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After that day, Pei Li hadn't had the chance to talk to me properly before he went on a business trip. I heard he had just recovered from an illness.
When I received this news, I couldn't help but worry, imagining various scenarios of him fainting while working.
He was sick and still forcing himself to go on a business trip to solve these problems, without anyone caring for him.
I was already feeling miserable, and on the other end of the phone, Assistant Qin was playing sad music. I simply couldn't take it anymore.
"Turn off the music! Assistant Qin, just get to the point. Why are you adding background music for yourself? And such a sorrowful one at that! What atmosphere are you trying to create?"
The sad music abruptly stopped, and Assistant Qin awkwardly cleared his throat a few times. "Miss Tang, I just wanted to see if this way you could empathize with the president."
He succeeded; he really did. I bit my lip, holding back tears as I said through gritted teeth, "Where's Pei Li? Tell him to come talk to me himself! I want to hear it from him."
Assistant Qin laughed it off, changing the subject and giving me a few perfunctory remarks before hanging up.
I stared at the disconnected call and thought, ha, men really aren't sentimental at all.
On Monday, the school's forum was flooded with a post.
It was an official announcement from Song, with the caption: "The person I've had a crush on during puberty—now I can hold her hand openly."
The photo accompanying the post went viral. In it, Song had shed his usual cold demeanor, gazing at the woman beside him with starry eyes as she smiled gently at him—like a little puppy longing to be petted.
And the girl in the photo was none other than my physics teacher, our school’s famously aloof goddess.
So he asked me for help just to make Teacher Lu jealous.
I stared blankly at their photo, my gaze falling on their intertwined fingers. I imagined they must have a wonderful story together; perhaps they had faced many challenges, but in the end, their clasped hands told them that everything was worth it.
With Song's high-profile announcement, any rumors between him and me were instantly dispelled.
Jiang Huai seemed to be in a better mood lately, stopping by my school every day to bring me various snacks.
I looked at the warm Dorayaki in my hands, surprised. "Brother, you don't have to buy these for me. It's such a hassle."
Jiang Huai shrugged it off, appearing indifferent. "You're overthinking it; I just happened to pass by."
I glanced at the Dorayaki's packaging. This particular shop was located in a very secluded alley, and many people wanted to try it but often gave up because it was too far away.
I had just mentioned wanting some yesterday, and today Jiang Huai brought me some. What a coincidence!
But then my eyes caught the small gesture of Jiang Huai twisting the hem of his shirt nervously.
Perhaps he didn't even realize this unconscious action; it was something he did when he was anxious.
I looked into Jiang Huai's eyes and smiled. "Thank you, brother. I'll make sure to finish it."
The corners of Jiang Huai's mouth lifted slightly, though he tried to act nonchalant. "Yeah, I can get you more next time."
It had been a week since I last saw Pei Li.
I heard that there were some tricky issues at the branch office, and I felt quite frustrated. If only I were a bit older, maybe I could help him out somehow.
But right now, I felt too small for his world, knowing nothing and unable to share his burdens.
I often thought how nice it would be if I had been born a few years earlier; perhaps the gap between Pei Li and me wouldn't be so vast.
Then I could be Jiang Huai's sister, taking care of him openly like an older sister should, without him having to bear the title of brother as if he had to accommodate me in everything.
But reality is always reality.
I'm just too young!
That evening, I followed Uncle Jiang to an auction gala. During the break, I stepped out onto a balcony to get some fresh air.
It was so boring. Usually, when I attend these events, Pei Li is always with me. Now it was just me and Uncle Jiang, who was busy socializing with those flattering him, leaving me with nothing to do.
Suddenly, my phone rang. I quickly picked it up, and the screen lit up with the name "Pei Li."
A smile involuntarily crept onto my face as I thought: Pei Li is calling me.
Just as I was about to answer, I hesitated and deliberately set the phone aside. If I answered too quickly, would he think I had been waiting for his call? Although that was true, it would be too embarrassing for me.
So, I placed the phone down and slowly counted to ten. Just before the screen went dark, I immediately answered it.
Taking a deep breath to steady my voice, I slowly said, "Hello?"
A deep voice came through the line, striking my eardrums: "I heard you got dumped?"
"Not at all! I've never even dated anyone; there's no such thing as being dumped! Mr. Pei shouldn't say things he doesn't understand!"
There seemed to be a chuckle on the other end. After a few seconds of silence, Pei Li suddenly called my name: "Tang Xiaotian."
Leaning against the balcony railing, my gaze casually fell on my shoetips: "What is it?"
"Have you considered me?"
My heart skipped a beat, and my breath instinctively caught in my throat.
Pei Li's muffled laughter came through the phone: "Xiao Tian, you can breathe while thinking about things; don't hold it in."
Wow, how does he know everything?
I pouted and replied irritably, "I don't want to think about it; you're too old."
He laughed at my annoyance, "What do you know? It's the old ones who care."
I restrained a smile, still pondering how to respond when a shadow fell over me.
I looked up in surprise to see Pei Li standing before me in a well-tailored suit. His light brown eyes seemed to twinkle with amusement, giving him a somewhat frivolous air.
My face flushed from my neck to my ears.
So, he saw everything I did before I answered the phone?
I must have looked ridiculous just now.
I lowered my gaze, focusing on my shoes and avoiding eye contact with him. It was too embarrassing; I could just die.
I thought to myself that there was no way I could face Pei Li at this moment.
Yet he continued to smile, his tone full of teasing, "That was quite adorable; you shouldn't feel embarrassed about it."
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