Chapter 35 (Part 1)

Fu Yangxi reached out his hand and hung up the call.

He didnt know what he would do if he continued listening.

Everything is clear now.

Little Mask never liked me at all.

Fu Yangxi didnt know what he was thinking, or maybe he wasnt thinking about anything at all. His mind was buzzing, and there seemed to be a big hand coming out of his stomach, squeezing his internal organs. For a moment, he felt empty everywhere and had absolutely no energy. He sat down on the sofa and looked at the ground blankly without saying a word.

Ke Chengwens heart was beating like a drum as he looked at Fu Yangxi at a loss. Xi ge

Ke Chengwen felt that he was also responsible for this. If he told Fu Yangxi when Zhao Mingxi first transferred that Zhao Mingxi used to pursue Shen Liyao before, then he wouldnt let Xi ges feelings develop to this point. But he didnt think so much at that time just because he was afraid that Xi ges temper would explode.

You can leave first. Fu Yangxi interrupted him. Let me be for a while.

Ke Chengwen still couldnt help but say, If you feel deceived and angered and you dont want to see Zhao Mingxi, why not get Lawyer Zhang to negotiate with the dean and transfer Zhao Mingxi to another class?

Although Zhao Mingxi was also his friend, Ke Chengwen only got to know her because of Fu Yangxi.

Ke Chengwen still subconsciously stood on Fu Yangxis side.

Deceive? When did Zhao Mingxi deceive me? If youre referring to those comments in the posts saying she was kind to me because she wanted to make Shen Liyao jealous, I dont believe a single word of it.

Shes not that kind of person. Youre not allowed to believe it or even talk about it. Next time you hear someone gossiping about this, just beat them up.

Fu Yangxis tone was flat and emotionless.

The light in the room is dim, making it difficult to see his expression.

When I do things, I only care about what I want and dont want. Even if you force me to do something by putting a knife to my neck, I wont do it.

Fu Yangxi said.

He would not like a person just because that person likes him. It started a long time ago, maybe it was the moment she took off the mask; maybe it was that night in the library; maybe even earlier, the moment his fingers touched hers when he realized that he liked Zhao Mingxi.

Therefore, there was no deception, and there was no misunderstanding.

He also didnt care if Zhao Mingxi used to like others. He only wanted to know if Zhao Mingxi liked him now.

And now he knows.

She doesnt like him.

She just treated him as a boss, and the series of good actions done on his behalf after her transfer was maybe just so she could integrate into the class more quickly.

It was because he had never received this before, so after getting a small match, he thought she had a whole pit of warm fire waiting for him.

He thought too much, way too much.

Fu Yangxi felt embarrassed.

After being silent for a long time, he tugged at the corner of his mouth. You are not allowed to tell anyone about what happened today.

No one had yet to know that he had turned himself into such a big joke. After today, he could still pretend that nothing had happened.

Ke Chengwen looked at him and said, Okay.

But no matter how Fu Yangxi tried to cheer himself up, he was still shaking with emptiness.

A flash of lightning struck, illuminating Fu Yangxis pale face.

Then, the pouring rain started to fall outside the room.

Mingxi hung up the phone, feeling puzzled. Why did Ke Chengwen make such a weird call? Why cant he just tell me this in school tomorrow?

But she still wrote down Fu Yangxis birthday on her phones memo.

The last time they made a fuss about it, she was thinking about her own affairs, so she didnt catch it.

Fortunately, Ke Chengwen reminded her again, so she remembered it this time.

Mingxi wrote a lot in her memo, all of which were important dates for important people. He Yang, Aunt Dong and Dong Shen.

After giving it some thought, she circled November 5th and pinned it at the top so she wouldnt forget it again.

Mingxi, the dishes are getting cold. Dong Shen called out to her.

Mingxi hurried back.

Dong Hui placed Mingxis favorite food in front of her and asked carefully, Do you want to move in with us? Though we have yet to receive the title for our house. I just paid the deposit when I was abroad two months ago and its estimated that therell be another month left before we can move in. Its in a very good community, second-hand villa

Its okay, Aunt Dong. I want to live in school. Its more convenient.

Dong Hui hurriedly asked again, What about during the winter and summer vacations? Xixi, you must have a place to call home, right? Otherwise, how scared will you be when the school is empty? Come to our house! Just nod your head and we will allocate a room to you immediately after the house is delivered.

When Dong Hui saw Mingxi hesitating, she quickly said, Why are you so hesitant? Uncle Dong and I watched you grow up. You are smart and hardworking, and we have always treated you as our daughter. Now that we are able to help you financially, why are you hesitating? Your grandma asked us to take care of you before she died. If we knew that the Zhao family would act like this, we would not have gone abroad in the first place.

Dong Shen also said, Exactly. Besides, Mingxi, didnt you say you want to take me shopping for new clothes? In a few days, I will have to trouble you with all kinds of transfer procedures.

Mingxi lowered her head and held her chopsticks tightly. The tip of her nose felt slightly sour. Finally, she nodded and agreed, Okay.

Seeing that Mingxi had agreed, the Dong family was very happy. But this time the Dong family had just returned to China and was also staying in a hotel. Many things have not been arranged yet, so Mingxi could only live in school first. Then when its time for winter vacation, she can move to the Dong familys newly bought house.

Mingxi and Dong Huis family had a lively meal. After dinner, the four of them came down from the second floor of the restaurant.

Seeing as it was an absolute downpour outside, Dong Hui said, Well send you back to school first, then well head back to the hotel.

Mingxi stopped being overly-polite with them and said directly, Okay. Thank you, auntie.

Mingxi, Dong Hui and Dong Shen waited under the eaves of the hotel for Uncle Dong to drive his car over.

A familiar car was also slowly driving over.

The driver was holding an umbrella. Madam Zhao, Zhao Yuan, and Zhao Yuning got out of the car.

Madam Zhao and Zhao Yuning have been in a stalemate, making Zhao Yuan anxious. She was worried that if the stalemate goes on for a long time, Zhao Yuning will not go home and Madam Zhao will blame herself.

So she thought of a way, which was to ask both of them out to have a meal together.

Madam Zhao was still depressed about Zhao Mingxis affairs and had no appetite, but when she heard that Zhao Yuning was also eating together with them, she hurried out, thinking that she had already lost a daughter so she could not afford to risk her relationship with Zhao Yuning anymore.

As for Zhao Yuning, he didnt want to come at all. The reason why he came was because after talking to Zhao Mo that day about what Zhao Yuan did in the Department of Literature, his second eldest brother gave it some thought and asked him to pay more attention to Zhao Yuan.

He wanted to see what Zhao Yuan wanted to do, hence why he came.

But the three of them didnt expect to see Mingxi standing under the eaves before they got out of the car.

In reality, A City was not that big. Moreover, there were only so many famous five-star hotels. As long as you live in this city, you will definitely bump into someone familiar some day.

Zhao Mingxi looked thinner and her clothes were a little thicker. Maybe she just came out of school. Her school uniform was covered by a long coat, but she didnt look bloated at all. On the contrary, she looked slim because of her tall stature. She had fair skin and she still had on the long-life charm that her grandmother got for her.

She was a beautiful young girl that could be easily identified even from afar.

Madam Zhaos heart felt congested. The children in her family were all very excellent in terms of appearance, but Mingxi was undoubtedly the most outstanding one. When she first brought Mingxi home, she was shocked to see how beautiful Mingxi was. At that time, she really wanted to pull her close and take more looks at her.

But because she was worried about Zhao Yuans feelings, she never dared to take more glances.

And now, such a beautiful child belongs to someone elses family.

Both Madam Zhao and Zhao Yuning noticed Dong Hui and Dong Shen who were next to her.

They never expected that the first thing the Dong family did when they returned to China was to find Mingxi.

The expressions of the two were exactly the same as if they had been hit with a bat. They immediately walked over with their umbrellas.

Originally, Madam Zhao thought that even if their relationship had been severed, Mingxi would at least say hello to them if she encountered them in the crowd, right?

But unexpectedly

No.

Mingxi did see them, but she immediately withdrew her gaze and got into the Dong familys car.

Madam Zhao felt suffocated. Her heart suddenly felt as though it had been pierced by a needle.

Without giving it any further thought, she rushed to block the door and the driver hurriedly followed with the umbrella.

Zhao Yuan stood alone on the steps of the hotel, but when she turned around, she saw that both Madam Zhao and Zhao Yuning hadnt followed. Instead, they braved the heavy rain to stop the car. There was an instant change in her expression.

Zhao Mingxi! Madam Zhao felt a pain in her heart. You wont even say hello anymore when we meet?!

Mingxi got into the car, but Madam Zhao pulled the door to prevent her from closing it. Mingxi frowned. Let go.

Dong Shen was sitting on Mingxis right. When he saw Madam Zhao and Zhao Yuning, he became angry and said, Whats wrong with you guys? Cant you just let her go? Stop pestering her. What were you doing before this? Why should she say hello? Why should she greet you guys after she severed her relationship with you?

Zhao Yuning held the umbrella and looked at Zhao Mingxi sadly. He couldnt help saying, Jie*

*jie = elder sister