Chapter 8, We Are All Cowards

"It's alright." Listening to the busy tone on the phone, I softly said, "I can go meet you."

In fact, when you dance, the straps of your dance shoes will break, and it is all my fault! Chen Ke interjected before I could speak, saying, "I broke the shoelaces!"

Now, immediately, at once

I did not ask, how should the other party respond? If I say nothing, how can others understand what I am thinking?

"If someone needs to say sorry, then it should be me," Mo Yuchen said. "I was thinking before, why have you all changed, becoming less happy? I didn't realize that it was entirely because of me. If I had been selfless at that time and told you all about the things that I could no longer do, it would have been better."

Xu You'er has been assisting on the side, while I have been assigned a task by Xu Muchen—selecting vegetables

Life is so long, and within this lengthy span of time, there will inevitably be some matters that are hard to let go of. If we continue to remember them, they will ultimately become a wall, confining us within it and making it difficult to move forward.

She did not let me continue speaking and directly hung up the phone

He did not speak, but quietly extended a hand towards me. I gently placed my hand on his, and he grasped it tightly.

I awoke from my dream and quickly turned my head away

"No, no, it's fine, I can just go back to school." I quickly waved my hand, rejecting Xu You'er’s suggestion

The warmth in his palm is more comforting than the current of heat flowing within my heart

I won't tell you!" After saying this, I took the clean clothes and went straight into the bathroom. The hot water poured down from above, like a warm rain falling.

After that, her ankle became swollen, and she took a leave of absence from school to receive treatment. Meanwhile, her parents finally got divorced. Her mother took her to another city, and she didn't even have the chance to say goodbye to us

What else do you want to eat? Fortunately, Xu Muchen spoke up at the right moment, providing me with a way out

I held her hand more tightly, wanting her to understand that in the matters to come, we would face them together, and she was not alone. In our secret garden, there have always been just the two of us.

It is getting closer, close enough to clearly see the sign of that boutique.

I smiled at her: "I am right here"

I did it, I really convinced Chen Ke to face Mo Yuchen with me, to confront the mistakes made at the age of twelve

"Why is that? You clearly dance so well!" I recall Liu Wen also said something similar; if it is truly a dream, how could one give it up because of a pair of dance shoes?

Chen Ke. I called out to her.

That was during the second semester of the sixth grade. During that time, Mo Yuchen always felt pain in her right ankle while dancing. She thought it was due to her diligent practice and did not take it seriously. Later, when the pain became unbearable, her mother took her to the hospital. After an X-ray, the doctor informed her that she had bone hyperplasia in her ankle and could no longer continue dancing

By the time everything was tidied up, it was already 8:30 in the evening

I do not know if it is because of the words I spoke to her before we parted that day, but Chen Ke, like my past self, has hidden herself away. I can understand her current feelings.

I was stunned, looking at him in disbelief: "How could you ... ... "

I paused my steps to wait for her

Ah? Chen Ke and I exchanged a glance, both looking at Mo Yuchen in confusion, "What?"

It feels as if all the restlessness in my heart has been swept away, and I feel particularly relaxed

The three of us worked together to move this pile of things to Xu Muchen's home. Xu Muchen truly lives up to Xu You'er’s praise as a good man at home; as soon as he arrived home, he washed his hands and began preparing dinner

When she opened her eyes, the first person she saw was me. Her gaze was bewildered, as if she could not distinguish between dreams and reality

The secret between Chen Ke and me has never harmed Mo Yuchen, which is truly wonderful

Hmm, worrying by oneself, going back and forth in one's mind is of no use; without communication, one cannot understand the thoughts of others. Xu Muchen said slowly, "Just like if you don't ask, I have no way to answer."

Chen Ke, you and I share the same guilt; you are not alone, and you never have been. What I bear is also what Chen Ke bears. We have walked this path, feeling lonely, but as long as we turn back and take a glance, we realize that we are not truly alone, for the friends of the past have always been by our side

If at that time, I had not stopped Mo Yuchen out of fear of losing face in front of Xu Muchen, then nothing would have happened

This is the entire process of her giving up dancing. Now, seven years have passed, and she has completely shared all of this with me and Chen Ke.

I do not know if it is because the stone that has been weighing on my heart has been lifted, but I slept extremely well that night, without even having a dream

During that time, a war broke out in Mo Yuchen's home, as her parents finally had a complete falling out. Mo Yuchen felt very anxious, but she was only truly happy when she was with us

He quietly returned to the school all the way, escorting me to the dormitory building. After watching me enter, he turned and left. I looked back, and he happened to turn back as well. In the gentle moonlight, he waved at me and then continued on his way

When I came out of Xu Muchan's house, it was already past 9 o'clock. The streetlights in the community were on, and a cool breeze was blowing, making it very pleasant

Even so, I still want to tell her

However, I do not wish to see you at this moment

I am not good at expressing sweet words of love, nor do I know how to convey my current feelings to you. However, Xu Muchan, what I truly want to say at this moment is simply "thank you".

Thank you, beautiful yet sorrowful old times

"What if ... ..." she was still anxious

I have come with this belief, and I will not rest until I achieve my goal

01

The atmosphere appeared tranquil and warm, causing one to unconsciously relax

Inside. She turned to the side and let me in

After leaving the community, we headed straight to the subway station. Along the way, I did not speak, nor did Xu Muchen, but I did not feel awkward; instead, I felt a sense of reassurance.

05

After finishing shopping, Xu Muchen pushed the shopping cart around other areas of the supermarket and when it was time to pay, the cart was filled to the brim with items

Only Chen Ke and I were left in the bedroom

As soon as the class ended the next morning, I called Chen Ke

Now, Mo Yuchen is apologizing to us instead

At this point, what does it matter if she forgives us!" Chen Ke said loudly, "Even if we gain forgiveness, it only allows us to escape the past, isn't that even more excessive? She was hurt by us, yet she still has to tell us it's okay. Lan Xin, don't you think this is very cruel?"

So this is what Xu Muchen is like? Each time, there is this feeling that surges in my heart, as if I am getting to know a completely new Xu Muchen every time, and I am able to understand him more with each encounter

She did not stop for long, took a deep breath, and took a step forward

I thought... I thought Xu Muchen did not know that our first encounter was at that time, I thought this was a secret known only to me. However, at this moment, Xu Muchen effortlessly overturned my understanding

Chen Ke and I exchanged a glance, and then simultaneously pushed open the glass door

I suddenly do not know whether to cry or to laugh. For so many years, I have punished myself by placing myself in solitude. And Chen Ke, she is certainly no better off than I am

I never thought that incident would become a psychological shadow for you. I am sorry. She stood up, just like we did earlier, and bent down to say "I am sorry".

It is not like that. The purpose of bringing Chen Ke along with me is not to let her bear the mistake alone

"Is it not because of us?" Chen Ke stared blankly at Mo Yuchen, "Is it not because of the dance shoes?"

Chen Ke, I want to see you

That is merely a pair of broken dance shoes, unrelated to life, and nothing more

Before the competition started, I ran to the backstage to find you, but that day I got my first period, and my skirt got dirty. Out of fear of embarrassment, I ultimately did not go backstage to tell you that my dance shoes were broken. I was also at fault; it was not just Chen Ke's problem.

My heart suddenly tightened

Chen Ke was sleeping. I walked to her bedside and gently patted her. She was sleeping very restlessly, her forehead covered in sweat. At my touch, she suddenly woke up.

I asked a beautiful woman passing by if she knew Chen Ke from the Broadcasting Department. Coincidentally, she was in the same class as Chen Ke. They had no classes in the morning, and Chen Ke was either in her dormitory or in the library. She told me Chen Ke's dormitory number, and I thanked her several times.

Chen Ke looked at me and remained silent for a while before speaking: "Why? I said I didn't want to see you"

"I don't need it!" Chen Ke's gaze was filled with retreat. "I think things are good as they are now. Why do you have to bring those matters up again? As long as we know she is doing well now, and as long as we compensate her, isn't that enough?"

Mo Yuchen informed us that she cannot dance not because her dance shoes are broken, but because she has an issue with her ankle

She looked at me with a pitiful expression, her face full of pleading.

I understand, brother, you should go quickly. I can manage on my own; I am no longer a child.

There is no possibility of failure. I said, "Chen Ke, I am here."

Every time I am alone with him, I feel a sense of unfamiliarity

I said with some helplessness, "You Er, I have class tomorrow morning."

"How should I punish you?" She pondered seriously, "How about you come to my shop and work part-time for a semester? The girl who usually helps in the shop is just a temporary worker, and I happen to have no suitable candidates."

I gave a wry smile; is this a punishment for me, a punishment for having felt a sense of avoidance when Chen Ke contacted me?

"You two fools, do you still have the nerve to argue!" Mo Yuchen extended his hand and shook hands with both me and Chen Ke.

In the store, there was a young lady in charge, and she led Chen Ke and me upstairs

Hmm. I felt extremely embarrassed; Xu You'er must have noticed the strange atmosphere between Xu Muchan and me

Haha. Mo Yuchen suddenly laughed, "What are you all talking about? It's not like that. I don't know if you have misunderstood something. I feel very happy with my current life, running a boutique is my dream. Also, what exactly is going on? Can you tell me about it first?"

Do not concern yourself with what I want to do for now; in any case, I need to see you now

No matter what, I must see her today. If one sentence won't do, then I will say two sentences, three sentences...! Regardless of how many sentences it takes, I am determined to persuade her!

Whose youth is without secrets, and who does not have one or two matters that cannot be shared with others? No matter how close the relationship, there are always some things that cannot be shared. Even the closest individuals cannot achieve complete honesty with one another. In the darkest corners of the heart, where light cannot reach, everyone harbors a little secret

Perhaps the person most deeply bound by the past is not me, but Chen Ke. In her heart, she is the most direct culprit. If Chen Ke were a cold person, she would not have kept this mistake buried in her heart for so many years. But she is a warm-hearted person, and she has never changed from childhood to now

In the past, when we used to play together, the two of you were the closest. Now, after so many years, you still care for each other so much. When I saw Lanxin that day, I thought you had changed. But you haven't changed at all, you two big fools

Then it is evened out. I said, We all harbor selfish intentions, and we all have secrets we wish to bury deep in our hearts, which is why it has come to this. So now, we are even!

The dinner was very lavish, with a table full of dishes, each one exceptionally delicious. Xu You'er kept serving me food, fearing that I might feel too reserved or shy to eat.

"It is!" I said with a smile, "Let's go, Chen Ke must pay today. You have no idea, this guy has been working part-time out of guilt, he's so foolish."

"Yes, Yuchen, this apology comes seven years late." My eyes felt slightly warm, "Seven years ago, Chen Ke and I did not have the courage to tell you, nor did we have the courage to say we were sorry."

You are foolish, because of guilt, you have no friends at all. Chen Ke protested indignantly

From a distance, Mo Yuchen is standing in front of the glass cabinet, arranging some trinkets. Time seems to treat her particularly well; wherever she is, everything appears exceptionally gentle.

The autumn wind blows against the face, carrying a hint of coolness

What are you all talking about?" Mo Yuchen was a bit flustered, "Don't do this. What does a broken shoelace have to do with me giving up dancing?"

"You didn't say anything, and I really didn't know. It turns out the shoelaces of my dance shoes are broken, and it was your doing." She deliberately put on a stern face, "Those were the most expensive and beautiful dance shoes I have ever owned"

"Indeed, it has been so many years." I smiled as I stood in front of her and said, "Yuchen, Chen Ke and I have something very important to tell you."

"How much longer do you want to evade?" I do not wish to engage in a tedious argument with her. "Chen Ke, it was you who found me first, it was you who made me realize how immature I was in the past. This time it is my turn, it is my turn to wake you up!"

I am sorry," Chen Ke lowered his head and said with guilt

The girl was somewhat surprised: "Are you looking for Chen Ke?"

After Mo Yuchen finished speaking, both Chen Ke and I were momentarily silent. The impact of what Mo Yuchen had said was truly overwhelming for both Chen Ke and me

Thank you for coming into this world, thank you for allowing me to meet you during my naive days, thank you for residing in my heart, thank you for letting me dwell in your heart

"It turns out to be you all, have you come together?" She put down what she was holding and walked towards us, "I was just thinking last time, Lanxin, you left in such a hurry that I forgot to ask for your phone number. After all these years, the three of us have finally gathered together."

"The fans have arrived!" Xu You'er walked over holding a bundle of fans

Ah? Mo Yuchen is completely confused by us. "Why do you have to say sorry? Please stop this, I am already confused by you all. What exactly happened? We finally gathered together, and the important thing you want to tell me is just sorry?"

She looked into my eyes, and in her gaze, there was struggle and confusion

"Wait a moment." Mo Yuchen recalled for a moment, still not understanding what we had done wrong, "Seven years ago? There is even less to apologize for from seven years ago."

I asked questions while walking, and finally found the dormitory building of the Broadcasting Department

I nodded with utmost certainty and asked, "Is she here?"

04

I do not know if it is because my emotions are highly tense, but I always feel that Xu Muchen's gaze is fixed on me, carrying a burning warmth.

After dinner, Xu You'er helped with washing the dishes and organizing the books. I intended to help, but she firmly pressed me down onto the sofa to sit.

Surprisingly? He turned to look at me, and in the dim light, his dark eyes sparkled like the brightest stars in the sky. "It's hard not to notice, after all, I have been picking up and dropping off You'er for several years. Moreover, You'er has also mentioned a kind-hearted sister who is willing to partner with her."

Ding ding dong dong

Because I believe that meeting you is something to be grateful for

I was momentarily unsure of Mo Yuchen's attitude; was she angry or not angry at all

I do not wish to circumvent this wall, but rather to dismantle it

Let us go meet Yuchen together. It has been seven years, and we must tell her that the pair of dance shoes did not break on their own. Regardless of whether Yuchen forgives us or not, I hope to place the choice in her hands. Chen Ke, Yuchen has the right to know

Hmm? Mo Yuchen looked at me with some confusion, clearly puzzled by my serious demeanor

I am aware of this; everything Chen Ke has said, I already know. If I had not met Xu You'er and Xu Muchen, perhaps I would have been swayed by Chen Ke by now, for this is a thorn embedded in my heart, not easily provoked.

Oh. Xu You'er nodded, raised her head, and her gaze happened to sweep over Xu Muchen. Her eyes rolled a few times, then she turned back, and her smile carried a hint of ambiguity, "So it turns out it's a bit hot!"

Chen Ke, however, stopped in her tracks. I turned to look at her, and her gaze was filled with hesitation and unease

I know. "Xu Muchen replied softly, "The first time I met you, you were dancing in a ballet dress.

I would like to explain it from beginning to end

Chen Ke was very nervous, her palms were all sweaty

He had never looked at me like this before; he was always gentle, like a cup of warm water, making one feel very comfortable. But the current Xu Muchen is filled with aggression. He is like a fox that has just woken up, carrying a hint of cunning and dominance, leaving me no room to retreat

"Because I can no longer continue to jump down," Mo Yuchen sighed again. She took off her shoes, raised her right foot, and said, "This foot cannot jump anymore"

So what if it hurts? Even if it is excessive, I still want to properly say goodbye to the past

Upon going upstairs, I realized that Mo Yuchen actually lives here. The upper floor is a very comfortable two-bedroom apartment, while the lower floor is a boutique.

This is my second time coming here, yet my state of mind is completely different

"Is it about Yuchen?" she asked softly, "Lanxin, what do you want to do?"

"It is not like that," I said to her slowly. "That day, I could have stopped her, but for a very ridiculous reason, I watched her put on those dancing shoes with my own eyes."

Chen Ke and I stood up from the sofa together, then bent down and said to her: "I am sorry!"

Hmm. Xu Muchen had no objections, "However, I have classes tomorrow morning as well, so I might not be back tonight. Make sure to lock the door, and do not open it for anyone who knocks, understood?"

Of course not. Mo Yuchen was somewhat amused and exasperated, "How fragile do you all think I am? Why don't you just ask me? It's really... I am at a loss for words. How weak do you think my dreams are that I would give them up for a pair of dance shoes?"

There is also scrambled eggs with tomatoes!" As she spoke, Xu You'er pulled me forward.

In fact, this is completely meaningless, as I do not even have the courage to go meet her and speak my heartfelt words to her

After seven years, these three hands have finally clasped tightly once again

"You did not deceive us?" Chen Ke also found it hard to believe that this was the truth

I am sorry for damaging the dance shoes, which caused you to miss out on first place and prevented you from continuing to dance, I apologize!" I continued from Chen Ke's words.

Xu You'er is truly a good girl, and Xu Muchen takes great care of her. There is not a trace of negative emotion to be seen in her. I really like such a girl

Chen Ke was quite surprised, as it is usually she who takes the initiative to call me; the number of times I have called her can be counted on one hand

Currently, Chen Ke is bound by the past, unable to go anywhere

The human heart is truly a marvelous thing; it is merely an organ that beats, yet it makes the world vibrant and colorful

There is no distinction between being more wrong and less wrong, Chen Ke, we are the same, both unable to move forward because of past events. Chen Ke, go see her.

I took a direct ride to the university where Chen Ke is located. Today is not the weekend, and it is currently morning, so Chen Ke must be at school

She had long since made up her mind that after performing that dance, she would never dance again

What happened? Both Chen Ke and I were taken aback at the same time, What is going on?

"That's wonderful, you haven't changed." Her eyes were slightly red, "Although I don't know what you are struggling with, I want to say, it is not like this."

"I indeed damaged your shoes, so the person who should say sorry is still me," Chen Ke said

03

A gust of wind blew in through the window, and the sound of the wind chimes was crisp and pleasant

This matter has always weighed on our hearts; at that time, we did not have the courage to speak. Later, we could not find you and had no opportunity to say anything. After that, we just avoided it, not wanting to talk about it. I said, "I am sorry, Yuchen, I truly apologize"

I see... Hearing me say this, Xu You'er finally stopped insisting that I stay. "Then let my brother take you home; it's not safe for a girl to go back alone. Brother, please take Sister Lu back to school."

I knocked on Chen Ke's dormitory door, and a short-haired girl opened it. I smiled at her and said, "Hello, sorry to bother you, may I ask if Chen Ke is here?"

"You are not me, Lan Xin. It was I who damaged the shoes at that time; you merely helped me cover it up at most." Chen Ke said helplessly, "If someone must bear the blame, then that person should be me, not you"

"Sister Lu, why is your face so red?" However, Xu You'er still noticed something unusual about me. She reached out to touch my forehead, then turned her hand to touch her own forehead, "So hot! Sister, are you running a fever?"

"I am afraid..." Finally, she spoke, large tears rolling down her cheeks. She was so fragile, so vulnerable. "Lan Xin, I am afraid that Yu Chen will not forgive me. I am afraid that if she finds out about all this, she will never speak to me again. Because of my momentary lapse in judgment, Yu Chen's future has been altered!"

"Xu Muchen, thank you." I turned to look at him, and just then he was also looking at me. In that moment, I was utterly certain that this person liked me, and I liked him just as much.

02

However, I gave up dancing not because I didn't win first place that time! Although it is a bit regrettable, it is not a big deal. Mo Yuchen, seeing that Chen Ke and I were extremely nervous, revealed a faint smile and said, "You two are indeed the biggest fools in the world."

It is truly wonderful to be able to face all of this bravely and to bid farewell to the past properly

"Let me speak instead," Chen Ke interrupted me, saying, "Seven years ago, when you participated in the dance competition, your family bought you a new dance dress and shoes. Those shoes were truly beautiful, and I wanted to see what it would be like to wear such shoes on my feet. However, my feet were too big, and I accidentally damaged your dance shoes. At that time, due to my ridiculous pride, I had Lan Xin help me keep it a secret. But my feet were too big, and I accidentally damaged your dance shoes. At that time, due to my ridiculous pride, I had Lan Xin help me keep it a secret. I sewed the straps back on with needle and thread, but during your competition, the shoelaces broke again. I am sorry, it is all my fault; if you want to blame someone, just blame me. It is my problem, Lan Xin... Lan Xin only kept it from you to spare my feelings."

Chen Ke, you ask me where the once cheerful Lu Lanxin has gone, then I must ask you, where has the once proud Chen Ke gone!

"Yes, it is a very important matter," I said

In this world, there is only one Xu Muchen; not everyone is like him, willing to patiently wait for me and accompany me

I said "Excuse me" and walked in. The girl seemed to be about to go out, and after I entered, she turned around and closed the door behind her as she left.

"Let's go sing!" Mo Yuchen suddenly suggested, "After singing, let's forget about these trivial matters, and we can still be good friends in the future. The world is so big, and being able to reunite in this city after a long time is enough, isn't it?"

I am determined to meet Chen Ke tomorrow, no matter what, I must persuade Chen Ke to face Mo Yuchen with me. Just as Chen Ke does not want me to continue to indulge in the past alone, I also do not want Chen Ke to continue to evade alone. If forgiveness is to be obtained, I hope that both Chen Ke and I will be forgiven together

"What reason do I have to deceive you?" Mo Yuchen said, "Such matters... are not something to joke about, right"

She thought for a moment and said, "Come upstairs with me"

"Speak up," she said with a smile

I have said everything I needed to say to Chen Ke; in fact, I have merely handed the choice to Chen Ke

Is it like this? Because I have never asked, he has not mentioned it either, thus everything has been a chaotic turmoil of my own, a solitary experience of joy and sorrow.

When I returned to the dormitory, Liu Wen and Guo Jiani were still awake. Seeing me come back, they eagerly surrounded me to inquire about the progress between Xu Muchan and me

The last time I came driven by impulse; this time I have come after careful consideration, fully prepared in my thoughts.

I am very sorry; I wish I had told you earlier. Mo Yuchen also felt regretful, and although I did not secure first place that time, I was still approached by talent scouts afterward. However, I was unable to continue dancing and had no choice but to decline the scouts' invitations.

I placed my phone into my bag and walked directly out of the school gate. I know which school she attends and what department she is in. If one is determined to find someone, then it is certainly possible to locate them

I said, I want to see you My gaze was exceptionally firm, and my tone was as solid as a rock I wanted her to understand my determination

No, it's just a bit hot here I hurriedly replied

I raised my head in astonishment and looked at Mo Yuchen, whose face showed no anger at all, and even bore a hint of a comforting smile

It is not a matter of wanting to meet, but rather a necessity to meet; this is my determination, the determination to bring about change

"Why say thank you?" he asked softly

I never knew that Xu Muchen could express sweet words so beautifully

"It's fine, sister can sleep in brother's room, and brother can sleep on the sofa!" Xu You'er shook my arm.

She settled me and Chen Ke on the sofa, while she went into the kitchen. Before long, she brought out three cups of lemon tea. She sat down on the sofa opposite us, adopting a posture of attentive listening.

I thought for a moment, gritted my teeth, and charged directly into the dormitory building. As I am a female and the dormitory supervisor is unlikely to remember every student's face, I was not stopped as I rushed in

"Because on the day of the competition, there will be talent scouts present! If you secure first place, Yuchen, you will definitely be selected to become a professional dancer, and your future will certainly not be like it is now," said Chen Ke

Her eyes suddenly cleared, and she abruptly sat up in bed, her gaze filled with disbelief and astonishment: "Lan Xin? Why are you here?"

This feeling is wonderful, as it gives me a sense of continuously approaching him

Indeed. The last trace of gloom in my heart has finally dissipated, and I suddenly feel completely at ease

I know it is difficult for her to take this step, because if I had not met Guo Jiani, if I had not met Liu Wen, if I had not met Xu Muchan and Xu You'er, and perhaps if Chen Ke had not come to see me, I might never have taken this small step forward. I would confine myself within the secret garden built by time, going nowhere.

I only wish that Chen Ke were here.

The clear and melodious sound of the wind chimes rang out, and Mo Yuchen turned around to see me and Chen Ke, revealing a particularly radiant smile.

When I expressed my intention to leave, Xu You'er looked at me with some reluctance and said, "Sister, why not stay and sleep with me instead."

It is getting late, I should return to school

Both Chen Ke and I felt somewhat at a loss, after all, we had come prepared for her to dislike and even hate us

I patted my chest, stood by the window and took a deep breath, then slowed my pace and walked towards the dormitory that the girl had told me about

At that time, I did not inform you, and I apologize. Mo Yuchen put down her right foot and said earnestly, "If I had known that you would feel guilty for so many years over that trivial matter, I definitely would not have let my small selfishness prevent me from telling you that I could no longer continue dancing."

Not good at all! I do not agree with Chen Ke's statement; I believe this is merely self-deception. Her actions are no different from my own wishful thinking that leads me into misfortune; they are simply a form of self-satisfaction.

Chen Ke, if you do not properly say goodbye to the past, none of us will be able to move forward. How much longer are you going to deceive yourself? Do you think that by acting this way, Yu Chen will be grateful to you? It is meaningless to simply avoid thinking about it. I looked at Chen Ke earnestly and said, "You must sincerely say 'I'm sorry' to her, and you must tell her about the dance shoes. We are not Yu Chen and do not have the right to decide what constitutes our punishment!"

She remained silent

Her footsteps are so heavy, her gaze so gloomy, and the smile on her face so rare. However, if all that she has given is not what Mo Yuchen desires, then it is all meaningless

She originally intended to inform us about her ankle bone hyperplasia, but she concealed this matter because she did not want to see our sympathetic gazes. Her participation in that competition was, in fact, a farewell, an explanation for her years of studying dance, ultimately unable to continue moving forward.

Then let us keep striving to seek her forgiveness! I reached out and patted her shoulder, the future is still long, as long as we hold sincerity in our hearts, as long as we do not give up, as long as we put in enough effort, Yu Chen will surely forgive us!

What we have been brooding over for so many years is, to Mo Yuchen, merely a trivial matter of no significance? Even this trivial matter has not had any impact on her.

In these days, with everyone's companionship, I have grown a lot and have also come to understand many things

Chen Ke walks beside me, and I hold her hand tightly. Now, we are on our way to No. 68 Wutong Street

But now, because of them, I have enough courage to face these

Xu Muchen, do you know when I first met you? My heart has always felt warm, warmed by Xu You'er’s words and actions

I said... After we had all finished speaking, Mo Yuchen slowly sighed and said, "You two guys are really annoying"

How could this be? In our hearts, such a heavy past turns out to be merely a trivial matter.

It turns out that I am so unreasonable, it turns out that I am so immature, it turns out that I am truly just a complete coward, thinking that punishing myself is a form of atonement for Mo Yuchen.