It is important to consider whether these ingredients combined can help weaken the unpleasant astringency or complement each other and highlight the good flavors.

For the consequences of adding random ingredients, please refer to the so-called strawberry dumplings, pineapple pizza, etc., which are despised by people in their respective circles.

The sun and the rain, two things that rarely come together and can even be seen as opposites, are surprisingly harmonious when they come together.

Manifold water is a highly plastic material. Even if it is restricted to the form of "rain", the feeling it brings to people will still change with a small variable.

The sun's intention is more direct and more fixed. Its light and heat are like the most heroic justice, simple yet deeply rooted in people's hearts.

The long, thin threads of rain, stripped of the cool hue of water by the warm sunlight, became distinct, each drop clearly visible as it hit the ground. The rain, now warmed by the sun, no longer felt chilly, but rather as if it were influencing the sunlight, transforming it into a gilded solution.

A fine wine worth savoring and lingering on for a long time. Qingchuan Xiang, a drink enthusiast, commented earnestly.

So, what kind of materials are the two people beside him, Xiangzi and Sushi? Are they completely incompatible and will ruin the quality of the entire glass of wine if put together? Or do they require the bartender's long-term patience, skilled techniques and peculiar ingenuity to taste different flavors?

So, Qingchuan Xiang began to have his own opinions.

So the first step is to clearly understand their characteristics.

What do Xiangzi and Sushi represent to me? Who are they to me?

Members who have been in the same band, friends, a community with intertwined destinies, people who keep each other warm...

Unfortunately, it is too difficult for Qingchuan Xiang to accurately characterize interpersonal relationships. The boundaries between different relationships are too vague. Sometimes Qingchuan Xiang wonders if normal people other than her can tell the difference.

Then take a step back and sort out the characteristics of the two people in your eyes.

Xiangzi has a dual nature of being weak and strong. With his self-esteem wrapped around him like the thorns of a hedgehog, he appears to be very tough most of the time, but in fact he is a little wavering. However, overall he does have a strong inner motivation that drives him forward.

Perhaps it was the sudden major change. Although Xiangzi used to be a very confident person, he now seems a little self-willed. If Qingchuan Xiang had not "taken advantage of the opportunity" when Xiangzi was least prepared, maybe Xiangzi would really not trust anyone except himself now.

Qingchuan Xiang likes Xiangzi's strength that is not defeated by setbacks. Even if she retains some weaknesses, it does not affect her overall struggle to move forward for herself.

The other one, Su Shi, is completely opposite to Xiangzi in many ways in Qingchuan Xiang's opinion.

Su Shi is very dependent on others. Although she feels exhausted because she has to constantly cater to others and try hard to fit in in interpersonal relationships, she has no choice but to do so because she wants to gain the feeling of being needed by others. This contradictory experience creates another shortcoming of Su Shi.

She found it increasingly difficult to accept the changes in the relationship.

A stable life is an ordinary but desirable word. Sometimes, just to maintain the present, one needs to try one's best.

It can even be said that Su Shi is desperately trying to grasp everything that can bring her warmth.

If you think about it this way, there really seems to be an unbridgeable gap between Xiangzi and Su Shi. Just thinking about putting two materials with completely opposite properties together makes you feel that the taste will conflict terribly.

In this regard, Qingchuan Xiang's thoughts are:

There's nothing wrong with it.

Since they are really not suitable, why force them to be together? Even if you spend time finding a third or even more ingredients and put in a lot of effort, the result can only be to force the two ingredients to be mixed together. Is it really necessary to do so?

There are so many people in the world. Is it any harm to forget someone who is completely incompatible with you?

If Qingchuan Xiang were to be placed between the two, she would explain everything without hesitation at the very beginning, and then say goodbye to the other party in a friendly manner. Maybe they would meet again in the future, and then Qingchuan Xiang would smile and say hello to the other party, and then pass by.

In my opinion, the main contradiction between the two - the reason for Xiangzi's withdrawal from the team and the authenticity of their past friendship - is not irreconcilable. As long as one party is willing to completely open his or her heart and expose his or her complete thoughts, it can be resolved.

But who should do it? Should Xiangzi abandon his pride, or should Su Shi tear down the face he has always maintained? It would be unfair to both parties to solve a problem in which both of them were at fault by suffering a unilateral loss.

A more thorough quarrel, a more exhilarating dramatic conflict, exposing the problem to the world, a complete break, the most straightforward approach.

Or should we use lies spread with butter and pretense with the aroma of wheat to divert attention and whitewash the focus, let the long time bake sweet bread, and forget about the crabs and persimmons that cannot be eaten together?

Chapter 127 Me, You, and Her

From the moment the three of them began walking in the sun shower, to the moment Qingchuan Xiang allowed his rapidly spinning thoughts under the catalyst of the rain to sort out the conflict between Su Shi and Xiangzi, and then to the moment he thought of a solution, it took only about ten seconds.

She even came up with two solutions.

However, Qingchuan Xiang still did not take any immediate action, but just continued walking aimlessly in the rain.

Qingchuan Xiang denied the two methods he proposed.

First, the second method, which involves using sweet words and honeyed words to coax the two into a temporary truce, and then pinning hopes on the power of time to eventually wear away all childish and meaningless disputes?

Being lukewarm, ineffective, and nothing more than escapist behavior means that there is no real change, and it is actually stagnant and stubborn!

Not to mention asking Qingchuan Xiang to personally talk about the relationship between the two of them, if Xiangzi and Su Shi dared to decide to let it go today, Qingchuan Xiang would just turn around and leave.

The misunderstanding has been going on for so long, and the scars in my heart have been there for so long, yet I still want to push them back?

Rejection, refutation, unreasonable!

The man who pursues flowing water will not sit idly by and watch this happen, and has arbitrarily blocked the possibility of a "peaceful" solution between Xiangzi and Su Shi today.

Should we choose the first method, tear each other apart, pour out our hearts and souls, and go our separate ways?

Qingchuan Xiang still refused.

If today wasn't such a bright and gentle sun shower, but a torrential downpour, rainstorm, or violent storm that squeezed every drop of moisture out of the rain clouds, Qingchuan Xiang would have chosen this method.

A heavy rain! Boundless and endless, it mercilessly swept away all weakness. The two, whose differences had widened to the point of a chasm, cried out, even drowned out by the roar of the torrential rain. It was a complete emotional outburst, unconcerned with logical correctness. Former friends and family turned around in the rain, only a few steps away, and they were gone in the curtain of rain.

After a hearty struggle, each of them walks towards their own life after breaking down and standing up again!

It is simply a dramatic artistic conception of conflict. If this could really be performed today, Qingchuan Xiang would give his heartfelt thunderous applause to both actors.

But unfortunately, the set designer chose to create today's weather scene into such a romantic rain.

Such beautiful weather doesn't go well with shouting, just like putting Sprite in a tall glass or drinking fine whiskey from a can...

He had gone through water, or his brain had been flooded with water - the thing that had gone into his brain was Qingchuan Xiang, who was talking nonsense about romanticism. There was no reason for him to include the condition of "rain" in the topic of today's emotional question.

It's like a student taking a math test who has clearly figured out the solution to the last big question, but feels that this method doesn't match the flowers blooming outside the window today, so he decides to change the solution.

Really sick...

In terms of "stubbornness and self-righteousness", Kiyokawa Xiang is no less stubborn than Toyokawa Xiangzi, in fact, it is far worse.

Well, what should we do now? We are unwilling to let Xiangzi and Su Shi quarrel, nor are we willing to let them put aside the dispute temporarily. Since Qingchuan Xiang intends to interfere with the two of them, we have to do something, right?

Therefore, Qingchuan Xiang decided to go himself -

Xiangzi and Su Shi, who were walking beside Qingchuan Xiang, both had extremely complicated expressions at the moment. Although they each held one of Qingchuan Xiang's hands, because they were both holding Qingchuan Xiang's hands, there was an inexplicable feeling of awkwardness that the two of them were holding hands together.

Now the two of them were in a dilemma. It was not right for them to continue the previous argument, nor was it right for them to just let it go today. They had no choice but to continue walking with Qingchuan Xiang.

But surprisingly, the two of them were not in a irritable mood at the moment. Qingchuan Xiang acted as an excellent stabilizing anchor. Both of them had obtained the inner peace they needed from Xiang.

In this situation, I actually began to feel that the rain had become lovely.

However, a premonition also appeared in the minds of both of them at the same time: once the rain stopped, the current calm that temporarily suppressed the dormant contradictions would immediately change.

Well... at least let's take this opportunity to do something before the rain stops.

"Xiao Xiang." Su Shi called Qing Chuan Xiang softly. The rain was rustling, but Su Shi never thought that Qing Chuan Xiang might not be able to hear. He subconsciously felt that she always had some strange little abilities when she was in the rain.

"What's wrong?" Qingchuan Xiang's head, which was originally straight, turned for the first time, and the ponytails on both sides swung together, which made Su Shi look at her a few more times.

"Xiaoxiang and Xiangzi's relationship is much better than before."

Xiangzi raised an eyebrow but said nothing. This was true. It was more like saying that when Qingchuan Xiang was in CRYCHIC, his relationship with everyone in the band was pretty much the same. They could talk and laugh together, but they weren't really close.

But what do you mean by asking this question now, Su Shi?

Even if you just think about it a little, there are all kinds of implied meanings that can be extended. Xiangzi pretends not to understand, feeling at a disadvantage. If he questions it in return, Su Shi can just say lightly, "I don't think so."

The tea smells so good. Is this my revenge?!

"It's true that my relationship with Xiangzi only started to improve later." Qingchuan Xiang answered truthfully.

Did Xiaoxiang admit this in disguise? She and Xiangzi have a very good relationship... Su Shi couldn't help but think about it, and then couldn't help asking:

"what about me?"

As soon as the last word fell, Su Shi felt a little regretful. Wasn't this completely admitting that he was inferior to Xiangzi?

"That depends on what kind of relationship Su Shi wants to have with me, right?"

"Eh?"

"In Su Shi's eyes and heart, what do I mean to you? Am I a friend who can help me blow dry my hair... or a tool to redeem the past?"

When she said this, Su Shi felt that the hand that was originally holding her gently suddenly tightened, not allowing her to make any attempt to escape.

"Of course I am...!"

"You came to see Xiangzi after all. Maybe your purpose wasn't entirely to get Xiangzi back into the band, but do you dare say you didn't harbor a bit of hope?"

Qingchuan Xiang's words instantly choked Su Shi's words. His previous uneasiness came true. Yes, his appearance here meant that he still held on to the stubborn idea after the last conversation at home, and it was also the fulfillment of Qingchuan Xiang's lie.

"Hoohoo."

A burst of warm and sweet breath fell on Su Shi's fingertips, which she always took good care of. Qingchuan Xiang grabbed Su Shi's hand and breathed softly on it, forcing Su Shi to look at Qingchuan Xiang with surprise, joy, astonishment, and inexplicable joy.

"Su Shi, I'm sorry I interrupted your answer just now." Qingchuan Xiang still held Su Shi's hand and didn't let go. His thin lips almost touched Su Shi's knuckles.

"Answer me again, what do I mean to you in your heart?"

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Chapter 128 Secret

In fact, Su Shi's answer is no longer important to Qingchuan Xiang.

At this time and in this scene, what Su Shi would say to him was completely predictable. Qingchuan Xiang even had the mind to silently recite what Su Shi was going to say in his mind half a second before Su Shi did.

Even the anxious look on Su Shi's face as he tried to explain and prove that he had no intention of being used, as well as the details of his hand movements, were clearly seen by Qingchuan Xiang.

A fair and clear rain.

However, there was one thing that Qingchuan Xiang did not expect at first. Although Xiangzi and Su Shi had different personalities, when they were with him at this time, they could produce some chemical reaction.

For example, it seemed as if the two of them regarded fighting for me as the goal of some kind of competition.

When Qingchuan Xiang admitted that he and Xiangzi did have a good relationship, Su Shi was a little shaken and wanted to know his position in Qingchuan Xiang's heart; and just now when Qingchuan Xiang took Su Shi's hand and breathed gently, he also noticed that his other hand was slightly squeezed for a moment.

Qingchuan Xiang also wrote all of this down.

After listening to Su Shi, Qingchuan Xiang just responded lightly twice, then turned to the other side.

"What about Xiangzi? What kind of person do you think I am?"

However, Qingchuan Xiang did not get an immediate answer from Xiangzi. Xiangzi looked at Qingchuan Xiang and asked:

"Xiang, what do you want to do by asking this question?"

From the very beginning, Xiangzi had been feeling a sense of disharmony in his heart. This feeling became more and more serious when Qingchuan Xiang started asking questions to Su Shi.

The source of this feeling was undoubtedly on Qingchuan Xiang's body. At first, it was just a tiny thread of silk, a tiny bit of insignificant spider silk.

But soon this feeling grew rapidly and gathered together, making Xiangzi wonder what kind of evil Qingchuanxiang was planning, and whether Qingchuanxiang was instigating these words.

"There's no particular purpose," Qingchuan Xiang replied, "I just want to confirm one thing so that I can decide what to do next."

There was no need to wait for Xiangzi and Su Shi to ask what they wanted to confirm, Qingchuan Xiang answered on his own:

"I just confirmed that you still don't understand me.

"But contrary to this result, you actually care about me quite a lot, right?"

The word "care" was said after Qingchuan Xiang thought for a while. He used the word "like" to characterize Xiangzi and Su Shi's attitude towards him. Qingchuan Xiang felt that he had to leave some room for maneuver. What if he was accused of being too sentimental?

The two of them fell silent at the same time, acknowledging that they were indeed interested in Qingchuan Xiang.

"And what I wanted to say...ah, I found it."

Qingchuan Xiang suddenly interrupted herself halfway through her words. They had unknowingly walked to a small park that was rarely visited at the moment, and there was a small pavilion in front of them where they could shelter from the rain.

Qingchuan Xiang brought the two of them into the pavilion. Xiang took the lead and sat down in a corner of the pavilion, so the three of them changed from sitting side by side at the beginning to the current triangular arrangement.

Suddenly they could see each other's faces again, which made Xiangzi and Sushi feel a little embarrassed. However, after walking in the rain for a while before, their emotions became more stable.

The roof of the pavilion, with its simple and rough patterns and unclear textures, blocked most of the rain, but the slanting sunlight still provided warm light to the space inside the pavilion.

Qingchuan Xiang was sitting closest to the outside, so the raindrops could still fall on her body, while Xiangzi and Su Shi could enjoy the warmth of the sun, taking away the coolness that was slowly accumulating due to the humidity even though it was a light rain.

If my attention was mainly focused on the rain and the surrounding scenery when I was walking in the rain before, now that I suddenly changed from movement to stillness, and my perspective directly included Qingchuan Xiang in my field of vision, the object of my appreciation naturally shifted.

Qingchuan Xiang sat on the railing between the pillars in the circle outside the pavilion, which served as half a bench, with his hands resting easily on both sides of him.

There were some bluish stones with small amounts of moss randomly scattered in their rough and uneven cracks. A long string of wind chimes was hung under the eaves extending from the top of the stone pavilion, which was swaying in the rain and jingling.

The railings, the pillars on both sides, and the pavilion roof framed Qingchuan Xiang in a square shape. Also framed were a quarter of the treetops, a small patch of rain clouds and sunshine coexisting in the sky, like looking at the sky from a well, the occasional passing bird, and the scattered stone bricks...

It's like a painting where only colors are freely blended.

"Okay, let's continue what we were talking about." Qingchuan Xiang used his hands to smooth back the wet hair that was stuck to his forehead. His hands, which had been leaning on the railing earlier, were stained with some dirt and moss from the cracks, which replaced the hair and stuck to his face, but Qingchuan Xiang didn't care.

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