The Tender Beauty is Sweetly Doted in the 20th Century Novel!-Chapter 272 - 270: She Will Always Exist

Lin Zhishu was sprayed right in the face by her, leaving him no dignity, and he suddenly didn’t want to talk.

But he thought about it, and maybe he was indeed partly responsible.

After all, Yiyi had said before leaving, if possible, to help this ignorant little sister in the future.

Although Yiyi was intelligent and generous, she didn’t realize at the time that the neighbor sister she spoiled would slowly fall for her beloved because of watching their love.

It was precisely because Yiyi was so unreservedly good to Cheng Yuan that he got angry when Cheng Yuan floundered and confessed to him under the guise of innocent ignorance.

He remembered when he first learned that Yiyi was soon going to die, he was particularly panicked and helpless, and when confessed, he not only failed to properly advise but also said many harsh words to the young Cheng Yuan, venting his unquenchable fury on her.

He wondered if she still remembered.

It would be best if she didn’t.

Otherwise, with this incident stuck in the middle, he really wouldn’t have the nerve to teach her as a brother.

Probably the young girl still holds a grudge.

But about that matter, he still owes her an apology.

If there’s an opportunity in the future, he should talk to her alone and apologize.

Back then, neither of them understood, hurt each other, and didn’t properly apologize or say goodbye, and just like that, several years passed.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhishu proactively spoke.

"Yuan, let’s do it as Jiahui suggested. Anyway, you call me brother, I should do what a brother ought to do."

"Just in time for the start of school, I shouldn’t be busy this semester, plenty of time, our schools aren’t far apart, and homes are quite close too. If you come home every week, come to my place, I’ll help you with tutoring, how about it?"

Cheng Yuan was still wracking her brains trying to refuse Pei Jiahui’s persuasion, unexpectedly Lin Zhishu invited her!

Her heart trembled, followed by uncontrollable joy and excitement.

It was like a beam of sunlight suddenly breaking through a sky filled with clouds and rain, a feeling of the storm passing and the skies clearing!

She pressed her lips and nodded, "Okay."

Seeing her behavior, she probably didn’t hold a grudge against him.

Lin Zhishu breathed a sigh of relief. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Then when she comes for her first tutoring, he should properly apologize to her.

By the way, he’d also consult Jiahui, this devil, about buying some gifts that girls would like, so the apology along with a gift would seem sincere.

Back home, Cheng Yuan still could hardly believe it.

She patted her face, her heart was beating especially fast.

Moreover, there was a smile on her face that she hadn’t even noticed.

"Hey! What good thing happened to our Yuanyuan? So cheerful?"

"Tell mom what happened?"

"Did you meet someone you like?"

Appearing suddenly nearby, Mrs. Cheng teased with a mischievous expression, causing Cheng Yuan to blush furiously.

She quickly took out her shoes, pretending to try them on.

"No, I just really like my new shoes, they match my clothes well."

Mrs. Cheng obviously didn’t buy it, and crouched down for a closer look at her face.

Cheng Yuan couldn’t avoid this, so she had to concede.

"Mom, don’t look at me like that, I just met someone familiar, felt happy inside, and haven’t thought about how to tell you yet."

Mrs. Cheng was still very cheerful.

"Who’s this familiar person? You’ve seen Manman and Jiang before and haven’t smiled like this."

Cheng Yuan was helpless and had to be honest.

"I met Lin Zhishu."

"Lin Zhishu? Sounds a bit familiar."

Mrs. Cheng didn’t immediately recall who he was.

Cheng Yuan gave her a reminder.

"When I was young, I got along well with the neighbor sister, he’s in the same year as the neighbor sister, a few years ago after the college exams resumed, he got into college, now he’s in the same school as Manman, already studying for a master’s."

"Ah?"

"That kid..."

Recognizing Lin Zhishu, but Mrs. Cheng’s tone turned indifferent.

"That boy used to like the neighbor’s Yiyi, right? I thought he was nice before, but never expected he’d completely change later."

"I remember when Yiyi was leaving, he yelled at you, saying you wished for Yiyi’s death, I couldn’t stand hearing that, he purely couldn’t accept the facts and took it out on you! I almost died from anger at the time!"

Mrs. Cheng got angrier with every word.

"I was glad when he was gone, I even wanted to talk to his mom, if it wasn’t later for your dad..."

At this point, Mrs. Cheng’s tone paused, her face grew somber.

"Oh, forget it, not talk about this."

She looked at Cheng Yuan again, puzzled.

"After he scolded you like that, you’re not holding a grudge, but still thinking well of him? Meeting him made you this happy?"

Cheng Yuan was silent.

She couldn’t explain that thing to her mom.

It was her fault.

"But that kid is talented, actually pursuing a master’s degree."

"Manman’s school is the best, I saw it last time passing by, that school, really grand..."

Mom didn’t further question why she was so happy, mumbled while leaving to get work done.

Cheng Yuan breathed a sigh of relief while bitterness spread again in her heart.

Indeed.

He’s so capable.

A nationally first batch of graduate students.

What a promising future he’ll have.

How could he possibly fancy someone as ordinary as her?

She’s ordinary in appearance, neither as pretty as the neighbor’s sister Yiyi nor as generous and carefree.

Though Yiyi clearly knew she had limited time, she still played happily with everyone daily, never making others accommodate her due to her illness.

She was always so bright and cheerful.

Cancer took her, but everyone’s memories of her remain bright.

Thinking of her, recalling the good old times, Cheng Yuan’s mood gradually became heavy.

What was she just rejoicing about?

Let’s not say Lin Zhishu doesn’t like her, even if Lin Zhishu really liked her in the future and they were together, would she truly be happy?

No!

She wouldn’t be truly happy.

Yiyi would always exist, within their hearts, never forgotten.

She’s not the naive little girl as she was anymore.

She’s already learned about shame, understood what she should strive for and what not to whimsically dream of.

For instance, between her and Lin Zhishu now.

She shouldn’t have any whimsical thoughts!

For some reason.

Seeing Lin Zhishu again and making such a decision to give up striving was heartbreaking, but Cheng Yuan strangely felt a considerable relief in her heavy heart.

During dinner, Mrs. Cheng asked about Lin Zhishu’s matters again.

Although deep inside, Cheng Yuan still felt a bit bitter, she could discuss it with her mom normally.

However, upon learning Lin Zhishu’s family bought a home near the rental house they’re living in, Mrs. Cheng was somewhat surprised.

The houses in this are quite good, for outsiders, buying one here would probably cost quite a bit.

The Lin family parents hadn’t any earning acumen before, how could they afford to buy a house here after a few years in Jing City?

Did that Lin Zhishu earn while studying?

For this question, Cheng Yuan didn’t know the answer either.

From today’s chat after the chance encounter, she just learned Lin Zhishu won several scholarships and competition bonuses.

And he won them annually.

A city-level competition would earn at least dozens, national competitions over a hundred, plus scholarships, it doesn’t seem hard for their family to buy a house.

Thinking that way, made her seem even more ordinary, even merging into the crowd.