Section 3

Just arrange another meeting with Luo Yihang

"You can't possibly believe that your reasons don't need me to repeat them, can you?" His words were filled with sarcasm, each word piercing my heart. "Actually, you could use the same excuse as last time, saying that you are going abroad, or perhaps come up with a new one?"

The note that Luo Yihang gave me, which had his new phone number written on it, was placed in my wallet, tucked behind the photo of my parents and me, cherished and kept in secrecy

In my view, the Luo Yihang of the past and the Luo Yihang of the present are different

Knowing that one cannot keep up yet still not making an effort. My aunt simply put down her chopsticks and focused on discussing with me the matter of "the need to work hard in learning." "I know that constantly reminding you might be annoying, but Xiao Li..."

Healthy individuals do not torment others for no reason; it is often those who have been tormented in the past who become the ones to inflict torment on others

However ... ...

Such a tone and atmosphere can actually be considered a good starting point for a conversation, so I also try to keep my tone natural and casual: "It's not that, I have something going on at home tomorrow night and can't make it, how about the day after tomorrow?"

Luo Yihang, he

Do not go out to play tomorrow either. Your uncle will be back tomorrow afternoon, and he said our whole family will go out for dinner together tomorrow night, and then go to watch a movie. Your aunt picked up the bowl and chopsticks again, saying, "Your uncle said he hasn't seen you for three months and has been thinking of you. He bought you a gift."

Therefore, I should not refuse to cooperate with her in such mundane and occasionally lively matters.

Just like Luo Yihang, he would never have treated me so coldly and ambiguously in the past

There is no need to take it out, I can recite the 11 numbers on it. When I see it, I naturally remember that arrangement of numbers, which is neither particularly memorable nor familiar to me

Otherwise, we might just be like all the people in love, the happiest, the most joyful, the sweetest, and the most loving couple in the world

Although it is basically assumed that the Saturday night date set by Luo Yihang is confirmed, my uncle, who works in sales, is often away at the dealership in other locations. My aunt is alone, without children, and I am the only one accompanying her; she is very lonely, and I know that

"Luo Li?" Luo Yihang pointed directly at him over there and said, "It's you, right?"

Oh. I silently nodded, no longer insisting on the activity time for Saturday

But I have no grounds for complaint

He said he does not believe me—regarding this matter, I do not have the position to get angry

These are consequences and scenes that I have never anticipated or imagined. Once the facade of warmth is lifted and I confront him with my true self, everything that unfolds is surprisingly disruptive and challenging

Having gone astray, hey, I suppose I have long been a flower on the wrong path

English tutoring class

At the moment the call was connected, I was unexpectedly stunned and unable to utter a sound

It is I who has transformed him into such a person

After sitting in the room for ten minutes, having confirmed that my aunt was engrossed in watching a television drama and would not suddenly push open the door to walk in, I finally took out my phone

I quickly retrieved from memory ... Ah, it was the excuse I used the last time I sneaked out

My uncle has returned, and I want to have dinner with them. After dinner, we will also go to watch a movie. I really cannot...

He has never hung up the phone before me. We have also never had such a dispute.

Luo Yihang, I was wrong before, but what I am saying now is all true, believe it or not! You can choose to schedule another time, or we can just pretend that we never made an appointment, it's entirely up to you!

You didn't specifically call to tell me that you are looking forward to our date tomorrow night and want to confirm the time and place early, did you? His voice was filled with teasing.

"Are you going to that English tutoring class that Xia Qianchan recommended last time or not?" My aunt suddenly asked me in the middle of dinner.

In fact, I owe him an explanation, and it is I who have placed myself in this opposing position with him today

"Luo Li, you don't need to explain at all." He interrupted my explanation and defense with a firm attitude of "that's enough," saying, "You know, right? I don't trust you, I have no way to trust you"

Aunt, actually... I also stopped eating and carefully looked at you. Do you feel a lot of pressure having to watch over me for my parents?

I know that my reaction is actually one of anger stemming from embarrassment, but I have no other choice

No. His refusal was straightforward and direct, and his tone turned cold, "Either tomorrow night, or forget it."

Slowly press that string of numbers, then press the dial with force. The ringing echoes in the receiver, and my heart is even more anxious than the first time I called him, so tense that my throat feels dry and my breathing is particularly heavy

I shook my head: "I feel it is not suitable for me, the level is too high. They are all people who are aiming for Peking University and Tsinghua University, I cannot keep up."

I obediently nodded: "Mm. I understand. I won't find you annoying. By the way, I won't go out today; I will finish my homework at home. Tomorrow..."

Luo Yihang did not engage in further conversation with me, and the sound of the call being abruptly disconnected echoed in the earpiece, followed by a rhythmic, short "beep-beep-beep" of the busy tone, ultimately fading into silence

Not at all, I understand that young people enjoy playing and love excitement, but parents truly do not want their children to take detours. The competition in society is so fierce now, and there are so many temptations. If I don't keep an eye on you, I genuinely fear that you might make a mistake. Your parents will worry, and your aunt will also have a hard time. So please do not find your aunt bothersome; she just does not want you to go astray.

Um... I replied softly