Chapter 6, Can You Forgive?

Seeing that I was silent, Bei Guang thought he could gently shake my hand, but it caused my entire shoulder to tremble. Before I could free myself, Pei Mingzhu suddenly appeared behind me. Taking advantage of Bei Guang's momentary distraction, she swiftly pulled my arm free from his grip and then quickly slammed the door shut, immediately shouting at the people outside.

Then, he strode away with great strides, not looking back.

I furrowed my brows, disregarding the earlier question of whether to forgive Xu Zhuo, and focused solely on the last sentence from Bei Guang, urging Xu Zhuo to stay.

So, Sister Ping An, can you forgive him

I must admit that I am not as tough as I imagined, nor is the pearl.

With a seemingly evasive thought, I pretended to be cheerful as I bounced to open the door. The visitor was Beiguang. As soon as he saw my face, he immediately seized my hand, much like Xu Zhuo did at the back school gate, exerting force as if afraid I would slip away, rushing straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, my heart began to race violently as if it had been injected with adrenaline

The corners of the boy's lips rose sharply, and he spoke with his eyes filled with laughter

Although this is the case, my dear, I believe you must understand why I am doing this. Besides truly wanting to throw away that burning pocket watch, the greater reason is that I want him to hold me back at the moment I turn away, pleading for my forgiveness with tears and cries. I think I would also be crying and scolding him while kicking him, yet my hands would tightly hold him close.

Seeing that I remained silent for a long time, Bei Guang grew anxious again. He said, "Sister Ping An, please forgive him. The only person who can persuade him now is you."

This was my only feeling when I heard Beiguang mention that past. I ask, at that age, how many people could face such a bloody scene and still talk about love without changing their expression? Yet Wei Youlan managed to do it. At that time, she stood in front of a camper at the alley entrance, smiling slightly at Xu Zhuo, and asked him.

The moment Mingzhu loosened her grip, I suddenly felt a slight sting in my nose, but before I could savor the subtle emotions she had stirred within me, Beiguang had already whisked me away like a gust of wind

At that age when the importance of loyalty was still unknown to me, I, like you, foolishly experienced youthful love many times. However, I do not harbor hatred; I hope you too hold no resentment, and instead, sing joyfully about those days that will never return in this lifetime.

Throughout the entire process, I held onto Pei Mingzhu's hand and felt her grip on my fingers tightening more and more. I understood that the force exerted is mutual, and her reaction was due to my excessive nervousness.

As the end of the third year of high school approaches, Pei Mingzhu no longer drags me around aimlessly, but instead, she takes on a mature role, re-educating me in thought. Thus, under her tireless guidance, I begin to learn to forget Xu Zhuo in a whimsical manner and devote myself to my studies.

Of course, there is still fear, fear that due to a moment of impulsiveness, I might repeat Xu Pei's path from years ago, leaving my only relative to face the difficult times alone. He is not like those wealthy young masters who have various connections to rely on

What are you still doing here? Are you waiting for me to carry you away in a sedan chair?

Of course, I know that Xu Zhuo is speaking nonsense, because Bei Guang has secretly liked a girl for a long time, but I have only heard about her deeds without seeing her in person. I have always been curious about what it feels like to have someone like this, a boy who is rough and unrefined, placed at the tip of one's heart.

In the end, Bei Guang said that the pocket watch was actually purchased with clean money by the eldest brother. He hasn't been able to pick you up and drop you off on time for a while, right? That's because he has been working as a sparring partner at the taekwondo gym. The eldest brother doesn't have any particular skills; the only thing he is familiar with is fighting. Moreover, that gym was willing to pay upfront, so he went there, which is why you often see him with a bruised face.

Beiguang said that Xu Shu has provoked the second young master of the Lu family due to his lack of foresight. The other party enjoys racing motorcycles and has demanded that the boss race against him; if he wins, Xu Shu will be let off. Sister Ping'an, you know that although Xu Shu is not particularly capable, the boss was raised by him with great effort, so how could he just stand by? If it were merely a race, it would be one thing, as the boss often tinkers with these things, and the outcome is uncertain. However, those sycophants under the second young master Lu would never allow him to lose face. Therefore, this trip is indeed perilous. We advised the boss not to go and to find another way, but he would not listen, leaving me no choice but to seek your help. If it were truly just a race, it would be manageable, as the boss is quite familiar with these matters, and the outcome is not guaranteed. Yet, those lackeys under the second young master Lu would not dare to let him lose face. Thus, this trip is indeed fraught with danger. We urged the boss not to go and to think of another solution, but he refused to listen, and I had no choice but to turn to you. So, can you forgive him first?

What you need is for someone to tell you what attitude Xu Zhuo really holds towards you

What exactly happened? Please clarify it a bit more.

When Beiguang appeared, I was at Pei Mingzhu's house working on a mock math exam for the college entrance examination. The sun outside the window shone peacefully, and the faint sounds of street vendors selling snacks drifted in from outside the community. I had been biting the pencil for ten minutes on one problem, yet I had no clue at all. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, I slammed the pencil down on the table with a bang

Sister Ping'an, the boss truly likes you!

As soon as she finished speaking, the doorbell at Pei Mingzhu's house rang urgently

As the lecture concluded, Pei Mingzhu and I stood up simultaneously. I instinctively turned to glance at Mingzhu, who deliberately averted her gaze, staring blankly at the pristine white wall. After a while, she turned back, her eyes flashing with anger as she berated me.

It is not like this, Sister Ping'an, the boss is speaking nonsense

The relationship between the two individuals began at that time

If Pei Mingzhu at that time could be considered a minor wealthy heiress in my eyes, then Wei Youlan would likely surpass her by several magnitudes. As the only daughter of the Wei family, she had been spoiled and proud since childhood, so the matter concerning Xu Zhuo, which was even beneath Wei Youlan's notice, was quickly resolved with money.

At the moment the door closed, I suddenly became acutely aware that Mingzhu was right. If someone truly likes you, why wouldn't they dare to pursue you themselves? How much could they really care about you? In the end, I naturally linked my arm with Pei Mingzhu's and turned to walk towards the living room, attempting to redirect my focus back to the college entrance exam practice questions. However, Beiguang was outside banging on the door with a deafening noise, and it was only when he shouted something urgently that I came to an abrupt halt.

Upon hearing this, Bei Guang unexpectedly blushed, and then immediately denied it in a rough and gruff voice

Can anyone tell me how trigonometric functions will help us in the future

Xu Zhuo has gone mute? Or is it that he was hit by a car and has a broken leg, unable to get up, which is why he needs you to convey whether it is sincere or not

Pei Mingzhu merely grunted twice, without raising her head.

But at that time, I stubbornly replied, "Xu Zhuo? Who is that? Is he the uncle downstairs who shines shoes?"

Only after Bei Guang entered did I realize that the woman was named Wei Youlan, who is two years older than Xu Zhuo, and that their acquaintance actually preceded mine.

Later, I thought, if I find it so difficult to restrain myself just from hearing news about Xu Zhuo from others, then if Xu Zhuo were to actually come to my door, would I be able to immediately embrace them and cry uncontrollably without even needing to say an apology

When he was born, his mother hoped he would attend Beijing Broadcasting Institute, but instead, he spends every day pursuing girls from outside Beijing and Guangzhou

I suddenly found myself unable to speak, for I feared disappointing Mingzhu. I dared not tell her that there were many moments when I truly wavered. Even more, I could not bring myself to reveal that after the incident at the entertainment city, I had gone alone to find Xu Zhuo, retrieved the adult gift he had given me, that butterfly pocket watch, and threw it at him with an air of arrogance.

He said, "Sister Ping'an! If you don't come out, you might never see the boss again"

Xu Zhuo's family background does not require much elaboration. He did not receive much formal education and, from the time he could remember, he followed his father, Xu Pei, closely, gradually learning to be cunning and ruthless. At the age of 17, during a youth gang conflict, he was the first to strike. Alone, he drew a knife, brandishing it in front of everyone, and stabbed the leader of the opposing group. At that time, everyone was still quite young; the most they had witnessed were a few people surrounding and beating one person, but they had never encountered real weapons. Xu Zhuo's actions undoubtedly left everyone present in shock, speechless, and then they scattered like birds and beasts. Shortly thereafter, Wei Youlan appeared.

On the 49th day since Xu Zhuo completely vanished, Bei Guang appeared, the young man who often mingled with Xu Zhuo. The reason I felt indifferent towards others around Xu Zhuo but had a deep impression of his name was not only because he came to confess to me on Xu Zhuo's behalf, but also because Xu Zhuo had once introduced him to me in a rather unkind manner, teasing him mercilessly.

After listening to Beiguang's words, I felt a slight shock. I recalled Xu Zhuoqing, with a swollen face, jumping around in pain in the room, yet I did not want to think that those wounds were caused by me

Regardless of whether it was before or after, Pei Mingzhu has always played the role of easily seeing through me, my restlessness, my joys and sorrows.

I find it disgusting to buy things with another woman's money

This woman is not an ordinary person

If you are discovered by the police, are you not afraid