one

I did not know that he was actually searching for my whereabouts amidst the chaos at that time; I only knew that his drunken indiscretion turned me into a laughingstock for the entire summer and throughout university in the eyes of Junliang

In order to punish me, a hypocrite who speaks insincerely, Jun Liang insisted that I cancel my weekend date with Gu Ciyuan and treat her to an afternoon tea.

He despises him, but I can hardly be bothered to pay attention to him. The yellow peaches in the fruit salad are delicious. While they are focused on the green field on the screen, I indiscriminately poke at my plate with a fork.

The sales assistant smiled apologetically: "This style, there is only one pair in size 36 left, and this lady is currently trying it on."

When the final match entered extra time, all the boys' nerves were stretched to the breaking point, as if they could not exert any more strength. Zidane's Panenka penalty left fans like Gu Ciyuan of the Italian team both exhilarated and devastated. Watching them pound their chests and stomp their feet, I truly felt as if I were in a mental hospital

Not only did he not get angry, but he also kindly said to me, "You should drink less; your neck is all red."

She understood this principle since she was sixteen years old

I haven't reacted yet, and Junliang quickly denied: "No! She has a boyfriend, don't think too much!"

Gu Ciyuan sighed: "Song Chuwei, when will you ever speak to me gently? After all these years, you have always been this way."

Gu Ciyuan made his grandmother very happy: "We will come to see you again next time and bring you some rheumatism plaster!"

This bold and outspoken girl made another astonishing remark as we were leaving the restaurant. The television hanging on the wall was broadcasting entertainment news, featuring the bearded Zhang Jizhong, who is preparing to film "The Deer and the Cauldron," speaking confidently to the camera

After splashing my face with cold water in the bathroom, I looked at my reflection in the mirror and found that there was no imagined expression of anger on my face, which was indeed a bit strange. Never mind, I will just consider it a way to compensate for the mental trauma he has suffered because of me over the past two years

Just like this time, although she clearly did not lack high heels, she once again performed the same act she had countless times before: "Miss, I want the pair on the poster, size 36!"

Chū Wēi, both you and Jūn Liáng have come to understand this world through the experience of being hurt

In my phone ... . ... there is indeed a photo of Gu Ciyuan.

All along, I have not been the type of girl who is good at expressing emotions, but at certain moments, there are still some deliberately concealed feelings that manage to surface.

While I was still looking for tissues to wipe off the foam that had splashed on me, that shameless Gu Ciyuan actually held my face and kissed me fiercely.

On the morning of the day when I submitted my application, I ran into him again at the school gate. He asked me, either intentionally or unintentionally, "Where are you applying?"

She said: "You really like it, don't you? Then I'll let you have it, and I'll look at something else"

Yet in the end, I did not betray my principles; the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation have been vividly embodied in me

On that quiet night in early autumn, through the layers of clothing, skin, muscle, and bone, I heard a heartbeat following closely after another, sounding both moving and sorrowful, as if it were about to leap out of the entire chest

Junliang couldn't help but slap her on the backside: "Let's go!"

I didn't expect that the spicy girl would slap me across the face and say: "Fuck you!"

As soon as I heard that name, it felt as if someone had snapped my spine, and then I pretended to be deaf and mute, continuing to sip my soup. Junliang tapped my head with a spoon, "Hey, I'm talking to you!"

The heartbeat of that quiet night in early autumn sounds both moving and sorrowful

A carefree burst of laughter came over: "What important matter is it? Tiffany or Cartier?"

I, pure and pristine as ice and jade

I once witnessed the scene of a paralyzed elderly man lying in a hospital bed, waiting for a caregiver to assist him with changing and washing. It has been a long time, yet I cannot forget the feelings I experienced at that moment, the state of having lost consciousness, thought, and even dignity, a state on the brink of death

Although it is regrettable, Junliang still maintained his usual composure, smiling and nodding his head.

Later, when I saw the seductive photos in her online album, marked with parameters indicating they were taken with a Nikon D700, and those charming smiles directed at the camera, I felt as if my heart was being violently torn apart by a pair of large hands. In those moments, I always recalled the scene from the first day we met

On the night of the 2006 World Cup final, this good-for-nothing son squandered an unknown amount of money to reserve a small bar owned by a friend, inviting friends to drink and watch the match.

The other party smiled gently: "Do you really want to be a gentleman? Then shall I proceed with the order?"

Alright, if we're going, then let's go. After all, there are many handsome guys in the Italian team, and it doesn't cost me anything to buy drinks anyway

I was choking on a piece of sushi, nearly suffocating, while Junliang was busy pouring me water and dispelling her wicked thoughts: "I met my parents in high school, and each of us saved up 4.5 yuan. Once we reach the legal age, we will go get the certificate, so don't even think about it!"

Upon hearing that I have a boyfriend, Lin Muse's eyes sparkled with excitement: "Really, really? Do you have any photos on your phone? Let me see!"

The elegant business card bore her name: Shen Yan

As a student in a photography class, he holds a strong disdain for those who take selfies with their mobile phone cameras, yet I happen to be precisely the kind of person he looks down upon

Only that one scream lingered in the air for a long time

When he came out, he stretched out his hand and pulled my cheek painfully, laughing heartily: "Haha, big-faced cat, cheer up."

It was as if on a sunny day in May, a sudden flash of lightning occurred. Du Xun pondered for a moment and finally mustered great courage and strength to say: "When you return, I have important matters to discuss with you"

At that moment, I suddenly felt that a great deal of strength was being infused into my heart: encouragement, perseverance, obsession, blindness, intensity, and madness

At that moment, Junliang said, it felt as if the world was collapsing, the wind and clouds were changing, and all I could hear was my furious shout, "How can you hit a woman?" Before I could react, I rushed forward and grabbed his hand, which was just about to strike that girl's face!

Gu Ciyuan raised his hand in acknowledgment after I interrupted him, saying: "Alright, alright, I am a spendthrift, I am someone who plays with equipment. You are amazing; you can take photos that shock the human soul with just a smartphone camera, okay?"

I simultaneously despise this vulgar person while frantically rummaging through my bag, it is truly strange, I clearly took it out just a moment ago

Just a few minutes ago, this Lin Muse, who was still a stranger to us, quickly flipped through the menu while answering my question: "I really am not a prostitute..."

I admit that, in fact, I have a slight, very slight, resentment towards the wealthy

After the three of us strolled around for a while, Junliang's phone rang, and it turned out to be a call from Gu Ciyuan: "Are you with Chuwei? Why is her phone turned off? Is she having an affair?"

The wealthy second-generation who is detached from the mundane world, do you think every family can afford to spend over 10,000 yuan to buy a camera body, then another over 10,000 yuan to purchase a lens, and finally a few thousand yuan for a tripod and a photography bag specifically designed for National Geographic reporters

I leaned against Junliang's shoulder, my eyes blankly watching a Shar Pei run by. Lin Muse said, "Why don't you raise one too? In the future, you can hide your phone in its folds and not worry about Afanti."

Each of them held a cup of iced Mantegna, perhaps due to its visually appealing nature, which attracted the attention of many passersby

In fact, I am a pseudo-football fan. Apart from David Beckham, Michael Owen, and the gap-toothed Ronaldinho who once endorsed Lenovo laptops, I hardly know any other players. However, that night I was quite excited: "Ah... this one is handsome... ah... this one is also handsome... wow, how can they all be so handsome!"

The sound of the slap was particularly loud, startling us all. I thought that both Junliang and I were already quite extraordinary, but compared to this spicy girl, we could almost be considered ladies!

Both Junliang and I are the kind of people who will like something at first sight and cherish it for a lifetime, so apart from matcha latte and Mandheling coffee, we will not provide the waiter with any other answers

After the college entrance examination, each class used their class funds to book a private room at a KTV near the school to hold a graduation party, and they also invited the teachers.

I shot him a fierce glance and said: "Can you be any more foolish? Can you even bite? This is for them to move their arms, to pick beans, do you understand?"

Junliang has a constitution that is allergic to alcohol. Although I really want to enjoy the salmon sushi served, I still raised the wine glass and drank it down.

However, this ugliest photo allowed Lin Muse to see the essence through the phenomenon: "Wow, this is my type, can I play with it for a couple of days?"

I looked at him, his face full of anticipation as if he were waiting for me to give him a warm response, and I, of course, did not disappoint him

With Materazzi's foul language and Zidane being sent off with a red card for his headbutt, the Italian team finally secured the championship of the 2006 World Cup. Amidst the cheers, Gu Ciyuan crazily poured an entire chilled bottle of Heineken over his head, the rich aroma slightly tinged with bitterness

After checking out, Junliang and I went to the restroom. When we came out, we saw a man reaching out to pinch the butt of a hot girl who was touching up her makeup in front of the mirror. I mean, come on, one should be a bit more mindful of the impact in public places. Junliang and I simultaneously cast a disdainful glance.

And Junliang's gaze remained fixed on Lin Muse's pair of silver-gray high heels

My reputation

I don't know what got into them, but they actually called me too

So I straightforwardly replied to him: "None of your business!"

Lin Musuo raised her eyes, which were as fanned out as a brush, from behind the menu and looked at us for a few seconds: "Is there something wrong with my outfit? It's all genuine, I bought it abroad"

Indeed, this statement completely infuriated that man, and as he was about to grab the girl's hair and take action, my inexplicable sense of justice flared up once again

Forget it, I suppose I owe him something, so I might as well satisfy his needy heart and care for him a bit: "So where are you going?"

I helplessly raised my head and said: "Aunt, I admit that I have compromised."

To be honest, I was indeed moved for a moment

In the past, every time she read in a book that someone's eyes resembled stars, she would scoff at such an old-fashioned metaphor. However, when her gaze met that of this woman, she finally understood that there truly exists someone in the world whose eyes are like cold stars

Gu Ci Yuan, I am sorry for involving you in playing an innocent role for such a long time

After drinking a little wine, Lin Muse's face flushed slightly, and her eyes, enhanced by colored contact lenses, appeared even more radiant: "Hey, let me toast to you all, thanking you for your timely assistance."

Junliang looked at this stranger, with whom she had only exchanged a couple of words, in disbelief, secretly wondering: Could she possibly be a lesbian?

That day we ate a lot, the rich taste of barley tea was not enough, Lin Muse called for sake, my favorite dish was eel rice, while Jun Liang kept grilling beef non-stop

But they are not picky; they merely want to see some excitement

Since that time, no matter where Gu Ciyuan took me to play, he would tirelessly carry his camera. In his words, whenever he saw me take out my phone, he would be reminded of his own foolish appearance, which was the ugliest photo he had ever taken from childhood to adulthood

I really want to kill him... I... I'm about to cry!

Originally, it was merely a chance encounter, there was no reason for any intersection, it had no connection to my joys, anger, sorrows, or happiness, it was just a stranger...

Junliang is a girl who is exceptionally perceptive to the nuances of conversation and expression. The moment she saw Du Xun's gaze, she understood that he was intentionally trying to divert her attention. However, she did not ask anything or say a word; she simply smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright."

Jun Liang turned to look over, and the woman in a white shirt on the gray sofa also happened to raise her head to look at her. Was it an illusion? For a brief moment, there seemed to be a peculiar glimmer in the other person's eyes. When their gazes met, Jun Liang felt a slight tremor.

She is flamboyant, ostentatious, vibrant, and utterly tantalizing

Recalling that she could confuse Zhang Jizhong with Marx, it is not surprising that she considers everyone with a Xinjiang face to be Afanti

The other party seemed to see through Junliang's thoughts, smiling so widely that their eyes squinted into crescent shapes: "Don't worry, I like the opposite sex. Since you say a gentleman does not take away what others love, then I will also be a gentleman this time and help you in your pursuit."

The master taught us that when you feel something is too good to be true, it indeed is not true

It must be acknowledged that Lin Muscolor is truly beautiful. If Jun Liang is a refreshing green in spring, then Lin Muscolor is a burning red in summer

Some things do not need to be made explicit, some superficial efforts must be made, some truths do not need to be pursued, and at times in life, the more obscured one is, the closer one is to happiness

And I, I am nothing, white

During high school, I never had the courage to express my apologies to Gu Ciyuan, even when the words were on the tip of my tongue. Out of pride, I swallowed them back down.

She shook her head like Tu Si Ji and said, "I haven't thought it through yet, let's talk about it later. What about you and Gu Ci Yuan?"

Junliang never asked Du Xun: "Why is your phone always on vibrate when you are with me?"

These words are truly unbearable to hear ... ! ... Junliang and I silently lowered our heads to wash our hands, exchanging a glance in the mirror: It is not suitable to stay here for long

In fact, only Junliang witnessed me vomiting in the bathroom to the point of losing consciousness.

During the weekend, Gu Ciyuan accompanied me to a nursing home. In the lounge, I saw my grandmother and a large group of elderly people gathered around a television watching a Qing Dynasty drama from an unknown production team. The leading actress had green eyeshadow on, which was simply hilarious.

No matter how she thinks about it, Junliang still feels that it is inappropriate

I am furious: "Do you want to die!"

Her proud bust was subtly visible beneath the sexy black deep V-neck, and seeing us all staring at her, she closed the menu and said: "Only with cleavage can there be no generation gap! Waiter, take our order!"

Perhaps he was in a good mood after obtaining his driver's license, and he didn't hold it against me. He smiled and asked, "So do you know where I am going?"

Gu Ciyuan was on the phone telling me not to panic while rushing over to us. My mind was blank; I thought I was doomed. My mother would definitely not buy me a new phone, and I would have to raise a pigeon to use as a means of communication in the future

Jun Liang was taken aback, and after regaining his composure, he quickly shook his head: "No, no, no, a gentleman does not take away what others cherish"

A flock of crows swiftly flew through my mind, this girl is truly astonishing, oh heavens, take me away!

Lin Musuo glared at us: "Yes, it is Afanti!"

I gazed at his somewhat innocent expression and finally uttered the words that had been brewing in my heart for a long, long time

Gu Ci Yuan remained silent, and the warm orange-yellow light in the hall made his face appear somewhat distorted. I clenched my hands tightly together, admitting that I was still a bit afraid of him getting angry. Putting myself in his shoes, if it were me in this situation, I would definitely be cursing the other party's ancestors for eighteen generations.

I often say that Su Junliang is the kind of spendthrift girl who can spend ten thousand on something that costs one thousand. She feels quite ashamed of herself, as she clearly does not need it urgently, and it is not as if she would perish without such things. Yet, why does reason always succumb to emotion every time she sees something she likes

Even if I had the slightest bit of belief, I would not have been so shocked at the new student conference.

She is neither morally depraved nor foolishly ignorant; she is simply, by nature, like a moth, destined to fly towards the flame

Just as Junliang was about to speak, Du Xun's expression suddenly changed: "I need to go to the restroom for a moment. You can go ahead and look at the shoes first, and I will come back to find you."

He said nothing, but simply pulled me into his embrace, giving me a pure hug

I am merely a small and humble character with modest wishes. I simply hope for a harmonious family, loving parents, and to meet someone I like in the future, who happens to like me as well. That would be enough.

Du Xun let out a deep sigh: "Let's talk about it when you return"

In my concept, gentleness is synonymous with affectation, pretentiousness, and sentimentality; these are the traits of women that I find most repulsive. How could he possibly call me gentle

Only after my gaze has left shallow scars of love will I reflect: perhaps it is due to my youth that I still do not understand how to love someone gently

Throughout the afternoon, we kept our grandmother company. In fact, she could hardly hear what we were saying, but I believe she didn't need to. As long as we were there with her, laughing and enjoying ourselves, that was enough

Those were a pair of eyes that glimmered with a coolness, seemingly unfathomable, but in the next moment, Junliang saw a smile bloom on her face, like the gardenias blooming on a summer branch, fresh and pure white

In fact, I also feel unworthy of it, but I absolutely cannot tell him that when I first came here, I was even more foolish than he is. I thought those beans were meant for entertaining guests at the nursing home. At that time, I even wanted to say, why not put out something delicious, like sunflower seeds, walnuts, or little snacks? Who would want to eat these beans

Imagine, the two of us, beautiful as flowers, sitting on the outdoor terrace of a café, sipping delicately, while a handsome man beside us is diligently taking photos with the first full-frame Nikon DSLR... This is truly one of the happiest moments in the world

This was the first time I broke the silence to talk to him after he threw away my little red umbrella. I didn't expect that once I opened my mouth, so many sentences would pour out: "Anyway, everyone will go their separate ways in the future, so some things should just be said... In fact, I never liked you at all. I shamelessly pursued you just to annoy my mother. I must be very childish... But I really should apologize to you, after all, you were made to play such an innocent role... In fact, I never liked you at all. I shamelessly pursued you just to annoy my mother. I must be very childish... But I really should apologize to you, after all, you were made to play such an innocent role..."

While wandering around, Junliang was captivated by a poster of a pair of women's shoes from Sijia Tu. They were silver-gray, adorned with small rhinestones, and featured a modest 5-centimeter heel. Almost at first sight, Junliang decided that she would take them home.

Afanti? Both Junliang and I were taken aback!

Returning to the bustling crowd, I picked up my bag and left without greeting anyone. As I closed the door, I caught a glimpse of Gu Ciyuan looking left and right. I couldn't help but curse in my heart, do you think you are a QQ logging in

Junliang rolled her eyes dramatically and said, "May I ask if these two brands are of the same level?"

At that time, it was thought to be ordinary, who would have known that he was actually serious

He gave me a thumbs up and said, "So knowledgeable!"

Ultimately, under my coercion, he was compelled to take a photo that appeared to show him picking his nose. While I felt very satisfied with my work, he, as my mother's student, lamented the education he had received over the years: "Wealth cannot lead to indulgence, and power cannot lead to submission; I have failed in both!"

I am truly afraid that one day my grandmother will also become like that. Although she used to punish me for not being able to recite poems, looking back as an adult, those little matters are really nothing at all

As a result, that girl's voice is even higher than that of this man: "Yes, after giving birth to you, I have never opened my mouth again!"

After a long time, I heard him say, "Song Chuwei, stop being angry. Let's be together properly."

The salad was sprinkled with bright red caviar, and Lin Muce took a piece without any regard for her manners, smiling with a hint of ambiguity: "Aren't you all..."

At this time, we are still very young. Because there are not many unbearable hardships in life, we become infatuated with that slight bitter sweetness on our taste buds. Later, when we stumble in the real world, scrape our heads, and bruise our skin, we will deceitfully use overly sweet foods to please our lips and teeth.

They merge into something called love

When the train arrived at the station, Gu Ciyuan woke me up. I rubbed my eyes and realized that I couldn't remember when I had fallen asleep. He stretched his stiff arms and complained, "Your head is really heavy!"

Later, when Li Lang was leaving the city, he said something to me that left me standing in place for a long time without moving

I shot him another glare, wondering if this person was out of his mind. Hadn't I made it clear that I was actually not interested in him? Why was he still putting on this "big star answering fan questions" demeanor?

I shot him a glance and said, "What are you lewd about? I am a pure and innocent girl, being with a wastrel like you is a favor to you!"

Lin Musuo glanced and exclaimed in surprise: "Wow, Marx has come back to life!"

Yet even such a simple dream has been stripped away by fate

She gently patted my back, not uttering any words of blame or admonition; she probably understood that my actions were merely a way to vent my inner sadness

Lin Muse raised an eyebrow and said, then forget it, have you eaten enough? If you have eaten enough, then pay the bill

Grandmother was very happy when she saw us, and when she smiled, her face resembled a lake stirred by the wind, with wrinkles spreading out like waves, and her gapped teeth exposed before us

As I was about to leave, I tightly held my grandmother's hand, that rough hand covered in calluses, reluctant to let go for a long time

Jun Liang smiled awkwardly and said: "Well, your attire indeed makes it easy for misunderstandings to arise!"

Junliang repeatedly waved her hand, still unwilling to accept it, which was truly unreasonable. If the other party were a boy or a man, it would be understandable... However, she herself is clearly a very beautiful woman.

At the same moment when I was being sentimental with Gu Ciyuan, Jun Liang, this heartless fellow who refused to accompany me back to City Z, was happily strolling hand in hand with Du Xun in the shopping mall.

I and Junliang were almost in tears, this woman is truly a unique flower

You are right, I angrily picked up the chopsticks and put a piece of potato into my mouth: "So what now... what do you plan to do?"

The man, upon regaining his senses, erupted in anger: "What’s wrong with just touching? With someone like you, it’s likely been months since you’ve had any business!"

When I think of how I was the one who took the initiative to provoke her, a chill seems to seep into my body

I impatiently waved my hand to send him away: "Go play with your childhood sweetheart!"

Seeing Junliang's hesitation, she did not press him and took out a business card: "Here, I will give you a week. If you do not contact me within a week, I will wear it myself."

However, what happened next left us all in despair. The hot girl, disregarding the risk of her ultra-short skirt revealing too much, lifted her beloved 5CM high heels and aimed a fierce kick between the man's legs.

As soon as I see his rich kid demeanor, I am reminded of his status update in school that read, "Which school has the most beautiful girls?" I disdain such superficial and vulgar individuals

I said: "Oh."

However, Gu Ciyuan, who has always been cold towards me, surprisingly did not get angry after knowing all of this

On Monday afternoon in the bustling cafeteria, Junliang told me about this matter. My eyes widened as big as copper bells. After a moment, I angrily threw down my chopsticks and exclaimed, "Damn it, why do you get to enjoy all the good fortune? Why didn't a stranger gift me a Burberry?"

Indeed, after a lengthy and nonsensical chatter, she announced: "I will be back next month, do you want any gifts?"

It is as if she clearly knows that Du Xun must be hiding something from her, yet she still cannot help but want to be with him

Gu Ci Yuan, with a thick skin, wanted to follow along, even going so far as to use his trump card: "I can help take photos."

Watching the graceful figure of the woman in white fade away, Junliang felt as if she had been struck in the chest, nearly suffering internal injuries. However, she never expected that after the woman returned from making her payment, she would extend the paper bag that the sales assistant had carefully prepared for her right in front of Junliang, saying: "Little sister, this is for you"

Unable to get the microphone, I competed with the boys in the class in drinking, making them repeatedly wave their hands and say: "You are such a damn barrel of alcohol"

I am like an orchid in a secluded valley

Junliang and Lin Muse were also helping me recall. In a flash of inspiration, Lin Muse slapped his forehead: "It must be that Afanti who bumped into you when you came out!"

His chin rested on the top of my head, and we remained motionless, our postures reverent, fearful of disturbing one another

The female voice on the other end of the phone was very excited, and Du Xun looked at his anxious face in the mirror of the men's restroom, feeling a sense of ominous premonition

The entire world has come to a standstill

My continuous screams drew a considerable amount of disdain from Gu Ciyuan: "Come on, treating the players like male models and the game like a fashion show!"

It was just like the first time I met Du Xun; even though the college entrance examination was imminent, I still couldn't help but want to get to know this person

I do not know whether it is out of emotion or guilt, whether it is self-reproach or a sense of relief, but my tears began to fall silently.

Gu Ci Yuan looked at the red beans, yellow beans, and green beans displayed on the table in the lounge and felt very shocked: "Can they still eat this?"

The three of us were sitting on the tatami mats in the restaurant, and I looked very awkward: "Are you really not ... ... ?"

Later, I went to the private room of Gu Ciyuan's class to call him out. When I closed the door, I noticed that my mother's expression was particularly unpleasant, but I could not concern myself with that any longer. My conscience compelled me to clarify things with Gu Ciyuan.

The afternoon tea time slowly passed in our casual conversation, as I looked up at the flowing clouds in the sky, genuinely feeling that this moment is truly a beautiful and auspicious scene

Why do people say that others are being cheap? When he saw that I was silent, he came to coax me: "Alright, then I will sacrifice my image a bit and let you take a picture with your phone!"

He took a deep breath and said teasingly, "Wherever you go, I will go too"