Chapter 3, Before the Coma

As the four individuals became entangled once again, the chaos that had previously unfolded in the room was repeated, albeit to a lesser extent this time. Jiang Yi and He Tiantian were relatively rational and unwilling to further embarrass themselves, leaving only Shao Qingyu, who had completely lost her mind

If I were to say that there was one thing I thought of before I fell into a coma, it would be—today, I did not eat.

Along with the glass that was crushed into powder, there were probably some other things as well

Shao Qingyu turned a deaf ear, and with a cold laugh, she said: "Don't dawdle, let's start with the watch."

I know that Shao Qingyu will no longer heed my advice; she is determined to make Jiang Yi lose face in front of so many people. From now on, he must take a detour when passing by this street, and whenever others mention the name of this street, it will be as if they are stabbing him in the spine with insults

I do not have health insurance

The hairdryer belonging to Qiao Chu has not yet been returned

Next—" she paused for a moment, " just take a look for yourself, what is there that I haven't given you from head to toe

No matter how I exhaust all the vocabulary I have mastered throughout my life, I cannot accurately describe that kind of smile. It is a smile that reaches the utmost depths of sorrow, a smile that embodies the greatest grief of a heart that has died. It is a smile that signifies I have returned everything I owe you, and from now on, we are forever separated by life and death.

The crowd gathered like a tide, surging towards me, forming a neat circle with me as the center

That kind of smile later appeared on Jian Chenye's face as well, but that was a long, long time later

I have always remembered these matters, and even at this moment of tearing apart our relationship, I still find those past experiences very moving

The salary for this month has not yet been paid

To everyone's surprise, Jiang Yi suddenly smiled

Yes, I still remember how he looked back then, wearing a white T-shirt, with a large area soaked with sweat on his back, his short hair, and a particularly hearty and straightforward smile. When I repeatedly expressed my gratitude, he patted my shoulder firmly and said, "What are you being polite for? We are all friends."

The young man riding the motorcycle hurriedly got off the vehicle and removed his helmet

In the end, He Tiantian reached her own conclusion: "Do you really think Shao Qingyu loves Jiang Yi that much? You are mistaken; she only loves herself in this world."

I had a wondrous experience, as if my soul had floated out of my heavy body, gently swaying and drifting into the air, overlooking all living beings

I want to shake Shao Qingyu, who is immersed in sorrow, vigorously: Do you even realize the consequences of your actions?

Only He Tiantian seemed not surprised at all; her face even revealed a confident smile as if she had anticipated this scene long ago

A hand reached out to pull me away, and when I turned around, it was Shao Qingyu

After this statement was made, Jiang Yi immediately turned pale, and passersby began to glance over. A meaningful "tut tut" sound emerged from the crowd. To be frank, even I did not expect Shao Qingyu to be so ruthless

I did not turn back; I only heard a sound. I guessed it was the watch being thrown to the ground by Jiang Yi, followed by the sound of Shao Qingyu forcefully stepping on it. On the bustling street, the sound of the glass shattering should have been barely audible, yet everyone present heard it.

Shao Qingyu is not as simple and harmless as you imagine. Think about it seriously; she has been living in an environment where she must outsmart her stepmother every day since she was twelve. In front of her father, she has to pretend to be obedient and well-behaved, while behind his back, she calculates how much love she can take away from her stepmother and sister. As she grows up, she must also guard against them taking away the property that rightfully belongs to her... Ye Zhao Jue, do you really think that in such a complex environment, a girl with a simple mind could grow up?

... ...

I shouted at He Tiantian: "Stop daydreaming, one after another, you and Jiang Yi go ahead first"

I truly could not bear to continue watching, so I had no choice but to turn my head and look elsewhere

She said: "Jiang Yi, if you want to leave, that's fine, but return to me the things I gave you before you go."

I should call my mom this weekend, but I haven't done it yet. And * picture * book

I could no longer endure it. I turned around to try to stop Shao Qingyu from continuing to go mad. However, in that instant when I turned, I saw Jiang Yi gazing at Shao Qingyu, and suddenly, I was overwhelmed with an indescribable sadness

Jiang Yi and He Tiantian stood frozen in place, as if turned to stone

But I have never thought of Shao Qingyu this way; in my heart, she has always been that lonely and helpless little girl from many years ago who softly said, "I just don't want to lose anything anymore"

A long time later, in the absence of a third person, He Tiantian spoke to me.

Even when she trampled on Jiang Yi's dignity as a man in front of so many strangers, reducing it to mere mud, I still believed that she had been hurt too deeply

Gu Long is right; the person who knows you best is often not your friend, but your opponent

During my school days, I sold snacks during the ten-minute break to earn some pocket money. He would spontaneously bring his friends to support me, and each time they would buy a large bag. In truth, I knew that they, as boys, did not really enjoy those things.

There is no love left, not even a trace of love. His gaze, his expression, the aura emanating from every pore of his body, is difficult to articulate, indescribable, yet—so clearly proclaims: I no longer love you.

As night falls and the lights begin to shine, more and more people gather to watch the performance. Some individuals, showing a bit of kindness, quietly say to the woman, "Beautiful lady, let it go. Don't make it difficult for your boyfriend to get off the stage. You can resolve this when you return home..."

Shao Qingyu spoke again: "The shoes were also a gift from me, take them off."

A piercing pain surged through my calf, and tears flowed uncontrollably. In that moment, all my thoughts and consciousness dissipated into thin air

Once again, there was a rustling sound

This person is her boyfriend of many years, with whom she has been in love and shared warmth. During moments of anger, they have said they would break up, but once the anger subsides, they treat that breakup statement as if it were nonsense. Since high school, she has been planning to marry this person, to have children with him, and to build a family that is entirely their own.

Yes, we are all friends, but why, why has it come to this today

Shao Qingyu released Jiang Yi and rushed over to embrace me

Moreover, after school, he often forgoes the opportunity to play football with his friends and accompanies me to the wholesale market for snacks with Shao Qingyu, selflessly helping me carry entire boxes of mineral water from the first floor to the classroom on the fifth floor

I cannot clearly see anyone's face, nor can I distinctly hear anyone's voice

In the moments when my body was tilting backward, many thoughts flashed through my mind in quick succession

I would like to advise her not to be so extreme; this person is not just anyone, not some random individual. It is not appropriate to simply delete their phone number when offended or to unfollow them when displeased.

She appears very calm, but anyone with a bit of life experience would know that this calmness is the prelude to an impending storm, heavy, oppressive, and poised to erupt

She no longer cries, nor does she scream; her eyes seem to be filled with the ashes left after a great fire has burned out

When the motorcycle that I could not evade crashed heavily into my calf, I heard many sounds: someone gasped in surprise, someone was pressing the shutter, and the motorcycle roared past my ear

Jiang Yi asked Shao Qingyu with a smile, "Do you want me to die here today to be satisfied?"

She pushed me aside and walked straight towards Jiang Yi: "Did you not hear me clearly? Return to me the things I gave you before you leave."

She was stunned for a second, then suddenly rushed forward in tears to grapple with Jiang Yi. No, it was not a fight; Jiang Yi did not retaliate at all. He stood there straight and still, like a silent tree, choosing to endure everything that Shao Qingyu did without resistance. I had never thought Jiang Yi possessed any artistic temperament, but on this night, he was so calm and sorrowful.

The events unfolded so suddenly that I truly did not know which of the three possessed that power; perhaps they themselves were unaware of what was happening, and I was propelled off the sidewalk.

Jian Chenye bought snacks and is waiting for me at home