Section 2

After the winter vacation, both Ye Zhen and Zhang Mian returned from the military.

Zhang Mian laughed heartily: "Today Ye Zhen is treating, so there is no need to save money for him, just order whatever you like."

This carefree Ye Zhen, who can be playful and act coy, is a sight I have never seen before. Normally, I would be so delighted that I would forget my own father's name. However, he is with Zhuo Yue at this moment, resting his chin on her shoulder, his arm wrapped around her waist, and in a place unseen by outsiders, they are even closer.

I am surprised by his sharpness; however, he has been very meticulous since elementary school. In middle school, we were desk mates, and while he was gloomy, I was cunning, which resulted in a sort of balance between us. After finally shaking off this lurking evil spirit in high school, I did not expect to encounter it again in university. Truly, where in life do we not meet again

Moreover, Ye Zhen has truly always regarded me as a capricious child in the throes of first love, unsure of what I want to do

Then we were kicked out by the manager of the barbecue restaurant

I still possess a certain youthful modesty, sitting in a makeshift tent by the roadside, gathered around a fire, with a variety of grilled meats piled up. Listening to their lively banter, even someone like Xia Wenqi, with his deadpan expression, can join in, while I find myself gazing blankly at the sky.

After the New Year, I will be twenty years old, and in March, I will reach the legal marriage age. The law recognizes that I have fully grown into a young woman. I have repeatedly expressed my affection for him, declared my love for him, and stated my desire to marry him for so many years, yet he remains steadfast and unyielding as a mountain.

In the end, I took the subway home with Xia Wenqi. I reached into my backpack to touch the crispy snack, wishing I could cry out loud. Xia Wenqi, with his deadpan expression, revealed a strange smile and asked, "Do you like that Ye Zhen?"

That night, I was so jealous that I almost had a gastric perforation

Does the "void" I am searching for really exist

Zhang Mian asked with a smile: "Will your parents allow you to go?"

I had no choice but to take this super invincible veteran light bulb to the agreed-upon location

Zhang Mian looked me up and down, his eyes shining: "Guo Guo, are you so happy to see your brother that you've gone silly?"

It has been almost two years since we last met. To put it in his own words, if I were to run into you on the street without calling out to my mother, I wouldn't even dare to recognize you as my son. On the day Zhang Mian arrived in City B, I did not go to pick him up. The school was hosting a rare event for body donation, coinciding with the winter break, and the teachers and senior students were all absent. As a result, I was temporarily taken by the anatomy teacher to handle the preservation of the body. In the afternoon, I received a call from Ye Zhan, who had already made a reservation at a Japanese barbecue restaurant to welcome Zhang Mian.

Ye Zhen and Brother Zhang Mian looked at me, both of whom were undoubtedly well-experienced individuals, exhibiting a remarkable calmness and composure

I held a backpack from https://m.hetushu.com, which contained some crispy snacks. Zhuo Yue, who had just finished vomiting, looked unwell and stood far away from me, having regained her composure. Brother Zhang Mian, being understanding, took off his hat and slapped his forehead, saying, "Haha, Guo Guo is quite the troublemaker. It always feels awkward in places like this; let's go eat at a roadside stall."

Zhang Mian looked at me with a hint of helplessness; he naturally understood, but Xia Wenqi did not. He muttered softly, "drunkard." I was truly saddened, feeling that no one understood me; in this world, only Cuicui understood me. Thinking of Cuicui, I recalled the frantic run earlier. I hurriedly opened my backpack, took out Cuicui, checked it thoroughly, and after confirming it was unharmed, I sighed and said, "How wonderful, Cuicui, you are safe."

Zhang Mian patted his shoulder and said, "You rascal, leaving such a beautiful girlfriend here, aren't you afraid of someone else stealing her away?" This remark sounded somewhat bittersweet to me. Brother Zhang Mian had a decent girlfriend in college, but later he fell for someone else, leading to infrequent meetings. How many women would resolutely waste their youth in fearless waiting?

Ye Zhen rolled his eyes, resting his chin on Zhuo Yue's shoulder, and said cheerfully: "It's fine, Yue'er said she would pay today." Zhuo Yue gently patted his head, and Ye Zhen blinked with a look of grievance, "You see, if we spend too much money, Madam Ye will hit us."

At 7:30 PM, I arrived at the barbecue restaurant. Zhang Mian and Ye Zhan had already arrived. He hadn't even had time to change his clothes, wearing a crisp military uniform. He looked lean and had tanned quite a bit, having long since shed the somewhat immature gaze from two years ago, now appearing more mature and sharp. Fearing I would be too late, I had hurried over from the subway exit. Upon pushing open the sliding door of the Japanese-style entrance, I not only saw Zhang Mian but also Zhuo Yue.

Unfortunately, he has a girlfriend

I thought it was unsafe to leave it in the dormitory, and I was afraid my parents would be startled if they saw it at home, so I put it in my backpack. I felt a bit embarrassed, forgetting that this is not our medical school, but an ordinary world. I busily showed off, saying, "Don't you think Cui Cui is very beautiful? Her teeth are very neat, and her skull is very round."

I am truly exasperated this time; do you deny that saying a few more words will kill you?! The lack of culture is truly frightening! I nervously turned my head to look at Ye Zhan, who was pouring tea for Zhuo Yue, smiling so broadly that I could see his breakfast, seemingly delighted for some unknown reason

Xia Wenqi did not mind at all, shrugged his shoulders, and wore an annoyingly deadpan expression. Then he closed his eyes to rest, and while I lowered my head, stubbornly contemplating my plan to undermine them, he opened his eyes again and said: "Actually, I think they will break up soon." No matter how much I disliked Xia Wenqi's dead fish face, I found this statement incredibly pleasing, so I grinned and said, "Alright, if they break up within a month, I will take care of your meals for the whole year."

Indeed, I do not believe it

This is my first time meeting Zhuo Yue. Prior to this, I had imagined countless times that one day I would encounter Zhuo Yue, but today was indeed somewhat unexpected

I almost hit him with a crunchy snack, but fearing it would cause a commotion in the subway, I could only show a sweet smile: "Yes, does the man I like really look like someone nobody wants?"

Zhuo Yue turned to follow her gaze, paused for a moment, and then covered her mouth as she rushed outside

Zhuo Yue smiled but did not say anything

I truly want to spit blood for him to see, to understand what is so foolish about him, especially when he sees a rival in love, particularly a rival as graceful and charming as a ripe fruit, juicy and delectable from the inside out. Never mind that, I threw off my shoes and pounced on Zhang Mian, wrapping my arms around his neck and sweetly exclaiming: "Brother, I miss you so much."

Ye Zhen, with a spirited demeanor, embraced the shoulder beside her and said, "I told Yue Er that I will be gone for three years, and she will wait for me"

I was furious, pointing to the corner and saying: "Xia Wenqi, you sit there, do not eat too much, do you hear me!"

Xia Wenqi has been petrified: "... Tang Guo, what are you doing with the skull?"

The uncle from the People's Liberation Army couldn't resist the sweet talk either, as he playfully ruffled my hair, laughing heartily: "Guoguo has grown into a young lady, so radiant. www.hetushu.com.com" His gaze then shifted to Xia Wenqi, who was standing at the door. A paper tiger is still a paper tiger, prone to occasional lapses in judgment; after a pause, he asked, "Is this your... boyfriend?"

I slammed the table and shouted, "Waiter, bring me two bottles of Erguotou!"

Xia Wenqi nodded, his face expressionless like that of a dead fish: "Hello, my name is Xia Wenqi, and I am a classmate of Tang Guo."

Ye Zhen shrugged, seemingly unconcerned: "On my mom's side, my dad will help me out by saying, my mom, well, she's just a crybaby, unable to withstand my dad's intimidation"

I do not even believe this myself

At that moment, a female server dressed in a kimono pushed the door open, gasped, and collapsed onto the tatami mat as if she had seen a ghost

Xia Wenqi casually said while crossing his arms: "Tang Guo, I helped you out, so you owe me a meal, right?"

In order to finish the work as soon as possible, I dragged my classmate Xia Wenqi, who lives in City B, along with me. By the time we were done, it was already dark. The teacher, known for being strict, said a few words of appreciation to us and then disappeared without a trace. I was dumbfounded; I had originally planned to hand over the task to Xia Wenqi after we finished, but unexpectedly, he slipped away faster than a rabbit.

Occasionally, one can hear Zhang Mian and Ye Zhan discussing his plans after graduation. Ye Zhan said: "I will not stay in the military in City B; I want to go to your side, to the front lines."

... ...

I sighed: "Yes, everyone on Earth knows that."

Indeed, with mutual affection, childhood sweethearts, and a special bond, what more is there to say