Chapter 11: Under the Swing, Promises and Brokenness 02
"Xiao Ye, it's all my fault. I caused you to quarrel again." Le Ou stood at the entrance of the alley, looking at the direction where Duanmu Jichu left, lowering his head guiltily, "You were originally going to ask him about the matter, you were originally going to reconcile..."
"It's not your fault." I was so depressed that I didn't have the energy to comfort anyone. I just felt so tired. I shook my head and said to Leo, "It's not your fault. Maybe we are not suitable for each other..."
Yes, they always quarrel over inexplicable things and both of them have bad tempers. Maybe two people like this are not suitable to be together at all.
If it was Xuexi, she would have easily resolved the situation just now, sticking out her tongue, and cutely shaking Duanmu Jichu's arm. No matter what she said, it was so cute...
Even if I don't want to face it, I have to admit the fact - during the time when Xuexi came back, Duanmu Jichu's sleeping sickness did not occur once.
It must be because Xuexi is back that Duanmu Jichu's psychological pressure has been relieved...
Then what's the point of me staying with him?
Why should I continue to stay with him when I am useless and inferior to Xuexi in every way?
…
I couldn't think anymore, so I turned around and walked home, but Le Ou grabbed me tightly.
"Xiao Ye, no, you can't go back!" Le Ou's pretty face was firm, he held my hand tightly and advised me, "Ji Chu misunderstood you because of me, so I must go and explain it to him. Xiao Ye, let's go together, you two will definitely be able to reconcile! Ji Chu is right, no matter how much I like Xiao Ye, I can't take Xiao Ye away at this time."
"Reconcile... Can we really reconcile?" I murmured, my head drooping lower and lower.
Le Ou let go of my hand, grabbed my shoulders with both hands and shook them vigorously, and said firmly: "You can, Xiaoye, cheer up! My favorite Xiaoye should not be so dejected now! I will take you to Ji Chu's house, we will explain to him, and you will definitely be able to reconcile!"
"Le Ou..." I slowly raised my head, with warm liquid flowing in my eyes, "Le Ou, why are you so nice to me?"
"Because..." Le Ou slowly wiped my tears and smiled at me brightly, "Because I like Xiaoye the most. Xiaoye is the most shining gem in the world that I have found. I will always protect you by your side. So, Xiaoye, you have to smile. I like to see Xiaoye smiling the most!"
When we arrived at Duanmu Jichu's house, Le'ou and I searched for Duanmu Jichu for a long time but couldn't find him, so he had to look for Duanmu Jimo to ask about his whereabouts. I was left alone outside Duanmu Jichu's house, waiting quietly.
Outside Duanmu Jichu's house is a large grassland. On one side of the grassland is a natural lake with a small white bridge and many swan sculptures built on the lake. A large field of fragrant lilies is planted by the lake, which is as beautiful as a fairyland on earth.
I couldn't help but walk onto the small bridge in the lake and walk to the other side of the lake. On the lawn next to it, there was a swing covered with green vines. There were two people sitting on the swing, with their backs to me, quietly snuggling and chatting. The scene was so dreamy.
But those two people look so familiar...
The boy with chocolate-brown hair has a perfect back, and the girl with long, slightly curly hair has a good figure. At this moment, she is leaning her head gently on the boy's shoulder.
The swing began to swing slowly, causing the girl to laugh like a silver bell.
"Ah! Ji Chu, you are so bad. I was almost asleep, why did you suddenly start shaking?"
"Swings are meant to swing, and it's fun to swing like you're flying."
"This is what I said when I was a child. Ji Chu, you still remember it."
"certainly."
"I'm so glad that I survived and became Ji Chu's bride. Ji Chu, when you turn 18 and have your adult ceremony, that will be our engagement day. Then we can be together forever."
"Um."
…
The world is spinning...
"Swings are meant to swing, and it's fun to swing like you're flying."
"This is what I said when I was a child. Ji Chu, you still remember it."
"certainly."
"I'm so glad that I survived and became Ji Chu's bride. Ji Chu, when you turn 18 and have your adult ceremony, that will be our engagement day. Then we can be together forever."
…
I just felt a buzzing in my brain and this conversation kept echoing in my ears.
I slowly backed away until I reached the small bridge in the middle of the lake.
The beautiful couple's figures are still there across the water, but I can clearly hear the sound of my heart breaking into pieces.
No need to ask anything...
There is no need to explain anything anymore...
The two of them had childhood memories and looked forward to a better life together. What was I? Or rather, there was no place for me from the beginning.
The reason why Duanmu Jichu said he liked me was probably because he had memories of Xuexi in his heart and needed someone to fill in the gaps. Now that Xuexi is back, I, as a substitute, am no longer useful.
Yes, it's time to leave.
A third-rate defective like me is not fit to stay in such a perfect world.
So, Duanmu Jichu, goodbye.
I slowly took out my phone from my pocket and typed out the following:
Duanmu Jichu, let's break up. Oh, maybe in your heart, we have never been together, but it doesn't matter anymore. Thank you very much for giving me this wonderful memory. Thank you, I will leave with a smile and will not embarrass you. I wish you and Xuexi happiness. Goodbye!
After typing this, my eyes were already blurred by tears. I squatted down, curled up on the bridge and cried silently, then pressed the send button. Finally, I closed my eyes and threw the phone into the lake.
No need anymore, nothing is needed.
I don’t want to see his reply, I’m afraid to see him say “OK”, so let me escape again! Duanmu Jichu, goodbye… Never see you again.
This time we really will never see each other again!
