I wаnt tо sсоld him, hit him, treat him bаdlу.
Аnуthing will dо.
Su Zaizai’s dried-uр еyes оnce аgаin glistеnеd with а thin lаyer оf mist.
She quietly entered thе dоrmitorу and turnеd оn thе light.
Нer rооmmаtеs wеre аll out for internshiрs аnd hadn’t rеturned, leaving thе small roоm emptу аnd dеsоlаtе.
Su Zаizai walkеd tо the bаlсоny, lеanеd аgainst the rаiling, аnd loоked down.
At а glance, shе sроtted Zhаng Lurang standing downstаirs. Не seеmеd tо sеnsе sоmething tоо and lоokеd up.
Su Zaizаi pаrtеd hеr lips аnd sроkе.
Her gazе remained fixed оn Zhang Lurang downstаirs. The distаncе wаs a bit fаr, making it hard to see his expression clearly.
"I never thought about breaking up."
She reached out her hand, tracing his face in the air.
Then she said earnestly, "I can’t live without you. Don’t you know that?"
Zhang Lurang’s heart eased slightly, but before he could speak,
Su Zaizai suddenly let out a bitter laugh and asked calmly, "But what about you?"
After saying this, she fell silent for a moment, hurriedly uttered another sentence, and hung up the phone.
"Go back. You’ve been staying up late a lot lately. Get some rest."
Over the next few days,
it happened to be the busiest time at the company. Zhang Lurang was forced to work overtime until ten or eleven at night.
It was too late, and he was afraid of waking Su Zaizai, so he could only contact her via text messages.
Su Zaizai usually didn’t reply until noon the next day.
When he called her during his free time, all he could hear was the quiet, steady sound of her breathing.
It felt like they had entered a frozen period.
The once lively WeChat chat window, filled with Su Zaizai’s messages, now only contained Zhang Lurang’s sparse words.
Her emotions seemed to have piled up for a long time, lingering and refusing to dissipate.
Zhang Lurang walked to the office pantry, making a phone call while lowering his head to pour coffee grounds.
He didn’t know what had happened to Su Zaizai today, but she was talking more than usual.
"Many of my friends, after meeting you, think I’m incredibly lucky."
"Actually, it’s not just them. Even I feel the same way."
"You’re so good to me. Because you never talk to other girls, you’ve given me so much sense of security."
On the other end, her breathing paused briefly before she quickly asked, "Am I being too greedy?"
Before, she had hoped he wouldn’t dislike her.
And now?
It seemed like nothing was enough anymore.
The more she got, the more anxious she became.
"Why shouldn’t you be?" Zhang Lurang’s movements stopped, his voice low and hoarse. "Who said you can’t be greedy?"
Su Zaizai sniffled, thinking carefully. "It seems no one did."
Zhang Lurang’s expression grew distant as he slowly pressed the water dispenser’s switch.
Watching the hot water pour into the cup, a thick cloud of steam rose.
"You think you’re lucky, but why don’t you consider this?"
"After luck found you, the very next moment, it found me too."
Silence fell on the other end.
Zhang Lurang pursed his lips, his smile gradually stiffening and flattening. He brought up what he had been saying for the past few days again.
"I’ll come see you after work today."
"Aren’t you working overtime?" she whispered.
Zhang Lurang scratched his hair irritably. "I’m not going."
Su Zaizai thought for a moment and said seriously, "Let’s talk when you have time. I might have to work overtime tonight too."
The corner of his mouth twitched as he bluntly called her out. "You don’t want to see me."
"..."Zhang Lurang repeated his words, his tone tinged with grievance: "Do you not want to see me?"
"I've been busy lately..."
Before Su Zaizai could finish, a man's voice came through the phone: "Hey! Su Zaizai, we're going out to eat. Want us to bring something back for you?"
An all-too-familiar voice.
Zhang Lurang listened from his end as she spoke to the person on the other side.
He matched the man's voice with the figures in his mind.
Finally, he arrived at a conclusion.
Xie Linnan.
Zhang Lurang's grip on the cup handle tightened slightly.
Soon, Su Zaizai's somewhat distant voice returned to his ear.
"I'm going for lunch now. I'll call you later."
Zhang Lurang's face showed no discernible emotion as he softly replied, "Mm."
That afternoon, Zhang Lurang outright refused his supervisor's request to work overtime.
As soon as the clock struck the hour, he left the office, drove to Su Zaizai's company building, and parked downstairs.
He pulled out his phone to check the time.
It was already 6:30. He wondered if she had left yet.
Just as Zhang Lurang was about to call her, he looked up and saw her walking out of the main entrance.
He was about to get out of the car to call her when he noticed Xie Linnan following closely behind her.
Zhang Lurang's gaze froze for a moment before he stepped out of the car.
The two were chatting as they walked in his direction, completely unaware of Zhang Lurang's presence.
Zhang Lurang approached them and called out softly, "Zaizai."
Su Zaizai instinctively turned toward the source of the voice. When she saw him, she showed little reaction.
She turned to bid Xie Linnan goodbye and walked directly toward Zhang Lurang.
Before she could take more than a few steps, Zhang Lurang was already in front of her, taking her hand and leading her toward the car.
His grip was unusually tight, as if he were suppressing some emotion.
Su Zaizai licked her lips and said softly, "Why are you so early?"
Zhang Lurang opened the passenger door without a word.
Su Zaizai hesitated for a moment, glanced at him, and quickly got in.
The sound of the door slamming shut echoed beside her.
Su Zaizai lowered her eyes and focused on fastening her seatbelt.
The driver's side door opened, letting in a gust of wind.
Without looking at him, Su Zaizai turned to gaze out the window. "I already ate at the company. If you've eaten too, just take me back to the dorm..."
Before she could finish, another loud slam of the car door echoed in her ears.
Her chin was suddenly gripped and turned toward him.
A heavy, biting kiss followed.
Su Zaizai's eyes widened in surprise. Instinctively, she parted her lips slightly, making it easier for him to claim her.
She had never experienced such rough treatment from him before and couldn't help but push him away.
Zhang Lurang used one hand to restrain her, deepening the kiss.
Soon, he stopped.
His dark, ink-like eyes fixed on her as he gently touched the corner of her eye with his cool fingertips.
"Zaizai," he murmured.
Su Zaizai looked dazed, unable to process this side of him.
The next moment, Zhang Lurang suddenly smiled and whispered, "We'll get married after graduation."
Su Zaizai turned her face away, wanting to say something.
Zhang Lurang gripped her hand, his tone firm.
"I'll go see your parents tomorrow."
Chapter 63: Final Chapter
It is an honor.
—Zhang Lurang, "Su Zaizai the Little Fairy's Diary"
Hearing this, Su Zaizai lifted her eyes and quietly looked at him.
Her gaze gradually dimmed, losing its sparkle.Soon, she shifted her gaze away and said softly, "If you came just to tell me this..."
Zhang Lurang abruptly cut her off, "Zai Zai."
Su Zai Zai paused for a moment and responded in a low voice.
Zhang Lurang's Adam's apple bobbed, as if he too was a bit nervous. "Over the past couple of years, I've taken on several freelance jobs one after another. The money should be enough for our wedding after graduation."
"..."
"I promise you, within two years after graduation, I'll definitely earn enough for a down payment on a house."
Su Zai Zai looked at the passersby outside the window, her eyes suddenly reddening.
She turned her head and looked at Zhang Lurang.
Her expression mirrored the one she had worn five years ago.
Su Zai Zai suddenly burst into tears, grabbing his hand and sobbing, "How could you be like this..."
Back then, her face was free of makeup, still carrying a youthful innocence. Even the simplest words sounded like a coquettish plea as she stubbornly held onto his hand, refusing to let him return to B City.
This time, she wore delicate makeup and professional attire, yet she still clung to his hand like a child, accusing him of his actions.
They had known each other for six years and been together for five.
In each other's eyes, they still seemed to be the same as they were at the very beginning.
Zhang Lurang raised his other hand to wipe away her tears, his voice hoarse. "Don't cry."
Su Zai Zai looked at him with misty eyes, sniffling as she vented her emotions.
"I said I wanted to go back alone, and you really let me go back alone. Even though it would have taken me more than a dozen steps to reach that taxi, you didn't stop me!"
"I told you not to come find me, and you really didn't."
"I only get this angry once. Couldn't you have tried a little harder to coax me..."
Zhang Lurang was left speechless by her words. After a long pause, he finally said, "I was afraid of making you even more upset."
Su Zai Zai pushed his hand away and raised her voice. "Well, this time you really have made me angry."
Hearing this, Zhang Lurang leaned in and stared into her eyes.
His gaze was focused, carrying a flicker of light.
Su Zai Zai let him stare, no longer speaking first.
She sniffled, lowered her head, rummaged through her bag, and pulled out a tissue.
Zhang Lurang suddenly pecked her lips lightly, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
Su Zai Zai was still holding the unopened tissue, caught off guard by his move. Frowning, she said, "What are you doing? I..." am still angry.
He thought for a moment and said earnestly, "Adorable."
Su Zai Zai was stunned for a second.
Then, Zhang Lurang continued, as if he had lost all sense of shame.
"Wanted to kiss you."
Su Zai Zai glanced at him, pursed her lips, and said nothing.
The next second, she couldn't hold back anymore. "What are you doing?"
Zhang Lurang rubbed his nose against hers and said gently, "Kissing you."
The grievances and anger in Su Zai Zai's heart slowly faded away. She rubbed her eyes and let out a small "oh."
Seeing that she wasn't speaking, Zhang Lurang didn't mind and continued, "Want to go buy some jelly?"
"I haven't finished the ones you bought me last time," Su Zai Zai said honestly.
Zhang Lurang nodded. "Mm, I'll buy you more."
As he spoke, he started the car and drove toward a nearby imported snack shop.
Su Zai Zai watched his movements from the side and suddenly spoke up. "You said we could wait two years, and that's fine. But I'll only wait two years."After saying that, she felt her threat lacked enough force, so she added gloomily, "If it takes more than two years, I... I'll find someone else."
Perhaps because he was driving, Zhang Lu Rang did not respond to her words.
They soon arrived at the snack shop. Zhang Lu Rang found a place to park, quickly got out, bought a bag of jelly, and placed it on the back seat.
Then he continued driving.
Su Zai Zai had a poor sense of direction and had no idea where he was headed.
"Where are you driving to?"
Just as they hit a red light, Zhang Lu Rang stopped the car and turned to look at her. "I rented an apartment near Z University."
Su Zai Zai looked puzzled. "What did you rent it for?"
"I want to see you every day," he said softly.
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