Chapter Nine, Betting a Lifetime on Love

She could not think any further, her mind was already in a state of chaos. Zhan Qing took a deep breath and exhaled, deciding to go to school early to avoid an awkward encounter with You Ze

However, just as she intended to bypass the persistent boy, he stopped and took out his wallet

Why?

"Yes!" She hugged the book tightly in her arms and nodded at him in confusion

She pushed him away with all her might and struck his face with the back of her hand

He furrowed his brow in confusion

Indeed, he curled the corners of his lips in a half-smile, and that gaze made her face flush with heat

She and Xu Mofei entered the training room one after the other. Although it was not yet 7 o'clock, the young man was already waiting inside. He sat in front of the drum set in the corner, tapping the drums intermittently with the drumsticks. Upon seeing her and him appear together, he abruptly stopped his movements

In the faint starlight, the young man slowly wiped the blood from his lips with his thumb, his gaze fixed on her with a seriousness that was almost terrifying, "You said yourself that you would comfort me..."

I understand, but I am afraid. If you want me to understand, could you please say it clearly once more? Half an hour ago, she responded to him in this way. She felt the tremor in her voice, fearing that this might once again be another beautiful dream

Just because of this, she has made herself so miserable... Is there anyone in this world who is a bigger fool than she is?

Is it just the two of us? She realized that her question sounded quite foolish

"There is no mistake, I am the child of the mistress. Just as you mentioned to the homeroom teacher that day, it is a very coincidental fact." He sat down on the grass by the lake, lowering his head with a smile. The breeze coming from the surface of the lake tousled his bangs, revealing his slender, upturned eyes, a beautiful light brown.

"Not eating?" He looked up, his light gray eyes filled with curiosity. Perhaps it was her illusion, but from that gaze, she did not perceive the usual indifference. Zhan Qing let out a sigh, tucking the strands of brown hair that had fallen in front of her face behind her ear, "It's not that I'm not eating. It's just that it's only a little past four in the afternoon, and I'm not very hungry." Even so, she still picked up a large piece of chopped chili fish head and began to eat.

After that day, Youze still refused to attend classes. However, Xu Mofei did not return to Paris because of this; he would always arrive on time for the training sessions twice a week. When Youze did not come, he would quietly compose music in the training room, staying there for several hours. These hours were often the most pleasant time for Zhanqing. She would personally go to the kitchen to brew coffee, prepare some snacks, and then bring them to him, staying there to keep him company with his tacit consent.

He is singing that song, because she wants to listen, so he is singing, at this moment, singing only for her

She glanced back at him and suddenly smiled gently, "Of course I understand! As long as it is you, I will understand anything. However, in exchange, could you sing me a song?"

Later that day, he told her this

He took her hand and placed the rose into it, "I think, perhaps in the future we can make it and try to get along"

Many years ago, while listening to the only CD of his singing, she silently imagined this scene in her mind while looking at his poster. The moving melodies, mostly lyrical songs, exude a light melancholy and a sense of helplessness, much like his life, which is filled only with loneliness, causing her heartache

She panicked and dodged, in a moment of desperation biting down hard on his lips, "... what are you doing? Youze!" She covered her lips and fell onto the grass due to excessive struggle

Recalling the scene by the lake yesterday, Zhan Qing was suddenly struck by a splitting headache

Perhaps Xu Mo Fei should be a bit harsher towards her... Yet, such indifference ultimately does not suffice to make her give up, nor can it stop her from repeatedly fantasizing about their forever

In fact, my mother is not that person's wife. This was another shocking piece of news she received a few days later, and it was also the first time she heard someone refer to their own father as "that person"

"Tonight at 7 o'clock," Youze raised his voice, "I will accept your arrangement to attend the first music training class. I hope you can supervise and guide me at that time, as I fear that only Xu Mofei will not be able to handle it alone!" After saying this, he curled his lips, revealing a sly smile.

It seems that Xu Mofei should have come to confront Guan Lihui. Zhan Qing sighed softly and got into the car.

When Zhan Qing clearly saw the enlarged, delicate brows and long eyelashes in front of her, she realized what the other person was doing to her

She turned her head slightly in a fluster, "I... I was thinking about Youze. That guy is supposed to start his first music training tonight, and I'm afraid..." His sly smile from the morning flashed before her eyes, "I'm afraid he might not really be willing to compromise and attend class; he might pull some tricks.

What are you apologizing for? I have already said that it is not a big deal

Buy a few more, since the sister is so beautiful, why not buy a few branches to give to him! The boy, seeing the business opportunity, immediately improvised.

What exactly does she rely on to make him become this way

He turned around, and at that very moment, the sound of the piano ceased. "What do you think?" His response was quite astute

Youze! She was really about to explode with anger, completely unsure of how to talk to him. In the end, she could only pull him up again; even if it meant dragging or lifting him, she was determined to take him home today

Xu Mo Fei, thank you, thank you

Could it be true, as Youze said, that training him is merely an excuse, and that Guan Lihui's true intention is to have the opportunity to spend time with Xu Mofei?

As he approached her, holding a flower, Zhan Qing's heart suddenly began to race, and her mind felt overwhelmed.

Xu Mo Fei extinguished the fire, gazing at her profile in the twilight

"Do you think you have the qualifications to be arrogant now?" Xu Mofei squinted, his gaze unfathomable. "Family background, privileged conditions, who provided all of this for you? Did you earn any of it through your own efforts? You are merely a spoiled child; what qualifications do you have to speak to the adults around you in such a manner? If it weren't for your mother, do you think you would have the opportunity to receive my personal training?"

When Xu Mofei is not working, he is very serious, and this seriousness adds a touch of neat handsomeness to his elegantly slender face. Watching him bow his head and scribble on the staff, sometimes frowning in deep thought, and at other times with his profound eyes, she finds everything about him utterly delightful

He despises such a self! Despises everyone!

Is it her feeling that is wrong? She always feels that Xu Mofei does not really like Youze

It was a song from many years ago... At that time, a high school girl ran out of her house alone after being harshly scolded by her mother. She had no money on her, did not know where to go, and even less wanted to return home, so she could only wander the streets. However, as she passed by a music store, she heard a very beautiful and moving voice. She was drawn in by the singing and entered the store, standing there foolishly, listening to that sad song. As she listened, a wave of inexplicable and immense sorrow suddenly surged within her. It felt as if something was pressing hard on her throat and heart, making her very uncomfortable, and tears slowly filled her eyes. This was the first time she felt sadness and pain beyond being scolded or beaten. Later, she learned the name of the song from the store owner and saw a poster of the singer. He was an incredibly handsome man; although he was far away, when she gazed at the poster, it was as if he were right there. His eyes held a hint of melancholy, and there was a trace of loneliness beneath them, yet a smile lingered at the corners of his lips. That smile instantly illuminated everything before her. It was a wonderful feeling, and even many years later, she still remembered the flutter in her heart at that moment... Yes, she had fallen in love with him. Just in that instant, that autumn afternoon. Zhan Qing looked at the piano keys, and it was a very wonderful feeling; even many years later, she still remembered the flutter in her heart at that moment... Yes, she had fallen in love with him. Just in that instant, that autumn afternoon. Zhan Qing looked at the piano keys, her voice faint, "That song is called 'Lonely Heart's Thoughts.'"

"Get up, come over for breakfast!" The young man by the dining table looked up, his light brown eyes resting on her, seemingly conveying that avoidance was not a wise course of action

She was somewhat perplexed, "Where to?"

"What you said is not wrong! I have never made a single penny; that home was not created by me! Even if it belongs to me, it is just a house, and apart from the furnishings, there is nothing else. Every week, I have to see the people I dislike the most! Seeing you all being affectionate in front of me! Why should I go back there!" He continued to shout.

Zhan Qing covered her lips, and her eyes instantly turned red.

People are truly strange ... They cry when they are sad, they want to cry when they are lonely, they cry when they are in pain, and even when they feel happiness, they cry

This cannot possibly be true! She told herself that this was absolutely not something Xu Mofei would do, and even if he bought flowers, they could not possibly be for her. Yet, he extended the flowers towards her—his elegant, long fingers, accompanied by the dark silver cuff of his shirt, right in front of her.

The sound of the piano echoed in her ears once more, the familiar prelude, the lonely melody that she could never forget until her death. He parted his thin lips and slowly sang the lyrics. Although it was a song from many years ago, he had not forgotten it in the slightest, as it was his own composition and the title track he had personally written.

Thank you for taking her to the hospital. A detached and cold voice came through. She raised her head and smiled gently, Today, you should have more than just gratitude to discuss with me, right

You have!'' He raised the corners of his lips, and a hint of a lonely smile appeared on his proud face. ''On the night you rejected me, at the moment you got out of his car the next day, when you stood by his side without hesitation, and when you went on dates with him time and again, you had! You didn't say a word; you only conveyed it to me through your actions! If you don't want me to intervene in your life, then don't come to intervene in mine!'' On the night you rejected me, at the moment you got out of his car the next day, when you stood by his side without hesitation, and when you went on dates with him time and again, you had! You didn't say a word; you only conveyed it to me through your actions! If you don't want me to intervene in your life, then don't come to intervene in mine!

She chased after him, moving from the noisy bar to the silent, deserted alley, and finally could not help but grab him firmly.

Indeed, he does not need to worry, because the one who truly needs to worry is her

From the last gaze of the youth, she seemed to see a massive whirlpool churning in the darkness, a terrifying entity unlike anything she had ever encountered, gradually approaching her, intent on engulfing everything about her.

This world is such that wherever there is a gathering of humanity, there will be desire, jealousy, and rumors.

"If I feel lonely, will you comfort me?" He looked back at her, his eyes suddenly softening, a sense of desolate sorrow spreading within them

However, when she finished her grooming and came downstairs holding a book, she found that the young man was having breakfast

After a long time, he spoke up: "What shall we do tomorrow?"

Is everything alright? How could it be alright

It may have been a long time since she had eaten such a spicy dish, or perhaps she was eating too quickly. As soon as she took a bite of the fish bones covered in red pepper, she was choked. She coughed violently, the spiciness rushing into her trachea, and she immediately began to cough incessantly, tears and mucus streaming down her face. In a fluster, she grabbed a napkin, feeling utterly embarrassed.

Zhan Qing shot him a glare and hurriedly left the villa

She looked up, her eyes still glistening with the tears that had been provoked. She gazed at the teacup in her hand, only to realize that he had somehow moved from the seat across from her to sit beside her.

Chopped Chili Fish Head, Boiled Fish, Twice-Cooked Pork with Green Peppers, Hot and Sour Shredded Potatoes, Spicy Hot Pot, Mouthwatering Chicken... The table was filled with various fragrant and spicy Sichuan dishes! Observing Xu Mofei across the table, who had rolled up the sleeves of his high-end shirt and appeared quite appetizing, Zhan Qing began to doubt that this Xu Mofei was the same person she knew!

"How come you're back so late? Do universities nowadays also have evening study sessions?" The sight of her walking together with Xu Mofei was quite bothersome to him

In the tranquil café, sunlight was blocked outside, and she sat in a secluded corner, stirring the latte in front of her

The anger and other inexplicable emotions within me became uncontrollable at the moment I saw her

In contrast to her affection, Youze's aversion towards Xu Mofei has reached its peak. In fact, it is precisely because of Xu Mofei's fixed appearances twice a week that he deliberately lingers in the bar, staying out all night. This situation is becoming increasingly severe

As soon as she opened her mouth, Xu Mofei had already furrowed his brows and said, "Mind your tone when you speak!"

Nevertheless, at this moment, he still only wanted to hold her tightly

How long do you intend to make a scene? I can forgive your rudeness once, but I cannot forgive it a second time! If you insist on treating these absurd actions as serious, then I—may no longer be able to stay here! Youze, are you trying to force me to leave now? In the night, the moonlight is cold and icy, a nearly transparent white, reflecting on her delicate oval face, exuding a certain harsh indifference

When he was found, he was dancing in the dance floor with several friends. Those friends had camped with her, so they all knew her. Although Youze himself was unwilling, they quickly dispersed at the request of their "sister".

What are you thinking? He noticed her lost in thought and instinctively squinted his eyes to look at her

Is it enough? She leaned against the wall, trembling, her breathing rapid and chaotic, her hair and clothes in disarray. "Youze! What exactly do you want to do? When will you ever understand? When will you stop being so willful?"

Sichuan cuisine has never been her favorite; she does not enjoy dishes that are heavily spicy and numbing. However, upon learning that Xu Mofei has a preference for Sichuan cuisine, she spent her university years dining at Sichuan restaurants with her classmates. She made such an effort to consume those foods she did not like, simply to understand his preferences. In hopes that one day, by chance, she could share a table with him and taste the foods he loves, perhaps at that moment he would notice her more because they shared the same interests

Alright, I know this question is quite foolish. Let's go! Youze's class is about to start! She complained to herself about her own foolishness and hurriedly got off the car

"Attitude?" Youze, with his hands in his pockets, swaggered in front of the two. "This is not a school; it is my home, so I do not think there is anything inappropriate about my attitude! Before you arrived, I spoke to Zhanqing with this very attitude! If you are not satisfied, you may leave!"

Zhan Qing was somewhat surprised; she did not expect him to speak in such a manner. Although she understood that what he said was correct, it felt strange coming from him.

In my impression, Xu Mofei did not drive personally very often. During his time in Paris, he spent most of the time in the back seat, occasionally handling some matters on his notebook. Meanwhile, she sat beside him, assisting with his work

By the lakeside, under the dim moonlight, the young man stood there gazing at her silhouette gradually merging into the night, remaining still for a long time

She is not a deity, unable to foresee the future; what she can do is simply extend her hands and firmly grasp the person before her. Just as she said, whether it is a year or a month, even if it is just a day, she is willing!

He squinted his eyes, his gaze inscrutable and difficult to decipher. "Indeed, it is not just a matter of saying thank you," he said. He took out a cigarette and lit it. After a long while, he spoke again: "Do you like Sichuan cuisine?"

"That is not something you can interfere with!" she shouted back, "And you will never understand—I've staked my entire life on this relationship!"

"Let go..." she uttered in broken syllables, yet felt the tightening arms around her waist and the fingers caressing her body. She panicked, her fear resembling an endless abyss. He was just a boy, why did he possess such terrifying strength?

"It is not like this..." The young man emitted a low voice in her embrace, which she could not hear clearly. He lowered the arm that surrounded his shoulders and supported her slender neck, "The comfort I need... is like this—" He suddenly raised his lips and unexpectedly kissed her.

"Xu Mo Fei, do you perhaps like me a little now?" After holding back for a long time, she still couldn't resist.

Thank you, Xu Shao... At such a close distance, she could almost feel the breath he exhaled through his nose. The alluring faint scent of perfume enveloped her, along with a refreshing gel-like fragrance, and even the pungent spiciness of Sichuan cuisine was exceptionally heart-stirring. If this were their date, drinking coffee and chatting together, dining together, and then strolling hand in hand through the bustling streets, how blissful that would be

What right does she have

Sichuan restaurant. Why not go? He turned to look at her, and her sculptural features appeared particularly enchanting from the side.

He hesitated for a moment and slowly said: "I haven't had such a pure interaction with a woman in a long time, and I hope you can understand."

Leaving these words behind, he turned and departed from the alley

That sounds great! Your opinion is also my opinion; I have no interest in personally training you! So let's leave it at that, and remember to convey what you said today to my mother. Although I could say it myself, it seems that you have a closer relationship with her!" He said mockingly as he walked towards the door

"Who says it's not your home!" She did not turn back, but simply made an effort to drag him along.

She simply gazed at his perfectly contoured profile, watching his long fingers dance gracefully over the piano, and felt a sense of happiness.

Youze turned and left, his cold tone and disdainful gaze pierced her like sharp thorns, each one stabbing into her. The pain was unbearable, even though just moments ago she had felt hope and happiness. Why, at this moment, did hearing Youze's words cause her such profound pain?

You—" she was utterly speechless! What is this? Is she being toyed with by a minor? " Youze, you can mess around with other things as you please, but this matter is absolutely not acceptable! Do you hear me! "

Those bright light brown eyes fixed on her, instantly making her feel an invisible tension. She frowned, disliking this uncontrollable sense of imbalance.

Zhanqing

This is the second time she saw such a helpless expression in his eyes, which made her heart ache with vulnerability. She embraced him tightly once more, "Don't worry, I will be here with you!"

Get in the car. He dropped those two words and was the first to return to the vehicle

No matter what I do, no matter where I am, my mind is filled with her shadow! Clearly I am angry, clearly I have decided to ignore her, but why can my heart not obey!

She knelt beside him, gently holding the young man in her arms, "I am sorry. I didn't know anything before, yet I said such things to you in Asahikawa, I truly apologize ... ... "

She knew he was looking at her, but at that moment, she lacked the courage to meet his gaze. "I know, I know! You don't need to say it, I already know! I understand that telling you this now makes me seem very childish, but I just really want you to know this..."

Generally, he is not a very talkative person, spending most of his time in silence, contemplating matters she is unaware of. As an intelligent woman, she does not inquire about his thoughts, even at this moment when they sit side by side at the piano. She does not ask who it is that occupies his mind while he plays a melancholic tune.

Very well. He took a few deep breaths, quickly extinguished the cigarette, picked up his ash-gray suit jacket, and said, "Let's go"

No need, I have an appointment in the morning, I will leave first She does not want to sit with this guy

"That is not my home at all!" he shouted at her angrily

Things are quite bad, and what makes it worse is that she spent the whole night unable to understand why he suddenly acted that way. Is it a rebellious behavior typical of adolescence? Or is there some other reason?

Xu Mofei, his pair of light gray eyes, reflected her with unparalleled clarity

What is the source of the surging unease in my chest

She was focused on the rose in her hand, completely unaware that the car had already stopped in front of the villa

"Go home!" She tightly grasped his hand and turned to walk towards the alley entrance.

She was astonished, unable to comprehend how his statements could differ so greatly. After a moment of surprise, she replied, "I like it; I often went out to eat with my classmates before going abroad."

Miss Zhan, you are up as well! Both you and the young master got up quite early today! Did you sleep well last night?" Mr. Cen greeted her respectfully. "Hehe..." She had covered her panda eyes with three layers last night, and she didn't dare to smile too broadly, fearing that the makeup on her face would come off.

Class is over? He did not answer her directly

"Youze!" Zhanqing called out to him as he took a few steps forward, "You said you would accept the arrangements and start classes. Please don't sulk at this time, alright? In any case, everyone is doing this for your own good!"

"Do you really like him this much?" He clenched his fists, the bloodied knuckles turning pale from the pressure.

The scalding and chaotic kiss descended, mingling with the scent of alcohol, coming on strong, leaving her with nowhere to hide. She pushed him away, struggled with all her might, even hit him, yet he paid no heed to any of it, merely tightening his grip around her slender waist and kissing her with reckless abandon and brutality

It's two different matters! Whether I like Xu Mofei or not, or whether I am with him, has nothing to do with you! Even if I don't like him, I could never like you! You are only sixteen! Such a thing is so ridiculous to her that she can't even bring herself to say it, let alone accept it!

Someone took her hand and placed a cup of lukewarm tea into her palm, "Drink some water. If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have insisted on Sichuan cuisine. Perhaps I could try something else.

Do not come any closer! Those bright eyes, such a serious gaze and tone, made her panic to the point of heart palpitations. She stood up and desperately ran away from his sight

If that is really the case, then how pitiful would Youze be? After all, that is his mother; even if he claims not to care, it is impossible for him not to be concerned in his heart

"Just one will do." He coldly handed over the money and took a pink bud from the basket. The look in his eyes and his tone were such that even the boy, who was eager to sell more flowers, did not dare to press further, and hurriedly ran off to find the next customer

Xu Mo Fei, please remember to fall in love with her—after feeling such happiness, she truly cannot lose it again! She admits that she is selfish and stubborn, always overflowing with too many desires, but one day he will understand that no one in this world will love him like she does

With such thoughts in mind, Zhan Qing re-entered the "Doomsday" bar on a Friday night, a place she had vowed never to return to.

"Who says I am fooling around?" He said, with his hands in his pockets, as he approached her, "I am being very serious right now!"

"It is nothing to worry about!" She pressed down on his shoulder and looked deeply into his eyes, "No one is born strong; every person grows little by little. Before becoming a strong and independent individual, the warmth provided by parents is the most important. Without that, how lonely would a child who has grown up alone feel?" If he were truly strong, he would not have been sitting alone on the small balcony in tears that night. "No one is born strong; every person grows little by little. Before becoming a strong and independent individual, the warmth provided by parents is the most important. Without that, how lonely would a child who has grown up alone feel?" If he were truly strong, he would not have been sitting alone on the small balcony in tears that night

"If you don't go back there, where else can you go? Do you have to spend every night hanging out in bars? Are you trying to ruin yourself?" She, filled with anger, turned around and began to yell at him.

The despicable fellow! It is clearly intentional to target her!

The color of his eyes resembles that person. However, I think he must have never looked at me seriously. He seems to know what she is looking at, "There is no need to look at me like that; I have never been troubled by my background, it is not a big deal. I am a boy, and being strong and independent is expected; there are many people in this world who are more unfortunate than I am. I just, do not like being called Li Huze by others..." His words came to a halt in her embrace. I am a boy, and being strong and independent is expected; there are many people in this world who are more unfortunate than I am. I just, do not like being called Li Huze by others..." His words came to a halt in her embrace.

On the second day, Xu Mofei indeed came as promised, driving her to the newly purchased duplex apartment he had acquired in City S

"No, let's go!" Can she think of it this way regarding the Last Supper? Zhan Qing picked up the book and followed.

It is very simple. He paused and then spoke again: "I want to experience the way you say you love me." He gazed at her, his eyes deep, "I heard everything you said that day in the hospital... Although I cannot guarantee anything to you right now... But I want to be with you now. There may be many problems between us, and perhaps this relationship will not last long, but I am serious... Will you?" But I want to be with you now. There may be many problems between us, and perhaps this relationship will not last long, but I am serious... Will you?"

During that period, although there were moments of loneliness, every time she looked up, he was always within her sight. Now, he sits beside her as well, but she is fully aware that the seat she occupies can no longer belong to her

The detestable Youze, who did such despicable things to her! It caused her to be unable to sleep the entire night! Just the thought of that guy sleeping in the room across the hallway made it impossible for her to close her eyes!

After being away from school for two years, returning once again made everything feel unfamiliar to her. The curious gazes and speculative discussions from those around her were not something she could simply ignore and make disappear. Especially considering that two years ago, when she was studying at the renowned art school in Y City near S City, she was one of the prominent figures in the school, a fortunate student personally chosen by the music composition master Xu Mofei. Given her background, it was hard not to attract attention when she reappeared at another less well-known art institution after two years abroad.

I have never said this!

A contrary pulling force came from her arm, and the young man, with a sudden effort, yanked her back. Before she had a chance to react, he had already pinned her against the wall of the alley

However, seeing the sadness and loneliness that suddenly surged in his eyes, she felt a pang of reluctance. "Youze, please don't be like this. Your current feelings are not real; it's just... because your family has always been absent, you lack love, and I just happened to appear at this time, which has led you to develop this illusion. This is not affection, at least not the kind between a man and a woman; it is merely a form of dependence. You are simply viewing me as someone you can rely on, but this is absolutely, absolutely not the kind of seriousness you think it is." This is not affection, at least not the kind between a man and a woman; it is merely a form of dependence. You are simply viewing me as someone you can rely on, but this is absolutely, absolutely not the kind of seriousness you think it is.

Zhan Qing stood there with her arms crossed, lost in thought for a long time

The pink roses in her hand exuded a faint fragrance that entered with each breath, yet this incredibly subtle scent seemed to envelop her completely

The pedestrian street of the city is bustling and prosperous, with a faint sunset, a gentle breeze, pink roses, and the person in front of me

As they exited the Sichuan restaurant, the sky was still bright. The orange afterglow on the horizon was gentle, casting a golden hue upon their shoulders. It was just the right time for the end of the workday, and on both sides of the pedestrian street, friends and couples were mingling for weekend dates. The air was filled with a joyful atmosphere, with children carrying flower baskets weaving through the crowd, selling individually wrapped pink roses.

She thinks that she will never be able to forget this day for the rest of her life

This flower is an apology for what I said to you after that night. In fact, I don't necessarily have to eat Sichuan cuisine; I think I can try something else. Zhanqing, do you understand? That man, the man she loved for more than six years, the man who never saw her in his eyes, said this to her

"I am not a child, do not speak to me in the tone of a moralistic picture book!" There was a growing shadow in his eyes, "You know very well the relationship that guy has with my mother, why did you still dive headfirst into it? I told you last time, you cannot win against my mother—"

Well, I might sleep in, and then perhaps read a book, nothing particularly special.

Particularly, when another protagonist of the rumor appears in the public eye, this rumor will immediately provoke astonishing changes at several times the usual speed

Insomnia

The entire third floor of the villa features an open layout without any partitions. Ascending the stairs and sliding open the door reveals a spacious and tidy training room, adorned with light wood-colored flooring. Several arched glass windows are present on both the north and south sides, with deep purple floor-to-ceiling curtains elegantly tied up. On the east side, there is a piano, music stand, speaker equipment, and various other musical instruments, while the west side is dominated by a full wall of mirrors. The walls of the room have been appropriately soundproofed. The design of this training room is quite professional, but the door had always been locked before, so Zhan Qing was unaware of such a place existing within the villa.

I have said that I am serious about you! Why do you still want to gamble?" He punched the wall beside her ear, the dull sound resonating, and the pain spread instantly

She let out a single syllable, only to be instantly silenced by his invading lips and tongue. In that moment, her mind went blank, completely unable to comprehend what had just happened! Youze seized her instinctive resistance by the wrist, forcefully holding her in place, and took the opportunity to deepen the kiss.

"If you don't like spicy food, you can just tell me." His voice seemed to come from a distant place, "Are you okay?"

When a man and a woman of similar age are seen walking together, it seems that everyone assumes they must be a couple, especially the children selling flowers, who have been indoctrinated during their training to approach and persistently pester any well-dressed and elegant young men and women they encounter

My mother gave birth to me when she was sixteen years old

"Alas, you really do not like to lie!" Zhan Qing sighed helplessly, feigning melancholy, "Am I really so lacking in charm? How sad..."

Seeing her anger, he instead calmed down, a dangerous aura spreading in his light brown eyes. "Yes, that's exactly what I intend to do! What does it have to do with you? You are merely a stranger, just a temporary presence in front of me. With someone like you, what right do you have to interfere in my life?"

Then, after dinner, the young man took her for a walk by the lake next to the villa and took the initiative to talk about his background. In the past, she had received some information from Cen Bo, so she was not very clear about many things.

"Do you really think so?" He leaned closer to her again, but did not press too close. Soon, he laughed, the loneliness in his eyes replaced by a sense of recklessness and rebellion, "In fact, I want to believe this even more than you do! I have been telling myself this all along, before I announced my abandonment of reason—" After a moment, the smile vanished from his face, leaving only the rising darkness in his eyes, "So, whether you want to think this way is your business, but how I choose to think is not something you can control! And, I will soon be seventeen, and next year I will turn eighteen. Everything that cannot be proven now, I will definitely prove to you clearly in the future!"

"What are you doing?" He lifted his chin and glanced at her.

Zhan Qing looked at the boy in front of her, feeling a surge of embarrassment and bitterness. If it were someone else, they might buy a flower even if it was merely symbolic. However, Xu Mo Fei would not do that; he never cared about what others said, he only did what he wanted to do

She covered her lips, tears bursting from her eyes. In just a moment, she embraced him without hesitation, "I am willing! I am willing! No matter what problems may arise in the future, no matter if this relationship lasts a year, a month, or just a day, I am willing! As long as you can be by my side, as long as you say you are serious, how could I possibly say I am not willing!" She was so excited that she was at a loss for words. The passersby on the street must be curiously looking at them, but she did not care! For this moment, she was willing to exchange her entire life!

Xu Shao? At three o'clock in the afternoon, Zhan Qing stepped out of the school gate and saw a familiar person getting out of a black Mercedes parked outside the gate. "You, how come you are here?"

Xu Mo's gaze, deeply insightful, fell upon the array of exquisite dishes, "Such matters are not worth worrying about at all"

She silently recited in her heart, and tears could no longer be restrained as they fell

Alright, wait for my call tomorrow morning, and we will go out together

Regarding Youze's capriciousness, Guan Lihui seems to be indifferent. Zhan Qing's speculation arises from the fact that she has not appeared in the villa for a long time; in reality, she is still in City S. Occasionally, she can see her figure dressed in luxurious attire at major events through television news. Zhan Qing speculates that she might be aware of the changes between Xu Mofei and herself. However, what she does not understand is that, regardless of the circumstances, Youze is her biological son! Zhan Qing speculates that she might be aware of the changes between Xu Mofei and herself. However, what she does not understand is that, regardless of the circumstances, Youze is her biological son! Even if she dislikes her, it should not lead to completely ignoring her own child!

"Is this really for my own good?" He turned around, the darkness in his eyes spreading. "If it were truly for my benefit, you shouldn't arrange my life so casually! If it were for my good, she shouldn't have found her lover to be my teacher! Using me as an excuse, she merely wants to rekindle her relationship with her old flame—this absurdity is what you call being for my good?" He scoffed disdainfully, "It turns out there are indeed people in this world who can be so hypocritical and shameless! If you choose to stand beside such a person, then all I can say to you is—take care of yourself!" Using me as an excuse, she merely wants to rekindle her relationship with her old flame—this absurdity is what you call being for my good?" He scoffed disdainfully, "It turns out there are indeed people in this world who can be so hypocritical and shameless! If you choose to stand beside such a person, then all I can say to you is—take care of yourself!"