Pandora's Box

Wei Yuantao was still watching Zhuo Wenyang's back, with a sense of awe and respect: "I actually saw Senior Zhuo here! So I'm not bragging for you, you really have friendship with him!"

He looked me over again, and said in amazement: "How did you two meet? You don't look like someone in his circle of friends."

I was going to say something like "We are classmates in high school, and we used to have a good relationship" to show off, but when I thought of Zhuo Wenyang's indifference just now, I felt my words choked in my throat.

I could only say awkwardly: "Oh, it's because his dad is friends with my dad, and there are people in my family who are related to them."

"Yes, you, I have something," Wei Yuantao came back to his senses, and immediately said with a grim expression, "Where is the address sent by Yuan Keke? Hurry up and give it to me!"

The admiration for Zhuo Wenyang is completely vulnerable to the infatuation with Yuan Keke.

When Wei Yuantao anxiously dragged him away from home, I glanced at Zhuo Wenyang who was in the living room.

He still drooped his eyelashes expressionlessly, as if he didn't even care about raising his eyes.

I was no longer in the mood to eat late at night, but thinking that I might have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of helping those two single dogs get married, I still managed to pull myself together.

To be honest, I don't think Wei Yuantao and Yuan Keke are a good match, because they are completely different from each other.

But Wei Yuantao is innocent, his character is not bad, and he is righteous to his friends. Apart from a stronger sense of superiority, there is no other problem.I still want to give him a chance, and give Yuan Keke, who is single, a chance.

What if they could create sparks?

When I was eating, I just felt that there was a spark in my heart.

Wei Yuantao remained expressionless, eating the crayfish placed in front of him in a sullen manner, not talking to Yuan Keke at all.

Even if I tried my best to bring up the topic for him, and tried every means to get Yuan Keke to ask him, he still didn't answer.

This guy usually pretends to be cold and arrogant, but he is a tease in private, but he is an idiot in front of Yuan Keke.

Yuan Keke didn't think he was disobedient, and just chatted with me about the way to make money she had just discovered.

I couldn't help but shoot at Wei Yuantao out of the corner of my eye: "Don't just eat crayfish, save a few for Ke Ke, won't you peel them for her?"

Wei Yuantao immediately stopped his movements, as if the program had been suspended, and stood there sluggishly.

I couldn't stand his stupidity, so I stuffed a roasted corn into his hand, and he continued to chew silently.

"..."

I felt my blood pressure was a bit high, so I could only say: "I'm going to buy a milk tea. Keke, what do you want to drink? Do you want to beat lemon tea? Wei Yuantao, come with me."

Out of Yuan Keke's line of sight, Wei Yuantao came to his senses as if out of mind control, and began to wail: "It's over, did I behave badly just now?"

"What do you think?" I hated iron for being weak, "It's fine to patronize yourself and eat, but you only pick the most expensive ones! Are you really so greedy?"

"It's not that I don't have it," Wei Yuantao said with a sad face, "I'm just too nervous, I can only keep eating the food closest to me, and I can't care what it is!"

"That's it, Keke probably thinks that you have low EQ, don't know how to be polite, and don't know how to take care of girls. She ordered a total of three catties of crayfish, and I'll give you all to eat."

"What should I do?" Wei Yuantao was very at a loss, "Is it too late for me to spit it out now?"

"..." Love is really a thing of intellect.

"Wait to create a chance for you, and you send her back."

Wei Yuantao's eyes brightened: "Is it possible? Is she willing?"

"...Students, drop by to see her off, there is nothing you don't want to do. Don't be too guilty. You should seize the opportunity on the way and talk to her more," I encouraged him, "You can do it!"

After buying the milk tea, I told Yuan Keke when I got back, "It's a bit late, wait for Brother Tao to send you off."

Yuan Keke was a little surprised: "Huh? Is this convenient?"

"He came here by car, what's the inconvenience for him," I said, "It's only inconvenient for me who needs to ride a shared bicycle home, but I don't mind!"

When I came home slowly on my bicycle, Wei Yuantao's call also came.

His voice sounded like a concubine: "I didn't say a word to her."

"...Aren't you good at chatting usually?"

He was dejected: "I haven't been alone with her, my mind is blank, and I can't think of what to say."

I was stunned by him: "What's the matter, you, you are not so worthless in front of other girls!"

"That's different," Wei Yuantao said, "She's Yuan Keke."

"..."

I went to Yuan Keke to insinuate: "Wei Yuantao behaved abnormally tonight, haha."

Yuan Keke replied: "Huh? Is it abnormal? Isn't he always like this?"

"...Really?" How could it sound worse.

"It's just cold, people in old T City are like this, I'm used to it."

"Actually, if you get to know him well, you'll find that he's not aloof. He's quite funny."

"That's because I'm not very cold with you. I want to say that I took his car. Out of politeness, I had to talk to him when I had nothing to say. In the end, he just said 'hmm' twice," Yuan Keke said, "With Country people like me can’t get together, I’m not from the same road.”

"..."

It's too miserable, Wei Yuantao.

I couldn't help crying and laughing, thinking that there are people in this world who have a more miserable crush than me, and I can't help but calm down a little.

After that day, Zhuo Wenyang disappeared from home for a while.

I can only think that he should no longer be willing to appear where I am.Only for Cheng Yichen's sake did he reluctantly come.

Thinking about it, Cheng Yichen said to me with a smile, "Wen Yang is willing to come because of you."

At that time, I was so flattered and overjoyed.

I think Zhuo Wenyang once sincerely wanted to be friends with me.

It was me who screwed up everything.

Maybe happiness is conserved, I think.I overdrawn too much happiness that night, so I can only repay it with long-term unhappiness.

Logically speaking, the postgraduate entrance examination will be in half a year. I have been preparing for it since last year, and now it is time to reach the sprint stage.During the summer vacation, you must concentrate on studying, and you can only do it by hanging on the beam.

However, since Zhuo Wenyang stopped coming to the house, besides happiness, what he took away seems to be my ability to learn.

I spread out the book every day, even if I try hard, my mind is still in a mess, and I can't learn at all.

I know in my heart that I am not a material for studying, and studying hard is very painful for a mortal like me.

The only motivation that allows me to overcome this pain comes from Zhuo Wenyang.

Once he alienates me, I lose that kind of support, and I no longer have the pursuit and ability to challenge myself.

The books and materials prepared for studying astronomy have become a worse burden than a display on the table-I can't read them, and playing games against them every day will only make me feel ashamed.

So I put them away and locked them in a cupboard.

I was able to see Zhuo Wenyang again because of Cheng Yichen's birthday party.

On the annual birthday, Cheng Yichen decided not to waste it, and asked to spend it casually at home.

That being said, of course we cannot be "casual".

My dad and the others flew to T City specially for this purpose, and brought carefully selected gifts; Ke Luo, who was resident in S City recently and took care of the local business for Lufeng, also rushed back; The chef of an expensive restaurant invites someone to come and cook with his assistants and ingredients.

Everyone rejoices and wants to gather together.

I am so thankful for this day.Because on this day, everyone will naturally feel happy, and no one wants to destroy this happy atmosphere.This is a very good time to get close to Zhuo Wenyang.

I'm looking forward to it.

When Zhuo Wenyang's figure appeared in the living room, I just felt my heart beating.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen each other, I’ve accumulated a lot of words to say to him, but all the energy in my body seems to be concentrated in my chest, where I’m nervously jumping wildly, so much so that I can’t even breathe out from my throat. There is no strength in a word.

I can only look at him desperately and greedily, as if I want to make up for the fact that I haven't seen him these days, and I can see him all at once.

He seemed to be a little thinner, and his face was a little tired. He must have been very busy recently.

But none of this hurt his reputation.He is still so handsome, tall and straight, with a clean and cool look.

I stared at him like an idiot, but fortunately he didn't notice my gaze, and was only concentrating on talking to Cheng Yichen.

As he spoke, there was a smile on his face, and then he raised his head, as if scanning the other guests in the room.When his eyes were about to fall on me, someone patted my shoulder: "Hi!"

"..." It was Ke Luo.

"What do you want to drink? I'm waiting for someone to bring the drinks over."

"...whatever." I want to drink your blood alive.

Ke Luo asked again: "Have you been in touch with LEE recently?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"Did you know he has a new relationship?"

"Who doesn't know, he shows his love in the circle of friends when he has nothing to do, and stuffs dog food. Fortunately, I'm already blind."

Ke Luo said, "Well, let's talk later."

During the meal, I failed to sit next to Zhuo Wenyang as I wished.

Ke Luo is on my left, Cheng Yichen and my dad are on my right.The young man in white that I have been thinking about day and night is sitting in a diagonal position from me, out of reach.

The tabletop, which was too huge because it was all stretched out, stood between us like a dark sea.

I watched him talk to Cheng Yichen, gentle and patient, and he would respond to my dad politely and kindly, even with a sincere smile.

I really envy Cheng Yichen, and I also envy my father.I'm not greedy, I just want to be treated like Zhuo Wenyang again.

However, I couldn't find a time to talk to him, and I was very busy during this meal, and it seemed that I had both sides.

Cheng Yichen brought me food from time to time, and carefully asked me about school affairs. I could feel his efforts to build a good relationship with me, and I couldn't bear to neglect his hospitality on such occasions.

After dealing with this, Ke Luo came to me to tell his troubles - LEE recently had a hot fight with that new love named Shao Yan, and he felt that Shao Yan was very problematic.

"I had dinner with them," Ke Luo said. "Guess what, he was courteous to me the whole time, and he would send me messages from time to time when he got back."

"What the hell, he actually wants to chat with you?"

"Yes, he also asked me out for a drink, alone."

"..." I said, "This man is seriously ill, you have to tell LEE immediately!"

Ke Luo shook his head: "I told him, but he didn't believe me. He said I just wanted to ruin his happy life. "

"Then I'll go..."

Ke Luo immediately said: "You must not talk to him about this, or he will only think I'm even worse."

"..." LEE is a smart person who has been in love for many years, so he won't fall in love like a first-time girl. I really believe in his emotional intelligence in this regard.

But since he colluded with Tong Shan and had an accident a while ago, he has behaved abnormally.And I don't know why.

"If he takes the initiative to show his affection to you, you can try to insinuate it," Ke Luo said, "I'm not jealous, I just don't want him to entrust someone to someone else. Something is really wrong with Shao Yan, it's not just a simple thought."

When I finally finished chatting with Ke Luo, I mustered up the courage and walked in the direction of Zhuo Wenyang.

He stood by the window in the corner, quietly watching his father chatting and joking with his relatives and friends.His legs are long, and he looks lonely inexplicably, like a crane that is alone in the world.

After my throat churned for a long time, I finally said the lines I had been brewing all night: "Isn't it busy these days? You haven't come home for dinner yet."

He turned his head to look at me, nodded slightly: "Yes, a lot has happened recently."

I nervously analyzed the information in his expression and tone. He should be a little uncomfortable, but he didn't seem to be disgusted or repelled.

"Hmm, you look tired."

He froze for a moment, raised his hand to touch his face, and said, "Do I look bad?"

"No, no, that's not what I meant," I hated myself for not being able to chat well, so I quickly changed the subject, "Uncle Chen is very happy today."

His expression softened: "Well, my dad likes that everyone can get together."

I took courage and struck while the iron was hot: "Then if you are free, come over more."

He froze again and said, "I..."

The phone rang untimely in my trouser pocket, so I had to take it out to see that it was Wei Yuantao.

"..." Although it's a bit annoying, he won't make a phone call when he's fine.

After hesitating, Zhuo Wenyang said, "Aren't you going to answer?"

I just had to press the answer button.Wei Yuantao's voice sounded like howling ghosts and wolves, it was deafening.

"What to do, what to do, I'm done, I'm going to die!"

This kind of exuberant tone made my scalp tingle with embarrassment.I quickly covered my phone with one hand, walked quickly to the balcony outside, and asked, "What's wrong?"

He was out of breath: "My dad found a new tutor for my brother!"

"Then what's the matter, it's nothing new." I know his younger brother is quite naughty, and he can't be a tutor for too long.

He said out of breath, "I came back to meet her tonight, it's Yuan Keke."

"..."

Meeting Yuan Keke on a narrow road at home might be a bit too much for him.

"What to do, what to do, I couldn't say a word just now, I think I'm going to lack oxygen..." Wei Yuantao gasped and said, "Should I talk to her? Will she feel embarrassed? Or Pretending not to know each other? Will she think I'm rude? "

"..."

After spending half a day, I finally gave Wei Yuantao the terrified and overwhelmed happiness, and I returned to the living room.

The atmosphere in the living room was very good, Cheng Yichen was sitting on the floor, actually playing the guitar, I didn't even know he could play the guitar, and he even played it very well.

He played a piece of music that was unfamiliar to me but quite beautiful, and my dad hummed along with the melody.My dad's singing is actually not bad.

Cheng Yichen sat cross-legged opposite them, leaning against the sofa, tilting his head slightly, with a serious and intoxicated smile, and Lu Feng was next to him.

This kind of old-fashioned gathering looks so tacit and happy.

Zhuo Wenyang was still standing in the original position, but the topic that was interrupted just now seemed to be unable to continue.

I chuckled twice: "I'm sorry, Wei Yuantao has something to do with me just now."

He looked up at me with a questioning look in his eyes.

As I was about to explain, I remembered Wei Yuantao's advice not to let anyone know about his secret love for Yuan Keke. In order to be worthy of Brother Tao's trust, I could only laugh: "It's a personal matter."

He said "hmm".

For a moment we seemed to have nothing to say.

The atmosphere froze for a moment, and I said, "That's right, I passed all the exams, thank you for helping me review at the end of the semester."

"You're welcome, it should be."

"Haha, without you, I'm afraid I would have been hung as a kite long ago."

He didn't answer, and he didn't smile.

My heart sank.

He suddenly said: "Excuse me." Then he turned to leave.

I hurriedly called him: "Zhuo Wenyang!"

There was a pause in his steps.

I stopped him, but I didn't know what to say, so I had to say, "Zhuo Wenyang, I'm giving up the inter-professional postgraduate entrance examination."

He turned his head, looked at me, and nodded: "It can be seen. It is also the right choice."

I scratched my head in embarrassment: "I'm not a student, I think it's more appropriate to find a job directly after graduation."

"Well. There's nothing wrong with getting a job early."

After a moment of silence, I summoned up all my courage again.

"Zhuo Wenyang, I'm sorry."

He seemed a little surprised: "What?"

"I don't know exactly what I did wrong, but I can feel that you don't want to talk to me, so it must be my mistake," I said eagerly, "Sometimes I don't mean it, sometimes it's me. I thought it wasn't that serious, but no matter what, I didn't mean anything malicious. I'm rather dull, if I make you angry, I hope you can tell me, remind me, and let me correct it. Please forgive me."

He was quiet for a long time, so long that I thought time had stood still.

Finally, he said softly, "No, you don't need to apologize. Especially you don't need to apologize to me."

"..."

"It's not your problem, it never was your problem."

If it weren't for his expression, I would have thought these words were out of anger.

He looked strangely sad, and discouraged.

And I can't read the emotion.

But what I do understand is that he rejected me.In any case, this is an answer that rejects people thousands of miles away.

He decided to close the door that was once open to me.