Six years later, I and my four cubs blew up my ex-husband's house

Chapter 2922 The Woody Man Cares About You

Charlene raised her head, looked at You Qian sincerely, and said again in a serious tone, "I respect you very much, and I truly consider you a friend."

That's why she didn't want to create an awkward situation for both of them by being ambiguous.

You Qian saw her determination and remained silent for a long time.

He finally shook his head with a wry smile, his eyes dimming.

"It seems... you're not even willing to give me a chance to pursue you?"

His voice was tinged with helplessness.

Charlene didn't shy away; she nodded gently and said sincerely, "I'm sorry."

You Qian remained silent, but he couldn't help feeling a little sad.

After all, it's impossible not to be hurt when rejected so bluntly by a girl you like.

But her honesty makes it impossible to blame her at all.

Charlene's heart skipped a beat when she saw him remain silent for a long time.

Was what I just said too direct and too blunt?

If the senior feels embarrassed because of this, or even feels that they can't be friends anymore, then I don't think I can say anything.

The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she became. Her fingers unconsciously tightened around the hem of her clothes, and she hesitated whether to say something to ease the tension.

Just as her thoughts were in turmoil, You Qian finally spoke.

His voice was a little lower than before, but his tone was gentle, "Junior, I understand what you mean."

Although you rejected me, as you said, matters of the heart are beyond our control.

He paused for a moment, as if organizing his thoughts, and then continued, "To be honest, I might... still not be able to stop liking you right away."

But I promise I won't let this feeling become a burden for you.

You can confidently pursue the person you like and do what you want to do.

Finally, he gave a slight bitter smile, but still said sincerely, "If... I'm just saying if, one day in the future, you also fail."

When that time comes, could you... give me a chance?

Charlene was surprised.

I didn't expect that even though I made myself so clear, my senior still hadn't given up.

She frowned slightly, her eyes filled with confusion and helplessness, and said softly, "Senior, why bother?"

Waiting hopelessly for someone is a gamble.

She hoped he could understand that clinging to a relationship that might not have a future could be draining for both of them.

You Qian smiled, his expression calm, as if he had already anticipated her reaction.

He looked at her gently, his tone calm yet with a hint of composure: "Don't overthink it. During this time, I will also try to meet other people and make new friends."

Who knows, I might fall for someone else in the process?

He paused briefly, then his tone became more serious, “What I just said was just ‘what if’…what if I don’t fall in love with anyone else in the future, and I still have feelings for you, and you happen to be single.”

"When the time comes, could we give each other a chance? What do you think?"

Charlene smiled helplessly, first apologetically, then sincerely, "This... I really can't give you an answer."

After all, the future is full of too many unknowns and variables. Who can say for sure what our mindset will be like then?

Perhaps our current thoughts will change with time and experience, and no one can predict that.

However, what I hope for even more is that, before that, the senior can relax and get to know other girls more.

Life is full of possibilities; what if you really meet your soulmate?

Perhaps by then, you'll regret making this promise with me now!

Her last statement, while frank and slightly sarcastic, was not without merit.

Upon hearing this, You Qian was slightly taken aback at first, but then could only smile helplessly and nod in agreement: "You're right."

Since that's the case, let's just let nature take its course!

Let time decide what the future holds.

There's no need to continue the conversation now that we've reached this point.

The two were almost full, so You Qian immediately stood up and suggested that he pay the bill first.

After paying the bill, they walked out of the restaurant together and headed towards the school along the familiar street.

When they arrived at the school gate and were about to part ways, You Qian suddenly asked her, half-jokingly, "Junior, you'll probably come back to the club later, right?"

"You won't avoid me because of what happened today, will you?"

Charlene chuckled, shook her head, and said, "Of course not, what's there to hide from?"

Although I did feel a tiny bit embarrassed, the senior's attitude was so natural, as if the conversation was just a casual chat.

She thought to herself that if she made it too obvious, it would seem strange and unreasonable.

After all, they still had to be friends, so she didn't feel awkward about it.

Hearing her answer, You Qian seemed relieved and said with a smile, "That's good. You go ahead and do your work. I'll head back now."

Charlene nodded, watched him leave, and then went back to her dormitory.

……

Before afternoon classes, Marcy saw Charlene and immediately came over curiously to ask about lunch, "How was it? Did your senior confess to you?"

Charlene didn't hide anything and roughly recounted the content of their conversation.

After hearing this, Marcy couldn't help but smile. "You rejected me so decisively, leaving no room for negotiation!"

Honestly, if we put aside my blockhead, Senior You Qian is actually a pretty good choice!

He is sincere, has a good personality, and is quite good in all aspects.

Charlene chuckled and asked, "Why are you siding with outsiders and encouraging me to like someone else? That's not what a good friend like you should do!"

Marcy explained seriously, "I just wanted to give you more options!"

After all, some people are like seeds buried in the soil, and you never know when they will sprout.

I truly can't bear to see you, always giving so much silently, and I can't bear to see you suffer.

Charlene felt a surge of warmth and was somewhat moved, but she still honestly expressed her true feelings.

"There's nothing I can do, that's just how I am—I'm a loyal person! There's really no room for anyone else in my heart."

Moreover, since a clear response cannot be given, this uncertain state should be ended decisively.

If you keep someone hanging on with ambiguity, that's tantamount to being a scoundrel.

I really don't want to hold others back like this, and I have no interest in playing ambiguous games.

Just dealing with Shi Ye alone has already taken a lot of thought and effort!

Marcy nodded in agreement and responded gently, "You did the right thing. Relationships should indeed be clear and straightforward, not dragged out."

She encouraged Charlene to stick to her principles, adding with a touch of mystery, "Then keep going and persevere."

I believe that sooner or later, there will be unexpected surprises.

Charlene looked puzzled and pressed for an answer, "Why do you say that?"

Marcy didn't keep them in suspense. With a slight smile on her lips, she began to explain, "Because I've discovered that my blockhead might, probably, actually... care about you more than I originally thought."