"Don't waste time on useless words, let's go quickly." A wave of anger surged through Ai Mu's heart. When he had previously seen the bed photo of Jin Zhengxian's friend and someone who looked like Zhan Xier, he didn't believe that it was really Zhan Xier, and casually said a few words to make Jin Zhengxian let go of his worry about informing Ye Cang. But now, it seems that everything was true. Ye Cang is currently standing in the middle of a vast grassland. The thing that makes him the most angry is that he had foolishly made an excuse for this girl at that time, saying, "Maybe they just look similar?" What a load of crap! The intense feeling of guilt is about to explode in Ai Mu.

On the way back, Ye Cang remained silent, keeping his head down. Ai Mu naturally had no intention of speaking either, she opened the car window and gazed outside, hoping that the cool autumn breeze could help clear her chaotic thoughts.

"You alright? Do you want me to accompany you for a while?" The two of them stood in front of the apartment door, with Ai Mu looking at Ye Cang who was staring blankly with his head lowered, feeling a bit sorry for him. This child was inherently kind-hearted, not even realizing that he had been deceived for so long, still foolishly enjoying his bliss.

"It's fine, I'll go back by myself for a while." With an unusually cold tone, Ye Cang pushed open the door to his own home without looking back.

Ai Mu didn't want to persuade him anymore. Right now, all he wanted was to lie in bed and rest for a while. He hadn't felt so agitated in a long time.

It had been raining for several days, and the weather had finally cooled down. In a matter of days, people had taken off their T-shirts and shorts, and switched to long-sleeved shirts and pants. The leaves on both sides of the long road in the school seemed to have made an agreement, as they started falling one after another during a few nights.

Ai Mu has always been a person who is sensitive to the cold. Born in a warm coastal city, it seems as though his body is inherently filled with cells that fear the cold. These past few days of extreme cold have driven him nearly insane. The central heating has not been turned on yet, so every day when he returns home from school, he feels as if he has entered an ice cellar, frozen to the point where his pores constrict. For several consecutive days, he has done his best to immerse himself in the warm library, refusing to leave until closing time.

Pushing open the library door, a chilly wind rushed in, hitting Ai Mu's face. Without thinking, he quickly reached into his pocket and lit a cigarette. It was almost 1:00 in the morning, and the librarian auntie had chased away the last group of students who were still studying hard, getting ready to close up.

Since the last time Yeh Cang caught Zhan Zhengxi cheating, he had never waited for him at the classroom door again. This sudden change made him feel a bit uncomfortable, but it was understandable. After experiencing such a thing, it was difficult for anyone to continue hanging out with a carefree attitude.

Ai Mu. A deep male voice came from the corner near the library door. With the darkening sky, Ai Mu didn't notice that this person had been staring at him by the door.

Glancing back, his eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Kyle? What are you doing here?"

Kyle walked from the dark corner into the light of the door, his smile so gentle it could overflow like water. "Waiting for you."

Suddenly, it felt like Kyle had returned to his former self. Elise was touched, but in an instant, she returned to her cold expression. The way he had caused such a fuss and yelled loudly in her own house last time was truly unforgettable.

Watching Ai Mu smoking in silence, not intending to continue the conversation with himself, Kyle took the initiative to speak, "I came to find you to apologize."

Amu's slender eyes narrowed slightly, "I'm sorry? Sorry for what?"

"I'm sorry for not considering your emotions before losing my temper at you," Kyle took a step forward, placing both hands firmly on Ai Mu's shoulders, staring into his eyes intently. "If you truly don't like me... I can stop bothering you. I hope you can give me some time, but please don't treat me with such indifference like you are now, okay?"

Kyle's tone was too gentle, leaving Ai Mu stunned in place, not knowing how to respond. The ash from the long cigarette in his mouth almost fell off.

"If you really don't want to, then forget it. I just don't want to lose such a good friend because of my wishful thinking." Looking at Ai Mu, who was dumbfounded, Kyle's heart was already in knots. He let go of Ai Mu's hands that he had been holding and turned around, about to leave.

"...Are you sure? Can you act as normal as before, without those strange behaviors?"

Kyle's eyes were filled with a bright gleam as he looked at Ai Mu. Ai Mu was also staring back at him, just like a little kitten brought home for the first time, both alert and endearing. If only he could, Kyle really wanted to tightly hug him right now.

"I swear," a gentle smile spread across his face as Kyle quickly agreed.

"Alright then..." Ai Mu put out the cigarette in her mouth and flicked it lightly. There was a hint of relief in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. "You should go back to the dormitory quickly, it's so late."

Kyle nodded lightly and swung his long legs apart before turning his head and leaving.

Originally, I wanted to send Ai Mu back home, but I felt like if I stayed with him for another minute, I would just rush over and hug him.

It is difficult to suppress one's feelings, but he must do so. He doesn't want to watch helplessly as the person he likes mingles with others, laughing and talking, only to wear a sad expression when they see him.