Chapter 1, It has nothing to do with you

Suddenly, her mobile phone received a text message alert

Who exactly is Fu Sheng

Once again seated in the car, Tang Mi supported her head, recalling their first meeting during last summer vacation. She then thought of her grandmother's hands, resembling deep ravines, and her gray hair, and couldn't help but lower her head and smile bitterly. The disparity between people in this world is truly vast; clearly, her grandmother is the same age as her, yet she appears to be at least twenty years older.

"How could it not be sweet? It's clearly very sweet! It's this season, how could it possibly not be sweet?" Lu Ziyi, feeling unconvinced, took a strawberry from the basket and brought it directly to Ye Yichao's mouth, with an attitude that suggested, "You must try this." "Just give it another taste."

At the mid-level of Cangshan Mountain, there are numerous small family-run inns, as well as high-end five-star hotels, such as the Cangshan Hotel. She is currently standing in front of the side entrance of the Cangshan Hotel. In front of the hotel is a large parking lot with a lawn and trees interspersed. She recalled that Miss Fu was also staying here, realizing that she had unknowingly walked such a distance.

Everyone held a handful of strawberries. Lu Ziyi could not wait to return to the room and washed the strawberries in the pool outside the hotel. Before the meal, she shared them with everyone, and they began to eat one by one.

Tang Mi spoke with a bland expression: "I have only seen her once."

The lady glanced at Tang Mi and smiled, saying, "Of course I know him."

Jiahe Inn is located on the hillside of Cangshan, and it is a family guesthouse with a pleasant environment and reasonable prices. The garden near the inn is in full bloom, and there is also an open space designated for badminton courts. As two female members of the club, Tang Mi and Lü Ziyi were assigned to share a room. The group traveled light, and after entering the room, they placed their backpacks on the table and eagerly began their scheduled activity—strawberry picking

"I happened to see Ms. Fu just as I arrived downstairs..." Ye Yichao did not allow Tang Mi's suspicion to last more than thirty seconds, and promptly explained the reason, "Your grandmother, she came here to find you"

Tang Mi felt a sense of urgency rising from her heart: "I do not covet their money"

The mountain is cool and refreshing after nightfall, with the moon climbing to the treetops, appearing perfectly round. Under the moonlight, the shadows of the trees dance gracefully, and the small flowers in the bushes are delicate and charming. The small lanterns tied to the trees illuminate a section of the stone path, making it an excellent place for a stroll

Ye Yichao's phone call was indeed motivated by ulterior motives. Under the crystal chandelier in the hall, Ye Yichao was seated on a fabric sofa, engaged in casual conversation with a lady across from him. The conversation seemed to be progressing well, as the lady displayed a particularly gratified smile. In that moment, Tang Mi felt an impulse to turn around and leave, but as if sensing her thoughts, Ye Yichao turned his head back thoughtfully and nodded at her.

Tang Mixin's heart raced as she sat upright with a serious demeanor, looking expressionlessly at the girl in front of her

Teacher Cheng is currently preparing a paper and has also invited me to assist with some tasks... However, the workload is considerable, and I believe it would be more efficient for two people to work together. Would you like to help me?

Lü Ziyi's voice was somewhat sharp: "My busyness is nothing; Tang Bi is the one who is even busier. The courses in their department are already quite demanding, not to mention the dual degree. She is not at all relaxed. If you ask her to help with the thesis now, isn't that just making her busier?"

Luo Zhiwei. "Lv Ziyi's voice was somewhat displeased, 'Why are you speaking up for her? She is not from our department.'"

Ye Yichao said: "Indeed."

This joyful atmosphere infected everyone and continued into the dinner time

Tang Mi thought, this is Ye Yichao, who approaches everything with rational thinking and analyzes from a perspective of reasonableness

To be honest, I find it quite difficult to talk to you. You do not like to reveal your thoughts and do not care about others' opinions; you are simply an insulator. I have speculated about you and Ye Yichao for two years, yet I still do not know what your relationship is. I do not know what you are thinking, nor do I understand whether you like him, so I can only ask you. "Lü Ziyi said, "I know that asking this question is quite annoying, but I hope you can tell me the answer. I do not know what you are thinking, nor do I understand whether you like him, so I can only ask you. "Lü Ziyi said, "I know that asking this question is quite annoying, but I hope you can tell me the answer.

Tang Mi remained silent—since she already knew, why waste words with herself

I heard Teacher Cheng say today that you also allowed Tang Mi to participate in the paper

Ye Yichao's phone was the perfect excuse, and Tang Mi let out a long sigh as she left the room and walked to the lobby on the first floor

Tang Mi turned around to take a look, her expression slightly changing. The long journey had caused the few people in the back seat to fall asleep. Ye Yichao's seat was by the window, and Lu Ziyi was resting her head on Ye Yichao's shoulder. Lu Ziyi's hair was very long, reaching down to her waist, softly draping over the back of Ye Yichao's hand

Ye Yichao did not expect her sudden outburst, and for a moment, she was taken aback. After regaining her composure in just a few seconds, she could no longer see Tang Mi's figure.

"Amu," Ms. Fu said, "Before coming to find you, I conducted an investigation into you, your former classmates, and teachers, all of whom spoke highly of you. Ye Yichao just told me that you are exceptionally outstanding."

Hmm. Tang Mi replied in a thin voice, lacking sufficient enthusiasm

He said something in front of that group of boys in Class (2) — "You are all overthinking it. She is not intentionally acting aloof; she has her own path to pursue and is simply indifferent to everything outside of that path"

In her life, there have been very few moments of such emotional agitation. No matter how great her anger, she would strive to control it, and she controlled it so well that it has resulted in her current indifferent personality. She recalled Ye Yichao's expression just now, thought of Lu Ziyi, and was almost so angry that she found it difficult to describe, her mind unable to distinguish between directions, wandering aimlessly in the forest as if to vent her frustration

Tang Mi was reading at his desk, responding leisurely, "What?"

You are welcome

Of course

At this moment, everyone has completely awakened

Tang Mi only learned on the day of departure that this event was entirely arranged by Lv Ziyi. A total of ten people were involved, divided into two vehicles. Teacher Cheng provided one vehicle, which was driven by Zhao Gang, and the other was Cao Wei's family car

There are indeed many curious individuals, and Ye Yichao voiced the collective sentiment by asking: "Do you know Tang Mi?"

Before she appeared, the old man and the young one had actually chatted for half an hour? A full thirty minutes, enough for Ye Yichao to be thoroughly aware of her family's grievances and trivial matters. She recalled the scene of Ye Yichao and her grandmother laughing and chatting amiably, and an inexplicable anger surged within her, almost causing her to lose control of her emotions, but she managed to hold it back.

Luo Zhiwei smiled and said, "Let me think, what is the per capita cost?"

She picked up her phone and saw that it was a call from Ye Yichao. He said on the other end of the line that if she was free, she should come down to the lobby of the hotel.

Must you be entangled in the past? In my impression, you have always looked forward, striving for progress. Why can you not view family matters with rationality? Your grandparents care about you, and that is certainly not a bad thing in any case

Ye Yichao said again: "Shall we go for a stroll in the mountains?"

This lady is so gentle, kind, generous, and elegant that the students' fondness for her immediately ascended to a new level

Many people believe that what she said makes sense

Cao Wei turned his head to look at her: "If you are feeling sleepy, you can take a nap."

Lu Ziyi sharply retorted to Luo Zhiwei: "Don't you want to be credited on the paper?"

I know this point..." said Lü Ziyi, "She is very intelligent, but I can also work hard..."

During the break, he said to Tang Mi: "I have an idea"

Ye Yichao also did not wish to stay long: "Let us go."

Tang Mi remained silent, taking one last glance at the photograph before putting it away

Before Tang Mi could say anything, her phone rang first

Tang Mi made a sound of acknowledgment. She was not in a hurry; a stack of printed papers was placed on her lap, and she held a pencil in one hand, annotating calculations on the paper.

Ye Yichao said: "You should be more realistic. From a practical perspective, you do not need to make the relationship too strained"

Although it was already night, the hall was still brightly lit, illuminating everything clearly and distinctly. Tang Mi stood at the staircase and saw the two people on the sofa in the hall, her expression slightly darkening.

"If given the opportunity, I would very much like to have my name on a certain paper," said Luo Zhiwei. "Our science majors are not like engineering majors, where one can write several papers during university. Having even one paper is already a remarkable achievement"

His words were candid and straightforward, and Tang Mi had to swallow her breath. She simply could not bring herself to adopt a dismissive attitude towards Ye Yichao

Oh, good

What is your name, student

The so-called Cangshan is a famous mountain located several dozen kilometers outside the capital's suburbs. The vegetation is lush and abundant. During my first year in college, the institution organized a spring outing for everyone. That outing lasted a total of one day, with less than four hours spent in the mountains. Many students had to turn back before reaching the summit.

Cao Wei approached, intending to explain the situation, but the gaze of the lady who had just gotten out of the car completely bypassed him and landed directly on Tang Mi, to whom she smiled kindly and said: "Ah Mi?"

Luo Zhiwei typed on his phone for a while, then looked up and said: "Daxin Import and Export Trade Group, I just searched it, it is a very large company."

Starting in April, almost all members of the Euclidean Club participated in the World Mathematical Modeling Competition, and the atmosphere of the seminar was extremely lively. The mathematical modeling competition is quite distant from the field of pure mathematics, and although Ye Yichao participated, his interest was not particularly high. In Luo Zhiwei's words, his level of enthusiasm was probably just at the stage of 'merely cooperating'.

He presented the information he found on his phone to everyone, who then exclaimed in admiration, curious about how Tang Mi came to know such a person

He looked at her, his eyes clearly conveying a sense of inquiry. Ye Yichao understood her concerns and knew that she did not want to explain in front of everyone, thus opting for this indirect approach. She lowered her head and replied to his message

Ye Yichao concluded: "Therefore, ultimately, it is a matter of your attitude"

Ye Yichao straightened his expression, and every word he spoke was so earnest: "It has never been a matter of money, but rather an issue of your attitude"

Where do you live

Moments later, the driver opened the car door, and a pair of pure white calfskin high heels gently touched the ground. A dignified and elegant lady, holding a small white bag in one hand, stepped out from the back seat, allowing the crowd to see her more clearly. She had a composed demeanor and an elegant appearance, with her hair styled into a bun at the back of her head, secured with a hairpin. She wore a camel-colored silk suit, exuding grace and seriousness. This lady could hardly be considered young; her flawless makeup left the group of inexperienced students unable to determine her exact age, leading them to conclude that her status was not low.

The other party seemed quite enthusiastic about the conversation, and Cao Wei stepped forward again, saying to her: "I just bumped into your car, I am truly sorry."

She sincerely believes that Ye Yichao's time should be spent on more meaningful pursuits, such as striving at the forefront of mathematical research, and there is really no need for him to get involved in her family's troubles. However, Ye Yichao shook his head and said, "No, I am quite interested in knowing about your matters."

Cao Wei's expression changed suddenly, and he slammed on the brakes; however, with a loud "bang," the car still collided with the rear of the vehicle in front.

Cao Wei looked at the dent with a grimace: "Fortunately, it's not particularly serious, but the cost of repairs..."

Ye Yichao frowned: "What does this have to do with Lu Ziyi?"

Speaking of which, your grandmother's family should be quite wealthy

You do not understand your grandparents either. If you can give Li Zhixing a chance, why not give them a chance as well

Tang Mi's mind went blank, and in that moment, she could not utter a single word

Your grandmother has quite a good temper. This morning, regarding the rear-end collision, she did not hold it against us. Ye Yichao said, It is probably because of you.

She was somewhat surprised; she did not know that Cao Wei could drive

What idea?

Luo Zhiwei couldn't help but smile: "Great! I really didn't expect you to agree. That's wonderful."

A week after taking on the thesis task, that evening she finished her dual degree course in the Mathematics Department and, as before, hurried to the Euclidean Activity Room in the Mathematics Building. The door was slightly ajar, and she could hear voices inside; it was Lu Ziyi and Ye Yichao engaged in conversation.

Fu Sheng?" Lyu Ziyi read aloud the contents of the business card, "Tang Mi, how do you know her?"

I have clearly conveyed my words to you. "Lü Ziyi shrugged and made a very Western gesture, saying, 'I will start pursuing him from now on, if possible. I hope you will not hinder me.'"

The other party is the person involved in the matter, and Tang Mi could not be overly rude, so she reluctantly nodded her head

There was no way to explain it to Ye Yichao, Tang Mi pressed her lips together and could only say: "Ye Yichao, you do not know about the events of that year"

You must keep your word when you speak

Ye Yichao's voice was calm: "Yes. What is it?"

Ye Yichao's expression was unprecedentedly serious, his eyes sparkling: "You can imagine, during the summer vacation of your senior year, your grandmother fell ill and needed money for treatment. If at that time, Ms. Fu appeared and offered you money, would you refuse? You probably didn't like your uncle before, but when he stepped up to help you and your grandmother, your attitude towards him changed from then on.

The smile on Lu Ziyi's face had completely vanished, replaced by a serious expression

He said, "It doesn't matter, it will arrive sooner or later"

This rhetorical question strikes at the core. In an instant, Tang Mi felt a burning sensation on her face, as if Ye Yichao had slapped her across the face by grabbing her collar. Indeed, Ye Yichao was absolutely right, so right that it left her feeling utterly ashamed.

When she lifted her head, she saw that she was surrounded by trees, having already walked onto another path in the woods. Bright lights were shining from the nearby forest, and she silently walked forward, circling around the last two large trees. Suddenly, a great light burst forth before her, and she finally understood where she was.

Ms. Fu looked at Ye Yichao and smiled slightly, as if she found Ye Yichao's words quite interesting

I do not hate her; this is the second time I have seen her. Why should I hate a stranger

Tang Mi rubbed her face and began to respond

You need not think too much; I have no demands of you, nor do I expect you to trace your ancestry.

Ye Yichao pointed to the table and said, "You sit down first, I will finish solving this problem, and then I will discuss the paper with you"

The other party smiled and said, "So, which association are you from?"

The room is very quiet, with the thick carpet absorbing all the sounds

Ye Yichao understood her doubts and smiled, saying, "He has many years of driving experience"

She raised her head in confusion, as her thoughts were in disarray, and it took her a while to fully discern the identity of the visitor

This is not an opportunity, merely an ordinary coincidence

The hotel was brightly lit, and in front of the grand hotel, she stood motionless under the shade of a tree

The words that should be spoken remain unvoiced, and even Tang Mi feels irritated: "Ye Yichao, you can go do your own things; there is no need to waste time here"

I am a science student and I do not like to procrastinate, so I will speak frankly. I have been similar to you since childhood, only focused on studying, and I did not realize how much I would like a certain boy until I met Ye Yichao. Lu Ziyi sat on the edge of the bed and said seriously, "Since my freshman year, I have been observing you and Ye Yichao. You have a deep connection, and you are incredibly beautiful. If you were to pursue him, I would be no match for you. However, over the course of two years, I have not seen any progress between you and Ye Yichao, so I have come to the conclusion that you do not like him, or perhaps you do like him but do not dare to confess."

Tang Mi naturally would not go to see her off. Watching her figure disappear beyond the glass doors of the hall, he withdrew his gaze

The white business card bears little text, only a few lines—Ms. Fu Sheng, Director of Daxin Import and Export Trading Group

Tang Mi had little interest in such activities resembling agritourism; she did not participate, instead sitting on a stone bench outside the strawberry field, flipping through a book while waiting for them to come out. The members of the mathematics department were all children raised in the city, rarely exposed to such activities, and found them quite enjoyable. Even Einstein would play the violin during his leisure time to stimulate his mind, let alone them

I certainly do not want to see the face of a scruffy-bearded man when I turn my head while driving on the highway

Is that so

This is indeed a gift that Tang Mi cannot refuse

The entire journey to Cangshan was on the highway, with everyone chatting in the car, their spirits high, likely due to the May Day holiday. As May arrived, the weather gradually warmed up. What should have been a one-hour drive of about forty to fifty kilometers turned out to be significantly underestimated by the students in terms of traffic congestion. It took an entire hour just to exit the city, and then they waited another half hour at the toll station— the massive outflow of vehicles from the city made the highway far from smooth.

Li Zhixing

Cao Wei couldn't help but chuckle, knowing how serious Tang Mi was and refraining from making any remarks about the matter: "You seem quite energetic; look at how they are all asleep."

Why don't you stop and think for a moment? In high school, you hated Li Zhixing, but now your relationship with him is very good

Tang Mi looked at Lu Ziyi and felt no surprise at all. She knew that Lu Ziyi liked Ye Yichao, and her feelings had become increasingly evident.

Lü Ziyi's voice softened: "She is from the School of Management, her contribution to the mathematics paper is not significant, but it is different for us."

We reside in the Jiahe Residence located halfway up the mountain

"The mathematics society is indeed composed of very outstanding individuals." She took a step closer to Tang Mi, her smile very sincere

Lu Ziyi has always been highly efficient in her work. At this moment, her hair is already dry, and as she combs her hair, she sits down by the bed and says, "Tang Mi, I want to ask you something."

"Last year, I went to Tangjia Village to look for you with your grandfather," Ms. Fu said. "At that time, your attitude was very stiff, and for nearly a year, I have been contemplating whether to come to see you again"

It is fine, I am not tired

I just feel that Ye Yichao only thinks of Tang Mi when it comes to good things, and does not consider our department...

Tang Mi shook her head in silence—her counterpart likely chose not to pursue the matter of the rear-end collision out of consideration for her, yet Cao Wei expressed gratitude to the wrong person

So, what should be done next? After having such an embarrassing argument with Ye Yichao, she temporarily did not want to return to the family inn. She knew that what Ye Yichao said was completely correct, but it was precisely because of his correctness, damn it, his always being right—that she was so angry.

That would be wonderful, I am very much looking forward to it

I am very proud to have a granddaughter like you. You have reached adulthood, possess your own thoughts and insights, and are basically financially independent. I understand that it is not easy to propose a reconciliation with you.

"Indeed, you all sleep soundly, while Tang Mi keeps me company in conversation"

It has only been a few days; you can change your words and tell her that her assistance is no longer needed

She was so busy that she had no time to consider anything else, yet she did not realize that not everyone wanted her help

"Alright." Tang Mi set down her backpack, took out paper and pen, and began her work

Ye Yichao slightly furrowed her brow, took a strawberry from her hand to taste, and reluctantly said, "Alright, this one is a bit sweeter"

I have this personality; I like mathematics, so I study hard. I like Ye Yichao, and I will also strive to pursue him. There are no good things that fall from the sky in this world. Pursuing Ye Yichao is quite challenging; there have been no prospects for two years, and I estimate that there won't be significant results in three or four years, but I am not in a hurry. There are still two years until graduation, and then I will take the TOEFL and GRE exams with him before going abroad. Lv Ziyi calmly analyzed, "You may not have noticed, but my studies are not poor; I am certainly capable of applying to a university with him."

Lü Ziyi, holding a small bag, sat in the back seat and said, "Alright, alright, stop listening to their nonsense, let's get in the car. The others have already left in Teacher Cheng's car, we need to catch up with them."

It should be fine," Tang Mi said, "that last hit wasn't too hard.

Another person who is not interested in strawberries is Ye Yichao. After eating one, he politely declined, saying, "It's too sour"

In that moment, the room could almost only be described as "deathly silence". Tang Mi had long noticed that Lu Ziyi liked Ye Yichao, but at this moment, her clear declaration suddenly had an effect akin to a profound silence.

Tang Mi found this scene so glaring that she silently turned away

"Amu, you may keep this photograph," Mrs. Fu glanced at her watch and rose calmly, "Then, I shall take my leave."

Ye Yichao glanced sideways at Tang Mi and reached a preliminary conclusion—judging from her obviously displeased expression, she was not willing to get to know the other party

Ms. Fu opened her exquisite handbag and took out a photograph, sliding it across the coffee table.

"I apologize," Cao Wei said, "I will call the insurance company right away"

Tang Mi stopped in her tracks, standing straight under the tree. Ye Yichao did not hear her footsteps and, surprised, also halted and turned around. His face was no longer clear under the streetlight, but his eyes remained as clear as ever, revealing a discernible seriousness.

"You stand from an outsider's perspective, so of course you can discuss the matter objectively." Tang Mi spoke coldly, "Ye Yichao, tell me, how can one repay virtue with virtue after repaying resentment with virtue?"

Tang Mi replied to him with a smiley face. She wanted to inquire about the authorship of that paper, but after some thought, she ultimately could not bring herself to ask.

"It's fine, it happened, it happened." She seemed to just remember the matter of the "car accident" and shook her head with a pleasant expression, "You didn't do it on purpose, just fix your own car."

It is nothing, I will go.

My biological father's mother

Ye Yichao also pulled her and said, "Don't rush, let's sit down and talk."

I did not understand Li Zhixing before, which led to the misunderstanding

My name is Ye Yichao

He is probably just the driver and has no authority to make decisions, Lu Ziyi said softly

Luo Zhiwei clicked his tongue twice and said, "Hey, why don't you let me sit in the front?"

The phone in her pocket vibrated incessantly. She took out her phone to take a glance and saw the three characters "Ye Yichao," so she ended the call.

Although I agreed, my thoughts were somewhat stuck. Tang Mi had not asked about the details of this trip during the May Day holiday, nor did I know where we would be staying

Cao Wei threw his backpack into the trunk of the car and began shouting, "Get in, get in, Tang Mi, you can sit in the passenger seat, right?"

We plan to visit Cangshan for a three-day, two-night trip, staying at a small inn in Cangshan, where we can go fishing, have a picnic, and pick strawberries

Tang Mi suppressed the displeasure in her heart and cast a slight glance at Ye Yichao. She was unaware that her conversation with Ye Yichao had progressed to such a profound level.

Ye Yichao looked at her seriously, and Tang Mi saw a hint of doubt in his eyes. Due to being in the classroom, he did not ask her the reason. Later that evening, after returning home, she received his text message: "Do you have money? If not, I can lend you some."

Tang Mi, what are you doing here

Ye Chao did not respond; instead, another male voice spoke up. Tang Mi recognized it as Luo Zhiwei.

Strangely, although the other party is clearly no longer young, their smile radiates vitality, as if they have become several years younger.

"This is a photo of your father," Ms. Fu said, "He loves you both very much. If he knew how outstanding you are, he would surely be very happy."

Cheng Jing's paper is about functional analysis. Initially, he selected two individuals to assist him; one is his doctoral student, and the other is Ye Yichao. Although he is an undergraduate, he is capable of handling some calculations without any issues

Ah, finally, I have reached the small path. Victory is just ahead

Tang Mixin's heart raced uncontrollably. She suddenly lifted her gaze from the book and looked at Lu Ziyi, whose long hair was cascading down. After a moment of silence, she uttered, "This is my matter, and it has nothing to do with you"

Luo Zhiwei interrupted her, saying: "To break one's word and gain weight, how can Ye Yichao still be a person?"

Of course, as long as you have the time

Ms. Fu revealed a warm smile and spoke to her granddaughter, who had a cold expression, saying, "Ami, why don't you sit down and talk?"

"Who she is doesn't matter at all, but she has indeed helped me reduce my insurance premium for next year." Cao Wei completely stood on Ye Yichao's side, expressing with deep emotion, "In any case, Tang Mi, I am truly grateful to you today"

Halfway through the journey, the road finally became clear. Cao Wei can indeed be considered a good driver; he remains unperturbed by traffic jams and does not rush even when the road is clear.

Tang Mi responded with a willingness to improve, saying, "Alright, I will do my best"

Luo Zhiwei tapped the table with his pen and said, "Speaking of which, Tang Mi, what are your plans for May 1st?"

Due to Ye Yichao's presence, Tang Mi could only sit down on the right side of the sofa.

Cao Wei glanced at the two individuals through the rearview mirror, making a couple of "tch tch" sounds

Considering that they are only twenty years old, their driving experience cannot exceed two years—Tang Mi wisely refrained from voicing this statement

At the beginning of the second semester of her sophomore year, university life entered a more intense rhythm. The pressure of pursuing a double degree increased day by day, and Tang Mi was the type of person who wished to achieve full marks in every subject, essentially living a life of "busy from dawn till lights out." The only time she could be said to "rest" was during the activities of the Euclidean Club

I can make time... I just fear that my abilities may not be sufficient

"Ziyi, this is not very good, is it?" Luo Zhiwei said, "Haven't you seen her reading related books and papers every day?"

"Lu Ziyi." Ye Yichao's voice suddenly rang out, "Isn't there still a modeling competition? Let's strive to win the grand prize."

"When one is unaware, it can be treated as if it does not exist." Ms. Fu's demeanor was dignified, unperturbed, "But once one knows, it is no longer acceptable. After all, you are my granddaughter, and I do not wish to interact with you in this manner, regardless of your attitude."

Ye Yichao hesitated for a moment and said, "I have already told her."

Lü Ziyi clapped her hands with a radiant expression and said, "I told you it was very sweet, but you didn't believe me!"

What he truly wants to do is something else

A group of people burst into laughter, and Tang Bimian reluctantly curled the corners of his mouth before taking a seat in the passenger seat

"Why didn't you tell Teacher Cheng to choose me?" Lu Ziyi's voice was somewhat aggrieved, "Do you think I am unable to participate in the paper?"

Since the beginning of her first year in high school until now, having known Ye Yichao for nearly five years, Tang Mi can swear that this is the first time she has heard Ye Yichao speak words that deny her. Tang Mi feels as if she has never truly known Ye Yichao, or perhaps the Ye Yichao she knows is not the real person, and all along, she has misunderstood. When did Ye Yichao start to become so knowledgeable about the ways of the world?

She nodded at the three individuals

This argument is logically rigorous and the reasoning is clear. Tang Mi was left speechless.

The peculiar development of the plot left all the students staring blankly at Tang Mi. Although the newcomer was not young, her attire and demeanor indicated that her identity and status were certainly not inferior to anyone else's. The crowd exchanged glances, all pondering a profound question: How did Tang Mi, who usually never left the school gates, come to know someone like this?

Tang Mi fell silent for a moment, but still reached out to take the business card

Ye Yichao said, "There is a modeling competition, you must focus on participating in the contest"

In the next moment, Lu Ziyi's voice shifted from anger to joy: "Really?"

"Having known her for such a long time, you should be very clear that Tang Mi's mathematical skills are not inferior to anyone among us," Luo Zhiwei said. "Moreover, with so many courses in the School of Economics and Management, her mathematics is still this good. In terms of intelligence, I even feel inferior to her."

Tang Mi maintained a blank expression, adopting a posture of refusal: "I do not know what we have to discuss."

Tang Mi turned around and left

Luo Zhiwei glanced at his watch and said, "Is it almost noon? Has it been blocked for the entire morning?"

Without any surprises, she noticed Ye Yichao's slightly astonished gaze, so she repeated, "I go."

Tang Mi's heart skipped a beat upon seeing the face of the newcomer

The driver of the preceding vehicle glanced at the point of impact, did not express any opinions, walked to the side of the car, and exchanged a few words with the people inside the vehicle

... ...

After a while, she spoke up: "Do you really think you can win over Ye Yichao?"

Tang Mi is accustomed to using concise language and a decisive attitude to resolve issues, hoping that the other party can discern her stance and retreat in the face of difficulty—yet Ms. Fu before her is not of this kind

Do you like Ye Yichao

Due to Cao Wei's sudden and hard braking, the scratches caused by the rear-end collision are indeed not very severe. Cao Wei's car has a small dent in the bumper and some paint has chipped off; the Mercedes-Benz in front is almost the same, just with a shallower dent.

Tang Mi's eyes flickered, and she did not respond

The average cost is around 400 per person

Ms. Fu truly knows how to touch people's hearts. Tang Mi gritted her teeth and sat down

Tang Mi glanced sideways, and under the moonlight, Ye Yichao's features appeared very gentle

However, even if he were to cooperate reluctantly, his abilities would allow him to easily handle such competitions. While others can propose one solution, he can suggest three or four. The establishment and calculation of models come effortlessly to him. The low level of difficulty has resulted in Ye Yichao, like every genius with an IQ sufficient for pure mathematics, maintaining a consistently low interest in applied mathematics.

Tang Mi, if you do not wish to go, there is no need to force yourself

After dinner, everyone returned to their rooms to rest. In the afternoon, while picking strawberries, everyone was drenched in sweat, and it was agreed to explore Cangshan at night.

Once again raising her head, the Mercedes had already sped away, while the gazes of others fell upon Tang Mi, forgetting even how to handle the aftermath of the collision

Tang Mi casually uttered an "mm"

Ms. Fu said: "I would like to have a conversation with you, so please ask classmate Ye Yichao to bring you down."

Luo Zhiwei smiled and said, "What can be done about it? Who made them get to know each other early?"

Tang Mi's heart raced rapidly, and she was acutely aware that her personality had never been good, her social skills poor, and in certain matters, she was even obsessively stubborn. However, only Ye Yichao never cared about her personality flaws. When she anxiously left her hometown to attend middle school in Yizhou, he was the first person to genuinely engage with her thoughts, approaching her with a smile and kindness. While other classmates insulted her behind her back, he was the only one who stood up to defend her. However, only Ye Yichao never cared about her personality flaws. When she anxiously left her hometown to attend middle school in Yizhou, he was the first person to genuinely engage with her thoughts, approaching her with a smile and kindness. While other classmates insulted her behind her back, he was the only one who stood up to defend her

"Yes, that is indeed the kind of person I am." Tang Mi's hands trembled; she was not naturally eloquent, and now, with anger rising in her heart, she said, "Then you should go find Lu Ziyi. She is different from me, understanding and intelligent."

"It's done, this is a big Benz..." Cao Wei scratched his head and pressed the emergency light, "Hey, hey, let's get out of the car and take a look first"

"The matter concerning your parents was a mistake on our part." Ms. Fu remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking, "At that time, we did not agree to their being together, which ultimately led to a grave error."

It is truly warm and sweet, one can't help but want to burn it all.

Ye Yichao explained: "They are not from the same department, but they are all part of the same association"

She knew why Luo Zhiwei was so happy—having known him for one or two years, this was her first time participating in a collective activity of the club. Previously, he had invited her to various events, but she had politely declined each time. One reason was her lack of interest, and another was her busy schedule. Of course, financial issues also posed a barrier.

That was a message from Ye Yichao

Alright. Ye Yichao said calmly, "Let's go, otherwise we will waste some more time on the mountain."

In this world, there are so many people and so many cars, yet how is it that our car just happened to tailgate hers? Tang Mi thought with a bitter smile, had I known this would happen, I should never have agreed to attend this gathering.

No need, Ms. Fu Sheng smiled at Ye Yichao, "Ye Yichao, if you are willing, you can stay."

"My attitude has not changed, you do not need to seek a conversation with me." Considering that Ye Yichao was present, Tang Mi did not dare to speak too definitively, "I believe you are quite busy as well."

She turned her head to glance at Ye Yichao in the back seat

As if he had received a pardon, Cao Wei was overjoyed: "Thank you for your understanding, I truly apologize for today."

Your attitude does not convey that. Ye Yichao disapproved, stating, "If the other party were a stranger who is elderly, your attitude would be more amiable"

Tang Mi had little interest in strawberries; after politely eating one, she gave up.

It was approximately because Cao Wei was in such a good mood, his attention was somewhat distracted, and ahead was a sharp turn. He suddenly jerked the steering wheel, only to discover that a Mercedes was leisurely driving ahead after making the turn

I do not think it can be understood she said coldly

"I did not bring my personal business card," she said. "Ami, I will be at the Cangshan Hotel for the next few days. If you need anything, find me."

Half an hour later, Lu Ziqia walked out of the bathroom, brushing his hair, and saw Tang Mi reviewing materials and verifying calculations, which made him smile: "You are too serious."

"I have no plans, what's wrong?" She looked up at Luo Zhiwei

Well

When passersby saw several young men and women standing together, they guessed the reason and continued to ask her: "Are you a few classmates out having fun?"

Cao Wei suddenly became invigorated, pressed the accelerator, made a right turn, and drove along the road towards Cangshan.

"You ungrateful scoundrel!" Luo Zhiwei laughed and scolded

He looked at the driver of the preceding vehicle who had just stepped down with an expression of fearless resignation. The driver of the preceding vehicle was a middle-aged man, dressed in a suit and leather shoes, with a stern expression that made him seem difficult to approach

Tang Mi's expression immediately darkened. Before she could utter a "no need," Ye Yichao had already agreed, saying, "Alright."

The speaker is Ye Yichao, who walked over to Tang Mi and helped her continue the conversation

Ye Yichao paused his conversation with Lu Ziyi, raised his eyes, and could not help but pay attention to the voices of the two speaking in his ears

I understand. She smiled gently at Ye Chao and the others, "Are you all classmates of A Mi?"

Tang Mi glanced at the two individuals and then turned her gaze away as the waiter began to serve the dishes

There is no need to listen to the remaining words. Tang Mi quietly stepped back from the door, waited for a moment at the corner of the corridor, and then walked back to the activity room door. At this time, only the sound of discussion about mathematics could be heard. She raised her hand to push open the door, and the three people inside were gathered around the table discussing the problems.

Ah? Tang Mi was taken aback, "Is that possible?"

"That is your concern, and it has nothing to do with me." Tang Mi stood up, "I have finished what I wanted to say."

Tang Mi stayed outside the door. She thought that her work on this paper was purely to assist, but she did not expect to actually be credited in the paper.

As soon as Lu Ziyi returned to her room, she began to take a shower, while Tang Mi opened her notebook to check emails, bent over her book to take notes, and still had a lot of work to do on Teacher Cheng's paper.

"Please take a seat, I sincerely wish to have a conversation with you." Ms. Fu's expression slightly darkened, "Even if you do not care that I am your grandmother, I believe there should be at least a basic respect for the elderly, your grandmother should have taught you this."

Tang Mi felt as if she had been granted a great pardon; she had never been so grateful for the existence of the telephone ringing as she was today

Tang Mi had no other choice but to walk over to the two people

I am not obligated to inform you

Ye Yichao glanced at the two generations, saying: "Since it is like this, Tang Mi, you and Ms. Fu can chat for a while, I will take my leave."

With a clear conscience, Luo Zhiwei is certainly not a bearded man; his appearance fully deserves the description of being "refined and upright"

Ye Yichao is not surprised: "Your grandmother was indeed right, you really hate them"

There are no buses in this mountain; the only way to descend is to walk down on two legs, and there are no other options available.

In the mountain forest at night, the light cannot travel far; as long as one walks in the shadows of the trees, it only takes a few seconds for one's trace to vanish. Tang Mi grew up in Tangjia Village and is far more familiar with the characteristics of the forest than Ye Yichao.

"You do not need to explain, and there is no need to apologize." Tang Mi said somewhat impatiently, "You may treat me as if I do not exist."

I am not speaking on her behalf," Luo Zhiwei said, "Is it not rather unkind to give someone a piece of candy and then take it away?

Of course it is related to me, I like Ye Yichao

After Ms. Fu left, Ye Yichao also came over to observe the photos: "You and your father look somewhat alike, hmm, not just somewhat alike... but very much alike, in the eyes and nose..."

Ah, have we arrived?" Lu Ziyi was very surprised

I have the means to go; if I didn't have the money, I wouldn't go

What do you want to say

Tang Mi said: "It has nothing to do with me"

Ye Yichao smiled and said, "Tang Mi, to be honest, you should have confidence in yourself. You are no worse than I am."

Suddenly, a familiar voice was heard

The conversation with Tang Mi did not go smoothly, which made Ye Yichao somewhat irritated, and his tone inevitably became more intense

How about it? Come with us

As someone who has lived longer in the mountain village, Tang Mi did not find Cangshan particularly beautiful. However, it is fair to say that from the perspective of most Northerners, it is indeed quite decent. The higher one ascends the mountain, the more one can perceive the grandeur of Cangshan. The trees along the road stand tall and orderly beside the wide street, resembling soldiers standing at attention.

She recalled a joke made by Yan Xiaodong, who once said, "If apologies were effective, why would we need the police?" She thought to herself that this statement was indeed very accurate. Not every wrongdoing in the world can be resolved with an apology. Death is a reality; the death of one's own parents is not directly related to oneself, yet the indirect connection is undeniable.

She obtained the materials for her thesis and busily began her preparations. Tang Mi had a solid foundation in mathematics, but as a sophomore, her fundamentals could not be compared to those of graduate students. She could only assist and collaborate, performing some relatively minor analytical calculations, yet even such tasks were quite challenging. Tang Mi was unclear about many aspects and could only borrow thick books from the library for reference. The thesis required verification using MATLAB, so she seized the time to learn the MATLAB software. Whenever she encountered uncertainties, she would discuss and consult with Ye Yichao side by side, spending all her leisure time on this thesis, even pondering calculation problems in functions while riding her bike.

This lady is truly an excellent conversationalist Everyone felt completely at ease with the compliments

Tang Mi sat on the sofa like a puppet, her back straight and her face devoid of expression

She was taken aback; it was already past 9 o'clock, and usually at this time, only Ye Yichao was in the activity room

The road up the mountain is quite spacious, with few vehicles, which is a significant improvement compared to the traffic congestion on the highway. The car occasionally makes sharp turns on the mountain road, finally waking up the three people who had been sound asleep in the back seat. The air in the mountains is cool, at least 3 °C lower than the temperature in the city. Cao Wei rolled down the car window, and a refreshing breeze filled the car, instantly rousing everyone.

Yes, she regards participating in the mathematics seminar as a form of rest. The collision of ideas among the members of the association is akin to a grand feast, preventing her mind from being overwhelmed by the multitude of economic terms.

It is fast

How should I put this? Ye Yichao raised his gaze and looked ahead, "You must understand that your father is their only son. The death of his son has led him to vent his anger on your mother, which I believe is understandable"

Luo Zhiwei smiled at her and said, "Have you arrived?"

She took a deep breath and said, "Why should I imagine situations that have never occurred?"

Oh. The lady smiled at him, "You are Ye Yichao."

Ms. Fu was aware that her conversation with Tang Mi would be quite challenging, but she did not expect it to be this difficult. Tang Mi, standing before her, had reached a point where she could not even be bothered to use interjections. Ms. Fu had long since researched information about Tang Mi, and all of her mentors described her as "self-respecting and self-reliant, cold and aloof." She understood that her granddaughter belonged to the type of person who "cannot be corrupted by wealth, cannot be swayed by poverty, and cannot be subdued by power." The most difficult period of her life had already passed, and any attempts at flattery from Ms. Fu would be unlikely to yield results.

She had never seen a photo of her father, nor did she have any way of knowing what he looked like. Ms. Fu pushed over an old photograph, but it was well-preserved. The young man in the photo had a handsome appearance and was leaning against a bookshelf, engrossed in reading.

Lu Ziyi has stopped speaking

"It cannot be said this way; having papers under one's name is a good thing for anyone," said Luo Zhiwei. "As long as she has the ability, there is no reason why not."

I know. "Ye Yichao said, "Ms. Fu talked to me about the events of that year. She chatted with me for half an hour before you came down.

The other party smiled and took out a business card from a white handbag, handing it to Tang Mi

"What has not happened in the past does not mean it will not happen in the future," Ye Yichao pointed out

Ms. Fu expressed her feelings: "Ami, I did not expect to encounter you by chance on the road today. I thought this was an opportunity given to me by heaven"

Lü Ziyi responded: "We are from the Euclidean Club!"