sjar Chapter 178 is very similar
Chapter 178 is very similar
"Why?" These were the three words Qiao Yicheng uttered most often tonight.
Zhang Jianjun didn't look at Qiao Yicheng, but instead looked out at the night sky. The night sky was dotted with stars, vividly displaying the vastness of the universe. "Because of you, you are actually a traditional person! You don't have the rebellious gene in your bones! But in your story, I only saw the rebellious side of that girl. She never thought about understanding her mother. From beginning to end, she was trying to find ways to resist! I don't think two people who are so incompatible can really go the distance."
Coincidentally, the direction Zhang Jianjun was facing was the same direction Wen Ju'an lived in. Qiao Yicheng also looked in that direction, carefully pondering Zhang Jianjun's words.
"It's getting late, I'll head back now!" Qiao Yicheng didn't finish his thought and wanted to go back and think about it slowly.
Zhang Jianjun saw Qiao Yicheng to the door and gave him a piece of advice: "Who says there's no regret after parting? In the cold moonlit night, beautiful dreams return! No matter what the final choice is, I think it's good to have an ending!"
After closing the door, Zhang Jianjun shook his head, realizing he was somewhat like Qiao Yicheng! He treated his four brothers and sisters next door with utmost care and devotion!
It seems Zhang Jianshe's workplace is also struggling, and he's almost considering quitting and switching to a private company, but both of them still have a sliver of hope. Zhang Jianjun isn't in a hurry; once they've made up their minds, he can quickly arrange things for them.
"Many things are not as outsiders see them. The suffering I have endured and the experiences I have gone through are beyond words. They cannot be summed up by a simple 'ingratitude.' Love is separation, and resentment lingers. Now I can stop resentment from lingering!" Lying in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, Qiao Yicheng heard Wen Qingxue's words echoing in his ears, playing on repeat over and over again.
Separation from loved ones and prolonged resentment are two of the eight sufferings in Buddhism, meaning the loss of a beloved person or thing and the long-lasting resentment in one's heart.
No wonder "Grandpa," who hadn't shown up before, suddenly went to the capital with Aunt Wen Qingxue! Is it because they've already divorced?
Gradually, Qiao Yicheng seemed to understand. But the sky was beginning to brighten.
The next morning, Qiao Yi went to find Wen Ju'an and said, "I've thought about it a lot, Ju'an, and I feel that we're not a good match! After you leave, I won't contact you again!"
Wen Ju'an is addicted to rebellion. "Did she contact you? She went too far!"
"Ju'an, things aren't what we thought! Never mind, but Aunt Wen is a good person, and I hope you won't make her angry again!" Qiao Yicheng leaned against the iron fence of the community, facing the flowers and plants outside, without looking at Wen Ju'an.
Tears streaming down his face, Wen Ju'an retreated repeatedly. "Even you say that about me? Fine! Go away! I never want to see you again!"
Qiao Yicheng wanted to comfort Wen Ju'an, but then he remembered Zhang Jianjun's words and slowly lowered his raised hand.
Wen Qingxue knew that Wen Ju'an had gone out; she knew perfectly well that Qiao Yicheng had come. But she didn't expect that Wen Ju'an would return with red eyes.
Zhang Jianjun could only guess what happened next. Qiao Yicheng went back to boarding school and only came back once in a long while. When he did come back, he could only say a few words. Several times Zhang Jianjun tried to ask about what happened next, but Qiao Yicheng changed the subject.
They've crossed the river and then discarded the bridge!
Zhang Jianjun wasn't the only one thinking this way; Qiao Sanli and Qiao Simei shared the same thought, though their focus was on Zhang Jianjun. They had hoped to learn about Qiao Yicheng's romantic history from Zhang Jianjun, but unexpectedly, Zhang Jianjun proved to be a tight-lipped person. If Qiao Yicheng told them not to say anything, he wouldn't say a word.
Zhang Jianjun's eye rolls earned him a huge number of them, enough to give each member of the Hyuga clan a pair!
However, Qiao Simei quickly lost interest in rolling her eyes, as news of her having her copy of "The Heart of a Young Girl" confiscated by the teacher spread throughout the school.
As mentioned earlier, this book is like a source of pollution, or rather, a form of spiritual opium. The more the story is spread, the more distorted it becomes. In the end, everyone believes that Qiao Simei has lost the most precious thing a woman can have!
When Zhang Jianjun saw Qiao Simei again, Qiao Simei immediately threw herself into Zhang Jianjun's arms and started sobbing. Her tears quickly soaked Zhang Jianjun's white shirt.
Zhang Jianjun didn't push Qiao Simei away, but he didn't hug her either. He just gently stroked Qiao Simei's hair. "I told you long ago that people's hearts are treacherous! Do you believe me now?"
Zhang Jianjun had already asked the teacher. There were only a few people in the class at the time; only the teacher, Qiao Simei, and her deskmate knew about it. The teacher assured him that no one else saw clearly what books were taken!
Qiao Simei is sweet-looking, and suddenly she becomes an excellent student, which makes her very popular with teachers and classmates. The original class beauty can't stand this psychological change and comes up with a wicked plan to frame Qiao Simei with that novel, but the teacher manages to suppress the matter.
When one scheme failed, the class beauty came up with another! She secretly spread the rumor that Qiao Simei had been arrested. This rumor was half true and half false, and some classmates quickly confirmed it, turning the rumor into the truth!
It's often said that a youth without a touch of angst is a wasted youth! But that doesn't mean people should get stuck on trivial matters; it's just a way to cover up one's social anxiety. However, the angst-filled years are actually the most prone to psychological problems, often leading to the magnification of small things, including the desire for face and recognition.
Qiao Simei remained nestled against Zhang Jianjun's chest, "You still dare to criticize me! I'm already like this, and you still dare to criticize me!"
Zhang Jianjun smiled and said nothing more.
Qiao Sanli watched the two from behind the door, feeling somewhat conflicted. Qiao Simei was already in her final year of junior high, a graceful young woman, and it was truly inappropriate for her to be embracing her sweetheart like this! However, Qiao Simei was upset because of what happened at school, and Qiao Sanli couldn't bear to interrupt her, so she could only hide behind the door, struggling with her own thoughts.
Zhang Jianjun finally pushed Qiao Simei away. "Alright, stop crying. I've found you another middle school, a little far from here. Your story won't get out there. You have two months until your exams. Go to boarding school for a month, and you'll get into high school!"
"Okay! I'll listen to you, soldier brother! I'll do whatever you say!" Qiao Simei finally stopped crying, her big eyes red from crying.
The school Qiao Simei is going to is the same school Chang Xingyu attended before, Fengling Middle School.
Two months later, Qiao Simei finally finished her high school entrance exam. The city didn't place much importance on the exam, and the results came out quickly. Qiao Simei did quite well, ranking over 500th in her grade, and successfully entered high school, becoming Qiao Sanli's classmate.
At this moment, Chang Xingyu found Zhang Jianjun, "Senior brother!"
Zhang Jianjun looked up. "Xingyu, is something the matter?"
"I want to take the postgraduate entrance exam!" Chang Xingyu said directly.
Zhang Jianjun looked at the girl in front of him who looked very similar to Lin Youyou, but he was a little puzzled. "You still have a year left before graduation!"
“I can start preparing. I heard you’re about to finish your master’s degree. When that happens, you can take me in!” Chang Xingyu blinked his eyes, looking at Zhang Jianjun expectantly.
“Even if he finishes his master’s degree and stays at the university, he can only be a teaching assistant! He can’t mentor students on his own!” Zhang Jianjun felt that Chang Xingyu should know these things.
"It's alright, Grandpa Tao has already agreed to take me on as his last disciple!"
"So you were kidding me after all!"
"Not entirely. It's only right for a senior brother to help his junior sister! I heard you'll be pursuing your doctorate under Grandpa Tao. You can mentor me from time to time!" Chang Xingyu wasn't just teasing Zhang Jianjun; she wanted to test him.