Chapter 119 If You Like Me, Be Brave
Lu Xingchen finished his work early, his mind full of thoughts, and walked back to school silently. As soon as he stepped into the campus, he heard about Jiang Ming's pursuit of Su Qing, which made him feel uneasy. Since he left school and returned to Hongxing Village, Lu Xingchen has been thinking about Su Qing, but the current situation makes him feel an invisible pressure.
He walked slowly on the path of the campus, and the moments with Su Qing emerged in his mind, and the emotions in his heart became stronger and stronger. He decided to talk to Jiang Ming in person and express his feelings, and not let the misunderstanding and anxiety continue to spread.
"Lu Xingchen?" Jiang Ming saw him in a corner of the campus and showed a surprised expression, "Are you looking for me?"
"Yes, that's right." Lu Xingchen smiled slightly, but in his heart he was thinking about the next conversation. He took a deep breath, mustered up the courage and said, "Jiang Ming, I want to talk to you about something."
"What's the matter?" Jiang Ming's expression turned serious.
"About Amelia Su." Lu Xingchen's voice was calm but firm. "I know you are pursuing her, but I hope you can understand that I also have deep feelings for her, and she and I are already married."
Jiang Ming was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting Lu Xingchen to say this directly. He looked at Lu Xingchen, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and finally said slowly: "I know your feelings for Su Qing. In fact, I have always admired her. But I don't want to compete with you. I understand that maybe I can't replace your place in her heart."
"Do you really like her?" Lu Xingchen asked, still having some doubts in his heart.
"I like her, but I also want her to be happy. If she chooses you, then I will bless you." Jiang Ming's tone was sincere, with a hint of relief.
This sincere conversation made Lu Xingchen feel relieved. He realized that Jiang Ming was not someone who would give up easily, but he was respectful to Su Qing. The competition between them might not be as sharp as he imagined.
"Thank you, Jiang Ming." Lu Xingchen was grateful and shook Jiang Ming's hand, "I will cherish my relationship with Su Qing."
Jiang Ming nodded, a smile on his face, as if he had unloaded a burden from his heart. Their relationship also changed subtly at this moment. They were no longer simple competitors, but friends who were also working hard for Su Qing's happiness.
A few days later, Lu Xingchen decided to go find Su Qing. His return made her feel surprised and happy, as if all her troubles disappeared in an instant. The two sat down in the small garden on campus, and the sun shone through the leaves on them, warm and bright.
"I'm so glad you're back!" Su Qing's eyes were shining and her face was filled with smiles.
"I'm glad to see you too." Lu Xingchen smiled, his heart full of warmth. He decided to confess his feelings to Su Qing, "I want to tell you that I miss you all the time."
Su Qing's heartbeat quickened, and her cheeks flushed slightly. She knew that Lu Xingchen had always had special feelings for her, and she herself had a deep attachment to him. "I miss you too, Lu Xingchen." She said softly.
"I hope we can continue on together, no matter what the future holds." Lu Xingchen's voice was firm and gentle.
Su Qing took a deep breath, her eyes full of anticipation: "Me too, I hope to face future challenges with you."
The relationship between the two deepened at this moment, and their hearts became closer to each other. Lu Xingchen decided to put his career aside and help Su Qing manage her silk business and take care of the daily management of Xingqing Supply and Marketing Cooperative. He hoped to contribute to Su Qing's career and take care of her family.
However, Lu Xingchen did not tell Su Qing about the difficulties he encountered in his career development. He hoped that she could study with peace of mind and not worry about those problems for the time being. So, he always reported good news but not bad news, trying to make Su Qing feel relaxed and happy.
At the same time, Qu Meijun's secret love for Jiang Ming became more and more obvious, but she never had the courage to confess to Jiang Ming. Qu Meijun silently followed him in school, and saw his care and efforts for Su Qing, and her heart was filled with complicated emotions. Sometimes she even envied Su Qing and felt that she was always a supporting role in Jiang Ming's heart.
One day after school, Qu Meijun met Jiang Ming in a corner of the campus. She mustered up the courage to talk to him, but she didn't know where to start. Jiang Ming saw her, smiled slightly, and asked, "Meijun, how are you doing recently?"
"It's okay, it's just... I heard that you were pursuing Su Qing?" Qu Meijun's voice was a little hesitant, and she became nervous unconsciously.
Jiang Ming nodded, looking serious: "Yes, I do like her. But I also know that she has someone else in her heart."
"Are you referring to Lu Xingchen?" Qu Meijun asked, her heart tightening, wanting to know Jiang Ming's true thoughts.
“Well, I think he has deep feelings for Amelia Su, and I don’t want to disturb them.” Jiang Ming’s tone revealed a hint of helplessness, “I just hope she is happy.”
"If it were me, I would try my best to fight for it." Qu Meijun said her true feelings unconsciously, and her secret love for Jiang Ming surfaced at this moment.
Jiang Ming was slightly stunned, then looked up at her: "Meijun, are you saying... do you like me?"
"I..." Qu Meijun's cheeks instantly turned red, "I just think that if you like someone, you should be brave."
Jiang Ming was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking about something. Finally, he said softly: "Meijun, I am very grateful for your support. You are a good friend, but I don't have that kind of feeling towards you."
Qu Meijun's heart suddenly sank. Although she had expected this, she still felt extremely disappointed. She forced a smile and said, "It's okay. I understand. I will continue to be your best friend."
"Thank you, Meijun." There was a hint of apology in Jiang Ming's eyes. He knew Qu Meijun's feelings, but he couldn't respond.
A few days later, Lu Xingchen and Su Qing were planning a new season of silk products on campus. Su Qing mentioned that she wanted to hold a small product launch in the hope of attracting more customers. Lu Xingchen immediately expressed his support. They worked together to make plans, contact suppliers, and even invited some classmates to help. The tacit understanding between the two became better and better, and their feelings became warmer and warmer.
During the preparation process, Su Qing's feelings for Lu Xingchen became stronger. She found that Lu Xingchen not only gave her great support in her work, but also always cared about her emotions and needs in life. One night, the two worked overtime until late, and Su Qing leaned on Lu Xingchen's shoulder tiredly and said softly: "Thank you, Xingchen. I am really lucky to have you by my side."
Lu Xingchen smiled slightly and responded in a low voice: "I will always be with you, no matter what difficulties you encounter."
At this moment, Jiang Ming came over and saw this warm scene. He felt heavy in his heart. He cleared his throat slightly, trying to break the awkwardness: "What are you busy with?"
"We are preparing for the press conference and would like to ask you for help." Su Qing invited with a smile.
Jiang Ming felt bitter in his heart. Although he knew that he could not change the current situation, he decided to continue to support Su Qing. He nodded: "Okay, I will come to help you."
The preparations for the press conference gradually got on track. Lu Xingchen and Su Qing's cooperation became more and more tacit, and Jiang Ming was also trying to adjust his mentality and try not to interfere with their relationship.
However, Qu Meijun's mood became increasingly depressed. She often watched Jiang Ming and Su Qing silently, her heart full of envy and loss. In order to free herself from this emotion, Qu Meijun decided to stay away from Jiang Ming temporarily and focus on her studies and life.