Whispers to the Soul: Surrendering to Love Snare
Chapter 54 High School Days of An Nan (2)

Chapter 54: Chapter 54 High School Days of An Nan (2)

Until one time, after school at night, I was cornered by a group of outsiders asking for money. Naturally, I refused, and a fight broke out. They had the numbers, and I quickly found myself overwhelmed. When I was sprawled on the ground, the only thought in my mind was regret, regret for never listening to Grandpa’s advice to practice martial arts.

Just when I was getting beaten senseless, she appeared. Her swift chopping hands and powerful kicks were flawless. Those punks were no match for her and were soon chased away. At that moment, she was like an angel, an angel who redeemed me from hell.

I happily sprung up from the ground and walked to her side. The awkwardness in my heart completely vanished. I joyfully held her hand and said, "Thank you, your martial arts are incredible."

She stepped back a few paces, somewhat awkwardly avoiding me, and said, "No problem, I was just passing by."

At that moment, I seemed to realize something: she wasn’t as cold as she seemed on the surface; she was just not used to interacting with people.

From then on, I included her in my circle. We ate and studied together. At first, she refused, but I kept pestering her. With time, she no longer argued with me.

Later, rumors started circulating about us in school. I was very angry, but she told me, "If people live by caring too much about unrelated people’s words, they won’t live a fulfilling life."

We decided not to explain ourselves but let our youth be wild.

During the second semester of sophomore year, she suddenly announced she was going abroad. I had planned to go with her, but she refused. I was sad for a long time, wondering why all the friends I cared about left me one after another. First that bastard Mu Bai, then An Nan.

I felt very down during that time, stopped going to school, and neglected my studies.

Later, An Nan found me and told me, "Even if she goes abroad, we’ll still be lifelong friends."

In that instant, I awakened. Yes, true friendship doesn’t mind separation. Even if you haven’t seen each other for a long time, it remains the truest friendship.

Later, An Nan went to the United States. We kept in touch online, and three years ago she became a captain at Vince Airlines. She was very busy, and it was always my schedule that adjusted for her because I cherished this friend.

I once told myself that I would stand by her for life until she found someone she loved. But now, she suffered such great grievances in front of me, and I truly cannot forgive myself. I cannot forgive.

By the end, Xi Shaoqi lay on the sofa and started sobbing.

Beside him, Lin Mubai and Han Xiayang remained silent.

Lin Mubai understood the tangled emotions of his good brother and, unable to bear seeing him like this, thought for a while before gently whispering in his ear, "Shaoqi, An Nan isn’t mad at you."

"Really?" Half-believing, half-doubting, the handsome face of the latter questioned.

Lin Mubai nodded once more, affirming it.

Xi Shaoqi finally displayed his first relieved smile of the night, expectations in his eyes, a little joy, and much more elation. As long as An Nan was willing to be his friend, he would do anything she asked.

Having unraveled the confusion in his heart, Third Young Master Xi quickly fell asleep on the sofa, a faint smile lingering at his lips.

Only then did Han Xiayang speak, word by word to Lin Mubai, "Third Young Master truly cares a lot about An Nan." This concern had already surpassed concern for himself.

"Hm." Lin Mubai wholeheartedly acknowledged this fact.