To Qianlan 02

She clenched her fists, looking as if she wanted to find something to hit. Then, she turned to Qi Beichen; how naive she was, the flames of war had ignited because of him, how could he possibly help

I sighed inwardly, took a few steps back, and said with a tone of complaint: "Mom, I can handle these things, why don't you take a break?"

I stared at the ceiling, lost in a tangle of complex thoughts

I almost forgot that I still have this phone

I am truly selfish; I do all of this merely for my own peace of mind

A woman returning home from work walks on Tongluo Lane, tiptoeing as if afraid her shoes will be soaked by the dirty water. Only I, like a brave and fearless hero, wade through the puddles of murky water with composure.

The forest in Yizhong covers a vast area, resembling a park, complete with stone tables and chairs, as well as various sports equipment. I had only walked a short distance when I spotted Qi Beichen.

It seems that he is a cunning fox who has successfully shifted the trouble onto me

My emotions are somewhat complicated; I didn't have time to refuse him, and he has already run far away, smiling and waving at me: "I have something to do, goodbye"

The fragmented sunlight fell on his face, and he was faintly filled with anger. The girl pouted and shouted loudly: "Chen Ge, I have liked you for many years anyway. I don't want you to treat me as a sister; I want you to be my boyfriend. If you have the guts, just agree to me."

God is my witness, I am not a voyeur; I enjoy going to the woods because it is cool there. I do not dare to go to the secret base for a short time, as I offended three people last time, and I am afraid they will ambush me there

Qi Beichen turned his head and saw me

I leaned closer to her powdered face and winked at her: "You are right, I seduced him, simply because I am more beautiful than you"

"Master, Xitang Road," the boy shouted

"Bitch!" Soon, the girl's angry curses turned into screams. She grabbed my hair, and I seized her wrist with even more force than before. I saw her face contort in pain.

That distinctly contoured face is one I can never forget. He appeared to be in trouble, as a beautiful girl was tugging at his arm. Qi Beichen looked somewhat displeased, yet he gentlemanly pulled her hand away.

"Xiaotong, you cannot compare to her, do not come looking for me anymore, just leave." Qi Beichen cleanly shifted the responsibility with just a few words

In the past, I believed that sadness stemmed from parting life and death; now I understand that sometimes fear and sadness arise from confusion about the future. I took out my phone, set it to silent, and there were no missed calls, no text messages, nothing at all.

His words were like a venomous curse; as soon as he finished speaking, I felt the girl's gaze upon me, as if she intended to flay me alive. To say that one girl's appearance is inferior to another's is such a cruelty. I have always understood what jealousy is, so when that girl walked straight towards me, raising a hand to slap me, I seized her wrist before she could strike.

She broke free from me, shaking her arm and exclaimed, "How come I've never seen you before? Are you trying to seduce him?"

"Oh, I will." I buried my head in my meal, responding to her.

Thus, I changed my mind

I went to the restaurant honestly to have a meal, and as I picked up the chopsticks, I heard her worried voice: "Dry your hair, otherwise you might catch a cold"

I will not let you go

He just went to the nearby supermarket to buy an umbrella to chase after me

I closed the door, smiled crookedly for a moment, sat down at the desk, pushed open the window, and stared straight outside. There was nothing much to write for my homework; I had finished it long ago.

The four individuals were all taken aback. The three assailants turned around and, seeing only me, revealed a lewd smile. Having witnessed such scenes frequently in Tongluo Alley, I did not take them seriously at all

At that moment, I truly hated myself.

The summer breeze, carrying the subtle fragrance of leaves and wildflowers, wafts into my nostrils. The person across from me stands languidly in the shade of the tree, as if they have finally resolved a troublesome matter

She had just lifted her leg to kick me when I pushed her a few meters away first. I did not use much force, but if she provokes me again, I will not hold back

"Hey, you are quite bold," the boy looked at the school uniform I was wearing, frowned, and said, "Are you a student of No. 1 High School?"

"Get your facts straight." I looked into her eyes, which were burning with anger, and then said to her, "You were rejected by him because of your own shortcomings; don't take your frustration out on me."

Qi Beichen pointed at me and said to that girl: "Because you are not as beautiful as her"

In the lower left corner, there is a box containing a row of completed diaries. My mother respects me greatly; she has never touched my personal belongings whenever she cleans my room. I took out the diary, flipped through it, and tossed it into the drawer

The accumulated water has submerged the edges of my sneakers, and some has seeped into the shoes, making them sticky

It was almost dark at that time, and there seemed to be some commotion at the factory entrance. I was very sensitive and knew something must have happened. I heard the sounds of a scuffle, and I went to the back of the door, where I saw a boy being pushed against the wall by three young men who had their backs to me, continuously kicking and hitting him. The boy said nothing, glaring at them with eyes full of hatred. Without a moment's hesitation, I rushed out at the fastest speed, completely disregarding the trouble that intervening might bring me, and shouted loudly: "What are you doing! Let him go!"

The harsh sounds of insults reached my ears

My reaction was absolutely unexpected by them

I wanted to open the car door and get out, but he pulled me back and said: "Are you out of your mind? Going out now is like a sheep entering a tiger's den. I'll take you home later."

The night falls outside, and the raindrops on the eaves fall one by one onto the awning, creating a serene sound. I release the hair tie and lie back on the bed.

In the end, I returned home with an umbrella

Twisting the radio dial, soft music emanates, adding a touch of solitude to the night

I know, Mom. After changing my shoes, I took my pajamas and walked into the bathroom to take a shower. When I came out, I found Mom brushing my sneakers by the door.

I dislike boys who are overly persistent, employing clumsy tricks to please girls

If I had a great deal of money, would my mother no longer have to consider me first? She always does this, loving me so deeply and profoundly. I accept everything she gives me, shamelessly.

"Brother Chen, she is bullying me!" Tears welled up in the girl's eyes

She smiled slightly and said, "Not good."

I intended to leave, but accidentally stepped on a dry branch, producing a "crack" sound

Let me down

For so many years, she has been doing these tedious tasks for me. I know I cannot stop her. In her view, my only task is to study, and nothing but studying.

I rubbed my hair and quietly watched her

Never

The girl twisted her hips, rubbed her eyes, and ran away in a fluster, threatening me before she left

On Saturday, at my insistence, my mother agreed to take me to the hospital for an examination. Along the way, she kept asking me how much it would cost, insisting that it should not affect my tuition fees. Her anxious demeanor filled me with immense frustration

I secretly thought that being a good student is not bad at all, as at least adults would not suspect you of being in a romantic relationship at a young age, nor would they suspect you of engaging in mischief at school

Seeing their cautious demeanor, I was suddenly inspired and ran quickly, splashing water that fell onto their skirts

"You little girl, you are so ruthless." Chai Quan rubbed his wrist and handed me a pink umbrella, saying, "I came to bring you an umbrella."

What are you running for! You blind fool!

I truly believe that women are born artists. As I listened to the girl in front of me, I imagined various scenarios in which I was seducing Qi Beichen, which left me both amused and exasperated. I wanted to say something, but I realized that the jealous girl was not at all receptive to my words.

On this quiet night, a tear flows down from the corner of my eye, utterly pretentious. I detest shedding tears for no reason; I do not want to cry

Leave it to me

After the car had traveled a certain distance, I calmed down, looked around, and pointed ahead, saying: "Up ahead, let me off at the first traffic light."

I believe that all the woods in schools are meant for couples, as the forests are secluded and have a poetic ambiance

I was a bit dazed, instinctively running away with him. The sound of the wind and rain howled past us as we both ran frantically, distancing ourselves from the factory. We dashed through several damp alleys and finally reached a populated area. The boy hailed a taxi and shoved me inside, then quickly jumped in after me

A warm and fluctuating feeling stirred within me. After finishing my meal, I took my bowl and chopsticks and slipped into the kitchen. Just as I had poured the dishwashing liquid, my mother came in again

I realized it was him, released my grip, and looked at him with confusion

I almost laughed out loud

I remember that day it was raining, and I did not dare to run home directly, as getting soaked in the rain would inevitably lead to a scolding from my mother. I did not want her to worry, so I decided to wait until the rain stopped before leaving

Then, I heard a voice drifting into my ear: "Xiao Tong, haven't you always wanted to know why I didn't agree to you? Today, I will tell you the reason"

Who says that one cannot "act cute" in middle age? Under the dim yellow light, my mother's expression left me feeling helpless, and I had no choice but to compromise. I stepped out of the kitchen and said with a smile, "I am going to my room to do my homework"

Just as I was about to confront them, the boy who had been bullied earlier suddenly pushed away the person closest to him, rushed over, grabbed my hand, and shouted, "Run!"

I heard Chai Quan desperately calling me from behind, so I walked even faster. Suddenly, a hand grabbed me from behind; I thought it was the three men from the factory chasing me. I twisted his hand, preparing to kick him in the stomach again, only to hear Chai Quan exclaim, "Ouch."

When I was bullied as a child, she was still in her mother's arms, being spoiled

At this moment, my mind is probably in disarray, yet I feel a subtle sense of joy. When I finally rushed home, I found the door ajar. My mother was sitting at the entrance, peering out, and upon seeing me, her face lit up with a smile as she hurried to pull me inside. "Come in quickly, what will you do in such heavy rain without an umbrella?" She took my backpack, opened the umbrella and placed it on the ground, then turned her wheelchair towards the dining room. "I have told you countless times, carry an umbrella when it rains and bring food when you go out. Your classmates are kind enough to lend you their umbrellas; remember to return it to them tomorrow."

Shiba Inu? I bit the tip of my pen, recalling the events of today, and couldn't help but laugh out loud

Qi Beichen smiled coolly, and then looked at me as if watching a show

"Master, please drive first," the boy said anxiously as he looked back. The car sped away, leaving the three people behind.

I really do not want to say another word to him, the car is still moving, and I opened the door wanting to jump out. "You really don't care about your life!" Chai Quan angrily pulled me back, hurriedly asking the driver to pull over to the side of the road. I stubbornly remained silent, and as soon as the car stopped, I got out and slammed the door shut.

"That's not right, you are so beautiful, I can't possibly have not seen you before. My name is Chai Quan, nicknamed 'Shiba Inu'. I can detail the profiles of the school beauties at every school; you must be a transfer student, right? What is your name?" He was as noisy as a chirping cicada

I looked down at this fancy yet unattractive umbrella; in fact, the rain had lessened significantly, and I could just go home and take a shower

I spent over 2,000 yuan at the hospital, and I didn't dare to tell my mother the actual amount. When I got home, she examined the large pile of medicine I brought back and spoke about not wasting money in the future, which made my heart ache

The second time I met Qi Beichen was in the woods