When their lovely childhood friend returned, they were all in a panic!

Once I stepped outside, the oppressive atmosphere lessened considerably.

This also made Su Ningyu feel a little more relaxed, both physically and mentally.

However, a shadow still loomed over her heart.

This world is so unfair.

"Look at you, so pathetic! You wouldn't even get enough for a dowry when you got married!"

The woman's curses still weighed heavily on her mind.

The girl, who was already insecure, was now even more breathless.

Unbeknownst to her, she had already walked into a night market street.

The aromas from various food stalls wafted over, causing her already hungry stomach to rumble.

"Gurgle gurgle..."

Su Ningyu hesitated as she looked at the crumpled red banknote in her hand.

This is the only one left, and I'm still so reluctant to part with it...

The surrounding crowd was bustling and noisy.

Compared to them, I feel so lonely being all alone.

Su Ningyu walked until she reached the park next to the night market street.

The wind was strong, blowing her clothes up.

The large ponytail, where all the hair was tied together, was also blown up.

She found a bench and sat down.

Will it be better?

Maybe.

But where will I end up?

People like me...

Su Ningyu lowered her eyes and looked at the lake in the distance.

Wouldn't it be much easier if I died?

Anyway, they all think I'm a burden to my family.

"Eat candy."

Suddenly, that familiar voice rang out.

Su Ningyu was taken aback for a moment, then immediately turned her head away.

There was nothing in the park except a few elderly people taking a leisurely stroll after their meal.

That sound was just a hallucination.

But it touched her heartstrings.

Bai Yu...

I don't think I'm as strong as you.

Why are you being so nice to me...?

My vision became increasingly blurry, and tears welled up in my eyes without me even realizing it.

I really, really want to eat candy right now...

I really want some candy...

Driven by her last wish, Su Ningyu stood up.

Clutching the last red bill, she left the park.

She returned shortly afterward.

However, the red banknote in her hand turned into a lollipop.

This is the most expensive lollipop she's ever bought; it cost her 100 yuan!

Su Ningyu slowly unwrapped the packaging and put it in her mouth.

The sweet, tangy flavor of oranges welled up in her heart.

They're the same brand of lollipops...

How come it's only slightly different from what Bai Yu gave me?

I just don't know what's missing.

Never mind, let's finish this lollipop and call it a day.

Su Ningyu wiped away her tears, a miserable smile appearing on her face.

......

"Like spring flowers blooming in the summer night..."

Bai Yu hummed a song and closed the door.

Phew, I'm finally home, so comfortable!

It's so great to date a senior!

Bah! Playing the piano, playing the piano!

I had just sat down on the sofa to rest when my phone suddenly rang.

Bai Yu picked it up casually and looked at it, raising an eyebrow.

It was the class monitor who called!

Although I've had friends for a long time, we've hardly ever been in contact.

The most frequent contact was to urge the submission of online assignments.

With that in mind, he answered the phone.

As soon as the call connected, I could hear a lot of wind on the other end.

Oh? You weren't home because you were outdoors?

Bai Yu thought to herself.

"What's wrong, class monitor?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than she faintly heard sobbing.

Accompanying this was Su Ningyu's voice, which she was trying hard to suppress as she cried.

"Bai Yu... I'm sorry..."

"I can't treat you to hot pot on Saturday..."

The more Su Ningyu spoke, the harder it became for her to stop crying.

She sat on the bench and wiped away her tears again.

He had a lollipop in his mouth, and his speech was a little slurred.

"Squad leader, what's wrong? Where are you?"

Bai Yu's anxious voice came through the old cell phone.

Hearing her voice, Su Ningyu both cried and laughed.

Bai Yu is always so nice...

But it would be such a waste to give his kindness to someone like me...

I'm not as good-looking as them, nor am I very smart; all I know is how to study.

Even their family backgrounds aren't as good as theirs...

Whether I'm there or not makes no difference.

Oh no, there are still differences.

It will increase Bai Yu's burden; she's made up so many excuses just to get me to eat...

But......

"Bai Yu, why are you so nice to me?"

Su Ningyu finally couldn't hold back her tears and burst into tears.

Anyway, once I finish this lollipop, it'll be over.

I don't need to be strong anymore, right?

I am not only the class monitor, but also a vulnerable little girl.

"If only I could have my wish... I really, really want to..."

"Squad leader, calm down!"

"I really want to..."

At this point, Su Ningyu hung up the phone, her face completely soaked with tears.

She only finished speaking after hearing the "beep" of the phone being disconnected.

"Being with you..."

Even at this point, the insecure girl didn't dare to express her feelings.

She was afraid of ruining Qingyan's relationship with him.

Enjoying the sweetness of the lollipop, Su Ningyu waited quietly.

At this point, she felt that the world had become so different.

It's as if I've been detached from myself, and no longer belong here.

The lollipop is getting smaller and smaller, and it's almost finished.

It was getting dark, and the park was the least crowded place at this time.

She didn't stand up until she was given a sweet lollipop, with only one stick left.

Su Ningyu numbly walked to the trash can and threw the trash in.

Then, she looked at the calm lake.

Even though the wind was very strong, it did not stir up the lake water at all.

Take a step forward, one step at a time...

The speed was neither fast nor slow, like a countdown, one step per second.

The world gradually turned gray and black, losing its color.

The noisy sounds gradually disappeared, replaced by tinnitus.

Su Ningyu looked blank as she approached the lake step by step.

So this is what it feels like in the final moments?

I felt incredibly calm, without a single unnecessary thought.

After a person dies, there should be no more worries, right?

Getting closer and closer...

We're almost at the end of the meadow; below lies a bottomless lake.

She seemed to vaguely hear someone calling her.

Another step... it's almost here.

Just as he was about to take the second step, a tremendous force pulled his hand back.

Su Ningyu was stunned for a moment, and then her slender body was immediately pulled away.

Those rough, heavy hands pulled her out of the gray and black world completely.

The world regained its color, and all sorts of sounds reappeared in her mind.

"Squad leader, I'm here, it's alright."

Bai Yu, panting heavily, held Su Ningyu tightly in his arms.

"I'm here, I've always been..."