After the entry was stolen, Qi Ming felt as if he had lost his soul, his spirit completely drained.
He had been overwhelmed by Na Jun's presence and was still shaken, trembling slightly.
He hung his head, his eyes darting around, too afraid to look at Gu Sen Xiang beside him.
Na Jun calmly walked up to Gu Sen Xiang, his gaze slightly scrutinizing.
He shook his head, a hint of disdain in his voice: "Is that your boyfriend, Gu Sen Xiang?
Take a good look. This so-called 'central air conditioner' boy is now utterly broken.
Ask yourself, is a guy like this truly worthy of you?"
Gu Sen Xiang felt a surge of emotion upon hearing Na Jun's words.
She had already understood the reasons behind her predicament and her resentment towards Qi Ming grew.
She turned to look at Qi Ming, only to see him cowering aside, lacking the courage even to apologize.
This scene only further disgusted Gu Sen Xiang, her brows furrowing, and a flash of disappointment crossing her eyes.
She took another look at Qi Ming, but found no trace of anything that had once attracted her.
Initially, she had liked Qi Ming because they were both top students, sharing a common language and aspirations.
Furthermore, she had been drawn to the unique charm emanating from him as the school's heartthrob.
However, now, both those aspects had vanished in a moment, leaving Qi Ming dull in her eyes.
Gu Sen Xiang couldn't help but compare Qi Ming to Li Xiao Yue's boyfriend, Na Jun.
Na Jun not only possessed profound knowledge and outstanding abilities but also held an allure that captivated countless women.
His confidence and decisiveness set him apart from the crowd, while his deep, reserved aura also highlighted his extraordinary nature.
Na Jun's courage and responsibility in critical moments further inspired Gu Sen Xiang's admiration and affection.
In contrast, Qi Ming's weakness and incompetence made him increasingly repulsive to her.
She shook her head, a bitter smile playing on her lips: "Let's just pretend I never knew him."
After uttering those words, she didn't look back once at the boy who had once captivated her heart.
Qi Ming stood there, staring blankly at Gu Sen Xiang's retreating figure, filled with endless regret and self-blame.
But it was all too late; he had ultimately lost the girl who had once loved him deeply.
...
Gu Sen Xiang's parents beamed with smiles, warmly inviting Na Jun, Li Xiao Yue, Shen Lei, and Xie Mei Lan: "You guys, we are so grateful to have you all here today.
We must properly host you, at least treat you to a late-night snack."
Na Jun smiled and nodded, without any hesitation: "Since Uncle and Auntie are so warm, we wouldn't want to refuse your hospitality.
Xiao Yue, Shen Lei, Mei Lan, what do you say?"
Li Xiao Yue, Shen Lei, and Xie Mei Lan exchanged glances before replying in unison: "We'll do whatever Na Jun says, we'll follow the host's lead."
So, the group followed Gu Sen Xiang's parents into her home.
The living room of the Gu family was brightly lit, warm and comfortable.
Gu Sen Xiang's parents bustled about preparing the late-night snacks, chatting with Na Jun and the others, creating a very pleasant atmosphere.
Na Jun sat on the sofa, glancing around, and couldn't help but exclaim: "Uncle and Auntie, your home is truly cozy."
Gu Sen Xiang's father responded with a smile: "Oh, nothing much, it's all thanks to our children being well-behaved and sensible, that we can have such a harmonious family atmosphere.
We are truly delighted to have you all here today."
The late-night snacks were soon ready, and Gu Sen Xiang's parents invited everyone to gather around the dining table.
The table was laden with various delicious dishes, their aromas tantalizing, making mouths water.
Everyone ate and chatted, laughter echoing through the room.
Gu Sen Xiang had held it in for a while but finally gathered her courage to speak up: "Mom and Dad, I want to transfer schools!"
Gu Sen Xiang's adoptive parents exchanged surprised glances.
Her father frowned, asking in a stern voice: "Sen Xiang, why do you suddenly want to transfer? Isn't that school good enough? It's a city-level key school."
Her mother also chimed in anxiously: "Yes, Xiang Xiang, don't you have many friends there?
Besides, the school's teaching quality and faculty are excellent. We really hope you can continue to stay there."
Gu Sen Xiang looked at her parents with determination, taking a deep breath before saying: "Mom and Dad, I know you want the best for me, but that school is no longer suitable for me.
Too much has happened, and I can't focus on studying like before.
I need a fresh start, a place where I can begin anew."
Her father listened to Gu Sen Xiang's words, his brow furrowed, and he fell silent for a moment.
He sighed: "Sen Xiang, we understand how you feel.
But we still hope you can overcome this. After all, there are not many schools in Beijing better than this one. Those are all very difficult to get into. You should stay at this school."
Gu Sen Xiang's lips pouted, feeling like she wanted to cry.
At that moment, Gu Sen Xiang thought of her brother-in-law, Na Jun. He was incredibly capable, and he would surely be able to help her persuade her parents.
Gu Sen Xiang quickly blinked her big, watery eyes, pleading with Na Jun for his help in convincing her parents.
Seeing his little sister's pleading eyes, Na Jun felt a pang of sympathy and decided to lend her a hand…