【30.】

  The whole day's mood was ruined by the oppressive dinner, and I secretly resented why I had to come and eat such a meal.

  When she left, Gege seemed to want to say something but stopped herself. I guess my sharp tongue scared her off. It's really not that I'm a kind person. If a beauty makes a hurt expression in front of you, I think anyone would be unable to resist the urge to take care of her. As they say, everyone has a heart that loves beauty.

  "What you said today... I'll think about it for a moment. You really didn't need to come and tell me, Gege. Let's not even talk about what's going on between Shen Duan and me, just talking about this matter, do you think you have the qualifications to come and tell me?"

  Alas... I weighed and weighed again... but still ended up saying something that sounds like a cliché.

  It's really annoying...

  She listened to me say this, first stunned for a moment, then said: "Liu Jia, don't be so sensitive."

  I shrugged: "That's how it is for ordinary people, you're overthinking."

  "I'm not close to Shendong or anything, it's just... we're all kids from the same big courtyard, playing together since childhood. There are only a few friends in this circle. I care about him, don't think too much of it." She looked at me "Actually, I've known for a long time that in Shendong's eyes, I'm nothing. He's been taking care of me all these years, just because he thinks it's hard for me to be alone outside, you shouldn't look at his usual appearance, he's actually very kind-hearted."

  This sounds really uncomfortable to hear.

  I pouted and looked into the distance, Gege saw me like this and understood that I was uncomfortable in my heart, and didn't say a word.

  "Do you know Hu Wei?"

  "He told me."

  Ge Ge looked at me, slightly narrowing her eyes: "That's your real obstacle. What I said today, even I think it was unnecessary. You're right, he's the one who's been bothering you. I'm just being foolish."

  She said that, and I felt a bit heartbroken... A girl as lovely as a flower shouldn't be so unhappy.

  "I've seen many people who like Shen Duan, he's pretty good to you."

  This is a big truth, look at his attitude towards Xiaocha in the bar that day. This guy is used to being spoiled and has no respect for others every day.

  Jiejie's eyes suddenly turned bright red, as if she was infinitely saddened by this one sentence.

  "Yes!" She nodded, covering her tears "I'm satisfied now."

  I've never been one to openly express my emotions in front of others, and many times I feel that my joys and sorrows are none of anyone else's business. But at this moment, Gigi's tears were so real, they struck a chord in my heart, making me feel that this young girl's troubles were so vast and heavy, unbearable.

  She gradually became too choked to speak, and I didn't know how to comfort her, after all my identity was so awkward. She wiped away tears, speaking intermittently: "Liu Jia... you're so happy."

  I was speechless; at this moment, no matter what I said, it would absolutely be of no comfort to her.

  "I'm back in Beijing." She looked at me, her beautiful eyes filled with tears, but they didn't diminish her beauty.

  "He looks so good when he plays basketball." Gigi smiled "But..."

  "If there's a next life, I really want to beg him not to play basketball again... at least don't let me see it."

  From now on, you can stop thinking about it.

  At that time I was very young and couldn't understand the meaning of Gege's words. It wasn't until later, when I slowly grew up, that I realized how desperate those words were.

  She was reluctant to give up, but she didn't want to sink again.

  Gegi's figure disappeared in the bustling city center, people coming and going in a hurry, each person's life has different troubles, I stood there alone, lamenting my own insignificance, also grateful for my ordinariness.

  When I returned to the dormitory, only Jin Tongtong was in the dormitory. Hu Guoer had recently made a new boyfriend and was mysterious every day. I didn't bother to ask, Tao Hao was probably reading books in the library. She wouldn't come back until closing time.

  Jin Tongtong's face was flushed, as if she were ill, but I knew her personality, and this kind of thing didn't need outsiders to intervene. Besides, our relationship wasn't that good anyway, so pretending in front of others was enough, there was no need to waste emotions on harmony behind the scenes.

  It's past 7 o'clock in the evening, and Tao Hao still hasn't come back. I'm a bit worried about this girl. I gave her a call to ask how she was doing, and unexpectedly, she had already returned home. I couldn't help but admire her.

  She asked with a bit of gossip: "Just you and Jin Tongtong in the dorm?"

  I said: "Well, you abandoned me too."

  "Oh! I saw you leave after class and thought you weren't coming back. Otherwise, I wouldn't have left you unattended like that!"

  "Come on, you rascal! I know you all too well. Nothing can stop you from going home, no matter how big the deal is."

  "Haha." Tao laughed slyly "Now you know."

  "Thank you, it's no secret."

  "Why don't you go home too, or come stay at my place."

  Go home?

  I'm a bit afraid to face Liu Xin.

  "Looked at the watch: 'It's already this late, is it reliable to go to your place?'"

  "Hmm! That's quite unreliable, but the old lady will definitely welcome you."

  "Wait, I'll pick up some stuff and call you when I arrive at your building."

  I hung up the phone and started to clean up, Jin Tongtong got up to get water, I didn't pay much attention at first, but she was swaying back and forth as if she was about to fall. I blurted out: "Are you okay?"

  She gave me a glance, and the flush on her face suggested that she had a fever.

  It seemed like she was feverish, and for once, she didn't have that usual attitude towards me, shaking her head.

  I couldn't bear to see her like this, so I suggested: "Why don't you give your family a call?"

  "It's nothing." She was panting as she spoke "Just wait a moment and I'll take some medicine and be fine."

  This kid!

  I didn't want to show that I cared too much about her either. Silently packing up the things, I found a box of antipyretics and handed them over: "Here."

  She took it and glanced at it: "Thank you."

  "Anyway, I won't be able to eat it, and my body is fine anyway." I slung my bag over my shoulder "I'm off. Give me a call if you need anything."

  Jin Tongtong was probably too weak, didn't even have the strength to answer me.

  I stepped out of the dormitory door and gave Hu Guoer a call, but unexpectedly this guy's phone was turned off, playing too high!

  There is no one in the bedroom, and I am also a little uneasy. Every time I hesitate, I will call Tao Hao.

  "What's going on now?" Tao Hao said in an impatient tone.

  "Alas. Jin Tongtong seems to be ill, there's no one in the dormitory, just her alone, is that okay?"

  "What's wrong with it? Why is she so precious?"

  I saw Tao Hao seemed angry, so I had to say it more tactfully: "A little girl..."

  "Wow, how refreshing!" Interrupting my words "Why didn't she think of herself as a little girl when she was being reckless and causing trouble? Now it's too late!"

  I sighed, Tao Hao was just so vengeful.

  "Alright."

  "Mind your own business! She's a two-faced person, you just met her yesterday! If worst comes to worst, call Du Bin. What's it got to do with you?"

  Good idea!

  "I'll give Du Bin a call, if these two get back together it will save me a lot of trouble."

  Du Bin's phone didn't get through at first, I called again, he answered: "I said I'm busy."

  "Huh?"

  He was stunned for a moment, then asked: "Liu Jia?"

  "Ah."

  "Sorry."

  "Oh, it's nothing," I said. "Jin Tongtong is sick, can you take a look? There's no one else in the dormitory, I'm afraid she has a high fever."

  He remained silent for a while and finally agreed with me.

  Why so much trouble?

  I'm telling myself in my heart that I mustn't get involved in too many things from now on.

  She arrived at Tao Hao's home early and bought a lot of delicious food. The two of us were eating watermelon while watching "Kangxi Lai Le".

  "Hey!" She pushed me "Do you like Big S or Little S?"

  "Big S is okay, but I don't know much about Little S."

  She put down her spoon: "You're not following me on this."

  "Get out!"

  "I like Little S, I think women should be like her, knowing what they want."

  I nodded while eating. Tao couldn't help but glare at me: "You foodie!"

  "Ah." I also have something to say to her.

  Tao stared intently at the computer screen: "Speak."

  "I went to Shendong's house that day."

  "Hey!" She turned around and looked me up and down "Are you two okay?"

  "What's wrong with you!" I scolded "You damn well better be pure!"

  "I told you so. With your figure, it's really hard for this brother to say anything."

  I kicked it away: "Get out!"

  Tao glanced at me and then seemed to say casually: "You should learn from Xiao S, know what you want. Don't think about useless things for no reason."

  It's still Tao who understands me...

  I looked at her with utmost sincerity: "You truly deserve to be my best friend."

  "Get out!"

  We spent the whole evening laughing and joking around, gossiping about useless things.

  To have such a bosom friend in life is enough.