The police car arrived quickly. The four individuals took advantage of the chaos to escape. Zhao Xiangchun raised his phone and snapped four pictures of their retreating figures.
"Don't worry, they won't get away!"
At that moment, Zhao Xiangchun looked a bit mischievous, even somewhat naughty, a stark contrast to his usual image as the president of the Esports Club. He walked over and examined the bruise on my forehead with a serious expression.
"You call that a minor injury? You're bleeding!"
"You really should take better care of yourself; it's no wonder you're in pain!"
I couldn't help but laugh, but the laughter tugged at my wound, making me gasp in pain. Zhao Xiangchun pouted.
"Serves you right!"
While he said that, he was already tearing open a Band-Aid, preparing to put it on my injury.
"Hey, no need for that." I quickly dodged away.
"Why not?"
"It's not breathable; it's uncomfortable."
"Still better than risking an infection!"
"I don't want it!"
Just as we were bickering, the police arrived.
"Everyone shut up!"
"Come over for identity verification!"
The officer looked at me in disbelief.
"Married?"
"Yes."
"Where's your husband?"
"He's... busy."
"How old are you this year?"
The officer turned to Zhao Xiangchun.
"Twenty-four."
"And her?"
"Twenty-six."
"What are you doing holding her head?"
"She has a cramp in her neck, so I'm giving her a massage."
I hurriedly explained.
The police officer looked serious.
"I'm telling you, bigamy is illegal!"
"No, no, you misunderstood. He is my brother."
"Come on, let's go take a statement."
Only then did Zhao Xiangchun and I breathe a sigh of relief.
After giving our statements, Zhao Xiangchun took me to a small square.
There were many memories here for us.
In the square, the mall was setting off fireworks,
Colorful fireworks burst forth in the dark night sky.
As I watched the fireworks, I couldn't help but think of my past self, who was just as vibrant and dazzling.
Back then, I had a crush on a boy who seemed like a fairy,
His name was Guo Huai.
For him, I studied hard and turned myself into something of a monster.
All I could hear were the taunts.
"He's a top student; you're just a failure. Stop dreaming!"
"A toad wanting to eat swan meat!"
"Take a good look in the mirror and see your own worth!"
I didn't care.
All I wanted was my idol.
The first time I spoke to Guo Huai was on the podium.
I stood high up, accepting everyone's ridicule.
"Get down; it's dangerous up there."
That was Guo Huai's first sentence to me.
From that moment on, I cut my hair short,
Threw away my school uniform, took off my glasses, and became someone else.
Someone transformed for Guo Huai—Dong Guofang.
I studied like crazy, wrote love letters, and brought snacks to Guo Huai.
"I like you; will you go out with me?"
"I can't; just focus on your studies."
"This is a love letter I wrote for you."
"Just focus on your studies."
"I like you. This is a snack for you."
"Just focus on your studies."
It was always the same response.
"Hahaha, give up on that idea!"
"Have you looked at yourself? It's truly a sight to behold!"
The mockery was always the same.
I didn't care.
I kept holding on.
Later, Guo Huai finally said something other than "focus on your studies."
A boy grabbed Guo Huai by the collar.
"What makes you so special? Why are you always first?"
"Why do the teachers like you so much?"
"Why are you always looking down on everyone?"
I quietly stretched out my foot and tripped the boy.
He fell hard.
Guo Huai looked down at him from above.
"Because I know I'm not living for myself."
He glanced at me, and for the first time, he smiled.
It felt like a breath of spring air.
With joy in my heart, I ran up to him.
"My name is Dong Guofang. Can you tell me your name?"
"Guo Huai."
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