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In the dormitory, Fang Hui's roommate told her some good news: she and Li Chaowen were together.
Fang Hui was taken aback for a moment, then forced a smile, "Really? Congratulations!"
"Thank you, and I have to thank you too. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have met such a great guy like A Yu."
Fang Hui smiled awkwardly, "Yeah, he really is great..."
Her roommate took her hand and said with a smile, " A Yu said that to thank you, he wants to take you out for a meal. I'm just checking to see when you're free."
Fang Hui wanted to refuse at first, but after thinking it over, she agreed. After all, this might be the last time the three of them would meet.
Li Chaowen would be going back to the company in a few days. Once her roommate graduated, she would move in with him. It seemed there wouldn't be many chances to meet in the future.
During dinner, Fang Hui watched as Li Chaowen peeled shrimp for her roommate. He lowered his head, his long fingers delicately probing into the shrimp tail, gently pulling it apart so that the shell came off. He did it so gently and so focused, as if treating a treasure.
Fang Hui couldn't help but recall last year when she burned her hand while eating spicy strips; Li Chaowen had been just like this, lowering his head and carefully applying medicine to the blister on her hand with a cotton swab. At that time, she secretly rejoiced, thinking he had some feelings for her too. But now, all she felt was heartache. It turned out he could be so kind to someone else as well. She had been too foolish back then, mistaking a friend's concern for love.
"Xiao Jing, what's wrong?" Her roommate's concerned voice brought her back to reality.
Fang Hui forced a smile and replied, "I'm fine."
"Xiao Jing, do you want some shrimp?" Li Chaowen looked at her and asked, "Shall I peel one for you?"
Fang Hui was momentarily stunned as a wave of intense bitterness surged within her. She wanted to say that she didn't want any. But looking at Li Chaowen's indifferent expression, she suddenly changed her mind.
"Sure," she smiled and pushed the plate toward him. "Then I'll trouble you."
Li Chaowen was taken aback; he probably didn't expect her to actually let him peel shrimp for her. But he didn't say anything and expressionlessly peeled one before placing it in her bowl.
"Thank you," Fang Hui smiled as she picked up the shrimp meat and put it in her mouth.
"Is it good?" Li Chaowen asked.
Fang Hui nodded, "It's good."
"It's good as long as it's tasty," Li Chaowen said, "If it's good, eat more."
"Mm," Fang Hui replied, continuing to peel shrimp.
She deliberately slowed down her movements, taking several minutes to peel one shrimp.
During this time, Li Chaowen was chatting with her roommate, occasionally glancing at her.
Fang Hui felt increasingly uncomfortable inside.
She wanted to put down the shrimp and tell Li Chaowen that she was done eating.
But she didn't want to give in.
So she could only endure the pain in her heart and keep peeling shrimp.
Finally, Li Chaowen spoke up: "You can eat; you don't have to worry about me."
Fang Hui's hand trembled, almost dropping the shrimp on the floor.
She forced a smile: "I'm fine; I peel shrimp quickly."
Li Chaowen glanced at her but said nothing.
Fang Hui dipped the shrimp meat in vinegar and put it in her mouth, chewing slowly.
Tears almost fell.
She endured the pain in her heart and continued peeling shrimp, one after another.
She really wanted to tell Li Chaowen that she didn't want to peel anymore.
But looking at Li Chaowen's indifferent expression, she couldn't say anything.
She could only endure the heartache and keep peeling shrimp.
Just then, a male voice suddenly came from beside them: "Classmate, can I add you on WeChat?"
Everyone looked up simultaneously and saw a boy standing by the table, blushing as he looked at them.
To be precise, he was looking at Fang Hui's roommate.
Fang Hui couldn't help but glance at Li Chaowen and saw his expression darken.
The roommate looked a bit awkward: "Sorry, I already have a boyfriend..."
"I know; I just want to be friends."
"..." The roommate glanced at Li Chaowen and then at the boy, "Sorry, I'm not interested."
The boy showed disappointment and was about to leave when he suddenly thought of something: "Can you tell me your name?"
"..." The roommate looked troubled and was about to say something when she was interrupted by Li Chaowen—
"What does her name have to do with you?"
The boy was taken aback and only then noticed Li Chaowen, his face turning pale: "S-sorry, I..."
"Get lost."
"I'm sorry..." The boy hurriedly apologized and left in a rush.
Fang Hui silently lowered her gaze. She knew that this boy was from the class next door and had been pursuing her roommate. She had even helped him chase after her roommate before. But now, it seemed there was no chance left.
Just as she was thinking, she caught a glimpse of another boy walking towards them. Her heart stirred, and she quickly looked up, only to see that the boy had stopped in front of her roommate.
"Um, classmate, I..."
Fang Hui couldn't help but glance at Li Chaowen, and indeed, his expression was even worse than before. However, the next moment, that boy walked up to her: "Hello, classmate, my name is Chen Xu. I would like to pursue you, is that okay?"
Fang Hui was taken aback and instinctively glanced at Li Chaowen. He sat there expressionless, his gaze coldly fixed on the boy.
Fang Hui's heart sank. He really didn't care about her at all. She took a deep breath to suppress the pain inside and smiled at the boy: "Hello, my name is Fang Hui."
"Jingjing..." The boy's face turned red with excitement. "Can I call you Jingjing from now on?"
"..." Fang Hui glanced at Li Chaowen and replied calmly, "It's up to you."
"Great!" The boy excitedly grabbed her hand. "Jingjing, let's exchange WeChat!"
Fang Hui took out her phone and had just opened WeChat when a large hand snatched it away. She was startled and looked up at Li Chaowen, who had a cold expression and said nothing.
" A Yu, what's wrong?" her roommate asked worriedly.
Li Chaowen glanced at her but remained silent, simply handing Fang Hui's phone to the boy. The boy excitedly scanned the code and added Fang Hui on WeChat.
Fang Hui took back her phone and looked at the boy, forcing a smile: "Well, I'm going to eat now. We'll contact each other later."
"Okay!"
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