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He smiled even deeper upon hearing my words.
The smile spread from the corners of his mouth to his cheeks, and then to his eyes. His originally dark pupils now glistened with light, looking as charming as a child's. When he looked at me, I couldn't help but lower my head.
"Right? Friends are still necessary," he said softly.
We sat in the café for a while longer, finishing the food in front of us. I had a cup of milk tea, while Su Qian had a cup of coffee.
When we came out, it was already noon.
He stood outside the café and asked me, "How did you get here?"
I glanced down the road in the distance and said, "I took a taxi, but it seems there are no cars at this time. I'll go check at the intersection ahead."
He smiled and said, "No need to check; there won't be any taxis coming here at this time. I'll drive you part of the way."
"Ah? Isn't that a hassle for you?"
He looked at me and smiled, "I'm not afraid of hassle. It's rare to have something serious to do. Are you going to wait here for a bit or come back with me to drive?"
The words slipped out almost involuntarily: "Is your home far from here?"
Su Qian pointed ahead and said, "Just turn down at the intersection up ahead; it's not far. Let's go."
Alright, now it seems difficult not to go, so I can only follow him forward.
Autumn is not very hot; although the sunlight looks intense, when it actually shines on you, it feels warm and pleasant.
I followed Su Qian closely, moving little by little toward that intersection. I contemplated whether to ask about Guan Mingyue, but in the end, I kept my mouth shut.
Whether he was partnering with her in business or had some emotional entanglement, it seemed unrelated to me. Why should I meddle in someone else's affairs?
However, Su Qian turned back to look at me a few times and then softly asked, "I heard that Mingyue came to find you recently?"
I quickly looked up at him and asked, "How did you know?"
He smiled and said, "You care too much. She’s not a bad person; she just sometimes acts without thinking. You probably heard about my relationship with her."
I recalled what Xiao Minxing had told me and could only nod.
Su Qian chuckled and said, "It seems many people know about my situation; even she has dug it out."
Hearing this made me blush a bit; after all, this was personal business. At that time, Xiao Minxing had told me these things out of frustration to help me see this person clearly, which felt a bit inappropriate.
Feeling uncomfortable inside, my pace slowed down.
Su Qian didn’t rush me and slowed his speed to walk alongside me until we were about to turn a corner. He then said, "Back in college, everyone was dating. Some people might genuinely be in love, but not me. I was just curious and thought it was fun; having a woman around made me feel important, so I found one too."
He paused for a moment and spoke about others' matters as if devoid of any emotion: "Mingyue was more sincere. Somehow she ended up meeting my parents, so our relationship developed into one between our families. But you know me; I'm someone who has always played around with feelings. Of course, I didn't want to be tied down forever, so we eventually broke up. It probably hurt her feelings, but these are minor issues; over time she will understand."
Su Qian looked up at the distance, unsure if it was the horizon or an unclear future, and after a long pause, he said, "Strictly speaking, it's also my fault, but I don't want to ruin her life, right?"
Is he a bad person? Based solely on this matter, he shouldn't be considered bad; in fact, one could say he's quite good. Should he deceive a girl, let everything happen, and then abandon her? That would be wrong.
I don't know; perhaps for Guan Mingyue, this is a regret. For anyone who has unrequited love, it is all a regret. However, given what happened between me and Xiao Minxing, I feel that if it's not mutual affection, it's better to let go sooner. After all, everyone invests in their feelings with the hope of receiving something in return, not to waste them.
Su Qian's home soon came into view. The house and yard weren't as large as Xiao Minxing's previous residence, but it was enough for him alone.
He stood at the entrance and said, "Now that you're here, how about coming in for a bit?"
I knew it would be like this and also knew that if I refused, it would seem particularly pretentious. Although it felt a bit awkward, I followed him inside.
Su Qian's home was simply decorated; there was no clear distinction between the living room and dining area. Unlike most homes that have sofas and coffee tables inside, there was instead a large wine cabinet against the wall, surrounded by a bar counter that resembled a pub.
Outside the bar counter were a few casually placed chairs. Sitting there allowed one to enjoy the view outside while chatting with people inside.
Su Qian pushed over a wheeled single sofa and said, "Make yourself comfortable; I don't have any seats for pregnant women here—only for alcoholics."
After saying this, he chuckled to himself and went to fetch a bottle of water to hand to me while he entered behind the bar counter to slowly mix a drink.
He took a gentle sip before saying, "Look at this; it's midday, and all I can offer you is a bottle of water."
I smiled and replied, "Didn't we just eat? I'm not hungry at all."
He nodded and fell silent.
Two people sat across the bar from each other; he was drinking alcohol while I was drinking water, each with our own thoughts.
I didn't know what Su Qian was thinking, but my mind was flying back home.
I guessed Xiao Minxing had already gotten off work. I wondered if he was home yet. What did Sister Liu say to him? If he called me now, how should I respond? How would he react if he knew I was with Su Qian? Would he get angry again?
As these thoughts crossed my mind, I looked up at Su Qian.
To my surprise, he was looking at me too, his eyes slightly squinted, as if he wasn't fully awake, gazing at me in a hazy manner without saying a word.
"Um, I have to go back," I said awkwardly as I stood up and adjusted my clothes.
Su Qian shook the cup in his hand and said, "I know why you came to see me today. But I don't want to say much about this matter. If you have any questions, you should go back and ask Xiao Minxing. You two... should still be living as a couple, right? You should share joys and sorrows together instead of getting information about each other from others."
I couldn't quite understand why he said that, but at the same time, I felt there was some truth in his words.
However, Su Qian didn't stop there; he continued, "Don't come looking for me anymore, and don't call me. Just pretend we never knew each other, okay?"
At this point, he even laughed at himself, a laugh that seemed particularly painful, as if he were eating an extremely bitter candy while someone insisted on making him smile at that moment.
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