The anchor I was supposed to meet turned out to be my student.

Chapter 45, paragraph 555: "Take me on a date, student..."

2021-02-03T17:27:31

"Then...it's all my fault..."

"Yes, it's all your fault..."

After two sounds, there was silence again. The only movement I could feel was Bi Antong's restless hands as she tightly hugged my body.

“A mere child…”

"Um……"

"You, you can't dislike me, even if I looked like that just now... You told me that it was normal... That night when Xiaojun was there too, you told me on the balcony..." Tongtong's voice was full of unease, like a child who had done something wrong and had been caught by an adult.

"I didn't mean to be disgusted, really I didn't. I've already said I have no thoughts about it..."

"Really... Then, am I still your goddess...?"

I instinctively wanted to turn around to comfort her, but Tongtong held me tightly and wouldn't let me turn around, saying, "Don't turn around to look, my, my nightgown is a little messy..."

I said softly, "Don't worry, you're still the pure little fairy Tongtong in my heart. Go back to your room and tidy up first..."

"Um……"

But Bi Antong only responded softly while still holding me tightly. I don't know if it was just my imagination, but it seemed like she was pressing even closer to me, as if she wanted to tell me something...

I put myself in their shoes and thought for a moment, then said considerately, "Um... how about I go downstairs for a bit? I just need to buy something at the convenience store, and I'll be back later..."

"Tusheng, don't go..." Tongtong's face pressed against the back of my neck.

"Okay, then I won't go buy it... You can let go and go back to your room." I thought she didn't need me to give her any privacy.

But Tongtong stubbornly refused to let go.

"Tongtong?"

"Tusheng, shouldn't people help each other...?"

Before she could finish speaking, I immediately interrupted her, saying, "Tongtong, you can't think like that. Some things can't be done recklessly. This isn't about not helping each other; it's just that it's very strange..."

"But, but..."

I knew Tongtong wanted to bring up what happened last night, so I interrupted her again, saying, "That won't do, Tongtong. Given our current relationship... we need to restrain ourselves in some things. I was wrong last night, so don't make the same mistake I did..."

"Tusheng, this isn't fair..." Tongtong said, feeling wronged.

"No, Tongtong, if I were to agree to your request now, that would be the biggest injustice to you! Because I wouldn't even be able to give you a proper status..."

"Then just give me a title!" Tongtong suddenly raised her voice.

When the last word was uttered, I was completely stunned.

Bi Antong is acting very strangely tonight. What could have upset her? She doesn't seem drunk at all...

"But Tongtong, you know... didn't you say you'd give me time to sort out my messy love life? Can we wait a little longer...?"

Why did Lu Xiaojun, Luo Yao, and Bi Antong all seem to have planned this all along, choosing to discuss these matters tonight? I really wanted more time to work with Xu Lehan to achieve that goal, but tonight they all couldn't wait any longer.

However, Bi Antong seemed to ignore what I said and said shyly, "Tusheng, I... I don't want to wait anymore, I want a boyfriend..."

Bi Antong's sincere and earnest yearning stirred ripples in the lake of my heart.

Before I could speak, she gripped my clothes tightly with both hands and continued, "Tusheng...don't you want to find a girlfriend?"

"Tongtong, don't be like this... I really don't know how to answer you right now..." The heart-wrenching feeling that was so vivid on the Bund came over me again.

"Just tell me if you want to or not..." Tongtong persisted in asking.

"But even if I wanted to..."

Tongtong interrupted me, saying, "It's fine as long as you want to..."

"Tongtong, please let me finish, otherwise you really don't know how anxious I am right now..."

“I know you’re anxious, and I know what you’re anxious about. I’m not stupid… But do you know what? I’m even more anxious than you. Today is Christmas, but you can’t be with me all day. I have to separate from other girls to have you in the morning, noon, and night. That feeling is really painful. Like tonight, you’re watching Luo Yao’s concert, but I can only watch boring TV at home. I’m so lonely, not just emotionally, but physically too. I wish you were holding me…”

Hearing this, I understood that Tongtong, who lacked a sense of security, had completely abandoned her pride and reserve and was going to confront me. It was obvious which direction things were going to take, and if things continued like this, it would likely just be a repeat of what I had just experienced not long ago.

"Tongtong, I know I was wrong tonight. I came home late. It won't happen again. I'll take the day off tomorrow to make it up to you, so please don't say anything more, okay?"

"No, I'm going to say it. I don't want to stay confused anymore. I want you to be with only me, otherwise I'll really get jealous! It's really, really painful..." Tongtong was shy but her tone was firm.

I tried to pry her hands off me, which were tightly wrapped around me, but I couldn't; they were as firm as her tone.

"I'll be good to you, Tongtong, don't worry. So, Tongtong, can you let go of me now and go back to your room to put on your nightgown? We can talk about it later..."

"You're deliberately avoiding the main point again. I clearly stated that I only want you to be with me! Not other girls!"

Tongtong's retort left me speechless for a moment.

"Tusheng, I couldn't say these words before, but tonight I must say them... I love you, Tusheng..."

Tongtong confessed her feelings, uttering those four most beautiful words in the world without any pretense—words that countless boys longed to hear from her. Now I had finally heard them. I should have been overjoyed, but instead, I felt even more miserable because things were getting more and more complicated, with one problem after another.

"Tusheng, do you like Tongtong?"

"I like Tongtong too..." This is a fact I can't lie about.

"Hmm... then let's date, okay? We've been living together for so long, we should have started dating a long time ago. After we start dating, we can save money together to buy a car and a house. You can take me to and from school every day, and I'll cook dinner for you every day. In the evenings, Tongtong won't refuse you anything you need. You can even teach me how to be the woman you want... as long as you become my boyfriend..."

Tongtong became more and more excited as she talked, already imagining what it would be like. But I didn't need to imagine anything, because I had already heard this wonderful future life described by Lu Xiaojun and Luo Yao. Yes, I heard it three times today from three different girls, all describing an imaginative and unforgettable future life for couples...

(This plot might be a bit angsty, I don't know if it counts as angsty... but it will pass quickly, all for a brighter future~)

(There will be three updates tonight!!! I can't keep everyone here, so I'm going back to writing. You should be able to see it after 7 PM. I'm skipping dinner to keep going! Please vote for me! I'm counting on your votes to get second place on the monthly vote ranking!)

Chapter 46, Section 556: I'm Sticking to You (Third Update, Seeking Monthly Tickets)

2021-02-03T20:37:46

I could feel Tongtong's anxiety as she waited for my reply. Her hand on my waist was trembling slightly, so to comfort her, I put my hand on hers as well.

"Tongtong, I don't mean to change the subject. I just really want to know why you're suddenly in such a hurry about this tonight. Did someone tell you anything? I remember you just told me not long ago that you would give me time to sort things out..."

"Haven't you forgotten what my mom said to us this afternoon? She told us... to get married soon... and you even promised her that you'd marry me right after I graduate..."

I should have known that Bi Antong would take those words to heart. I said that those words weren't just to comfort her mother, but also reflected my true feelings, though they can't be realized right now...

"So, Tusheng, if you don't start dating me right now, how can you fulfill your promise to my mother... I don't care if you were just comforting my mother back then, I'm taking it seriously now. A promise is a promise, you can't go back on your word and you have to take responsibility!"

She's become attached to him... Tongtong has become cunning for love...

"Tusheng, I've finished explaining. It's your turn to answer. Stop dawdling. Forget about Xiaojun and all that. You can only think about me now. Answer me properly... If you nod, don't say once a week, even... once a day is fine, even right now..."

Tongtong's trembling hand began to move downwards; she intended to suppress her shyness and offer the tempting reward...

However, my mind was completely elsewhere; I was only thinking about how to resolve this mess.

I lowered my head and said in a low voice, "Xiaojun and Yaoyao confessed their feelings to me tonight..."

Tongtong's hands suddenly stopped, and even the strength with which she hugged me weakened.

"So you agreed to one of them, is that right?" Tongtong's voice suddenly turned cold, chillingly so.

"No."

"Stop lying to me! Otherwise, why did you hesitate all night and not give me a straight answer? What do I lack compared to them?" Tongtong pushed me away as if she were drunk.

Only then was I able to turn around and look at her. Her nightgown was still disheveled, worn askew, revealing half of her fair shoulder. It turned out she had only put on her shoes once before rushing out of the room. Coupled with her extremely cold eyes, I felt both uneasy and heartbroken...

I shook my head and said frankly, "I promise I won't lie to you. I didn't agree to anything with any of them, so Tongtong, don't get upset. I'm just telling you because I didn't want to keep it from you..."

Tongtong's expression immediately softened, and she walked forward and hugged me again, burying her head in the crook of my neck.

"So what exactly are you trying to say... You've already rejected them, so why are you still hesitating and not answering me? Is it because of Ye Zhi...?"

Ye Zhi probably wouldn't be interested in dealing with these troublesome matters...

The real reason is that I wanted to repeat my unconventional ideas to Bi Antong again. Even Lu Xiaojun, who is the most easy to talk to, hadn't disagreed, let alone Bi Antong, who is extremely possessive.

So I no longer have the courage to say those words.

Seeing that I didn't speak, Tongtong became anxious and looked up at me, pressing for an answer: "Tell me, Tusheng, what exactly do you want to say..."

"Tongtong, let's not talk about this tonight, okay? I really want to continue to get along well with you..."

"If you want to date me, why don't you agree to go out with me?" Tongtong asked, puzzled.

"I have my reasons..." I said something that sounded funny, but that was the truth.

Bi Antong stared at me for a long time, but I kept avoiding eye contact because I lacked confidence.

"I know, you just can't let go of those girls, right? If I'm not mistaken, that's why you rejected Xiaojun and Luo Yao, isn't it..."

I nodded. This was my truest thought, so Bi Antong understood.

"So next I'll be rejected by you just like Xiaojun and the others, right..." Tongtong gradually moved away from me.

I quickly grabbed him, but I didn't know what to say.

"I finally mustered up the courage to confess to you, but you still did this... I'm so heartbroken..." Tongtong said miserably, clutching her chest.

Seeing her like this really broke my heart. I finally couldn't help but grit my teeth and say, "Tongtong, can you accept an impure version of me...?"

"What do you mean?" Tongtong frowned and looked at me.

I can't find words beautiful enough to explain what I said, because no matter how I explain it, it's hard to change the nature of the statement, and it even becomes a cover-up.

But after only a moment, Tongtong realized what was happening. Her eyes were filled with disbelief as she looked at me, and then she grabbed my hand and pleaded, "I don't want to, Tusheng, don't do this. I only want to be devoted to you. I don't want to share with anyone else. I can't bear it..."

I held her hand, my face contorted with pain, and said, "But I really have no other choice..."

Tongtong's face also turned pained.

After a while of this standoff, Tongtong pulled her hand away. I looked at her and saw that she had lowered her head. I couldn't see her expression, but I could hear her say firmly, "I won't agree. You can only be mine. I won't agree to anyone taking a piece of you away! So saying something like that really makes me angry!!"

After saying that, An Tong turned and walked briskly towards the bedroom. I thought she was going to leave like Lu Xiaojun, angry that Dr. wanted to move out of the apartment, so I quickly grabbed her and said, "Tong Tong, don't move out..."