The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

Come to think of it, it's been a week since I last saw Xiaoxi...

Xu Nian rubbed her neck, and the image of that cute little figure appeared in her mind.

Yesterday was a family dinner, today I'm having extra lessons, and the day after tomorrow I have a tutor assignment.

For a whole week, Xiaoxi didn't go back to the shop to stay.

Moreover, they are becoming less and less connected with themselves.

According to Wen Yao, she had been studying with her roommates because the final exams were approaching and she needed to make the most of her time to review.

Xu Nian expressed her understanding of this.

After all, the initial plan was for Xiaoxi to live in the dormitory.

But why do I always feel so empty inside...?

Hmm? Is that a stream?

Xu Nian glanced at the school gate and saw three girls chatting and laughing as they got into a taxi.

One of the figures looked like his younger sister.

But what she was wearing didn't seem to be Xiaoxi's clothes.

Xu Nian closed her eyes and shook her head vigorously.

Xiaoxi should be studying in her dormitory at this time.

"Brother Xu, here's one for someone outside the school, could you take it and deliver it?"

Qi Yu's shout pulled Xu Nian back from her thoughts.

"Give it to me."

Xu Nian took the meal, looked at the address, and couldn't help but frown.

It's that weirdo's takeout again.

These past few days, every time I deliver food, I get yelled at for some different reason.

He summarized it as follows: orders must be delivered within 20 minutes of being placed; knocking on the door and making phone calls are not allowed.

As for how to pick up the food? That weirdo opens the door precisely 20 minutes after you place your order. If you can't see the food at the door, just ask for a refund.

If you calculate the time, there are only five minutes left...

"I'm leaving now. After I drop you off, I'll go back and cook for you. Could you also ask a classmate to pass on a message to my sister and ask her what she wants for lunch?"

"Okay... I understand."

Xu Nian put on her helmet and yawned.

The broken earphone was playing upbeat music.

He hummed along to the melody to perk himself up, then rode off on his electric scooter.

"When parting blossoms, new branches stretch out."

"Like winter turning to spring, waiting for the snow in my heart to melt..."

......

Although it had snowed lightly, the cinema was packed with people because it was the weekend.

Couples holding hands, parents with their children, and groups of close friends.

Amidst the crowded throng, Xu Xi tiptoed, trying to increase her altitude, anxiously searching for her brother's figure.

"Xi Bao, the movie's about to start, let's go inside!"

Wen Yao handed Xu Xi a bucket of popcorn and a Coke with a smile.

"Wait a minute, let me find where my brother is."

Xu Xi took out her phone, intending to call her brother and ask for his location.

But the bright no signal indicator on her phone made her frown slightly.

"Yaoyao, are you lying to me? My brother didn't come at all?"

Wen Yao avoided eye contact and chuckled awkwardly.

"Oh, it's alright, let's go inside. We're all in this movie theater, we're not going to get lost, are we?"

Xu Xi's brows furrowed even deeper.

However, on second thought, the movie seats were all booked in advance.

Before she arrived, Wen Yao said that she had been specially arranged to have a unique couple's seat in this movie theater.

Perhaps her brother has already entered and is waiting for her next to her seat.

Instead of wandering around aimlessly like a headless fly outside, it's better to get your ticket checked first and see if your brother is already in place.

Even if he wasn't in his assigned spot, he could still find himself by following the directions on his ticket.

Seeing Xu Xi enter with popcorn, Wen Yao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Wen Yao, you didn't bring a jammer here, did you?"

Zhao Lin asked worriedly, noticing that her phone had also lost signal.

"How could that be? Taking it outside is illegal, I wouldn't dare to do that."

Wen Yao shook her head.

"It's probably because there were too many people in the movie theater, putting a lot of pressure on the communication system, or the walls were built very thick for soundproofing, which blocked the signal."

"It's okay if you didn't bring it. Let's still get our tickets checked and enter."

"it is good."

The two followed Xu Xi into screening room number five.

Zhao Lin craned her neck, glanced at the couples' seats in the front row, and frowned.

"Wen Yao, he doesn't seem to be here yet."

"It's alright, he's very punctual. He'll be there once the movie starts."

Why did you choose to send him?

"Hmm...I think that although he comes from a poor family, he is very capable and serious about his work. He will definitely be successful in the future."

"Xi Bao's family isn't well-off either, and he's also very capable. I think they're quite a good match. If you don't like them, we can always look for other guys."

......

Xu Xi took light, quick steps and skipped to the first row of the screening room.

The seats here have been replaced with pink two-seater sofas without any partitions in the middle.

The girl gently sat down; it was soft and comfortable.

The sofa is wide and large; there's more than enough room for two people to lie down comfortably.

There are also drawbacks. The viewing angle isn't great from this position, and the screen looks huge in your eyes, making movie watching tiring.

Oh well, she didn't come here to watch a movie anyway.

My brother should be arriving soon.

Xu Xi looked at her phone screen, smoothed her bangs, and applied some lip balm.

It's been so long since we last met, so I need to show my best spirits and impress my brother.

Without realizing it, her cheeks began to feel slightly hot.

A young girl's shyness is the most touching thing, like a soft, fluffy pink cotton candy.

A pair of feet wearing men's leather shoes stood in front of the girl.

"elder brother..."

Xu Xi looked up and saw the newcomer; the smile on her face froze instantly.

"Gu Shuchang? What are you doing here?"

Gu Shuchang was wearing an ill-fitting suit. The buttons on the collar were extremely awkward; only half of them were buttoned, and the other half could not be buttoned at all due to the poor workmanship.

Even the tie was crooked.

He glanced at the shocked Xu Xi in front of him, his expression faltering. He then wiped his glasses and looked down at the movie ticket in his hand.

"Uh... Sister Xi, I don't know either... Sister Yao gave me a ticket and told me to dress smartly and come to this cinema to watch a movie..."

"I wasn't planning on coming. I haven't even finished my final project yet, but Sister Yao said... she'd give me an extra 200 yuan at the end of the month, so I came... just to have a different place to do my homework..."

As he spoke, he waved his laptop, the screen displaying strings of code.

Xu Xi's face immediately darkened.

She suddenly stood up and walked towards the exit.

Wen Yao noticed her leaving and quickly pulled Zhao Lin to follow.

Outside the cinema, in an empty alley.

Xu Xi walked very fast, and Wen Yao and Zhao Lin had to jog to keep up with her pace.

"Xi Bao! You..."

She was met with a hysterical roar.

"shut up!!!"

Xu Xi clenched her fists tightly, the veins on her arms bulging and twisting, her beautiful face contorted with anger.

"Don't call me that so affectionately! It makes me sick!"

"From now on, stay away from me! Just pretend I never knew you!"