Chapter 2, The Changing Hearts of People

As Xia Ziming uttered those words, he pulled Shen Qianxue away, completely disregarding the embarrassment on his father's face

Such a car left Shen Qianxue completely stunned. She did not know whether to be surprised that the princess-like Che Xiaoman was being kicked and hit by a little boy, or to be astonished by the murderous look in Che Xiaoman's eyes.

The yard is not large, and even though Che Xiaoman runs around the yard, she still gets hit several times by the iron clothesline. A little boy stands at the door, clapping and laughing. The old woman, while hitting, comforts the little boy: "Good grandson, Grandma is hitting her, hitting this disobedient sister. How dare she bully my good grandson!"

If it were not for the drowning incident five years ago, he and she would not have intersected.

"I came to find you," Zheng Sheng said, his face still flushed.

The call was disconnected. Shen Qianxue held her phone, unsure of what to do. At that moment, Che Xiaoman sent her a text message with her home address. After much contemplation, Shen Qianxue ultimately decided to visit Che Xiaoman's home.

In the fleeting moment of passing by, Zhang Meiwen seemed to see the tears on Shen Qianxue's face, and the buzzing whispers pierced into Zhang Meiwen's mind. She could not understand why Shen Qianxue would resist her, and in a daze, she left Xia Ziming's house.

Shen Qianxue often dreams of the time when her romantic relationship with Xia Ziming suddenly ended, and Zhang Meiwen suddenly appeared. In the midst of darkness, she is terrified and weeps, yet no one reaches out to help her. Even after waking from the dream, she remains anxious, as if the nightmare has not ended but continues to unfold in her life.

Xia Ziming found himself at a loss for words to refute. He had never asked himself these questions, nor had he ever considered whether he truly liked Shen Qianxue. He felt that Shen Qianxue was a very pleasant girl, and when he was with her, he would forget many unhappy things. Beyond this, he could not identify a second quality in Shen Qianxue that attracted him. Shen Qianxue was not beautiful, not delicate, and came from a poor family; they did not even share common topics of conversation. Beyond this, he could not identify a second quality in Shen Qianxue that attracted him. Shen Qianxue was not beautiful, not delicate, and came from a poor family; they did not even share common topics of conversation

This is the first impression of Shen Qianxue when she unfolds her dress

The guest room has an attached bathroom, and there are spare towels in the wardrobe. You should go take a shower and change out of your dress. Let me see if I can wash off the paint

Shen Qianxue was so enraged by these words that her whole body trembled: "You clearly know that Xia Ziming has a girlfriend, so why do you still insist on entangling with him?"

Shen Qianxue forced a smile, intending to say it was fine, but Xia Ziming spoke first: "Then you should take good care of your wife!"

"What friends are gathering for dinner? Can I go?"

Rest assured, I am not a bad person, nor am I a pervert. Aside from my fondness for graffiti, I have no other vices. You don't need to look like you've walked into a den of thieves." Song Yiming stuffed the T-shirt into Shen Qianxue's arms and then casually sat down on the sofa.

"I was scared to death, I thought the security guard had come." Song Yiming let out a sigh of relief and moved the night light aside. Just as he was about to continue, he heard two other voices.

Song Yiming exclaimed "Oh no" and hurriedly gathered the pens and spray paint scattered on the ground

Lin Miao was not at all puzzled by the sudden visitor; she had long been prepared. However, before she could fully ready herself, Che Xiaoman raised her hand and slapped her across the face

Che Xiaoman turned around, her originally sweet face twisted into a grimace. She stood up and knocked the little boy to the ground. The boy was momentarily stunned, seemingly not expecting her to resist, and he cursed as he charged at Che Xiaoman again. Che Xiaoman grabbed him by the neck and threatened sharply: "Che Mancheng, with your parents not home, you better not provoke me!"

What a strange person

At the entrance of the café, Xia Ziming first casually embraced Lin Miao before responding to Shen Qianxue's words: "I am currently having dinner with friends, I will contact you later."

The air suddenly turned cold, and Xia Ziming, with a dark expression, was about to lose his temper when another voice interrupted.

Zheng Sheng and Shen Qianxue walked side by side. After a long silence, he slowly spoke: "Qianxue, do you know who Lin Miao is?"

Oh, no, it's fine. I just couldn't find a topic at first, so I casually picked a relatively novel one. I heard not long ago that you two had a quarrel and were on the verge of breaking up, and I thought my opportunity had come, so I wanted to probe a little, hehe. " Zheng Sheng suddenly chuckled awkwardly, as if he was hiding something

At that moment, the two individuals entered the campus café. As they reached the entrance, Lin Miao suddenly twisted her ankle and fell towards Xia Ziming

Shen Qianxue took a deep breath; on the street at eleven thirty at night, there were hardly any pedestrians or vehicles to be seen. Many of the surrounding shops had already closed, and only the entrance of an art high school was still illuminated.

Shen Qianxue tried to soothe herself, but after that, her contact with Xia Ziming dwindled to almost nothing. She became anxious and attempted to reach out to Xia Ziming actively, but the results were unsatisfactory

Their majors are different, and they do not attend classes in the same building, making it difficult to meet even once at school. What will they become after graduation? The topics they can discuss will gradually decrease, and by then, will they still love each other as wholeheartedly as they do now?

What is going on? I just painted the wall white yesterday, and now you are here again

I..." Shen Qianxue lowered her head, feeling somewhat embarrassed. She couldn't possibly tell him that she had ended up in this situation because she was not accepted by her boyfriend's family, could she

Qianxue, I think that Zheng Sheng, who pursued you before, is quite good. He has been a solitary person from his freshman year until now, wholeheartedly liking you. Why not consider it?

Thank you, Painter Song. Shen Qianxue smiled at her reflection in the mirror, flicked her skirt, and walked out of the seaside villa

She has grown accustomed to these baseless scoldings and beatings, and she has also become used to Zhang Meiwen treating her as a punching bag. After all, she is not a boy, is she? If she were a boy, perhaps her parents would not have divorced.

Qianxue, happiness is like glass; although it is often unnoticed, it indeed exists. The evidence is that by slightly changing the angle of view, the glass will reflect light, eloquently asserting its existence more than anything else. Zheng Sheng's sudden sentiment made Shen Qianxue feel quite strange. After a while, Zheng Sheng smiled and placed his hand on her head, saying, "This is a line from 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.' I liked it so much that I memorized it."

Two? '' Shen Qianxue pointed at her own nose, thinking to herself that she was not in cahoots with this person at all

During holidays and weekends, Shen Qianxue works at the KFC near the school. Although Xia Zhiming often says that if she encounters difficulties, she should seek his help and not bear it alone, Shen Qianxue is unwilling to take even a penny from Xia Zhiming. She does not want to be the kind of girl who dates Xia Zhiming for money

Lin Miao slowly approached Shen Qianxue while speaking. Shen Qianxue, pressured by her imposing presence, had no choice but to retreat step by step until her heels touched the edge of the steps

I just want to tell you that true happiness is invisible and often difficult to touch in daily life. Therefore, you probably have not truly understood the definition of happiness yet. Zheng Sheng smiled and walked alongside Shen Qianxue on the path where the chill was biting.

Shen Qianxue did not dare to go to the bedroom on the second floor to search, and instead prepared to wait downstairs. Upon reaching the first floor, she noticed an easel had appeared next to the sofa. The easel was filled with paints, and the vibrant acrylic paints emitted a unique scent

Song Yiming pointed to the seaside villa and said, "I am temporarily staying there. Would you like to come to my place to change into some clean clothes and conveniently take your ID?"

That was a unique eagle, its wings were black, its eyes were a deep blue, and the waves behind it resembled scattered silver, cascading over the azure, tumultuous sea. It seemed as if it could fly out of the walls at any moment

Soon, a sharp noise came from the first floor. The owner of that voice was none other than Shen Qianxue's mother, Zhang Meiwen

Shen Qianxue, are you here! Come out! You are so young yet you are learning to date like others, I have raised you for so many years for nothing! Shen Qianxue, come out immediately and go home with me!

The handheld mirror in Lin Miao's pocket fell and shattered during the drop. The scattered shards were almost all embedded in her face, and Lin Miao's once-proud face was now covered in blood, rendering it unrecognizable from its original appearance

Love is, I do not believe you, I believe that anything is useless

After that car disappeared, Shen Qianxue finally took a step forward again. She wandered on the street for a long time, unable to find a place to go. She had been holding her phone for a long time, yet it had not rung at all.

Lin Miao turned her gaze towards Shen Qianxue and said: "Because I know what I want, I am only interested in Xia Ziming's good family background, which is why I am dating him. Shen Qianxue, I am not like you, hesitant and fearful of loss. Things that I like should be fought for by myself, and people I like should be taken by some means. After all, people only care about the results; no one cares about the process."

Then do not think, do not think about anything. Shen Qianxue raised her head, stood on tiptoe, and kissed his lips

Shen Qianxue watched him as he painted and lied at the same time, unable to suppress a smile for a moment

Xia Ziming opened the balcony on the second floor, where colorful lights were hung, twinkling in the night and radiating a glow of happiness. Xia Ziming held Shen Qianxue's hand as they walked together to the edge of the railing

And now she stands here, fully aware of what she has lost—what she has lost is a complete family

"Ziming, you wouldn't be telling us that this country girl is your girlfriend, would you?" Xia's mother spoke with a hint of harshness. Although she noticed the dissatisfaction in Xia Ziming's expression, she continued to target Shen Qianxue, "For families like ours, social status is very important. If you bring someone like her home, we will not accept it."

A loud sound drew the attention of many people

When she grasped the boy's neck, Che Xiaoman exerted force. Otherwise, after she released the little boy, he would not have been coughing while holding his neck. However, the little boy did not seem to be one to suffer in silence; he glared at Che Xiaoman and ran back to the room. Two or three minutes later, an elderly woman holding a clothes pole rushed out, shouting: "Compensate for the damages, do you dare to hit my grandson?"

Shen Qianxue opened her mouth to say no, but was forcibly pulled by Che Xiaoman into the gymnasium

Che Xiaoman replied with two words: "It's nothing"

Shen Qianxue remembered him, the boy who had been 'messed up' by her green tea last time. Although it had been a year since she first met him, his unique attire made it easy for Shen Qianxue to recall him at a glance

Should she just barge in directly

Can she trust him

As memories returned during her wakefulness, Shen Qianxue tidied her hair, preparing to go downstairs to greet Artist Song before leaving. However, the entire house was very quiet, so quiet that it felt as if she were the only one there.

Stop! A security guard behind has already caught up with Shen Qianxue

It is also due to her stubbornness that she and Xia Ziming have grown increasingly distant from each other

The phone slipped from Shen Qianxue's hand, and she fell into this prolonged void. She looked around in confusion, instinctively wanting to find a safe place, and thus, she happened to see Xia Ziming and Lin Miao strolling along the tree-lined path

As soon as they entered, Che Xiaoman said nothing and pulled Shen Qianxue outside

As Lin Miao fell to the ground, Shen Qianxue saw Xia Ziming appearing on the other side of the steps. Xia Ziming's eyes were filled with disbelief and anger. Following his gaze, Shen Qianxue saw her own hands raised.

"How do you know my name?" Shen Qianxue asked, somewhat surprised. She had only met the boy in front of her once, and she remembered him solely because of his peculiar attire, which included a mask on his face and gloves on his hands. But how could he possibly know her name?

"Let's go." Song Yiming initially intended to take her hand, but just as he reached out, he awkwardly withdrew it and walked ahead alone.

Later on, it was Che Xiaoman who became thoroughly familiar with Xia Ziming. Since Che Xiaoman's classroom was only separated from Xia Ziming's by a corridor, she often informed Shen Qianxue about some of Xia Ziming's private actions.

Xia Ziming is not a foolish person; he certainly understands what is of greater importance. Even so, after putting on a facade of peace and seeing off the guests, Xia Ziming still had a quarrel with his mother.

During the top ten singer competition in my freshman year, I found your ID card. I waited for you there all night, but you never came back to look for it. Coincidentally, that year the lost and found window was under renovation and remained closed, so that ID card stayed at my home all this time. Song Yiming's breathing gradually returned to normal.

When she walked down the stairs, the painter Song was already lying on the soft white sofa, asleep; he also seemed to be tired.

Qianxue, Xia Ziming has cheated!

"Qianxue! Where did you go that night? Why didn't you come to my house?" Che Xiaoman asked with a worried expression.

Shen Qianxue became increasingly saddened, knowing that she should not have witnessed all of this. Che Xiaoman was so proud and would certainly not want anyone to see her in such a disheveled state

On the brightly lit streets, there are always too many disheartened individuals. Those with stories sing and drink amidst the vibrant nightlife, weary as they navigate through the chaotic clamor of the city

Shen Qianxue asked again, "Xiaoman, may I come to your house? I have nowhere else to go"

Aren't you also watching me paint in the middle of the night, causing me to lose a bucket of 'tools for committing the crime'?

Having crossed the road, he could quickly leverage the terrain to shake off the pursuers. Song Yiming indeed wanted to run on his own, but after glancing at Shen Qianxue, who was dragged down by him, he hesitated for a few seconds and ultimately did not let go. Instead, he threw his "tool for committing the crime" towards the security guard.

Shen Qianxue returned to her dormitory in a daze. When Che Xiaoman arrived, she thought only a short while had passed, but to her surprise, it was already 9 PM.

Shen Qianxue had not yet had the time to think about anything when the little boy jumped down, riding on Che Xiaoman's head, grabbing her hair as if she were a horse, kicking and trampling.

Just as Zheng happened to pass by, he caught sight of this scene. He opened his mouth, hesitated to speak, and then turned around to walk into the department store with A Zhao

"Stop, don't run anymore, I can't run any longer." Shen Qianxue used the last bit of her strength to shake off Song Yiming's hand; she truly could not run any further, and if she continued, her internal organs would surely be vomited out.

Che Xiaoman often reminds Shen Qianxue that it is better to endure short-term pain than long-term suffering, consistently bringing back some negative news for Shen Qianxue

Little did they know, Song Yiming glanced at the security guard behind him, rushed forward, and grabbed Shen Qianxue to run away.

Shen Qianxue looked at Che Xiaoman with concern, thinking about the image that the other party had always established in front of her, and instinctively felt that it was better not to say anything: "I took the wrong bus and ended up being taken to Haibin Park by the public transport."

She knows that Xia Ziming never cares about her appearance or her family background. However, both she and he have overlooked that while passionate love may disregard everything, who can withstand the chill of time's delay

Upon seeing this, Xiamu's face turned almost as black as coal: "Who are you? How dare you intrude here without permission?"

Shen Qianxue remained silent and did not respond, and ultimately the call was disconnected just like that. She stared intently at the café's entrance, gripping her phone tightly, without any response, and no one provided her with an answer

Upon hearing such words, Shen Qianxue ceased her complaints, completely unaware that she had also been implicated by him, which was the reason she was being pursued by the security guards

Song Yiming glanced over, feeling a bit embarrassed as he scratched his head: "It's not blood, it's my paint." He wanted to find a wet tissue to wipe off Shen Qianxue, but then remembered he had thrown away all his tools. "I think it splashed out when the security guard knocked over the bucket while I was helping you get out of their control."

Everything happening before her completely stunned Shen Qianxue, and she was uncertain whether she should still go to live at Che Xiaoman's house

Xiaoman? What happened? Who is that?

Shen Qianxue reached the wall only to discover that the beam of light was actually projected from the LED night light on the ground

Xia's father and mother, who were entertaining distinguished guests with wine glasses in hand, were reminded by someone and then turned around to look at Xia Ziming

As she chased after him, Che Xiaoman slipped and fell to the ground. The little boy, as if victorious, picked up the water gun from the ground and rushed over, aiming it at Che Xiaoman's face to "fire". The water gun sprayed colored water, splattering on Che Xiaoman's face, making her look even more disheveled. Her anger reached its peak; she stood up abruptly, grabbed the clothes drying pole, and threw it aside. The grandmother stopped her actions, snorted coldly, and took the little boy back to the room. Her anger had reached its peak; she stood up abruptly, grabbed the clothes drying pole, and threw it aside. The grandmother stopped her actions, snorted coldly, and took the little boy back to the room

Shen Qianxue glared at him indignantly. Song Yiming, quick with his words, immediately said: "Although it was my carelessness, I was also trying to save you!"

Shen Qianxue looked at everything happening before her, feeling somewhat bewildered, when she heard the voices of the two security guards behind her

Shen Qianxue could not bear to wake him, so she placed the changed white dress on the coffee table. She originally intended to return to the guest room to sleep, but as she turned around, she glanced back at him once more and then covered him with an air conditioning blanket.

Mr. Xia is quite perceptive; noticing the change in the expressions of both individuals, he apologized to Shen Qianxue, explaining that his wife's temperament is simply like that, and he hoped that Shen Qianxue would not take it to heart

"Qianxue? Have you returned home?" Che Xiaoman asked with concern

Che Xiaoman stepped out from behind Shen Qianxue, suddenly intervening among several people, praising Xia's mother in the role of a mood coordinator

In fact, what she said was not wrong. This sentence was not spoken by Shen Qianxue, but because it remained unspoken, it made her feel even more distressed. However, as she looked at Xia Ziming, who was sulking because of her, a hint of sweetness emerged on her lips

I will be happy

"Qianxue, I would like to introduce you to my parents." This was what Xia Ziming said to Shen Qianxue after they had been dating for one year

With a smile from Shen Qianxue, Song Yiming noticed someone behind him. He quickly turned around, picked up the night lamp from the ground, and shone it in the direction of the laughter

Thank you. Shen Qianxue looked at her identity card, which, although lost for a year, had been well kept by this painter, Song.

Lin Miao closed the book in her hands and stood up from her seat. She was taller than Shen Qianxue and Che Xiaoman, and with the height of her high heels, she was nearly 1.7 meters tall. She slightly raised the corners of her lips, revealing a smile that could bewilder anyone: "Xia Ziming likes girls who are sufficiently dependent on him, who are as beautiful as I am. You must be Shen Qianxue, right? I remember Xia Ziming saying that you are a girl with an unremarkable appearance and no sense of romance. A girl like you has no face to bring to meet friends."

Shen Qianxue looked up; both the master bedroom and the guest room are located on the second floor. From a bird's-eye view, this villa has a circular structure, with the luxurious corridor on the second floor forming the interior of the circle

Two security guards are speaking, one of whom handed a cigarette to the other. They are walking outside, seemingly looking for a place with a trash can to smoke.

While they were enjoying a lively conversation, the topic quickly turned to Che Xiaoman's parents; on the other hand, although Shen Qianxue was being protected by Xia Ziming, she could not shake off the feeling of constraint. Shen Qianxue even found herself lost in thought, considering that Che Xiaoman's father was the owner of a publicly listed group company, while her own father was a man who abandoned his wife. It was clear to everyone how to choose between these two options

In the distance stands the outer wall of the art high school, which should be shrouded in darkness, yet at this moment it is illuminated by a beam of bright light

Shen Qianxue wanted to step forward and say something to her father, but until they got into the car and left, she was unable to move an inch from her spot

Shen Qianxue followed the address in the text message and arrived at a residential community called Renheng Xingyuan

Song Yiming turned around, and the two began to wrestle with Shen Qianxue.

Che Xiaoman could not tolerate such provocation and stepped forward to push Lin Miao. Lin Miao staggered back a step, shook off Che Xiaoman's hand, and ultimately forced Che Xiaoman to retreat a little.

"That woman speaks in such an excessive manner, you shouldn't take it too seriously." Xia Ziming referred to his mother as "that woman," his tone filled with anger

Shen Qianxue watched as his hand wrapped around Lin Miao's waist, supporting her body. The scene was extremely beautiful, yet it felt like a thorn, deeply piercing Shen Qianxue's heart.

"It's my son's birthday, how can you say such hurtful things?" Father Xia seemed to have a better sense of the situation, as he stopped his wife from continuing, for at that moment, Xia Ziming had already pulled a long face.

I went to buy cigarettes by the way, what are you doing out here? If you come out, won't there be no one to guard the security booth?

Shen Qianxue sighed and wandered aimlessly down the street, seemingly resigned to the fate of spending the night on the streets.

When Shen Qianxue received the call from Che Xiaoman, her mind went blank, and then Che Xiaoman's words reminded her of Zheng Sheng, the Zheng Sheng who had hesitated to speak when bidding her farewell

Do not run!

Under the illumination of the lights, a young man in black is holding something in his hand, waving it against the wall, seemingly engaged in something remarkable

So at that time, Zheng Sheng asked about Lin Miao because he knew about the matter between Xia Ziming and Lin Miao? And he hesitated repeatedly, ultimately choosing not to tell her

Under the pen of the young man in black, colors brighter than the white exterior walls intertwine, forming a vibrant alternate world. The interwoven lines and bright colors seem to possess a fatal allure, drawing Shen Qianxue across the road, step by step towards that wall

Mom, you and Dad should go to bed early as well. I am going to sleep now. Good night, love you both.

At this moment, apart from fleeing together, there seems to be no other way. The key point is that even if Shen Qianxue wanted to explain, judging by the aggressive demeanor of the security guards, it is likely that they would not believe her

At this moment, the guests had dispersed. Xia Ziming, with his neck stiffened, shouted at his mother: "Do you think I love money as much as you do? I just want to live according to my own ideas, and I don't want you to interfere in my life!"

Have you been in the restroom for a century

Xia Ziming came and went in a hurry, but due to his brief visit, Shen Qianxue maintained a good mood throughout the afternoon

Ah ah ah

"Qianxue, how long do you think a person can like another person?" Zheng Sheng lowered his head and sighed, "I think my feelings for you should be coming to an end, right? I will soon be going abroad to study, and I probably won't see you again in the future. Nevertheless, I still hope that you can always be happy."

The sound of wailing echoed in Shen Qianxue's ears as Xia Ziming looked up, giving her one last deep glance without asking for any explanation.

Aunt Xia, I have always heard Brother Ziming mention you. Today, upon meeting the real Aunt Xia, I found that you are even younger and more beautiful than Brother Ziming described.

The naive Shen Qianxue replied foolishly, "Then we can also meet on the weekend."

Shen Qianxue, dressed in a white dress, resembled a female ghost appearing at night, with long hair, standing silently behind others

A flush of heat rose to her face as Shen Qianxue hurried upstairs to the guest room with a large T-shirt in hand

"Live according to your own thoughts? Xia Ziming, what dream are you having? Your so-called life is worthless!" Xia's mother said, her face flushed with anger, as she patted her chest and gasped for breath, "Xia Ziming, you better think about whether you truly like that girl or if you are just trying to defy us! You are fundamentally from two different social classes! Right now, you are merely seeking novelty, simply because you have not yet grown tired of it!"

A sharp sound of scolding came through the phone into Shen Qianxue's ears, and she felt a bit worried: "What is that sound? Xiaoman, what happened to you?"

Che Xiaoman pointed at Lin Miao and scolded, "Do you know that Xia Ziming has a girlfriend? How dare you get so close to him!"

Their distance may grow increasingly far, to the point where they can no longer see each other

She wanted to spend this time with Xia Ziming, so she happily called Xia Ziming: "Ziming, I am staying on campus, during this time..."

"Stop! You two, stand still! I am going to take you to the police station!"

The scene was as warm as if it were mixed with honey, a sweetness that Shen Qianxue had never experienced in her life. It turned out that the person she called father could also show such a doting smile. She had never experienced such a moment. In her memories, the family of three had always been arguing over trivial matters and had always quarreled over why she was not a son.

This glance was like a bucket of water mixed with ice being poured over one's head

Only Che Xiaoman remained in the yard, like a drowned dog.

"Hey, your ID card." Song Yiming tossed Shen Qianxue's ID card, and Shen Qianxue instinctively reached out to catch it

It was also this slap that caused Shen Qianxue to lose her balance. Lin Miao's first reaction was to retaliate, but upon seeing Shen Qianxue step into thin air, Lin Miao instinctively reached out to grab Shen Qianxue. However, Shen Qianxue was pulled back by Che Xiaoman first.

Shen Qianxue changed into that brand new dress, and she stood in front of the mirror for a long time, feeling that her mood had also become beautiful because of this dress

They once celebrated a birthday together, and now, Xia Ziming is about to welcome his second birthday at the end of his sophomore year.

Shen Qianxue was also a weary person filled with disappointment. She walked aimlessly, and when she looked up again, she saw the words "Treasure Land Engineering Construction Company" written on the exterior wall of a building

Shen Qianxue picked up the phone from the ground. Just like the heroines in all the movie scenes, she dialed Xia Ziming's number: "Ziming, I suddenly want to see you. Can you come find me?"

Song Yiming also came to a stop, turned around to confirm that no one would chase after them, and then breathed a sigh of relief: "Since we are not running anymore, they should not be pursuing us."

Shen Qianxue listened in silence. In fact, she was at a loss; she did not know what role she played in this relationship. When she was with Xia Ziming, she always felt very insecure, afraid to question anything Xia Ziming did. She became increasingly timid and apprehensive, and even upon hearing that Xia Ziming had developed feelings for someone else, she was unwilling to think too much about it. When she was with Xia Ziming, she always felt very insecure, afraid to question anything Xia Ziming did. She became increasingly timid and apprehensive, and even upon hearing that Xia Ziming had developed feelings for someone else, she was unwilling to think too much about it.

Xia Ziming suddenly felt tired and dejected. He did not continue the argument but turned and went upstairs, returning to his room. He needed time to think these matters through

It is not me ... ... I did not push her ... ...

Shen Qianxue fell silent for a moment, and ultimately provided this reason: "I had a conflict with my mother, ran away from home, and with nowhere to go, I just wandered around."

Somewhat physically exhausted, Shen Qianxue was grabbed by the wrist by the security guard behind her, who pulled her back forcefully

Lin Miao slowly raised his head: "Finally here?"

The lyrics that suddenly invaded her ears nearly shattered her psychological defenses

In a state of emotional turmoil, Shen Qianxue had not yet reacted when she witnessed Lin Miao, who had lost her balance due to excessive movement, fall down the stairs with a look of terror on her face

Just a moment, it is fine

"Are these paintings all done by you?" When Shen Qianxue said this, Song Yiming had already ascended to the second floor along the left staircase. He entered his room, retrieved Shen Qianxue's identification card, and then leaned against the corridor railing, looking down.

Che Xiaoman pulled her along, speaking as they walked: "Lin Miao often accompanies her close friend to exercise at the gym. At this time, she must be at the gym. Qianxue, you can take this opportunity to ask her directly!"

After work, Shen Qianxue finally saw Zheng Sheng, who seemed to have been there for a long time. He stood outside the KFC entrance, motionless

Rather than continuing like this, it is better to be straightforward about everything and return to being strangers

Shen Qianxue approached him and asked, "Would you like to place an order or ... ... "

Thank you. Shen Qianxue felt a bit reserved, and after expressing her gratitude, she quickly added, The dress doesn't need to be washed; it should be quite difficult to clean properly

Shen Qianxue opened the door and said, "Just in time, I just got off work. Let's talk as we walk."

You can call me Song Huajia, as for my name, I will tell you once I become famous in the future. Song Yiming was somewhat mysterious; he did not reveal his full name to Shen Qianxue, and even after entering that seaside villa, he did not take off his mask

Xiaoman, what is this?

Hearing Shen Qianxue say that she did not go to find Xia Ziming, Che Xiaoman seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and lost interest in what she was about to say next: "That's good"

It is only in my heart that I think this way, but how can one say such things? Especially in front of a crowd of guests. Xia Ziming's face turned pale, and when he turned to look at Shen Qianxue again, she was biting her lower lip tightly, a hint of embarrassment flashing across her face

Xia Ziming's voice trembled as he rushed over and carefully half-embraced Lin Miao. Lin Miao turned around, feeling the pain and wetness on her face. She trembled as she touched her cheek, her palm covered in blood.

After Shen Qianxue read the message from the painter Song, she picked up the skirt from the coffee table

Hello? Mom, what is it?" The boy placed the phone on his shoulder, tilting his head to hold the phone in place with his shoulder, while his hands were busy coloring an eagle. "Mom, I haven't been running around. I'm in the apartment now, getting ready to turn off my phone and go to sleep.

This is a high-end villa area, and all the landscape designs within the community are exceptionally exquisite. A Japanese-style pavilion is built over a large fish pond, and the winding tree-lined paths are paved with smooth cobblestones, while the antique-style street lamps resemble will-o'-the-wisps

After that day, time seemed to accelerate. Shen Qianxue did not receive a call from Xia Ziming, but a few days later, she did receive concern from Che Xiaoman

However, Shen Qianxue ultimately could not go to Shanghai to find Xia Ziming. Until the end of the holiday and the resumption of classes, the two were unable to agree on a time.

Shen Qianxue looked at him with a hint of confusion

A gasp arose from the crowd, and Xia Ziming wanted to step forward, but was held back by his mother, Xia.

Zheng Sheng?" Shen Qianxue was somewhat surprised as she looked at Zheng Sheng, who was leaning against the glass door.

Qianxue, have you heard? Xia Ziming recently went to a bar with friends, one of those bars with many beautiful women. He didn't tell you?

Shen Qianxue, humiliated, awkwardly lowered her head. ... How could she forget that summer when she met Father Xia and Mother Xia, who grabbed her and called her a thief ... . ... They were never easy to get along with. She wholeheartedly believed in Xia Ziming, not caring about the gap between them, yet she never considered that while she didn't care, and Xia Ziming didn't care, there would always be someone who did.

The bus seemed to have stopped at an unknown station. Shen Qianxue hesitated before getting off, and upon looking around, she realized that this place appeared to be near the seaside park she and Xia Ziming had visited before

Shen Qianxue wanted to ask, but at that moment, a familiar figure walked past the front yard and entered the first-floor hall with a murderous aura. The appearance of that figure detonated like a landmine in Shen Qianxue's heart

First respect the attire, then respect the person; such occurrences have been common for thousands of years

Suddenly, the wind picked up, and the temperature dropped increasingly. After much hesitation, Shen Qianxue finally picked up her phone and dialed Che Xiaoman's number

This may be her first unique dress, shedding its plain whiteness, like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, returning from the clouds

Shen Qianxue was momentarily taken aback, but she had complete faith in Xia Ziming. She believed that since he would say such a thing, there must be proper arrangements in place. Shen Qianxue smiled brightly and agreed to Xia Ziming's words

Che Xiaoman is playing with a child around eight or nine years old. In the yard, there is a sandy area with large children's toys, indicating that this family dotes on the child

She patted her chest, calming herself, and was just about to say thank you when her hand touched something sticky. She brought her hand in front of her eyes, squinting for a moment, and suddenly exclaimed loudly: "Blood?"

He raised his head and looked at Shen Qianxue, who was standing under the light, and said: "You look very familiar, don't you? Your name is Shen Qianxue, right?"

Zhang Meiwen trembled, standing still in place. By the time she came to her senses, Shen Qianxue had already fled in a panic.

Song dynasty painter

In the center of the crowd, Shen Qianxue stood there in a daze, her face slightly tilted, passively enduring everything. The heat on her face seemed to remind her of her current embarrassment

The first time she saw her father with another woman and children, she did not yet know sadness, nor did she realize what she had already lost

The two individuals did not cast a glance at Shen Qianxue from beginning to end, until Xia Ziming spoke up to introduce her, at which point they bestowed a glance upon her.

Shen Qianxue stood silently in the darkness outside the light, watching the young man in black who was doodling.

Shen Qianxue suddenly felt that she did not understand him at all, so when she found herself in his world and truly saw his past, she suddenly began to doubt their relationship: was Xia Ziming with her because he liked her, or was it because he wanted to rebel against his domineering parents that he was with her

The decor resembles a European palace from the Middle Ages, with white crystal chandeliers hanging down like a giant flower bud from the high ceiling. Vintage white carvings are distributed along the plaster ceiling, entwined around four load-bearing columns

The sketch paper clipped on the easel is not for drawing, but has a short paragraph written on it.

Shen Qianxue reached out to grab Lin Miao, but only touched the hem of her clothes.

The lighthouse in the distance is lit, and the lights of fishing boats can be vaguely seen on the sea. The place where Shen Qianxue is standing is still a distance away from the seaside park, but because of the higher terrain, she can see the distant sea view.

There are more people here than imagined. Following the direction pointed by Che Xiaoman, Lin Miao immediately stood out from the crowd. The thought of escaping came to Shen Qianxue's mind, but Lin Miao had already seen them and even waved at Shen Qianxue.

Shen Qianxue shook her head in confusion; she did not know how much Xia Ziming had seen. However, as she looked into Xia Ziming's eyes, she found herself engulfed in an unprecedented panic

Xiamu nodded slightly and firmly pulled her son behind her, saying, "Xiaoman has already said that nothing will happen for sure"

The isolation barrier, standing at a height of two meters, had a hole broken open at a height of over one meter, seemingly by human intervention. From this small hole, Shen Qianxue saw the yard of the household, where the very person she was looking for, Che Xiaoman, was playing with a child.

"You said you, why did you go to someone else's school to vandalize in the middle of the night, causing me to almost get caught by the police as well?" Shen Qianxue said, supporting her knee while panting.

The boy painting did not notice that someone was behind him; he filled each detail with different colors, creating a grand image of an eagle spreading its wings

Miao Miao

Zhang Meiwen made too much of a scene. The guests had already stopped talking and their eyes kept darting between Zhang Meiwen and the Xia family. More and more people gathered in the hall, and the voices of discussion grew louder.

Zheng Sheng is quite different from two years ago; he has become more mature and composed. However, there seems to be a layer of gray covering his face, and when he looks at Shen Qianxue, his expression is somewhat complex

Shen Qianxue, right? It seems like you haven't told me why you're wandering around alone late at night without going home.

Car Xiaoman hurriedly changed her words: "I mean, encountering such an embarrassing thing, you are upset, and Xia Ziming is also uncomfortable in his heart..."

Oh. Shen Qianxue detected the indifference in his tone, yet she still responded cautiously, "Alright, wait for me. Once my part-time salary is paid, I will come to find you."

Shen Qianxue was stunned, looking at Xia Ziming's profile. All along, she had only seen his goodness, his excellence, but had never seen the real him.

How could Mother Xia be swayed by such lowly flattery? It was merely that Che Xiaoman knew how to be clever, using Xia Ziming's name to flatter Mother Xia, which made her cease her intention to ridicule the other party. Upon taking a closer look at the other party's attire, she cheerfully began to chat with Che Xiaoman.

For some reason, Shen Qianxue sensed some urgency in her tone. Shen Qianxue shook her head and replied, "No, I later met him on the beach..."

Is this the girl you're interested in? Do you know how much face she made our family lose today? At the very least, you are my son. How can your taste and judgment be so low?

In the hall, Xia's mother's words were extremely cold.

Car Xiaoman stood beside Xia Mu, speaking words of pity, while also saying, "After all, she is Qian Xue's mother, nothing will happen."

It's very easy. Song Yiming did not explain exactly, but expressed his attitude in other words: "You go take a shower quickly, this red color is a bit dazzling, and give me the skirt later."

Are you playing Sadako in the middle of the night?

What?

Not far away, a pair of eyes as cold as ice were filled with anger. The owner of those eyes was holding a Christmas gift in his hand, tightly clutching the gift bag, and finally turned around and walked in the opposite direction.

Shen Qianxue followed behind him, carefully holding up her skirt.

Zhang Meiwen saw her approaching, first sneered, and when she got closer, she raised her hand and slapped her.

Having gone to college and grown wings, are you secretly dating someone at school without telling me? I see that you are just like your shameless father, who likes wealthy people and rushes to them when he sees them! Zhang Meiwen's voice caused even greater discussion among the crowd, and those discussions were like ants gnawing at Shen Qianxue's self-esteem bit by bit.

The second security guard, who arrived late, also reached the intersection. The two of them started arguing loudly, wanting to chase after, but were blocked by passing vehicles.

Upon hearing this, Che Xiaoman revealed a subtle and enigmatic smile at the corner of her lips

Shen Qianxue answered truthfully, "I don't have anywhere to go right now. Xiaoman, can you accommodate me for one night?"

The white skirt is adorned with vividly colored flowers, adding a considerable amount of vitality to the plain white fabric

Upon seeing the security guard, they let go and moved aside. This was the opportunity that Song Yiming had been waiting for. He grabbed Shen Qianxue and ran across the street, escaping once again.

Here is the company where her father works, and this company is located in the best location in this city.

Hello, what's your name?Shen Qianxue had completely forgotten why she was wandering on the street and also forgot about the depression she had experienced before.

Once you get involved in the underworld, you will eventually have to pay the price.

This is the first thought that came to Shen Qianxue's mind after entering the villa, but this thought was quickly replaced by another thought: it's so beautiful here!

After Shen Qianxue explained her situation, there was a moment of silence from Che Xiaoman on the other end of the phone. Suddenly, the voice of a middle-aged woman appeared on the line, and her harsh curses broke the silence.

Carina sees this as a provocation and forcibly pulls Shen Qianxue over.

Just like the embarrassing scene five years ago, it is reenacted again. In the center of the crowd, Zhang Meiwen is still there, and among the onlookers are still Xia's father, Xia's mother, and Xia Ziming.

She suddenly understood why her father chose to abandon them. Because people do not wish to live in poverty; they all desire warmth and happiness. Her father is undoubtedly living in warmth and happiness now, while she and Zhang Meiwen are the shadows behind that happiness, which is why they were abandoned

Perhaps it's because it mentioned her father, or perhaps it's because it truly hurt her self-esteem.

After Shen Qianxue left, Xia Ziming immediately prepared to chase after her. Che Xiaoman stopped him with a few words: "There are many guests here, and the faces of Xia's parents and the reputation of the Xia family are at stake."

The line from the television drama echoed in Shen Qianxue's mind. She remembered the first time she met him, when she splashed paint all over him. Little did she expect that a year later, the one who would be splashed with paint would be herself

Time has begun to race forward, offering no leisure to those who stroll. It rushes by, and soon it is the final exam week of the third year. The lukewarm state between the two continued until the day of the exam's conclusion. After the exams, they went to the seaside they had visited before. Shen Qianxue made an effort to find common topics, while Xia Ziming either failed to engage or suddenly fell into silence. Although several months have passed, they seem unable to move past the awkwardness of that day. After the exams, they went to the seaside they had visited before. Shen Qianxue made an effort to find common topics, while Xia Ziming either failed to engage or suddenly fell into silence. Although several months have passed, they seem unable to move past the awkwardness of that day

Shen Qianxue shouted at Zhang Meiwen in a fit of rage: "Shut up!" Tears gushed forth as she recalled her father, "What right do you have to speak of my dad? If it weren't for your constant aggression, if it weren't for your incessant nagging like a shrew, would my dad have left? You are the reason I lost my father, you are the reason I became a child without a father's love. You haven't even managed your own life well, what right do you have to criticize me?" You are the reason I lost my father, you are the reason I became a child without a father's love. You haven't even managed your own life well, what right do you have to criticize me?

Until one day, Che Xiaoman could no longer hold back and advised, "Qianxue, I think that your lukewarm relationship is not as good as breaking up."

Che Xiaoman hurriedly asked, "Did you not go to find Xia Ziming?"

"Where is the person?" Shen Qianxue wondered, her gaze inevitably falling on the easel.

"Stop talking!" Shen Qianxue shouted loudly, and in a fit of uncontrolled emotion, she slapped Lin Miao across the face

When Shen Qianxue woke up, the sky was already bright. The light outside the floor-to-ceiling window filtered through the white lace curtains, gently swaying.

Yet she suddenly longed to see her father, to talk to him, to seek a trace of comfort from him. It was only when she saw the family of three walking out of the office building that she realized she had long lost her father

Xia Ziming said, "Weekend? Do you know where I am interning? It's in Shanghai. If you want to see me, take the high-speed train to come find me."

The exam week is over, and it was announced that there would be a holiday. Everyone went home with their luggage. Shen Qianxue applied for on-campus accommodation. She didn't want to go home to face Zhang Meiwen, so she made an excuse that the school arranged an internship for her and she wouldn't be going home.

Shen Qianxue

Your dress cannot be cleaned because acrylic paint was used, so it cannot be turned back to white. However, I drew some pictures for you, which look much better than a white dress. I guess your dress has already dried when you wake up, and I hung it on the coffee table. Oh, by the way, you don't have to search for me all over the house. I have already gone out to buy paint. You can just close the door when you leave the villa. I hope that we won't be so colorful next time we meet. Oh, by the way, you don't have to search for me all over the house. I have already gone out to buy paint. You can just close the door when you leave the villa. I hope that we won't be so colorful next time we meet.

If Ziming could find a girlfriend like you, it would be great. Compared to Shen Qianxue, Che Xiaoman is more pleasing to Xia's mother.

Lín Miǎo covered the side of her face and then lifted her head to look at Shěn Qiānxuě, who was equally shocked. Shěn Qiānxuě appeared weaker than she had imagined. Her boyfriend had fallen in love with someone else, yet she was at a loss and needed someone to stand up for her. How could such a girl deserve Xià Zǐmíng's cold arrogance and dominance?

"Ziming, do you no longer like me? Have you already developed feelings for someone else? If so, please tell me, and I will leave without bothering you." During Christmas, Shen Qianxue finally uttered these words. Xia Ziming's indifference made her feel anxious and left her at a loss.

I... Shen Qianxue hesitated to speak. She wanted to say that she went there, but if she did, she would have to tell Che Xiaoman about everything she saw between Che Xiaoman and her younger brother.

"It is a group of boys; it might be a bit awkward if you come. What’s wrong?"

This gap, in anyone's eyes, is Shen Qianxue climbing up the ranks.

However, Shen Qianxue had no choice but to walk towards the center of the crowd

"Well, we are still dating, it's just that everyone is a bit busy, and we have less time to meet," Shen Qianxue said this with a hint of uncertainty, but she quickly raised her head and looked at Zheng Sheng with confusion, "But does my acquaintance with Lin Miao have anything to do with my relationship with Xia Ziming?"

Okay. Shen Qianxue nodded while adjusting her breathing. It was late at night, and she really didn't know where to go.

Is that Che Xiaoman? In Shen Qianxue's eyes, Che Xiaoman is the favorite of fate. She has been spoiled by her parents since childhood and has never known what "awkwardness" means. She speaks straightforwardly and often hurts others unintentionally. But there is no malice. However, everything that just happened completely shocked Shen Qianxue. Che Xiaoman actually lives in such a family, ignored by her family who favors boys over girls, just like her.

Upon seeing this, Shen Qianxue hurriedly rushed downstairs. When she reached the stairs on the first floor, Xia Ziming stopped her from passing. Shen Qianxue turned around, looked at him intently, said nothing, pushed away his hand, and walked towards Zhang Meiwen.

Shen Qianxue was dragged by Song Yiming and ran all the way into the innermost part of the seaside park, feeling like she had finally made up for all the physical education classes she had missed over the years.

Shen Qianxue finally understood that she had trespassed into someone else's territory. Xia Ziming's parents looked at her as if she were a beggar.

Xia Ziming only dated you because you saved him in the past. Your relationship was only based on youthful ignorance. You are confronting me now because you are unwilling to face the truth!

Xia Ziming is in a relationship with Lin Miao, who is in the same class.

Oh, looks like a rebellious girl. Song Yiming said with interest, then turned and walked down the stairs.

The green isolation belt in the neighborhood is very well done, with each household having a small courtyard, which ensures privacy. However, it is also because of these isolation belts that Shen Qianxue cannot find her way. She walks anxiously in the maze-like isolation belts, and by chance, she turns around and meets the gaze of a broken isolation belt.

On Xia Ziming's birthday, his parents held a birthday party for him at home. The several hundred square meter independent house was decorated very luxuriously. Shen Qianxue walked into the building wearing a plain dress, feeling out of place. The only person who smiled at her was Xia Ziming.

Speaking of these, Shen Qianxue once again fell into a state of low mood. Yes, after all, it was Xia Ziming's birthday banquet. Encountering such a situation, he must also feel embarrassed. There must be a reason why he didn't come to find me, right?

And Shen Qianxue, the official girlfriend, gradually weakened from the "protagonist" to the "supporting role" under the halo of Che Xiaoman, just like a little maid who holds the skirt for the female lead.

Song Yiming hurriedly threw the packed items into a large bucket and ran away quickly.

The voice of the security guard's conversation is getting closer, and the sound of footsteps is gradually becoming clearer.

The two individuals walked towards the second floor. Xia Ziming held her hand and walked ahead, while Shen Qianxue looked at his back, feeling the warmth transmitted through her hand. At that moment, she had a thought: even if the whole world despised her background, it was enough that Xia Ziming did not care.

Why are you pulling me to run?

Aside from the retro style, the decorative paintings in the house are also very unique, seemingly all created by one person.

Not long after the start of the fourth year, Zheng Sheng disappeared from everyone's sight. The news of his studying abroad quickly spread, but it seemed that the first person to know about this was Shen Qianxue. Even A Zhao only found out from a phone call after he left. The classmates discussed it for a while, but later no one mentioned it again.

Shen Qianxue was stunned and speechless. That night she found Xia Ziming, and the following days were like floating on clouds. It was a month later when she realized her ID was missing, and she had no idea that someone was waiting for her that night.

Xia Ziming is not as restrained as Shen Qianxue; he incessantly expresses his dissatisfaction: "In fact, I do not like this home at all. In my parents' eyes, I am a carefully crafted artwork, confined to a display case, unable to have friends I like or pursue things I enjoy"

I'm busy. The person on the other end of the phone said, "I have to go for an internship."

On the other end of the phone, Xia Ziming's tone softened a little, but only a little: "Well, it's up to you."

We haven't broken up. Zheng Sheng, you are a nice guy, but I just don't like you. Shen Qianxue stopped in her tracks, and the atmosphere became very awkward. She was always very serious, so serious that it made people want to laugh.

Shen Qianxue was about to call out Che Xiaoman's name from the mouth of the cave, when the little boy climbed behind Che Xiaoman, grabbed the pole above her head, and swung himself out like on a swing, kicking heavily on Che Xiaoman's back. Shen Qianxue made a surprised gasp, watching Che Xiaoman lean forward and kneel on the beach.

At this moment, the boy's phone rang.

Lin Miao? Are you referring to the pretty girl in the finance department? The one with long hair and a smile that resembles Liu Yifei's a bit?

The next day.

Very special, very beautiful.

Song Yiming did not answer her. Shen Qianxue turned around and glanced at him. It was obvious that the two security guards regarded her as an accomplice.

A thousand snow, I have been thinking a lot about the future recently. But the more I think about these things, the more confused I become, and the less I know how to proceed.

Xia Ziming did not answer yes or no. He just lowered his head and kissed her forehead, embracing her in his arms.

Their conversation gradually shifted away from Shen Qianxue. Che Xiaoman was chatting with Xia Mu about perfume brands, skincare brands, and various luxury goods while holding her arm.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Qianxue turned around and headed back the way she came.

"Hmm, it's her." Zheng nodded, seeming to not only want to ask if Shen Qianxue knew her. "So, are you still dating Xia Ziming?"

There is a guest room next door on the second floor. You can rest there tonight. It's already twelve o'clock now. Even if you didn't argue with your mother, I wouldn't recommend you, as a girl, to go home alone late at night. When Song Yiming walked up to Shen Qianxue, she noticed that he was still holding a loose T-shirt in his hand.

I was just passing by and saw you painting here. I thought it looked beautiful, so I stopped to take a look. Shen Qianxue reflexively raised her hand to cover her eyes and said, "Can you move the light? It's shining in my eyes."