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Wu Hongying has never been a pretentious person.

She and Xu Kai had been classmates since junior high school, and later became colleagues in a food factory. They knew each other so well that she felt that feelings might not easily change the way they got along.

So, when Xu Kai suggested going to school with her, she didn't think much about it and nodded directly: "Okay, it's good to have someone to accompany me on the way."

That day, Xu Kai dragged a suitcase and carried a large bag to accompany Wu Hongying to check in. He stood in her dormitory, helping her put her things in order and also thoughtfully helped her make the bed.

Wu Hongying looked at Xu Kai's busy figure and couldn't help but joked: "Xu Kai, do you think I'm a child? I can do these by myself."

Xu Kai stood up straight, patted the dust off his hands, and smiled: "I'm just worried about you. This is the first time you've been away from home so far. It would be inconvenient if something is missing in the dormitory. Okay, I'll leave after I'm done. Don't think I'm annoying."

Wu Hongying looked at his familiar and serious expression, smiled and nodded: "Okay, then thank you Brother Kai."

After settling down, Xu Kai hurried to his school to report.

The two were not in the same school, but every weekend, Xu Kai would take time to visit Wu Hongying at her school, always carrying large and small bags in his hands - fruits, snacks, and even some daily necessities.

He always said it lightly: "I just happened to pass by the fruit shop and saw these were nice, so I brought some for you." But Wu Hongying knew that these things were all carefully selected by him.

Wu Hongying had refused, but after that, Xu Kai would secretly give the things to her roommates before leaving and ask them to bring them back. After a while, Wu Hongying no longer refused and would just treat Xu Kai to a meal every time he came over, or give him some small gifts accordingly.

However, she is a student now and doesn't have much money, and the things she gave as gifts were scarves she knitted herself and were not valuable.

There is no way, she is poor now. After leaving home, she cut off ties with her family. She used to work and had a salary, so she could support herself. Now she has lost her job and has become a student with no income, so her life seems a bit difficult.

Although she still had some money she had saved before, she would not be able to last long if she only spent it and did not earn any.

So, she knew what Xu Kai was thinking.

He was afraid that she would have a hard time.

But Wu Hongying didn't want to rely on a man, so she found a part-time job in the school library.

After knowing that Wu Hongying had a part-time job, Xu Kai came more frequently and sometimes accompanied Wu Hongying to class. Wu Hongying's roommates often joked that Xu Kai was about to become a student at their school.

Such companionship, seemingly unintentional, silently makes their relationship closer and closer, like two parallel lines, gradually approaching and intertwining.

In her sophomore year, Wu Hongying fell ill because she stayed up late to read books because she didn't want to delay her studies due to her part-time job. When Xu Kai found out, he rushed to the hospital and stayed with her for two full days and nights.

After waking up, looking at Xu Kai with bloodshot eyes but still taking good care of her, at that moment, she suddenly realized that Xu Kai's kindness to her had deeply penetrated into her life.

She was afraid, but couldn't help but waver.

......

In his junior year, He Cheng established a branch in the city where their university was located.

After Xu Kai found out, he recommended himself to the company.

Afterwards, he helped He Cheng win many orders with his excellent eloquence and the mind trained by He Cheng.

Xu Kai is very busy every day as he has to go back to school and work, but even so, he still reports to Wu Hongying's school every week.

That day, Xu Kai signed a large order. He was standing downstairs of the dormitory building, carrying a bag of fruit and a box of her favorite snacks.

When Wu Hongying saw this, she hurried downstairs.

"Hongying, why did you come down so soon? Why did you run so fast?" His tone was as gentle as ever.

Wu Hongying was gasping for breath because she had just run so fast.

"Why did you come here suddenly? You didn't even tell me in advance."

Xu Kai curled his lips, "I just signed a big contract, so I wanted to find you to celebrate with me."

When Wu Hongying heard Xu Kai's words, she was also very happy for him.

"Congratulations, I'll treat you to whatever you want to eat!"

Xu Kai didn't refuse. At worst, he would pay for the meal.

"Okay, let's go, I want to eat hot pot."

"no problem!"

.....

After dinner, the two walked side by side on the campus. Xu Kai chatted about work while Wu Hongying talked about the interesting things about her recent part-time job.

As it grew darker, Xu Kai suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at her seriously.

"Hongying." He called her name in a gentle voice.

"What's wrong?" Wu Hongying looked up at him.

Xu Kai smiled slightly: "I know you are not willing to accept me now, but I want to tell you that no matter what the future holds, I will always be by your side. You don't have to feel like you owe me anything, and you don't need to feel pressured. I like you, it's my own choice, I just hope to make your life easier."

Wu Hongying stared at him in a daze and clenched her fists unconsciously.

After the incident with Wei Yihang, she told herself not to rely on anyone and not to let others influence her life anymore.

But at this moment, facing Xu Kai's sincerity, she seemed unable to continue to escape the voice in her heart.

She raised her head and looked at him firmly, "I'm not unwilling."

Xu Kai was stunned, his body stiffened slightly, and time seemed to have stopped at this moment.

"What did you say?" He could hardly believe his ears.

Seeing the dazed look on the man in front of her, Wu Hongying's eyes flashed with a faint smile. She raised her voice slightly and repeated, "I said, I'm not unwilling."

This time Xu Kai heard it very clearly, so clearly that he thought he was dreaming.

It was a dream he had had countless times in the past two years.

Now it's true.

Xu Kai's eyes instantly became moist. He suddenly reached out and hugged the girl in front of him, holding her tightly in his arms.

"Hongying, thank you, thank you for giving me the chance to be with you, thank you for believing in me, thank you for giving me the chance to love you, thank you, Hongying, I will always treat you well."

His voice was trembling.

Wu Hongying closed her eyes quietly in his arms. She didn't say anything, but just hugged him back gently.

At this moment, she was willing to believe Xu Kai and give each other a new beginning.

......

After the two were together, Wu Hongying's life did not change much. She was still busy with classes and part-time jobs. Although Xu Kai had told her many times not to work part-time and to concentrate on her studies, she liked her current life very much, especially since Xu Kai was so busy with classes and had to work every day, she could not give up. She liked love that was equal, where two people worked hard together for their future life. She did not want to be a dodder.

If there is a change after they got together, it is that Xu Kai went to Wu Hongying's school more often. Almost every weekend, unless there was something special, he would show up at the downstairs of Wu Hongying's dormitory on time, sometimes with her favorite snacks, sometimes with a book she mentioned that she was interested in, or simply with nothing in his hands, just to see her and accompany her.

Wu Hongying smiled and teased him: "Xu Kai, you are here again. Our school is about to issue you an alumni card."

Xu Kai replied confidently: "That's great, after the card is issued, I can come here with a legitimate reason."

Hearing the boy's answer, Wu Hongying couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth.

Although she joked, she knew in her heart that every time Xu Kai came, it was not easy and casual.

His studies and work are so busy, but he is still willing to spend time and energy just to see her.

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.

In order to prevent Xu Kai from having to pay too much alone, Wu Hongying also began to do more, such as taking the initiative to visit Xu Kai at his school.

The two of them spend more time together, and sometimes they talk about the future.

Xu Kai would confidently say to Wu Hongying: "When we graduate, I will definitely make a lot of money and let you live the best life."

Wu Hongying always smiled faintly and said seriously: "Don't be so stressed. I can support myself. Our future depends on our joint efforts. No one can do it alone."

To outsiders, their relationship seemed as dull as a pool of stagnant water, but they knew in their hearts that during these busy days, their relationship had taken root, sprouted, and gradually grown into a towering tree that could shelter them from wind and rain.

......

After graduating from college, Wu Hongying returned to Haishi and became a high school teacher. She likes education and interacting with students. In the classroom, the once lively and playful girl found her own shining point. Xu Kai, with the experience he accumulated from following Hecheng's entrepreneurship during college, successfully entered the Haishi Commercial Bureau.

When he first joined the Commerce Bureau, he started with the most basic work, but with his outstanding abilities and sense of responsibility, he was soon appreciated by his superiors, and thus began his career.

Although the nature of their work is completely different, their feelings remain the same.

Sometimes, Wu Hongying would say to Xu Kai with emotion: "Xu Kai, if you hadn't insisted back then, I might never have dared to believe in love again in my life."

And Xu Kai always responded with a smile: "Then you have to compensate me well?"

"How to compensate?"

"If you want me to love you a little more, just cook for me for the rest of my life." He said it with confidence, but it made Wu Hongying laugh and cry.

Xu Kai always felt that his greatest luck in life was meeting Wu Hongying.

And Wu Hongying finally understood that true love is not about being passionate, but about supporting each other, healing together, and protecting each other for a lifetime.