I choked and couldn't speak for a long time. After a while, I finally managed to say, "Si Nian, you are really great."
Si Nian snorted, "You don't need to say it; I know I'm great."
"But they shouldn't hate you," I suddenly cried.
Si Nian was taken aback and hurriedly pulled out a tissue from her pocket and handed it to me.
I took the tissue, crying as I mumbled, "They are too selfish."
Si Nian lowered her gaze and said softly, "Don't blame them."
I sniffed and looked up at her, "Do you really believe he will wake up?"
Si Nian smiled slightly, "He will."
She tilted her head to meet my eyes, speaking each word with unwavering certainty: "He will definitely wake up."
I smiled, tears sliding down my cheeks.
Si Nian raised her hand gently to wipe away my tears, saying, "Gao Ming, you are my lucky charm."
When I went back, I told my homeroom teacher, Old Zhang, in detail about Si Nian being wronged.
Old Zhang immediately pulled out his belt, ready to teach Si Nian a lesson. "You little brat, how dare you do this!"
Old Zhang was so angry that tears were streaming down his face.
Si Nian didn't dodge; her voice was very calm: "Uncle Zhang, go ahead and hit me; I don't mind."
"You still have the nerve to talk back to me!"
Old Zhang raised the belt to hit Si Nian.
Si Nian quickly hugged Old Zhang's arm and said with a smile, "Uncle Zhang, don't be angry; I was wrong. I won't talk back next time."
Only then did Old Zhang calm down a bit, throwing the belt aside with a sigh.
"You little brat!"
"Alright, alright, hurry up and go cook," Madam came over to pull Old Zhang away.
I made a face at Si Nian.
Si Nian glared at me, baring her teeth and pretending to hit me.
I was startled and instinctively closed my eyes.
After a while, I cautiously opened one eye to sneak a peek.
Si Nian grinned widely, laughing happily: "Silly."
I was stunned.
I stared blankly at the smile on Si Nian's face, as if I were seeing sunlight pouring over the earth.
I saw the vibrant, lively Si Nian.
I thought to myself, she is really changing.
Si Nian died in her past life.
I became very obsessive yet very calm.
I asked Si Xiang: "How did Si Nian die?"
Si Xiang smiled: "Why should I tell you?"
I knelt down before Si Nian: "I'm begging you."
Si Xiang laughed mockingly: "Clever, you don't understand love; everything you do will become a burden, a source of pain."
I stared at her in a daze.
I recalled what Si Xiang had said to me in her past life.
"I don't love you; it's you who keeps clinging to me."
"Every time I think of your name, I feel disgusted."
"Only when you're dead can I stop facing you."
My breathing became difficult.
With red eyes, I nearly pleaded: "Si Xiang, please, tell me, okay?"
Si Xiang squatted down, bringing her gaze level with mine.
She opened her mouth, laughing menacingly, "Gao Ming, why should I tell you?"
I looked into Si Nian's eyes, and the panic in my heart was magnified infinitely.
When did Si Nian die?
How did Si Nian die?
Can I still save her?
I didn't know.
I didn't know anything.
All I knew was that Si Nian could not die.
I couldn't just watch Si Nian die.
My eyes turned red, approaching madness.
"Si Xiang, I'm begging you, please tell me..."
Si Xiang was startled by my expression.
She pressed her lips together, looking at me helplessly.
Suddenly, Si Nian's furious voice rang out: "Si Xiang!"
I looked up.
Si Nian was gripping Si Xiang's collar, and the two were grappling with each other.
Si Xiang did not fight back; she just turned her head and showed me a mocking smile.
My heart sank.
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