"We're still friends. What I mean is, don't let my problems affect you. If you get a girlfriend in the future and she finds out about the rumors people are spreading about us, she'll be upset. So, there's no need for any of this."
Gu Shengsheng thought she had explained herself clearly, but Lu Shijing refused to let go of her hand.
He said, "That won't happen."
"What?" Gu Shengsheng asked.
"Gu Shengsheng."
"Yes?"
"I like you."
"..."
Gu Shengsheng froze, suddenly unable to speak. She even forgot to pull her hand away.
Then, Lu Shijing added, "Can you like me back?"
Just as Gu Shengsheng was about to answer, Lu Shijing beat her to it by walking to the door, clearly not intending to hear her reply.
He ran to the garage, got in his car, and sped off...
Leaving Gu Shengsheng standing there, her thoughts a whirlwind.
After Lu Shijing drove away, he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
