Why?
These words weighed heavily on Xiaofan, giving him no room to breathe.
But who was Xiaofan? Usually refined and gentle, yet quite domineering when it ca to certain matters. Whatever he set his mind on, it had to be done his way.
It's alti now, so naturally, they should eat together.
"Li Kuo, stop the car..."
"Uh..."
"Li Kuo, head to Welco Inn."
"Cough, cough."
Fine, Li Kuo found himself stuck in the middle, truly finding this driver role difficult.
"Haha..." At this mont, Chen ngying suddenly chuckled.
"You can still laugh?" Li Kuo sensed the tension from the backseat; how could there be laughter now?
"Don't you think the two of them are like a bickering couple? I always feel they're the perfect match anyti you look at them."
On hearing this, the three others in the car blinked in surprise.
Li Kuo furrowed his brow slightly, thinking it over—it indeed felt a bit like a flamboyant display of affection.
"ng Ying, what nonsense are you talking?" Liu Siyan denies with a blushing face.
anwhile, Xiaofan maintained his stoic expression. When it ca to emotions, he was sincere, and now wasn't the ti for jokes. At least, he needed to make so appropriate ands.
"So, to Welco Inn then?" Li Kuo directed the question at Liu Siyan. He didn't doubt Xiaofan's words, yet so matters couldn't be forced. Maybe giving the two a bit of breathing space would be better.
"Stop the car."
Originally, Liu Siyan wasn't fussing over where to go; going would be fine anyhow, just eat and then return.
However, Xiaofan's sudden call to stop the car was indeed too abrupt.
The car ca to a slow halt, leaving Chen ngying and Li Kuo puzzled, as Liu Siyan shot an annoyed glance at Xiaofan and prepared to exit without hesitation.
With a swift move, Xiaofan suddenly grasped Liu Siyan's wrist.
"What are you doing? Let go." Furrowing her brows, Liu Siyan never imagined Xiaofan would treat her this roughly.
"Kuo, step out for a bit."
"Hm? Oh."
With sudden realization, Li Kuo and Chen ngying exchanged glances, opened the car doors, and stepped out, leaving the space for the two inside.
"Let go."
"Let's talk."
"I've nothing to talk about with you."
"I have sothing I need to say to you."
"Hmph..."
Although her face was filled with disdain, when Xiaofan released her wrist, Liu Siyan didn't insist on leaving. She gazed out the window, wondering why her heart still held so hope for this man. Why did he return to find her, and for what?
"You've changed. You shouldn't be like this."
"Then how should I be?" Expression cold, Liu Siyan had no intention of showing this boy a good face. Yes, she should despise him in her heart.
"Refined, gentle, kind-hearted..."
"What's the point of being such a girl? Just to suffer bullying? To see her boyfriend with others and still swallow her pride? Even at the breakup point, she's the one left in the dark until the end? Living so hard and shafully, why should I keep living like that? Why shouldn't I change myself a bit?"
"..."
Rendered speechless, Xiaofan knew he was at fault with Siyan, and indeed had no right to preach at her now. But doing nothing at all wasn't possible for him.
"Moreover, aren't boys all into girls who are straightforward, open, and bold?"
"Are you happy?"
"Happy, of course happy. My life is so fulfilling now, unlike before, clueless about what to do all day, waiting by the phone like an idiot. It's different now, almost every mont is busy with calls; my life is now vibrant and colorful."
"I'm sorry."
"Sorry for what? Because of other girls? Co on, I'm not oblivious in today's world, how guys treat changing girlfriends like changing clothes. Do you think I'd hold a grudge forever over what happened with you?"
"If it's because of that you've beco like this, I hope..."
"No, no, no, who do you think you are? Do you think you're Ye Xiaofan? Why would I let myself suffer because of soone unworthy of waiting for? I'm telling you clearly, I'm living well, very happy, please stop disrupting my life. Without you, my breathing would feel freer."
Speaking out these words, Xiaofan's face turned pale as snow.
And Liu Siyan? Her heart trembled. What was she saying? What had she just said? Even with all that's happened, she shouldn't have said those words to him.
Clearly, he had wronged her, clearly he didn't want her, so why did her heart ache so much when she said those final words?
No more; she couldn't stay here any longer. Staying in the sa space with him made her constantly want to cry.
"Well, is it done? If there's nothing else, I'm leaving."
As she spoke, Liu Siyan prepared to open the car door again.
Xiaofan once more grasped Liu Siyan.
"Say what you want, don't touch . Ye Xiaofan, please show so respect."
"Watch out for the car behind."
"..."
Releasing his hold, a car swiftly drove by, and Liu Siyan paused, stunned. He remained ever gentle, just like Brother Ye back on the mountain, always showing ticulous care for those around him. Even in subtle ways. But they weren't kids anymore—they weren't.
'Clack.'
Soon, the car door opened again and Li Kuo got in.
"Seems the talk didn't go well."
"Pretty much; can't say there was no progress at all. What about the class president?"
"Oh, she saw Liu Siyan rush into a cab and followed her quickly in case anything happened."
"Mm, this ti we troubled her, definitely need to make it up to her with a good al next ti."
"Then, where to now?"
"Go eat."
"Welco Inn?"
"No, just grab sothing by the roadside."
"Chuh, you take girls to Welco Inn, but with , it's roadside food—how materialistic are you."
"Hm? I didn't bring cash, aren't I just saving you money?"
"Damn..."
On her way ho, Liu Siyan fought back tears, silent throughout.
"ng Ying, you head back; I'm fine."
"Siyan... Xiaofan..."
"Let be alone for a while."
"But..."
"Don't say anymore."
"Alright, have a good rest then. Should the afternoon society event be canceled?"
"No need. Everything as usual."
"Mm."
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