After Zhong Yanjun confessed his love to Li Wei, he didn't show up for two consecutive days. Maybe he wanted to give Li Wei a chance to think about it. Li Wei was quiet for two days.
After class that day, Li Wei and Tang Shiyun walked out of the multimedia classroom together, and saw Zhu Ning waiting at the stairs. Tang Shiyun looked disgusted and said to Li Wei: "Let's go over there."
The two of them turned around and left. Seeing that Tang Shiyun still refused to pay attention to him, Zhu Ning had no choice but to force him back.
"This Zhu Ning is really perseverant. I admire him. He is really indomitable."
Tang Shiyun said angrily: "It doesn't have to be disgusting."
Li Wei smiled helplessly.
After leaving the science and technology building, Tang Shiyun and Li Wei originally said they were going to the library together, but unexpectedly they met Zhong Yanjun at the door of the library. Under his arm were two thick volumes of laws and regulations.
Zhong Yanjun saw Li Wei and smiled brightly at her. Li Wei nodded, not intending to stay and say a few words to Zhong Yanjun, but still went upstairs with Tang Shiyun.
A week passed like this, and in a blink of an eye it was the weekend again. There are still two classes at the Children's Palace.
There were still fifteen minutes left before class, so she went to the office first. Director Fang was not there, and neither was Qi Jingyi. She stayed and waited. A few more minutes passed before Director Fang came over.
"Good morning, director. I have something to ask for your accommodation."
Director Fang said: "Whatever it is, just say it."
"I can't take the winter vacation class. I got a call from home. My father is not in good health. I may have to go back as soon as the vacation is over."
Director Fang heard that although he was a little embarrassed, after all, his father was ill and it was difficult to force him to stay, so he nodded and said, "Okay, have you bought all the tickets?"
"Yes, I asked someone to buy a sleeper ticket." Since the accident on the train, Li Wei was unwilling to sit on a hard seat again.
Director Fang said casually: "Okay, come over after class later and I'll ask Xiao Zhang to settle the fees for you."
It was already class time, and Li Wei bowed and walked over. When they came to the corridor, they saw Qi Jingyi who had just arrived. They said hello and then went in different directions.
Qi Jingyi's complexion was not good, and she applied an extra layer of foundation before going out in time, but it didn't cover up her haggardness.
"Did you stay up late again last night?"
"I have insomnia." Qi Jingyi yawned.
Director Fang shook his head helplessly, thinking that young people nowadays really don't cherish themselves. When he was Qi Jingyi's age, it was when he couldn't wake up. He asked worriedly: "Why don't you go back and catch up on some sleep today?"
Qi Jingyi shook her head and said: "No, I'm afraid I won't be able to fall asleep even if I lie in bed. I have to save my drowsiness until night." Qi Jingyi had already put on her dancing shoes as she spoke.
After Li Wei tutored two classes, he saw that things had changed. It's a bit foggy outside and there's a cold wind blowing. I wonder if it's going to rain. Fortunately, the clothes she wore before going out were thick enough, but she didn't ride a bike and had to take the bus back later.
Director Fang asked the accountant to settle Li Wei's expenses for this month, and also gave Li Wei a red envelope in private.
Li Wei said goodbye to everyone, but he didn't see Qi Jingyi, so he thought it would be better to call her at night. As she walked out, she saw a young man wearing a hood pushing a cart by the flower bed, waiting for her.
Li Wei wondered how Zhong Yanjun found this place? But she still got into the back seat of the car.
At this time Qi Jingyi also came out, Li Wei waved to her, and Qi Jingyi waved to her. Qi Jingyi thought to herself that this is Li Wei's little boyfriend. The two don't seem to match their temperaments.
Zhong Yanjun drove Li Wei through two streets, and then it started to drizzle. The two had to go into a fast food restaurant on the street to take shelter from the rain and have lunch.
Zhong Yanjun knew that Li Wei didn't like drinking Coke, so he bought her a hot latte. The two sat down in a remote corner. Li Wei's hair was also stained with rainwater. At this moment, the store sent a towel, and she was wiping the water stains with it. When Zhong Yanjun saw that Li Wei had not wiped his hair, he said gently: "Let me help you."
Li Wei insisted: "No, I can do it myself." Nowadays, she is not used to being served by others, let alone the opposite sex.
The two sat down again and started eating. Zhong Yanjun said casually: "Why did you cut your hair? I think you look better when you have long hair, and you look gentler."
"They said that if you have short hair, it will be easier to appear on news programs." It seems that news anchors all have neat short hair, which often gives people a capable and intellectual image.
When Zhong Yanjun heard about it, he quickly asked her: "Which TV station have you decided to go to?"
Li Wei shook his head and said: "Where, it's still early."
"Will you stay in Lincheng after graduation?" Lincheng is the provincial capital after all, and there will be many job opportunities in the future. Zhong Yanjun plans to stay and build Lincheng.
Li Wei slowly stirred the coffee with a spoon, and then said after a while: "Maybe I won't stay."
Hearing this, Zhong Yanjun was inevitably a little disappointed. He silently took a bite of the burger. They were only sophomores now, so it might be too early to talk about the future, but secretly he hoped that Li Wei could stay in Lincheng and work together with him, so that the two of them could have a future. The future does not look ideal now.
But Li Wei hasn't given him a reply to his last confession. Thinking of this, Zhong Yanjun put down the burger in his hand, wiped his mouth, and said to Li Wei very seriously: "It's been a week. I should have an answer to what I told you last time." Zhong Yanjun felt very uneasy after asking this question. He was afraid. He heard the words of rejection from Li Wei, so he hurriedly added: "It doesn't matter if you haven't thought about it yet. I can wait a little longer. Just give me an answer before the holiday."
Li Wei looked at the young man in front of him. The young man was gentle and was a very good person. Although Li Wei had never been in love, nor had she experienced what it felt like to be loved or be in love with someone, she felt that she could not connect with this young man. Her mind accidentally recalled what Chen Yating had said to her. If you like someone, you will think about that person all the time. Does she feel this way about Zhong Yanjun? There is no doubt that she just treats Zhong Yanjun as a normal friend.
Since you can't get along with him, you shouldn't leave any illusions to others. Li Wei has always been a person who has a clear distinction between love and hate. She doesn't want to drag Zhong Yanjun down or tell lies. She stood up, bowed solemnly to Zhong Yanjun and said, "I'm sorry, I may not be able to respond to your feelings."
This answer seemed to be expected. Zhong Yanjun smiled softly and said: "Although I had a premonition, I am still a little disappointed. Thank you, Li Wei. If we can't be lovers, can we be friends?"
Li Wei said: "I have always regarded you as a friend."
Zhong Yanjun's smile was a little bitter, but he didn't seem that uncomfortable after talking about it.
(End of chapter)