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I observed the empty road and the distant police station, knowing that he was not lying to me. They were fully capable of robbing the money and fleeing, and if things went badly, I could also get hurt
"Just about enough," said Gangzi. Upon hearing this, the man in the jacket halted his raised hand above my head. Through the gaps between his fingers, I saw the person with their back to us turn their head.
Due to the cold weather and snowfall, there were not many people on the road to the Mei Pavilion, with only a few cars passing by occasionally. As I approached the police station, I could see a few individuals resembling delinquents squatting by the lakeside, smoking from a distance.
With kind words soothing Yang Liu's emotions, when they went out, Jiang Meng had already changed her clothes and was stretching her neck to apply foundation in front of a small mirror
Seeing that I was dazed, Yang Liu tapped my head and said, "Fang Xiaozhu, you are sleeping so soundly, of course you wouldn't know. I heard from others that Jiang Meng's wealthy boyfriend is actually a married man, juggling several relationships, and his wife doesn't care. She usually spends extravagantly; where does the money come from? Isn't it from asking that man for it? You think otherwise?"
"Where are you going, beautiful?" He laughed in a carefree manner, advancing step by step.
Now is not the time to be a hero; I must be smarter and not put myself in danger. It's just a wallet, I reassure myself
As soon as the words were spoken, the door was suddenly pulled open with a "whoosh". Jiang Meng appeared before us in her pajamas, her eyes, swollen like walnuts, fixed intently on Yang Liu
"Beautiful lady, this is more like it." The young man in the orange jacket squinted his eyes, satisfied as he reached for his wallet
I was about to speak when Yang Liu hurriedly gestured for me to stop, pulling me into the bathroom and closing the door behind us
When we were having an argument, a voice intervened
I noticed that the other two have already circled behind me, guarding the way back
As I noticed their faces drawing closer, I tightened my grip on the strap of my backpack, pretending not to see them, and tried to quicken my pace to pass by. In the middle, a young man wearing an orange jacket extinguished his cigarette, stood up, and walked towards me
"Brothers, isn't that right?" He waved to the two people behind him, his tone unrestrained, and the people behind responded with another round of hearty laughter
However, I was wrong
I think I have truly lost my mind, as I did not anticipate the consequences of angering them at all
I brushed the snowflakes off her hair and smiled at her: "Good morning."
"Weiyangyang, you must not learn from her at all," she said with concern
"Who are you calling a shrew! You shameless person, I won't let this go!" Yang Liu said angrily, wanting to rush out and grab Jiang Meng's hair. I held her back and shook my head, saying to let it go
However, I am unwilling to let them obtain it so easily
Something has fallen on my eyelashes, cold and chilly. I lift my head and discover that it has started to snow again. Although it is a beautiful snowy day, I inexplicably feel a sense of melancholy.
Thank you
What do you want to do? The police station is just ahead. I appear calm on the surface, but inside I am somewhat anxious; had I known, I would not have come here alone
A few days ago at the library, I kept hearing people say that the plum blossoms in the Jiangbian Plum Garden had fully bloomed, and that I must go to admire them after the exams. Since I had nothing else to do, I decided to take a walk in the Plum Garden by myself.
I have always walked on the right side of the road, but suddenly crossed over to the left, which inevitably seemed overly fearful. In any case, the police station is not far away, and in broad daylight, I believe they would not dare to cause trouble.
After a while, she removed her headphones and scrutinized me, causing a wave of unease to wash over me.
I am trapped in such a contradiction, experiencing exceptional torment
"After all, you are more attractive than that fairy, remember that." Yang Liu said to herself as she put her headphones back on and tore open a bag of potato chips to eat.
I do not want to pay them any attention, I just want to get away quickly
"So cold, so cold, I'm freezing to death." Yang Liu rubbed her hands, which were red from the cold, and was startled when she saw me
I think she deserves it" Yang Liu said with a look of disdain
I tugged at the willow, signaling her to stop speaking.
The door was slammed shut with a louder "bang" than before
Sigh, don't be so nervous, what can we do during the day? It's not like it's night, right? He chuckled, and those behind him burst into laughter upon hearing his words
"What happened to her?" I asked with a calm expression
I guess she was dumped Yang Liu still maintained her previous cautious expression and said softly Last night she was on the phone outside the door I vaguely heard something like 'vixen' and 'scumbag' Jiang Meng kept cursing that man After hanging up the phone she cried under the blanket and I heard it all
"Oh, trying to scare us, are you?" He laughed even more heartily, his tone carrying a hint of threat, "Let's see whether we are faster or the police are faster. Anyway, we just got out, our backsides are still warm, and we wouldn't mind going back for a few more days."
After completing all the subjects, heavy snow began to fall late at night the next day. I was still in a deep sleep in the morning when I was awakened by the commotion outside. Upon waking, I discovered a white expanse outside the window
In less than ten minutes, Jiang Meng held her head high and stepped out the door in high heels, the sound of "deng deng" echoing in the stairwell
She saw my gaze on Jiang Meng's bed, leaned over, and whispered in my ear: "Don't ask anything, don't say anything, Jiang Meng is now a ticking time bomb"
Their attire suggests they are not to be trifled with. The three young men, upon seeing that I was alone, frivolously whistled at me. There was also a boy in a gray hoodie squatting on a stone bench, facing away from us, lost in thought as he gazed at the surface of the lake
I paused, hesitating whether to turn back.
I got up to wash up. As usual, Chen Yating was not in the dormitory. Yang Liu's computer was on, paused on a scene from a Korean drama; she must have gone downstairs to see the snow or to the restroom. Jiang Meng's bed had rarely been disturbed, but today the bed curtain was surprisingly down. Could it be that she came back last night?
Although the actions were quite reckless, I find it very satisfying
I am at a loss whether to laugh or cry
Yang Liu sulkily bit into the bun in her hand, muttering to herself.
There is a bus that goes directly to Meiyuan Station, but after getting off, one must walk for over ten minutes to reach Meiguan. On the way to Meiguan, one will pass by a police station
"Look at this enchantress trying to seduce someone again, pfft." Yang Liu vented her frustration by throwing the soy milk in her hand into the trash can, then sat cross-legged back on the bed, plugged in her headphones, and continued watching her Korean drama
The fried dough stick I swallowed got stuck in my throat, causing me to cough.
I originally planned to stay at school until Lin Jiaxuan finished his exams before asking him whether he would return to Huacheng. However, since Shen Huai and my mother came over before the New Year, I changed my mind and decided not to go back at all
"Be careful, I will call the police," I warned him
I was standing in front of the mirror, combing my hair, wondering about Jiang Meng's situation, when the door was suddenly pushed open.
I truly do not know about these matters concerning Jiang Meng
After the morning's farce came to an end, the dormitory returned to tranquility
I do not know where the courage came from, with a flick of my hand, I threw the wallet into the nearby lake, coldly looking at him: "Go fetch it."
Is it easier to give up than to blindly strive for something? If I give up, will I regret never having fought for it?
I did not accompany Lin Jiaxuan for his birthday. I stood in the snow outside the dormitory building and called to invite him to dinner. Lin Jiaxuan perfunctorily said he was waiting for someone outside and had no time. His evasive tone left me feeling desolate inside. I thought of July
Yang Liu swallowed hard, hiding behind me, and nervously said: "Look, what are you looking at? Dare to act but not to speak, huh?"
Alright. I took out my wallet and raised it to show them, and they looked very pleased with themselves
"The brothers are not making things difficult for you; being broke, just borrow some money to spend." His gaze fell on my bag, and the implication was clear.
Perhaps I am being too self-deceptive, fully aware that the young man I like has feelings for my friend, yet I still bend over backwards, hoping for his gaze to linger on me
Humble feelings, I have always despised, yet why do I make exceptions time and again in the matter of Lin Jiaxuan
"Smelly girl, you refuse to drink the toast and instead choose the penalty drink. Do you believe I will take you down?" The man in the jacket rushed over and attempted to slap me, but I blocked my face with my arm
"Damn old hag." Jiang Meng cursed.
"Be good, here is your breakfast," Yang Liu said with a smile as she handed me the fried dough sticks and soy milk. Seeing that I was still washing my face, she exclaimed "Ah!" and placed them on my desk instead. "Eat while it's hot."
"Do you believe I will tear your mouth apart!" Jiang Meng's face turned ashen, looking extremely frightening