"I'm going to take a call." Yan Shu glanced upstairs, then turned and ran inside, leaving Su Ming behind, who blankly followed, saying, "Goodbye."
I ran into the dormitory, only to find Ah Dai smiling ambiguously, looking like he was watching a good show.
"Where's the phone?" Yan Shu looked at the phone lying there, puzzled, as there was no indication that a call had been made.
Adai winked mysteriously: "Don't you know? The phone always rings when you need it most."
"I thought you weren't coming." Xiao Wei watched Yan Shu walk into "Suibian" and sit down next to her.
"How could that be?" Yan Shu smiled, glancing at Mu Yang sitting opposite her. Mu Yang turned his face to the window, saying nothing.
"Because you're in love." She'd barely finished speaking when she saw Yan Shu choke on water, head bowed, coughing violently. Xiao Wei shook her head and reached out to pat her, but found Mu Yang had already naturally taken over her task. She continued, "Mu Yang came alone too."
"Cough, cough, cough." Yan Shu raised her head. "Cough, cough, because something came up... cough, it's inconvenient to find Mu Yang."
"Oh." Xiao Wei nodded. "Afraid your boyfriend will be jealous?" After saying that, she gave Mu Yang a mischievous look, but Mu Yang just remained expressionless and didn't say anything.
"No...no." Yan Shu waved her hands repeatedly, her face flushed. "He wouldn't, he's a very nice person." After saying these words softly, her face turned even redder. "Um, isn't Yang Sen coming?"
"Isn't he always late?" Xiao Wei's tone changed when she mentioned Yang Sen.
"Oh." Yan Shu nodded. She glanced at her watch and took a sip of her "whatever."
"Is something wrong?" Xiao Wei asked, noticing her constantly checking her watch. This action was indeed a bit of an eyesore.
"Um, well, something came up."
"Anyone invited you out?"
"Mm." Yan Shu nodded gently, then lowered her head and said nothing more.
"Hey, she's gone. Anything to say?" Watching Mu Yang's terrifying expression as he saw Yan Shu off, Xiao Wei spoke up, "No? I heard some guys from the architecture school complaining that you've been painting like crazy in the studio, putting a lot of pressure on them. You've been like 'Asian High Pressure' these past few days."
Mu Yang curled the corner of his mouth: "Do those people even know what pressure is?"
"Muyang," Xiaowei said seriously, "We've had this tacit understanding for so many years. Xiaoshu went on a date, and you'll act like nothing happened?"
"She thought she was in love, but she was actually just dating. She thought this was what she wanted." Mu Yang looked out the window; in the distance, Yan Shu's figure turned the corner and disappeared. "That's why I say she's a foolish woman."
After the movie ended, the crowd surged out like a tide, and Yan Shu and Su Ming walked out of the theater with it. The days were getting colder, and the final exams that students dreaded most were fast approaching. A gust of cold wind blew by, and Yan Shu instinctively hugged herself. Suddenly, she felt a warmth as Su Ming's coat was draped over her shoulders.
"Is this better?" Su Ming asked with a smile.
"Mm," Yan Shu said with a smile, "but no need." She handed the coat back to Su Ming, "It'll warm up in no time."
Okay. Don't catch a cold.
Su Ming pushed up his glasses and smiled shyly. He then took her hand and crossed the street, heading towards school. The street was nearly deserted, though there were quite a few cars coming and going. Being with Su Ming was truly relaxing, Yan Shu thought. After all, they were on the same level. Besides, Su Ming was genuinely good to her.
"It smells so good." The aroma of roasted chestnuts filled the air, and Yan Shu couldn't help but take a deep breath.
"I'll go buy it for you." Su Ming said as he walked over, and returned a moment later with a bag of roasted chestnuts.
"for you."
Yan Shu smiled and took it, feeling its warmth in her hand. She picked one out, peeled it, and offered it to Su Ming first: "You eat it first."
"Mmm, it's delicious." Su Ming nodded exaggeratedly.
"Really?" Yan Shu asked with a smile. She put one in her mouth. "Yes, it's delicious." She smiled happily because of the food. Isn't this really nice? Just the two of them together, relaxed and happy, even though winter is here, they won't feel cold.
Looking at her, Su Ming's gaze suddenly turned strange: "Yan Shu..."
"Hmm?" Yan Shu looked up and saw an unknown light gleaming in Su Ming's eyes. Slowly, Su Ming lowered his head...
Should she accept or refuse? The thought flashed through Yan Shu's mind the instant she understood his purpose. But Su Ming's lips gently pressed against Yan Shu's.
Accept it. Yan Shu closed her eyes.
"Let's go back," Su Ming said. Yan Shu nodded. So the two of them took hands and started to walk forward.
Was it an accident? Yan Shu asked herself, then looked up and saw a familiar figure not far away: it was Mu Yang!
Mu Yang stood across the street, staring straight at him.
Cars kept speeding by on the road.
4 "You are... Yan Shu's friend, Mu Yang?" Su Ming watched as Mu Yang walked across the street and stood in front of him.
Mu Yang ignored him and just stared at Yan Shu, who subconsciously moved away from Su Ming.
This action infuriated Mu Yang even more. Su Ming's hand... He squinted behind his glasses, looking at their clasped hands: He really wanted to chop him off.
"Mu... Mu Yang..." Yan Shu's voice was clearly tense. "What's wrong? You seem unhappy?" Mu Yang's mask-like smile disappeared; he was genuinely angry. But what had he done wrong?
"Happy? How can I possibly be happy?" Mu Yang took a deep breath, turned to Su Ming, and flashed his signature smile, saying, "Yes, I am Mu Yang."
Su Ming, seemingly oblivious to the awkward atmosphere among them, smiled and said, "Hello."
"Mu... Mu Yang, what are you doing here?" Yan Shu asked cautiously.
Mu Yang glanced at her: "If you need anything, talk to Yang Sen. Let's go together."
After saying that, he pulled Yan Shu over.
"Ouch." Yan Shu cried out in pain. Mu Yang sighed and said "Sorry," but still pulled her to his side.
Su Ming looked at Mu Yang's actions strangely, and was about to say something.
Mu Yang said, "Su Ming, right? I'll take Yan Shu home. Please take care of Yan Shu."
"But I..." Shouldn't it be a boyfriend's job to take his girlfriend home? But he swallowed the rest of his sentence, startled by the chill emanating from Mu Yang behind his glasses. This person...
"Goodbye." Mu Yang smiled, grabbed Yan Shu, turned, and left, hoping they would never meet again. He cursed inwardly.
"Who is it?" Yang Sen asked irritably as he opened the dormitory door, only to find Mu Yang standing behind it, expressionless.
"Muyang? Why are you back again?"
Mu Yang didn't say anything, he just walked into the dormitory, sat down without saying a word, and his expression was not visible.
After a long pause, his voice slowly drifted out: "Love between smart people is hard, love between smart people and fools is hard, only love between fools is the easiest."
Yang Sen knew what he was talking about; it must be that stupid woman Yan Shu had done something again. But what about himself?
"But you can't expect smart people to become stupid, nor can you expect stupid people to become smart." Yang Sen plopped down opposite Mu Yang. "So, is Xiao Wei smart or stupid?"
Mu Yang smiled but didn't say anything.
Yang Sen sighed, "Mu Yang, how long can you keep this up?" If it were him, he would have gone crazy long ago.
Mu Yang glanced at him: "I don't know." After a moment of silence, he added, "Maybe I won't even know what I'll do in the end."
"You're not focused at all today." Su Ming looked at Yan Shu in front of him, who looked completely distracted.
Hearing Su Ming's words, Yan Shu quickly pulled herself back to reality: "No, nothing." Right, she was on a date, what was she thinking about?
Su Ming smiled, took her hand, and continued walking. Yan Shu turned to look at the shop window; their reflections were mirrored in the glass: an ordinary couple. Yes, they were a couple. They should be enjoying a date. But why couldn't she forget Mu Yang's expression that day?
"You like this doll?" Su Ming suddenly leaned forward and asked.
"Ah." Realizing she had been spacing out again, Yan Shu smiled sheepishly. "No, just looking around."
Su Ming smiled, and Yan Shu smiled too. But inwardly they were cursing themselves: "What are you doing? It's like you're completing some kind of mission."
"Xiao Shu?"
Yan Shu turned her head and saw Xiao Wei walking towards her.
"Are you going to 'anywhere'?" Xiao Wei asked, staring at her.
"I..." Yes, today was their regular meeting day. However, Su Ming had invited her, so she had no intention of going at all.
"Aren't you going?" Xiao Wei continued to stare at her and asked.
"I..." Before she could finish speaking, Su Ming asked, "Are you going?"
"We're going." Xiao Wei answered the question quickly. "Xiao Shu, let's go." After saying that, she pulled Yan Shu away.
Su Ming watched as Yan Shu was pulled away, standing there, unsure what to do. Why? What did Yan Shu's friends usually do?
It was the same reserved table in "Suibian" (a restaurant chain), but the atmosphere today wasn't as relaxed as usual. The owner hurriedly brought them their drinks and then left immediately.
"Xiao Shu, we're good friends." Xiao Wei took a sip of Blue Mountain coffee. "I know we can't all be together forever. But I hope our gatherings of the four of us won't stop. Don't let love make us deny our friendship."
Xiao Wei spoke very seriously, while Yan Shu sat silently to the side.
"But some foolish women ignore everyone else because of so-called 'dating'." Uncharacteristically, Yang Sen remained silent, but Mu Yang coldly uttered, "Foolish."
Everyone was stunned. Yan Shu's heart tightened. Mu Yang, how could he do this! The words slipped out unconsciously: "But...but we're not the same kind of people." She bit her lower lip, raised her head to look directly at Mu Yang, "I...I don't have the right to join your world. But Su Ming is different. He's from the same world as me. We're relaxed together, I don't have to worry about keeping up with him, I like it this way." Yes, she had never been qualified to sit here, even if they hadn't said it, even if she tried not to care, the fact remained. Because they were neighbors, so-called "childhood sweethearts," so-called "classmates," she could be their friend, she had the right to barely enter their world. "You are so outstanding, how could you understand these feelings!"
"Are you tired of being with us?" Xiao Wei looked at Yan Shu, her tone filled with anger and hurt. "Tired?"
"Hmph, stupid woman." Yang Sen looked at her coldly. "You think Su Ming is from the same world as you?"
Yan Shu turned to look at him, and there was a cruel look in his eyes.
"Yang Sen, what nonsense are you spouting again!" Xiao Wei yelled at Yang Sen.
"A few days ago, my parents, whom I haven't seen in ages, dragged me to a so-called high-society party. I saw him there: Su Ming. I don't want to say I'm rich, but..." Yang Sen said clearly, word by word, "I have to admit, his family is much richer than mine." Then he smiled and asked, "Did you hear me clearly? Yan, Shu."
Did you hear me clearly? Yan Shu.
Yes.
She heard it clearly. She heard it very clearly.
She heard a trembling voice say, "I understand."
"Why? Why do you have to do this? I... I just want to be with the same kind of people. I just don't want to be so tired. But... but why do you still have to tell me this is a dream? Why do you have to wake me up from this dream?" After saying that, she ran out of "Suibian".
Yes, why? Why did she need to hear it so clearly?
"Aren't you going to pursue him?" Yang Sen looked at Mu Yang, who had no expression on his face.