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In early spring, at a university cafeteria.
The moment Fang Xiaoran saw the enchanting beauty, she knew it was Ma Hui.
After all, who else would openly stare at her boyfriend in front of so many people without any hesitation?
Ma Hui was even more beautiful than Fang Xiaoran had imagined, and her figure was even better.
She had originally intended to gauge Ma Hui's character before deciding whether to break up with her boyfriend, but now the other party had come directly to her.
Moreover, from the way she carried herself, it didn't seem like she had just returned to the country; it felt as if she had known Ren Zhong for a long time.
Fang Xiaoran stood beside Ren Zhong, watching Ma Hui across the table, her mind racing.
She couldn't quite catch what Ma Hui had just said to Ren Zhong.
Her attention was entirely focused on Ma Hui.
Today, Ma Hui wore a red spaghetti strap dress that showcased her long, straight calves, a slim waist, and a full bust, exuding a strong aura of femininity.
Her hair was styled in loose waves, casually draped down but giving off a lazy vibe, reminiscent of a Persian cat just waking up.
Fang Xiaoran furrowed her brows slightly, feeling as though she had heard the name Ma Hui somewhere before.
When Ma Hui met her gaze, a slight smile curved her lips before she turned back to continue speaking with Ren Zhong.
She didn't say much; most of her remarks were questions, while Ren Zhong responded briefly.
Fang Xiaoran could sense that Ren Zhong wasn't very willing to engage with Ma Hui; he was only responding out of politeness.
Fang Xiaoran noticed that Ren Zhong's gaze would occasionally drift towards her while answering Ma Hui's questions.
Fang Xiaoran immediately understood that Ren Zhong wanted to use her as a shield!
She shot him a glare, signaling him not to mess around.
However, Ren Zhong winked at her, indicating for her to cooperate.
Fang Xiaoran: "..."
Seeing that Ren Zhong kept looking at Fang Xiaoran, Ma Hui followed his gaze and raised an eyebrow with a smile.
"Ren Zhong, aren't you going to introduce her?"
Ren Zhong responded with a sound of acknowledgment and said, "This is my girlfriend, Fang Xiaoran."
He then turned to Fang Xiaoran and added, "Xiaoran, this is Ma Hui, my Senior Sister."
Fang Xiaoran was taken aback by his introduction and paused for a moment before nodding at Ma Hui. "Hello."
Ma Hui smiled brightly and nodded back at her, taking a moment to look her over.
Fang Xiaoran felt uncomfortable under her gaze but could only endure it.
After all, Ma Hui was the legitimate partner; she could only be considered an ex-girlfriend at best.
No, she wasn't even an ex-girlfriend because Ren Zhong had never acknowledged her.
Ma Hui exchanged a few words with Ren Zhong before leaving.
As soon as she walked away, Fang Xiaoran let out a sigh of relief.
That woman was too dominant; being around her was incredibly stressful.
"Are you okay?" Ren Zhong asked gently, looking down at her.
Fang Xiaoran shook her head. "I'm fine." After a pause, she hesitated and asked, "Are you... close with Ma Hui?"
Ren Zhong casually replied, "We've just met a few times."
Fang Xiaoran frowned.
She didn't believe it.
Seeing her doubtful expression, Ren Zhong couldn't help but ruffle her hair.
"Really."
Fang Xiaoran swatted his hand away and muttered, "Don't play games with me; I know you too well."
Ren Zhong chuckled softly and didn't say anything more.
The two walked out of the cafeteria side by side, and the sky outside had already darkened.
Remembering what had just happened, Fang Xiaoran couldn't help but ask, "Why did you want me to play along with your act earlier?"
Ren Zhong turned his head to look at her and asked, "Don't you think this is fun?"
Fun?
Fang Xiaoran was speechless.
Did he think this was a game?
Seeing that she seemed genuinely a bit angry, Ren Zhong quickly said, "I was joking, don't take it seriously. I just find Ma Hui quite annoying, so I wanted you to help me out."
Fang Xiaoran huffed, "Well, you should have told me first. Just coming up and asking me to play along is too much."
Ren Zhong apologized, "I'm sorry, I didn't think it through."
Seeing his attitude was sincere, Fang Xiaoran reluctantly forgave him.
The two walked slowly along the campus, neither of them speaking again, but the atmosphere didn’t feel awkward at all; instead, it had a faint warmth.
After walking for a while, Fang Xiaoran suddenly said, "I want ice cream."
Ren Zhong stopped and looked around. "There’s no place selling ice cream here. You can go buy it over there; I'll wait for you here."
Fang Xiaoran replied, "I don’t want to walk. You go get it for me."
Ren Zhong had no choice but to let her wait there while he went to buy ice cream for her.
Watching his figure fade away, Fang Xiaoran's lips slowly curled into a smile.
Actually, she didn't really want to eat ice cream; she just liked the feeling of being cared for.
After a while, Ren Zhong returned with two ice creams.
He handed one chocolate-flavored ice cream to Fang Xiaoran and said, "Here you go."
Fang Xiaoran took the ice cream, licked it, and the sweet taste instantly spread throughout her mouth.
She squinted her eyes in satisfaction, like a little cat.
Ren Zhong looked at her, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.
The two continued walking while enjoying their ice creams.
The sky gradually darkened completely, and the streetlights lit up, illuminating every path in the campus.
Fang Xiaoran felt that this feeling was quite nice, reminiscent of walking with her parents in the evenings when she was young.
Unfortunately, her parents were no longer in this city.
Thinking of this made Fang Xiaoran feel a bit melancholic.
Noticing the change in her mood, Ren Zhong asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
Fang Xiaoran shook her head and replied, "It's nothing."
She didn't want to bring her negative emotions to others.
Ren Zhong didn't ask any further questions, just quietly accompanied her as they walked.
After walking for a while, Fang Xiaoran suddenly said, "Ren Zhong, what do you think of Ma Hui?"
Ren Zhong thought for a moment and replied, "I don't know her well, but she seems quite beautiful."
Fang Xiaoran said, "I think so too; she really is quite beautiful."
Ren Zhong nodded, "Yeah."
Fang Xiaoran glanced at him, hesitated for a moment, and then whispered, "Ren Zhong, I... with Gao Yong..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Ren Zhong's phone suddenly rang.
He took out his phone to take a look and then said to Fang Xiaoran, "Sorry, I need to take this call."
After saying that, he walked aside to answer the phone.
Fang Xiaoran stood in place, watching his back and gently sighed.
She actually wanted to tell Ren Zhong that she had broken up with Gao Yong.
Although she had been hesitant before, after seeing Ma Hui today, she was completely disheartened.
Ma Hui was so beautiful, came from a good family, and was Gao Yong's official girlfriend; she simply couldn't compare.
Moreover, it was never meant to be between her and Gao Yong.
Fang Xiaoran forced a smile, raised her hand, and stuffed the remaining ice cream into her mouth.
The ice cream was sweet, but her heart felt bitter.
Ren Zhong returned after answering a phone call and noticed that Fang Xiaoran's expression seemed off. He couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"
Fang Xiaoran shook her head. "It's nothing, let's go back."
Ren Zhong nodded. "Okay."
The two of them walked back to the dormitory area in silence. Ren Zhong accompanied Fang Xiaoran to the bottom of the building and then stopped.
"I'm here," Fang Xiaoran said softly as she looked at him. "You can go back now, goodbye."
Ren Zhong nodded. "Goodbye."
Fang Xiaoran turned and walked into the dormitory building, her steps heavy.
She felt she should be happier since she had decided to completely let go of Gao Yong.
But why did her heart still feel so uncomfortable?
Perhaps it was because she had truly invested her feelings once.
Fang Xiaoran sighed, trying to suppress the bitterness inside her as she walked toward the elevator.
As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Gao Yong leaning against the wall in the hallway, smoking.
Fang Xiaoran paused for a moment before walking over.
"What are you doing here?"
Gao Yong looked up at her, his expression complex.
"Where have you been?"
Fang Xiaoran replied, "I went out to eat with Ren Zhong and then just wandered around."
Upon hearing this, Gao Yong's eyes darkened.
"Are you getting close to Ren Zhong?"
Fang Xiaoran detected the underlying accusation in his tone and felt a surge of displeasure.
"What does it matter to you who I get close to?"
Gao Yong extinguished his cigarette butt and said coldly, "Fang Xiaoran, don't forget your place."
Fang Xiaoran's face instantly turned pale.
His words were clearly a warning to her.
She was well aware of her position.
She was merely Gao Yong's mistress, or rather, she wasn't even that; she was just one of his bed partners.
Fang Xiaoran took a deep breath and calmly said, "Of course I won't forget, you can rest assured."
Gao Yong looked at her pale face, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes.
But in the end, he steeled his heart.
"Ma Hui just called me," he said slowly.
Fang Xiaoran's body trembled slightly.
Gao Yong continued, "She knows about your relationship with Ren Zhong."
Fang Xiaoran suddenly looked up at him, "How does she know?"
She had dinner with Ren Zhong, and Ma Hui was present at that time; how could she not know?
Gao Yong stared into her eyes, "What do you think?"
Fang Xiaoran's heart slowly sank.
Did Ren Zhong tell Ma Hui?
Why would he do that?
Fang Xiaoran tried to remain calm and said to Gao Yong, "What do you want to say?"
Gao Yong remained silent for a long time before quietly saying, "Fang Xiaoran, leave Ren Zhong."
Fang Xiaoran's face turned even paler.
Gao Yong continued, "Ma Hui has a bad temper. If she finds out you're still in contact with Ren Zhong, she will definitely be unhappy."
Fang Xiaoran couldn't help but sneer.
"What does her unhappiness have to do with me?"
Gao Yong sighed, "Don't be willful. You know I'm doing this for your own good."
Fang Xiaoran chuckled coldly.
"For my own good? Gao Yong, are you really doing this for me, or just to please Ma Hui?"
Gao Yong frowned. "What are you talking about?"
Fang Xiaoran replied, "Isn't it true? You're afraid Ma Hui will get angry, so you want me to stay away from Ren Zhong. Is that really for my benefit?"
Gao Yong's expression darkened.
"Fang Xiaoran, watch your attitude."
Fang Xiaoran retorted coldly, "What's wrong with my attitude? Gao Yong, what right do you have to order me around? Who do you think you are to me?"
Gao Yong stared at her for a long time before slowly saying, "Do you like Ren Zhong?"
Fang Xiaoran's heart skipped a beat.
"What are you talking about?" she forced herself to remain calm.
Gao Yong chuckled lightly, "Whether it's nonsense or not, you know in your heart."
Fang Xiaoran bit her lip and fell silent.
Gao Yong sighed and softened his tone.
"Xiaoyan, I know you have a lot of dissatisfaction with me, but I hope you can understand. My relationship with Ma Hui is not something that can be explained in just a few words. I can't make her angry, do you understand?"
Fang Xiaoran replied faintly, "I understand, of course I understand."
How could she not understand?
Ma Hui was Gao Yong's legitimate girlfriend, while she was just the other woman.
She had no right to demand anything from Gao Yong, nor did she have the right to interfere in his relationship with Ma Hui.
Fang Xiaoran closed her eyes and swallowed her tears.
"Gao Yong, I won't contact Ren Zhong anymore, don't worry," she said softly.
Gao Yong breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good." He reached out to touch Fang Xiaoran's hair and said gently, "Get some rest early and don't overthink things."
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