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Jiang Xiaoyu's thoughts were obvious.
Even Zhang Tingting, who was usually oblivious to matters of the heart, realized something was off after seeing the post he made.
She knew Jiang Xiaoyu too well and understood that she wouldn't get much out of him, so she directly called me: "Can I go ahead and post on Zhihu now?"
I was confused by her question, so I sent the few photos I had just edited to Li Lu and opened the next one.
Jiang Xiaoyu's face suddenly appeared on the screen.
It was from that day on the mountain when I took a close-up shot of him. The impact was even stronger when enlarged on the screen.
For a moment, I didn't even notice what Zhang Tingting said next.
Zhang Tingting, eager for gossip but getting no response, became increasingly agitated.
Realizing I had spaced out, I hurriedly explained that I was just looking at photos and hadn't been paying attention to the call.
Zhang Tingting gave up on being subtle and directly asked, "Alright, stop pretending. What's going on between you two now?"
"Nothing much for now," I replied honestly.
Zhang Tingting clicked her tongue: "Boring. I thought with you two being alone together, something interesting might happen."
I felt a bit helpless: "You're overthinking it."
"So you’re just ordinary friends now?" Zhang Tingting seemed surprised but also thought it made sense.
I replied with an "uh-huh": "I guess so."
Zhang Tingting's curiosity was ignited as she pressed me about how Jiang Xiaoyu suddenly came to his senses.
I briefly recounted how Jiang Xiaoyu confessed to me that day.
Zhang Tingting listened in silence for a while and then said softly, "I always thought he was planning to confess to you when he was going to marry you."
I: "..."
"After all, he used to say that confessing to you was too troublesome, and it would be better to just trick you into coming home with him."
I: "..."
"And he even asked me for ideas on how to trick you into his grasp."
I: "..."
"He asked me for advice on pursuing you, and I told him if he couldn't win you over, he should just give up."
I: "..."
"Hey, I even said that when you two got married, I would have to give him a red envelope as the matchmaker. You know he should be thanking me for that."
I: "..."
"You know he should be thanking me, yet he didn't even say thank you."
I: "..."
I was left speechless by Zhang Tingting's words and had to change the subject, asking her, "By the way, how have you been lately? Is there anything you need my help with?"
Zhang Tingting sighed on the other end of the line, "Nothing much, I'm just curious about how far you two have gotten."
I smiled and said, "I helped him celebrate his birthday."
Zhang Tingting perked up immediately upon hearing this: "Quick, tell me how you celebrated!"
11
Song Jia and Jiang Xiaoyu were on their way back to the dorm when Xiao Hu suddenly jumped out from somewhere and hugged Jiang Xiaoyu.
Jiang Xiaoyu smiled and asked him what was wrong.
Xiao Hu buried his face in his clothes, rubbing against them, and said with a thick nasal tone, "Teacher Jiang, I don't want you to leave."
I handed a tissue to Jiang Xiaoyu.
Jiang Xiaoyu took it and gently patted Xiao Hu's back, his tone carrying a hint of amusement: " Teacher Song Jia gave you a tissue so you wouldn't cry."
Xiao Hu lifted his head and glared at me.
I shrugged my shoulders, looking innocent.
Xiao Hu was an abandoned baby that his grandfather found by a well while selling vegetables in town many years ago. He didn't know his parents or where he came from. Xiao Hu's grandfather was also a pitiful man; he lost his wife early on and his son in middle age, living a lonely life. After finding Xiao Hu, he raised him as his own grandson. Aunt Sun, who cooked for them, said, "The grandfather and grandson have a good relationship; it's just sad." "His grandfather's health has been poor these past two years; he might... sigh." Mentioning life and death inevitably brought a touch of sorrow.
I looked at Xiao Hu, feeling an indescribable sadness in my heart. Lost in thought, my hand was suddenly grasped by someone.
Jiang Xiaoyu held my hand, looking at me seriously: "Where to next?"
I said, "Let's take a walk."
I brought him to the place where I had come with Zhu Xi and the others last time.
"Actually, that night, I intended to come find you, but then I ran into Wang Xiaodong and followed him up the mountain."
I was taken aback for a moment before realizing what he meant. I looked down and chuckled softly: "So you came to confess to me?"
He paused for a moment: "Sort of."
I raised an eyebrow: "Sort of?"
He cleared his throat: "Originally, I wanted to wait for you to calm down for a few days before talking to you, but since I'm here today..."
"I'm sorry, I've been overthinking things lately and didn't give you an answer, leaving you to wonder alone," I said.
"I don't know what you're thinking right now, but I do have feelings for you," I continued.
"Jiang Xiaoyu: '......'"
"So, Jiang Xiaoyu, would you like to dance with me?"
Jiang Xiaoyu finally spoke, a hint of laughter in his voice: "Yes."
I sighed in relief and smiled at him: "Then let's get started."
Jiang Xiaoyu reached out his hands, gently grasping my wrists and pulling me toward him.
I leaned in and rested my head on his shoulder.
For a moment, Jiang Xiaoyu's body stiffened slightly, then he relaxed and gently patted my back.
I closed my eyes, listening to his heartbeat and inhaling his familiar scent, feeling as if the whole world had quieted down.
Jiang Xiaoyu's voice was deep and pleasant as it slowly reached my ears: "That day on the mountain, I wanted to ask you if you would stay here, stay by my side."
"But I was afraid you would think it was too soon, afraid you would see me as frivolous, so I didn't dare to ask."
"Later I thought, since you're here, I might as well stay too; it doesn't matter where I go."
"But it seems like you don't want me to stay, so I won't."
At this point, he let out a soft sigh: "I'm really useless; I don't know anything and only cause you trouble."
I lifted my head to look at his handsome profile and couldn't help but laugh.
He looked down at me, his gaze landing on my face with some confusion: "What's wrong?"
I shook my head and said, "It's nothing, I just feel like you're not quite the same as before."
Jiang Xiaoyu was taken aback. "What do you mean?"
I tilted my head and thought for a moment. "The old you wouldn't say things like this."
He blinked but remained silent.
I continued, "The old you would only tell me what you wanted to do, without asking for my opinion."
His expression changed slightly, and he opened his mouth as if to explain.
I interrupted him, "But now you ask for my opinion and respect my decisions."
He let out a sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his face.
I looked at him and suddenly felt a strange sensation.
It seemed like… we really could walk together forever.
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