Chapter 8, Difficult Brothers Encounter Emotional Waterloo

At that moment, the inexplicable confusion, anger, and sorrow seemed to materialize, all pressing down on Xu Jiaojiao's heart.

As the words linger in my throat, the phrase "Do not return to the past" is caught, unable to be spoken or swallowed.

It must be said that when it comes to pleasing themselves, the methods employed by women are universally applicable

Now this confusion is magnified without limits, and Xu Jiaojiao stands there, trembling all over

Ren Yue hesitated and said: "Previously, Li Jiaran came to find me once, wanting to get back together, but I did not agree. It wouldn't just happen..."

The two individuals had been languishing in the dormitory for several days, and when they were on the verge of becoming stagnant, they decided to shake off their lethargy and "shop, shop, shop"

Ren Yue was unconvinced: "Jiao Jiao is not the kind of person who would turn her back on others; there must be some reason for this!"

I think I may have really fallen for Jiao Jiao

Qin Sicheng held the baby and focused intently on Qin Yue, interrupting her with the words: "Wife..."

Ren Yue, who was kept in the dark, took out a tissue to wipe his mouth and frowned, saying: "Even after breaking up, there is no need for a forced kiss, right? It seems that we can no longer be friends."

Xu Qing was greatly surprised to see Tong Yao in such a predicament.

However, the facts are evident

Tong Yao looked at him with a perplexed expression

The moment Ren Yue took her hand, she felt immense joy mixed with anxiety, as if she were in a dream. After all, at that time, Ren Yue had just broken up with his ex and was in a state of emotional low. As she approached him during this period, who could say for certain whether his actions were driven by genuine affection or merely a fleeting emotional transference due to his heartbreak

Being with the campus beauty, even if it is not out of genuine affection, is still a matter of great pride. Moreover, Tong Yao has a cheerful personality, which is very much to his liking

"I told you it was impossible," Ren Yue interrupted mercilessly, questioning, "Did you go to find Xu Jiao Jiao? What did you say to her?"

Xu Qing laughed heartily without giving any face: "Jiao Jiao, you are still the same as before, small in stature but big in tone!"

"I am not at all infatuated with her! We are just friends..." Ren Yue instinctively retorted

Ren Yue: Let me go

After several months of noise and commotion, the three individuals reunited this time, and after a candid discussion, their relationship became even closer.

Ren Yue was left dumbfounded, his heart involuntarily hanging in suspense, as if Li Jiarens' next words were about to cast him into the eighteen layers of hell

Ren Yue remained silent

And P is indeed small, even when strolling through a shopping mall, Tong Yao and Xu Jiao Jiao can encounter a person wandering aimlessly, seemingly the incredibly lonely Xu Qing

She mounted her bicycle and rode away in a cloud of dust

Xiao Shenzhe first expressed joy, then questioned: "Didn’t you get reprimanded because of her a while ago? What are you trying to do now?"

Ren Yue, feeling anxious, said: "I can't explain it clearly to you, so I will go ask Li Jiaren." Thinking of the expression on Li Jiaren's face when they parted ways, Ren Yue felt overwhelmed.

Xu Jiao Jiao couldn't help but ask: "Are you stupid..."

Qin Zhan cried out in pain twice and asked, "Sister, what were you thinking when you got your marriage certificate with brother-in-law back then?"

As the captain of the school basketball team, Xiao Shenzhe has a large number of fans

What he did not know was that the budding little love, which was still in the ambiguous greenhouse, had encountered a storm

Not only is it inappropriate, it is exceedingly inappropriate

Li Jiaren's tears instantly filled her eyes, making her look pitiful: "I have something to say, and then I will leave."

This sentence allows Ren Yue to confirm that they have never been close—anyone who is close to him knows that what is called a gentleman is merely a form of detachment that cannot be disclosed to outsiders

If we are to be friends, could you please set aside your feelings for me? If we discuss emotions again, I will truly have to leave

Without any reason for the misfortune, Ren Yue found himself unable to be angry with her, and could only hurriedly go to the bathroom to clean up, while his phone was left on the table

The three individuals simultaneously envisioned a dark-faced Zeng Yijie dressed in a floral skirt, and they all shuddered in unison—such a scene was too beautiful to imagine

Li Jiaren, no longer enduring in silence, raised her eyebrows and said: "Who wants to be friends with you? We want to be a couple!"

Mother Qin inquired with her eyes: A delayed rebellious phase?

Zeng Yijie turned pale, watching Xu Qing leave.

Qin Zhan was perplexed and, drawing an analogy, posed a question to Ren Yue: If Xu Jiao Jiao is your "ideal type," with an outstanding figure and high attractiveness, do you like her because you genuinely like her, or do you want to be with her simply because she fits your "ideal type"?

No one can help you with this matter, after all, only you truly understand your own sincerity. Qin Yue looked at her brother's clueless expression and inexplicably felt a bit of sympathy for Tong Yao. She shook her head and left him to go upstairs

How could I possibly fall for a girl who is not my 'ideal type'? It is simply inconceivable

Xu Jiao Jiao tentatively asked: "You were once a couple, she wants to win you back, and it is understandable for her to act this way. Why are you so concerned about what she has done to me?"

As they were leaving the dormitory building, Xu Jiaojiao suddenly said, "I will go out first to scout the enemy situation"

Ren Yue looked at Xu Jiao Jiao in confusion, unable to conceal the struggle within.

Qin Zhan rarely showed a smile; he embraced him but almost couldn't lift him. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Xiao Huo Hua has gained weight again, hasn't he?"

Qin Zhan mocked, "You know the saying: 'The ex is always the greatest enemy,' right? The current partner hasn't even been settled yet, and you still dare to discuss life alone with your ex?"

Li Jiaren stared at the screen, glared at it for a while, and then deleted the two messages.

Why is it said that she is unhappy just because she likes to be agile

Zeng Yijie casually remarked: "It was Qin Zhan who got me in trouble; he is pursuing Tong Yao, but has been consistently rebuffed. Helping you win over Tong Yao would simply be a form of revenge against him, wouldn't it? Moreover, even if you don't succeed, it wouldn't be a loss for you, would it?"

Qin Yue did not respond and calmly continued, "However, there are indeed few people as sunny, handsome, and resilient as your brother-in-law. Of course, the most important thing is that he also shares the surname Qin, so in the end, you already know."

The three of them lost their appetite for dinner and directly returned to the dormitory to order takeout

"It's alright, isn't it just that the relationship ended before it even started? I'm here with you." Tong Yao patted her shoulder

Tong Yao quickly walked up and called out to her: "Xu Qing"

Qin Yue took Ye Ye over and glanced at his physique, shaking her head and saying: "With your skills, how can you possibly handle Yao Yao?"

When Dai Ren returned, Li Jiaren changed her strategy. No longer did she cry incessantly; instead, she pretended to be sentimental as she reminisced about their past: "At that time, when I pursued you, my friends were all against it. They thought, just as you said, that I should maintain a high profile and wait for someone to pursue me."

Tong Yao patted Xu Jiao Jiao's shoulder and agreed, "In the matter of Zeng Yijie back then, I also made a mistake, being too presumptuous. As for the photos, it wasn't your intention, so let's just forget about it. Besides, isn't there a good outcome after all?"

Xu Jiao Jiao has a dream of the martial world, which everyone knows from the very first day they move in. After witnessing Tong Yao's skills, she has been clamoring to form a trio of swordsmen.

Li Jiaren immediately picked up her phone and sent a text message to Xu Jiaojiao: "I will wait for you outside the south gate in 10 minutes. Let's not miss each other."

After a long time without drawing lots to decide what to eat, Tong Yao and Xu Jiao Jiao thoroughly enjoyed themselves. After enthusiastically drawing lots for two rounds, they cast aside the selected "hand-grabbed rice" and "chicken chop rice" and prepared to indulge in a hearty meal of spicy hot pot

Qin Yue recalled seriously and said, "I hope that in the future, the child can finally take my surname."

Aside from his eccentric personality, Qin Zhan has always been the "model child" of others. However, upon returning this week, his character has undergone a significant change, causing some concern for Qin's mother

If one wishes to tear apart a person's facade, it is better to wait until the breakup to confront her—Ren Yue now has a profound understanding of this statement

Ren Yuezheng was about to argue, when Qin Zhan said: "Stop deceiving yourself with the just friends excuse."

"Why are you so concerned about Xu Jiaojiao? When we were together, you never cared about me like this!" Li Jiaren's eyes turned red, "Yes, you always indulge me, but it's all under my requests for concern, just a facade. Although you have always been cheerful, you are warm on the outside but cold on the inside. When I confide in you, your responses are always perfunctory, do you think I can't feel it? I always thought you were that kind of person, but everything changed when you met Xu Jiaojiao! When I confide in you, your responses are always perfunctory, do you think I can't feel it? I always thought you were that kind of person, but everything changed when you met Xu Jiaojiao! You also initiate conversations, make girls laugh, and occasionally act silly, just like most boys in love! And the way you treat me is merely because you don't like me!"

Xu Qing firmly shook her head and said a few more words

Xu Jiaojiao endured all the way until she reached the dormitory, where she finally broke down in tears. By the time Tong Yao returned from class, Xu Jiaojiao had already turned into a weeping mess.

Li Jiaren initially did not believe Zeng Yijie when he said that Ren Yue and Qin Zhan had a dispute

Xiao Shenzhe happily agreed and high-fived him: "Deal"

Tong Yao was infuriated, cracking her knuckles and saying: "Do you owe me a lesson?"

Ren Yue nodded repeatedly and said, "Your friend is right"

The tacit understanding built over the years still remains, as Tong Yao and Xu Jiao Jiao invite in unison: "Come back!" They look at Xu Qing with sincere expressions and radiant smiles, warming the hearts of those around them

Only the brother and sister were left in the living room

Ren Yue interrupted the conversation: "If you are here today to discuss these matters, then our conversation ends here. Did we not agree to part on good terms? My dear, such a lowly posture does not suit you; you should hold your head high and smile as you cast me aside."

Next, of course, is to leave the school and venture out... Oh no, it is with the flute in the left hand and the sword in the right, to sweep away the injustices of the world. Xu Jiaojiao makes a grand vow

Tong Yao explained: "I have always owed you an apology—I'm sorry. At that time, when you were with that person, I should not have acted impulsively and publicly humiliated him. Although my intentions were good, as I stubbornly wanted to stand up for you, I overlooked your feelings. No matter how many opinions and grievances I had against him, I should not have made things difficult for him without your consent, making it even harder for you.

Li Jiaren looked at him for a while and said with a compassionate smile: "You are right, you are just friends."

With each sentence spoken by Tong Yao, Xu Qing's head lowered a little more. By the time Tong Yao finished speaking, Xu Qing was completely overwhelmed, squatting down and holding her head in anguish, crying and saying: "I'm sorry ... ... "

The corridor is bustling with people coming and going, and occasionally someone glances around.

The usually cheerful Tong Yao awkwardly scratched her head: "I really don't want to run into Qin Zhan, he's so annoying." Qin Zhan would randomly catch people every day, and Tong Yao found it unbearable. With his smiling face, she couldn't hit or scold him, so she could only avoid him.

Ren Yue did not expect to follow in Qin Zhan's footsteps so soon—no replies on WeChat, no answered calls, and when they crossed paths on the street, Xu Jiao Jiao also turned a blind eye to him

Classmate, your phone is ringing

Xu Jiaojiao laughed and said, "Sure enough, Yao Yao's fist is still effective."

As soon as the victorious Xu Qing returned to the dormitory, she couldn't help but laugh: "Do you all know? What Zeng Yijie said was exactly the same as what Jiao Jiao said! I couldn't hold back at that moment and said, let's just consider that I was blind in the past, and from now on, everyone can go their separate ways. Tong Yao and Jiao Jiao are still waiting for me. As soon as I mentioned Tong Yao, he stopped and no longer tried to stop me."

Xu Qing lowered her head somewhat guiltily, trying to pretend she had not seen them

"If it weren't for her, could you avoid me?" Ren Yue said with a playful smile

Xu Qing shook her head: "It is not just an apology, but also gratitude. I have not encountered someone I like for many years, and it is rare to have a boy willing to accept me, which made me joyfully lose myself. Upon careful reflection, what has Yijie done for me that stemmed from his affection? I was merely his free errand runner and caretaker, summoned at will and dismissed at leisure. After he got involved with the campus beauty, and after Yaoyao taught him a lesson, I unconditionally forgave him and trusted him, just wanting him to see my good side... I was merely his free errand runner and caretaker, summoned at will and dismissed at leisure. After he got involved with the campus beauty, and after Yaoyao taught him a lesson, I unconditionally forgave him and trusted him, just wanting him to see my good side..." Xu Qing wiped her tears and continued, "I did not expect him to become even more excessive, blaming all his failures on me—previously, he was punished for spreading rumors and insisted that I was a jinx, bringing him misfortune."

Li Jiaren once attempted to vie for Qin Zhan's affection, but met with a hard rejection. She still remembers what Ren Yue said at the time: "A girlfriend can be replaced, but a brother cannot be deceived. In this lifetime, no one will come between Qin Zhan and me, so you need not waste your efforts on that."

When words do not resonate, even a single sentence is too much, regardless of how much he looks, he does not look at her, turning around and leaving

Xu Qing nodded solemnly: "Hmm! I have made up my mind to clarify things with him and cut ties cleanly!"

In fact, there was no need for a referee. Right from the start, Xu Jiaojiao hugged Tong Yao and shouted, "Hero, please show mercy."

As they sang and sighed, by the time they finished eating two pounds of crayfish, one pound of crab, and two pounds of pig's trotters, both of them had red eyes, noses, and mouths, unable to distinguish whether they were crying or if it was the spiciness that affected them

Xu Qing looked at this, then glanced at that, and after enduring for a long time, still did not dare to ask

Xu Jiao Jiao held a shrimp in one hand and gnawed on a crab leg with the other, occasionally sobbing, "Yao Yao, why are we so unfortunate?"

"Qing'er, it was my fault before, I kept procrastinating and was not good enough to you. After you left, I thought a lot and finally understood your goodness... Let's get back together." Xu Jiaojiao hoarsely imitated Zeng Yijie's speech, sending shivers down everyone's spines.

The quick-witted Li Jiaran immediately blocked Ren Yue at the classroom door and said, "I want to talk to you"

Through the phone, Qin Zhan could sense Ren Yue's immense resentment and despair, a slight comfort surged in his heart: in the last life, you must have been an angel with broken wings... Unexpectedly, in this life, you still cannot escape your fate

It is not her fault, yet she is being pushed back step by step. Tong Yao was instantly furious: "This is the last warning, keep your distance from me, otherwise I will beat you to death indiscriminately."

I did not expect there to be so many stories in between, but Xu Jiaojiao had long lost the mood to hold grudges. She calmly said: "The one who should apologize the most is Yaoyao. As for Ren Yue and me... I can only say that the timing was not right. Although I have feelings for him, he may not necessarily have any interest in me."

Isn't this truly a contradictory proposition? Qin Zhan looked at her with a puzzled expression, feeling that he had a plethora of arguments to refute her, but ultimately he fell silent under Qin Yue's sharp gaze

Eating this "dog food" made Qin Zhan feel heartbroken and have a stomachache, and he sulkily sat back in the corner

Ren Yue said calmly: "We have already broken up, there is nothing to discuss"

Li Jiaren went to ask Zhuo Yan, who had previously given her advice on how to win over Ren Yue, Ren Yue's ex-girlfriend: "Why did I follow your advice, yet he still broke up with me? Now he has even abandoned Qin Zhan for that blonde girl. What on earth is the reason?"

Tong Yao exclaimed: "Are they trying to bully you again? Let me go!"

Qin Zhan and Ren Yue, who remained in place, formed a sighing brothers duo with great tacit understanding

Hearing him say this, Ren Yue couldn't help but want to mock his past self. If he had known it would turn out this way, why had he pretended to be a gentleman back then

Xu Qing stopped a few steps away from Zeng Yijie

"Speak up, have you been dumped or has your secret crush been snuffed out in the cradle?" Qin Yue set down a plate of sunflower seeds and sat next to Qin Zhan

Forward or backward

Xu Qing went downstairs, while the worried Tong Yao and Xu Jiao Jiao leaned against the window to look down

This joke, once laughed at, lasts for two and a half years, and looking at it now, it seems I will probably continue to laugh for the rest of my life

Ren Yue: Asking me is futile; if Jiao Jiao wants to become my "ideal type," she probably has only two options—either she undergoes a complete transformation or I do.

Xu Qing, who enjoys the spectacle, exclaimed: "I will be the referee!"

Without needing others to say much, Xu Jiaojiao is well aware of the significant gap between herself and Ren Yue's former partners. It is also for this reason that she kept her feelings hidden for so long.

The girl took a step back and pointed at his pocket

Is emotional pain really buy one get one free? Xu Qing was left dumbfounded, feeling that the world is too complicated and that she is still too young

How can she believe that Ren Yue would fall out with Qin Zhan over such an inconspicuous girl

Li Jiaren looked at him and sighed softly: "It seems you are unaware that you have developed feelings for Xu Jiaojiao, even though she is not your type."

After days of gloom, sunlight finally broke through, and Xu Qing wiped her tears, nodding earnestly: "Yes!"

He initially thought that taking the initiative to approach Xu Qing was already a form of condescension, but he did not expect to be rejected. Zeng Yijie felt an overwhelming sense of shame and anger. He understood that with Xu Qing's character, she would never say such harsh words. So who was it that was advising her from behind the scenes? Zeng Yijie's hatred for Tong Yao grew even stronger.

Tong Yao chuckled and said, "So, what you like is my skills?"

The two gazed at each other for a long time, and then Tong Yao averted her eyes first, saying dejectedly: "Let me be alone for a while"

Tong Yao and He Jiao Jiao exchanged a glance and simultaneously gave a thumbs up to Xu Qing

Later, the photos from the pajama party were inadvertently discovered by him... Xu Qing glanced at them with red eyes and covered her face, saying, "He secretly transferred the photos to his phone and fabricated rumors out of thin air... In fact, I intended to explain when I returned to the dorm that day, but for some reason, I just couldn't bring myself to speak. Later, when you asked me to hand over the keys, in a moment of anger, I lost my senses and did something that I regret towards Jiao Jiao."

Tong Yao looked at her: "Your ability to hurt others has improved quite a bit, hasn't it?" As soon as the words left her mouth, the smile on Xu Jiao's face dimmed a little.

Qin Zhan helped him organize his thoughts: "What have you done in the past two days? Think carefully, and don't leave anything out."

The equally anxious Qin Zhan clinked glasses with him and self-deprecatingly remarked, "Difficult brothers indeed"

Some things can only be understood more thoroughly after experiencing them oneself. Just like those who have never eaten a carrot have no right to say that carrots do not taste good

Xiao Shenzhe laughed exaggeratedly: "Brother, are you kidding me? That's the famous campus beauty, who doesn't know her?"

To know, it takes at least seven to eight minutes to get from the teaching building to the south gate, even when riding a bicycle. Under normal circumstances, who would schedule a meeting just 10 minutes in advance

Li Jiaren gazed at her silhouette, a smile playing at the corners of her mouth, feeling quite pleased with herself.

"Unreasonable." Ren Yue said angrily, "Do not come looking for me again."

Xu Jiao Jiao exclaimed: "Finally, we have returned to the era of the Three Musketeers"

Seeing Xu Jiao Jiao's sneaky demeanor, Xu Qing asked in confusion: "What is going on?"

Not long after, Qin Zhan also returned with Tong Yao

What else could there be? It would be nothing more than sweet talk and apologies, asking for your forgiveness and wanting to get back together. Tong Yao said disdainfully

Zeng Yijie wanted to get closer, but she kept retreating

In an instant, her heart felt as if it had been pierced by a needle, and a sharp pain surged through her.

"What... what happened?" Xu Qing lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly

Happy romances are always similar, while doomed romances each have their own misfortunes

Li Jiaren lowered her head and gritted her teeth. After organizing her emotions, she smiled and said: "Alright"

He does not want the two to become familiar strangers, but rather hopes that their relationship can progress further, and then further still... What comes after that...? Qin Zhan said he had long been moved, and even Li Jiaran could see that he liked Xu Jiao Jiao, so he must be sincere... But how is that possible!

Xu Jiao Jiao said somewhat irritably: "That's enough. Yao Yao kindly apologized to you, and with you crying like this, is it to make everyone think she is bullying you?"

Li Jiaren's face momentarily changed from red to white, and she was about to get angry. However, after glancing at her watch, she quickly controlled her emotions and said sadly: "After spending so much time together, how can it be so easy to forget? Let's treat this as the last time. Please talk to me properly and take me back one more time, alright?"

Some distance away, Xu Jiaojiao could not see Ren Yue's expression, but she saw Li Jiaren laughing so hard that she was shaking like a flower branch. Then, Li Jiaren stood on tiptoe, hung onto Ren Yue's neck, and whispered something to him. After speaking, she suddenly kissed him fiercely.

"Whether to hide or not, what difference does it make?" Xu Jiaojiao continued, "At worst, we would just return to the time when we were strangers to each other."

Zeng Yijie came to his senses and realized it was his good brother Xiao Shenzhe, whom he had not been in contact with for many days

Li Jiaren further said: "Shall we go sit at the café by the South Gate? We used to spend half a day there..." No matter how Ren Yue refused, she continued, "After being together for so long, can't you even fulfill my last request?"

Tong Yao knew that Xu Jiao Jiao had temporarily recovered, and nodded, saying: "Hmm!"

Ren Yue recalled her strange behavior and the sudden kiss, and her face turned pale: "Li Jiaren, do you really have to resort to such despicable tactics, constantly reshaping my perception of you? Yes, you had some flaws in the past, but that is a common issue among beautiful women, and it is not a serious matter. However, your scheming to hurt Jiao Jiao now is simply too much!"

Xu Jiao Jiao replied: Okay

Upon learning the details from Li Jiaran, Ren Yue felt an overwhelming sense of panic. However, thinking that the truth would come to light after an explanation and that the two would reconcile as before, he breathed a sigh of relief. Thus, he recounted the circumstances of his last interaction with Li Jiaran with great ease: "I did not expect Li Jiaran to be so excessive; it turns out this was all her scheme. I have already made it clear to her that such things will not happen again in the future. Jiao Jiao, you won't really be angry with me because of her, will you?" I have already made it clear to her that such things will not happen again in the future. Jiao Jiao, you won't really be angry with me because of her, will you?"

Tong Yao immediately interrupted her: "Quickly turn off the little drama in your heart. Even if he and I had something in the past, it is gone now; he just might not realize that he doesn't like me."

She does not directly advise separation, but instead acts as a "dog-headed military advisor," guiding the woman to "create" chaos with a mindset that fears the world is not chaotic enough. After successfully breaking up Ren Yue's several relationships, Zhuo Yan finally found her new target and no longer paid attention to Ren Yue's side

His good brother Ren Yue is also not having an easy time

Li Jiaren said nervously: "I didn't say much. It was just that day when I used your phone to send a text message to Xu Jiao Jiao, asking her to come to the South Gate..."

Ren Yue remained silent and did not speak

My ex-girlfriend is Tong Yao's roommate. She used to talk to me about Tong Yao, so as long as you follow my plan, you will definitely be able to win Tong Yao's heart. Zeng Yijie revealed his strongest card, expressing his sincerity

At this moment, Li Jiaren glanced over, seemingly noticing her, and provocatively smiled before looking up and saying something to Ren Yue

"Radishes and cabbages, each has its own preference, which is certainly better than being superficial about appearances." Qin Zhan rolled his eyes again.

Qin Yue grabbed the pillow and threw it at his face: "Those who watch the excitement never think it's too much trouble, don't you know?"

Xu Jiao Jiao pulled this in the middle and patted that: "Alright, alright, is it really necessary for us to keep apologizing to each other endlessly over such trivial matters?"

Tong Yao and Xu Jiao Jiao encouraged her, saying: "You can do it! The earlier you go, the earlier you will return"

Unexpectedly, when Li Jiaren saw him, she joyfully asked: "A Yue, are you here to reconcile with me?"

I do not deny having said that. But so what? Must one necessarily like a person's face, or is it only considered normal to admire someone's figure like Ren Yue does? Is it not acceptable for me to appreciate your skills? It is merely a matter of differing 'ideal types' for each individual.

Xu Qing nodded and cried out, "I told Zeng Yijie about you and Ren Yue being together, and he then informed Ren Yue's ex-girlfriend Li Jiaru, because Li Jiaru has always wanted to get back together with Ren Yue." By the end, she could only repeatedly say, "I'm sorry"

"You didn't come to comfort me, did you? You came to watch the show, right?" Qin Zhan asked with a bitter smile as he looked at the sunflower seeds.

Xu Jiao Jiao pointed at herself in surprise and asked, "Me?"

Li Jiaren was startled, and since then, she no longer dared to mention these matters, only finding ways to have Ren Yue accompany her more.

As soon as the two sat down, Li Jiaran pointed at the colorful little notes on the photo wall and said: "Look, the little notes we wrote together when we came here before are still stuck on the wall."

"Alas, we are kindred spirits in suffering." Tong Yao, reminded of her sorrowful past, took a hard bite of the crab leg, which cracked crisply. "If I had known earlier, I should have learned from other girls, to check horoscopes and calculate the fortunes of the year."

Li Jiaren asked reluctantly, "If he were a girl, would you marry her without a second thought?"

Those days they spent together were wasted, yet Li Jiaren did not feel it at all

Qin Zhan murmured: "But those are my true feelings, she is my 'ideal type'"

Single sisters! The three of them exclaimed in unison, and after saying that, they burst into hearty laughter

Qin Yueyao reminisced about the past and proudly said, "Of course not, back then my 'ideal type' was a man with eight-pack abs. There were plenty of people pursuing me..."

Qin Yue fixed her gaze on Qin Zhan and said: "I know you are foolish, but I did not realize you were this foolish. Why do you need to explain so much? Does it make you seem particularly eloquent? Tong Yao only wants a single sincere word from you."

If asked again, it would only make oneself appear even more foolish... Qin Zhan said no more, only secretly lamenting the difficulties of love, harder than ascending to the heavens

Her "ideal type" is completely different from his; how could her tastes change so suddenly?

She hurriedly apologized: "I am very sorry, I am a bit too excited..."

Xu Jiao Jiao, however, found it quite engaging: "In fact... his heart must be harboring a little girl from a feudal era, right?"

Qin Zhan pleaded for mercy, recounting his conversation with Ren Yue, and expressed his confusion: "Are girls nowadays just being pretentious or what? My 'ideal type' is someone skilled in martial arts, and Yao Yao is exactly my 'ideal type', a perfect match from head to toe. What is she struggling with? She is very beautiful, but the essence that truly attracts me is not beauty. Am I supposed to say this against my will?"

Ren Yue nodded helplessly

How can one resolve a thousand sorrows? Only through eating

"Yijie, it's been a long time since we played basketball together. My teammates and I are on the court, do you want to come?" Xiao Shenzhe's penetrating voice came through.

Zeng Yijie, however, added that the reason for the dispute seems to be Xu Jiaojiao, and that Ren Yue had been with Xu Jiaojiao earlier.

Xu Jiao Jiao, caught between laughter and tears, embraced Tong Yao and said, "Qing'er, what on earth are you thinking?"

Before he was beaten up at the KTV, he was quite pleased with himself—having the school beauty by his side and a backup, Xu Qing, who was still infatuated with him. What he did not expect was that the Tong Yao photo incident turned him into a laughingstock in the finance department, and he was consequently punished. He sought out Xu Qing, hoping to salvage the situation. ... Now ... ... He sat gloomily by the lake, his expression dark.

Qin Zhan wanted to say something more, but Tong Yao shook her head: "You should think about it some more."

Classmate

Tong Yao said: "It is not a matter of forgiveness or not, but rather the frustration of seeing potential unfulfilled."

Xu Qing carefully organized her words and asked, "I had heard about the relationship between Jiao Jiao and Ren Yue. Yao Yao, you and the school hunk are..." She hesitated, her expression very expressive

What he said is not without reason, which leaves her with no way to refute it. Even at this moment, she does not know what kind of answer she wants to receive

Qin Zhan carefully recalled and found no discrepancies with his memory, nor was there anything inappropriate, so he couldn't help but ask: "Is there anything unsuitable?"

Ren Yue wanted to reach out to stop her, but in the end, he could only watch her leave and join Xu Qing

Xu Jiao Jiao never expected that just as she arrived at the South Gate, she would see Ren Yue walking together with her ex.

Zeng Yijie looked at Xu Qing with a pleading expression, chattering away with a flurry of words

No, that's not it," Xu Qing sobbed, "I impulsively moved out of the dormitory at that time, and I must have hurt you all. In fact, I regretted it as soon as I moved out. The thought that you wouldn't forgive me made me even sadder. Although I know that Zeng Yijie doesn't like me, and that my relationship with him was a mistake from the beginning, I could only try to get closer to him, because it seemed that only in this way could I prove that what I did was meaningful... Although I know that Zeng Yijie doesn't like me, and that my relationship with him was a mistake from the beginning, I could only try to get closer to him, because it seemed that only in this way could I prove that what I did was meaningful...

Ren Yue helplessly said: "It was agreed that I would send you off as a friend"

Li Jiaren scoffed: This sounds like a huge joke! Is the relationship between Ren Yue and Qin Zhan something that Xu Jiao Jiao can easily destroy?

This idea sounds entirely beneficial with no drawbacks, and Xiao Shenzhe nodded without responding

In this instance of emotional injury, Tong Yao appears to be open-minded, yet internally she is just like Xu Jiao Jiao, with her emotional reservoir depleted by more than half

He has no time to listen to her idle chatter; it would be better to chat with Xu Jiaojiao about everything under the sun

Before the meal, Qin Zhan, who had been holding back for a long time, asked again: "Sister, what was your 'ideal type' back in the day? Was it someone like brother-in-law?"

Who would have thought that as the saying goes, the higher the way, the greater the devil; clearly Xu Jiaojiao had already confirmed that there were no "enemies" nearby, yet just a few meters away, Qin Zhan suddenly appeared, and as the three turned back, Ren Yue was blocking them from behind

Qin Yue directly slapped Qin Zhan on the shoulder: "There is a posture for sitting and a posture for standing. At such a young age, you hunch your back and sigh. What kind of appearance is that?"

Tong Yao longed to weep bitterly with her, yet in the end, she silently accompanied her and ordered a large amount of takeout.

Li Jiaren saw his attitude was so indifferent that tears streamed down her face: "I was wrong before, Ah Yue, please don't break up with me, okay? I won't ask you to give up your hobbies and only accompany me. I will change all those shortcomings of mine that you mentioned..."

As soon as Xu Jiaojiao received Ren Yue's text message, she hurriedly rushed to the south gate, wondering what urgent matter he had.

Xu Jiaojiao looked at him with flickering eyes, which eventually dimmed. She sighed and said: "Let it be this way; it is better to discuss it once we have figured things out."

Zhuo Yan understands Ren Yue, as well as his various preferences and each of his girlfriends

Zeng Yijie was startled, suddenly looking up with a sinister gaze

Experiencing an unprecedented cold shoulder, Li Jiaren could not help but ask: "I haven't asked you to do anything, so what would be wrong with being my sounding board? Or as you said, parting amicably, can't we go back to being friends? If we are friends, would you really withhold even the most basic respect and care?"

In fact, it no longer matters where one is; I just want to resolve the matter as soon as possible, so I nodded noncommittally.

That is because they do not understand your goodness!" Li Jiaren became increasingly agitated as she spoke, "You are so gentle, so much of a gentleman, being with you makes one feel an immense happiness, as if being cradled in the palm of your hand.

Xu Qing leaned in and said: "And me!"

"It is like this, I do not oppose you reminiscing about the past, but I have something to attend to..." Ren Yue interrupted.

Zeng Yijie mysteriously said: "If I can make her your girlfriend, would you dare?"

On that day, Xu Qing moved back with the help of Tong Yao and Xu Jiao Jiao

Qin Yue felt reassured. She exchanged a few glances with Qin Sicheng, and he obediently took the baby away, conveniently inviting Qin Dad and Qin Mom to go out together

... ...

The two individuals exchanged words back and forth, each expressing their thoughts freely, yet the communication was smooth.

Qin Zhan wore a worried expression for several consecutive days, yet Ren Yue did not accompany him during this time

Tong Yao laughed and said: "The world is so beautiful, yet why do oddities abound?"

Li Jiaren, despite her gentle disposition, was provoked by Ren Yue's attitude. However, she did not show it; she merely sobbed quietly. Yet, due to her excessive movements, she accidentally knocked over the coffee on the table, which spilled directly onto Ren Yue's trousers

I initially said that they are in cahoots, and I truly did not misjudge. Jiao Jiao, you are merely a pearl temporarily covered in dust; his inability to appreciate you, despite having eyes, is his loss.

Ren Yue sneered: "Of course"

The mobile phone ringtone was disturbing, and coupled with his poor expression, the girl sitting on the stone bench next to him called out several times. Finally, she came over and gently tapped him with a book.

However, with just a casual glance, Tong Yao noticed the unprecedented disheveled look on his haggard face. A sense of gloom filled her heart as she nodded and said, "Come with me."

He stands at a height of 1.8 meters, with a handsome appearance. Due to years of training, he has broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and straight legs, resulting in an impressive physique. Every time he confidently jumps to shoot a three-pointer or performs a layup, he inadvertently lifts his shirt, perfectly revealing his eight-pack abs. Each time he plays, his cheerleading squad is the largest.

On the weekend, Qin Zhan returned home, and as soon as Ye Ye saw him, she smiled happily and reached out her hands for a hug

Zeng Yijie called to say he was waiting for Xu Qing downstairs in the dormitory building, and Xu Qing hesitated a bit

Ren Yue finally stopped, rolling his eyes: "Isn't someone who likes the Barbie doll a bit aesthetically distorted?"

Was it intentional to have her witness this scene in order to reject her? Xu Jiaojiao believes she is not being pretentious. If Ren Yue was indifferent, he could have been straightforward with her. Now, is this method being used a form of humiliation?

After a moment of hesitation, she set aside her pride as a strong woman and recounted the conversation between the two of them with a blank expression

The three of them had finished tidying up, and it was already time for dinner

In just ten minutes, the four individuals each added a considerable amount of worry to their lives

At that time, Tong Yao, who had not yet realized how peculiar her imagination was, curiously asked: "So what?"

In response to Li Jiarens' confusion, she merely replied casually: "Because you have gone too far. Why not lower your head and admit your mistake?"

Xu Qing steadied her stance and said something to Zeng Yijie, who then stopped and even took a few steps back

Uncertain of how long he had stood in the wind, his face had long since turned a deep red from the cold. When he spoke, the white breath he exhaled quickly dispersed, making it difficult for others to discern his expression

Xu Qing listened for a while and unexpectedly burst into laughter, which caused the two people upstairs to feel a surge of anxiety

"A Yue, to be honest, have you ever liked me?" Li Jiaren asked reluctantly

Ren Yue nodded in satisfaction, turned around and left, pondering as he walked: Xu Jiao Jiao was completely not his "ideal type". Why did they say he was infatuated with her? ... It was merely that he understood her interests, he enjoyed everything she talked about, and they shared similar tastes and values ... . ... That was all.

Qing'er, regardless of who you are with, the character of the other person must be up to standard. If you encounter someone with distorted values, it is best to distance yourself as soon as possible, Tong Yao said

Qin Zhan, in stark contrast to his previous welcoming smile, said with a furrowed brow: "Yao Yao, I just want to have a serious conversation with you"

However, Ren Yue did not refuse

Li Jiaren said: "It is also possible that you came to find me first"

Zeng Yijie once scoffed at this, but now, reflecting on these matters, he has come up with a new plan: "Do you know Tong Yao?"

This knife is inserted just right, and Qin Zhan's expression grows even more gloomy, his brows tightly furrowed, occasionally letting out a sigh that sends shivers down one's spine

Xu Qing hesitated and said, "I still do not know what he is looking for me for"

Xu Jiao Jiao finally came to a realization: "From now on, let us not pay any attention to them!"

In the end, Tong Yao looked at her helplessly and said, "Just say what you have to say."

Isn't it rather superficial for a boy to like someone solely because of their face or figure

Tong Yao interrupted her thoughts with a single sentence: "Why not start by exchanging three moves with me?"

Tong Yao exaggeratedly widened her eyes: "Jiao Jiao, it seems you are confident enough to take three moves from me? Why not give it a try?"

"Ren Yue probably does not like me; I am merely indulging in unrequited feelings," Xu Jiao Jiao sighed softly.

Xu Jiao Jiao cried and scolded while eating: "I thought he had a discerning eye and would recognize my inner beauty, but it turns out that he is just a facade, with nothing but dross inside. Haven't they all broken up? Why are they still so close?"

Qin Yue asked incisively: "So do you truly like her, or do you want to be with her simply because she is your 'ideal type'?"

If a boy says he likes a girl's face, shouldn't she cry?

Zeng Yijie was about to refuse when a sudden idea struck him. He chuckled, with a somewhat gritted-teeth expression: "Alright, just wait for me."

If possible, Tong Yao did not want to recall the events of that day, nor did she wish to verify whether Qin Zhan was truly moved. However, she had had enough of Qin Zhan's innocent and pitiful expression.