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After that night, Qinglan began to actively sit next to An Shaojie in class. Regardless of whether An Shaojie invited her or not, whether he arrived first or she did, she would calmly sit beside him.
It should be noted that it was not An Shaojie sitting next to Qinglan, but rather Qinglan resolutely sitting beside him.
Since then, after Qinglan started having meals with An Shaojie in the cafeteria, she no longer saw Xu Wen eating there. In class, Xu Wen completely switched roles with An Shaojie, sitting quietly in a corner reading, just like An Shaojie used to do.
Seeing Xu Wen like this often made Qinglan's heart ache, but since she had made her choice, even if it hurt, she had to endure it silently and firmly.
Shortly after the May Day holiday, Jian Ming and Reiko returned from their internship. Upon their return, Jian Ming, Reiko, Simple, Qinglan, An Shaojie, and Lin Xi gathered again. During this time, Jian Ming and Reiko talked about their upcoming graduation thesis and future plans.
Lu Chenyu also specially rushed from Qinhuangdao. After arriving in Beijing, he went straight back to school because his internship in Qinhuangdao had ended, and he would not be returning there.
Seeing Lin Xi sitting next to Lu Chenyu and Qinglan next to An Shaojie was a pleasing outcome for everyone, making the atmosphere at the dinner lively.
Especially Simple, who became even more animated and raised her glass saying, "Alright, alright, now we are all where we belong. From now on, I won't have to speak cautiously anymore so that Sister Reiko won't complain about my speaking skills."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Xi and Qinglan both chuckled. Reiko pulled her back to her seat and said, "Do you think you are good at speaking now?"
Holding her glass, Simple looked at Reiko in confusion and asked, "Did I say something wrong again?"
Reiko took the glass from her hand and helplessly said, "My dear lady, could you please sit down? A girl shouldn't be so bold." She shot her a look.
Lin Xi was whispering sweetly with Lu Chenyu and naturally didn't need to pay attention to them. As for Qinglan? Although her expression wasn't one of happiness, she was already quite content.
However, An Shaojie still appeared heavy-hearted and gloomy as always. At that moment, he remained tight-lipped without any sign of a smile on his face.
Indeed, upon seeing Lin Xi, he forgot about Qinglan right beside him. Especially when he witnessed the sweet interaction between Lin Xi and Lu Chenyu; his heart tightened like a taut string. If the hand pulling the bow relaxed even slightly, the arrow would fly out at any moment towards its target.
Who was the target? No one knew. But regardless of where it shot towards or whom it harmed—even if it harmed himself—Qinglan's heart would hurt more than anyone else's.
So that arrow, no matter which direction it flew in, would always find Qinglan standing in its path.
Qinglan did not mind An Shaojie's darkened expression and took meticulous care of him throughout the meal.
During this time, Lin Xi and Lu Chenyu discussed going out to play together during the summer vacation. They also reminisced about their trip to Hainan last summer, joking about how Lin Xi had run to Lu Chenyu's room to sleep that night because she was scared. Simple jokingly said, "Look at you two being so inseparable; why not just get married after graduation like my brother?"
Simple's words were like a time bomb, leaving everyone at the table stunned.
"No way? Jian Ming, you're getting married right after graduation? Did you get Shaw Min's consent for this? There are several bosses in Shenzhen who like Shaw Min," Reiko was the first to be shocked.
"Where? Are you believing what Simple said? Do you trust her words?" Jian Ming looked at An Shaojie, dismissing Simple's comment.
"However, Lin Xi and Lu Chenyu could actually get married right after graduation," Reiko continued, glancing back and forth between Lin Xi and Lu Chenyu.
Lin Xi looked at Lu Chenyu with anticipation, while Lu Chenyu remained silent, seemingly deep in thought.
Reiko was puzzled by Lu Chenyu's lack of reaction to her words. He didn't even give a perfunctory response, which made Reiko feel awkward and realize that her earlier comment might have been too abrupt. She quickly fell silent.
Earlier, Qinglan had heard Lin Xi mention that Lu Chenyu seemed to be hiding something from her. After observing him this time, Qinglan also sensed that Lu Chenyu might be keeping something from Lin Xi.
Was it related to feelings? Or something else?
After dinner, Lin Xi sent Lu Chenyu to the train station while Simple, Jian Ming, and Reiko returned to school.
Qinglan stood at the school gate and asked An Shaojie, "Where are we going?"
"Let's just walk around," he casually pointed in a direction.
This was Qinglan's first time walking outside with him after choosing him.
He didn't hold her hand and walked ahead while Qinglan followed behind.
When they reached an oak tree, he stopped and waited for Qinglan, saying, "Let's rent a place to live!"
"Why?" Qinglan asked.
"If you don't want to, then forget it." He looked up and tugged at the leaves above him.
He then held the leaf to his nose, sniffed it, and handed it to Qinglan, saying, "Smell this, it has a nice fragrance."
His face leaned close to Qinglan's, devoid of the earlier gloom and melancholy, revealing a faint smile.
"Mm." After sniffing the leaf, Qinglan nodded and carefully placed it into a book in her backpack.
"What's this for?" he asked in confusion.
Qinglan tilted her head and playfully smiled, "Because this is the first thing Brother Shaojie gave me, so I want to keep it safe."
"Oh no, the first thing Brother Shaojie gave me was that branch of green plum behind Lin Xi's Home. I still keep it well; do you believe me?" Qinglan's bright eyes fixed on An Shaojie, still tilting her head, standing straight in front of him, playfully grinning like she did when she was younger.
It was unclear whether the scene stirred childhood memories in An Shaojie or if Qinglan's words moved him; he suddenly pulled Qinglan gently into his embrace, stroking her hair away from her forehead while gazing deeply into her eyes.
"Brother Shaojie," Qinglan called out.
He cupped her face, and his lips slowly and softly landed on hers. This time, he was not wild or rough; he kissed her delicately and tenderly.
"Let's go rent a place to live!" He brought up the topic again. Qinglan nodded. Indeed, what else could she refuse him? Since she had already made her decision, even if it meant being scarred and heartbroken, she had no regrets. Her heart, soul, body—everything was already entrusted to him; what was there left to cherish? In truth, she had little left anyway; what else mattered?
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