PNB Chapter 6 angered him
Chapter 6 angered him
After finishing breakfast, she quickly got ready and headed to school. She had neglected her studies during the holiday, and with graduation approaching, she knew she had to work harder.
"Ah Yun, have you been in contact with Tang Zhou lately?" Gu Jiayue looked at her with a gossipy expression. After class, she was dragged to a convenience store to buy snacks. Along the way, Gu Jiayue kept asking her questions like a chatterbox, which made her head spin.
"I saw him on the playground after I was punished to run laps that day. My classmates said he had taken a long leave of absence, and I haven't been able to contact him since." She said she didn't know either, and couldn't reach him.
"You don't know how Tang Zhou feels about you, do you? He..." Before she could finish, she was interrupted by her next words, "Jiayue, I only have friendship with Tang Zhou, there's nothing else between us. So, please stop teasing me and him. If things don't go as planned, it won't be good for either of us if they get around to spreading rumors, don't you think?"
Her words, like a sharp sword, fell perfectly into Tang Zhou's ears as he stood behind her. He stood there motionless, only watching her back, her words ruthlessly piercing through the veil of secrecy, clearly revealing the relationship between her and Tang Zhou to everyone. With a firm and resolute tone, she declared to everyone a fact: she had absolutely no romantic feelings for Tang Zhou; their relationship had always remained one of friendship, nothing more.
Every word she spoke was like a nail, deeply driven into his heart. Her eyes revealed a resolute determination. This clear statement not only showed her inner honesty but also demonstrated her decisiveness and rationality in matters of the heart.
"Shi Yun, how could you be so heartless..." He stared wide-eyed at the woman he had once loved so deeply, his face filled with disbelief. A surge of pain and anger welled up inside him, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
They had shared so many wonderful times, laughing, crying, and struggling together. But now, she had made such a resolute decision to leave him, which filled him with utter despair.
He tried to convince himself it was just a nightmare, but the cruel reality kept reminding him: it was all over. Tears blurred his vision, and her figure receded into the distance, making him feel like they were getting further and further apart...
Hearing a slight noise behind her, her heart tightened, and she instinctively turned around. There he stood, motionless, like a statue, a few steps away from her.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on him. His figure appeared somewhat forlorn and lonely, as if he were the only person left in the world. Yet, at this moment, the distance between them seemed so vast, as if an insurmountable chasm separated them.
She gazed at him, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes—surprise, doubt, and a barely perceptible hint of anticipation. He remained silent, watching her intently, as if trying to decipher something from her gaze.
Time ticked by, and a suffocating silence filled the air. Finally, she took a deep breath and broke the silence: "You... how did you get here?" Her voice trembled slightly, tinged with nervousness.
After a long silence, he left...
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“Ah Yun, are you still thinking about what happened earlier? Actually… I don’t really know how to say it. I just remembered we have a spring outing this Wednesday! Would you like to come?” He said, gently patting Ah Yun’s shoulder, his eyes filled with anticipation and concern. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on them, seemingly echoing his invitation. Ah Yun looked up slightly, seeing his warm smile, and a wave of emotion washed over her. After a moment of silence, she slowly nodded, indicating her willingness to go. They smiled at each other, both seemingly filled with anticipation for the spring outing.
"No problem, I can relax properly this time."
As graduation approached, the vibrant energy of youth, like the fragrance of flowers in a summer breeze, permeated the campus. The girls who had spent so much time together decided to hold a special reunion to give a perfect ending to their precious high school years and create unforgettable and beautiful memories.
Xie Shiyun returned home with light steps, her heart filled with anticipation and excitement. She quickly washed up and changed into a snow-white nightgown, looking as pure and beautiful as a fairy. Then, she cautiously walked to the door of his study, gently pushed it open, and peeked out her small, adorable head.
However, the moment she stepped into the study, a strong hand suddenly reached out and grabbed her tightly. Caught off guard, she was dragged into the room, her body pressed against the wall. Looking closer, she saw it was Fu Shiyue! He braced himself against the wall with his other hand, his eyes filled with fervent affection, a teasing smile playing on his lips: "Little girl, sneaking into my study so late, wearing this alluring nightgown, have you been missing me?"
Xie Shiyun's cheeks flushed crimson instantly, like ripe apples, her shyness overflowing. She tried to push away the domineering man before her, but he was too strong; she, a frail woman, was no match for him. She could only stammer, "Fu... Fu Shiyue, don't misunderstand, I actually have something I want to tell you... you see..."
Her voice trailed off, her gaze darting around, unable to meet his burning eyes. The atmosphere became unusually ambiguous and tense, as if time itself had frozen.
"No." He refused decisively. He knew exactly what she was going to say, but he simply couldn't agree. He couldn't let his woman be with another man.
"I haven't even said anything yet, and you've already rejected it," she complained, pouting her cherry-like lips.
Fu Shiyue understood immediately, knowing what she was about to say. She simply wanted his permission to attend the party. He had already heard about it. Coupled with her fainting spell and his appearance before him, he had inquired about Xie Shiyun's feelings for him, learning that a boy named Tang Zhou in her class harbored feelings for her. What made him even more wary was that Tang Zhou was no ordinary person!
Besides, Tang Zhou's appearance before her was definitely not so simple; he was the heir to the Chuangxi Group! He approached her with a purpose, but unfortunately, she never realized it. She naively regarded Tang Zhou as an ordinary person with no special background. Moreover, Tang Zhou was also one of her close friends, often appearing in her life alongside Gu Jiayue.
“You must stay away from that guy named Tang Zhou. He’s definitely not as innocent and harmless as you think. There must be some ulterior motive behind his acquaintance with you,” Fu Shiyue said firmly.
After saying this, he didn't hesitate to stretch out his arms, tightly embrace the woman's slender waist, and lift her up with force. Then, he strode confidently towards the room.
Upon entering the room, the man gently kicked open the door and walked to the bedside. He slowly lifted the soft quilt covering the bed and carefully placed the woman in his arms in the center of the neat bed. As if afraid of waking a sleeping fairy, his movements were gentle and full of love.
"Why do you harbor such hostility towards Tang Zhou? If he hadn't taken me to the hospital in time last time, I would have been in grave danger. He's just an ordinary kid; what value do I have that he could exploit? I've known him for a long time, and Jia Yue knows that too."
Hearing this, his eyes darkened, a cold glint flashed, and he stared into her eyes, saying in a hoarse voice, "A-Yun, you are still too naive. He and I are both men. His feelings for you are like my feelings for you, understand? You can know a person's face but not their heart. He is definitely not as ordinary as you imagine."
She's not a child anymore. He told her to trust him, but doesn't she even have the right to make friends?
"I don't understand, what's so special about him?" Xie Shiyun retorted.
Fu Shiyue frowned, about to explain, when his phone suddenly rang. He picked up the phone and walked to the window to answer it.
Xie Shiyun took the opportunity to sit up, her mind a jumble of thoughts. She knew, of course, that Fu Shiyue wouldn't suspect Tang Zhou without reason, but she also didn't think Tang Zhou had any ill intentions.
Fu Shiyue hung up the phone and walked back. He saw Xie Shiyun looking conflicted. He sat down on the edge of the bed, took her hand, and said softly, "There are some things I can't tell you right now, but please believe me, I won't hurt you."
Xie Shiyun looked at him, and the unease in her heart gradually subsided. She nodded, deciding to trust his judgment for the time being.
Xie Shiyun was unaware of the details.
He carefully lifted her light body, as if holding a priceless treasure in his hands. Then, he gently placed her on the soft, comfortable bed, afraid of disturbing her sweet dreams.
Looking at her peaceful and serene face, his heart was filled with endless love and care. He said softly, "A-Yun, you should rest early. I'll come in later."
After saying these words, he gently kissed her forehead, then slowly turned and left. Before leaving the room, he didn't forget to look back at her lying on the bed, his eyes filled with tenderness and longing.
As soon as he finished speaking, his figure turned around lightly, like a leaf swaying in the wind, and then walked slowly towards the study with elegant and firm steps.
Entering the study, a tranquil and profound atmosphere enveloped him. He walked straight to the desk, his gaze naturally falling on the bottle of red wine placed on it. As if drawn by some mysterious force, he reached out and gently picked it up.
The bottle felt heavy in his hand, exuding a sense of age and refinement. He carefully grasped the neck of the bottle and slowly pulled out the cork. With a soft "pop," the cork came off the bottle, and a faint aroma of wine instantly filled the air.
He tilted the bottle, letting the crystal-clear liquid flow from the neck into a delicate, transparent stemmed glass. The wine rippled gently in the glass, creating beautiful concentric circles, like a poetic painting.
He stared at the wine glass in his hand, his eyes gleaming. At that moment, time seemed to stand still.
He extended his elegant, slender hands, grasped the wine glass, and slowly swirled it, allowing the red wine to fully interact with the air and release its increasingly rich and mellow aroma. With the subtle movement of his wrist, the red wine formed a small vortex in the glass, as if it were the prelude to a magnificent dance.
Finally, he stopped what he was doing, raised the glass to his lips, first inhaling the intoxicating aroma, and then took a small sip. The red wine entered his mouth, and its rich flavor instantly spread throughout his mouth, flowing down his throat like silk, leaving a faint aftertaste.
He closed his eyes, savoring the exquisite taste of each drop of red wine, feeling the sweetness dance on his tongue, enjoying the tranquility and satisfaction. At that moment, everything else in the world seemed irrelevant to him; only this glass of red wine could bring him endless pleasure.
Xie Shiyun, on the other hand, is like that glass of red wine in my hand—unique in flavor, fragrant, and sweet.
When she woke up the next day, she sent a WeChat message to Fu Shiyue.
Xie Shiyun: Today is the weekend, and the school will have its final make-up classes for this period, so I might be back a little late. Don't worry about me.
He thought to himself, "You're the kind of person who responds better to gentleness than force."