Chapter 8, The Youth That Was Devoured by Dogs

Meng Lai's fondness for him became increasingly evident, "Jiang Shengzhuo has quite a taste in clothing"

Mother, you are still awake so late?

What? Going home for dinner this week? That's not possible, I have been quite busy lately

My friend introduced me to another friend, and then they became deeply attached, while I found myself excluded. That feeling is very difficult to bear

Later, Jiang Shengzhuo and Meng Lai truly became a couple

Jiang Shengzhuo glanced at her and said, "Hey, you should count for yourself how many of my buddies you have kicked!"

Qiao Lexi is certain that Jiang Shengzhuo is different towards Meng Lai, and Jiang Shengzhuo's flirtatious nature has only intensified after breaking up with Meng Lai

However, she is aware that her discomfort is not solely due to this

Jiang Shengzhuo hung up the phone and smiled; in the blink of an eye, Qiao Lexi had already fallen asleep on the hospital bed

Qiao Lexi suddenly curved her lips into a smile and replied in a muffled voice, "That's just perfect; the two of us make a pair."

Every time it is like this, Qiao Lexi is extremely annoyed, so she simply agrees, but she does not feel any so-called youthful excitement towards the other party. The final outcome always ends with her criticism.

"Unrestrained and unruly? In fact, I believe the first two characters are more suitable for him"

Qiao Lexi buried her head in the blanket and replied in a muffled voice, "No, I am just mourning my youth that was devoured by dogs, all ruined by the two of you."

"Cultured? Ah, yes, a cultured scoundrel!"

Jiang Shengzhuo was momentarily taken aback by her words, yet his expression and tone remained completely unperturbed, "So you came back, didn't you"

Qiao https : / / www.hetushu .com .com Le Xi immediately interfaces, "Do you still dare to say that? Why don't you count how many of my sisters you have wasted!"

In the tranquil campus, clean-cut boys and girls amidst the falling rain and leaves, their white shirts and skirt hems lifted by the gentle breeze, figures riding bicycles under the shade of trees, youthful faces brimming with vitality, eyes filled with an indelible affection... tender and hazy emotions...

Suddenly, the sound of Meng Lai filled the air with surprise. Although Qiao Lexi did not open her eyes, it seemed she could still see her eyes shining with joy.

It was from that time that she began to dislike Meng Lai. In her youth, she once wrote the following passage in her diary.

Le Xi, why do I see that you are not very enthusiastic about Ren Jiaming? Aren't you two in a relationship?

Du Qiao rubbed his forehead; this boss is indeed a troublesome character

Qiao Lexi suddenly opened her eyes, blinked a few times, and said, "Ha, don't joke around, how could I possibly like that guy!"

In fact, she has recently been looking for reasons to break up with him

Why do you say that about your son? Are you my real mother? I haven't been involved in any messy relationships... Who? Whose daughter? Please, she is stronger than I am; I can't even take her on... Is there anyone else? I don't remember... I really don't remember... Oh, please, don't let her come... Oh, Mom, your son has the qualifications, looks, physique, and wealth; why would you worry about me not finding a wife... Let's talk about it later in the library; I think I heard Dad coming back, so please go attend to him. I'll hang up now, bye.

She has heard this question hundreds of times since childhood, and every girl around her would ask her this question. She even suspects that their initial approach to her was not genuinely for friendship.

Jiang Shengzhuo found it inexplicable, "What have I done? Sigh, why do I feel that she has returned and you are so unwelcoming? Weren't you two as close as one person back then? You even specifically came to warn me to treat her well. How is it that in the blink of an eye, after a few years, you have changed?"

After a moment of distraction, Du Qiao collected her thoughts, picked up the documents on the table, and went in to find Jiang Shengzhuo for his signature

Meng Lai's face immediately turned red, but she still cautiously asked, "So... can I like him?"

From then on, Qiao Lexi played various roles in their dates, such as maid, groom, jester, companion, and mediator

Qiao Lexi thought for a moment and honestly replied, "I don't know"

Jiang Shengzhuo has been coming to the science class more frequently. At first, others thought he was there to see Qiao Lexi as usual, but later they would directly call Meng Lai out upon seeing him.

Meng Lai hesitated before speaking, "Le Xi, you two grew up together since childhood, you... you don't like him at all?"

Do not be deceived by this man's usual cheerful demeanor and his seemingly frivolous attitude, which may appear quite unorthodox. Beneath the surface, he is merely a wolf in sheep's clothing. At the negotiation table, he transforms into a formidable presence, capable of striking down opponents without a trace. His thoughts are clear, his words incisive, and his momentum unstoppable, leaving adversaries caught off guard. Occasionally, when someone unaware of the truth dares to offend him, he will not hesitate to retaliate mercilessly. Furthermore, his methods are quite unique.

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After arriving in the United States, Qiao Lexi never took the initiative to contact them again, and those years also marked a blank period between her and Jiang Shengzhuo

He patted her twice and said, "If you want to sleep, go home and sleep! Staying here for a night will leave you as disabled as I am tomorrow."

Qiao Lexi had an innocent and naive expression, "No, not at all."

It appears quite refined

Qiao Lexi suddenly turned over, staring at him, "You don't need to pretend in front of me"

As the two individuals were arguing, Jiang Shengzhuo's phone rang. He glanced at the number and made a crying face at Qiao Lexi. Qiao Lexi leaned over to take a look, her face filled with glee at the misfortune.

Half a month later, Jiang Shengzhuo, finally granted discharge from the hospital, appeared in the office looking dashing and humming a tune. A new young girl in the secretariat was still in the early stages of Jiang Syndrome, her face filled with infatuation and surrounded by pink bubbles, and she said to Du Qiao beside her, "President Jiang is back"

Really? Lexi, you are too kind

Meng Lai could not continue and tentatively asked, "Le Xi, do you have any objections to Jiang Shengzhuo?"

For a long time afterward, every time Qiao Lexi reminisced about those youthful years, a series of scenes related to the two of them would flash before her eyes

Qiao Lexi brushed his hand away and fell asleep

In fact, this is not the first time Jiang Shengzhuo and the others have competed for the girls around her. Since kindergarten, apart from his own efforts to discover beautiful girls, Jiang Shengzhuo has also targeted the girls who are close to her, leaving no one untouched.

Later, Jiang Shengzhuo and Meng Lai held hands and journeyed across the ocean. Not long after, Qiao Lexi also went, but despite Meng Lai's repeated invitations, she still did not apply to attend the same school as them

At that time, every evening before self-study, Qiao Lexi would stand on the upper floor with Meng Lai to watch the sunset. Sometimes they would see Jiang Shengzhuo and his group walking by, seemingly always surrounded by admirers wherever he went, and he was always the most eye-catching one.

Every time Qiao Lexi followed behind them, she felt as if she were wasting time and squandering her youth. Whenever Jiang Shengzhuo turned around to make a funny face at her, she wished she could go up and kick him a few times.

Qiao Lexi leaned against the pillar, squinting at the sunset, and replied lightly, "Hmm, a beast in human clothing!"

Where did that come from? Which brat are you listening to spouting nonsense? He has the audacity to curse your son, and you didn't go up and slap him a couple of times?

Qiao Lexi groggily swatted his hand away, "Go away! Jiang Shengzhuo, if you keep bothering me, I will tell your grandfather that you skipped class again to play basketball with Ye Zinan and the others"

The sounds of good-natured teasing were incessant. Qiao Lexi sat in her seat, unintentionally glancing out the window, smiling as she watched the two figures.

Qiao Lexi closed her eyes again, her tone calm and unperturbed, "Alright."

It appears quite unruly

Jiang Shengzhuo let out a chuckle, pinched her nose, and softly admonished her, "Little one, all you know how to do is complain!"

At that time, Jiang Shengzhuo would periodically act as a matchmaker for her, slipping love letters and gifts into her hands, while casually saying, "Qiaolezi, I have a buddy who likes you. He's a really good guy, so why don't you just agree to it?"

Meng Lai blushed and shyly looked at Jiang Shengzhuo, who, unfazed by the surrounding crowd and their jeers, wore a bright smile and spoke to Meng Lai with his head slightly lowered

These two individuals, without a care in the world, have occupied Qiao Lexi's most innocent, pure, and beautiful moments.

The two individuals exchanged a few words, and the previously oppressive atmosphere was completely lifted

At that time, she had just found another reason to kick one of Jiang Shengzhuo's good friends, truly unwilling to be a third wheel, and thus began to refuse to attend. However, Jiang Shengzhuo never let her off the hook each time.

This statement left Qiao Lexi perplexed; why do all the girls who are interested in that fool Jiang Shengzhuo come to ask for her opinion? Is she his mother?

The days of inviting a few friends, engaging in nonsensical and irrelevant conversations, watching light-hearted and inconsequential shows, and then indulging in excessive feasting and toasting, the days of carefree and uncontrollable madness, will never return.

Jiang Shengzhuo was taken aback, the previously unserious smile on his face completely vanished. After a long pause, he shook her a few times with force and asked, "What did you just say?"

Causing trouble? Not at all, I have been behaving well lately, so you can rest assured. If you don't believe me, you can ask my brother.

Jiang Shengzhuo was exceedingly attentive upon seeing a beautiful woman, while Qiao Lexi continuously rolled her eyes beside him