Although some things were too embarrassing to look back on, Su Ming recalled the past not to dig up his own dark history, but to remember the true nature of An Zijin, the girl next door.
Simply put, An Zijin was someone who was very afraid of loneliness and solitude.
Although she was now a universally adored beauty, held high in everyone's hands, with piles of female and male fans surrounding her, An Zijin had indeed often been bullied when she was little.
The affection she received from her elders had not brought her nothing but benefits. Instead, it had caused her to be isolated by her peers.
The girls were jealous of her and unwilling to associate with her.
The boys were jealous of her too, and often bullied her.
Adults would favor and protect An Zijin in every way because she was cute, but in children's eyes, no amount of cuteness could compare to a toy or a doll.
Thus, when An Zijin was little, there had been two extremes around her: either she was surrounded entirely by adults, or she was all alone. There had been no third possibility.
Only after Su Ming had "turned over a new leaf" did things change somewhat.
It was then that Su Ming learned just how lonely An Zijin was, and how afraid of loneliness she was.
Being isolated for years had made this adorable girl next door desperately yearn for a friend—a friend her own age.
To An Zijin, it was obvious how precious Su Ming, who had been willing to "turn over a new leaf" and associate with her, would be.
As time passed, this girl next door seemed to grow accustomed to having him around.
Su Ming did not know whether An Zijin liked him or held romantic