Nine, with one dream comes another, yet one forgets the pain of parting in death

Yet I have never received an answer

It is not... it is not, mother, I just accidentally bumped into it

There must be a reason for hitting you

That is not necessarily the case... The saying "you get what you pay for" is not without its significance

"Alas, one cannot be so unreasonable in defending women," Li Zhiming said, feeling aggrieved as he argued.

However, by the final rehearsal, the issue arose that, due to time constraints, several performances had to be cut from the gala

Li Zhihao fell silent; he was unaware of what would transpire that evening. He quietly savored the fragrance of the shampoo emanating from Fang Minmin's hair, stirring his fragile little heart.

However, from that day on, he never saw Chun Jiao again, nor did he ever cry like he did that day, and he received no news about her until the day they reunited

No

Midnight has passed, and everyone has had enough to drink before gradually dispersing

I do not know whether you truly cannot see it or are pretending to be foolish, but Chun Jiao still has lingering feelings for you

"Well... it's okay, I suppose..." Zhihao said, feeling a bit embarrassed as he scratched his head. "Oh, this is my classmate Fang Minmin, and this is Minmin's friend."

"What kind of alcohol are you drinking when you're not feeling well? I just saw you singing with quite a bit of confidence, didn't I? Sun Xiaofu, don't you have any self-awareness? My mother has been hospitalized for such a long time, and you've only visited her twice. It's been almost two weeks since then, and you haven't shown up again. Today, my mother is being discharged, and you just disappear on me. Is this how a daughter-in-law behaves?"

Hi... don't worry about it, there is plenty of wine up there, this table is on me

This day seems particularly long for Li Zhiming

"Did you get into a fight with someone?" asked Zhimin's mother

That night, when Li Zhiming made the call, Xiao Fu was singing at the KTV with Liu Tao and his group.

Oh... what is going on today? Why are you suddenly so understanding

"Hey, could you both give me some advice?" Fang Minmin asked her two friends through the rearview mirror.

"You need to come home with me right now," Li Zhiming said in a low voice, not wanting to argue with her

"Otherwise, let's go to Tanghui, I want to drink," the woman said

Ke Xiaofu is not the kind of child who strives for success; she cannot learn to ingratiate herself by exploiting every opportunity. In her world, it is always sufficient to buy expensive gifts to accommodate all.

Oh, still a thinker. Alright, the rehearsal is about done. Anyway, my dance hasn't changed, but you should go back and practice your singing well. The performance is tomorrow night, we need to work hard.

No need, let Sister Chun Jiao rest at home, I can go. With that, Zhi Hao entered the kitchen to help Chun Jiao with her work

The appearance of Fang Minmin was like a spring breeze, causing Li Zhihao, who had never been in love, to suddenly feel his heart racing and his cheeks burning

What? Although Zhimin's mother has never opposed Zhimin and Xiaofu, she still felt a bit surprised when Li Zhimin said this

This farce came to an end due to the indulgence of Zhiming's mother towards Zhihao and her spiteful attitude towards Li Zhiming

Alright. If you feel unwell at midnight, just call me

Li Zhiming covered his mother with a quilt, tucked in the corners, and slowly walked out to close the door. His mind was filled with the words his mother had just spoken, about Xiao Fu, about Chun Jiao, about... an unknown past

No matter how old one gets, one still wants to act cute with their mother, don't you think, brother?" As Zhihao spoke, he cast a glance at Li Zhiming, who felt a bit awkward. However, in order to reconcile with their mother, he reluctantly walked over to sit on the other side of her, putting his arm around her shoulder and beginning to mimic Zhihao's behavior.

"Go to hell, you little brat... However, that being said, Chun Jiao is a good child. She is kind and capable. In fact, deep down, I sometimes hope that you can be with Chun Jiao..."

Alright, then thank you, Brother Tao, and thank you, Sister Xiaofu

Mom... why are you tidying up by yourself?" Li Zhiming said with some concern, quickly stepping forward to stop her

However, before Li Zhiming could say anything further, he was gently tugged by Chun Jiao at his sleeve, so he simply closed his mouth and sat down in silence

"Zhiming? How... how could this happen?" ChunJiao was also flustered

It's good that you came, it's good that you came... Your brother went to drive... Zhimin's mother's frozen face then warmed up, "Oh, why are you bringing so many things? What a waste of money."

For example, kissing a female companion or using one's mouth to unfasten a female companion's lingerie

Spring Jiao

Indeed, you are stronger than I am. If my words were even half as sweet as Zhihao's, I would have probably achieved great success by now. Li Zhiming laughed and responded to his mother's words, but his mother still did not pay him any attention

Then let's make the most of our time for rehearsal. By the way, what song are you singing? I am dancing to Stefanie Sun's "What I Miss"; do you know this song

4

"You are talking nonsense!" This statement instantly struck a nerve with Li Zhiming, igniting his anger as he slammed the table and pointed at Li Zhihao, cursing at him

He enjoys the feeling of the entire audience's enthusiastic applause being dedicated solely to him, and he enjoys even more the sensation of so many people listening to him sing and being moved by it

"Zhiming, this is specially delivered to you by Zhihao, just accept it. Otherwise, it would be disappointing for him," ChunJiao said from the side.

Ah... you cannot drink alcohol while driving" Li Zhihao quickly said

"Alright, it's done," Chun Jiao interrupted Li Zhiming, standing up and pretending to be relaxed. "No matter which one you are talking about, stop overthinking it. Go to bed early; I need to sleep too, I'm so tired. Tomorrow, I have to sleep until I wake up naturally. Hurry up and wash up and go to sleep, it's getting late. Good night"

As both individuals are freshmen, the school did not want them to feel discouraged because of this. After much discussion, it was finally decided to merge the two performances into one, transforming it into a song and dance routine

Just entered the house, you probably haven't slept yet

Alright, but let me treat you instead. It's just that... I'm not very familiar with Beijing yet

Thus, shortly after that day, he frequented various major banks and acquired all the credit cards available to students. Utilizing his intelligent mind as a science student, he figured out how to cover the debts of each card on the monthly repayment date by interchanging them. To this end, he even created a detailed plan.

For a long period of time to come, Li Zhiming and Chun Jiao continued to work busily. Zhiming's mother recovered quickly and well. Xiao Fu continued to lead a life characterized by the routine of going to work, wandering around, and then skipping work to focus on renovating her house. During the time when Li Zhiming was preoccupied with work and neglected her, she began to accompany Liu Tao, frequenting various high-end entertainment venues in Beijing at night, adding various amusements to her otherwise dull life. Xiao Fu continued to lead a life characterized by the routine of going to work, wandering around, and then skipping work to focus on renovating her house. During the time when Li Zhiming was preoccupied with work and neglected her, she began to accompany Liu Tao, frequenting various high-end entertainment venues in Beijing at night, adding various amusements to her otherwise dull life.

Tsk, speaking nonsense again

A few people had just finished breakfast. Li Zhiming and Chun Jiao were tidying up the dishes, while their mother was clearly still angry about Li Zhiming's excessive protection of Xiao Fu the night before. After finishing the meal, she went back to her room

"4999......" Li Zhihao said weakly, "But, but you can go two years without paying for phone bills, it's all free, you can call at will, and my classmate said my current phone can be sold for one thousand yuan..."

The next day, Li Zhiming was uncertain whether Xiaofu had seen that text message, so when he noticed his mother's increasingly displeased expression, he took the opportunity, while he was dawdling to complete the discharge procedures, to call Xiaofu

"Why are you still being so polite with me? Let's go." Xiaofu smiled and pulled Zhihao upstairs

Ah? Um... well... it's not really..." Li Zhihao hesitated, feeling embarrassed to admit.

Li Zhiming felt that his injuries were not serious; apart from a slight pain, he did not experience dizziness or a splitting headache. Therefore, he planned not to go to the hospital and intended to quietly return home to take care of his wounds himself

4999? You really have the audacity to say that!" Li Zhiming continued to shout angrily, "Mom, does this make any sense? You've only just started university for a few days, and you want to change to such an expensive phone? Do you have the means to do that? ... Anyway, I tell you, I will absolutely not give you any money. If you want to change it, you have to figure it out yourself, whether it's stealing, robbing, or deceiving, it's up to you, but I won't do it!"

What?

You should be done by now, what time is it already

However, there is also the saying that one can find good quality at a reasonable price

"It's nothing, I'm leaving now." After saying this, Li Zhiming turned around and left

Others joined in the commotion, showing no intention of yielding. Xiaofu helplessly glanced at Zhihao and said

Four people sat around the dining table, and this warm drama was entirely under Li Zhihao's control. At last, it had been performed to completion, and he felt very satisfied with everything he had directed and acted in. Next, he had to begin his plan.

Half an hour later, when Li Zhiming appeared in the KTV private room, Xiao Fu was passionately and somewhat drunkenly singing with a microphone in hand, also holding a glass of wine. The room was crowded, filled with the smell of smoke, and the table was already cluttered with empty wine bottles and scattered popcorn. Li Zhiming looked at Sun Xiaofu with anger, but he did not notice Li Zhihao, who was sitting in the corner with Fang Minmin. He strode over, grabbed Xiao Fu's hand, and walked out, with Liu Tao closely following behind.

The lighting is poor, let's make it up tomorrow, don't strain your eyes. Li Zhiming's concern always warms Chun Jiao's heart

Change your phone? Didn't you just buy your phone a few days ago? Why do you want to change it again

Mother, you cannot indulge him like this; using such an expensive phone is entirely inconsistent with his status. He is still a student and should not be allowed to do this

"Why am I not anxious? Why are you... bleeding?" Zhiming's mother's panic woke up Chunqiao, who also came out.

"You jump very well too." Li Zhihao shyly lowered his head

Li Zhiming felt very gratified by the concern from his younger brother. He thought that going to university made a difference; Zhihao has truly grown up.

Oh... Zhihao let out a sigh of relief, but after hearing Fang Minmin's next words, he immediately tensed up again

Just now, Sun Xiaofu, who had been performing as if suffering from a severe headache and unable to take care of herself, immediately became clear-headed after hanging up the phone

"Not at all, we are very close right now, look, you are sitting right next to me." Chun Jiao joked, but the laughter hurt her heart. Indeed, at this moment, she was the closest person to Li Zhiming in the entire world. But what about the heart? The distance of the heart had already been known to her since the day they met again; it was as if they were worlds apart. Therefore, why bring up the past? Even if he knew the truth, what difference would it make? Just like a song says, "Time cannot turn back, space has already shattered." They could never return to the way things were. The two of them now had their own lives. Chun Jiao felt that just watching from afar was enough for her. She did not want to intrude into Li Zhiming's world, because things had changed and there would still be pain.

Think for yourself, I have my own ways

"Come to my house, I have rented a place..." Fang Minmin said in an ambiguous tone

Chun Jiao was taken aback, the smile that had just graced her face froze, slowly retracting. The needle used for mending the garment had just pierced through the fabric, caught in the middle of the clothing, as if time had momentarily come to a standstill, and they had not spoken for a long time

"Where do you think you can control me? Do you still have the right to control me? How long has it been since you cared about me?" On the other end of the phone, Xiaofu said tearfully

"Um... good night," Li Zhiming said somewhat reluctantly

I have no vanity; I lead a down-to-earth life and work diligently and earnestly

It's nothing, it will be fixed soon

Mother, do not listen to him, what iPhone, do not buy it

This is Chun Jiao

Thank you

Fang Minmin, although she is the child of a wealthy family, is still quite young and has never witnessed such a grand occasion. The sheer quantity and price of the foreign liquor alone were enough to astonish her for a while

Li Zhihao felt very fortunate that evening, as he encountered Liu Tao and Sun Xiaofu, which instantly boosted his confidence that had previously been tinged with a sense of shame

However, on the second day, the only ones who came to pick up Zhimin's mother from the hospital were still him and Chunqiao

Li Zhiming did not want to disappoint his younger brother, so he obediently went with him, and the examination results, of course, showed no issues

Sigh... Li Zhiming let out a deep sigh

"Hi... are you the one who will perform with me?" Fang Minmin approached and asked generously, looking at Li Zhihao, whose face was flushed. She found it somewhat amusing. After all, she considered herself quite experienced in meeting people, and it seemed that she had not encountered anyone as shy and blushing as Li Zhihao since graduating from elementary school.

You are going to the hospital tomorrow to have an X-ray taken to see if there is any injury to your brain

For Xiaofu, who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, it is impossible to expect her to serve her mother with the same selflessness and diligence as Chun Jiao

"It's nothing, a friend asked me to go sing, so I'll just make an appearance." Li Zhiming glanced at Chun Jiao, noticing her slightly red and swollen eyes, clearly indicating that she had been crying. He felt a twinge of pain in his heart, but still managed to smile at Chun Jiao nonchalantly, then said, "You don't have to wait for me, just go to bed early."

Ah... she just called and said that she is feeling unwell today... she cannot come over...

Alright, let's skip the formalities. Since we have collaborated, we can consider ourselves friends. How about we go out together later? I will treat you to a meal and some singing, as a way to thank you for your wonderful performance.

However, we still have some wine left to drink here

My tongue is not that long. However, regardless of the reason, it is still best to appease her

"Was that your first kiss?" After a moment, Fang Minmin asked淡淡地.

What is wrong with you? Did you drink too much last night?

All romantic dreams are like rising soap bubbles, which burst with a "pop" in mid-air, transforming into a haze of soapy water droplets that gently fall upon Li Zhihao.

Xiaofu learned indirectly from her father that Li Zhiming has been extremely busy with work lately, often working overtime and staying up late

After this abrupt and inconclusive phone call, Li Zhiming paused for a moment, still silently enduring his unexplainable anger, and sent another text message to Xiao Fu

"No need, it's just a small injury." Chun Jiao said with a smile while sucking her finger, "Is Auntie asleep?"

Li Zhiming put away his smile, took his mother's hand, and said earnestly

Thus, he decided to invest significantly in purchasing a phone; this way, even if he did not dress meticulously, he could take out his phone at any time to show off, which would make everyone regard him with a new perspective

"It has been so long, why bring this up again?" Chun Jiao forced a faint smile as she spoke

The appearance of Fang Minmin made Li Zhihao suddenly fall in love with his university life. He thought to himself that university is such a magical place, where one can easily find a love that makes one forget everything else. This must be what love is, Li Zhihao thought.

Mother knows she is a good child, but Zhimin, do you think that given Xiaofu's current state, she is suitable for marriage? Not to mention anything else, just during my hospitalization, she has only come to see me twice in total. Tell me, can I accept such a daughter-in-law? Mother does not care whether she can take care of me like Chun Jiao, but at least some matters of face should be handled properly, right? What Mother needs is not these expensive supplements, but simply for her to stay by my side, to have the appearance of a family. However, she still cannot realize how important family is. If you really get married, Mother is also afraid that you will suffer.

I am not saying this

"Hi... you sing quite well." In the background, Fang Minmin approached Li Zhihao, her delicate and fair skin glistening with fine beads of sweat left from dancing, shimmering beautifully under the lights

"Oh dear, how old are you now, still acting spoiled?" Mother said with a smile

Hmph... I knew it, offering flattery without reason. What is it? Speak up.

"Look, the girls are so generous, and you, a young man, why are you still shy?" The crowd cheered.

In those years, the two of them sat on the kang writing their homework, while outside the snow fell in flurries, blanketing everything in white. Li Zhiming could never settle down; he would twirl his pen for a while, then glance out the window. His only concern at that time was when he could finish this damned homework, and when he could go outside to gather a few friends for a snowball fight or to build a snowman. Whenever this thought crossed his mind, he would look at Chun Jiao, hoping she would join him to play outside, but what he always saw was Chun Jiao, with a serious expression, focused intently on her homework. His only concern at that time was when he could finish this damned homework, and when he could go outside to gather a few friends for a snowball fight or to build a snowman. Whenever this thought crossed his mind, he would look at Chun Jiao, hoping she would join him to play outside, but what he always saw was Chun Jiao, with a serious expression, focused intently on her homework. Thus, he would stop, watching her, doing nothing but looking, and at that moment, he thought Chun Jiao was as beautiful as the snow.

She is not being well-behaved or considerate by not bothering Li Zhiming; rather, she is betting on her pride, silently wanting to prove something, for instance, that in a world without Li Zhiming, she, Sun Xiaofu, can still lead a colorful life.

Finally, Li Zhihao, with a flushed face, planted a kiss on Fang Minmin's cheek. He felt as if his heart was about to leap out of his chest; this was his first kiss with a girl. Her skin was soft and smooth, making Li Zhihao feel an overwhelming sense of joy

Ke Zhihao never complains that his talents are not fully utilized or satisfied; instead, he often exerts himself to participate in any occasion that allows him to showcase his singing abilities. For instance, the school's welcome party is a prime example. When the class monitor was selecting participants, everyone else shied away, but he, without any embarrassment, volunteered to take part.

My mother will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow! You should come to the hospital early. " Li Zhiming continued to speak loudly on the phone

What are you doing? Let go of me!" After leaving the private room, Xiaofu shook off Li Zhiming's hand

I do not know what is fun in Beijing Li Zhihao sat in the car feeling various discomforts

"Stop lying to me, how could it possibly be like this? Who hit you?"

"Chun Jiao..." Li Zhiming sat down beside Chun Jiao and asked softly, "Why did you leave without saying goodbye? Why did you want to part ways with me? What exactly happened at that time?"

This is more like it

In the dim light of the living room, Chun Jiao remained quiet and focused as she mended clothes, completely unaware that Li Zhiming was standing there watching her

I know there are many aspects of her that do not meet your satisfaction, but in fact, Xiaofu has a very kind heart

From then on, Li Zhihao became a debtor, holding an iPhone and wearing counterfeit goods, yet he felt no shame about it. The superficial glamour allowed Li Zhihao to live a forgetful and joyful life in this city of intoxication and wealth

Of course I want to give you a gift, you have been supporting my education all these years. If it weren't for your hard work, I definitely wouldn't have been able to get into university. You are my role model. Although I haven't started earning money yet, I have always wanted to buy a gift for you. Once I start earning, I will buy you something nice.

However, seeing his younger brother joyfully happy for him, he felt both satisfied and moved. In this moment of excitement, he recounted to Zhihao what had happened the previous night. Initially, it was merely an outlet for his feelings, but Zhihao confidently patted his chest and promised to persuade their mother not to be angry anymore. This nearly brought tears of gratitude to Li Zhiming, who had been touched countless times by his younger brother throughout the day.

Ah? I have a severe headache, so I won't be going. Please help me inform your mother that I am not feeling well.

Zhihao, brother, do not do that. You should focus on studying well, which is better than anything else and makes me happier than anything else. Moreover, you need to understand the importance of saving; do not always spend money recklessly.

Zhihao's face immediately lit up, while Li Zhiming wore an expression of disbelief

It is not acceptable, how can it be unimportant? It is necessary to go, even if it seems unimportant, to get checked, just in case. I will go in to check on Mom, and then I will accompany you shortly.

This day could be referred to as a lucky day for Li Zhihao. When he returned to school with his newly purchased phone, ready to show it off to a few friends in the dormitory, he discovered that they were gathered around a person dressed as a salesperson, inquiring and filling out forms. Li Zhihao approached and learned that they were there to apply for credit cards.

"Alright, you three hurry over for dinner, or the food will get cold," Chun Jiao called out with a smile. "Zhi Hao, I made your favorite braised pork."

Xiaofu's proposal received unanimous approval, yet despite the changes to the game rules, Zhihao continued to lose, remaining steadfastly at the forefront of the game.

Thank you, Zhihao. Li Zhimin took the wallet, feeling touched by his younger brother once again on the same day

"Chun Jiao..." Li Zhiming called softly, and this faint sound startled Chun Jiao, causing her to tremble and prick her finger with the needle, resulting in bright red blood flowing out

Although Zhimin's mother was still pretending to be angry, the corners of her mouth could no longer hold back a smile. She did not say anything, but she also did not resist, allowing her two sons to act spoiled on either side of her.

The day after their argument, Xiaofu brought various expensive supplements and steaming hot meals to the hospital for Li Zhiming. Naturally, Zhiming's mother did not show Xiaofu much kindness, but Xiaofu was broad-minded, or rather, she was not good at worrying. However, she also understood that if she wanted to marry Li Zhiming, this old lady was a crucial part of the equation

You can find a designated driver, rest assured, I am a law-abiding citizen. Tang Hui, let's go.

I would like to change my mobile phone

Well... let's put this matter on hold for now, no need to rush. However, there is something that I believe you should handle properly.

What kind of iPhone? I don't have one either; my phone is still the most basic type.

Many times we hate time, because it takes away too much, such as love, such as youth

Hi... he is my brother's close friend, who used to take special care of me" Li Zhihao said casually.

Fang Minmin smiled gently and stepped on the gas, heading straight for the Tang meeting

He waited for Xiaofu the entire day, hoping that she would call him during dinner, or suddenly appear at his doorstep, with a face full of sweetness and gentleness, to please his mother

Come, since we have met today, it is fate, let's have some fun together said Liu Tao

The other individuals did not show any mercy due to their unfamiliarity, and one after another began to come up with clever ideas

All of this left Li Zhihao unable to extricate himself

Zhihao was born with a good voice; he enjoys singing. Zhihao often thinks that if it were not for his family's financial constraints preventing him from studying singing, he might have become a star by now, perhaps even a king of pop.

Li Zhihao met Fang Minmin at the school's welcome party. Two years later, when Zhihao and Li Zhiming revisited this past, he often found himself wondering if he had not met Fang Minmin that day, or if he had not sung at the welcome party to show off, would his life thereafter have been different

"However, you have just undergone surgery not long ago. Let me take care of this; you should lie down on the bed," Li Zhiming assisted his mother in lying down and began to help tidy up.

However, all my classmates are using iPhones now, and I am the only one who does not have one

Zhiming, what can I blame her for? She is not my daughter-in-law yet, so of course I cannot blame her. Mother is feeling wronged for you. I am getting older, and my health is deteriorating day by day. I just hope that both you and Zhihao can have smooth lives. You should work well, and Zhihao should study hard. If you can find a daughter-in-law who can take care of you, then I can leave this world with peace of mind.

Returned to the room to rest

It should be fine... Ah... It hurts...

"I am really sorry, it was not intentional..." Li Zhiming felt a bit flustered and quickly took out a band-aid to hand it to Chun Jiao

Oh... Liu Tao stopped in her tracks, watching Li Zhiming leave, then turned back to look at Xiao Fu, who still stood there with a dazed expression, as if she had been startled.

Just as I stepped out of the hospital ward, I saw Li Zhihao arriving late, carrying a large bag of gifts.

I will not leave!" She shook it off again.

Returning to the ward, Li Zhiming saw his mother sitting on the edge of the hospital bed, her face filled with an imminent explosion of anger. He sensed that the situation was not good and quickly said:

I said! If you don't go back now, neither of us can expect to have a home in the future!" Li Zhiming repeated emphatically.

"Brother, I have something I want to tell you..." At the table, Zhihao said cautiously

After finishing packing with Chun Jiao and visiting his mother, Li Zhihao accompanied Zhiming to the hospital

He hopes to be with Xiaofu, both for love and for his own little selfishness in this city

Is this car yours

Okay, I understand

It is really nothing, the wound should not be very serious. Please take good care of her, and later send her home.

I have already told you that it was not her who did it

That sister got drunk, crying and shouting that she wants to find you, Room 307, please hurry over

My mother has gone to sleep

Oh... your family truly has an abundance of talent, just like your brother, both are outstanding students.

Mom, I'm back. The doctor said that brother is perfectly fine and healthy.

Xiaofu felt that although Zhao Chengcheng's words were somewhat harsh, they were entirely reasonable, which made Xiaofu feel more at ease in her heart

Are you trying to comfort me? I am already injured...

What a fallacy, it is not acceptable, it cannot be changed! Attending university, the learning has not shown to be particularly beneficial, yet the sense of vanity has indeed grown.

Hello, Zhiming, this is Liu Tao..." On the other end of the phone, Liu Tao snatched Xiaofu's phone and said

"Oh, come on, don't be so polite with me. However, this is indeed better than your brother, as he has never been polite with me... Let's go, let's go. We have reserved a private room upstairs to have some fun together; the more, the merrier," said Liu Tao.

Is that impossible

Li Zhiming, do you still remember to call me? You might as well just disappear from my world from now on, after all, I am doing just fine without you, and I am quite happy!

Enough, enough, stop arguing! Zhiming's mother finally couldn't stand it any longer and stood up to take charge of the situation. A family should have a good meal together, why are you arguing? Zhihao, how much is that... that iPhone you mentioned?

Faced with his first, albeit somewhat casual, date, Zhihao felt a surge of excitement. He rushed back to his dormitory to change into his best outfit, arriving five minutes early to wait at the school gate. His mind was filled with romantic scenarios reminiscent of idol dramas, such as two people holding hands as they rush to catch a crowded subway about to depart; or, as night falls, the two of them nestled together in the last row of an empty bus... The city's neon lights illuminated their faces, and in the flickering light of the carriage, they felt each other's gentle breaths... With these thoughts in mind, Li Zhihao couldn't help but smile.

Chun Jiao, thank you

Do not be afraid, I am a boy, what is there to fear! I want to spend more time with you and brother. Our whole family is now in Beijing, so we can be together often, how happy that is

As soon as Zhihao entered the room, he saw two people tidying up the table and immediately began to show his eagerness to help, rolling up his sleeves and rushing forward to assist.

Li Zhihao felt that the time was about right, and decided to give Li Zhiming a little more honey. He sprang up from the sofa

"What do you want?" Li Zhiming answered the phone, his tone somewhat stern

He plans to part with it and give it to Li Zhiming, first to please his brother, and then to mention the matter of buying a mobile phone

He looked around and then glanced at Fang Minmin's entire outfit. Although Zhihao was not very familiar with luxury goods, he still had some knowledge of brands that the general public was aware of. The bag that Fang Minmin carried was prominently adorned with the LV logo, and Zhihao speculated that it should not be a counterfeit.

Come on, stop trying to deceive me. After raising you this big, I still don't know you... Are you trying to plead for Xiao Fu?

Li Zhiming gently pushed open his mother's bedroom door. His mother was tidying up her belongings, moving slowly and cautiously.

What about you? What will you sing?

Then it's over, even if my head isn't hit, it has never been very useful, and this hit has directly stopped it.

However, at the moment when Li Zhihao kissed, all sounds transformed into a vague background music. That night, because of this kiss, Li Zhihao could no longer focus on anything seriously. His mind was filled with Fang Minmin's soft skin and lips. Under the influence of alcohol, as soon as he closed his eyes, he was enveloped in a beautiful dream.

Li Zhihao first widened his eyes, but then he slowly closed them, savoring the beauty of love

No ... ... not ... ...

As the group of people in the room grew weary from their scattered activities, they suggested playing a game. Although Li Zhihao had just shown his prowess downstairs, he was not particularly skilled at the games typically played in drinking settings. Among such a crowd of experts, he quickly lost several rounds and was encouraged by everyone to drink several cups. Xiaofu watched with a bit of concern, not wanting him to drink too much, so she stepped forward to propose:

Performing the entire act, Xiaofu became increasingly emboldened, and only after serving the elderly lady her dinner did she confidently leave with Li Zhiming

Ah, what kind of mindset is this? Just a mobile phone can make you hold your head high? I carry around this broken phone all day and I don't feel inferior at all. " Li Zhiming was a bit angry

Li Zhihao felt particularly fresh and nervous about all of this. He could not grasp how much the expenses in such a place would actually be. With a monthly living allowance of only 800 yuan, he felt particularly uncertain.

However, Zhihao quickly became adept in this area; he swiftly learned several simple drinking games from Fang Minmin and her two friends, and played with great skill, achieving victory time and again

Indeed, indeed, I was never that clever... Alright, I have simply bandaged it up, but I must go to the hospital tomorrow. It is necessary!" Chun Jiao commanded

Understood, go ahead

That day, Xiaofu implemented a "honey policy" towards Zhimin's mother, using various sweet words and flattery, and finally succeeded in making Zhimin's mother laugh.

This is a good idea. Fang Minmin nodded in approval

What time is it to you? I do as I please

Although Li Zhihao on stage instantly became the prince in the hearts of many girls, at that moment, in Li Zhihao's eyes, he could see no one else but Fang Minmin, who was with him on stage.

Li Zhiming lay down on the sofa in the living room, his mind a blank. He did not want to think about anything that had happened today. Perhaps this blow had truly damaged his mind, erasing many of his thoughts and memories. Thus, he slowly closed his eyes and soon fell asleep

No, I think the jumping is excellent

"Hmm, this idea is reliable," the man responded.

I... Li Zhiming leaned slightly, appearing ready to rush over and confront him, but Chun Jiao quickly stood up and held him back

However, the learning does not seem quite right, it feels a bit stiff, and he is still not very accustomed to such intimate body language

Zhihao also sat down, looking at Li Zhiming with a sense of pride and provocation, and then he picked a piece of meat from his mother's bowl and began to eat heartily.

However, being in school means one must engage in comparisons. Li Zhihao knew that the warm and gentle approach could not continue at this moment, so he simply cast aside the previous obedient and understanding demeanor.

Oh... I am... I am Li Zhihao..." Li Zhihao slowly extended his hand to shake hands with Fang Minmin. When their hands touched, the small芽 of love in Li Zhihao's heart broke through the soil. This was the first time he had ever touched a girl's hand, and it was with such a beautiful girl.

However, Li Zhihao has never been able to see the end of the road clearly. This road of no return, he has never considered how long he could walk on it, and then suddenly, without warning, he finds himself at the end.

He still clearly remembers the day he received his university admission notice, running several streets from the post office to Chun Jiao's house. He hoped that Chun Jiao would be the first person to know this news, and then prepare a feast to encourage him. However, when he arrived, drenched in sweat and filled with anticipation, he found the place empty. He asked everyone in the small town, but no one could tell him the real reason. That night, he hid under the covers and cried, his heart breaking. He asked everyone in the small town, but no one could tell him the real reason. That night, he hid under the covers and cried, his heart breaking.

Mom, ... ... I'm stuck in traffic and will be late. Where is my brother?

"It is... I am just talking nonsense, after all these years. However, Mom can see that Chun Jiao is sincere towards you. When she left back then, it was beyond her control. Now that you meet again, she is still doing so much for you. Mom does not want to owe others, nor does she want you to owe anyone. But, Zhi Ming, our family owes Chun Jiao... Such a wonderful girl, if you two cannot be together, then do not hold her back."

If you don't go back now, then don't ever come back; neither of us should expect to have a home in the future!" Li Zhiming, infuriated, began to speak nonsensically, but this statement still struck a chord with Xiaofu. She fell silent immediately, looking at Li Zhiming with tear-filled eyes, her body swaying slightly due to the effects of alcohol.

However, when Fang Minmin appeared before him, Li Zhihao became dispirited, his earlier smile frozen at the corner of his mouth, unable to rise or fall.

"Haha... you are really cute..." Fang Minmin straightened her posture, looking at Li Zhihao, her eyes shining with bright light. Then, Fang Minmin leaned in and kissed Li Zhihao on the lips

Do you realize that this is a distorted perspective? The task of students in school is to learn; is it meaningful to spend the whole day comparing with others?

"Alright, alright, hurry up and go to sleep. Tomorrow I will accompany you to the hospital for a check-up." Chun Jiao smiled and shook her head, no longer engaging in debate with him

It was on that sunny and pleasant afternoon that Li Zhihao encountered Fang Minmin, who was charming in appearance, tall in stature, and graceful in her movements, in the school's dance studio

Although happiness may seem somewhat cheap, it is certainly better than having none at all

Isn't it what she did? Therefore, it is said that the older ginger is spicier. At that moment, Li Zhiming felt that his mother could completely become a detective; her ability to perceive everything was on par with that of the famous detective Conan.

"You bastard!" Xiaofu, as if driven mad, splashed the half glass of wine she was still holding onto Li Zhiming's face, and then began to hit him. Liu Tao hurriedly stepped forward to pull Xiaofu away, dragging her far away, but it was of no use. Xiaofu, losing her sanity, threw the glass she was holding at Li Zhiming, which struck him squarely on the head, and blood slowly trickled down the grooves of Li Zhiming's skin.

Sigh... let's not talk about the past anymore, Mom is tired, you should go to bed early too. Regarding the past, Zhimin's mother still avoids telling Li Zhimin, and Li Zhimin has no choice but to stop asking.

Well... I won't say anything more, I'm hanging up

You want to say thank you to me again, don't you

Zhihao, I knew it was you. My ability to recognize people could easily set a Guinness World Record.

However, the most significant change in recent life is Li Zhihong's younger brother—Li Zhihao

"It’s just as well that you’ve stopped, so you don’t have to talk nonsense all day long." Chun Jiao shot a glance at Li Zhiming and entered the kitchen with the plate.

"Shh... keep your voice down." Zhimin's mother pulled Li Zhimin into the room and closed the door. "I am not so weak that I can't manage this. I can still fold some clothes and tidy up a few things. Don't let Chun Jiao hear, or she will get anxious and come over to help again. She has been quite tired these past few days, so let's not trouble her anymore. Let her rest well."

Do not always use that little money to silence me; if it were someone else, they would offer more than this, and yet they would not be half as considerate as you are

No need, we can just have fun here

Hello, what blessings are you enjoying? As long as you and Zhihao are doing well, that is the greatest blessing for your mother

What good is it, sigh... let's not talk about this broken car, where shall we go to have fun

My father said that if I got into university, he would buy me a car. As a result, I got into university, and he bought me this one. However, I do not like BMWs at all. He bought me a car without even consulting my opinion. I have been arguing with him about this for several weeks.

Oh, no, no, how could one kiss the face?

"Why are you giving me a gift for no reason?" Li Zhiming said

You are indeed quite cunning..." Li Zhiming smiled, stopping his work to sit by his mother's bedside, "Oh, no, no, it's shrewd and calculating... No, no, that's not right, it's... vigorous in old age..."

"Tell me where you are," Li Zhiming said, a bit impatiently

Who doesn't have a sense of vanity? It's not just me; you have it too

After he understood the concept of credit cards, Li Zhihao suddenly felt that this was a ray of hope in his future life. In the days when he was constantly troubled by money, the credit card descended into Li Zhihao's life like a pure and flawless angel, with a halo above its head.

Ah... Spring Jiao exclaimed, "You startled me."

Although he could not afford them, in just a few weeks, Li Zhihao became well-versed in various luxury brands. To satisfy his humble vanity, Li Zhihao purchased a variety of high-quality counterfeit luxury goods from the wholesale market at the zoo, dressing meticulously.

Throughout the journey, Zhihao was quite pleased with the nearly perfect psychological tactics he had devised for himself

The phone was answered, and on the other end, Xiaofu was clearly still half-asleep, her voice tinged with the haze of a hangover

Upon returning home, Chun Jiao had already prepared lunch, and Mother had also come out of her room, sitting on the sofa watching television. Upon seeing the two return, she did not even glance at Li Zhiming.

"Disinfect it, bear with it a little, there is only alcohol at home, it will definitely hurt." Chun Jiao smiled, her movements becoming a bit gentler, and she blew on the wound to alleviate the pain, "It needs to be treated, it's a head injury, it could be serious or minor. What if there are any aftereffects?"

Where are we going? Aren't we going back to school? Li Zhihao asked softly

Indeed, you have a keen eye.

Alas, I see that it cannot be resolved in a short time.

I farted? Is that not the case?

I will go to sleep after finishing this little bit

Li Zhiming, who drove over, finally felt at ease upon witnessing this scene. He glanced at Chun Jiao, who gave him a triumphant expression that conveyed everything was under control. The two shared a knowing smile.

Yesterday's condition was not very good, but today it has improved

Well, let me introduce you. This is my friend Liu Tao, who is also a close buddy of your brother. This is Zhimin's younger brother, Li Zhihao, who has been admitted to a university in Beijing this year and is also the top scorer.

"Is Zhihao still attending classes today?" When she asked this question, a hint of sadness appeared in Zhiming's mother's eyes

"Indeed, no matter how big one becomes, in front of mother, one will always be a child," said Li Zhiming

How difficult it is to endure loneliness; after just a few days, she felt as if she might jump from the eleventh floor.

The two of them sang in harmony, making the old lady laugh uncontrollably.

I am sorry, sister, but I truly cannot save you

Do you feel that we are not as close as we used to be

The rehearsal between the two individuals went smoothly overall. Throughout the process, Li Zhihao was completely disinterested in singing; he watched Fang Minmin dance gracefully and felt a corner of his heart soften immensely.

Of course, I would be happy to, as it saves me the trouble of thinking about how to change it. I haven't used my brain for several months since the college entrance examination. " Fang Minmin said playfully with a smile, "As long as you can sing, that's all that matters. Oh, by the way, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Fang Minmin." As she spoke, Fang Minmin extended one hand.

"Then you should learn from me, don't you think so, Mom?" Zhihao said playfully as he leaned against his mother's shoulder, making her so happy that she trembled with joy

Mom, that... all the formalities have been completed, let's go home

"Stop arguing!" Zhimin's mother suddenly shouted, and the two instantly fell silent. Then, Zhimin's mother said, "If he won't give it, I will!"

However, his "silent" plan ultimately fell through. When he quietly opened the door to the room, he happened to run into his mother, who was coming out to use the bathroom. Upon seeing the bloodstains remaining on his face, Zhimin's mother immediately panicked

"Zhiming... is everything alright?" Liu Tao leaned in, asking with a look of surprise.

That night, in Li Zhihao's dream, although there were no crowded subways and no empty last buses, his dream was soft and sweet like cotton candy

Spring Jiao

Zhihao said he would be a bit late due to traffic. He has just started school, and there must be a lot going on at the school, but for your sake, this kid has pushed aside a bunch of things without a second thought. Just look at how much face you have. Li Zhiming said this with a smile, speaking very cautiously.

Oh, by the way..." Zhihao took out his wallet from his bag and handed it to Li Zhiming, "Brother, this is a gift for you.

Various ideas left Li Zhihao standing there, his face flushed and at a loss for what to do, while Fang Minmin gracefully approached him

Sitting in the living room, Li Zhiming gazed at the departing figure of Chun Jiao, unable to help but fall into deep reminiscence

After a round of selection, Zhihua's solo performance and a solo dance by a girl named Fang Minmin became the two programs competing for the last available spot

Ah ... I am not ... I am thinking ... about things

Early on Sunday morning, Li Zhihao arrived at Li Zhiming's house with a high-quality imitation GUCCI wallet that he had just purchased from the zoo.

Li Zhiming glanced at Chun Jiao and shrugged helplessly

Hello, haven't you gotten up yet? My mother is being discharged from the hospital today, so please hurry over

Li Zhiming, you are such a bastard... The phone was very noisy, with various KTV background music mixed with a few off-key singers. Xiaofu's voice was clearly tinged with drunkenness and a sobbing tone

Alright, you should hurry and go to sleep. You have been tired all day today

"Can't hold on! Find your own drink."

Come on, what are you being so earnest about? If you had no vanity, why do you spend all day driving Sister Xiaofu's Audi to pose as a wealthy person?

Although it was a monotonous solo performance, he successfully passed the review of the school's program committee with his best piece, "The Day Does Not Understand the Darkness of the Night"

"Let's go, I will take you home." Li Zhiming suppressed his anger and took Sun Xiaofu's hand.

Li Zhiming gazed at the delicate and beautiful profile of Chun Jiao, her focused and composed expression reminiscent of those years gone by

5

I refuse! On what basis should I go back with you? Which home are we returning to? Do we even have a home?

I am different from you; the environment at school is just like that. We do not have jobs or social status, so we only pay attention to clothes and mobile phones.

Moreover, she does not see any benefit in Zhimin's mother being discharged from the hospital. Isn't it sufficient to have Li Zhimin and the nanny? Is there a need to create a spectacle akin to Empress Dowager Cixi's outings? She believes it is unnecessary

The four students exchanged glances, and Fang Minmin gave a signal to Li Zhihao, indicating her willingness to join him for some fun, to which Li Zhihao nodded in agreement

After giving her instructions, Xiaofu felt somewhat reassured, so she lay back down in the warm quilt and once again fell into a deep sleep

What kind of aftereffects could there be? Isn't it just becoming foolish

Oh dear

Hmm..." Zhiming's mother replied perfunctorily, "As for you, finish your lunch and head back to school early. It's not safe to be out too late, and I am worried.

You can take it, I specifically chose it for you. Although it is a counterfeit, it is the best among the counterfeits. Really... I can't afford it right now, but... but one day I will be able to.

How could you let her drink so much alcohol? Why didn't you hold her back?

Ah, it's nothing, I've already thrown a tantrum, and now I've ended up with a bruise. Don't tell my mom

Zhiming... Zhiming... What is going on here? What is this... What has happened?

Auntie's clothes have already been mended many times, but she is reluctant to throw them away. Chun Jiao smiled.

3

Oh... Zhiming, do you have something to say to Mom? The straightforward manner of conversation from his mother caught Li Zhiming somewhat off guard

Hmm... I just fell asleep. Are you still not sleeping? You have been quite tired these past few days...

However, Li Zhihao never thought that he was being called. As a newcomer, it was unlikely for him to meet any friends. It was not until the two individuals approached Zhihao that he recognized under the dim light that it was Xiao Fu, and the person accompanying Xiao Fu was not Li Zhiming, but another man.

Your timing is indeed quite impeccable

Oh... then Zhihao suddenly remembered something and hurriedly pretended to be unaware, asking, "Brother, what happened to your head?"

What should be supplemented

She cares about you; her own son has been beaten like this, yet she still protects him in every way. How can a mother feel at ease? Don't worry, once you go to the hospital for a check-up, as long as your head is fine, in a few days, Auntie will be alright too.

A few people were having a great time when they heard someone in the crowd calling out the name Li Zhihao, the voice cutting through the noisy music and chatter, almost like a dream.

Oh... Li Zhiming walked over slowly and sat down next to Chun Jiao, like a child who had made a mistake

Alright, since you've accepted my thanks, there's no need to say it out loud. Is this really what Xiaofu did? What exactly happened?" Chun Jiao asked cautiously

He had a dream in which a woman stood before him. The white bandage wrapped around his head was stained red with blood, and then slowly transformed into a flower. Li Zhiming plucked the flower from his head and offered it to the woman in front of him. He tried hard to see the woman's face clearly, but no matter how much he strained his eyes, everything remained a blur.

I cannot compete with you; I concede.

Chun Jiao smiled at him, turned around, and returned to her room. Just as the door closed, tears began to fall from Chun Jiao's eyes in large drops. Her body slid down along the door, and she sat on the floor, crying silently with a twisted expression. For so many years, she had tried her best to avoid everything about the past. She hated that memory because it left her with a gaping, bleeding wound that could never heal. At any moment, a gentle touch would cause the wound to split open and hurt. Over the years, she had lived cautiously, but in the end, she could not escape it.

Oh... they are all slow songs, but I can give it a try. I will change a few movements, it should be fine

Fang Minmin is quite considerate; she noticed that Li Zhihao was visiting such a place for the first time and also recognized that he was not a child from a wealthy family. Therefore, she suggested playing a game of rock-paper-scissors for points, stating that whoever loses more would pay the bill tonight

Li Zhihao, who has begun to indulge in nightlife, although fortunate to have met the wealthy Liu Tao, who always takes Fang Minmin out for free, has started to develop a fascination for various luxury goods and high-end 3G products under the influence of Fang Minmin and her friends

Xiaofu ... ... where are you? Why is it so noisy over there? The loud music made it impossible for Li Zhiming to discern Xiaofu's emotions and tone.

I said, "Tomorrow my mom will..." Before Li Zhiming could finish speaking, the call was disconnected. When I called back, Xiaofu had already turned off her phone.

What right does the old lady have to oppose your marriage to Li Zhiming? Just based on that pile of supplements worth tens of thousands, she shouldn't even utter a single word of dissent. In this day and age, finding a daughter-in-law who is not only wealthy but also gentle, understanding, and capable of taking care of others is a challenge that might not even be possible if one were to venture out into the universe. You possess everything except the ability to take care of others, so what more do you want? Moreover, given their family's circumstances, what qualifications does the old lady have to stand up and criticize or nitpick?

Zhihao has lived up to everyone's expectations by being admitted to Beijing. Now, being so understanding, Li Zhiming feels much more at ease in his heart, sensing that on his seemingly bleak path in life, he has finally caught a glimpse of hope.

Mom... Xiaofu does have a bit of a spoiled temperament, after all, she has been pampered since childhood, so sometimes when she does something wrong, please be more understanding and don't blame her, alright?

This is probably one's own destiny, in her life, Li Zhiming will always be present, no matter how far one tries to escape, one will still encounter him

Calculating, it has been more than a week since he last called me. Ever since we went to see Zhimin's mother together, Li Zhimin has vanished from Xiaofu's world as if he had evaporated.

After all these years, Chun Jiao still possesses the same gaze as before, still as pure and beautiful as snow, yet he himself has changed, and the world has transformed; he can never return to the starting point

Understood, good night

Go away. How annoying! Xiao Fu pouted and punched Liu Tao, who quickly dodged.

The other two classmates took a taxi back to school, while Fang Minmin found a designated driver and sat in the back seat with Li Zhihao, her head gently resting on Li Zhihao's shoulder

It is not acceptable; the mind is not like any other part of the body. You need to go to the hospital for an examination. Once I finish tidying up, I will accompany you to the hospital for a check-up.

However, in this intoxicating nightlife scene, after a few drinks, all concerns can be cast aside. For the first time, he truly felt as if he had emerged from his secluded existence, like a phoenix undergoing a rebirth in this city

Zhiming, it's so late, where are you going? Is there something going on at the company?

"Get in the car, why are you in a daze?" Fang Minmin rolled down the car window and called out to Li Zhihao, who was lost in thought.

Oh... this is what Sister Xiaofu asked me to bring over. She is not feeling well today and asked me to bring you some supplements. Please do not be upset with Sister Xiaofu; she is very concerned about you. However, I also told her that there is no need to worry, as you are recovering quite well. Your overall physical condition is like that of a young lady in her twenties or thirties. If you were to take some high-quality supplements to enhance your nutrition, that would be even better.

There are many things where knowing the truth does not bring happiness. Perhaps I was too impulsive and too young at that time. In any case, it is all in the past

There is nothing impossible; as a person with experience, I have gained clarity on certain matters.

Do not let him drink too much, he is still a student, and his tolerance for alcohol is not as good as yours. How about playing something new instead? What do you think of Truth or Dare?

Where are you again? Li Zhiming was a bit anxious, and his anger intensified slightly.

Your sister Chun Jiao has already said she will accompany me

As for other people, even Li Zhiming's mother, she completely lacks the energy to expend such effort

She cannot behave like a dutiful daughter-in-law, submissively leaning on her mother-in-law's knee every day, showering her with sweet words. In her view, the world consists only of herself and Li Zhiming, so she will only do all of this for Li Zhiming, as he is the only one worthy of it

Hmph, what can you do? Steal, rob, deceive? If you had a way, you would have taken care of your own living expenses as well...

However, this exchange of smiles was keenly observed by Zhimin's mother without missing a single detail

Hi... what are you talking about? This happened so many years ago. Chun Jiao and I are now friends and confidants, not what you think.

Forget it, how can a mother and child hold a grudge overnight? It will be fine once Auntie calms down, " Chun Jiao said softly to comfort.

Zhihao has returned to school

Li Zhiming nodded and then asked, "Back then... why did Chun Jiao leave just like that? What exactly happened?"

After hanging up the phone, Li Zhiming put on his clothes and walked outside. Chun Jiao came out of the room and asked

Li Zhiming has always cared for his younger brother, hoping that he could have a life different from his own, one with a lighter burden

This phone is outdated, as my classmate mentioned. However, I believe my phone is still quite new, and if I were to sell it at a discount now, it wouldn't be worth much less than a new one

"Zhiming, don't be so angry, Xiaofu has had too much to drink," Liu Tao quickly came over to mediate the situation

"Not only do you have the ability to recognize people, but your eyesight is also quite good. You haven't read much in many years, have you?" Liu Tao teased from the side

Zhiming, your matters of the heart have never been interfered with by me, but I feel that you and Xiaofu are not yet suitable for marriage

"Mom is not foolish. If someone else were to hit you, would you remain this calm? Enough, regardless of whether it was her or not, Mom has made a decision. You two cannot get married; I absolutely do not allow such a girl to be my daughter-in-law." Zhimin's mother declared her decision emphatically, as resolute as an imperial edict, and then angrily returned to her room, slamming the door.

It is sincere

Zhihao cautiously got into the car, where there were two other people, friends of Fang Minmin, one male and one female

When Sun Xiaofu, who had already had quite a bit to drink, answered the phone and saw that it was Li Zhiming calling, tears were almost about to fall.

Thus, at Liu Tao's invitation, she began to accompany him every night as they wandered through various entertainment venues, indulging in the pleasures of life, where every second felt as if she were walking on soft clouds, and time passed so effortlessly

After this, Xiaofu met Zhao Chengcheng once, and Zhao Chengcheng's statement regarding this was:

Oh... I will go see her

Then, he casually picked up a glass of wine and downed it

Yes, brother... take it. This is my heartfelt intention

"It's nothing, I can sing that song of yours, if... if you are willing."

"You are back?" Chun Jiao looked up to greet him, then lowered her head to attend to her own tasks. This warm scene resembled an ordinary home, a modestly sized house with simple and unadorned decor, inexpensive yet elegant furniture, and a wife doing needlework under the light. This was likely the life that Li Zhiming truly desired, but what about Xiao Fu? Could she fit into it?

This proposal relieved Li Zhihao, and he was also grateful for Fang Minmin's thoughtfulness, but this special care from Fang Minmin made Li Zhihao feel a sudden blow to his self-esteem

He gradually discovered that the wealthy students at school all used iPhones. Even if they dressed in a shabby and unkempt manner, as soon as they took out their iPhones, their status immediately elevated. For Li Zhihao, the iPhone was a symbol of identity

What did you say? After a long time, Xiaofu squeezed out a few words through her teeth

The streets of Beijing at midnight are very empty, devoid of the congestion of the daytime. The neon lights illuminate the entire sky of Beijing. Li Zhiming rolled down the window, and the wind rushed in, tousling his hair. He enjoys the nights in Beijing, as if he is the only person in the entire city, free from pressure, competition, and disputes. In this moment, there can also be no emotions.

Ah, your friend is really impressive. Fang Minmin whispered in Li Zhihao's ear, her breath brushing against his face, sending a tingling sensation throughout his body under the influence of alcohol

"Tsk... you really know how to flatter." Zhiming's mother smiled happily.

2

"As you command!" Li Zhiming playfully saluted Chun Jiao.

However, out of politeness, she felt the need to express something, so she picked up the phone and called Zhihao, asking him for his bank card number. She transferred several thousand yuan to him and advised him over the phone to buy more supplements, the more expensive the better, stating that he need not return any excess and that she would make up for any shortfall.

However, no matter how diligently he tries to select the cheapest counterfeit goods that appear the most authentic in the entire wholesale market, Li Zhihao's living expenses are nearly exhausted by the beginning of the month, which causes him great distress

I have always been very understanding..." Zhihao took the bowl and plate from Zhiming's hands and carried them into the kitchen, asking, "Where is Mom?"

What exactly do you want to do?" Li Zhiming exploded in anger, shouting at Xiaofu.

The night before Zhimin's mother was discharged from the hospital, Li Zhimin called Xiaofu to give her instructions

"Sister Xiaofu? You all... are out to have fun too?" Seeing this scene made Li Zhihao feel a bit awkward; he couldn't figure out the relationship between Xiaofu and this man, but he also didn't know what more to say.

"Hey, Zhihao, why did you come over so early?" Zhiming asked

1

You only know how to protect her! She has beaten you up like this, and you still protect her? What kind of girl is this... how can she hit someone? And with such force?

6

He likes the feeling of being regarded differently by Fang Minmin because of his changes, and he prefers being praised by a group of superficial young girls through private messages on Weibo, complimenting how charming and captivating he is

"Hmph, you are the only one who can talk." Zhimin's mother smiled, looking at her son Li Zhihao with eyes full of affection

You are you, you are an old relic, all of us classmates have iPhones, if I don't have one, I won't be able to hold my head up among my classmates

You foolish boy, do you really think that she is just taking care of me out of friendship and camaraderie? A mother is also a woman, and a woman will only willingly give to the person she loves

Because Fang Minmin did not arrive on foot; she came out driving, and it was a BMW 7 Series.

So wonderful! Thank you, Sister Chun Jiao

"The day does not understand the darkness of the night"

Under the encouragement and cheers of the crowd, Zhihao stood up, walked in front of Fang Minmin, mustered his courage, and awkwardly puckered his lips to give her a kiss. This was followed by thunderous applause and cheers.

Zhihao cast a triumphant glance at Zhiming. ChunJiao observed all of this and smiled knowingly, but this harmonious scene still slightly pricked her heart, making her feel a bit sad all of a sudden. After all, it had been a long time since she had been so close to her mother.

"It was truly an accident..." Li Zhiming was explaining when the phone rang again. He took out his mobile phone; it was a call from Xiaofu. Zhiming's mother, with her keen eyesight, immediately spotted Xiaofu's name on the screen and became suspicious.

What are you talking about? Our illness has been cured. Just take a good rest for a few days, and you will be a lively old lady again. Your main task in the days to come is to enjoy life, enjoy my blessings, enjoy Zhihao's blessings, and also... Xiaofu's...

Just a casual jump, I have danced to this song countless times, and I just bring it out to show off to the amateurs, haha... If a professional were to see it, they would definitely find it quite ordinary

You need not concern yourself with it, that is my money, and I am willing. Hurry and eat, if you are full, then quickly leave, do not annoy me.

Zhiming's mother has been dissatisfied with Xiaofu for quite some time. As for a young lady like Xiaofu, aside from spending money on expensive supplements, it seems she is unable to do much more. However, what more can Li Zhiming expect from her?

Well, please pay attention to safety on the road and return early

It is not a big deal, you need not worry about it

"There is no need to explain to him, it is all my choice! I have booked this place for today, and I will drink as much as I want." Sun Xiaofu said, "Li Zhiming, just don't worry about me. Do you even know how long it has been since you last called me? Have you calculated it yourself? Just yesterday and today you called me, without caring about anything in my life, only to tell me that your mother is being discharged from the hospital. I said I was not feeling well, and you never asked about me again!" As Xiaofu spoke, she began to cry.

Hello

After dinner, Li Zhiming sent Zhihao back to school. When he returned home, Chun Jiao had already finished cleaning the dishes and was sitting on the sofa in the dim light, mending a piece of clothing

Li Zhihao and Fang Minmin's performance was extremely successful, with Zhihao singing with deep emotion, nearly moving all the girls in the audience, and even causing a few who were struggling in their romantic lives to shed tears

Mom just got discharged from the hospital yesterday, and I am worried, so I came to check on her... Hey, brother, I'm here, I'm here. You work so hard, and it's not easy to have a day off, so you should sit down and rest... By the way, Sister Chun Jiao, you should sit down too; I can manage on my own.

The sharp ringing of the telephone suddenly interrupted Li Zhiming's thoughts. It was already midnight, and the call was from Xiaofu. Looking at the phone screen, Li Zhiming felt a bit irritated. In light of his mother's recent dissatisfaction with Xiaofu, Li Zhiming thought it necessary to remind her appropriately.

I have told you countless times, do not thank me anymore. If you continue to be so polite with me, I will feel embarrassed to take your wages.

Mother, it's nothing, really nothing, please do not worry

Chun Jiao found his appearance somewhat amusing, yet the blood flowing down was a bit frightening; additionally, she felt a twinge of pity for him. With a helpless shake of her head, Chun Jiao went back to her room, put on a piece of clothing, and walked out.

Upon receiving the call, Xiaofu had no intention of listening to what Lì Zhìmíng had to say. Instead, she was filled with resentment and anger, and under the influence of alcohol, she immediately launched into a tearful tirade:

She knew that if she didn't express herself at this time, things would definitely develop in a direction that was unfavorable to her. However, it was impossible for her to get up and rush to the hospital at this moment. It was even harder for her, who was hungover, to get out of bed than to climb to the sky.

"It's... It's me..." Li Zhihao said hesitantly.

What is considered outdated or not, a mobile phone is merely a tool for making and receiving calls, as long as it functions properly

"Then let's go." Before Li Zhiming could finish explaining, Zhiming's mother stood up briskly and walked outside. Chun Jiao hurriedly went over to support the elderly lady, not daring to say a word

Listening to the busy tone on the other end of the line, Li Zhiming let out a helpless sigh

What do you mean, Li Zhiming? What does "I actually want to" mean? Am I so eager to catch up with you? If you don't want to marry, forget it. Do you think I'm so desperate and unable to get married? I'm always wasting time with you... ... Xiaofu said, as she spoke, she started crying.

Certainly, for this, he gave his first kiss, first night, and first love

"You really think so!" Li Zhiming shouted. However, this statement struck heavily on the sensitive heart of Xiaofu, influenced by the effects of alcohol

Just go ahead and obtain the marriage certificate first; the banquet and other arrangements can be postponed, there is no rush

But where does the money come from? He can only focus on the sole target, Li Zhiming.

Oh, if he is busy, he should focus on his own matters. Sigh, children grow up and no longer listen to their mothers, and Xiaofu is on the way too?" Zhiming's mother continued to ask, her eyes revealing dissatisfaction this time.

Xiaofu, you cannot always step forward to speak for others. Regardless, it cannot be just one or two things; he not only has to kiss, but you also have to make him drink a cup of punishment wine. What do you all think?

Li Zhiming looked at Chun Jiao, who was standing there foolishly, and awkwardly scratched his head. However, as he scratched, he inadvertently touched his wound, causing him to furrow his brow in pain

Mind your own business; do you have anything else to do besides meddling in my affairs

It's nothing, I'm familiar with it, see you at the school gate in half an hour

Ah... Ah... Li Zhihao... What are you daydreaming about? Sing already. " Fang Minmin walked over and nudged the vacant-eyed Li Zhihao.

In his subconscious, Li Zhiming occasionally admits to his own selfishness; regarding Xiaofu, there is, of course, love, but also other feelings. He is well aware that without Xiaofu in this city, there would be no today for him, or rather, it would not have been possible for him to reach this point so quickly

"What are you thinking?" Li Zhiming quickly denied.

"You should go to the hospital and have a look..." Liu Tao caught up and said to Li Zhiming

He enjoys all the illusory and splendid sights that this city offers, and after going out to have fun every night, he likes to share photos of various expensive wines with his unsophisticated dormitory roommates the next day, relishing in the vanity that is so envied and sought after

"Mom, I want to marry Xiaofu..." After a moment of silence, Li Zhiming said hesitantly

Go ahead, I will be there shortly, you keep an eye on her

Well... I'm going back.

Chun Jiao nodded, put away the medical kit, and returned to her room

I understand, Mom. Let me talk to Xiaofu again.

This car is quite good

I bumped into something, but it's nothing serious

However, this dream has not yet come to an end

Indeed, Auntie, Zhihao is right. Just look at how well you have recovered. This indicates that you have a good foundation. If you supplement your nutrition a bit more, you are sure to live a long life, surpassing even the longevity of the Southern Mountain

You really are something, how can you still be so foolish?" Chun Jiao said while searching for the first aid kit, sitting down on the sofa, "Come on, let me take care of your wound.

Where is Xiaofu with you? What happened to her?

You, be quiet! Let Zhihao speak.

Upon witnessing this scene, Xiaofu was stunned, Liu Tao was also stunned, and Li Zhiming touched his head, looking at the blood on his hand, and he too was stunned. The once noisy corridor of the KTV suddenly fell silent

But most of the time, time is a good thing. It can quietly flow and soothe new wounds, forget old love, dilute sadness, and wear away sharp edges.

"I didn't realize you were still a powerhouse during yesterday's rehearsal; it turns out you were holding back a bit." Fang Minmin smiled.

"What daughter-in-law? Who is the daughter-in-law? I haven't married you yet!"

Compared to the hasty excitement downstairs, the private room upstairs presents a completely different scene. Liu Tao and a few friends opened several expensive bottles of foreign liquor, each of which was strong alcohol. After a few drinks, everyone in the room was feeling high, and the atmosphere was very lively.

"That's enough from you, all you do is talk sweetly." Zhiming's mother also laughed

Go away, I never want to see you again, nor do I want to hear a single word from you!

Oh well, forget it. He's so innocent, don't make it difficult for him. Xiaofu noticed Li Zhihao's nervousness and stepped forward to mediate again. However, several people had no intention of letting Zhihao off the hook. In response to Xiaofu's attempt to mediate again, they all expressed their dissatisfaction.

Well, I will head back first. Sing well, I have high hopes for you. Fang Minmin made a face and gracefully turned to leave, leaving behind a lingering fragrance that made Li Zhihao reluctant to part.

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