her heart beating uncontrollably. Zhou Jingze took her hand naturally. His palm was wide and cold, lightly against the back of Xu Suis delicate hand. He whispered: Hold it. _____ T/N: Hey everyone~ so sorry for not posting any chapters for the past month, but Ill get back with translations! The chapters are pretty lengthy, so Ill most likely split it (and hopefully post one every week!) CH 29.1 Chapter 29: Warm but short-lived and timid. At the same time, he took something out of his pocket and handed it to her. Xu Sui looked down. When Zhou Jingze went out, he bought her a hand warmer with a kitten pattern to keep her warm from the IV infusion. Xu Sui looked at him and said, Thank you. Zhou Jingze didnt reply but raised his eyebrows with a smile. With half a bag of drips left to take, Zhou Jingze sat back on the chair, keeping his head down and playing on his phone. Zhou Jingze was sitting on the chair and fell asleep. Feeling bored sitting there, Xu Sui remembered she had put a book of A Tale Dark and Grimm in her bag. Now it finally came in handy. She raised her eyes to look at Zhou Jingze, who was napping with his eyes closed. Xu Sui didnt want to wake him up, so she quietly got out of the bed and reached out to unzip her bag. Because her hand was still attached to the thin tube, and the line wasnt long enough, her foot slipped when she got the book. In a panic trying to maintain her balance, she held onto the wall with one hand, and the book fell out. Zhou Jingze was awakened by the noise. He sat up and raised his hand, rubbing his neck: If you need something, Ill get it for you. Book. Xu Sui pointed to the book lying on the ground not far away. The pink curtain was pulled back, and Xu Sui was about to lie back on the bed when suddenly, as the infirmary door opened, a gust of wind blew in and rattled the book on the ground. Immediately, a photo with a blue background was blown out. Xu Sui became nervous and hurriedly said, No need, I can do it. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows, walking slowly without a pause towards the door. Xu Sui was so anxious that she jumped out of bed, ignoring the needle on the back of her hand. The cool wind blew the photo on the ground into the air; it swirled and landed on the ground lightly, just with the white back facing up. Xu Suis heart was in her throat, and when she was about to pick up the photo, a long arm reached in front of her and picked it up. Zhou Jingze held the corner of the photo with his slender hand and raised the corner of his lips towards Xu Sui. She was so anxious that she immediately reached out her arm to grab it. Want it? Nope. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows lightly. Give it to me quickly! Xu Suis face was flushed red. She jumped up towards Zhou Jingzes hand in a hurry, trying to grab the photo. He was obviously teasing her. Every time she jumped, Zhou Jingze would raise his arm higher. Xu Sui tugged at his sleeve; her eyes were full of anxiety, but she pretended to be fierce: Give it to me quickly, or I will Or what? Zhou Jingze seemed to be more interested, and his tone was careless. After thinking about it, Xu Sui dryly stammered in a soft and smooth voice: Ill bite you! Zhou Jingze was stunned and immediately laughed. He was laughing so hard that he couldnt hold his breath. His chest was throbbing from the joy. A very important person? Zhou Jingze looked at her with a half-smile. It probably is important. Xu Sui nodded, and her long eyelashes trembled: Yes, its very important. Zhou Jingze wiped away the smile on his face and stood up straight, returning the photo to her. After he accompanied her for the infusion, he sent her back to the university. The two walked in tandem, with Xu Sui walking in front, and Zhou Jingze with his hands in his trouser pockets, following behind her not too hurriedly or slowly. Xu Sui looked down and saw the two shadows on the ground intertwined, like an intimate entanglement. They were still a bit far from the dormitory when Xu Sui stopped. Zhou Jingze walked with her, and he attracted enough attention throughout the way. If he sent her to the girls dormitory, it wouldnt just be as simple as only attracting attention. Just here is okay, Xu Sui looked up at him. En. Zhou Jingze nodded. When he was about to turn around to leave, Xu Sui stopped him. She hesitated for a moment: Thank you so much for today; is there anything you want? Zhou Jingze lowered his head and laughed. Hes the type to have no materialistic desires, and there was nothing he really wanted. Just as he was about to say no to Xu Sui, he raised his eyelids and looked behind her inadvertently. Shi Yuejie, dressed in a straight white button-down shirt, was about to come over. Zhou Jingzes heart became wicked, and he lowered his neck. He dropped his head, and with a cynical smile on his face, he lowered his voice: I, I want you The two words want you have a deep meaning, and it happened to fall on Shi Yuejies ears that he suddenly stopped. Zhou Jingzes voice was low and filled with flirtations and attachments that fell on Xu Suis ear. Her left ear was numb and itchy. Her heart skipped a beat. She asked, What? A pair of dark eyes were looking up at him. Xu Suis eyes were clean and tense that Zhou Jingze was startled. He sighed in his heart. To not cry. Zhou Jingze raised his hand and patted the top of her head. His eyes were overflowing with helplessness. After he left, Xu Sui remained in place, dazed. She still felt the light touch of his broad palm against her head. The warmth remained on the top of her head. So, did Zhou Jingze pat her head just now? Xu Sui was stunned, and a voice pulled her away from her thoughts. Shi Yuejie stood in front of her, frowning slightly: Junior Sister Xu. Ah, senior brother, whats the matter? Xu Sui returned to her senses. Shi Yuejie had a handsome face, and his eyes contained tints of worries: I heard that you fainted at Beihangs basketball court this morning. I was afraid something happened to you. The words I was afraid something happened to you were straightforward and transparent that Xu Sui subconsciously backed away. After taking a step back, she pulled the distance between the two and shook her head: Im fine, thank you, senior brother. This action clearly fell into Shi Yuejies eyes, and he lowered his eyelashes to hide his dejected expression. His tone was still gentle: Then you should eat light meals these days and remember to rest. On the following afternoon, when Xu Sui went to attend her public English class, she found that a small number of people were missing. The English professor who walked in saw the situation and didnt say anything. Who knew that halfway through the class, the professor pushed up her glasses and said, Now Ill take attendance and then return back to the question; credits will be deducted from those who dont show up. Who knew the English professor who was always lenient would make such a move. The class immediately exploded like a frying pot. Some people were using their phones under the desk to send text messages, probably about in case she called on me, who would help and so on. Xu Sui had no one she needed to help. She sat by the window in a daze with a pen in her hand. The sun was shining brightly, and it glistened on her desk. Outside through the window, she heard sounds of basketball dribbling from the court and the cheers and applause from the boys. She remembered Zhou Jingze on the basketball court yesterday, whose body was vigorous like a leopard, swift and alluring, and how he gave up the game and rushed over to pick her up when she fainted. In fact, Xu Sui really wanted to ask him why? A heart that had shrunk and cooled slowly came back to life again. Zhou Jingze was like poison. She tried to quit, but she found herself more addicted. Suddenly, a slightly stern voice pulled Xu Sui back from her thoughts: The girl in the third row on the far right by the window, please translate the meaning of crush. ??She was caught daydreaming in class, and Xu Sui had to get up to answer the question. Fortunately, it was not too difficult: The verb is to break, and the name is a soft drink. Sit down. The English professor nodded. Actually, crush has another meaning in English. As a noun, not just a crowd of people pressed together, its also a warm but short-lived and timid secret admiration. Passionate love. The English professor added. Xu Sui suddenly raised her eyes and tried to recall carefully what the teacher said about her crush. She wanted to look up the word in a book. When she glanced at it inadvertently, she paused. Her scrap paper was filled with Zhou Jingzes name. Is it? Warm but short-lived and timid love? CH 29.2 Chapter 29.2: Warm but short-lived and timid. After drinking white porridge for nearly a week, Xu Sui slowly recovered. On the day when she could eat normal food, she posted on her WeChat Moments: It feels so good to be able to eat normally again, without spice it was so miserable. After less than five minutes of posting, Da Liu was the first to comment: Without Little Sister Xu at dinner, I always felt that the taste was lacking. Xu Sui replied with a kowtow emoji. Right when she was about to exit WeChat, a red plus one appeared in her Moments. The picture in the small profile was the familiar Mandarin. Her eyelids jumped, and she clicked into it; ZJZ commented: Come over, Ill treat you to dinner. Zhou Jingze has always liked to joke around that Xu Sui couldnt tell if he was serious, so she replied: Are you sure? ZJZ replied: En, not lying to you. After Xu Sui saw the message, she ran from the library back to the dormitory and changed clothes, hurrying to Beihang to find Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui walked into the gate of Beihang and headed toward the path on the right; as she hurried up the steps, she accidentally bumped into someone and apologized aloud: Im sorry. Its okay. The other party seems to have a nice attitude. Xu Sui raised her head at the voice and found that the other party was also wearing the flight academys training uniform. Looking at the familiar face, suddenly, her mind flashed. Wasnt this Zhou Jingzes opponent from the basketball game last week, Gao Yang? Xu Sui nodded and walked past them. As she took two-three steps up, unexpectedly, a tall boy next to Gao Yang grabbed her arm and said playfully: Yo, isnt this Xu Sui? This voice couldnt have been more than familiar to Xu Sui, belonging to those in her memory of who she didnt have a good impression. She raised her eyes, and it turned out to be Li Sen, her classmate in Li Ying during freshman year. Xu Sui and Li Sen didnt know each other very well, but in class, Li Sen has a bad temperant and likes to curry favor with the bigshots and bully the weak classmates. Who knew he would also be here. Xu Sui didnt like to interact with people like Li Sen, so she gave an emotionless nod and attempted to break free from his restraint, wanting to leave, but Li Sen clenched even tighter. Xu Sui wore a cropped light purple knitted sweater today, revealing a flat stomach, and straight jeans. Her soft, shoulder-length hair was tucked behind her fair ear. With a palm-sized face, she looked soft and cute. Li Sen measured Xu Sui up and down, raised his eyebrows, and whistled, commenting in a vulgar voice: Old classmate, youve become beautiful ah. Leave a number, and lets catch up later. No matter if it was the tone of Li Sens words or his behavior that made Xu Sui feel very uncomfortable when he wasnt paying attention, Xu Sui stepped on his foot, and the other party let go of his hand in pain. Xu Sui immediately walked past, and at the same time, she threw a sentence at him: Not familiar with you. Gao Yang looked at Li Sen when he heard the words. Li Sen became flustered and never thought that Xu Suis well-behaved appearance was hiding a soft thorn, making him look like a fool in front of Gao Yang. Li Sen was so angry that he shouted at Xu Sui from the back: Look at this attitude, someones father is a martyr. Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Xu Sui stopped in her tracks; as the warm sun in the afternoon passed through the leaves, the rays slanted down on the ground, making her figure appear a little sad. Just when Li Sen thought he got control of her, Xu Sui turned her head; her eyes were cold and with a calm tone: Yeah, better than the son of a nouveau riche. The part about nouveau riche directly attacked Li Sens sore point that he took two-three steps up the stair and grabbed Xu Suis collar fiercely: What the f*ck did you just say? From the moment when Li Sen rudely mentioned her father, Xu Suis good temperament and kindness disappeared. She glanced at Li Sen up and down, about to repeat her sentence. Suddenly, a can of sparkling drink smashed right at Li Sens head from not far away with a bang. All the dark coffee-colored liquid poured on his back, his clothes immediately becoming wet. Li Sen raised his neck, and his lowered hands slowly clenched into fists: Who the fuck did that? Your father. An arrogant and lazy voice sounded. The crowd looked in the direction of the voice, and Li Sen turned back. Zhou Jingze was standing ten steps lower than them, with a few friends standing next to him. He was wearing a black T-shirt and cargo pants, slowly playing with a silver lighter. He raised his eyes and watched Li Sen. His eyes were dark and shiny, unable to detect any emotions clearly, and the scarlet flames burst from second to next. He was obviously looking up at them, but through the thin air, it gave a feeling that he was looking down upon them. Zhou Jingze looked at Li Sen calmly, and the latters heart slowly panicked, his previous anger dissipating in half. Li Sen didnt know what Zhou Jingze would do. Gao Yang took a step aside and took the initiative to greet him. Zhou Jingze put his hands in his pockets and leisurely took slow steps up the stairs, with a few boys following behind him, giving a strong aura. Li Sen took a step back subconsciously but continued to stare at him, not willing to show his weakness. Zhou Jingze walked up to Xu Sui and held her shoulders: Go. He didnt spare Li Sen half a look during the whole process. Speechless, who gave him the right to be so wild? Li Sen stared at their departing backs and shouted, his voice sneering: Zhou Jingze, do you know what Xu Sui looked like in the past? Haha, I used to be classmates with her; she had a pockmarked face, swollen and ugly. I still have photos of you. Do you want to take a look at it? Despite all the words, Zhou Jingzes vision is nothing but the same. He clearly felt that the little girl under his arm was shaking. He stopped, withdrew his hand, and turned around. He raised his eyebrows and looked very interested: Really? Let me see. Li Sen took two steps forward and looked down to find his phone. Who would have expected Zhou Jingze to walk over two-three steps and punch him to the ground, throwing the phone far away. The scene immediately became chaotic. Seeing that Li Sen was about to climb up, Zhou Jingze gave another kick. Sheng Nanzhou and Da Liu hurriedly tried pulling him back, but they couldnt stop him. Zhou Jingzes dark eyes were filled with intense hostility, and he wanted to beat up Li Sen like crazy. Sheng Nanzhou shouted in a hurry: Stop hitting him! If you keep beating him up, youll be punished. Its not like you dont know how strict the flight academys discipline is! Li Sen was beaten up so bad that he could see stars; he clutched his heart and gasped heavily, scolding: F*ck you, Ive endured you long enough; you actually beat a classmate for a girl. You just wait for the punishment. Li Sen showed a wicked smile. Zhou Jingze stepped on him and directly picked up Li Sens collar, looking straight at him and speaking very slowly: Ill give you two choicesC one: apologies to her. Two: in the future every place I go, you go around it. Li Sen was out of breath being stepped on. He spat on the ground and raised his head: Who are you to say that I need to surrender to you? Zhou Jingze stared at Li Sen and let out a sneer, the frivolous energy appearing: Competition, you choose. At the same time, Zhou Jingze released his hand that was tightly gripping Li Sens collar and threw him again onto the floor. With the back of his head on the ground, he cursed: F*ck. On the topic of competition, Li Sen stopped talking. He was indeed inferior to Zhou Jingze in every way. Gao Yang, who had been silent for a while, suddenly said, I will compete with you. Zhou Jingze threw one word at them: Whatever. Next months flight competition, which is also our first test flight, Gao Yang said. The coaches all said that Zhou Jingze was a natural born pilot talented, smart, and born for the sky, but Gao Yang wanted to see if that was true. En. Gao Yang helped Li Sen up. He wiped the blood from the corners of his mouth and said in a provocative tone: You win, I apologize to her. You lose, run ten laps around the Beihang training ground while shouting you were defeated. The stakes were high, and Sheng Nanzhou and the others turned their heads to see Zhou Jingzes reaction. It was their first flight that it shouldnt be taken lightly like a joke. In addition to capabilities, there was also geographical location, weather, and wind direction to consider. In other words, only the right time and place will win. This bet is too high, especially for someone so prideful as Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui couldnt imagine the feeling of Zhou Jingzes self-esteem being trampled on. Standing on the side, she hurriedly pulled Zhou Jingzes sleeve and whispered, Forget it, dont compete. Im fine. Lets go. Li Sen immediately followed up and deliberately provoked him: Why? Do you dare to? Zhou Jingze suddenly smiled; the tip of his tongue pressed against his left cheek, and his tone was idle and careless: Why wouldnt I. CH 30.1 Chapter 30.1: Making ones heart race. After the group left, Zhou Jingze acted like nothing had happened and took Xu Sui upstairs to the second cafeteria. Sheng Nanzhou and Da Liu ordered twice the typical servings since Zhou Jingze was treating them. Zhou Jingze leaned back on the blue seat and was playing games on his phone until he heard a sound, glancing at the two in front of him and giving a very light sneer: Really great. Hai, arent these benefits all because of Sister Xu. Da Liu replied while sitting down. Xu Suis ears turned slightly warm and said quickly, No. The group sat down one after another and started to eat. After a few chats, the topic still turned to the bet. While stuffing ribs into his mouth, Da Liu said: The pilot technical assessment next month is the exam at the end of the term right? I heard that city reporters will be coming to do a special issue; they really know how to choose the day. Thinking of that slender Gao Yang, whose gloomy and usually doesnt like to talk, Shen Nanzhou got annoyed and sneered: This scholar, no matter how hard he tries, he wont catch up with you. You were the first in the last simulator flight exam and English theory test. The instructors probably praised you all the time that he remembered you. Zhou Jingze frowned slightly as he didnt have the slightest memory: I dont remember. As soon as you mentioned this, I remembered that no matter if it was competitions or exams, he was always ranked behind Master Zhou. Except for this basketball game, Da Liu hit his head fiercely before changing the subject, Brother, are you confident? Zhou Jingze was too lazy to act in this show with Da Liu; he unscrewed the cap of the cold water bottle and took a sip, and his eyes sharpened. He glanced at Xu Sui who was on the opposite side, finding that she had barely touched the food in front of her. Xu Suis dark eyelashes were drooping as she was poking at the rice with chopsticks, with no idea what she was thinking. Not spicy enough? Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows and guessed. Xu Sui shook her head. She was also thinking about the bet. She couldnt imagine someone as prideful as Zhou Jingze running around admitting defeat. Wouldnt that shatter his self-esteem? Why dont you just forget about that bet, what if you lose? Xu Sui said in a worried tone. Zhou Jingze twisted the bottle cap back and smiled casually with a hint of arrogance: I wont lose. After Xu Sui returned to school, she told Hu Xixi about this. Once the eldest miss heard about this, she was so angry that she slapped the table: That Li Sen is insane, Sui Sui, are you injured? On the way back, Xu Sui bought skittles from the convenience store and handed them to Hu Xixi while replying, Im fine, but Zhou Jingzes bet Its fine, he knows what hes doing. Hu Xixi waved her hand. She opened the bag of the Skittles and took a bite, sweet and sour, and said again: But Sui Sui, I really feel like my Uncle likes you. Otherwise, why does he always take special care of you? Xu Suis heart jumped, but she continued to deny it: Because hes a good person. Thats how he has been since high school. Hes upright and kind, respecting everyone. Moreover, he comes from an excellent familyC an outstanding guy. Xu Suis self-denial and sensitivity in relationships made Hu Xixi sigh. She looked at Xu Sui and said, Why dont you give it a try, how about confessing to him? You said that hes very good. How long are you going hide your crush silently to yourself? I wouldnt dare to. Xu Suis eyes were timid. How about a bet? If he wins, you confess, Hu Xixi suggested. Try it, maybe you can end your three-year crush. ??Xu Sui was silent for a long time and finally nodded: Okay. Even after taking a night shower, Xu Sui was still worried about what happened during the day. She sent a message and asked: Flying competition, arent you claustrophobic? Two minutes later, the screen lights up, and ZJZ replies: Who told you that I have claustrophobia? Xu Sui hesitated for a while and then said: High school, I heard what they said. After what seemed like a long time, ZJZ replied: Not really claustrophobia, only slightly, but to be more precise, fear of dark and confined spaces. The competition is during the day. As Xu Sui was about to reply when Zhou Jingze sent another message: Dont worry. Xu Sui finally let out a sigh of relief. She put her phone aside and sat at the desk with her half-wet hair. She proceeded to turn on the lamp and took out a diary with a letter in it from the drawer. There were some traces on the letter paper that looked outdated. Xu Sui held onto a corner of the letter and looked at it for a long time. This was written since she started secretly liking Zhou Jingze, and she always fantasizes about handing it to him one day. But she never dared to hand it out. Up until now, Xu Sui occasionally scribbled and wrote letters on the stationery. Although in this day and age, writing a letter to confess to someone has become old-fashioned. How is it? Is it time to confess? Place the bet just this once? The day of the competition was slowly advancing. Since these days are the final week for the assessment of Beihang Flight Academy, when Xu Sui and the others are in class, they often hear the roaring sound above their heads. The plane dragged its tail over the roof and rushed towards the cloudy sky. The match held between Zhou Jingze and Gao Yang that day caused a sensation in the entire academy. Beihang has always been open and free, so the instructors and air traffic controllers were not surprised when they heard the students bets. There were several instructors, a reporter, and a photographer standing at the Beihang Airport. Instructor Zhang and the air traffic controller looked at each other and smiled: Interesting, they have the young and frivolous energy we used to have. Reporter Song, there happened to be a competition today that you have something to write about, Instructor Zhang laughed happily. Then he turned to look at the controller and said, Old Gu, lets make a bet. Who do you think will win? Of course, its my student, Zhou Jingze, the air traffic controller said. Then Ill bet Gao Yang. This kid is not bad, hes working hard. Before the start of the game, a group of people came to the control room. Zhou Jingze greeted the teacher in advance, and since Old Gu likes him, he allowed Xu Sui and Hu Xixi to come to the control center and watch the competition. In the display, Zhou Jingze is wearing a black trouser and a sky blue flight suit with a flight logo embroidered in golden thread on his shoulders. Under the hat is a pair of dark, sharp eyes, a straight head and neck, and a relaxed smile on his cold faceC he appeared dashing and handsome. This was the first time Xu Sui saw Zhou Jingze wearing a formal flight suit across the screen, she was staring, and her heart was pounding. The pilot and the instructor walked into the cockpit of the plane together. The moment Zhou Jingze sat down, he quickly scanned and checked the equipment in the cockpit. I dont think youre nervous at all. The instructor smiled. Zhou Jingze bit onto a marker pen, lowered his forehead, and strapped the kneeboard to his right thigh, twitching the corner of his mouth: All pretend. Instructor. At first, Zhou Jingze was a little nervous, but when the plane started to shake and then slowly rise, his nervousness dissipated a little. The instructors outside the screen watched Gao Yang take off first. This test flight route isnt long, flying from the center of Beijing Beichen to Tongguang, Mocheng, and then returning on the same route. Gao Yangs plane is T-789018, and Zhou Jingzes is passenger plane G-588017. The two planes flew into the sky one after another. After the plane took off smoothly and without shaking, Aupi (autopilot) started. Zhou Jingze breathed a sigh of relief. While looking at the data on the instrument panel, he recorded it on a folder placed on his lap with ten lines at a glance. Unfortunately, the good times didnt last long, and the plane suffered a technical failure halfway through. The instrument panel shows that the temperature of the No. 3 engine oil was too high, and a warning message appeared on the dashboard, the flashing message reminding Zhou Jingze. He was unlucky today, the plane had an unexpected breakdown. The warning message was striking and glaring, reminding Zhou Jingze that the problem needed to be solved as soon as possible. The instructors and supervisors didnt expect such a low probability of engine failure to be encountered by Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui stood there with sweaty palms, secretly praying that Zhou Jingze would resolve it smoothly. The display returned, and the co-pilot instructor asked, Do you need help? Zhou Jingze shook his head and raised his hand choosing to turn off the generator. His deep voice was calm: To reduce the load on the generator, so the temperature of the lubricating oil lowers, shut down one of the generators. The resulting dashboard still displays the warning message. What about now? The co-pilots instructor asked. Turn off the engine. Zhou Jing curled his tongue slightly, his direct and smooth voice rolling out from his throat. His reaction was pretty quick. The air traffic controller in front of the screen showed the admiration and involuntarily shouted: Excellent! Xu Sui, who was standing at the back, couldnt help but smile. The clouds outside the window drifted past them. The instructor didnt give Zhou Jingze a thumbs up but pointed his fist at him with his arms crossed. Zhou Jingze was stunned for a moment before curving his thin lips upward and bumping the instructors fist. When returning, the plane passed through the clouds, flying above the desert city. Under the blue sky lies an endless desert large pieces of red and brown, like a mosaic, flowed like a rainbow under the light. At this time, it was 5:59 AM. Zhou Jingze was flying the plane, crossing the Beijing-31 route and passing the desert. He looked out inadvertently and was stunned. A red-orange sun was slowly rising, tearing a hole and sprinkling thousands of golden light on the ground; the fog gradually dissipated as the sun was closer than usual. Zhou Jingze seemed to feel its heat, watching it gradually transition from orange to golden, like an entirely new universe forming. Thousand rays of lights, short but brilliant. Teacher, can you help me take a picture of the sunrise outside the cabin? Zhou Jingze asked. The teacher glanced out the window, turned his head, and joked, Why, you never saw the sunrise? Well, its the first time. Zhou Jingze smiled. It turned out to be like what Xu Sui said the sunrise is no worse than the sunset, and by waiting just a little bit, theres always better scenery. This was the first sunrise he encountered in a plane. CH 30.2 Chapter 30.2: Making ones heart race. On the other screen, even though the plane was still in flight, the air controller had a look that his student won; his tail raised high: How about it, Old Zhang, do you want to give up on the bet, or else you wont be able to keep your 200 yuan. Instructor Zhang shook his head with a stubborn look on his face: Although Zhou Jingzes performance is remarkable, the most critical part of flight is a safe landing. This part hasnt even come yet. I still think Gao Yang will win; he is more gentle and reliable, whereas Zhou Jingze is too aggressive, so many uncertainties about him. The atmosphere was silent for a while, and the controller continued to speak: That is true, but you also heard it just now, his operation is very smooth, issuing the command to the co-pilot before we said what we thought. It seems that he knows what we are thinking and acts on the judgment, immediately sending a signal to enter the desert city. The instructions issued by this kid are all based on an eagles keenness and intuition. He is a gifted pilot, truly born for the sky. The instructor was silent for a while and then said, Look down first. The two planes were about to land, and everyone outside the screen watched with wide-opened eyes. Gao Yangs landing almost strictly followed the teachers instructions. The landing was very qualified, and the entire operation was steady. Instructor Zhang breathed a sigh of relief. Zhou Jingze sat in the cockpit, and after checking the various instruments, he aimed at R1, the centerline of the runway, and formed a small angle with the runway, descending slowly. His expression was very calm, and there was even a sense of self-satisfaction. When the plane was thirty-five feet above the ground, he held the joystick with his knuckled hand and pulled it slightly upwards, causing the nose of the plane to rise. Zhou Jingzes expression throughout the entire operation was at ease. He aimed at the runway, the plane slowly descending, and the angle between it and the ground became smaller and smaller. At the moment of landing, there was only a light vibration. For a student, this was an almost impossible operation. The man in the control room took a deep breathC the landing was too beautiful and impeccable. You won, Instructor Zhang gave the final decision. As soon as the voice fell, the young man in the control room let out an exclamation and rushed out immediately. Hu Xixi blinked at Xu Sui and dragged her out. On the runway of the airport, Sheng Nanzhou and the others rushed over and gave Zhou Jingze a hard hug. Da Liu patted him on the shoulder: Bro, youre really something. This time Im actually speechless Sheng Nanzhou sincerely supported him happily. Gao Yang and Li Sen stood outside the runway line. Gao Yangs expression did not look too good, but he still managed to maintain a calm expression on his face. He walked over to shake hands with Zhou Jingze, maintaining his politeness: Congratulations. Zhou Jingze glanced at the other partys outstretched hand but did not shake it back. Instead, he glanced his eyes over at Li Sen and in a somewhat cold voice: Remember to apologize to the girl. The expression on Li Sens face could no longer be described as just ugly, but he reluctantly said: Got it. A female reporter came to interview Zhou Jingze and asked: How did you achieve such a perfect landing? Intuition. Zhou Jingze gave a short one-worded reply. But Xu Sui suspected that he was too lazy to speak at all and threw out a perfunctory word to the reporters. Sure enough, her guess was right. In the next second, the female reporter continued to ask, Do you have any goals towards the blue sky in the future? Zhou Jingze raised his hand towards the reporter and motioned her to come over. The reporter took two steps forward, and Zhou Jingze had a careless smile on his face: You guess. After speaking, the reporter froze in place, but Zhou Jingze immediately stepped back when he saw the up-to-no-good intentions of the boys in the class behind him. The boys in Zhou Jingzes class rushed over to congratulate him. Class 1 and Class 2 didnt seem to have any issues, but this time, he drew some dissatisfaction. The boys surrounded Zhou Jingze and first congratulated him politely: Congratulations, legend, you have given face to our class monitor again. Isnt this a moment to treat us out ah? You have no excuse. Treat. After Zhou Jingze dropped that one word, he turned around and ran, but he was outnumberedC the boys grabbed onto his trousers and wouldnt let him go. Zhou Jingze stumbled and almost fell, laughing while scolding: Damn it, dont pull on my pants. A group of boys threw Zhou Jingze up and down at the sky while shouting the slogan: Class 1 is the best, Zhou Jingze is awesome! Charge! The entire blue sky is ours. Zhou Jingze was still holding onto his pants and said with marks of rough tone: Enough, being on the plane isnt even as jolting as you guys, Im about to vomit. A topography major student passed by the crowd and laughed jokingly: They say that the young masters soldiers fly in the sky but are not very good on land. Wont you know if you compete? Either way, you guys run around on the ground. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows and spoke in an arrogant tone. The other boys in the class got excited and said, Yes, were all animals that walk independently on two legs. Why is there still professional discrimination? What about this: starting from this white line, whoever runs to the red flag will win. How about it? Okay. One, two, three, run! Its the most childish game among boys, but they played it vigorously. The scorching sun was a little dazzling, and Xu Sui stretched out her hand to block it from her eyes, looking not too far away. Not knowing when Zhou Jingze took off his jacket, he rushed into the distance like an arrow, and the wind blew the corner of his shirt at an angle like a sail in the sea. When approaching the end, Zhou Jingze slowed down and turned around, running against the wind. He raised a middle finger at them and showed a frivolous and wanton smile. The red flag fluttered in the wind behind him. Zhou Jingze gave off a fierce and stubborn aura, arrogant and frivolous, but making ones heart race. The wind wrapped the flag around the youth. Watching this Xu Suis heart was about to jump out of her chestC her heart beating faster than ever. With her feelings towards Zhou Jingze, she constantly doubted herself, always pulling herself up and down. But this time, she wanted to get closer to the light even if just this once. What if its caught? A secret crush is like moss, inconspicuous, waiting to wither, but with one blow, it grows endlessly. Crush is not a shy, passionate short-term like towards someone, but a shy, passionate long-term like, a continuous verb. After the group finished playing the game, the teachers walked up to the group of sweaty boys and said with a smile, You all have to work hard. The instructor pointed at them and smiled helplessly. Then, he took out a badge and a red envelope and gave it to Zhou Jingze: Old Zhang asked me to give it to youC the badge is yours, engraved with your name, its the reward of this competition. Zhou Jingze accepted the red envelope and the medal unceremoniously. He pressed his tongue against his lower jaw and smiled, Thanks, Lao Gu. After the teacher left, Zhou Jingze raised his hand with the red envelope, signaling Xu Sui to come over. Xu Sui and Hu Xixi briskly trotted up to them. Xu Sui raised her head to look at Zhou Jingze, and there was a sparkle in her eyes: Congratulations. I have to thank you. Here, take it to buy candy. Zhou Jingze smiled casually and handed her the red envelope. Under everyones gaze, Xu Sui didnt know where she got the courage from, but she shook her head, and her eyes were full of nervousness: I want that badge. As soon as these words came out, everyone started to make a wow sound. Sheng Nanzhou decided to fan the flames and said, Teacher Xiao Xu, my test didnt start yet, and I already have this badge. Why dont you want mines? After all, she was a thin-faced and careful girl. Zhou Jingze was quiet for a long time without speakingC his long eyes staring straight at her without any expression on his face. A heart was kept in suspense, and Xu Sui backed out. Her throat was dry, and when she lowered her eyes about to say Im joking, Zhou Jingze suddenly leaned down, his voice ringing in her ears: Take it. CH 31 Chapter 31: Im sorry, youre too well-behaved. I just wanted it for the memory. Xu Sui flinched and explained hastily. Under everyones gaze, Hu Xixi saw Xu Suis appearance and knew that she had changed her mind. To not make it awkward for her, she rushed in front of Sheng Nanzhou and said, Yeah, is there anything wrong with our medical students who have not seen the world? Sheng Nanzhou, if I wanted your badge, youd better win it for me. Either being suddenly cued or asked for a badge by Hu Xixi, Sheng Nanzhou looked a little unnatural and coughed: Of course I can win. It was just a badge that Zhou Jingze didnt take it to heart. He looked down at his phone without raising his head: Today eight oclock at Flamingo. A boy snapped his fingers, and the others echoed: Boss Zhou is bright! Okay, stop talking nonsense and get lost now. Zhou Jingze sneered. After the group disbanded, Hu Xixi and Xu Sui walked back to school arm in arm. The eldest lady looked puzzled: Sui ah, just now was a good time to confess, whyd you become cowardly? Not ready. Xu Sui shook her head. There were so many onlookers just now, and Zhou Jingze was so close. As soon as she met his gaze, Xu Suis legs became weak, and her mind went blank. Besides, she was really not ready. Then when are you going to Hu Xixi asked tentatively. Xu Sui breathed a sigh of relief, and her black eyes were filled with determination: Tonight. Yes! Good luck with the confession! Hu Xixi snapped her fingers. Xu Sui didnt reply but smiled and clenched the little golden badge in her palm. Having a crush was to choose to accept the loss before getting it. At six oclock in the evening, the midsummer sunset was brilliant and short. Xu Sui picked out a white dress and curled the end of her hair, appearing graceful. Hu Xixi applied light makeup on her. After finishing, her eyes widened, and she couldnt help but marvel: Wow, Sui Sui, youre so beautiful. In the mirror, Xu Sui had fair skin and black eyes. The lipstick she wore gave off a hint of glamor, appearing pure and attractive. When Hu Xixi went out to get water, Xu Sui lay on the table and hesitated for a long time before finally taking out a letter and putting it in his pocket. A letter that has been written intermittently for so many years its about time to be sent. Zhou Jingze went back to the house on Amber Lane first to take a shower. When he came out, his wet hair was dripping onto the floor. He flicked the water droplets and picked up his phone in the lower cabinet to send a message to his grandfather. Zhou Jingze had a white towel wrapped around his neck. He took a can of iced Coke from the fridge and sat on the sofa, holding the can in his knuckled hand and pulling the tab apart. He took a sip, and his throat finally felt more comfortable. Master Kratos was lying beside his feet, biting his trouser from time to time. Zhou Jingze felt inflamed recently, his throat hoarse from the smoke. He leaned back on the sofa, wiped the water mist on the phone screen with his thumb, and sent the sunrise photo he took on the plane this morning to his grandpa. Grandpa quickly replied: How was the result of the flight test? Just as Zhou Jingze was typing the three words not too bad and was about to send it out, his phone suddenly rang an urgent ringtone, and the caller ID was Shi Yuejie. Zhou Jingze frowned subconsciously but still picked up. His voice was cold: Whats the matter? Shi Yuejies line was noisy, and he seemed to have called from another place and asked: Jingze, where are you now? Zhou Jingze leaned over and took out a cigarette from the cigarette case on the coffee table and bit on it, then sneered: Where am I? It doesnt seem to concern you, older brother. Zhou Jingzes words were full of thorns, but Shi Yuejie wasnt angry. His tone was still gentle, but there was a bit of anxiety: If you have time, come to the house. Father seems to be moving aunts memorial tablet away. Ill come right away. Zhou Jingze stood up suddenly, his voice cold. Zhou Jingze didnt even blow dry his hair but picked up his phone and cigarette on the table and ran out. He got on the motorcycle and slammed on the brakes. The man and the motorcycle rushed towards the distance like an arrow shooting forward, leaving Master Kratos standing at the door, anxiously barking at the disappearing figure. The wind on the road was so strong, blowing and whirling the trees on both sides, quickly retreating like a button. On the way to that house, Zhou Jingze thought about a lot of things. For example, his mother was a well-known and talented cellist. Even after choosing to get married, she was still elegant and kind, giving Zhou Jingize a lot of love and warmth. But after his mother died, not even a week, Zhou Zhengyan led Zhu Ling into the house and pulled Zhou Jingzes hair to call a stranger who wasnt blood-related as a brother. The night wind passed by, cold and swift, and it was a bit painful when it blew against Zhou Jingzes eyes. He accelerated his speed and rushed into the courtyard of the villa with a cold face, ignoring the security guards obstruction. Zhou Jingze got off the motorcycle and went straight in. As soon as he walked into the main hall, a large group of people was standing there, and Zhu Lingwei was instructing them to move the memorial tablet. When Zhu Ling heard the sound, she turned her head and looked over. She was stunned when she saw the person coming, and then quickly showed a gentle smile: Jingze, when did you come back? Did you have dinner? After asking, Zhu Ling turned back to the staff and said, in a gentle tone, Ai, all of you can move away the plate of fruits in front of the tablet. Ill move it, Im afraid you all cant do it well. Zhou Jingzes eyebrows jumped, and he said word by word, Dont touch her. When Zhou Jingze spoke slowly and in short words, it meant he was angry. Zhu Lings hands froze in mid-air, and with an embarrassed look on her face, she thought that Zhou Jingze took offense because it was her moving it, so she said, Then you all can move it, be careful. The two men in black on the left and right walked forward, about to move the tablet away. Zhou Jingze stood there, his dark eyes scanning around, and saw a baseball bat in the corner. He moved his hand at the seam of his trousers and strode over, picking up the baseball bat and looking at the antique vase on the side before forcefully smashing it. With a bang the vase shattered and fell to the ground. Zhu Ling screamed in fright on the spot. Zhou Jingze held the baseball bat and stared at them sharply. His voice was cold: Try to touch it again. The scene was too noisy, and the movement wasnt small. Zhou Zhengyan rushed down from upstairs and saw the scene in front of him. His whole body was shaking with anger. He didnt understand; he was just upstairs answering the phone. How did it turn out like this? Shi Yuejie also followed the noise and saw Zhu Ling who was pale with fright. He walked over and hugged her shoulders, asking, Mom, are you alright? Im fine. Zhu Lings voice was weak. To maintain his dignity, Zhou Zhengyan pointed at him: Why are you here going insane again, look at how you frightened your aunt. Hearing this, Zhou Jingze lowered his head and smiled slowly with a cynical expression. In a loose tone: If it wasnt for you tearing down moms memorial tablet, I wouldnt even come to your house. Zhou Zhengyan was at a loss for words. He didnt mean what he said, and when he was about to explain, Zhou Jingze suddenly interrupted him. His eyes were cold and decisive: You cant even stand her like this? In the future, you can just think you dont have a son like me. After the sentences fell, the air was still, and Zhou Zhengyan was furious. He rushed over in two or three steps and slapped Zhou Jingze fiercely. Zhou Jingze stumbled, his face turning sideway from the slap. He felt a buzzing sound around him. Zhou Zhengyan was still angry, and his voice was loud: What kind of foolish remarks are you talking about? When do you see I cant stand your mother anymore? It was Master Feng Shui who came over and asked me to move the tablet to another room. You suddenly running over and making a fuss, what kind of behavior is this? Zhou Jingze instantly understood that he had been played. Who told you that I was going to remove your mothers tablet, ah?! Zhou Zhengyans chest heaved. Zhou Jingze didnt speak but looked at Shi Yuejie. The latter stepped out and took on his big brother role, beginning to explain warmly: Im sorry, Dad, I told Jingze about the situation before I even figured it out. I thought I was afraid he would be worried. Look at you! Youre always so impulsive, coming to the house not distinguishing black from white to cause trouble. Then, look at your brother, always thinking of you and taking care of me. What about you? I raised you for so many years in vain! The half of Zhou Jingzes face that was slapped still hurts. He spat bloody saliva into the trash can and looked at everyone present, smiling relievedly: In that case, I wont disturb your family reunion. If one day you dont want my mothers memorial tablet, just let me know, and Ill take her away. The colors on Zhou Zhengyans face that was slowly recovering suddenly turned pale, and his breathing became rough: This this unfilial son! Shi Yuejie saw that Zhou Zhengyan was so angry that he was about to have a relapse. He patted him on the back to help smooth the airway: Dad, Ill help you back to your room to take medicine first, dont hurt your body. After speaking, Shi Yuejie helped Zhou Zhengyan out, and Zhu Ling followed. The backs of the family of three looked extremely harmonious. Zhou Zhengyan held his head and sighed: The biological son isnt as dear as the son on the side. Zhou Zhengyans sighing voice passed through, and Zhou Jingze listened expressionlessly. The hands hanging at the seam of his trousers slowly clenched into a fist. When Zhou Jingze walked out of the house, the phone in his pocket made a buzzing sound. He took it out and saw that it was Sheng Nanzhou, answering the phone. Hello. As soon as he opened his mouth, Zhou Jingze realized that his voice was extremely hoarse. Sheng Nanzhou was in the room, and the song was very loud. He asked with a smile, Dude, where are you? Weve been waiting for you for a long time. You know that guy Da Liu, he was drunk like Sun Tzu. Zhou Jingze chuckled, Coming. After hanging up, Zhou Jingze stood on the side of the road and smoked three cigarettes in silence. When he finally calmed down, he rode his motorcycle towards the location of the Flamingo Club. Xu Sui felt a bit cramped sitting in the crowded room. Every time someone entered, she would subconsciously look at the door, but it wasnt Zhou Jingze. The disappointment was written all over her face. Xu Sui glanced at the time, eight forty-fiveC nearly an hour had passed. Was he not coming? She leaned over and took a sip of the juice on the table, and in the next second, someone pushed open the door. Sheng Nanzhou shouted from the side, You ah, how come it took you this long to come? Xu Sui raised her eyes, and the light came over the shadow. Zhou Jingze walked into the room wearing a black T-shirt with a blood-red wound on the corner of his lips. His skin was cold and white, and the expression on his face was dark and unclear, giving off an unruly and unrestrained aura. Got caught up in something. Zhou Jingze chuckled. He glanced at the crowd and nodded nonchalantly when he met Xu Suis eyes before walking over and sitting down. The person in the middle of the sofa immediately moved over to give him space. Da Liu was sitting next to him and was drunk. When he saw the wound on Zhou Jingzes face, he was stunned and asked without thinking: Dude, what happened to the wound on your face? Everyone was silent. Zhou Jingze threw the lighter and cigarette on the table. He leaned over to find a fork and took a piece of watermelon, putting it in his mouth. In a lazy tone: What else besides getting hit by a bike on the road. Hahahaha, even you have today. Da Liu patted his shoulder and laughed. There are a lot of people in the club today. Zhou Jingze has many friends, and they brought along other people, playing games and karaoke. It was very lively. Anyone familiar with Zhou Jingze knows that he isnt in a good mood today, so Sheng Nanzhou consciously didnt bother him. This gave a girl from the Department of Business English a chance. Xu Sui had a bit of an impression of her. Her appearance was very luring, and she had a good figure. Her name was Liu Sijin. She was at the party last time when the band won the competition. Zhou Jingze was extremely unhappy today. He lay on the sofa expressionless, opened a bottle of XO, and was about to drink it all. Liu Sijin, who was sitting beside him, stretched out her hand to stop him. Zhou Jingze glared at her with his thin eyelids. The girl didnt panic and said with a smile, Do you want to drink to your death here? Use a wine glass. Zhou Jingze let go of his hand and leaned over for the wine glass, pouring the wine into it. He drank glass after glass, his profile silent and cold. Xu Sui sat in the corner and watched the charming girl sitting next to Zhou Jingze. He was drinking, and occasionally Liu Sijin would hook her fingers at him. Zhou Jingze leaned over to listen. His lips were lazy, and the girls long curly hair swept over his arms, but he didnt push it away or take the initiative. Uncontrolled and intimate. Xu Sui clenched her palm secretly. The pain from her nails sinking into her palm made her numb, and her eyes became warmer. She retracted her gaze, not wanting to watch the scene and torture herself. She got up, walked to the jukebox, and ordered a song. It was A Letter From Keanu Reeves by Xue Kaiqi. Turning her back against them and being unable to see the scene was fine. The red neon lights flashed. Xu Sui was about to sing while holding the microphone when someone pulled the corner of her clothes. Xu Sui turned around and saw Hu Xixi grabbing her hand and whispering something into her ear: Sui Sui, come out for a second. Xu Sui put the microphone back down and jumped off the high chair. The two walked out hand in hand. In the corridor, Hu Xixi asked her, Sui ah, didnt you say you want to confess? Why isnt there any movement? Xu Sui lowered her eyelashes and sighed: He is sitting next to someone else. Hu Xixi instantly understood and patted her on the shoulder: Hai, its not like you dont know my uncle. If he really likes that girl, he wouldve acted in the morning, and if hes in a bad mood, hell be like a dead person that anyone can strike up a word or two with him. If you push his button in the next second, it wont be so easy to talk to him. But Liu Sijin has been sticking to my uncle. If you dont go up, that girl will climb onto him like a spider spirit. Hu Xixi said angrily. Dont be afraid, Sui Sui. If you dont try it, youll never know the answer. What if? Hu Xixi encouraged her. Xu Sui was silent for a while and finally nodded: Okay. The two went back in. Xu Sui sat back in the corner, her hands resting on her knees, still a little nervous. Wine makes one strong and cowardly, and, in the loud room, she drank three glasses of wine in one breath. It was her first time drinking. People on the internet said alcohol tastes good and is addictive, but Xu Sui didnt understand it at all. When the first sip of wine entered her throat, she felt a burn that tears almost came out. Sheng Nanzhou happened to be sitting on the side and noticed her strange behavior, asking with concern: Sister Xu, are you alright? Xu Sui shook her head and reached out to wipe the beer foam from the corner of her lips. She stood up and put her hand in her pocket, holding tightly onto the corner of the letter, before walking towards Zhou Jingze under the ambiguous floating light. Zhou Jingze was bending over to pour wine with a casual smile on his face. He held a cigarette in his other hand with the wine glass. A slender figure shrouded him, blocking his vision. Whats the matter? Zhou Jingze raised his head and the corner of his lips. Xu Sui looked at him. Her voice was a little nervous: Can you come out for a bit? Zhou Jingze was stunned for a second, then released the wine glass, raising his hand to extinguish the cigarette. As he was about to get up, Liu Sijin grabbed onto his arm. Her voice was as charming as always, but there was a hint of anxiety: Is there anything you cant say here? Liu Sijin had noticed the girl in front of her for a while now. She was clean, gentle, and well-behaved, different from the others, and didnt seem to belong, but it made her feel a sense of uneasiness. She purposely asked loudly, and someone happened to select a song. The prelude was a long silence with only a little lingering sound. Everyones attention was turned towards them, and the whole room fell silent unconsciously. The smile on Zhou Jingzes face faded. Even though he was in a bad mood and was too lazy to talk, it didnt mean Liu Sijin could pretend to be his girlfriend. He respected girls, but it didnt mean she could do things like this. He raised his eyelids and glanced at Liu Sijin with a half-smile and warning in his eyes. Liu Sijin felt a chill in her heart and let go of her hand subconsciously. Zhou Jingze got up and planned to follow Xu Sui out, but Xu Sui made up her mind and didnt want to leave a way back out for herself. She suddenly stood in front of him and blocked his way. Witnessed by more than a dozen people, Xu Sui stood in the dim room. Zhou Jingze was a head taller than her, so she needed to raise her head to meet his gaze. The people around noticed that the atmosphere was a bit unusual, and they all calmed down consciously as a nimble boy shouted. Xu Suis heart was beating without rhythm. She was so nervous that she couldnt say a word. The song that Xu Sui selected happened to start playing. No one sang it, and only Xue Kaiqis voice echoed in the room. Her voice was firm and carried a tint of astringent: I write daily, up to six hundred lines of I love you Ive written for ten years, but Ive never found it tiring or dull Its useless to continue passively Id rather be unafraid of blushing, of embarrassment And tenaciously, stubbornly attacking, fighting for your recognition Like the immortal heroes of generations gone by Even knowing full well were worlds apart I still pour my love into the letters every day Xu Sui put her right hand into her pocket. The letter inside was crumbled by her grip, and the corners were rotten. Even though she didnt dare to look at him, she forced herself to look directly at him. Her dark eyelashes trembled, and her voice shook a little: Zhou Jingze, I like you. When she finally said it, a burst of screams erupted from the crowd, shouting, Get together! Get together! After Xu Sui finished speaking, she quickly looked away, not daring to look at him again. She put her hand back into her pocket, looking for the letter indiscriminately. Zhou Jingze was stunned for a moment and then casually raised the corners of his lips. His voice was as pleasant as ever: Im sorry, youre too well-behaved. He said it very quietly, probably not to hurt Xu Suis self-esteem as a girl, that the surrounding people who were still joking didnt hear Zhou Jingzes words. Zhou Jingze put one hand in his trouser pocket, raised his thin eyelids, and glanced at the coaxing people. The surroundings consciously fell silent. The unanticipated answer. Xu Sui loosened her hand that was tightly holding onto the letter. She lowered her gaze, and her eyes felt a little sore. Luckily she didnt take out the letter. Yes, she will never be Zhou Jingzes preference. Xu Sui wore a white slip dress, revealing her fair shoulders. Even with little makeup, she was still plain and pure. Even if it was drinking, shes the kind who would drink to the point of tears rolling out. She is well-behaved, quiet, and often drowned in the crowd. Like a blank piece of paper, proper but eager to take risks. The most daring thing that Xu Sui did was to play games and learn the drums behind her parents backs. Her greatest wish was simply that her family is healthy and safe and that she can live a good life too. Zhou JingzeC dissolute, rebellious, and free, often doing adventurous and dangerous things like bungee jumping, racing cars, and skydiving in the Grand Canyon. Hoping that before he dies one day, hell be able to see Sunset Boulevard. Like people from two different worlds. Zhou Jingze looked down at Xu Suis red eyes, trying to hold back her tears. Rejecting people was a common thing, but in front of her, he felt an indescribable emotion. His slender fingertips dangling from the seam of his trousers moved, wanting to reach out to wipe her tears. Suddenly, Zhou Jingze glanced outside inadvertently and caught a glimpse of a figure outside the door. Hatred surged in an instant, and he smiled with the tip of his tongue lowered, shifting grounds: But we can try. CH 32 Chapter 32: From today onwards, try to eat sweet things. As soon as the sentence fell, Xu Sui raised her eyes in disbelief. The surrounding crowd roared and screamed in waves. Xu Sui was still stunned, and someone took the opportunity to push her. With a bang, someone opened a bottle of champagne, and the foam shot out. Amidst the cheers, Xu Sui stumbled and fell into Zhou Jingzes arms, her cheeks against his chest. Through the layer of fabric, the heat made her cheeks warm. Wow, congratulations to Master Zhou for not being single anymore! Sister Xu take this beast away and take good care of him in the future! May your love be long-lived! Ribbons and golden confetti fell on the top of their heads. Zhou Jingze grabbed Xu Suis shoulders, and the tip of his tongue arched his cheek. He smiled and scolded, You idiot. The figure of the man in the corner of the light froze and then left desolate. Zhou Jingze retracted his gaze and sat down with Xu Suis shoulders. He knew that Xu Sui was thin-skinned and gave a kick to the person next to him: Enough now. They didnt dare to cause too much trouble, and since Sheng Nanzhou organized a game, it didnt take long for the room to be lively again. Zhou Jingze retracted his hand from her shoulder and drank again, glass after glass. Xu Sui sat next to Zhou Jingze, still feeling unreal. Zhou Jingzes words were like a roller coaster, throwing her into the clouds. The seats in the room were a bit crowded, and the people next to them were very into playing the game, using their hands and feet to make gestures. This caused Xu Suis knee to touch his knees from time to timeonce, twice, like her heartbeat. Zhou Jingze was still in a bad mood, drinking silently. Xu Sui sensed his low mood and wanted to do something. In fact, Zhou Jingze was acting impulsively before and agreed. Then set Xu Sui aside. The surrounding was full of lively bustle and intoxicating alcohol. Zhou Jingze drank two dozen beers, and images flashed in his mind from time to time. Before committing suicide, her mother said she loved him very much, but in the end, she still left him. There was also Zhou Zhengyan, who said that the biological son isnt as dear as the son on the side. In their eyes, he was nothing. Zhou Jing drank unconsciously and wanted to find a lighter. He fumbled around the things on the table. A burst of irritability arose in his heart, and just as he was about to get angry, a white lotus-like arm suddenly appeared in front of him. He raised his eyelids, and Xu Sui held a silver lighter in her hand and handed it to him. Her dark eyes were quiet and well-behaved. Zhou Jingze was stunned for a moment and took the lighter, most of his anger dissipating. Onward, no matter what Zhou Jingze needed subconsciously, Xu Sui would always find it for him. She stayed by his side the entire time and was not angry when she was left out. She was very obedient that she just told him to drink less. Zhou Jingze lowered his head and bit on a cigarette. The lighter made a snap sound, and smoke rolled out from his thin lips. With a loose smile on his face: What do you like about me, en? He didnt even like himself. Not hearing the answer, Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows and didnt mind. He raised his hand to dust off the soot, leaned back on the sofa, and stared blankly at the scene of laughter and playfulness in front of him, silent and lonely. The party ended at about eleven oclock. A group of people was very drunk, and someone shouted: Go back quickly, the dormitory will close in half an hour. Sheng Nanzhou replied: Quit the f*** act, you climbed over walls multiple times. The group walked out of the door of the Flamingo Club, shoulder to shoulder. Sheng Nanzhou only drank a little wine and was still sober, so he called a taxi for the large group of people. Xu Sui supported the drunk Zhou Jingze and wanted to hand him over to Sheng Nanzhou, but the latter forced her and Zhou Jingze into the same taxi. Sister-in-law, take good care of my brother. Ill return his fight when I get back to school. Sheng Nanzhou laughed. Xu Sui. Sheng Nanzhou adapted faster to his new identity than her. The taxi didnt drive too fast, and the car felt a bit stuffy. Xu Sui lowered the window, and the cold wind poured in, cooling and refreshing. The wind lifted Xu Suis hair. Her profile was quiet and beautiful. Zhou Jingze was very quiet when he was drunk. He leaned back on the seat and closed his eyes. If Xu Sui didnt witness him drinking with her own eyes, she wouldnt have believed that he was drunk. He was acting like his usual self at the moment. She tilted her head and looked at Zhou Jingze in a daze. Suddenly, there was a sharp turn in the front, and the car suddenly braked. Xu Sui was thrust to the left, and although she was in a panic, she grabbed onto the seat but unavoidably fell onto Zhou Jingzes thighs. A moment of death. Her cheeks were pressed against him, and she felt the throbbing and heat. Xu Sui got up in a hurry. Her face was flushed red. She secretly glanced at Zhou Jingze, fortunately, he was still sleeping. Xu Sui sat upright again, staring out the window in a daze. After a while, Zhou Jingze seemed to be sleeping soundly. His head was unsupported and hit the window glass subconsciously, and then he sat back upright again. After going back and forth like this, Xu Sui was worried that his forehead would hurt, so she carefully pulled his sleeve and slowly moved Zhou Jingzes whole body to her shoulder. For fear of waking him up, Xu Sui acted cautiously and nervously. In the end, Zhou Jingze fell to her shoulder with his eyes closed, and Xu Sui turned her head to look at him. The dark, red light outside the car window swayed, and half of Zhou Jingzes face was hidden in the shadows. His warm breath sprinkled onto Xu Suis neck, itchy and numb, while also reminding her that this was not a dream. From a glimpse of him in the corridor three years ago, he was in every corner of the high school. Xu Sui no longer had to watch him speak on stage from a distance across the crowd and chat and laugh with other girls. He was also no longer the boy Xu Sui secretly liked and sang Im standing on your left side, like a galaxy across when doing homework in high school. But boyfriend. The scenery outside the car window receded as fast as a movie, frame after frame. There was a huge illuminated sign with an exaggerated advertising slogan: Using it, dreams come true. It was a dream come true. Xu Sui looked down at Zhou Jingze leaning on her shoulder and said, Many. What do you like about me, en? Many. Zhou Jingze had a hangover the entire night and woke up with a severe headache. At 5:50, when he would usually go out for morning exercise, the chime ringtone woke Zhou Jingze up at once. He drank so much last night that he felt torn apart and couldnt get up at all. Sheng Nanzhou happened to sort out the housework before heading out to the gym. He glanced at his pale face and said, Dont go, Ill ask for a leave. Zhou Jingzes throat was dry, coughing violently, and his whole body felt drowsy that the words coming out from him were extremely hoarse: En, on your way, help me bring some cough medicine back. Okay. The exhaustion swept over again, and Zhou Jingze laid back again. He had several bizarre dreams in a row and slept until two oclock in the afternoon. After Zhou Jingze got up, he was drowsy and went to the bathroom to take a cold shower to awaken himself. When he was done showering, Zhou Jingze walked out with nothing covering his upper body, wearing only a pair of trousers and a white towel hanging around his neck. He coughed non-stop, causing violent tremors in his chest. He sat at the table and poured a glass of boiled water to drink a quiet face flashed in his mind. In his memory, when he was drinking heavily last night, someone poured him a glass of water. All the fragmented memories from yesterday came back. After leaving that house last night, he went to the room, and Xu Sui confessed to him. What did he do? He rejected her because Zhou Jingze clearly knew what kind of person he was and didnt want to harm a nice girl like her. But in the next second, Zhou Jingze saw Shi Yuejie and was tricked by Shi Yuejie about his mothers tablet being moved away his purpose was very simple. He wanted Zhou Jingze to completely separate from that family. The farther away from them, the better. So the moment he saw Shi Yuejie, Zhou Jingzes hatred grew in his heart, and he agreed with Xu Sui without thinking. When he woke up the next day, he realized he was too impulsive. Zhou Jingze decided to make it clear to Xu Sui, apologize, and let her do anything she want. Zhou Jingze leaned back on the chair, his throat hurting badly. He thought the medicine Sheng Nanzhou brought was on the table, but he turned it upside-down and couldnt find it. He coughed and called Sheng Nanzhou. After the call was connected, he asked, Wheres the medicine? Over the phone, Sheng Nanzhou laughed ambiguously and even a bit girly: Oh, youll know in a while. Psycho. Zhou Jingze directly hung up. The weather outside was very nice today, and the birds were crisply chirping. Zhou Jingze picked up the cigarette and lighter on the table and tucked them into his pocket. As he was about to head out, his phone rang. Zhou Jingze didnt look at the call and answered hello without any emotions. The caller on the line seemed to pause for a while, and then a soft voice came through: Its me, Xu Sui. En, whats the matter? Zhou Jingze clenched his hands into a fist and coughed. His tone was indescribably cold. Xu Sui didnt feel the change in his tone, and her mood fell instantly: I have something for you. If you dont have time Ill come out right now, just in time to talk to you about something. Zhou Jingze intercepted her words. Okay. Zhou Jingze hurriedly ran down the stairs, only to see Xu Sui already outside the dormitory gate. It turned out that she had arrived early. He walked over in two-three steps, black shadows casting down. The sun was a little bright, and Xu Sui stood in the shadow under the tree, turning around after sensing movements. Her brows immediately flashed with joy when she saw Zhou Jingze. She hugged the things in her arms and ran towards him. Are you awake? En. Xu Sui handed him the two Thermos containers she held tightly in her arms. The wind was blowing, and she tucked the few front strands of her hair behind her fair, round ears. Her tone was a little uneasy: I heard Sheng Nanzhou say that youre not feeling well. I just had time in the morning, so I made a little sober tea and pear stew with rock sugar. Zhou Jingze looked stunned. He raised his eyelids to look at her and asked, How long did it take you to cook? Not long. Xu Sui shook her head, a smile on her lips. Actually, it takes some time to cook this thing since high-power electrical appliances are not allowed in the dormitory. She could only cook it slowly on a low fire, and while cooking, she seized the time to memorize the scientific name of the medicine. Liang Shuang also teased that the pear stew with rock sugar was full of medicine. Zhou Jingze looked at her. He didnt reach out his hands to receive it but coldly said: I dont like to eat sweet things. Ah, then Ill take it back Xu Suis expression dimmed for a moment, and she quickly retracted her hands. Suddenly, a cold hand with clear joints grabbed her hand. Xu Suis heart jumped, and she suddenly raised her eyes. Zhou Jingzes voice was a little hoarse but serious: Ill try it. From today onwards, try to eat sweet things. CH 33 Chapter 33: He posted in his Friends Moments. After Xu Sui handed Zhou Jingze the things, she hurried back to class. All afternoon, she felt unreal like it was all a dream. The person she secretly had a crush on for so long and watched for so many years actually became her boyfriend. After returning to the dormitory in the evening, Xu Sui took a shower and sat in front of her desk. She turned on her phone and glanced at the time, pausing for a moment before writing in her journal: Day 1. June 28, 2011. After finishing, Xu Sui rested her head on her elbows in a daze. Up until now, Zhou Jingze hadnt sent her a message, but she felt strange and troublesome self-esteem stirring within her, so she didnt take the initiative to send him a message. Hu Qianxi was sitting on the bed and painting her nails, before suddenly throwing several bags of Skittles to Xu Sui and smiling: Last time you bought me a delicious meal, so I bought a box! Its sweet and sour, I like it too. Xu Sui replied with a smile. Xu Sui opened the candy bag and was still in a daze when eating the skittles, while Hu Qianxi went to the bathroom to use the toilet. When she came back, the eldest patted her on the shoulder, with a look of approval in her eyes: Wow, Sui Sui youre amazing! Ah? Xu Suis eyes were puzzled. Youll understand it when you look at your Friends Moments. I only knew about it now. Hu Qianxi winked at her. Xu Sui picked up her phone next to her and clicked into her Friends Moments. Zhou Jingze, who has never posted for ten thousand years, actually posted without any text but only a photo. In the afternoon, the pear stew with rock sugar she gave to Zhou Jingze was now on the table in his dormitory. The sunlight slanted onto the transparent glass of the light yellow table, casting shadows that were fragmented into small pieces, and half of the sugar water was left. He actually drank it. People commented under the post and joined in on the fun, Sheng Nanzhou: Alright, is this an official announcement in disguise? Master Zhou, youre so arrogant. Da Liu: What happened, didnt I just drink too much? When I woke up, Old Zhou actually harvested the little cabbage Sister Xu. Hu Qianxi: Hee hee, my good friend became my little aunt. Xu Sui was a little stunned when she saw it, but after realizing it, it was as if her heart was iced with sugar, sweet but still unbelievable. How about it, little aunt, do you want to say something? Hu Qianxi joked. Hu Qianxi was just joking, but Xu Sui took it seriously. She said in a serious tone and wrinkled her nose: Xixi, I really want to thank you for your encouragement, otherwise I really wouldnt have the courage. Hehe, I dont care, youre the first one to get off the single list in our dorm, Baby Sui, you need to invite us to dinner! Hu Qianxi took advantage of the opportunity. Of course. Xu Sui smiled. Whose inviting and eating what, I can hear you! Liang Shuang took the food containers and went to the cafeteria to pack supper. When she heard food outside the door, she rushed in. Of course our Sui Sui, she got together with her Prince Charming. Hu Qianxi winked at her. Prince Charming? Zhou Jingze! The steamed bun in Liang Shuangs mouth almost fell to the ground, suddenly not fragrant anymore. Thats Zhou Jingze, the most difficult man to get, Xu Sui is amazing. Seeing Liang Shuangs expression change, Xu Sui thought she was a little angry and took a step back subconsciously, but Liang Shuang pounced on her. She licked her lips: I Is there any handsome single guy in Zhou Jingzes dorm? Liang Shuang said seriously. Hu Qianxi. Xu Sui breathed a sigh of relief: Yes, their classes are all boys. Xu Suis treat was set for the weekend. The girls in the dormitory slept until noon, and Xu Sui had already returned from a trip to the library. The girls quickly got dressed and did their makeup. They planned to go shopping in the afternoon and eat in the evening. Girls date night will never be more perfunctory than a man-woman date. After the three girls got dressed, they went out and attracted a lot of attention. Shopping in the mall during the afternoon became Hu Qianxis personal special event. The eldest lady was wearing sunglasses, carrying a crocodile leather bag, and had bought all kinds of things. Xu Sui and Liang Shuang were like two straightforward men and found a chair and sat down, and said weakly: Xixi, I cant walk anymore, you go, well be waiting for you here. Hu Qianxi glanced at them with distaste and pointed at them with her fine shimmering, pink diamond fingernails: Look at you guys, that weak in combat, how can you let men willingly swipe their cards for you in the future! After speaking, the eldest lady turned her head and entered the perfume store. She took a test strip and waved it under her nose. It was the Bergamotto di Calabria smell that she liked. Hello, I want this. Hu Qianxi waved to the counter person next to her. The other party was wearing a black suit with a straight back. When he turned around, the handsome pale face was clear, and there was an earbud in his ear. Hu Qianxi was stunned for a moment. It was Lu Wenbai. How many part-time jobs was he doing? Lu Wenbais voice was clear and cold: What do you need? Ah, this. Hu Qianxi pointed to the perfume in front of her. Lu Wenbai directly called over a colleague to serve her, and Hu Qianxi was taken by the friendly counter lady to the front desk to pay by card. After paying the bill, she stood at the entrance and looked back at Lu Wenbai. Even if he ignored her, she still wanted to have a word with him. But after he poured cold water on her last time, Hu Qianxi has become a little more cautious, she walked over: Lu Wenbai, I I will lose weight Hu Qianxi didnt get to say the second half of the sentence before Lu Wenbai suddenly interrupted her with a cold tone: Am I familiar with you? Hu Qianxi froze in place. Lu Wenbai indifferently retracted his gaze from her. The narrow corners of his eyes couldnt hide the disgust. At night, a group of people was originally planning to eat Cantonese food, but when they passed a large food stall, the smell of barbecue wafted out from the ventilation fan, and the girls couldnt walk farther. Inside the red tarp, they sat on light blue plastic stools, and the waiter quickly served them a menu and tableware. Liang Shuang took the plastic menu and ordered food, while Xu Sui sat on the side and used the boiling water to wash the tableware for everyone. Boss, one serving of chicken wings, six chicken feet, six chicken gizzards, two chicken skewers, and one roasted eggplant. Liang Shuang handed the menu to Xu Sui after she finished ordering. After Xu Sui ordered a few of her favorite foods, she wanted to ask Hu Qianxi, but when she looked up, she found that she looked lost, and couldnt tell what she was thinking. Xu Sui stretched out her finger and waved it in front of her, with a gentle voice: Xixi, what are you thinking about? Do you want to get something to eat? Hu Qianxi returned to her senses and put a smile on her face again: I dont have anything I want to eat. Lets get a dozen beers! Xu Sui had never seen Hu Qianxi drinking, so she hesitated after hearing it: Are you sure? This sentence reminded Hu Qianxi of something and it made her feel a bit guilty. : Yes! A thousand cups and I still wont be drunk. But, after the barbecue and beer were served, Hu Qianxi drank only half of the can and became drunk. She held her cheeks and looked at the alcohol in the beer can with a smile: Ill give you guys a performance of the Monkey Scoop Up the Moon.'' Seeing that no one was paying attention to her, the eldest lady slammed the table and said in a fumble, You guys dont believe it! Before they could answer, Hu Qianxi was about to shove her head into the beer can, as if about to reveal the truth. Ah ah we believe we believe , Xu Sui hurriedly pulled her, and Liang Shuang tugged Hu Qianxi back with all her strength. The three girls were making a lot of noise and attracted the attention of the people around them. The three youthful and energetic college students sat there, appearing really eye-catching. Hu Qianxi was wearing a black navy skirt and white knee-high socks, sweet and cute, although she was a little crazy at the moment. Liang Shuang dressed neutrally but still very eye-catching. As for Xu Sui, her cloud white blouse was tucked into her blue jeans and with her shoulder-length hair, she appeared pure and well-behaved. A group of boys at the table next to them also looked like college students, and one of them turned his attention to Xu Sui from time to time. When Xu Sui was about to grab the beer from Hu Qianxi and not let her drink it anymore, someone knocked on their table. She looked up and saw a boy standing in front of her, his voice stammering from nervousness: Can I add you on WeChat? Xu Sui shook her head, and softly said sorry, the other party left with a disappointed face. After the person left, Hu Qianxi sat there and looked at Xu Sui: Baby. Huh? You have a boyfriend now! Show your man when you reject someone, Hu Qianxi said and took out her phone, throwing a wink at her, Ill call my uncle to see how he reacts. Xixi, dont Xu Sui stretched out her hand to grab the phone. But Hu Qianxi had already called, and she shushed at her: Uncle. At this time, Zhou Jingze and his classmates had just finished a round of corporal punishment on the field and were resting halfway, his voice was a little hoarse: Did you get into trouble again? No, its Sui Sui, let me tell you, a guy just walked over to ask for her WeChat, and he looks no worse than you. If you dont over, your wife will be Stolen Before she could say the word, there was a loud noise from the receiver, and in a fine voice Xixi, dont say anything. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows when he heard it: You let her answer the phone. Hello. A soft voice came from the other line. Eating outside? Zhou Jingze asked. En, I was shopping with my roommate in the afternoon. Xu Sui took the initiative to report her schedule and heard the sound of the training group running and shouting slogans loudly from the other end of the call. What are you eating? Zhou Jingze bit a cigarette, his voice muffled. Barbecue. Xu Sui replied. Ill come pick you guys up later. Zhou Jingze got up, extinguished the cigarette butts, and walked towards the group on the field. A little scarlet was buried in his fingertips. During the whole call, Zhou Jingze said nothing about Xu Sui being asked by another boy, nor did he care. After Xu Sui hung up the phone, she felt lost for a moment. How did it go? Is my uncle jealous, is he going to come and beat up the man? Hu Qianixi came over and asked excitedly. No one is that naive, Xu Sui raised a smile to cover up her disappointment and changed the subject, Youve been drinking, he said hell come and catch you later. Hu Qianxi pouted indifferently, and while they werent paying attention, she drank the remaining half of the beer. Liang Shuang immediately went to grab the beer. Hu Qianxi hugged it tightly, and Liang Shuang flicked her head and said with a smile, Little girl, why are you acting so strange today, are you heartbroken ah. It was a joke, but a waah cry sound suddenly came out from Hu Qianxi and tears rolled down like golden beans. Xu Sui was so frightened that she hurriedly found a tissue for her and asked, What happened what happened? Hu Qianxi said choppily while wiping her tears: Sui Sui, I envy you so much, everything worked out right. But I also kept it in for a long time. Xu Sui said silently in her heart. No one knew that she had a crush on Zhou Jingze from high school to now. Hu Qianxi cried with tears in her eyes, and halfway through, she paused: Am I fat? Of course not, whoever said that Ill beat him up! Liang Shuang was enraged. Xu Sui reached out to wipe her tears, with a sincere and gentle tone: Xixi, youre not fat at all. Hu Qianxi has a manhwa face shape, big eyes, a little baby fat on her cheeks, and a well-proportioned figure. She isnt the skinny type but also nowhere near fat. Hearing her best friends comfort her, Hu Qianxi cried even more and out of breath, her eyes were red: But Lu Wenbai thinks Im fat. Liking someone who doesnt like you, is really too difficult. After Hu Qianxi finished speaking, everyone felt sorry for her, and Xu Sui didnt dare to persuade her to stop drinking. Instead, she kept comforting her softly. Liang Shuang started to drink and accompanied her to drown her sorrows. Hu Qianxi drank to the brim and began to lose consciousness. Xu Sui was worried, and the screen of the phone on the table lit up, indicating that ZJZ was calling. She picked up, and over the receiver was Zhou Jingze panting but with a smile: The coach assigned physical punishment, and a group of people was hanging on the solid wheel for about half an hour. Now its over, are you still there? En, Xu Sui turned to look at Hu Qianxi, Xixi is very drunk. Wait there. After hanging up, Liang Shuang became a little drunk. She bit her tongue and said, Sui Sui, is your boyfriend coming over later? My friend happened to be around here, so Ill leave first. Im afraid when I see the two of you together, Ill be heartbroken! Keep an eye on Xixi. Okay. Xu Sui smiled helplessly. After Liang Shuang left, Xu Sui waited for about 20 minutes while holding Hu Qianxi, who was staggering. She was looking down at her phone when a tall shadow shrouded her. Xu Sui raised his eyes and found that Zhou Jingze was chewing mint candy in his mouth. He looked at her with a half-smile, and pointed to the crumbled beer cans on the ground and table: Your drinks? I didnt, it was Xixi and another roommate drinking Xu Suis voice weakened under Zhou Jings gaze, But, I also drank a little. Sheng Nanzhou, who was standing by the side, sighed, and Xu Sui realized that he had also come along. Sheng Nanzhou frowned: Shes not in good health and cant drink so much alcohol. Ill take her back first, it also happens to be the weekend. After speaking, Sheng Nanzhou took Hu Qianxis bag and hung it around his neck. He squatted down, carried Hu Qianxi onto his back, and went out to call for a taxi. Xu Sui looked at their retreating backs hesitantly. Zhou Jingze put his hands in his pockets and smiled, Its fine. Xu Sui retracted her gaze from them, and when she turned around, she almost bumped into Zhou Jingzes chest. Zhou Jingze raised his hand to support her arm, peered, and asked lazily, Where? What? Xu Sui not catching the words. Zhou Jingze chuckled softly, his voice hoarse: Didnt someone want your WeChat? It turned out that this was what he meant. Xu Sui hurriedly denied it: Didnt give. Zhou Jingze took out a cigarette, and the lighter made a pa sound. He took a puff of cigarette and looked at her: Next time someone asks for it, you can send him my WeChat. Okay. Xu Sui couldnt control the corners of her lips curving into a smile and felt sweet in her heart. She was happy he was concerned. Although this feeling made her feel a little unreal, like stepping on a cloud. Sheng Nanzhou carried Hu Qianxi on his back and planned to take a taxi, but the drunk Hu Qianxi couldnt keep quiet at all. She was on Sheng Nanzhous back, her arms fluttering wildly, and from time to time, she slapped the back of his head and said: Scumbag! Jerk! Are you very good? Swallow down your pride. Hu Qianxis actions caused passersby to glance over from time to time, and Sheng Nanzhou was almost mistaken for a female trafficker. He couldnt bear it anymore and grabbed her arm with one hand, the tone not very nice: Shut up. The person on the back was quiet for a second. Sheng Nanzhou carried her forward, sighing that she had become obedient. A drop of hot tears dripped down his neck, the boy suddenly froze and stopped. Hu Qianxi suddenly started hitting him on the back while crying: Wuwuwu, Lu Wenbai, you think youre amazing huh? Mean to me even in a dream. Sheng Nanzhou silently stood in the same spot with Hu Qianxi on his back and let her vent, the street lights stretched his shadows, lonely and silent. After Hu Qianxi finished venting, she waved her arms to take off her socks and said, Its so hot. Sheng Nanzhou carried her on his back and lowered her onto a bench. He squatted down to take off her socks, and his tone was not gentle: Lift your feet. Hu Qianxi obediently lifted her feet. Sheng Nanzhou took off the white knee socks she was wearing and didnt mind stuffing them directly into his pocket. He was half-squatting when Hu Qianxi suddenly leaned over, their noses against each other, and her big black eyes reflected his figure: Handsome guy, I realized youre pretty good-looking. How long have you been blind? Sheng Nanzhou sneered. Sheng Nanzhou was too lazy to chat with the drunk, so he carried her onto his back and walked forward. The cicadas chirped in the grass, the evening wind blew, and there was a long and even breath behind him. Hu Qianxi seemed to be asleep. Sheng Nanzhou began talking to himself: Whats so good about that guy? Hes so thin, and his skin is as white as a sick vampire. He cant, can you? Hu Qianxi leaned on his back and lightly said while sleep-talking. Sheng Nanzhou was silent for a while, then tugged the corners of his lips: I cant either, our Princess Xixi deserves the best. After they left, Xu Sui picked up the bag and went to the barbecue stall to pay. The female boss waved her hand with a smile: The handsome guy just now has already paid. Xu Sui turned around, and Zhou Jingze walked up to her with a cigarette in his mouth and smiled lazily: Lets go. How are we going to get back? Xu Sui asked. Any is fine. Zhou Jingzes voice was vague. Xu Sui glanced at the time and decided, Lets take the bus, there is still one last ride, and we should be able to make it if we walk faster. After speaking, Xu Sui ran forward, and suddenly, a clear and magnetic voice called to her: Xu Sui. Xu Sui stopped and turned around. Zhou Jingze walked slowly in front of her and leaned down, the two were face to face, and the aura of aggression swept across the body; a pair of dark eyes pinned her to the spot, and Xu Sui felt tense as her nerves tightened. With a loose smile on the corners of Zhou Jingzes lips, he spoke slowly: You dont even give your boyfriend a chance to hold your hand ah. C T/N: Made a mistake previously Hu Xixi is actually Hu Qianxi. Ive corrected it in all the chapters! Xixi is her nickname. CH 34 Chapter 34: Brushing the corner of her lips. Xu Sui explained a little embarrassedly: Because its my first time in a relationship. So she didnt understand anything. The little girls serious explanation was quite cute; Zhou Jingzes thin lips slightly curved, and he walked over and took her hand naturally. His deep voice lingering in her ears: My pleasure. They walked to the bus stop, and the last bus had already taken off, leaving behind exhaust fumes. In the end, Zhou Jingze called for a taxi. Throughout the entire time, he kept holding onto her hand, and even when they got in the car, he didnt let go. The window of the car was half down, and the damp wind blew in. Zhou Jingze answered a phone call with one hand, casually replying um and almost, while his other hand didnt let go of hers. Unconsciously, he rubbed the back of her hand with his thumb, an unclear and inadvertent intimacy. Xu Sui was so nervous that her palms sweated a little. She wanted to withdraw her hands to wipe the sweat, but she was afraid that the tenderness would disappear, so she sat there like a well-behaved porcelain doll and let him hold her. The road in front of the school was under construction. The taxi driver dropped them off on the side and left. They were still a bit far from the school, so Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze walked side by side on the road. The food and fruit stalls on the right side of the road in front of the entrance were still very lively even at ten oclock. There was a fruit stand diagonally ahead that had several baskets of bright, red strawberries piled on the cart. The green leaves on the strawberries were still dripping with water droplets. The white light bulb on the side of the fruit cart illuminated the sign next to it: fresh strawberries, sweeter than first love, 15 yuan a box. When they passed by it, Xu Sui glanced at it a few times and wanted to eat it, but a lot of couples from the school surrounded the fruit stand, sweetly feeding each other strawberries. Never mind, it was a bit awkward. She simply just wanted to eat a strawberry. A car honked, and Zhou Jingze led her across the road. The two walked into the school gate together. At ten in the nighttime, there were more than a dozen boys playing basketball on the basketball court. Tsk, I suddenly have an urge to smoke, Zhou Jingze stopped and cleared his throat, Ill go buy a pack of cigarettes at the entrance, wait for me here. Okay. Xu Sui nodded. Xu Sui waited for about ten minutes, and there was only one lamp still lit on the basketball court. Occasionally, a few cheers echoed. From a distance, she caught a glimpse of Zhou Jingze walking over with a cigarette in his mouth, not knowing what he was carrying. Zhou Jingze handed her a box of strawberries and said in a leisurely tone: I bought them on the way, the strawberries have been washed. Wow, thank you. Xu Sui was filled with happiness. Zhou Jingze walked Xu Sui back to the girls dormitory. Xu Sui carried a bag of strawberries and chatted with him while eating, finding the strawberries to be unexpectedly sweet. When she was about to reach the dormitory entrance, she was still eating strawberries, and when she looked down, she found that they were almost gone; she had eaten them all alone. Xu Sui bit the tip of the strawberry and said a little embarrassedly, Do you want to eat it? Its very sweet. She opened the white plastic bag and motioned for him to reach for a strawberry. At the same time, she had a strawberry in her hand and was nibbling on the tip, her cheeks bulging like a fish. Her pink tongue rolled the strawberry into her mouth, and the red juice overflowed from the corners of her lips. There was still some strawberry sticking on the side. Zhou Jingze didnt move, his throat was itchy for a while. His eyes became darker when he stared at her. Xu Sui shook the plastic bag, puzzled: Youre not going to eat it? Eat. Zhou Jingze gave an affirmative answer. At the same time, he stepped forward, reached out, and wiped the corner of her lips extremely slowly. Xu Sui froze, only feeling the roughness of his fingertips brushing the corners of her lips, a shudder in her heart. Her eyes slightly widened at him, not daring to move. Zhou Jingze withdrew his hand and licked his fingers in front of the girl, his Adams apple rolled up and down slowly. He raised his eyebrows, as if he was still a little unfinished, and showed a mischievous smile: Its quite sweet. His entire body was pressed against her, and the atmosphere became heated and itchy. Xu Sui ducked for a while, how could he act so erotically with a serious face. Xu Sui felt that her face became so heated that she was about to explode, and in the end, she ran away, forgetting to say good night to him. As a result, that night, Xu Sui dreamed about Zhou Jingze. When she woke up, she was covered in sweat and couldnt help but cover her face, blaming Zhou Jingze. The finals were over soon, and the summer vacation was approaching. Xu Sui wanted to stay in Beijing. She called her mother and tentatively told her what she was thinkingshe wanted to stay here during the summer vacation and find a part-time job. It turned out Mother Xu strongly opposed it and asked vigilantly: Yi Yi, tell your mother the truth, are you short on money or did you fall in love? Xu Suis eyelids twitched, she didnt expect her mother to guess it. It was true that she wanted to stay here during the summer vacation because of Zhou Jingze, but she subconsciously didnt want her mother to know about it. She straightened her neck and lied to her on the phone: No, mom, I just want to train myself. Then come back to Li Ying, and Ill find you an internship in a hospital. Mother Xu said finally. Xu Sui had no choice. After her finals, she dragged her suitcase back home and interned at a hospital in Li Ying. She followed the director in making rounds every morning and night and did some chores. During the summer vacation, the two contacted each other on the phone, and eventually, it was time to return to school. Xu Sui was excited to meet Zhou Jingze, but he seemed to be very busy recently. Send him a message, and Zhou Jingzes reply was brief. Xu Sui would sometimes stare at his reply for a long time, and when she saw messages like en and have eaten, she couldnt help but wonder, are they really in a relationship? Its been a week since the start of school, and she hasnt seen Zhou Jingze at all, so she decided to take the initiative. Xu Sui sat in the dormitory, summoned up the courage, and sent him a text message: Get lunch together this afternoon? After ten minutes, ZJZ replied:Okay, go to your school? I havent seen you for a long time. Xu Sui smiled for a long time after seeing this reply, showing her dimples, and then typed Ok in the chat box. At 11:30 in the afternoon, the sun was shining brightly. Xu Sui stood under the banyan tree and waited, but didnt see Zhou Jingze. Hu Qianxi just came back and saw Xu Sui under the tree not far in front of the cafeteria. Hu Qianxi waved her meal card and asked, Sui Sui, youre not going to eat? Xu Sui shook her head: Waiting for him. Hu Qianxi immediately understood who she was referring to, and it wouldnt be anyone else other than Zhou Jingze. She nodded thoughtfully and then said puzzledly: I just came back from their school trying to find Sheng Nanzhou for something, but their instructors suddenly called for an emergency gathering, so theyre having physical training now. The situation is a bit sudden, why dont you go on ahead? Heywhere are you going Hu Qianxi didnt finish her words before she saw Xu Sui running away in front of her like a rabbit. Hu Qianxi looked at Xu Suis back and sighed, tsk, the sweet taste of love, she also wanted to try it. After she finished sighing, she looked at the meal card in her hand and suddenly felt that the meal wasnt fragrant anymore. What eating, lose weight instead. Xu Sui jogged all the way to Beihang University. After going to Beihang a lot of times, she was familiar with where their training field is. Xu Sui walked to the entrance of the sports field, and at a glance, there was a group of teams in green doing physical training. Xu Sui pretended to be an ordinary student from the school and calmly walked onto the field, sitting down on a lawn not far from them and watching them train secretly. To increase the physical fitness of pilots and ensure safety during the flight, its common for instructors to conduct surprise training, and students also had their phones confiscated. The training was divided into weight training and core strength. A group of young college students was doing pre-test training on the rotary ladder and German wheel. The instructor was holding a blue folder and blew the whistle hanging around his neck. The whistle sounded melodious: Everyone! 14 full rounds on the rotary ladder within one minute is a pass, 20 rounds is a full score. If you can do it as well as Zhou Jingze, youll be considered excellent, hes the model. Everyone followed the instructors gaze, including Xu Sui. The autumn wind was cool, and Zhou Jingze was wearing a short-sleeved gray-green training uniform with short boots. His smooth arms grabbed onto the two horizontal bars, rotating rapidly on the rotary ladder, and within the countdown of the crowd, it turned swiftly, his posture up to standard and perfect. 56, 57, 58 60! Fuck, 23! God, youre not letting us live. I surrender, Ill definitely puke out yesterdays leftover meal. I practiced for so long, but Im still so fucking dizzy every time. Fuck, dont talk about it, after listening to you, I can smell it. At the same time, the instructor turned off the stopwatch. In a serious tone but unconsciously showing praise: 24, you guys counted one less. Zhou Jingzes final test result attracted a lot of mourning. Zhou Jingze jumped off the swivel and even after turning around twenty-so times, he was still able to remain calm and keep a straight face. He walked up to the instructor and asked, Instructor, for the core training test, can I go first? Usually, if its not a large-scale rigorous training test, theres an unwritten rule that students who pass the test can go first. With a pa, the instructor closed his folder and stared at him with interest: You boy, why are you leaving early? Zhou Jingze put his hands in his pockets and lowered his head, hooking the corners of his lips. Just as he was about to say, Going to see my wife, he inadvertently looked up and found that the person he was thinking of was sitting not too far away and was actually secretly looking at them with a book covering her face. Its okay, never mind. Zhou Jingze chuckled lightly. After a while, the core training began, and the instructor seemed to purposely put Zhou Jingze near the end of the assessment. The eldest young master didnt care either, leaning on the parallel bars and lazily grabbing a green bristlegrass, chatting and laughing with others. When it was Zhou Jingzes turn to do the planks, he attracted a crowd of onlookers. Zhou Jingzes arms rested on the ground, and every time he pushed down, his firm muscles were very obvious. The sweat on his forehead dripped down his cold jaw, the hormones evident. 34, 35, 36 Everyone was counting. The more they shouted, the more excited they became. Xu Sui quietly took two steps forward, and on a whim, she wanted to take a candid photo of Zhou Jingze with her phone, so she adjusted the focus. In the end, with a click, a blinding flash shot at the instructor! Everyone: Zhou Jingze: ? Instructor: A group of people looked over and some of the boys had witnessed Xu Sui confessing in the club before. They started making noises, waves of oh coming and going, and their tones rose and fell, clearly stirring up trouble. Xu Sui stood there, her round and fair ears became very red, and she was very embarrassed. In a serious tone, the instructor pointed at the group of brats and asked, Who brought her here, whats going on? There was silence, and a lazy voice sounded. Zhou Jingze was still doing planks, and his voice trembled: Mines, family. One after another, the unaware boys looked at Xu Sui and sighed, God, I didnt know you had such a well-behaved younger sister. Be clear, what family? The instructor yelled loudly. Xu Sui lowered her eyes. Does she not look like Zhou Jingzes girlfriend? It was hard for her to meet him, but now hearing his classmates comments, she felt a bit disappointed. Suddenly, a loud and powerful voice sounded. Xu Suis heart trembled, and she raised her eyes to look over. Zhou Jingze was still doing push-ups and spoke up in front of everyone. His voice was very loud and outspoken at the moment: Reporting to the instructor! My girlfriend! CH 35 Chapter 35: Faintly rubbing it. The atmosphere was warm, and Zhou Jingze happened to finish the last push-up. He lowered his elbow on the ground and unafraid of death, he answered in a muffled voice, Yes. Xu Sui was standing on the side and felt her face getting inexplicably hot. At the same time, her heartbeat fastened, she didnt want to admit it but with one sentence or even a word, Zhou Jingze could make her feel as if she was floating in the clouds. Because he was publicly acknowledging their relationship, she felt the relationship was a bit more real. Wow! Damn, mad, why didnt any girl secretly come to watch me train? The eight-pack ab that Ive been training for months is useless. Just keep on bluffing. The instructor, being a single dog for ten thousand years, was so angry that he vomited three liters of blood. In an ugly restrained tone, clenching his back molars: Look at the mess you made, okay if you want to leave, 50 pull-ups first! Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows, as if he was not aggrieved by such punishment, and pressed his tongue against his chin with a lazy smile: Okay, but my girl will be reporting the number. Waves of ohh~~ erupted from the crowd, and the chants were about to burst the entire field. Some people even shouted, Boss Zhou is awesome. The instructor couldnt bear this group of young, energetic but restless brats. He whistled suddenly and said sternly: Continue screaming and everyone will be punished with 20 laps! The group finally stopped making noise, and Zhou Jingze was doing pull-ups on the parallel bars, while Xu Sui counted for him in a low voice under the gaze of fifty or sixty people. Thirty-six, thirty-seven, thirty-eight, thirty-nineforty-nine, fifty! Xu Suis eyes lit up after counting the last number. Zhou Jingze jumped off the horizontal bar as Xu Sui obediently held his jacket. He reported to the instructor, and the two left side by side. With his hands in his pockets, the boy was more than half a head taller than the girl next to him. Xu Sui took out a pack of wet wipes from her pocket and handed it to him. Zhou Jingze had a lazy expression. He lowered his neck and stretched out. Meaning that he wanted her to help him wipe it. The little girl stood on tiptoe and wiped his sweat carefully. Because she was too close, her fair ears were tinted with a layer of blush. One looked arrogant and unrestrained, the other well-behaved and quiet, but surprisingly harmonious. The bright afternoon sun pierced through the leaves and fell on the two of them, covering them with a faint soft golden glow. This scene fell into Da Lius eyes. Da Liu, a brawny man about 1.8 meters, hugged Sheng Nanzhous waist tightly, and in his embrace, he cried: Fuck, I also want to fall in love. Sheng Nanzhou kicked him without hesitation: Piss off. Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze hurriedly ate a meal at noon and rushed to their afternoon class. She returned to the dormitory at night, and after meeting him, she made up her mind. Both of them were very busy. In sophomore year, and as a medical student, she had a full schedule of courses. She washed the grapes she bought from the school supermarket in the sink. As soon as she walked out, she saw Hu Qianxi sprawled out on the bed and asked, Xixi, do you want to eat some grapes? Theyre sweet. Hu Qianxi shook her head and said weakly, Nope, grapes are so high in calories, I want to lose weight. She must lose weight and be as thin as a lightning bolt, so Lu Wenbai regrets it! Then eat when you feel like it, Xu Sui bit a grape and put the plate on the table. Sitting on a chair, she looked at the conversation between the two on her phone, and couldnt help the corner of her lips rising slightly. Suddenly, a shadow fell, and Hu Qianxi attacked her from behind, wrapping her arms around Xu Suis neck: Alright, so some people are happy and others are sad. Xu Sui immediately hid her phone and smiled, Im also worried, before even becoming a doctor, Ill be bald. You clearly know that Im not talking about this! Hu Qianxi saw that Xu Sui had developed some skills and immediately reached out to tickle her. The two girls quarreled again, Xu Sui giggled and laughed, and both fell on the bed. Hu Qianxi lay on the bed panting, and suddenly turned over when she remembered something: Baby, Sheng Nanzhous birthday is next month, what are you getting him? His birthday? I also dont know what to give. Xu Sui replied. Hu Qianxis big eyes were filled with distress: Hai, what can I even gift? He accompanies me on my birthday every year and gives me anything I want, so close to plucking the moon from the sky. Hai, what do you think I should give to one of my best brothers? Hu Qianxi said. Xu Sui got up from the bed and sighed lightly: You ah, think about what he really needs. When it comes to other peoples feelings, shes clear and logical, but when it comes to her own feelings, she becomes silly. After the lights were turned off at night, Xu Sui hid in bed and secretly sent a message to Zhou Jingze. She was reluctant to be the first to say goodnight even when her eyes hurt. Xu Sui asked: Did you know Sheng Nanzhous birthday is next month? ZJZ replied: I know. After a while, he sent another message: You dont even ask about your boyfriends birthday, but you remember the birthdays of other men so clearly, eh? Xu Sui couldnt help laughing, she could almost imagine Zhou Jingzes expression when he sent this message. His brows furrowed, eyes narrowed and replied with an unpleasant expression. No, it was Xixi who told me. Xu Sui replied. After a minute, her phone screen lit up, and ZJZ replies: This girl finally remembers his birthday for once. Xu Sui thought for a while:What do you think I should give to Sheng Nanzhou? After a while, ZJZ sent a question mark: ? What giving? Its alright for me to just give a gift. The husband sings and the wife follows, understand? Boss Zhou replied locally. Xu Sui:Okay, (.ި) Sheng Nanzhous birthday is in early November. After National Day, the weather starts to get cold again. Sheng Nanzhous birthday party was held at Tongqueshan Villa. Xu Sui exclaimed when he found out, Is his family that rich? Hu Qianxi was wearing a mask, and her answer was muffled: You didnt know? His family is actually rich, and they have countless lands, but hes too stingy, and its always my uncle who pays the bill when they go out. Swoosh, sooner or later bald. Hu Qianxi cursed. Sheng Nanzhou, who was helping Mother Sheng collect rent in every household, suddenly sneezed. The eldest young master was very happy that he thought someone missed him. In November, winter came earlier in the northern city of Beijing than in the southern city. As soon as the weather started getting cold, Xu Sui knew that her hard days were coming. She was born with cold hands and feet and immediately put on thick clothes and insisted on soaking her feet every night. Sheng Nanzhous birthday party was at 5 pm on Saturday. Coincidentally, Xu Sui had an unfinished lab assignment and told Zhou Jingze to go first, and shell arrive later. As for Hu Qianxi, she suddenly asked for a weeks leave and has not been at school. Xu Sui was a little worried and sent her a message. It didnt take long before she received an energetic reply from the eldest lady: Dont worry, there are some matters at home, Ill be back soon, love you, kisses. Xu Sui was so busy with the observation records in the laboratory that it was dark when she walked out. Xu Sui raised her hand and looked at her watch. She was more than an hour late. She hurriedly ran out of the school and stopped a taxi. Getting in the taxi, a piercing cold wind rushed in, Xu Sui shivered and immediately closed the window tightly. The car drove ahead steadily. Xu Sui sat in the car, took out her phone from her pocket, and read the messages. It turned out that the conversation between the two stopped five hours ago, and Zhou Jingze didnt send a single message during this period. Xu Sui lowered his eyes, turned off the phone screen, and looked at the scenery outside the car window in a daze. The driver was nice, seeing that it was getting late, he brought Xu Sui all the way to the front of the Tongqueshan Villa. Xu Sui opened the car door and thanked the driver. Standing in the open space, Xu Sui squinted her eyes and looked across. The villa in front of her was surrounded by mountains and sea, and with a large area, bright lights and laughter overflowed the place from time to time. She was standing there, hesitating whether to send a message to Zhou Jingze telling him she arrived. Master Kratos, who was standing at the door, spotted her at a glance, and rushed over, wagging his tail vigorously and pulling her into the villa. Xu Sui squatted down and touched its legs, following it in. With a faint smile on her face, she was looking forward to seeing Zhou Jingze. As soon as she pushed in, a white and green balloon was floating to the ceiling, and the hall was very lively. Zhou Jingze leaned lazily on the sofa, bent slightly, and rested his elbows on his thighs, chatting and laughing with a dissolute look. He didnt look at anyone, but several girls present glanced at him several times. He was holding a cigarette in his hand and was about to drink a wine glass when Liu Sijin, who was sitting next to him, suddenly pointed at him and said, Ah, you have a red mark on your neck, was it bitten by a mosquito? No way, is it from your horse? Someone laughed loudly. Zhou Jingze directly kicked the person beside him and scolded him with a laugh, Fuck you. He put down the wine glass, and felt that his neck was a little itchy, asking Liu Sijin, Where? Liu Sijin immediately approached him attentively to show him, but Zhou Jingze frowned subconsciously and raised his hand to block her elbow. As soon as he looked up, he saw Xu Sui at the door. Not suitable. Zhou Jingze said lazily. He extinguished the cigarette, stood up, and walked towards Xu Sui. Xu Sui saw Zhou Jingze walking toward her step by step, and took a step back subconsciously. Zhou Jingze saw her face pale and was about to speak. A familiar voice came from above his head. Sheng Yanjia was against the railing on the second floor and shouted excitedly with his small curly hair: Teacher Xiao Xu, do you want to come to play some games? Coming. Xu Sui was saved and escaped, passing by Zhou Jingzes side; she held the handrail of the stairs and hurried upstairs. Zhou Jingze stared at her back and licked his back molars with the tip of his tongue. He didnt do anything yet, and the little girl is running away faster than anyone else. Xu Sui and Sheng Yanjia hid in the room and played games. The first floor was so lively that they could hear laughs and beer clinks from time to time. Xu Sui was not in a good state, and all the time, she stared at the screen, the scene just now replaying in her mind. Liu Sijin sat next to Zhou Jingze, and she gave him a neck mark. Must the relationship between the two be so unclear? She was busy with experiments all day, waiting for water to drip. Zhou Jingze didnt even ask her Are you here yet? When it came to relationships, he had an inattentive and lighthearted attitude, her eyes started stinging just thinking about it. Wow, Teacher Xiao Xu, this is the first time Ive beaten you! Feels so nice! Sheng Yanjia turned his head and said. Hearing the K.O sound effect from the game, Xu Sui put down the controller and smiled lightly: Teacher admits defeat. Lets take a break and get some drinks. Okay. Xu Sui and Sheng Yanjia leaned on the railing and chatted. Not knowing whether he learned it from his brother, he drank cold Coke in the chilly weather. Xu Sui leaned on the railing, looking at the lively first floor, she didnt want to go down at all, even though she was hungry. Teacher Xiao Xu, look at the girl with long, curly hair below. Out of all the girls around my brother, shes the one I find most annoying. Sheng Yanjia rolled his eyes. Xu Sui followed Sheng Yanjias line of sight, and it turned out that he was talking about Liu Sijin. Liu Sijin had been sitting next to Zhou Jingze until now, and the person involved had an unhappy expression on his face as if strangers were prohibited. She bit the milk straw and asked, Why? Because shes wrapping around my brother so tightly, humph. Sheng Yan added discontent. Xu Sui raised her hand and rubbed his head, and said with a smile, Are you jealous? No! Sheng Yanjia immediately denied it. Xu Sui and Sheng Yanjia stayed upstairs until Sheng Nanzhou decided to cut the cake; she had to bite the bullet. Hu Qianxi appeared pushing a three-tiered cake. The lights dimmed, and a group of people applauded and cheered around the birthday star, singing the birthday song together. Xu Sui stood on the side and applauded in a low voice. Zhou Jingze stood beside her, biting a cigarette. Occasionally his coat brushed against her arm, causing light friction, but the two didnt make any eye contact during the whole process. Someone came over, and Zhou Jingze tilted his head to speak. He took out the cigarette, and the black mole dangled in front of her. Xu Sui retracted her gaze, took two steps forward and turned her back to Zhou Jingze, that way she wouldnt be able to see him. At 8:10, someone accidentally bumped into her while holding something. Xu Sui backed up and bumped into a warm chest, a faint smell of smoke coming from behind her. Zhou Jingze was talking to someone. He raised his hand to help her, the black mole on the back of her white and tender neck, faintly rubbing it. Xu Sui decided to stay away from this rogue. People started to give fits one after another, when it was Xu Suis turn, she felt that the current situation was a little awkward. She listened to him about giving the gift together, but now? The two were arguing. Under everyones gaze, Xu Sui was a little at a loss. When she was about to say Happy Birthday, Ill make it up next time with her hands in her pockets, she suddenly found a ring in her pockets. Xu Sui suddenly remembered she bought this last week from a street stall when she and her roommate went out to the market. The design was quite unique. She took it out and put it in the palm of her hand, and was about to hand it out: That Suddenly, a chill low voice rang in her ears: Ours. At this moment, a large palm stretched over, wanting to hold. With a burning hot temperature, Xu Sui subconsciously turned her head to look over, Zhou Jingze had a cigarette in his mouth, with a sharp side profile and raised lips. He handed out a box with one hand and held her hand firmly with the other. Xu Sui subconsciously wanted to break free, but she couldnt. Zhou Jingze frivolously pressed her hand with his thumb. And Liu Sijin, who was directly across, couldnt smile anymore. She clearly saw the little interaction between the two of them, and her expression was quite ugly. After the cake was cut, it was time to play games. Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze were sitting on the sofa, the latter always holding onto her hand and drinking water even became a problem for Xu Sui. Can you let me go first? Xu Sui discussed. Zhou Jingzes low voice vibrated her ears: Still angry? For some reason, Xu Suis strange self-esteem was haunting her. She didnt want to appear like she cared, so she denied it: No, I want to drink water. Zhou Jingze finally let go of her hand, and Xu Sui was free. Sheng Nanzhou whistled at his friends and asked, Hey, do you want to go to the side hall to play billiards? Sure ah. Da Liu snapped his fingers. Liu Sijin on the side flipped her hair: Ah, I also want to play, but I dont know how to, Jingze, can you teach me? What a coincidence, Zhou Jingze hooked his lips lazily, walking towards the side hall holding Xu Suis hand, and threw four words, I dont know either. When the group came to the side hall, Zhou Jingze picked up a cue stick, angled his body, and leaned over the green table. The rod rubbed against the black mole. With a bang, one ball strikes in. Sheng Nanzhou took the lead in applauding and said randomly, Its boring to play with you, we only have the chance to be crushed. How do you want to play then? Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows and leaned lazily on the table. Da Liu suggested: Of course, the master brings his own people to pk, how about that? Zhou Jingze chuckled lightly with the tip of his tongue against his lower jaw and tilted his head to ask for Xu Suis opinion: Do you want to play? Xu Sui thought for a while before nodding: Okay. Who knew that Liu Sijin seemed to be more energetic than her, and immediately said, Ill play too. Xu Sui didnt say anything, but lowered her eyes and picked up the cue stick, standing in front of the table to practice. During the practice round, surprise flashed in Sheng Nanzhous eyes: Yo, Xu Sui, looking good, you have the skills. Zhou Jingze corrected her movements and taught her a few essentials, while Liu Sijin was taught by another boy. At the end, when the two played, Xu Suis technique could be said to be way better than Liu Sijins. Da Liu gave a thumbs up: A scholar is indeed amazing, learning everything so quickly. Looking at it this way, you two are a good match. I just watch too many documentaries. Two dimples appeared on Xu Suis cheeks. Being too modest ah. After Sheng Nanzhous birthday party, the crowd dispersed. Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze planned to go back to school together, and the two walked side by side on the gravel road. Zhou Jingze put one hand in his pocket, the other hand wrapping around her shoulder, his voice was casual with a smile: You are much better than her. Hearing the word her, Xu Sui stopped abruptly. She lowered her head and escaped from Zhou Jingzes arms, her eyes were wet in the dark night, and her voice trembled: Is it that hard for you to be loyal? Zhou Jingze was stunned and immediately understood what Xu Sui meant. He turned to his side and pointed to her. There was a red mark on his cold and white neck: My neck was really bitten by a bug, and at that time, I immediately pushed her away. There was a loose smile on his face, but his voice was a bit colder: Also, dont you always know the type of person I am? Xu Sui was speechless for a while, but she was stunned, cold, and shaking with anger: You But before she could say the second half of the sentence, Xu Sui felt that her eyes were blurred, and she passed out, losing consciousness. CH 36 Chapter 36: Speechless, how can someone be this coquettish? When Xu Sui woke up, she found herself lying on a hospital patient bed, and her surroundings were just snow-white walls. Xu Sui struggled to try to get up, but Liang Shuang hurriedly stopped her: Ai, dont move, youll shift the needle and cause bleeding. After speaking, Liang Shuang came over to help her get up and stuffed a pillow behind her waist. When Xu Sui saw that it was her roommate, disappointment flashed in her eyes, and she raised her eyelashes: Shuang Shuang, how come its you? The Great God called me to come over. Huh? Did you know that you didnt eat anything for a day and fainted from hypoglycemia? He has been watching over you since he brought you to the hospital. Later, he seemed to have some urgent family matters and had no choice but to leave, Liang Shuang said excitedly, So then he called me to come over and asked me to take good care of you. Xu Suis dark eyelashes quivered, and she didnt say a word. Okay, after the IV drips, eat the sharkfin porridge that Zhou Jingze bought, as well as the red dates and pumpkin soup. Theres also some sweets, Liang Shuang sat there and pointed to the things on the table, He told me to watch you eat and make sure you finish everything. Xu Sui looked at the big pile of stuff on the table that Jingze bought; she pursed his lips and said nothing. Fortunately, the drip was quickly finished, and with a bitter face, Xu Sui ate the food one after another under Liang Shuangs deadly gaze. In the end, she was unable to say a word, and Liang Shuang reluctantly let her go. After the glucose infusion, Xu Sui packed up her things. She subconsciously touched her pocket and found that the silver ring she was going to give to Sheng Nanzhou was missing. Xiao Shuang, did you see a ring here? The one we bought together before. No, I didnt see it, maybe you lost it somewhere. Liang Shuang replied. Xu Sui wrinkled his nose, and her tone was mixed with pity: Maybe. After returning to the dormitory at night, Xu Sui finished washing up and turned on her phone which was off for a long time. During this time, ZJZ sent three messages: Feeling much better? My girl isnt texting me back. Xu Suis eyelashes moved, and she didnt mention the matter again, replying in the dialog box:Feeling much better. She obviously didnt mention it again, but two minutes later, Zhou Jingze knew what she was thinking about and took the initiative to talk about it: I removed her. Theres nothing between me and her. I despise her. Yi Yi, I was wrong. Zhou Jingzes sudden softness caught Xu Sui by surprise, and these words made her feel more secure. After a while, she replied En. When this matter was almost over, Miss Hu Qianxi finally went back to school. For some unknown reason, Xu Sui felt that Hu Qianxi had lost a lot of weight. Her face was pale, and she had lost some baby fat on her face, making her eyes look bigger. Xixi, why do I feel you got thinner? Xu Sui asked. Speaking of this, the eldest lady had a sorrowful expression, and she looked at her shiny fingernails and said, Its because a cook in my family asked for leave. The new auntie cooks so salty that I dont even want to lift my chopsticks. Did I lose weight? Hu Qianxi touched her face and said happily, Then Im so happy. After Hu Qianxi and Xu Sui chatted for a while, the conversation changed: Baby Sui, I heard that you and my uncle quarreled. Xu Sui hesitated for a moment, and then nodded, En. I heard the general gist of the story from Sheng Nanzhou. Liu Sijin is really one of the best white lotus flowers in Beijing, full of green tea, Hu Qianxi said. She did a manicure, and every time she gestured in the air like a weapon, If I was there, I wouldve definitely tear her to pieces and give her a hard time hearing from my fists. Its okay, Xu Sui recalled the scene that day and paused, I just think I worry too much. Just a woman sitting next to him, and she couldnt stand the slightest gesture of intimacy. Hu Qianxi shook her head: Youre right, men are so cheap! Let me tell you, dont take the initiative in the future. You can care about it but dont show it, pretend you know! But Im on your side. My uncle has been spoiled, and you can fix that bad temper of his. Hu Qianxi said. Xu Sui nodded understandingly. On Wednesday night, Sheng Nanzhou posted a two-day and one-night ticket to Beishan Ski Resort that they won in the school competition last year, along with a message: Did everyone just remember something? Zhou Jingze: ? Da Liu: Oh shit, I remember after we won, we didnt go because of exams. Sheng Nanzhou: Bingo, it will expire in a month and a half, go go? The eldest lady immediately raised her eyebrows: Hand raised! I definitely want to go. Zhou Jingze: Are you sure? Hu Qianxi: Why wouldnt I! Dont I have you? Da Liu: Sign up, more people more lively. Xu Sui exited the chat and was about to ask Zhou Jingze whether to go or not. She remembered what Hu Qianxi taught her that girls shouldnt be too proactive, so she didnt ask Zhou Jingze and said in the group:Im going. Less than a minute later, Zhou Jingze, who had not responded at all, suddenly appeared in the chat:Im going too. The group planned to meet up to go to the ski resort on the weekend. In late November, there was another strong drop in temperature. When they woke up in the morning, the evergreen leaves on the roadside were crumbling under the pressure of thick ice crystals. The ground was sprinkled with transparent crystals, slippery and wet. When Xu Sui and Hu Qianxi appeared at the meet-up arm in arm, she realized that several people were going to the ski resort this time. One of them, she vaguely remembered, was Qin Jing, who pretended to be a senior to ask for her number that day. It was cold, so everyone hurried onto the bus. Xu Sui was at the back of the line, and a tall figure flashed over, startling Xu Sui. Qin Jing greeted warmly, Sister Xu, long time no see. Xu Sui nodded in shock, and was about to speak when a lazy voice interjected, his dark eyes pressed a little sullenly: See your mom. Xu Sui turned her head to look over and found that Zhou Jingze, who was late, appeared behind them. He was wearing a black jacket and short boots, with a straight neck making him look neat and handsome. He pulled the zipper to the top, covering his cold, hard lower jaw, revealing a pair of dark and deep eyes. At this moment, he was chewing gum, casting glances at Qin Jing. No, Master Zhou, I Qin Jing explained. Zhou Jingze smiled, patted Qin Jings back, and threw a handful of snow at his neck off guard. The ice quickly stuck to the back of his neck and slid all the way down to his tailbone. Qin Jing was smiling, but as if in Sichuan Opera, his expression immediately changed and he let out a terrifying scream, jumping up and down like an elder doing a disco dance. Zhou Jingze was holding back his laughter at first, but he couldnt help it later. His chest trembled with laughter, and his shoulders were shaking violently. Qin Jing saw that the initiator was still mocking him unrestrainedly. Qin Jing made a move to murder him, but Zhou Jingze smiled and took the opportunity to dodge. When he passed by Xu Sui, his sleeve wiped the back of her hand. It was a very light pass, and Xu Sui could smell the basil on him. Everyone was almost on. Xu Sui was the last one to get on. She caught a glimpse of Zhou Jingze sitting in the last row and was about to walk up to him, but was pressed by Hu Qianxi, who was sitting on the edge of the aisle, to a seat by the window and winked at her. Xu Sui had to sit down. She then took out her earbuds to listen to songs and leaned against the window, staring out in a daze. She and Zhou Jingze had made up a long time ago, but for some reason, there was still an awkward atmosphere between them. There was an empty seat next to Xu Sui, and Sheng Nanzhou was doing roll calls. The bus was noisy, and she took off her earbuds without hearing a single song. Qin Jing sat down beside her and filled with enthusiasm, he waved his earbuds at her: Lets share good songs together. Xu Suis dark eyes moved. She then took off the other white earbud and handed it to Qin Jing. Her tone was always good-tempered: Then you listen. Qin Jing: How did he bump into a straight-iron male? Qin Jing had to work hard to find a topic. One second he said that a girl like her is impressive for enduring hardships to study medicine, and the next second he started boasting about the fun things he did in school. Xu Sui is more polite so while the other party speaks, she listens patiently and looks at him with her long eyelashes. Occasionally, she responds with a sentence or two. From a distance, the atmosphere of the two chatting was quite harmonious. Qin Jing sat next to Xu Sui and patted his thigh: Sister, let me tell you Before he could finish speaking, someone patted Qin Jings shoulder. Not even waiting for him to say a word, Zhou Jingze was taller than Qin Jing and directly picked up his back collar, carrying him away. This caused Qin Jing to cough: I can walk by myself After Qin Jing was driven away, the seat caved gently. Zhou Jingze sat down, rested his head on the back seat, and closed his eyes. He felt more comfortable, and unsure if it was intentional or not, Zhou Jingzes thighs were pressing against Xu Suis skirt. The fabrics were rubbing against each other, and their thighs touched her from time to time. The temperature boiling hot. It made her unable to move. Xu Sui tried to pull her clothes out, but he didnt move. In desperation, Xu Sui had to gently tug at his sleeve. Zhou Jingze opened his eyes to look at her. The little girl complained a little: Youre creasing my clothes. Really? Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows and glanced at her. After lifting his legs, Xu Sui immediately rescued her clothes. She looked down and tried to tidy up her clothes. Zhou Jingze suddenly leaned over, his hot breath landing on Xu Suis ears. It made her feel itchy that she ducked sideways; a voice carrying a smile rang beside her ear: I thought you were going to ignore me the entire time. Xu Suis ears started to turn red again and when he saw it, Zhou Jingze closed his eyes, sat up straight, and closed his eyes lazily again. The bus moved forward slowly. The window was not closed tightly enough that there was a small gap. As the cold wind poured in, Xu Sui sneezed. Zhou Jingze opened his eyelids and looked at her with his deep eyes that carried a hint of observation. Xu Sui was wearing very thin clothes today, a white horn-button lamb wool jacket, a black and white plaid skirt, and white stockings. Her face was a little pale, and her eyelashes and the tip of her nose were freezing red. Cold? Zhou Jingze asked her. A little bit. Xu Sui replied. Actually, its extremely cold, okay? Xu Sui was already afraid of the cold. Her upper body was fine, just that her legs were a little cold. She was a little embarrassed to be seen by Zhou Jingze, and if she knew earlier, she wouldnt have gone out today in this outfit. Zhou Jingze retracted his gaze away from her, and got up suddenly, walking to the front of the bus. He supported himself with one arm on the bar and lowered his head to talk to the driver. After a while, Zhou Jingze returned to sit next to Xu Sui. Unsure where he got a blanket from, he leaned over and covered it over Xu Suis legs tightly. Then he took out two hand warmers from his pocket. Zhou Jingze bit the package, tore open a hole and put it inside a hand warmer egg container. He reached out and handed it over: Hold it. Xu Sui opened her eyes slightly and asked, Where did you come from? Before you came, I think Aunt Sheng stuffed it into my jacket two days ago. Zhou Jingze twitched the corners of his mouth, his tone casual. The reason why Xu Sui wore this outfit was that Hu Qianxi kept nagging her in the morning and said: Sui Sui baby, although I taught you that in a relationship, girls should pretend that they dont care, you still need to dress yourself up so that his eyes cant leave you. Let me tell you, men are visual animals, so dont wear long trousers! Dont waste your long legs. Xu Sui wasnt sure why she listened to Hu Qianxis suggestion and wore this outfit out today that she regretted it a little now. Zhou Jingze didnt compliment her or even spare more glances at her, but instead, she was embarrassed in front of him. Zhou Jingze leaned over like an old father, and buttoned Xu Suis jacket one by one; their breath opposite from each other. He casually looked at her, as if reading her thoughts at a glance, and said: You dont have to dress like this. The woman that I like is pretty no matter what. They were on the bus for two hours in the morning, and Xu Sui didnt know when it arrived. She fell asleep in the middle and woke up to find herself leaning on Zhou Jingzes shoulder. Zhou Jingze didnt say anything; he held her hand and walked out of the bus. Xu Sui secretly glanced at their clasped hands, the corners of his lips curved slightly. Sheng Nanzhou and Hu Qianxi were like two lively babies, laughing and scoffing the entire time. As soon as Xu Sui saw Sheng Nanzhou, she thought of the ring she lost. Xu Suis pinky finger brushed against Zhou Jingzes broad palm, and with a light touch, his throat tickled. He held down her pinky finger instead; his voice a little hoarse: What? Ah, did you see my ring? The one I was going to give to Sheng Nanzhou. Zhou Jingze narrowed his eyes and said, No. Oh. For some reason, Xu Sui felt that his expression was a little cold. A group of people got off the bus vigorously, chatting and laughing all the way. They booked two rooms at the guesthouse near the Beishan Ski Resort for rest and storage. The group planned to set up tents on the top of the mountain at night. The yellow Japanese-style guesthouse was located at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. With dark red roofs, French windows, tatami mats, beige furniture, and a lucky waving cat at the entrance, it was very cute. At noon, a group of people stayed at the guesthouse to rest. Sheng Nanzhou packed his things in the room, and he turned the entire place upside down but still couldnt find a hand warmer in his clothes. He trembled and asked Zhou Jingze for a hand warmer. Zhou Jingze rolled his eyes and didnt say anything. Dude, I heard it on the bus this morning. It turns out that my mother loves you so much. Please give me a hand warmer, either way, youre not afraid of the cold. Sheng Nanzhou contracted his neck. Master Zhou only wears two layers of clothes in winter and even drinks ice water. Moreover, he has never been seen to cry cold. No. Zhou Jingze threw down a word. No way didnt say in the morning The clothes are there, wear whatever you want, Zhou Jingze pointed to the clothes on the bed, his tone impatient, Dont force me to beat you. Sheng Nanzhou was not afraid of Zhou Jingzes threats, so he rushed up to him. He hugged him and said, Didnt my mother give it to you, so just give it to me Your mother didnt give it to me. Zhou Jingze couldnt bear to give him a slap, and turned around and left. Sheng Nanzhou stood in the same place with a puzzled look. But he told Xu Sui that he happened to have it in his clothes this morning. So he knew that Xu Sui had cold hands and feet in winter and especially bought it and kept it with him?! Speechless, how can someone be this coquettish? CH 37 Chapter 37: Kissing through a tissue paper, isnt that a wet kiss? A group of people organized their things and went to a restaurant to eat hotpot. After they were full, the group played the 007 game. Xu Sui didnt get it: What? Hu Qianxi stood up suddenly and tapped the glass with chopsticks: Hey hey, let me, the queen of board games, introduce the rules to you guys. Its actually very simple ah. A points to B and says 0, B points to C and says 0, and then C can point to any person as 7 and make a gun gesture. Now the important part, the two people next to the person being pointed at must make a surrender gesture. The person that lose will be punished. It sounds really simple and even a little retard. Come on, lets play, Im the little prince of board games. Sheng Nanzhou said boldly. Hu Qianxi: Heh. The chopsticks tapped the wine glass three times, and the game officially started. Hu Qianxi held a chopstick and waved it under everyones gaze. Hastily, she immediately pointed to Da Liu and shouted: 0! Da Liu glanced east and west, pointed at a person randomly, and shouted: 0! Zhou Jingze reacted very quickly and even had the time to come into eye contact with Qin Jing. Xu Sui saw Zhou Jingzes eyes and knew that he was up to something. Sure enough, in the next second, he spoke very fast and made a shooting gesture at Qin Jiang, showing a smirk: 7. Qin Jing immediately fell to the ground, and Sheng Nanzhou, who was beside him, was still nibbling at the dried squid and didnt react in time to make a gesture of surrender. Too late. Zhou Jingze announced his death sentence slowly. Hu Qianxi looked at the shredded squid on the corner of Sheng Nanzhous mouth and sneered: The little prince of the board games, I think youre the husky of board games. Sheng Nanzhou was punished for running around the guesthouse three times and had to also bark. The group laughed, falling forward and backward. Sheng Nanzhou came back from the cold and shivered. He pointed at Zhou Jingze, who laughed the most boldly and said cruelly: Revenge is a dish best served cold! You just wait for me. Zhou Jingzes tone was careless and casual, trying to hold back a smile: Dont make me wait too long. The tables eventually turned, and Sheng Nanzhou actually found an opportunity. When it was Zhou Jingzes turn, he happened to be replying to a message on his phone and was a second late. Xu Sui was a little worried about Zhou Jingzes impending punishment and pulled his sleeve to remind him. What punishment? Zhou Jingze put the phone on the table with a calm tone. Let me think about it, Hu Qianxis eyes glanced back and forth between the two, and she had an idea, Hey, Ill punish you and Xu Sui to kiss through tissue paper, its not too much right? Damn, kiss kiss!! So exciting! Kissing through a tissue paper, isnt that a wet kiss? The group was screaming like chickens, ooh oooh oooh~, Xu Suis eyelids jumped, and amidst the roar of the group, her fair cheeks were like water droplets on smudged paper and like a peach blossom, extremely red. Xu Sui looked at Zhou Jingze subconsciously, her heart was about to jump out of her throat, and she felt extremely thirsty. Zhou Jingze leaned back on the sofa, his long legs lazily on the horizontal bars of the table. One of his hands was playing with Xu Suis hair while the other picked up an empty soda can and threw it at the boy who said wet kiss. Laughing carelessly: Wet your mother, another one. Since Boss Zhou spoke up, and the group depended on him for clothes and food, they had no choice but to get together to discuss a different plan for Zhou Jingze. Zhou Jingze retracted his long legs, arched his back, and pinched Xu Suis delicate white and soft finger pads with his knuckles, an intimate move. Xu Sui raised her head and smiled. She lowered her eyelashes slightly, a wave of disappointment flashing past her eyes. She should have been glad to escape their tricks, but she felt a sense of disappointment in her heart. Are they really together? Theyve been together for a few months, but the two of them are limited to holding hands. Occasionally he hugs her shoulders, but there was no more intimacy beyond that. After the group rested, they packed up and set off for the snowfield. The most excited was Hu Qianxi. She was wearing a red cloak, her walking pace was unsteady, and she even hummed a song. Sheng Nanzhou followed her unhurriedly, with a subtle and gentle gaze that no one noticed, and asked, Eldest miss, are you that happy? Of course. Hu Qianxi replied. In fact, Xu Sui also felt a faint excitement in her heart, but she was slow to warm up to people and was not very good at showing it. She has grown up in the south since she was a child and has never seen any snow. In particular, Li Ying never snowed. The only exception was the one time in 2008 when the temperature in the south was the lowest. When they went to school the next day, they found ice on the school railing, and everyone was so excited that some even licked the ice. Zhou Jingze noticed Xu Suis mood change and raised his eyebrows: That excited? En! Zhou Jingze looked down at her. Her white cheeks and the tip of her nose were frozen red, but her black glassy eyes were still shining. He wanted to tease her and raised his hand and pinched her face. He raised his eyebrows and asked, Can you ski? No, Xu Suis face hurt a little from the pinch. She reached out her hands to break free from Zhou Jingzes grasp, her dimples appearing when she smiled, But dont I have you? Maybe it was because Xu Sui was overjoyed, but after she finished speaking, she realized that her voice was unconsciously stretched out with a milky sound as if she was acting coquettishly. Xu Sui raised her eyes in a daze. Her heart skipped a beat when she met Zhou Jingzes dark and heavy eyes. She slapped his hand away, hurriedly fled, and whispered, Xixi, wait for me. Zhou Jingze put his hands in his pockets, staring at the figure of Xu Sui fleeing from him. His eyes overflowed with idleness, and he let out a light chuckle. Beishan Ski Resort is the largest ski resort in the city of Beijing. As soon as one walks in, the view becomes wider. The surroundings were mountain ranges, rivers, and even wider, two pine and coniferous forests next to the endless snow. Under the instructions of the staff, they brought their equipment and changed their clothes. Zhou Jingze was very familiar with skiing because he used to go to Norway every winter vacation for bungee jumping and snowboarding, but he only had a general knowledge of this kind of cross-country skiing. The excitement and danger level were average. Zhou Jingze quickly changed his clothes and then went to supervise Xu Sui, with a non-negotiable tone: Make sure the layers are warm. Okay. This time Xu Sui no longer dared to wear so thin in front of him. After changing their clothes, the coach led the group to the ski resort. Hu Qianxi and Xu Sui both had someone and the others were taught by the coach. Hu Qianxi was standing on the east side, holding a ski pole. Her whole body was as stiff as a frog in danger: Let me tell you, my life is very, very valuable, and itll be in your hands soon, you must protect me. Sheng Nanzhou rolled his eyes, and the eldest young masters temper flared up: ? Are you going to ski or not? Youve been here talking for fifteen minutes. Compared to the hostile state of this pair of enemies, Zhou Jingze and Xu Sui looked much more harmonious. In the beginning, Zhou Jingze supported Xu Suis arm and moved slowly on the gentle slope. He taught Xu Sui a few essentials, took her around a few laps, and because the little girl learned things quickly, Xu Sui was able to ski freely by herself in no time. But Xu Sui has always been timid and has never done this kind of extreme sport. Even though she learned it, she still firmly held onto Zhou Jingzes arms. Zhou Jingzes tone was helpless, and he let out a slight laugh: Im here. You ski forward, dont be afraid. Im watching you from behind. With Zhou Jingzes reassurance, she calmed down. The more she skied, the more steady she became. Holding the ski pole, she leaned down and slowly descended all the way. The cold wind was blowing, and she unconsciously raised the corners of her lips, feeling that even the air smelled like snowflakes. Zhou Jingze quietly let go of her hand when he saw that she was skiing freely. Xu Sui had never felt so relaxed before. Her heart was about to jump out, and her throat was becoming a little uncomfortable from the wind, but she was still too excited. The eagerness for adventure finally broke free at this moment. She unconsciously accelerated her speed and swooped down, but who knew that there was a turn at the foot of the hillside not far away. Xu Sui lost control of her strength, and her whole body fell uncontrollably and rapidly. Zhou Jingze, II, I, I Xu Suis rationales returned, her voice hoarse with fright. Zhou Jingze was skiing on the opposite side, and when he heard the sound, he threw the ski pole hand aside. He rushed to the nearest but steep trail and quickly slid in Xu Suis direction. Zhou Jingze skied very fast, disregarding his surroundings, and dashed down, rushing in front of her and reaching out to hold her. Ahhhh, you you get out of the way! With danger ahead, Xu Sui stopped being reserved and screamed the entire way, her voice piercing the sky. With a bang, Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze collided head-on. Amidst the wind and snow, she vaguely heard a muffled groan, and the two fell onto the ground together, their helmets threw to the side. Xu Sui felt her head collide with Zhou Jingzes chest, twinging with pain. But, contrary to expectation, the imagined pain didnt happen. Instead, her cheeks were pressed against a soft body, the hot temperature reminding her. Zhou Jingze blocked the fall for her. Xu Sui hurriedly opened her eyes, shook Zhou Jingzes shoulders, and asked, Are you alright? No response. Xu Sui shook him three times, her voice getting more and more anxious each time, but Zhou Jingzes eyes were still closed. His eyelashes were covered with snowflakes, and his lips were dark red, like a beautiful statue lying on the snow as if worshiped in a cult. Xu Sui struggled to get up from Zhou Jingzes body and sniffed: Ill go and call the others to come over. She was about to turn her head and leave when suddenly a bony hand that was extremely cold, reached out and grabbed her wrist, suddenly pulling Xu Sui down. She let out a loud exclamation and fell again, her lips against his hard collarbone. At the same time, warm breath sprayed on her neck, and a hoarse voice that seemed to contain intolerable pressure: Wont hold it in anymore. Zhou Jingze held her head and pressed it down, giving her a cold kiss. The moment their lips touched, the wind and snow were quiet, and occasionally there was the sound of a pile of snow falling from the pine branches, some melting. Xu Sui couldnt help but open her eyes wide, hearing her own heartbeat. The wind whistled, and Zhou Jingze rubbed her chin with his thumb; his movements were very light. He seemed to enjoy the kiss. They had a soft, icy but sweet kiss in the heavy snow. Zhou Jingze let out a low laugh, put one hand on the back of his head, and licked her lips gently. He swallowed, his Adams apple rolling slowly, in a breathy voice with a smile: Baby, youre closing so tightly, how can I stick out my tongue? CH 38 Chapter 38: Can I touch it? Xu Sui doesnt know how Zhou Jingze treats others, but he has always been warm to her and was polite and distant, but she didnt expect that he would have this side to him, domineering and strong like a violent fire. The tip of his tongue stirred inside; Xu Suis limbs were numb, and she couldnt catch her breath. They had a three-minute kiss on the ice and snow. When Zhou Jingze released her, Xu Sui felt that her entire body was a little weak. After the skiing ended, the group went back to pack some things and headed to the North Mountain for a barbecue and camping overnight to watch the sunrise the next day. On the way back, Xu Suis heart hadnt calmed down, and the scenes just now flashed in her mind from time to time. Zhou Jingze pressed the back of her head, kissing her until she was about to lack oxygen. Her lips were slowly pried open, and the sharp smell of mint poured into her mouth. Every corner was his breath. Xu Sui felt her entire body under control. She was in a daze by the kiss, but her senses were infinitely magnified. She felt his slender fingers moving forward, a rough feeling as he gently rubbed his thumb on the back of her ear. This caused a shudder in the bottom of her heart. It turns out this is how it feels to kiss someone you like. The group took a cable car to reach the top of the mountain. They divided the work and cheerily started the barbecue. Because the weather was so cold, as soon as the charcoal burned, most people quickly placed small benches and surrounded the fire to warm themselves up. Eldest miss Hu was sitting there, warming herself with the fire while complaining about the smell of charcoal. Sheng Nanzhou got up suddenly and frowned. He pointed to his seat: Ill switch with you, theres wind here. Okay, Hu Qianxi got up and patted his shoulder with a look of relief, Indeed the most filial son in Beijing. Sheng Nanzhou. Xu Sui came late, and Hu Qianxi immediately saw her baby Xu at a glance and waved to her: Sui Sui, theres still a spot here. A gust of cold wind blew, Xu Sui quickly pulled the zipper and consciously quickened her pace. Hu Qianxi saved Xu Sui a seat next to her. Her coat was zipped all the way up, revealing only a pair of dark round eyes. With her hands in her pockets, a tall, thin shadow moved over and sat down beside Xu Sui. Without looking up, she guessed that it was Zhou Jingze because she smelled the familiar smell of smoke. Xu Sui deliberately didnt look at him. When she thought about what they secretly did just now, she would easily blush. She stretched out her hand to warm herself, and a pair of broad and distinct palms covered the back of her hands. In front of everyones gaze, the hands clasped together, and the warmth slowly increased little by little. She quickly glanced at Zhou Jingze. He was holding her with one hand, chewing gum, and occasionally raising the corners of his lips, listening to other people bluffing. Xu Sui had always been prone to cold hands and feet, and she was afraid that it would make him cold, so she secretly struggled to break free, but instead, Zhou Jingze pinched her knuckles with little effort. She was unable to move at all. Hu Qianxi noticed the small movements between the two and raised her eyebrows, accompanied by ooh~~ with high eyebrows. Xixi. Xu Sui called out to her subconsciously in a long voice. Seeing the pleading in her sisters eyes, Hu Qianxi naturally stopped joking. The charcoal fire increased the temperature of her body a little bit, and Xu Sui felt a little breathless. She pulled down the zipper covering her chin and took a breath of fresh air. Sui Sui, what happened to your lips? Why is there a wound! Hu Qianxi cried out in surprise as if she had discovered a new continent. Hu Qianxis call attracted the attention of many people, and Xu Suis ears began to turn red, she didnt know how to explain it. Even Zhou Jingze turned his head as if he didnt remember what he did and looked at her at ease. Bumped bumped into something. Xu Sui said unnaturally. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows after hearing this. He raised his hand and turned Xu Suis head, caressing the wound on her lips with his thumb, with obvious playfulness in his eyes: Really? Coincidentally you bumped into your lips. Come with me, theres lipstick in my bag that you can apply. Hu Qianxi got up and went to get something. Okay, Xu Sui shooed away Zhou Jingzes hand and said in a long voice, Its all your fault. After Xu Sui came back from applying the lipstick, she could smell the barbecue aroma. Cooked or raw ingredients, as long as theyre handed to Da Liu, nothing matters. Da Liu held a handful of lamb skewers in his left hand and a spice bottle in his right hand. Yellow flames shot up, and a handful of cumin and sesame oil was sprinkled down. The charcoal grilling of the meat skewers made a sizzling sound, the aroma overflowing. You have one vote, I have one vote, and Xinjiang Meat Skewers Xiao Liu will debut tomorrow. Sheng Nanzhou praised with a thumbs up. After Da Liu heard him, he scolded: Get lost, you can eat bamboo sticks later. Barbecuing outside by themselves took a while. Xu Sui saw that they were distributing washed snow lotus fruits, and since she was a little hungry, she reached out to grab one, but it was taken away by Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui watched helplessly as Zhou Jingze gave her snow lotus fruit to Sheng Nanzhou and looked at him: Didnt you want to say you wanted to eat it? Hey hey, my brother still loves me. Sheng Nanzhou immediately grabbed it and took a bite. The sound of Sheng Nanzhou nibbling on the snow lotus fruit was too clear and loud. Xu Sui felt extremely greedy, and she was so hungry that she was actually a little angry. Seeing that there was one last fruit left in the basket in front of her, she was about to reach for it, but another hand was faster. Zhou Jingze picked up the last snow lotus fruit and nibbled on it slowly. Xu Sui was a little angry at this moment. Zhou Jingze gave others what she wanted to eat, and now his girlfriend was hungry and he couldnt see it. The more she thought about it, the more she felt wronged. She buried her face in her knees and refused to look at him. Super bad guy. Zhou Jingze finished eating the fruit and was now rinsing his hands with water. He pulled a tissue and got up. At the same time, a piece of ash fell on the soil, and the fire was weakened. Xu Sui hugged her knees and sniffed, her eyes were a little red from hunger. A few moments later, a plate of baked buns appeared in front of her eyes, cooked until golden brown, and was covered with a layer of transparent honey, full of milky fragrance. You baked it? Xu Sui sniffed. En, Zhou Jingze raised his chin at her and smiled, Apologies for my baby. For the sake of wanting to eat, Xu Sui reluctantly forgave Zhou Jingze. She sat on the small bench and ate the buns with a serious expression. Zhou Jingze didnt do anything, but interestingly watch her eat with a puffy face like raising a small goldfish. Seeing a honey stain on the corner of her mouth, he raised his hand to hold her chin and gently wiped it from the corner of her mouth with his thumb. Sheng Nanzhou saw the small plate of buns on Xu Suis knees and was about to reach for it. Zhou Jingze seemed to have eyes on the back of his head. He freed up a hand and slapped Sheng Nanzhous hand and said slowly, Bake it yourself, still stealing food from little children. Sheng Nanzhou was slapped and didnt say anything but ate a mouthful of dog food. He looked at Xu Sui, who was eating the steamed buns seriously and came to a sudden realization. Alright, let him eat when it comes to the snow lotus fruit that makes the stomach cold. Heh, this dude did fucking well. The setting sun was slowly sinking, spreading towards them in a fiery red. Surrounded by snowy mountains, a group of people gathered around for a barbecue, playing cards and chatting. Laughter came from time to time that they didnt feel cold. In the middle, Zhou Jingze answered a phone call, the expression on his face was not too good. His eyes were full of coldness, and he mechanically twitched the corners of his mouth: You already decided for yourself, why are you still asking me? After he finished speaking, he hung up the phone. Xu Sui sat next to Zhou Jingze, her hand happened to be inside the pocket of his jacket to keep warm. She clasped his hand gently, and her voice was soft: What happened? Zhou Jingze felt extremely irritated in his heart, but suddenly meeting a pair of clean and quiet eyes, he unconsciously loosened his hand that had just touched the cigarette case in his pocket and smiled: Nothing. At night, the warm fire was burning, and everyone cooperated and divided up the work of putting up a tent. Hu Quanxi and Xu Sui would sleep together, and Sheng Nanzhou and Zhou Jingze were responsible for setting up the tent for them. Eldest miss Hu commanded the two eldest young masters very easily: Hey, uncle, you have to set it up well. What if a corner suddenly collapses when were sleeping in the middle of the night? It doesnt matter if it falls on me, but can you bear it to fall on Sui Sui?? Zhou Jingze held a cigarette in his mouth and leaned slightly, picking up the horizontal bar on the ground. He hung the bright yellow tarp diagonally along the line, frowning: I cant bear it. Thats good. Hu Qianxi rolled her eyes and looked at Sheng Nanzhou, her brows wrinkling subconsciously, Student Sheng, it seems that your craftsmanship is not very good. In the future when you step into society and dont have a single skill, what are you going to rely on? Rely on collecting rent. Sheng Nanzhou answered. Hu Qianxi. Okay, pretend she didnt say anything. Xu Sui was organizing things and when she turned around, she saw a dozen wishing lanterns floating in the dark blue sky; very beautiful, she exclaimed in surprise: Xixi, look. Wow, so beautiful, Im going to take a picture and send it to Lu Wenbai. I have to share this beautiful scenery with him. Hu Qianxi took out her phone and said to herself. This not-too-loud or quiet voice fell into Sheng Nanzhous ears. He almost poked his hand with a pole, and his tone seemed to be as if he was joking: Youre still hung up over that kid? Yes, I wont give up until I reach the Yellow River. Hu Qianxi said with a smile. Xu Sui shook her head and said, Shes also been losing weight recently for Lu Wenbai. Sheng Nanzhou frowned and wanted to say something, but he paused. In the end, he just said: You have to pay attention to your body. Hu Qianxi was startled, and then she showed a bright smile, covering up the emotions in her eyes: Of course, Im not dumb. The group played until eleven oclock, and finally, everyone felt physically exhausted and yawned. Xu Sui lay down in the sleeping bag, and after tidying things up, her eyelids couldnt hold it any longer, and she fell asleep in a daze. But she didnt sleep comfortably. Xu Sui was always a light sleeper and because it was an unfamiliar bed, she woke up after sleeping three hours. Hu Qianxis even and long breaths sounded next to her. Xu Sui reached for her phone beside the pillow in a habit and touched the screen, lighting up. She saw a message from Zhou Jingze that was sent half an hour ago: ZJZ: Yi Yi, are you asleep? Xu Sui turned her body, and typed with her fingers: I fell asleep and then woke up again, not used to a strange bed. ZJZ:Then come out and see the stars. Okay. After Xu Sui replied, she tiptoed to get up and put on a coat, running out of the tent. She looked up and saw that the sky above her head was dark blue. The clouds were thin, and there was not a single star. Zhou Jingze was clearly lying to get her to come out. Xu Sui ran in the direction of the blue tent where Zhou Jingze slept. Looking at it from a distance, he was wearing a black down jacket, sitting on the edge of the tent with one leg idly stepping on the rocks. He held a cigarette in his mouth and was bowing his head, covering the fire with his palms, the flames scarlet red. On a whim, Xu Sui wanted to scare him, but one staggered, and she fell forward. Zhou Jingze caught her with one hand, while the other hand quietly extinguished the cigarette. Her chin coincidentally bumped into his thigh, and she was lying on the man in a strange position. Zhou Jingze looked down at her with a loose smile: You dont have to be this proactive when you see your boyfriend. Xu Sui struggled to get off of his body and muttered softly, No, Im not. At two oclock in the middle of the night, the two leaned side by side, and a cold wind blew. Xu Sui immediately hid within Zhou Jingzes embrace, her cheeks pressed against his broad chest, and the warm and powerful heartbeat fell in her ears. Zhou Jingze hugged her, and his hands with distinct joints ran through her hair. His eyes looked into the distance, and he didnt speak. Xu Sui noticed that he was in a bad mood and always wanted to do something to divert his attention. She suddenly withdrew from her embrace and said, Lets play the game. Whoever loses can ask the other person a question, and if you dont want to answer, then a head flick. Okay. Zhou Jingze got up and went into the tent. When he came out, he had a small folding table and a box of things in his hands, with a smile, It happened that Sheng Nanzhou stuffed it in my bag. It turned out to be Jenga, a high and dangerous tower. The two took turns pulling out a wooden block. If the tower is still stable, its a win, but if a piece falls out or if it collapses, its considered a loss. At the beginning of the game, Xu Sui carefully pulled out a block from the center of the tower. After pulling it out, it didnt move, and she breathed a sigh of relief. Compared with Xu Suis cautiousness, Zhou Jingze seemed to be more casual. He took a piece, and it didnt move. The two continued to play and eventually at the end, Zhou Jingze took out a piece and the other blocks fell. Xu Suis eyes lit up: You lost! You ask. Zhou Jingze held the wooden blocks in his hands, his tone calm. Xu Sui thought for a while and asked a question she had been curious about for a long time: Why did you give up studying music in high school to become a pilot? Afraid that he would see through her thoughts, Xu Sui added: Everyones been curious about it. Zhou Jingze was startled. He didnt expect her to ask this question and smiled: Might have to disappoint you, but I chose aviation just because a backbone grew in my head. He narrowed his eyes, recalling: I dont really remember what happened in high school, but at that time, I was deadlocked in an argument with my dad. He was born with airsickness, and no matter what business dealings, he only took the high-speed train or drove to get there, never on anything related to the plane. I wanted to disgust him and changed my major. At that time, everyone around me, including the teacher, was very against it. They thought that I was gambling on my future and living too recklessly. Except for my grandfather, planes were his lifelong passion. It turned out to be like this. The two continued playing the game and with a bada, the block fell to the ground. This time it was Xu Sui who lost. She looked a little annoyed: I lost. What do you hate others do to you the most? Zhou Jingze asked. Xu Sui thought for a while: I dont like when others lie to me. Zhou Jingze was stunned for a moment, the soot on his fingertips piled up into pieces, burning his fingers. For some reason, he felt a little panic in his heart. Its my turn, Xu Sui waved her five fingers in front of him, trying to get him back to his senses, Whats one thing you think is a pity? Washing off the tattoo on the back of my hand. Zhou Jingze said in a casual tone. Xu Sui remembered that in high school, every time Zhou Jingze played the cello or basketball on the basketball court, a string of English letters surrounded by a capital letter Z was tattooed on the back of his hand. She silently noted down Zhou Jingzes words. The two continued to play the game. As soon as Xu Sui lost, she let Zhou Jingze flick her forehead. When he lost, he was asked questions. Xu Sui swallowed nervously and hesitated for a long time before summoning up the courage to ask, Why did you change girlfriends one after another in high school? After asking, she quickly lowered her head, unconsciously grabbing the corner of her clothes with her fingers. The mountain wind was still at this moment, and the top of the mountain on the opposite side was white. There was a kind of silence all around. Zhou Jingze spoke up in silence, his tone was lazy, and he looked at her with a half smile: We played for quite a while, and it was to trick me ah, sister. Then forget about it. Xu Sui wanted to say, but Zhou Jingzes voice was a little hoarse: There isnt a huge reason. After my father had an affair, my mother committed suicide by burning charcoal. At first, I opposed my father, but then later thought that it did feel pretty good to have someones company. Thats why he likes noise and is always surrounded by lively and sensual places. Xu Sui didnt know that she accidentally touched Zhou Jingzes painful spots. When she was thinking about what to say, she inadvertently raised her head and was surprised: Look, there are stars! Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze sat facing each other across a small table. Zhou Jingze turned his head to look at the sky when he heard the words. A small but very bright star appeared in the dark and bleak sky. Then, one, two, three seven, or eight more stars appeared, instantly lighting up the sky. My mother said Zhou Jingze remembered that in his dreams, his mother was as elegant and beautiful as ever, and when she finally left, her voice was gentle: When stars appear in the sky, it means mother is visiting you. Xu Sui often thinks that there are many sides to Zhou Jingze, frivolous, smart, proud, and more mature than his peers, but at the tip of this iceberg, sinking, sharp, flamboyant, and sometimes lonely. Not sure why, but Xu Sui was glad they were together tonight because she got a sense of authenticity. He isnt the Zhou Jingze who stands at the very top, doesnt care about anything, and shows an aloof smile. He also has a lonely side. When Xu Sui heard this sentence, her eyes became sore subconsciously. She was not good at comforting people and stammered: I will always be with you. The mountain wind blew again, a loud wail. Zhou Jingzes back was turned to her, and Xu Sui thought that he didnt hear it. She was looking for a topic to switch the conversation to. Zhou Jingze suddenly turned his head and leaned over. Xu Sui raised her eyes ignorantly and bumped into a pair of dark deep eyes. He didnt give the little girl a second to react and leaned over to kiss her. At this moment, the tower standing on the table collapsed suddenly. Unsure if he ate a mint just now, but the powder spread from the tip of his tongue. Xu Sui licked it subconsciously, it was cool and sweet. The remaining was hooked back by him again, and he swallowed slowly, his Adams apple rolling steadily, unable to tell whose taste it was. Being kissed, Xu Sui couldnt breathe smoothly. Zhou Jingzes eyes overflowed with an intolerable itch, his lips moved down, and he sucked the tender and soft flesh on her neck. Baby, your body is so soft. You dont say it. Xu Suis face was blushing bright red, and she reached out to cover her ears. The more affectionate, the more heartbroken. Zhou Jingze had never been a good person. His voice was hoarse and eager: Can I touch it? Although Xu Sui was afraid and nervous, she wanted Zhou Jingze to be happy, so she laid her entire body on his broad shoulders and nodded lightly. Zhou Jingze sucked at her neck, and with his well-articulated hands, he lifted her sweater and peeked in. Xu Sui was breathing heavily, and she felt something hard, similar to silver, scratching against her skin, causing a light tickle. It was only after she saw it clearly that Xu Sui opened her eyes in disbelief, and her voice was forced to be choppy: This isnt this the ring I was planning to give to Sheng Nanzhou? How come it was in his hand? That day, she asked Zhou Jingze if he had seen her ring, so he lied and said no. A mountain wind blew by, and Zhou Jingzes entire body pressed over. He licked her ear and sprinkled hot air, his voice was domineering: Its mine now. CH 39 Chapter 39: Hes coaxing her. It was until the second half of the night that Zhou Jingze was willing to let her go. Xu Sui jogged all the way back to the tent and carefully took off her jacket. Hu Qianxi, who was still dreaming in her sleep, suddenly waved her fist in the air and said fiercely, Where have you been? I just Before Xu Sui finished speaking, Hu Qianxi interrupted her: Lu Wenbai, dont think that if you avoid me, I wont be able to catch up with you. It turned out that it wasnt directed to her. Xu Sui sighed in relief and put Hu Qianxis exposed arms back into the sleeping bag; she tucked her blanket tightly before going to sleep. In the early morning of the next day, at least half of the people who wanted to watch the sunrise ended up in failure. The group dismantled and packed the tent, planning to return to the homestay. After they rested for a while, Hu Qianxi, who was full of energy, dragged Xu Sui to visit the surrounding attractions; the group could only follow along, tagged by Qin Jing and a couple. They walked around, and Hu Qianxi saw a wooden sign hanging in front of her with the words suspension bridge written on it. Her eyes lit up. Sheng Nanzhou took a look and immediately turned around. Hu Qianxi had sharp eyes and fast hands that she quickly dragged him forward. The former grabbed the railing and refused to move a step, a sentence broke out between his teeth: Are you trying to make a joke out of me? This young master is afraid of heights. Thats even more reason why you need to overcome it. Hu Qianxi said. Sheng Nanzhou: The suspension bridge was suspended in the middle of the valley, below it was bottomless. It swayed slightly when one walked on it. Xu Sui was not afraid of heights but was a little scared. Fortunately, Zhou Jingze held her firmly. Qin Jing walked in front of them and saw a large string of colorful locks hanging in the middle of the bridge and suddenly stopped. Damn it, love locks, I didnt expect to see it here. Qin Jing let out a wow. Da Liu walked over and glanced at the lock on it, asking, Why, do you have some insightful views prodigal son Qin? Fuck you, I was still very pure back then, Qin Jing kicked Da Liu and touched his forehead, his tone was a little embarrassed, It was when I was in high school, my first love and I secretly went on a date and added in, She looked a lot like sister Xu, pure and well-behaved, and those eyes Zhou Jingze stood aside and pointed to the bottomless canyon: If you want to be taken out, say it directly. Ill fulfill you. Qin Jing immediately took two steps back and fell back into memory: I remember going to some temple with her, and there was a place where lover locks are hung nearby. People there said that when they encounter such a place, as long as the two hang it together sincerely, the love can last for a long time. There was an old man who told us about it clearly and logically that my first love and I were both moved. But once the man said a lock was two hundred and fifty yuan, I nodded and left. And then? Xu Sui asked involuntarily. It didnt last long after that. It was the own mans fault who said something so ominous. So, when you see a love lock, you should hang one upC suddenly I miss my first love, she was so good. Qin Jing looked not far away and said with emotion. Immediately after hearing this, the only couple in Zhou Jingzes class went to hang a lock up, while Da Liu, a single dog, did not express any opinion on this. Qin Jing suddenly felt as if he had discovered a new continent and said, Master Zhou, you should go hang one up too. God will bless you two together for a long time. Xu Sui glanced at a lock hanging by the bridge that fluttered in the wind; her eyes wavering. She was about to say, Why dont we hang one up too, but Zhou Jingze replied to Qin Jing. He brushed off the ash in his hands and raised his head, sneering lazily, Im an atheist. Xu Suis words reached her lips and swallowed them. The group of people quarreled and chatted noisily until the end of the bridge. There was a post station right in front of them, and the group sat on the stone pier to rest. Zhou Jingze and Xu Sui went to the vending machine across to buy drinks for everyone. Zhou Jingze was standing in front of the machine picking out a drink. Xu Sui thought about what Qin Jing had just said and couldnt help but take out her phone and go on Baidu, searching: Hanging up a lock on a lovers bridge, will the two really last for a long time? A series of web page answers popped up on the phone screen. Xu Sui looked at it seriously. The first answer said that, of course, it was real. Five years later, I was still with him. Some people answered: I dont believe it, its just a myth, a scenic spot to cheat out money. There were also neutral answers: some people believe what they want to believe. Xu Sui kept scrolling down on the screen, completely immersed in the story of love locks. Zhou Jingze selected a drink on the screen of the machine and tilted his head for a while, asking, Yi Yi1Yi Yi is Xu Suis nickname that her family calls her. The original text in Chinese is һһ which is pronounced as yy. Literal translation of the character һ means one. , what do you want to drink? No answer. Zhou Jingze took two steps back and raised his hand to squeeze her face. He squinted his eyes with a bit of dissatisfaction and called her: Xu Sui. Ah, Ill have fruit tea. Xu Sui returned to her senses and took her phone, going up to the screen to add her drink. Zhou Jingze stood behind her and glanced at her phone. His eyelashes moved a bit. When Zhou Jingze returned to the resting area with a bag of water, Da Liu clasped his fists: Thanks to Sister Xu, I lived until the day when Master Zhou runs errands to buy water for me. We happened to be one bottle short, Zhou Jingze glanced at the drinks, his tone was slow and arrogant, Dont drink it, Ill buy it for you when you live until 99 years old. Fuck, youre playing with me again. Da Liu stood on tiptoe and seized Zhou Jingzes neck. The two made a fuss. After enough water and rest, Sheng Nanzhou glanced at the map: The last stop, the Castle in the Sky, and if lucky enough, you can see the Snow Maiden. The group was clumsily stirring up noise, and only Hu Qianxi was staring at her phone. Sheng Nanzhou walked up to her, stretched out his five fingers, and waved them in front of her. He asked with a smile, Why are you still in a daze? Havent you been looking forward to the next stop for a long time? And your favorite Feihua. Sheng Nanzhous voice pulled the eldest misss thoughts back, and Hu Qianxi suddenly raised her head with a lost face: I just received a call from the hospital saying that Lu Wenbai fainted on the side of the road and was sent to the hospital. I was his most recent contact. Im going to the hospital to see him. Its the last stop, didnt you want to go there the most? There are no cars at the bottom of the mountain now. Well accompany you after going. Sheng Nanzhou grabbed her arm. Hu Qianxi frowned, and her tone was a little rushed: Is it the time to admire the scenery? Hes injured, and I have to go see him. You can go if you want ah! I fucking wanted to go because of you! Sheng Nanzhou roared out in a deep voice, Because you said you wanted to go skiing and relax for a while, I gathered everyone and organized a band, so we can all come here together! It was because of you! Sheng Nanzhou snapped. He threw the map on the ground with a bang; unsure if it was because of anger or something else, his eyes felt a little dry. Sheng Nanzhou said it all in one breath and with a sarcastic look: If you want to go, dont come back to me crying again. After Sheng Nanzhou said those words, he left the group and walked away without looking back. Hu Qianxi was scolded and stunned. From childhood to now, Sheng Nanzhou has always been very kind to her and hardly ever yelled at her. This was the first time. Crystal tears clung to her eyelashes, and she looked like she was about to cry. Xu Sui immediately found a tissue and handed it to her. Zhou Jingze took out Hu Qianxis phone and swiped his thumb on the call record. He lowered his neck and took out his phone from his trouser pocket with the other hand, walking not far away to make a call in a low voice. Two minutes later, Zhou Jingze returned the phone to Hu Qianxi and said, Ive already called someone to go to the hospital, lets go. Zhou Jingze handled the matter steadily after only one phone call. Because of the incident, the group didnt felt like continuing the tour. Beishan is relatively remote, and there are only a few fixed buses, but when the time isnt up, the bus cant leave. Dont know where Zhou Jingze got a car, but he sent everyone back. On the way back, because Hu Qianxi was in a bad mood, Xu Sui had to sit in the back row and chat with Hu Qianxi. After chatting not long, the eldest lady fell asleep on her shoulder. The piercing cold wind poured in from the window, and Hu Qianxi shrank subconsciously. Xu Sui pressed the car window switch, the window slowly rolling up, and asked the driver to raise the temperature. Zhou Jingze was in the front passenger seat, his elbows on the window. The driver was about to do it, but Zhou Jingze leaned over first and turned up the temperature a little. The driver smiled: Thank you. Small matter. Xu Sui sat in the back row and looked at Zhou Jingze, who was in the passenger seat. He sat up straight again, his hair seemed to grow a little longer. His short, hard black hair was poking his neck a little. He propped his forehead with his knuckles and scrolled through his phone casually, skimming through his messages. Suddenly, Xu Suis phone made a ding sound. She logged onto WeChat and was pulled into a group called Beishan Ski Team. This name It looked like it was created by Da Liu. Sure enough, in the next second, Da Liu tagged all the group members: Handsome guys and beauties, please share the beautiful photos of this trip. The group messages immediately reached 99+, and Zhou Jingzes short no appeared in the chat, which seemed to be pretentious and owed a beating. Xu Sui pressed the screen with her finger and casually looked at the photos they shared. Suddenly, when she clicked on a photo, her finger didnt move, and her eyes were stunned. Someone took a photo of the suspension bridge, and countless lover locks were hanging in the center. Its a pity, if only I could hang one with him. Thinking about it, the message bar on the screen showed that ZJZ sent her a message, and Xu Sui clicked on it. ZJZ: Unhappy? Xu Sui subconsciously looked at Zhou Jingze in front of him, but his head was lowered and he was leaning slightly against the back seat like a bow. Did he see her expression through the rearview mirror? Although she didnt know why Zhou Jingze sent her a message when they were both in the car, Xu Sui adjusted the expression on her face and lowered her eyelashes, replying:No. After sending the message, there was no reply. Five minutes later, WeChat sent a message notification sound: ZJZ sent you a photo. She logged onto WeChat and clicked on the photo; her eyes slightly opened in disbelief. Among the various lover locks, there was a red bronze lock firmly fastened, with the words engraved on it. The names of the two side by side: ZJZ and XS Her heart was beating without a stop. Xu Sui felt her neck getting a little hot and replied: When did you go back and hang it up? ZJZ replied: When I was looking for a car for everyone. Ding ding, he replied with another message. Xu Sui opened it and ZJZ texted:I threw the key away, that way it wont be unlocked. That way it wont be unlocked. He was coaxing her, and Xu Sui couldnt help but raise the corners of her lips as she stared at the lines. Very happy; so happy that even the air felt sweet. T/N: So sorry for the long unnoticed break, but will be posting at regular schedule (weekly on Tuesdays around this time instead of Sundays). CH 40 Chapter 40: Havent been replying to text messages. The two-day and one-night trip to Beishan Ski Resort officially ended. Xu Sui was so tired that her head felt dizzy. She went back and slept deeply that night, and didnt get up until noon the next day. Xu Sui got out of bed and felt that her legs were still aching. When she just washed up, she ran into Liang Shuang, who came back from outside. Liang Shuang carried a paper bag and hummed a song all the way into the dorm, looking like she was in a good mood. Wow, my timing is just right. Liang Shuang put the paper bag on the table and began to take out the food one by one. Sui Sui, come eat. Xu Sui looked over, and Liang Shuang was roughly opening the plastic containers. The table was full of food: curry beef brisket rice, golden pineapple buns, and fragrant Borscht soup. These were what she usually likes to eat. Xu Sui looked puzzled: I dont remember asking you to help me get something to eat. Zhou Jingze asked me to buy it. Liang Shuang broke apart the chopsticks for her; her voice was bright and clear, and she gestured to Xu Sui a number, He gave me this large amount of tips, so I immediately ran out of campus to buy it, hehe. He cares about you a lot, Sui Sui. Liang Shuang said. Xu Sui casually tied her hair behind her with a hair tie and took the chopsticks. Her face felt a little hot when she sat down. After Liang Shuang delivered the food, she received a call and ran out again. Xu Sui was the only one left in the dorm. She took a mouthful of rice with a spoon; the brisket was very soft, and the potatoes were glutinous. The temperature of the hot cocoa next to her was also just right. His care and thoughtfulness all seemed so fitting. Xu Sui took a photo of the food and sent it, with a text:Ate it. () After a minute, the phone screen lights up; ZJZ replied: Was it good? Xu ??Sui answered: Very yummy, but how did you know I slept in. ZJZ: Guessed. The two chatted aimlessly for a while. After dinner, Xu Sui went to class, and in her free time, she went to the library as usual. It seemed like nothing changed in her life. But actually, the little details did actually change. After going to the Beishan Ski Resort or because of the confession game they played that night, they became a lot closer. Zhou Jingze often came to school to find her and accompanied her to do homework or eat. While Xu Sui does review questions in the corner of the library, Zhou Jingze often plays on his phone, occasionally slipping into her sweater and reaching in, kneading lightly or hard at times. Xu Sui held the pen for a while, but after her heart was jolted, there was a heavy line on the paper. Zhou Jingze likes to touch her a lot, sucking her neck while saying unrestrained words, with a ruffian and dirty energy. At night, Zhou Jingze sent her back to the dormitory, and the two kissed again during their conversation, but Xu Sui was thin-faced, and it was easy for her to feel embarrassed. Zhou Jingze leaned against the tree by her, his tall and straight figure enveloping her; the shadow of the tree trembled, swaying the reflection of the white moonlight. Zhou Jingze leaned over her neck, the tip of his nose sniffed the milky scent on her body, and said hoarsely: Ill be scuffed to death by you sooner or later. Xu Sui pushed his chest away. Her eyes were a little red from being bullied, and she hurriedly tidied her hair and clothes, asking, Do I have anything on my body? Yes. Zhou Jingze looked at her and spoke slowly. Where? Xu Sui looked blankly. Zhou Jingze pressed over, holding the back of her head; his tongue made a hickey on her neck. Xu Sui immediately pulled the zipper of her jacket higher, revealing a pair of round eyes: Good good night. After she finished speaking, she ran away. The whistling wind wrapped her ears, and a very light laughter came from behind; Zhou Jingze in a lazy tone: See you tomorrow, Yi Yi. Because of Zhou Jingzes words, Xu Sui began to look forward to the arrival of the next day, but she didnt expect to be met with disappointment. After a day of class, Xu Sui returned to the dormitory, took off her scarf, and immediately checked to see if Zhou Jingze had sent her any messages. There was nothing. Unable to hold it in the end, Xu Sui sent a message: Where have you been today? Xu Sui felt a little gloomy that she almost used facial cleanser as a toothpaste when brushing her teeth at night. After changing into her pajamas and climbing into bed, Xu Sui kept holding onto her phone. Even after the bedroom lights were turned off, she kept holding onto her phone and waited for Zhou Jingzes reply. Xu Sui waited even when her eyelids were sleepy, but the screen never lit up, and finally, she fell asleep holding the phone. The next day, Xu Sui was in the lab all morning. When she took off her white coat and changed clothes about to leave, she touched her phone in her pocket and found that Da Liu had called her several times. Xu Sui called back, and the call was connected shortly after. Da Lius voice was hastily and urgent: Hey, good sister, you finally answered your phone. I was in the lab since the morning; not convenient to pick up any calls, Xu Sui turned off the lights as she exited the lab and asked, Whats the matter? Its about Zhou Jingze, Da Liu asked anxiously on the phone, Sister, is it convenient for you to come to the school gate? Itll be faster to tell you in person. Okay, Ill be there right away. After Xu Sui hung up the phone, she unconsciously fastened her pace and walked towards the school gate. As soon as she walked out of the gate, the cold wind was like an ice blade, causing pain against her face. Xu Sui subconsciously tightened her coat and walked a few roads. At a glance, she saw Da Liu, standing at the front of the campus gate; his figure was tall and slightly chubby. Xu Sui walked in front of Da Liu, and spoke against the blowing wind, sounding muffled: What happened? The two of them switched to a new location to talk, and in front of an air deflector, the wind immediately became quieter. Da Liu rubbed his ice-cold ears and asked, Have you been in contact with Boss Zhou in the past two days? Xu Suis eyelashes drooped when he mentioned this, and her mood subconsciously dampened: No. The two of them were clinging together the night before and were extremely intimate, but the next second, he didnt say anything and disappeared completely. Damn it, Master Zhou indeed went far, playing missing and not even caring about his girlfriend. Da Liu spat. Missing? Xu Suis eyes widened. Were learning flight technology and we have different exams at each stage, right? Sometimes the school will repeat the test, but yesterday we had a psychological exam. During the day, he did well; whether it was speed perception, active memory, or spatial orientation, all he got was A+, but then when we had the night simulation flight exam, he disappeared. Hearing the word night, Xu Sui seemed to know something; she raised her face: Sheng Nanzhou also doesnt know where he is? Brother Zhou took a leave of absence. His relatives had a few issues, so he flew to Shanghai. I went to look for him and finally found some time to go to his house, but there was no one to be seen. Master Kratos almost ran out and bit me to death. Da Liu recalled yesterdays scene and sighed: The instructor and the teacher are going crazy, you know? The thing is that if you have something, you dont have to come, but you need to ask for a leave ah. I called him, but he never picked up, and the class teacher called his familys numbers, and guess what? He left an empty number! The teacher was extremely pissed and called him arrogant, missing the exam and skipping classes, and said that he would Before he even finished speaking, Xu Sui had already run away, and Da Liu still had half a sentence stuck in his throat and said embarrassingly: Cancel all of his general course grades. This sentence was also drowned in the wind. Xu Sui hurriedly stopped a car and got in. The driver smiled and said, Miss, to where? When the driver asked this, Xu Sui paused, pulling on the seat belt. She and Zhou Jingze didnt spend a lot of time together, and she seemed to not even know where he goes when hes in a bad mood. But even so, she still wanted to find him, and Xu Sui reported an address: No. 79, Amber Lane, Xinhe District, master, sorry to trouble you. The driver drove half an hour before arriving at the destination. In a hurry, Xu Sui realized she didnt bring anything but only came with a few books in her arms. When she came to Zhou Jingzes house, she found that the building was soundless, as if no one had ever lived there. Xu Sui walked to the gate and raised her hand; when she was about to ring the doorbell, she found that the gate was unlocked, so she pushed it and walked into the yard. Yet, the automatic sensor gate inside was tightly locked. She rang the doorbell a few times, but no one answered. She had to stand in front of the door, waiting for Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui tried her luck and hoped to see him. After waiting a few hours, Xu Sui was a little dizzy, so she squatted down and took out her phone, not knowing what he was searching for. At three oclock in the afternoon, the winter wind was piercingly chilly, and the last wildflower in the yard was ruthlessly broken. Xu Sui looked at the bright red flower in a trance, and suddenly, behind her, there was a ding sound, the sound of the glass door being slid open. Xu Sui immediately wanted to get up, but her legs were numb. She struggled to stand up, a figure shrouded oppressively. She raised her eyes and looked over. Zhou Jingze was wearing a thin black sweater and black trousers. He was about to go out to throw trash. His hair was a little long, black and hard, and the hair strands on his forehead draped in front of his eyebrows. His dark eyelashes were sleepy, and he looked weak and weary, looking down at her. It was completely different from the aura he had with the two of them in the previous two days. Why are you here? Zhou Jingze lowered his neck and looked at her, his voice indescribably cold. Xu Sui explained in a flustered tone and said, I heard from Da Liu that you didnt take the exam today and disappeared, so I ran here to find you The wind stopped at this moment, I ran here to see you that I didnt even eat anything. These words were a little bit complaining coquettishly, and she was about to say it, but when she looked at Zhou Jingzes scrutiny and indifferent gaze, she couldnt say it anymore. Zhou Jingze stood at the door and looked at her from above. Now it seems like she came uninvited. Xu Sui lowered her eyelashes, and the corner of her lips forced a smile: Im glad youre okay, Ill go now. After she finished speaking, she turned around, about to leave, but a long arm stretched out and dragged Xu Sui directly into the door. The nonchalant isolation and even the sound of the wind disappeared. Because of too much strength, her lips hit his collarbone, and it hurt a little. Zhou Jingze hugged her tightly with one hand, while the other hand pressed a switch on the wall; the glass closed with a di sound, and the warmth from the room came over; all limbs were relaxed. Zhou Jingzes jaw rested on her shoulder, his lips rubbing against the soft, white flesh of her neck; his voice low and hoarse: Where to? Didnt you come looking for me? CH 41 Chapter 41: The key point is that its quite useful. It was too hot in the room. Zhou Jingze tilted his head and sucked her ear; his cold and slender fingertips hooked on the thin shoulder straps. Xu Suis heart palpitated, her eyes glancing past his shoulders at the painting on the opposite wall. She inadvertently lowered her head, startled. Master Kratos and 1017, one big and one small, were sitting on the ground looking at them, their eyes wide open. Xu Sui blushed all of a sudden and pushed Zhou Jingzes shoulders away, motioning at him. When Zhou Jingze turned his head, the German Shepherd and orange cat were staring at him intensely with upright faces, as if he shouldnt do such reckless and lustful acts in broad daylight at home. Tsk, Zhou Jingze walked over and picked up the fat cat, his other hand holding the collar of the German Shepherd, A single dog and a single cat, you dont need to be that jealous of me. Unexpectedly, 1017 was shaken up and immediately jumped down from Zhou Jingzes arms and went straight to Xu Sui, who was sitting on the sofa. When Zhou Jingze looked back to find the target, he found that the fat cat was sitting firmly in his girlfriends arms, with his chin raised, looking like a small villain. Dont let me catch you. Zhou Jingze pointed at it. Meow~ 1017 snapped at him and immediately hid in Xu Suis arms. Xu Sui was overjoyed to see 1017; she kept holding it and playing with it. After the end of the last semester, Xu Suis dormitory changed the dormitory manager auntie, and the cat was raised at Zhou Jingzes place since then. The two didnt confirm their relationship before, and Xu Sui didnt want to disturb him often. But now, its both of their cat. The light in the room was very dark, giving off a gloomy feeling. Xu Sui got up with the cat in her arms, turned on the light, and opened the brown curtains. The light poured in, and the view suddenly became clear. Xu Sui was walking towards the sofa, and when she passed by Zhou Jingze, her stomach growled. Just as Zhou Jingze opened the refrigerator door, one hand holding a cold water bottle, he gently grabbed Xu Sui, who was running away with his other hand and brought her back. Didnt eat? Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows and closed the refrigerator door, swiping on his phone, What do you want to eat? The takeout was delivered quickly, and Zhou Jingze ordered private home cuisine. The dishes were exquisite and delicious. He got up and took out a carton of milk from the refrigerator, paused, and went back to the kitchen to heat it again. After Zhou Jingze sat back on the sofa, he handed the milk to Xu Sui, took the disposable tableware in her hand, and broke it apart before handing it to her. Xu Sui took it over and ate a few bites. She found that Zhou Jingze was bonelessly lying on the sofa, looking down at his phone with a lack of interest. Xu Sui raised his eyes to look at him: Arent you going to eat? Zhou Jingze didnt lift his head and said in a tired voice, I dont really want to eat. Xu Sui knew that he was in a bad mood, and wanted him to eat some, so she broke apart a pair of new chopsticks and handed it over to him; in a soft voice: But I want you to eat with me. The air was still, and the clock on the wall made a ticking sound. Zhou Jingze was holding his phone, and he finally glanced over. He threw his phone aside and arched his waist, raising his hand to pinch her face and said with a smile: Xu Sui, I found that youre quite good at acting coquettish. Xu Suis heart became heated; she quickly lowered her head and stuffed a bean into her mouth; a clear and distinct hand grabbed the chopsticks in her left hand, and a lazy voice shook her ears: The key point is that its quite useful. After they finished eating, Zhou Jingze dumped the lunch box and garbage into the trash can. The two sat on the thick gray carpet and played games together. Xu Sui played games with him in the living room all afternoon and didnt say a word about his absence from the exam. After the game was over, Zhou Jingze threw away the switch handle and raised his hand, rubbed his neck, and asked, Not asking me about missing my exam? Xu Sui shook her head and looked up at him: When you want to talk about it, youll tell me. In the beginning, I changed my major because of a sudden whim, Zhou Jingze put his elbows on the floor and curled his lips in a self-deprecating manner. But when I really flew above the sky, I fell in love with it again. But once I get serious, I just cant accept my own failure. Zhou Jingze opened a can of carbonated drink, raised his head, and took a sip; his Adams apple rolled slowly. Xu Sui nodded thoughtfully: Give me some time, this obstacle of yours can be overcome. This illness has been with him for many years since he was a child and will onset whenever he encounters a dark and claustrophobic space. Zhou Jingze only treated her as a kindhearted little girl and patted her head: Okay. Leaving Zhou Jingzes place, Xu Sui took the bus back to school, and after returning to the dormitory to wash up, the first thing she did was to look up information on her laptop; even after the dormitory lights were turned off, she continued to sit there. Hu Qianxi turned over wrapped in the warm blanket and looked down at Xu Sui, who was in front of the desk, and yawned: Baby, youre still not sleeping yet ah? Hurry and go to bed, its cold down there. Its okay, almost done. Xu Sui replied. Xu Sui learned a lot of information from data and journals in front of the computer. Its said that claustrophobia can be caused by biological reasons, genetic factors, etc., one of whichC is the growing up environment and family education. Zhou Jingzes family Xu Sui thought about his irreconcilable relationship with his father and what he said when they were playing Jenga. Before going to bed, Xu Sui held the phone, hesitated, and asked: Your illness is related to your childhood? Ten minutes later, ZJZ replied: Yes. The next day, Xu Sui and Liang Shuang went to class together. After they found their seats, the teacher still hadnt arrived yet. Xu Sui sat in the third row, spinning a pen around and around. She nudged her classmates arm and asked: Shuang Shuang, the talented senior that came back to school last time to give a lecture, do you still have his contact? Facing Liang Shuangs puzzled eyes, Xu Sui added, The one who opened a psychological counseling clinic after graduation. Oh oh, Guan Xiangfeng ah, the homepage of the campus website has his contact information, Liang Shuang put down her pencil case and smiled mysteriously at her, But you asked the right person. A senior sister Im on good terms with has his private WeChat contact, Ill send it to you later. Thank you, Shuang Shuang. No problem. After returning to the dormitory after class, Liang Shuang actually got Guan Xiangfengs WeChat and sent it to her. Xu Sui clicked to add the contact, and the verification message was very polite: Hello brother. Im Xu Sui, a 2011 clinical medicine student, and I have some personal questions I wanted to ask you. At exactly one oclock noon, Guan Xiangfeng accepted her WeChat request. Xu Sui cut the long story short and went directly to the topic:Brother, hello. Im Xu Sui. I would like to ask you about a friend of mine who suffers from claustrophobia; what treatments are available? After a while, Guan Xiangfeng sent a location and replied:Its better to discuss this in person. What time are you free in the afternoon? I can ask the nurse to make an appointment for you. Xu Sui replied:Three oclock in the afternoon. Guan Xiangfeng: Okay, Ill wait for you to come here. In the afternoon, Xu Sui took the bus all the way to the urban area according to the address given by Guan Xiangfeng and found that his hospital was 800 meters away from the Mixc. After going up, Xu Sui told her appointment time at the front desk, and a nurse walked through the corridor and led her to Guan Xiangfengs office. Xu Sui raised her hand and knocked on the door, making a du du sound. A warm voice sounded like the wind: Come in. Xu Sui pushed the door and went in. There was a doctor in a white coat sitting on the desk on the right with a pen pinned to his chest. There was a messy pile of folders on his right, and he looked handsome with a pair of silver-rimmed glasses. Junior Sister Xu, right? Guan Xiangfeng smiled and pressed the internal phone, What do you want to drink? Plain water is fine, thank you. Xu Sui replied. When the water was served, Xu Sui briefly explained Zhou Jingzes situation. Guan Xiangfeng nodded and took out the pen from his chest pocket: I understand the gist of the situation. Can you let your friend come over directly? Face-to-face treatment is better. Xu Sui shook his head: Im afraid not, he probably wont come. Zhou Jingze is such a prideful person, and if she hadnt bumped into him on the elevator by accident, he probably wouldnt have let her know his fragile side. He said that its not really claustrophobia, just milder, and that fear of the dark will aggravate his symptoms. Xu Sui added. Guan Xiangfeng took a pen to record it on paper and pondered for a while: In fact, the influence of mental yin is greater. Most of them need psychological treatment in the early stage and drug intervention in the later stage. You said he didnt even try? And directly skipped the exam? Guan Xiangfeng asked. Yes. Escape, maybe the illness is not so serious. Why dont you try systematic desensitization therapy. Guan Xiangfeng stretched out his index finger and pushed his glasses, suggesting. After hearing what the doctor said, Xu Sui breathed a sigh of relief, but she suddenly thought of something else: I checked the information, and the desensitization effect of the system seems to be relatively slow. Hes a pilot, so he cant delay it too much. Is it possible to try flooding therapy? Flooding therapy is to let the patient enter a terrifying situation, restore the scene at that time, and when the patient tries to resist or cover his ears or eyes with his hands, repeat the details tirelessly and prevent the patient from escaping. This treatment works quickly, but if the patient doesnt adapt, itll cause a stress response, and the patient may faint midway. A flash of surprise flashed in Guan Xiangfengs eyes. He didnt expect that she had done so much homework in advance and pondered for a while: Okay, Ill give him two sets of test questions first and teach you how to do it. The most important point, throughout the whole treatment process, I have to observe remotely and stay on the phone with you. Xu Sui hesitated for a moment and finally nodded: Okay. Before leaving, Xu Sui bowed to express her gratitude to the senior brother. Just as she was holding the doorknob and about to leave, Guan Xiangfeng suddenly called out to her: May I ask, is that friend very important to you? Xu Sui smiled and said, Yes. Very important. When Xu Sui went to Zhou Jingzes house with a bunch of test questions, she cautiously expressed her thoughts, and Zhou Jingze nodded without thinking. This simple? Xu Suis tone was unbelievable. She thought that according to Zhou Jingzes haughty character, it would be very difficult for him to receive treatment and face his past misery. Zhou Jingze leaned his back on the sofa and played with his phone. Hearing this, his eyes shifted to her, and he raised his hand to rub her hair. His tone was casual and filled with unreserved trust: Dont I have you? Zhou Jingze quickly wrote in the notebook, and after completing the two sets of psychological test questions, he spread his arms and nestled back on the sofa. Xu Sui sat on the carpet, went back to the computer, and compressed the test questions he answered into a file before sending it to Guan Xiangfeng. Not long after, Guan Xiangfeng sent an email reply: Not bad, his physical and psychological are stable, above the acceptable range. You can give it a try. Xu Sui moved the computer aside and put her hands on Zhou Jingzes knees, asking, When did the scarring first happen? Ten years old, Zhou Jingze put the phone aside; in a careless tone, just in the basement of this house. Here? Xu Sui couldnt help but widen her eyes, and her eyelashes fluttered. To have experienced this at such a young age, and he has lived here alone for so long. Zhou Jingze lowered his dark eyelashes and curled the corners of his lips: Recalling it, Im not sure if I can bear it. Xu Sui couldnt help but hold his hand and said in a soft voice, Its okay, you have me. Zhou Jingze took Xu Sui down the stairs on the right side of the study room. The stairs were very narrow that they needed to go down sideways, one behind the other. Zhou Jingze held her tightly all the time. From the moment he went downstairs, Xu Sui noticed that his nerves were very tense; his back was like a bow, very tight. The sight in front of him gradually narrowed and darkened. After stepping down the last flight of stairs, Zhou Jingze stood there, closed his eyes, and reached for the switch on the wall. Xu Sui felt a layer of sweat on his palm. With a bang, the light was turned on, and the dark space was instantly bright as day with countless fine dust floating under the lights. Xu Sui looked over. The basement was about 30 square meters, and it has now become an abandoned storage room. There is a basketball and an abandoned bicycle lying on the ground, and a layer of cardboard piled up next to it; a thick layer of dust has accumulated on top of it. Zhou Jingze let go of her hand and walked towards the wooden shelf, reaching out to grab the items on it. Xu Sui walked forward and saw that it was a black leather belt with the coat already worn off, but the metal buckle was still glowing coldly. Tsk, thats what my dad used to hit me. Zhou Jingzes tone was careless, like a bystander. Because of what? Xu Sui asked him. Because Zhou Jingze was thinking about it, and the light went out with a snap. His vision was plunged into darkness; only the small window on the opposite wall emitted a faint light. Zhou Jingze swallowed hard, and his heart started palpitating. He stepped back subconsciously and wanted to turn on the switch on the wall. A pair of warm hands held his hand. Its okay, Xu Sui said, Talk slowly. I remember that Zhou Zhengyan was starting a business at that time, and his career was not going well. When he married my mother back then, the marriage was strongly opposed by my family, especially by a few uncles, who often despised him. But he never dared to lose his temper with my mother because my mothers income from playing the cello was invested in him, and he could only please my mother. His investments failed many times, and he lived a worthless life. He only came to me to vent. Usually, he would scold me harshly, but if it gets serious, he would hit me on the shoulder with a book. Until one day, Zhous mother, Yan Ning, went abroad to visit a friend. Because of the cold weather, Zhou Jingze caught a cold and coughed non-stop. The doctor came and gave me two drips, but it didnt get better. The nanny calling Yan Ning talked about this matter. Yan Ning immediately called Zhou Zhengyan and repeatedly told him to take the child and bring him to a doctor in person. Zhou Zhengyan responded with a good tone, but once he turned around, he plunged back into the study room to call someone to pull in investment. Zhou Jingze coughed for a whole day, coughed until his ears rang in the middle of the night and as if his lungs could come out. Because he was afraid of waking up his father, he lay down on the bed, covered his mouth, and coughed until his shoulders trembled; his voice sounded intermittent. In the end, Zhou Jingze couldnt hold it in anymore. He had difficulty breathing, and his stomach hurt on both sides from time to time. He struggled to get up from the bed and knocked on his fathers door while clutching his chest and coughing. Unsure if it was because the memories were too embarrassing or because of the uncomfortableness in the dark and claustrophobic environment, Zhou Jingzes forehead was covered with sweat, and his face was pale. And then? Xu Sui couldnt help but squeeze Zhou Jingzes hand tightly. Zhou Jingze leaned his back against the wall. His eyes were cold, but the corners of his lips curled up habitually: He got up. And then the nightmare began. [Warning: This section forward deals with childhood trauma and abuse.] With a bang, Zhou Zhengyan opened the door, and Zhou Jingze was taken aback. Before he could react, Zhou Zhengyan had a gloomy face and suddenly picked up his collar and dragged him into the room. Zhou Jingze couldnt break free at all. Zhou Zhengyan slammed his head against the wall, cursing at the same time, Ive put up with you all night. Cough, cough, cough, fucking keep people from sleeping. Fuck! How did I give birth to such an unlucky thing like you? His fathers dirty insults ranged in his ears, and Zhou Jingzes whole body was slammed into a solid wall. His head hurt for a while, and the pain made him cry. Finally, he lost consciousness from the pain and just felt warm blood gushing out of his forehead, falling onto the ground drop by drop, startling. In the end, he cried and grabbed Zhou Zhengyans hand and begged for mercy: Dad, Im sorry, Im sorry. Only then did Zhou Zhengyan stop, but his anger was still not extinguished. He locked Zhou Jingze in the basement by himself in a distraught state despite his cries. Zhou Jingze cried until six oclock in the morning, wanting to go out. The surrounding was dirty and damp, and it was pitch black again. He was cold and hungry in the basement and naively wanted to go on a hunger strike. The nanny told Zhou Zhengyan about this. He had been seeking help for financing and failed in the past two days. He was so annoyed that he kicked through the basement door and beat him severely with his belt. Zhou Jingze recalled as if caught in the scene at that time. He covered his heart and gasped for breath; a trembling voice came over: What did he say when he hit you? Zhou Jingzes face turned pale; his limbs felt cold, and he leaned his head on the wall with a weak tone: You bastard, youve been a nuisance to me all day long. The soaked belt whipped his body, and Zhou Jingze felt his clothes were being torn away; his flesh felt like being scraped by a knife blade. The pain made him almost pass out. He still had a high fever, and his head was dizzy as if his nerve perception was not his own. A pair of shiny leather shoes appeared in front of him. Zhou Zhengyan grabbed his hair and stared at him: Do you know where you went wrong? I shouldnt have bothered you. At this moment, Zhou Jingze had only a faint breath and was against the wall embracing himself, taking on a self-safe posture, and subconsciously repeating the sentence. Im sorry, Senior Brother Guan. Xu Sui couldnt bear it anymore. Tears fell down, and she covered the camera hidden in the corner and threw away the communicator beside her ear. Xu Sui couldnt take it anymore, the most prideful and reckless teenagers embarrassing side was seen by others. What he needed should have been flowers and applause. Sounds kept ringing, and black spiders crawled over one after another. Zhou Jingze raised his hand to cover his ears, but in a trance, someone stopped him. He unconsciously repeated some messy words, unable to tell who said them. You cant get out. A male voice said viciously. You can, the exit is there. A soft female voice recalled. Youre just a fallen person, might as well go die. Someone reminded him repeatedly. Zhou Jingze felt that he had difficulty breathing and was strangled by a strong hand; his whole body felt entangled by poisonous snakes. He fell into the abyss and couldnt move. You are not. The female voice sounded again, and a hot tear dripped on the back of his hand. Zhou Jingze was imprisoned for two days and two nights. In the end, he developed a high fever and opened his eyes in a daze. Spiders crawled around his feet; he backed away in fear. The surroundings were bottomless, like a huge black box that was immobilizing, and it seemed like he would never be able to get out. I cant get out. Zhou Jingzes lips were pale. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and Zhou Jingzes eyelashes drooped. His lips were pale, and he was panting. His whole body was confused, and a gentle voice tried to call out to him: Zhou Jingze, look, there is light. Xu Sui squatted In front of him; she found a lighter somewhere. Zhou Jingze raised his eyes unconsciously, and their eyes collided. A cluster of orange flames shot up, illuminating a face with pretty white teeth and rosy lips. A pair of clear and dark eyes only focused on him. The surrounding buzzing sound dissipated, and his heartbeat gradually calmed downC the crumbling flame in front of him was like a dim star carrying light. God said that there must be light, so there is light. Zhou Jingzes eyes darkened, and he could no longer hold on. He carried himself into a warm embrace. CH 42 Chapter 42: You sleep with me. Zhou Jingze had a fever. His conditions were neither good nor bad, and it lasted for a day and a night. Everything he didnt dare to recall these years all became a dream. In the dream, just when he could no longer resist, Yan Ning rushed back. In front of his wife, Zhou Zhengyan played the role of a refined and gentle husband. As soon as he saw her coming back, he immediately went to pick up the big and small bags in her hand. Yan Ning sat down and drank two sips of tea, pointed to the gift on the soft sofa, and said warmly: Zhengyan, I saw a beautiful Windsor knot when I was shopping in France. The style is very special, so I bought it for you. Thank you, wife. Zhou Zhengyan smiled and peeled a grape and fed it to Yan Ning. The one in the blue bag next to it is for Jingze. He wants a pen. Yan Ning bit the grape and pointed to the bag next to him, Hey, where is he? Let him come over and see if he likes it. Zhou Zhengyans expression flashed for a moment of panic, and his tone was trying to dodge the situation: He went to class. Okay, then Ill go to rest from the jet lag. Yan Ning put down the cup in her hand. Zhou Zhengyan also stood up, put his arms around Yan Nings waist, and kissed her on the cheek. In a doting tone, Honey, then Im going to work. When you wake up and want something to eat, give me a call, and Ill buy it back for you after work. Okay. Yan Ning stretched her back. After Zhou Zhengyan left, she went up the steps, and before taking two steps, she felt a throbbing pain in her heart. Yan Ning felt something bad happened and walked up the stairs slowly. After Yan Ning returned to the room, she removed her make-up and combed her hair in front of the mirror. For some reason, her eyelids twitched, and her heart panicked. Perhaps a bond between mother and child, Yan Ning felt something was off, and she subconsciously worried about her son. Suddenly, she glanced down inadvertently, and there was a string of torn Buddhist beads lying on the ground. Yan Nings eyes froze. She picked it up, immediately called Zhou Zhengyan, and cut directly to the topic: Wheres my son? Honey, didnt I say he went to school. Zhou Zhengyan smiled apologetically over the phone. Youre lying! He left the Buddha bead bracelet he always wears at home. Yan Ning tried her best to calm down her emotions but finally couldnt help it and said sharply, Zhou Zhengyan! If anything happens to my son, I wont give you an easy time! After she finished speaking, Yan Ning threw the phone and shattered it to pieces. Aunt Tao asked for leave and went back to her hometown. She called the nanny in; after all, she was well-known and supported by someone in the family. The nanny was trembling all over the place: The basement cellar, sir locked him up there. Before the nanny finished her words, Yan Ning rushed down, and when she found Zhou Jingze, she was crying so much that she was wiping her tears while carrying him out. In a daze, he heard his mother constantly apologizing to him, and then he heard the emergency siren; a group of people surrounded him. The doctor said that if Yan Ning was one step late, his ears would be deaf due to high fever. Later, after Zhou Jingze recovered from his illness, he was afraid of the dark for a long time and could not stay alone or speak. It was his grandpa who took him back and taught him to play chess and airplane models every day. It took him a long time to slowly get better. Fortunately, his grandpa taught him very well. Because Yan Ning was too soft-hearted and still had feelings for Zhou Zhengyan, she reluctantly forgave him after he knelt down and admitted his mistake desperately. Zhou Jingze has been living at his grandpas house, and Yan Ning often came to persuade him to go home; until the third year when his grandma became seriously ill, and his grandfather didnt have the energy to take care of him. It was Zhou Jingze who offered to go back to that house. He was no longer afraid of Zhou Zhengyan. In the past three years, Zhou Jingze learned Taekwondo and practiced fencing. Weeds eventually grow wildly into big trees, not falling when encountering strong winds and not scattering when encountering wind and sand. They live tenaciously, sharply, and arrogantly. During the period when Zhou Jingze had a fever, it stopped but then worsened. Xu Sui took two days of absence and took care of him. After feeding him medicine, she repeatedly tried to cool his temperature. Five or six oclock in the afternoon, at dusk and sunset, was the most beautiful time of the day. Xu Sui touched Zhou Jingzes forehead and seeing that the temperature had almost subsided, she got up and went to the kitchen, intending to make some porridge for him. As soon as Xu Sui opened the door of the refrigerator, Xu Sui was startled. There were three shelves but no ingredients. The top shelf was the white peach milk she often drank; the second layer was the carbonated drink he often drank, and the third layer was ice water. Not to mention the freezer was cleaner than the young masters face. Xu Sui closed the refrigerator door, took out her phone, and ordered some ingredients and seasonings online. Half an hour later, the express delivery was delivered to the door. Xu Sui walked into Zhou Jingzes kitchen, biting a milk straw and a large bag of ingredients in her other hand. After a quick glance, she found that, except for the kettle, all other household appliances were new, and the labels werent even removed. Xu Sui turned her head and turned on the gas stove. The blue flame jumped up, and she put the washed millet into the pot. After a while, there was a bubbling sound from the pot. Xu Sui washed her hands, took out a rubber band from her pocket, and tied up the hair behind her back. Her original shoulder-length hair had reached her waist because she hadnt cut it for a long time, so it took a while for her to tie it up. After the porridge was cooked to a certain degree, Xu Sui poured the washed ingredients cubes of spareribs, diced carrots, ginger, and yam all into the pot. Xu Sui looked at the porridge in the pot while drinking milk. The profile of her face was quiet and beautiful. There were fine hairs behind her ear that fell in front of her cheeks and itched a little. She was about to reach out and hook them behind her ear, but a tall shadow fell, and one hand was quicker and hooked the loose hair behind her ear. Youre awake? Xu Suis eyes were filled with surprise. Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere? Zhou Jingze casually put on a gray sweater; the neckline was loose, revealing two collarbones, his messy hair hung on his forehead, and his lips were a little pale. He smiled lazily: Im a little thirsty. Ah, Xu Sui let go of the straw she was biting on and paused, Then Ill get you some water. Inside the house, Xu Sui was wearing a white Dumbo sweater, holding a milk carton in her right hand. There was a little milk stained on her most red lips, and her thick and long eyelashes hung down, looking obedient. Zhou Jingzes eyes were concealed, suppressing the turbulent emotions. When Xu Sui passed by him to get water, he reached out his hand and grabbed her waist. Xu Sui was forced to bump into his chest, and when she raised her eyes, the tip of their noses was about to touch. Zhou Jingze held her chin with his hand, tilted his head, and kissed her, licking off the milk on the corner of her lips bit by bit. Warm breath brushed against her neck, and his voice was hoarse: Isnt it already made? The evening sun was setting, and the last warm light was broken into small grids by the window next to the kitchen, falling on the two of them. Their shadows intertwined, and Xu Sui felt a little hot. Her waist was bumped against the sink, but blocked by a wide palm; all the milk between her lips was sucked away, and a drop unconsciously dripped on her collarbone. Zhou Jingze bit it, and Xu Sui immediately felt the pain. Her thick black eyelashes fluttered for a moment, and there was a tingling numbness in her collarbone. Until the pot with the porridge made a rapid sound, Xu Sui pushed him away and turned her face away. Her voice was intermittent but carried a bit of anger in a coquettish manner: Zhou Jingze! Porridge porridge. After a few words, Zhou Jingze let go of her. Xu Sui straightened her clothes and turned off the fire hastily. She took out a porridge and winter melon lotus seed lily soup. At the dining table, Xu Sui sat next to him and moved the porridge and soup to the side, and said, You drink. Coincidentally, Xu Suis phone on the side made a ding dong sound. She clicked on it, and it was a message from Xiangfeng asking about Zhou Jingzes later reaction and symptoms. Xu Sui replied seriously, naturally forgetting about the person next to her. Zhou Jingze pulled out the chair and found that the girls attention wasnt on him for even a second, from sitting down to picking up the spoon. The eldest young master stirred the porridge with a spoon and said without emotion: Xu Sui. En? Xu Sui retracted her gaze from the phone. This porridge doesnt seem to have any salt. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows, his voice still a little hoarse. Really? Let me see. Xu Sui immediately put down her phone and took a bite of the porridge from the spoon in his hand. She asked in confusion, I think it has flavor. Really? Zhou Jingze answered without changing the expression on his face. Then he took the spoon and continued to drink the porridge. Zhou Jingze had very good table manners and ate leisurely with his cheeks moving slowly as if he was tasting some delicious food. He gave Xu Sui a lot of face and drank most of the porridge. Xu Sui looked at the phone and raised her head: How do you feel now? It felt like I had a very long dream. After it was over, I didnt feel afraid when I woke up. Zhou Jingze said slowly. You can get used to closed and dark spaces now. If you sleep, you should cooperate with some medications later. Xu Sui said. The nightmare was over, and Zhou Jingze returned to his previous carefree and undisciplined appearance. The corners of his lips were raised, and his tone was serious but with a frank viciousness: Okay, you sleep with me. Xu Suis cheeks became heated quickly, and she pretended to look at the time on the wall. Her tone flustered for a moment: It seems to be very late, and since youre okay now, Ill go back to school first. Xu Sui packed her bag in a panic, threw books, notes, hand cream, etc. into the bag, and put on a white down jacket, heading out. Xu Sui. Zhou Jingze called out to her. Yeah. Xu Sui looked back at him, holding the bag. Zhou Jing sat there, his deep and dark eyes pinned her in place, and said in a faint voice, You will be willing. In the end, Xu Sui fled in despair. When she walked out of the main entrance of Zhou Jingzes house, a gust of cold wind blew. Her heart was still beating very fast, and her phone screen lighted up: ZJZ: I called for a car at the alley; when you arrive, send me a text. After Xu Sui returned to school, she plunged into an ocean of knowledge, desperately trying to make up the notes from the past two days, commuting to and from the classroom or library all day long. As for Zhou Jingze, he finally returned to school after disappearing for a whole week. He explained his situation to the class advisor. Although the teacher valued Zhou Jingze, he still had to follow the rules and gave a zero for his general psychology exam and gave disciplinary action. The teacher asked him to adjust as soon as possible within a winter vacations worth of time. Be sure to fix it, otherwise even if you pass our test, youll still face difficulties in pilot recruitment after graduation. Zhou Jingze accepted the punishment given by the school without any dissatisfaction and nodded: Thank you. Xu Sui felt that her and Zhou Jingzes relationship had changed. If the time at the ski resort was a mutual test of affection, this time, she felt that Zhou Jingze really liked her. When they first got together, Zhou Jingze was looser towards her; even if he cared about her, it was a casual gesture. Now, Zhou Jingze called and texted her more frequently, and even more quietly controlled her schedule. On Friday, Xu Sui memorized books in the library all afternoon, and the students around her left one after another. Some people held meal cards while quietly discussing the roasted spare ribs in the canteen, and she realized it was already evening. Xu Sui glanced at the time, realizing that it was six oclock. She made a plan with Zhou Jingze; he said that he would take her to a new restaurant today. She hurriedly packed her books and ran downstairs. Unexpectedly, she ran into Shi Yuejie downstairs. Xu Sui was surprised. She hadnt seen Shi Yuejie for two months but heard that he became a postgraduate. Some time ago, he went to Xian with his teacher to work on a project. What a coincidence, senior brother. Xu Sui greeted him friendly. Shi Yuejie shook his head: No, I came here specifically to find you. Find me? Xu Sui said in surprise. En, Shi Yuejie glanced at the students coming and going, with a gentle voice, Can we find another place? I have something to tell you. Xu Sui glanced at the time and said in an apologetic tone: Im afraid I cant. I made plans to have dinner with my boyfriend. Hearing the word boyfriend, Shi Yuejies expression froze a little. Xu Sui thought that Shi Yuejie had something important to say and pointed to a tree not far away: Why dont we go there then. The two went to the tree, and unlike before where Shi Yuejie was indirect with his words, he cut directly to the point: I heard that you and Jingze are together. Yes. Xu Sui was stunned for a moment, not expecting him to talk about this. To be honest, its a bit abrupt for me to tell you these words, but Im sincere about it. Jingze is not as good as you see on the surface. He actually has an unknown side, and he probably promised to be with you on a whim, just for fun, because Hanging on the words, Shi Yuejie seemed to be having trouble speaking out and then changed the subject: I suggest you To be honest, Xu Sui thought she was a good-tempered person and would never take the initiative to cut off someone in the middle of the sentence, but this time, she interrupted Shi Yuejies speech: Thank you, brother, for your concern. I understand what kind of person he is. We are very happy now. Xu Suis tone was not very good, and she smiled, I always like to listen to myself, and I dont like others to give me advice. Xu Sui turned around and left with the book in her arms. She seemed to think of something and stopped, turning her head around: Also, I dont want to hear anyone say that he isnt good again. If its his friend, wont say something like this behind his back. Xu Sui walked out of the campus all the way, took a glance at her phone, and found that Zhou Jingze sent her a message saying he arrived. The sky was a bit dark and bleak. Although she defended Zhou Jingze firmly in front of Shi Yuejie just now, on the way, his words still lingered in her mind from time to time. What is it on Zhou Jingzes side? Could it be that he really got together with her on a whim with the attitude of casually dating anyone? After all, he will never be short of love. After Xu Sui walked for about ten minutes, she opened the door and walked into the restaurant they had agreed upon. As soon as she entered, from a far distance, she saw Zhou Jingze with his back facing her. He was wearing a black sweater with white cuffs. The coat was draped over the back of the chair, and his elbows were resting on the table. He was studying the menu in a loose state. Wherever Zhou Jingzes face is, it was a curse of its own. Not long after, a girl sitting at a nearby table came up and asked for a number. She was lively and cute, not embarrassed at all. Xu Sui tightened her hand on the doorknob and stopped for some reason. That strange self-esteem came out again, and she stood behind to see if Zhou Jingze would refuse. The girl stood there happily in front of him and explained her reason for coming. Zhou Jingze moved his face halfway from the menu and glanced at her. Based on Zhou Jingze, when asked for his number, he usually gave it depending on his mood or just completely ignored it. Zhou Jingze grabbed his phone from the side and glanced at it. He raised his hand to signal he had something to say to the girl. The girl bent down; the expression on her face was first happy, then depressed, and finally, she smiled heartily. She said something to him and left. After hearing this, Zhou Jingze relaxed his eyebrows and smiled very lightly. Standing not far away, Xu Sui only felt tightness in her chest, the kind that was difficult to breathe. Shi Yuejie was right, perhaps Zhou Jingze was with her on a whim for some other reason, maybe because of a fresh feeling or curiosity, but whatever it was, it couldnt be serious. She was in a daze, and the very busy waiter who passed by accidentally bumped into Xu Sui, and a few drops of warm water splashed on her hair. The waiter handed over the tissue and apologized repeatedly, Xu Sui took it and wiped casually, shaking her head: Its okay. Zhou Jingze turned around when he heard the sound and got up about to come over. Xu Sui hurried over; she sat opposite Zhou Jingze, put down her bag, and said, Sorry, Im late. Didnt we agree last time, you have the right to be late, Zhou Jingze poured a cup of buckwheat tea for her; the tone was slow. Xu Sui received it and took a sip of tea without speaking; she reluctantly raised the corners of her lips. Xu Sui likes to eat hot pot in the winter, and everything is spicy. Zhou Jingze prefers a mild taste, so she ordered a double-flavor hot pot. The atmosphere during the meal was very good. Zhou Jingze was taking good care of her; he didnt move his chopsticks much during the entire time but rinsed something, and then quietly put it into her bowl. What are you thinking? Zhou Jingzes voice was low. Xu Sui was staring at the meatballs bubbling in the butter-fat pot in a daze. Hearing this, she came back to her senses. She lowered her head and took a bite of the lettuce, hiding a smile: Im thinking about the teachers question this morning. Its a bit difficult. Difficult? En, too difficult, I cant solve it. After eating, at eight oclock, the two walked back together. Zhou Jingze accompanied her all the way downstairs to the girls dormitory. Xu Sui said goodbye to him and turned to go in. The winter wind became swift and sharp for no reason. Zhou Jingze stood on the spot and lit a cigarette in the cold wind. The smoke exhaled from his thin lips. He squinted at her back and suddenly said: Xu Sui. Xu Sui stopped, thinking that it was something important. She walked up to him again, raising her eyes to look at him: Whats the matter? The scarlet on Zhou Jingzes fingertips was extinguished, and his tone was loose: You havent said good night to me yet. Ah? Then good night. Good night. The next day, after Xu Sui finished her class, she went to the canteen with Hu Qianxi and Liang Shuang. After they got the food, the three of them found a table and sat down. In the middle of their meal, Hu Qianxi felt something was wrong and said puzzledly: Hey, our cafeteria goddess didnt get asked for her number today. Its a bit strange. Just after Hu Qianxi finished speaking, the two guys holding their plates behind her were whispering amongst them. The slightly chubbier guy pushed the friend wearing glasses next to him: Dont look, even if you keep staring, she already has a boyfriend. Besides, can you beat Zhou Jingze? Hu Qianxi lowered her head and whispered to her sisters: Baby, whats the situation ah, when did you guys become so high-profile? I dont know. Xu Sui stuffed a bean into her mouth. Since they got together, she and Zhou Jingze have always kept a low profile. Moreover, Zhou Jingze is not the kind of person who likes to share; hes lazy, seems to be careless about everything, and doesnt care for anything. Zhou Jingze had never posted her in his Moments, so when did people know they were together? Hey, let me, who has been in Beihangs gossip forums all year round, search for answers for everyone. Liang Shuang excitedly took out her phone. Liang Shuang took out her phone and browsed through the webpage, scrolling through, and suddenly there was no sound. After a while, she showed Hu Qianxi something. Hu Qianxi glanced at her phone, and a small piece of broccoli she was biting suddenly dropped. The atmosphere was surprisingly weird; Hu Qianxi looked at Xu Sui and said: Sui Sui, Zhou Jingze is for real now. What? Xu Sui felt a little strange. Hu Qianxi handed over the phone to her. Xu Sui took it and scrolled down on the screen with her thumb. The amount of information was so dense that she was a little confused. On Beihangs forum, there was a thread about Zhou Jingze that contains confessions and discussion posts of various girls to him. Just casually scrolling down, comments will appear: Strawberry Flavored Me: I ran into Zhou Jingze in the Feiyuan playground today, and his handsome side profile killed me. Want to Travel Around the World: Hey, Ive been outside in the training ground pretending to meet him, but I havent seen him once. My Husband Zhou Jingze: Sizheng sports ground, I saw him playing basketball. He had a nice jacket, and I wanted the same style as him. I checked and found that it was a limited edition, the type that I couldnt buy. This thread has been posted since Zhou Jingzes first day of school, and now half a year later, more than 2,000 posts have accumulated. Zhou Jingze never went to take a look at it and didnt care. He always had the attitude of living in the moment and idling his time away by comparison. He cares more about what to eat the next day. Thats the kind of person who suddenly registered an account, and in that post of more than 2,000 posts, he replied briefly but forcefully: I have someone already. Xu Sui. This one reply stirred up a thousand layers of waves. The girls in the school and the school next door who liked Zhou Jingze couldnt accept this reply. A blatant and bold announcement, announcing his preference to the world; it was really not his style. Someone replied:Its fake unless you certify your name. Others said: I just want to sleep with him, it seems that I cant now? Most people scattered their comments: I dont really believe it. He didnt have a fixed girlfriend before, doesnt his girlfriends shelf date not exceed three months? Now one emerges out of thin air. Xu Sui kept scrolling down the post, feeling a little pain in her forefinger joint a little. She stopped when she saw a reply to these doubts: A Can of 7-Up: Although I dont want to believe it, I have to tell my sisters that its true. Yesterday, I was having dinner with my roommate at a newly opened hot pot restaurant. I thought it was only him, so I jumped up and eagerly went over to ask for his WeChat, but he spoke in a very serious tone with an unbending voice: Sorry, no. Standing behind you, the girl at seven oclock Xu Suis heart palpitated intensely when she saw the second half of the sentence- as if her heart was poured into a knocked sparkling water, slightly sour and then sweet from all directions: Thats my wife. CH 43 Chapter 43: Be good, open your mouth. It turned out that he didnt give his number to the girl. Zhou Jingze probably sensed that she felt insecure in their relationship. Whatever she wants, he will openly give it. Xu Sui continued to look through the threads on her phone; after not even two minutes, the posts have been deleted. Another person quickly opened another thread on the post bar: Its the end, Zhou Jingze asked someone to delete it. The fantasy was terminated, and the admiration of more than two thousand levels disappeared instantly. This matter is now over. Xu Suis mood cleared after the rain. She thought it was great to fall in love with this person. At the beginning of her sophomore year, Xu Sui tutored Sheng Yanjia from four times a month, then to twice a month, but Xu Sui became busier and busier with coursework, and Sheng Yanjia had already been admitted to Huaji Middle School successfully. His grades have been steadily improving. Xu Sui also mentioned to Aunt Sheng that she would resign as a tutor. When Aunt Sheng heard the news, she reacted like she was losing her own daughter and tried to repeatedly persuade Xu Sui to stay on the end of the phone. Sheng Nanzhous voice came faintly through the receiver: Mom, shes a medical student and has to get up early and study all day long. How can she have time? Besides, shes also Seeing that the words dating someone was about to come out, Sheng Nanzhou thought of Zhou Jingzes devil incarcerated face, and his throat suddenly choked up. He didnt know he should mention their relationship. Also, what? You have phlegm in your throat. Aunt Sheng immediately shot him alertly with her eyes. Negotiate negotiate with the auntie who confiscated their high-power electrical appliances. Sheng Nanzhou said expressionlessly. Xu Sui on the other end of the phone: Aunt Sheng glared at Sheng Nanzhou, who suddenly came out and interrupted. She immediately changed her face when she faced Xu Sui, holding the phone and speaking softly: Ai, blame me for being too greedy; I almost forgot that you still have to take care of your studies. In this case, Xiao Xu comes to my house for dinner on the weekends. Ill cook it myself, and well treat it as your farewell banquet. Aunt Sheng, I Xu Sui wanted to refuse. Then its a deal, Ill see you then. Aunt Sheng hung up the phone first. Xu Sui smiled helplessly as a beeping sound came from the receiver. After hanging up the phone, she sent a message to Zhou Jingze: Aunt Sheng asked me to go to her house for dinner on weekends. Zhou Jingze replied quickly with a casual tone:Go. Xu Sui typed again: Are you going to go? It took a while for the phone screen to light up. ZJZ:I have something to do, not sure. Xu Sui lowered her eyes when she saw the news, and a little wave of disappointment surged in her heart. After a while, Zhou Jingze sent another message. Through the screen, she could imagine his expression C raised eyebrows with a mocking face: Why, you want me to come ah? Another text: If you want, I can come. Xu Sui blushed and replied: Of course not. On Saturday, the sky cleared. Xu Sui wore a loose white sweater and tied her hair into a bun; she went to Sheng Yanjias house neatly dressed. Xu Sui took the bus all the way to the entrance of Sheng Yanjias house. When she rang the doorbell, she glanced at Zhou Jingzes house next door. The door was closed; it seemed like he wasnt home. The doorbell rang, and it was Sheng Yanjia who opened the door. Havent seen him for a long time, and Xu Sui felt he was a little taller. The young mans bones were growing rapidly, but he still looked like a kid; pretending to have a stern face, he expressed his dissatisfaction with her resignation. Here, the teachers gift for you. Xu Sui gave him two gifts; one is a Switch game card, and the other is a Marvel character puzzle, both of which he likes. Sheng Yanjias stiff face couldnt pretend any longer; he breathed a sigh of relief: I thought you wanted me to give me review books. Xu Sui patted him on the shoulder and said, Am I that twisted? You are. Walking into Sheng Yanjias house, Xu Sui found that the house was quiet and asked, Is there no one in your house? My mother went grocery shopping, and my brother is sleeping. The little curly hair poured a glass of water for Xu Sui, and when she took a sip of water, he revealed his true nature, Teacher Xiao Xu, do you want to play games? Play. Xu Sui replied firmly. The two went upstairs together. Sheng Yanjia turned on the projector with ease and threw a game controller at Xu Sui. The two sat cross-legged in front of the projector and started a duel game. This game lasted for an hour and a half. Five rounds and Sheng Yan lost three times. He collapsed on his crossed lap in frustration, crying, Teacher Xiao Xu, you are so good. There was a sound, and Sheng Yanjia thought it was his mom who came back, but he didnt care and continued to speak with a sad face: My academic performance is as miserable as this game. Then theres progress. According to the past, you had five consecutive defeats. Xu Sui accidentally stabbed him in the heart. Hey, I feel much more stressed in the first year of junior high school, Sheng Yanjia said and then changed the subject, Teacher Xiao Xu, I cant bear to part with your teaching. Its okay. If you encounter any problems in the future, you can still ask me on WeChat. Xu Sui spoke softly. The little curly hairballs eyebrows were overjoyed and unconsciously took the initiative to approach Xu Sui: Is it really okay? Teacher Xiao Xu, can I ask you anything in the future?? Although she was puzzled why Sheng Yanjia was so excited, she was still about to nod. But suddenly, a shadow full of oppression shrouded, and the man bent down like picking up a chick and mercilessly took Sheng Yanjia away from her. At the same time, a cold voice fell to the ground: No. Sheng Yanjia turned his head and saw that it was Zhou Jingze. He was so angry that he covered his face: Why is it you again, ahbrother, you are so annoying. Seeing that it was Zhou Jingze, Xu Suis heart skipped a beat, and the corners of her lips tilted up: Why are you here? I wanted to come. Zhou Jingzes voice was flat. Aunt Sheng came back from grocery shopping, lets go downstairs. Zhou Jingze leaned down and picked up the remote control on the carpet, turning off the projector. Sheng Yanjia dared not to speak out, and the group went downstairs together. The little curly hairball had nowhere to spread his sadness. Just as they reached the stairs, he turned a corner temporarily and ran to harass his own brother, who was still sleeping. Aunt Sheng was downstairs, separating packed things and stuffing fresh ingredients into the refrigerator shelf by shelf. She put aside the ingredients needed for today, and it piled up as high as a hill. Xiao Xu, sit down ah, go and eat some fruit, Aunt Sheng said enthusiastically, and when she looked at Zhou Jingze, who was hanging around, she immediately changed her face, What are you doing there? Hurry up and help me take good care of Teacher Xiao Xu. Tsk, Zhou Jingze touched his cheek with the tip of his tongue and chuckled, Okay. The two sat down on the sofa one after the other. Xu Sui was afraid that Aunt Sheng would jump onto something and tease her, so she sat a little far away. After a while, there was a seat away from Zhou Jingze. Seeing this, Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows. He pressed the switch of the TV remote control, then leaned back on the sofa, slowly peeling an orange and picking off the white threads. Xu Sui was watching TV; Zhou Jingze leaned closer to her and motioned to her to take the fruit in his hand. Thank you. Xu Suigang stretched out her hand to take it, but unexpectedly Zhou Jingze pressed his entire body over, showing a naughty smile and deliberately biting down every word: Didnt Aunt Sheng tell me to take very good care of you?. Be good, open your mouth. Zhou Jingzes deep and raspy voice played to her ears in slow motion. The hot air stroked her most sensitive place, and her heart vibrated. Xu Sui was bewitched to open her mouth to eat the orange in his hand. Suddenly, Aunt Shengs cheerful voice came: Xiao Xu Xu Sui was so frightened that she bit his knuckles with her white teeth, and her soft lips brushed against Zhou Jingzes fingertips. She hurriedly stood up with a trace of panic. Her voice flustered: Coming. After the little girl left, Zhou Jingze nestled on the sofa and stared at the light tooth mark on his index finger, and smiled. Xu Sui walked into the kitchen with a gentle voice and asked, Aunt Sheng, is there anything I can help you with? Damn it. Lao Wang, who just delivered the goods, is here. I need to go to the convenience store to place some orders. Aunt Sheng took off her apron and said, Just help me take a look at the soup in the pot. Dont touch the rest, just let me do it. Okay. Xu Sui responded. The gas stove was baking the soup in the pot on low heat, making a bubbling sound. Xu Sui glanced at the ingredients in front of her. Since she had nothing to do anyways, she washed some ingredients for the side dishes. The faucet made a splashing noise. Xu Sui was washing seriously and didnt realize that her fingers were becoming red from the cold. She washed the small plump tomatoes and put them on the white porcelain plate one by one. While washing, Xu Sui tasted a small tomato; it was delicious, sweet, and sour. Zhou Jingze quietly came in and raised his eyebrows: Not cold? Xu Sui paused for a moment, then smiled, I didnt notice it until you said it. It does seem a little cold. Zhou Jingze walked over, reaching out to turn off the faucet. He took a tissue next to her and wiped her hands. The sound of water stopped, and there was only the sound of the soup pot bubbling in the air. Xu Sui stood obediently as Zhou Jingze wiped one of her hands, but with the other hand, she secretly went to grab a small tomato on the plate. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows: That delicious? Xu Suigang swallowed a small tomato and threw another one in. Her cheeks were bulging, and her voice was muffled: Sweet. Let me try. Zhou Jingze turned his head over and grabbed her chin with one hand, drawing his lips closer. He bit her gently, and Xu Sui was forced to open her lips. This kiss made Xu Suis heart beat faster; her lips and teeth were pried open, and the wet tip of his tongue slid in. Once the red tomato was bitten, the juice was forced to be swallowed slowly. A little bit of red juice was at the corner of her lips. Zhou Jingze stretched out his thumb and wiped it away in front of her; his Adams apple rolled slowly while licking it clean bit by bit. Xu Suis face was unbearably hot. She moved her eyes away, and her face was straightened again. He fed her another small tomato, and his hands were not idle, kneading it gently. He dared to do such a thing in someone elses kitchen. The sound of Sheng Nanzhou and Sheng Yanjia fighting upstairs could be heard, and the pot in the kitchen made a roaring sound. Nibbling lightly, half of the red tomato was peeled off. When the fingertips twisted casually, juice would come out; the nails sank in again, and the flesh was taken out. Sucking on it, the tomato was sweet. Xu Sui was nervous and frightened, pushing his chest away and whining. Suddenly, there was a sound from outside. Xu Sui pushed him away in a panic and stood in front of the counter with her back against him, tidying her clothes. The faucet was turned on again, and there was a rushing sound, which seemed to wash away the charming scenes just now. Aunt Sheng put the keys on the coffee table and walked in. She felt that the atmosphere was weird and looked at Zhou Jingze suspiciously: What are you doing here? Supervising, Zhou Jingze said in a relaxed tone. He pointed out, Im afraid she cant wash the vegetables clean. Xu Sui: Who needs you to supervise In the middle of her words, Aunt Sheng realized something and hurriedly asked Xu Sui to go out, Oh, I asked you to come over for dinner, not to come here to work. Its okay, just happen to Xu Sui explained. Both of you go out, dinner will be ready soon. Aunt Sheng hurriedly waved them away. As soon as Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze were kicked out, they ran into the blind Young Master Sheng, who came downstairs with his eyes closed and sleepy. The kid Sheng Yanjia, whose shorter than his brother, was holding him by the arm. With his hands in his pockets, Zhou Jingze raised his neck to look at Sheng Nanzhou and sneered, You got up pretty early huh. Its the bed thats glued to me. Sheng Nanzhou corrected. Four people, lets play Aeroplane Chess. Sheng Yanjia snapped his fingers. The group of people played for about half an hour, and the food was almost ready. Aunt Sheng called the children to the table. She was in a good mood today, so she opened a bottle of red wine. Aunt Sheng looked at the group of children and suddenly asked, Why didnt Xixi come over? I even cooked her favorite steamed pork ribs with taro today. Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze looked at each other and consciously didnt say anything. Sheng Nanzhou and Hu Qianxi werent in a cold war, but its just that Hu Qianxi is losing weight for love and pursuing Lu Wenbai, so Sheng Nanzhou took the initiative to avoid it. Aunt Sheng shook her red wine glass, kicked her son, and asked: Hey, I asked you something, why dont you say anything? Dont you care about her the most? As soon as theres something delicious or fun, you immediately think of her. Mom, why do I think your pork ribs are a bit salty? Sheng Nanzhou took a bite and frowned. Mother Sheng knows her son best; when he doesnt want to say anything, its useless even if you pry his mouth open, so she didnt continue to expose him and answered nonchalantly: Really? Add some water then. Anyway, not salty enough to kill someone. Sheng Nanzhou put down his chopsticks and gave his mother a thumbs up. Thats how the two brothers were brought up. Aunt Sheng cooked a delicious feast and drank two glasses of wine. She took Xu Suis hands to thank her all the time: Xiao Xu, Sheng Yanjia this boy really burnt the incense to meet a teacher as good as you. Otherwise, he might not have gotten into Hua Fu. You are the reincarnated Bodhisattva in our family. Xu Sui was embarrassed by the words and said: Xiao Jia also worked hard. I just played the role of guiding him. Come, thank you! Aunt Sheng held her hand and toasted very warmly. Zhou Jingze sat on the side with a lazy expression: Aunt Sheng, you put such a high hat on her, she doesnt even dare to eat. After Zhou Jingze reminded her, Aunt Sheng let go of her hand in embarrassment: Blame me, lets not talk about it, eat eat. Halfway through the meal, Aunt Sheng looked at Xu Sui, who was sitting beside her fair skin, clear eyes, an excellent person, and a good personality. No matter how she looked at it, she was satisfied. Xiao Xu, you dont have a date yet. I can introduce some to you. The people Aunt Sheng approves of, they definitely wont be bad. Aunt Sheng said. Xu Sui looked stunned. When she was about to say that she had a boyfriend, Sheng Nanzhou suddenly interrupted as if he was going to enjoy a good show: Mom, who ah? Do you have someone in mind this fast? Of course, the son of the old Gu family who often comes to our house to play cards, remember, doctorate, he is a national engineer. Aunt Sheng said vividly. Zhou Jingze was drinking slowly when he suddenly said: Too old. Aunt Sheng thought for a moment and continued: What about Xiao Zhang? He is two years older than you. The one who studies geological exploration right? Zhou Jingze leaned back on the chair and wiped his hands, Bit too short. What about the son of the old Lin family? Hes not bad- handsome and tall, and his age is about the same as yours. Hes also pretty sharp. Aunt Sheng quarreled with him. Zhou Jingzes tone was still full of arrogance: He cant fly a plane. Aunt Sheng was so angry that she didnt realize the loophole in the sentence and asked angrily, Where am I going to find someone who is tall, young, and handsome and can fly a plane and introduce him to Xu Sui ah! Zhou Jingze smiled. He rolled his eyelids and said word by word, Isnt one in front of you? CH 44 Chapter 44: Took the initiative to kiss him and let out a pop sound. As soon as the voice fell, the atmosphere fell into dead silence. Xu Sui quietly tugged at Zhou Jingzes sleeve, but unexpectedly he grabbed her hand, and she was unable to break free. Sheng Yanjia was sharp-eyed and noticed the small movements between the two of them; he became stimulated and looked up at the sky, screaming: I dont accept it! Brother, youre stealing mines! Zhou Jingze took a sip of water, raised his eyebrows, and said domineeringly and arrogantly: She has always been mine. How could I be stealing. Sheng Yanjias eyes were red, and he covered his ears: I wont listen! You have a sister-in-law, you should be happy. Zhou Jingze pricked his heart and provoked him. Sheng Yanjia broke down with an ah and immediately fell on the table. Aunt Sheng didnt care about her younger sons pretentious calling but looked at the two of them in surprise and asked, Are you two dating? Xu Sui finally broke free from Zhou Jingzes hand and said in a gentle voice, Yes. Fuck, then, didnt this kid make a big profit? Aunt Sheng uttered a curse in excitement. Sheng Nanzhou held his forehead helplessly: Mom, pay attention to your image. Your youngest son is still a minor. Despite this, Aunt Sheng was quite happy that the two of them were together and drank several glasses of wine in a row. Finally, when the two were about to leave, Aunt Sheng quietly pulled Xu Sui aside to talk while Zhou Jingze waited for her outside the yard. Aunt Sheng patted Xu Suis hand: Aunt Sheng wont treat you as an outsider. I grew up watching that kid grow up. Although his temper is a bit bad, he is a very steady and kind child. Please bear with him at times. Okay. Xu Sui nodded. On the way back to school, the two sat together in the back seat of the taxi. The scenery outside the car window speeded through like a film. During the winter, Xu Suis hands and feet were cold, so Zhou Jingze held her hands, slowly spreading the warmth from his palm bit by bit. Zhou Jingze pinched her fingertips and asked, What did Aunt Sheng tell you? She said Xu Sui buried her face in the collar of his sweater and rolled her eyes, She said youre a playboy and unreliable. Zhou Jingze was not angry when he heard that and smiled: Okay, Ill try to become more reliable in the future. The winter passed by quickly, and the final exams of the semester were approaching. The students began a new round of studying war. Whether reviewing carefully or cramming at the last minute, they can always be seen actively reciting the books on the school benches or in the corridors of the teaching halls. I dont want to fail. Hu Qianxi held the thick book with a painful expression on her face. Xu Suis memorization skills arent bad, but she found that after falling in love, her concentration on the course declined a bit. After the finals, Xu Sui should have gone back home immediately, but she wanted to stay with Zhou Jingze for two more days. Moreover, she was a bit worried about Zhou Jingzes illness. After the exam, Xu Sui told a lie to her mother. When she called Mother Xu, her heartbeat was almost at 120. After the call was connected, Mother Xu asked her: Hey, Yiyi, did you buy the ticket back yet? Hey, mom, I bought the ticket before, Xu Suis voice was soft, and she swallowed nervously, But the teacher asked me to take part in a medical project, and I might arrive back a week later. Oh, well, let me know when you come back, and Ill pick you up. Mother Xu didnt doubt her when she heard it was a school affair. Okay. After hanging up the phone, Xu Sui breathed a sigh of relief and felt it was really not easy to lie. After Zhou Jingze knew she had finished discussing it, he sent a message. She could feel his indecency and dirty-mindedness through the screen. ZJZ: Sleep with me? Xu Sui typed:Of course no. When the school was locked, Zhou Jingze drove to the school gate to pick her up. He carried her luggage into the trunk. Xu Sui opened the passenger door, turned her head, and saw a German Shepherd and a fat orange in the back row of the car. Xu Suis eyes were filled with surprise, and she sat in and waved at them. Master Kratos raised his paw, brushing against the seat and trying to jump into her arms. 1017 meowed excitedly at her twice before sitting in the seat coldly. With a bang, the car door closed. Zhou Jingze stretched out his long legs and turned sideways before sitting in. He caught a glimpse of the excited German Shepherd and whistled. The German Shepherd immediately withdrew his paws and obediently sat back on the seat. Zhou Jingze sent Xu Sui to his house. As soon as he was about to take her to dinner, he received a call from his grandpa. After hanging up the phone, he picked up the lighter and cigarettes on the table and was about to leave. Zhou Jingzes eyes stopped on Xu Sui and paused, his voice hesitated: I need to go to grandpas house tonight, you Im fine, you should go. Xu Sui said. Zhou Jingze nodded: Okay, call me if anything comes up. After he finished speaking, Zhou Jingze turned around and left. Xu Sui suddenly remembered something. She rushed out and hurriedly said, Hey, tonight Unfortunately, Zhou Jingze left in a hurry and didnt hear what she said at all. The sound of the engine roared outside the yard, I have a party tonight, and I might be back a bit later. The words stuck in Xu Suis throat. At the end of each semester, the major would always host a party. Xu Sui usually never attends them, but this time, since she was going back home later, Liang Shuang caught her right away. Liang Shuang begged Xu Sui to come for a long time, telling her that the guy she liked would also be coming, and asked Xu Sui to accompany her to the party. Xu Sui had no choice but to agree. At seven oclock in the evening, Xu Sui tidied up simply. She put on some blush to lift her complexion before heading out. When she met Liang Shuang, her eyebrows flashed in surprise: Shuang Shuang, this is the first time I see you dress up so carefully. Liang Shuang used to take a neutral and cool route. But today, she had her hair and nails done. She wore an apricot-colored coat and a black velvet skirt, appearing elegant and eye-catching. Liang Shuang took her arm and said: Hai, I can only say that the guy has a lot of face. The two arrived at the TG KTV mentioned in the group chat and pushed open the door to the room. A group of people was knocking on cups to play games, relaxed and lively. On campus and in the laboratory, they are rigorous medical students who seek knowledge, but after taking off their white coats, theyre still a group of energetic young people who love to joke. Liang Shuang, this is this still you? Did I become cross-eyed from studying? A boy pushed down his glasses. Liang Shuang pulled Xu Sui to sit down and put her bag aside. She smiled brightly: It is indeed sister I. The lights flickered, and someone recognized Xu Sui sitting next to Liang Shuang and whistled: Clinical student Xu Sui from Class Two, seeing you is better than hearing about you from others. The contrast in Xu Sui is that she tends to be nervous and shy in front of people she likes but very calm in front of outsiders. Xu Sui smiled: That of an overstatement? I just needed to rush home early during the break. Yes! Do you know why everyone calls you the canteen goddess? Because apart from the places where you study, people see you the most in the cafeteria. Besides, I dont usually see you attending any clubs or social activities. Someone interjected. Xu Sui was taken aback for a moment, but when others mentioned it, it seemed to be true. She took a sip of her drink and joked, Maybe Im too boring. After playing the game for a while, the door to the room was pushed open again. Two tall boys came in one after the other. The former was wearing a dark blue coat, handsome, and holding a blue umbrella, while the latter was a little shorter, wearing a red sweater with thick eyebrows and big eyes, fair skin, and a lively face. Its him! Liang Shuang suddenly became reserved and whispered. Which one? Xu Sui asked. The one in front, wearing a navy blue jacket. Xu Sui looked up, and the two walked in one after the other. Someone saw them holding umbrellas and asked, Is it raining outside? Sleet. The road wasnt easy to walk on. The boy in the blue windbreaker replied. The red sweater trembled all the way in. Seeing there was an empty seat next to Xu Sui, he sat down and said, Its indeed really hard to walk on. Damn, its a good thing that winter is coming to an end. Someone replied. The boy in the red sweater leaned over to take some tissues from the table. He wiped off the water droplets on his body and raised his eyes inadvertently; his voice was surprised when he saw Xu Sui: Hey, I saw you before. Xu Sui, right? I saw you at Brother Guans psychological counseling center the other day. Ah, hello. Xu Sui answered politely. She came and went in a hurry that day and didnt have much of an impression of this boy. The boy in the red sweater was very enthusiastic. He took the initiative to introduce himself: Hi, my name is Wei Yu. Im a freshman majoring in clinical medicine. Were in the same school, can I call you senior sister? Yes. Xu Sui nodded. For the rest of the time, most of the people were chatting while playing games, accompanied by a few male college students singing ghostly cries and wolf howls. Wei Yu was very attentive to Xu Sui, either bringing her snacks or teaching her how to play games. And Xu Suis expression has always been cold and indifferent, very discreet. In the middle of the conversation, someone brought up that after this year would be the second semester of sophomore year, and junior year was only a blink of an eye away. Someone started a discussion: Hey, do you guys know? I heard from the previous seniors that every year the school has some openings where juniors can go to Hong Kong University B as an exchange students. Our department seems to have two openings. But I dont know if its true. Its true. Our professor briefly mentioned it in advance. B is really good and awesome. There was a saying that with the same grades, you can get into the top three universities in China, but you may not be able to get into the medical school of University B. Someone said. I dont know who can get this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the man with glasses said in an envious tone and suddenly shifted his eyes to Xu Sui, Xu Sui, I think you can. Yea, the top student in the department, isnt one sitting with us here? Someone else echoed. Me? Xu Sui was stunned for a moment and took a small bite of the fruit, I never thought about it. Besides, Hong Kong is a bit far away. The group chatted for a bit before moving on to another topic. Xu Sui felt bored, so she ran to pick a song, sitting on the high stool about to sing. Wei Yu walked over with her phone. The red and green lights interlaced, and the surrounding darkened. His expression was a little weird and gloomy: Senior sister, your phone. Xu Sui took it and saw that it was Zhou Jingze calling. She jumped off the stool, not noticing Wei Yus expression, and hurried out with her phone. Xu Sui came to the corridor and finally left the noise in the room. She stood by the window to answer the phone; a snap sound of a lighter igniting came from the other line. Have you eaten yet? Zhou Jingzes voice was a little hoarse. Ate. Xu Sui responded. It was pitch black outside; the clouds pressed down, and the wind and snow were intertwined, a feeling of coldness and desolation. A gust of wind surged in and fell on her face with a chill. She stood on tiptoe and closed the window. Even standing in the corridor, the sound of cheers from men and women and shaking dice still floated out from the gap in the room. Through the receiver, Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows and extinguished the lighter: Where are you? KTV, Xu Sui replied. Seeing that there was silence over the phone, she explained, I wanted to tell you this afternoon, but you left in a hurry. It was just a simple major gathering. Afraid that Zhou Jingze would think too much, she hurriedly brought up another topic and asked, Are you still at Grandpas house? Grandpa? Zhou Jingze took a puff of a cigarette, intentionally biting and repeating the word. His tone carried a faint smile, coming through the unsteady electric current. Xu Suis ears were about to go numb. Only then did she realize what she had said and licked her lips nervously: No, I said it too fast, its your grandpa. Zhou Jingze exhaled a puff of white smoke and was about to speak when a bright male voice passed over faintly. Wei Yu just came back from the toilet and saw Xu Sui still on the phone. Unclear if it was intentional or not, he spoke quite loudly: Sister, Senior Sister Liang Shuang is looking for you. Xu Sui turned around and replied: Okay, Ill come in soon. Its so cold outside. Sister, you should come in earlier, so you dont get cold. Wei Yu said concernedly. Okay, thank you. Seeing Wei Yu go in, Xu Sui chatted with Zhou Jingze again, shrinking her neck from the cold, and said in a soft voice, Im going to go back in, its a bit cold, bye bye. En. Zhou Jingze said in a low voice as if it was a degree colder than usual. After Xu Sui hung up the phone, she walked back into the room. As soon as she entered, Liang Shuang took her hand, blushing like an apple: Just now, we both got the same glass of wine at the same time, and then our hands touched each other. What a fucking fateful coincidence! Wu wu wu, Im so excited. Xu Sui chuckled, Calm down. He seems to be walking towards you. Ahhh This entire night, Wei Yu was next to Xu Sui; everyone knew his intentions. Someone joked: You like Senior Sister Xu Sui, dont you? Wei Yu was about to answer, but Liang Shuang pulled Xu Suis shoulder and answered, Hey, my Sui Sui has a boyfriend already. Junior Brother, your idea wont work ah. Zhou Jingze from Beihang Aviation Institute, right? A boy asked. Xu Sui took a sip of water and replied, Yes. Wei Yu shrugged his shoulders and continued to talk to Xu Sui with a look of indifference, calling her sister every time. Xu Sui quietly widened the distance between the two calmly, and the smile on her face faded: You can call me Senior Sister or Xu Sui. Wei Yu froze for a moment and then nodded: Okay. Afterward, Xu Sui Sui deliberately kept a distance from Wei Yu. Most of the time, she tilts her head to chat with Liang Shuang or play games with them. As the party was coming to an end, the group was either taking a taxi or carpooling back. Someone asked: Xu Sui, how are you going back ah? Is your boyfriend here to pick you up? Xu Sui shook her head: He cant come because of something. Liang Shuang had a good time playing dice. Xu Sui didnt know how to, so she folded some origami alone, like the paper cranes. Seeing this, Wei Yu poured her a glass of wine and was about to hand it to Xu Sui when a cold voice came from the door: She cant drink. A figure with a sense of oppression shrouded. Wei Yu took the opportunity to look up. Zhou Jingze wore a black drawstring hooded jacket, and his shoulders were stained with snow particles. The light and shadow intertwined. His brows and eyes were sharp, and he raised his eyes and looked at him from top to bottom with a cigarette in his mouth. Wei Yu looked away, a little guilty. Xu Sui was so focused on folding origami that she didnt notice Zhou Jingze come in. After hearing his voice, she looked surprised and said, Youre here ah. Zhou Jingze placed a black long-handled umbrella in the corner. He stubbed the cigarette and openly sat upright between Wei Yu and Xu Sui. As soon as he sat down, he took out a carton of milk from his pocket, raising his chin at her, and said, Here. It was the FamilyMart white peach-flavored milk that she loved and it was still hot. When Xu Sui took the milk, she found that his clothes and shoulders were wet; clear that he came here in the wind and rain. Ill help you wipe it. Xu Sui leaned over and picked up the tissue on the table, brushing off the snow particles on his shoulders with a serious expression and wiping off the water droplets on his hands. The hands of the two naturally held together, and their fingers interlocked. Wei Yu looked at the close intimacy between the two as if no one else was around, and his face twisted slightly. Ever since Zhou Jingze came in, the room has been completely suppressed by him, and the atmosphere became a little tense. They warmly greeted Zhou Jingze, who casually nodded back. He didnt care about these things and lazily nestled back in his seat, wrapping his fingers around Xu Suis long black hair. Zhou Jingze stayed with her for a while, and when the party was just about to end, he walked out of the lobby holding Xu Suis hand and suddenly remembered something: I left my lighter upstairs, wait for me. Zhou Jingze went back to the 10th floor again. He opened the door and walked into the room, looking around. The silver lighter engraved with his name was lying on the table, and Wei Yu was on the side drinking his last glass of wine while looking at his phone. He walked over slowly, picked up the lighter on the table, then straightened up and walked out of the aisle. Zhou Jingze was chewing mints intermittently. When he passed by Wei Yu, he tilted his shoulder and inadvertently bumped into him. The wine in Wei Yus hand poured all over his lap; the bubbles were still making a sizzling sound, embarrassing and miserable. Zhou Jingze exposed his white teeth and smiled carelessly: Sorry, my hands slipped. Wei Yu held back the curse words in his chest. But before Zhou Jingze took two steps, he stopped when he thought of something and turned around, a pair of dark and sharp eyes fixed on him: Stop fucking thinking about my woman. Zhou Jingze hailed a taxi and went back. The inside of the car was full of warmth, while the outside was cold and solemn; rain dripping against the glass window like beads from a broken string. Xu Sui was sitting in the back row on her phone and found that Wei Yu had added her contact from a group chat. The introduction message was: Sorry for bothering you, senior sister, but I have some questions about studying for the course that I want to ask you. She hesitated for a moment, then agreed. After accepting, Wei Yu actually sent a series of questions. At this time, they just got out of the car at the alley entrance and still had to walk some distance to get back, so Xu Sui sent him a message along the way. As soon as the car door was opened, the rain forcibly fell obliquely over. Zhou Jingze opened the long-handled umbrella and walked forward while holding her. The crack in the bluestone slab at the entrance of the alley let out a flow of a stream, and the whistling wind rang in their ears. The lit-up lights looked extraordinarily warm in the silent and endless night. Because Xu Sui was walking on the cold road and couldnt type, she had to hold her phone in one hand and send a voice message over to Wei Yu: The studying issue you just mentioned, my method is usually to draw a human body tissue diagram by myself first, and then memorize. This makes it easier to form a memory. Wei Yu immediately sent another voice message. The clear and youthful voice was very crisp on a rainy night: Senior sister, I also encountered another difficult problem. Incision infection during surgery, between males and females, which group is more susceptible to infection? Xu Sui thought for a while and said, Female. Its related to the thickness of subcutaneous fat on the abdominal wall. I have seen some case information before and can find it later and send it to you. Unsure whether it was because of Xu Suis patience and serious answers, Wei Yu didnt send any more messages. She let out a sigh of breath and turned off her phone. After walking for a while, the two of them walked to the door of the house together. Only then did she realize that there was something off with Zhou Jingze who was beside her. Along the way, to keep her from getting wet, Zhou Jingze tilted his umbrella to her side and got his shoulders wet again. But this time, the situation was more serious. His hair and jacket were dripping with beads of water, looking messy. Xu Sui was about to say, Let me see but Zhou Jingze silently closed the long black umbrella and turned on the light. He placed the key in the entrance and walked in. After entering the door, Zhou Jingze leaned back on the sofa. 1017 jumped into his arms, and Master Kratos lay beside his feet. Zhou Jingze dropped his shoulders slightly. He lowered his head and swiped through his phone. His eyelids were full of laziness, disregarding the soaked clothes on his body. Xu Sui took out a clean towel from the bathroom, pointed to his hair, and raised her eyelashes: Do you want me to wipe it for you? Zhou Jingze subconsciously wanted to refuse but understood it after a while. His voice was a little hoarse: Come here. Xu Sui walked over and wiped his hair with a towel. She stood beside him while Zhou Jingze was sitting on the sofa. When he turned around, he was just at the height to wrap his arms around her waist. The two were very close. The faint smell of her body wash mixed with the scent of milk penetrated the tip of his nose. It was a little itchy, and Zhou Jingzes Adams apple swallowed with difficulty. Everything seemed normal about Zhou Jingze, but Xu Sui felt something was off; the pressure around his body was a little low. Xu Sui took the initiative to speak: Do you want to drink water? No. Have you eaten yet? . Xu Sui wiped his hair, turned her head to think for a moment, and tried to find something to say again: Then you Suddenly, Zhou Jingze grabbed her slender white wrist violently, and Xu Sui was forced to bend down. She lowered her head and bumped into a pair of deep, dark eyes. Their breaths intertwined. After looking at each other for more than a second, her thoughts began to become disordered. Xu Sui, Zhou Jingze called her seriously. He raised his eyebrows and said slowly, Im jealous, cant you see? Xu Sui went blank for three seconds and explained: No, he asked me questions regarding my major, it wouldnt be good for me to be impolite. Oh, Zhou Jingze nodded expressionlessly. He frowned and pulled her wrist down, But Im just jealous, what do you think I should do? The room reeled before her eyes, and Xu Sui sat on his lap. Their foreheads were touching. A look of Im just being unreasonable, waiting to be coaxed. Xu Sui lowered her pitch-black eyelashes and thought carefully. In a hesitant tone, Then Huh? Zhou Jingze looked up from the phone screen quickly. Xu Sui put her arms around his neck, bent down, and kissed him on the lips. The air was quiet, and there was a pop sound. A quick touch like jelly, soft and sweet. Master Kratos, who was lying beside his feet, groaned. 1017, nestled in Zhou Jingzes arms, glared at the two parties: Its okay to torture the dog, but why also torture the cat? Im going to take a shower first. Xu Suis voice was quite calm after the sneak kiss, and she immediately turned her back to him, heading to the bathroom. Zhou Jingze narrowed his eyes and looked at her slender back. The back of her fair ears was flushed. CH 45 Chapter 45: She felt quite ridiculous. Zhou Jingze was stunned for a moment before realizing that the girl took the initiative. He could not let it go this easily. Just as Xu Sui stepped into the bathroom door, she was pushed against the door in a flash. Zhou Jingze leaned over, clasped her hand over her head against the wall, and leaned down to kiss her. The hot air in the bathroom was misty. Tiny drops of water were sticking to the wall and were hit by the momentum; the droplets began to crumble and fragment. Xu Sui bit her lips uncontrollably and grunted from between her teeth. Her eyes were a little watery and red. Zhou Jingze let go of her reluctantly. He rubbed her lightly and said in a hoarse voice, Ill wait until you are willing. Xu Sui went in to shower and came out an hour later after tidying up her clothes. Then, Zhou Jing went into the shower. In the freezing weather, he took a cold shower, only to forcefully wash away the heat in his heart. According to Guan Xiangfengs suggestion, Zhou Jingze must gradually get used to the sealed space to cure his illness. Xu Sui picked a small empty room in their house. The light was very dim, and the room looked extremely depressing but good for treatment. Zhou Jingze directly moved a camp bed in the room. In the middle of the night, when the door was closed and the lights were off, Xu Sui clearly felt that Zhou Jingzes body froze for a moment, and he began to become short of breath. Xu Sui hesitated for a bit before pulling her into his embrace and putting her face against his chest. She said softly: Its okay. Its okay to be sick, and its okay to meet those bad thingsC Ill accompany you from now on. Zhou Jingze relaxed his nerves and raised his hand to stroke her hair. The two fell asleep while hugging each other. For a week straight, Xu Sui stayed with him almost every day and kept recording his psychological and physical reactions to the stressful environment every night. Xu Sui liked this period very much as if there were only the two of them left in the world. During the day, they stayed at home to play games and watch movies together. In the evening, the two of them took the dog and cat out for a walk. Zhou Jingze took her to taste the hidden delicacies in Amber Alley. Many of them watched Zhou Jingze grow up, so they naturally sounded close. Seeing that he brought a well-behaved and gentle girl in, the owner asked, Xiao Zhou, your girlfriend ah. The orange sunset sauntered in obliquely. Xu Sui squatted down, pouring a little bit of water into her palm. Master Kratos breathed out and came over to drink the water. She raised her hand and touched the German Shepherds head, but she was distracted and only heard Zhou Jingzes low voice that carried a smile: Yes, my wife. After staying at Zhou Jingzes house for a week, Xu Sui couldnt help but not want to go back home. After returning to Liying, Xu Sui could only contact Zhou Jingze through the phone. She had never been like this before, looking forward to the arrival of the Chinese New Year and then returning to school quickly after the winter vacation. To see him sooner. At the beginning of the new semester, Xu Sui was deeply immersed in love. Except for attending class, she spent the rest of the time with Zhou Jingze. To her, Zhou Jingze is different, adventurous, and unknown, with a compelling charm. Xu Sui was washed away like a clean white paper. Unlike a typically good student, Zhou Jingze was carefree and carried a bad vibe. He would call her out in the middle of the night and secretly drive her on the highway to see a glimpse of the sunrise and then send her back to class after watching it. He took her skydiving and bungee jumping, doing things she had never dared to do in 20 years. But Xu Sui had a faint feeling of insecurity in her heart. By the time she realized it, she had already been called to the office by the teacher. The homeroom teacher had the typical Mediterranean hairstyle. He was slightly chubby and smiled all day long, always friendly but a bit forceful with the students. He held a thermos and asked in a friendly tone, Did something happen to your family? Since childhood, Xu Sui usually never let the teachers and parents worry about her; she was a child who saved them a lot of worries. It was the first time she was called to the office, so she was a little confused. No. Xu Sui shook her head. Thats good then. The homeroom teacher put the thermos on the table and grabbed the blue folder on the side. He flipped through it, The counselor told me you asked for a leave twice a week, and you missed the major class last week once. Although your recent grades are still at the top, they are declining, the homeroom teacher looked at her with a smile and unexpectedly knew at a glance, Have you been in a relationship recently? Yes. Xu Sui hesitated. Falling in love is a good thing; young people should fall in love more, the homeroom teacher smiled and blew on the tea leaves on the cup, But you have to balance your studies and relationship ah. The teacher will tell you a secret. We have two spots for our major to go to University B. One of the spots is intended for you. Having said this, the teachers expectations and the meaning of his words were self-evident. Xu Sui bowed to the teacher before leaving. When she walked out of the office, the sun was a bit blinding, and she subconsciously raised her hand to cover her eyes. After returning to the dormitory, Xu Sui searched for University B. The relevant links showed that Hong Kong is far from Jingbei City, one south and one north, and Li Ying is in the middle, a little further down. Hong Kongs climate is suitable for all seasons. Its located east of the Pearl River Delta, an international financial and trade city. The related links popped up. University B has strong professors, especially when it comes to medical achievements. The level of scientific research was also very high. When people are young, they want to visit anywhere. Xu Sui glanced at it twice and then closed the web page. She opened the book and started studying. No matter what, she should calm down now and make up for the dropped grades, spending more time on her studies. At noon, when Hu Qianxi came back to the dormitory after class, the first thing she did was turn on the fan and mutter, This garbage school is not humane. When will they install an air conditioner for us ah? Liang Shuang took off her hair roller and chewed bubble gum When you graduate. Stop it, Im really going to faint, Hu Qianxi fanned herself by her neckline and muttered, Its only May, and its not even the summer solstice yet. Its so fucking hot. Xu Sui was taking notes, and when she heard summer solstice, she subconsciously looked at the calendar on the table. June 21 was circled by her with a red pen. Summer solstice, Zhou Jingzes birthday. Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze still got along with each other without any changes, but she subconsciously refused to go out with him several times. On the weekends, Xu Sui went to do homework at Zhou Jingzes house. Zhou Jingze played on his phone a couple of times and felt bored and began to move around. The sound of cicadas was chirping in summer, and the room was stuffy and hot. A gust of cool wind blew in, and the green windows fluttered, a faint sound of panting. Xu Sui pushed him away and picked up the pen again, beginning to chase the person away: After I finish these mock test questions, you can come in. Zhou Jingze tilted his head and sucked her neck. One hand touched around, and the other took her test paper to look at it for a while. Pressing lightly, he asked in a hoarse voice, Is the question more important, or am I more important? She didnt dare to not answer this question, and if she got it wrong, she would only be punished worse, so Xu Sui had no choice but to say, You if this happens again, I will not come. Zhou Jingze had no choice but to let go of her. He turned his head away and helped the little girl put on half of the white bra he had taken off and then buttoned up the clothes. His dark eyes scanned the title of the test questions on the table mock competition. He raised his eyebrows: Whyd you participate in the competition? En, and theres two, Xu Sui smiled, and her tone was light, Because theres a prize money. Because Xu Sui was busy preparing for the competition, she had more time to dedicate to her studies. Unclear if it was because she was too slack before, its a little harder to pick it up than usual now. Although tired, Xu Sui gritted her teeth and persisted. She ran to the library before dawn in the morning, finished class in the morning, and spent time in the laboratory in the afternoon. At four oclock in the afternoon, when Xu Sui was recording the animal mollusk anatomy data, she accidentally knocked over a test tube due to a lack of attention. The experimental data was instantly destroyed, which meant they had to start all over again. Xu Sui repeatedly apologized. One of her classmates was from a poor family and was thin and weak; he was staring at the overturned test tube, and his lips twitched. Usually, he doesnt talk much in class, but now he seems to have finally put up with it for a long time. His tone was sarcastic: Can you bring your brain to the lab again? Because of your own mistakes, all of us have to pay for it. Either way, its not like you didnt miss class. Why dont you just miss the work this time? the boy said harshly. Xu Suis apologetic voice stopped abruptly. Her voice was calm, and she changed her words: Im sorry for causing everyone trouble. I can do this experiment. The names will still have everyones. She felt that it was nothing. It was her fault, and she should own up to it. Xu Sui stayed in the laboratory alone and was so busy that she didnt finish collecting all the data until 8 pm. She was so tired that her eyes hurt, and she couldnt straighten her back. Xu Sui took off her white coat, packed her things, and walked out of the laboratory. She then emailed the homework to the professor and sat on a bench on campus in a daze. Not long after, Zhou Jingze called. Xu Sui answered it and said softly, Hello. Where are you? There was the sound of a cigarette being lit from the other side of the phone. School. Zhou Jingze smiled lightly and dusted the cigarette ash with his hand: Do you want to go to an escape room tomorrow? Da Liu organized it. Xu Sui thought for a while: I dont have time. It meant that she couldnt go. Zhou Jingze was stunned and then raised his eyebrows: You rejected me three times this week. Xu Sui didnt answer. She thought to herself because Im not like you, who has absolute talent in everything and can do things with ease. As for me, whatever I do, I have to use all my effort. Seeing that there was no sound on the other end of the phone, Zhou Jingze tapped the cigarette ash: Have you eaten yet? Ill come to find you, packed Xu Sui suddenly interrupted him and asked in a tired tone: Can you do something meaningful? Apart from eating, all he did was play. Anyway, his life road was broad and smooth, and she had to work hard to keep up with him. As soon as the words came out, the atmosphere froze instantly, and there was no need to say the second half of the sentence, I packed your favorite fresh shrimp noodles for you. Zhou Jingze switched hands to hold the phone, pressed the tip of his tongue against his left cheek, and sneered, If its that meaningless to be with me, then you should have seen it clearly in the first place. After speaking, Zhou Jingze hung up. Holding the phone, Xu Sui mechanically went back to the dormitory to shower, dry her hair, and wash her clothes. Finally, she lay down to sleep. The next day when Xu Sui woke up, she subconsciously took out her phone to check, but Zhou Jingze didnt send any message. Xu Sui lowered her eyes and brushed her teeth before taking a shower. After she replenished her energy, she felt her mind was much clearer. In fact, when Xu Sui said that sentence last night, she felt very regretful. It was obviously her own problem, but she took her anger out on him. He didnt do anything wrong. A mistake in the experiment; she could have told him she had been wronged instead of saying something like that. After class, Xu Sui thought about it and felt she should take the initiative to apologize; after all, she lost her temper first. She called him, but it took a long time for him to answer the phone. Hi. His voice was flat and hoarse. What are you doing? Xu Sui thought for a long time and only came up with this lame opening sentence. There was a roaring wind sound from the receiver, and Da Lius voice could be faintly heard, Boss Zhou, the instructor is calling for assembly! Youre still showing off affection with Sister Xu ah. Zhou Jingze seemed to have changed to a different place to answer the phone, and the noise faded. His voice became clear, his Adams apple rolling: Im training. Oh, okay, then Ill leave you to it. Xu Sui said. Zhou Jingze didnt contact her until nine in the evening. Xu Sui sat at the table, obviously reading a book, but her eyes looked at her phone from time to time. The phone screen never lit up again throughout the day. Xu Sui sighed and took out her phone, logging into WeChat. She hesitated whether to send a message to Zhou Jingze and scrolled through Moments with entanglement. She immediately swiped on the photos of them playing board games. Amongst the pictures posted by Da Liu, one of them was a photo with Zhou Jingzes side profile, with the words: Boss Zhou spent money. In the photo, Zhou Jingze was holding a card between his fingertips and smoking a cigarette with one hand. His eyebrows were lazy, and his expression was always the usual carefree and a little arrogant. The two quarreled, but he didnt seem to be affected at all. He was even in the mood to go out and play. Xu Suis eyelashes trembled, and she felt quite ridiculous. All her emotions were about him, but Zhou Jingze was born to be careless even when he likes someone. She exited the Moments, and the edited but unsent messages to Zhou Jingze were deleted one by one. Xu Sui put the phone aside, intending to concentrate on her own things. Hu Qianxi just came back from the outside, and there was a box of cut watermelons next to Xu Suis table. Xu Sui didnt have much appetite, so she asked, Xixi, do you want some watermelon? I Hu Qianxi looked at Xu Sui, hesitant to speak. After hesitating for a long time, as if she had made some big decision, I have something I want to tell you. Okay. Xu Sui got up and walked out with her. A gust of wind suddenly blew in the corridor. The wind was strong at night, shaking the clothes hanging in the corridor of the girls dormitory. Many people closed the doors and windows one after another. On the other side, Sheng Nanzhou pushed open the window of the board game room, and the smoke dissipated a little with the wind. He looked disgusted: Cant smoke you guys to death. Hurry up, Brother Zhou. Stop whining, its your turn. Someone called him. Zhou Jingze leaned back on the sofa and drew a card. The phone that was placed on the side lit up. He picked it up and unlocked it. It was a message from Ye Senin. N:It will be your birthday soon. Zhou Jingze spoke briefly, typing three words: Seems to be. There was no reply, and Zhou Jingze didnt care. After playing a round, he went to the toilet halfway. The phone lay quietly on the table. After a while, the screen lit up, and a message from Ye Senin popped up in the notification bar: Then I have a big surprise for you. CH 46 Chapter 46: Its not dislike. After Zhou Jingze left the game room, he went home. When he finished taking a shower, he lay down on the bed with a tired face while 1017 stomped around on his chest. In the end, it pulled on the knot around his waist and yanked it. With a pa, the silver bathrobe was half open, and the tight lines ran all the way down. The distinct muscles were still wet with water droplets. There was another desire in the wild. Tsk, Zhou Jingzes eyelids were half drooping. He raised his hand to lift the back of 1017 and brought it to him. If you were half as good as your mother, Zhou Jingze looked at it. As soon as the words came out, Zhou Jingze was stunned for a second, and then he remembered that he hadnt contacted Xu Sui yet. He put the cat aside and swiped his thumb to the first star in his contacts. There was a mechanical call sound on the phone, and Zhou Jingze glanced at the time23:30. At this time, Xu Sui always had a good schedule, so she must have fallen asleep. Zhou Jingze didnt doubt it. After hanging up, he continued to sleep. When he woke up the next day, he sent a message to Xu Sui: Are you awake? No reply. At noon, Zhou Jingze finished his training and ate in the cafeteria with a group of people in his gray-green training uniform. The young master put the plate on the table with a bang. Da Liu was biting a steamed bun and was shocked by this movement: Yo, who made our Master Zhou unhappy? Qin Jing looked like someone who had experienced it before and smiled cheaply: No way your girlfriend is ignoring you, right? Everyone looked over and saw that Zhou Jingze was drinking the soup in a leisurely manner. But this group of brothers could still tell whether he was in a good mood. Boss Zhou, you also have today. While the group of people was chatting, a unique shout attracted passers-by to turn their heads, and they also looked over, Uncle, Husky, Brother Liu! Hu Qianxi looked excitedly back at them. Immediately afterward, Da Liu pointed to the seat next to him and said, Sister, come here, theres a seat for you. Sheng Nanzhou had always hated the name Husky before because he doesnt look like a Siberian husky at all. But he got used to Hu Qianxi calling him that. He had serious suspicions that Hu Qianxi was a PUA master. Sheng Nanzhou didnt refute her either but took out his meal card and said, Order what you want. Wow, Eldest Master Shengs stinginess is about to fall. Thats right, are we qualified to swipe your meal card once? Hu Qianxi didnt care about these jokes at all. Instead, she shook her head and said, Although the food in your school cafeteria is notoriously delicious, dont tempt me. I finally managed to lose some weight this summer. Sheng Nanzhou pursed his lips and put the meal card back into his pocket without saying a word. At the same time, he handed her a USB flash drive. Zhou Jingze took a sip of ice water, kicked Hu Qianxis toes, and asked, Whats the matter? Came here to borrow something from him. Hu Qianxi shook the things in her hand and stood up at the same time, Im leaving first, uncle. Zhou Jingze held the spoon with his fingertips and stirred the soup in the bowl. He then suddenly called out to Hu Qianxi: Wait. The cafeteria convenience store was crowded, and Zhou Jingze was carrying a bag of things, scanning the QR code to pay. Then, he handed it to Hu Qianxi: Give it to her. Hu Qianxi had to digest it for three seconds before realizing that the her his uncle was referring to was Xu Sui. Zhou Jingze was also really coquettish. If the two of them were having a fight and he personally sent it over, wouldnt it be a good time to take advantage of the situation and reconcile? Okay, uncle, then you owe me a meal. Alright. He thought of something again and picked up his phone to send a message, looking up: When you leave school later, go to Yunyuan Noodle Restaurant to pick up a container of crab roe noodles. Ive already spoken with the boss. She doesnt eat green onions and cilantro, and she might like it with more vinegar. Zhou Jingze added. Hu Qianxi was originally going to reply to him with ok ok, but when she heard this sentence, she opened her eyes wide open. Her tone became agitated when she understood: Uncle, what are you talking about ah. Sui Sui likes to eat green onions and cilantro. Also, she doesnt like to eat vinegar at all. If she eats too much, shell have a stomachache. I beg you, can you give more attention to this relationship? I secretly heard her crying in the bathroom last night. If you dont want to seriously date someone, let her go Zhou Jingze froze in place. She likes green onions and cilantro and doesnt like vinegar. Then, before that was He squinted his eyes and tried to recall. Suddenly, he understood something. Hu Qianxi was still nagging I wont deliver it for you, and when she took a breath to talk again, the person had disappeared. Sheng Nanzhou, who was still standing next to Hu Qianxi, witnessed the entire process and sighed meaningfully, He fell. What? Hu Qianxi didnt hear clearly. Nothing, Sheng Nanzhou took the things in her hand and raised his chin, Lets go, Ill walk you out. The two walked out of the cafeteria side by side. The unexpected sweltering heat didnt hit, but a cool draft wind blew in. Hu Qianxi subconsciously pressed down the hem of her skirt that was fluttering with the wind with her hand. The dark clouds in the sky suppressed down, and there was a muffled thunder. Sheng Nanzhou glanced at the tree shaking in the wind and said, Its going to rain. Ill go borrow an umbrella. Ai, no need, luckily this miss came out with a sun umbrella, Hu Qianxi subconsciously grabbed it with her wrist and took out a parasol from the bag. Sheng Nanzhou stared at the parasol with a little red flower design and twitched the corner of his mouth, and said, Alright. As long as you are happy. As soon as the two walked down the steps, they turned left on the tennis court. When they walked out of the school gate, Sheng Nanzhou looked at the nearby restaurant, glanced at the tip of Hu Qianxis thin chin, and was silent for a while: Are you hungry? You choose, and Ill treat you. Hu Qianxi shook her head: I finally lost four pounds. She has been eating boiled vegetables and whole-grain protein for many days in a row. For example, she only ate an egg this morning, and now she is so hungry that her whole body feels weak, and her steps feel light. She hoped the journey would be shorter so that she could go back to the dormitory to eat boiled broccoli. Sheng Nanzhou stared at her. His handsome brows frowned, and he spoke in an unsympathetic way: Do you think that when you become thinner, Lu Wenbai will take another look at you? With many things, sometimes you already know the answer, but you cant help but try to cover your ears once. Hu Qianxi didnt like such cruel Sheng Nanzhou at all. She could only retort fiercely: Of course ah. I have lost weight and will become more beautiful A gust of wind blew up and lifted the fallen leaves on the ground. The leaves on the tall trees beside the road were blown away loudly. The petals were swaying and fell on Hu Qianxis head. Sheng Nanzhou took a step forward. The distance between the two of them uncontrollably narrowed. Hu Qianxis voice stopped abruptly, and she looked up at him. The young master picked up the petals from her head, suppressed his usual unscrupulous expression, and said in a half-serious tone: Xixi, you dont need to change anything because you are already beautiful like this. When Hu Qianxi returned to school, she was still thinking. When did Sheng Nanzhou change? He, who was always known for his bad mouth and took pleasure in attacking her, praised her for being beautiful. She was distracted thinking about it and suddenly felt dizzy. Her entire body fell to the side uncontrollably. Before falling into a coma, an anxious female voice came: Classmate, are you alright? On his way to find Xu Sui, some scenes flashed through Zhou Jingzes mind like movie scenes. He never eats onions and cilantro and hates everything with a pungent taste. That day in the cafeteria, Xu Sui invited him to dinner, and she said, One serving without green onions and cilantro. It turned out that she ordered it for him. He doesnt eat green onions and cilantro. At that time, Zhou Jingze casually thought that she didnt like to eat it either, and he didnt see Xu Sui eat these two things during their later dates. Its not dislike, but she has always been accommodating to him. He came out of that house with a bruise on his face. At that time, he was full of hostility, and his heart was extremely irritable. When he went back to school and bumped into Xu Sui, she handed him a pink band-aid. He needed someone to accompany him to distract him, so he casually asked Xu Sui if she had eaten, and if she didnt, then if she would eat with him. Xu Sui said no at the time, and she added a lot of vinegar when eating the noodles. It now appears that she lied. She had already had a meal that night, but to make Zhou Jingze feel better, she decided to have another meal with him. It looked like she was eating with great appetite, but in fact, the effect of vinegar was only to fill her already full stomach with food. If he hadnt met Xu Sui that day, Zhou Jingze would have met another girl and asked her to accompany him. His intervention in Xu Suis life was like a sudden thunderstorm, unintentionally but violently. But she was discreet and treated it as a treasure. Xu Sui studied in the library till late at night. Firstly, she didnt want to get winded up with the crowd in the cafeteria at noon. Secondly, because the competition was coming up, she wanted to spend more time reviewing. A gust of damp wind poured in from the window. Xu Sui glanced at the time and it was already half past one. She hurriedly packed her books and went downstairs. When going downstairs, she ran into Wei Yu from a distance. He was wearing a white T-shirt with letters, and sweatpants, holding a Golden State Warriors basketball in his arms, full of youthful sunshine. Hey, Senior Sister Xu! Wei Yu looked surprised. What a coincidence. Xu Sui greeted him with a smile. After she said hello, she was about to walk past Wei Yu, but he stopped her: Senior Sister, I have something to ask you. Can I talk to you for a moment? Behind the school building, the oak trees grow lushly, and the shadow of the tree cuts the position where the two were standing into an umbrella shape. Wei Yu grabbed his collar and asked: Senior sister, I want to ask you, why do you answer when I ask you study questions on WeChat, but you ignore me when I send you private messages? Xu Sui has met all kinds of suitors, but no one is as straightforward and bold as Wei Yu. She thought for a while and said frankly: Because I regard you as my junior, and we may be colleagues in the future. Wei Yu smiled wryly. He didnt want to give up. As he was about to speak, the phone in Xu Suis pocket rang quickly. She took it out and looked but didnt move. Wei Yu glanced at the caller ID ZJZ, which was a strange contact name. He looked at Xu Sui and asked, How about you answer the phone first? Xu Sui shook her head and pressed the red hang-up button. Her tone was calm: Its not a very important person. Whats the matter, tell me. Senior sister, I like you. It sounds very presumptuous, but it was from the time at Senior Guans psychology clinic. When you came in a hurry and accidentally bumped into an intern, you immediately apologized and helped her pick up the files. After the consultation, you left. I thought it was over just like that, but you came back again, holding a pot of a small succulent as a gift for her and hoping her career will go well. So I fell in love with you at first sight, although Wei Yu put his hand on her shoulder. When Xu Sui wanted to stop him from speaking, a cold and impatient voice came: Although what? The two looked back. Zhou Jingze was standing not far away, wearing a gray-green training uniform, with one hand in his pockets, and the muscle lines of his arms were smooth and tight. He had a cigarette in his mouth and walked over with a cold face and an aura of if you dare to steal my girlfriend, you will die. With a gloomy face, he sneered: Although she has a boyfriend, you dont mind being the other man? Zhou Jingze was about to laugh angrily at how shameless this man was. He grabbed Wei Yus hand on Xu Suis shoulder with one hand, and with a click sound, he broke it back. Wei Yu was in so much pain that he was yelling, but he continued what he had just said: But I dont mind. Zhou Jingzes tone was domineering and arrogant, and he repeated slowly. Every time he said a word, he exerted a bit of force, and Wei Yu broke out in cold sweat from the pain. Because she can only belong to me alone. Wei Yu begged for mercy in pain, and Zhou Jingze let go unexpectedly. He took out a cigarette from the cigarette case and twisted the butt of the cigarette with his fingertips, and said in a harsh tone: Scram. Wei Yus facial features were distorted by the pain, and he ran away in a hurry, not even daring to look at Xu Sui. Zhou Jingze wanted him to remember this pain and teach him a lesson. His person, no one else can even take a look. After Wei Yu left, the atmosphere was silent for a while. The rain finally fell, and a few droplets hit his face, inflicting pain. Xu Sui hugged the books without even looking at Zhou Jingze and turned to leave. But Zhou Jingze was shameless. Wherever she went, he followed her. As Xu Sui was about to go left, Zhou Jingze grabbed her hand and brought her to him. Xu Sui fell into his arms with her hands on his chest. Xu Suis eyes fluttered, and a few strands on her forehead were wet by the rain, Let go. Wont let go. Zhou Jingze lowered his head and looked at her. I bought your favorite pineapple buns just out of the oven, and the milk is from your favorite brand. Ill remember that you like green onions and cilantro, and you dont like vinegar. Zhou Jingze spoke slowly as if making a promise, Keep you close to my heart. Xu Suis eyes turned red. Wherever she was going, Zhou Jingze blocked in front of her like an iron wall, and she couldnt escape. Xu Sui started hitting him with the book in her arms, and the book fell to the ground with a splash. The rain mixed in with the condensed soil, and the words were soaked immediately. Without the book, she started kicking Zhou Jingze. She wore a pair of pointed-toed leather shoes, and it was very painful to kick. Zhou Jingze grunted and hugged her, enduring it without saying a word. Xu Sui casually hit him with her hands and feet, and tears fell uncontrollably as she hit him. With a broad palm resting on her waist, Xu Sui bumped into the wall behind him. Zhou Jingze held her chin and licked away the tears on her face little by little. The lips wanted to stick, heed, and stir together; mixed with the salty tears, his Adams apple rolled slowly, swallowing. After a while of scenery, Zhou Jingze lowered his neck and rubbed the tip of his nose affectionately on her forehead. Xu Suis eyes were red, and she breathed hoarsely with grievances: You compensate me for the book. Ill compensate. Also, I dont like to eat Japanese food at all and am allergic to mango. But I like to eat mango smoothies in summer. Ill keep a note. CH 47 Chapter 47: Dont move, five minutes. The moment Hu Qianxi fainted, Sheng Nanzhou immediately ran forward from a short distance away. He took Hu Quanxi from others and picked her up, running toward the hospital. In fact, when Sheng Nanzhou sent her to the campus gate, he noticed Hu Qianxi didnt look too well, so he planned to quietly watch her go back to the dormitory to avoid any accidents on her way. Unexpectedly, something really happened. After Sheng Nanzhou brought the fainted Hu Qianxi to the hospital, he registered and got her an infusion. When Hu Qianxi finally lay on the hospital bed and received the infusion, everything was fine. The doctor called Sheng Nanzhou into the office. Sheng Nanzhou looked tense and asked, Doctor, is she okay? According to the current situation, its nothing serious, low blood sugar, the doctor pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, But after she wakes up, she needs to do a physical examination. Okay, thank you doctor. Ill go out if theres nothing else. Sheng Nanzhou stood up and said politely. As soon as Sheng Nanzhou stood up to leave, the doctors expression changed. He pointed to the seat and asked him to sit down. His fingers held onto Hu Qianxis case file and began to speak: Dont you know whats going on with the patients health? Letting your girlfriend lose weight for you? What kind of society is it now, and you still pursue thin beauty standards? No, Im not Sheng Nanzhou was about to explain but was interrupted by the doctor. He tapped the table with a pen, his tone a little angry: Besides, that girl is not fat. Her face is just a little round, isnt that quite cute? If my daughter finds such a boyfriend, I would beat him to death In the end, Sheng Nanzhou sat down. He was taught a lesson for more than ten minutes and had to go along with the doctors words: Im sorry, its all my fault. Are you still human?! The doctor questioned. No, trash. Sheng Nanzhou took the initiative to scold himself. The doctors expression eased a little. He tapped the blue folder with a pen and said in a serious tone: I really dont want to see patients entering the hospital because of excessive weight loss. It wont happen, I wont let my girlfriend lose weight again. Sheng Nanzhou looked repentant. After the lecture, Sheng Nanzhou walked out of the doctors office with a grumpy face, and the anger that was ignited was suppressed when he saw Hu Qianxi palely lying on the hospital bed. Sheng Nanzhou called Hu Qianxis roommate to come over and watch her, and then the young master rushed back to Hu Qianxis school. He found Lu Wenbais class and asked a classmate, Wheres Lu Wenbai in your class? Seeing that it was a handsome guy, the girl smiled and said, Hes in the lab. Thanks. Sheng Nanzhou nodded his head. Sheng Nanzhou walked in the direction of the laboratory without even thinking about it. After walking for more than ten minutes, he casually raised his eyes and gritted his back molars in glee. He really caught him. There was only a dull thunder at noon, and it started to clear again after a shower. At 2:10 in the afternoon, the sun came out again, and it was scorching. The sun slanted past the red laboratory building, and the shadow formed a geometric shape as it hit the side of the opposite wall. Lu Wenbai sat on the shadowed steps. On such a hot day, he didnt take off his white coat and didnt sweat. He was sitting there with his back straight, his pale fingertips tearing open the wrapping paper, while slowly eating kimbap with a bottle of mineral water beside him. Sheng Nanzhou wanted to walk over, but after walking a few steps, he found a girl standing in front of Lu Wenbai not far away, and he stopped. The girl was wearing a red velvet skirt, revealing a little ankle as white as suet jade. With the sway of the skirt, it made peoples throats itchy. Her hair was loosely curled, revealing her slender and fair neck. She has a bewitching face. Appearing like a delicate yet exquisite master from top to bottom. She was holding a can of Coke in her hand, tapping on the side of the can with her blue cat eye nails. Dong Dong Dong, charming and bold, but it was a pity that Lu Wenbai didnt even lift his head. The girl didnt care. She looked at him and said, Brother, really dont want it ah. Lu Wenbai was chewing on the seaweed rice; his face was agitated, and he regarded the girl as air. Seeing that the two of them were done, Sheng Nanzhou walked up and said in a hostile tone, Lu Wenbai. The girl followed the sound of the voice and whistled immediately after seeing Sheng Nanzhous face clearly. Seeing that the crew-cut guy has a style, she raised her hand and threw the drink in her hand to Sheng Nanzhou, who subconsciously caught it. Since he doesnt want it, Ill give it to you handsome guy. The girl left with her hands behind her back without turning her head, leaving behind a burst of soft fragrance. The air smelled of LArtisan Parfumeurs most famous thief rose perfume. Lu Wenbai stopped chewing and raised his thin eyelids, looking at the back of the leaving girl. His face was terribly gloomy. Sheng Nanzhou didnt bother to care about the affairs between them. Instead, he strode forward and grabbed his collar, throwing him a punch with a sullen face. Lu Wenbais entire body was thrown on the steps, faint blood oozing from the corners of his mouth. A new kimbap placed next to the steps was immediately stained with dust, becoming inedible. Lu Wenbais black eyes which were like white glazed pearls were filled with traces of hostility. He struggled to get up and punched Sheng Nanzhou, the two wrestling together. The anger became more extreme; people who suppress their emotions in their hearts fight more fiercely and exert more force. Soon, Sheng Nanzhou gained the upper hand in the fight. He was on top of Lu Wenbai and punched him one after another. In the beginning, Lu Wenbai would fight back, until he angrily shouted: I dont like you, why dont you fucking make that clear? Do you know that she is the only one in the world who is so stupid and listened to your nonsense to lose weight, finally passing out and being hospitalized! Lu Wenbai was stunned. He slowly let go of his hand that grabbed Sheng Nanzhous fist, and his entire body laid on the ground like a puddle of mud. With a hoarse voice: You hit then. Sheng Nanzhou sneered and looked at the sickly pale person lying on the ground from top to bottom. The anger in his heart ignited even more. Apologize to her, or Ill continue to beat you, Sheng Nanzhou panted slightly, sweat dripping down the corner of his jaw, and paused in the thought of something, Go to the hospital and tell her clearly if you like her or not, you better use a nicer tone. Lu Wenbai struggled to get up. He spits a mouthful of bloody saliva on the side, and a smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his red lips: What if I like her? Sheng Nanzhous eyes froze, and he pretended to be nonchalant for a moment. His voice was so quiet that only he could hear it: Then treat her well. Lu Wenbai sneered and said nothing. He took off his white coat and walked away. Halfway in thought, he seemed to have remembered something and turned back, snatching the can of Coke and throwing it into the trash can not far away with a bang. Lovers always become sweeter after a quarrel, and Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze were no exception. She felt that Zhou Jingze had changed. When he was asked to go play, he bluntly refused. The other party asked: No way, Boss Zhou, what else do you have to do after training is over? Zhou Jingze pressed the cigarette against the flower pot, and with a zi, the fire was extinguished. His tone was frank and shameless: I have to study with my wife. Tsk, unlike you guys, have nothing to do and idle around. Ive never been so speechless in my life. The other party hung up the phone angrily. The number one prodigal in the gaming world still has the face to talk about others? Every time Xu Sui doesnt have any class in the afternoon, she will study in the library. Every day at 5:30 in the afternoon, when the sunset is the most beautiful, and Zhou Jingze finished training, he wore a black T-shirt and carried a sandwich and strawberry smoothie, walking slowly and appearing on time on the fourth floor of the medical universitys library. He would bring different food every day, sometimes it was custard buns and Hong Kong-style milk tea, while other days was the spicy noodles she liked, with a lot of green onions and cilantro added; there was no more vinegar. On Friday, when Zhou Jingze showed up in the library, he brought an English book for the first time. Xu Sui glanced at the words on it and put down her pen: Youre going abroad? Kind of, our module is three years and another. Senior year we have to go to the U.S. air force base for one year of training before becoming fully qualified. Zhou Jingze hesitated and said, But well be back really soon. In fact, Zhou Jingzes English is fluent and sounds authentic. But he did this because Xu Sui was too focused on studying, not allowing him to kiss or touch her; he just sat by her side like an idiot with nothing to do, so he had to find something for himself to do. Xu Sui nodded and picked up a pen to mark notes on a book, continuing to study. Zhou Jingze stepped lazily on the horizontal bars of the table and read for a while, before feeling bored and then playing two games on mute. The sky darkened unconsciously, and the light of the setting sun outside the window scattered on the table like sugar wrapped in honey. Zhou Jingze idly leaned back on the chair against the table and turned his head to look at Xu Sui. Xu Sui was wearing a loose apricot sweater, and her hair was tied into a bun. Fine strands of hair fell on her forehead as she held the book and recited it silently. Because of her unconscious movements, the two peaches were squeezed into different shapes, and the white lace bra under her collar flashed by. Zhou Jingzes eyes darken, and without thinking, he reached in from the hem of the knitted sweater. Xu Sui was reciting seriously, and as the cold fingertips and silver ring of his index finger moved against her skin, the temperature of her cheeks rose sharply: What are you doing? What do you think? Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows. His tone was slow and hoarse, Continue studying. They sat in the corner, surrounded by the sound of pages being flipped through, quiet but carrying a feeling of divinity. Zhou Jingze turned sideways, squinted his eyes, and sighed in satisfaction: Little small, but it feels good to touch. Xu Sui blushed to the point of bleeding from his comments. On the surface, it seemed that Zhou Jingze was explaining the problems to her, but in fact, he was doing something no less than a beast, rubbing while sucking her fair ears, with a serious and upright expression on his face. From the perspective of neuroscience, the human body Xu Sui stammered, and in the end, she was defeated. She lay her head down on the table, and the coldness of the book pressed against her skin, which somewhat cooled the heat of her whole body. As the heat resurged, Xu Sui felt that her ears became sticky and slippery. Wherever he passed, it was itchy and numb, as if he stepped on her nerve endings, nervous, afraid, and unable to control her reaction. Zhou Jingze teased her with an evil look on his face and leaned forward to test her: Baby, the human body what? No more, too many people. Xu Sui tried to push his hand away, and with a pa sound, the whole school suddenly lost power, and everything was plunged into darkness, further fueling Zhou Jingzes arrogance. He raised his arm, and Xu Sui was brought onto his lap. The surrounding was filled with noise, stools moving and books scratching. Xu Sui collapsed, moving back and forth on his thighs, her voice was extremely soft: You stop playing, The power is out, and my competition is tomorrow. I plan to reread the book one more time. Zhou Jingzes Adams apple rolled, his voice was difficult to suppress, and his eyes were a little red: Dont move, five minutes. After he finished speaking, Xu Sui realized that he had reacted. In the darkness, she felt that she had fallen for a long five minutes, sitting in Zhou Jingzes embrace. Her hand was held by a large hand with clear bones, and he tried to extinguish the scorching heat through a layer of cloth. Xu Sui was so flushed that she didnt want to look and covered her eyes. But her sense of hearing was instantly magnified, and she heard Zhou Jingzes suppressed panting, right next to her ear. It was low and grainy, and she tried her best to hold back the small moaning sound; her hands were also hot. Her fingers were tense, afraid of being found out, and felt flustered. The security guard took a flashlight and scanned one by one, shouting in a rough voice: Students pack up quickly. The school has a power outage, and the library will be closed immediately. Finally, before the security guards arrived, Zhou Jingze was willing to let her go. A beam of bright lights shone over, and Zhou Jingze stood in front of Xu Sui. The security guard poked his head out of the window and asked, Why havent you two left? I have to lock the door soon, and youll have to spend the night here. Sorry, coming out right now, Zhou Jingze smiled apologetically, looking too serious and proper, completely losing the rash and unrestrained appearance just now. Seeing that Zhou Jingze looked like a good student, the security guard made a gesture to him: Five minutes ah. Xu Sui almost became allergic when she heard five minutes. She straightened her clothes behind his back. Zhou Jingze grabbed her hand and picked up the water on the table, washing off the white stuff on her fingers. He bit a pack of tissues and took out a tissue to wipe her hands clean. In the end, Zhou Jingze led Xu Sui out of the library. Their surroundings were completely plunged into darkness, and the hidden moonlight emerged from the clouds. There were water stains on the ground, ambiguous and charming. In the corridor, Zhou Jingze led her downstairs with the flashlight on his phone. Xu Sui had a bitter face: What do I do if theres a power outage ah? I still have half of the knowledge to review. Go outside, Zhou Jingze said. CH 48 Chapter 48: I, like, you. Zhou Jingze took out his phone and lowered his head as if scrolling through something. After the two walked out of the school gate, there happened to be a taxi waiting for them. The two sat in the back row, and he took out his phone and booked a hotel. His thumb scrolled on the screen. The young master first screened the highest-rated hotels with the best accommodations. Xu Sui leaned over and glanced at it. The price was staggeringly expensive, and she immediately went to grab his phone and hurriedly said, I just need a place to study, dont need to book such an expensive one. Zhou Jingze paused his thumb and raised his head with a half-smile, handing over the phone: Okay, my wife also knows how to save some money for me. Xu Sui was a little shy from being teased. She took the phone and scrolled through the app, booking a room that didnt look too bad and was priced at a good deal. The car arrived at the destination, and the two got off. Xu Sui searched around according to the address on the phone and felt like she was walking in a circle. Finally, she found that the hotel was in an alley, and the signboard displayed stood in front of the shop. She had an ominous feeling. It felt like hanging a sheeps head while selling a dogs flesh. Sure enough, after they found their destination, Xu Sui found that it was an Inn Express hotel. The front hall was very small, and the receptionist yawned while opening their cards for them. Zhou Jingze politely said, thank you. Hearing the voice, the front desk receptionist immediately raised her head and became more energetic; her eyes lit up a little after seeing Zhou Jingzes face clearly: 706, go up the elevator and turn left. After arriving at 706, he swiped the room card to enter the door, and a burst of dust fell. Zhou Jingzes expression cracked. After the lights were turned on, he looked around and saw a bed, a table, a purple lace sofa from the 70s, and an electric kettle without a plug and two cups on it. There was a musty smell in the room. Zhou Jingze raised his hand to touch the wall, and water seeped out. Xu Sui compared the pictures on the Internet and found that she had been deceived miserably. Knowing that Zhou Jingze was obsessed with cleanliness, she wrinkled her nose and said in a low voice: Why dont we switch to another one? After saying that, she turned around and was about to leave. Zhou Jingze grabbed her hand and let out a slight laugh: This is fine. If we keep going around, you wont even be able to review the book. Xu Sui glanced at the time and immediately put down her bag, taking out her book and reviewing it at the desk. Zhou Jingze followed slowly, holding a lighter in his hand. Orange flames jumped out of the tigers mouth from time to time. He was checking for hidden cameras. Zhou Jingze is just like this. He looks lazy and carefree on the surface, but in fact, he does things surely and reliably. After checking around and making sure there was none, Zhou Jingze took a chair and sat down next to Xu Sui. Seeing her carefully reviewing, he raised his hand and pinched her face, raising his eyebrows: That short on money ah? Xu Sui felt guilty and licked her lips: Yes. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows and didnt speak. He took out his wallet from his trouser pocket and pulled out a card from it, putting it in front of Xu Sui: Your boyfriend has money. Xu Sui raised her head from the book. She looked into Zhou Jingzes eye and realized that he was not joking and shook her head: I dont want it, I want to participate in the competition myself to get the prize money. And who knows, maybe youll have to rely on me to raise you in the future. Xu Sui said in a low voice. Zhou Jingze was stunned for a moment, then chuckled amusedly, his chest trembling without restraint: Okay, then the husband will wait for you to raise later. Xu Sui made a cross gesture to him, and Zhou Jingze stopped disturbing her and played on the sidelines. After playing on the phone for a while, uncomfortable that the bed here was not clean, he squinted his eyes and leaned back on the chair, and fell asleep. Two hours later, Xu Sui finally went through everything. She shook Zhou Jingzes arm, her eyes sparkling: Im done reviewing, can you help test me. Okay. Zhou Jingze opened his eyes, his tone was lazy. Xu Sui sat by the bed. Zhou Jingze stepped on the horizontal bar, sat on the chair, and leaned back, flipping through her Neuroscience book, and said in a casual tone, P45 second paragraph. IC Xu Sui recalled and was about to recite it, Zhou Jingze flipped ahead, paused, and asked, p70, the second to last paragraph, one of the neurological diseases, neurosis P72, the case study in the third paragraph from the top, the sixth word in the beginning. Xu Sui counted on her fingers and subconsciously said: Like. Zhou Jingze flipped through the pages but didnt find what he wanted tsk and said, Whats the second person pronoun? You. Connect these words together. Zhou Jingze lowered his voice, his tone coaxing. Xu Sui thought that Zhou Jingze was playing a game with her and tried her best to connect the first few questions that the answer came out word by word: I, like, you. Me too. A low and faint voice fell on the top of her head. Xu Sui raised her eyes in a daze and bumped into a pair of dark and heavy eyes. It took her a while to understand. For some reason, Xu Sui wanted to cry a little. Being with Zhou Jingze is sweet and sad. Oftentimes, she feels that time passes by too fast, but when she doesnt see him, it feels like a long time. Xu Sui felt that her biggest delusion was to be with him, Zhou Jingze. She never expected that Zhou Jingze would say that he liked her. This time, Xu Sui saw herself in his eyes. You fouled. Xu Sui sniffed, her eyes turning red. A tall and straight figure shrouded over her, and Zhou Jingzes lips pressed down, grinding again. Zhou Jingze held her head with one hand, moved his lips down, and freed up one hand to take off his clothes and put them on her body. Xu Suis waist hit the edge of the bed, and it hurt. She felt the blue jeans she wore were pulled down between her knees. His thumb stroked her skin roughly and slowly, and their foreheads were pressed against each other. The lights in the hotel room were dim and warm, like an orange that had been peeled. Xu Sui wanted to turn off the light, but Zhou Jingze refused. He twitched slowly, appreciating every inch of her expression. Water seeped out of the wall again, slowly at first, and then it came out in big waves. The surges invaded, and the skin of the wall was peeled off. The old air-conditioning fan blades made a squeak-squeak sound, which was very rhythmic. The air-conditioning fan blades moved very slowly. First, there was a prelude zhi zhi, which is repeated slowly, and then it was like the acceleration of electricity, two short and five long, in a fast and powerful rhythm. But it still couldnt blow away the heat. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow, Xu Sui felt that her vision was blurred, and her limbs ached. She found that Zhou Jingze liked to press her ribs, which sometimes hurt, causing her to frown. Sweat dripped down the corner of his jaw onto her collarbone. Xu Sui felt like wrung clothes, but Zhou Jingze still refused to let her go, pressing against her ribs over and over again. He seemed to want her to remember this moment and who the man in front of her was. In the next second, Zhou Jingze ran his thumb along the hair from her forehead to the back of her ears. His eyelashes were slightly wet, and his voice was hoarse: Who am I? Xu Sui was unbearably worn out. She felt like she was floating and sinking in the waves: Zhou Jingze. With a pa, the neuroscience book fell on the damp floor. The wind blowing from the old-fashioned air conditioner in the room was a bit stuffy. As soon as the wind blew, the pages were flipped before it finally stopped on a human neural diagram. There was a saying in human physiology that when you stare at a persons eyes for a long time, you can see love, which is a message on the ends of the optic nerve. What do you see? I like you a lot. Me too. At midnight, Xu Sui fell asleep and lay beside him. Her long hair was like a waterfall, and her eyes were closed, appearing as obedient as a doll. Zhou Jingze ran his fingertips through her hair. He didnt wear anything on his upper body and only had a pair of black trousers on. He got up and smoked a cigarette. Halfway through, Zhou Jingze put the cigarette beside the table and went to the bathroom. When he came back, the toilet in the bathroom was still making the flushing sound, and the screen of his phone lit up. Zhou Jingze had a cigarette in his mouth, exhaling gray smoke from time to time. He turned on his phone, and a message appeared on the notification bar. When he clicked on it, it was a message from Ye Saining: Zhou, I have returned to China. This is the big surprise I wanted to tell you. Interesting enough, right? Came back to celebrate your birthday in person. Now Im drinking with them at midnight, do you want to come over? A piece of cigarette ash fell on the screen of the phone. Zhou Jingze squinted his eyes and brushed away the ash with his thumb, typing in the message box and sending: You guys play, Im with my wife. CH 49 Chapter 49: Brought her in front of the mirror. When she woke up the next day, Xu Sui couldnt stand steadily. Her entire body seemed to be detached. As she stepped on the floor with her bare feet, it was difficult for her to take a step. With a cigarette in his mouth, Zhou Jingze walked over, wearing only a pair of sweatpants, and held Xu Sui in his arms. He carried her to the sink and helped her brush her teeth and wash her face. He squeezed the toothpaste onto the toothbrush and said in a clear voice, Open your mouth. Xu Sui opened her mouth obediently and then lowered her head, pretending to carefully look at the cracks between the green sink. She still didnt dare to look directly at Zhou Jingze. The two of them slept together in the same bed all night. When she closed her eyes, she was immediately reminded of their intercourse last night and blushed when she thought about it. In the morning, the two of them were still in the same small space, undressed and facing each other, brushing their teeth together. It looked plain but not ordinary. Xu Suis mouth was full of mint-flavored foam, and Zhou Jingze turned on the rusty faucet. The water flowed for a while but then stopped again. His black obsidian eyes looked around the peeled walls of the shabby hotel, and he spoke in a meaningful tone: This first time definitely left a deep impression. After he finished speaking, Zhou Jingze went out and bought two water bottles for Xu Sui to wash up. Xu Sui took a mouthful of water and spit it out; her lower abdomen faintly hurting when she bent down. It was all because he had no control last night, and they did it until midnight. She complained softly: Fortunately, the exam is in the afternoon. Its all your fault. Zhou Jingze had an idle smile on his face. He grabbed the little girls waist and brought her in front of the mirror. His tone was slow, and his Adams apple rolling slowly: You should be glad that you have an exam this afternoon, otherwise, youll be doing it again here. In front of the mirror, she would have died. Xu Sui patted his hand in fright and ran away. After packing up their things, Zhou Jingze took Xu Sui out for a meal and then personally accompanied her to the testing room. After Xu Sui finished the exam, she saw that Zhou Jingze was still waiting for her on the bench outside. He leaned back lazily on the bench, with his long black eyelashes drooping, playing a Sudoku game on his phone. The examinees passing by couldnt help but take a second look in his direction. But Zhou Jingze didnt even bother to look. On a whim, Xu Sui wanted to scare him, so she quietly walked behind him. With a pencil case between her elbows, she raised her hand to cover his eyes, deliberately changing her voice, and said, Guess who I am? Yiyi. Zhou Jingzes tone was calm. Xu Sui felt it was boring and let go of her hand, muttering: How did you guess it was me? Your body smells like milk. Zhou Jingzes tone was lazy but full of vigor. Xu Sui blushed. She couldnt beat him in this aspect, so she switched the topic: I think I did pretty well on the exam this time. Yes, Ill take you to eat something good. Zhou Jingze smiled and raised his hand to pinch her face. The weekend passed by, and the results came out quickly. When the rankings were released on Tuesday, Xu Sui saw her name written underneath the first place, and a load was finally off her mind. She finally has money to buy what she wants. Xu Sui took out her phone and sent a message to Hu Qianxi: Xixi, the Italian purchasing agent you mentioned last time, send me the contact ah. On the other end, the sun was scorching hot, and the cicadas hummed nonstop. Zhou Jingze and his group had just finished an hour of emergency training. They were sweating profusely, and the veins on their tanned forehead bulged. The first thing Zhou Jingze did when he returned to the dormitory was to take a cold shower. Sheng Nanzhou turned on the fan to maximum power. The white blades whirled in a circle, but he still felt scorching hot. The sound of rushing water came from the bathroom, and Sheng Nanzhou was so impatient that he walked over and knocked on the door twice. With an urgent tone: Bro, lets shower together. Zhou Jingze: ? The cold water from the shower head sprinkled down, and Zhou Jingze raised his hand to brush his hair back. His dark eyebrows were stained with water, and he was closing his eyes. With a bang, Sheng Nanzhou hurriedly pushed open the door. The two looked at each other, and Sheng Nanzhou thought of a phrase frankly and relative. Go out if you dont want to die. Zhou Jingze spoke slowly. Sheng Nanzhou snatched the shower head over him. His tone was natural, but he felt that Zhou Jingze was making a fuss: What? We both grew up wearing the same pants. Whats wrong with taking a shower together? Zhou Jingze closed the shower head with a pa and pulled off the bath towel on the shelf, wrapping it around himself in an earnest manner. With a slow tone showing off: The situation is now different. ? Sheng Nanzhou. I have to keep myself as pure as jade for my wife, Zhou Jingzes tone was casual, revealing inadvertent joy. Sheng Nanzhou was silent for three seconds before he realized what he meant. He turned on the shower and sprayed it at him. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows and directly locked his throat. Water splashed everywhere, and the two wrestled together. The closed bathroom door made a bang sound from time to time, and Sheng Nanzhous angry voice came faintly through the crack of the door. Fuck, Zhou Jingze, you are not human. You old beast! The two fought in the bathroom and took a shower. When Zhou Jingze came out, his hair was still wet. He pulled a dry towel and wiped it casually on his head twice before throwing it into the laundry basket. The fan was spinning slowly above his head. Zhou Jingze picked up the ice water on the table and took a sip. He lazily leaned back on his seat and took out his phone to watch a ball game. Sheng Nanzhou came out later, and when he passed by Zhou Jingzes seat, he kicked his chair. Zhou Jingze didnt raise his eyelids but said a word: Speak. Sheng Nanzhou brought over his chair and sat down next to Zhou Jingze, asking: Ning Ning is back, you didnt come ah. I had something to do. Zhou Jingze never took his eyes off the phone. Sheng Nanzhou nodded, then raised his chin at him and said what he had been holding back for a long time: Hey, whats happening with you now? Are you going to play with her? No matter how many girlfriends you had before and what you did, brother, I didnt say a word; but sister Xu is different from the others. She is such a good girl and mustve been blind to fall in love with a scum like you Zhou Jingzes gaze stopped at the game on the phone. Neymar scored a goal, and the audience cheered loudly. His eyes paused, and he pressed his thumb, turning off the video. He put his hands behind his head: I want to bring her to see grandpa. Sheng Nanzhou was still rambling. When he heard this sentence, he stopped abruptly and patted him on the shoulder: Amazing, brother, I have nothing to say. Who was Zhou Jingzes grandpa? Besides the greatness of the old man, the most important thing is that he is Zhou Jingzes closest relative in this world. He had never seen Zhou Jingze bringing any girl to see his grandpa. Tsk, the prodigal son also has a day of being anchored. Ok, he is pretty impressive. On the weekend, Xu Sui stayed at Zhou Jingzes house. The two had a meal together and planned to watch a movie together. Zhou Jingze bent one leg on the sofa and pressed the remote control at the projector, asking, What do you want to watch? Do you like to watch horror movies? Ive watched a lot of that theme recently. Lets watch something suspenseful. Okay. Zhou Jingze smiled. The two sat side by side, watching the movie. The room was dark, and only the projector in front emitted a dim light. Xu Sui hugged a pillow and looked at it seriously, but Zhou Jingze didnt pay attention to it. His fingers hooked a strand of her hair and wrapped around it, brushing against her cheeks from time to time. Once a person gives themself to the other party, skin contact, ears, and temples rubbed together and engaging in intercourse, there is no longer any distance. The other party completely belongs to oneself. That feeling was different, something he had never experienced before. Zhou Jingze felt a sense of pride and satisfaction. She was his woman. Xu Sui looked at it seriously but felt that his fingers were cold. When he brushed past her lips, she shivered. But it didnt take long for her cheeks to heat up. Her toes curled up on the sofa, and a layer of sweat appeared on her back. You can you think of something else? Xu Sui pushed away his hand, but her strength was weak. Instead, he seemed to welcome her, and the mans big palm completely wrapped her hand; his knuckles were tightly knit. He pinched her fingertips lightly, as if electric currents passed through, itchy and numb. Zhou Jingze turned his head, and the heat poured onto her ears, itchy. He smiled lazily: Its too late. Thats my morals. I havent taken a shower yet. Xu Suis ears were so red as if she was bleeding. She pushed him away and hurried off the sofa while he was focused. She rushed into the bathroom, and after a while, there was the sound of running water. Xu Sui was taking a shower in the bathroom and suddenly remembered that she had to set an alarm tomorrow to pick up a package when the courier delivered it. Thinking about it now, her phone was still outside. Zhou Jingze, can you help me find my phone? Xu Sui opened a small crack in the door and asked with a soft voice. Zhou Jingze narrowed his eyes and replied slowly: Okay, call husband and Ill help you find it. Wont, Xu Suis heartbeat missed a beat, and she closed the door with a pa. There was no sound from outside. Xu Sui was thinking about it while washing away the foam on her body. She tends to turn her phone on silent mode, so it probably would take him a while to look for it. The foam on her slender arm was washed away bit by bit. There was a patient knocking sound on the bathroom door. Xu Sui hastily took a towel to cover herself and opened the door. Zhou Jingze leaned against the door, his dark eyebrows suppressing the turbulent emotions. The pressure was a little low, and he had the word unhappy all over his face. He lowered his head, looking at her. Whats wrong? Xu Sui looked up at him. Zhou Jingze handed Xu Suis phone to her and licked his back molars with the tip of his tongue: Explain? Xu Sui picked it up and saw that her phone showed two missed calls from Zhou Jingze, and the contact name was ZJZ. She suddenly understood why Zhou Jingze was angry, but he probably wouldnt understand such a complicated girls mind even after explaining it. Xu Sui took a breath, grabbed the bath towel on her chest with one hand, and said very obediently: Ill change it right away. The door was opened very wide, and the heat dissipated little by little. Xu Sui subconsciously shrank her shoulders. Her fingers were wet, and she didnt type correctly on the screen several times. Zhou Jingze leaned against the door and looked at her lazily. She had just soaked in hot water, and her whole body was covered with a layer of faint pink color, as tender as a freshly peeled lychee. The two collarbones on her chest were like two crescent moons. She seemed to be thinking about what contact name to change it to; her misty eyes were full of indecisiveness. Her moist pink lips were opened slightly, and she bit her finger. With a bang, Zhou Jingze stepped in sideways, blocking her view. He stretched out his hands and pulled the bath towel on her body, his dark eyes surged with emotion, and his throat rolled slowly: Take your time to think slowly. The water in the bathroom dripped, and the mist slowly wrapped around. Xu Sui only felt a pain that came from the rubbing sensation in the ribs, like ants gnawing; painful but carried a pleasure. The space was small, and she felt extremely hot. The water in the shower was not turned off yet. The water droplets hanging on the mirror surface were covered with water vapor, slowly sliding down. The hot water splashed on the ground, and the room was full of steaming heat. Zhou Jingzes eyelashes were stained with sweat, and he said in a hoarse voice, Tsk, I only watched a third of the movie, and I wanted to finish watching it on the sofa with you. Now, it seems that there is no chance. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows, carrying hidden meanings. Xu Sui bit her lip and said nothing. Zhou Jingze picked up the phone from the sink and handed it to her, and said in a casual tone, What do you want to change it to? Xu Sui had no choice but to blush and stammered, Boy boyfriend. Xu Sui was stared at by him and wanted to change the name on the spot, but she didnt even have the strength to hold the phone firmly. The boy came forward and put his broad palm on her back, holding her joints with his fingers and teaching her to type. Unclear if he did it on purpose, but Xu Sui felt that she had no strength at all. At that moment, the hot water from the shower just poured down. She felt a chill, hot and numb, and unsteadily typed the word: Husband. In the end, Xu Sui almost passed out in the bathroom. The next day, Xu Sui overslept and slept until late in the morning. When she woke up, she found that there was no one beside her pillow. Master Kratos was lying by the bed, basking in the sun lazily, while 1017 jumped up and down on the bed, dragging her hair and biting it. Xu Sui saved her long hair from the fat cats mouth, put on a jacket, and got up. When she woke up, she found that Zhou Jingze had already bought her breakfast and left a note going out for something. After eating, Xu Suis phone on the dining table rang, and she ran out of the yard to open the door and sign an international express delivery. Xu Sui carefully carried it inside and went straight to the second floor. She hesitated for a while before walking into an empty room at the innermost corner of the second floor. She put the things there and cleaned the room again, staying there all afternoon to arrange it. At eight oclock in the evening, Zhou Jingze came home on time and fed the cat like he usually did. When he opened the door, he found Xu Sui sitting on the carpet and leaning on the sofa, reading a book. Xu Sui raised her face from the book, and after seeing the person clearly, her eyes sparkled: Youre back? En, came back to feed the cat. Zhou Jingze smiled and brought the food in front of her. Xu Sui put down her book and crawled over. She placed her elbows on the table to open the bag and found a red velvet cake beside him. Dimples appeared on her cheeks: Hey, why did you suddenly think of buying a cake? Zhou Jingze sat on the sofa and opened the plastic package paper, handing her a fork: I saw a lot of people lining up on the side of the road, so it should be pretty good. Xu Sui took a bite of the cake. Her cheeks fluttered as if thinking of something: By the way, the game console seems to be broken. Zhou Jingze put the phone aside, went to the lower shelf, and turned it on. He tapped and pressed, turning on the button, and said, Ill go upstairs to get the toolbox. Xu Sui nodded and continued to eat the small cake. There was no movement upstairs, and it took five minutes for her to react and immediately rush forward. Xu Sui ran upstairs in a panic and almost fell on her way. When she reached the last room, she found a red toolbox beside Zhou Jingzes feet, and he was staring at the three-dimensional thing in front of him. She patted her chest and let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he didnt open the thing, and the curtain behind him hadnt been lifted. What is this? My birthday present? Zhou Jingze looked at her intently. Xu Sui shook her head, pretending to be indifferent: No, thats my package. Zhou Jingze looked at her with a half-smile and said in a low voice, Lets open it, I want to see it. Xu Suis eyes on Zhou Jingze were deadlocked for three minutes before losing. In the end, the gift was too big, and she was easily exposed. His real birthday hadnt happened yet, and there was still a week left. Xu Sui puffed her cheeks: Okay, but you have to close your eyes. I have another gift for you on your birthday. Okay. Zhou Jingze. Zhou Jingze closed his eyes. There were rustling sounds around him, and then he heard the sound of Xu Sui unpacking the box. After a long while, there was a sudden snap, and the lights went out. The surroundings fell into darkness. You can open your eyes now. Xu Sui tugged at his sleeves with a soft voice. Zhou Jingze felt that he had waited as long as a century. He opened his eyes with a casual smile on his face and was about to ask her if she was going to propose to him so slowly. His eyes inadvertently swept around, and his smile froze. No word came out. A tall Halo Mandalaki sunset projection lamp was lit in front of him. The orange light and shadow hit the opposite white wall like a huge orange, illuminating every photo on the wall. Some of these photos he couldnt clearly remember, and he didnt know how Xu Sui patiently rummaged and found the photos through his social platforms. Some of them seem to be from the official website, which was a bit blurry. When he won the championship in the baseball league for the first time and when he got first place in the Math Olympiad and took a group photo with his teacher and classmates. Also, when he was 16 years old, he bungee jumped from the Navajo Bridge in the United States. 17 years old, when he played Bach abroad for the first time at the Grand Theatre in the Central Hall. In the center of the sunset on the wall was a small aircraft model the aircraft G-588017. That was the plane that Zhou Jingze and Gao Yang used in the flight competition, and it was also the first time in his life that he successfully flew into the sky. Last year when he drove her to the high-speed rail station, Xu Sui asked, What do you usually do on vacation? Zhou Jingze drove the car and said with a reckless tone: Skiing, bungee jumping, car racing, whatever exciting. But arent these things very dangerous? But I dont mind. No one cares, so I just waste my time. Thinking about it, its worth dying on the road one day being able to see the sunset. What Zhou Jingze said were half-truth and half-false. The photos on the wall recorded every wonderful and meaningful moment in Zhou Jingzes life, as well as the small model airplane in the center. Xu Sui told him in her own way your life has not been wasted, the road ahead has just begun. Happy birthday, Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui said softly. Zhou Jingze was a little speechless, and he could only look at her and smile. He said slowly, I suddenly want to grow old with you. How could there be such a silly girl who had been working hard to get first place a while ago only to get money to buy him gifts? She prepared it meticulously with all her heart, trying to give him the best. Xu Sui smiled and hooked his fingers quietly. Zhou Jingze held her backband with great strength as if he was grasping something. I hope you are safe and proud. Happy birthday, my dearest. CH 50 Chapter 50: She chased my uncle before. Zhou Jingze sent Xu Sui back to school, accompanying her all the way to the downstairs of the girls dormitory. Xu Sui said good night to him as usual before leaving, but after a while, Zhou Jingze called out to her: Yi Yi. Xu Sui looked back, her eyes puzzled: Huh? Do you want to go back with me to see grandpa? Zhou Jingzes eyes overflowed with a smile, looking down at her. Ah? Xu Sui was caught a little off guard by these words. Afterward, she felt that her reaction wasnt right, so she quickly waved her hands, I didnt mean that I dont want to see your grandpa, but Im afraid that grandpa wouldnt like me. Zhou Jingze raised his eyebrows with half a smile: Youre already calling him grandpa, why wouldnt he like you? Xu Sui blushed when she was teased. Zhou Jingze raised his hand and touched her head, in a serious tone: Who I like, they will also like very much. Finally, Xu Sui Sui nodded. When she returned to the dormitory, she was quite happy. He was planning to take her to meet his family because everything was developing in a good direction. There are still five days left until Zhou Jingzes birthday. After she finished showering, Xu Sui lay on the bed and searched for a tattoo shop near the school on her phone. She planned to get a tattoo as a birthday present for Zhou Jingze. Xu Sui wanted to do this a few months ago, and although she was afraid of pain, she wanted to leave a mark about him on her body. When they were at the Beishan Ski Resort before, Zhou Jingze said that one of the things he regretted the most after deciding to become a pilot was washing off the tattoos on his hands. Then shell tattoo back the one that disappeared on the back of his hand to make him happy. The next day, after class, Xu Sui went to the tattoo shop she searched on her phone alone. The shop was located in a hidden alley one kilometer away from the school. There was a wooden sign at the entrance of the store that read a horizontal tattoo shop, and the red-painted characters had been partly peeled off after being attacked by wind and frost. Xu Sui lifted the curtain engraved with a samurai cat and walked in. The boss seemed to be tattooing someone else, and the customers cry of a pig being killed came through the bamboo curtains of the cubicle, making her shake in fright. Tsk, if you scream any louder, my hands might shake, and itll hurt even more. An impatient female voice came. The girl at the front desk poured Xu Sui a glass of water and said apologetically, Its a little busy today, please wait a little bit longer. Xu Sui nodded and sat on the sofa, waiting for the boss to come out. After waiting for about an hour, a tall and strong man came out with a pale face and almost staggered and fell when scanning the QR code to pay. After the person left, the boss came out slowly. Xu Sui had a flash of surprise in her eyes the moment she saw her clearly. The tattoo artist turned out to be a woman in her thirties, beautiful and charming. The boss was wearing a skirt, and her red lips were biting on a menthol cigarette. Seeing Xu Sui on the sofa, she took out the cigarette and asked, Tattoos? En. Xu Sui nodded. What kind of pattern? The female boss sat down next to Xu Sui. She smelled the faint scent of roses and took out her phone to show the photos to the boss. After saying this, the air seemed to freeze for a second. It looks like a mans tattoo, the female boss red lips opened lightly, and her tone was a little meaningful. After a while, she changed the topic, Where do you want it tattooed? Xu Sui thought for a while and said, The ribs. The lower side of the chest? Doing it above the skin layer of the ribs will hurt a little, the female boss reminded. The female boss glanced over, and the girl in front of her had waist-length hair, fair skin, and clean black eyes. There were a few textbooks beside her, and she looked like a good girl. Normally what kind of tattoo a customer wants, where the tattoo, even if its under the buttocks, she wouldnt blink her eyes. But the girl in front of her looked like a good student at a glance and obedient, making people feel compassionate. Are you sure you want a tattoo on the ribs? The female boss reconfirmed. Xu Sui took a breath, and although she was a little scared, she still nodded firmly: Yes, where the ribs are. Every time they have sex, Zhou Jingze likes to press and hold her there, forcing her to open her eyes and domineeringly asking her to remember who he was in pain and impatience. She wants to remember this love. The female boss finally nodded, and Xu Sui followed her into the room. She took off her shirt until the lower abdomen, and the tattoo artist sat on a cotton chair and gave her anesthesia. After setting the pattern, she bent down on the skin layer of her ribs and started tattooing. The moment the ink needle pierced the skin, Xu Suis eyebrows twisted in a frown, and she groaned. After four long hours, the tattoo was finally finished. Xu Sui lay on the bed and slowly got up to get dressed. Her back was facing the tattoo artist. She was thin, with a smooth spine extending down the middle and two bones on her back like a butterfly about to flutter its wings. The female boss walked over and told her something. Her eyes swept over her. Her chest was beautiful, like two peaches, white and tender. The tattoos on the ribs on the lower side were entwined on the suet jade-like skin. There was a kind of rebellious beauty. Your breasts are beautiful. The female boss praised her sincerely. Thank you. I hope you dont regret it. She pointed to the tattoo in such a beautiful place. Xu Sui froze when she put on her clothes and shook her head: I wont. When Xu Sui got dressed and went out to pay, the female boss was biting a peppermint cigarette and handed her a bottle of medicine before saying, Remember to not let water touch there, or itll make the wound inflamed. After a week, the scabs will peel off, and itll be fine. Okay, thank you. When Xu Sui walked out of the alley, the sun was a little hot, and she subconsciously raised her hand to block the sun; her stomach was faintly growling. She was just about to find a noodle restaurant before her phone made a ding dong sound. It was a message from Hu Qianxi: Sui Sui, do you know Ye Saining is back? Xu Suis eyelids twitched, Saining, Ye Saining? The time that she sent the wrong message that Zhou Jingze mistakenly thought she was Ye Saining, the girl who made him angry for the first time? Fearing that Xu Sui would not know who, Hu Qianxi shared Ye Sainings social media again. The sun was dazzlingly bright, and Xu Sui walked into the shadows and clicked on her page. Ye Saining has more than 2 million fans on social media. Her name is Emily, and her job profile says: model, semi-professional painter, located in the UK, and there was a work contact email. Xu Sui leaned back against the wall and swiped her thumb. Ye Sainings page shared the magazines she took, the oil paintings she drew, and the art exhibitions she checked in. From her social media page, it can be seen that Ye Saining is a well-known model, 178 cm, with slender and attractive pure amber eyes, like a modern catwoman. She was the tough girl type of beauty. Xu Sui slid to her latest posts, and her eyes froze. Ye Saining shared a picture, without any captions, showing her participating in a small private wine gathering. There were many types of wine on the long table. The hands of a boy holding a wine glass on the right occupied two-thirds of the picture. He wore a silver watch on his wrist, and his joints were clearly defined on the glass. There was a black mole between the thumb and index finger. The comments below were full of words like Please send photos of sister and Emily should be happy in summer too, but Ye Saining didnt reply. Except for one comment: The boys hands are so beautiful, is he the mysterious boyfriend Ning Ning? The aloof Ye Saining replied playfully: Secret, hee~ It turns out that after Zhou Jingze sent her back to school last night, he went out to a party. Xu Suis eyelashes trembled. At this time, a message appeared, and it was from Hu Qianxi: Sui Sui, I just found out that she returned to China. She chased my uncle before, and the two of them have been playing very well up to now. You should watch him more. Of course, it may be that Im too skeptical. My uncle should tell you about it. It turned out that the two still had this kind of relationship. Xu Sui didnt know how to reply, so she closed the chat box. She also felt that Zhou Jingze would take the initiative to tell her about this person. But unfortunately, Zhou Jingze contacted her as usual, and he didnt mention Ye Saining at all. Xu Sui didnt say anything. The two made an appointment to have dinner on Friday night, and Xu Sui asked him to accompany her to buy a gift for his grandpa. Zhou Jingze took Xu Sui to a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant, and after the dishes were served, Xu Sui rolled a mouthful of noodles with a fork and stuffed it into her mouth. Her cheeks puffed up: What does your grandpa usually like, chess, tea? Zhou Jingze sat across from her and took out a tissue, leaning over to wipe off the food from her mouth. He deliberately teased her: You can send him a plane, he likes that. Ah, I dont have that much money, Xu Sui opened her eyes very round, But I still have a little prize reward, can I give a model airplane? Zhou Jingze pinched her face when he heard this, his face was a little dark, and said: You can only give it to me. Then lets hurry up and go shopping after eating. Xu Sui finally said. At eight oclock, Xu Sui bit the straw in the milk tea and sucked to the end, making a sucking sound. Zhou Jingze sat across from her and had already finished eating. Xu Sui put down her glass and said with a smile, Im done eating, lets go. Zhou Jingze nodded. He picked up the cigarettes and lighter on the table, and the phone that was placed aside made a buzzing sound. He glanced at the caller ID and frowned but still picked up the phone and raised it to his ear, and said, Hello. A faint female voice came from the other end of the phone, and Xu Sui lowered her eyelashes, subconsciously grabbing the hem of the skirt. Zhou Jingze held the phone and lazily replied, Just finished eating. En. Now? Zhou Jingze raised his eyelids and glanced at Xu Sui, hesitating for a while, You wait there. After Zhou Jingze finished hanging up, he raised his hand to signal the waiter to pay the bill. At the same time, he turned his head to talk to Xu Sui with a clear voice: Yi Yi, something came up with my friend, Ill help buy a gift with you next time. He stood up, took the card handed over by the waiter, and patted her head with one hand before leaving straight away. Immediately afterward, the mint smell lingering at the tip of the nose gradually disappeared. But Xu Sui looked at his leaving back, the words stuck in her throat, and the temperature when he stroked the top of her head was still there. In summer, the sky gets dark late, and at night, the light boxes on the side of the road lit up, making the sky appear dark blue. Xu Sui sat in the restaurant and looked out the window. The fountain in the square sprayed all kinds of water flowers at the same time, making the children laugh and shout. There was a young couple outside the square. They went to the window of McDonalds and bought two ice creams. The second one was half-price, and they took a bite of each others flavor and looked at each other, and smiled. The sweetness in their eyes almost melted each other. But C cant I be your first pick? Xu Sui muttered to herself, the disappointment in her eyes was very clear. T/N: So sorry Ive been really busy, but Ill try to be more consistent with the chapter release schedule! CH 51 Chapter 51: Lets end it here. Xu Sui went out and bought an ice cream, wandering aimlessly for a while before she felt bored and decided to sit down on a bench in the square. She quietly finished the sea salt ice cream in her hand, passing the time before heading back to school. Zhou Jingze didnt send her another message the entire night. The next day, Xu Sui woke up earlier. She went to the library after washing up, headed to class at 10 oclock, and returned back to the dormitory for a break after lunch. She lay on the bed and took out her phone, scrolling casually. Her fingers subconsciously pressed on the social media app and searched for Emilys page. It showed that Ye Saining had uploaded a vlog. No, this word didnt appear in that period. Instead, it should be said that she shared a short video of her daily life. Xu Sui clicked to open it, and it was a collection of her past week, with a total of about eight minutes. The video shared Ye Sainings daily life of shooting magazines, exhibitions she has seen, camera cuts, and various parties she attended. Xu Suis sharp eyes caught onto a guy, appearing 5 minutes and 30 seconds in from the video, for only three seconds. In the profile shot, he sat on a chair and smiled lazily, lowering his head to light a cigarette. His hands stretched out to cover the orange flame. The ripples of bright, sparkling light glistened behind him C a reckless and unruly Zhou Jingze. The shot flashed by, followed by Ye Sainings daily life of painting oil paintings. She was wearing blue overalls, a little yellow hat, and had a little colored paint on the tip of her nose. She was talented and beautiful. There was a caption in the last few minutes of the video: I was too drunk and went to the hospital. Fortunately, I had my friend. Xu Sui glanced at the date. It was last night, so Zhou Jingze must have sent her there. The shot changed, and in the early morning, the outside of the hospital was foggy, and a layer of milky white shrouded the trees. Ye Saining was quickly discharged from the hospital the next day. She was filming the road ahead, and there seemed to be a person beside her, but the person didnt enter the shot. Ye Saining said to the camera: I saw that the front is selling steamed pork dumplings. It smells so good, and I havent eaten it for a long time. After speaking, she walked towards the breakfast stand with her phone and bought two steamed pork dumplings and a cup of soy milk. When she was about to pay money, she said: Hey, let me borrow your phone, Im using mines to shoot a video. The other party handed over his phone with a wide palm, clear and distinct knuckles, and a thin layer of calluses on the thumb. Xu Suis heart was pulled fiercely. If only she didnt know these hands. Just a few days ago, these hands with clear joints was pressing against her ribs repeatedly, and the sweat of the two dripped together, lingering in love. Ye Saining held the phone in her hand, and her sleeves moved up, revealing a silver watch on her slender wrist. Then, she made the payment smoothly, and the camera showed the code. Zhou Jingze was wearing this watch some time ago. When the two were sleeping together, she glanced at it twice, and he took it off for her to play with. Xu Sui was afraid of seeing anything else, so she hurriedly closed the video. Tears dripped down the phone screen, and her vision was blurred. She felt stomach acid traveling up and wanted to vomit. She had already lost before she met Ye Saining. Liang Shuang was watching a movie in the dormitory, and when she heard a slight sobbing sound, she hurriedly turned off her iPad, with a shocked expression on her face: Sui Sui, what happened? Nothing, Xu Sui smiled while tears rolled down. Her eyes turned red, and she said softly, The meal at noon was too spicy. A burst of throbbing pain in her heart after she knew it. In the afternoon after class, Xu Sui went to an off-campus convenience store to buy oden. When she passed by the basketball court, there was a burst of applause. Xu Sui couldnt help but stop and look over. In summer, the shadows of the trees fell, and there were many people at the basketball court. Guys waving their arms and running on the court, while girls were eating their mung bean ice cream, watching their crush score a goal. Their eyes shone brightly. She suddenly remembered that it was last summer that Zhou Jingze gave up the game because she fainted midway after scoring a goal. Thinking of this, Xu Sui continued to walk and turned to a store around the corner. With a ding dong sound, the automatic sensor door of the convenience store opened. Xu Sui came in and ordered fish balls, chicken rolls, lotus root, chicken wings, deep fried tofu, and a carton of milk. She often comes to this store to eat oden. The cashier recognized her, and naturally knew her taste, and asked with a smile, Medium spicy? Xu Sui shook her head and said: More spicier, the kind that makes your stomach burn. She likes this kind of self-abuse to vent, otherwise, depending on her personality, she doesnt know how long she will hold it back. Xu Sui took the tall paper bag and was about to pay the bill with her phone when there was a ding dong sound, and the door of the convenience store opened. A voice carrying a smile sounded: Your school is really big. Of course. What do you think? Did you witness the future pilots shining eyes? Sheng Nanzhou answered. The girl has a very nice voice, husky but refreshing and clear. Xu Sui turned her head and met the girls gaze in mid-air. This is the first time Xu Sui saw Ye Saining. She is very beautiful in real life. She wore an oversized boyfriend loose shirt, loosely revealing two thin collar bones, hip-length shorts, and her hair like black satin behind her ears. Tall and thin. She was ten times better looking than the photos. Ye Saining also saw Xu Sui and was taken aback for a moment. Sheng Nanzhou stood behind her and looked down at the QQ group chat. His brows were twisted and he said, Shit, its urgent training again. Its okay, you go to training first. Ye Saining looked back at him. Sheng Nanzhou nodded. He put his phone in his pocket and hurriedly said before leaving: Walk around by yourself first, Lao Zhou and I will treat you to dinner later. Alright. Sheng Nanzhou rushed out so fast that he didnt see Xu Sui standing by the snack shelf. Xu Sui turned around to pay, and then took the food and snack to the table outside the convenience store. When passing by Ye Saining, her sleeve brushed against Xu Suis arm, and the material was very soft. She smelled the faint scent of perfume on Ye Sainings body. Serge Lutens Fille en Aiguilles, unapproachable cold fragrance. Xu Sui walked to the table outside and sat down. The air was stuffy and hot. Even at five oclock in the afternoon, the cicadas were still chirping, and the evening crimson clouds were so thick that it was about to press down. She had just broken the chopsticks and was about to eat when a shadow fell aside. The first thing to be put on the table was a piece of whole wheat bread and a box of yellow peach yogurt. Hello, can I sit here? Ye Saining greeted her proactively. Xu Sui nodded. Ye Saining pulled out the stool, and her slender legs entered sideways. She rolled up the sleeves of her shirt and began to tear the bread: Zhou talked to me about you several times, you are a very good girl. Xu Sui paused. She lowered her head and stuffed a fish ball into her mouth, nodded and didnt speak. Ive chased Zhou before, and hes the most difficult guy Ive ever chased. Ye Saining changed the subject, and the topic was frank and bold. Xu Sui recalled her muddle-headed confession, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: Then Im lucky. Ye Saining thought that Xu Sui would be unhappy or emotional if she said such blunt and purposeful words, but she didnt, and she still ate her own food quietly. It was hard to guess. Ye Saining smiled and laughed, unconsciously stirring the yogurt in the cup with the spoon in her hand: Do you know why he rejected me? He said he didnt want to lose me. Xu Sui picked up another fish ball with her chopsticks. Hearing this, there was a pause, and the fish ball fell to the ground along the table, and she had no desire to eat anymore. A dissolute person like Zhou Jingze, who doesnt care about anything, if he said such a thing, then Ye Saining is really an important person to him. Xu Sui took out a tissue, squatted down and picked up the ball on the ground before throwing it into the trash can. Then, she looked at Ye Saining and said, Thank you, Miss Ye. Ye Saining was stunned. Her amber eyes were full of doubts: Thank me? Dont you hate me? Xu Sui packed her things and laughed when she heard this, saying frankly, A little bit, but I hate myself even more. She hates herself for being like a slut, like a moth drawn to a flame with unconditional love to Zhou Jingze. And in the end, she was torn apart, even forgetting her own self-esteem. She didnt want to walk towards him again. After speaking, Xu Sui turned and left. Ye Saining thought that she would be very happy when she won, but she wasnt. She was so obedient and quiet and not aggressive at all, which made Ye Saining wonder if she played the wrong vicious woman. Of course, its amazing that you can stay with him for so long. Ye Saining said, looking at the slender figure in front of her. Xu Sui paused for a moment, and then continued to walk forward. Xu Sui didnt tell anyone about meeting Ye Saining. She went to eat after class as usual and was occasionally dragged by her roommates to participate in club activities. When she was free these two days, she also seriously thought about a lot of things by herself. On June 21, the summer solstice, the hottest time of the year, Zhou Jingzes birthday finally came. Sheng Nanzhou booked a big private room for Zhou Jingze in Shengshi. But that night, the two protagonists arrived late. Zhou Jingze sent a message to Sheng Nanzhou saying that something happened on the road and told them to play first. At seven oclock in the evening, Zhou Jingze was waiting for Xu Sui at the convenience store next to the Medical University. He was tall and straight, leaning lazily on the side of the green bus stop sign with broad and stiff shoulders. He held a cigarette in one hand and his phone in the other. He typed on the screen with his thumb: Sheng Nanzhou made a reservation, should we say hello before going to Grandpas house or just sneak out? After sending the message to Xu Sui, Zhou Jingze raised his eyes inadvertently, and when he saw the person coming towards, he twitched the corners of his lips. Unexpectedly seeing the person he wanted to see the least on his birthday. Wearing a white shirt, Shi Yuejie walked up to Zhou Jingze with a bicycle. He hesitated for a moment and pushed up his glasses: Jingze, today is your birthday. Dad wanted you to come home for dinner. Zhou Jingze sneered with the tip of his tongue against his chin. He gave him a sideways glance and said in a sarcastic tone, Then do you think I should go back? Brother. Shi Yuejie lowered his eyes, and tried his best to keep himself calm: Actually, we dont need to be like this. What happened last time was a misunderstanding. I really didnt know beforehand When Zhou Jingze heard the word misunderstanding, Zhou Jingze held back the careless smile on his face. Looking at him, he spoke slowly: Does it feel nice to get something that doesnt belong to you? With a bang, Shi Yuejie let go, and the white bicycle hit the ground. He stepped forward and grabbed Zhou Jingzes collar. His usual gentle appearance cracked: What about you! What happened to the share transfer agreement transferred to Dad a while ago? On purpose? Last month, Zhou Zhengyans company received an express package, and after opening and looking at the document, it turned out it was a share transfer agreement sent by Zhou Jingze, and the person who ordered the share transfer was Shi Yuejie. Zhou Jingze still inherited this share from his mother. If he transfers the share to Shi Yuejie, it means that he has nothing to do with the Zhou family. He was actively breaking away with his family. Zhou Zhengyan immediately called Shi Yuejie to ask him what this meant. After Shi Yuejie took the document, his face changed, and his tone was a little flustered: Dad, I dont know how this happened, maybe Jingze made a mistake. Ill go to school and ask him Zhou Zhengyan got up from the sofa and walked over, patting him on the shoulder. His tone seemed intimate but carried some meaning: Father hopes to see the relationship between you two brothers harmonious. Peace is the most important thing in a family. Afterwards, Zhou Zhengyan often quarreled with Zhu Ling at home, and there were often sounds of throwing things in the room. Shi Yuejie often saw his mother running out with red eyes, and he hated himself. He hates his incompetency and his passive position in this family. Shi Yuejie grabbed Zhou Jingzes collar and stared at him. But Zhou Jingze held his chin up, chewing gum nonchalantly. His eyelids were not lifted, and he looked down at Shi Yuejie, giving off a condescending feeling. Shi Yuejie only felt that he was being belittled, and his heart was full of anger. He tugged at his collar and asked, Then Xu Sui? Did you intentionally agree to be with her to take revenge on me because I like her? It was rare for Zhou Jingze to look him straight in the eye. Shi Yuejie always had a gentle, dignified and good-natured appearance, but today it was quite strange to see him pissed off and jumping over the wall in a hurry. He looked at Shi Yuejie and slowly remembered something. After Zhu Ling married in and brought Shi Yuejie, everything in the family has changed. Zhou Jingze had a fiery temperament and didnt care about anything. He can give Shi Yuejie half of what originally belonged to him. Unexpectedly, they were not satisfied with this. Every year on April 3rd, his mothers memorial day, Zhou Jingze prepared a lot. He bought flowers and wrote letters to her in advance. But just when he was full of anticipation and ready to go with Zhou Zhengyan, Shi Yuejie had a fever at this time. Zhou Zhengyan took Shi Yuejie to see a doctor in a hurry, took care of him for a day, and was so busy that he ignored the memorial day for his wife. And Zhou Jingze sat in front of Yan Nings tomb all day alone. At first, Zhou Jingze really thought that Shi Yuejie was sick, but later he found that Zhou Zhengyan was always absent from important occasions related to him. Such as Zhou Jingzes birthday, parent-teacher conferences, and graduation ceremonies. And the reason was nothing more than Zhou Zhengyan wanting to take care of Zhu Ling or attending Shi Yuejies matters. He seemed to be just an extra person in this family. Only then did Zhou Jingze understand Shi Yuejies ambitions. Answer me! Shi Yuejie roared. Shi Yuejies roar pulled Zhou Jingze back from his thoughts. He raised his eyes, glanced at the stepbrothers face, and squinted his eyes, admitting quickly: Yea, pretty nice, she threw herself at the door. When the words landed, Zhou Jingze received a swift and violent punch on the face. He turned his face, raised his hand, and touched the corner of his mouth, gently twisting his slender fingertips. The bright red blood seeped out between the fingers. He sneered, and then swung his fist. The two quickly scuffled together, and the passers-by who stopped saw that the two were fighting too fiercely and didnt dare to mediate them. A row of bicycles placed on the bus stop sign hit the ground one after another, making a thumping sound. Xu Sui didnt know how long she stood there watching. Seeing that Zhou Jingze was punched to the ground, and then he grabbed Shi Yuejies collar with his backhand, she finally said, Stop fighting. She stepped forward and used a lot of effort to forcefully separate the two. With a glance, both of them were in a tragic condition. Shi Yuejie looked embarrassed. He wiped the blood from his forehead and said: Junior sister, when did you arrive? Please listen to my advice Xu Sui lowered her head and took out a pack of tissues from her bag and handed it to him with a gentle voice: Thank you, senior brother. Please wipe the wound on your body first. I have something to ask him, can you please excuse us? Shi Yuejie looked hesitant, and he took the tissue: Okay, if you need anything, you can call me. People walked by, and Xu Sui stepped forward. She helped Zhou Jingze sit down in front of the bus stop and said softly: You wait for me first. After she finished speaking, she turned and walked into a pharmacy. Not long after, Xu Sui walked towards Zhou Jingze carrying a small bag of medicine, a thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead. Xu Sui was sitting next to Zhou Jingze. She unpacked a pack of cotton swabs, dipped them in iodophor, and looked at him, Lower your head a little. Zhou Jingze tilted his head sideways. She raised her face and carefully cleaned the blood wounds on his brow bones and the corners of his mouth. The more he saw Xu Suis calm face, the more flustered he felt. To be honest, he wasnt sure when Xu Sui came, how much she had heard, and whether she heard his words. He had no idea in his heart. The cool summer wind blew onto her face, hot and sticky, and messed up Xu Suis hair. A strand of hair stuck onto her cheek, and Zhou Jingze raised his hand to touch her face, but Xu Sui turned sideways to hide. After Xu Sui treated Zhou Jingzes wound, she twisted the cap onto the bottle, and knocked on the body of the bottle unconsciously. She looked at him with an extremely calm tone: Zhou Jingze, lets break up. She said this sentence as if she had practiced it repeatedly for a long time. The sound of the wind stopped at this moment. Zhou Jingze looked up his eyelids in disbelief, dark red blood gushed from the freshly scabbed bloodstain on his brow bone, and his tone was somewhat hostile: What did you say? Knowing that Zhou Jingze heard it, she didnt repeat herself. She stuffed the medicine into a plastic bag and left it for him and got up to leave. Unexpectedly, she was pulled back by a strong force, and she couldnt move an inch. Zhou Jingze spoke very slowly, one word at a time: Explain clearly. Xu Sui lowered her eyes and let him clenched tightly, neither noisy nor fussy. A circle of red marks gradually formed on her wrist. Zhou Jingze relaxed a little, and was still grabbing onto her, slowing down his tone: If its because of Shi Yuejie, it is my fault for lying to you. At the beginning, I decided to be with you I saw Ye Saining wearing your watch on her page. Xu Sui shook her head and said the name suddenly. Zhou Jingze frowned and recalled: It was the last party. She saw that my watch looked good and said she wanted to buy a watch of the same style Shes my friend, I told you about it before. It was rare for him to say such a long sentence. Xu Sui looked at him, her eyes becoming redder and redder: What about the payment password? I dont even seem to know the payment password on your phone. Zhou Jingze fell silent and said slowly after a while: That was before Let me ask you directly, did you have a crush on her before? Xu Suis voice trembled, and her nails dug into her palms. Zhou Jingze was silent for a long time, then admitted, Part of it. One sentence was enough. But Xu Sui still refused to let herself go, and looked at him like she was torturing herself: What about now? Now Zhou Jingze was about to answer seriously. It doesnt matter anymore. Xu Sui interrupted him. Her voice was very soft, and a crystal-clear tear dropped to the ground. From the conversation with Ye Saining and his answers, Xu Sui can probably piece together the story. A beautiful, cool girl with good taste like Ye Saining chased him, but Zhou Jingze refused. There was only one reason. He cherished her and was willing to be friends with her. How high is the other partys position in his heart? Zhou Jingze, who couldnt even care less, knows how to cherish others. Ye Saining was different from them. She tried to break free from his shackles, but Zhou Jingze refused to let go with a sullen face. He pulled Xu Sui into his arms, forcing her shoulders to lean against his chest. The familiar smell of mint mixed with tobacco penetrated the tip of her nose again. But she couldnt break free no matter what. Zhou Jingze stuck to her body like a hot iron. Xu Suis emotions finally broke down. Every time she said a word, tears fell down, and the tip of her nose and eyes were red: You agreed to be with me on an impulse because of Shi Yuejie, I dont blame you, because I understand. I know you dont have a good relationship with him, so I figured it out. Its just that what you said just now was a bit uncomfortable Xu Sui seemed a little speechless. A hot tear dripped onto his neck, and she forced herself to say that sentence: Its true I did throw myself at you. Im sorry. Zhou Jingzes voice was hoarse. Zhou Jingze, do you know why my nickname is Yi Yi? Because my father used to be a firefighter, and when my mother was giving birth to me, he had to be on duty, he only took a glance at me before leaving in a hurry. At that time, my grandma had to go to the household registration, and she wasnt very literate. So when she went to the office, she saw the red banner hanging on the wall. Like drawing lots, she asked the staff what the third word on the banner was called and she said: Sui. Then, grandma named me Xu Sui. My father came back from the mission and was dissatisfied: How can my precious daughter be named randomly? Her birth is the happiest thing in my life, and it is the most precious gift God gave me. Shes unique, one of a kind1Xu Suis nickname is һ һ (Y Y). The character һ has a literal meaning of the number one.. Thats why my nickname is Yi Yi. Xu Sui looked at him and sniffed. Every time she said a word, the tattoo wound on the ribs were aching, and the pain caused her to press there subconsciously, I hope that the other party only loves me wholeheartedly. Even when you went to pick up Ye Saining that day, I firmly believed that I will wait for you next time. You always have a casual attitude, but you hold it back when you like someone. You are very good, its just we arent suitable. Xu Sui wiped away her tears and left from embrace: Lets end it here. Zhou Jingze, the proud son of heaven, never lacked in admiration. Give your lover seven points, and keep three points to yourself. But Xu Sui probably had never restricted herself to seven points. When he likes you, he is vigorous, as if he would sail across for you, but when you calm down, youll find that it is you who is easily ignited, so you feel enthusiastic. Even his love for you is careless and casual. What can you do? It seems that he can only do this. With the sound of brakes, the last night bus from the school arrived. People got off one after another. Some got off with a big bag of things, some students wore T-shirts and shorts and went straight to the schools watermelon stand. Zhou Jingzes heart seemed to be bitten by insects, and dense surrounding pain numbed him. Regret and panic grew, and he wanted to reach out to grab Xu Sui who had left. Unexpectedly, a group of people kept getting off the bus. They were flocking to the green bus stop, and during the period, someone bumped into him. The crowd kept coming, stretching the distance between the two. The two of them were separated in the crowd. Xu Sui took the opportunity to leave, and Zhou Jingze stared at her back. She was slender and fragile, but her steps were firm, without pausing. She didnt look back. Not once. CH 52 Chapter 52: Can you stop bothering me now. After Xu Sui returned to school, she went to the cafeteria alone and ate a bowl of wontons. Because she went there too late, the soup was a bit cold. She ate slowly, and the expression on her face was calm as if nothing had happened; she even greeted the auntie, who was cleaning up the tableware. After eating, Xu Sui still felt a little hungry, so she turned around and went to the cafeteria store to buy ice cream. She bought a mung bean sorbet, sticky rice cake, and lychee juice & sea salt flavor ice bar. Xu Sui unwrapped the green wrapping paper and took a bite. It was so cold that her teeth clenched, but it was quite sweet. She carried the white plastic bag full of popsicles in her pale lotus root-like arms and went back to the dormitory in a daze while eating. After returning to the dormitory, the dimples on Xu Suis cheeks appeared: Do you want to eat a popsicle? Yeah, Im sweating to death right now. Liang Shuang walked over. When Xu Sui put down her bag and pulled out her chair about to sit down, the phone lit up. It was a message from Hu Qianxi: Sui Sui, isnt today Zhou Jingzes birthday? Why are you and the main character not here yet? We are the only ones playing here. Xu Sui lowered her eyelashes and typed in the message box: Me and him we broke up. After sending the message, Xu Sui put the phone aside and went to wash her hair and take a shower. After finishing her work, Xu Sui read a book for a while but couldnt get into it, so she turned on her laptop and found a horror movie she liked. Liang Shuang was playing a game, but seeing this, she put down her phone and picked up a stool to watch it with her. To create a cinema atmosphere, Xu Sui turned off the lights and left only a crack in the door. The surroundings were plunged into darkness, and the weird background music of the film played. Liang Shuang touched her neck: Why do I feel a little weird, no, I have to get my party membership card to avoid evil. That works. Xu Sui smiled. Xu Sui put her feet up and hugged her knees, watching the entire movie seriously. Liang Shuang held her arm tightly. Because of the cotton slip dress Xu Sui was wearing, she slipped it off several times. Xu Sui joked, Are you using this opportunity to take advantage of me? Who doesnt like to take advantage of beautiful women. Liang Shuang said with a grin. Liang Shuang became concentrated, and when the movie was at the climax, a cats pupils suddenly changed; the music suddenly escalated, and the cat turned its head, and its fangs bit the little girls neck. Ahhh Liang Shuang screamed in fright. At the same time, there was an echoing female voice screaming outside the door. Xu Sui hurriedly turned on the light and patted Liang Shuangs arm: Its okay. Once the dorm door was opened, a student in the dorm next door came in, grabbing their chest: Xu Sui, your dorm is too scary that it almost gave me a heart attack. Xu Sui smiled: Its actually pretty okay, are you here to borrow something? The girl shook her head. Her tone was excited: Zhou Jingze is waiting for you outside the girls dormitory. Xu Sui nodded and glanced at the time, Its eleven oclock, I should go to bed. It meant that she would not go down. But he said he would wait until you go down. The girl said in a worried tone. The same trick. Xu Sui wont believe it a second time. Her tone was cold: Whatever. The rejection was clear, and the girl walked away awkwardly. After sending the girl out, Liang Shuang closed the door behind her and wanted to ask Xu Sui what happened with Zhou Jingze, but she swallowed her words again. Forget it, and let her calm down first. Xu Sui continued to watch the movie that was interrupted and turned off the laptop after watching it before heading to bed. At one oclock in the morning, the heavy wind suddenly blew violently. The doors and windows were slammed, and the clothes on the balcony swayed with the wind, some were blown downstairs. It looked like it was going to rain. Xu Sui and Liang Shuang got up in the middle of the night to collect their clothes. Xu Sui slipped on a pair of rabbit slippers and leaned over the balcony in the corridor to collect the clothes one by one. The bean-sized raindrops slanted in, and Xu Sui put away the clothes in a hurry. When she finished collecting the clothes and looked down inadvertently, her eyes froze. A tall figure stood downstairs, and he was still there. The wind was fierce, the shadows of the trees swayed, and the dim street lamps elongated Zhou Jingzes figure, making him appear cold and chilly. He bit a cigarette, lowered his head, and stretched his hands to cover the fire. Scarlet flames burst out between the thumb and index finger from time to time but were blown out by the wind again, making his eyebrows dark and sharp. He still had that careless face. The cigarette was finally lit. Zhou Jingze took a puff of the cigarette in his hand, squinted his eyes, and exhaled a puff of gray smoke. As if on the same wavelength, he raised his eyelids, and their gazes collided mid-air. Xu Sui was caught but she calmly withdrew her gaze and went back to the dormitory with the clothes in her arms, closing the door to sleep. Liang Shuang obviously saw this scene and couldnt hold back and said, Tsk, the prodigal has become a lover. Xu Sui took a sip of water and said in a flat tone, Then you are wrong. No one knew him better than her. The next day when the sun rose, Zhou Jingze waited the entire night outside in the girls dormitory, with sporadic cigarette butts glowing beside his feet. There were bags under his eyes, staying up all night, and at the moment, it was difficult to swallow that he could only pronounce monosyllables. For the first time in his life, he was in a mess. Zhou Jingze tapped his toes and it made a grinding sound as he stepped on the stones. After waiting all morning, he didnt see Xu Suis figure. He sneered but still didnt believe that Xu Sui wouldnt even go to class. After finally catching her roommate, Zhou Jingze walked over with a hoarse voice: Where is Xu Sui, why didnt she come down with you? Liang Shuang was shocked by his aura and shrank her neck: She she left through the back door. Zhou Jingzes face was so dark that ink could drip out. Xu Sui successfully escaped and finished class smoothly, heading to the lab after a lunch break. But on her way to the lab, while passing through the campus botanical garden, she was stopped by Zhou Jingze. Zhou Jingze stood in front of her, staring at her with dark and narrow eyes, suppressing the surge of emotions. In a hoarse voice: Lets talk. Xu Sui took a step back subconsciously holding the books and reminded him softly: We have already broken up. Zhou Jingze sneered, his eyes filled with cruel and strong emotions: I didnt agree to it. Xu Sui was about to take a detour and leave, but Zhou Jingze shifted his body and stood in front of her. He grabbed her arm and leaned against her; their shoulders brushed together. The two were very close. Xu Sui struggled, but her hair got entangled with his collar button, and her cheeks were forced to press against his broad and warm chest. Her chest quivered because of his words. Xu Sui was drowned in his familiar breath and wanted to escape but couldnt break free. Every word Zhou Jingze said landed on her soft spot, making her unable to move. You havent finished drinking the many cartons of milk in the refrigerator at home. You insist on placing the succulents on my bedside, and if youre not here, I wont care for it, Zhou Jingze spoke slowly and looked at her, 1017 You raised it so fat, and you dont want him anymore? Also Me, are you really willing? Xu Suis eyes became wet, and two different voices were clamoring in her heart. One was to be with him; the happiness was real, and the love was also real. But the other voice was saying: Dont you want to be the only true love? He cant give it. The air was silent for a while, and suddenly, a sharp phone ringtone rang, breaking the stalemate silence. Both of them looked at the phone. She glanced at his phone for the incoming call: Ye Saining. The fluctuating emotions in Xui Suis eyes faded away. Zhou Jingze refused to answer the call, but the phone rang again relentlessly. This time, Zhou Jingze directly turned off the phone. Xu Sui finally untied her hair and took the opportunity to withdraw from his arms, looking at him: Wont pick up? Zhou Jingze didnt speak. After distancing herself from him, Xu Sui started to talk; her eyes were clear and cold: If you cant drink the milk, you can give it to other girls. You can throw away the succulents then. 1017, I dont want it anymore. Seeing that Zhou Jingze was about to step forward, Xu Sui retreated. She always had a good temper and would not say anything harsh to others. But she knew Zhou Jingze well, proud, frivolous, and hot-tempered and knew what to say to make him agree to the breakup. Xu Sui took a breath, thought for a while, and said such vicious words for the first time in her life, in an impatient tone: Can you stop bothering me, if I see your face for another second I feel sick. Zhou Jingze stopped and raised his eyelids, looking at the girl in front of him. He kept looking at her, but in just three seconds, he returned to his arrogant look. Looking at her, he said slowly: Okay, I wont come to find you again. Zhou Jingze turned around and left. The summer was very hot, and the flowers in the botanical garden withered a little under the sun, the light casting curved shadows on the ground. Zhou Jingze glanced over and skimmed very quickly. At the moment his phone had been turned on, a message came in. Grandpa sent: You boy, didnt you say you want to bring your girlfriend home? Wheres the person, still coming? Zhou Jingze typed word by word: Not coming. The sun was fierce, and the shadow elongated his figure. Xu Sui stared at his back with burning eyes. When Zhou Jingze passed by the bushes, the branches and leaves that scurried out blocked his forehead. He turned his face away and went down the steps. Then the figure disappeared around the corner. Until this moment, Xu Sui couldnt support herself. She squatted down and felt that she couldnt breathe. Her heart was throbbing in pain, and big drops of tears dripped on the hot ground and melted quickly. This feeling was too uncomfortable. After a while, the teacher sent a message. Xu Sui squatted down on the ground and WeChat. It was a long message: Xu Sui, the list for the Hong Kong exchange students needs to be finalized today. Are you sure you dont want to go? B is very good, and its not that you dont understand how rare this opportunity is. Teacher selfishly wants you to go. Of course, if you have personal reasons, I will respect your wishes. Tears dripped on the screen, and her vision was blurred. Xu Sui wiped it off with her sleeve and replied: I have considered it, I want to go. Thank you, teacher and the school for giving me this opportunity. Zhou Jingze did what he said. Xu Sui had never seen him at school, and she never even had a chance to run into him outside of school. Not sure if he said something to Hu Qianxi, but the always outspoken lady didnt mention this person in front of Xu Sui. Zhou Jingze completely disappeared from her life. Its as if this person never appeared. When the roommates learned that Xu Sui was going to exchange in Hong Kong for a year, they all expressed their reluctance. Hu Qianxi wiped her snot and tears on her clothes: Wuuu wuuu, when you leave, no one will help me change the bedsheet cover. Its not like Im not coming back, only one year, and I still have the fourth and fifth year. Xu Sui smiled and patted her on the back. Hu Qianxi wiped her tears: But Im a veterinary medicine major, and Ill graduate in the fourth year. I dont have much time left to see you. Silly. Xu Sui reached out to wipe her tears. The parting always came very quickly. After Xu Sui took her exams, she returned to Li Ying during the summer vacation. In mid-August, she flew to Hong Kong ahead of schedule, ready to enroll. It seems that it was time to say goodbye to this city. In fact, Xu Sui met Zhou Jingze once. After the exam, Xu Sui went to her uncles house to sort out the previous teaching materials and math notes and delivered them to Sheng Yanjias house. After delivering the notes, she came out of Sheng Yanjias house and subconsciously glanced into the convenience store as she passed by, wondering if there might be a teenager in a black T-shirt lounging lazily at the checkout counter, playing the game with tired eyebrows and crunching mints in his mouth. Unfortunately not. It was a completely unfamiliar face. Xu Sui withdrew her gaze and hurried forward. As soon as she raised her eyes, the person she wanted to see was not too far away. Zhou Jingze was walking his dog with a cigarette in his mouth while pulling on the leash. Havent seen him for a while, he seemed to have changed. Zhou Jingze was wearing a black-lettered T-shirt and black sweatpants with white cuffs. He was tall and straight, with white sneakers revealing his ankle, and his wrist bones were clear and prominent. He has become more and more handsome with a brand new side. His hair was cut short, and he changed back into a buzzcut, with a youthful and rebellious face that attracted attention wherever he went. When Master Kratos was thirsty halfway through, Zhou Jingze stopped, unscrewed a bottle of mineral water, poured it into the palm of his hand, and squatted down to feed him water. The girl who passed by took a second look. Her eyes were shining, and not sure whether she was looking at his face or really liking the dog, she let out a wow and took the initiative to strike up a conversation: What breed is this dog? So handsome. German Shepherd. Zhou Jingze brushed off the cigarette ash with his hand, his tone casual. The girl looked at him with anticipation: Can I take a photo with it? Xu Sui didnt intend to listen and turned around to leave. At sunset, Zhou Jingzes low and magnetic voice passed to her ear along the wind, and he paused. After a while: Okay. C Xu Sui flew to Hong Kong in August, and the whole city was as hot as a steam cooker. She remembered that this year seemed to be the highest temperature in recent years. Since Xu Sui only came to exchange for a year, University B did not provide any housing accommodation, so she had to find a house by herself. The rent in Hong Kong was extremely high even for a small place, and now that theyre in peak season, she couldnt find a suitable house even after searching around. Fortunately, there was a senior sister who was able to help her. Xu Sui shared a room with a girl from the same school and year. The apartment in Sai Wan was a little small, but the price was acceptable, and the transportation was convenient. Broadway movies were only ten minutes away from her. Life was convenient and there was a Jusco Living Plaza and Parknshop nearby. The climate in Hong Kong was very suitable all year round, especially in winter, where its like in the autumn, you can still wear skirts when the weather is good. Xu Sui had a good time during the exchange period. She learned different medical thinking and gained a lot from their medical school. She tried to participate in various social activities and learned to play Hong Kong mahjong, dance a little waltz, and bake. It seems that she has experienced a little fun in life besides studying. Xu Sui liked to finish her experiments on weekends, go to Central by herself, and visit Lamma Island on a boat to relax. Its just that the apartment she lives in is very sunny, and the windows are small. When it rains, the room is very humid, and the clothes are soggy, so they need to be taken to the roof to dry off. At this time, she missed the dry and cold North Beijing City. The one-year exchange study period was coming to an end soon. Another summer. The classmates in the class organized a party for Xu Sui. After the dinner, a group of people went to KTV, and someone ordered a parting song halfway through. Her roommate Carrie hugged her with tears in her eyes: Sui, Im going to miss you. Xu Sui hugged her back, and her gaze casually came into contact with a guy named Lin Jiafeng, who was also in her class. The relationship between the two was pretty good; they usually did experiments and took the subway back home together. He sat on the sofa and joked, Me too. The atmosphere was a little sad. Xu Sui let go of her and said with a smile, Someone come and readjust the atmosphere, why dont we play some games. Yes. Someone agreed. The game they played was pretty generictruth or dare, whoever the bottle landed on had to be punished by another person with a truth or dare. The red lights were dimmed. Some people who lost had to go out to get a handsome guys phone number, while others had to do a turtle dance in front of everyone. Xu Sui leaned on Carries shoulder and burst into laughter with a glass in her hand. A graceful face with ethereal eyes was reflected in the transparent glass. She seems to be different from before. As the old saying goes, one cannot get too excited. In the next second, it was Xu Suis turn to suffer. Lin Jiafeng held the green wine bottle and asked her what she wanted to choose. Xu Sui thought for a while and replied, Truth. A friend nudged Lin Jiafeng quickly, implying to him to seize the opportunity. Lin Jiafeng hesitated for a moment and asked a very boring question: Is there anything you want to say to your ex-boyfriend? When everyone heard this, they made a qie sound, and a girl replied: Do you even need to ask questions like these? Of course I want my ex-boyfriend to be able to eat shit earlier. Thats right, I hope that my ex-boyfriends girlfriends are not as good as me. Not as pretty as me, and her personality isnt as good as mines. The scumbag can regret it for the rest of his life. . Xu Sui thought for a moment. She tapped the glass with her index finger and drank it up; her throat was on fire: I dont wish him a boundless future, but to land safely. After saying this, everyone fell silent. Not long after, someone switched the topic and quickly entered the next round. That night, Xu Sui drank a lot of wine. A person who once sipped wine one time would be red-faced actually learned to drink a mouthful of wine without getting flushed. She was so drunk that her roommate Carrie had to drag her back home. When she got home, Xu Sui rushed into the bathroom and vomited while holding on to the toilet. In honesty, the feeling of being drunk wasnt good. Her stomach was burning like fire, and she felt like she was about to vomit bile, and her soul was separated from her body. In fact, a week ago, Xu Sui saw the news about Sheng Nanzhou. They flew to the United States training base, so he should have gone too. Xu Sui vomited and thought. She would go back for her fourth year, Zhou Jingze would be in the U.S. for a year, and in the fifth year, she would be preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination. But Zhou Jingze would have already graduated and become a real pilot. The breakup back then was too ugly, and it ended very sloppily. She thought she probably wont see him again in the future. After Xu Sui vomited, she stood in front of the sink to wash her face. She turned on the faucet and poured a handful of water on her face. The light bulb above her head was dim, and she looked at herself in the mirror. The skin was white and greasy. Oval face with a tall and straight nose bridge. If there was any difference from before, it seems to be a little more beautiful. The dark eyes were firmer, and the temperament was getting colder and colder. Very good, I didnt cry, and I didnt shed a single tear, but my eyeliner became a little fainter. Xu Sui woke up at noon the next day. When she woke up, she poured herself a glass of honey water. She opened the window, and the wind blew in the hot sea breeze. The green fan whirled at her. Carrie patted her cheek with concealer, and the cicadas outside the window chirped non-stop. She put down the concealer and complained: Its so noisy. Thank god the summer is coming to an end. Xu Sui looked outside the window. The sunlight was like a waterfall. The blue ocean waves were endless, the green trees were luxuriant and fresh, and the light and shadow intertwined. In a blink of an eye, summer was coming to an end. She suddenly remembered the day she transferred to high school was also the same hot summer. Xu Sui ignorantly met a young guy who was as scorching as the sun, but she was as humble as moss. She fell in love at first sight that summer. A period of unrequited secret crush also ended in the sound of cicadas. Someone next door was playing Hong Kong music on a blast, and it came over faintly with a touch of sadness. Xu Sui leaned against the window. Her shoulders trembled, and as she listened, tears finally fell down. Before imaginations grow, I hope to find a partner intuitively. I was swept up with my crush on you just like the tide surging under the wind and rain. Yes, just like the high tide surging under the wind and rain. CH 53 Chapter 53: Get off the car, he said. Five or six years passed by in a flash, and no one thought that after they separated, they would still meet again at different crossroads after such a long time. In the morning, after Xu Sui distanced herself from Zhou Jingze, she was called away by a nurse in a hurry. After finishing her work, during lunch break, Xu Sui took off her coat from the hanger and lay down on the sofa in the office to rest with her eyes closed. The cool afternoon wind blew in through the window. Xu Sui closed her eyes and had a long dream. The details of the memories were so real that she really thought that she had returned to high school, admitted to the university, and met him again. The alarm suddenly rang on the phone Xu Sui held tightly, but she still felt her eyelids were heavy and that someone besides her was nudging her arm. She opened her eyes with difficulty and unconsciously said, Class is over. Beside her came a chuckle; the nurse on duty today, Xiao He, asked: Doctor Xu, its time to go to work, are you asleep? The voice brought Xu Sui back to reality in an instant. Xu Sui got up from the sofa with a coat still on her body and smiled lightly: True, I fell asleep and got confused. Its almost 2 oclock, and in the afternoon, we have to see the people in the waiting room. The nurse who worked with Xu Sui reminded her. Okay. Xu Sui got up and went to the bathroom to wash her face with cold water. Facing the mirror, she took off the hair tie on her wrist and tied her hair into a neat low ponytail. The curtains in the office were pulled open with a swish and a large amount of light flooded in. Xu Sui unscrewed the lid, grabbed a handful of scented tea, and threw it into an electric tea kettle, pressing the power button with a beep. Accompanied by the gurgling sound of boiling tea, Xu Sui leaned over to sort out the medical records and documents on the desk; her brain was working faster, and her speech became clear and well organized: Nurse He, in a while, well let people waiting to see the doctor come in order, if there are too many people in line and the patient is anxious, you can appease them as you see fit. If you encounter trouble, dont push yourself, just call the security guard to deal with it. Okay, Doctor Xu. On weekends, many people made an appointment. After Xu Sui sent off a patient, she welcomed another patient. She was so busy that she didnt even have time to drink water. At four oclock in the afternoon, Xu Sui saw a rather special patient. A mother led a little girl in. The little girl was about ten years old; her hair was tied into pigtails, and she had fair skin and round eyes. The girls mother held the girl and sat down, lifting her clothes to show the girls belly, and said, Doctor, there was a fight between a pair of boys in my daughters class two days ago, and the one who was beaten was her deskmate. She has always been considerate, and in the spur of the moment, she rushed to pull apart the fight but was hit by a blunt object held by one of them. I saw a bruise on her abdomen that day, and Dou Dou said it didnt hurt. I simply helped her treat the wounds. But two days later, I didnt expect that she would cry out in pain. She couldnt sleep because of the pain and had some difficulty breathing. Xu Sui nodded, looked away from the patients medical history on the computer screen, and said, Let me have a look. Xu Sui leaned over and pressed on the injury of the little girls abdomen and asked softly: Does it hurt? The little girls eyes were wet, and her mouth curled down: It hurts. Xu Sui returned to the desk, printed two examination forms, and signed on them: Take her for an abdominal ultrasound and CT to check whether there is any delayed organ damage. An hour later, the mother led the little girl back. Xu Sui took the report, checked it carefully, and finally said, Fortunately, its just a soft tissue injury. Ill prescribe a course of medications, but let her rest well, and after finishing them, you can come back for an examination. The girls mother breathed a sigh of relief and nodded hurriedly: Thank you, doctor. The little girl didnt understand but had a vague feeling that it was good news, and her face immediately brightened, revealing a smile. Xu Sui walked up to her, took out a handful of fruit candies from her pocket, and at eye level, she said softly: You are very brave. This is a reward for you, but promise me to protect yourself before being brave next time, okay? The little girl nodded vigorously, staring at the colorful candy in her palm. Her eyes rolled around, and her tone was lively: Sister, do you have mint flavor? I prefer that one more. Hearing mint flavor Xu Suis dark eyelashes trembled, and she froze for a moment. The little girls mother pushed her arm and said: Give it to you, and youre still so picky. Take it quickly and thank the doctor. Thank you, sister. The little girl picked out two candies from her palm. Xu Sui regained her composure, raised her hand, and touched her head. She got up and sat back on the chair to continue working. The sun slowly set, and the last orange light came in and fell on the table. Xu Sui glanced at the time; it was about to be six oclock in five minutes. She pressed the intercom and asked, Xiao He, is there any patient in the back? Xiao He hesitated and said, There is one more, hes been waiting here for a long time. Xu Sui picked up the water glass on the table and took a sip of water. She tightened the lid, and her voice finally eased a little: Let him in. Not long after, there was a rhythmic knock on the door, Du du Xu Sui lowered her head and was writing the hospital records. A few strands of hair fell on her forehead, reflecting on the paper as a shadow. Im here to see a doctor. A sound close to metallic texture rang, deep and magnetic, familiar, yet unfamiliar. Xu Sui was concentrating on writing, and with a squeak, the tip of the pen suddenly drew a long line downward, and the record was ruined. The paper was torn off and thrown into the trash can. Xu Sui pressed her index finger and thumb on the blue file, and what she saw was black trousers, his hand hanging on the hem of the trousers. The protrusion of the wrist bone was clear, and there was a blood-red mark between the thumb and index finger, which had just been scabbed. There was a silver ring on the middle finger. She lifted her eyes slowly. A branded black thin jacket with a black and white striped shirt inside. The neckline made his facial features more distinct and chiseled. Two buttons were undone, revealing a throat bone. It was still those dark and deep eyes that made people unable to look away at a glance. He was less loose and carefree than before but a little more abstinent and masculine. It seemed that something had changed, but it also looked like nothing changed. It was indeed Zhou Jingze. She met him twice in one day. The clock on the wall happened to be exactly six oclock. Xu Sui only looked at it for two seconds, then retracted her gaze very lightly and put the cap back on the pen: Im already off work. If you want to see a doctor, turn left to the emergency department. Zhou Jingze was stunned. He was driven away as soon as she let him come in. It was obvious that she just didnt want to see him. He raised his eyelids, looked at Xu Sui, and said, Xu Sui, Im really here to see a doctor. Xu Sui lowered her head and remembered what she had to finish. Zhou Jingzes serious and calm tone seemed like she didnt forget him but was deliberately trying to avoid him. At this time, the door was pushed open, and Nurse He came in with a pile of documents. Zhou Jingze directly pulled out a stool and sat down, speaking calmly, Nurse, can I ask you a question? What? When Xiao He saw that the handsome guy was talking to her, her voice softened. Zhou Jingze was playing with a silver lighter in his hand and asked, What if you encountered injustice on the road and saved someone, and because of that person, you got injured? But the other party doesnt want to take responsibility? Isnt that being ungrateful! You must hold that person responsible. The nurse said excitedly. That makes sense. Zhou Jingze nodded seriously. Xu Sui ignored their conversation and sorted out the documents on the desk. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of the man sitting there calmly, his line of sight slowly falling on her head. He kept silent, and Xu Suis neck was numb from his scorching gaze. She finally spoke with a slightly aggressive tone: Why havent you left yet? Nurse He, who was sorting out the files next to her, looked surprised. Dr. Xu has always been gentle, and today, was the first time she saw her speak aggressively. Zhou Jingze put the lighter on the table; in a casual tone with a low and pleasant voice: Well, Im here waiting for you to take responsibility. ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! ! A row of exclamation marks appeared on the nurses face. No wonder Dr. Xu was single, and no matter how good the conditions were, she didnt look at them. There was such a top-quality handsome man in front of her demanding her to take responsibility, that of course, if you showed her someone, she wouldnt look at them. Im off work. If you need to see a doctor, you can go to the emergency department. Xu Sui repeated. Nurse He seemed to understand, and before going out, she couldnt bear to say a word for the handsome guy: Doctor Xu, why dont you help him out? It was this gentlemans turn before, but there was an old woman in front of him who was in a rush, so he gave his spot to her. It turned out to be like this. Xu Sui lowered her eyes and softened: Where do you feel uncomfortable? Back. Zhou Jingze spoke briefly. Xu Sui pointed to the compartment inside: Go inside and let me check. Zhou Jingze didnt hesitate. He went in and sat on the edge of the bed, probably thinking it would be troublesome, he stretched his hands on the hem of his clothes and directly took off his shirt, revealing distinct and firm muscles and flashing the V-line abs that extended to the abdomen. Xu Sui subconsciously turned her face away. After Zhou Jingze took off his clothes, he automatically turned his back to her, and Xu Sui stepped forward to check. At this moment, the sun had completely set, and the light in the room was a little dim. A row of spines on the back of the slender neck was obvious. The back was broad and thin, and there were two dark red scars in the middle with purple bruises; the wound appeared a little festered. It must have been from that night. He didnt do anything either. Only when the wound relapsed. Xu Sui leaned over and pressed the bone near the wound on his back, lowered her eyelashes, and focused: Tell me where it hurts. A pair of soft bruises on his back was pressed back and forth, and when she touched the wound, Zhou Jingze kept a pale face and said nothing. Suddenly, he let out a hiss sound, as if he was extremely patient in enduring something. Xu Sui paused and asked, It hurts here? No, your hair got me, Zhou Jingzes voice was light and deep, and he slowly said a word, Itchy. A strand of hair on her forehead fell on his back. She took a step back, reached out, and hooked the falling hair behind her ear: Sorry. Its no big problem, Xu Sui sat back at the desk again, with a light tone, Ill write you some medications, just go to the window on the first floor to get it. Pay attention to wound infection, avoid smoking and drinking, and eat less spicy food. Okay. The computer screen reflected the mans figure below his chin, dressing slowly and fasting buttons in a laid-back posture. Xu Sui retracted her gaze, waiting for him to come over and hand him the prescription. The two didnt make any eye contact the whole time. After the person left, there was silence in the office, and the clock on the wall made a tick-tick sound. Xu Sui leaned back on the office chair, relieved. Xu Sui sat in the office for fifteen minutes before leaving with her bag. In the underground parking, Xu Sui took the key out of her bag and pressed the lock to unlock the car. She walked forward, opened the door, and put the bag aside, shifting gears to back up her car out of the lot. After coming out, Xu Sui put her hand on the steering wheel and turned on the music. The soothing music played, and her nerves relaxed a lot. For some reason, she has always felt tired recently. Maybe it was really time for her to take an annual leave and go out to relax. Xu Sui thought, completely oblivious to the fact that a big black G suddenly appeared across from the front, drifting obliquely, and then the four-wheel drove steadily as if waiting for her in the front. By the time she realized it, it was too late to decelerate and brake; she bumped into it with a bang. Under the impact of inertia force, Xu Suis head bumped against the steering wheel. She looked up and saw that the other partys rear car hood was largely dented, too tragic to look at. It was like playing with bumper cars but still smoking after the crash. She was about to turn 28; was she going to have an unlucky year this year? The other party opened the car door and walked towards her. When Xu Sui got a clear look at who was coming, she closed her eyes in despair. She lay on the steering wheel and turned her face sideways, her heart utterly dissipated into ashes. With a cigarette in his mouth, Zhou Jingze walked over with his long legs. He bent his fingers and knocked his knuckles on the car window. Xu Sui had to press the button to lower the car window. The wind poured in, and his face was visible. Get off the car, he said. Xu Sui had no choice but to get out of the car. Zhou Jingze bit his cigarette and raised his hand to signal her to come over. Xu Sui had no choice but to walk over, and just as she stood still, unexpectedly, Zhou Jingze pressed on the phone with his thumb and forefinger and clicked to take a picture of her. Why are you taking a photo of me? Xu Sui frowned. Zhou Jingze took the cigarette out of his mouth, dusted the ash with his hand, and looked at her: Leaving evidence, just in case you dont owe to the debt. Xu Sui: . You decide, private talk or follow the procedures. Zhou Jingze asked her. Xu Sui glanced at his G-Class car starting with 65; the license plate with consecutive numbers had been hit by her, and a corner of it was missing. At a glance, she couldnt afford it even if she used all of her wealth. However, the self-esteem in her heart and determination to not have anything to do with him forced her to pretend to be calm and gritted her teeth: Follow the procedures. Zhou Jingze nodded, holding the phone in his hand, and turned around. He pressed his thumb on the screen: Number. Xu Sui pursed her lips, subconsciously on guard: You can come directly to Puren to find me, Im always here on weekdays. Xu Sui, Zhou Jingze called out her name slowly, his voice was a little low, and his tone was serious, Ive been busy recently. The hidden meaning was that he didnt want to harass her. Xu Sui had no choice but to report a series of numbers and then turned around and left. Three seconds later, a clear and very loud female voice sounded behind her: Im sorry, the number you dialed is an empty number, sorry Zhou Jingze turned on the speaker. Xu Sui blushed in embarrassment from head to toe, and Zhou Jingze exhaled a mouthful of gray smoke and raised his eyebrows: Want to explain, huh? After Xu Sui reported the number again, she escaped back to the car and started the car to leave. Zhou Jingze returned to his car and stared at the white car leaving in front of him with strong emotions in his eyes. Suddenly, the screen displayed an incoming call from Sheng Nanzhou. Zhou Jingze picked up the airpods and stuffed it into his ear. He tapped the switch with his index finger, and the call was connected. Sheng Nanzhou immediately spoke, crackling a lot: Damn it, young master I called you several times, why are you only answering now! Those favored all have nothing to fear huh? Let me ask you, did you think about going to the training base of the China Aviation Academy? Let me tell you, although its a bit compromising with your qualifications, you are still a chief instructor, and the salary is good. Also, arent you short of money recently Dude, my car got hit. Zhou Jingze said suddenly. ? Holy shit, bro, thats your favorite car. Usually, I only use it twice, and youre still so reluctant to let me touch it. How could you say that you just got hit by a car? Sheng Nanzhou nagged a lot before finally realizing, No wait, why do I think youre a little happy? Actually a little bit. Zhou Jingze responded. After they finished speaking, Zhou Jingze lowered his neck and slid his thumb on the photo album. Xu Sui was wearing a knitted skirt, long hair, and a shawl, standing beside the car with a beautiful nose and red lips. She had naturally curved eyebrows and a blank expression on her face. The collarbone at the neckline was long and prominent, and the slender waist was grasped in one hand. How long has it been? It doesnt seem to be that long. Xu Sui still looked quiet and beautiful as before, but there were many changes in the details. She was no longer a little girl who showed timidity in her eyes after being teased by others. When Xu Sui faced him, her calm eyes were on guard, which made Zhou Jingzes throat feel dry and rough, and a soft thorn pricked his heart, making it piercingly painful. A stage just above being strangers, what is it called? Xu Suis attitude and reactions were reminding him. Years have passed. Zhou Jingze frowned, his eyes were heavy, and the surging emotions in his eyes couldnt be suppressed: She lost weight. CH 54 Chapter 54: Saw her with another man. What are you dilly-dallying about? Come over for a drink. Sheng Nanzhou heard him talking about fat and thin and hung up the phone with a pa. It was dark in the evening, and the light was dim. Coming down from the overpass, Zhou Jingze turned the steering wheel towards Huancheng Road. When he came down, his sight narrowed, and neon lights hung high. After getting off the overpass, he encountered a traffic jam midway, and the horns beeped nonstop. Looking down from above, Huancheng Road was boiled into colorful dumplings of five to six shades. After having to stop and go all the way, it was already very late when Zhou Jingze arrived at the Pub. He pushed open the door just as Sheng Nanzhou was pouring wine and complained, Youre moving at a snails pace. Traffic, what can I do? Zhou Jingze smiled and raised his eyebrows, Would you like me to fly a plane in the city? The two had a drink and chatted about their recent situation. Sheng Nanzhou touched his knee with his elbow and asked, Ai, your car was hit. Xu Sui. Zhou Jingzes voice was low and deep; he recited these two words like the Heart Sutra. Sheng Nanzhou was stunned for a moment, being able to hear him mention this name in his life again. Its been so many years, and the two words Xu Sui were like the gate to his life. A single pinch was like a direct hit, and he wouldnt let anyone bring it up. But he took the initiative to mention it today. You ran into her? Makes sense, Jingbei City is not too big or too small. Sheng Nanzhou nodded. Looking at your expression, she must have given you a hard time, but you deserve it. Who told you not to go find her in the first place. Sheng Nanzhou was happy to see him in a bad mood. Zhou Jingze casually poured the wine. He paused when he heard the words, a few drops of wine spilling on the table. He raised his eyelids and looked at him: How do you know that I didnt go look for her? Sheng Nanzhou was taken aback. As if there was such a thing, but he cant remember. Having said that, he felt a little pity for Zhou Jingze and patted him on the shoulder: I heard that Xu Sui is now Purens department beauty. Shes also quite outstanding that many good men are lining up to pursue her, so you have to hurry up ah. Zhou Jingze raised his head and drank a glass of wine. His throat was extremely dry, but he kept his composure on the surface. Glancing at him, his tone was slow: I dont need you to tell me that. At 11 in the morning on Saturday, Xu Sui was still in bed. The weekend finally came, and she wished there were 48 hours in a day, so she could spend it sleeping. At a quarter past eleven, Liang Shuang called, and Xu Sui poked her head out from under the thin blanket. Speaking in a childish voice while half asleep and half awake: Hello. Hi baby, Liang Shuang replied, and hearing the sound of her turning over from the phone, she said in a threatening tone, Did you forget something today? Xu Sui immediately got up from the bed when she heard this, remembering that they agreed to go shopping today. She swallowed nervously: Of course not, Im putting on makeup right now. Liang Shuang snorted, Come on, who are you lying to? I know youre still sleeping. Its still early anyway, Liang Shuang glanced at her watch, Its about time to get up, put on your makeup, and come out after lunch. The weather is pretty good today. Okay. Xu Sui breathed a sigh of relief and lay back on the bed again. After lying on the bed for a while, Xu Sui got up from the bed. She slowly brushed her teeth, washed her face, cooked some pasta, and warmed up a glass of milk. By the time she got ready, it was already half past two in the afternoon. The two agreed to meet at the IFC Mall. They havent seen each other for half a month, and Xu Sui felt that Liang Shuangs complexion had improved, and she became more and more beautiful. When Liang Shuang was studying in graduate school, she suddenly realized one day that it was too hard to do clinical work. To save her increasingly thinning hair, she resolutely chose anesthesia. After graduating, she became an anesthesiologist in the private hospital run by her father, which was much easier than Xu Suis constant surgery rotations. As soon as the two entered the shopping mall, Liang Shuang began to sweep the stores, buying non-stop. In her words, We are all 28! The great years are about to pass, so we must treat ourselves better. Stop, Im still three months away. Xu Sui laughed. At first, Xu Sui would accompany Liang Shuang to try on clothes and bags, but eventually, as soon as they entered the store, Xu Sui would sit down on a sofa. Liang Shuang came out wearing a sequined skirt, and when she saw Xu Sui sitting there flipping through a magazine, she said: Why do you look like a man? Xu Sui closed the magazine and smiled, Then you can treat me as a man. This man says your skirt is quite pretty. Liang Shuang left with satisfaction, and she picked out another coffee-colored silk scarf and happily paid the bill. The two walked out of the brand store arm in arm. Liang Shuang nudged: Ai, this is just the start? But my energy for shopping is not as great as Xixis. When the name was mentioned, both of them thought of the headstrong and lively young lady who had brought a lot of joy to everyone. The two fell silent. Liang Shuang asked her, Hey, are you still in contact with Xixi? Rarely, Xu Sui shook her head, The last time she sent me a postcard was half a year ago. After graduation, the timid miss was determined to join the International Wildlife Society and became a wild animal rescue vet, running around the world. In recent years, Hu Qianxi has lost contact with everyone, but she would always send Xu Sui a postcard wherever she went. Liang Shuang stretched her waist and pointed to the second floor of the shopping mall: Baby Sui, lets go have a drink and talk. Okay. Xu Sui nodded. In the coffee shop, Liang Shuang ordered a cup of cold brew iced coffee, an egg tuna sandwich, and a small piece of blueberry chestnut roll. Xu Sui ordered a cup of iced shaken peach oolong tea. After the drinks and desserts were served, Liang Shuang took a sip of coffee. She swiped the screen with her thumb and pressed on the photo album to show Xu Sui: What do you think, handsome? This was the star that came to our hospital a while ago, and I gave him general anesthesia. Xu Sui glanced at him. He was handsome and young, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and sharp facial features: Not bad, a little puppy. Hey, Sui Sui, I heard that person is back. Did you know? Liang Shuang said while forking a small piece of cake. Which person? Xu Sui bit the straw and met Liang Shuangs hesitant look but said the name calmly, Zhou Jingze? We met last week. Shit, really? Liang was about to deliver the cake to her mouth before it fell with a ba-da. Xu Sui nodded and told her what happened last week. Liang Shuang opened her eyes wide and asked, You mean he took your number but didnt ask you for compensation, and he didnt take the initiative to contact you later? Yes. Liang Shuang looked puzzled before remembering something and said: Do you remember my ex-boyfriend Wang Liang who later became my good brother? And he was also in the same year as Zhou Jingze? He was also your ex-boyfriends fanboy. I heard him say that Zhou Jingze seemed to have violated some disciplinary regulations and is now grounded from flying, so hes unemployed now. I heard that the offense he committed this time was quite serious, and his career may end here. Xu Sui was using a straw to poke a piece of ice and hook it up along the edge. After hearing this, the ice cube fell back into the milk tea with a dong. Liang Shuang had a look of pity on her face: Hey, I really didnt expect it. Anyway, I was his fan back then. Such an awesome person was actually grounded. The world is so unpredictable. Xu Sui kept her head down the entire time and simply unscrewed the lid of the transparent cup and picked up an ice cube, stuffing it into her mouth before chewing and swallowing it. Her throat was so cold and chilly that she couldnt even say a word. After dinner in the evening, Liang Shuang looked at a message on her phone and looked up, and asked: Did you check the group chat yet? Li Yang asked if you want to go to Brown Sugar Jar? Xu Sui shook her head: No, I want to go to bed early tonight. Liang Shuang glanced at the phone again and said, He said there would be a live performance tonight. It was added temporarily, and you like that band very much. Go. Xu Sui changed her words. Something different about Xu Sui is that she seldom goes to bars and nightclubs. But she would attend every band performance because she felt that listening to live performances was a very relaxing sight, and there, she could let go of her other self. She used to like to listen to Mayday because of that person, but now she found out there were many other songs she liked. Liang Shuang immediately waved to pay the bill and picked up her bag about to leave: Hurry up, sister, Li Yang said he reserved two good spots for us. Okay. Xu Sui stopped a green taxi and reported an address after going in it. The taxi drove ahead slowly and arrived at Brown Sugar Jar after about 40 minutes. They walked into a hidden pub along the alley and pushed open the door. Electronic music mixed with the restless sound of drums poured over them. The band had been singing for thirty minutes, and there were waves of people. It was extremely hot. Li Yang sat on the edge of the bar and waved to the two of them, waiting for them to come forward. Li Yang handed them two cups of bomb shots, squeezing his throat, and said, My sweethearts, I miss you guys so much. Oh, Liang Shuang rolled her eyes, If you didnt break up with your muscle coach from the gym, would you still remember us? Xu Sui laughed and raised his glass to him. Li Yang, a year younger than them, 27, a photographer, is a rich second generation who sits around doing nothing, a club rat who has connections to everything and treats them very well. He is not bad looking with long hair, feminine temperament, and male orientation; the gay best friend of the two of them. In the beginning, he was Liang Shuangs friend, but after bringing Xu Sui along a few times, they all got along pretty well and often played together. Where are the seats reserved for us? Xu Sui was more concerned about this at the moment. As promised, pro area. Li Yang took two green bracelets out from his pocket and helped them put them on carefully. Liang Shuang was sitting at the bar drinking. Xu Sui patted the bracelet on her wrist with satisfaction, and her always calm face showed some excitement: You guys drink first. Ill go over first. Okay, sweetheart, Ill come find you in a bit, Li Yang waved at her. Xu Sui turned around and entered the pro area. Just when the band started to perform a new song, when the drumstick hit the drum, Xu Sui squeezed into the crowd, smiled, and screamed along with them. The red and purple light shined down the stage together. The dry ice rose, and the smoke surrounded the lead singer on the stage. As the percussion beat faster and faster, the atmosphere rose to its climax. Arms pressed against arms in the crowd, and clothes were rubbing against each other. Someone wearing a flag rushed onto the stage to dive, and the atmosphere was getting hotter and hotter. Xu Sui broke out in a sweat; the people on the dance floor started dancing or forming a line. Xu Sui wiggled her body slightly at first, but then she was so happy that she took off the silk scarf around her neck and started dancing, letting herself go. Xu Sui was jumping and felt someone sticking close to her, wanting to dance together. She raised her eyes nervously, and after finding it was Li Yang, she was relieved. Because Xu Sui and Li Yang were an attractive pair of a handsome man and beauty, the photographer took a 30-second shot of them. The picture of the two looking at each other and smiling was projected onto the big screen. Li Yang shamelessly blew a kiss to the audience, and the audience immediately screamed, while Xu Sui just smiled at the screen. Zhou Jingze was sitting bored in the booth mixing the wine. He slowly poured the red wine into the transparent glass. With his slender fingertips, he picked up a piece of iced lemon and stuck it on the rim of the glass. A long red light shone over him. His side profile was tough and strong, and his eyebrows were deep. One hand held a cigarette while resting on his knee, and the other hand was playing table football with a careless expression. The dry ice on the back kept rising out. The stage was lively, but he was too lazy to raise his eyelids and look. Several women in the booth next to him were itching to strike up a conversation, except with an upright man like him, they had no idea what kind of person would enter his eyes. This man has an expensive character all over his body. Its not that he looks expensive but difficult to attain that its hard to find even with a lantern. Sitting next to him, Cheng You was attracted by the screams from the audience. He looked at the projection screen and said in surprise, Boss, isnt that the girl you rescued at the barbecue stall that night? Zhou Jingze was finally willing to look away. Sheng Nanzhou, who was sitting across from him, sighed from the bottom of his heart, and at the same time, tried to shoot Cheng You a hint. But unfortunately, the foolish man didnt see the change of emotion in Zhou Jingzes eyes and kept asking for confirmation: Fuck, its really her. The one we met before I made a mistake. This one seems to be her boyfriend, and they came to watch the performance together! Zhou Jingze squinted his eyes and looked over. Xu Sui was wearing a black sweater with a square collar, fair chest, and blue high-waisted jeans that hugged her curves in the right place; with a clear, pure face, many mens eager eyes lingered on her. She has indeed grown up a lot in all aspects, not only in figure but also in courage that she was able to be comfortable in such a lustful place. A man with half-up half-down hair pressed over. The two were so close that their arms to shoulder rubbed against each other. The lights were swirling, and the stage was booming. Suddenly, the man leaned down and whispered something in her ear. She raised her head and looked at him with arched eyebrows. The two looked like they were about to kiss. Suddenly, the light in their area dimmed, and the red light moved to the other side. It was dark, and nothing could be seen. It is said that the best place to start a new relationship is in a bar. The most hallucinatory thing is that it only takes a glass of alcohol to sway your senses and a look at each other in an ambiguous atmosphere. The ice cubes were poured into the glass, and just after adding a little Sprite, the carbonated bubbles made a sizzling sound, surging up instantly. With a bang, the wine glass was placed on the table. Everyone turned to look at him. A lighted cigarette was thrown into the wine, and the scarlet flame was extinguished. This glass of wine was ruined. Zhou Jingze put one hand in his pocket and walked towards the crowded dance floor. CH 55 Chapter 55: Entire body was pushed against the wall. When Cheng You finally realized, he was slow to catch on in hindsight: Whats his relationship with that girl? Ex-girlfriend. Cheng You was drinking wine, and after he heard that, he spat it all out. Oh shit, really gone too far! Its over, hes going to be hung up and beaten. Mr. Sheng, why didnt you remind me? Reminded, just now. Ah, I thought your eyes were hurting at that time. Cheng Yous girlfriend was sitting by the side and helplessly facepalmed; why did she have an idiot boyfriend? Xu Sui was standing on the left side of the center of the stage in the pro area. She was so close that she could hardly hear what others were talking about. Li Yang put a hand on her shoulder, leaned into her ear, and yelled: My sweetheart, are you tired? Do you want a drink Before the ah was even said, Li Yang felt a strong male hormone approaching, and a brute force pulled away his hand from Xu Suis shoulder, tearing them apart. Someone stepped back and bumped into Xu Sui. The silk scarf she was playing with and wearing on her head fell off, and the chilly air from the air conditioner blew over, like white gauze, falling at Zhou Jingzes feet. Zhou Jingze was tall and straight, holding his hand with one hand and silently standing between the two. He looked at her with a heavy expression. Li Yang was in so much pain and hurriedly said: Ouch, it hurts, handsome guy, if you have something to say, let go first. You let go. Xu Sui frowned. Li Yang is considered tall, but when Zhou Jingze leaned over, Zhou Jingze was still a bit taller than him. He clamped Li Yangs wrist, and dry ice crept under his feet. Zhou Jingze was dressed in a black shirt and black trousers. His fierce face was half entrapped in red shadows, his eyelashes swept down, and he looked at her with an obscure expression: Why did you come to this kind of place? Xu Sui felt a little angry in her heart. This person came over, interrupted, and detained her friend without any explanation. Xu Sui took two steps forward, leaned over to pick up her silk scarf, and looked at him, saying word by word: Do I know you? In what position are you to nag me, ex-boyfriend? Xu Sui looked him straight in the eyes and wanted to ask the second half of the sentence. What was most heartbreaking was that Xu Sui said this sentence in a calm and emotionless tone, just like her. The atmosphere remained a stalemate, and the expression on Zhou Jingzes face changed. He let go of Li Yang abruptly, still looking at her, and nodded: Okay. After saying that, he penetrated through the crowd on the dance floor and left. After seeing Zhou Jingzes face, the people on the dance floor wanted to strike up a conversation with him, but unfortunately, they were given the cold shoulder. Seeing him return to his place, Xu Sui followed her gaze all the way to the VIP area. He sat down again, and the person next to him moved and freed a seat immediately. He picked up the wine glass on the table and touched it, taking a sip, and his Adams apple rolling, before starting to talk to the person casually. It seems that just now was an irrelevant interlude. Xu Sui withdrew her gaze; it was indeed an interlude. Li Yangs expression faintly carried excitement, and he asked loudly beside her ear: Sweetheart, still playing? Now that Xu Sui had no interest in playing anymore, she shook her head: Im a little tired, go back and drink. Xu Sui walked to the bar on the other side. Looking from a distance, Liang Shuang hit off with a man she had just met. Unclear what kind of joke the other party said, Liang Shuang lay on the table and covered her face with laughter. She was not surprised by this. In Liang Shuangs words, youth does not stay long, so seize the day. Thinking of this, Xu Sui laughed and walked over to sit on the high chair. The bartender came over to ask her what she wanted to drink. Xu Suis elbow pressed on the menu, and just as she was about to open her mouth, a pale hand with thin blood vessels held a glass of wine and moved it in front of Xu Sui. Baby, Ill treat you to the Wizard of Oz. Li Yang winked at her and highly praised her, trying to curry favor, Such refreshing wine should match my laurel beauty. Li Yang had just met Xu Sui, so he was very polite to her and only dared to say what was in his heart when he knew her well. He said that Xu Sui carried the soft temperament of a southern woman, very gentle, but her eyes were clear and cold. Like the laurel tree planted next to Change in the sky. The fragrance is cool and sweet but beyond reach. Xu Sui took a sip from the wine glass and chewed a piece of ice, her cheeks bulging. Seeing her relaxed brows and eyes, Li Yang leaned over and started talking: My sweetheart ah, did you know that man just now? It looks like you have a close relationship with him. He is completely my type and even looks so fucking hot when hes angry. When he grabbed my hand just now, my shoulder touched his chest, so hard, no, Im going to faint So, can you help me and ask for his WeChat? Xu Sui was drinking wine, and when she heard those words, she suddenly choked her throat, coughing violently, and couldnt breathe. Li Yang immediately patted her back caringly and handed her a tissue. After a while, Xu Sui finally calmed down and took the tissue, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes: No. Why not ah? We dont know each other well, Xu Sui said, her eyes a little red from coughing. And she had drawn a clear line just now. With Zhou Jingzes prideful personality, he would definitely not talk to her again. Please, Sui Sui, its rare for me to meet such a good man of my appetite. Such a handsome man with single eyelids. If I let him slip, I will die of regret, and I just fell out of love. Hes a straight man. Xu Suis tone was helpless. Zhou Jingze is really a disaster. After so many years, there are still people who will die for him, even attracting men. I have the confidence to turn him. Li Yang was confident in his appearance. He pulled out his trump card, Dont you always want the live ticket for that movie conference? Ill help you get it. She had really been thinking about that site conference. But he is very picky, hard to chase, and if you cant get him, youll suffer from him. Xu Sui was about to say this but stopped when he met Li Yangs anticipating eyes. She shouldnt pour cold water on it, right? Li Yang seemed to see her hesitation and dilemma and patted her hand: Aiya, dont be pressured. Get his WeChat first, and well talk about it if you cant. If the business is not successful, hell treat it as if he has met one more handsome guy. Ill give it a try. Xu Sui put down her wine glass, and the lemon slices sank into the bottom of the glass. Xu Sui stood up, bit the bullet, and walked towards the booth. The crowds were jammed, and the red and purple lights flashed over in turns. The sound of shaking cups, conversations, and illusory laughter brushed the ears from time to time. Zhou Jingze sat in the booth, lowered his head, and stretched out his hands to light the cigarette. His wide palms covered half his face, revealing dark and sharp eyebrows. Gray smoke fled out, and he held the cigarette in one hand while putting the lighter on the table. Someone whispered in his ear. Zhou Jingze slowly raised his eyelids and followed the gaze of the person beside him. Xu Sui also looked over. A group of people less than five meters away from Zhou Jingzes table were quarreling. One of the fat men grabbed a beer bottle and threw it on the others head, causing the pieces to fly everywhere. The two sides fought immediately, and the indifferent crowd could only watch. Those who wanted to pull apart the fight did not dare to step forward because the two groups fought too fiercely and in fear of accidentally hurting themselves. The scene was chaotic. When the security guard came over, he couldnt hold them back, but instead, his head was slammed. The scene was too fierce and bloody. Zhou Jingze sat in the booth and lowered his eyes to play table soccer. Suddenly, a shard of glass flew over and just happened to hit him on the forehead. When the sharp glass hit from the corner, a bloodstain appeared on Zhou Jingzes brow bridge, and dark red blood gushed out immediately. Seeing this, Cheng You and another man stood up outraged, as if they were going to wrestle with these grandsons. Zhou Jingze raised his hand and pressed them back to their seats. Standing not far away, Xu Sui saw him exchange a glance with Sheng Nanzhou. Actually, she was too familiar with that naughty smile on Zhou Jingzes face. Holding back a stomach full of bad water, not letting anyone off. Zhou Jingze stood up, tore something off the opposite wall not far away, and then came back. He held two burning cigarettes in his hand and took two cigarettes from the men around the table; there was one already in his mouth. There were a total of five. Zhou Jingze threw the thing and the cigarettes into the group in a brawl. In less than five seconds, the smoke alarm made a loud noise. The sound of the smoke alarm was sharp and high-pitched. A group of people covered their ears and looked everywhere for the alarm. Some people thought that something really happened and hurriedly fled screaming. The scene was chaotic. Unaware of who shouted Someone called the police! the chaotic scene became even worse. Sheng Nanzhou walked over, took advantage of the confusion to sneak into the crowd, and beat up the opponent before fleeing. Xu Sui watched Zhou Jingze take a sip of wine and pick up the lighter and coat on the table before walking to the other side alone. A tall figure flashed past her. Xu Sui immediately followed him. In the sea of people, heavy metal music was blasting in her ears. Xu Sui followed behind. She noticed that Zhou Jingze was walking very fast with his back facing her. The spinous process below the back of his head was apparent, revealing a slender neck. She followed Zhou Jingze all the way. Seeing him go straight, turn left, and walk out of the pub through a side door. Xu Sui followed quickly, walking out of the side entrance and pushing open the door. It turned out that the outside was a safe fire exit. Xu Sui looked around, but there was nothing. The person was gone. She lost him. Xu Sui lowered her long black eyelashes, and just as she was about to leave, an oppressive figure enveloped her and backed her against the wall. Zhou Jingzes knees pressed and separated her legs, and Xu Suis entire body was pushed against the wall. The breath was heavy, and the panting intertwined. Zhou Jingzes eyes were deep, with strong emotions and aggression, as if like prey, with undisguised desire in his eyes. Xu Sui only looked at him for barely three seconds before hurriedly looking away. But the man didnt intend to let her go. Zhou Jingze clenched her chin with one hand, forcing her to look directly at him. A metallic voice sounded: The breath on his body was too familiar and intrusive, and Xu Suis breathing was a little unstable. The angle of the two was really too flirtatious. Zhou Jingze leaned against her, supporting himself against the wall with one hand. He turned her face, and within the control of her, his forehead quickly reached the tip of her nose and another inch closer. He could kiss her. Xu Sui felt a little regretful. Why did she soft-heartedly agree to Li Yangs request and let herself be caught in a passive situation just for an on-site ticket? She cleared her throat and turned her face away: My friend, his name is Li Yang. He wants to add you on WeChat. Didnt you say we dont know each other? Zhou Jingze still refused to let her go. You can give it if you want to, and if you dont want to, then never mind. Xu Sui patted his hand away. Catching him off guard, Xu escaped from under his arm, and the distance between the two suddenly widened. She retreated to the side. The voice-activated lamp lightened, and her eyes suddenly brightened, breaking up the intimacy just now. Xu Sui held her phone and texted Li Yangs WeChat, typing in the chat box: No play.Just as she was about to walk back, Zhou Jingze stood in front of her and grabbed her arm to prevent her from leaving. Dont you want my WeChat? But you have to add me first, and then share it with him. Zhou Jingze threw the phone at her. Xu Sui nodded bluntly and turned her back away with his phone to do it. After being given an empty number last time, Zhou Jingze knew her little schemes. She probably just scanned the QR code as a gesture but didnt click to add, and as if raising his hand and grabbing onto her ponytail, he said in a low voice, Ill watch you add. Under Zhou Jingzes gaze, Xu Sui had no choice but to add his WeChat. After the task was completed, Xu Sui immediately left the fire safety passage. Zhou Jingze held his phone and exited from the other side. On the roadside, Zhou Jingze stood under the dusky light. He swiped his thumb on the screen and sent a message to Sheng Nanzhou: Come pick me up at the intersection. Ten minutes later, Sheng Nanzhou appeared in front of him in a Maybach. Zhou Jingze opened the car door, sat in, and looked down at his phone, never raising his head again. Sheng Nanzhou: ? Why dont you sit in the front seat, am I your driver? Arent you? Zhou Jingze replied. Get out of the car! Dont you have a car yourself? Zhou Jingze was still looking down at the phone: Didnt I tell you that I took my car to get repaired? He pressed his thumb on the phone screen and clicked into his WeChat conversation with Xu Sui, probing by sending a text of six periods. The next second, a huge exclamation mark displayed: You are not friends with the other party, and the other party has turned on their friend verification. Zhou Jingzes face was gloomy, and he narrowed his eyes. Okay, remove after use. Xu Sui, grew some skills huh. CH 56 Chapter 56: We have already broken up. After Xu Sui sent the contact to Li Yang, she quickly deleted Zhou Jingze. She could be a fool for love in her youth, but not anymore. Back then, as to how desperate she was to disregard herself, she fell miserably. It was better to not be entangled again; the best option. After returning home, Xu Sui received a message from Li Yang. Li Yang has always been swift in handling affairs, and he sent her a screenshot: On-site press conference, after the event, the staff will take you backstage to shake hands and take pictures with the actor you like. What do you think? Isnt brother reliable in handling things? Xu Sui replied: Big brother is reliable. After a while, Li Yang said: But the press conference is two months later, youll have something to wait for. But when did you become a fan of literature and art, watching this kind of Italian movie? This is the first time I saw you chasing celebrities, must like it very much huh? Xu Sui smiled and didnt reply. If there has to be a reason, it was probably because of one person. As the weekend passed, Xu Sui quickly forgot about this interlude and became a tireless screw again nailed in the operating room. On Tuesday, there was a meeting in the hospital, and a segment of it was on patients dependency and the doctor-patient relationship. The hospital director played a series of short videos, including in-hospital doctors catching fatigue and illnesses from rescuing patients and clips of patients who bravely fought against cancer but unfortunately passed away. The doctors in the meeting were all moved, and some even had watery eyes. Director Zhang sat across from Xu Sui, watching her quietly. Xu Sui sat on the side, looking at the ppt on the projector calmly without many expressions. But she was listening carefully, occasionally lowering her head to take notes, and the ponytail she tied was swinging lightly. After the meeting, Xu Sui put the cap on her pen, tidied up the meeting minutes on the table, and walked out with it in her arms. When she walked halfway, she heard someone calling her. Xu Sui stopped and looked back. It was her teacher, Director Zhang. Director Zhang walked up to her with his hands behind his back and asked with a smile, Xiao Xu, what were the key points of this meeting? Xu Sui thought for a while, organizing her thoughts before speaking clearly. Not bad, Director Zhang praised with a nod and then changed the topic, The question I asked you before, have you found the answer? As her teacher, Director Zhang had a private conversation with her a while ago. He said that Xu Sui is diligent and conscientious, her medical skills have been improving, and she is also very responsible and patient towards patients. Everything is fine except for the lack of compassion as a doctor. In other words, in this profession, Xu Sui is too rational. Xu Sui shook her head and said, Im sorry, teacher, I Director Zhang sighed and patted her on the shoulder. Before leaving he said, There will be someone who will tell you the answer. When Xu Sui got back home after a busy day, the room was silent, and when she pressed the switch, it was bright like daytime. Xu Sui stood at the entrance to change her shoes and put her bag away while ordering a takeout. After taking a shower and washing her hair, the takeout also arrived. Xu Sui took the takeout, turned on a variety show on the TV, and watched it while eating. Halfway through, Xu Suis phone beside the table made a ding dong sound. She put down her chopsticks and picked up her phone to look. It was a message from Li Yang: Sweetheart, Im so tired. Xu Sui was too familiar with Li Yangs pattern of starting this sentence, which means that he had a lot of things to complain about. So she replied with an emoji, and Li Yang immediately complained: Sui baby, your friend is too cruel. I ask him five sentences, and he replies with one word. Just because hes good-looking, do I have to endure his indifference? Indifferent? Xu Sui thought about it carefully, and he seemed to be actually okay instead. Xu Sui didnt know what to reply and just said: You have worked hard. Li Yang replied with a series of ellipses. Two hours later, Xu Sui cleaned up the room and lit a piece of citrus-scented incense, patting the pillow and preparing to sleep. Li Yang sent a message: I have decided to give up on this man. Xu Sui happened to have just laid down and turned sideways, with her head resting on her arms, asking: Huh? Li Yang replied with a lot of words: He is good-looking, but a boring personality is useless. He is not fun at all, saying that he doesnt have any hobbies. When I clicked on his Moments, there isnt a single post, and his profile signature is a dash. Very quickly, Li Yang sent another screenshot. Xu Sui opened it, and her dark eyelashes trembled. His WeChat profile picture never changed. It was always Master Kratos, but now it was Master Kratos and 1017. Xu Suis nose twitched, and a lump formed in her throat from looking at their group photo. After many years, they have become an old cat and an old dog. Zhou Jingzes Moments was empty and clean. His signature was still the dash. Xu Sui recalled when they were in college, not long after they got together, they played games at his house. The summer was long, and the sun outside the alley was very intense; the cicadas sang one after another. Xu Sui and Zhou Jingze were watching a soccer game at home. They were sitting on the sofa, and the orange sunlight landed on a corner. Zhou Jingze hugged her while they were lying on the sofa, and he was in good spirits that he opened a can of cold beer. The tab was pulled apart, and countless bubbles surged up. Xu Sui was so envious that she wanted to drink, but even though Zhou Jingze refused, in the end, he only let her taste the foam. Zhou Jingze took back the beer, put it aside, and asked casually: Yi Yi, who do you bet on? Xu Sui looked at him and asked, Who do you think will win? Neymar. Then I bet on number 16, the one in the red jersey. Xu Sui said. Zhou Jingze became interested and raised his eyebrows asking, Oh? Why, you know him? No, I just want to disagree with you. Xu Sui smiled. After she finished speaking, she forked a piece of cold watermelon into her mouth and fled away from Zhou Jingze, sitting on the other side of the sofa, afraid that Zhou Jingze would punish her. On that hot and stifling afternoon, the two watched a soccer game together. Unexpectedly, Xu Suis words came true, and the player in the number 16 red jersey actually kicked the spin goal of the century. Neymar lost. Xu Sui smiled brightly: When there is a will, there is a way. Zhou Jingze took a sip of cold beer and smiled: What do you want? They had agreed earlier that the loser could help the other party do one thing. Xu Sui thought for a while, grabbed his arm, and said with some embarrassment: You just post a message about me in your Moments? Or I draw a turtle on your face? Zhou Jingze chose the former, and he picked up the phone on the table and directly posted it in his Moments, also changing his signature. The post was quickly seen by Da Liu. Da Liu: What kind of weird stuff is this, do you like dashes? Zhou Jingze: Yes. ? Come on, you suddenly became more like a sissy. Xu Sui took his phone and looked at it, frowning slightly: Dash? Zhou Jingze rubbed her head like petting his dog, deliberately teasing her, his tone was lighthearted: Well, doesnt Yi Yi look like a dash?1The Chinese character of Xu Suis nickname Yi Yi (һ һ) looks like a dash. They look quite alike too. When Xu Sui reacted, she was flustered and stretched out her hand to hit him. Her voice was soft even when she lost her temper: Youre like a dash. Zhou Jingzes chest trembled with delight. He was drinking beer when Xu Sui rushed over and accidentally bumped into his elbow, and the beer in his hand swayed onto Xu Sui. She wore a white dress, and her chest became wet; the air bubbles began to evaporate. Zhou Jingzes gaze towards her changed, and the room temperature rose. He leaned forward and kissed her, pressing her down on the sofa. The black trousers pressed against the white skirt, and the heavy breathing carried a touch of forbidden color. Xu Sui tasted the beer he fed. It was cold, and she swallowed the saliva as if feeling dizzy. Their legs were intertwined and tense, and the sunlight shining in was very intense. With a pa, the beer can fell to the ground, and the remaining half of the beer spilled on the ground making a sizzling sound before slowly melting. The sweet talk back then seemed as if right by her ears. Xu Sui looked at the screenshot and wondered what he meant by not changing his signature even until now. This was not like Zhou Jingzes style at all. After all, he wasnt someone with lasting affection. Over the years, what Xu Sui has learned from work was to bypass the things she cant figure out. After thinking about it for a while, she couldnt find the answer. It was probably because Zhou Jingze was simply too lazy to change it. In the end, Xu Sui didnt reply to Li Yang but fell into a deep sleep. On Friday, Xu Sui got up a little late and took a bag of bread and a carton of milk before hurrying off to work. The hospital was overcrowded as usual. Xu Sui sat in the office and worked all morning. She was so busy that her back ached. Just after taking a sip of water, the deputy director came in with a stack of documents. Director, Xu Sui hurriedly stood up, wanting to pour him a cup of water. Hey, sit down, dont be too busy, the director pointed to the seat with the folder, motioning for her to sit back down. Xu Sui had no choice but to sit back again, and the director handed her a document: Xiao Xu, so its like this. Our hospital has a medical cooperation project with Zhongzheng Airlines. They asked us to send some medical staff to give lectures, teach the pilots about emergency medical care, and cooperate in filming a joint promotional video. Its a win-win situation. When Xu Sui heard the word airlines, she instinctively rejected it, but if she refused, the director would definitely be suspicious. She had no choice but to follow his words and ask: Where is it? The western suburbs of Beijing, just at the aviation flight training base of one of their subsidiaries. You and your colleagues in the obstetrics and gynecology department will pack up and head there. There will be a car to pick you all up. Xu Sui flipped through the documents and looked hesitant: Director, I have a lot of work to do here, so Dont worry, the organization will give you a vacation. And if that doesnt work, Ill ask them to change your shift. Director You said. Xu Sui wanted to say more, but the director interrupted her: Xiao Xu, you are the face of our department, and your medical skills have always been improving this entire time. If we dont send you, who else would we send? Besides, you have to support this old mans work. After he finished speaking, the director took advantage of the situation to put her in such high regard, so Xu Sui had no choice but to nod: Okay. At 2 p.m., Xu Sui and her colleagues set off for the flight training base. There were four people, two men, and two women. Xu Sui sat in the back row and brought out a laptop. She wanted to read the details, but the road to the western suburbs was so bumpy that after a while, she had no choice but to turn off the laptop and sit quietly in the back. A colleague complained: This is too far away. After driving for an hour and a half, Xu Sui sat in the back and felt more nausea; her face turning paler and paler. She couldnt take it anymore and felt sicker in her stomach, so she lowered the car window and lay down on the window. A colleague handed her a bottle of water and said in a worried tone, Are you okay? Why is your motion sickness so severe? Xu Sui took a sip and felt a little better, replying, Its an old problem. The car drove further and further away from the city. Xu Sui lay on the car window, the scenery outside flashing by. The sun was burning like fire, and the fragrance of green grass mixed with the humidity of the wind poured in. In the distance, Xu Sui saw the base not far away. Surrounded by mountains, the turquoise field and gray floor engraved with the direction signs for aircraft take-off and landing were arranged together. The roar of the plane overhead became more and more clear. The stone tablet on the left was engraved with eight big characters in red: Aviation Industry Corporation of China Flight Training Base. The car drove to the front and stopped. The guard at the entrance checked the ID before opening the gate and letting the driver drive in. But the driver couldnt find a parking space, so Xu Sui signaled to get out of the car. After the car stopped, Xu Sui rushed out. Her head felt dizzy, and she felt like vomiting that in a hurry, she asked a passerby, Hello, where is the bathroom? The other party pointed: Turn left. Xu Sui jogged all the way there. The sun seemed to be chasing after her shadow, and when she reached the first intersection, a clear and powerful familiar voice sounded: What is our slogan, ah? A group of loud and forceful voices answered him: With the utmost effort, soar to the sky! Xu Sui raised her eyes and looked over. Zhou Jingze was wearing a pine branch green training uniform, standing in front of a group of blue ocean, appearing more noticeable. Zhou Jingze was leading them to run in the front. The golden embroidery on the shoulders glistened under the sun and biting the silver whistle, sweat streamed down his temples. Ruffian and unrestrained. The blue phalanx passed in front of her. Xu Sui squinted her eyes and seemed to have seen his young appearance in a trance, in high spirits training, and at the same time shouting, Reporting to the instructor, my girlfriend! As if it was just yesterday. After watching for two seconds, Xu Sui covered her mouth frowning, and ran towards the bathroom. Zhou Jingze led the team to train on the track. When he passed by the east, he seemed to have seen a familiar figure. He stopped and fell behind the team. Panting slightly, the whistle stopped abruptly, staring in a certain direction lost in thought. Xu Sui rushed into the bathroom and vomited with a pale face. In the end, her entire body leaned on the sink. She turned on the faucet and simply washed her face with cold water. Xu Sui came out after a while and walked to the right. She raised her eyes inadvertently and found a man lazily leaning against the wall. A tall and slender shadow fell. With his hand in his trouser pocket and a green bristlegrass in his mouth, the arc of his Adams apple was smooth, revealing a sense of abstinence. Xu Sui withdrew her gaze expressionlessly and was about to leave when Zhou Jingze called to her with a low and light voice: Motion sickness? She nodded. Zhou Jingze stood up straight and walked up to her, holding a green mint candy, and looked at her pale face: Take a candy. No need, thank you. Xu Sui refused lightly. After speaking, Xu Sui was about to leave, but her arm was grabbed by someone. The warmth of his palm overwhelmed her. The mans palm was rough with a thin layer of calluses, rubbing against her white and tender skin. This feeling was familiar and distant, and she only felt that her arm was very hot, scorching like fire, and subconsciously tried to break free. But no matter how she struggled, Zhou Jingze wouldnt move. Xu Sui looked directly at him. She spoke softly and paused at every word: Do I need to remind you? We have already broken up. Zhou Jingzes face was blank, and when his arms loosened, Xu Sui was able to break free. Coincidentally, someone happened to call her not far away, and Xu Sui responded, Coming. She brushed past him and inadvertently bumped Zhou Jingzes elbow. The person has gone away, but the faint scent of camellia on her body remained in the air. Intangible, just like human beings, indifferent, but with a strong sense of presence. The mint in the palm fell on the concrete floor, and it was immediately contaminated with dust. Zhou Jingze leaned over to pick up the abandoned candy and walked towards the faucet not far away. He turned on the switch, rising it with water. Zhou Jingze unwrapped the candy wrapper, threw the candy into his mouth, and put his hands in his pockets. He raised his eyes to look at the woman in the distance. Her skin was so white that it was glowing, and she was talking to a male colleague and smiling, her dimples appearing. He chewed the mints slowly as if there was snow between his lips and teeth; it was extremely cold and icy. Suddenly, there was a crack and the powder crumbled into four pieces. He tasted it with the tip of his tongue. It was a bit bitter. CH 57 Chapter 57: Whether my skills are good or not, dont you have the most voice in it? At 2:30 in the afternoon, under the blazing sun, Xu Sui and her colleagues were exhausted and weary after the drive. They tried to communicate with the head of the base, hoping to hasten the original shooting time from 3 oclock to now. They agreed that the earlier they finished, the earlier they would complete the task. Wu Fan, the head of the base, looked embarrassed: Actually, Im only in charge of reception, not the person in charge here. The captain and the flight attendants are still at the headquarters, so I cant communicate with them. How about I call our boss to discuss this with you all? Come in and rest first, Wu Fan said. Xu Sui walked into the lounge with several colleagues. Xu Sui looked over and saw a world map hanging in the center of the opposite wall, with a few red and white magnets stuck on it. There was a small five-star red flag hanging beside it. This looks like someones temporary office. The layout was very simple. There was only a desk, a black couch, and a white box fan, not even a potted plant. Wu Fan poured them a cup of tea and said with a smile: You guys have worked hard, he will be here soon. The colleague pulled Xu Suis sleeve and complained softly: I really hope to finish the class and shoot these things soon because I have a date in the evening. Xu Sui smiled and didnt answer because her motion sickness was too serious. At this instant, a person walked in from the door. Xu Sui was holding a disposable cup and about to take a sip, but after seeing the person clearly, a few drops of hot tea splashed onto her trouser. Zhou Jingze walked in and nodded at them one by one, holding a bunch of keys on his index finger and shaking them gently. After Xu Suis colleagues saw that he was a handsome guy, they became more vigorous. One of the colleagues shared their thoughts. Zhou Jingze took out two cans of iced Coke from the refrigerator and put them on the table. He sat down and opened one, taking a sip. He raised his eyes and asked, Want to advance the shoot? The female colleague nodded: Yes, could you accommodate? Zhou Jingze put the can on the coffee table, clasped the bottle with his fingers, and looked at everyone in the room. He paused when he glanced at Xu Suis sick pale face, retracting his gaze and raising his brow bone and spoke slowly: No. Ah, why? the colleague asked. Because the venue doesnt open until three oclock. Zhou Jingze put down a sentence. On the side, Wu Fan wiped off his cold sweat. He couldnt figure out why Zhou Jingze refused. Besides, whether opening up or not is only a matter of your words. Cant you just be a bit more tactful in your words, instead of this insensitive and incapable of human emotion? Even a fool can tell that it was nonsense. No wonder he is a notorious ruthless cold devil. Everyone rest. Zhou Jingze got up, picked up the ice water on the table, and walked out. The room was completely silent again, and the colleague whispered: Hey, why is he like this ah? So unsympathetic. Xu Sui shook her head. She didnt know why Zhou Jingze refused to accommodate. She didnt bother to guess what he was thinking, but coincidentally, there was still half an hour left, so she could take a good rest and ease her motion sickness. The next second, the phone beeped, indicating that a text message had come in. Xu Sui pressed on the text; it was an unfamiliar number: There is a can of iced Coke on the table. You can press it against your forehead to cool down. Xu Sui looked up, and there was a can of iced Coke in front of the seat where Zhou Jingze left. There were tiny water droplets on the outer surface of the bottle, giving off cool air. At three oclock, the captain and flight attendants showed up on time together, and Zhou Jingze sat at the runway gate with a thermos, letting them pass like a guard. When the co-pilot saw Zhou Jingze, his serious face immediately changed into a smile, and he raised his hand and clenched his fist. Zhou Jingze put down the thermos, bumped his fist, and smiled very lightly. Long time no see, captain. said the co-pilot. Tsk, I dont deserve it. Zhou Jingze took apart a candy, lowered his eyebrows, and hooked the corner of his lips, laughing at himself, Im just a broken teacher now. Brother, everything will get better, the co-pilot patted him on the back and changed the topic, Today happened to be the 70th anniversary of civil aviation, so the captain I was partnered with went to attend the aviation industry conference. Im afraid Ill need to ask you a favor for filming this time. Before he finished speaking, Zhou Jingze understood what he meant. He raised his eyebrows with a look of being joked with: Is there no one else in AVIC? Youre finding someone who faced disciplinary action. It wasnt your fault, the co-pilot patted him on the back and said, Dont worry, I wont give you too many shots, only profile. Its mainly taking pictures of the flight attendants. Just think of it as doing brother a favor. Zhou Jingze was pushed forward. With a careless expression, he put one hand in his trouser pocket, stretched out an index finger, and made a gesture. The co-pilot was taken aback and said with a smile: Ok, ok, ok, Ill treat you to the most expensive wine another day. The two walked toward the airport one after the other, catching a glimpse of the medical staff looking around after changing clothes from a distance. Zhou Jingze raised his eyelids and glanced around but didnt see Xu Suis figure in the crowd. She was probably still changing clothes since she has always been slow in doing things. Zhou Jingze walked over, and they all turned their heads to greet them. A doctor praised: This place is so cool. Its our first visit. The co-pilot replied humorously: In a while, let Captain Zhou take you to the sky for a look. He can fly the plane really steadily. The crowd laughed; Zhou Jingze twitched the corners of his mouth and said nothing. This guy is really something that to let him help, he can wear any tall hat. There was a click sound across from him. Zhou Jingze raised his eyes and looked over. A female doctor was opening a coke, and when she met his eyes, the female doctor was embarrassed: Zhou Jingze, thank you. Huh? Zhou Jingze was stunned for a moment. The female doctor shook the coke in her hand and said, For this ah, Ive been wanting to have a cold drink, and Xu Sui said you saved me a can. Thank you. Youre welcome. Zhou Jingze stiffly pulled the corner of his mouth. Ill go change first. He patted his companion on the shoulder. Zhou Jingze put his hands in his pockets and walked towards the locker room. His chest felt a little tight, and it wouldnt go away. He bit his back molars, lowered his eyes, and thought, Xu Sui became more capable, letting him eat defeat one after another. At the airport, the old photographer was already in position with the camera. Xu Sui and the others stood there waiting for the flight attendants to appear. At the direction of the sun at four oclock, a group of young and dashing flight crew appeared in front of everyone in neat uniforms. The men were handsome, and the women were pretty, very attractive. The co-pilot and chief flight attendant came over to shake hands with them one by one. The co-pilot smiled and said, Thank you all. The main purpose is to train the flight attendants behind me on first aid knowledge. The chief flight attendant will fully cooperate with you all. Xu Sui nodded: I am in charge of CPR, and my colleagues in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department will be responsible for teaching everyone on the plane how to help passengers give birth in an emergency. The chief flight attendant was a stunning and sensible woman. She offered her hand: Pleasure to cooperate together. While they were talking, a lazy and indifferent voice interrupted: Old Zheng, well go up first. Xu Sui looked up and saw that Zhou Jingze was wearing a dark blue pilot uniform with four stripes. Broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and a pair of dark and bright eyes. The gold-rimmed buttons on his white shirt were tightly buttoned, and his Adams apple protruded, adding a sense of abstinence. When the two were together before, Xu Sui rarely saw him wearing a suit and white shirt. But in a blink of an eye, he turned from a sloppy and undisciplined teenager to a man. There was a greater touch of masculinity and maturity. Xu Sui saw Zhou Jingze walk over, jumping into the cockpit with the co-pilot following closely. They also boarded the plane under the guidance of the flight attendant. The plane started slowly, and the body went upwards, leaving the ground and flying to the sky at a high altitude. Xu Sui and her colleagues sat in the cabin, flipping through magazines, and very soon, the plane was ten thousand meters above the ground and flew into the stratosphere. The sweet voice of the flight attendant sounded: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to China Zhongzheng Airlines, this flight Xu Sui looked out the window; the clouds were floating beside her, thin and soft like white cotton candy, and as she looked down, they happened to pass by a golden terraced field, grand and very spectacular. A panoramic view of thousands of miles of rivers and mountains was seen. Fifteen minutes later, the medical staff began to train the flight crew on emergency rescue knowledge. Xu Sui was in charge of CPR. She was wearing a white coat and squatting on the ground, and a person demonstrating cardiac arrest was lying beside her. Her voice was calm and decisive: First of all, we must evacuate the surrounding crowd and keep the air flowing. Second, unbutton the patients collar, stretch out the index and middle fingers, and check the beating of the patients pulse, Xu Sui bent down, just about to reach over, Like this The plane shook sharply to the right; Xu Suis voice was interrupted, and she couldnt help but fall backward. She had to demonstrate again. Place the heel of your left hand on the chest, interlace your hands, lock your elbows to keep your arms straight, and press hard, Xu Sui knelt beside the patient with skillful concentration, Repeatedly pressing thirty times. Xu Sui pressed her hands on the patients chest. After compressing no more than ten times, the plane jolted, and there was a strong shaking. She didnt kneel at the moment and fell to the side in front of the crew and colleagues. Her hair was scattered, and the hair tie fell, unclear which seat it rolled under. Very awkward. Being embarrassed in public, Xu Suis face felt a little hot. She got up, pretending to be calm, and caught a glimpse of the cameraman holding back his laugh, even the camera was shaking. Next, Xu Sui demonstrated the three emergency rescue methods of CPR, but at the critical point, the plane either swayed to the left or tilted to the right, and her work was interrupted many times. Repeatedly like this, no matter how good-tempered, no one could withstand this teasing. Xu Sui suddenly remembered that Zhou Jingze had glanced at her when she got on the plane, and that look seemed like gnashing his teeth. Could it be that she over and over again rejected Zhou Jingzes kindness? Did he want to pick a fight on purpose? After all, he is the captain, and in the sky, he is in control of everything. While she was in a daze, the plane shook violently again, as if the nose of the plane deliberately turned around slowly. Xu Sui couldnt stand still for a moment and bumped against the door panel. When it was the turn of her colleagues, the plane was extremely steady. After the plane landed, a group of people got off the plane one after another and stood there chatting for a while. The two pilots stayed in the cockpit to check all the equipment before finally getting off the plane. The two came out one after another. The colleagues and on-site staff applauded, all praising Zhou Jingze for his skills and for feeling safe on his plane. Amidst all the compliments, Xu Sui remembered the moment when it was her turn and the plane was particularly bumpy. She said with a smile: Really? It was a little wobbly just now. I think Pilot Liu flew better. Haha, Dr. Xu has a good eye. The co-pilot said with a smile. Zhou Jingzes eyes stopped on her and looking straight at her, his face darkened. The co-pilot happened to be standing beside him as if he had sensed the undercurrent between the two of them. It was quite fun; the first time he saw Zhou Jingze jumping, he couldnt hold back his image. Surprising. The crowd gradually dispersed, and the photographer called to take pictures. Xu Sui fell back alone, and Zhou Jingze followed behind slowly. He took off his jacket and hung it on his broad shoulders, passing by her with one hand in his trouser pocket. When he brushed past her shoulders, Zhou Jingze looked down at her with a hint of frivolity and ruffian in his dark eyebrows: Just now, it was because of the air current. Also, whether my skills are good or not, dont you have the most voice in it? Xu Sui exploded for a second, feeling the temperature of her cheeks rising sharply. She stared at Zhou Jingze. How is this man so impulsive, he can say this in public without blushing and still have a straight face. Now Xu Sui walked forward quickly. The photographer ordered the doctors to stand in front of the plane to take a group photo. The four doctors in white coats fixed their angles and looked at the camera. Da Long held the camera and pointed at them ka ka, taking several pictures in a row. He looked at the shots closely and rewind the film but felt something was wrong. Boss, do you see any problems? Da Long moved the camera in front of Zhou Jingze. Zhou Jingze took a glance. His focus stopped on the second girl on the far right. Her pupils were dark, and her lips were a little red. Just a slight smile revealed her dimples. He raised his eyebrows: What problem? Its quite pretty. You straight man dont understand. Da Long punched him in the chest. Da Long stared at it for a long time, and suddenly with a jolt, he found the blind spot: Doctor Xu, can you tie your hair up so that its more uniform. Me? Xu Sui was stunned. Everyone looked over, and Xu Sui became the focus again. She subconsciously searched for a hair tie in her pocket, but she couldnt find any. Unfortunately, her colleagues didnt have any extra hair ties. Xu Sui looked a little embarrassed, taking a step back. She isnt someone who likes to take pictures and show off too much and said: Or I wontC Wont take pictures then. Before Xu Sui said the second part of the sentence, a tall figure shrouded over. Zhou Jingzes body leaned down, and he stretched out his hand in his trouser pocket, holding a beige scrunchie. In front of everyone, Zhou Jingze lowered his head without any hesitation and carefully tied up her hair. Xu Sui subconsciously wanted to back away, but the man held her shoulders, and his deep voice echoed beside her ears: Dont move. The piercingly cold mint smell on his body fluttered to the tip of her nose. Xu Sui froze, only feeling his elbow resting on her shoulder. His slender fingers penetrated her hair; he tilted his head and unskillfully slipped the scrunchie to tie her hair. The thin callus of his thumb brushed against her delicate neck, and with a light touch, Xu Suis heart shrank suddenly. Where did you get the hair tie? Xu Sui raised her eyes to look at him. If shes not mistaken, this scrunchie belonged to her, and it wasnt the one that fell on the plane. I picked it up on the street. Zhou Jingzes tone was casual. CH 58 Chapter 58: We shouldnt delay the two of us looking for a partner, right? After the photoshoot, the group let out a sigh of relief, shook hands, and thanked each other, saying Great work everyone. Wu Fan was responsible for escorting the doctors out. At five oclock in the afternoon, the setting sun slanted down at a corner of the base wall, taking on a pale orange color. Xu Sui packed her things and followed them out. Xu Sui. Zhou Jingze called out to her abruptly. Xu Sui stopped and looked back at him. Zhou Jingze raised his hand and tugged on the tie, revealing a part of his throat, and looked at her with a loose expression on his cold face: Hair tie. This person has always spoken in a lazy and brief manner, so Xu Sui immediately understood that he was asking her to return the hair tie to him. Xu Sui pursed her lips: Didnt you say you picked it up on the street? Since I used it, its mine. After Xu Sui finished speaking, she turned her head and left. Zhou Jingze stepped forward with his long legs and stood in front of her. He lowered his head and locked his dark eyes on her tightly: Yi Yi, thats mine. Xu Sui didnt understand why he was so attached to an ordinary hair tie, but before she was about to speak, a voice interrupted them. A student pilot ran over, panting and wiping the sweat off his forehead: Instructor Zhou, not good, something bad happened to a student! Taking advantage of Zhou Jingzes distraction to deal with the matter, Xu Sui ran away. When Zhou Jingze finished handling the issue, the base had already resumed its intense training, and there wasnt a shadow of a doctor. Only Da Long was left staying in the office to look at the photos he took. Zhou Jingze took two cans of carbonated drinks from the fridge and threw one to Da Long. He sat down brazenly and clasped the ring with his index finger. With a zi, bubbles came rushing out. He took a sip and asked, Are you picking photos? What the leader instructed, of course Id have to do my best. Da Long said in a bureaucratic and roundabout tone. Zhou Jingze put down his drink and lifted his palm: Let me see. Da Long handed him the camera, and Zhou Jingze took it, his eyelashes drooping, and his thumb continually pressed the fast forward button, taking a quick look and passing them one by one. When he saw the group photo, his gaze stopped: Send this photo to me. Da Long took it over and saw that it was the group photo of the doctors just now. He gave an ok gesture and turned on the bluetooth to share it with Zhou Jingzes phone. Instructor Zhou, what do you need this photo for? Da Long was a little puzzled. Zhou Jingze clicked accept and stared at the group photo in front of him. He pressed his thumb and captured Xu Suis smiling photo, and as if talking to himself, he snorted: Dont I need a little compensation? On the way back, Xu Sui had the foresight to buy a pack of dried plums at the base convenience store. The car drove along the Huanxing Road out, and the sunset on the opposite side of the mountain had completely sunk, leaving only a little lingering afterglow. Her colleague Han Mei happened to be sitting next to her. She nudged Xu Suis arm and asked, Hey, Doctor Xu, whats your relationship with that captain? I When we were taking the photo before, I was standing next to you, and I felt like theres something between you two. There was this atmosphere that I couldnt describe, Han Mei said clearly, Dont tell me nothing is going on between you two. You can fool anyone, but not this married woman. Xu Sui touched the dried plum on her right cheek with the tip of her tongue, and the plum rolled to the other side. Her cheeks were sore: Ex-boyfriend. I told you so, he looked at you a little differently, like carrying entanglement and desire. Han Mei watched too many soap operas and said these kinds of terms. Xu Sui twitched the corner of her mouth and didnt reply. Seeing that she didnt want to continue talking, Han Mei turned to watch her television series. The car drove forward slowly. She looked out the window, and in a while, she raised her hand and pulled off the hair tie behind her head. She held the hair tie and stared at it for a while. This hair tie was a little old, and the beige satin had a pearly luster under the sun. If she remembered correctly, this was her hair tie. It should be the one Xu Sui left behind at his house when they were still together. Its been five or six years, what was the use to keep it? Xu Sui turned her head and looked out the window. The rows of trees outside the car window quickly flashed by and lost in a daze, she thought of it as his habit to collect old things. Xu Sui thought after going to the AVIC flight training base to teach and cooperate with the promotion, the matter would be over. Unexpectedly, the deputy director came to the door again and asked her to go to the base once a week to teach the pilot students for two months. Director, I really cant leave. Why dont you find someone else? Xu Sui declined. The deputy director put his hands behind his back and said with a smile: Its set every Friday afternoon, and you can arrange it according to your schedule. Silly child, Im trying to help you lighten your burden so you dont have to do all the work yourself. Its good for young people to go out and take classes. Xu Sui was unable to speak out about her suffering, and her tone was helpless: I still really dont want to Its decided. The deputy director waved his hand, signaling her to stop talking. Xu Sui had no choice but to bite the bullet and take on this task. Thats how life is; the more you want to escape something, the more you will encounter it. Xu Sui finally added Zhou Jingzes WeChat. After all, he was the instructor and the person in charge of the base. If something happens, Xu Sui has to communicate with him as soon as possible. After adding Zhou Jingzes WeChat, he didnt take the initiative to bother or anything but just lay quietly on her list. After work on Friday, Xu Sui and her colleagues had dinner together, and she didnt get home until after ten oclock at night. After washing up, Xu Sui lay in bed with a warm-colored lamp on the bedside. She lay sideways and had a habit of checking her Moments before going to bed. Suddenly, she saw Zhou Jingze post a video with one word: Anxious. Xu Sui clicked to open it, and it turned out to be 1017 lying on a white table. In the video, Zhou Jingze teased it with a cat tease stick, but it didnt move. Instead, it lay there limply; its entire body was very tired, and its eyes were slack as if there was no strength. Xu Sui noticed that it had lost one of its teeth, and the orange fur around its lips and nose had also turned white. Zhou Jingze kept stroking it with his hands, and 1017 lay there with his eyes closed. 1017 has really become an old cat. It was rare for Zhou Jingze to post, and many people exploded. Xu Sui looked at the comments one by one, and her heart gradually became sour. Hu Qianxi: 1017 is so pitiful, woo woo woo, when I come back from the African savanna, it will be the first one I visit! Z replied: Heh. Da Liu:Its so pitiful. After I finish this flight, I will buy 1017 its favorite canned cat food, the most expensive one. Z replied:Dont, it cant eat now. Xu Sui was concerned about 1017s situation and asked: Is it sick? Zhou Jingze replied quickly: En, its getting old and developed a heart problem. Li Yang also appeared in the comments and said: Aiya, you also raise cats ah? My friend has a blue and white cat, extremely cute, and it seems that she gave birth to cubs recently. Do you want one? It can be a good companion for your cat. Xu Suis original gloomy mood was suddenly diluted, and Zhou Jingze didnt reply to him. If the other party was someone he knew well, he would definitely reply with the word stupid. She still couldnt accept the fact that 1017 became sick, and it lingered in her heart that after tossing and turning, she still couldnt fall asleep. Suddenly, the screen of the phone on the bedside table lit up. Xu Sui stretched out her hand and took her phone, turning on the screen. It was Zhou Jingze who sent a message: Video call? In the next second, he added another sentence:To look at the cat. Xu Sui thought for a while and typed out a word:Okay. The other party sent a video request. Xu Sui clicked to accept, and Zhou Jingzes jaw flicked past before 1017 appeared in front of the camera, facing Xu Sui sideways and staring blankly straight ahead. 1017, look at who this is? A voice sounded from the video off-screen, and a hand with clear bones and veins brushed the back of its neck, signaling 1017 to look at the camera. 1017 reluctantly turned his head back, and seeing Xu Sui on the screen, it became blank for a second. Xu Sui called out tentatively: 1017. The old cat was awakened by a familiar voice, and 1017 meow at her, like a loud grieving cry from the chest. The originally slack pupils were illuminated. It kept clawing at the iPad with its paws, constantly calling at the screen. It has always remembered her. Xu Sui had a sore nose and almost shed tears. In the beginning, she was too decisive to leave. To break it clean with Zhou Jingze, she didnt even want 1017. Actually, it has always been her who was cruel the entire time. When she first saw it in the abandoned back garden of the campus, it was still a small kitten, meowing at her with a milky sound. Whenever it saw her, the cat would lick her palm from time to time. Xu Sui and 1017 were on a video call for half an hour, and finally, the cat couldnt hold it any longer and fell asleep on the table with droopy eyelids. After the cat fell asleep, Xu Sui also hung up the call. The next day, when Xu Sui woke up, the sun happened to shine on the bedside. She got up and threw the clothes in the laundry basket before putting them in the washing machine. Afterward, she cleaned the house from the inside out. Xu Sui put on the slippers and walked onto the balcony, grabbing a watering can to water the rows of succulents and green plants on the balcony. While pouring, her phone made a ding sound, indicating that a WeChat message came in. Xu Sui put the watering can aside and opened WeChat. It was a message from Zhou Jingze. Z: Im going to bring 1017 to see a vet this afternoon. Do you want to come? She wanted to see 1017; after all, it was very old. Xu Sui typed in the chat box and then deleted it. But the phone kept showing that the other party was typing. Zhou Jingze seemed to have sensed her hesitation, and his tone carried a lazy ruffian vigor: In broad daylight, youre not thinking Ill do anything to you in broad daylight right? Even if I did, it would be at night. The other party is typing:Only watching the cat. Xu Sui finally replied:Okay, I will also bring anti-wolf spray. Zhou Jingze replied six dots: At four oclock in the afternoon, Zhou Jingze appeared in front of Xu Suis house on time. With the car window half down, he saw Xu Sui at a glance. He raised his head and honked the horn. In the distance, Xu Sui wore a hazy blue shirtwaist dress, revealing a pair of fair and smooth calves. The striped hair scarf tied the hair behind her head. With light makeup, thin eyebrows, and red lips, her temperament was very charming. When Xu Sui opened the car door, a faint fragrance wafted in. Zhou Jingze stared at her blankly. For a moment, his throat dried up. Wheres the cat? Xu Sui frowned when she saw that he was lost in thought. Zhou Jingze coughed lightly and raised his chin at her: In the pet bag carrier. Seeing this, Xu Sui took the cat out of the bag and carried it to the back seat. 1017 was not used to lying on Xu Suis lap at first, but afterward, not sure if it recognized Xu Sui, the cat licked her palm vigorously, and it became more lively. Zhou Jingze started the car, and the whole time after Xu Sui picked up the cat, she was teasing and playing with it, treating him like air, as if forgetting his existence. She didnt look over the whole time. He, Zhou Jingze, also had a day of being ignored. Not long after playing, 1017 fell asleep after a while because of its age. Xu Sui held it, and after the cat fell asleep, she realized that the car was eerily quiet. An awkward atmosphere crept into the air. Xu Sui found out that Zhou Jingze was still driving this big G, and it seemed that he finished repairing the car. She said to follow the procedures before, but no one came to her, and Zhou Jingze didnt settle this with her. Thinking about it, she felt a little apologetic. Xu Sui thought about paying for the cost and asked, How much did you spend on repairing the car Zhou Jingze drove the car, slowly holding out a number. Xu Sui immediately fell silent. Zhou Jingze put his sharp fingers on the steering wheel, stepped on the accelerator, and turned left. He spoke again in a slack and unruly tone: Tsk, repairing the car has overdrawn all the money Ive saved to marry a wife. Its like indirectly losing a wife. It didnt feel right for Xu Sui to reply but also not reply. After thinking for a long time, she said sincerely: How about I introduce you to a girlfriend? As soon as the words fell, Zhou Jingze stepped on the accelerator suddenly, and the tires quickly rubbed against the ground. With a sound of zi, the car made a sharp emergency brake sound, which was very ear-piercing. Xu Sui was impacted by impulse and held the cats head before bumping into the front seat. 1017 was so scared that it almost jumped off. The car stopped. Xu Sui rubbed her head and looked out. Theyve arrived at the pet hospital. She raised her hand to open the door but found that Zhou Jingze had locked the door and remained motionless. Zhou Jingze picked up a cigarette pack from the center console, took out a cigarette, and bit it in his mouth. He lowered his head and lit the cigarette. The orange-red fireworks were extinguished, and a mouthful of gray smoke came out from his thin lips, exuding low pressure and downcast all over his body. Xu Sui held the cat and said, Open the door. With a beep, the car lock was unlocked. Xu Sui reached out to open the door and got down. When she was about to close the car door, Zhou Jingze wasnt looking at her but straight ahead, smoking a cigarette with a gloomy face, he bit his back molars and smiled: Xu Sui, you are really good. Introducing a girlfriend to your ex-boyfriend, she was the only one. There was silence in response to Zhou Jingze, and Xu Sui closed the car door with a bang. Zhou Jingze got out of the car after smoking a cigarette. The two went up the steps side by side. Zhou Jingze opened the glass door to let her in first, and the front desk staff came to welcome her immediately: Hello, do you have an appointment? Yes. Zhou Jingze responded. Please provide the appointment number. The staff member said. Zhou Jingze took out his phone and murmured a series of numbers. The staff entered the phone number in front of the computer, checked the appointment information, and said, Ah, the two are parents of 1017, please go straight and turn right to the second floor. The vet is inside. After speaking, the staff handed over a number tag. Xu Sui explained subconsciously: Im not Go in now, or itll be too late later. Zhou Jingze took the number tag, glanced to the left, and interrupted her. A nurse came out to lead them upstairs. Xu Sui had no choice but to hold back her explanation and followed behind. Xu Sui walked into the veterinarians office with 1017 in her arms. The vet first checked the cats heartbeat and other physical conditions and then gave it an infusion. When the needle was on the cats neck, it screamed and struggled continuously, clearly trying to resist the infusion. Xu Sui could only comfort it in a gentle voice: Good girl. Does it hurt, 1017, Ill blow the pain away for you later. Zhou Jingze raised his eyes and looked over. He happened to catch Xu Suis quiet side profile with strands of hair falling on her forehead, speaking softly. His heart suddenly tugged. It was a scene he had not seen in a long time. 1017 gradually relaxed under her comfort and was extremely obedient in Xu Suis arms. After the infusion, Xu Sui carefully asked about 1017s dietary restriction and how to take good care of it. The doctor touched 1017s head and said, Cats are like this when they get old and have a lot of problems and pain. You should both accompany it more. Zhou Jingze came over, stretched out a finger to play with its whiskers, and said, Yes. The nurse wiped 1017s paws and some dirty places on its face with wet paper towels and chatted with them while cleaning up: You must be 1017s parents right? You two look really compatible, its great, or this cat wont be raised by both of you for so long Xu Sui knew it was impolite to interrupt someone, but she couldnt continue to listen, so she interrupted: We are not in a romantic relationship. He raised this cat by himself. The nurse paused, and with a look of embarrassment, Zhou Jingze looked at her steadfastly. Xu Sui ignored the gaze that fell on her and smiled at the nurse, and said softly, We shouldnt delay the two of us looking for a partner, right? This was the first time, after their encounter, Xu Sui officially expressed her stance, frankly and straightforwardly. Also, drawing the lines between the two. Only then did the nurse feel the tension between the two of them. She looked awkwardly at the tall man beside her. Zhou Jingze put his hands in his trouser pockets, his eyelashes drooped to cover up his emotions, and he smiled casually: Listen to her. After treating the cat, the two walked out. Zhou Jingze pointed to the bench in the corridor, and a magnetic voice sounded: Sit for a while, Im going to smoke two cigarettes. Xu Sui nodded and sat down with the cat in her arms. She raised her eyes and saw Zhou Jingze walking to the smoking area in the hallway and standing by the window to smoke. His back looked stern and silent, unclear what he was thinking. He smoked a little fiercely, one after another, with a sharp profile, like a piece of ice that was cut completely. Suddenly, a violent wind blew, causing Zhou Jingze to bow his waist slightly, choking, and then coughed loudly. Zhou Jingze lifted his hand to close the window. The sound of the wind stopped, and the cigarette butt was pressed against the lid of the stainless steel trash bin. With a zi, it was burnt completely black. He turned around and walked towards Xu Sui, coming in front of her, and said, Lets go. When the two came out of the hospital, it was already dark. The sidewalks were crowded, and the lights were lit. Zhou Jingze glanced at the time and asked, Want to have a meal? No, I still have some materials to go back and organize. Xu Sui shook her head. Zhou Jingze twitched the corners of his mouth and said nothing; anyone could tell that this was Xu Suis excuse. He didnt say anything more but took out the car key from his trouser pocket and raised his chin: Lets go. This time Xu Sui sat in the front passenger seat because she would get out of the car first, and 1017 had to stay beside Zhou Jingze so that he could watch it. The car moved forward smoothly. Zhou Jingze didnt take the initiative to talk. Instead, he put his hands on the steering wheel and looked straight ahead in silence. Xu Sui didnt know what to say and was speechless the entire ride. Later, she felt bored, so she raised her hand and turned on the music. Finally, breaking the silence. After driving for about forty minutes, the car arrived at Xu Suis house. She let out a long breath as they finally arrived. The atmosphere in the car was too depressing. Xu Sui unbuckled her seat belt and said, Ill go back first, then. You should also rest earlier. Xu Sui. Zhou Jingze called her suddenly. Huh? Xu Sui was unfastening her seat belt. Looking up at him, her clear eyes were full of hesitations. Zhou Jingze was playing with a silver lighter in his hand. With a snap from the lighter, the flames shot up, and the black mole between the thumb and index finger was ascetic and seductive. The flames flickered, and he lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking. The sound in the car was turned up loud, and Stefanie Sun sang: Self-esteem often drags people down and turns love into twists and turns. With a pa, the flame went out, and he put the lighter back into the center console. The surrounding cars whizzed by one after another. The car tail lights blinked, flickering on and off. Zhou Jingzes face was half-sunken in the shadows, and the car was completely dark. Xu Sui couldnt see his expression clearly, but could only hear him coughing. Because he had smoked a few cigarettes before, his voice was a little hoarse when he spoke. Twitching the corners of his mouth, he closed his eyes, and as if compromising: I missed you, for a very long time. Xu Sui froze, and her black eyelashes trembled. She leaned back on the seat and looked out the window at the one-way street across. Cars drove one after another, fading into the night as if never looking back. With such an arrogant personality, Zhou Jingze actually said that he missed her one day after they met again. Was it true? After all, when they were together, her love for him was sincere and wholehearted, and the doting in his eyes was also true. Xu Sui looked ahead and asked him: Do you still remember the game we bet on, where I randomly bet on someone, and in the end, he won against Neymar, who was always number one? Zhou Jingze remembered. After he lost, he changed his personalized signature in his Moments to a dash. His voice was hoarse: I remembered. Xu Sui turned her head and looked at him: Number 16 won. At that time, I said where there is a will, there is a way. Where there is a will, theres a way, but love is not.