Chapter 22 - 22: He illuminated the entire summer
Chapter 22: He illuminated the entire summer
Chapter 22: He Shone Throughout the Whole Summer
On August 20th, the students of Class 3-2 in their senior year organized another gathering, and the venue was at Jinding Pavilion.
Almost everyone attended except for those who had failed and were repeating the year.
Of course, there were also those who hadn't failed but chose not to show up, like Jiang Qin.
However, this time, whether it was Qin Ziang or Yu Shasha or anyone else, they didn't bring up the topic of Jiang Qin. Even during conversations, they deliberately avoided mentioning his presence.
Joking aside, why bring him up?
He wasn't the same guy who had been rejected when he confessed his feelings!
Now, he had hundreds of thousands in his hands, managed a bar, and engaged in various investments. Was it worth bringing up the topic now and having Guo Zihang act all arrogant on behalf of his foster father?
"Huiru, I heard that Jiang Qin deleted Siqi's QQ account?"
Wang Huiru sighed. "I asked Siqi, and it's true. He deleted it."
Yu Shasha couldn't help but glance at Chu Siqi. "Siqi still doesn't know about Feng Nanshu, does she?"
"I don't think so. But don't talk nonsense. If Siqi finds out, with her temper, won't she end up fighting with Jiang Qin? She has always believed that Jiang Qin still likes her. How could she allow him to like someone else!"
"But this can't go on forever. She'll find out one day."
Wang Huiru lowered her voice. "I asked Siqi, and she just has some goodwill towards Jiang Qin, nothing more. I don't think it can last long. It'll fade away soon. By then, they might just forget each other and who knows, they might even become friends again."
Yu Shasha looked at Wang Huiru in astonishment. "Huiru, have you never been in a relationship? Why do you sound like an emotional expert?"
"Have I never seen a pig run without eating pork?" Wang Huiru replied with a hint of embarrassment.
"In that case, I'll consult you for emotional issues in the future."
Wang Huiru blushed slightly and then sighed. "Do you think there's still a chance for Siqi and Jiang Qin? Actually, I think Jiang Qin is pretty good."
Yu Shasha regretted bringing up the topic. "I used to think Jiang Qin was just a bookworm. Who knew he had such a high status? Do you remember that night at the bar? Those bartenders were calling him 'Brother Jiang' and bowing to him. I felt like he was about to enchant me. Whenever I stood next to him, I couldn't help but be captivated."
"How about we try to match them again?"
"It's useless."
"Why?"
"You have to understand, your rival isn't someone else; it's Feng Nanshu!"
Wang Huiru was a bit skeptical. "Jiang Qin said he and Feng Nanshu are just friends."
After listening, Yu Shasha pursed her lips. "In three years of high school, did Feng Nanshu ever have any friends? It's not about their status; it's about Jiang Qin being the only one in Feng Nanshu's life. Do you understand the significance of the word 'only'?"
"You make a point..."
"But we don't need to worry too much. We're about to start university, and maybe Siqi will immediately find a boyfriend even better than Jiang Qin!"
After saying this, Yu Shasha paused for a moment, then exchanged a glance with Wang Huiru, and they both fell silent.
Could there really be guys in college better than Jiang Qin?
After graduating from high school, those guys started spending their nights in internet cafes, never coming out, discussing things like game cards, in-game events, and strategies.
In contrast, what about Jiang Qin? From the very beginning, he had been doing business silently, making hundreds of thousands of yuan without anyone noticing. He even acquired the coveted "Cold Moonlight" nightclub.
Yu Shasha and Wang Huiru suddenly had a feeling that at this moment, they were not just concerned about Chu Siqi's future; Jiang Qin's existence had also influenced their views on potential partners.
In the future, when they entered university, they would inevitably compare the guys they met with Jiang Qin.
When he talked to you about his summer, you would remember that there was a guy who quietly shone throughout the entire summer.
When he took you to the movies, you would remember the days when you watched the Olympics with everyone, and all the bartenders in the bar called that guy "Brother."
Even if he took you to stroll through the pedestrian street, you would remember that there was a guy who bought and sold things cleverly, making two hundred yuan with just one address.
Girls are sensitive and accustomed to making comparisons, but what they mostly get from these comparisons is hurt.
"Oh no, I feel like I won't find a boyfriend in college."
"Yeah, they all seem so immature."
Suddenly, Yu Shasha remembered something. "Huiru, did you also apply to Linchuan University?"
Wang Huiru nodded. "My grades are similar to Siqi's, so we decided to accompany each other."
"Jiang Qin is also at Linchuan University. Well, you're doomed for your entire college life; you'll never find a boyfriend because without comparisons, there's no hurt!"
"Come on, I'm in the East Campus, and Jiang Qin applied to the School of Finance in the Main Campus. You have to cross a bridge and walk quite a distance to get there. We won't even have a chance to meet."
As they chatted and bantered, the gathering gradually came to an end.
At this point, someone brought up past memories, and the atmosphere in the private room suddenly turned melancholic.
In truth, they all knew that after this summer, there wouldn't be many opportunities to gather like this.
Everyone would have new friends, new classmates, and new everything.
Even good friends would gradually drift apart after going their separate ways. It was a necessary part of growing up, saddening yet unstoppable.
"Chen Xiuxiu!"
"I...I..."
"I like you, I've liked you for a very long time!"
"Although I know it's not the right time to confess, I still hope you'll be my girlfriend."
Yang Taisong, the sports committee member, downed the drink in his glass in one gulp and finally blurted out the words he had been holding back for a long time. His booming voice startled everyone in the room.
Sitting across from Yang Taisong, a girl named Chen Xiuxiu turned bright red, feeling flustered and unsure. But in the end, she gathered the courage to apologize.
Hearing this exchange, all the classmates present couldn't help but sigh.
They had hoped to see a new couple form in their class, but it turned out to be a false alarm. Nevertheless, this was part of youth. It was because of its unpredictability that it was so precious.
After the gathering ended, the students in the class formed into small groups. Some planned to go online together, while others intended to wander around.
Chu Siqi remained silent throughout the entire night, only speaking up when she was alone with Wang Huiru and Yu Shasha.
"Why didn't Chen Xiuxiu accept Yang Taisong just now? There used to be so many rumors about them in the class."
"It's simple, she didn't like him."
"Well, if she didn't like him, she did the right thing. They can still be friends."
"What about Jiang Qin? What's wrong with him? He didn't even acknowledge me the entire summer."
"Siqi, trust me, forget about Jiang Qin. Anyway, you don't like him."