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I originally thought that my recent lack of sleep and irritability were the reasons for my nosebleeds, but unexpectedly, I had another one at home over the weekend. I have never had a nosebleed in my life, and this time it happened twice without any warning, which really startled me. I didn't dare to tell my father. Coincidentally, my aunt came to visit today, and I casually mentioned this incident to her. She insisted that I go to the hospital for a full check-up. I firmly refused, thinking that having two nosebleeds wasn't a big deal.
"Alright, if you have another nosebleed, let me know and I'll take you to the hospital," she said. I nodded in agreement.
"By the way, how have you been with Shen Yulin lately?"
"We haven't talked much."
"Why not?"
"I think it's better for both of us to take a break."
My aunt, being experienced, immediately understood what I meant.
"Xiao Fan, have you thought about relationships between people?"
I looked at her in confusion, not quite understanding her point.
"Xiao Fan, it's normal for someone your age not to know how to handle and confront these matters. There is empathy between people; whether it's friendship or love, empathy is what brings people together. If your relationship is strained just because of a third party's involvement, it indicates a lack of empathy between you two. Think carefully: are you really distancing yourself from him just because of his mother's situation? Look deep into your heart; it won't deceive you."
After hearing my aunt's words, I stared blankly at the coffee table. What does my heart think?
After dinner, my aunt left. My father and I were cleaning up the dishes when he noticed my distracted demeanor and asked, "Is something bothering you at school?"
I shook my head. "No, everything is fine at school."
"I've noticed you've been absent-minded lately and speaking very little."
I forced a smile. "It's nothing; don't worry." My father didn't say anything more and took the dishes into the kitchen.
Sitting alone on the balcony with the wind blowing, my aunt's words echoed in my mind, word for word. At that moment, I had no idea that the true test of this relationship was about to come.
A few days later after school, as usual, I was walking home. When I was near the entrance of my neighborhood, suddenly a van stopped in front of me. I froze as two men got out and grabbed me, pulling me towards the vehicle. Terrified, I struggled desperately while one of them shoved a towel into my mouth. They forcibly dragged me into the van and slammed the door shut before speeding away.
My hands were tied behind my back with ropes, preventing any movement; I couldn't make a sound with the towel in my mouth. With two men holding me in place, I watched the scenery outside flash by as I tried to call for help but couldn't move. Fear overwhelmed me as tears streamed down my face while muffled sounds escaped from my mouth. "Be quiet," one of the men growled at me.
I was too scared to make a sound and kept my eyes fixed on the window as the vibrant cityscape gradually turned desolate. My heart sank; we were heading out of town—were we leaving City Z?
About half an hour later, the car turned onto a rural road. I looked outside at the desolate scenery, and my heart sank. They wouldn't be selling me, would they? Dad, help me! Aunt, help me! Shen Yulin, help me!
I kept shouting in my mind as the car door opened. Two men pulled me out of the car and led me into a dilapidated house. Although the house was rundown, it was surprisingly clean, as if someone had been living there for a long time. The furniture was all in place. They took me to a bedroom, threw me onto the bed, and then closed the door behind them as they left.
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