Ever since returning from the bar that day, Jiang Sui has really retreated back to the position of a younger sister.

I keep in touch with Si Nian normally, sending him a greeting message every morning and evening, just like punching in at work, neither distant nor too close.

As it gets closer to mid-December, Jiang Sui becomes more and more nervous.

She still didn't know how to help Si Nian.

Should he have a deep talk with Xue Dan or continue to pester her?

Jiang Sui hasn’t made up his mind yet.

But recently, she has increased the frequency of her visits to Grandma Xue's house.

I also hope to know it as soon as Xue Dan comes back.

On Friday morning, Jiang Sui finished her only professional class, spent some time in the library, and after lunch, she rushed to Grandma Xue's house as planned.

Recently, the weather in Shenhai has begun to feel like early winter.

Having lived in the Northeast for a long time and accustomed to the heated environment, Jiang Sui is extremely uncomfortable with the chilly winter days here.

A few days ago, when most people around him were still wearing jackets and coats, Jiang Sui had already wrapped himself in a small down jacket.

A strong north wind suddenly blew again today.

Jiang Sui was afraid that it would be cold on the road, so before leaving, he ran back to the dormitory and dug out the long knee-length down jacket he wore when he was in Northeast China last year.

Perhaps it was because of this time period that such attire was not common in Shenhai City, and many people along the way cast strange looks at Jiang Sui.

This is really embarrassing.

Jiang Sui put on headphones and tucked his little head into the wide hood of his down jacket.

She consoled herself that this way they wouldn't see who she was.

After getting off the bus at the bus stop outside the urban village, Jiang Sui couldn't help but wrap his down jacket tighter.

Although it was just afternoon, there were no tall buildings blocking the way, so the north wind was a little bit stronger.

Jiang Sui has been coming here frequently recently and has become accustomed to the winding and bumpy paths in the urban village. No matter which way he goes, he will never get lost like he did the first time he came here.

When Jiang Sui walked to the entrance of an alley not far from Grandma Xue, her "master" started to have problems again.

A German audio clip was stuck with a lot of squeaking.

After tapping several times without success, Jiang Sui had no choice but to take off the earphones, untie the cord, and put the "master" into his down jacket pocket.

At this moment, the sound of a fierce argument suddenly reached Jiang Sui's ears.

Jiang Sui took a few steps back following the sound and saw two people standing in a narrow dead end.

The man with his back to Jiang Sui was tall and wore a black half-length coat. His long legs stood straight, completely blocking the figure inside.

Jiang Sui stood at the entrance of the alley, narrowed his eyes slightly, and did not move.

The voices just now sounded like a man and a woman, but because they were too far away, Jiang Sui didn't hear them clearly.

Now both of them were quiet again, no one spoke.

Jiang Sui pricked up his ears and stood there for a while, then suddenly found himself a little funny.

I am not the kind of person who likes to watch fun, but I secretly stood behind a couple, waiting to eavesdrop on their quarrel.

It's really boring.

Jiang Sui shook his head, laughed, and prepared to leave for Grandma Xue's house.

"Can you please let me go?"

Suddenly, a woman's sharp scream was heard in the alley.

Jiang Sui's steps, which had just been raised, suddenly stopped again and he turned his head to look into the alley again.

I still couldn't see the woman, I could only hear her voice.

But this man...

Jiang Sui frowned slightly and suddenly wanted to listen more.

The man was silent for a moment, then spoke in a deep and cold voice, with a hint of forbearance in his helplessness.

"Let you go? But who let me go?"

Jiang Sui suddenly raised his hand to cover his mouth, quickly took a few steps back, and leaned against the outer wall of a house at the entrance of the alley.

She couldn't believe her ears, but she knew she hadn't heard it wrong.

"It's all in the past, it's over long ago! It's useless for you to come to me now, nothing will change!"

The woman spoke harshly, her voice full of impatience.

The man sighed, and when he spoke again his voice was almost pleading.

"I beg you, as long as you agree, there will be a chance to start over."

The woman sneered and said, "Where is your arrogance back then? Back then, when you rejected me time and again, weren't you also merciless? Now it's your turn to have a taste of that, Si Nian."

When he heard this name, Jiang Sui's heart, which had just been lifted, suddenly sank.

The corners of her eyes felt sore, her body pressed against the cold wall, her fingers clasped tightly on her face, causing some pain.

It was the first time she heard Si Nian beg someone in such a humble manner.

But he was ruthlessly rejected by the cruel woman Xue Dan.

Jiang Sui's heart felt like it was about to explode.

She was trying hard to control it.

She didn't even dare to look at Si Nian's reaction.

Once she saw Si Nian's sad expression, she didn't know if she could control herself and not slap the woman in the face.

Si Nian stopped talking.

Jiang Sui heard the sound of footsteps rubbing against each other.

Then the woman chuckled twice, and seemed to have lost her patience to continue the stalemate.

"Si Nian, don't come looking for me again, it's useless! I'm already with Si Yue, and I'll be joining the Si Group next week. Do you think the facts will change? I don't remember anything that happened before!"

As soon as Jiang Sui heard the woman's words, he heard the sound of high heels slowly approaching him.

She held her breath and tried to reduce her presence as much as possible.

After a while, a slim woman wearing a camel cashmere coat and with brown curly hair draped over her shoulders slowly turned out of the alley in high heels.

Jiang Sui stood under the eaves on the left side of the alley entrance, and the woman walked directly to the right side of the alley entrance.

Over there is Grandma Xue’s home.

It seems that this woman is Xue Dan, and she didn't pay any attention to Jiang Sui at all.

Jiang Sui stared at Xue Dan's receding back, blankly looking at him for a while.

She walks gracefully, and even her back makes people unable to help but fantasize.

She is indeed an exquisite and beautiful woman.

Jiang Sui couldn't help feeling sour and bitter inside.

After a while, footsteps were heard again from the alley.

Jiang Sui guessed that it was Si Nian who came out.

She quickly looked around, trying to see where she could hide.

But there was nothing around here, and there were only houses and walls, so there was really nowhere to hide.

Hearing the footsteps approaching, she knew it was too late to run.

Jiang Sui could only turn sideways, pull the hood of his down jacket tighter, and pray that Si Nian would not notice him like Xue Dan.

The footsteps were getting closer and closer, and Jiang Sui even stopped breathing.

I feel nervous and uneasy.

What would she say if Si Nian found out and recognized her? How would she explain it?

But before Jiang Sui had time to think about all this, he saw Si Nian brushing past him and walking past him.

She didn't see his face and didn't know what expression he had at the moment.

But when he saw his back as he left alone, Jiang Sui had the urge to rush over and hug him from behind.

Jiang Sui's hands, which had been covering his face, slowly clenched into fists, and he bit his teeth on the joints to stop the impulse in his heart.

She turned around immediately, not daring to look any further.

The sad feeling lingered in Jiang Sui's heart for a long time.

She leaned against the wall with one hand, as if she couldn't breathe.

After hearing all this with her own ears, what was the meaning of her retreat and her fulfillment?

Is it giving Xue Dan the opportunity to hurt Si Nian again and again?

What she wanted to see was Si Nian's happiness, not his loneliness and sadness.

No matter who it is, she cannot tolerate anyone who hurts Si Nian.

Jiang Sui stood up straight, blinked, and forced himself to put away all his current emotions.

After tidying himself up, Jiang Sui opened his backpack, took out the fruits he bought at the school gate, and walked towards Grandma Xue's house again.

When he came outside, Jiang Sui saw Xue Dan standing in front of the sink washing vegetables, with Grandma Xue beside her.

Jiang Sui cleared his throat and called softly, "Grandma Xue."

When Grandma Xue saw that it was Jiang Sui who came, she greeted him with a smile.

"Little girl, are you here again? Come in, come in!"

Jiang Sui ran over and handed the fruit in his hand to Grandma Xue.

Grandma Xue said politely, "Why did you bring fruits again? Didn't I tell you not to bring any last time? I'm very happy that you remember me, an old woman."

"Grandma Xue, you're welcome. I can see that you are happy today."

As she said this, Jiang Sui glanced casually in the direction of the pool and saw that Xue Dan had stopped what he was doing and was looking at her.

Grandma Xue looked particularly energetic today. She leaned close to Jiang Sui's ear with a smile and said to her, "Girl, you have good eyesight. Our daughter is back. Aren't you from the same school? Come over and talk to her!"

Jiang Sui smiled and nodded, watching Grandma Xue take the fruit into the house.

She turned and walked towards Xue Dan.

Xue Dan was still looking at her, with a wary and puzzled look on his face.

Jiang Sui curved his lips and spoke before her.

"Hello, Senior Xue, my name is Jiang Sui, and I'm a freshman at the School of Foreign Studies at Shen University. I've heard of your name for a long time, and today I finally get to meet you in person."

When Xue Dan heard that Jiang Sui was a student of Shen University, the defensive look on his face eased.

"Hello, have you heard of my name in school?" The doubt on Xue Dan's face has not yet dissipated.

Jiang Sui nodded seriously, "I have heard it! And I have some questions I want to ask you, can we go out and talk alone?"

When Xue Dan heard Jiang Sui say this, he looked inside the house.

"It won't take too long. It's just at the entrance of the alley. It will only take a few minutes."

Xue Dan nodded, wiped his hands, and prepared to leave.

Grandma Xue poked her head out of the house and asked, "It's time to eat. Where are you going?"

Jiang Sui immediately replied, "Grandma Xue, my senior and I have something to go out for, we will be back in a few minutes."

Grandma Xue nodded, "Oh, then you can come back to eat with us after you're done."

Jiang Sui lowered his eyes, pursed his lips and nodded.

The two walked out of the yard one after the other.

Jiang Sui walked in front and brought Xue Dan straight to the alley where she and Si Nian had just stood.

After Jiang Sui stopped, she didn't turn around. She took a deep breath and tried hard to calm herself down.

"Student Jiang, if you have any questions, please tell me now. Grandma is still waiting for me."

Hearing Xue Dan's voice, Jiang Sui turned around and looked at her with a complicated expression.

"Why did you do that to him?"

Xue Dan was a little confused for a moment, she didn't know who Jiang Sui was talking about.

"what are you saying?"

"I just saw you standing here with him, just half an hour ago. How could you do that to him?"

Jiang Sui's voice was low, and his eyes fell on Xue Dan.

Xue Dan frowned, with a look of disbelief in his eyes.

"Are you talking about Si Nian?"

Jiang Sui said nothing and continued to stare at Xue Dan.

Xue Dan's face was instantly filled with alertness.

"What is your relationship with Si Nian?"

Jiang Sui's eyes were firm and his tone was slow, "He is the one I love."

Xue Dan frowned even more tightly, staring at Jiang Sui intently, as if he wanted to find something on her.

"You just said, what's your name, Jiang something?"

"Jiang Sui!" Jiang Sui reminded.