The next morning, Jiang Sui was awakened by the alarm on his cell phone.

When she came out of the bedroom, Si Nian was already busy in the kitchen preparing breakfast for them.

At this moment, he was dressed in a clean and refreshing manner, looking like a perfect family man, completely different from what he looked like last night.

Thinking of last night, Jiang Sui's cheeks began to feel hot again.

After he said that with a dazed look in his eyes last night, she even asked him ignorantly, "How can I help?"

Then, he smiled evilly and said, "I'll teach you."

And then, well, then she just couldn't think anymore.

In short, just as Si Nian said before, the side of him that he had never shown to her was now fully revealed to her.

Now she really realized clearly that, well, the difference between her boyfriend and her brother is really huge.

While having breakfast, Si Nian received a phone call, and his cheerful face suddenly turned gloomy.

She was puzzled and asked him , "What's wrong?"

He paused and asked Jiang Sui, "Grandma Xue, I guess you know her?"

Given what happened before, it was not surprising that Si Nian could guess it was Jiang Sui, and she nodded in acknowledgement.

"I know him, what's the matter?"

"Grandma Xue is gone..."

Jiang Sui took a sip of porridge and after hearing Si Nian's words, she frowned and asked, "What do you mean by 'gone'?"

"She's dead! Her community just called me and said that Grandma Xue didn't go to collect her monthly subsidy for food and oil. They sent someone to her home to inform her, but she was found lying on the ground, already stiff. I don't know how many days she's been gone."

Jiang Sui was a little bit in disbelief. She had just seen her a month ago. Although she looked a little tired at that time, she didn't expect it to happen so soon.

“So what does the community mean by calling you?”

"They may not know that Xue Dan has returned. I was the one who accompanied the old man to collect the subsidy before, so they informed me as soon as possible."

"What should we do then?"

Si Nian hesitated for a moment and said, "It's still early, I'll go over and take a look. Before you go back to school, go by Xue Dan's place and look for her. Tell her when you find her. But remember, don't give her another chance to fight with you."

He knew that if Jiang Sui didn't deliberately endure it, Xue Dan would not be able to gain any benefits in front of her, so it was necessary to remind her not to do stupid things because of his momentary confusion.

Jiang Sui nodded, "Okay, I know."

Si Nian left in a hurry. Jiang Sui drank the last mouthful of porridge, picked up his shirt and followed him out.

When Jiang Sui took a taxi to Xue Dan's community, it was not yet time for work.

She asked the driver to wait at the door while she went to talk to the security guard and explained the special circumstances of the matter. Only then did the security guard agree to help her call the residents.

As soon as the call was connected, Jiang Sui snatched the phone without waiting for the security guard to explain the situation.

"Xue Dan, it's me, Jiang Sui. Grandma Xue is gone, you should go back and see her! Don't drive, I've got a taxi waiting for you at the main entrance."

Less than five minutes after the phone call was hung up, Xue Dan hurriedly ran out of the community.

Jiang Sui pulled her into a taxi and did not go back to school. Instead, he went to the village in the city with her.

In the car, Jiang Sui felt Xue Dan's body shaking. It seemed that it was a right decision not to let her drive out by herself.

Jiang Sui used to think that Xue Dan was emotionless, like a cold-blooded animal who only cared about profit.

Even though she claimed to love Si Nian, she would choose to harm him without hesitation when it came to her own interests.

But now it seems that she is not completely heartless. At least she still has feelings for Grandma Xue.

The taxi entered the urban village but couldn't go any further, so the two got out of the car and ran towards Grandma Xue's house together.

From a distance, there were a few people in Grandma Xue's yard. They seemed to be neighbors who had heard the news and came to help.

After entering the yard, Xue Dan ran into the house crying. Jiang Sui couldn't bear to see such a scene, so he stood alone in the yard.

After a while, Si Nian walked out of the house and saw Jiang Sui standing alone in the corner of the yard. He walked towards her.

"Why are you here too? Aren't you going to class?"

Jiang Sui pursed his lips and nodded, "I have to go to class, but I asked Xiao Wen to ask for some time off for me. I know Grandma Xue for a while, so I have to come and see her off."

Si Nian saw that she seemed to be in a particularly bad mood, so he took her hand and squeezed it, then asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I have to go back to class soon. If you have nothing to do, you can stay and help. A girl will always be at a loss when facing such a thing alone. Although what Xue Dan did to you was despicable, I can't forgive it, but for the sake of Grandma Xue, please help her."

Jiang Sui's words made Si Nian realize that today's occasion reminded Jiang Sui of his past self.

Si Nian suddenly felt so sorry for her. How helpless must she have been facing her grandmother's death alone?

There is no one close to me around me. I have to endure the sadness of losing my loved ones and take care of everything by myself.

Putting herself in other people's shoes, Xue Dan treated her like that before, yet she still wanted to help her.

How kind and lovable her girl was!

He suddenly pulled Jiang Sui over and held her in his arms.

He whispered in her ear, "I know, I understand, I will."

On the second day, Jiang Sui, Si Nian, and some old neighbors from the urban village accompanied Xue Dan to see Grandma Xue off.

On the way out of the cemetery, Si Nian and Jiang Sui walked in front arm in arm.

Xue Dan suddenly caught up from behind and blocked the way for the two of them.

She didn't speak immediately, but just bit her lip and looked at Jiang Sui and Si Nian.

Jiang Sui looked at Si Nian, and they stared at each other.

Jiang Sui asked, "Do you have anything else to say?"

Xue Dan shook his head, and after a moment of silence, he suddenly said, "Anyway, thank you for these two days. But I still can't agree to that matter, so you don't have to look for me in vain anymore."

Jiang Sui and Si Nian looked at each other and suddenly laughed.

"You misunderstood. We helped you for no other reason than because we knew Granny Xue and wanted her to leave in a dignified way. As for the matter you mentioned..."

Jiang Sui said half of his words and looked up at Si Nian again.

He pursed his lips and squeezed her fingers in response.

She continued to tell Xue Dan, "We have discussed it. It would be better if you could come forward to testify and prove his innocence. If you still refuse, we will not hold on to this matter anymore. The innocent will be innocent. Besides, we only have one life to live, so cherishing the present is the most important thing."

After saying that, Jiang Sui looked up at Si Nian again, and Si Nian was also looking at her and smiling.

The two of them held hands tightly, and without waiting for Xue Dan's reaction, they walked around her and left.

The days that followed continued as usual. Jiang Sui and Si Nian were still very busy, and they still didn't meet very often, but no matter who had the time, they would run over and spend some time with the other.

Love in spring is always so sweet, but Jiang Sui's heart is a little sad.

At the end of April, Ms. Wu had already talked to Jiang Sui, saying that her assessment results were always very good, and she planned to help her apply for an exchange school in advance, and asked her what her wishes were.

Jiang Sui was well prepared for this question. She already had several schools in mind when she first joined the project team.

After talking with Ms. Wu, Ms. Wu told her that it was not a big problem and she could apply for an exchange program for one year at each school in order.

After coming out from Ms. Wu, Jiang Sui was a little absent-minded.

Studying abroad for exchange has been put on the agenda, which means that she and Si Nian may be separated again.

Even though she had been avoiding this issue during the two months she had been with Si Nian, she had to face what was coming. This was a problem that she could no longer avoid.

Unless...she doesn't want to communicate anymore!

But after working hard for half a year, she felt a little unwilling to give up.

For her major, being able to go out and communicate more and learn more would certainly be a great help.

On one hand, there are studies and future, and on the other hand, there is Si Nian. This choice is too difficult to make. She will be sad no matter which side she chooses.

After dinner, Jiang Sui was walking back to the dormitory with a melancholy look on his face when Si Nian called.

"Hello..." Jiang Sui picked up the phone with a muffled voice.

Si Nian paused after hearing this and asked on the phone , "What's wrong? Why do you sound unhappy?"

Jiang Sui pursed his lips and looked up at the night sky above his head. It was pitch black and he could not see anything.

She blinked and replied, "I'm not unhappy, it's just... I missed you!"

After hearing this, Si Nian suddenly laughed on the other end of the phone.

He said, "What a coincidence, me too! Come out quickly, I'm at the gate of your school."

"Really?"

When Jiang Sui heard Si Nian say that he was waiting for her at the school gate, he immediately became alert.

She trotted all the way to the school gate, and after seeing Si Nian, she opened her arms and threw herself into his arms.

Si Nian was knocked by her and staggered back two steps before he could steady himself.

He wrapped his arms around him, his smile growing in her ear.

"If you think about it, we haven't seen each other for only five days, and you miss me like this. What if it's been a year or longer? What would you do?"

Jiang Sui greedily felt the unique masculine scent on his arms, and a hint of bitterness rose in her heart.

She didn't say anything, but just hugged his waist tighter, as if she would lose it immediately if she let go.

After letting her hold him like this for a while, Si Nian patted her shoulder gently.

He said, “Sui Sui, a lot of people are watching us.”

Jiang Sui raised his head slightly from his arms and saw the students coming and going at the school gate. People passing by them would glance at them.

She buried her head a little deeper in his arms, as if no one could see her that way.

Si Nian found her behavior a little funny and helpless. He didn't want to be the focus of everyone's attention.

He suddenly remembered that today was Friday, so he said to Jiang Sui, "You should be free tomorrow morning, right? I'm going to cover for a colleague for two hours, would you like to go to the bar with me?"

Hearing this, Jiang Sui finally raised his head from Si Nian's arms, looked at him, and nodded.

"Then you'll stay at my place at night?" Seeing her nod, Si Nian added.

Speaking of this, Jiang Sui buried his head embarrassedly again, then nodded gently in his arms.