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Chapter 50
That evening, Lu Weize was waiting for me downstairs in the dormitory.
I walked over with a smile, and just as I was about to speak, Lu Weize hugged me tightly.
I was slightly taken aback.
"Lu Weize..."
He held me close, his deep voice whispering in my ear.
"I... I will make you happy."
My eyes glistened with tears. "I am already very happy."
Lu Weize released me and gazed into my eyes.
"From now on, I will work hard alongside you."
"I won't let you be alone anymore."
With tears in my eyes, I smiled softly. "Okay."
As the final exams approached, I was overwhelmed with busyness.
To my surprise, I found my name on the New Year's performance list.
Gao Yu excitedly told me, "Our school's Cultural and Entertainment Department just announced the New Year's performance list, and I saw your name!"
I was speechless.
I found Yang Ming and angrily questioned her, "Yang Ming, what do you mean by this?"
Yang Ming was sitting on the terrace, happily chatting with a few girls.
Seeing me approach, she smiled and asked, "What’s wrong?"
"Why is my name on the performance list?"
"Huh?" Yang Ming widened his eyes in surprise. "No way! Didn't anyone tell you?"
"Told me what?"
"Nothing." Yang Ming shook his head. "Maybe there was a mistake when signing up."
I: "..."
Yang Ming looked me up and down and laughed, "You know, performing on stage requires certain abilities, someone like you..."
"Forget it."
Yang Ming's words pierced me deeply.
Yang Ming said slowly, "Anyway, the registration form hasn't been submitted yet. I'll go withdraw your performance later, don't worry."
I gritted my teeth. "No need!"
"I'll be going on stage."
Yang Ming looked at me in surprise. "Are you sure?"
I took a deep breath and said firmly, "Yes."
Yang Ming chuckled lightly. "Alright, then get ready."
I turned to leave.
Yang Ming scoffed, "Lin Chu, do you really think you can perform on stage?"
"Someone like you should just stay out of it and avoid embarrassing yourself."
I paused my steps, not looking back.
I stood at the edge of the terrace, watching the crowd below.
The sunlight shone on my face, yet I felt no warmth.
I wasn't sure if Yang Ming was doing this on purpose, as there was no evidence.
Even if I went to find the teacher, Yang Ming could easily claim that there was a mistake with the registration form.
This kind of thing could be serious or trivial.
I knew in my heart that Yang Ming wanted to see me make a fool of myself on purpose.
But I couldn't back down.
Once I backed down, I would forever remain a bystander.
...
At noon, I had lunch with Lu Weize in the cafeteria.
Lu Weize picked up a piece of pork rib for me and comforted me, saying, "Don't worry, you'll definitely perform well."
He knew I had signed up for the New Year's Eve party.
I looked at him in surprise. "Aren't you mad at me?"
"Mad at you for what?"
"Mad at me..." I hesitated to continue.
Lu Weize ruffled my hair gently and said, "It's not your fault."
"And you're not alone."
My eyes grew slightly moist. "Lu Weize, thank you."
Lu Weize smiled and said, "Silly girl, why are you thanking me?"
I felt warm inside.
I decided that no matter the outcome, I would give it my all.
After school in the afternoon, I went to the KTV by myself.
I chose a song and listened to it repeatedly.
It was a very simple song, with a melodious tune and inspiring lyrics.
Qiao Qiran answered my call and scoffed, "The song you're singing sounds worse than a pig being slaughtered."
I replied, "..."
Qiao Qiran laughed heartily, "But I really like it."
"You can definitely do it."
...
Lu Weize was very angry when he found out.
"She actually went to the KTV behind my back?"
Cao Da said, "She didn't go behind your back; she went openly."
Lu Weize responded, "..."
Cao Da patted his shoulder and said, "Brother Lu, don't worry. Since Lin Chu wants to go, she must be confident."
Lu Weize snorted coldly, "No way, I have to go find her."
Chapter 51
"Lu Weize, please don't be angry. I promise I'll tell you next time."
"Do you still want a next time?"
"No, no, no, there won't be a next time."
Lu Weize crossed his arms and said coldly, "How do you explain what happened this time?"
"I was wrong." I lowered my head and obediently admitted my mistake.
"Where did you go wrong?"
I pressed my lips together and said softly, "I shouldn't have kept it from you."
"And?"
"And..." I racked my brain, "I shouldn't have gone alone."
Lu Weize still had a cold expression on his face. "And?"
"And..." I really couldn't think of anything else, looking at him pitifully, "Lu Weize, I really made a mistake. Please forgive me."
"You say that every time."
"When have I ever said that every time?" I blinked, "Lu Weize, didn't we agree not to bring up old grievances?"
Lu Weize: "..."
He couldn't help but laugh and reached out to pinch my cheek. "You're quite clever."
I grinned and linked my arm with his. "Are you not angry anymore?"
"Don't get too smug." Lu Weize tapped my forehead. "If you dare to keep things from me again next time, just wait and see how I'll deal with you."
"Okay, okay, I won't dare again."
Lu Weize was finally satisfied.
I breathed a sigh of relief, suddenly catching a whiff of smoke.
I frowned and looked at Lu Weize: "Are you smoking?"
Lu Weize was taken aback and pulled out a cigarette pack: "No."
"Then why do I smell smoke?"
Lu Weize took out a lighter.
I quickly stopped him: "Lu Weize, you said you would only smoke on weekends."
Lu Weize glanced at me and said nonchalantly, "You can hide from me to sing, so what's wrong with me having a smoke?"
"I..." I was at a loss for words.
Lu Weize flicked open the lighter, the faint blue flame dancing.
He pulled out a cigarette and held it in his mouth.
I stared at the cigarette and whispered, "You promised me."
Lu Weize froze for a moment.
After a brief silence, he put the lighter back in his bag and turned to leave.
I was stunned, staring blankly at his back.
After walking a few steps, Lu Weize turned to look at me: "Aren't you coming?"
I snapped back to reality and hurried to catch up with him.
Lu Weize wore a stern expression and didn't say a word.
I kept my head down, remaining silent as well.
The two of us walked silently, attracting countless glances along the way.
I couldn't help but tug at Lu Weize's sleeve. "Lu Weize..."
Lu Weize stopped and looked at me.
I whispered, "I was really wrong."
Lu Weize: "..."
He sighed softly and reached out to ruffle my hair.
"I didn't mean to be harsh with you."
"I was just... too worried about you."
My nose tinged with emotion, and I almost cried.
I held back my tears and nodded firmly. "I know."
Lu Weize smiled helplessly and pulled me into his embrace.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have lost my temper with you."
"You didn't do anything wrong," I shook my head. "It was me who broke the agreement first."
Chapter 52
At two in the morning, I opened my eyes.
I picked up my phone and dialed Lu Weize's number.
No one answered.
My heart sank.
I called several times in a row, but there was still no response.
I tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep the entire night.
As soon as dawn broke, I got up and went to the classroom to study.
The whole morning, I called Lu Weize countless times.
The phone was always off.
Unable to hold back any longer, I ran outside to call Zhao Xinghai.
"What happened to Lu Weize?"
"Sister-in-law, I'm at the hospital right now," Zhao Xinghai's voice was very low. "Brother Lu's grandmother is sick,
she had a cerebral hemorrhage, it's serious."
My heart tightened sharply. "Which hospital?"
"City Center Hospital."
I hung up the phone and turned to run towards the school gate.
I took a taxi to the hospital and found Lu Weize.
He was sitting in the corridor, his head bowed low.
I walked up to him and gently called out, "Lu Weize."
He slowly lifted his head.
His complexion was poor, and his eyes were bloodshot.
My heart ached for him as I held his hand. "How is your grandmother?"
Lu Weize's voice was hoarse. "The doctor said it's not good, she could..."
He paused, his voice tinged with a hint of choking emotion.
"I... my grandmother is very good to me."
I hugged him tightly and softly comforted, "I know, Grandma will be okay."
Lu Weize nodded silently.
I asked, "Have you eaten?"
Lu Weize shook his head.
I took his hand and said, "Come on, let's go eat something."
Lu Weize didn't want to go, but he followed me after I insisted.
In the small garden of the hospital, there were many patients and their families sitting together in small groups.
I bought breakfast and sat beside Lu Weize to eat.
I got him soy milk and steamed dumplings, but Lu Weize only ate a few before putting down his chopsticks.
I looked at him and gently said, "Lu Weize, don't worry too much. I will be here with you."
Lu Weize softly replied with a "mm."
The two of us finished breakfast in silence, and Lu Weize walked me back to school.
I held his hand and said, "Call me tonight, okay?"
Lu Weize nodded, "Okay."
I smiled at him and turned to leave.
...
When I returned to school, I still felt restless.
At eleven o'clock at night, I finally received a call from Lu Weize.
The call connected, but there was no sound on the other end.
I had a faint sense of foreboding.
I didn't urge Lu Weize to speak; instead, I gently said, "Lu Weize, let me tell you a story."
"Okay," Lu Weize's voice was very soft.
I thought for a moment and slowly began, "Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in the forest, relying on his grandmother for companionship..."
This was a fairy tale.
When the story ended, I asked, "Was it nice?"
"It was nice."
"Then I'll tell you another one next time."
"Okay."
I smiled softly and said, "Lu Weize, I love you."
Lu Weize's breath caught.
After a moment, he replied with a trembling voice, "I... I love you too."
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