You're my wife, don't doubt it!

Just before their official engagement, she suddenly began to strongly oppose it and then ran away from home.

Come to think of it, that must have happened some time after Xiao Yao appeared.

It's obvious that Xiao Shenjie fell in love with that man, which is why she initially seemed indifferent to the engagement, but later suddenly changed her mind.

Wait, is that short girl walking by Shen Jie?

It looks somewhat like it, but not quite; it's impossible to tell without a mask on.

Zhang Zhengkai subconsciously took two steps after him, but then realized it probably wasn't true.

Women who like to wear masks when they go out for no reason are really stupid.

However, Zhang Zhengkai reminded himself that Shen Jie might be deliberately using this method to cover her tracks.

……

If, I mean if.

If I hadn't asked my father to arrange the marriage in the first place, and instead continued to show my sincerity through legitimate channels, would the outcome have been different?

Could it be that she accepted Xiao Yao because she disliked her own behavior and out of a rebellious mentality?

It's also possible that nothing will change, and Shen Jie will only accelerate her journey into someone else's arms.

Zhang Zhengkai had no way of knowing.

I have no idea.

There is no time machine in this world, so there is no way to go back in time to verify "If...then...".

Regret is useless; now is not the best time to do self-reflection.

Actually, Zhang Zhengkai himself didn't want to come.

He wasn't unaware that he was doing something foolish.

Nobody likes to stand in one place waiting for someone, basking in the sun for hours, staring like a fool at everyone coming and going.

Isn't it great to stay home, enjoy the air conditioning, eat cold drinks, and play GBA?

But Zhang Zhengkai just couldn't help it.

He couldn't control himself.

When he sits at home, it feels like a hundred cats are pricking and scratching at his heart.

He knew perfectly well where Shen Jie was, but he couldn't control or stop himself from wanting to see her.

This is also a kind of overflow outlet for libido that has nowhere else to go.

Doing something, even if it doesn't bring about any positive change or even makes things worse, is better than staying at home and doing nothing.

Therefore, whenever his father was not home, Zhang Zhengkai would sneak out and come here to wait for several hours.

Wait until you've used up your libido before going home; at least you can give yourself some peace of mind.

"I tried my best." "I did something."

This is a way to comfort one's soul in exchange for temporary peace and relief from anxiety.

The old monk can't help me; I'll have to visit the school's counselor when school starts.

Speaking of the start of the school year.

School starts tomorrow, and then I'll have even less time and no way to come here and keep watch.

Today should be the last time.

If you still can't wait for her, then just let go completely and give up entirely.

Zhang Zhengkai's eyes were fixed on the increasingly frequent comings and goings of people.

"Just half an hour, just half an hour. If I can't wait any longer, I'll leave immediately," Zhang Zhengkai thought.

He was simultaneously hoping that Shen Jie would appear at any moment, and secretly wishing that she wouldn't.

Once enough time has passed, I can go home.

Zhang Zhengkai silently reviewed what he should say to Shen Jie should he wait for her.

Even if he is unlikely to wait, his personality wouldn't allow him to fight a battle unprepared.

What does "where there's a will, there's a way" mean?

The saying goes, "Even a virtuous woman can be swayed by a persistent suitor."

What does "what you keep in mind will eventually come to pass" mean?

What kind of chivalrous, devoted waiting?

Lies, all lies!

The ancients, indeed, deceived me!

Zhang Zhengkai glanced anxiously at the time on his phone; there were still 11 minutes left.

You'll be free soon.

The boy realized that his anxiety was rising again and decided to listen to his Walkman one more time.

"Later, you wore a blue dress and took away my most tender spot;

So I grew up alone, enduring wind and rain, sunshine and darkness, the vast sea of ​​people, and you being far away.

Come, wearing your blue dress, come and pierce my softest spot;

I enjoy growing up alone, I enjoy the wind and rain and the sunshine, I enjoy being surrounded by people, and I love having you in the distance…

As soon as Lao Lang sang the words "I like you from afar," Shen Jie walked past Zhang Zhengkai.

Zhang Zhengkai's target scanned the petite girl's face for only half a second before he immediately completed the identification.

His heart stopped beating for half a second.

Damn it, I'm leaving soon...

The girl's medium-length hair was messy, as if it hadn't been combed. She was wearing a simple short-sleeved T-shirt that looked a bit like a men's size and was quite a bit too big. She was wearing black trousers with the pant legs covering the tops of her white sneakers.

"Shen Jie," Zhang Zhengkai called out.

He heard his own voice sound a little bitter and a little hoarse.

The girl trembled all over, but didn't turn around.

"Can I talk to you?" Zhang Zhengkai asked politely, his tone tinged with humility.

The girl almost instinctively took off running.

Zhang Zhengkai had no choice but to subconsciously chase after him.

The boy chased after her relentlessly through the alleyway, his heart pounding with tension and anxiety. He hoped to have a proper talk with Shen Jie and explain his feelings. He kept calling her name, his voice revealing a hint of humility and longing.

Shen Jie ran very fast, but in the process of running, her feet suddenly slipped for some reason, and she stumbled and slowed down.

The people in the alley were attracted by this sudden scene and stopped to watch.

As Zhang Zhengkai chased after her, he tried his best to calm himself down, not wanting Shen Jie to get hurt because of him.

However, it is counterproductive.

Just as Shen Jie was running, she stepped on a loose stone and fell to the ground.

Zhang Zhengkai rushed to her side and asked her with concern if she was injured.

Shen Jie sat up wearily. One of her shoes had fallen off at some point, revealing her white sock, but she was still struggling desperately with rapid breathing, as if she wanted to continue to escape.

This scene left the people around speechless, and some were already eager to step forward and meddle.

Zhang Zhengkai wanted to help Shen Jie up, but knowing she would refuse fiercely, he looked back at the road he had come from, ran over to pick up Shen Jie's sneakers, and then ran back to hand them back to her.

At this moment, Shen Jie had already stood up by herself, leaning against the wall of the alley. She didn't seem to be injured. Her foot, wearing a white sock, was on top of her foot wearing a shoe.

Shen Jie snatched her sneakers from Zhang Zhengkai's hand and started hitting him mercilessly.

Zhang Zhengkai protected his head and vital organs, letting her hit him.

Shen Jie was already quite strong, and she didn't hold back, using the sole of her shoe. Soon, Zhang Zhengkai couldn't take it anymore.

This scene left the people around speechless, and some were already eager to step forward and meddle from another angle.

Fortunately, Shen Jie stopped, then squatted down and started putting on her shoes.

After putting on his shoes, he unleashed a barrage of kicks on Zhang Zhengkai's shinbone until the man collapsed to the ground.

After she had her fill of fighting, the girl turned and left.

Zhang Zhengkai struggled to his feet and limped after him, saying, "I'll just say two words, just two words. I'll leave right after I'm done, okay?"

Shen Jie covered her ears, quickly walked through the small shop at the entrance of the alley, and headed towards the main road.

"Young man, would you like another Sprite?" the shop owner greeted him warmly.

"Can't you just listen to me for a couple of minutes?" Zhang Zhengkai said breathlessly. "I promise I won't bother you anymore after you finish."

"Go ahead and say it!" Shen Jie lowered her hands from her ears and quickened her pace. "Nobody's stopping you from talking!"

"I," Zhang Zhengkai said quickly, having rehearsed the words countless times in his mind, "I give up. I won't pursue you anymore. Let's be friends, okay?"