I rejected your confession, but you took my best friend home?

Chapter 121 After all, I have no regrets about this chapter...

Liao Haomiao was taken to the infirmary by Zhou Heng, where he was disinfected and bandaged. It was only with great difficulty that the bleeding was stopped.

Zhou Heng stood by the window, sighed helplessly, and said:

"I said... why are you pushing yourself so hard? Even if you don't get any superficial injuries, you'll cause a lot of damage to your muscles. Can you even move your leg now?"

"I can't move..."

Liao Haomiao was completely obedient. Aside from the pain of his superficial wounds, he felt like his muscles were all strained; any movement was painful. That final sprint had really taken a toll on him.

Zhou Heng looked at him with a "you deserve it" expression, shook his head, then looked out the window and asked:

"Do you know what I'm thinking when I'm pushing myself to surpass others?"

Liao Haomiao, using the wall for support, managed to stand up and stood beside Zhou Heng. They both looked out the window and asked:

"what?"

"I'm thinking, I absolutely have to make a good impression on her. I think... you understand this all too well, right?"

"..."

Liao Haomiao remained silent for a few seconds, gazing at the distant scene outside the window, a special emotion flickering in his eyes.

That direction was Zhu Tao's direction. She was still at the entrance, talking to the security guard. Xi Manni was holding her back, as if she would just barge in if she wasn't held back.

Liao Haomiao chuckled and asked, "Are we reversed now? Are you starting to lecture me on matters of the heart?"

Zhou Heng shrugged and responded indifferently:

"Yes, but obviously my question is simpler, since I don't have any regrets..."

Liao Haomiao's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a serious expression as he looked at Zhou Heng.

The two just stared at each other, as if communicating with their eyes.

The only sound was the lively noise outside; the room was completely silent.

After a few seconds, Liao Haomiao sighed, stretched his limbs, and said seriously:

"Can you do me a favor?"

"my pleasure."

Zhou Heng helped Liao Haomiao leave the infirmary and return to the playground.

As if guided by an unspoken understanding, they moved forward in the same direction without uttering a word.

"Please! Just let me in! I... I'll be out soon!"

"I've already told you, young lady, non-school personnel are not allowed to enter!"

Zhu Tao was still pleading with the security guard to open the door. She was extremely anxious, having witnessed Liao Haomiao being injured and leaving the place.

She was worried that he might be seriously injured since he hadn't come out for so long.

But no matter how much he pleaded, he couldn't get into the school. The security guards were extremely strict, saying that even if someone had relatives on campus, they couldn't just let them in.

Xi Manni tugged at Zhu Tao's arm and said:

“Let’s go. You’ve already watched the game, right? From now on, you should just take care of your own lives and not meddle in other people’s lives.”

"Tsk..."

Zhu Tao clicked her tongue, looking extremely unwilling. If she had the chance to break in, she would definitely do so without hesitation.

But looking at the tall and burly security guard in front of him, he figured if he tried to force his way in, he'd probably be thrown out.

"Okay, let's go... I'll go shopping with you. Let's look at some pretty dresses, okay? Then we can get some milk tea and something nice to eat, it's on me..."

Xi Manni was still quietly trying to persuade her, and kept tugging at her sleeve, trying to take her away.

There's already a large crowd gathered at the entrance; if this continues, it might cause a riot.

Zhu Tao's feet shifted slightly, as if her resolve had wavered.

She gazed at the bustling campus, but still couldn't see that familiar figure.

Then he slowly turned his head, preparing to leave with Xi Manni.

Her final glance was like looking back at her own youth, filled with regret and helplessness...

A single, glistening tear appeared in the corner of her eye, but she stubbornly refused to let it fall...

She recalled the last time she saw Liao Haomiao; he hadn't even glanced at her before walking away, as if he didn't recognize her at all...

Perhaps his state of mind is the right one; there's no point in me being so nostalgic.

Everyone does that, constantly making new friends and forgetting those from the past.

Now, even if I run into a close junior high or elementary school classmate, I'll pretend I don't know them and just walk away.

Perhaps that's what Liao Haomiao was thinking. In high school, he met many more people, and he realized he was just an insignificant figure.

And it was an unpleasant memory. She was the one who broke up with him; it was already a miracle that Liao Haomiao didn't hold a grudge. Why did she even dare to dream of having a normal conversation with him...?

"Hey! Wait a minute! Don't go!"

Just then, a shout came from behind them.

Zhu Tao and Xi Manni turned their heads to look at the source of the sound.

That shout was from Zhou Heng. He and another person had come to the outside of the fence; this was the outer perimeter of the school, where students could freely enter and exit.

Zhu Tao's eyes widened in surprise. The person next to Zhou Heng was none other than the person she had been longing to see...

Liao Haomiao was startled by Zhou Heng's shout, and everyone around them turned to look at them.

"What are you yelling about... You scared me! I'm so embarrassed."

"Nonsense, if you hadn't yelled, she would have left. Do you think you could have caught up with her?"

"...Hmm...that's true."

Liao Haomiao shook his head helplessly. He looked at himself; both knees and hands were wrapped in gauze, and there was a band-aid on the bridge of his nose.

Now, he is no different from an old, weak, sick, or disabled person.

He and Zhou Heng continued forward, while Zhu Tao stood frozen in place, her mind seemingly blank.

Xi Manni gave her a push and whispered:

"Go! What are you standing there for? At least go and greet them!"

"Ah...oh..."

Zhu Tao regained her composure, took a few steps, and slowly walked out.

As she grew closer to Liao Haomiao, Zhu Tao's heart began to race.

Since they called me over, they must have something to tell me, right?

What could it be? Is it good news or bad news?

Zhu Tao kept her eyes fixed on Liao Haomiao, but Liao Haomiao's gaze kept darting away.

Even when their eyes occasionally met, he would quickly look away.

This made Zhu Tao increasingly insecure; what kind of news would she receive next?

Finally, the two stopped about a meter apart, looking at each other. Liao Haomiao's eyes held embarrassment and a hint of timidity.

Because he felt that he had shamelessly come after all, even though he had been so firm in his convictions...

Zhou Heng waved his hand and said:

"You guys keep talking, I'm leaving now."