Chapter 110 We are still friends
On the campus of Yangshi University of Technology, the sun shines through the leaves, casting mottled shadows. Students are playing on the playground, full of youthful vitality.
In this vibrant place, although Su Qing and Lu Xingchen's marriage is in formality, their feelings are quietly changing over time.
With the arrival of Lu Xingchen, Su Qing felt a sense of warmth and security. On campus, her relationship with Lu Xingchen gradually became closer. However, Su Qing's life did not only revolve around Lu Xingchen, but also her classmates, especially Qu Meijun and Jiang Ming.
Jiang Ming's pursuit of Su Qing seems to have stopped temporarily, but Su Qing is always thinking about Lu Xingchen in her heart.
Qu Meijun was originally hostile to Su Qing, and she felt that Su Qing's presence dimmed her own light. She was gradually moved by Su Qing's sincerity and wisdom. Su Qing used her enthusiasm and friendliness to gradually resolve the gap between her and Qu Meijun. Qu Meijun began to put aside her hostility and took the initiative to communicate with Su Qing. She even proposed to work together to prepare a song and dance program during a class activity.
The two of them have been rehearsing their show together for a while now, and they used to be mutually exclusive, but now they have become quite compatible.
"Su Qing, our rhythm is finally in sync!" Qu Meijun said excitedly, with anticipation gleaming in her eyes.
"Yes, especially your difficult 360-degree turn that matched my music perfectly. How did you do it?" Su Qing responded with a smile, secretly delighted in her heart. She had never thought that she would have such a smooth cooperation with Qu Meijun, as if everything was moving in a good direction.
The two rehearsed together, and although there were always some bumps in the road at the beginning, their tacit understanding gradually strengthened over time.
At the competition party, their performance was like a brilliant firework, winning warm applause from teachers and students throughout the school, and finally won the first prize in the competition. At this moment, Qu Meijun and Su Qing smiled at each other, knowing in their hearts how precious this friendship was.
The class celebration followed, and everyone sat together to share the joy of victory. However, Xu Tianying seemed a little inferior and was reluctant to participate. She always felt that she had no sense of existence in the class, and faced with the laughter of her classmates, she felt helpless.
"Yingzi, come on, everyone is waiting for you!" Su Qing persuaded gently.
"I... I don't really want to go." Xu Tianying lowered his head, his voice as thin as a mosquito's hum.
Su Qing patted her shoulder in understanding: "It's okay, we are all friends, come on, today is a day of celebration, you will definitely be very happy."
At this time, Jiang Ming happened to pass by and heard the conversation between Su Qing and Xu Tianying. He felt lost. He knew that Su Qing was sincere and warm to her friends, but he could never occupy a place in her heart. Although Jiang Ming felt a little sad, he was unwilling to give up his pursuit of Su Qing. He always had the fluke that Su Qing would change her mind.
"Su Qing, can I talk to you?" Jiang Ming plucked up his courage, walked up to her, his voice full of anticipation and nervousness.
Su Qing was slightly stunned, nodded, and took Jiang Ming to a quiet corner. Jiang Ming took a deep breath and tried to make himself look relaxed: "I've always wanted to ask, how have you been recently?"
"I'm fine, thank you." There was a hint of politeness in Su Qing's smile, but she was thinking about Lu Xingchen in her heart.
"I...I want to know, have you ever considered if there is any possibility between us?" Jiang Ming's tone was a little shy, but more of expectation.
Su Qing was silent for a moment, hesitating secretly in her heart. She knew Jiang Ming's feelings for her, but she had already made her own choice in her heart. So, she decided to tell him frankly: "Jiang Ming, I'm actually married to Lu Xingchen."
Jiang Ming's heart sank suddenly, and the smile on his face disappeared instantly, replaced by loss and unwillingness. He tried to calm himself down and smiled reluctantly: "I understand, thank you for telling me the news."
Su Qing felt a little sorry when she saw Jiang Ming's reaction. She said softly, "I hope you can understand the relationship between me and Lu Xingchen. I am a married woman."
"Jiang Ming was silent for a while, then nodded. Although his heart was stirred, he knew that feelings could not be forced. He smiled slightly, trying to hide his disappointment: "Of course, I know."
Su Qing looked at Jiang Ming's expression, feeling mixed emotions. She knew that this conversation was not easy for him, but she also understood that her heart was with Lu Xingchen. Both of them silently accepted this reality, and a subtle awkwardness flowed in the air.
"Then we are still friends, right?" Jiang Ming broke the silence, trying to make himself appear more relaxed.
"Of course, I said last time that we can be friends." Su Qing responded with a smile, feeling relieved.
The relationship between Su Qing and Lu Xingchen has become more stable, and the feelings between them have changed from the initial form to become more real. Although Lu Xingchen appears calm on the surface, he always shows his warm side in front of Su Qing and cares about her study and life.
One day, Lu Xingchen asked Su Qing to take a walk by the lake on campus. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the lake, sparkling like a dream. Lu Xingchen slowly said: "Su Qing, although our marriage is a formality, I want to ask you...what do you think of our relationship?"
Su Qing was shocked. She didn't expect Lu Xingchen to bring up this topic. She hesitated a little, but finally answered frankly: "I think our relationship has been getting better. I enjoy spending time with you."
After hearing this, Lu Xingchen's eyes flashed with tenderness. "Me too. In fact, I've always wondered if we could develop this relationship a little deeper, wouldn't it be better?"
Su Qing's heartbeat quickened, and a blush appeared on her face unconsciously. "You mean... can we try real love?" She asked cautiously.
"Well, I want to give it a try. No matter the pressure and expectations from the outside world, we can face it together." Lu Xingchen said firmly, with a serious look in his eyes.
"Okay, I'm willing to try." A warm feeling surged in Su Qing's heart, as if everything was moving in a good direction.
However, as the two gradually move towards a deeper relationship, Qu Meijun is also thinking about her own feelings. She feels warmed by her friendship with Su Qing, but she can't let go of her deep feelings for Jiang Ming. She begins to notice that Jiang Ming always seems a little lost in front of Su Qing.
"Jiang Ming, what's wrong with you recently?" Qu Meijun couldn't help but ask, with concern in her tone.
"It's okay." Jiang Ming forced a smile, but he felt bitter in his heart.
Qu Meijun noticed Jiang Ming's mood and decided to take the initiative: "Do you still have hope for Amelia Su?"
Jiang Ming was stunned for a moment, then sighed: "I know she is with Lu Xingchen. I just... hope she is happy."
"If you really like her, you should be brave enough to fight for her," Qu Meijun encouraged, "Don't give up easily."
After listening to Qu Meijun's words, Jiang Ming felt a glimmer of hope in his heart, but at the same time he also realized that the challenge was not easy.
He began to re-examine his relationship with Su Qing and decided to face it with his heart.