Chapter 5: Why Did You Stop Pursuing Me?

Chapter 5: Why Did You Stop Pursuing Me?

TL: Etude

We were doing business!

Guo Zihang was one of those people who could smile warmly at everyone. If he had been more handsome, he could definitely be considered a heartthrob. Unfortunately, his looks were not up to par, making him just a passable charmer.

So, when Wang Huiru asked what they were up to, Guo Zihang readily spilled the beans about their day selling boxed lunches, speaking with pride as if it were a matter of great honor.

In fact, Guo Zihang wasnt wrong in thinking this way. Such a feat would indeed seem quite impressive to others.

You see, high school students of this era were quite shy. Just asking a stranger for directions could make them nervous for half a day, let alone going out to make money.

Of course, there were some high school students who wanted to experience life and had the idea of earning money.

But at most, they would do part-time jobs like handing out flyers.

Yet, Jiang Qin managed to make a few hundred bucks through clever deals and playing middleman, buying low and selling high. Who wouldnt be confused hearing about this?

Wang Huirus father was an elementary school teacher with a monthly salary of just three thousand yuan. After deductions for various insurances and funds, it averaged to less than a hundred yuan per day.

Although the amount of money one makes shouldnt be measured in averages, the fact that Jiang Qin could earn two hundred and seventy yuan in a day was a massive shock to their worldview.

Especially when Wang Huiru heard Guo Zihang vividly describing how Jiang Qin coolly gave a cigarette to the internet caf manager and sold an address for two hundred yuan, Jiang Qins image grew significantly in her mind.

Jiang Qin, why did you suddenly start doing business?

To save money for a wife, Jiang Qin quipped.

Wang Huiru laughed at his remark: Youre starting to save from now? Just how precious a wife do you plan to marry?

Jiang Qins lips curled slightly: Depends on how many I marry. The more wives, the more money needed.

You want to marry several? Keep dreaming!

Then, Wang Huiru and Guo Zihang talked about college applications, their tone filled with longing for university life.

Jiang Qin, however, remained a silent observer, smiling without adding much to the conversation.

He had already experienced university life once, so he didnt yearn for it as much, nor did he feel the urge to interject.

Even though many of Guo Zihang and Wang Huirus fantasies about university life were far from reality, Jiang Qin didnt act like a know-it-all and correct them.

Life was something you needed to experience for yourself to find its meaning. Nobody has the right to arrogantly shatter someone elses dreams, even if they really did know a lot. Its important to consider whether the other person even wants to know.

During this time, Chu Siqi watched Jiang Qin with a cold gaze and a gloomy expression.

Especially after hearing Guo Zihangs praises, she felt that Jiang Qin had a maturity not found in other boys.

So, she decided to give Jiang Qin a hand, perhaps even facilitate a good relationship.

Jiang Qin!

Hmm?

With a sly look in her eyes, Wang Huiru teased, You mentioned earning money to marry a wife. Were you hinting at our Siqi?

Jiang Qins face turned pale, his right eyelid twitching, Big sister, please spare me.

Is that not the case?

The temple is too small to accommodate such fortune.

Hearing this, Chu Siqi couldnt hold back anymore. Her teeth clenched tightly, tears welling up in her eyes, Jiang Qin, what do you really mean?

Jiang Qin waved his hand dismissively, Nothing, Im heading off. You guys continue having fun.

You cant leave, I didnt permit you to leave!

Ignoring her, Jiang Qin cycled away, merging into the crowd on the street without looking back.

In his second life, he didnt feel the need to explain too much to someone he wouldnt be involved with anymore, so he didnt even bother speaking.

Staying true to ones original aspirations and remembering ones mission, did you think I was just playing around?

Chu Siqi stood there, watching his receding figure, feeling utterly aggrieved, tears uncontrollably spilling from her eyes.

She didnt suddenly realize she liked Jiang Qin like those clich novel heroines and regret her decision.

She just felt as if Jiang Qin looked down on her, as though she were something annoying, something he wanted to avoid at all costs.

Seeing her best friend speechless and choked with emotion, Wang Huiru was instantly panicked.

Wasnt it her best friend who rejected Jiang Qins confession?

Why was it that after Jiang Qin left, it was she who cried? What was this play about?

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