Chapter 2, Marry me

What is the point of being the best of friends if we cannot be husband and wife, I scoff

Forget it, just make up a story to get by; what journalists lack the least is the ability to fabricate stories, of course, it still needs to be pretended a little.

He carefully recalled the places he had just visited, and thus retraced his steps along the footprints. When he arrived at the park, he found the woman still there, so he hurried over and asked: "Hey, have you seen my ... ... "

Oh no

At this moment, one must absolutely not show weakness, nor reveal any hesitation. It is essential to seize the opportunity while the woman is still in a daze and swiftly present the answer, delivering a sudden blow that leaves her astonished, making her feel deeply ashamed: I am sorry, it was my mistake to doubt you.

"Tang Fei? You know Tang Fei as well?" the woman asked in surprise

Thank you. Xu Jie quickly took it and put it into his pocket.

Unbeknownst to them, the beer can was empty, and Xu Jie had also finished telling the story of himself and "her"

After listening, the woman furrowed her brows, staring blankly at the snow-covered ground, as if she were deep in thought, and her contemplation appeared to be quite serious

Hmm. The woman nodded, looking at the man with great interest as she asked, "You don't intend to kill me to silence me, do you?"

At this thought, a self-deprecating smile involuntarily appeared on his face, realizing that the gap between himself and Tang Fei had become visibly apparent.

"Tang Fei, the hottest new singer right now, who doesn't know her? I saw her perform at a concert last night," the woman said excitedly, like a little fan.

If you insist on saying it that way, there is nothing I can do. As the old saying goes, "Different strokes for different folks," who doesn't have a few die-hard fans? Even Qin Hui has his followers. " Xu Jie let out a cold laugh twice, then sighed, "If it were really as simple as you say, Tang Fei and I would have already registered our marriage by now.

... ...

"How do you have a photo with Tang Fei?" the woman suddenly asked

Do not be too sad, for it does not matter whether we can reach the end. Having experienced life, there will be no regrets. The woman said gently, "Perhaps everything you are going through now was already seen before you came into this world. This script must contain things you cherish, which is why you chose to come into this world in this identity. Your life has only just begun"

I have seen your household registration book the woman said

A relationship that has not undergone the test of life cannot withstand trials, especially when fame surges like a flood; the fragile dam is often swept away in an instant

The woman felt embarrassed under the gaze and changed her sitting posture, shifting the topic: "By the way, you just said that even a big star like Su Yun marrying an ordinary person would still end up poorly?"

At that moment, she noticed that the man had dropped a few items. Upon picking them up, she found a mobile phone, a wallet, and a household registration book

Whoever marries this woman is doomed to bad luck for eight generations

I am a university classmate of hers

Xu Jie was taken aback, as the female robber suddenly transformed into a literary young woman, a level of surprise comparable to that of a mother monkey suddenly evolving into a human.

"Is that really the case?" the woman asked in confusion. "Su Yun is hailed as the pop diva of the Chinese music scene and has also participated in the filming of several films and television dramas. Although her output has decreased in the past two years and her appearances have diminished accordingly, she remains a top-tier female artist. If fans who claim to like her choose to unfollow her simply because she got married, I find such behavior both childish and selfish. True fans will certainly respect and bless her."

The woman looked curiously at the strange man in front of her and asked, "What is your relationship with Tang Fei? From the way you speak, it seems like you have some deep-seated grudge against her."

The woman slowly approached, her pair of clear eyes scrutinizing the man with a glimmer. On such a cold day, drinking alone in the park, he was either someone with a story or someone seeking an incident

A park, as the name suggests, is a garden designed for public recreation

As for those enviable relationships that we often see, they mostly lack grand vows and passionate declarations; what is referred to as fervent love is merely the result of enduring countless trials and tribulations before being able to stay together.

Xu Jie still has to work today and has no time to chat here, so he reached out his hand towards the woman and said, "Return my wallet and phone."

Well, remain calm. As long as I am not embarrassed, it is others who will be embarrassed

Xu Jie tightly clenched his fist, knowing that he could not make any calls regarding this matter. Those who were aware understood that he was being blackmailed, while those who were unaware might mistakenly think he was seeking a hush money.

"Then how do you know my surname is Xu?" Xu Jie, feeling guilty, shifted his buttocks to the side, fearing that he might have truly encountered a female ghost

"What are you pretending for? Come on, I will not yield to violence!" Xu Jie gripped the bottle tightly in his hand

Xu Jie was so astonished that he couldn't close his mouth, confirming that it was a die-hard fan and not someone checking household registration

Marry me

Xu Jie looked at the other person in surprise. Those who understand the tropes of novels know that falling off a cliff will lead to a goddess saving you, getting lost in the wilderness will result in a village girl guiding you, retreating to a paradise will bring a beautiful companion, and getting drunk on the streets will have a seductive spirit accompanying you. It seems that he has encountered a ghost tonight

Xu Jie let out a sigh of relief; anyone would not be afraid. However, this woman was far more astute than she appeared. He had initially planned to concoct a casual story to get by, but unexpectedly, he was seen through right from the start

"What reason do I have to trust you?" Xu Jie asked coldly

"I said, but you must promise me not to tell anyone about what happened tonight, otherwise..."

Why is it not possible? Xu Jie laid it all out; he could only come up with a few reasons, all of which were rejected by the other party. How can the story continue from here?

Flowers bloom like a dream, the wind passes without a trace, remain true to your original intention, and you will achieve your ultimate goal

Do not hold back, feel free to laugh at me!

As the sky gradually brightens, people and vehicles begin to appear on the road

The woman rubbed her hands together, her gaze becoming less confrontational and more gentle.

Xu Jie gritted his teeth and said, "I can transfer money to you via WeChat."

The woman, however, changed from her previous aggressive demeanor, unexpectedly neither mocking nor laughing, but simply gazing at Xu Jie with a dazed expression, as if still immersed in the story.

Xu Jie stood up abruptly and asked, "Are you robbing me?"

Xu Jie spoke about his relationship with Tang Fei as if he were picking and choosing vegetables at the supermarket

In a contest of skilled individuals, victory or defeat often hinges on a fleeting moment

Do not recognize

"Do you understand the law? This is called extortion," the woman said. "Tang Fei now receives several million in endorsement fees for a single advertisement. Otherwise, why don't you give Tang Fei a call, discuss it with her, and see if this secret is really worth one million?"

The woman stared intently at Xu Jie without looking away, and asked in confusion, "Your surname is Xu, Tang Fei's surname is Tang, how could she be your sister?" After saying this, she displayed an expression that seemed to say, 'Are you out of your mind?'

The reporter popped open a beer with a "pop" and lifted the mask from his chin to take a drink

The woman looked around and retorted, "Isn't this a park?"

Otherwise, I will never find a boyfriend in my lifetime, and even if I get married, it will be a fate that brings misfortune to my husband

He took a swig of beer, the bitter taste lingering on his tongue. A penny can defeat a hero, let alone a million. Considering that the other party is a devoted fan of Tang Fei, they probably would not deliberately tarnish her reputation, so he slowly began to speak

Xu Jie let out a cold laugh, then loudly questioned: "Since it was merely a chance encounter, how do you know Tang Fei?"

The woman looked at the man standing still and after a while said slowly, "What's the matter, can't you come up with the money? Actually, you don't need to pay; just tell me about your relationship with Tang Fei, and I promise I won't spread it around." As she spoke, she casually picked up a can of beer that Xu Jie had thrown aside earlier and looked over with great interest.

What?

Ah? Do you know me? Xu Jie was taken aback

Before Xu Jie could finish speaking, the woman raised her hand and extended three fingers

The snowflakes landed on her eyelashes, quickly melting into water

Stop! The woman suddenly called to a halt

Damn it, I even brought the household registration book

Xu Jie thought for a moment and said that it seemed to make sense

Xu Jie walked to the entrance of the workplace, threw the Erguotou in his hand into the trash can, and was just about to take out his phone to check the time when he suddenly realized that his pockets were empty; his phone was gone, his wallet was gone, and his household registration book was also missing

Xu Jie trembled upon hearing this and looked at the woman with suspicion

Xu Jie stared intently at the woman, snowflakes landing on his eyelashes, moistening his eyes, yet he did not blink

She is my ... ...

The woman repeated it once again

Xu Jie's lips involuntarily twitched; he did not want to be regarded as a lunatic by others, so he stood up and left

Xu Jie was momentarily at a loss for words; compared to the other party's assertiveness, he felt that he was indeed ignorant and uninformed, unaware of the extent of Tang Fei's influence.

"Alright, I want one million!" The woman extended one finger

The woman gazed at the man's silhouette in the snow, feeling a sense of loneliness and desolation, as if accompanied by a background score: snowflakes drifting, the north wind howling, and the world enveloped in a vast expanse of desolation

Xu Jie's eyebrows arched upward, abruptly interrupting the emotions he had just cultivated, leaving him extremely displeased

Whenever he thinks of this person, Xu Jie feels a deep-seated resentment.

He opened another can of beer, and on his face, in addition to helplessness, there was also a hint of self-mockery, after all, being dumped is not a glorious matter

Looking back to examine this relationship now, it seems as if it was destined from the very beginning

I knew you would come back. The woman handed the item she had picked up to the man, saying, I found this on the chair, so please be more careful when drinking in the future

The woman instinctively reached into her collar, and when a corner of her wallet was exposed, she suddenly stopped, turned to Xu Jie, and asked, "Hey, can you do me a favor?"

Xu Jie looked up after drinking for a while and was startled to see the woman in front of him. "Why are you still here?"

The woman explained, "Please don't misunderstand, I didn't intentionally look at the photos on your phone. I was just trying to find some clues on how to get in touch with you"

Did you see it all?" Xu Jie furrowed his brow

What is your relationship with Tang Fei

He sat down again, continuing to drink to numb himself, his expression one of desolation

Uh ... ...

"Otherwise, how could I be talking nonsense?" The woman threw away the snowball in her hand and said, "I just passed by here and saw you sitting there on the chair, motionless, covered in a thick layer of snow. I thought you had frozen to death. But as soon as I got close to you, you started shouting like a madman. At that moment, I happened to be holding a snowball, so I instinctively threw it at you. That's how it happened."

I said, marry me

In fact, the two of them, like countless contemporary university student couples, merely extended the time point of their breakup after graduation by two years

What are you doing? Xu Jie asked

He speculated that the other party must be a die-hard fan of Tang Fei, akin to the loyal warriors of ancient times, willing to take risks and resort to violent threats to protect their idol's secrets and eliminate future troubles. Isn't this how palace intrigue dramas are typically portrayed?

"Don't tell me she's a cousin," the woman interrupted Xu Jie again, staring into his eyes. "And don't say she's a god-sister either; half-siblings, step-siblings, those who take their mother's surname, or those from blended families are all unacceptable."

"Tell me a story," the woman said, raising the beer in her hand, her eyes filled with a smile. "You have stories and you have wine; I will leave once you finish speaking."

"Because I am more interested in stories than in money, otherwise I would have long since taken your wallet and run away, instead of sitting here waiting for you," the woman said with a smile

He sat down beside the woman, holding a can of beer in his hand. After a while, he spoke in a deep voice: "In fact, Tang Fei is my sister"

"Because I am a devoted fan of Tang Fei, I know that her parents are alive and in good health, and since she is the only child in her family with no other relatives in the capital, you should not even think about deceiving me" the woman said

The woman tilted her head in疑惑, seeing the man's frenzied appearance, couldn't help but ask: "Have you been drinking counterfeit liquor?"

Xu Jie sat down and looked at the woman beside him. He did not dare to silence her permanently, but it was still necessary to keep her quiet. Therefore, he took out his wallet from his pocket and pulled out all the cash inside, saying, "Do me a favor, don't say anything."

He began to leverage his professional expertise, and in an instant, three or four explanatory solutions appeared in his mind

Xu Jie, you should be more mindful!

Xu Jie was left speechless, unexpectedly harsh on himself, even swearing an oath on the life of his future husband. He vaguely saw the shadow of Jin Lian on the other person.

"What is it? You aren't trying to get me to sign up for a gym membership or buy insurance, are you?" Xu Jie squinted, as if he had seen through everything.

The woman smiled upon seeing this and teasingly said, "Is that all? Tang Fei is currently very popular. If I were to inform the little reporter that Tang Fei has a boyfriend, the price would at least multiply several times."

It is not what I said, it is what that old woman Liu Jinghua said

Xu Jie remained silent. Should he really say that his relationship with Tang Fei is one of complementing each other's strengths and sharing resources?

What?

Before he finished speaking, he saw the woman raise the object in her hand