PART 9

Oh

Chu Lu unexpectedly raised his hand and tapped my head, saying: "Still laughing! What are you doing running here at this time?"

However, sometimes I feel that she is clearly doing it on purpose. She knows very well the relationship between you and Chu Lu, and she knows that you both like each other, so why does she pretend to be completely unaware and get so close to Chu Lu? In any case, if it were me, I would be unable to forgive it

At the moment of my utmost anxiety, the figure of Chu Lu unexpectedly appeared before me, standing about ten meters ahead, wearing slippers, holding a garbage bag, and looking as if he had just woken up, curiously gazing at me as I was being chased.

Indeed, how could I be sweating profusely? The weather is already cool now

What should we do? We are all with the same boy! Suddenly, Juan Li stood beside me

It is truly a grievance; how did I end up as an adversary of Xiaomi?

In the third year of high school, apart from studying, it is still studying; the teachers do not assign us any other tasks, let alone entertainment

Can we still be good sisters?" Juan Li said, looking out the window

I will first tell my mother that I want to transfer schools

I have never been able to part with you

There was not a single person in the park. I stood there in a daze, just about to call Chulu, when three people suddenly appeared from nowhere, two men and one woman. I recognized the woman; she was the one who taught me a lesson last time for defending Xiaomi.

Chu Lu, feeling a bit embarrassed, touched her hair and said, "You mischievous girl! Make sure to do well on the exam tomorrow! Let's just pretend that today's events never happened"

When Juan Li speaks to me, she always smiles, but I can feel her drifting further away from me

... ...

I looked at him and smiled, shyly saying: "We haven't talked like this in a long time. It feels really good, just like before"

Chu Lu was carrying me, walking very slowly, and jokingly said: "If you get drunk after the first drink, who would dare to invite you for a drink in the future?"

Hmm? He still answered me softly

I said indignantly, "Didn’t I receive a text message saying you were waiting for me here?"

Fool! Even a little thought would reveal that it is false! Fortunately, I am so clever and witty; otherwise, you would have to be carried in on a stretcher for tomorrow's exam

Upon seeing me on the Chu Road, he threw down the garbage bag and ran over, losing his slippers in the process, but he did not care and rushed towards me

Juan Li continued, "In fact, I had already recovered a month ago, truly. I will also be admitted to university, so do not worry about me anymore"

Chu Lu sighed and said, "You silly girl, what good does your decision do? I do not like her, and pretending to like her would only hurt her. If you do not want to feel more guilt towards her, then stop thinking this way. Isn't it better for us to take care of her together?"

However, I began to pay less attention to Chu Lu. When I told Chu Lu that we should break up, Chu Lu merely said with a sense of grievance: "We have never said that we were together, so how can there be a breakup?"

After saying this, I found myself questioning whether I really had to be with Chu Lu. If there is even the slightest reason not to be together, then I would be the one to turn and leave.

I do not know if they often have such chases, but how do they seem to run so fast? My anxiety is of little use, as I can see that I am about to be caught.

I shook my head and said, "I am not going."

We are in love, from childhood to adulthood, we have always been in love

It is truly regrettable that the years of our acquaintance have now passed and will never return.

However, she can converse with Chu Lu for a long time, and it is perfectly fine to talk for an entire afternoon

Chu Lu paused for a moment, then continued walking in silence

"Then are you willing to owe me for a lifetime?" Chu Lu said

I looked at Juan Li, observing her calm expression, listening to her utter those heart-wrenching words, almost moved to tears.

It was I who ruined her! It was I! I can no longer take away the person she likes! I said loudly, with all my strength, wanting to make Chu Luming understand the great determination I had made!

Chulu raised his chin with pride

"Do not say that. She is not being excessive in any way she acts," I said softly

Hmm? Chu Lu replied softly to me

I thought that the final year of high school would bid farewell to all of us in such silence, a farewell forever

During the break, the classroom was empty and desolate. I stood in front of the bed, watching Chulu on the playground, constantly wiping sweat from his brow due to playing basketball.

It seems that with just a turn, the threshold of the college entrance examination has appeared before us

Jian Li shook her head and said, "It will never happen again. Because we have both fallen for the same boy. Nuan, we are too similar; although you and I express ourselves differently, we interpret our almost identical souls and thoughts in different ways. When you liked Zhai Yang, it was also when I had feelings for him, and when you liked Chu Lu, it was precisely when I developed feelings for Chu Lu. You asked, are we each other's shadows? Even my unexpected injury is somehow related to you; it is merely to make our fates more alike. Nuan, we are indeed each other's shadows. But now we must part ways, and perhaps there will be some endings that will surprise you."

"Because he transferred schools, you came back drunk, how could I not know? Chu Lu told me, and he even said that you might also want to transfer schools, and he was right!" Mother looked at me and said

You say you cannot bear to part with me

Chu Lu said calmly: "Have you made your decision?"

I lay on Chu Lu's back, still sobbing softly, my tears had already soaked a large area of his back, in the summer clothes, he must have felt my tears

At that time, during a mathematics class, the math teacher was explaining the previous exam paper when Juan Li suddenly collapsed, and Chu Lu happened to be sitting right next to Juan Li

I nodded and said, "Yes, I can owe you a lifetime, but I cannot owe Juanli. Because you are closer to me than she is. Owing you a lifetime feels sweet to think about, while owing Juanli a lifetime brings only pain! I beg you to agree with me!"

But I am sorry for her I said

"Chu Lu ... ... save me!" As soon as I opened my mouth, I realized how dry it was, and I felt nauseous while trying to speak

I am disappointed; it turns out that Chu Lu already knew.

For someone as playful as I am, it truly astonishes me that I can become so engrossed in my books. Of course, even more surprised than I am are my teachers and parents, who look at my improving grades with expressions of satisfaction. I have finally come to understand that everything comes at a cost, and the price of my academic success has been the disappearance of my joy

I like you, I like Qingnuan, I liked you in the past, I like you now, and I will continue to like you in the future

Chu Road

I held Chu Lu a little tighter

I did not think much and just ran downstairs on a hot day

When Chu Lu rushed out of the classroom holding Juan Li, I was still sitting in my seat, dazed and confused

Cai Liang looked at me and said, "Do not blame me for being talkative. This approach of Juan Li's is not a solution; you cannot think of pushing Chu Lu out. Juan Li seems to be a bit selfish as well."

However, I was terrified when Juan Li fainted for the first time in class

But why are you sweating profusely?" Cai Liang asked curiously

However, Juanli was clearly caught in between us

Cai Liang called out to me, saying: "Aren't you going to take a look?"

I shook my head and said it was nothing

However, it is precisely because it is fleeting that it is the most valuable

"It's not good! I beg you to like her for one year, okay? Just this year, or two years, until she recovers. Otherwise, I feel that my happiness is shameful! I can never repay it in my lifetime, I cannot compensate for it!"

Zhai Yang has visited Juan Li, but each time Juan Li only speaks a few words with Zhai Yang before returning. She says she cannot converse with people for too long

I smiled and said, "Of course, I won't let it happen either!"

I quickly fell silent and from then on refrained from mentioning the matter of transferring schools

However, I have already made a decision, and Chu Lu's opposition is of no avail.

At noon, I suddenly received a message from an unknown number, stating that Chu Lu was waiting for me in the community park and urging me to hurry over

Chu Lu smiled faintly and said, "Stop overthinking, it will all pass!"

Seeing the danger recede, I let out a sigh of relief. Turning around, I looked at Chu Lu with his disheveled hair and couldn't help but chuckle.

Cai Liang gently nudged me and asked, "Are you alright?"

He sighed lightly and did not say anything further

Chu Lu walked slowly, carrying me without saying a word

However, I cannot comment on this; I remain silent regarding anything that Juan Li does

Say that you like me

I smiled and said, "You are mistaken; how can we pretend that such a wonderful thing never happened!"

Chu Lu did not answer me

Of course, Chu Lu could not know about the conversation between Ju Li and me, but ever since then, every time I saw him, I felt a pang of heartache

If you like me, consider it as repaying a debt for me. I shattered her beautiful future. I am surprised at how calmly I can speak, even though tears are flowing, the words still come out smoothly.

It seems that Xiaomi is going to ruin me

I hurriedly said: "It is not because of him, really not because of him. I just want to transfer to a better school!"

Whenever Juanli feels even the slightest discomfort, I, along with Chulu, rush to her side to take her to the hospital and accompany her; it is always the three of us together. Our relationship has become quite strange; I can no longer feel the bond between Chulu and me, as my sole focus is on taking care of Juanli. Chulu has also become very silent, and on the way home from school, we hardly speak; sometimes, we do not even walk together. Our relationship has become quite strange; I can no longer feel the bond between Chulu and me, as my sole focus is on taking care of Juanli. Chulu has also become very silent, and on the way home from school, we hardly speak; sometimes, we do not even walk together.

I know he is making excuses, but I can only clearly tell him whether to continue being brothers or to do nothing at all

It is said that we are in love

When I was walking home with Chu Lu, I walked beside him and asked, "Will you take an entrance exam for a university with me? Let's take an entrance exam for a university! You said you would take an entrance exam for a university, right? Let's do it, okay? Okay! Okay..."

"Do not deceive yourself any longer. Nuan, I really want to go back to the first year of high school, back to our initial days, when we sat there, looking at the sky, observing the world beyond the walls, discussing our loosely defined dreams. I miss that time so much. Because we can never return, that is why I long for it," Juan Li said with a hint of sadness. When she spoke like this, I felt that she was once again the Juan Li of the past.

I cried and murmured in agreement, saying that I had made a decision

Juan Li smiled at me and said, "However, I will not let go of Chu Lu. I regret giving Zhai Yang to you for the first time. I have been suffering alone, watching you two together. The fact proves that I am not that great. This time, I will not give in."

"Chu Road," I exclaimed

However, silence is not tranquility; everything continues, it continues endlessly

The day before the college entrance examination, the school is closed, and all the students are resting at home

Chu Lu said: "Don't rush. The college entrance examination is tomorrow, and today the security in the community has specially arranged a reassurance class for the exam. They will also patrol at noon to prevent any disruptive individuals from entering the community and disturbing the students' rest. I see that the timing is just right; they will be arriving soon. Moreover, there are surveillance cameras in the community park, so don't say I didn't warn you! If you are thinking of doing something, think it through first. Our parents, who are willing to do anything for their children, are capable of anything."

As soon as Chu Lu finished speaking, the three individuals in front of him exchanged nervous glances, whispering as if they were devising a strategy. At that moment, the woman’s phone rang; she answered the call and then whispered a few words to the other two men, after which the three of them left in a huff

Hey! You little brat! One of the boys seemed ready to take action

Yet he said nothing at all

I did not expect such a situation to arise; Juan Li must have been too strong-willed and secretly working hard. I also did not anticipate how afraid I would be when faced with such circumstances; the original feelings of guilt surged forth, tormenting me to the point where I could hardly breathe

We need to break up

Without thinking much, I turned and ran away, but those three individuals quickly pursued me.

Everything else that Juan Li said suddenly became insignificant. I heard her say that she had already recovered, a year ahead of schedule. I joyfully grabbed her hand and jumped up, and tears finally streamed down my face, the emotions that had been building up over the past year could no longer be concealed.

My most innocent and carefree youth has become scarred through repeated fainting spells. I once did not understand sadness, and the face that pretended to be sorrowful has finally acquired some traces of weariness. I began to study in silence, and books became my only sanctuary

You must take good care of Juan Li

I nervously smiled and said, "It's nothing, after all, we are good sisters!"

"Where did this come from again? I'm telling you, if it's not your business, don't meddle; otherwise, you will bear the consequences!" one of the boys said

The last conversation that could be considered a chat with Juan Li happened by chance in the classroom

It is enough that Juanli has always been very happy

However, Chu Lu rarely speaks to me, yet I feel that he is getting closer to me.

The result is that my mother actually said: "Is it because Zhai Yang transferred schools?"

Why not? It is always so!

Chu Lu smiled and said, "What great audacity! Don't you even consider whether this is a place where you can act recklessly?"

I took her hand and said, "We will go back!"

How do you know? I asked curiously

"Just stop it! You are already in your third year of high school, so focus on your studies! What is wrong with this school? It ranks among the top in the city. Don't entertain any other thoughts; transferring schools is not an option! It's true that a daughter grows up and no longer listens to her mother! Just let me have some peace of mind!" I didn't expect that my one remark would provoke a torrent of complaints from my mother.

Because I have always been worried that Juanli would be too tired, I often suggested going for a walk with her or doing something fun on the weekend, but Juanli refused, saying that she needed to rest

I recalled the words told to me by Juan Li, that a confidant is most precious in its brevity

This is a critical period for the college entrance examination; if my arm were to get dislocated again, my life might be rewritten

At that moment, I felt that Chu Lu was the most disheveled prince in the world, yet he was still a prince after all

Chu Lu rushed ahead of me, pulling me behind him, and faced the two men and one woman who had already approached me, scolding, "What are you doing?"

Juan Li's performance has almost plummeted, each time more dismal than the last. People say that a thin camel is still larger than a horse, and I cannot believe this is Juan Li. However, every time I see Juan Li's indifferent smile upon seeing her results, my heart aches deeply.

Juan Li's condition has gradually improved, but her grades have not been able to rise.