Chapter 96: Three months (2/2)

“What did you say?!” My palm was beginning to turn red. I didn’t know whether I should laugh or cry.

“If you want to take advantage of me, just say it directly. We can go to my room. It’s kind of inconvenient in the living room….” Suyang began to nudge me with his shoulder. He was so shameless.

He seriously never had a girlfriend before? How could he be so smooth?! I was no match for him….

“Look at my cold face. Does it look like I want to deal with you right now?” I must not react to Suyang. At this moment, that was the only path I could take. I must control myself. Control myself!!!

“Time for lunch!” Gao Jialan’s voice echoed from the kitchen. Suyang bounced up and pulled me with him, “Time to eat. We were so busy, we didn’t eat anything this morning.”

Originally, I wanted to protest and show my dislike towards Gao Jialan by not eating her food. But my stomach refused to listen and began to rumble. Ultimately, I couldn’t help but eat.

Gao Jialan made a few simple dishes, but they were quite delicious. Unwittingly, I was already onto my second bowl.

“Yixin, do you remember I used to cook back at the orphanage?”

The moment Gao Jialan spoke, I put down my bowl. Then, I coolly stated, “I’ve already told you that I don’t remember my past. Stop trying to force me to remember.”

“You don't remember...” Gao Jialan lowered her head. As for me, I remained stiff for a long time. Suddenly, Gao Jialan went back to my bedroom and took something out with her.

“This is all I have. I hope you can allow me to stay for a while. I promise I won’t bother you guys for too long!”

I stared at the 600rmb Gao Jialan put on the table. I didn’t know how to respond.

“I know you’re thinking of all sorts of methods to kick me out. I also know I shouldn’t be interrupting your lives. But I seriously hope you can allow me to stay for three months. Three months is all I need!” Gao Jialan was turning more and more emotional. By the end of her sentence, she sounded as if she was about to collapse on her knees at any moment.

I rushed to hold onto her and turned my eyes towards Suyang. I wanted him to say something, or perhaps give me a hint on what I should do.

But through his soft expression, I could already tell he was leaning on Gao Jialan’s side. I knew I had lost my battle.

“Take away your money.” I sighed as I sat back down.

“I….”

Gao Jialan still wanted to say something, but I cut her off, “Three months. The moment three months is up, you must leave. Also, if you cause us trouble within these three months, you’re gone.”

“Thank you!” Gao Jialan grabbed my hand. Her eyes were filled with gratitude.

Sigh. Originally, I was going to kick her out….

Why couldn’t I be more harsh?

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That very night -

I was lying on Suyang’s arm and he was petting my hair. He asked, “Why are you so against on letting Gao Jialan stay with us? Based on your personality, you usually wouldn’t mind helping strangers.”

“You think you know me well?! I am the cold and reserved type.” I lifted my head and gave Suyang a proud look.

“Mmm…. I’m very good at reading people. Plus, I understand you more than you think. Just a bit more.” Suyang confidently boasted.

I squeezed myself into Suyang’s embrace and wrapped my arms around him. Suyang seemed a bit surprised as his body stiffened.

Suyang’s arms were very warm and I felt extremely safe. I took a deep breath and burrowed my face into his chest. Then, I closed my eyes and shared my deep thoughts with him.

“Let me tell you a secret. I actually remember Gao Jialan. At first, I honestly forgot about her. But gradually, those memories returned. During my time at the orphanage, I didn’t have any family or friends. The adults and the children alienated me. Regardless of where you go, people tend to bond over their dislike of a person. I was the person who was sacrificed….”

“Yixin….” Suyang wanted to say something, but I stopped him.

“Listen to me. Gao Jialan was a few years older than me. She had always been the leader of the children. I was extremely envious of her. She was always praised by the adults and worshipped by the children. But aside from envying her, I hated her even more. She would see me on the swings playing by myself, yet she wouldn’t do anything about it. When children targetted me, she would pretend not to see. Personally, she had never directly bullied or hit me. But I found her attitude of trying to stay out of it the most despicable….”

I could feel Suyang tightening his arms around me.

“You’ll never be alone again. From now on, I will stay by your side forever.”