Chapter 3, what kind of feelings does she have for him

His concise messages always made Ji Shuqing feel that something was off, yet she could not pinpoint why. She shook her head, refusing to let her mind wander, set her phone aside, and continued to work on her design sketches

Yet it is forgotten that even among siblings, even among good friends, there should be a line in between

She felt a bit guilty and obediently walked to Xi Zhi Yan's side, linking her arm with his. Like a child admitting a mistake, she sweetly said: "I was just focused on drawing the design, and my phone was set to vibrate, so I didn't hear it. Zhi Yan, please don't be angry with me, okay? I'm fine!"

Thinking about how he broke his own phone and took his own pen without permission, Ji Shuqing felt particularly uncomfortable

She hesitated for a moment and honestly texted him: "It was Zhuo Lieyang who compensated me, and it is exactly the same as my previous one, with the same number as before"

Two days after the design competition began, many participants had already submitted their entries, and all works would be displayed in the showcase. After two days of hard work, Ji Shuqing also completed her piece, but as she looked at her finished work, she felt that something was still missing.

Ji Shuqing then put away the smile on her face and sincerely said: "Zhi Yan, you are absolutely right. As long as you are here, I have already succeeded halfway, so my confidence has also greatly increased! Regardless of whether I succeed or not, I believe the entire process is a very meaningful endeavor"

Do you want Anas to persuade you again

At the same time

She is indeed a girl of both talent and beauty, no wonder she is revered as a "goddess" by the boys in the school

Based on his understanding of her, this little girl has been quite lazy since childhood; unless it is for exams or essential coursework, she absolutely avoids anything extracurricular.

Anas, fully aware of his master's intentions, immediately positioned himself in front of him and let out several threatening roars directed at the group of classmates huddled together, blocking the way like a dam.

"As you command!" Ji Shuqing flashed him a bright smile and playfully stuck out her tongue

She furrowed her brows, put away the drawing paper on her lap, and coldly asked with a hint of sarcasm: "What brings you here?"

Ji Shuqing raised her head in anger once again, staring at Zhuo Liyang's extraordinarily beautiful face, and gritted her teeth as she said: "Are you cursing me?"

After taking a few steps, Xi Zhi Yan could no longer resist turning back to glance at the youth, who seemed to be enveloped in an aura of darkness. His tightly furrowed brows revealed a strong sense of repulsion and displeasure.

She laughed as she said, "Zhi Yan, I didn't expect your level of narcissism to be so high!"

As soon as the class bell rang, she gathered her books and got up to leave, but her movements were too hurried, causing the pen in her hand to roll onto the floor

"Why are you doing this?" she exclaimed in panic, using all her strength to push him away, then hurriedly stood up from the bed and took several steps back, looking at Xi Zhi Yan in disbelief

Ji Shuqing stared at him blankly for a few seconds, then suddenly broke into a radiant smile: "Zhiyan, could you please not look at me with such a mournful gaze? It's not appropriate to feign pity like that!"

However, she is quite relieved that she was just overthinking; perhaps yesterday he was merely acting on a whim.

As soon as he finished speaking, he reached out and grasped her slender arm, pulling her up with a firm motion

The two then walked side by side towards the school gate. From the moment Xi Zhi Yan appeared, her gaze had not lingered on Zhuo Lie Yang at all

At this moment, she truly wished she could crumple the work she had painstakingly created and throw it into the trash can. However, even if she discarded this clumsy piece of hers, how could she possibly create a work that was superior to Shen Bing's?

This is my business. The cold voice carried no trace of emotion

Xi Zhiyan could not help but tap her on the head and said: "Silly Shuer, is there anyone who curses themselves like this? You're so foolish!"

At this moment, Zhuo Lieyang, who was surrounded by a group, seemed to finally reach his limit. He suddenly stopped in his tracks and gave Anas's backside two pats.

The following morning

After several more minutes, Xi Zhiyan finally replied to the message: "Okay, I understand."

As soon as he finished speaking, without waiting for her to respond, he turned and walked away, in a manner that was both decisive and natural

Xi Zhiyan glared at her with a hint of frustration, but then looked at her with a more determined gaze and said: "You can do it! My Shuer is the best! Moreover, from now on, I will be your exclusive model. With me around, you have already succeeded halfway!"

The fingers clenched tightly, with the nails digging deeply into the palm

This strange fellow, how could he even want to keep someone else's pen for himself

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward. After a moment of silence, Shen Bing spoke a few more words about fashion design, but Zhuo Lieyang's response was very indifferent, showing no interest in continuing the conversation with her

A breath that was not entirely familiar yet certainly not strange suddenly invaded the air around her

Indeed, he is Zhuo Lieyang

It was only when Shuqing saw his face that a chill and anger involuntarily surged within her heart

Otherwise? Xi Zhi smiled helplessly and said, "Otherwise, what is it? You should sort it out for yourself. It's getting late, I will head back first. You should also go to bed early. Good night."

Xi Zhiyan has always been confident in his abilities and appearance, but he has never been a flamboyant person. Therefore, after listening to his words, Ji Shuqing couldn't help but laugh out loud, her eyes sparkling with tiny glimmers of light, and the smile at the corners of her mouth was even brighter than flowers under the sun

Ji Shuqing absentmindedly uttered an "oh" without giving her phone another glance. She simply tossed it aside and reopened the drawing paper, placing it on her lap. Picking up her pen, she prepared to start drawing, and without any hesitation, she issued an eviction notice: "Is there anything else? Regardless of whether you have more to say, please leave. Do not disturb my design work any further."

Under the sunlight, two people exchanged a smile, a smile so bright and pure that it outshone the brilliance of the sun at that moment

I will not go back! She stubbornly squatted down, persistently picked up a new sheet of design paper, and continued to conceive how to create a creative and striking design on it

With her eyes closed, Ji Shuqing faintly sensed that something was amiss. Instinctively, she opened her eyes and was astonished to find Xi Zhiyan's handsome face so close before her

The scent of him in the air gradually dissipated, and Ji Shuqing, who pretended to be engrossed in drawing the design draft, slowly raised her head and glanced in the direction he had left. After confirming that she could no longer see him, her gaze shifted to the mobile phone beside her.

Zhuo Lieyang, with quick reflexes, extended his other arm, reaching across her waist and tightly embracing her, causing her body, which was originally falling backward, to land in his arms

Alright, it's a promise! Ji Shuqing readily agreed

Upon this reflection, she ceased to be pretentious and swiftly took the phone from his hand, only to hear him say: "The SIM card is intact, it is still the same number as before"

Breaking this beautiful scene is a voice tinged with a hint of anger

"Where is that? I am praising you." Xi Zhiyan smiled, both gently and sincerely, without any flaws.

She couldn't help but hold her breath, instinctively raising her head, and a cold, handsome face came into her view

She furrowed her brows, a hint of sorrow appearing between them, and walked away from the display window with her head down, feeling very dejected

Zhuo Lieyang seemed completely unaware of her fluctuating emotions, still speaking in a nonchalant tone: "It's getting late, let me take you back."

Under the sunlight, two individuals face each other, their gazes locked, with their clear figures reflected in each other's pupils

Just when she was filled with indignation, another figure appeared in her line of sight. Perhaps it was because Zhuo Lieyang was too dazzling; she had almost overlooked that beside him, in addition to the closely following Anas, there was also a beautiful girl!

Why does she not want it

In the end, only a trace of a helpless smile could be seen on the handsome face

"What are you doing?" she struggled restlessly like a rabbit trapped in his embrace, her clear eyes filled with confusion and panic

Ji Shuqing stared blankly at his back, always feeling that something was amiss. When his figure finally disappeared at the classroom door, she suddenly realized and shouted: "Zhuo Lieyang, my pen!"

The duration of this class felt to her as long as a century, but she finally managed to endure it

He gazed deeply at her, his eyes swirling with complex emotions, and finally sighed silently, saying: "Shu'er, I am sorry, I was a bit impulsive that night, do you blame me?"

Then, she tugged at Zhi Yan's hand and whispered, "Zhi Yan, shall we go?"

She kept thinking, kept drawing, kept destroying...

Regarding her attitude, Zhuo Lieyang did not find it inappropriate. He took a mobile phone out of his trouser pocket and handed it to her.

"Zhi Yan, you are my brother, my best and dearest friend!" Ji Shu Qing's expression was one of great panic, "How can this be?"

Ji Shuqing's movements slightly stiffened

How can she present it in a commendable manner

The design piece is themed in gold, radiant like the blazing sun, exuding a regal aura; its presence undoubtedly diminishes the brilliance of all other works.

She rested her hand on her forehead, her delicate brows tightly furrowed, gazing in distress at the design she had just created. The shape appeared very creative and beautiful, yet it still bore the same issues as her previous designs—lacking that element that would astonish and impress people

At this moment, Shen Bing was closely following Zhuo Lieyang, smiling sweetly and radiantly, enjoying the envious gazes of the other girls as she gracefully walked into the classroom

In the bustling and crowded scene, she immediately spotted a striking figure, tall and slender, with handsome features, combined with the powerful aura he exuded, which instantly captivated the attention of those around him

Looking at the phone in his hand, Ji Shuqing was momentarily taken aback. This phone was the same model as her previous one, and even the color was the same shade of white. If she were not fully aware that her phone had been smashed to pieces by this guy in front of her, she would have certainly mistaken this phone for her own

The sunlight streaming in at an angle cast a faint glow upon him, making him appear somewhat unreal in the eyes of the crowd, as if he were a deity descending from the heavens

His voice carried an indescribable sadness

However, she could not calm down, as there was only one day left until the deadline for submitting her work

The sun is shining brightly, and the sky is as blue as if it has been washed.

He held the sheet of paper in his hand, glanced at it, and then without hesitation crumpled it into a ball and tossed it aside

Ji Shuqing immediately averted her gaze, opened the book on the desk, and pretended to read. The long hair cascading down on both sides perfectly covered her cheeks.

As she approached the display window of the competition entries with her own work in hand, she was immediately captivated by one particular piece among the dazzling array of works inside

Xi Zhiyan's gaze softened a little as he gently asked, "Then why are you thinking of leaving me?"

Ji Shuqing stared blankly as he turned and walked to the window, disappearing from view, unable to regain her composure for a long time

Zhuo Lieyang blinked and asked seriously, "Don't you like being bitten by dogs?"

Every word he spoke seemed like a knife, mercilessly stabbing at her heart

Ji Shuqing pondered for a moment and said earnestly: "I believe I should grow up and be more sensible; I can no longer always think about relying on others"

She sent the text message and waited for quite a while before receiving his reply: "It wasn't broken, so how did it end up back in your hands?"

Shen Bing, who was beside Zhuo Lieyang, was also frightened to the point of losing her color, hiding behind him like a startled little bird, tightly gripping his arm, and looking panicked at the suddenly fierce Anas

What is he doing here again? This guy, with his strange temperament and unconventional ways, surely isn't here to look for her again, is he

Ji Shuqing innocently rubbed her head that had been struck by him, and with a face full of grievance said: "Being foolish is also because you hit me! You must take responsibility!"

He originally used attending class as an excuse to go out and choose a new phone for her, intending to surprise her after class, but unexpectedly, that Zhuo Lieyang got ahead of him.

Ji Shuqing was taken aback. Because of such trust from others, a surge of joy welled up in her heart, but what followed was a wave of tension, so she said in a low and hesitant voice: "But I feel that my abilities are insufficient..."

She initially wanted to refuse him outright, but upon reconsideration, she realized that her phone had originally been destroyed by him, so it was only natural for him to give her a phone in return

Ji Shuqing sat on the lawn, basking in the warm sunlight, her head slightly bowed as she sketched with a brush on paper. The sight of her earnestly drawing on the lawn created a uniquely charming scene in the campus.

"Alright, then look into my eyes." Xi Zhiyan's voice suddenly became serious, and under his focused gaze, Ji Shuqing couldn't help but lift her eyes to meet his.

Afternoon

Then she sent a text message to Xi Zhiyan: "Zhiyan, my phone is back in my hands, you can contact me again if there's anything."

Time gradually passes, the sun slowly sets in the west, and the orange-yellow light casts a thin layer of sheen upon her, as if she is draped in a veil of dreams

"Anas, that's enough." Zhuo Lieyang spoke to stop her, then expressionlessly withdrew his arm from her grasp

She must design the most outstanding work

Zhuo Lieyang stood still, his gaze fixed on their figures, watching them walk further away step by step

What kind of feelings does she have for him?

"Then, what else is there..." Ji Shuqing's gaze flickered as she avoided his eyes

He curled the corners of his thin lips, revealing a trace of a bitter smile. Has his little girl now grown wings and is ready to fly?

The distance between the two faces is astonishingly close, as if their noses could touch at any moment.

Throughout this afternoon, she sat on the lawn, meditating and pondering deeply, while continuously sketching the new ideas that emerged in her mind onto paper at the fastest speed.

She widened her eyes, feeling a sense of embarrassment for the first time in front of Xi Zhiyan. Her body instinctively leaned back, wanting to maintain some distance from him, but then she felt a tightness around her waist as Xi Zhiyan's arm forcefully pulled her close, forcing her to maintain her previous posture. He gazed deeply into her face, and a subtle tone in his voice revealed a hint of seduction: "Shu'er ... ... "

Xi Zhiyan stood at the entrance of the mobile phone store, staring blankly at the new phone he had just purchased, his heart filled with mixed emotions

Shen Bing's smile on her face finally began to falter; her expression stiffened, and she fell silent. However, she couldn't help but feel puzzled. It seemed that he had no real interest in fashion design, so why would he come here to attend classes?

Her words revealed a hundred percent dependence on him, and Xi Zhiyan felt an indescribable sense of comfort in his heart. However, recalling the events of that night, he felt slightly dazed. He stared at her blankly for a few seconds, then cleared his throat lightly and changed the subject, saying: "What made you think of participating in the design competition this time?"

A timid girl in the crowd immediately let out a scream, and the other students also retreated in fear, their faces filled with terror. Anas seemed to be addicted to the chaos, shouting loudly at the people around him while spinning in circles. The onlookers finally could not withstand the pressure and scattered in a rush.

"The blazing sun, I am afraid..."

Are some things truly destined by fate?

Ji Shuqing widened her eyes and stared at him, her long curled eyelashes resembling butterflies about to take flight, while her jet-black pupils were clear and sparkling, akin to pearls just retrieved from the water

Xi Zhiyan frowned in displeasure as he cast a glance at Zhuo Lieyang, before shifting his gaze to Ji Shuqing, who was walking towards him. His eyes reflected both annoyance and deep concern: "Shu'er, why didn't you answer my call? Are you alright?"

"You don't need to worry about it; I will stay as long as I want!" At this moment, Ji Shuqing resembled a hedgehog, wanting to prick anyone who came near, especially in front of this detestable and peculiar fellow.

What caught her eye was a tall figure standing against the light, clad entirely in a cold black, resembling a messenger emerging from hell, exuding a unique aura of malevolence, coupled with an undeniable powerful presence that could almost suffocate those around him

Just as Shu Qing's back began to stiffen slightly, a sweet voice came from behind her: "Liyang, how did you suddenly become interested in fashion design?"

Ji Shuqing was already in a bad mood, and with his disturbance, her anger instantly flared up. She stood up furiously, raised her chin, and glared at him fiercely: "Hey, Zhuo Lieyang, are you out of your mind? Why are you ruining my design? If you have nothing to do, go bother someone else, can you not disturb me?"

Her gaze was fixed on the book, yet her lips continuously murmured, "Do not come over, do not come over..."

That bright and innocent smile, he tried every possible way but did not know how to make her reveal it, while this boy managed to do it effortlessly

Ji Shuqing instinctively tightened her grip on the work in her hands. If she were to submit her design now, it would merely serve to highlight the works of others.

As she watched his lips draw closer to her, Ji Shuqing involuntarily recalled Zhuo Lieyang's domineering kiss, and a look of terror gradually expanded in her eyes

"Indeed, you too, I believe you will definitely become an outstanding psychologist in the future! However, it seems that seeing a psychologist is quite expensive. If I go in the future, you must give me a discount!" Ji Shuqing said with great enthusiasm, not sensing anything inappropriate in her words.

Ji Shuqing looked at him, her long eyelashes framing a pair of clear eyes that shimmered with a lively light. She slightly curled her lips and said, "Zhiyan, in this world, apart from my parents, you should be the only person I will always be grateful to."

I think so too," Ji Shuqing replied in agreement while looking at her design. However, she soon felt something was amiss. She turned her head and looked at Xi Zhiyan, who was wearing a charming smile, and asked in surprise, "Zhiyan, when did you arrive?"

Ji Shuqing's expression stiffened for a moment. ... She inexplicably felt a bit embarrassed, as she had just been thinking about where she had gone, clearly noticing that a stunning beauty was by the person's side, how could it possibly be that they were here to find her

Xi Zhiyan was momentarily taken aback; the 'other person' she mentioned might just be him!

Zhuo Lieyang cast a deep glance at her, his eyes flickering for a moment, clearly wanting to say more. However, in the end, he merely pressed his lips together tightly and then turned to leave

What are you doing

She instinctively straightened her body and raised her head. What came into her view was a cold, handsome face, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, with only her reflection clearly mirrored in those pitch-black eyes

Ji Shuqing raised her gaze unhappily

Just before the fourth class was about to begin, the classroom, which had been neither hot nor cold, suddenly became lively and stirred. Even Ji Shuqing, who had been in a daze, came to her senses and couldn't help but look in the direction of the sound

Having drawn so many design sketches, not a single one satisfied her. Ji Shuqing's mood was already at its worst, and upon hearing him say that, she was even more infuriated: "This is my business!" After saying that, a wave of intense grievance surged within her, her eyes felt sore, and tears were almost about to spill over, but she bit her lip and turned her head away, desperately trying to conceal it.

Zhuo Lieyang fixed his gaze upon her, a faint glimmer of light flickering in the depths of his eyes

"Oh right, they will definitely nag me again when I go back!" Ji Shuqing pouted, bent down to pick up all the design sketches she had previously thrown away, and then tossed them all into a nearby trash bin. After that, she returned to Xi Zhiyan and said, "Let's go"

Zhuo Lieyang crossed his arms and looked at her faintly: "So how long do you plan to stay here?"

Thank you..." Looking at the handsome face before her, Ji Shuqing felt an indescribable tension throughout her body. She tried to make her voice sound calm, but when it came to saying the words "thank you" to him, she found it particularly awkward. In the end, she had no choice but to change her words and said, "Please return the pen to me."

She hurriedly bent down, and just as she extended her hand to pick up the pen, another hand had already picked it up before her.

She has always regarded him as the older brother of the neighbor, as her closest friend, yet she takes her unrestrained dependence on him and his indulgence towards her for granted

She knows that as a designer, the greatest taboo is to push oneself too hard; if one is too tense, all inspiration will be driven away by oneself

Ji Shuqing rolled her eyes and was about to say, "Is that even a question?" However, before she could utter the words, Zhuo Lieyang already understood and continued, "Then let me pull you along."

Zhuo Lieyang looked at her and said, "Here is your phone."

Ji Shuqing felt a flicker of displeasure in her heart. Can he really act as if nothing has happened just by giving her an identical phone?

The sky began to darken, and she completely lost track of time, forgetting where she was, as if even her ears had ceased to function. A tall figure stood beside her for quite a while, and she remained oblivious until the person bent down and reached out with long fingers to snatch her drawing paper away.

Ji Shuqing fixed her gaze on the expressionless boy in the crowd, her blood beginning to boil, and her hand, casually resting on the desk, trembled slightly with excitement

She set down her pen, picked up the mobile phone, and skillfully unlocked the screen. In the contacts, she quickly spotted the number saved under Zhuo Lieyang and deleted it without hesitation

Zhuo Lieyang quietly gazed at her, his handsome yet slightly aloof face seemingly devoid of any expression. The corners of his thin lips curled up slightly, as if revealing a hint of a smile, but it vanished in the blink of an eye, leaving one unable to capture it.

The scene seemed to have frozen in time

The gentle breeze caresses the lush green lawn like a fine gauze

Although she did not turn around, she could clearly sense that someone had taken a seat behind her, the subtle yet powerful aura emanating from them was impossible to ignore

She was so deeply engrossed in her painting that she did not notice her phone vibrating repeatedly beside her

"Alright." Xi Zhiyan nodded and said, "It is indeed getting late. If we don't head back soon, Uncle and Aunt will start to worry."

Ji Shuqing raised her chin slightly like a proud and stubborn child, and retorted, "Is that so? I can't hear it at all."

Ji Shuqing touched her hair that he had tousled, pouting as she said: "Zhiyan, you have teased me again..."

Xi Zhiyan gently whispered "shh", her beautiful and alluring lips slightly curved as she tilted her head and slowly leaned closer to her

Xi Zhiyan had two classes in the afternoon. After accompanying her on the lawn for a while, he left. She happened to have no classes in the afternoon, so she sat on the lawn, racking her brains to draw the design drafts.

You! Xi Zhi said helplessly yet indulgently as he ruffled her hair, "From now on, you must not do this again. No matter when, you must remember to answer my calls!"

This Zhuo Lieyang is truly despicable

The sun is shining brightly, and the sky outside the classroom window is vast and blue, with a few wisps of clouds floating freely. Ji Shuqing sits by the window, quietly gazing at the clouds as they silently change shape.

Is it really just your brother and a friend? Xi Zhiyan frowned at her, his emotions somewhat agitated

Ji Shuqing's lips blossomed with a bright and beautiful smile like a flower, and she hurriedly called out, "Zhiyan, you are here."

Wasn't he just now behaving rather obviously

It seemed that Zhuo Lieyang's gaze was too cold and sharp, making Ji Shuqing feel particularly uncomfortable with him by her side

Xi Zhiyan gently parted her lips, her soft voice carrying a subtle strength: "Shu'er, I believe you will achieve good results in this design competition, and in the future, you will surely create your own unique brand of clothing."

In this class, Ji Shuqing was still disinterested in listening. Throughout the entire class, she strongly restrained herself from turning around, yet she could never completely ignore his presence.

Zhuo Lieyang's handsome brows furrowed slightly: "Do not force yourself, do not let a piece of paper blind your eyes, you must broaden your perspective; when facing a piece of paper, you will never come up with a good design!"

Zhuo Lieyang merely squinted his eyes slightly, without making things difficult for her, and then naturally let her go

The setting sun casts a glow upon them, resembling a piece of artwork in a gallery, with colors and angles that possess an extraordinarily beautiful charm

The familiar voice made Ji Shuqing's eyes light up, and a sense of relief and joy surged within her. She immediately struggled to rise from Zhuo Lieyang's embrace.

She is increasingly unable to tolerate him

No longer surrounded by onlookers, his field of vision became broader. He glanced around the classroom, seemingly having chosen a particular seat, and then walked over there at a leisurely pace

Ji Shuqing recognized the girl; she was Shen Bing, the belle of their fashion design department. With beautiful features, fair skin, and a tall, perfect figure, she was also intelligent, having won numerous championships in youth fashion design competitions. She was the goddess in the hearts of countless boys at Wisteria College

Until a tall figure blocked the sunlight that was shining on her, enveloping her completely.

Unprepared, Ji Shuqing was suddenly yanked up by him, and then he pulled her towards his side. Her center of gravity was unstable, and she was on the verge of falling backwards.

His clenched fingers never loosened, and a fierce dark glimmer surged in his deep-set eyes. He had never felt that such a scene was so glaring as he did at this moment, making him unable to resist the urge to destroy it. The aura of sharpness and darkness surged around him like a tsunami, enveloping and annihilating him completely

Originally, Xi Zhi Yan, who had a serious expression, suddenly looked somewhat strange. He tugged at the corner of his mouth and said, "Little girl, I was just discussing a very serious matter. Could you cooperate a little?"

"Where could it be?" Ji Shuqing smiled sweetly and obediently like a child, "With you watching me, who would dare to sell me off?"

Regardless of how harshly Ji Shuqing spoke, Zhuo Lieyang's demeanor remained calm and composed, exuding a sense of confidence and assurance.

In one corner of the artwork, there is a very beautiful signature: Shen Bing

She was so serious and focused while painting that Xi Zhiyan sat down beside her without her noticing. It was not until she finished the last stroke on the paper that Xi Zhiyan smiled and said in appreciation, "The painting is quite good, very creative, but if you intend to submit it for a competition, it still lacks a few elements."

However, she drew one after another, and in the end, she irritably crumpled them into a ball and tossed them aside

"Did you notice all of this?" Xi Zhiyan immediately smiled gently, raised his hand to ruffle her hair, and sighed, "It seems my Shu'er is not so foolish after all"

Ji Shuqing felt a strange sensation arise within her; she could only perceive a kind of burning and unfamiliar intensity in his gaze. Even the breath that brushed against her face felt particularly scorching, making her extremely uncomfortable

Recalling the moment when it bit her skirt and dragged her away, she instinctively took a step back, huddled her body, and glared at it warily. Only then did she raise her head and disdainfully glare at Zhuo Lieyang, saying: "Can you not be so arrogant? You always let the dog bite people!"

Xi Zhiyan's handsome face revealed a look of delight: "It is good that you can think this way. Keep it up, Shu'er, I will always support you"

Upon hearing this, Ji Shuqing instinctively glanced at the large-bodied Anas at his feet, who was currently half-squatting on the lawn, panting with its tongue out, staring at her without blinking.

"If you want me to take responsibility, then I will be your free psychologist for life. You can share with me anything that makes you happy or unhappy."

"Phone?" Ji Shuqing suddenly realized, and immediately turned around to search for her phone on the lawn. Looking at the more than ten missed calls, almost all from Zhiyan, one can imagine how worried he must have been just now

Xi Zhiyan helplessly tapped her on the head, his expression a mix of reproach and a hint of indulgence: "I have been here for quite a while, and you only just noticed, you little girl! Your reaction is so slow; be careful that one day you might be sold and still be counting money for someone else!"

Her strong rejection clearly hurt Xi Zhiyan. He suppressed the disappointment in his eyes, stood up, walked in front of her, and said with a mix of shame and complexity: "Shu'er, don't you know why I am like this?"

Unfortunately, things did not go as hoped

Zhuo Lieyang did not return the pen to her, but simply gazed at her and said, "From now on, we will be classmates."

Looking at Ji Shuqing, who seemed almost ready to burst into flames, Zhuo Liyang's handsome face showed little expression. He simply gazed at her with deep, penetrating eyes and said softly: "Such works should be destroyed; otherwise, you will never be able to create good pieces. Moreover, you have already destroyed so many just now, so one more won't make a difference, will it?"

Let her go

Her gaze shifted from her phone to Zhuo Lieyang's face, and she asked in a rather unfriendly tone: "What do you want?"