03

The gift he brought all the way from Paris, France, was something I naturally could not refuse, as that would hurt his feelings. Therefore, I clasped my fists together to express my gratitude

I couldn't help but sigh. Such things have happened countless times since Yao Yizhou showcased his violin skills at the school's New Year party. Those girls were utterly captivated by the way he played, frequently sending him gifts. However, Yao Yizhou seemed to have little interest in those gifts, often passing them on to me. After a while, he hardly even glanced at them, directly handing the gifts over to me.

Back then, the girl who wanted to pass a love letter to Yao Yizhou had a line stretching from the first floor to the second floor of the teaching building, but they were all scared away by me. After all, such a good boy should be kept for one's own family; how could I possibly let this good fortune flow into someone else's field

After a while, Ji Chuan slowly said, "Alright, let's give our relationship a try."

Faced with Jichuan's provocation, having reached this point, how could I possibly retreat? I could only brace myself and continue to confess: "Actually, it hasn't been long since I started liking you. I originally planned to find a time to confess to you, and now seems as good a time as any. I don't know if you remember, but last week, our class organized a donation for a poor elementary school. You took out all the money from your wallet, leaving nothing for yourself, not even for your meals. At that moment, I thought you were a really kind person, and that's why I started to like you." I don't know if you remember, but last week, our class organized a donation for a poor elementary school. You took out all the money from your wallet, leaving nothing for yourself, not even for your meals. At that moment, I thought you were a really kind person, and that's why I started to like you.

I waved my hand and said nonchalantly, "Forget it, I might as well not go. If I do go, I will definitely fall asleep, and that would be quite embarrassing for you. Never mind, tell me about Paris. Have you been to the Eiffel Tower? Have you been to the Louvre?"

Looking at my mother's expectant expression, I patted the mud spots on my pants, snorted coldly, and said icily: "Who has such low quality? Braking so suddenly, splashing mud all over me, what terrible luck. Do they think just because they drive a Bugatti, they are wealthy?"

Speaking of instant noodles, this is undoubtedly a lasting pain in Yao Yizhou's heart. I remember one time during military training, the instructor had us stand at attention. I made an excuse about having a stomachache and secretly ran to the small supermarket inside the school to eat instant noodles. Just as I had finished preparing the noodles, Yao Yizhou arrived, panting and holding a handful of medicine. I thought he was sent by the instructor to bring me back, so I handed the noodles to him

Upon seeing my face, her expression became somewhat excited: "Are you Xiaoya? You've grown up so much, you're a young lady now! I am your mother, let's find a place to talk!"

Yao Yizhou smiled at me with a charming grin, and as I looked at his pearly white teeth, I squinted my eyes and walked over, without saying a word, I punched him lightly in the chest

Yao Yizhou, you still claim that you do not prioritize romance over friendship. The gift for Wenya is wrapped so exquisitely, while the one for us is so casually done. This truly hurts the feelings of the brothers.

Ji Chuan raised an eyebrow at me, a smile on his face: "You, young lady, are quite interesting. Tell me, how did you come to like me?"

Fortunately, the instructor did not have any other requests and simply said, "Be careful next time," before leaving the supermarket. Only then did my anxious heart finally settle down

Yao Yizhou nodded, looking at me with a face full of affection, and said softly: "They have all gone, to the Eiffel Tower, to the Louvre, Paris is indeed beautiful, but what I have thought about the most this month is to hurry back."

The two male classmates who were causing a commotion did not take offense at my words; instead, they responded with a kind smile and chose to let it go

Yao Yizhou also smiled.

I dialed Ji Chuan's number, but no one answered. It seems he has gone to the taekwondo practice room again and left his phone in the changing room. With no other option, I had to hang up. A wave of drowsiness washed over me, and I prepared to go home for a nap

I cannot guess what he is thinking, nor do I know what answer he will ultimately give me, leaving me feeling somewhat anxious and unsettled

After waiting for more than half an hour, the bus still had not arrived. I planned to turn back to buy a bottle of water, but to my surprise, after walking just a few steps, a silver-gray Bugatti stopped beside me

This time is no exception, the gift that the girl gave to Yao Yizhou naturally ended up in my hands. In fact, I am particularly puzzled; when Yao Yizhou was playing the violin, I specifically kept my eyes fixed on him for an entire afternoon, yet we did not spark even the slightest connection. To this, I believe only one phrase can explain it, which is that we are destined to be friends, to be brothers in this lifetime

The gift that Yao Yizhou gave me is an exquisite diary, perhaps he did so without intention, but because of this diary, I am reminded of a past event with Ji Chuan

Indeed, when I first laid eyes on her, my intuition told me that this middle-aged woman was my mother, for I have a face that closely resembles hers, our brows and eyes seem to have been carved from the same mold

I threw another punch at his chest: "Alright, I'm not joking anymore. Tell me about your parents' concert. How was it? Was it a grand event that drew a huge crowd, particularly spectacular and successful?"

The school is more than ten stops away from my home, and every time I choose to take the bus during the peak traffic hours. In fact, I always wait for the bus with a sense of wanting to join in the hustle and bustle, because it is only during the most congested times that I can feel surrounded by so many people, which prevents me from feeling lonely.

I looked at the middle-aged woman before me, and my heart suddenly felt as if it were being grasped by something. Over the years, I had deliberately tried to forget her, but when her face appeared before my eyes, all the details about her came vividly to life.

I was feeling anxious and unsure of how to explain myself when Yao Yizhou stepped forward and stood in front of me: "Instructor, Wen Ya thinks the medicine is too bitter and refuses to take it, so I brought her here to buy something sweet. Who would have thought that I would get hungry again upon arriving here, so I made a bowl of noodles."

Today, the time for taking the bus coincides with the peak congestion period, and the bus arrives somewhat slowly. However, I do not feel the slightest bit of impatience. Compared to staying at home watching my father and their family of three enjoying their time together, I would rather spend my time elsewhere

I couldn't help but roll my eyes, then I put my arm around Yao Yizhou's shoulder and proudly said, "Can you compare with us? My relationship with Yao Yizhou is not just for show; we have been good brothers for many years. You bunch of bystanders should be secretly pleased with your gifts."

As soon as Yao Yizhou's gift was taken out, the class erupted in excitement. Upon hearing about the gift, the students rushed over, and some who received gifts began to cheer on the side.

As soon as I entered the classroom, I caught sight of Yao Yizhou's figure. He was wearing a casual suit, sitting by the window, with sunlight streaming through the glass and illuminating him, making him appear particularly warm. I waved at him, both surprised and delighted; surprised because it was as if "when Cao Cao is mentioned, Cao Cao arrives," and delighted because this guy seemed to have become a bit more handsome.

Since then, I have always felt that my life is a tragedy, that everything I wish to obtain is so difficult, and that I must endure hardships to achieve anything. It is as if I am a forsaken child of fate, while some people do not have to think about anything or put in any effort; they are born with everything. Compared to those favored by heaven, I have always been a loser, and only Ji Chuan is the best prize I have won through my own efforts

After unwrapping the gift, I found another box inside. I didn't even open it; I just stuffed the box into my backpack. Just then, the teacher walked in, so I opened my book and pretended to listen to the lesson earnestly

Just as I was wondering who was so extravagant, a middle-aged woman dressed in a white dress stepped out of the car

Just outside the school gate, not far away, is the bus stop. I waited for the bus with a sense of boredom, preparing to return home at the slowest pace.

Yao Yizhou, however, was not joking with me; instead, he said earnestly: "What encounters are there? Don't speak nonsense."

I leaned forward and directly took the bag.

It is evident that the instructor is not easily deceived; he pointed at the instant noodles and said, "Since you are hungry, go ahead and eat quickly. I will watch you eat."

Yao Yizhou glanced at that girl, then turned his head to look at me.

Yao Yizhou helplessly shook his head: "Wen Ya, why don't you ask me why I want to come back?"

Sometimes, time appears particularly cruel; it can cause a person to gradually forget those whom they once cared about deeply, as if those individuals had never existed in their life, and as if those sorrowful events had never occurred to them.

At this moment, I suddenly began to understand why my father was so annoyed and indifferent towards me. Not only did he destroy all the photographs of my mother since I was a child, but he also forbade anyone from mentioning her in my presence, as if she had appeared out of thin air and then vanished just as mysteriously.

After that, Yao Yizhou and I established a profound revolutionary friendship. Every time we went out to eat together, I would pick out all the greasy food for him to eat. As a result, during the military training period, which was supposed to make me lose weight, I gained five or six pounds while he lost five or six pounds

I glanced at Yao Yizhou, then at the instant noodles in his hand, my mouth nearly watering. After he cast a meaningful glance at me, he finished that bowl of instant noodles with an extremely tragic expression.

Yao Yizhou stood up from his seat; his tall stature instantly blocked the sunlight from outside the window. The sunlight illuminated his back, creating a faint halo around him. In that moment, he appeared so radiant

Yao Yizhou has been in France for a month, and today is only Monday. It seems that he should be returning to the country next week.

Jichuan looked at me, seemingly deep in thought

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but smile as I looked at the diary that Yao Yizhou had given me.

Yao Yizhou smiled and took out some small gifts from his bag, handing them to the male classmate: "The time to return was a bit rushed, so I brought gifts for each classmate. Everyone, come and take one."

"By the way, I have a gift for you," said Yao Yizhou, as he took out a beautifully wrapped present from his bag and handed it to me

I patted the mud spots on my clothes, let out a hum, and walked forward with my head held high, my face devoid of any expression, yet my heart ached in waves, unable to find any calm.

I am contemplating how to assist Xiao Yu when the time comes, and how to approach the subject without making it seem like Xiao Yu is particularly invested in him. After all, boys tend not to value things that come too easily. Finding a way to achieve a harmonious balance where both individuals appreciate and care for each other has become the most pressing matter at hand

I did not ask much, but it seems that Xiaoyu's state yesterday was not quite right. Every time I mentioned her and Yao Yizhou in front of her, she did not seem very happy. It appears that next time, I should be more cautious.

I do not know how that diary ended up in his hands, but I was not afraid enough to turn and run away. Instead, I provocatively looked into his eyes and said word by word: "You must have read my diary, right? Then you should know that I like you. I like you, so just tell me whether you like me or not! If you don’t like me and have no feelings for me, I won’t cling to you endlessly. We can still be friends. We are in the same class, and we see each other often. I don’t want things to become too awkward, as it would not be good for either of us." If you don’t like me and have no feelings for me, I won’t cling to you endlessly. We can still be friends. We are in the same class, and we see each other often. I don’t want things to become too awkward, as it would not be good for either of us.

I imagined him walking on the streets of Paris, being jostled by tourists, laughing so hard that he could hardly catch his breath. After a while, he finally asked, "Well then, let me ask you, why do you want to come back?"

Yao Yizhou's return has made me particularly happy. In fact, I do not particularly like the gifts that others give to Yao Yizhou, nor do I want them every time; I simply enjoy the feeling of unwrapping gifts, because I have received very few gifts throughout my life.

"Yao Yizhou, you are really too focused on romance over friendship, only buying gifts for Wenya." The male classmates in the class began to tease when they saw Yao Yizhou giving me a gift

I sat down in the seat behind Yao Yizhou, preoccupied with unwrapping the gifts, completely unaware that the sparkle in Yao Yizhou's eyes had quietly dimmed.

Ji Chuan laughed heartily, and after quite a while, he finally regained his composure and said in a deep voice: "Do you like me?"

The next morning, I went to school with Xiaoyu. We parted ways in front of the teaching building and went to our respective classrooms. I was in a relatively good mood, while Xiaoyu appeared to be deep in thought.

How I lament, how I regret, how helpless I feel, yet I can only silently watch the instructor

After a day of classes, Yao Yizhou was going to practice the piano and asked me to watch him. I firmly refused. I had seen him practice before, and every time I listened to him play, I felt sleepy. Moreover, he is the kind of person who becomes oblivious to everything as long as he has the instrument in his hands

As soon as he had just taken the instant noodles into his hands, the instructor appeared, looking at the two of us with a serious expression

At the entrance of the classroom, there was a commotion. A girl carefully walked in holding a beautifully crafted bag, placed the bag on Yao Yizhou's desk, and then quickly ran away

I looked at Yao Yizhou with great admiration, secretly giving him a thumbs up, expressing my respect for him through my actions

My state today is truly strange, and I do not know what is going on. The specialized courses that I could never comprehend before seem to be not as difficult to understand as they were. This is the first time I have understood what the teacher is talking about in class. This surprises me, and if this continues, I am sure I will pass my specialized courses

Ji Chuan is my first love, and my first confession to a boy ended in success, which excited me for a long time. However, I later learned that Ji Chuan had not actually read the contents of my diary; he simply found my diary on the playground, opened the cover, saw my name, and returned it to me. What angers me the most is that he told me that during the donation to the impoverished elementary school, he didn't even keep any money for meals because he had put all his meal money on his meal card, and that money was merely his pocket money for a week.

When mentioning his parents' concert, Yao Yizhou's eyes and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but slightly rise: "It was particularly wonderful, everyone stood up to applaud for them, you really should go and experience it yourself"

How is it? How is Paris, France? Have you had a romantic encounter there? It was agreed that you would send me some photos for my family to see first; only after passing my scrutiny can you continue to develop your relationship with her I joked with a smile

The expression on my mother's face suddenly became extremely unnatural

Little did they know that shortly after the instructor had left, Yao Yizhou quickly ran to the trash can and began to vomit violently into it

Thus, Ji Chuan gave me a beating akin to a violent storm. He has always felt extremely proud of the fact that a careless action on his part led to winning my heart. In truth, what angers me the most is that he originally intended to use the opportunity of returning my diary to invite me to dinner, and then, while dining, to watch a movie, so as to smoothly begin pursuing me. Unexpectedly, I decisively established our relationship, which was nothing short of a pleasant surprise for him. In fact, what angers me the most is that he originally intended to use the opportunity of returning my diary to invite me to dinner, and then, while dining, to watch a movie, so as to smoothly begin pursuing me. Unexpectedly, I decisively established our relationship, which was nothing short of a pleasant surprise for him.

So many years have passed, I have deliberately ignored my mother's existence, just as my father has deliberately been indifferent towards me; we both stubbornly persist in this manner

I complied with his wishes and asked him the questions he wanted me to ask, yet Yao Yizhou instead played coy, smiling silently and pretending to be a big bad wolf on the side. In response, I could only express my disdain for him with a sharp glance.

I do not understand where Jichuan's smile comes from, and I furrowed my brows to ask him: "What? Is it not possible? Why can't I like you? As a young lady in the prime of my life, if I can take a liking to you, you should be secretly pleased. Just be honest, how many incense sticks did you burn in your past life and how many good deeds did you do to make me like you? Forget it, I will show mercy and save you this time."

At that time, I wrote my feelings for Ji Chuan in my diary, but for some reason, that diary suddenly went missing. Just when I had searched everywhere and could not find it, Ji Chuan appeared in front of me holding my diary.

I laughed uncontrollably when I heard him say, "Is it that there are too many tourists in Paris for you to stay? By the way, you should be accustomed to the holiday crowds in your homeland, right? Of course, the people of your homeland are very welcoming of your return to their embrace."

You returned a week early, yet you didn't say a word? I could have arranged a welcome banquet for you, setting up a table full of instant noodles for you to enjoy.

At that time, I still thought that Yao Yizhou was a delicate young master, but later I learned that it was the first time Yao Yizhou had ever eaten fried food in his life, and it was also his first time eating instant noodles, and he would vomit whenever he ate greasy food