Jian Chi waited until the end of the movieâs announcement and when it started playing the second movie to move. His legs were sore from sitting for too long, and he threw the empty popcorn bucket into the trash can at the door. His eyes were temporarily unable to adapt to the bright light of the outside world.
Dinner was served at this time. Jian Chi originally wanted to wait for Ji Huaisi to have dinner together after his work, but now he had no appetite. He didnât know if it was because he ate too much popcorn or because Wen Chuanâs words lingered for a long time, Jian Chi had trouble concentrating along the way and almost went in the wrong direction. The sea breeze blew across the water intermittently, as gentle as the gradually sinking sunset. Jian Chi simply stopped by the railing and felt the wind blow.
Occasionally someone passed by and recognized him. They didnât look at him as recklessly as before, whispering, just glancing at him from the corner of their eye and leaving in a hurry. For Jian Chi, it didnât hurt or itch.
âJian Chi?â
This sound brought back Jian Chiâs wandering thoughts, and his mood calmed down a lot after letting go. When he saw Bai Xiyu, he was stunned for a moment and then calmed down. He was just about to leave, but he didnât want Bai Xiyu to misunderstand anything, so he asked, âYou came out for air too?â
Bai Xiyu said: âThere was everything I needed in the cabin, but Iâm not used to it. Every time I go out and see the sea, I feel more at ease. Maybe itâs because itâs my first time on a boat. Youâre not used to it too?â
Compared to the boat ride, what Jian Chi was more uncomfortable with was everything that had happened these days, as if the slow timeline suddenly pressed the fast-forward button in two days. But in the face of Bai Xiyuâs inquiry, Jian Chi just said: âItâs too stuffy to stay inside, so I came out to breathe.â
âYeah, before I came, I thought I could relax for a while, but now I still stay in my room every day,â Bai Xiyu smiled, his eyes curved, âWhy didnât you stay with the vice president? Should I be saying congratulations to you?â
When it comes to Ji Huaisi, Jian Chi recalled the unfinished secret love of Bai Xiyu for Ji Huaisi in the original plot, which created a subtle wave. There was no loss or hatred in Bai Xiyuâs eyes, he looked at him cleanly with sincere congratulations.
âThank you.â Jian Chi decided not to think deeply, and responded to this concern with the same seriousness.
âActually, I could see it from a long time ago that the vice presidentâs attitude towards you was very different,â It was unclear what Bai Xiyu was thinking of and he continued, âWhen you blocked that bucket of water for me, I remember that the vice president said that we can contact the student union for anything, so I went to ask for help. When he saw me, he just routinely asked the whole story, until I said your name. Then he became serious and asked me to lead the way to find you immediately. â
This scene seemed to have been a long time ago. Jian Chiâs strong impression of it was Shao Hang, who was the instigator, followed by the blanket with a touch of gardenia that Ji Huaisi draped over him. He didnât know that there was such a story behind it, âIt was a long time ago, and I only met him once before that.â
âDoesnât this mean that the vice president had been interested in you from the very beginning?â Bai Xiyu blinked, with a playful look that was not offensive, âJian Chi, in fact, at the beginning, I really wanted to be your friend. Donât get me wrong, Iâm not complaining about you, itâs just a pity. For a while I wondered if you hated me or if I did something wrong.â
These words seemed to be a natural expression of his emotion, and when they came out, there was a soft sigh, Jian Chi didnât know what to say. At that time, he just knew the secrets of this world and was trying to avoid the people at the center of the plot, but he failed completely, and Bai Xiyu was the only one who succeeded. He didnât hate Bai Xiyu, and it can even be said that he pitied the uncontrollable ending of the original plot, and finally chose to compromise with Bai Xiyu.
But now, the situation had changed absurdly, and Jian Chi felt that he should have pity for himself who was unknowingly involved.
Bai Xiyu received no answer, and the smile returned to his face. His mood changed very fast, and he couldnât see the loss just now, and said, âJust donât hate me, in fact, I still want to be able to get along with you after graduation. Letâs keep in touch, otherwise, I donât even have any friends I can talk to. Jian Chi, do you find me annoying? â
No matter how dull people are, they can still hear something wrong with Bai Xiyuâs words, not to mention Jian Chi, who can barely be regarded as the solution for Bai Xiyu. He didnât know why Bai Xiyu kept emphasizing âdonât hateâ, but he couldnât find the opportunity to ask. The sinking sunset took away the last ray of light on the sea. Jian Chi returned to his room. Before the lights could fill the dim room, the hand that pressed the switch was pulled away, and Jian Chi, who had been prepared for a long time, struggled, but he could not escape the shackles of Shao Hang.
âLet go.â The light came on, and Jian Chi saw Shao Hang in front of him, and the original tough tone was weakened by half.
Shao Hang looked the same as usual, but he couldnât hide the tiredness and the hard aura all over his body. He stared at Jian Chiâs eyes, and his slightly hoarse breath fell with his voice: âWho did you meet just now?â
âIt has nothing to do with you.â
âYou can see others, but you reject me,â Shao Hangâs mouth curved, feeling slightly ridiculous, âYou really donât want to see me this much?â
Jian Chi said, âI told you that Ji Huaisi and IâŠâ
âYou agreed to my confession.â
âI didnât agree at all, thatâs a decision you made without authorization.â
âYou also took my brooch.â
âThatâs what you forced on me.â
Shao Hang tightened his grip on Jian Chiâs wrist and said word by word, âI donât care, what can you do with that guy surnamed Ji? According to the sequence, he has to be behind me, what is he⊠..â
âShao Hang,â Jian Chi interrupted him, his temples jumping, âThis kind of thing is not a game that can be decided, you donât know what liking is like, you just hate anyone who goes against your decision. â
Jian Chi wanted to tell Shao Hang a long time ago that he was not the winner of the game, and no one should be Shao Hangâs toy to relieve boredom. He didnât hold out any hope that Shao Hang could understand this truth.
Shao Hangâs dark eyes stared at Jian Chi, and there was a palpitating danger in the silence. This time, Jian Chi didnât choose to avoid it, so he sighed, âJi Huaisi is very good, you also understand that he is very good, but you just donât want to admit it, IâŠâ
âI hate when people disobey me.â
Shao Hang suddenly loosened the shackles on his hands, âBut for you, I used all my patience.â
Jian Chi thought that all this was really pitiful, his wrist was aching, and he didnât answer. Shao Hang didnât need his answer either, he turned his face aside to prevent Jian Chi from seeing his eyes, his voice was so dull that he couldnât tell who he was sneering at, âDonât think Iâll give up, itâs absolutely impossible. I canât pretend to be gentle and greasy, and I wonât be as indecisive and calm as Wen Chuan. Itâs a good thing he is so cowardly, if he can leave, then its better than none, but I will never leave.â
âYouâŠâ Something flashed through Jian Chiâs mind, âHow do you know about Wen Chuan?â
Shao Hang lifted his eyelids, and let out a sour and cold snort from his nose, in a shady way, âI said so much, but you only heard Wen Chuan?â
His ability to twist his reasoning still left Jian Chi speechless as always. After so many words, the effect was mediocre, and his central idea still couldnât get away from the words âwonât give upâ. Jian Chi fully understood that ordinary persuasion was useless to Shao Hang. He said everything he could, and it was impossible to put a knife on Shao Hangâs neck and force him to leave, let alone put it on his own neck.
Jian Chi closed the open window, thinking that the top priority was to buy a lock to block Shao Hangâs way.