When the discussion was over, the amiable professor closed his notebook and looked at his beloved student. “Originally, I shouldn’t get involved in this person’s private affairs, but you are my most proud student and I am proud of you, so I don’t want anything negative to happen to you. This may make me seem a little selfish as a professor, but for your future, I still want to remind you to handle your personal emotional issues carefully.”
Zuo Yueyao respected the professor very much. Even though he was unhappy, he still patiently explained: "The facts are not as spread online, but don't worry, I will take care of it."
"Good." The professor was very impressed. "You have always been a child who does not make people worry. I will not say anything extra. Just deal with the matter as soon as possible. The TV station is going to do a health talk show next week. I recommended you. I am an old man and do not want to go through the trouble. You should make preparations in advance. Your image represents the image of our School of Medicine of Nanjing University. You must not make any mistakes."
Zuo Yueyao agreed solemnly, and the frown between his brows gradually became more obvious.
Under the night sky that night, Su Xian met Zuo Yueyao, the usually gentle man, but today he looked a little cold.
Su Xian took the initiative to walk forward, looking at the fatigue between his brows, and said guiltily: "I'm sorry." Normally, he would hug her in his arms, but today, he didn't.
He just stood there straight, staring at her intently. After a long while, his thin lips moved: "It's Yao Jing, right?"
He is really smart.
Under his gaze, Su Xian nodded in acknowledgment.
"You didn't listen to a word I said." Zuo Yueyao's sigh was particularly clear in the night: "What are you going to do? Just take the blame for her and wait for time to slowly wear away this matter?"
He was very smart and understood her very well, that's what she had originally thought.
To be honest, on his way to see Zuo Yueyao, Su Xian was still thinking that Zuo Yueyao would at most criticize him a sentence or two, then succumb to her submission, and finally hug her and continue to say some romantic words.
Imagination is always beautiful, but reality is always cruel.
Zuo Yueyao today seemed a little different from usual, but Su Xian couldn't tell exactly what was different. She actually regretted it very much and her apology to Zuo Yueyao was sincere, but she also knew that a mere "I'm sorry" could not completely change the consequences brought about by her meddling.
But, can that be called meddling
"At this time, she should stand up and take responsibility."
Of course, Su Xian also hopes that Yao Jing can stand up, but she doesn't want her to stand up. Yao Jing, like her, is the pillar of the family. Others may not understand, but Su Xian knows very well how hard it is for a girl who grew up in adversity to become the pillar of the family.
"I've said before that everyone will pay for their own choices, Yao Jing, and you too. Today's result is the consequence of your abuse of kindness."
"I abused my kindness?" Su Xian felt more and more uncomfortable listening to this, and the small flame of anger in his heart slowly burned up: "Zuo Yueyao, I'll tell you the truth, as far as this matter is concerned, I don't think I have done much wrong. I helped her because I felt sorry for her and thought it was really not easy for her to bear so much alone. She made a mistake and she can correct it. She needs someone to help her correct this mistake, and that person happens to be me. Tell me, what should I do to be so-called right!"
"Yes, I didn't think it through and you got implicated, but this is not what I wanted. I didn't expect someone to maliciously slander and attack me online. I've been in school for so many years, and I know I haven't hurt anyone. I don't know why they want to slander me so maliciously! I'm also very upset!"
She kept silent these days without explaining, but that didn't mean she was indifferent! She also felt guilty towards Zuo Yueyao, but what could she do
Zuo Yueyao saw that Su Xian was a little agitated. He sighed deeply, then moved closer and held him in his arms. The awkward man struggled to leave, but he was no match for that kind of strength.
Su Xian had been feeling very upset these past two days. Zuo Yueyao was her only spiritual support. But when this support slightly changed his tone towards her, she began to feel even more uncomfortable.
Over the years, this man has become her habit and the harbor where her soul can rest.
"I was wrong. My words were inappropriate. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that." Being in a high position, he had to bear much more than others, including his words and deeds, which could not be criticized by outsiders. The accumulation of these years was suddenly destroyed, and he could not remain indifferent. In addition, he had a lot of things on hand recently, which made him seem a little powerless and overwhelmed. Coupled with the sudden occurrence of such a thing, his mood was inevitably affected.
Zuo Yueyao knew that his tone just now was indeed not good.
Su Xian bit her lip and answered with silence.
"How about this, I'll let you hit me a couple of times to vent your anger, okay?" He coaxed softly, sincerely apologizing for his attitude.
Su Xian couldn't get angry at someone who had lowered his posture all of a sudden. She symbolically hit Zuo Yueyao on the back and asked aggrievedly: "Next time, don't talk to me like this. I'm almost exhausted these past few days."
This was not the first time she felt tired, but she had never complained to anyone about it. Ever since she had Zuo Yueyao, Su Xian could finally complain about being tired. Every time she complained, Zuo Yueyao would hold her in his arms and tell her some interesting medical stories. She would fall into a deep sleep while listening to him, and when she woke up, she would see a handsome face and a warm smile.
"I've been running around with the professor these days and have been very busy. When I'm not busy for a while, I'll spend some time with you."
Su Xian didn't care whether he accompanied her or not. As long as he was physically there and his heart was there, she would be satisfied. Besides, she was actually quite busy, busy getting certificates and planning her future career direction.
She originally wanted to tell Zuo Yueyao about her return home, but seeing how haggard he looked, she swallowed the words back, not to mention wanting to ask about the bad things her father had mentioned.
"I'll take care of this matter, don't worry about it."
"good."
Su Xian didn't ask him how he was going to deal with it because she believed Zuo Yueyao could handle it well.
Three days later, Su Xian began to doubt whether he should take back what he said, because Zuo Yueyao's way of handling the matter was so quick, accurate and ruthless that he did not recognize any relatives.
Yao Jing took the initiative to step forward and clarify the matter for them. After clarifying the matter, Yao Jing applied for transfer.
When Su Xian heard the news, she sat in the dormitory in a daze, unable to express her emotions in words. The dormitory that was supposed to be for four people was now empty, with only her and Lu Xiran left.
Su Xian didn't know how much courage Yao Jing needed to stand up and clarify the matter, and how much courage she needed to face the criticism and accusations from all sides. How should she face it alone
Su Xian's cell phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number. When he picked up the phone, it was Yao Jing's voice.
"Can you come over?"
Yao Jing lived right next to the school. She just had to walk out of the gate, across the street and walk a few steps to get there. When Su Xian went there, he stood outside the door for a long time, but he couldn't muster up the courage to knock on her door.
It's really ridiculous. She wasn't the one who made the mistake, but why did she feel guilty
The door opened, and Su Xian began to feel uncomfortable when she saw Yao Jing's thin and sunken face. Yao Jing had nothing to do with her, but now that things had come to this, even a stranger would feel sorry for her when seeing her so haggard.
Su Xian was very pleased that she could stand up, but at the same time she blamed her for not standing up. This contradiction made her feel upset. She even wanted to blame Zuo Yueyao for his cold-blooded way of handling the matter.
Yao Jing pulled a chair for Su Xian to sit on, and then she sat down opposite her. The two of them faced each other and looked at each other's faces so seriously for the first time.
After a long while, Yao Jing calmly said, "Thank you."
If before, she could still accept this thank you, but now, she can't afford to say thank you at all.
"Did Zuo Yueyao come to see you?"
Yao Jing smiled bitterly: "Your boyfriend is really good to you."
It was just as she thought.
"That's fine." As if years of repression had finally been released, "I've done something wrong to you before, so consider this as atonement. Besides, this matter has nothing to do with you in the first place, and it's me who has implicated you."
Su Xian listened quietly, wanting to comfort her, but found that he didn't have the confidence to do so.
"When you were with Zuo Yueyao, I wrote the article on the forum." He could speak out his years of guilt calmly, and his soul was at peace as if it was redeemed. "And the time you were locked up in the medical laboratory was also my fault. I happened to go there to look for materials that day, and I accidentally found you there. At that time, I thought that we were in similar situations, but why could you be liked by everyone and loved by the male god? I felt a big psychological gap, so I closed the door when you were not paying attention. In fact, I just wanted to scare you."
Yao Jing thought Su Xian would be surprised, and Su Xian also thought he would be surprised, but after listening, as if he was not the victim, he calmly asked Yao Jing: "It's less than a year, don't you want to hold on a little longer?"
"No." Yao Jing let out a long sigh: "Changing the environment should be a good choice. Reflecting on myself can be considered as redemption for myself."
"But" Su Xian wanted to persuade him again.
Yao Jing stopped her: "If I stay here, I will think about the filth of the past every day. Su Xian, I just realized now how stupid and filthy I have done."
Su Xian took her hand and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know Zuo Yueyao would..."
Zuo Yueyao did find Yao Jing and analyzed the pros and cons of the matter for her, including for himself, Su Xian, and Yao Jing. He told Yao Jing that if she wanted to end the matter without regrets, she must have the courage to stand up and solve all these problems.
"You're lucky."
This was the last sentence Yao Jing left for her. They hugged each other like friends for the first time. Su Xian told her solemnly: "You are already great, great. We are destined to meet. If we meet again, I hope you will be even better."
Su Xian saw Yao Jing shedding tears, but those tears were mixed with a smile.
After coming out of Yao Jing's place, Su Xian looked up at the gray sky. She did not go back to school, but turned and went to the riverside. The water was still clear and the scenery was still charming, but the people were no longer the same as before.
She sat on the bench in the riverside park for a long time, until night fell, and Su Xian had no intention of going back. Her heart was in a mess. All the things that happened in just a few days were intertwined, making her begin to miss Heyunling, the simple and honest mountain village where she had lived since she was a child.
Zuo Yueyao called. Su Xian stared at the screen for a while and then hung up.
If you call again, I will still hang up.