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I couldn't help but look around, yet I did not expect him to suddenly appear behind me, holding three ice creams, his eyes sparkling just like the beads of sweat on his forehead

Indeed, it is not Su Yunjin, whom I have been longing for, but rather Bao Kangqi, who has been on my mind.

Mom, today is the weekend, and I want to have a good rest without being disturbed by outsiders. I deliberately emphasized the words "outsiders".

Hearing him speak hurriedly, I felt a sense of emotion; to be valued in such a way truly satisfies my vanity. However, I am more aware that this is not love

While I was on the phone, Bao Kangqi was already stunned. After I hung up, he nervously asked, "Are you okay?"

This punishment felt very much like a reward to Bao Kangqi. After I finished speaking, he nodded excitedly, then quickly devoured a piece of ice cream in just two or three bites, followed by a second piece. His eager demeanor suggested that he had never had ice cream before at his age

"Xiao Di, here you go." Bao Kangqi placed the three ice creams in his hand into mine, and I couldn't help but stare blankly at him, who was drenched in sweat.

"I punish you to eat all three of these ice creams." I said casually, intending to break his embarrassment.

I said that I am not her biological child, and yet you let your daughter go out in her pajamas. I am already 18 years old. I said this while making a face at my mother.

Only after I finished speaking did I realize that my heart was about to leap out of my chest. I dared not breathe, fearing that my breathing would affect my hearing

The words of Bao Kangqi successfully persuaded me, and he accompanied me in a taxi, racing towards the Su family.

I couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder and softly said, "From now on, eat more slowly; it's not good for your health if it's too cold"

It seems that Bao Kangqi is deliberately trying to keep me in suspense, as after telling the story of Mo Chou, he intentionally does not reveal the ending to me. Even though he changed the subject, I still cannot forget the conclusion of this story. After a long silence from Bao Kangqi, I could not help but ask again: "Did the washerwoman named Mo Chou you mentioned earlier end up marrying that scholar?"

Baokang Qi clearly did not expect me to agree, so he was very happy and somewhat at a loss, following behind me and talking about matters related to this river. His words were vivid and humorous, which greatly improved my mood that had become gloomy because of Su Yunjin

Su Yunjin, with a faint smile on her face, Su Yunjin, who is seriously reading a book, Su Yunjin performing on stage, Su Yunjin who choked while drinking water, every smile and frown of hers was captured by Zhou Shiyun with her phone, that arrogant aura pressed down on my heart like a dark cloud, making it feel difficult to even breathe

Before he could finish his words, my mother tapped my shoulder and reproached me, saying: "You child, why do you speak like this?"

Baokang Qi was just looking at me and smiling, at that moment I realized that I somewhat resembled the saying about having no silver here despite three hundred taels.

Before I even reached the ground floor, the person sitting on the sofa turned their head and gave me a silly smile

Seventeen days later, he finally couldn't hold back any longer. I instinctively thought it was Su Yunjin coming to find me, as he is one of the few friends who knows my home address, and it has been many days since we last met.

Baokangqi noticed my predicament, and he softly said, "I am a boy; if it is truly a significant matter, I can lend a hand."

However, as this thought flashed through my mind, I couldn't help but scoff a few times internally, as this idea was oddly reminiscent of my mother's behavior today

Even without having seen him, I am fully aware of his whereabouts and actions, all thanks to Zhou Shiyun. Her greatest hobby at present seems to be sharing her happiness on WeChat

I kept giving meaningful glances to the excited Bao Kangqi, even putting on an angry expression. Bao Kangqi looked at me, his face showing a hint of grievance, yet he still said to my mother: "Auntie, this matter is indeed quite urgent for us, we must leave immediately. I will come back another day to taste your cooking."

I admit that I am not a brave person, so I dare not go to school on weekends, fearing to encounter the person I long to meet, fearing to see Su Yunjin and Zhou Shiyun together. Therefore, I would rather stay at home, deceiving myself and acting as a coward. Only in this way does Su Yunjin belong solely to me

"Baokangqi, it's like this, it's not that I don't like to eat, it's just that it's inconvenient for me. Girls always have a few days that are rather special." I tried to suppress the shyness deep within me and spoke with feigned calmness. After I finished speaking, I felt my face burning intensely; if there had been a mirror, I would surely have seen my face blushing like the clouds at dusk.

Is Kang Qi an outsider? You are good friends, why do you speak so coldly? My mom clearly likes Kang Qi very much, she doesn't even want to call him an outsider. I really don't know what this guy did to charm my mom.

When Baokang Qi opened his mouth, I realized that I simply could not refuse his almost humble request, and all the words of rejection were stuck in my throat

Xiao Di, I have nothing to do at home this weekend and suddenly thought of wanting to see you, chat with you, go shopping, or have some good food. I have been thinking about this for a long time; after I see you, we can do whatever you want to do. " Bao Kangqi, seeing that I was already unhappy, explained anxiously.

Xiao Di, I regret not asking clearly and taking matters into my own hands, I ... ... '' He was also quite embarrassed while speaking

Baokang Qi listened to me speak of my infatuation with Su Yunjin for so many years, and couldn't help but sigh. He gently patted my shoulder and said, "Xiao Di, you will reap the most beautiful love, believe me"

I will go with you." Without any hesitation, Bao Kangqi softly replied as soon as I finished speaking

I just didn't expect someone would come looking for me. When my mother called me from downstairs, saying that a classmate had arrived, the joy in my heart bubbled up like boiling water, drowning the gloom that had been buried deep within me.

On the other end of the phone, Su Yunjin's tone was low as he said, "Xiao Di, could you please come over?"

Fool. I cursed in my heart, but I couldn't even figure out whether these two words should be directed at myself or at the smiling Bao Kangqi.

Let us take a walk by the river; the scenery is quite nice. As Baokangqi anxiously awaited my response, I pointed to the river not far away and, without waiting for his reply, took the lead in walking towards it

Why? The sense of loss in Bao Kangqi's eyes surged up like the waves of the sea

I know he means something by it, and in my heart, the only one who has ever given me the most beautiful love is Su Yunjin alone

Mother smiled at me, signaling us to hurry up and leave

"Yun Jin, is there something wrong?" Su Yun Jin's low voice gave me a bad feeling, and I couldn't help but ask nervously. Su Yun Jin and I rarely contacted each other by phone; he probably wouldn't call me for ordinary matters.

The world is vast; during this period, we have not even had the chance to brush past each other on campus. Yet the world is also small; even if I cannot see him, I can still know that his life is related to Zhou Shiyun.

Just as I was once again troubled by Su Yunjin, my phone unexpectedly played the music of "Waiting for You to Grow Old," and I immediately felt excited

He is waiting for my response, waiting for me to share my preferences with him

Mother came out of the kitchen with a look of disappointment. I thought she had something to say, but unexpectedly, she picked up the tea in front of Baokangqi and handed it to him, saying: "I saw you sweating a lot just now. It's a hot day, drink some tea before you leave"

I nodded helplessly, but in my heart, I just wanted to tell my mother that I am 18 years old, not 28, and she really does not need to be in such a hurry to marry me off

Baokangqi looked at me, nodding continuously, and kept saying, "Delicious, the orange flavor is indeed tasty"

Su Yunjin clearly did not care; he simply replied lightly, "It is not me, it is Mo Mo who has encountered some issues, you should come over and keep her company."

If I had not seen it with my own eyes, I would not dare to believe that the person before me is my mother; her attentive demeanor resembles that of a mother-in-law towards her son-in-law.

When I finally laughed enough and stood up, his face was still full of concern. Seeing his serious expression, I finally told him: "The three ice creams you ate did not have orange flavor."

"If you like to drink, come often." My mother looked at Bao Kangqi with increasing satisfaction, making me envious.

"How did you come to my house?" I couldn't help but feel a sense of loss as I asked the question and sat down on the sofa opposite him

After that day when I saw Su Yunjin and Zhou Shiyun together, it seemed as if there was no longer any intersection between Su Yunjin and me. He appeared to have vanished from my life, while I continued with my ordinary days and he had his own life.

"Baokangqi, what is it that you called me out for on this big weekend?" I was feeling somewhat impatient.

However, in his foolish manner, if I do not speak up, he will undoubtedly pursue the matter to the very end.

He should be aware that the call just now was made by Su Yunjin, and he is even more aware of my feelings for Su Yunjin. At this moment, he is following along, which puts me in a difficult position

I know that at this moment, Su Yunjin is not in the mood to talk to me on the phone about what has happened, and I do not ask much either, so I simply said to him: "I will be there soon"

I could not bother to change out of my pajamas and rushed down to the living room. Seeing the person sitting on the sofa made my heart race even more. With each step down the stairs, I was contemplating what my first words to him would be after such a long time apart.

After a long time, he finally said to me somewhat helplessly: "Xiao Di, I ate too quickly and didn't pay attention to what the flavor was"

Before Su Yunjin could speak, I anxiously asked again, "Yunjin, have you encountered some trouble?"

It was merely a casual remark from me, yet it left Bao Kangqi astonished. He kept nodding and said he would remember it in the future

However, Baokangqi still did not respond. I couldn't help but turn around, but there was no trace of Baokangqi behind me.

Baokangqi looked at me, a faint blush returning to his face. He gazed at me with some difficulty, and after a long while, he managed to squeeze out a few words: "I just..."

As I spoke with my mother, Bao Kangqi maintained a proper smile throughout. It was only after we stepped out of the house that I solemnly said to Bao Kangqi: "My mother treats everyone this way, so don't overthink it."

I blushed and changed the subject, asking him: "What brings you to me? Are you in a hurry?"

I contemplated many possibilities, yet I did not expect his reason to be as simple as just wanting to see me; after seeing me, he was willing to do anything.

I looked at the ice cream and curiously asked, "If they have ten flavors in the store, would you buy ten scoops as well"

Baokang Qi clearly did not expect the outcome to be this way, but he soon found it amusing and said with a smile, "I will remember this date and pay attention to it in the future"

I finally understand why he wanted to buy three ice creams

Mother smiled, yet still couldn't help but remind me to dress more beautifully

Due to the ice cream incident, Bao Kangqi felt less constrained in front of me, and our conversation shifted from the river to school, and then to our friends around us. Of course, I couldn't help but mention Su Yunjin and my feelings for him.

Which three flavors of ice cream do you eat? I continued to ask him

He used to dare to go to my house, so why is it that now he doesn't even dare to speak

I do not know how to respond. Seeing his anxious expression, my face turned red. During a girl's special time, how should I tell him

I suddenly did not know how to speak, I simply returned the ice cream back to his hand

I looked at the ice cream in his hand and seriously told him that I quite like the flavors of these three pieces, but I cannot eat them

As soon as the words left my mouth, I was startled by myself, wishing I could cut off my own tongue. How could I possibly wish for something to happen to Su Yunjin? Yet at this moment, I felt completely powerless, my mind and mouth were entirely beyond my control

After Baokangqi saw me, a flush appeared on his face, and he anxiously explained, fearing that I would be disappointed

My mother had already stood up and was walking towards the kitchen while speaking, and I looked at my serious mother, filled with anxiety

It is almost noon, aren't you hungry? Isn't Kang Qi hungry as well? Having a meal won't take much time." When my mother's voice came from the kitchen, the excitement on Bao Kang Qi's face could no longer be concealed

"Xiao Di, they only have these three flavors; you can eat whichever one you like." Bao Kangqi, seeing that I was giving him the ice cream, felt a bit disappointed, but still spoke to me earnestly.

After Bao Kangqi finished speaking, I couldn't help but laugh, eventually squatting down on the ground in amusement. This sudden action left Bao Kangqi somewhat at a loss, but he still squatted down and asked me what was wrong

Then do not eat too much ice cream in the future, as it is not good for the stomach. I continued to advise, and Bao Kangqi kept nodding, his smile resembling flowers blooming in spring.

I do not know your taste, and I am afraid that what I buy will not be to your liking. Don't mention ten yuan; even twenty yuan is fine. You can also tell me your preferences, so that I can just buy two pieces—one for you and one for me. Bao Kangqi spoke excitedly, his expression filled with anticipation

Kang Qi, Auntie welcomes you here, today you don't have to go back, let's have lunch here, you should also try Auntie's specialty dishes

My heart suddenly relaxed; as long as Su Yunjin is fine, that is enough. However, thinking of Mo Mo, my underlying worries resurfaced.

He speaks as if it is only natural, as if it is something he ought to do

"Xiao Di, I have something I want to discuss with you, so I came uninvited. Please..." Bao Kangqi clearly noticed that I was unhappy and hurriedly explained

"Alright, Mom, your dear daughter is right here, don't get the wrong person." I spoke to my mother with a hint of jealousy.

"Waiting for You to Grow Old" is the ringtone I specifically set for Su Yunjin, its rich and magnetic sound igniting my heart like fire in an instant. I couldn't spare a glance at Bao Kangqi and answered the call, nervously calling out: "Yunjin, it's me"

I watched him finish eating and smiled as I asked, "This orange flavor is quite good, isn't it?"

Baokangqi excitedly took the tea from my mother's hand and drank it in one gulp, continuously praising the deliciousness of our tea and complimenting my mother's tea-making skills

"Mom, Baokangqi is looking for me regarding something important, we need to head out immediately, so you don't need to worry about it anymore," I called out to my mother, who had already begun her tasks in the kitchen.

I have to leave, something has come up with Mo Mo. I said to Bao Kangqi with a hint of regret, after all, I had promised him that I would accompany him for a stroll today, but...

Bao Kangqi was also taken aback, staring at me blankly, and remained in a daze for a long time.