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That night after graduation, he came to me reeking of alcohol, holding a bouquet of pink roses, and proposed. I was enveloped in happiness and shyly accepted. At that moment, all I felt was sweetness and joy, forgetting that I didn't actually like pink roses. It was only later that I realized how special that day was for him.
Ji Chuan didn’t come home that night and didn’t send me any messages. However, I saw him in a stranger's post on social media. "Thanks to someone for coming to protect me late at night." In the photo, a shoulder marked with traces of intimacy leaned against a tall man dressed in a gray suit. The most ridiculous part was that the tie he wore was identical to the one I had carefully chosen as a birthday gift for Ji Chuan. Just yesterday, I had ironed that suit, and it felt like the warmth of the fabric still lingered in my palms.
Ji Chuan left in a hurry to be with Feng Yao? I glanced at the time; it was 1:16 AM, and Ji Chuan was with Feng Yao, who bore those intimate traces. While I had been looking forward to us becoming loving parents together, he had gone out to find Feng Yao instead. How ironic.
During my time at university, while working on my thesis, I faced bullying from my roommates due to differing opinions. To avoid causing him trouble, I silently endured it all. Being somewhat introverted and not good with words, I gradually became isolated from my classmates. My thesis was plagiarized by my roommates, and without any evidence, I cried quietly in a corner.
When Ji Chuan called me and heard my choked voice, he kept asking what was wrong. I told him about everything that had happened in a hoarse whisper. He listened patiently, helping me analyze how to prove that my thesis had been stolen and then assisted me in finding the surveillance footage. It showed that my roommate had skillfully copied my work from my computer and submitted it ahead of time.
He rushed back overnight to comfort me.
It took me a long time to realize that he had given up an offer he had always wanted just to be with me. I worried about his future, but he complained and was angry that I hadn’t told him about my troubles.
Later, he not only taught me how to get along with my classmates but also how to stand up against bullying. I was so touched that I didn’t know what to say, my eyes reddening as I said, “Thank you, Ji Chuan.”
He gently patted my head and said, “Silly, I’m your boyfriend!”
I thought that such selfless help was a privilege reserved for girlfriends. But now, it seemed Feng Yao was deliberately showing me something.
I looked at my social media feed and silently liked his posts.
Ji Chuan didn’t come home all night, and I fell asleep in a half-dream state.
The next day at work, I saw his message.
“Last night I had to work late at the exchange. I didn’t want to disturb you and the baby’s rest, so I didn’t come back. I’ll take you to the snack street at the business school tonight.”
I hesitated for a long time, unsure how to reply. I wanted to ask him about Feng Yao, wanted to know if he had been with her last night.
In the end, I didn’t voice my questions; I was afraid of ruining the happiness I had finally found.
“Okay, I’ll wait for you,” I replied.
My best friend Yu Lei called and asked me to accompany her to try the new dishes at Yun Ji.
“I’m going to the business school with Ji Chuan later,” I said.
“Qin Qin... never mind, you go with him,” she replied.
“Okay, got it,” I nodded in agreement.
Just after hanging up the phone, Ji Chuan called me.
“Qin Qin, sorry, but I might not be able to go to the business school tonight; I have an urgent meeting.”
I tightened my grip on the phone and replied, “Okay.”
Yu Lei enjoyed a hearty meal of spicy hot pot at Yun Ji, the rich aroma wafting through the air.
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