Chapter 283

Things without value usually don't exist, and similarly, they have no value or reason to continue existing. But why does something so utterly devoid of beauty and value still exist on the girl's desk, and why does she seem to cherish it as if it were still in its most vibrant bloom? Hua Xin gently touched the cold mineral water bottle in her hand, but the tenderness in her eyes didn't fade. Xia Yan's existence is the reason for its continued existence. The girl had carefully considered what her special feelings for Xia Yan were. Was it the mutual understanding between brothers? Or the tacit understanding of finding a kindred spirit and finding mutual redemption? Hua Xin felt that perhaps all of these factors were involved, which led her to trust Xia Yan so much, to be so afraid of him leaving her side, and to not want Xia Yan to disappear from her world. Actually, in this weather, wearing a light but not too revealing and cool dress would undoubtedly be a good choice, but even so, the girl still wore her two unchanging outfits: short-sleeved shirts and jeans. She only wore that dress for Xia Yan. All because Xia Yan uttered those words that even she herself found incredibly unexpected. Friendship... it's actually a very difficult line to draw. It's somewhat vague and ambiguous, making it hard to understand how this strange word should be defined. Therefore, some young men who don't understand their own situation end up with a "more than friends, less than lovers" situation when faced with someone they like. Right? Hua Xin's slender fingers gently touched the brand-new card, still gleaming under the light of the computer screen. Her eyes seemed to show joy, yet also confusion and timidity. But ultimately, it turned into genuine happiness. The card contained some basic information, but compared to previous cards, the differences weren't significant. This was the last thing she had accomplished today: reclaiming what she had exchanged with Hua Shanming, and reclaiming the life that belonged to Hua Xin, or perhaps Gu Xin Hua. The card read: Hua Xin, female. 219. Between "men". "You came back and didn't tell me right away??" Hua Xin's tone wasn't exactly happy, carrying a hint of accusation and sarcasm, so she didn't look at Xia Yan's face. You know, when people are angry, they subconsciously pretend they're not. Commonly known as... sulking. From the moment she received Xia Yan's message, she immediately rushed from her home to the park not far from Xia Yan's house, even though she had just been happily playing on her computer and singing at home. Although Xia Yan had told her he would be back, she hadn't expected it to be so sudden. But if Xia Yan hadn't said anything, it would have been fine, but he told her he had already returned yesterday and had even gone to school to meet Mu Feng and Mu Feng Xiang Guan... Wasn't this clearly telling her that "Hua Xin" wasn't important?! He went to see others before seeing her, right? Although Xia Fen messaged her later asking if she wanted to hang out, Hua Xin hesitated for a moment and decided to meet Xia Yan alone, so she didn't accept Xia Yan and Xia Fen's invitation to "Gu Xin Hua". "Well... I just got back and had some things to take care of, so I accidentally forgot..." "Lao Hua, you won't blame me, right??" Xia Yan still had that sly look on his face, showing no displeasure at the girl's question. His tone was so sincere that it sounded like a loyal dog pitifully pleading for forgiveness from its owner. "We're done!" The girl gritted her teeth and said those two words fiercely, but the boyish voice she used made it sound completely harmless, making it impossible to take it seriously. Xia Yan felt the same way. After all, he had already understood Hua Xin's personality after spending more than a year together. Teasing and joking between friends was perfectly normal. Although they hadn't known each other for very long, their relationship had been built on a very solid foundation during that time. Understanding someone is enough. "Laohua, we can't break up, this won't do," Xia Yan said seriously, not at all angry at the girl's complaint. Instead, he blinked, his eyes full of teasing. He hadn't talked to Hua Xin for a long, long time. All the emotions that had accumulated in his heart during this time had been bottled up inside, slowly building up over time. "?" Hua Xin was slightly stunned, not quite understanding the meaning behind Xia Yan's words for a moment, and remained silent for a few seconds. Then, her face, hidden under the mask and hood, suddenly flushed slightly pink. The impression left by spending so much time surfing the internet and reading those memes and jokes made her instantly understand. "Get lost!" Although her hand was still in her sleeve, she still gave Xia Yan a slightly Red Temperature elbow strike to the waist. However, the force... naturally had no effect on Xia Yan at all. The temperature at night was naturally much lower than during the day, no longer as oppressively hot. A gentle breeze blew after dark, making it quite cool. The dense leaves rustled in the wind, and the surroundings were quiet, save for their conversation and the occasional passing car and honking horn. After returning yesterday, Xia Yan didn't immediately go to see Hua Xin, nor did he message Gu Xin Hua. This wasn't because he was intentionally hiding anything, but because he had many things to take care of upon his return: a nearly semester-long vacation... checking and discussing things with Instructor Li ... matters for Xia Fen regarding school and housing... Xia Yan didn't want to meet his girlfriend in a rush, what if his hurried mood affected her? Dates should be fun. How could he not miss her after being away for so long? But even so, Xia Yan wanted to be in the best possible condition to see the person he longed for. Thinking of this, Xia Yan reluctantly looked away. So, after spending the entire day properly handling everything, he carefully "apologized" that evening. Of course, the person he apologized to was Gu Xin Hua. In the end, Gu Xin Hua, whether angry or simply too busy, calmly suggested meeting on the weekend. So, he had no choice but to meet up with his best friend for a chat. Hua Xin, swinging back and forth on the exercise equipment beside Xia Yan, clearly had her own reasons. The slight Red Temperature she felt from Xia Yan's teasing words had gradually subsided, and she was just listlessly moving her legs on the bar. To be honest, she was very happy when she learned Xia Yan was back. But what kind of happiness was she? She didn't quite know how to express it in words. She just felt that the hardships she had endured during this time seemed insignificant, and the constant anxiety in her heart had eased. At least the virtual Xia Yan who had always been "by her side," and this almost perfect...