As dusk approached outside the window, the houses not far away gradually turned on their lights.

The room was not spacious, but it was clean and bright.

On Lin Qingxue's desk were some items that had been hidden away before.

There is a class photo album, which is full of photos of ball games or class group photos.

There's always that one person who makes funny faces at the camera.

There were also some pens on the table that had long since run out of ink.

Lin Qingxue picked up one of them.

The image of that person who always played wildly during breaks and then fell asleep from exhaustion after class involuntarily came to mind.

Every time before bed, I would try to stay awake and listen to the lecture with a pen in hand, but I would always fall asleep and fall to the ground.

If the pen is dropped, the ballpoint at the tip may shift or become damaged.

It's okay if it shifts; I can help shake it off myself, and I can even salvage it by scraping it with rough paper.

However, the ink in the damaged brush stopped flowing.

They always borrow from themselves, but then never pay it back.

She said her pen was beautiful and she couldn't bear to return it.

Just thinking about that person's smug face...

A smile unconsciously crept into Lin Qingxue's eyes.

But soon, she put down her pen and looked at the scattered items on the table.

The man threw away all his belongings that he had carefully collected.

Without hesitation, he threw the already torn bag into the trash can.

The sheets were stained, and many things were broken.

That wasn't enough; the person had to sit there and wait for the garbage truck to take it away before it was over.

Otherwise, there would be more than just these things here.

Lin Qingxue lowered her head and looked at the table.

On the eve of that day, not only was he angry, but she was angry too.

Who told him to yell at me and then tell others what he had only given me?

It wasn't just that night.

When Zhang Xinyi first transferred here, the bedding, pillowcases, and water cups he bought were all exactly the same.

I've been suppressing my frustration for a long time.

That day, the genius couldn't help but pack up all his belongings.

But in the end...

I still couldn't bear to throw it away.

Thinking of this, Lin Qingxue took off her shoes and lifted her legs onto the chair.

He curled up into a ball.

Her hair was loose, obscuring her eyes, which looked inexplicably tired in the reflection of the lamplight.

My conversation with Ayan today was not pleasant.

She tried her best to remain calm and to reason with people.

But Ayan has an unstable temper and always speaks with emotion.

The two of them talked back and forth.

She used to give in to Ayan, but when it came to a real conversation, Ayan couldn't win against her at all.

Later on, they almost had a big argument, and ended up parting on bad terms.

but...

She was still able to accept it.

After all, I was already mentally prepared.

But I always have this feeling that I'm about to break down.

No wonder the version of myself in the dream chose to escape.

The feeling of escaping all of this can indeed give one a breather from this suffocating feeling.

But what are the consequences...?

She seemed unable to bear it.

Lin Qingxue shrank even closer, hiding her face in her knees, her lips pressed tightly together.

This is somewhat unfair.

She hasn't done anything yet.

But that person wanted to pin everything on her.

What exactly did she do to her family in that dreamlike future?

Would that make that person say they are not fit to be a mother?

Would I really be able to ignore my family?

Lin Qingxue believed she wouldn't.

She will shoulder the responsibilities that are hers to bear, no matter how difficult it is.

But ironically, that person's anger and hatred were so blatantly obvious.

This caused Lin Qingxue to begin to doubt herself again and again.

suddenly.

Ding ding...

The cell phone on the table rang.

Lin Qingxue raised her head slightly, reached out and took a look at her phone.

It's a message from Ayan.

Although I'm still angry with you, you're right, I should keep myself busy so I won't overthink things.

My parents told me that Uncle Lin found a temporary job nearby, and the pay and workload were decent. Could you ask him if they're still hiring?

Looking at the information in front of her, Lin Qingxue's tired eyes brightened slightly.

At least, they listened to some of what I said.

But what she said next almost made her drop her phone.

I almost fell off the chair.

Lin Qingxue quickly lowered her leg and steadied herself.

His hand kept pressing the buttons on his phone, typing out a message.

My parents just got home from the hospital and are too tired to go, so they're resting now.

[And they don't need any more manpower over there.]

She paused here after typing for a while before continuing to edit.

I'm planning to learn to drive during the two-month summer vacation. Want to come along?

I'll pay your tuition; it'll be good for the two of you to look after each other.

The other party replied quickly.

【Isn't that a bad idea? Driving lessons cost several thousand dollars, and school tuition is another expense. Even though you have a bonus, this kind of spending won't last long.】

Lin Qingxue sat up straight, propped her elbows on the table, and continued replying as she typed.

It's okay. I've already got into Tsinghua University, and I'll be able to find a good job in the future. I've heard that if I don't learn to drive now while I have some free time, I'll have even less time later.

Don't worry about wasting money or whether it's worth it. If you follow my plan for college, no matter what the future holds, you'll at least be able to support yourself and your family.

Over the years, our two families have supported each other through thick and thin. Mastering a skill can give you a sense of accomplishment.

After she finished editing, she pressed the send button.

There was no reply for a long time.

Lin Qingxue waited there, her fingers resting on the table, unconsciously rubbing them.

suddenly.

Ding ding...

A message flashed on the screen.

Lin Qingxue immediately clicked on it.

Ah Yan's reply was very brief.

Thank you... Sister Xiaoxue.

Lin Qingxue's pupils contracted slightly.

How long has it been...?

Ever since that incident in junior high school, Ayan has never called her "sister" again.

Lin Qingxue typed and deleted on her phone, then typed again.

Finally, he only replied with a soft sentence.

【Um. 】

Until the message is sent.

Lin Qingxue then put the phone back on the table.

She leaned back in her chair, looked up at the ceiling, and let out a long sigh.

Looking at the newly replaced light bulb overhead, as bright as day.

The glare made Lin Qingxue squint slightly.

While regaining some spirits.

She felt somewhat helpless.

"They all have such bad tempers."

A long sigh escaped her lips, but a faint glimmer of starlight appeared in her half-closed eyes.

But just as she relaxed...

Ring ring...

The phone rang.

Lin Qingxue paused.

Then he slowly sat up straight until he saw the person who had called on his desk.

She was stunned.

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