Chapter One, Everyone knows I love you (1)

"Future sister-in-law?" Suddenly, Chen Hao's voice came from behind. Wen Xin stood frozen in place, not daring to turn her head. Chen Hao actually admired Wen Xin's perseverance and endurance; he thought that being able to endure for so long with someone like Lin Jiayue was indeed a miracle. He enjoyed teasing Wen Xin and loved to see her expressions. Every time he called her 'future sister-in-law,' the radiant smile on Wen Xin's face seemed like a warm sunbeam in winter, a cool breeze in summer.

Lin Jiayue looked at her with a penetrating gaze, his expression indifferent: "Another confession?" as if everything had become a habit.

Wang Tingting muttered, "Isn't it all because of that Lin Jiayue!"

Wen Xin finally came to a halt in front of the bulletin board

Wen Xin is not a fool; she is very clear in her mind that Chen Hao likes Deng Jiu Jiu. How could he possibly let Deng Jiu Jiu pay for this meal? She does not want Chen Hao to spend his days studying abroad in the United States working just to pay for this meal.

In an instant, the dormitory fell into silence, and no one spoke, as if a long time had passed. Deng Jiuyue seemed to finally come to her senses; she looked coldly at the two of them, her voice somewhat chilling: "Song Qingyu, do you still remember who accompanied you day and night when you went to the hospital for the abortion? Who lent you a month's living expenses so you could have the abortion, causing herself to eat instant noodles for a month? Who was hiding with a rice cooker, afraid of being caught by the school supervisor, just to make you chicken soup to nourish your body? Who lent you a month's living expenses so you could have the abortion, causing herself to eat instant noodles for a month? Who was hiding with a rice cooker, afraid of being caught by the school supervisor, just to make you chicken soup to nourish your body? I won't even mention whether Lin Jiayue likes you or not; you clearly know that Wen Xin has liked him for so long, and you shouldn't have competed with her!"

Deng Jiuyou has a fiery temperament and is extremely protective of Wen Xin, insisting: "I don't care, just make sure you explain everything clearly to her before Wen Xin comes back. Everyone in the school knows that she likes Lin Jiayue. Isn't her desire to study abroad in the United States also for Lin Jiayue? Didn't you choose a school in the UK before? How did it change to the United States? What do you plan to do?"

As they were stopped and persuaded along the way, just when Chen Hao felt that he was about to be pierced by the strange gazes, they finally arrived at the restaurant. However, at the same time, he was taken aback; it turned out to be a French restaurant! Indeed, one should not go out to eat with Deng Jiujiu; the restaurants she chooses are either French or five-star hotels. Chen Hao painfully touched his wallet. Deng Jiujiu, with a look of disdain, said, "Alright, this meal is on me, as a consolation for our Wenxin." Chen Hao was completely hurt by Deng Jiujiu's disdainful expression, which struck at his pride as a man. He gritted his teeth and said with difficulty, "What are you talking about! How can I let the beauties pay when dining with two beautiful women! I said I would treat you, so I will treat you! Can treating you to a meal really make me go broke!"

The announcement posted in the display window is written in black letters on white paper: Massachusetts, USA: Lin Jiayue, Song Qingyu, Chen Hao

The voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just right for everyone present to hear, including Wenxin on the bed. Song Qingyu glanced at Wang Tingting, signaling her to be quiet, but Deng Jiuyou was taken aback for a few seconds and coldly questioned: "What do you mean? Song Qingyu! You don't also like Lin Jiayue, do you?!"

For three years in high school and four years in university, Wenxin pursued Lin Jiayue for a total of seven years. In Wenxin's worldview, Lin Jiayue represents her perspective on life, values, and the world.

At this moment, Wenxin, lying on the bed, had become completely stiff, her lips were turning pale from biting, and a thin layer of mist had formed at the corners of her eyes

These three individuals are all known to Wenxin: one is the idol she has pursued for seven years, one is her close friend, and the other is the idol's roommate. Throughout, she remained completely still, fixated on that piece of paper. She still remembers that day when it rained heavily; Chen Hao told her that Lin Jiayue had left without an umbrella, so she immediately rushed to grab an umbrella and waited for him at the library entrance. When Lin Jiayue saw her, he slightly furrowed his brow. Wenxin completely ignored the impatience in his eyes and cheerfully moved closer to him under the umbrella, saying, "Lin Jiayue! I have something to tell you." She still remembers that day when it rained heavily; Chen Hao told her that Lin Jiayue had left without an umbrella, so she immediately rushed to grab an umbrella and waited for him at the library entrance. When Lin Jiayue saw her, he slightly furrowed his brow. Wenxin completely ignored the impatience in his eyes and cheerfully moved closer to him under the umbrella, saying, "Lin Jiayue! I have something to tell you."

Deng Jiuyou closed her eyes and forced herself to hold back her anger, speaking to her word by word: "OK, I will take you to fulfill the needs of your rough man! If you don't resolve your rough man's needs today, let's see how I will deal with you!"

Wang Tingting said: "Qingyu also earned this study abroad opportunity through her own abilities, so don't make it seem like everyone owes Wenxin something."

Because that was her long-time crush, Lin Jiayue, whom she had pursued for seven years, along with her close friend, Song Qingyu

Wen Xin chuckled twice without feeling the slightest bit embarrassed: "Hey! You found out?" The passing classmates looked at her with ambiguous gazes, and it seemed that their eyes also carried a hint of mockery. However, at that moment, she could only see Lin Jiayue, completely blocking out all external distractions. Lin Jiayue ignored her and responded off-topic: "I heard you applied to study abroad too?"

Deng Jiuyou cast a skeptical glance at him and said, "Perhaps it's better to forget it; you should save that scholarship for studying abroad, as the cost of living in America is not cheap" Chen Hao was thoroughly hurt in his pride

Lin Jiayue, the first male god of the Finance Department at University A. With striking features and a tall, slender figure, he is a gentleman, polite, sunny, and an academic achiever, also serving as the vice president of the student council. Wenxin can be said to have grown up chasing after him; Lin Jiayue directs her to the west, and she would never dare to go east. When it came time to fill out college applications for the college entrance examination, she shamelessly pestered Lin Jiayue for three days and nights to get her hands on the application form. It was almost a certainty that Lin Jiayue would be admitted to University A. However, Wenxin's grades were only in the upper middle of her class, and at best, she could only attend an ordinary university in her hometown, City H. Who would have thought that her character would shine through, combined with her sleepless studying in the final semester, allowing her to just meet the threshold for University A.

One month before graduation, on the weekend, Wenxin returned to the dormitory a day early from home. After several hours of travel, she was utterly exhausted and fell into a deep sleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. As the sky gradually darkened, a rustling sound of the door opening could be heard.

Wen Xin had not intended to cry here, but with his interference, she could no longer hold back. Her tears, which had been welling up in her eyes, now fell down in a steady stream. Chen Hao was suddenly flustered; he knew it was about studying abroad but did not know how to comfort her. As for Lin Jiayue's thoughts, he couldn't be bothered to guess, nor could he fathom them.

It is a well-known fact throughout the entire Business School of A University that Wenxin has feelings for Lin Jiayue

"... ... I suppose Wenxin is still unaware of this matter?" It was Wang Tingting's voice

Wen Xin, Deng Jiu Jiu, and Song Qing Yu are best friends, while Wang Ting Ting is at most just a roommate. As soon as Deng Jiu Jiu heard this, she became furious, thinking, "What does it have to do with her?" Immediately raising her voice, she said, "Wang Ting Ting, what do you mean by that? Wen Xin hasn't offended you, has she? At a time like this, you actually say such things?"

Deng Jiuyou cast a cold glance at her and asked, "Are you sure?"

On the way to dinner with Wenxin, Chen Hao happened to run into Deng Jiujiu. Deng Jiujiu was taken aback, not expecting her to return today. Upon seeing her still wiping away tears, she understood. She quickly walked over to comfort Wenxin, saying, "Alright, stop crying, isn't it embarrassing!"

Oh, she is overthinking it. Hasn't Lin Jiayue already gone out to dinner with Song Qingyu? How could he still appear here? She slightly turned her face to the side, not wanting Chen Hao to see the tears glistening in the corners of her eyes

Wen Xin and Chen Hao subsequently went downstairs and saw Deng Jiu Jiu standing motionless at the door. Following her gaze, Wen Xin's heart suddenly sank as she spotted a handsome couple approaching across the street. The tall and handsome man was attentively protecting the beautiful woman in his arms, ensuring that passing pedestrians did not bump into her. The tears that Wen Xin had just managed to hold back now flowed down her cheeks like rain.

Many years later, Chen Hao could still vividly recall the warmth of that moment. The little girl had a face flushed with tears, as if it could overflow with water. The strands of hair by her ears and forehead were stuck to her face, dampened by either sweat or tears. Her eyes sparkled with tears yet bore a forced smile, as she softly said to him: "Chen Hao, please don't call me your future sister-in-law anymore."

The dormitory is a six-person room, with desks below and beds above. Wenxin is a night owl who enjoys watching movies at night. In order to avoid affecting their sleep quality, she specially bought blackout curtains. Gradually, it became a habit, and she simply kept the curtains closed all day long. Wenxin quietly hid inside, listening to them talk, holding her breath and not daring to make a sound, feeling somewhat guilty and afraid of being discovered by them.

Deng Jiuyou turned her head away with a cold smile and spat, "I know in my heart whether it is fair or not, Song Qingyu. From now on, you are no longer a friend of mine and Wen Xin. Don't even mention being best friends; we can't even be friends!" She felt somewhat disappointed, her eyes filled with anger, and ultimately slammed the door as she left

Wen Xin nodded

Song Qingyu kept her head down, her short hair clinging to her ears, damp with sweat. She slowly said, "Ruo Ruo, in your heart, it has never been fair to me and Wen Xin."

Wen Xin ignored the two of them, wiped her nose and tears, and shouted loudly: "Boss, bring me two jin of Erguotou!" The boss was not present, and the ordering waiter was taken aback. Deng Jiu Jiu suddenly covered her mouth, her face flushed, and said, "Shut up! Have you lost your mind from crying? There is only red wine here, what do you want with Erguotou!" Wen Xin, feeling wronged, pouted and said, "I want to drink Erguotou! Red wine cannot satisfy my needs as a rough man!" Deng Jiu Jiu suddenly covered her mouth again, her face flushed, and said, "Shut up! Have you lost your mind from crying? There is only red wine here, what do you want with Erguotou!" Wen Xin, feeling wronged, pouted and said, "I want to drink Erguotou! Red wine cannot satisfy my needs as a rough man!"

Wen Xin had become completely numb, lying motionless on the bed, her hollow eyes staring at the ceiling, the pillow soaked in a large patch. It was not until they walked far away that she slowly sat up. In the next moment, she dashed out of the dormitory as if she had gone mad, her hair a messy tangle like a bird's nest after sleeping all afternoon, her clothes disheveled, and still wearing slippers on her feet. The way she ran was undeniably awkward, yet she ran recklessly across the campus.

Indeed. Wen Xin nodded in a daze. Lin Jiayue smiled as he took the umbrella handle from her hand, his eyes seemingly filled with a hint of amusement, "If you come with me to Massachusetts, I will agree to it." At that moment, Wen Xin's heart was filled with joy and a dance of books, even though it was pouring rain outside, her heart felt as if it had ignited a spark of hope. It turned out that he had not only said such things to her, but he had also said them to Song Qingyu. Even though it was pouring rain outside, her heart felt as if it had ignited a spark of hope. It turned out that he had not only said such things to her, but he had also said them to Song Qingyu.

Wang Tingting could no longer hold back and gritted her teeth, saying: "It was Lin Jiayue who told Qingyu that he hopes Qingyu will go to study in the United States with him! Lin Jiayue does not like Wenxin at all; he likes Qingyu!"

Only after the footsteps in the corridor faded away did Wang Tingting speak up to offer a few words of comfort: "Don't be sad, isn't she just like that? Relying on her family's wealth, she never regards anyone as important. Didn't you also make plans to have dinner with Lin Jiayue? Go ahead, don't be late."

Who would have thought that this kid, being so troublesome, would still be seen by him? "Crying?" Chen Hao was somewhat at a loss. Having known Wen Xin for so long, he had only ever seen her laugh carefree. Even when she was genuinely angered by Lin Jiayue, he had never seen her display a look of grievance. This was indeed the first time he had seen her cry

It has indeed been many years since I have seen someone like Deng Jiuyou, leaving Wen Xin feeling both cold and warm inside

The school bulletin board has been posted, how long can we keep it a secret? Wenxin will definitely find out when she returns tomorrow. Qingyu, you should tell her sooner rather than later, " said Deng Jiuyou.

Wen Xin did not look back; wherever Chen Hao was, Lin Jia Yue would surely be there. She did not want to see him, and more importantly, she did not dare to look at him at all. Chen Hao quickly walked to her side and patted her shoulder, "Why didn't you go eat?"

Deng Jiuyou, in high heels, hurriedly descended the stairs first, while Chen Hao quickly walked behind Wen Xin and said, "Thank you, future sister-in-law"

Wang Tingting wanted to say something more, but was stopped by a fierce glare from Deng Jiujiu. She shouted angrily: "If you say one more word, I will tear your mouth apart in no time."

Wang Tingting let out a cold snort, just about to retort, when Song Qingyu glanced at her and gently explained, "Ning Ning, Tingting means no harm, please don't overthink it"

"No, don't cry just yet. It's only a year, and after a year your idol will be back. Don't be sad, I'll treat you to dinner," Chen Hao comforted.