Jian Chen felt a slight tightness in his chest upon hearing Li Li's words. He firmly said, "No!"
Li Li was shocked by Jian Chen's decisive answer and asked in confusion, "Why? I haven't had much interaction with Xu Yi, how do you know it won't work?"
Jian Chen stammered, "I... I... just feel that Xu Yi... she might need some time to deal with her own matters." He tried to find a suitable reason to refuse Li Li without directly hurting him.
"What are you dealing with?" Li Li asked, with a puzzled look in her eyes.
Jian Chen scratched his head, and with increasing guilt, said, "Um, dealing, dealing... dealing with what..."
"What? What are you saying?" Li Li looked at Jian Chen and asked with confusion.
Jian Chen looked at Li Li's puzzled expression and knew he couldn't continue to be vague. He took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound calm: "I mean, I'll help you pursue her."
"You'll help me pursue her?" Li Li was completely confused by Jian Chen's words. He widened his eyes, as if trying to find the answer from Jian Chen's face.
Jian Chen realized he might have been unclear and quickly explained, "No, that's not what I meant. I mean, I'll help you with ways to pursue Xu Yi." He paused for a moment and continued, "Because... because I did work with Xu Yi after all."
"But I can't help you pursue her directly." Jian Chen's tone became more firm. He knew his position and boundaries on this matter. "We have had some work intersections, and...some personal contacts. But I hope you understand that feelings are a matter for both parties, and I can't make any decisions for you." Li Li looked at Jian Chen, and the confusion on his face gradually turned into understanding. He nodded and said, "I understand, Jian Chen. I appreciate your honesty. What you mean is that you are willing to tell me something about Xu Yi, but the specific pursuit process still depends on me, right?" Jian Chen nodded, smiled and said, "Yes, that's it. I can tell you something about Xu Yi's preferences, her personality, and topics that she may be interested in. But the most important thing is that you treat her sincerely and respect her choice."
Li Li looked at Jian Chen gratefully, knowing that Jian Chen was genuinely helping him. He said, "I really appreciate it, Jian Chen. I will remember your words and sincerely treat Xu Yi with respect for her choices."
Jian Chen smiled and said, "Li Li, Xu Yi is a very good girl. You should treat her well."
After hearing Jian Chen's words, Li Li felt confident. He knew that there was still much to understand between himself and Xu Yi, but he was willing to make the effort to pursue his own happiness.
Jian Chen lay on the bed after taking a shower, feeling unsettled. He looked at the ceiling, and memories of working with Xu Yi kept coming to mind - the laughter, the busy moments, all seemed so vivid. He recalled his deep affection for Xu Yi, a bittersweet feeling that was both sweet and painful.
He knew that his feelings for Xu Yi were genuine, but he also understood that those feelings had been rejected by Xu Yi. Xu Yi had always been clear about his attitude towards him, leaving Jian Chen feeling helpless and lost. However, he also understood that feelings cannot be forced, and he could only respect Xu Yi's choice.
However, now Li Li wants to pursue Xu Yi, which makes Jian Chen's feelings even more complicated. He hopes that Xu Yi can find his own happiness, but he is also worried that Li Li's pursuit will cause trouble for Xu Yi. He knows he should support Li Li, after all, he is also a very good person, but he cannot completely let go of his own selfishness.
Jian Chen tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. He pondered on how to balance his emotions and friendship, and how to respect Xu Yi's choice while also protecting his own heart. He understood that this was a difficult process, but he was willing to face it and strive to find the best solution. As the night grew deeper, Jian Chen's thoughts drifted into the distance.
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