Chapter 105: Reaching an Agreement

  Du Jing said a long string of words in one breath, and her tone was slightly lower than before. It seemed like she was trying to convince herself. But if that's the case, why did she agree to be with him?

  The things Du Jing said about Shu Zimo's family situation touched a chord in Qiao Anyu's heart. She knew what it felt like to be neglected by her own family. At home, her mother only paid attention to Yuxuan. In the two years since she started high school, she had hardly ever gone back home except during winter and summer breaks. Her father, who often traveled for work, would always come visit her and Yuxuan whenever he was back. Having her father's company made her feel satisfied.

  She didn't dare to hope for more from her mother, not even after that time when she fainted and her mother held her in a warm embrace.

  Du Jing had been sincere with Shu Zimo. Qiao Anyu suddenly felt a sense of irony - she had secretly liked Du Jing's former deskmate, Su Yuzhe, for five years, while Du Jing was also secretly liking her own former deskmate, Shu Zimo. If only they could switch places, it would be perfect. But life wasn't that simple.

  However, what Du Jing said made Qiao Anyu feel dizzy - Shu Zimo was mean to her because he liked her? That's impossible. It must be something Du Jing made up to get her to ask him questions.

  "Actually, he won't answer me anyway. We haven't even talked and there's already tension between us. I'll try my best." Qiao Anyu agreed to Du Jing's request. Shu Zimo was indeed hard to get along with - maybe she had seen his father more times than he had himself. In elementary school, fifth grade, he hadn't even been able to see his own father, but she had run into him instead.

  "Thank you so much. I have another favor to ask of you - after you find out the answer, can you please keep a distance from Shu Zimo? Although you two are supposed to be cousins, I don't want him to have a 'sister' who will take away his feelings for me." Du Jing's words sounded very natural, as if it was only right that people in love should only be with each other.

  Qiao Anyu felt a bit uncomfortable, but she also understood Du Jing's perspective. Moreover, she knew clearly that she wasn't Shu Zimo's real cousin - they were just two people who had been given the same label by others.

  After their conversation, they finished eating and it was almost time for evening study hall. They parted ways at the restaurant entrance.

  "Hey, woman, what did Du Jing say to you?" Shu Zimo asked as soon as he saw Qiao Anyu, taking advantage of the few minutes before class started.

  "You were just calling her 'Jingjing' and being all sweet, but now that she's not around, you're changing your tune? Shu Zimo, stay after school - I have something serious to talk to you about!" Qiao Anyu said seriously.

  Shu Zimo looked at her in surprise. "What is it?" he asked.

  The bell rang, signaling the start of class. Qiao Anyu just smiled and went back to her seat.

  During class, Gu Xiangyun leaned over and whispered to Qiao Anyu, "I thought Shu Zimo liked you."

  Qiao Anyu rolled her eyes. "I wish someone would hurry up and take him away from me."