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In Zhou Ziheng's daily life, Liu Haoran is not only his college friend, but also the person who can give him advice and help at critical moments. In the past few weeks, Liu Haoran noticed that Zhou Ziheng seemed to be restless, silent all day, and quite different from his usual humor and wit. This change puzzled and worried Liu Haoran.
One afternoon, in a quiet café on campus, Liu Haoran decided to have a good chat with Zhou Ziheng.
" Ziheng, I noticed that you've been a bit off lately. Have you encountered any trouble?" Liu Haoran asked with concern, taking a sip of his coffee.
Zhou Ziheng shook his head and forced a bitter smile, "No, maybe I'm just a little tired lately."
However, Liu Haoran obviously didn't buy it. He knew Zhou Ziheng's personality well, and if he was really just tired, it wouldn't affect his mood. "Come on, don't hide it from me. Is it related to your sister? I noticed that you've been mentioning ' Gu Pan' a lot recently."
Zhou Ziheng was slightly taken aback by Liu Haoran's keen observation. He was silent for a moment, but ultimately decided to be honest with Liu Haoran: "As you know, I'm not actually related to ' Gu Pan' by blood. Lately, I've found that my feelings for her seem to go beyond siblinghood."
Liu Haoran, after listening, did not show surprise, but instead nodded in understanding, "This kind of thing is very normal, after all, you are not blood relatives. But you need to consider carefully, if this relationship develops further, it may face a lot of external pressure and doubt."
Zhou Ziheng smiled bitterly and touched his nose, "I know, that's also the reason why I'm worried. I'm afraid this relationship will bring trouble to Gu Pan."
Liu Haoran looked at Zhou Ziheng seriously and said, " Ziheng, only you know your feelings best. If you are sure about your own feelings, you should bravely face them instead of avoiding them. As for external pressure, as long as you support each other, everything will be fine."
Zhou Ziheng seemed to be moved by Liu Haoran's words. Everything Liu Haoran said was for his good and was the encouragement he needed.
"Come on, let's not talk about these worries tonight. Let's go to the bar and relax, my treat," Liu Haoran patted Zhou Ziheng's shoulder, trying to lighten the mood.
Zhou Ziheng nodded, thinking maybe they really did need to relax a bit.
In this bar in the city center, the soft light emits a slightly tipsy and mysterious atmosphere, enveloping the entire space. Behind the bar, the bartender moves like a magician, skillfully maneuvering among various bottles and containers. Each shake and pour is precise, bringing colorful and fragrant cocktails to the guests.
Liu Haoran and Zhou Ziheng chose a seat in the corner, where the surrounding lights were dim but sufficient to see each other's expressions. Liu Haoran seemed to be in a good mood. After ordering a few of their signature cocktails, he turned to Zhou Ziheng with a meaningful smile and said, "At times like this, we should cast aside our worries. Tonight, let's just enjoy ourselves, shall we?"
Zhou Ziheng smiled faintly, with a hint of laziness and helplessness in his smile, but still raised his glass in response to Liu Haoran's enthusiasm: "Haoran, sometimes I really envy your ability to enjoy life anytime, anywhere."
Their glasses lightly collided, making a crisp sound that seemed particularly abrupt amid the lively music and laughter around them. Zhou Ziheng tasted his cocktail while feeling the rhythm of the music, trying to blend his mood into the lively environment.
Liu Haoran looked at Zhou Ziheng's thoughtful expression and lightly patted his shoulder, half teasing and half caring, saying, " Ziheng, your contemplative look doesn't quite fit in here. Just relax tonight and we can talk about it tomorrow. Otherwise, I might start to doubt my skills as an old friend."
After hearing this, Zhou Ziheng couldn't help but smile and shook his head, saying, "No, it's definitely not your problem. Maybe I have had too much on my mind recently. But since you said that tonight, I'll try to clear my mind and truly enjoy this moment."
Not long after, a beautiful lady approached them and flashed a charming smile at Zhou Ziheng, saying, "Hi, handsome, can I buy you a drink?"
Seeing this, Liu Haoran secretly rejoiced, thinking it was a good opportunity for Zhou Ziheng to relax. However, to his surprise, Zhou Ziheng was not interested in the lady's enthusiasm and politely declined, saying, "Sorry, tonight I just want to drink with my friends."
The lady was obviously disappointed, but she still maintained her elegance and left with a smile.
Liu Haoran looked at Zhou Ziheng somewhat helplessly and said, " Ziheng, what's with your attitude? The beautiful lady took the initiative to strike up a conversation, and you didn't appreciate it. It's really a waste of a good opportunity."
Zhou Ziheng A faint smile, as if indifferent to everything: "Haha, for me, there is only room in my heart for one girl right now, and that is Gu Pan."
Liu Haoran was speechless for a moment, then shook his head and said with a smile, "Hey, my good brother, you really are obsessed with your little sister. There is only my little sister in your heart, nothing else."
Zhou Ziheng does not deny, but rather accepts the title calmly: "Well, I admit it. For me, Gu Pan is more important than anyone else."
The atmosphere in the bar gradually heated up, but Zhou Ziheng's heart was as still as a lake, no matter how noisy the outside world was, his heart only had the figure of Gu Pan. That night, although they spent it in the bar, Zhou Ziheng's thoughts never left Gu Pan.
Finally, as the night grew darker, Zhou Ziheng and Liu Haoran left the bar. Stepping out of the bar, Zhou Ziheng took a deep breath of the cool night air, as if trying to dispel the restlessness and confusion in his heart.
" Ziheng, you need to think carefully and not regret your decision," Liu Haoran advised as they parted ways.
Zhou Ziheng nodded, deeply aware that Liu Haoran's words were out of concern and worry for him. He smiled slightly, "Thanks, Haoran. I got it."
Late at night, Zhou Ziheng walked alone on the way home, filled with longing and confusion about the future. The experiences of this night made him more certain of his intentions, but at the same time, it also left him feeling confused about how to face and handle this emotion.
Liu Haoran's observations and suggestions, although not completely unraveling the knot in Zhou Ziheng's heart, gave him some perspectives to ponder.
In the middle of the night, Zhou Ziheng, reeking of alcohol, pushed open the door, thinking that his family, who he Gu Pan d had already been asleep, wouldn't notice his late return. However, as soon as he stepped into the living room, he saw his Gu Pan d sitting on the sofa, wearing a clearly displeased expression.
Gu Pan Upon seeing Zhou Ziheng return, she immediately stood up with an angry tone: "Why are you back so late? Do you know how worried I've been?"
Zhou Ziheng was momentarily speechless, not expecting Gu Pan to wait for him so late. He smiled helplessly, trying to ease the awkwardness with a light-hearted tone: "Oh, Xiao Tauzi, why are you still not asleep? Are you missing me so much that you can't sleep?"
Gu Pan did not buy it, she frowned, apparently not very satisfied with Zhou Ziheng's explanation: "Stop kidding, you reek of alcohol, did you go to the bar and drink too much again?"
Seeing this, Zhou Ziheng knew that avoiding it was useless, so he explained sincerely: "I'm sorry, Xiao Tauzi, tonight I went to the bar to relax with Liu Haoran. I know I should have come back earlier, but time got away from me."
Gu Pan listened, and the worry and dissatisfaction in her heart eased slightly, but she still had some complaints: "I know you may not be in a good mood recently, but indulging in alcohol and women is not the solution to the problem. If you have any troubles, you can tell me. You don't have to bear it alone."
Zhou Ziheng was moved by Gu Pan's words. He deeply felt Gu Pan's care and love for him, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He walked over and gently hugged Gu Pan: "Thank you, Xiao Tauzi, I am really lucky to have a sister like you. I was wrong tonight, and I won't do it again in the future."
Gu Pan heard Zhou Ziheng's apology, and her anger completely dissipated. She gently pushed Zhou Ziheng away, muttering, "It's good that you know you were wrong. Don't make me worry next time. Go take a shower, change into clean clothes, and I'll make you a cup of sobering tea."
Zhou Ziheng nodded with a smile, feeling even more affectionate towards Gu Pan. He walked towards the bathroom, thinking about Gu Pan's words, and it seemed to alleviate some of the confusion and struggle in his heart.
When Zhou Ziheng finished taking a shower, he found that the Gu Pan d hot sobering tea was already prepared on the living room coffee table. Zhou Ziheng changed into comfortable home clothes, sat across from Xiao Tauzi, and took the cup of hot tea.
" Xiao Tauzi, this tea is brewed really well, the taste is just right," Zhou Ziheng praised as he tasted it.
Gu Pan See Zhou Ziheng drinking tea, finally showing a smile on his face: "Of course, I carefully selected the tea leaves. Brother, you can't come back so late in the future, understand?"
Zhou Ziheng nodded and answered seriously, " Xiao Tauzi, I understand. I will come back earlier in the future and not let you worry."
Gu Pan nodded in satisfaction and then changed the subject: "When you and Liu Haoran went to the bar, was it just for drinks and relaxation? What did you talk about?"
Upon hearing this question, Zhou Ziheng felt a pang in his heart, but he decided to be honest and share with Gu Pan: "Well, actually, Haoran noticed that I've been a bit distracted lately, and he tried to understand my worries. I mentioned matters of the heart to him and also discussed the potential challenges we may face."
Gu Pan Upon hearing this, a complex mix of emotions surged in her heart, and she hesitantly asked, "So what did you say? How do you and Liu Haoran both view this matter?"
Zhou Ziheng looked at Gu Pan with a serious expression and decided to honestly confess his thoughts, "I told him that although there may be many challenges in our relationship, I found that I truly cannot ignore it. Haoran also advised me that if I am certain of my feelings, I should face them."
Gu Pan Hearing Zhou Ziheng say this, tears welled up in her eyes. She nodded gently and said, "Brother, I feel the same way. I don't want any regrets. No matter what, I will support you and believe in you."
The two of them sat in the living room, supporting and encouraging each other. The night outside gradually faded, and the morning light began to shine into the house, bringing a new day and new progress to their relationship.
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