That night, Lin Lanzhi did not sleep all night.
The next day, the sunlight shone into the bedroom on time. She got up on time to prepare breakfast for her family, and then rushed to school with a complicated and confused mood.
She was very conflicted. She hoped not to run into Mu Chuwei at school, but from the moment she entered the school gate, she was vaguely afraid that he would really turn back into the untouchable star on the screen and have nothing to do with her anymore.
She spent the whole morning in a trance and confusion, and Mu Chuwei did not appear until noon.
He was surrounded by people and walked ostentatiously through the corridor outside the classroom. Lin Lanzhi couldn't help looking out the window, but he never glanced into the classroom, as if there was no one here worthy of his attention.
She suddenly felt extremely depressed. She stood up from her seat, hurriedly ran out of the classroom, and ran in the opposite direction.
She ran very fast, not daring to stop for a second, fearing that as soon as she stopped, her heart would no longer be under her control and would do something she could not even imagine.
So she kept running forward as fast as she could, and before she knew it she was at the lakeside shaded by willow trees.
She stopped and stared at a bluestone by the lake.
A scene from not long ago suddenly appeared in front of her eyes. She and he fell into the water together, then kissed in the water, and then came ashore together in embarrassment. Those scenes seemed to have happened yesterday.
She bit her lips secretly and closed her eyes, unwilling to look, but even with her eyes closed, she couldn't suppress the feeling of heartache.
She sat down weakly under a weeping willow tree , its branches swaying in the breeze, and stared at the rippling lake, lost in thought.
What on earth is she asking for?
If she hadn't been greedy, how could her heart have been so painful?
But what should she do? How should she drive away the pain in her heart and the person in her heart?
Just when she was alone and sad, a tall figure appeared behind her, but she didn't notice it.
Ye Zilang frowned, watching her curled up like a homeless child, lonely and helpless. He sighed silently, walked gently in front of her, slowly squatted down, stared at her delicate face, and asked distressedly: "Are you so sad because of Chu Wei?"
His sudden appearance had already surprised Lin Lanzhi, and his straightforward question made her feel a little overwhelmed. She said with a guilty conscience, "I don't understand what you are talking about."
Ye Zilang smiled helplessly and asked softly, "Then why is it written all over your face that 'I'm heartbroken'?"
Lin Lanzhi stood up and tried to avoid his gaze, but was afraid to miss what he said, so she said in an unnatural manner: "Sorry, class is about to start, I have to go back to the classroom."
She was about to leave, but Ye Zilang grabbed her arm. She could only look back at him, frowned slightly and asked, "Anything else?"
"Lanzhi, why are you avoiding me?" A hurt expression flashed across Ye Zilang's handsome face. "What did I do wrong?"
Lin Lanzhi said in a panic: "You didn't do anything wrong. I was the one who did something wrong. Zilang, please don't come to me again in the future, okay ?"
Ye Zilang was slightly startled, his pupils as dark as the night were full of suspicion. He subconsciously asked: "Why? Do I dislike you so much?"
"It's not that you're annoying. You're excellent and perfect. It's just..." Lin Lanzhi lowered her head, not knowing what to say.
"Just what?" Ye Zilang looked at her guilty expression and smiled sadly, "Just that you can't like me, right?"
The secret hidden in her heart was revealed, and Lin Lanzhi suddenly felt relieved. She suppressed all her complicated emotions and said lightly: "I'm sorry, I can't control my heart."
Ye Zilang narrowed his eyes and asked, "You like Chu Wei, right?"
Lin Lanzhi pursed her lips, lowered her head and said nothing.
In Ye Ziran's eyes, her expression was tantamount to consent. Although this was within his expectations, he could not accept this fact for a while.
He looked at her and shook his head. Perhaps it was the frustration in his heart that made him speak without thinking. He said impulsively: "You fool, it is impossible for you and him to be together! He is a public figure, and every move he makes is watched by everyone. Don't be stupid!"
After he said this, he left resolutely, and there was an indescribable loneliness and sadness in his back.
Lin Lanzhi stood there blankly, with what he had just said echoing in her mind.
It's impossible for you and him to be together...
Every word in this sentence was like a poisonous needle that pierced her heart. Every time the needle stabbed her, she couldn't stand steadily and was about to fall down.
She knows.
She always knew that there was no chance of anything happening between her and him. She just couldn't control the feelings that had quietly taken root and grown without her noticing.
The fiery red clouds are dyed with gorgeous colors, which is a rare sight in winter, so gorgeous and charming.
Lin Lanzhi stood on the path of the campus, gazing at the colorful clouds in the sky, feeling an indescribable melancholy in her heart.
She was absent-minded the whole afternoon, as if there was a hole in her heart. Not only did she feel empty, but she also felt waves of pain from time to time that she couldn't ignore.
Just as she was standing on the path in a trance, someone suddenly patted her shoulder from behind. She came back to her senses and turned to look at Suya who appeared behind her. Before she could say anything, Suya complained: "Lanzhi, what are you daydreaming about again? You don't even respond when I call you. You are really something. I was thinking that if a boy falls in love with you one day and you ignore him like this, he would be very sad..."
Hearing her mention this, Lin Lanzhi smiled sadly: "How could there be a boy who likes me?"
"That's not necessarily true!" Suya winked playfully and said with a look of joy, "Today I plan to introduce you to a super handsome guy! Haha, although it's a bit exaggerated, don't worry, the person I introduce to you must have impeccable character and is excellent in all aspects."
Seeing her talking nonstop, Lin Lanzhi was a little overwhelmed. She asked in surprise, "What did you say? Introduce me a boyfriend?"
"Yes! But don't worry, I'm not randomly matching you up. I've thought about this for a long time, and I compared you two. I think you two are a perfect match, so I want to introduce you to each other." Su Ya paused for a moment, and then added an important sentence, "By the way, that boy is my cousin. I think you two are a perfect match in terms of personality and habits!"
Lin Lanzhi had always known that Suya was very enthusiastic, but she had never thought that she would be so enthusiastic.
However, she was not in the mood to meet anyone now. She smiled slightly awkwardly, secretly thinking about how to reject Suya.
However, before she had time to think, Suya pulled her towards the school gate and said as they walked, "Lanzhi, don't think too much about it. Just think of it as going out for some fun, having a free meal, and making a new friend, how about that?" She didn't give her a chance to refuse.
Helplessly, Lin Lanzhi had to follow her, but she felt uneasy and had a feeling that something was not right. She thought about finding an excuse to slip away halfway.
When she reached the school gate, she finally racked her brains to come up with an excuse. When she was about to talk to Suya, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a dazzling sports car out of the corner of her eye.
She was stunned for a moment, because she had once spent a warm night in that car.
Some part of her heart seemed to be suddenly tightened, and the pain made her a little breathless. She pursed her pale lips, with an inexplicable stubbornness in her eyes. No matter how Suya pulled her, she always stood there motionless.
The person in the red sports car seemed to feel her burning gaze, and the closed window slowly lowered, and a handsome face wearing sunglasses slowly came into her sight. At that moment, she almost forgot how to breathe.
She looked at the boy wearing sunglasses, and he was also staring at her. The distance between them was only a few inches, yet it seemed as if they were worlds apart.
For a moment, she imagined that he would get out of the car, walk towards her with an elegant posture, and close the distance between them.
But soon, she had to accept the reality that he was a big star and it was impossible for him to express anything to her openly in public.
Less than a minute after Mu Chuwei rolled down the window, many pink girls passing by recognized the person in the car and immediately screamed and ran towards him.
The screams of fans attracted more and more people's attention. In desperation, he started the car and drove away before causing a traffic jam.
Lin Lanzhi looked at the rear end of the red car that was already going away, with a hint of barely perceptible loneliness in her eyes, and it took her a long time to come back to her senses.
Suya couldn't help but pinch her with her hand, frowned, and said, "Oh, Lanzhi, don't look at it anymore. My cousin is waiting for us at the amusement park. If we don't go, he will think we are standing him up!"
Lin Lanzhi did not respond, but just let her pull her towards the bus stop.
Half an hour later.
The scenery at dusk is charming, with a few strokes of deep red dotted on the sky, like jumping flames, creating a strange natural beauty.
Suya took Lin Lanzhi to the square of the amusement park. Although it was evening, the square was already bustling with activity. Children were running around with laughter, and panda people in panda costumes were moving among the crowd in a very cute manner.
A boy in a blue T-shirt walked towards them with a smile. His appearance was not particularly outstanding, but he was handsome and sunny, giving people a very comfortable feeling. Especially the bright smile at the corner of his lips, like a sunflower blooming in the sun.
Lin Lanzhi looked at him and was stunned for a moment. Why did Suya think that she was a good match for such a boy? He clearly lived in the sunshine, and she...
Su Ya, who was holding her arm, had already introduced her enthusiastically: "Lanzhi, this is my cousin Cheng Ming, from B University." Then, she turned to the boy opposite, "Cousin, this is my classmate Lin Lanzhi. How is she? Isn't she pretty?"
Lin Lanzhi's cheeks flushed slightly, and the boy opposite her had already smiled and extended his hand to her: "Hello, I'm Cheng Ming. My sister often mentions you in front of me, and I have wanted to meet you for a long time. Today I finally have the chance."
"Hello." In the reflection of the setting sun, Lin Lanzhi's cheeks were as red as a ripe cherry. She stretched out her hand and shook hands with him, but quickly withdrew her hand. She looked like a frightened rabbit, making people want to take care of her.
"I just bought a few tickets before you guys arrived, but I didn't know what you guys like to play, so I bought them all." Cheng Ming smiled a little embarrassedly, "You can play whatever you want later."
Suya immediately smiled and said, "Okay, okay! Lanzhi, what do you want to play?" She stared at Lin Lanzhi with anticipation in her big eyes, looking very excited.
Lin Lanzhi was stunned for a moment, glanced at Cheng Ming who was staring at her with a smile, quickly retracted her gaze, and said hastily: "I don't mind playing anything..."
"Okay, go play with your cousin first, I'll go buy some drinks." Suya looked at the two of them with a smile and said cunningly, "I'll come find you later."
Her intention was so obvious. She clearly wanted to create an opportunity for Lin Lanzhi and Cheng Ming to be alone. How could Lin Lanzhi not see it?
Seeing that she was about to run away, Lin Lanzhi grabbed her arm without thinking and said, "Wait a minute..."
"What's wrong?" Su Ya asked, but she quickly saw the worry in Lin Lanzhi's heart, patted the back of her hand with a smile, and whispered to comfort her, "It's okay, my cousin is a very good person, he will take good care of you!"
There was something ambiguous in Suya's words, which made Lin Lanzhi even more unwilling. She held her arm and refused to let her go, but she was too anxious to explain.
Seeing her so embarrassed, Cheng Ming had to smile and said, "I'll buy the drinks, you guys go play first." Then he handed the ticket to Su Ya, glanced at Lin Lanzhi beside her with a smile, and said gently, "Take good care of your classmates."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the convenience store. Even his back looked so sunny.
Su Ya gently nudged Lin Lanzhi's hand with her elbow and said proudly, "How is it? My cousin is pretty good, right?"
Lin Lanzhi glared at her and whispered, "Suya, please stop being like this, okay? I'm really embarrassed!"
Suya patted her shoulder and said disapprovingly: "It's always like this at the beginning, it will be fine once you get used to it!"
Seeing that she didn't understand her feelings at all, Lin Lanzhi shook her head helplessly, feeling extremely confused.
She admitted that Cheng Ming was a nice guy, but from the first moment she saw him, she was very sure that she didn't have any feelings for him.
Because her heart no longer has room for anyone else.
"Okay, let's not just stand here, let's go and have fun." Su Ya held the ticket in one hand and pulled Lin Lanzhi in the other hand and ran towards the roller coaster. She didn't let go of Lin Lanzhi's hand until they reached the destination, took a few steps forward, looked up at those who were having a great time, and looked like she was eager to try.
"Lanzhi, can we play this later? It's very exciting!" She said, turning her head, but was surprised to find that there was no one behind her.
At this moment, Lin Lanzhi was being pulled forward by a stranger in a tiger doll costume. She was filled with fear and panic, and tried desperately to shake off his hand, but she couldn't. She angrily shouted, "Who are you? Let me go!"
The man turned around and saw that she looked frightened. He couldn't bear it, so he pulled her away and comforted her: "Zhi'er, don't be afraid, it's me."
But Lin Lanzhi couldn't see what he was saying through the big tiger head. She became more and more anxious and struggled harder.
"Who the hell are you? You psycho! Let me go now! If you don't let me go, I'll call for help!"
Mu Chuwei was slightly startled, and turned his head to look at her in confusion. Seeing that she seemed to have not heard what he just said, he had to stop and grab her shoulders to reveal his identity again : "Zhi'er, I am Mu Chuwei! Don't be nervous, don't scream, if others find out, I will be finished!"
If Lin Lanzhi looked into his eyes carefully at this moment, she would definitely be able to see the emotions overflowing in his eyes , but in her panic, she didn't pay any attention to him at all. She was completely confused and just wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible, saying non-stop: "Let me go, who are you? Let me go!"
" I'm Mu Chuwei!" Mu Chuwei, who was wearing a tiger doll costume, had to raise his voice.
"Let me go! If you don't let me go, I'll call for help!"
"I said I am Mu Chuwei, Lin Lanzhi, did you hear me?" Mu Chuwei grabbed her shoulders tightly, and his trembling low growl almost attracted everyone around him.
"You pervert! Let me go! If you don't let me go, I will really scream!" Lin Lanzhi couldn't shake him off. In desperation, she finally couldn't help but raise her voice and shouted, "Someone come quickly..."
Mu Chuwei quickly covered her mouth. He couldn't care less for the moment, so he held her in his arms with one hand and dragged her with great difficulty to a quiet corner with few people.
During the whole process, Lin Lanzhi opened her eyes wide in horror and wanted to scream loudly, but all she made was a faint "woohoo" sound.
For her, this fear, which was like falling into hell, was so familiar, so familiar that it made her almost despair and suffocate.
I don't remember how many years ago, one day, the naive girl pestered her father to go to the amusement park. When she was about to cross the road and reach the place she had been thinking about, a truck ran into her out of control. Her father tried his best to push her away at the last moment, but he was hit by the car and flew out. The blood flowing from his body formed a shocking pool of blood, leaving a charming and strange pattern in her mind, which she could never erase from her memory forever...