Chapter 03 How could someone so outstanding possibly fall for her

Xu Manyu was utterly confused; her already muddled mind became even more bewildered at that moment. In disbelief, she glanced at the phone number once more, then took a deep breath and brought the phone to her lips, shouting back in a higher pitch: "Are you an idiot? I told you that you dialed the wrong number! I'm not an information service, and I won't chat with anyone!"

The photo on the tombstone is the same as the one in the wallet, only it has lost its color, leaving only black and white. Clearly, so many words have been brewing, yet at this moment, not a single word can be uttered. The sky is gray; although the snow has stopped, it feels even more oppressive and dull. He does not know how long he has been sitting here, until suddenly a ray of sunlight breaks through the clouds and shines down, at which point he is momentarily dazed, then fully awakens.

I know! Am I not thinking of you, Brother Yue? Look... Yang Haoyi is still chattering and trying to persuade, while Jiang Chengyue tightened his grip on the phone and shouted: "Yang Yihai, are you just full and have nothing better to do? Has that order in your hand been processed? If you keep dragging this out, you can just pack up and go home!"

Yang Yihua was momentarily dumbfounded, not expecting that the girl Yue Ge encountered this time would be so imposing. After a brief pause, he finally regained his voice: "Don't be like that, Xu Jie, you are quite interesting! Oh, by the way, how is the camera working? That was chosen by me and Yue Ge together; my taste is pretty good, right? You said, hello? Hello? Hello..." Yang Yihua stared at his phone in a daze, as no one had ever hung up on his call before! This woman is extraordinary!

Jiang Chengyue's brows had not relaxed for a moment, his fingers continuously bringing the cigarette to his lips. Through the swirling smoke, he stared at the photo in his wallet, unable to divert his gaze for a long time. Those familiar brows and eyes, that piercing tearful gaze, and in the final moment, the words she had screamed at him, torn apart by the wind, yet they continued to live on in his heart

Uncertain of how long she had been in a daze, her phone suddenly began to joyfully ring, playing the tune of "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf." She looked down to see an unfamiliar number, but due to her professional obligations, she answered it without further thought

Then, this phone

Laughter erupted in the classroom, and Shao Rongping felt somewhat embarrassed. He adjusted his glasses and slightly curled the corners of his mouth: "Department of Architecture, Year 3, Shao Rongping"

The next day, I followed my brothers to the cemetery. The photo of the fourth brother on the tombstone looked childlike, with an innocent expression. Who could have imagined that he once struggled alongside me in Australia, gritting his teeth in determination? I had originally thought that returning to the country would bring some semblance of stability, but I did not expect to be unable to escape it after all

So you already have a boyfriend, then what are you waiting for here? It is truly laughable

She has never quite understood why someone as outstanding as Shao Rongping would be interested in her

In the face of love, she is probably like an ostrich; otherwise, when Shao Rongping first proposed to pursue her, she ran away as if her tail was on fire. Time and again, although Shao Rongping never directly stated his intentions, he never gave up. After graduation, he started working and even founded a company with friends. Throughout the difficult journey they have traveled together, Xu has witnessed many blessings, yet still lacks the courage to say a single word: I am willing.

After finishing work, Xu Dofu almost collapsed onto the bed to sleep. In another room, Jiang Xiaoman heard the noise and came over barefoot to knock on the door: "Dofu, I bought some beef, can you make me beef with potatoes?"

She is still locked in the office cabinet

"I won't be polite." Shao Rongping smiled, his eyes sparkling, and Xu Manyu quickly lowered his head to avoid his gaze

Xu Duo shot her a glare and turned back to Shao Rongping to explain, "She is used to speaking without restraint like this, Senior Brother, you can eat by yourself, don't be polite."

Xu Manyu was actually a bit confused; she had stayed up all night playing games the day before reporting. As a result, she felt disoriented all day and ended up in the wrong lecture hall, arriving at a different major. As soon as she sat down, she dozed off in a daze, and when she woke up, she saw Shao Rongping. At that moment, she was still a bit oblivious; when she saw him appear, she gasped in surprise, thinking he was simply the male lead of a romantic drama and would definitely become a news reporter in the future. However, after listening for a while, she realized she couldn't understand his speech at all, so she raised her arm and shouted, "Senior, what is your major?" At that moment, she was still a bit oblivious; when she saw him appear, she gasped in surprise, thinking he was simply the male lead of a romantic drama and would definitely become a news reporter in the future. However, after listening for a while, she realized she couldn't understand his speech at all, so she raised her arm and shouted, "Senior, what is your major?"

What does it mean? Before he had the chance to ask, Jiang Chengyue had already hung up the phone harshly. Yang Yihao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and couldn't help but look up at the sky. Damn it, it snowed yesterday, and now the sun is out! It's so hot that he's sweating profusely! The tone of the boss, does he really want to deal with that little reporter? ... It can't be that serious ...

Jiang Chengyue slowly opened his eyes, staring through the still lingering smoke at the flickering red light. He leaned forward, grabbed his phone, and threw it into the back seat. However, the incessant buzzing continued. Jiang Chengyue tightened his face, turned around, and pressed the phone to his ear, shouting: "If there’s nothing urgent, just point a gun at your own head!"

Many Fu suddenly blushed, as if she were flirting with a handsome guy. She awkwardly withdrew her hand and, under the gaze of everyone, silently returned to her seat.

Reaching out to brush over the cold tombstone, the dim eyes could not discern what lay within. After a long while, a deep sigh escaped: "Xiao Qin, you must never forgive me."

Just as he was about to leave, he saw the lights in the corridor ahead turn on, and many children wrapped in thick cotton clothes came bouncing out, looking just like rabbits. He immediately extinguished the fire, and the carriage was once again plunged into darkness

The lights in the car were off, and only the warmth of the heater made the skin feel tight and dry, while Jiang Chengyue's face was shrouded in darkness. Smoke curled in the cabin, and a few cigarette butts lay on the floor mat. He opened the window, took out a cigarette, and brought it to his lips; the wind was too strong, and it took several attempts to light it. The moonlight outside appeared even brighter and colder due to the reflection of the snow, casting a faintly desolate glow into the room.

Jiang Xiaoman extended her arm to poke her: "Hey, tell your family Shao Rongping to eat more."

If she could pay a little attention, she would surely see a black car parked under the streetlight not far away. In the dim yellow light, one could see the wind whipping the snowflakes as they rolled violently, and that car seemed to have been parked for quite some time, with a layer of snow already covering its roof

In the next moment, a number of men dressed in camel-colored coats appeared, stepping forward to Xu Manyu and pulling her into their coats. Instantly, all he could see was her small head, moving restlessly.

Many blessings let out a painful moan, turned over, and buried their head under the quilt.

Noble people tend to forget things! We ran into each other at the supermarket entrance that time, and I said our boss cares about you. It seems my bet this time is bound to win! Ah, by the way, Sister Xu, did you upset Brother Yue? Why does he get so, um, emotionally unstable whenever you are mentioned? Or did he hit a snag with you?" Yang Yihao spoke in a low voice, glancing nervously at the office next door. Or did he hit a snag with you?" Yang Yihao spoke in a low voice, glancing nervously at the office next door. During this period, the temperature in the Empire Building has consistently remained below zero, and the brothers have been cautious and anxious, only able to act according to his mood. Sure enough, these traitors immediately urged him to inquire about military affairs.

"Enough nonsense! Wait for me under the Emperor's View Tower tomorrow, and also, drive your own car!" He hung up the phone and sank into the soft chair. He really had forgotten about this matter; the incident with the fourth brother happened some time ago, and the funeral is tomorrow—no, it is already today. He rubbed his brow, closed the window, and prepared to start the car. He couldn't let those kids see him like this, especially since he also needed to visit her tomorrow.

The snowflakes continued to blanket the sky, and he did not know how long he had been lying there. It seemed he had fallen asleep, yet it also felt as though he had not. The intertwining of dreams and reality made it somewhat difficult for him to distinguish between the two. He suddenly regretted why he had abruptly turned the car around, following that unfamiliar young reporter to this place, and why he had stayed downstairs for so long

He found an opportunity to send away those who followed him and walked alone into the depths of the cemetery. There was another girl sleeping here, and he came to disturb her, not knowing whether she would mind.

Jiang Xiaoman outside the door received no response, so she could only sullenly take out a bag of instant noodles and quietly retreat back to her room

The hot pot was still bubbling, and she was peeking at Shao Rongping across the way through a haze of steam. She had known him for almost four years, and he was no longer the inexperienced student he once was; now, he could be considered a young and accomplished man.

Oh my God, it's the ruthless gangsters! It seems she even called him an idiot! It's over, it's really over now, the feud has escalated!

With a snap, he closed the wallet and sank back into the soft chair, closing his eyes. Her smile still lingered vividly in his mind, yet it was he who had personally destroyed such brightness and brilliance, an act he could never forgive himself for. However, that girl would never smile at him again, never again.

"Jiangcheng, you will not die a good death!" Yes, he indeed will not die a good death. For the past two years, he has merely been waiting for death. His actions are ruthless and decisive, merely a means to vent his pent-up frustrations. All the suffering can only be swallowed down, teeth shattered. Now that he has reached this point, it should come to an end, it should stop, it should provide everyone with an explanation. In truth, he has long been weary.

Shao Rongping is two years senior to Xu Manyu. When she first enrolled, he was already a junior, delivering a speech as a student representative at the orientation, dressed in a white shirt and black-rimmed glasses, looking fresh and clean

Xu Manyu looked at her flushed face, reached out to touch his own, which was equally hot. He got up and walked to the window, slightly opening it, and immediately a breeze rushed in, truly delightful

Jiang Xiaoman is good at everything, except for cooking. At first, she ordered takeout every day, but later she began to pester Xu Mofu to cook for her. Initially, she was quite reluctant, questioning why she should act as a maid for someone else. However, when she thought about the cheap rent she was getting, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and endure it. As she became more familiar with Jiang Xiaoman, she actually grew fond of her personality and naturally became willing to cater to her culinary needs.

Sister Xu? When did this title come about? She instinctively put down her phone and looked at the number again, confirming it was unfamiliar to her, so she brought it back to her ear: "What Sister Xu? You must have dialed the wrong number"

Camera

Many blessings here have once again burrowed into their blankets, and the flaw of having an overly long reflex arc is vividly manifested at this moment. Just as she was about to rendezvous with the King of Dreams, a sudden jolt ran through her mind, and she immediately sat up.

A low chuckle came first, and after a while, an excited voice transmitted: "Good evening, Sister Xu!"

Jiang Cheng abruptly slammed on the brakes, raised his head to stare at the red light ahead, and spoke in a tone devoid of warmth: "Lao Qi, I warn you, keep your distance from that little reporter!"

The snow outside continues to fall like salt, while the room is filled with warmth. From a distance, one can hear Jiang Xiaoman shouting: "Add potatoes! Add beef balls! Add lamb rolls!"

However, at this moment

Disturbing her peaceful dreams is an unforgivable sin

Let her sleep on, for she truly longs to rest in peace with a smile.

Hello, I am Xu Duo Fu. She made an effort to muster her spirits and deliver the formal opening remarks

"Yue Ge, it's not me, it's me, I..." Yang Yihao saw him turn hostile again, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He used to have a temper like this, cold and indifferent, never easily angered. But now, why does he explode with rage whenever that little reporter is involved? It seems that this is indeed not so simple. Yang Yihao, with his keen insight, can certainly detect the underlying issues. He will not let this go easily! After forcing a smile and making a few perfunctory remarks, just as he was about to hang up the phone, he heard Jiang Chengyue's low voice coming from the other end: "Don't make things difficult for me, I don't want to see her again." It seems that this is indeed not so simple. Yang Yihao, with his keen insight, can certainly detect the underlying issues. He will not let this go easily! After forcing a smile and making a few perfunctory remarks, just as he was about to hang up the phone, he heard Jiang Chengyue's low voice coming from the other end: "Don't make things difficult for me, I don't want to see her again."

Xu Manyu ran a few steps with her head down, then turned back to wave at the hallway, her facial expression not visible, but she appeared quite happy. What could she possibly be doing out so late

Since encountering her at the supermarket entrance in the evening, it seems that emotions have been completely out of control, racing back to the Imperial View, but it was merely to escape reality. Little did he expect to turn back halfway, which was truly too abrupt. He clearly understood that he could not, must not, drag another person into this black hole, leading to irreversible destruction and a dead end; it was enough to let him bear it alone

The commotion quickly settled down, and while no one was paying attention to her, she stealthily slipped out from the back of the classroom. As soon as she stepped outside, she saw Shao Rongping standing at the door talking to the teacher. She tiptoed past quietly, and he happened to turn around: "Aren't you that junior sister from earlier?"

Today's weather is quite strange, and even people have become strange as well. I hope that Fourth Brother, you can still have a good sleep underground

Yang Yihao over there shivered slightly, and after a while, he cautiously moved back the phone that he had deliberately placed at a distance, asking carefully: "Brother Yue, is the funeral for the fourth one still on schedule for tomorrow? You haven't forgotten, have you?"

He drove home himself and had only reached halfway when he received a call from Yang Yihao. The tone of his voice had completely shifted from the earlier gloom to an unexpectedly high spirits: "Yue Ge, hurry back! I just saw that little reporter at the Peace Road intersection! Oh my, isn't it a coincidence? We really have a connection with her. Should I stop her?"

She let out two chuckles and then asked, "Excuse me, do you know which classroom the journalism department is meeting in?" The astonished expression on Shao Rongping's face is something Xu Fufu now finds amusing when he thinks back on it

Jiang Xiaoman once asked her whether she liked Shao Rongping, and she couldn't answer for a long time, always feeling that she didn't really know what "liking" was, as it sounded so mysterious.

The phone on the passenger seat buzzed incessantly, but he paid it no mind, keeping his eyes closed as the wind and snowflakes slapped against his cheeks. The earlier dryness had long been alleviated, and now the slight pain on his skin brought him a sense of relief. However, the caller seemed unwilling to give up; just a few seconds after the call had stopped, it buzzed again.