You are always there
It has been divided
The words "Genius Belief" are clearly written on Xi Siyong's face. There is a widely circulated saying on K's desk: Love the Party, love the country, love the junior sister; be wary of fire, theft, and senior brothers.
"Transfer back to the country? Congratulations..." Xi Siyong extended his hand, "Wishing you and that beautiful painter a swift union."
I attended kindergarten with her, and my father had a good relationship with Uncle Cheng in the past. Later, she moved away, and we haven't been in contact for the past few years
"Rest assured, I will also search for a few reflections online," Zhao Xu muttered before he had no time to pay attention to him. It was only after a game ended that he turned back, looking at Xi Siyong's tightly furrowed brows, "Let me reiterate, I am not trying to pursue Cheng Bing. After all, she is my junior sister; I should take care of her, right"
Fortunately, it was just a few stitches, and I will go back to have them removed in a while. Xi Siyong climbed onto the bed with one hand, burrowed into the covers, and leaned down to Zhao Xu, saying, The hospital bed is uncomfortable to sleep on, I will take a nap, please excuse me from three or four classes, after all, I have a note from the doctor.
Unfortunately, for Xi Siyong, this is precisely a multiple-choice question, with options ranging from A to Z proving insufficient, and moreover, it may not necessarily be a single-choice question
Cheng Bing has been cherished and raised with care since childhood. Recently, encountering these matters, let her be happy; after all, it doesn't take much effort! The other day, when I saw her like that, I felt a bit reluctant...
At any time and in any place, as long as a third party is present, they have always been able to turn their weapons around in the shortest time and unite against an external target
In March, the peach blossoms bloom, and another traditional activity of K University is barbecuing in the forest park during the spring and autumn seasons. They buy pre-cut pork, beef, lamb, potatoes, eggplants, and various vegetables from the market, carry large bags of sausages and hams, ride bicycles around South Lake, rent five or six charcoal grills, enjoy barbecues, bask in the sun, play cards on the grass, and feed the pigeons, which is quite pleasant. When Zhao Xu went barbecuing in his first year at university, he lay on the grass and dozed off until dusk, still reluctant to get up: "If I could build a house here and find a wife, I would have no other desires in this life!"
Because he did not try to keep her, his girlfriend became increasingly angry, as if she had caught him in some wrongdoing. Out of courtesy, Xi Siyong listened to all the outbursts. It did not matter; after all, everyone who came would eventually leave, and he had long since grown accustomed to it.
"Yes, I have also been dumped before, and I have come to terms with it?" Xi Si slightly raised his eyelids, then lowered them again to read. The breakup was indeed not initiated by him; Zhao Xu often complained about his countless romantic flings. In reality, most of the time he simply accepted the breakups calmly—there was no other reason; they all said they could no longer endure him. For instance, this time it was: "In the past, you would go to the music building every weekend to practice singing, and I could accept that you didn't accompany me. But now, with your wrist injury, you would rather spend every afternoon in the music building than accompany me to the comic exhibition—I really doubt whether you ever loved me."
I remember, 502, 2254, we live in Building 5, Room 316, come over to play when you have time
"Are you really okay?" A face filled with guilt peeked out from between two heartless men. Xi Siyong could not connect this picturesque face with the roar that had echoed just moments ago, and he forced a couple of dry laughs. Under the sharp gazes of the two men, Xi Siyong smiled warmly and said, "It's nothing, I just slipped after hearing a noise. It's almost time to turn off the lights, so you should go up first, classmate."
Xi Siyong used to scoff at Zhao Xu's "empathy" but today he finds his words quite reasonable. After some thought, he replies: Then why not invite her over to play more often when school starts, make more friends, go out and have fun, and you won't keep thinking about things at home.
Du Jinyun glanced at the few people around Zhao Xu, then looked at the protesting young man over there, and smiled gracefully, saying: "Cheng Bing, you play here, I will go over there to play cards with them."
Xi Siyong tucked his hands into the pockets of his thin windbreaker, a slight smirk playing at the corners of his lips as he looked at her. He had a face that was quite appealing to contemporary young women, if only the words coming from his mouth were not so venomous: "Playing cards, huh? Losing a couple of rounds to make you happy, it's also for the sake of Ah Xu. After all, the kid next door always wants me to deliberately lose to her when we play chess, so I consider it a good deed for the day. But if you get angry, Ah Xu's reputation is certainly not significant enough for me to climb the Oriental Pearl Tower." If only the words coming from his mouth were not so venomous: "Playing cards, huh? Losing a couple of rounds to make you happy, it's also for the sake of Ah Xu. After all, the kid next door always wants me to deliberately lose to her when we play chess, so I consider it a good deed for the day. But if you get angry, Ah Xu's reputation is certainly not significant enough for me to climb the Oriental Pearl Tower."
With a smile that could freeze, her eyes curved with delight as she listened to others praise this book, even happier than when she heard her roommate Xi Siyong being complimented as the belle of the self-control department. Xi Siyong sighed inwardly, unable to resist teasing Zhao Xu: "So which story do you like the most? The Frog Prince, Lettuce Girl, or... Little Red Riding Hood?"
Xi Siyong could no longer bear to watch and couldn't help but take a long, cold breath to remind them of his presence
Xi Siyong revealed a look of surprise, then smiled faintly, as if everything was clear to her. The setting sun cast a soft golden light from the west, filtering through the rustling leaves, enveloping her in a gentle glow. Cheng Bing did not understand why, at that moment, she felt a sense of relief; perhaps it was because the clear, azure lake had just washed away the resentment that had been weighing on her heart; or perhaps it was the soft golden light that briefly swept away the long-buried gloom in her heart. Cheng Bing did not understand why, at that moment, she felt a sense of relief; perhaps it was because the clear, azure lake had just washed away the resentment that had been weighing on her heart; or perhaps it was the soft golden light that briefly swept away the long-buried gloom in her heart.
Their marriage was also rushed, and they didn't even take wedding photos
How could she not feel resentment? She had a family that everyone envied, and from childhood to adulthood, she was the model that her peers' parents used to educate their children. Yet, one night she woke up to find that the happiness she had long taken pride in was merely a dream bubble carefully crafted by others. She thought she was nestled in the most comfortable and softest place, only to discover that it was nothing more than a cloud drifting away with the wind— that layer of false curtain was so perfect, so perfect that it made her afraid to let anyone glimpse the countless wounds hidden beneath.
Xi Siyong almost vomited the leftover food from yesterday, for goodness' sake, it's the 21st century, can't we use some new words? Zhao Xu was still mumbling: "It should be the Cheng Bing I know, she was so well-behaved when she was young. A few years ago, my father saw her and said her mother raised her to be a refined young lady, extremely graceful." He was still reminiscing about the past when he suddenly heard a clattering sound behind him, followed by an angry shout from above: "Are you done yet? If you keep making noise, do you believe I will call and have you sent to the Eight Corners Pavilion?" Zhao Xu was still mumbling: "It should be the Cheng Bing I know, she was so well-behaved when she was young. A few years ago, my father saw her and said her mother raised her to be a refined young lady, extremely graceful." He was still reminiscing about the past when he suddenly heard a clattering sound behind him, followed by an angry shout from above: "Are you done yet? If you keep making noise, do you believe I will call and have you sent to the Eight Corners Pavilion?"
Ji Shenyan was indeed taken aback. He was well aware that Cheng Bing's personality was such that he did not take these matters to heart. However, after so many years of being a lawyer, he had never encountered someone so carefree and resolute. Ji Shenyan thought for a moment and then shook his head with a bitter smile, "If I had known it would come to this, why did I bother in the first place? Back then, it was a life-and-death struggle, insisting on getting married. Now, it’s quite the opposite; girls your age outside are still busy with romance, and you are getting a divorce"
I encountered him downstairs at the law firm, dressed in casual and comfortable sportswear, with a single-shoulder sports bag hanging from him, looking much like he did when he came off the court back in school. However, while he was once drenched in sweat, now he appeared calm and composed, as if they were not there to finalize divorce proceedings, but rather preparing to teach a sixth-grade study session.
Buildings 4, 5, and 6 were shrouded in darkness. Before Xi Siyong could reach the entrance of the apartment complex, he was startled. Looking around, he noticed that the other three sides were still brightly lit and, in surprise, he asked his roommate Zhao Xu, "What is going on?"
He stood there with his mouth open for a long time without closing it: "What kind of person is this?"
He let out a sneer, and while Cheng Bing was tidying up, he asked suspiciously, "What happened?"
If the shards of the magic mirror were to fall into your eyes, I would travel thousands of miles to find you
The story of "The Snow Queen" is quite simple. A magic mirror shattered, and a shard fell into the eyes of a young boy named Kai, adhering to his heart. The kind-hearted Kai then became cold and heartless, perceiving everything he saw as distorted and ugly. A little girl named Gerda, in search of the missing Kai, endured countless hardships and traveled great distances. She found Kai in the Snow Queen's ice palace, spelled out the word "eternity" as required by the Snow Queen, melted the shard in Kai's heart, and then they returned hand in hand to their hometown, living happily together.
Zhao Xu replied quickly: Why bother? Hasn't it been like this for over a decade? Either keep it a secret until the end, or stop creating this false prosperity. A couple of days ago, I had a meal with Cheng Bing; she didn't say much, but she really looked pitiful.
However, he chose silence
The staff member at the Civil Affairs Bureau, as usual, wanted to understand the situation and asked them if they were certain about the breakdown of their relationship. Observing that the two were a handsome man and a beautiful woman, she expressed some dissatisfaction: "Young people nowadays are really something; getting married and divorced so hastily!" Xi Siyong smiled reassuringly at Cheng Bing and began filling out the forms. Ji Shenyan couldn't help but advise again: "It's easy to switch from a red book to a green book, but switching from a green book back to a red book is quite difficult. To put it bluntly, you can mess around in bed, but you can't mess up your signature, brother."
Cheng Bing looked at him in confusion, then glanced at Xi Siyong: "I’m really sorry, I didn’t mean to, do you... need me to take you to the hospital?"
Isn't the story of the fisherman and the golden fish also quite good
When she forced the truth out of Ji Shenyin, Cheng Bing felt as if the entire world had collapsed. Her parents, who had always been respectful and harmonious, her childhood sweetheart, all turned out to be part of a grand illusion. These people had conspired to weave a beautiful dream for her, allowing her to indulge in the clouds, only to have her suddenly fall back to reality. Looking back now, no matter how ugly the truth may be, it has already become a fait accompli. She cannot change it, nor can she salvage it. The once impregnable walls crumbled in an instant, leaving her alone to face the ruins.
pitiful
Xi Siyong secretly sneered, thinking that such a man is not worthy of sympathy even in death. He lacks self-awareness and the ability to discern others; what is the point of his existence? As for Cheng Bing, what is meant by a beauty bringing disaster? This is what it means. Even if she is as beautiful as a nation or a city, she would take it for granted. For someone who has been spoiled since childhood, the countless bones of the dead are nothing to her.
Not waiting for Si Yong to continue asking, Cheng Bing took a deep breath and waved his hand gracefully: "It's over, so you can read that set of books for as long as you like, anyway, whenever I see them, I feel like a fool! In fact, you are right, this is indeed children's literature, in his eyes, I am only worthy of reading such children's books!"
She recalled the thick stack of albums piled up in her room, each year adding one more since she was eight or nine years old, and now it felt ironic. "But it wasn't until just before my birthday last year that I learned my mother had started transferring the family property into my name since I was in elementary school; also, my father's shares in the company, and there are some family assets that will wait until I come of age to be transferred. Therefore, my mother and father have been in a cold war for many years, and they insisted on waiting until I was of age to divorce, neither willing to give the other an advantage. My mother began the process of transferring assets long ago, and she had consulted Uncle Ji about the specific operational details—Uncle Ji is the one... when I hit you last year... cautious Father. Father has always known but has never let slip a word in front of me.
The phone suddenly rang, and Xi Siyong walked to the corner to answer it. A colleague inquired about a drawing, and after discussing the matter at hand, he suddenly remembered something and asked: "Has the registration deadline for the Africa aid project mentioned by the company passed?"
Louis brought two guitars and sat with Si Siyong under the breadfruit tree in the courtyard: "Perhaps it is the last time, Always somewhere?"
Xi Siyong glanced sideways, and Xiao Fu pointed at the cover with a smile: "Andersen's Fairy Tales, are you preparing for prenatal education so early?"
Children's literature
Xi Siyong estimated that the conversation was nearing its end, but unexpectedly, Zhao Xu, disregarding the expressions of others, rushed forward to ask: "What is such a serious matter? I don't see Cheng Bing as someone who is unreasonable..."
You! In a moment of anger, he found it difficult to uncover any evidence of his heinous crimes.
Upon reaching the top of the slope, she turned back, and a gentle breeze was stirring ripples on the lake's surface, reflecting fragmented light in the afterglow of the setting sun—soft rays shimmering over the tranquil water. This phrase sprang to her mind, and her hand instinctively reached out, pointing towards the western horizon where a small building, resembling a block, stood, asking: "Is that T University?"
Ah ... ...
Zhao Xu: Then why were you so enthusiastic just now
For Cheng Bing, love is a true or false question; it is either right or wrong. If it is right, they come together; if it is wrong, they part ways.
A few boys who had just played cards with Du Jinyun waved from a distance, calling her over. Only Xi Siyong remained, and Cheng Bing instinctively became vigilant, casting a cautious and suspicious glance at him. While others might not know why his girlfriend had stopped playing and thrown down her cards, she was well aware of the reason. Just then, Xi Siyong turned around and smiled, saying, "Let's go over too. Oh, you still have a few notes stuck to your head." He reached out to help Cheng Bing tear off the notes, his fingertips lightly brushing against her hair.
Cheng Bing rubbed his face vigorously and sighed, smiling at Xi Siyong: "It's just a breakup, it's nothing to be concerned about. Tomorrow is another day, I can find someone better than him tomorrow!"
Each building has a small plot of land enclosed by a fence at its entrance, originally intended for a flowerbed. However, due to insufficient funds and personnel, the building managers have converted it into a vegetable garden, awaiting the arrival of spring next year to plant seedlings. As the two of them walked along the fence, the young man's declaration of love had transformed into the most widely quoted segment from Stephen Chow's "A Chinese Odyssey": "Once, there was a sincere love placed before me..."
In that year, Xi Siyong was in his second year of university. Accompanied by the vigorous wave of university mergers, the new student dormitory, Qu Shui Yuan, was put into use. As a student of the School of Civil Engineering, Xi Siyong was very dissatisfied with the lifeless design of Qu Shui Yuan, which was characterized by its straight lines and right angles. Although this was precisely the engineering style that the school took pride in, the term "Qu Shui" was merely a hollow promise.
Xi Siyong smiled brightly, revealing a set of neat and white teeth, exuding an exceptionally sunny and clean aura. Cheng Bing stood a few steps below, looking up at him, and thought to herself no wonder that during this semester's classes, there were still people behind her pointing and whispering, saying she was the girl who smashed the water bottle at the campus heartthrob of the School of Civil Engineering. The gossip in the school grows legs, truly more vigorous than the wild grass after a spring breeze.
Xi Siyong: Do not shout thief while stealing yourself
Already taken!
Xi Siyong paused for a long time before carefully typing: A girl who has just experienced a breakup is easily taken advantage of, especially in a department like ours where the gender ratio is severely imbalanced. It is certainly safer for her to play with us than to be left among that group of lewd men
He did not know whose signature it was, but it contained a phrase he found pretentious: "Time possesses a subtle power." Every time he saw similar signatures on MSN, he couldn't help but secretly mock those overly sentimental young literary women. Yet now he had to admit that during the not-so-long time since they parted and the not-so-distant distance between them, his thoughts had already turned to ice far too much.
Undergraduate students must turn off the lights at 11:00 PM, and almost all dormitories have to make noise until the lights go out naturally—yet that day was particularly different
Zhao Xu explained again: When I used to visit their home, I felt that her parents were very affectionate, a model couple in our area. Cheng Bing admired her parents a lot, and whatever she wanted to do, she would follow what her parents said. Now, after having a meal with her, she didn't mention her parents even once. It also seems that she has broken up with her boyfriend; I could tell she didn't want to bring it up, so I didn't dare to ask more.
Cheng Bing did not understand why on this day she chose Xi Siyong to be the listener, because after all, he was just a stranger. Or perhaps it was because he earnestly took the time to read that book "Andersen's Fairy Tales," even though he had once thought of it as a children's book
Not yet in love, but first discussing separation, is this the consistent style of Xi Siyong? In fact, over the years, her close friends have known what kind of person he is better than anyone else. However, she once had a fleeting confidence, thinking that perhaps they could last long.
Later, that set of books was placed on Zhao Xu's desk, and he had never seen him open it. Xi Siyong couldn't help but complain to him: "Since you don't read it, why borrow it? It's just taking up space on the desk, and it would be unfortunate if someone accidentally knocked over a cup and damaged someone else's book."
Zhao Xu finally let him go
Cheng Bing saw him coming from afar, his face painted with the brilliant sunlight of summer, smiling as he asked her: "Not busy today?"
Damn it, as brothers, we must keep a close eye on Zhao Xu in the future to prevent him from going down this irreversible path
It is indeed an embarrassing fact
Zhao Xu shrugged and smiled, saying: "Don't girls all fall for this kind of thing? It's so romantic, quite impressive, even the biggest mistakes can be turned around."
The straightforward and passionate lyrics, coupled with the enchanting and tender melody, made Xi Siyong inexplicably jealous of Louis. Yes, one day Xi Siyong will return to his homeland, but when he is back, where will that person be
Cheng Bing smiled and guessed that Zhao Xu had never even touched that set of books: "Take your time reading, after all, I have read them all before."
Just help me sign up
He casually picked up the set of "Andersen's Fairy Tales" from the table, opened the cover, and on the title page of the first book, there was a signature from Ji Shenyin along with a brief birthday greeting
Xi Siyong was taken aback; Louis was someone he had met at a reception at the Chinese embassy. Despite their differing cultural backgrounds and even language barriers, they had remarkably become good friends—perhaps it was because they were both fans of the Scorpions band, or perhaps it was because Louis often mentioned his beautiful painter girlfriend in Paris, with whom he was separated by thousands of miles.
After the first round of barbecue, the classmates gathered in groups of three or five on the hillside, playing games like "Dou Di Zhu" and "Upgrading." University is such a place; as long as you have enough insight, a few months is sufficient to transform a tender green onion into a seasoned fried dough stick. The old rule for group allocation is that each group must have a girl. Xi Siyong, accompanied by his new girlfriend, was playing upgrading with Zhao Xu and a few others. Zhao Xu lamented, "How can a girl who is taken count as a spot!" His dormitory brothers were looking around when one suddenly brightened up and pointed to a pigeon house by the lake not far away: "That girl, Ah Xu, you know her, right?"
Ji Shenyan was not annoyed at all, and spoke slowly: "According to my usual principle as a lawyer, when helping someone with a divorce case, the primary goal must be to ensure that the other party leaves with nothing—at most, they should only have their underwear left when they go. Now look at you, you are serving half of your assets out on a platter yourself, making it so easy for you to get divorced. Who would dare to seek my help in the future? Also, Xi Siyong has been staying at the reporter from Shida's place these days, and that reporter calls me three times a day asking what exactly is going on—it's as if I am the one instigating your divorce!"
The formally dressed man spoke kindly to the building manager, asking her to help clean up the scene, and then followed Zhao Xu and Xi Siyong to the campus hospital. On the way, he introduced himself, saying: "My name is Ji Shenyin, I am a third-year graduate student in the Law Department at T University. What about you?"
The airplane ascended to an altitude of 30,000 feet. Looking out of the window, the azure sky and the turquoise sea, all the once familiar grass and trees, suddenly appeared minuscule... He was leaving, leaving this country, leaving those who loved him, and the one he loved.
This outpouring felt like expelling a bad breath, yet she soon felt disheartened; her first love had not even had the chance to begin before it hastily came to an end
Xi Siyong helplessly closed the book and sighed, after all, this is still a fairy tale, because in the end, the little boy and the little girl held hands and lived happily together
Zhao Xu is playing StarCraft, frantically building a base blood pool: "I don't like watching fairy tales either"
Is it really just a matter of deceit between people? According to Xi Siyong, she should hold significant weight in Ji Shenyuan's heart, so why does he need to date another girlfriend? Clearly, both families tacitly acknowledge their relationship—Ji Shenyuan's father and her mother are close friends, and every time Ji Shenyuan comes over for dinner, his father always pretends to lament: "Bingbing is growing up, I wonder which lucky boy will have the fortune in the future..."
Among the numerous girlfriends of Xi Siyong, whose exact number is unknown, Cheng Bing witnessed the first one, who was currently feeding Xi Siyong soup one spoonful at a time. Upon entering the room and seeing this scene, Cheng Bing awkwardly smiled and said, "I brought a bowl of winter melon and old duck soup from the cafeteria," quickly adding, noticing the suspicious and hostile gaze of Xi Siyong's girlfriend, "from the staff cafeteria."
Today, the host of the dinner is Louis, the counselor of the French Embassy. After greeting several guests, he approached Xi Siyong with a high-stemmed glass in hand and said, "Xi, I may have to return to my home country."
Zhao Xu raised his wrist to check the time, as if recalling something, quickly hit the brakes and stopped Xi Siyong, laughing, "It will soon be 10:30, let’s wait here, there will be a good show to watch."
Xiao Fu was taken aback by his serious expression, looking utterly bewildered: "How is this different from what I watched when I was a child? Isn't Snow White with the seven dwarfs..."
Xi Siyong pointed to the boys in the open space in front of Building 8 and said: "There, you go up and have a fight, and start by talking about the touching and shared experiences of your kindergarten days—"
Du Jinyun pointed at a group of boys gathered around the grill, feeling both amused and exasperated. Xi Siyong chuckled helplessly and said, "Let's go eat with them."
Xi Siyong looked up and glanced at Cheng Bing, then smiled slightly and said, "Is parting still being friends?" Cheng Bing exaggeratedly nodded, saying, "Hmm, of course that's natural." Ji Shenyin, standing by, made a gesture of goosebumps and said, "I beg you, please don't show off your affection in front of me when you get divorced, okay?" Cheng Bing retorted, "You are just jealous!"
Colleagues with whom I never interacted beyond eight hours in the domestic setting, when thrown into a foreign land thousands of miles away, seem to instantly transform into long-time acquaintances. During leisure time, we travel together, visiting the wildlife parks in Kenya, the Abu Simbel temples in Egypt... On holidays, we often receive invitations from the embassy to participate in various celebratory events—an opportunity to shake hands and exchange greetings with national leaders whom I could only see on television in the past.
Love at first sight? ... Xi Siyong couldn't help but laugh, recalling the first meeting with Cheng Bing, which seemed amusing ... The memory slowly rewinds, and it was six years ago, coincidentally on Cheng Bing's eighteenth birthday. The events of that day, which he had once regarded as a joke, unexpectedly became vivid and clear many years later, as if it were just yesterday.
He was not so fortunate
It is indeed quite difficult for someone like Zhao Xu, who is illiterate, to come up with more philosophical vocabulary. Xi Siyong roughly understood his meaning and unconsciously recalled her slightly melancholic gaze. This month, he had encountered her a few times in the teaching building, each time merely a brief exchange of nods and greetings. However, he had heard quite a bit about the rumors surrounding her. Thanks to Ji Shenyan, Cheng Bing quickly became a well-known figure at K University. The latest news Xi Siyong heard was that a male student from the self-control department had intruded into the girls' dormitory in Building 8, threatening to cut his wrist in pursuit of her.
Xi Siyong nodded slightly, strumming the guitar, playing the Scorpions' "Always Somewhere"
Today is the day of T University's graduate spring dispatch for leaving school
However, even climbers have their tiring days, especially when they realize that they have been going in circles, only to find themselves on the path down the mountain
Xi Siyong looked at Ji Shenyin with amusement as he took advantage of the moment when Cheng Bing and Zhao Xu were both silent to pull out a beautifully bound set of books from his bag and handed it to Cheng Bing. He then watched as the two of them pushed and pulled, remaining in a stalemate for quite some time. Perhaps it was inappropriate to argue in front of outsiders, so Cheng Bing ultimately accepted the books and bid them farewell to go to class
The two-tiered wooden pigeon lofts are neatly hung on the attic wall, with dozens of pigeons fluttering up and down. In front of the pigeon cages stands a familiar silhouette, with a refreshing ponytail, tiptoeing as she holds pigeon feed, slowly pouring it into the basket in front of the cages. From this angle, her face is not visible, yet Xi Siyong vaguely recalls her smile, carrying a distant and polite warmth, the slightly curled ends of her hair occasionally lifting in the gentle breeze, gently stirring the hearts of those who see it
The ice melted and laughter replaced tears, yet feeling quite embarrassed, he lowered his head and wiped his face haphazardly. At the foot of the mountain, connected to the lake, Xi Si Yong smiled and said: "Why not go wash by the lake? The water here is fresh and relatively clean"
Xi Siyong reached out to help her up, but Cheng Bing pushed his hand away with one hand, still burying her head and hugging her legs, her shoulders shaking. It was only then that Xi Siyong felt something was amiss; after extending his hand for a long time, he finally patted her shoulder and comforted her, saying, "Are you alright?"
"Stop!" He pulled a cigarette from his bag to interrupt him, "As long as you help me finalize the divorce procedures immediately, I will not bother you again. If anyone asks you about me, just say that this person is dead and that there are matters to be dealt with in the afterlife!"
Only Cheng Bing pursed her lips and remained silent, while the people in the room laughed uncontrollably, stubbornly repeating in low voices: "It really is not a children's book"
Cheng Bing playfully teased him again: "I don't need you to coax me!"
Xi Siyong dismissively presented facts and reasoning, while Zhao Xu sighed helplessly, unable to understand why this gentleman, who was clearly so lacking in romantic sensibility and had a cold demeanor—though one might euphemistically call it maturity—was being adored by the female students in the department as if he were a hot celebrity.
I ... ...
Afterwards, Ji Shenyin escorted Xi Siyong back to the dormitory. Xi Siyong glanced at Zhao Xu and asked Ji Shenyin nonchalantly, "Did you have a fight with your girlfriend?" Zhao Xu also teasingly remarked to Ji Shenyin, "You sure know how to recite Stephen Chow's lines!"
On the day of the divorce, after finishing the farewell dinner, while sending Cheng Bing off to catch a ride, I myself did not know what was wrong with me, and casually took this photo of his back.
The winter vacation is just around the corner. Xi Siyong's family is in this city. After finishing the exams, he returns home to spend the entire winter. While online, he encounters Zhao Xu and sighs to him on QQ: I inquired with my father, and it turns out that Cheng Bing's parents had been planning to divorce for a long time. They were afraid it would affect Cheng Bing, so they delayed the process until she started university.
Zhao Xu, regardless of his cold sarcasm, was so excited that his eyes sparkled with a green light: "She was particularly well-behaved, obedient, and beautiful when she was young; it was obvious she was a beauty in the making, loved by everyone! Unfortunately, later her father bought another house, and they moved and transferred schools. Could it be that she is the one who became ice?"
"You always sing in a way that makes me wish I could sprout wings and fly back to Paris right away," Louis said reluctantly as he put down his guitar. "What about you, Xi? Tell me your story."
Just as a roommate returned from the cafeteria with a meal, he was also carrying four water bottles. He placed them in a corner, making the already cramped dormitory feel even smaller. When he stood up, he accidentally bumped into a stool, causing the books in his bag to tumble down with a clatter. Xi Siyong glanced over and saw several textbooks scattered on the floor, along with a set of "Andersen's Fairy Tales" that had fallen out of its box.
Always Somewhere
Less talk, take people's money and help them avert disaster
"It's alright, there haven't been any holidays recently, and it's the off-season." Cheng Bing, with his hands behind his back, tried to remove the wedding ring from his ring finger. Perhaps due to wearing it for a long time, it was a bit painful to take off. When he walked up to her, she smiled and extended her tightly clenched fist towards him: "This is the last time I will call you Mr. Cheng, give me your hand."
Xi Siyong was at a loss, completely unsure of how to handle such a situation after being shouted at. In fact, he often encountered girls crying, of all kinds, and his usual approach was to treat them coldly, waiting until they lost interest in crying. However, now Xi Siyong truly felt helpless, as Cheng Bing repeatedly condemned "you all," and he did not know who this "you all" referred to besides himself. During the winter break, Zhao Xu's words quietly crossed his mind, yet he still did not know how to comfort her, so he could only sit quietly beside her, watching her cry until she grew tired. Finally, he softly smiled and said, "If we don't go back soon, Ah Xu and the others will finish all the meat."
Fortunately, there was no hot water in the kettle when it was thrown down, and it landed right behind Xi Siyong. Startled, Xi Siyong slipped and fell to the ground, cutting his right wrist on the shards of the broken bottle. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and hooked his left hand onto the railing, preventing himself from sliding completely onto the scattered shards; otherwise, if he had sustained both cuts and burns, it would have been quite serious.
Xi Siyong opened her hand gracefully, the lines on her palm clear, her fingers long and clean, with oval-shaped soft pads at the tips, emanating a faint soft glow; such soft pads can also become icy. She clenched her fist and extended it towards his palm, slowly relaxing her grip, and the delicate wedding ring fell perfectly into his palm. At the moment the ring dropped, she could not help but feel a slight sense of loss, as if her heart had been pressed unexpectedly, not painful, just a tremor of surprise. She clenched her fist and extended it towards his palm, slowly relaxing her grip, and the delicate wedding ring fell perfectly into his palm. At the moment the ring dropped, she could not help but feel a slight sense of loss, as if her heart had been pressed unexpectedly, not painful, just a tremor of surprise.
"Rest assured, I am quite squeamish about blood and have no interest in slashing my wrists like those in Building 8," Xi Siyong said lightly, the sarcasm evident in his tone. Cheng Bing did not beat around the bush and coldly chuckled, "You clearly have a set of J in your hand, so why did you pass the fourth Q to me without playing it? Why is it that every time I win, you are always the quickest to react? What makes you different from those people, except for thinking your methods are a bit more sophisticated?"
The large pot of bubbling red oil with bullfrogs, the water-boiled fish densely floating with layers of Sichuan peppercorns, indulging in a feast without regard for appearance, so spicy that her tongue trembles, yet she keeps scooping piece after piece into her bowl. Ji Shenyin remembers that she used to avoid spicy food, shedding tears at just a hint of it, but now she cannot enjoy a meal without spice.
Suddenly, a loudspeaker blared, and a voice came from between Building 5 and Building 8: "Cheng Bing, happy birthday..."
Each building has seven floors and can accommodate eight to nine hundred students. With twelve buildings, the total capacity exceeds ten thousand people. Due to the slightly lower terrain of Qu Shui Yuan compared to the surrounding area, it is thus named "Ten Thousand People Pit"
He has always been like this, too lazy to put in the effort to pursue girls. If someone is willing to take the initiative, he does not object. After all, everyone knows what kind of person he is, making his intentions clear from the outset, so no one can blame him afterwards.
I have not finished reading your copy of "Andersen's Fairy Tales" yet. Just as we were nearing the summit, Xi Siyong suddenly stopped and smiled faintly.
"I will become a divorced woman! Fortunately, I am not unemployed yet, otherwise I would be a double-failure youth," Cheng Bing stopped her emotional outburst, but couldn't help cursing under her breath, "In just a few years, I am going from single to divorced, how frustrating!" She took a couple of sips from her wine glass, and in the blink of an eye, she was smiling seductively, "But it's fine, after all, my marriage to him was just a farce, getting divorced early is also a timely awakening."
Cheng Bing nearly blurted out that they had secretly "eloped" back in the day and had obtained their marriage certificate here. Just as the words were on the tip of his tongue, he realized that saying such things at this moment would be rather absurd. Turning to look at the people getting divorced, some were still arguing even upon arriving at the divorce registration office, while many wore forced smiles. Even more outrageous were those who, just after having their documents stamped, broke down in tears, or those who, at the last moment before the stamping, had a change of heart and walked hand in hand to return home. In a single day, one could witness the myriad of human emotions.
Xi Siyong roughly calculated that for half of the dormitories in three buildings, even if each person has one bottle of cola, it would still cost around four to five thousand yuan—what a significant expenditure!
The sound of ice forming suddenly rose, and the originally graceful features displayed a hint of anger: "The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen are not merely children's literature!"
Civil Engineering, sophomore, Zhao Xu cast a sidelong glance and asked with a smile, "Have you known Cheng Bing since childhood? Why haven't I seen you before?"
Ji Shenyan was taken aback, his expression slightly dimmed. After a moment, he helplessly smiled and said: "She is not usually like this; she has been throwing a tantrum these past few days. In the past, when we watched movies together, she joked with me, saying that if I made her angry, I would have to confess my feelings at the Oriental Pearl Tower, with all the people of Shanghai as witnesses, or she would never let me off the hook. Since there is no Oriental Pearl here, I can only make do. Anyway, no one here knows me, so a little embarrassment doesn't matter."
Zhao Xu then asked suspiciously, "Is the story of the fisherman and the golden fish also written by Andersen? I remember that my high school textbook said it was Pushkin, and it was even on the exam for the unified test." Xi Siyong's girlfriend finally couldn't help but lean against the bed railing, stifling her laughter. A guy in the dormitory kicked the power supply of the computer case and, upon hearing this, laughed and scolded, "Zhao Xu, you illiterate, you've lost all face for 316!"
Previously, General Xu has persuaded you several times; is it not that you are reluctant to leave your wife? This trip will last at least three to five years, to a place where not even a bird lays eggs. Xi Gong, please do not joke about this...
Xi Siyong leaned against the railing, gritting his teeth in anger as he cursed Zhao Xu. He knew this fellow favored his friends and women, but he never expected it to reach such an extent! The two men were in perfect harmony, urging Cheng Bing upstairs, one saying, "He's fine, just a little cut," while the other warned, "Be careful not to catch a cold, don't let him freeze." It was as if the person who had been struck by the boiling water bottle and needed care was Cheng Bing, rather than him, the severely injured man with blood streaming from his wrist against the railing.
Zhao Xu saw Cheng Bing remembering himself, and immediately his spirits soared. The two began to chatter excitedly about the past, completely leaving Ji Shenyan aside. Xi Siyong watched coldly from the side, finding it amusing—girls of this age with a bit of charm can easily give the hormonally charged boys a run for their money.
In the valley, the roses grow abundantly, where we encountered the Holy Infant Jesus
The Octagonal Pavilion is the location of the psychiatric hospital in City K
Xi Siyong glanced at her and hummed in response, while Zhao Xu felt somewhat puzzled: "What’s wrong, are you unhappy?"
Zhao Xu leaned forward to take a look, and the girl was tucking a strand of long hair behind her ear. Her delicate face appeared even fairer under the night sky, faintly reminiscent of her childhood. She quickly waved her hand enthusiastically and called out: "Cheng Bing, it's me! I, Zhao Xu! I brought you oranges when we were in kindergarten, do you remember?"
You should go up now, the lights in the dormitory will be turned off soon, I am here!
Seeing Xi Siyong's disbelief, he sighed and smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Last night, my dad called the dormitory. After I found out, I called home from the hospital. As a result... my dad said that Cheng Bing's parents are preparing for a divorce, and it has been going on for a while, right? Last night, I wanted to ask Ji Shenyin, but we are not very familiar. I heard that Cheng Bing's parents do not want to make it public. My dad and Uncle Cheng have a long-standing friendship, and I only found out recently, so I didn't have the courage to bring it up."
Which number?
Zhao Xu shook his head and sighed: "It's really not the case. If it were the situation from over a decade ago, there might still be some hope. But now... the daughter of Nansheng Electronics has three decades less to struggle. I cannot aspire to that; I am aware of my own limitations. I just... don't want to see her unhappy."
The story has been read countless times, yet today, Xi Si Yong finally understands that "The Snow Queen" is actually a love story, even though people often believe that Andersen only wrote fairy tales
The outcome, of course, was a failed wrist-cutting attempt. The truly shocking news is Cheng Bing's reaction—her reaction was one of no reaction at all. It is said that throughout the entire incident, she sat on her dormitory bed wearing headphones and doing her homework, not even glancing over once.
Seeing that Zhao Xu ignored him, Xi Siyong struck the bed board loudly, saying: "Did you hear me?"
Zhao Xu immediately called out twice, and indeed it was frozen. He pulled another girl beside him over and introduced her gracefully: "This is my roommate, Du Jinyun; Zhao Xu, I... I am from the same hometown, and... this is his roommate."
A girl dressed in thick cotton pajamas rushed out from Building 8, wearing large tiger-head cotton slippers, with her long hair draping over half of her face. A formally dressed man had just helped Si Yong out of the glass shards, and upon seeing her, he hurriedly exclaimed, "Dressed so lightly, it's easy to catch a cold in winter, hurry up and put on more clothes!"
Zhao Xu wondered how Xi Siyong could use the stories from the Brothers Grimm to deceive him, and without any suspicion, he nodded repeatedly, saying: "All good, all good"
Watching Cheng Bing go upstairs, Zhao Xu and the man in formal attire turned around: "Classmate, do you... need to go to the school hospital for a check-up to see if you are injured anywhere?"
Having entrusted the lawyer with the matter, and after a couple of weeks without any news, Cheng Bing could no longer endure it and went to confront him: "Lawyer Ji, if you do not complete my divorce procedures within a week—no, within three days, if you do not help me finalize them within three days, be careful that I will not allow my mother to renew the contract with your firm next year"
Xi Siyong nodded with a smile
The demeanor of a girl in the throes of youthful infatuation
Xi Siyong was almost so enraged that he could have internal bleeding, and an image involuntarily flashed through his mind of Zhao Xu, drenched in sweat, climbing the Oriental Pearl Tower—how could you tell she was not that kind of person after just a few minutes of meeting her in a foreign land
The scene of Zhao Xu climbing the Oriental Pearl Tower once again surfaced in Xi Siyong's mind, and then the girl named Cheng Bing threw down another bottle of boiling water, leaving Zhao Xu covered in blood and unrecognizable
The plane took off from Pudong International Airport. After boarding, various safety measures were checked. Before turning off my phone, the company’s assistant, Xiao Fu, leaned in and asked, "Xigong, why don’t you take a frontal photo for your desktop? What’s the deal with just a silhouette?"
Zhao Xu was so confused by the noise that he stared at him for a long time, and only then did he suddenly laugh and say: "Where did your thoughts wander off to?"
Xi Siyong pressed the POWER button, watching the frozen silhouette on the phone's home screen slowly fade away. Xiao Fu teased again, "Xi Gong, I heard that your wife is a great beauty; you can't keep her hidden away from everyone. Do you have any photos on your computer? Let me admire her for a moment."
"Cheng Bing? That name sounds familiar..." Zhao Xu pondered for a long time while stroking his chin, and suddenly slapped his thigh, "I remember now! My dad has a friend whose daughter is named Cheng Bing! We were in the same kindergarten when we were young; she was in the junior class while I was in the middle class. I used to bring two oranges to school every day and would share one with her..."
Zhao Xu nodded, seemingly still lost in thought. Xi Siyong took out the business card that Ji Shenyan had just handed him and read aloud: "Ji Shenyan, Longcheng Law Firm, Legal Assistant"
Xi Siyong: I have no interest in climbing the Oriental Pearl Tower
Zhao Xu: I regard her as my sister; how you are unfaithful in your daily life is none of my concern. If you dare to act coldly, I will not let this go.
This is "The Snow Queen"
I
Ji Shenyin spoke earnestly, while Cheng Bing tilted his head to look at him, the corners of his lips forming that familiar teasing curve. Ji Shenyin immediately realized that his previous words had been in vain, so he stood up and draped his suit jacket over his arm: "I remember you always said you wanted to eat the Sichuan cuisine downstairs, shall we go together?"
Zhao Xu: I warn you not to entertain any improper thoughts
Xi Siyong looked at Zhao Xu with a white-eyed expression, feigning a smile as he said, "Oh, it seems there is more than one bamboo horse?"
At that time, he only felt danger; this girl indeed possessed the allure to lead others to seek death for her, something beyond the capability of someone like Zhao Xu. However, Cheng Bing's smile was bright and refreshing, leaving him unable to even feel anger, and even his girlfriend, who was holding the soup bowl and attending to him, had to admit: "She is simply a replica of Akina Rika"
Xi Siyong remained silent, his hands resting on the seams of his trousers, slowly pacing downwards. After taking a few steps, he casually remarked: "I am a rather lazy person"
Let the beautiful women find it themselves
There are still three days
Xi Siyong was perplexed and parked the car aside. Zhao Xu pulled him to sit by the flowerbed fence, and after waiting for about three minutes, they saw the lights of the dormitories in Building 4 slowly turning on, followed by Buildings 5 and 6. The illuminated dormitories formed the three letters: I - C - E
Xi Siyong unconsciously touched his left wrist, where faint marks remained after the stitches were removed, twisting and winding as if extending into his veins. Cheng Bing had grouped him with a few others as "Zhao Xu's roommate"—those few stitches seemed to have been in vain. Xi Siyong nodded indifferently as a form of greeting. Zhao Xu noticed his cold expression but paid it no mind, instead warmly addressing the two, "He is just like this, don't mind him!"
In the valley, the roses bloom abundantly, where we encountered the Holy Infant Jesus. This passage I vaguely remember is from "The Snow Queen"; he flipped through the pages following the table of contents. Zhao Xu, in the upper bunk, was making strange noises, without lifting his head: "Which number is it?"
Xiao Fu muttered to himself that he was being inconsiderate, but in reality, he did not have a single photo of Bing alone, nor did he have a picture of the two of them together. It is indeed a strange matter; they had many photos together, yet they were always mixed with various friends. When he finally wanted to find a photo of just the two of them, he searched high and low but could not find one.
Xi Siyong shook his head with a smile
I don't know which department it is from, but I will check the BBS tomorrow. It will definitely be among the top ten headlines, and there might even be a photo of that girl!
At Charles de Gaulle Airport during the layover, the air here is not pleasant, it feels heavy and oppressive. Xi Siyong takes out a book from his bag to flip through, and Xiao Fu leans in to join the conversation: "Oh, Xi, is your wife pregnant?"
The formally dressed man pushed Cheng Bing into Building 8, while Cheng Bing kept apologizing. He then smiled awkwardly at Zhao Xu and said, "I live in 502, and the last four digits of my dormitory phone are 2254. If you need anything, you must contact me!"
The divorce was proposed by Cheng Bing, as Xi Siyong would never be the first to utter these two words. Xi Siyong is like an unscrupulous boss, insisting that you be the one to initiate the breakup, thus absolving himself of any moral responsibility. In a company termination, there are severance payments to consider; the one who proposes the breakup inevitably bears some moral obligation.
The rules are simple and easy to understand, yet Cheng Bing plays with a distracted mind, stacking his hands only at the very end of three consecutive rounds. Zhao Xu ponders for a moment, then borrows a red paper strip from a classmate next door, laughingly exclaims: "Without a penalty, it won't do; Cheng Bing, do you look down on us, refusing to play earnestly? Weren't you quite clever when you were young?"
Cheng Bing looked up, trying to discern some unwillingness on his face, hoping to appear less vulnerable, but ultimately failed. Xi Siyong smiled as he closed his palms, casually inserting them into his pockets, and spoke in a tone that was neither warm nor cold: "Mrs. Xi, how have you been feeling lately"
"Feeling flustered" played very quickly, with a game completed in less than two or three minutes. In less than a quarter of an hour, Cheng Bing had a circle of red paper strips stuck to his head, of varying lengths, which was quite amusing. Xi Siyong glanced over with a sidelong look; after starting to play, Cheng Bing seemed to be in much higher spirits, full of fighting spirit, but the circle of red paper strips on his forehead looked awkward no matter how one looked at it
Cheng Bing sat down in the space vacated by Zhao Xugang. The five of them were present, and Zhao Xugang proposed to play "Heart Panic." Cheng Bing did not understand the rules, so Zhao Xugang quickly explained: "It's very simple. We... five people will play, just remove the 90, J, Q, K cards, and add a big joker as a wild card. Then we take turns dealing cards. The first person gets five cards, and the rest get four. Starting from the first person, they pass one card to the next player. The first one to gather all their cards into the same suit slaps their hand on the table in the middle, and the others must quickly slap their hands down. The one who reacts the slowest loses—also, no bluffing!"
Cheng Bing also came to his senses, hurriedly wiping his face in a fluster, then turned his head away and muttered an apology: "I wasn't talking about you"
Ji Shenyin sighed: "No wonder, my father is the legal advisor for Aunt Lin's company. I am several grades ahead of you; when you were in kindergarten, I was about to graduate from elementary school. There were a few years in between when our families had little contact."
You are ... ...
Being together with Xi Siyong was indeed an accident. At that time, he had already mentioned: "Who are we to compare ourselves with these people? Even if we break up, it will definitely be a good parting, and we will still be friends when we meet again"
"It's fine, continue playing," Xi Siyong said淡淡道, just as he was about to deal the cards again, the person in charge of the barbecue suddenly shouted: "Classmates, it's the second round, hurry up and grab it!" Before the words were finished, everyone threw down their cards and rushed out. By the time Cheng Bing came to his senses, he found that only Xi Siyong and Du Jinyun, who was also left behind, remained beside him.
Listening, it is all in a tone of weeping
I know. Xi Siyong smiled, then looked at her face, which was indeed somewhat disheveled after crying, yet she was trying her best to appear calm in front of him. He was not good at comforting others, and after thinking for a long time, what he finally said was the most clichéd form of consolation: "It's good to cry when you're unhappy; it's even better to find someone to beat up for venting your frustrations, as it has a better effect"
Having heard it, I won't file a lawsuit.
Ji Shenyan raised his head, Cheng Bing's eyebrows furrowed, and the large round enamel earrings with beautiful golden and blue colors on her ears were so dazzling that they hurt the eyes. She wore her straight hair in a shoulder-length style and a super short, tight A-line skirt with high heels so thin and long that they could probably kill someone with a single step. He sighed and took off his black-framed glasses, "Can you explain things more clearly? What is going on here? When you got married, I taught you how to get your marriage certificate; now that you're getting divorced, I have to teach you how to divide your assets. If this gets out, my reputation will be ruined. It will seem like I'm deliberately instigating trouble just to make a few lawyer fees! This won't do. I have professional ethics..."
Zhao Xu patted him on the shoulder and smiled, "A few days ago at noon, several students came over, knocking on doors one by one, asking us to turn off the lights starting at 10:15 PM tonight. They said that some dormitories would start turning on their lights at 10:30 PM—apparently, they had drawn up a plan and matched it with the dormitory numbers. That girl is probably named Bing, and that boy is from the neighboring T University. A few brothers from several dormitories were mobilized, dragging dozens of boxes of cola downstairs, explaining one by one and speaking kindly. Everyone saw his sincerity and agreed."
Louis smiled slightly and said, "No, I am preparing to propose to her. If successful, I will resign and return to my country. In your words, it is... you cannot have both fish and bear's paw at the same time. Xi, I will miss you," at this point, Louis appeared somewhat melancholic, "Perhaps I will no longer be able to hear you sing in the future. Xi, you should go to Europe for a concert."
Then... please help me register.
Ji Shenyin smiled but did not respond, diverting the topic. The three chatted for a while longer, escorting Xi Siyong to the entrance of Building 5. Ji Shenyin took out a business card holder from his bag, pulled out a card, and handed it to him, saying: "Please take care of me."
Xisiyong smiled again and after careful consideration, couldn't help but speak up: "Actually...sometimes when others please or coax you, their intention may just be to hope that you suffer less pain." The words had just left his mouth when he quickly added, "I'm not talking about myself."
Looking at Ji Shenyan's expression, if the Oriental Pearl Tower were right in front of him, he would probably climb to the top without hesitation to confess. Xi Siyong felt a chill in his heart; at such a young age, he is already so formidable. Who knows what he might become when he grows up, perhaps a Bao Si or a Daji, a beauty who brings disaster, causing calamity to the nation and its people
Another gentleman in the bedroom was still asleep. He poked his head out from under the covers and, seeing that Xi Siyong's hand was still bandaged, sleepily asked, "You didn't hurt any muscles or bones, did you?"
Well
Zhao Xu helped Xi Siyong up and supported him as they walked towards the shed. Xi Siyong let out a cold snort and waved his right arm in front of him: "If you keep trying to get close to relatives, you might as well take me directly to the morgue!"
Divorce only costs eight yuan, and with a swift stamp, it is done. Then, amicably, they finish their farewell meal. When parting, Cheng Bing cheerfully asks Xi Si Yong, "If the deal doesn't go through, is there still friendship?" He wants to correct it to say, "If the marriage doesn't work out, is there still friendship?" Yet he feels the word 'marriage' is too heavy to utter.
"Just wait and see, I will definitely tear down the red paper strips one by one!" Cheng Bingji said boldly, and indeed, from that moment on, she dominated the game, winning several rounds in a row, leaving only four red paper strips on her head. Zhao Xu, feeling quite unconvinced, looked at her suspiciously: "I can't believe it, you were just playing with us on purpose, weren't you?"
Recent surveys indicate that the average age of marriage for modern individuals has surpassed 25 years, particularly among urban white-collar workers, where the average age is on the verge of exceeding 30 years, and you have yet to reach the average age of marriage...
People in love often cherish vows of eternal commitment, but he has no such interest. The vast sea can turn into mulberry fields, and the word "forever" should be kept as far away as possible.
He tossed and turned but could not fall asleep, because Zhao Xu was still mumbling about how adorable Cheng Bing was as a child. She was truly a little princess showered with countless affections, excelling in singing and dancing, polite to adults and extremely enthusiastic towards her classmates— in short, she was the perfect model.
Cheng Bing was momentarily taken aback, then immediately laughed at himself and said: "You really hold a grudge"
Mr. Cheng, Mrs. Xi—this is how they have always addressed each other during their flirtations, the meaning of which is self-evident—it is a label symbolizing possession, and it is likely the last time it will be used now
"I am sorry." Cheng Bing softly awakened Xi Siyong from his daze, but it was merely a moment of silence, akin to years of tacit understanding. He turned and walked up the hillside path, with her following silently behind him, unusually obedient—such obedience he had not witnessed again in many years, leading him to often doubt whether her brief fragility and momentary bewilderment were merely illusions cast by the afternoon sun.
Not far away, someone protested: "Are you kidding? You three girls, shouldn't you also include one more after excluding the married woman?"
Cheng Bing once again apologized for yesterday's incident. Xi Siyong's girlfriend, despite harboring deep resentment, displayed remarkable poise and hospitality, embodying the demeanor of a gracious hostess, as if instinctively defending her family. Zhao Xu still felt hesitant to inquire about her parents, but he pulled up a chair for her, and the two sat together, reminiscing about the past.
Three months later, Xi Siyong led the company's aid construction team to Senegal in West Africa to participate in the government's aid project to Africa
Xi Siyong rolled his eyes at the ceiling and helplessly said, "Then please return it to her, but at least take a look at the table of contents first"
Who knows what people fear will come to them; when Cheng Bing arrives uninvited at noon, carrying fruit in one hand and a lunchbox in the other to see him. This time, Xi Siyong earnestly took a good look at Cheng Bing's appearance, confirming that she was indeed strikingly beautiful. Although she was not wearing makeup, it was evident that her clothing was well-coordinated and displayed a certain taste, at least far superior to those disheveled female students in the engineering fields of the same age. A simple light blue knitted hat, radiating youthful energy, made him feel a sense of danger—many years later, when Zhao Xu repeatedly pressed him, he could honestly admit that upon their first meeting, he had not harbored any thoughts at all. At least far superior to those disheveled female students in the engineering fields of the same age. A simple light blue knitted hat, radiating youthful energy, made him feel a sense of danger—many years later, when Zhao Xu repeatedly pressed him, he could honestly admit that upon their first meeting, he had not harbored any thoughts at all.
I am reading the book, but it's a bit slow. Are you in a hurry?
What you just said is that a good man deceives a woman for a lifetime, while a bad man deceives a woman for a short time. Your girlfriend just got angry; how long are you planning to comfort her
Every festival feels like a carnival; every person's face is always filled with a spirited and proud demeanor. Xi Siyong deeply understands this sentiment, as everyone, like him, attempts to dispel the loneliness and solitude of being far from home with such a carefree attitude.
I apologize for my behavior: "I am sorry... I lost my temper."
The bed railing was knocked loudly, and upon looking up, I met Zhao Xu's suspicious gaze: "Why hasn't your girlfriend been around lately?"
"Your boyfriend..." The expression now appearing on Xi Siyong's face, which he never knew whether to ask or not, was one he had seen on many of his past girlfriends: longing, yearning, innocence, and sorrow.
Within three days, Cheng Bing received a call from Ji Shenyin, who said that he had agreed on a date with Xi Siyong—surprisingly, Xi Siyong voluntarily relinquished his claims on the properties under her name and agreed to go to the civil affairs bureau to register their divorce immediately
He watched her bend down, cupping a handful of water in her hands, gently pressing it against her face. In that moment, it seemed as if the gentle breeze of the mountains and forests had come to a standstill, and the noise from the other side of the mountain could not penetrate this tranquil atmosphere. The emerald waves rippled, and the gentle wind occasionally stirred up waves of ripples, as if one were immersed in an ancient painting
The term "that person in your family" is a general reference used by Zhao Xu to refer to Xi Siyong's girlfriend, as he is simply too lazy to update who is in the past tense and who is in the future tense
Xi Siyong curled his lips, "The Little Mermaid, transformed into foam for love, is this not a children's book?" However, he felt that those who still enjoyed reading "Andersen's Fairy Tales" in college were, to some extent, still childlike. Debating such matters with young girls ultimately made him appear ridiculous, so he merely smiled and remained silent. "It really is not a children's book," Cheng Bing insisted stubbornly, turning to Zhao Xu for support, "Right? It is not a children's book, is it?"
Everyone asks, after all the effort to be together, why get a divorce? The answer is simply four words: he does not love me. However, this answer is difficult to articulate, and I can only smile lightly and say: "While I am still young, I can find someone better."
She had encountered many boys like him, but this time it felt particularly uncomfortable. Although their relationship was not deep, she felt that Xi Siyong should not be this kind of person. Now it seemed that he was just like this, and it would be better to end things sooner rather than later. Xi Siyong quickly understood the situation, suddenly feeling a surge of frustration, as if something was amiss. For some reason, he recalled the boy from the self-control department who had attempted to harm himself. It was said that afterward, he spoke very poorly of Cheng Bing both in public and private, as if all his actions were a result of Cheng Bing's seduction. The truth of the matter was hard to verify, but Zhao Xu had criticized this person in their dormitory. However, what occupied Xi Siyong's mind now was whether Cheng Bing had the same look in her eyes when she was in the dormitory wearing headphones and doing her homework.
Xi Siyong shook his head and smiled, saying: "If they are willing to put in the effort to deceive you, it at least proves that you hold significant weight in their hearts. Haven't you heard an old saying? Good men deceive women for a lifetime, while bad men deceive women for a short time. From this perspective, you are already quite remarkable."
"Spare me, there are more than twenty departments in Building 8, all of which are engineering. The male-to-female ratio in the Control Science Department is 7:1, and the Materials Science Department is even more alarming, not to mention there is a monk class. In such a situation, even a super dinosaur wouldn't have to worry about sales..."
He cleared his throat with a light cough: "The most pressing issue now is that you did not notarize your property when you got married. The real estate and stocks that your parents originally transferred to you, although you have not utilized them, are still under your name. If Xi Siyong proposes to divide the assets, it would be very disadvantageous for you. I suggest you have a good talk with him."
It's nothing, it's nothing, he's fine. Cheng Bing, don't you remember me? I'm Zhao Xu...
Xi Siyong turned her head slightly and cast a sidelong glance at Cheng Bing. She raised her chin slightly, inadvertently revealing a faint smile that seemed somewhat proud, as if the entire world had, in an instant, returned to its original course. Through the last few rays of golden light cast by the setting sun, he seemed to see the masses crawling at her feet, while she remained high above, forever maintaining the distance between herself and her subjects—he did not know what kind of psychology this was, that indescribable and elusive wonderful psychology, but he did not like to see her in this pose, displayed for the pilgrims. After a moment's pause, he dispelled this discomfort and pointed down the hillside, laughing, "There, hurry and go bring disaster to the people!"
Zhao Xu and the formally dressed man stood on either side, blocking the way between Xi Siyong and Cheng Bing
Xi Siyong replied solemnly: "This is a world-renowned classic suitable for a wide range of readers, from those as young as 16 to those as old as 60"
With his head buried in the ice, Cheng Bing rubbed his feet. After looking around with a sigh, Xi Siyong squatted down and said insincerely: "I... I was just joking with you, don't take it to heart."
Perhaps it is simply because at this moment, she encountered him
Almost every girlfriend of Xi Si Yong ends up saying this: at first, they always say that being with him is enough, but in the end, they can't help but accuse him of having a heart of stone. The smarter ones even deliberately test him; for instance, while having a meal, they suddenly lament about what the girl who will eventually marry him will look like. Any perceptive guy would probably say, "She looks just like you." However, he finds even that kind of perfunctory response bothersome—most of the time, he is a very honest person. The smarter ones even deliberately test him; for instance, while having a meal, they suddenly lament about what the girl who will eventually marry him will look like. Any perceptive guy would probably say, "She looks just like you." However, he finds even that kind of perfunctory response bothersome—most of the time, he is a very honest person.
Just as a consolation of nostalgia, he thought that at least the decision to divorce was right for Cheng Bing.
"Your Highness, are you being a bit too self-indulgent?" Xi Siyong said with a casual smile, "Have you seen too many people fawning over you? Even when someone simply gives way to you, you can associate such rich meanings with it.
"If it really is that Cheng Bing, perhaps I know this man as well," Zhao Xu said enthusiastically, completely ignoring the sarcasm in his words. He grabbed Xi Siyong by the collar and jumped down, "Shall we go around the side of Building 8 to take a look?"
How did you meet—was it love at first sight
The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat stiff, and none of the several people knew how to continue the conversation. Xi Siyong inexplicably felt a sense of regret; it was not impossible to privately educate Zhao Xu, so why did it have to be so blatant? He had not yet thought of how to smooth things over when his hand reached out to take the book from Cheng Bing's hand: "Then let's all take a look at it, but... your boyfriend just gave it to you, so borrowing it to read, he won't mind, will he?"
What is even more regrettable is that Cheng Bing, after nearly two years of marriage, has finally come to the realization that she is utterly powerless to change Xi Siyong
My parents have a poor relationship, and I can sense it. Cheng Bing smiled helplessly, as parents always think that children do not understand, but in fact, children are the most perceptive. I always convince myself that I must be mistaken. Since they have been able to hide it from me for over ten years, why not continue to do so? My classmates are very envious of me; at every parent-teacher meeting, many of my classmates' parents come to consult them on how to educate their children. They have never argued in front of me.
If the shards of the magic mirror fell into your eyes, I would travel thousands of miles to find you. This sentence on the title page seemed to be engraved in Xi Siyong's mind, constantly wanting to jump out and strike him twice. ... He instinctively felt the need to refute her; Ji Shenyan had indeed read that set of books earnestly, which was why he left this sentence. However ...
Zhao Xu, this is your young lady...
One of the major traditional projects of K is to smash water bottles
Unlike other fairy tales, the protagonists of this story are not a prince and a princess, but rather a boy and a girl holding hands and singing in a small garden. A shard of a magic mirror accidentally falls into the boy's eye, and from that moment on, the world he sees becomes ugly and dark, causing him to leave the girl. The girl, facing countless difficulties and dangers, traverses the frigid and icy north to find the boy, melting away the shard of the magic mirror that has settled in his heart.
Xi Siyong's mouth twitched slightly, and after a long pause, he awkwardly said: "I apologize"
Xi Siyong let out a cold sneer: "The more you invest, the more damage you incur. At this rate, this man will never turn his life around." After listening to a couple more sentences, Xi Siyong grew increasingly impatient, "Still talking about childhood sweethearts, starting from birth—how long will it take for him to finish recounting his romantic journey?"
The downstairs was shrouded in darkness, while the lights were on upstairs. Looking down, it was a pitch-black void, and no one had noticed the accident below for a long time. It wasn't until Zhao Xu waved at a boy holding a loudspeaker—who was dressed very formally, in stark contrast to the casual attire of the students at the school—that the formally dressed boy realized the unfortunate fate that had befallen Xi Siyong. He shouted into the loudspeaker: "Cheng Bing, someone has been hit!"
hiss ... ...
Feeling equally bored, Xi Siyong followed Zhao Xu to park the bicycle at the shed in front of the apartment. They sneaked around between Building 7 and Building 10, tiptoeing along the wall of Building 8. Xi Siyong thought to himself that he was quite ridiculous, clearly aware that Zhao Xu was always gossipy and had a spirit of exploration, yet he still accompanied him in this madness
The young man spoke with deep emotion, while some people occasionally whistled, and even a few dormitories, undeterred by the biting cold, opened their windows and shouted towards Building 8: "Freeze—freeze—freeze—"
The boy's voice was as gentle as flowing water, comparable to the male lead in a Qiong Yao drama reciting Tang poetry and Song lyrics with deep affection towards the female protagonist. Xi Siyong was so astonished that he broke out in goosebumps: "Has he lost all dignity as a man? What crime has he committed to apologize in such a humiliating manner?"
The icy gaze grew increasingly dim, resembling a frightened animal wounded by a hunter, yet she quickly forced a smile: "It's alright, I've seen it all before anyway"
If that is truly the case, then what are Father and Ji Shenyin...?
The two exchanged a few pleasantries before taking Xi Siyong to the school hospital for emergency treatment. The examination revealed only a minor cut, with no damage to tendons or nerves, and eight stitches were applied. By the time they came out, it was already past midnight. Ji Shenyin suggested that since Xi Siyong was injured, it would be better for him to stay in the hospital for the night. Xi Siyong did not want to return to the dormitory and deal with the dormitory supervisor, and moreover, Ji Shenyin appeared quite affluent, making it unreasonable to refuse such goodwill. He readily agreed.
Occasionally, Xi Siyong also wonders whether it is because the person who would make him willingly deceive for a lifetime has yet to appear
"Stop being so fussy!" Xi Siyong turned around and buried his head in the blanket to sleep. I really cannot understand how a kindergarten classmate whom I haven't seen in over ten years could make Zhao Xu so chatty and worried about Cheng Bing's situation.
Always somewhere, Miss you where I've been. I'll be back to love you again.
The set of "Andersen's Fairy Tales" was never claimed by Bing, who had not come to ask Xi Siyong for it. One time, he encountered her at the entrance of Qu Shui Garden, wearing a checkered wool coat and a pure white plush scarf, adorned with two pom-poms the size of fists. Her entire face was made even fairer by the scarf, and when she smiled, it felt as if the sunlight was pouring down from the sky. Her manner of speaking was also polite and courteous, which was in stark contrast to the commanding image he had heard from others.
Cheng Bing's expression changed abruptly, and he stood up suddenly, clenching his fists to suppress the rising anger. He dug his nails into his palm, and after a long while, he spoke softly: "You should have finished reading my book by now. Let Zhao Xu bring it to me another day"
It is said that every year, on the eve of graduation or during the first few days of power rationing as summer transitions to winter, there is a peak in the smashing of water bottles. After finishing the graduation farewell dinner, feeling discontent, one might smash a bottle; when the Champions League is to be broadcast at midnight, but the building manager cuts the power on time, one might smash a bottle as well. This summer, Zhao Xu and Xi Siyong experienced this, and unexpectedly, this junior sister, who has been at K University for less than half a year, has already grasped the essence of K University.
Even if it means deceiving her
From far away, I heard a burning and apologetic voice getting closer and closer, saying: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to hit you... Are you okay?"
You don't have to persuade me, nor do you need to coax me! I do not require such treatment from you. If you have the ability, then coax me for a lifetime; if you cannot do that, then don't deceive me from the very beginning!" She raised her head, "I am no longer a child. Can you deceive me for a moment and expect to deceive me for a lifetime?"
I heard from your colleague that your wife is very beautiful
Zhao Xu had not yet recovered from the sudden situation when he heard low moans coming from behind him. Turning around, he saw Xi Siyong leaning against the fence on the ground, his face twisted in pain, struggling to cry out in broken gasps.
Being in love with Xi Siyong is akin to climbing a mountain; many people think that climbers are quite foolish, braving icy weather and altitude sickness without even knowing if their lives are at risk, and they cannot comprehend what the climbers seek—only the climbers themselves understand.
Cheng Bing looked at him in disbelief: "You... I have truly never heard such a statement before."
Zhao Xu chuckled twice, then immediately put on a stern expression and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I have always believed that this is a world classic suitable for reading by the broad masses of people, from the age of sixteen to sixty. " To add credibility, he snatched the set of books from Cheng Bing's hands, saying, "Let me take a look, let me take a look, I have been wanting to find a complete edition to revisit for a long time. I will return it to you after I finish reading."
Cheng Bing was choked and angrily stormed off to the other side of the slope, while Xi Siyong merely curled his lips and couldn't be bothered to pay her any mind. Unexpectedly, when she reached the top of the slope, she tripped over a short tree stump and stumbled down. Xi Siyong hurried over, and as he watched her roll down the slope, his heart skipped a beat, prompting him to rush down to help her. Fortunately, Cheng Bing was stopped by a tree root, allowing her to sit up with some difficulty, though it seemed she had twisted her ankle.
The queen cast a sidelong glance at him, the corners of her lips curling into a mocking arc: "Well, how about you?"
The next morning, Xi Siyong saw Cheng Bing again at the hospital. She came to visit him, carrying a large plastic bag of fruits, and kept apologizing. Zhao Xuli immediately acted as his representative and responded to the injury, expressing that he didn't mind. After Cheng Bing put down the fruits, he smiled at Zhao Xuli and said, "I remember now, you are Brother Xu. We used to take painting classes together in Teacher Han's class. During the Chinese New Year, you and Uncle Zhao came to my house for a meal. Is Uncle Zhao doing well?" After Cheng Bing put down the fruits, he smiled at Zhao Xuli and said, "I remember now, you are Brother Xu. We used to take painting classes together in Teacher Han's class. During the Chinese New Year, you and Uncle Zhao came to my house for a meal. Is Uncle Zhao doing well?"
Ji Shenyan could only put away all the teasing aimed at delaying time. After Cheng Bing finished smoking, he went to open the window. Cheng Bing casually exhaled smoke, and to be honest, he did not like this version of Cheng Bing. The Cheng Bing in Ji Shenyan's memory should not be like this; words like cynical and playing with life should not be associated with her. In his impression, she had always been a beloved little princess, and he did not understand how she had transformed into this current state—many images in his mind gradually became blurred, leaving only the Cheng Bing before him. Clearly, she had a natural, unadorned beauty, yet there was an indescribable charm and allure emanating from her, subtly keeping others at a distance. In his impression, she had always been a beloved little princess, and he did not understand how she had transformed into this current state—many images in his mind gradually became blurred, leaving only the Cheng Bing before him. Clearly, she had a natural, unadorned beauty, yet there was an indescribable charm and allure emanating from her, subtly keeping others at a distance.
This time, Xi Siyong's new girlfriend suddenly threw down the cards, stood up, and said with mild anger: "I am going to feed the pigeons; anyway, these cards can be played by four people!"
At this point, he felt quite proud of himself—what use is it to love so intensely? Time can always diminish everything; no matter how profound the feelings are, they cannot withstand the test of time
I have known him for eighteen years, watched thirty-seven movies, visited amusement parks five times, and written one hundred thirty-three letters... Look, how clearly I remember!" Cheng Bing said fiercely, "So what? If someone doesn't like you, they just don't like you. Knowing someone for one hundred eighty years and watching three hundred seventy movies is useless!
Cheng Bing finished smoking silently, and her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow under her eyes: "Tell Xi Siyong for me, ask him to come over to sign the property division agreement. I don't care how the property is divided, I just want a divorce. Immediately, right away."
The steps are quite simple. Ji Shenyan still followed the procedure to ask them whether they were certain about the breakdown of their relationship. The two merely smiled without speaking and quickly signed the property division agreement. Ji Shenyan drove them to the civil affairs bureau for their divorce registration. The hall was crowded, with both couples getting married and those getting divorced. Cheng Bing casually glanced around; just by their expressions, one could tell who was getting married and who was getting divorced. Those coming to obtain marriage certificates had an unmistakable light in their eyes. Two years ago, she had been just like them, her smile overflowing from the depths of her heart.
Zhao Xu was still rambling on, arguing how boys like Xi Siyong, who play well and have a bit of musical talent, are favored in university. Seeing that Xi Siyong had been silent for a long time, he patted the bed railing and asked, "I haven't seen you so down after a breakup before. Could it be that someone from your family dumped you?"
He struck down with a flurry: Nowadays, many families are like this, as reported in the newspapers. Many parents only reveal the situation after their child receives the admission notice, sending the child to register first, and then proceeding to handle the divorce.
Her parents feared that an early divorce would be detrimental to her growth. Although Ji Shenyin clearly did not like her, he was also afraid that she was too young to withstand the blow, so he tried his best to be perfunctory with her. She smiled bitterly and said, "If you really want to hide it, why not hide it for a lifetime? Since you can't do that, why not tell me the truth from the very beginning?" Raising her eyes, she saw Xi Siyong hesitating to speak, and she smiled again, "You wouldn't want to advise me that many couples get divorced every day in this world, and many people experience heartbreak every day, would you?"