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After I finished packing my luggage that evening, I stood on the balcony, letting the cold wind blow over me as I spaced out. After hesitating for a long time, I finally dialed the number.
“Deskmate.”
A voice filled with warmth came through the phone, different from its usual coolness.
I gently called out to him, “Xie.”
“Hmm, I’m here.”
I could hear the sound of a lighter flicking on the other end.
He must be lighting a cigarette. I had always known he smoked, as there was always a faint scent of tobacco about him, which wasn’t unpleasant. But when he was beside me, Xie Chen had never smoked.
“Xie Chen, I’ve made a very serious decision.”
Xie Chen’s voice sounded muffled, likely due to the smoke. He patiently replied, “Go on.”
I took a deep breath and spoke firmly, “If I win first place this time, I will confess to you.”
The line fell silent. Xie Chen didn’t say anything, and I anxiously waited.
Suddenly, there was a sharp hiss from the other end, followed by Xie Chen’s trembling voice cursing softly, “Damn it.”
I asked him, “What’s wrong?”
Xie Chen spoke softly, a hint of grievance in his tone. "It's nothing, I'm just so happy that the cigarette butt burned my hand."
I couldn't help but smile. "You trust me that much? What if I don't come in first?"
Xie Chen replied matter-of-factly, "Classmate, you're my student. Be confident; you will come in first."
Even through the phone, I could feel Xie Chen's confidence, and I couldn't help but be influenced by it. He seemed to have that kind of magic.
"Alright, I'll definitely bring back first place."
I was with Xie Chen now, and I worked hard to achieve first place, silencing those who looked down on me with my results.
Aunt Song fed me strawberries while smiling with satisfaction. "Our little Jin Yi is truly remarkable. To think this is your first competition and you won first place in the whole province! Come on, sweetheart, have another strawberry."
Feeling shy, I opened my mouth for another bite. My mom, who was giving me a massage nearby, chimed in with a smile, "It's all thanks to Xie; our Xiao Jin has made such great progress."
Xie Chen stood beside us, occasionally grinning like a fool. This state had persisted since the day we got together.
That day, Xie Chen looked at me with emotions swirling in his eyes as he struggled to suppress something.
"Jin Yi, once you're with me, you won't be able to let go. I love showing off and I can be jealous; do you still want to be with me?"
I gazed into his eyes and nodded gently. "Xie Chen, I like you."
Xie Chen was very excited. He immediately spun around in place, then bent down, his hand slipping through the bend of my legs. Ignoring the surprised gazes of people around us at the airport, he picked me up with one arm as if I were a child.
He grinned mischievously and said, "We're getting married!"
I was afraid of heights and hurriedly wrapped my arms around his neck. "No need to rush like that."
From that day on, Xie Chen started to smile foolishly from time to time.
The classmates at school didn’t know the truth and began to spread rumors that Xie Chen had gone crazy from studying. Everyone said he was under too much pressure and had lost his mind.
They all remarked that it was just an entrance exam; it wasn't worth such pressure for someone like him.
With the college entrance examination approaching, it loomed over all the third-year students like a hurdle. It wasn’t an end but a new beginning. Everyone started pushing themselves forward with determination.
I was no different.
To help me catch up with my studies, Xie Chen stayed with me every afternoon until the very end before leaving.
Fortunately, I performed well on the entrance exam.
Although I didn't get into Xie Chen's school, I was accepted into a very good key university.
At least Xie Chen and I would be in the same city for college.
On the day I started university, Xie Chen drove me to school in his flashy sports car, circling the campus like a Peacock Display, eager for everyone to know he was my boyfriend.
If it weren't for the Dormitory Matron stopping us, he would have insisted on taking me into the girls' dormitory to make my bed.
Not being allowed inside left Xie Chen with a sour expression. "What a ridiculous school; they won't even let me into the girls' dorm."
Time flew by quickly.
In the blink of an eye, four years of university passed, and Xie Chen and I were still together.
We stepped into society, each pursuing our own fields of expertise.
A few years later, we got our marriage certificate.
At 27, Xie Chen secured an unshakeable position in his area of expertise.
The once unruly man transformed into a well-known Smiling Tiger within his circle, yet everyone feared his A Smile That Hides a Dagger.
In a meeting on the top floor of the company, Xie Chen sat in the main seat.
His fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, his expression languid.
Meanwhile, the executives present were sweating profusely, not daring to breathe. They had experienced this before; it was a clear sign that president Xie was angry.
Among them was Xiao Lan's husband, who sent a desperate message to Xiao Lan while I was doing her nails.
Faced with Xiao Lan's pitiful gaze, I understood and took out my phone.
When the call connected, the previously silent conference room was suddenly filled with a distinctive ringtone.
The executives let out a huge sigh of relief; they were all too familiar with that sound—it was like a beacon of hope for them!
Xie Chen's gaze fell on the name flashing on the screen. The usually aloof president Xie's contact note read "Cutie."
He picked up his phone and stood up, tapping to answer the call.
I sweetly called out to him, "Honey, come pick me up; I've finished my nails!"
Xie Chen's expression softened unconsciously, and the terrifying aura that had surrounded him vanished in an instant.
He smiled slightly, his tone serious as he replied, "Okay, just stay where you are."
The meeting was over.
I flipped through my high school photos, and my memories always lingered on that time just before the college entrance examination.
On an ordinary afternoon in high school, the sun was setting, casting its afterglow onto the window.
The classroom was so quiet that all I could hear was the sound of my pen scratching against the paper as I worked on practice questions. Xie Chen sat quietly beside me, engrossed in his book.
He leaned lazily against his desk, one hand holding the book while the other casually rested on my chair, his fingertips occasionally tapping lightly against the backrest I was leaning on.
I paused to stretch, my pen unconsciously poking at my cheek.
"Xie Chen," I called him softly.
Xie Chen patiently responded, "What is it?"
"Do you know the language of Hibiscus?"
Before he could answer, I continued on my own, "It means gentle persistence."
"I know," Xie Chen said.
A faint smile tugged at the corners of his mouth as he raised a hand to gently massage my neck.
I looked at Xie Chen with a bright smile, allowing him to knead my neck. Behind him was the warm afterglow of the sunset outside, making him appear particularly gentle.
Xie Chen, I actually want to say that the Hibiscus blooms in the morning and withers by evening, but each time it fades is for the sake of blooming even better next time. The seasons cycle, life continues, which is why its flower language signifies gentle perseverance.
And my feelings for you are the same.
The main text ends here.
A little Easter egg~
On the first day of school in Cotton City, the curbs were filled with cars carrying students.
Among the crowd, two tall boys stood out the most.
" brother Chen, how come you're starting high school? Didn't you finish all the high school material back in elementary?"
Xie Chen slung his backpack over one shoulder, chewing gum as his gaze swept over the other students arriving for registration. He scoffed lightly, "I’ll just be at school for a few days, then I'll casually take a test to appease my family and then I'm done. There's no way I'm going to finish high school; it would be a waste of my life."
"I figured as much. The high school material is too easy for you, brother Chen. You're not an idiot; how could you possibly sit through it all?"
As they walked through the corridor, Xie Chen stopped in front of Class Three's door.
By the window in Class Three, a girl stood there looking dazed.
The desk by the window was already tidied up; she must be planning to sit there.
At that moment, the girl was looking up and speaking to a burly, menacing figure. The hefty boy tossed his bag onto the seat inside and spoke in a rude tone, "Do you know who I am? How dare you refuse me! It's your honor to be my desk mate."
The girl struggled to find her voice, her face flushed with embarrassment.
She appeared soft and delicate, yet her attitude was resolute as she stood her ground, refusing to let him in. The boy continued to push against her.
With her neat bun and bright, expressive eyes, she seemed unaware of how fiercely she glared at the greasy boy before her, resembling a puffed-up little kitten ready to fight.
Wiping the sweat from his oily face, the boy asked in confusion, "Why won’t you let me sit?"
In a quiet voice, the girl complained, "It’s cramped; there’s no room."
Meanwhile, Xie Chen, usually arrogant and self-assured, stood dazed at the entrance of Class Three, his gaze fixed on the girl inside. A single thought raced through his mind: "Wow, she's so cute! So small; I just want to ruffle her hair! Great, now I have to attend this high school."
Lost in his thoughts, his feet moved uncontrollably into Class Three.
With a flick of his long fingers, he sent the hefty boy's bag crashing to the floor with a loud thud.
Xie Chen wore a cold expression as he declared, "I’m taking that spot. Move aside."
The hefty boy scowled. "Are you kidding me? I got here first! Who do you think you are?"
Xie Chen merely glanced at him dismissively. "What’s wrong? Do you have a problem?"
The chubby boy recognized the newcomer and immediately choked on his words, stammering, "N-no, no objections."
After he left, Xie Chen stepped in with long strides and took a seat.
The girl stood to the side, seemingly hesitating for a long time before cautiously extending her delicate white hand towards Xie Chen, her voice tinged with nervousness. "Hello, classmate. My name is Jin Yi, like the Hibiscus."
So she would be his deskmate from now on.
Xie Chen did not raise his hand to shake hers; instead, he pulled out a thick Physics Book from his bag to show off, his expression indifferent. "Mm, Xie Chen."
The boy who had come in with Xie Chen was stunned by this series of actions and stood frozen in place. He had just wanted to enter but was scared off by a glance from Xie Chen.
So, the foot he had just stepped forward with was promptly retracted.
He took out his phone and messaged Xie Chen: " brother Chen, you need to get out here. You walked into the wrong classroom; it's embarrassing! You're a Class One student; you don't belong in this class. Get out!"
Xie Chen replied with just two words: "Get lost."
The boy asked again, " brother Chen, what's wrong with you?"
Xie Chen calmly sent another message: "I've fallen in love."
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