Section 3

He stood in place, looking at the paint on his shirt, feeling somewhat helpless

What is going on? You seem quite temperamental. Fang Zhuoang shrugged, having never encountered a girl with such a bad temper before. Clearly, it was her bucket of paint that nearly ruined his face, yet she appeared to be the one who had suffered a great injustice, as if she were the one who had been splashed with paint.

He tacitly consented, smiling without speaking

In this way, a year of separation is worthwhile; she should have a broader sky ahead.

A man, in front of the girl he loves, will never know how to utter the word 'no'

She smiled and pointed at his shoulder and arm, saying: "You will be worse, you are a person with golden shoulders and golden arms"

"Absolutely not, boss. Don't cause trouble. You are already 30 years old; it's time to retire from the world of martial arts. Yet you still resort to fighting and killing at every turn. What kind of conduct is that?" She pretended to speak in the tone of a voiceover from a historical drama.

She sensed someone behind her and immediately turned around, alert as if she had sprung back, maintaining a distance of one meter from him. She asked, "What do you want? Are you seeking revenge? I have no interest in fighting with someone like you, an old man; it would be beneath me."

She was momentarily taken aback, surprisingly calm in a way that caught him off guard

He was worried about how to explain to Pu Wei if he brought Su Lu home, as they were about to get engaged. Pu Wei lived in the same community as him and often came over to sit for a while, brew a cup of coffee, and chat. Of course, their relationship had not yet reached the stage of cohabitation

He bent down to listen, smiling faintly, thinking to himself that her desire for revenge was quite strong; the young girl has a bright future ahead.

She comfortably leaned back on the sofa and then realized that he had not eaten much. The dishes on the table had been completely devoured by her. Feeling somewhat apologetic, she said, "Your clothes might be ruined, and you still invited me to dinner; isn't that quite a loss for you?"

Su Lvdian nodded, obediently holding his hand. On that day two years ago, when they first met, the past feels like yesterday. In her memory, he looks exactly the same as now, not changed at all, only more successful than before. However, his bangs are not as cool as they used to be, appearing somewhat weary.

The car is parked in front of a Hunan restaurant. Every time he drives past this place, he thinks that if they could reunite, he would bring her here to enjoy the most authentic Hunan cuisine. He has been here once with a client, and the chefs in the restaurant are all genuine locals from Changsha, making the flavors of the dishes very authentic. She would surely love it

Manager Fang, you may not be aware, but she is an orphan, so... mentioning her parents just happens to expose her wounds

Their acquaintance is nothing but a playful trick

She felt her face flush under his gaze, and her stomach timely emitted a rumbling sound of hunger, reminding her that it was time to eat. She covered her stomach, trying to suppress the noise, while maintaining her sharp gaze on him

"Who told me to be afraid of your revenge? If you come here again and throw paint on me, what should I do?" He shook his head with a smile

As soon as he finished speaking, she shot him a glare with red-rimmed eyes, her hostile gaze startling him, and then she turned and ran down the stairs

Mr. Fang, her academic performance has plummeted, and she even writes love letters during class. All the wonderful qualities she possessed have vanished since being with you. She lies, is rebellious, skips classes, and has learned to smoke and drink. Last week, she even got into a fight with a senior girl. If this continues, our school will have no choice but to expel her.

"Haha, it has been so many years since I fought with someone over a girl, I would like to give it a try," he said with a laugh

Upon hearing her mention that there are boys who constantly seek her out, he felt quite displeased. Although she was certainly not lacking in admirers, he still felt a twinge of annoyance. He closed the menu and said, "Which boy has the audacity? Next time, I will come to your school to pick you up. If he doesn't get past me, he can forget about becoming your boyfriend"

He poured tea for her, gently placing the teacup in front of her. She rarely encountered a man who, despite being half-covered in paint, could still be so gentlemanly and refined. What was more important was that due to his overwhelming perfection and handsomeness, everyone completely overlooked that his "half of the world" was all paint

Two "painters" sat down in a tea restaurant, ordered food, and continued until they were full and satisfied

Su Lu, I must solemnly inform you that the person you saw this afternoon is not my colleague; she is my girlfriend. We plan to get engaged in November. I also did not know that you would come to Beijing; otherwise, I would have certainly arranged a place for you to stay. He expressed these words candidly, not wanting to cause her any further harm

"New clothes are not as good as old ones, and people are not as good as the familiar ones, and food is not as good as the usual." She said, propping her hands on the table, her thin cheeks squeezed into a cute, chubby appearance. She continued, "Boss, I won't be going back to school tonight, is that okay? There's a boy who keeps looking for me, it's really annoying, I want to hide out at your place."

Throughout this year, whenever he thought about going back to see her, he would recall the few remarks made by Su Lü, the homeroom teacher.

He hesitated and said, "In case you and she have a quarrel, Su Lu, I do not want you to be hurt... I also do not want to hurt her"

She is truly a material for acting, never blushing when lying in the past, always able to deceive others effortlessly.

Mr. Fang, she has not attended class for a week. Please help us find her and bring her back to school

After a long while, he said: "I will treat you to a meal"

"Sir, you cannot park here for too long, please move your vehicle," a traffic police officer said, knocking on the car window, to which Zhuo Ang responded.

He saw her calm and unperturbed, and he let out a slight sigh of relief, but soon felt a sense of loss again. If it had been a year ago with Su Lu, she would have immediately turned hostile and caused a scene without end. Has she matured, or has she simply become indifferent

He reached out and naturally pinched her nose, smiling gently as he said, "If it doesn't wash off, you'll become a girl with a golden nose. Do you think you would get robbed while walking down the street?"

Alright, I understand. Since you are not living together, I will go to your place. It shouldn't have much of an impact on her, right? Besides, I am still considered your ex-girlfriend, and you are not married. I am going.

Seeing her in her current state, having been admitted to University A, he suddenly affirmed his decision to leave a year ago. His breakup with her was the right choice. If he had not left with a heavy heart, would she have obediently returned to school, listened to her teachers, and been a good student?

He held her in his arms, looking at her with a posture reminiscent of observing a frenzied female gorilla at the zoo, thus they remained in a stalemate.

Aren't you afraid that they will get into a fight with you

She held the menu, selecting dish after dish, yet still opting for the same few dishes they often enjoyed together in the past. He asked her if she would like to try something different, suggesting that they should not keep eating the same few dishes repeatedly, as there might be other dishes she had never tried that could be quite delicious.

The reason he left Nanjing, left her, and gave her the time to grow independently was all to ensure that she would have a better future; he did not want to hinder her life

Her name is Pu Wei, she is two years younger than me, a genuine Beijing girl, and she is an artist who has opened a studio. We do not live together; I have not yet emerged from the shadow of your tumultuous escapade, so how could I dare to cohabit so easily? He attempted to ease the strange atmosphere with somewhat frivolous words

Mr. Fang, I hope you can truly consider and plan for her. She is still so young, and her life does not belong to you and your love. She should aim to get into a good university and should not waste her study time on romance. Moreover, the age difference between you is so significant; she does not understand much, while you are an adult. Mr. Fang, you should think more about her.

Su Lu's impression of him: he is a good person, and he is also a handsome good person

Fang Zhuoang held her hand, applying slight pressure. She felt a slight pain and released his hand. He pulled her behind him, ensuring she could not reach the paint, and then said with a mildly annoyed yet playful tone: "This child, how do her parents manage her? So stubborn, leaving no room for negotiation."

She smiled and said, "It's nothing, many of our classmates have relatives in Beijing, so they go to stay with their relatives. I also have relatives in Beijing."

He sat there like a gilded Buddha, with a kind and benevolent expression, completely contrasting with his previous seriousness

Based on this alone, Su Lu firmly believed that Fang Zhuoang still had feelings for her

"How old is she this year, what does she do, have you two... cohabited? You need to find me a stepmother, I have to help you vet her," she asked rationally

Knowing that bringing Su Lu home would certainly anger Pu Wei, he still could not refuse Su Lu. Alternatively, it might be that he was also reluctant to part ways after their meeting.

People require clothing, while Buddha requires gold adornments

This brought back the thoughts of the two individuals. He drove and said, "Let's go eat first. A year in Nanjing, the memories are too long; I feel as if I can remember every single day."

Fang Zhuoang did not expect that a casual remark of his would hurt her, so he hurried downstairs to look for her. That is why on that day, there were two people running one after the other on the road, both of their faces and bodies smeared with golden paint

"I must be mistaken; you are capable of such kindness?"

"Aren't there any records of overnight absences at the school dormitory if you don't return to school at night?" he asked

"Are you saying that I should continue to finish the task?" Su Lu asked joyfully

He caught up with her, and she, exhausted from running, squatted beside the green belt by the roadside. One hand was wiping her eyes while the other was gently caressing an unknown pure white flower. She mumbled, "Deserved it, deserved it, what a mean man. If it weren't for his nice bangs, I would definitely throw another bucket of paint on him. But I'm worried, if I offend him now, can I still go back to work

Reuniting is clearly not a difficult matter; he knows where she is in Nanjing, yet he insists on not returning to Nanjing to see her for an entire year. Occasionally, he makes phone calls, but they are only to inquire about her studies, and the only thing that remains consistent is the money he sends her every month.