CH 42

Xie Zhongxing watched him say this and then suddenly fall silent again. He tried to comfort him, “You won’t go bald, don’t worry. If it’s just about hair loss, pulling all-nighters will indeed result in that. As long as you work and rest normally and eat a normal diet, you won’t have that problem.”

Qin Zhongyue absentmindedly made a sound of agreement.Xie Zhongxing could tell that he was really concerned about it. He generously offered, “Since you’re so worried, you can sleep half an hour early from now on.”Qin Zhongyue was happy, “Sleep half an hour early?”Xie Zhongxing, “And then get up at four in the morning.”Qin Zhongyue, “……….”No thanks.*Another few days went by. There were now only three days until the college entrance exams.Xie Guoxu rented a place near Fifth High School and no longer worked --- He now had a very poor reputation in City A. He cared a lot about his face and he didn’t want to see others laugh at him, so he and Liu Xiu stayed at home to help Xie Zi’an with his studies.Xie Zi’an also didn’t dare complain about his school anymore. His parents now know what he was really like and he didn’t dare say anything when he was forced to study.He naturally had to quit gaming as well, but after some persuasion from Liu Xiu, Xie Guoxu didn’t confiscate Xie Zi’an’s phone.And it was precisely because of this that Xie Zi’an had the opportunity to continue seeing messages to Jin Rui.Of course, he didn’t receive any replies at first, but Xie Zi’an felt that he knew Jin Rui well. She definitely wouldn’t have broken up with him on her own will. Her not blocking him was proof of this. He used this opportunity to put on a pitiful act.And now, Jin Rui was finally replying to him. Although they were just simple ‘en’s and ‘oh’s, Xie Zi’ans confidence rose significantly.With the exams coming up, he should be focusing on that, but he still remembered Jin Kui’s words about Jin Rui going abroad.The words ‘going abroad’ sounded so unreachable to him. For a family to be able to send their child abroad, how rich must they be?If he stuck to Jin Rui, would he also be able to go abroad?Xie Zi’ans mind was filled with thoughts of relying on a woman to live comfortably and so he felt even more anxious about keeping her with him.

Finally, Xie Zi’an was able to invite Jin Rui out with great difficulty.Fifth High School would typically give them two days break before the exams and after the exams, it would be a proper break.After class ended, Xie Zi’an gave Liu Xiu a call and told her about this matter. Liu Xiu said bitterly, “If you get into a good university, there will be many girls like her for you to pick. You’re being too shallow minded.”Xie Zi’an brushed her off with a few perfunctory words and ended the call. His mood had turned for the worse after hearing Liu Xiu’s words.He wasn’t tall, standing at a little less than 1.7 metres. All he had going for him was his face, but it also wasn’t particularly amazing.Parents would naturally think that their son is amazing and Liu Xiu even felt that he looked a million times better than Xie Zhongxing, but he knew very well that he couldn’t be compared with him. Standing next to Xie Zhongxing, he looked very plain. When walking together, everyone’s eyes would stop on Xie Zhongxing, not himself.Knowing his poor prospects, Xie Zi’an felt that Jin Rui was probably the best girl he could get his hands on.Xie Zi’an arrived at the place he had agreed to meet up with Jin Rui but saw that both Jin Rui and Jin Kui was there.When Xie Zi’an saw Jin Kui, his face immediately fell. Jin Kui saw him and smiled, “I hope you don’t mind me tagging along?”Jin Rui next to her spoke with some guilt, “My younger sister insisted on coming.”Xie Zi’an forced out a smile, “I don’t mind.”Jin Kui casually mentioned, “Your brother scored 737 in the last mock exam. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be ranked first in the province. Congratulations, the Xie family has managed to produce a top student. His father would’ve been very proud of him.”Xie Zi’an’s expression twisted, “You won’t know until the exams are over. If he doesn’t perform well and doesn’t even get into a first rank university, it will be very embarrassing for him.”Jin Kui said, “You don’t need to worry about that. I’m certain your brother will perform better than you even if he used his feet to do the test.”Xie Zi’an was angered, “Jin Kui, did you deliberately come here to start something?!”Jin Rui tried to placate them, “Alright, alright. Let’s all take a step back.”Jin Kui paid now heed to her words, “I’m just telling the truth.”Xie Zi’an’s chest rose and fell. He didn’t speak.Jin Kui continued, “Didn’t you invite my sister to watch a movie? Let’s hurry and go. We still need to go back and study later.”Xie Zi’an held back his anger and paid for their tickets. While Jin Kui went to the bathroom, he finally had the chance to talk to Jin Rui. He whispered to her, “After the movie, I want to take you somewhere.”

Jin Rui looked hesitantly at Jin Kui’s departing figure. Xie Zi’an continued, “Tell your sister to go back first.”Jin Rui whispered, “No. My sister will get angry.”Xi Zi’an was a little annoyed. Jin Rui used to do everything he said but now that those things happened to his family, everything had changed. He did his best to suppress his anger and softened his tone, “Rui Rui, with your sister following us around as a third wheel, don’t you feel uncomfortable?”Jin Rui didn’t speak. Xie Zi’an continued, “I know there was that matter with Xie Zhongxing but think about it: if my parents really abused him, he wouldn’t have grown up so well and he also wasn’t deprived of the opportunity to attend school. To support him until now, my parents have also worked very hard. Don’t listen to the things the others are saying, they’re all lies. Don’t you know how good I am to you? I know you still like me.….”Before he could finish, a familiar voice sounded behind him. He immediately stiffened and looked back. Sure enough, it was Xie Zhongxing.Xie Zhongxing was tall and slender with a fair and handsome face. Many young girls at the cinema couldn’t help but steal a look at him.People who are good-looking would always enjoy preferential treatment. No matter how beautiful a girl is, they would be willing to go out of their way to do something for those who are good-looking. Xie Zi’an was very aware of this face but when he really saw two gorgeous girls go up to Xie Zhongxing and another tall and handsome boy standing next to him, he was left with a very bad taste in his mouth.If only Xie Zhongxing gave him that face of his.Their fathers were clearly twins but why did he and Xie Zhongxing look so different?Xie Zi’an was so jealous, he didn’t even notice Jin Rui standing next to him step back fearfully at the sight of his expression.Xie Zhongxing hadn’t noticed Xie Zi’an’s presence. He was talking to Qin Zhongyue, “What movie do you want to watch?”Qin Zhongyue looked around at the posters and pointed at one of them, “I want to watch this one.”Xie Zhongxing looked over and read the title, “Howl’s Moving Castle. You want to watch that?”Qin Zhongyue asked, “Have you seen it already?”Xie Zhongxing, “I’ve seen short snippets. Haven’t watched the entire movie yet.”When he went to help out a neighbour with their housework, the neighbour's grandson was watching this movie. Because of the special animation style, it left an impression on him.Qin Zhongyue decided, “Then let’s go with this one. This one is good.”Xie Zhongxing made a sound of agreement and went to buy the tickets. At this moment, two shy-looking girls came over asking them for their number.

Qin Zhongyue said bluntly, “Sorry, I don’t add strangers.”Xie Zhongxing however noticed their makeup and mature style, “We’re high school students.”The girl standing at the front was a little surprised. She looked at Xie Zhongxing and then at the taller Qin Zhongyue and asked, “You’re also a high school student?”Hearing himself being asked that, Qin Zhongyue asked back, “I don’t look like one?”The girl said, “…..I thought you must be at least a university student.”Qin Zhongyue made a gesture, “I’m seventeen. Still underage.”Those words immediately got the girls to give up and leave.Qin Zhongyue watched them leave and said, “I didn’t realise saying that I’m a high school student would work so well.”Xie Zhongxing said, “You’re very popular.”Qin Zhongyue smiled cheekily at Xie Zhongxing, “You can’t blame me for that. My father is too handsome and my mother is too beautiful, and that resulted in the handsome me.”Not stopping there, he theatrically sighed, “If being handsome is a sin, then I have sinned too much, I can no longer be forgiven.”“………” The corner of Xie Zhongxing’s lips twitched but he eventually couldn’t help but laugh out loud.Xie Zhongxing looked at him, “You’re smiling again. You’re finally smiling everyday.”He added seriously, “You look very good when you smile.”Xie Zhongxing who had been complimented by him too many times had already grown used to it. He stored away his smile and said, “Wait here. I’ll go buy the tickets.”Qin Zhongyue still remembered that he had no money. He immediately said, “No, I’ll buy it.”Xie Zhongxing shook his head, “Don’t be so polite with me.”Without waiting for Qin Zhongyue’s reaction, he headed for the counter.Just as Xie Zhongxing bought the tickets, he heard a familiar voice cheerfully call out to him, “Senior!”Xie Zhongxing paused and looked back.

Jin Kui ran over and asked, “Are you here to watch the movie by yourself?”Xie Zhongxing, “Qin Zhongyue is here too.”Jin Kui looked back and saw Qin Zhongyue. She politely greeted him and couldn’t help but glance a few more times at his handsome and sunny face.When Qin Zhongyue saw Jin Kui, his expression immediately fell.Ever since he found out about Xie Zhongxing liking the opposite sex, he felt a sense of crisis inside.In the past, whenever he saw a girl confess to Xie Zhongxing, he felt that their effort was all in vain. After all, Xie Zhongxing liked men!Although he did feel a little miffed seeing others coveting his treasure, he wasn’t too angry.But now that Xie Zhongxing said that he liked women, that feeling inside him was no longer the same,He wanted to immediately separate Jin Kui from Xie Zhongxing, making them never see each other again.And so, the disdain was particularly obvious on his face.This was also noticed by Jin Kui. She hesitated for a moment, not knowing how she had offended Qin Zhongyue. Just as she was about to say something, she heard Jin Rui call out to her.Jin Kui immediately turned around and, disregarding Xie Zi’an’s attempt to stop her, she dragged Jin Rui over to Xie Zhongxing and Qin Zhongyue, “Senior, this is my older sister Jin Rui. Big sis, this is Xie Zhongxing. You should already know him.”Jin Rui had seen photos of Xie Zhongxing before and she had also seen his handsome face on TV, but now that she saw him in person, she was able to see for herself how good-looking he really was.He looks better in person…..Jin Rui couldn’t help but blush as she thought this.Xie Zi’an looked between Jin Rui’s blushing face and Xie Zhongxing and his expression turned bad, “Xie Zhongxing!”Xie Zhongxing saw him and lightly furrowed his brows. He was good-looking so even an expression like this made others want to give him anything he wanted, “Xie Zi’an, you’re here too?”Xie Zi’an’s tone was filled with anger, “Don’t you feel guilty when you see me? Thanks to you, our family is ruined and can only live in a rental house. Are you happy? You’re really too vicious. My parents raised you for eighteen years yet you treat them like this. You are heartless, no better than a dog!”Before Xie Zhongxing could react, Qin Zhongyue reached out and picked him up like he was holding a chicken, “What did you say? You want to try and say that again?”