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A few days later, military training began.

Because of her allergies, Gu Senxiang appears particularly delicate when she moves around, which makes her roommates think she's being pretentious.

Gu Senxiang felt a little wronged, so after a day of training, when she met Zhao Shucheng, she threw herself into his arms and almost cried.

Zhao Shucheng hugged Gu Senxiang and, after understanding the reason, said, "Xiangxiang, since you're going to be living with your roommates for four years, you should make it clear to them about your pollen allergy. Otherwise, if they bring fresh flowers back to the dorm one day, it might cause an allergic reaction. If they bring them back at night and you don't notice, you could be in danger."

"Okay, I understand. I'll tell them."

Fortunately, the military training period was not long, and Gu Senxiang was extra careful to protect herself, so she got through it without any major incidents.

Gu Senxiang didn't get along well with her roommates, but her friendship with Luo Zhi grew rapidly.

The two often went out together, especially after Luo Zhi grew her hair long, took off her glasses, and became more mature. When they stood together, they looked like sisters.

That day, Gu Senxiang and Luo Zhi went shopping together. Luo Zhi took a fancy to a light yellow dress, which added a touch of elegance to her.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Luo Zhi couldn't help but fantasize about one day appearing in front of Sheng Huainan wearing this outfit.

Gu Senxiang said, "Luo Zhi, you look really good in this outfit, but I think it would look even better with your hair down."

As she spoke, she took the initiative to help Luo Zhi loosen her ponytail. The two of them had the same hairstyle, and standing together, they were a sight to behold.

The waiters said enviously, "Wearing these outfits, the two of you standing together, I feel like no one would dare to talk to you."

Gu Senxiang smiled after hearing this and said, "That's not enough. I also need a dress, similar to Luo Zhi's, so we can look more alike. But the colors have to be different, so we can take turns wearing them."

"Okay!"

Luo Zhi readily agreed, after all, she also enjoyed spending time with Gu Senxiang. Both of them were top students, and Gu Senxiang's closeness made Luo Zhi's originally dull life suddenly more colorful.

However, when they finished shopping and returned to school, they saw an unexpected figure at the school gate.

"Yi Yao?"

Yi Yao, who had been staring blankly at the campus, turned around when she heard the voice and saw Gu Senxiang. After hesitating for a moment, she walked over and said, "Gu Senxiang!"

"Yi Yao, you got into this school too?"

Yi Yao shook her head and said, "No, I'm going to study in another city. I just wanted to see Qi Ming before I left."

"Oh, I have something to do with my classmate, so I'll be going now."

"Gu Senxiang, wait a moment." After a moment of silence, Yi Yao spoke:
"I apologize for what happened before. I admit that I did that because I was jealous of you and Qi Ming. But you weren't hurt, so can you forgive me?"

"Of course, I know you didn't really mean to hurt me, so I forgave you a long time ago. By the way, I won't disturb your reunion with Qi Ming, I'll be going now."

"Um, could you help me make an appointment with Qi Ming?"

Gu Senxiang paused for a moment after hearing this, then said, "Didn't you call Qi Ming? He hasn't changed his phone number; you can just ask him out."

"I... I'm worried that Qi Ming doesn't want to see me, so I'm asking you for help..."

Seeing Yi Yao looking at her pitifully, Gu Senxiang felt a little sorry for her, so she called Zhao Shucheng in front of Yi Yao and told him that Yi Yao wanted to see him at the school gate.

After Luo Zhi and Gu Senxiang entered the campus, Luo Zhi looked at Yi Yao in the distance and asked, "Xiangxiang, what were you thinking? How could you agree to help her arrange to meet Qi Ming?"

"I just felt sorry for Yi Yao, so..."

"You still can't agree to that. Haven't you noticed? She likes your boyfriend. What if Qi Ming sees her like this and remembers their childhood friendship, and their feelings rekindle?"

Gu Senxiang smiled and said, "If that really happens, it's okay. What's mine will be mine, and what's not mine can't be forced. Besides, I believe Qi Ming isn't that kind of person. Otherwise, he would have been with Yi Yao back in high school and wouldn't have chosen to call the police."

"But didn't you say that those people weren't hired by Yi Yao? Maybe if he knew it was Yi Yao who did it, he wouldn't have chosen to call the police."

"Qi Ming is not that kind of person. Since I have chosen to be with him, I should trust his character."

Looking at Gu Senxiang, who was completely lost in love, Luo Zhi couldn't help but sigh. She couldn't help but think of her own crush, Sheng Huainan. She used to think that she and Sheng Huainan were very close, and that she could be together with him if she just made a little effort. But she never expected that he would be with Ye Zhanyan when she wasn't paying attention.

She only hoped that her good friend wouldn't have the same experience as her, and that Qi Ming could really resist the temptation.

After Zhao Shucheng arrived at the school gate, he saw Yi Yao looking around anxiously. He sighed, walked over, and said:

"Yi Yao!"

Upon seeing Zhao Shucheng, Yi Yao's eyes lit up, then she said with a hint of disappointment, "Qi Ming! You're here!"

Zhao Shucheng nodded and said, "Yes, I'm here. By the way, how were your college entrance exam results? Which university did you apply to?"

"My grades are okay, and I'm going to university in Xi'an in the future, so I came here specifically to say goodbye."

"Why go to such a far place?" Zhao Shucheng was a little surprised by Yi Yao's choice. After all, she was a local of Shanghai, and it would be more convenient for her to go to university locally.

Yi Yao shook her head bitterly and said, "Although you don't mind what happened before, too many people still know about it. I don't want to become the subject of people's discussions again. Going to a strange city can help me start a new life."

"That's fine, but does your mother agree?"

“She supports my choice and thinks that it’s a good choice for me to stay away from familiar people and things.”

Zhao Shucheng was silent for a while, then said, "That's fine. Let's start a new life. After a few years, once we graduate from university and people have forgotten about us, we can go back to Shanghai to work and live."

Yi Yao looked at Zhao Shucheng and said, "Qi Ming, are you and Gu Senxiang together?" Zhao Shucheng nodded and said, "Yes, I once said that I would consider my personal relationships after the college entrance exam, and Gu Senxiang had been waiting for me, so after the exam, we naturally got together."

Yi Yao asked dejectedly, "If—and I mean if—that incident hadn't happened, and I were still at Heping High School, confessing my feelings to you after the college entrance exam, would you have chosen me?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "You said it yourself, it's 'if.' I never make assumptions, because they're just assumptions. No one can predict the outcome of something that hasn't happened yet."

Yi Yao nodded and said, "I see. I hope you two can love each other and stay together forever. I'm leaving now!"

"Yi Yao, take care of yourself. In this new environment, you need to be kind to yourself, spend more time with your classmates, and stop burying yourself in your studies. It was fine to do your own thing in high school, but university life is different; it's a microcosm of society. Isolating yourself is not a good choice."

Yi Yao smiled and said, "I understand, Qi Ming. I will try to change myself and get along better with my classmates."

Watching Yi Yao's departing figure, Zhao Shucheng could only wish that she could truly change her personality, make more friends, and no longer be so withdrawn. Of course, Zhao Shucheng hoped even more that Yi Yao wouldn't be affected by the previous bullying; whether she became withdrawn or wanted revenge, it wouldn't be a good choice.

Yi Yao suddenly thought of something and said to Zhao Shucheng, "Qi Ming, Tang Xiaomi has also applied to a school in another city. You and Gu Senxiang don't need to worry about her retaliating against you."

Zhao Shucheng was somewhat surprised that Yi Yao knew about Tang Xiaomi's recent situation, but to be honest, he was not worried about Tang Xiaomi's revenge.

If Tang Xiaomi were to confront Zhao Shucheng, he would only teach her a lesson about the cruelty of society. As for revenge against Gu Senxiang, she wouldn't have the opportunity at school, let alone outside of it.

Aside from shopping, Gu Senxiang rarely leaves the campus, and when she does go out, someone accompanies her, so the chances of her encountering danger are very small.

this day.

Luo Zhi, wearing the dress she bought with Gu Senxiang, stood at the entrance of the teaching building, gazing at the raindrops outside.

She saw Sheng Huainan also sheltering from the rain, and the scene of her conversation with him flashed through her mind. She imagined Sheng Huainan recognizing her and telling her about the close relationship they had once shared.

But reality quickly shattered her fantasy. Ye Zhanyan appeared in front of Sheng Huainan, immediately attracting all of Sheng Huainan's attention. Ye Zhanyan was even wearing the same light yellow dress as her, and was showing it off to Sheng Huainan with great interest.

Looking at the dress she was wearing, Luo Zhi suddenly realized that she had made the wrong choice and shouldn't have chosen this one.

Just as she was feeling down, Zhao Shucheng and Gu Senxiang walked out of the teaching building together.

Gu Senxiang naturally saw Luo Zhi, and also Ye Zhanyan, who was wearing the same dress as her and accompanying Sheng Huainan.

"Luo Zhi, didn't you bring an umbrella? I did, let's walk together!"

Luo Zhi turned her head and saw Zhao Shucheng standing next to Gu Senxiang, and said, "No need, I'll wait a while. It's too crowded for the three of us to share one umbrella."

Zhao Shucheng laughed and said, "How could three people share one umbrella? Naturally, you'll hold one umbrella, and Xiangxiang and I will share another. You didn't think only Xiangxiang brought an umbrella, did you?"

Luo Zhi looked at Gu Senxiang with some surprise and said, "Oh? Qi Ming, you brought an umbrella too?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Luo Zhi, you haven't forgotten, I'm a local from Shanghai, so I know a thing or two about the weather here. Knowing it was going to rain today, I naturally had to prepare in advance."

Gu Senxiang laughed and said, "Yes, actually it was Qi Ming who called me and said it was going to rain today, so he told me to bring an umbrella!"

Luo Zhi pretended to be angry and looked at Gu Senxiang, saying, "Then why didn't you tell me it was raining? I almost got soaked."

Gu Senxiang said apologetically, "I wasn't sure either. It wouldn't be right to make you bring an umbrella if it didn't rain. Okay, Luo Zhi, don't be angry. I'll just tell you when Qi Ming tells me next time."

"I'm not angry!"

Zhao Shucheng watched the two of them playfully fighting, and also saw Ye Zhanyan and Sheng Huainan walking away.

Speaking of which, Ye Zhanyan was Sheng Huainan's first love in high school. Her family had opposed their relationship, so they broke up during high school. Now in college, they rekindled their old flame, but broke up again soon after, and she even demanded that Sheng Huainan not find another girlfriend.

To be honest, no one would agree to Ye Zhanyan's request. After all, it's impossible to remain celibate for the rest of one's life just because of a past relationship that ended without a trace.

Of course, Zhao Shucheng also understood Ye Zhanyan's thoughts. After all, her childhood experiences made her lack a sense of security, so she couldn't let go of Sheng Huainan after their breakup.

Luo Zhi and Gu Senxiang had no idea what Zhao Shucheng was thinking; they only saw that Zhao Shucheng kept staring in Ye Zhanyan's direction.

Gu Senxiang pinched Zhao Shucheng angrily and said, "Is it good? We've gone far away, do you want to catch up and go see it?"

Zhao Shucheng snapped out of his daze, looked at Gu Senxiang's jealous expression, and said with a smile, "I don't know if it looks good or not, but I don't think their relationship is very deep. Maybe they'll break up soon. Didn't you say that Luo Zhi has a crush on Sheng Huainan? So I'm thinking, should we let Luo Zhi take advantage of this?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhi blushed and looked at Gu Senxiang, saying, "Xiangxiang, why do you tell your boyfriend everything?"

Gu Senxiang said, "I just mentioned it casually, who knew he would remember it. But Qi Ming, how did you figure out they were going to break up?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "I can sense it. After all, Sheng Huainan and I are both men. We can tell whether a man loves someone or not just by looking at his face."

"real or fake?"

"Whether it's true or not, we'll find out when the time comes. But Luo Zhi, I've already told you all this, so if you two get together in the future, I'll be your matchmaker, right?"

"talk later!"

Luo Zhi originally thought she would also look forward to being with Sheng Huainan, but when she returned to the dormitory, she was not as happy as she had imagined.

It's said that those who secretly love someone have a broad mind. As long as that ambiguous window remains unbroken, they can forever hide behind the shadows, proudly loving that person. Even if the person standing next to them isn't themselves, secretly gazing at their back and collecting every smile from every corner is enough to make them content.

But even though she knew that Sheng Huainan and Ye Zhanyan were going to break up and that she could confess her feelings soon, Luo Zhi couldn't be happy.

Logically, Luo Zhi should stand before Sheng Huainan and confess her feelings, but she hesitated. She couldn't explain her own thoughts; she felt that confessing now would be like picking up something someone else had discarded.

What others discard like trash, you treasure like a precious gem—is this what true liking is? (End of Chapter)