Chapter 10

"You really are willing to spend money, aren't you? A box of this chocolate costs over one hundred, which shows your sincerity." Song Anchen, who was originally leaning against the pillar of the carport, straightened up and looked at her with a half-smile, "I have never owed anyone a favor, so speak up, what do you want?"

People prefer dynamism over staticness! In a fit of rage, she is not an artistic young woman; singing artistic tunes to her is simply a form of torture.

Today, Song Anchen appeared particularly refreshed, mainly shaking off the usual gloom, and his gaze was much clearer than before. The two had hardly exchanged three words over the past year, and when they occasionally met, they even skipped greetings. This time was no exception; she lifted her leg, intending to head straight down the stairs, but unexpectedly, Song Anchen followed her down. She suddenly stopped, casting a fierce glance back at him, but he simply ignored her and continued down the stairs

Do not be soft when taking from others! She secretly cursed him in her heart as she strode over. Her car was just blocked by Song Anchen and could not get out. She shook her car, making a noise to signal him to let her pass. Song Anchen handed her a golden ball chocolate, "Do you want to eat?"

The next day after the incident, she still left early, but happened to run into someone coming out from the opposite side. However, at that moment, only Song Anchen was present, and from inside the room, Lin Ruohan's anxious voice could still be heard, "Brother, just wait three more minutes, don't leave."

On Sunday, Song Anchen called her to arrange a game of basketball at the gym. The sun was shining brightly that day, with the early March sun illuminating the recently warmed southern region. She thought today would surely be a happy day, filled with sunshine, exercise, warmth, and the presence of Song Anchen, whom she had been thinking about.

Indeed, we should try to go on a date first. However, my studies have been quite busy lately. Let's set a good time; how about the first Sunday after the monthly exam

She trembled slightly, not wanting the matter to come to light. She hesitantly said, "Actually... it is..."

She was confused

Startled, I immediately ran back to my room to grab that box of chocolates and chased after Mr. Ye, who had already reached the opposite side.

Father Ye smiled cheerfully, just as he was about to enter, his hand was pulled back by someone. He saw his daughter standing behind him, holding a box of chocolates, looking somewhat embarrassed, and he was momentarily taken aback.

You are also considerate of me, afraid that I might be sad, falsely claiming that you ate it yourself. In a lifetime, people are very touched, truly! He Jin suddenly pretended to cry, with snot and tears, and intended to lean his head on her shoulder. Yi Sheng quickly shrugged him off, but he still maintained the appearance of a little wife, saying: "You care so much for me, and on top of that, I just experienced a breakup today. Alright, let's try dating for a while!"

She immediately dodged and hurriedly said to Song Zheng, who was standing aside, "No, I need to go back and do my homework." She had nothing more to say now; it was better to run away.

Song Anchen took a deep breath and, somewhat helplessly, rubbed his forehead, "I knew it all along; for you, it is like playing music to a cow."

With her five fingers extended, she exaggeratedly clenched her fist and glared at him. It seemed that if he uttered another word, she would not let him off easily. He Jin chuckled and leaned closer to her, saying, "Look at our perfect understanding; your ex-boyfriend is with my ex-girlfriend, so let's just make do with each other."

Upon arriving at the carport, I saw Song Anchen from a distance, leisurely peeling the gold foil off a Ferrero Rocher chocolate. He appeared relaxed, elegantly placing one into his mouth, while several pieces of discarded gold foil lay scattered on the ground.

Father Ye knocked on the door, and Song Zheng opened it, saying: "You have arrived!"

"Why do you have to deceive me? That chocolate was clearly not for you, but for Song Anchen!" He Jin pouted, wearing an expression that seemed to say, "Bring me the tofu, I want to bang my head against it."

"With whom?" His expression suddenly darkened.

Just lie flat on the table and play dead

Yisheng smiled with her mouth covered and said, "Hurry up and get in the car to go home." She adjusted the vehicle and, while crossing over, saw Song Anchen standing not far from them. Song Anchen gazed at Yisheng for a long time, his sharp gaze resembling a blazing flame, causing Yisheng to feel a sudden heat all over her body, making her restless.

The second semester of the third year of high school has entered a tense review stage, and the grades have almost solidified. One student has made significant progress, ranking among the top twenty out of forty students in the class. Song Anchen continues to maintain the first position in the class, far ahead of the second place. Perhaps it is true that a rotten wood can be carved; Lin Ruohan's grades have soared from the original last place to the top fifteen. Most rumors suggest that this is due to Song Anchen's effective guidance and the power of love

He puffed up his cheeks for a lifetime and glared at him

After the first monthly exam, Yisheng's grades improved again, entering the top fifteen in the class for the first time, tied for fourteenth place with Lin Ruohan. For this monthly exam, the teacher specifically called the top fifteen students for a private discussion, which is the privilege of outstanding students. Yisheng also benefited from this significant breakthrough.

You fool, this is a demonstration against you. Life has its moments of both laughter and tears

She gazed at his back for a long time, somewhat dazed. Yesterday's blunder seemed quite ordinary to him. Perhaps she was overthinking it; she couldn't help but feel annoyed and tapped her own head, realizing that it was indeed her who was overthinking.

What good movies are there? I scoff at them all my life, "I have no interest."

She kept scolding herself, yet could not articulate the reason, so she had no choice but to take out her piggy bank and give it a shake. The sound of coins clinking inside the jar echoed. This gift was sent in her name, which naturally meant she had to pay for it, thus she had to compensate. In that moment, she truly felt pitiful.

That day on her way home, she felt quite displeased and did not want to personally deliver the chocolate to Lin Ruohan across the street. Just then, Dad Ye returned from work, and he put down his things and said he was going across the street to drink with Dad Song

At our key high school, the top ten students in the general class can gain admission to prestigious universities, while those ranked tenth to fifteenth have a chance to strive for it. The reason I have gathered you here this time is to hear about your goals

Yet God merely blinked in the clouds, and with a gentle furrow of His brow, it marked the beginning of Ye's life turning point... Heaven and Hell, from then on, intertwined

He Jin was very happy, supporting his chest with one hand, bowing at a ninety-degree angle, "It is a great honor to serve the queen"

Shall we go to the art exhibition

In the homeroom teacher's office, a dozen or so students gathered around a table, listening attentively as the teacher spoke softly.

Lin Ruohan smiled lightly, "What a romantic couple." It was not a tone of envy, but rather one of cold sarcasm. Suddenly, Yi Sheng found her very annoying, shook her head, and rode off quickly on her bike, while He Jin, who was left behind, called out from behind, "Hey."

How about I take you to see a movie after the monthly exam next week

"Return me an identical chocolate." This would also be good for He Jin.

He Jin felt even more embarrassed, awkwardly scratching his buzz cut. If she had known such an answer, she really wanted to hit him. She threw away the reward he had given her and looked at him with a face full of disdain, "Do you not know that Lin Ruohan is taken?"

Father Ye, lacking in tact, even jested: "Old Song is quite something, marrying a wife and also bringing along a child bride."

I understand that this is your way of being shy, it's alright, I will wait for you to open your heart

Directly ignore it for a lifetime and continue to sit and wait for class.

I am wondering, besides me, who else would want you? You have two pimples on your chest that are somewhat protruding, while the rest is a straight line

"Brother..." Lin Ruohan called out from a distance. Upon seeing the main character arrive, she pushed Song Anchen aside to clear the way, and then immediately rode off on her bicycle, leaving in a hurry. She was indeed timid and did not want to cause trouble with that woman

With a lifetime of forced smiles, I cheerfully said: "No, thank you."

"You certainly do not wish for Lin Ruohan to be good with me because of this, so you..." He Jin could not continue speaking, but he could guess the meaning of the words that followed, and he suddenly felt as if struck by lightning, as if the heavens were about to pour down rain

A lifetime of direct disdain thrown over, "I won't tell you."

Yisheng compensated Hejin with money, but did not explain anything, only saying that she had eaten it herself. Hejin probed further, asking her why she had eaten the gift he bought for someone else. Yisheng casually replied, "I love eating chocolate the most, and I couldn't help but eat it when I saw it and my mouth watered."

He Jin supported his head with one hand, scrutinizing her for a long time. Having been observed by him for a lifetime, she glanced sideways and said, "What are you looking at?"

She hesitated, glancing furtively inside, only to see Father Ye handing the box of chocolates to Song Anchen. Song Anchen appeared somewhat surprised, directing his gaze towards the door, coincidentally locking eyes with her.

From the perspective of a lifetime, her answer seems quite reasonable. However, He Jin did not think so; he stared at Yi Sheng for a long time and finally said: "Have you fallen in love with me?"

After class, He Jin left his seat. When the class bell rang, he returned with a look of desolation on his face. His disheveled appearance evoked a sense of pity in a certain student, who asked, "Young man, have you experienced a heartbreak or did the money I just gave you fall into the toilet?"

Father Ye regained his composure, took the chocolate, and smiled with a hint of charm, "Oh, a girl is hard to keep once she grows up, but it's better to take the initiative; Dad will help you out." With that, he cheerfully walked into the Song family home. Yisheng had not even finished her sentence; she was still struggling with how to start the conversation, yet her father seemed to understand her meaning? Standing aside, Song Zheng wore a beaming smile, "Yisheng, would you like to come in and play?"

Throughout one's life, extending a hand, "Money!" is just right to return the money to He Jin

I do not have this hobby

Unable to bear it any longer, I slammed the door and went straight into my room, collapsing onto the bed and covering myself with the blanket. A wave of bitterness surged within me; I wanted to cry, yet no tears would come. The feeling of secretly loving someone is truly unbearable, especially when the object of affection is already taken.

Song Anchen frowned and said, "Apart from this."

Dad, this ... ...

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, "You are overthinking it!"

She has always been fond of sports, with a particular passion for volleyball and basketball. Unfortunately, her height was insufficient, and she was unable to make the school team. She cast a glance at Song Anchen and reluctantly agreed.

On February 14th, Valentine's Day, classes proceeded as usual, and the evening study session did not end even half a minute early, concluding at 9:30 PM as per routine. Yisheng, as always, packed her bag and waited for her "flower protector," He Jin. Ever since Yisheng found herself alone, this kind-hearted deskmate, fearing that Yisheng might feel despondent, began to escort her home every day. Over time, the two became accustomed to walking together.

Shall we go see a musical

The entire story of a lifetime with Song Anchen is concentrated in that busy and studious second semester of the third year of high school

I had an appointment that day

As they reached the bicycle shed, He Jin furtively glanced around, seemingly afraid of being seen. Just as Yi Sheng pushed the bicycle out, He Jin handed her a beautifully packaged box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Yi Sheng stared blankly at the box of chocolates in front of her, then looked up to meet He Jin's somewhat shy and awkward face, and she chuckled dryly, "For me?"

I have asked Song Anchen, and I told him that I want to pursue Lin Ruohan, and he encouraged me to go ahead with my pursuit

"Mind your own business. Who I pursue is my affair. To put it simply, are you going to help or not?" He Jin's gaze was quite stubborn, truly leaving her at a loss for words. She reluctantly accepted the box of chocolates, mumbling, "This is purely in consideration of you being my flower protector for a year."

I can't be bothered to deal with you. I simply toss my head and wait for class to start

No, that's not it. He Jin extended his other hand, shaking a piece of individually wrapped chocolate, and said, "This is a reward for you. I intended to have this box of chocolates delivered to Lin Ruohan."

Starting with the first place, Song Anchun, he thought for a moment and mentioned the prominent reputation of B City in economic trade. He Jin ranked fifth in the class and aimed to study for an MBA abroad. When it was the turn of the tied fourteenth, Yi Sheng and Lin Ruohan, Lin Ruohan eagerly answered first, stating the same as Song Anchun, that she would study economic trade. Yi Sheng's dream has always been A Medical University, unwavering in her determination.

Ah! He Jin patted his own shoulder and said, "You gave the chocolate I sent you to Lin Ruohan, but Lin Ruohan passed the chocolate on to Song Anchen. This... this leaves me in a difficult position, doesn't it?"

Song Anchen squinted slightly, his tone somewhat dejected, as if he were anticipating yet another rejection in his life, "Let's go play basketball on the Sunday after the monthly exam!"

Ah? One's life is spent with one's mouth wide open

She gave her father a disdainful glance for a lifetime

With a goal in place, there naturally comes motivation, and in pursuit of that goal, one naturally strives for progress

He Jin looked at his whole life with a bitter melon face, "Whole life, how can you treat me so well?"

In February, the cold wave gradually recedes, and the southern regions begin to warm up, with students returning to school one after another. Since Lin Ruohan entered Song Anchen's home in her second year of high school, she has followed him closely every day, becoming his little shadow, and they have never walked together again in their lives. At first, her aloofness prompted Song Anchen to inquire and pursue, but after continuous rejections from her, he no longer insisted.

What has she done again? Moreover, she treats him well; does he really need to be so gloomy?

The two of them have been inseparable throughout the year, and even the person living across the hall can sense the rare connection between them. One life’s father, Ye Tianming, once asked, "In this past year, you haven't gone to find your younger brother Song, is it because you don't want to be a third wheel?"