Chapter 5, I want to break up with him

I shook my head, somewhat hysterical: "You are talking nonsense!"

I always thought he cared for me deeply, because after we got together, he acted very much like a boyfriend. However, recently when I reached out to him, he always told me he was busy, very busy, and therefore could not accompany me, fearing that I would be upset. Then he said that the money he is earning now is all for our future home. Upon hearing him say this, I felt incredibly touched.

I thought he had deduced that I was in the golden voice because he heard the surrounding noise. However, looking back now, I was just about to go to the restroom, and there was no particularly strong echo of music in the corridor. The faint melody on the phone, in retrospect, must have come from Zhuo Hao.

That day while singing, Zhuo Hao called me, and the first thing he said was: Are you at the karaoke hall

Xiao Xiao, since you have already seen it, why are you hesitating to tell me directly? Are you afraid of hurting me? But such a hurt would be better than making me feel like a fool as I do now

After I remained silent for a while, I said to Xiaoxiao: "Xiaoxiao, I want to break up with Zhuohao... I want to... break up with him!"

As the taxi passed by a park in the city center, I got out. Sitting on a bench, I quietly cried for a while. Then, I began to slowly recall some things.

He said, "You must be Suya, right? Thanks to Director Sun, your beauty and charm have been renowned for over a month. I have always wanted to meet you in person, but unfortunately, I never had the chance. Today, I finally get to see you, and indeed, you are as beautiful and charming as they say!"

The sound of rustling leaves was accompanied by a beautiful scene; in the end, I did not do much, yet she had already burst into tears, her face adorned with glistening droplets.

I gave him a glance. What does a little brat know

I have been quietly staying at home for a few days. My mother noticed that something was off with me and asked if I had a quarrel with Zhuo Hao. I particularly admire my ability to adapt in adversity. I casually and somewhat jokingly replied, "No, he is just busy." My mother believed me and from then on, she no longer asked further questions

I know that the person who calls me and pulls me is Ning Xuan. Perhaps he is very worried about me leaving alone in this state... But the embarrassing things about me are laid bare in front of him like this... At this moment, I truly cannot sit in front of him for even a second!

After what just happened, I suddenly felt an urge to confide. I said to Ning Xuan: "When I had just started my senior year, a superior of my parents, Director Huang, mentioned that he knew a young man who was talented, successful in his career, composed, and handsome, and suggested that we should get to know each other. At first, I was completely against it; I was only a senior in college and going on a blind date would be a source of ridicule. But my mother was adamant. She had the opportunity to meet this young man in person, and upon seeing him, she was smitten. She insisted, using all sorts of arguments, that I should meet him. At first, I was completely against it; I was only a senior in college and going on a blind date would be a source of ridicule. But my mother was adamant. She had the opportunity to meet this young man in person, and upon seeing him, she was smitten. She insisted, using all sorts of arguments, that I should meet him.

I took out my phone and sent a text message to Xiaoxiao asking if she had finished the interview. She quickly replied that she was okay. I called her and asked, "Xiaoxiao, on the day of the singing, did you see Zhuohao at Jinsangzi?" My voice trembled uncontrollably.

I saw her crying sincerely, and feeling moved, my resentment dissipated significantly. I sighed, reached out, and put my arm around her shoulder, saying: "Alas! It's fine! You were considering my well-being, although your thoughts were foolish, your intentions were pure! Let's leave it at that this time, but if you keep withholding information next time, I will definitely not let you off the hook!"

Xiao Xiao suddenly looked up, her face still marked by two large tears, and asked me in a daze: "Next time? Su Ya, have you forgiven Zhuo Hao so quickly? That's too forgiving! You've even reserved the opportunity for 'next time' in advance!"

Xiao Xiao said nothing and came to my house that very night. The two of us sat in my room, staring at each other. I wore a cold expression while she smiled sheepishly. I asked, "Why didn't you tell me! You made me feel like a fool!" She seemed on the verge of tears and said, "Su Ya, I was wrong! Please don't be angry! I was afraid you would be sad! I was very hesitant; I thought about telling you, but seeing how happy you were when you talked about Zhuo Hao, and knowing that rich young men are usually like that, and then later seeing how Zhuo Hao treated you well, I thought he was just playing around outside but still had feelings for you deep down. I reasoned that rather than telling you and making you sad, it would be better to let you remain blissfully unaware! I thought as long as Zhuo Hao knew what was important and treated you well, that would be enough! But now, you are so angry, I... I know I was wrong! Can you please not ignore me?"

I feel as if I have been struck hard across the face! The matter is laid bare before me without any concealment!

I truly thought he was busy. However, today, I originally wanted him to accompany me shopping, but he told me he had to meet a client and didn't have time for me. So, I went shopping by myself. When I walked outside the jewelry store, I saw him sitting inside with a woman, both of them with their arms around each other, choosing jewelry! Ahhhhh! I'm going crazy! This is his idea of being busy! What he calls meeting a client is actually accompanying another woman to the jewelry store, flirting and picking out extravagant accessories! And what about me? What am I? An idiot foolishly smiling to myself, completely in the dark? I finally couldn't help but shed tears.

... ...

Then, Xiaoxiao went to the restroom. When she returned, her expression had changed dramatically, and she asked me if I had quarreled with Zhuohao. When Zhuohao came to pick me up from school the next day, both he and Xiaoxiao had very unnatural expressions.

Ning Xuan sat aside and coldly said, "Whether I am talking nonsense or not, you should be able to figure it out yourself"

... ...

Ning Xuan, you said, in such a society of elites, speaking such captivating words of praise, what can I, a little girl who hasn't even graduated, use to resist him! I, I just sank into it!

Ning Xuan asked the bartender for some tissues and handed them to me: "Didn’t I tell you earlier that your boyfriend is doing quite well, with plenty of romantic prospects? You should be careful!" I took the tissues, sniffled, and retorted: "That was me talking about you!" Ning Xuan replied: "But it applies to your boyfriend!" I was unconvinced: "How come you’re so perceptive! Even I didn’t notice that he was doing well, yet you did! You don’t even know him, okay! If you ask me, you’re just feeling resentful and envious that he’s better than you!" Ning Xuan’s expression suddenly turned cold: "Resentful and envious? He’s better than me? Ha! What a joke! Just blindly support him! How did I notice? Because I saw it with my own eyes!"

Ning Xuan suddenly leaned in close to me and asked, "I think I look better than your boyfriend. You are such a fangirl; how come you didn't fall for me when you saw me?"

Xiao Xiao finally found a job and called me to celebrate, speaking cautiously. I said I wouldn't go. She asked me why. I replied that I was angry

The scene that day should have been like this: Zhuo Hao was in the next room, embracing his beloved and singing passionately. Meanwhile, I sat just two walls away from them, completely oblivious, indulging in drinking and merriment

Unlike my excitement, Ning Xuan surprisingly regained his composure quickly. He looked at me expressionlessly and said: "That day when we were singing, our private room was in the middle. On one side was you, and on the other side was a couple. Those two were very affectionate, and they were quite unabashed about it, always leaving the door open. It wasn't until I went to the restroom and came back that the door to their room finally closed. Later, on the day we watched the movie, we ran into each other, and you told me that the person with you was your boyfriend; now I will also tell you that the man from that affectionate couple in the private room is your boyfriend!" It wasn't until I went to the restroom and came back that the door to their room finally closed. Later, on the day we watched the movie, we ran into each other, and you told me that the person with you was your boyfriend; now I will also tell you that the man from that affectionate couple in the private room is your boyfriend!

I continue: "Don't keep interrupting, let me finish speaking first. There is no shop like this in the village, where else can you find heartfelt and genuine gossip that you can hear for free!"

Neither talking to friends nor to strangers is the best choice

Ning Xuan calmly turned his head away and simply said two words: "Habit"

Ning Xuan looked at me, smiled faintly, and said with a sniff, "Look at your little ambition! Infatuated!"

His face suddenly magnified in front of my eyes, making me feel dizzy in waves. In a fluster, I pushed him aside and said irritably: "Bah! Even if I am infatuated, I am still an infatuated person with principles! Since I already have a boyfriend, then no matter how infatuated I am with other flowers, they are just fleeting clouds!" Ning Xuan curled his lips coolly: "Principles! I've never heard of an infatuated person having principles!" Since I already have a boyfriend, then no matter how infatuated I am with other flowers, they are just fleeting clouds!" Ning Xuan curled his lips coolly: "Principles! I've never heard of an infatuated person having principles!"

I ignored him and continued speaking to myself: "Then I officially started dating Zhuo Hao. I asked him, with his status, achievements, abilities, and looks, there must be a whole bunch of admirers around him trying to attract and win him over. What kind of girlfriend could he not find? How could he choose me?" Zhuo Hao replied, "Ya Ya, because you are one of a kind. Damn! I was so stunned at that moment that I almost surrendered to him right away!"

Indeed, the last person in the world to know that her boyfriend is cheating is the girlfriend herself

Damn! I said this kid is frivolous

Ning Xuan raised an eyebrow and curled the corner of his lips, saying coolly: "You really have no shame! We are nothing more than a passerby man and a passerby woman, strangers to each other, far from even being acquaintances!"

Ning Xuan looked at him with disdain: "You dare to say such a thing in front of me!"

I couldn't resist her and reluctantly went to meet her. As soon as I saw her, I was captivated. You have no idea, when I entered the room, I was filled with reluctance, but suddenly I saw a handsome man standing across from me, looking at me with a smile that was as vibrant as blooming peach blossoms in spring, and all my resentment vanished instantly. Then, when he spoke, I was completely mesmerized.

I was momentarily stunned and asked in a daze: "You mean, you saw it with your own eyes? How could you possibly have seen it? You must be talking nonsense. Do you even know him?"

I told her: "It's nothing. Don't come. I want to be alone." Then I hung up the phone

I strive to comfort myself: it's fine, they are just acquaintances. Perhaps there will be no more opportunities to meet in the future. It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter... It's not too embarrassing; even if it is, it won't reach my circle of acquaintances

I ... ! ... am truly at a loss for words! I merely mentioned it casually, warning her not to make similar mistakes in the future! Yet she managed to twist it so far, I am speechless!

I never expected that my little embarrassing moments would be laid bare in front of someone I barely know

I do not take it to heart: "What does it matter! After all, we are only acquaintances, and after today, who knows where we will be tomorrow? You do not know the people around me, so what am I afraid of! Sometimes, secrets are meant to be shared with those we are not very familiar with!"

Xiao Xiao's response is already very clear in meaning

Xiao Xiao was momentarily taken aback on the other end of the phone before responding to me. "Su Ya! Where are you? I have finished here, tell me where you are and I will come to find you right away!"

In retrospect, this is quite ironic

My mind began to buzz chaotically. All the sensations—sadness, grief, indignation, shame—rushed towards the top of my head in an instant. I felt increasingly suffocated, as if sitting there any longer would lead to immediate asphyxiation. I hurriedly grabbed my bag and stumbled towards the door. I felt someone calling me from behind, sensed that the person was rushing over to pull me back, but I forcefully shook them off and dashed into the taxi waiting at the door, driving away.

Regarding the issue of being unfamiliar or only somewhat acquainted, I do not wish to continue entangling myself in it. My narrative is not yet complete

I am not convinced: "Alright, passerby, let me ask you, since we are strangers, why did you inquire about my phone number last time?"