Chapter 7

Su Mo, you are quite impressive, having hidden so many treasures!

Skin? Is it really necessary to be that meticulous? Perhaps wash your face with milk every day.

Li Xia almost immediately grabbed that sexy and stunning dress, standing in front of the mirror as if discovering a new world, comparing it again and again while murmuring to herself

In the moment he noticed the girl's distant expression, Zhou Jiayan suddenly wanted to be brave for once. He was still unaware of how much he truly liked her, nor did he necessarily feel that he could not live without her. He simply felt that he could not allow this girl to disappear from his life. Without the days of bickering with her, he found himself unaccustomed to this moment.

After speaking, I couldn't help but laugh again

Face? Well, she has a slight advantage.

Still immersed in the past, the beginning of summer has already approached him

It seems as if the torrent of time has come to a halt here, as if a century has passed, as if the other party is making some significant decision, while she stands as if in the defendant's seat, awaiting the verdict

Li Xia came to discuss with her what kind of outfit would be appropriate for attending Zhou Jiayan's birthday party. In such an occasion, it is expected that everyone would be dressed elegantly; the two of them certainly could not wear jeans and casual attire, could they? After much deliberation, Ruan Su Mo suddenly seemed to recall something and began rummaging through her belongings. In the end, she successfully found two dresses that her mother had given her just before she went to Qizhong. Both were bright red, differing only in style. One had a fringed hem with varying lengths, exuding the flamboyance of flamenco, while the other was slightly more conservative, featuring a small bow at the waist, which appeared quite cute. Because the color was too eye-catching, Ruan Su Mo had never worn them, nor had she even taken them out of her suitcase. If it weren't for Zhou Jiayan's birthday, she would have forgotten about them in the corner.

Unexpectedly, she asked so abruptly, leaving the boy momentarily stunned. The next second, however, he gently turned his head awkwardly to one side, his expression slightly flushed.

It's fine, just consider it as accompanying Lixia. I've also invited her; we are the invincible four of Class A. This revolutionary friendship cannot be easily severed. Therefore, none of you can be absent! Also, if you don't come, won't Lixia kill me?

As she held onto Ruan Su Mo, Li Xia felt the other person tremble slightly. She thought that Ruan Su Mo was too nervous upon seeing Gu An Sheng, so she took the opportunity to pull her hand and exclaimed.

Using another person as an excuse for all one's thoughts, it is evident that this answer is not what Lixia most wanted to hear, but she has already understood the meaning behind those words. In fact, does it really matter whether those few words are spoken or not? As long as he is willing to express himself, and she understands.

What could be more touching than the five words "I am willing to do this for you"

I do not dislike you during the beginning of summer, nor do I wish to irresponsibly leave without a word.

Ansheng said, if I give you up, I will probably regret it. I do not want to regret myself

Who does she think she is? On what basis does she look at herself with that kind of gaze

The moment she stepped in, she finally understood the awkwardness in Gu Ansheng's eyes and the frivolity in He Xun's demeanor. This was because no one was dressed as formally as they were; everyone else was in casual attire. Even the birthday celebrant had only slightly tidied their hair and changed into a set of white casual wear, deviating from their usual style. Li Xia was also taken aback, and it took her a while to react. Her gaze locked onto Zhou Jiayan, who was loudly conversing with a group of people. After calling his name softly several times, Zhou Jiayan finally heard her and turned to look at them.

Ruan Su Mo saw Li Xia again on the day of Zhou Jiayan's birthday

In my memory, Li Xia had fought with Zhou Jiayan many times, yet never truly went all out, except for that unexpected slap. There was also one evening when Li Xia went to retrieve the college entrance examination simulation papers she had left in the classroom. Just as she was about to leave the school gate to go home, she noticed Zhou Jiayan laughing and joking with a group of delinquents as they emerged from the abandoned warehouse of the school, with lingering smoke and flickering red dots in their hands. That time, Li Xia was genuinely angry. She shouted Zhou Jiayan's name and, taking advantage of his momentary distraction, rushed over to snatch the cigarette from him. Zhou Jiayan was startled, and upon realizing it was Li Xia, he raised his hands above his head. How could a girl compare her height with a boy? After several unsuccessful attempts to 'rob' him, Li Xia lifted her right hand, preparing to strike. Fearing another slap from Li Xia, Zhou Jiayan instinctively blocked with his hand, causing the cigarette in his hand to jab directly into Li Xia's skin, and in an instant, she smelled the scent of burning flesh.

After much persuasion, I finally managed to convince Ruan Su Mo

You speak

That was the first time Li Xia felt Zhou Jiayan's embrace, warm like the sun. At that time, Zhou Jiayan insisted on taking Li Xia to the hospital, saying he was afraid that if the injury was not treated in time, it would leave a scar. Upon hearing this, Li Xia was unwilling and said, "How great would that be? If you bully me in the future, I will use this scar to sue you for abuse in court!" Seeing her lively and playfully arguing with him, the boy's heart finally eased a little

Li Xia and Ruan Su Mo accompanied each other to the Zhou residence. Upon entering the main gate and passing through the garden on their way to the main hall, they encountered Gu An Sheng, who was walking out alongside He Xun, both of them chatting and laughing, seemingly engrossed in their discussion. Ruan Su Mo noticed that he was wearing a light beige short-sleeved shirt made of chiffon, while He Xun had applied light makeup and was dressed in a mid-length tunic paired with shorts, revealing a pair of long legs. She was half a head shorter than Gu An Sheng, and they indeed appeared to be a well-matched couple. As Gu An Sheng was speaking with He Xun, he nearly bumped into Li Xia and Ruan Su Mo coming from the opposite direction. He stopped, looked up, and assessed the two from top to bottom, a fleeting look of embarrassment crossing his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and sincerely complimented them.

As Zhou Jiayan hesitated at the entrance of the alley, he saw Lixia coming out to take out the trash. The girl was wearing a bright yellow short-sleeved T-shirt, featuring a large Doremon with a silly grin on its face. It was the first time he had seen Lixia in this outfit; it was when the weather had just begun to warm up. He remembered teasing her, saying, "If one didn't know better, they might think you still have a childlike heart. But Lixia, you are actually quite old and just pretending to be young!" Then the girl symbolically kicked him, but he dodged it.

Zhou Jiayan, I have a question

Looking for me

Zhou Jiayan was momentarily taken aback before responding: "Yes, I came to find you"

On the day of the Beginning of Summer, Zhuo Jiayan, while speaking, inadvertently glanced at his right wrist, where there was a small brown scar, a "masterpiece" of Zhuo Jiayan. And in the end?

Li Xia let out a hiss, startling Zhou Jiayan, who quickly dropped his cigarette and anxiously held Li Xia, asking, "How is it? Are you alright, Li Xia?"

Why do this

As Lixia spoke, she continuously tried to pull up the remaining zipper with her hands under Ruan Su Mo's gaze, while shifting the topic and exclaiming, "Su Mo, your mother must have had a great figure when she was young! I don't think I'm that fat, yet no matter how I hold my breath, I still can't get it up! You have to help me—"

It seems that platinum is forever used to symbolize enduring love

Zhou Jiayan took a deep breath after speaking, then pulled out the green certificate from his backpack as if to tear it up. However, Lixia rushed over and pressed his hand down, striving to keep his vision clear. In his mind, that phrase suddenly surfaced: You brought me to heaven, then let me descend into hell.

It is not something to be ashamed of, why are you so nervous? You are truly wasting today's well-put-together appearance. It's just a man and a woman, there are plenty of them on the street, what is so special about it? If you were to react this way to every single one, you would have long since died from convulsions

If liking someone can be described as the depth of a bucket of water, after initially sensing Zhou Jiayan's concealment and indifference at the beginning of the Beginning of Summer, she felt immensely disappointed, and that water was gradually spilling out. But then Zhou Jiayan appeared before her and said, "Lixia, I won't leave anymore." At that moment, a profound sense of happiness was about to overflow. Regardless of the reason, whether it was affection or guilt, he truly contemplated giving up for her, and Lixia already felt content. But then Zhou Jiayan appeared before her and said, "Lixia, I won't leave anymore." At that moment, a profound sense of happiness was about to overflow. Regardless of the reason, whether it was affection or guilt, he truly contemplated giving up for her, and Lixia already felt content.

Zhou Jiayan went to find Lixia on the day after the results were announced. On the way home after obtaining his visa, the car passed through the alley where Lixia lived. After struggling for a long time, he still asked the driver to stop. He always felt that he owed Lixia an explanation

Then Zhou Jiayan laughed, first suppressing it, and then disregarding the astonishment of those around him, he laughed louder and louder, covering his face with his hands, and it took a long time before he finally stopped laughing. He jogged over, pausing his gaze on the two for a few seconds, his face full of words left unspoken. Lixia suppressed her urge to explode and softly explained that she and Ruan Sumo did not know what birthday gift to give him, so they could only owe him for now and make it up later. To her surprise, Zhou Jiayan seriously scrutinized them again and said, "Alright, Lixia, this is already the best 'birthday gift' I have received so far."

As Li Xia was about to strike him, she was unexpectedly pulled aside by Zhou Jiayan, who suddenly took her hand. The cold touch was different from what Li Xia had imagined. Still in shock, she heard Zhou Jiayan turn to the side and, like a juggler, produce a small circle from the pocket of his casual pants, presenting it before Li Xia's eyes. The design was very simple, featuring a delicate hollow pattern, with the inscription Pt995 etched inside, constantly showcasing its value

The young man seemed to perceive Ruan Su Mo's concerns at a glance

And then, what else is there

What is the point of being so tall if she doesn't need it

At the beginning of summer, I... I... should I not leave?

Ruan Su Mo could only feel a few crows flying over her head, flapping their wings in a menacing manner. She hurriedly lowered her head, pulled up Li Xia, and walked towards the hall

The two remained silent until the Zhou family's driver, waiting at the alley entrance, called out "Young Master," prompting Li Xia to speak.

During the last summer vacation of high school, Zhou Jiayan was about to celebrate his 18th birthday. His parents from the Zhou family hurried back from City B to host a birthday banquet for him, resembling a coming-of-age ceremony for turning 20, the scale of which was beyond the imagination of an ordinary family. Ruan Su Mo originally planned to rush home to see her mother as soon as the vacation started, but unexpectedly received an invitation from Zhou Jiayan. Upon hearing that Gu An Sheng and He Xun would also be attending, Ruan Su Mo instinctively wanted to refuse, as she was not yet prepared to see Gu An Sheng paired with others. Although it had already become a reality, she did not want to face it.

He Xun raised an eyebrow in disdain, as if anyone could overlook it, but Ruan Su Mo would not, for she had been silently comparing herself to He Xun in her heart

There is still an expression.