Chapter Seven, The Sentiments of Youth

Although she wore a face full of joy, the lingering gloom between her brows could not be dispelled, making her smile appear forced and contrived

You should still go this weekend. You usually stick together and have fun, so if you suddenly stop interacting, others will only think more about it. Even if you want to avoid suspicion, you have to take it step by step

Qiao Lexi was enraged and coldly laughed: "Maintaining one's integrity? Are you speaking of yourself?"

Jiang Shengzhuo circled in front of her, and she lowered her head, avoiding his gaze

The woman's tone also became stern: "I told you he is not available, stop calling. Young Master Jiang is busy, he has no time to deal with you." After saying this, she hung up the phone

The more he acted this way, the more distressed she felt, and from then on, she no longer dared to think too much.

Qiao Lexi shook her head listlessly, pouting with a look of grievance

Qiao Lexi interrupted him: "Do you not understand what I am saying? I said I do not want to see you again in the future! I do not want to! Wasn't it enough that you wasted so much of my time during school? Why are you still trying to provoke me now? Why?"

Qiao Yu suppressed a laugh, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "So... will you go then?"

She took a long time to answer the phone.

Jiang Shengzhuo wore an expression of indifference and self-mockery: "No need, your precious little sister is probably annoyed just hearing my name now"

Jiang Shengzhuo, you are a kind of poison, addictive in nature. I am well aware that I cannot quit, but if this continues, I will surely be beyond redemption. I do not wish to be beyond redemption, so please leave first

Guan Yue helplessly rolled her eyes and sighed: "Even if you are going to leave, it shouldn't be in this state."

Since Guan Yue became pregnant, she has had very few opportunities to go out. Now that her body has mostly recovered, she has dragged Qiao Lexi straight to the mall for a shopping spree

Guan Yue patted her: "What are you afraid of? I actually want to see what kind of women these two are that make you avoid them like the plague."

This matter has never been disclosed by Qiao Lexi to anyone, and now it is so blatantly brought to the forefront, she suddenly panicked and tried to change the subject: "Are you talking about Bo Zhongyang? I don't like him..."

"Hey, does Qiao Lexi like you? Why is she so nice to you?"

She instinctively took out her phone and found that number, but just as she was about to press it, she paused, thought for a moment, and dialed Bo Zhongyang's number instead

Is he alright

Meng Lai saw that she had no hesitation at all and walked over to greet her without any reservations, while Bai Jinjing stood expressionless at the side: "Le Xi, what a coincidence"

His silence was nothing more than acquiescence in Qiao Lexi's eyes; it turned out that he really still liked Meng Lai, and that she was merely a joke.

Now that they have grown up, they will encounter more and more people and events, and some matters may be slipping out of his control, leaving him uncertain. Perhaps one day, Qiao Lexi will come running to him with a smile, telling him which man she has fallen for; what should he do then

Ye Zinan did not expose it either, as if suddenly recalling something, deliberately said: "That’s right, that girl has been getting along quite well with Bo Zhongyang lately, so she probably doesn’t have time to pay attention to you."

Jiang Shengzhuo fell silent again

Meng Lai smiled and said, "Is that so?"

Jiang Shengzhuo put away his previous expressionless face and suddenly smiled brightly: "I, a young and accomplished man, am handsome and charming. What kind of woman do I not want? Why would I seek out that little girl with barely any hair?"

As soon as Jiang Shengzhuo left the seat, Ye Zinan became the target of the attack. The other party was clearly so intoxicated that they could not distinguish between east and west. He exchanged a glance with the person next to him and took the opportunity to slip away to find Jiang Shengzhuo

Jiang Shengzhuo spoke slowly with his head held high, lacking any logical structure, as if he was saying whatever came to his mind. At this moment, he was calm and composed, a side of him that Qiao Lexi was not familiar with

"Then that will do." After saying this, he left Ye Zinan behind and went out

After scolding Qiao Lexi, he awkwardly asked, "When did this happen?"

Jiang Shengzhuo suddenly closed the computer and glared at him: "I know you have a wife! There is no need to show off from time to time!"

Jiang Shengzhuo suddenly opened his eyes and questioned him: "Am I the one who is angry with her? She keeps saying that she doesn't want to see me and wishes she could hide ten thousand miles away. Why should I rush to put my warm face against her cold backside?"

Guan Yuexiao: "Is that mad dog surnamed Jiang?"

Xiao Ziyuan shook his head seriously: "I don't know, you never mentioned it."

Jiang Shengzhuo was irritated as soon as he saw her ambiguous attitude: "What is wrong with me?"

After laughing, she began to worry again, wondering who to turn to at this time

Hearing her voice, Jiang Shengzhuo finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly explained: "Tonight, the second son of the Cheng family is hosting a dinner. I went to the restroom, and my phone was left on the table, so someone answered it."

After tidying up, she came out of the bathroom and saw Jiang Shengzhuo standing in the corridor with a stern expression, waiting for her

The weather is dry and cold, with not a breath of wind; the moonlight is bright and clear, and the stars are twinkling, yet his heart is shrouded in gloom

Ye Zinan followed up: "Should we call Le Xi to join us?"

Little did she know that in the afternoon, Jiang Shengzhuo would come to test her, asking what kind of boy she liked. She made up a few nonsensical replies and sent him away. Just a few days later, he unexpectedly slipped a love letter to her.

No matter how good Jiang Shengzhuo is, in the end, he only regards her as a sister. In a few years, he will start a family and become someone else's husband. He will have his own life, and by then, she will have to call a stranger "sister-in-law," regardless of whether that woman is Meng Lai or not, it will have nothing to do with her.

Qiao Lexi was unusually calm: "I didn't think much of it, I'm not anyone to you. My car just broke down, and I wanted to ask if you could help. If you think I'm insignificant and don't want to help, you can just say so. There's no need to find a woman to brush me off; I don't have to rely on you."

Qiao Lexi was trembling with anger, standing in front of the elevator holding a shopping bag, while Guan Yue caught up with her and, seeing her expression, did not dare to speak.

That night, she lay in bed holding the flashlight and read all night long, wishing that it were all true, wishing that this letter was truly written by him for her

Xiao Ziyuan listened quietly all along, while Jiang Shengzhuo tidied up his emotions and forced a smile as he gave him a punch: "You won't make fun of me, will you?"

In recent years, in verbal disputes, Jiang Shengzhuo has consistently been at a disadvantage, each time infuriating the composed Qiao Lexi to the point of jumping in anger, yet the current situation seems somewhat peculiar

I know she has always regarded me as an older brother, and for many years I have considered giving up. Yet sometimes I suddenly wake up at night and find that I can no longer fall asleep, starting to think about her. Each time I resolve to persuade myself, saying to just accept it and treat her as a younger sister, why must I torment myself so? However, when I see her the next day, all of that is overturned, and I find it impossible to adhere to those previous decisions. I have also tried to distance myself, but once someone occupies your heart, no matter how far you go, she remains in your heart. Each time I resolve to persuade myself, saying to just accept it and treat her as a younger sister, why must I torment myself so? However, when I see her the next day, all of that is overturned, and I find it impossible to adhere to those previous decisions. I have also tried to distance myself, but once someone occupies your heart, no matter how far you go, she remains in your heart.

Qiao Lexi bit her lip, making not a sound, yet her crying grew increasingly sorrowful, her shoulders shaking continuously

Has that kid who was always goofing around finally grown up

Qiao Lexi suddenly stopped her actions, and after a moment, she raised her head to look at Qiao Yu, pretending to be calm as she asked: "Discharged? What happened to him?"

Jiang Shengzhuo instructed her to lock the car door before hanging up the phone

Jiang Shengzhuo turned his head stiffly and asked, "Is it fun?"

Her voice was somewhat loud, and from time to time, people glanced over. She smiled slightly and said, "Moreover, I will never revolve around Jiang Shengzhuo again; he is not that great and not worth my humiliation!" After saying this, she picked up her things, stood up, and left

After Meng Lai and Bai Jinjing had taken a few steps ahead, Qiao Lexi finally asked in a pained voice, "What are you doing?"

If I want to tell you

After that day, it became widely known that Qiao Lexi and Bo Zhongyang were getting quite close. Occasionally, they would jokingly tease each other, and both would share a tacit smile without speaking, neither admitting nor denying it, which was considered an implicit acknowledgment in the eyes of others

Qiao Lexi's expression remained unchanged: "Then who are you talking about?"

The sentiments and memories of youth have all passed; they are like flowers in a mirror and the moon in water, everything has gone by

Qiao Yu pondered in his heart as he watched Jiang Shengzhuo's figure, "Has it nothing to do with you? It has nothing to do with you, yet you still saw a ghost. Are we the ones who are accustomed to this? I really don't know who exactly is accustomed to it."

She has clung to this thought for so many years, it is time to let it go

Perhaps Jiang Shengzhuo thinks so as well, but is too embarrassed to speak up, which is why he asked Meng Lai to find her

Qiao Yu smiled helplessly, shaking his head as he walked: "A ploy of self-inflicted pain, what a great opportunity, this fool!"

Guan Yue was about to retort with a cold smile when she was subtly stopped by Qiao Lexi. She elegantly took a sip of her coffee, smiled lightly, and looked at Bai Jinjing: "Are you talking about me?"

"It is not us," Ye Zinan said as she pushed him aside, smiling as she emphasized, "It is you! She just nodded at me."

He is a few years older than Jiang Shengzhuo, and the difference of a few years can lead to different social circles, which is why they would not have been so familiar with each other. However, Jiang Shengzhuo has a naturally affable personality, is good-looking, and has a sweet tongue. When he was younger, every time he saw him, he would smile and call him "brother." Additionally, his younger sister, Xiao Ziyan, was familiar with him, and over time, they gradually developed a bond. He has no younger brother, so he treats him as his own. It is just rare to see such a lively person sitting quietly.

Qiao Lexi heard these words, placed her hand over her eyes, and gradually her eyes turned red

Qiao Lexi was not in the mood to introduce Guan Yue, and fortunately, Meng Lai did not ask. Just as she was about to say goodbye, Meng Lai suddenly suggested: "Shall we go upstairs to sit for a while and have something to drink?"

Indeed, indeed, when do you plan to hold the wedding ceremony

Qiao Yu was astonished: "What on earth happened between the two of you this time, causing such a deadlock?"

Jiang Shengzhuo walked hurriedly, leaving behind a statement: "I do not want to see her anymore, just like that"

Ye Zinan stared at him, stroking his chin in contemplation: "How should I put it, um, too serious. It's been several days now, and you still have me working overtime. Overtime is one thing, but you haven't eaten, drunk, or spoken. Usually, I’ve never seen you sit quietly for more than an hour. When did you become so proactive? Also, you usually have some restraint, but today you’re treating it like the Spring Festival. It’s the beginning of winter today, and you haven’t reacted at all. What has stimulated you?"

Back at the table, he started drinking again, and his complexion grew increasingly worse. It was evident that sweat was continuously beading on his forehead, and the hand holding the wine glass trembled despite his effort to grip it tightly. Just as Ye Zinan was about to ask him what was wrong, he suddenly coughed up blood and then collapsed straight down.

Meng Lai's eyes lit up: "Sister Guan became a mother at such a young age? I really envy her"

Qiao Lexi blinked and said: "No need, thank you"

Seeing that Bai Jinjing had nothing to say, Qiao Lexi coldly looked at Meng Lai: "Meng Lai, you can speak directly to me if you have something to say, there is no need for this. One must have a conscience; when have I, Qiao Lexi, ever obstructed you, Meng Lai, and Jiang Shengzhuo? If you like him, you are free to like him; what does your matter have to do with me?"

Jiang Shengzhuo washed his face with cold water, and the usual playful smile on his face completely disappeared: "Do I look like I've had too much to drink?"

Qiao Lexi leaned back against the chair and pretended to be dead, ignoring him

The person over there politely replied: "Zhongyang is taking a shower, may I ask who you are? I will have him call you back shortly."

Jiang Shengzhuo, who always hurriedly denied this topic every time it was mentioned, has finally admitted it

Jiang Shengzhuo, with a cigarette in his mouth, casually asked: "Why haven't you looked for Bo Zhongyang? Did you two have a quarrel?"

To everyone's surprise, in the next moment, Qiao Lexi's eyes turned red. She lowered her head and stood up, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "You all take your time eating, I am feeling a bit unwell, so I will leave first"

Jiang Shengzhuo kept watching her until she walked away, but Qiao Lexi did not give him a single glance

Jiang Shengzhuo initially only felt a sense of panic and shortness of breath, as if his stomach was out of place. After taking a sip of alcohol, he felt a fishy sweetness in his throat. Suddenly, everything went dark before him, and as he fell, he could only vaguely hear the sound of exclamations.

Her reaction seemed like jealousy, yet deep down, a voice kept telling her not to overthink it, not to overthink it

You may ask me

Qiao Lexi suddenly covered her mouth and ran out after taking two bites. The table of people was momentarily stunned, and then they exchanged knowing glances at Bo Zhongyang, laughing in a particularly meaningful way

Qiao Lexi immediately declined: "No need."

Xiao Ziyuan no longer teased him, nodding slightly: "I can tell."

The usually quiet Bai Jinjing suddenly became talkative at this moment

Perhaps due to the festive season, many restaurants were bustling with guests. Qiao Lexi suggested sitting in the hall to join in the lively atmosphere, and Bo Zhongyang did not object. Just as the two of them had taken their seats, they heard someone calling her.

Jiang Shengzhuo thought that she was still angry about what happened that day, yet she did not know how she got entangled with Meng Lai again. She coaxed gently, "Alright, we won't make a fuss anymore. A few days ago, I was in the wrong, and I apologize to you. I have been really busy lately and haven't been able to pay attention..."

Jiang Shengzhuo looked ahead, his eyes filled with confusion and dejection: "You all can see it, yet she is the only one who cannot... I have had a crush on her for so many years, and she still cannot see it..."

My name is Guan Yue, and I am a colleague of Le Xi. You can just call me by my name, no need to call me sister. In this day and age, the terms sister and younger sister can be considered insulting.

Qiao Lexi looked at her with a bewildered expression and asked, "Where did you just leave off?"

"Not going?" Qiao Yu retorted, "Why not go? Haven't you always been the most proactive regarding his matters?"

"Have you finished speaking? If you have, then I will begin to speak," Qiao Lexi slowly set down the coffee in her hand and, in a leisurely manner, began to speak, "Bai Jinjing, let me tell you, even if you are talking about me, you have no right!"

Qiao Lexi was somewhat incredulous; the "she" he referred to was Meng Lai, wasn't it

Qiao Lexi answered the call, everything was as usual, they chatted for a few moments, but Bo Zhongyang ultimately still asked.

The pain of a heart-wrenching and bone-crushing nature

Qiao Lexi felt guilty and irritated, so she spoke of how good Ye Zinan was in this aspect and that aspect, intending to dismiss him. However, to her surprise, he urged her to write a love letter to confess her feelings.

Qiao Lexi sighed; she was not provoked by others, but rather was responding instinctively

She asked straightforwardly, "Is Jiang Shengzhuo here?"

That Christmas Eve, I remember it very clearly. We had not been in contact for 283 days, and I really couldn't take it anymore. So, I laid everything on the table with Meng Lai and gave her what she wanted, and we parted ways amicably. That night, I intended to tell Le Xi everything, but after sitting at the apartment door for so long, I still couldn't bring myself to say it. It was then that I realized how cowardly I was. I mustered up the courage time and again, yet faltered the moment I opened my mouth. That night, I intended to tell Le Xi everything, but after sitting at the apartment door for so long, I still couldn't bring myself to say it. It was then that I realized how cowardly I was. I mustered up the courage time and again, yet faltered the moment I opened my mouth. We grew up together, with so many memories, and every time I think of it, I ask myself, she must have liked me too, right? But then I fear I am overthinking it. I know she keeps her distance from those she does not like.

In the restroom, Jiang Shengzhuo had just finished vomiting and was now leisurely washing his hands

Guan Yue looked at her with disappointment and said: "Since you already know, why provoke me like this?"

Ye Zinan lit a cigarette to sober up: "Hey, you don't look well. I'll cover for you later, so don't drink anymore."

She could not come up with a result at the moment and could only stand there watching the other person's reaction

Qiao Lexi gave a faint "mm" in response

Hello, what is wrong with you

Is it related to Helexi?

Jiang Shengzhuo downed the wine in his cup in one gulp, a glint of cold light flashed in his eyes, and he coldly spat out a single word: "Get lost"

Yes, I am not anyone to you; we are merely strangers, Person A and Person B! I am meddling in your affairs! I must be out of my mind to care about you!" Jiang Shengzhuo said with a smile, speaking slowly and calmly, perhaps so enraged that even his curse words were delivered in a gentle manner. After finishing, he turned and walked away, kicking over a potted plant along the way

The person was brought by him; not only did he fail to please Jiang Shengzhuo, but he also angered him, prompting him to rush out to explain

In her disappointment, she casually copied a document from elsewhere and threw it to him, and he confidently assured that he would personally deliver it to Ye Zinan.

Qiao Yu thought about these two awkward individuals and sighed to himself: "Alright, I understand. You take good care of yourself, I will be leaving now. As for this brother, you just keep doing what you are doing!" He turned back at the door and asked, "Should I let her know, so she can come and see you?"

Guan Yue did not say a word from beginning to end. After Qiao Lexi left, she looked at the two people in front of her and began to applaud: "Very good, you two should really consider becoming actors, it would be a waste not to. By the way, Bai Jinjing, how are you and Qi Zecheng? Sometimes I really feel sorry for you, being used as a stepping stone and still being so happy about it. And you, what was your name again, Meng Lai, right? If that couple wants to play ambiguous games and maintain a distance, what business is it of yours? Sometimes I really feel sorry for you, being used as a stepping stone and still being so happy about it. And you, what was your name again, Meng Lai, right? If that couple wants to play ambiguous games and maintain a distance, what business is it of yours? Don't forget, you are just an ex-girlfriend, and the key word is 'ex.' No matter how unwilling you are, it doesn't matter; do you understand what 'no qualifications' means?"

Upon hearing this, her heart began to race uncontrollably, and feeling flustered, she didn't even hear what Jiang Shengzhuo said afterwards before she ran away.

Qiao Lexi was in the bathroom, retching a few times while holding onto the toilet. Her recent irregular eating habits, combined with a slight chill, have left her stomach feeling uncomfortable. Just now, the smell of greasy food made her feel nauseous

The next day, he encountered Qiao Yu, who cheerfully asked him: "Have you seen Le Xi recently? This girl has forgotten about her brother ever since she started dating, and it has been a long time since she contacted me. It seems that Bo Zhongyang has truly captured her heart."

Qiao Lexi replied dryly and without a hint of emotion: "It's nothing, I have always known that you are never short of women around you"

Qiao Yu smiled and called out to him: "Hey, don't be so easily teased, I'm just joking with you. What kind of place is the Bo family? They don't even spit out bones when they eat people. How could I bear to let Le Xi marry over there?"

Xiao Ziyuan looked at Jiang Shengzhuo and replied earnestly: "Jiang Shengzhuo, you are a good man"

Jiang Shengzhuo remained silent

Moreover, that woman was gentle and polite, leaving no room for criticism. Qiao Lexi suddenly thought of something and began to smile wryly. Is she destined to fall for a soft girl in this lifetime?

Qiao Lexi said in a hoarse voice: "Jiang Shengzhuo, let's not contact each other anymore."

Jiang Shengzhuo watched her cry increasingly sorrowfully yet still stubbornly held her tongue, the glistening and full tears rolling down her cheeks, her nose tip reddened from crying. He felt utterly at a loss, both angry and heartbroken, as a complex mix of emotions surged in his mind. That phrase was about to slip out, but he still retained his rationality and managed to hold it back, momentarily unsure of what to say.

Bai Jinjing stared at Guan Yue and said, "What do you mean?"

Qiao Lexi had long been stunned, her eyes wide and glistening with tears that had yet to be wiped away, staring blankly at Jiang Shengzhuo's retreating figure as if she had been startled. She intended to call out to him, but despite several attempts to open her mouth, not a single word came out.

The next day, although she felt completely uncertain inside, she boldly and angrily threw the love letter at him. He quickly came to apologize, saying that it was all just a joke.

However, that handwriting is clearly not his, but rather that of Ye Zinan

After visiting several stores, Guan Yue noticed that Qiao Lexi was acting strangely. It had been a long time since she had gone out shopping, and it was normal to indulge in a shopping spree after a period of restraint. However, Qiao Lexi's demeanor suggested that she was competing with someone. Whenever she saw something she liked, she had the staff wrap it up, and she was quite decisive when it came to swiping her card.

Ye Zinan gave Shi Chen a knowing glance. Shi Chen looked at the two awkward individuals and immediately understood: "Le Xi, Zhong Yang, please sit together."

Ye Zinan looked at him in confusion and murmured, "It seems really abnormal. When did I show off?"

Qiao Yu understood that pushing further would be futile, as this was ultimately a matter between the two of them; if the parties involved did not exert themselves, no amount of effort from others would make a difference

Jiang Shengzhuo looked up at the starry sky above, took a deep breath, and felt the cold air penetrate his heart and lungs, instantly clearing his mind and dispelling the impulsiveness he had just experienced. However, the complex emotions that had accumulated over the years slowly fermented in his heart, refusing to be suppressed. He could not understand why he and Qiao Lexi had ended up like this.

At that time, she was naive, and he was young and reckless. That day, she went to find Jiang Shengzhuo and heard him talking to someone else at the corner of the teaching building

Qiao Yu smiled even more happily: "Oh, are you really angry? Alright, let me think about it, and when there's a chance another day, I'll help you out."

Guan Yue nodded slightly: "Quite good"

Jiang Shengzhuo picked up his coat and turned to look at him: "Are we going or not?"

Ye Zinan does not mind at all, summarizing: "Jiang Shao, you are truly abnormal"

The relationship between the two individuals has recently become tense, with little communication. Jiang Shengzhuo merely said lightly, "Let's leave the car here for now; I have called someone to tow it to the repair station."

Qiao Yu smiled and patted her head: "Why are you in such a hurry? Haven't you always said to treat him like an older brother? Shouldn't a younger sister be proactive about her older brother's matters?"

Jiang Shengzhuo turned his back to him and, without a second thought, made an excuse: "I have a stomachache"

It is often said that one may be unsuccessful in love but successful in career, yet Qiao Lexi could not discern where her success lay; instead, misfortunes seemed to come one after another.

She stood in place, maintaining this posture, not knowing how long had passed, when a warm, dry hand gently pulled her hand down from her ear. Qiao Lexi mechanically followed the guidance of that hand, and after a long while, she turned her head to look at the owner of the hand

Qiao Lexi revealed a faint smile: "It is quite a coincidence"

Ye Zinan couldn't help but laugh; in a place like the hospital, such words could probably only be spoken by Wen Shaoqing

Just after turning the corner, she was grabbed from behind. A warm, dry hand clasped around her wrist, and the familiar scent made her aware of who it was. She struggled vigorously a few times but could not escape, so she had no choice but to stop, stubbornly refusing to turn around.

In the face of certain matters, she is neither carefree nor magnanimous, and at times appears somewhat humble and timid, yet she finds herself unable to change any of it

Zinan, you are the first among us to get married, so you should have been the first to become a father. I didn't expect that someone else would beat you to it

Qiao Lexi shook her head, believing that all efforts will yield rewards, except for love, in which matter no one can be of assistance

The few of them have learned to write with a brush together since childhood, and they are most familiar with each other's handwriting.

Ye Zinan observed that the more he drank, the clearer he became, which was the most frightening aspect: "It doesn't seem like it, but..."

Meng Lai asked with a smile, "What is this sister's name?"

The moment I think of such a possibility, all notions of grace and elegance vanish, leaving only the torment within.

Qiao Lexi ignored him and reluctantly explained: "Today it was my fault, I shouldn't have contacted you, and I will never do so again in the future"

Jiang Shengzhuo put away his phone, grabbed his coat, and walked out. Cheng Shao caught up with him, smiling apologetically: "What happened?"

Guan Yue looked at her expression and estimated that no further discussion could be had. No matter what she asked, she could not elicit any response, so she returned to the office. Just as she left, Bo Zhongyang's call came in.

Qiao Yu pondered: "Because of Bo Zhongyang? This is interesting, where has the grace with which you once smiled and generously introduced men to Le Xi gone?"

Bo Zhongyang glanced at Qiao Lexi, silently inquiring about her opinion. Qiao Lexi immediately declined: "No, thank you."

Jiang Shengzhuo completely closed his eyes, seemingly resistant to this topic

She wants to know who the "her" that Jiang Shengzhuo likes is.

Bai Jinjing laughed maliciously: "Miss Qiao, please don't take it to heart, I truly am not referring to you, how could I dare to speak of you."

At that time, he was deliberately testing the waters, and he was well aware that Qiao Lexi had no regard for those people at all

Bo Zhongyang stood quietly beside her, smiling gently as he called her name: "Le Xi"

As Xiao Ziyuan passed by on his way to the restroom, he walked forward and then retreated, leaning against the wall and lazily asking, "What’s wrong?"

Jiang Shengzhuo was marking something on the computer without raising his head: "What is abnormal?"

Jiang Shengzhuo raised an eyebrow, could it be that he is still angry? It has been such a long time, shouldn't he make a phone call to apologize?

Guan Yue watched her for a long time without starting the car, knowing that she was feeling unwell inside, yet she had no choice but to remind her

Qiao Lexi looked at Guan Yue in disbelief, and Guan Yue winked at her

She was feeling down, yet he playfully asked her if she had someone she liked, inquiring whether she preferred someone like Ye Zinan or someone like Shi Chen

A few days later, Qiao Yu invited Qiao Lexi to dinner

Is Sister Guan's baby doing well

Qiao Lexi suddenly became anxious, her face flushed and her neck thick as she defended herself: "When have I ever been proactive about his matters? Second Brother, don't speak carelessly!"

I do not wish to know

Jiang Shengzhuo has been quite upset with her these past few times. He initially intended to provoke her, but to his surprise, she actually cried. In the years he has known Qiao Lexi, he has rarely seen her shed tears

Jiang Shengzhuo coaxed gently, "Where are you exactly? It's so late, and it's dangerous for a girl to be outside. Please tell me, I'm very worried."

The woman thought that calling Jiang Shengzhuo at such a late hour would only involve some flirtatious women, and coupled with Jiang Shengzhuo's attentive care for her earlier, she felt quite elated. However, upon seeing Jiang Shengzhuo's expression, she feared that she might have gotten herself into trouble

Wen Shaoqing removed his mask and smiled gently: "I won't die just yet"

Qiao Lexi paused for a moment and then asked: "May I ask if Bo Zhongyang is here?"

Jiang Shengzhuo felt that Qiao Lexi had been acting a bit unusual during this period. He suddenly found himself at a loss for words, as he truly did not know where he had gone wrong

How could the term "crush" come from Jiang Shengzhuo's mouth? How could the word "aggrieved" appear in relation to Jiang Shengzhuo? He is not someone who would feel wronged

Qiao Lexi blinked her eyes, still wondering how she encountered Bo Zhongyang again. It took her a long time to remember that he had invited her to dinner here. She was afraid that her earlier hysterical outburst had been overheard by him. Leaning against the wall, Qiao Lexi closed her eyes and tiredly asked, "Bo Zhongyang, why are you always so calm? How do you manage it... I'm so exhausted..."

Qiao Lexi glanced at her, as if recalling something, let out a heavy sigh, and without even trying, instructed the sales assistant beside her to wrap up the clothes.

Jiang Shengzhuo had no energy to refute and remained silent

Just before the end of her shift, she received a call stating that there was another issue at the base station that required her attention. After much effort, she managed to resolve the problem there. However, on her way back, her car unexpectedly broke down

Ye Zinan frowned at the situation before him

Their life paths will gradually diverge, yet they were once so close; just thinking about it is heart-wrenching

Did you call me that night

Jiang Shengzhuo now feels annoyed whenever he sees someone with the surname Qiao: "What are you doing here?"

Jiang Shengzhuo was startled by her, reduced the speed of the car, extinguished the cigarette in his hand, and threw it out the window: "You mustn't cry, did that guy bully you? I'll go beat him up right away to vent your anger!"

Qiao Yu replied seriously: "It's too early, I'm about to be discharged, what's the matter? Haven't you been in touch recently?"

In the nearby grove, it seemed that there were shadows moving, and a sense of fear surged again. She could no longer care about anything else and directly dialed the number she had just called.

Xiao Ziyuan tentatively said: "Then you ... ... "

Qiao Lexi took a long time to respond: "Alright"

After two people greeted each other, there was no further topic of conversation, and the four of them stood there, feeling somewhat awkward

Meng Lai and Bai Jinjing exchanged a glance, said nothing, and walked out.

What else is there? Yes, there is Meng Lai. I have never liked Meng Lai. She... how should I put it? At first, I was afraid that if I always sought out Le Xi, she would overthink and avoid me. So I thought that since she had a good relationship with Meng Lai, through Meng Lai, that girl wouldn't overthink things, right? But later, it became increasingly unclear. Meng Lai does not like me, or rather, she does not like me as a person; what she likes is money and status. When she was very young, her parents died in an accident, and she was raised by her aunt. She has suffered a lot. Meng Lai does not like me, or rather, she does not like me as a person; what she likes is money and status. When she was very young, her parents died in an accident, and she was raised by her aunt. She has suffered a lot. She does not want to live a hard life anymore, and what she wants is something I happen to be able to provide for her. We can be said to be mutually beneficial. Later, after going abroad, she gradually realized that I liked Le Xi. I don't know what she said to Le Xi, but during those years, Le Xi did not contact me at all, and I also endured not contacting her, not knowing who I was actually competing against.

Today marks the beginning of winter, shall we have dinner together this evening

In a sensitive and vulnerable age, where self-esteem is also strong, it is easy to miss out on love

Shi Chen ignored her, jokingly approached and pulled her along: "What are you being polite with the brothers for? Let's go, Zhongyang, keep up."

Qiao Lexi lowered her head, stubbornly biting her lip, standing there motionless for a long time. After a while, she murmured in confusion: "I don't want you to care, Jiang Shengzhuo, if you don't like me, then just don't care about me..."

A group of people laughed and joked, not taking it seriously, and began discussing other topics. However, Jiang Shengzhuo did not pay attention any longer, simply drinking one cup after another, feeling extremely depressed.

Jiang Shengzhuo turned his head and smiled at Xiao Ziyuan, calm and gentle, carrying the weariness of recovering from a serious illness, with a hint of despair in his eyes: "Is there anything else? Probably not, right? In fact, there is still so much, but I suddenly can't remember it now. Ziyuan Ge, the three characters 'Qiao Lexi' are truly a curse for me..."

Two people have been bickering since childhood, and every time they meet, they can't help but exchange a few sharp words. Moreover, Jiang Shengzhuo has a blunt personality, leading everyone to believe that they are just playing around, watching the spectacle with amused smiles

He hung on Ye Zinan, looking puzzled: "What is wrong with her? Is this cold and noble temperament in vogue recently? Why does she treat us like air?"

Jiang Shengzhuo only regarded it as a way to comfort himself, smiling as he stood up, turning around while saying: "You should head back now, having been out for so long, they must be worried."

Bai Jinjing suddenly threw out a bomb without any warning, and Meng Lai frowned and whispered beside her: "Stop talking!"

She looked out at the pitch-black wilderness outside the car, her mind conjuring up crime scenes from movies she had seen in the past. Fearful, she did not dare to get out and check, but instead checked once more to ensure that all the car doors were locked.

Upon entering the private room, it was indeed a table full of acquaintances. Bo Zhongyang seemed to be quite familiar with them as well, quickly blending in. Only Jiang Shengzhuo sat opposite Qiao Lexi, wearing a cold expression.

I do not even know when it started, but I fell in love. That love letter from back then was truly written for her; I thought... I thought she liked me too. " Jiang Shengzhuo said this and suddenly laughed, with a hint of self-mockery, as if reminiscing, but quickly continued, "I spent several days writing that letter. I knew she always liked Ye Zinan's handwriting, so I specifically asked Zinan to help me copy it. Because of this, he teased me for many years. But she returned it to me, and at that moment, I realized that all of this was just my own delusion. I spent several days writing that letter. I knew she always liked Ye Zinan's handwriting, so I specifically asked Zinan to help me copy it. Because of this, he teased me for many years. But she returned it to me, and at that moment, I realized that all of this was just my own delusion. Later, I was afraid she would be angry, so I avoided her and made up a story, saying I was just joking with her, but that was the real lie. I told her all the truths, but she did not believe any of them, yet she chose to believe that one lie.

Qiao Lexi was puzzled as to why these two suddenly became so interested in Guan Yue, and she took a discreet glance at Guan Yue, who also appeared to be at a loss.

Jiang Shengzhuo exclaimed: "You are the one who is abnormal, your entire family is abnormal!"

A group of men gossip just as well as women do, and no matter how much Bo Zhongyang tries to argue, it is of no use; in their eyes, an explanation is equivalent to a cover-up

On one hand, she is angry, and on the other hand, she feels guilty. Why are they specifically tormenting her? Have they noticed that she likes him? How will she face him in the future?

Qiao Yu interrupted him and said seriously: "You know who I am talking about, my own sister. I am still clear about who she likes and who she does not."

Qiao Yu looked at her and felt it was time to have a serious talk with her, so he carefully began: "Lexi, you are a good girl, you should pursue what you want. I don't understand why you lack confidence in this matter. If you have any difficulties, you can talk to your brother, and he will help you."

Do you need my assistance

Guan Yue smiled warmly and replied first, "Sure, meeting is fate, and I happen to be tired as well"

As the two individuals pushed open the door of the restaurant, Jiang Shengzhuo instinctively scanned the surroundings and soon spotted Qiao Lexi and Bo Zhongyang

Qiao Yu folded the newspaper and replied with a smile, "I heard this morning after the meeting that Young Master Jiang was heroically injured last night, so I came specially to see."

... ...

Bai Jinjing stirred her coffee and seemingly casually remarked: "By the way, Sister Guan, you must keep an eye on your brother-in-law. You know, nowadays, every man has one or two shameless women around him. They surround other men under the guise of 'friends', without any physical intimacy, just lingering around, occasionally making inappropriate jokes, sending ambiguous texts, and calling everyone 'this is my brother'. They are truly a bunch of either unwanted or unfaithful harlots!"

Unexpectedly, it was a woman who answered the phone, and Qiao Lexi suddenly felt a strange sensation as if she were possessed.

Qiao Lexi replied calmly: "It's nothing."

In his eyes, she is merely a little girl who causes trouble and makes a fuss, isn't she? When they were young, they could still play together, but now that they have grown up, it is time for them to have their own lives, isn't it

Qiao Lexi lowered her head, looking listless: "I won't go, please bring me a gift."

Jiang Shengzhuo let out a weak sigh, took a few steps forward, reached the corner at the end of the corridor, and pushed open a small door

Many times, although one does not truly think that way, one cannot help but express the opposite.

Well

There is love, there is affection, there is joy, there is happiness, yet there is simply no eternity

Good

Qiao Lexi picked up a sweater and held it against herself, and when she looked up, she saw two acquaintances walking in through the mirror. For a moment, she felt a bit at a loss, unsure whether to pretend she hadn't seen them or to greet them warmly as if nothing had happened before.

Guan Yue smiled gently, yet her words carried a sting, and this very sting was one that you could not pick out, leaving you only to suffer in silence.

Her sarcastic remarks, half-truths and ambiguous tone, infuriated Jiang Shengzhuo. After a struggle, reason ultimately prevailed: "Where are you? I will come to pick you up."

The last glimmer of hope in her heart finally turned to foam, and Qiao Lexi's tears could not be stopped no matter what

He has a specific intention, and the meaning is clear

They are all seasoned revelers, naturally unwilling to believe, and after having a few drinks, they become even more unruly and out of control

Jiang Shengzhuo looked up at the brightest star in the sky, smiling faintly, his voice carrying a suppressed softness, as if he were struggling to restrain something, and upon closer listening, there was a hint of trembling: "I thought I would never say it in my lifetime, but just now, in a moment of urgency, that sentence almost slipped out. I have always been afraid to tell her, but now I feel that perhaps it was good to say it just now, so that I could be liberated and no longer torment myself."

Qiao Lexi held her phone and heard the beeping sound, and finally, everything returned to calmness

As soon as the door was opened, one could see Jiang Shengzhuo casually embracing Li Shuyiao, chatting and laughing with others, his face pale yet exuding a debauched demeanor. Upon noticing her entrance, he coolly remarked, "Oh, Miss Qiao, what an honor to see you. However, arriving so late, it would have been better if you hadn't come at all."

Jiang Shengzhuo suddenly leaned in close to Li Shuyiao's ear, his gaze hazy and his tone ambiguous: "Smoking opium is a lie, but is excessive indulgence... do you think it's true, Shuyiao?"

Many times, even though she clearly knows that doing so will make her sad, she still goes ahead and does it. She does not understand what she is truly clinging to, but she knows that she has been making things difficult for herself, all for the sake of others.

Qiao Lexi felt deflated

Jiang Shengzhuo is also angry; every time she loses her temper, the words she utters are so hurtful, leaving no room for leniency

Jiang Shengzhuo was choked by her several times, and his good temper was finally worn out. In a fit of rage, he laughed instead, gripping the steering wheel with increasing force: "What, have you found a new love and immediately started to despise me? You really know how to burn bridges after crossing them. As soon as you are done with me, you turn your back. Should I remind you that today it was you who took the initiative to contact me?"

I do not dare to speak to others, for I fear that once it is spoken, it will eventually reach her ears. How can I expect others to keep a secret that I cannot even keep myself? I do not dare to utter a single word; I repeatedly ask myself, does she like me? Perhaps she likes me just a little? Yet I have never dared to ask her.

Uncertain of where he had obtained the damp towel, he handed it to her with a stiff tone: "Bo Zhongyang is not as simple as he appears, keep your distance from him." After saying this, he awkwardly added quickly, "A girl should maintain her integrity."

No matter how hard Jiang Shengzhuo's heart was, it was softened by her tears, and it even hurt a little. After hesitating several times, he finally reached out and took her hand, enclosing it in his palm, and sighed: "Let's not argue anymore, it's all my fault, it's all my mistake, I apologize to you, please don't cry anymore, okay?"

"Hiss..." Jiang Shengzhuo frowned and glared at him

Seeing that Jiang Shengzhuo did not respond, Ye Zinan continued, "Shi Chen and Ziyuan have already called twice to urge me. I still need to go home to pick up my wife. Can we have dinner first?"

Jiang Shengzhuo's expression grew increasingly unpleasant. Suddenly, he stood up and said with a smile, "I am going to the restroom."

Qiao Lexi looked at her and smiled, saying: "I really am fine, truly."

Qiao Lexi knew that Qiao Yu would not deceive her with his words for no reason, and she looked at Qiao Yu with some annoyance: "Second Brother, you can speak frankly, there is no need to use the same tactics you employ with outsiders on me"

A secret that has been hidden in one's heart for over ten years, the longer it is concealed, the more it cannot be touched. Even the slightest hint from others can cause chaos, and because of her guilty conscience, she immediately jumps out to vehemently refute, fearing being exposed by others

There, facing the hotel's back garden, he casually sat on the steps, which were directly in front of a winding cobblestone path.

The woman replied in a delicate and somewhat mocking tone: "Young Master Jiang? He is not here right now, who are you?"

After the phone rang twice, it was answered, but unexpectedly, the person who picked up the call at this time was a young woman: "Hello." Her voice was so gentle that it seemed to drip with sweetness

In the moment of turning around, a tear fell onto the tablecloth, staining a portion of it

Qiao Lexi stood still, watching the direction in which Jiang Shengzhuo had left, as tears gradually blurred her vision

Ye Zinan called Su Qi to coax her to sleep first, and just after hanging up the phone, he saw Wen Shaoqing walking out.

He irritably loosened his collar, suddenly wanting to find someone to pour out all the words in his heart. Some words had been bottled up for too long, making it hard for him to breathe

Qiao Lexi's hand, which was propped against the wall, began to tremble, and after the immense shock came a state of bewildered panic

Jiang Shengzhuo's mood was unprecedentedly gloomy. That day at the dinner party, the matter was brought up again, and someone joked, "Bo Zhongyang and Le Xi are together now; in the future, when we meet, we will have to respectfully call you 'brother,' right, Young Master Jiang?"

A few days later, Qiao Lexi unexpectedly encountered Jiang Shengzhuo and Ye Zinan in the corridor of a hotel, and she walked past them without glancing sideways.

The last sentence slipped gently from his lips; although she could not see his face, she could imagine the grievance and reluctance that must be on his face at that moment

As she turned her head, she saw Ye Zinan laughing while pulling Jiang Shengzhuo over this way. Jiang Shengzhuo wore a reluctant expression, turning his face to one side and rolling his eyes, which made her feel a bit awkward.

I do not dare

Qiao Lexi steeled herself and walked over

Qiao Lexi ran out only to realize that her bag was left in the private room, and being penniless, she had no choice but to return to retrieve it. However, just as she walked back, she heard Jiang Shengzhuo's voice, and she stopped in her tracks, standing quietly in the corner to listen.

Qiao Lexi frowned; she did not want to go. If possible, she just wanted to say hello and leave this place quickly

What exactly is going on between the two of you? Don't you know what her temperament is like? Are you really still angry with her? Can't you just let it go?

Qiao Lexi nodded while coldly laughing: "Not speaking means you agree? Yes, I am being unreasonable, I am incomprehensible. There are plenty of people who are not unreasonable, go find someone else, go find Meng Lai, go find Li Shuyou! Go on, why are you still chasing after me? By the way, don't you like Meng Lai? Go find her!"

Ye Zinan, undeterred by Jiang Shengzhuo's indifference, greeted Qiao Lexi and Bo Zhongyang warmly. After exchanging pleasantries, he did not rush to leave, despite Jiang Shengzhuo's repeated hints and suggestions, which he consistently ignored

The birth of this love letter is probably the result of a few boys' boredom. One came up with the idea, one dictated it, and one wrote it down, while she happened to be the one being teased, which is truly pitiful

Xiao Ziyuan looked at his calm profile, withdrawing his smile and hesitating to speak: "Don't you think Le Xi's reaction... is a sign of jealousy?"

As soon as he turned around, he saw Qiao Lexi standing behind him, and he froze in place

Qiao Lexi rolled her eyes: "What does it matter who I am? Tell him to answer the phone."

Bai Jinjing replied fiercely while laughing, "You are calling someone a cheap person."

Jiang Shengzhuo felt angry just thinking about it: "Who knows what madness she is indulging in again, perhaps it's menopause, what does it have to do with me? It's all because of your indulgence that she has such a bad temper!" After saying this, she left in a huff.

Qiao Lexi ran while wiping her tears, but the more she wiped, the more they flowed. Along the way, some waitstaff saw her and inquired if they could help, but she paid them no mind

Qiao Lexi Mu Mu nodded: "Understood"

Xiao Ziyuan slightly turned his head to glance at Jiang Shengzhuo. Was there a sense of desolation and pain on his face

Ye Zinan glanced over a few times and then looked at the time: "I must say, you haven't been quite yourself lately"

The top-level café is filled at this time with women who are tired from shopping, each carrying various spoils to some extent

He looked at Qiao Lexi for a long time before finally asking: "Isn't Sheng Zhuo being discharged from the hospital this weekend? Everyone is planning to gather to celebrate, would you like to come too?"

At that time, she already knew his answer; he did not like her. Otherwise, how could he encourage the girl he liked to write love letters to someone else

Qiao Yu nodded and quietly agreed: "Indeed, there is an illness, and it is quite serious."

Guan Yue tapped the table with a pen and said: "Hey, although my proposal may not be ideal, I have put in some effort, so could you please show a little respect for my hard work, my dear, esteemed, and lovely Engineer Qiao? This is already the second time I am repeating this."

Jiang Shengzhuo was taken aback as he watched her open the door and run out. The door slammed shut with a bang, and everyone in the room turned to look at him

Gentle? Lethally gentle?

You may speak

Qiao Lexi sighed helplessly, truly a case of bad luck where even drinking cold water gets stuck in one's teeth

As the beginning of winter arrives, the weather grows increasingly cold. Qiao Lexi gazes out at the bare branches outside the window, devoid of any vitality.

Jiang Shengzhuo looked at him and said: "You are already married, why are you still thinking about other women?"

Bo Zhongyang immediately waved his hand: "Don't overthink it, she seems to have been feeling unwell with her stomach these past two days"

Jiang Shengzhuo's expression remained unchanged, but the hand he had placed under the table suddenly clenched tightly. He endured and endured, but ultimately could not hold back any longer, hurriedly standing up and leaving a room full of people behind as he rushed out.

Qiao Lexi felt a pang of discomfort in her heart and frowned: "Drinking alcohol when your stomach is not well, are you sick?"

She has always been called Guan Yue by her full name and rarely uses this tone. Guan Yue looked at her carefully: "Hmm, you do look a bit unwell. Are you coming down with a cold?"

Qiao Lexi dawdled until it was almost too late to leave that day, and encountered traffic on the way, arriving at the destination late as expected

Uncertain which words had angered Qiao Lexi, she suddenly looked up at him: "Why are you apologizing? On what grounds do you apologize? Is it that everything seems particularly unreasonable to you, and I am utterly incomprehensible?"

The car would not start, and the temperature inside quickly dropped. Qiao Lexi sat in the car, suddenly feeling helpless, gazing ahead into the pitch darkness, lost in thought.

As Qiao Lexi turned the corner, she felt her phone vibrating. She looked at the screen and finally mustered the courage to answer it. Before the other party could speak, she interjected with determination: "Jiang Shengzhuo, starting today, you and Meng Lai can do whatever you want. I beg you both not to disturb me anymore! I do not wish to have any entanglements with you anymore! I did not want it before, I do not want it now, and I certainly do not want it in the future!"

Jiang Shengzhuo relaxed his grip and then tightened it again, sneering as he gasped for breath and gritted his teeth in response: "Alright, very good, no problem!"

He remained silent for quite a while, and when he spoke again, his voice was chillingly cold: "Delay?"

Jiang Shengzhuo looked at him with a lingering resentment, opened his mouth but after a long pause, closed it again and turned to leave

After hanging up the phone, Qiao Lexi sat in the car processing this information, and it took her a long time before she shook her head and smiled.

Qiao Lexi raised her head to look at her, forcing a smile as she murmured softly, "I really have been bitten by a mad dog. I truly thought Jiang Shengzhuo was my brother..." In the next moment, her eyes suddenly turned red, her face filled with desolation and loneliness, "Otherwise, what else could I do..."

Jiang Shengzhuo was anxious: "I have already explained everything to you, what more do you want?"

The moment she pushed him, it landed right on his stomach. Jiang Shengzhuo furrowed his brow sharply, placing his hand on his stomach. After a moment, he raised his head to look for her, but there was no trace of Qiao Lexi to be found.

Qiao Yu put away his smile and said, "Then let's talk about something serious. Have you been feeling down lately?"

He seemed to have come in a hurry, wearing only a cardigan on such a cold day. When he got out of the car, he slightly lowered his head and cast his eyes down. In the glaring light of the car's headlights, his sharply defined profile appeared even more perfect

Bai Jinjing quickly responded, "Lai Lai, you haven't seen it, but Sister Guan's husband is also quite a handsome man"

The next day, when Jiang Shengzhuo woke up, he saw Qiao Yu sitting on the sofa in a suit and leather shoes, reading the morning newspaper

Qiao Lexi placed her hands together under her chin, leaning on the table, and said pitifully: "Yueyue, I have been feeling so tired lately, I can't seem to focus on anything, I think I am unwell"

Qiao Lexi tightly gripped her phone, fearing that if she let go, the meager courage and determination she had would vanish. After a few seconds of silence, she finally found her voice: "I really don't want to see you again"

Jiang Shengzhuo walked in from outside and happened to see her putting her phone back on the table. He picked it up, glanced at the call log, and asked expressionlessly: "Did you answer my call?"

The two individuals took the elevator to the parking lot, and until they sat in the car, Qiao Lexi did not say a single word.

Jiang Shengzhuo looked seriously at the documents in his hand, marked several places, and handed them to Ye Zinan: "I believe these points still require further discussion"

Xiao Ziyuan raised his eyebrows and immediately understood what was going on, leaning against his forehead and laughing: "What does it feel like?"

Qiao Lexi threw the towel back into his hands, her face filled with defiance: "You know what’s wrong with you, just take care of yourself, and mind your own business! What are you to me? On what grounds do you have the right to manage my affairs?"

Qiao Lexi sat across from him with a cold expression, her eyes glinting with icy disdain as she remarked: "Dark circles under the eyes, pale complexion, a typical second-generation rich kid who indulges excessively and smokes opium"

Jiang Shengzhuo's voice carried a sense of despair, and Xiao Ziyuan took a few steps before sitting down beside him, mercilessly exposing him: "What does a stomachache have to do with the heart?"

Today, he came to socialize with Jiang Shengzhuo. It is unclear what has gotten into Jiang Shengzhuo; he has stopped practicing Tai Chi and is accepting everyone. Since he sat at the table, he has not put down his wine glass. The few people brought by the other party are almost knocked down by his drinking, and only then does he get up with a smile to go to the restroom

He stiffened, and Ye Zinan noticed it. Following his gaze, she looked over and teased him with a smile: "What a coincidence"

Qiao Yu casually mentioned, "Don't you know? Gastrointestinal bleeding, quite serious. I heard that he vomited blood at the dinner table that day, which startled Zi Nan."

The "her" that he has liked for many years is actually himself

Guan Yue glanced at Bai Jinjing, then looked at Qiao Lexi, who appeared to be on the verge of tears, and guessed a few things. She then re-evaluated the seemingly gentle and harmless girl next to Bai Jinjing.

She knew it would end this way; it turned out that in his eyes, the differences he had for her did not exist at all. Everything was just her own overthinking. No wonder Meng Lai came to find her so confidently; it turned out she had truly gotten in someone else's way

Guan Yue scoffed, "Don't understand? Ask the person next to you, she understands. But whether she is willing to explain it to you is another matter... It's really not easy being such a brainless child like you." After saying this, she left.

Jiang Shengzhuo said weakly with a frown: "Given my current state, please refrain from mocking me any further"

Bo Zhongyang felt that Qiao Lexi was quite different today, exhibiting a calmness that seemed to accept circumstances without complaint, devoid of any anger. He smiled and said, "Forget it; if you ever want to know, you can ask me anytime."

Let me tell you, a dog that bites does not bark. That fool Bai Jinjing is just a pawn, and that white lotus who looks like a saint is not to be underestimated

Jiang Shengzhuo fell silent for a moment, and then his clear voice rang out again: "You know I like her, right?"

Guan Yue felt a bit of heartache and patted her shoulder: "Le Xi ... ... "

Qiao Lexi truly could not find a topic to discuss, feeling that their combination sitting together was indeed too strange

He looked in the direction where Qiao Lexi had departed, his head bowed as he murmured softly: "The one I have always loved is you, not anyone else. Who do you want me to find..."

That sentence made Qiao Lexi's heart soften, and she quietly mentioned the place

He pressed the accelerator all the way down, delivering Qiao Lexi to the ground floor. Before she could steady herself, he sped away in a cloud of dust

What exactly is the situation

She only felt a wave of desolation surge to her heart, gritting her teeth as she broke free from Jiang Shengzhuo's grasp, pushing him slightly in the process, and then turned to stride out.

Guan Yue reached out to stop her, smiling as she said to the sales assistant, "Wait a moment, we will take another look later." Then she turned to Qiao Lexi and said, "Is it really necessary for you two? You know, every once in a while, you pull this kind of stunt. Is it interesting? It's like dealing with children."

Jiang Shengzhuo's nonsensical remark was understood by Xiao Ziyuan, who silently laughed to himself; he had finally admitted it

They grew up together since childhood, and he considers himself to know Qiao Lexi very well, being fully aware of her likes and dislikes. However, when it comes to the matter of love, he has never been able to understand her.

Qiao Lexi said nothing and got into the car with him

While speaking, he dialed the phone, leaving Cheng Shao behind

Jiang Shengzhuo rolled his eyes and said, "No need!"

Jiang Shengzhuo glanced at her and said, "What, have you really fallen for that kid?"

Ye Zinan helplessly said: "Why are you acting like a mad dog today? When have you not been calling that girl before?"

But now it is different

In the afternoon, Qiao Lexi took a leave of absence to go shopping with Guan Yue

Unbeknownst to her, she slept through the night holding those few sheets of paper

Neither the man is married nor the woman is engaged, not to mention that Bo Zhongyang has not really done anything to her, nor has he made any explicit declarations. He is completely free to interact with other women

Jiang Shengzhuo let out a few cold laughs and replied succinctly, "I understand." He then hung up the phone without any hesitation

Jiang Shengzhuo scrutinized him from head to toe, expressing disdain: "Why have you become so gossipy since you got married?"

Shi Chenyuan ran over from a distance, greeted us, and urged: "What are you two doing here wasting time? A whole table of people is waiting for you to eat."

Jiang Shengzhuo nodded honestly and said: "I think so."

Qiao Lexi was standing in front of the dressing mirror, gesturing at a coat, gritting her teeth and saying: "Bitten by a mad dog!"

Qiao Lexi sat in the car for a while, watching Jiang Shengzhuo's vehicle approach from a distance, then make a U-turn and stop beside her. He quickly got out of the car.

Everyone's youth is inevitably marked by a love affair, whether it is a crush or a secret admiration

Indeed, everything is as she had anticipated

Qiao Lexi was worried about Jiang Shengzhuo, feeling conflicted for a long time. She had been regretting her earlier rejection of Qiao Yu's proposal, and it was difficult for her to backtrack and admit her mistake. Now that an opportunity had presented itself, she decided to take it.

She had to admit that at the moment she saw him, she felt joy, but it was this very joy that made her feel even more sorrowful, as an endless desolation and despair instantly engulfed her like the sea