Chapter 134: Begonia Intoxicated by the Sun, Wind Intoxicated by the Evening

Liu Jiaoyue bought some apples and carried them back to the startup base, with Zheng Xuan following behind.

"This kind of behavior, I can do it too."

Zheng Xuan thought to herself that if she were in a relationship with Yang Tianxing, she could be even more thoughtful than Liu Jiaoyue.

After returning to 101, Zheng Xuan saw that Liu Jiaoyue was actually peeling a large apple and couldn't help but sneer.

"Eating a large apple in secret, then eating a small apple in front of Yang Tianxing to gain pity—how cunning."

Just as Zheng Xuan was excited about discovering Liu Jiaoyue's true colors, a peeled apple was suddenly handed over to her.

"For me?"

Zheng Xuan said in surprise.

Liu Jiaoyue nodded.

"Tha, thank you."

Zheng Xuan hadn't expected it to be for her to eat; she took the apple in a daze and took a bite—it was sweet and juicy.

She looked at Liu Jiaoyue again, who was slowly eating a small green-skinned apple, seemingly reluctant to even peel it; there was a book on the table in front of her, and she was chewing in small bites while turning the pages, yet her face looked very content.

It seemed that this standard of living had already met or even exceeded Liu Jiaoyue's expectations.

Zheng Xuan thought for a moment, walked over, and said, "Senior sister, have you never peeled fruit since you were a child?"

Liu Jiaoyue was silently reading her textbook and was startled; she looked up at Zheng Xuan and said softly, "I don't peel them; I couldn't even get fruit to eat before."

Only then did Zheng Xuan notice that Liu Jiaoyue's short-sleeved shirt was already pilled from washing, and the school-uniform-style trousers she wore on her legs even had traces of stitching in areas prone to wear.

"Is your family very poor?"

Zheng Xuan asked suddenly.

Liu Jiaoyue gave an "um," as she really didn't know how to lie.

After finishing the apple, Liu Jiaoyue took the seeds out of the core, washed them clean, and placed them on the windowsill to dry.

This was a trick she often played as a child—eating an apple, taking out the seeds, and planting them in the ground, imagining that they would bear apples later; however, as she grew older, her attention was gradually drawn to the outside world, and she no longer stopped for such trivial matters.

Yet Liu Jiaoyue was still doing it, fluidly and calmly, which showed that although she was not good at socializing, she loved life very much.

Zheng Xuan scanned the 101 startup base; at the entrance, on the desks, and even in the inconspicuous corners, one could see bits of greenery. These plants were growing very well, which meant someone was tending to them.

With Yang Tianxing's personality, he certainly wouldn't be the one looking after them; it could only be Liu Jiaoyue's handiwork.

"Is she embellishing and enriching Yang Tianxing's world?"

Zheng Xuan thought silently.

After washing her hands, Liu Jiaoyue walked back to the wooden table to read; Zheng Xuan walked over to the opposite side, sat down, and watched Liu Jiaoyue quietly.

Liu Jiaoyue noticed, and there was some confusion in her clear eyes.

"You are really beautiful; among the girls I've met, only one high school senior sister can compare to you."

Zheng Xuan complimented her.

"Thank you."

Liu Jiaoyue lowered her head in embarrassment.

"However, can I ask you for a favor?"

"What is it?"

Zheng Xuan looked at Liu Jiaoyue sincerely: "Can I ask you to leave Senior Brother Yang? I only got into the Finance Institute for his sake; I like him more than anyone else. Senior sister, can you fulfill our wishes?"

"Creak."

At this moment, the glass door of 101 was suddenly pushed open, and He Yulin walked in to see such a scene.

Liu Jiaoyue, who was always used to keeping her head down, was staring at Zheng Xuan in shock, her long eyelashes fluttering, her chest heaving.

Zheng Xuan sat opposite her, looking calm.

He Yulin knew Zheng Xuan, after all, she had once come here to stake her claim, so she frowned and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Zheng Xuan knew He Yulin was not to be trifled with, so she stood up and said, "Senior sister, I'll head back first; I'll be waiting for your answer."

Watching Zheng Xuan's retreating back, He Yulin asked, "What did that freshman girl just say?"

"Nothing much."

Liu Jiaoyue shook her head silently and covered her chest, rubbing it gently.

"Don't pay any attention to that girl next time you see her; she has ill intentions," He Yulin cautioned.

He Yulin had intended to keep secret the fact that Zheng Xuan had come to challenge them before, never expecting that what Zheng Xuan had just said was even more excessive.

Liu Jiaoyue's state of mind was disturbed, and she couldn't focus on her textbook at all; she gently closed the book, suddenly thinking of "that girl."

Although Zheng Xuan was not as pretty as "that girl," her stance was even more aggressive.

Liu Jiaoyue sighed imperceptibly; she only wanted a stable life, but she hadn't expected it to be so difficult.

………………

Yang Tianxing did not yet know what had happened in 101; he was at the Yanta North Plaza in Yanta University Town.

Shao Ziyang had indeed managed to ask Xiao Zhiliao out, but he was also worried about being blamed, so he had called Hu Jiahao out as well.

Hearing that Tan Zhizhi would also be attending, Hu Jiahao had specifically groomed and dressed up, carrying his phone, clutching his crocodile-skin wallet, and wearing a neat little suit as he arrived at the agreed-upon milk tea shop.

"Oh my, Ziyang, don't you feel like the air is quite refreshing today? Hahahaha."

Hu Jiahao drank his beverage and laughed loudly: "Turns out, a gathering without Yang Tianxing makes even one's mood sweet."

Xiao Zhiliao had transferred to Yanta University Town; Hu Jiahao was fine during the day, but as soon as night fell, he couldn't help but laugh out loud while hiding under his quilt.

How does that saying go? What is meant to be mine will be mine.

Although "Xiao Yi" from the Finance Institute was also quite good-looking and spoke well, if the person opposite was Tan Zhizhi, then there was nothing to hesitate about.

Shao Ziyang didn't speak; he looked behind Hu Jiahao.

"Hu Jiahao, if you want to compliment me in the future, say it to my face."

Yang Tianxing, who had appeared out of nowhere, said with a grin.

"Damn!"

Hu Jiahao turned his head in shock and asked, "Why are you here?"

"Little Zhiliao invited me."

Yang Tianxing said seriously.

Hu Jiahao didn't believe him: "Really or not?"

Yang Tianxing shrugged: "If you don't believe me, ask her in a moment."

At this moment, the female server at the milk tea shop brought over a drink: "Hello, that's 4 yuan."

Yang Tianxing picked up the wallet on the small square table and pulled out a 10-yuan bill: "Keep the change."

"Ah, thank you, thank you."

The server hadn't expected such an unexpected windfall and hurriedly thanked him.

Hu Jiahao was stunned for a moment: "Yang Tianxing, that's my wallet, and the money you took is also mine."

"Look at how stingy you are; the young lady is working so hard, what's wrong with giving a little tip?"

Yang Tianxing said to Hu Jiahao: "If you want it back, I'll call her over and tell her you don't want to give it anymore."

Hu Jiahao couldn't afford to lose face like that, so he stammered: "Forget it, let her have it."

Shao Ziyang turned his head, thinking that Hu Jiahao was no match for Yang in front of Little Yang, and of course, he himself was no match either.

At this time, Tan Zhizhi walked over from not far away.

Hu Jiahao had sharp eyes and was the first to notice, hurriedly standing up and waving.

Yang Tianxing looked over; Tan Zhizhi was still as beautiful as ever, wearing a floral short-sleeved shirt, the shallow V-neck revealing her charming collarbones, wearing cropped pants and little white shoes on her lower body, cartoon socks wrapped around her snow-white, slender calves, and when she smiled, her neat teeth were revealed, with dimples seemingly embedded on both sides of her cheeks.

"Begonia flowers drunk in the sun, the wind drunk in the evening; the high moon seems round, the person seems to return." Yang Tianxing murmured with his eyes lowered.

Beside Tan Zhizhi was another college girl, and the two walked over arm in arm.

As Tan Zhizhi walked closer, Yang Tianxing, who feared nothing, felt a bit nervous at this moment and picked up his milk tea to take a big gulp.

He was waiting for Tan Zhizhi's first sentence.

If it was "Long time no see, Tianxing," then it would be all over.

This would mean Tan Zhizhi was gradually letting go of her inner conflict, which was not a good thing; relationships that were too smooth were often just analyses of pros and cons.

Yang Tianxing would rather Tan Zhizhi hate him a little more, but not too deeply, so that she would still be thinking of him while having room to try and salvage things.

Tan Zhizhi only realized Yang Tianxing was there when she walked closer.

She was stunned for a moment and said.

"Long time no see."

Yang Tianxing's heart immediately plummeted.

However, Tan Zhizhi hadn't finished her sentence: "Long time no see, Ziyang, Jiahao."

Then, she just glanced at Yang Tianxing, didn't even greet him, and pulled that girl to sit down together.

"Hehe, hehe."

Hu Jiahao was very happy because Tan Zhizhi hadn't paid any attention to Yang Tianxing; how comfortable!

Yang Tianxing was also very happy because Little Zhiliao hadn't paid any attention to me; how comfortable!

The two looked at each other, both smiling very happily.