Hearing this, Shen Zhiyi’s heart ached.

She was such a free and easy person. For Tang Chen, she had almost become a resentful woman.

Even if she didn’t show it, it didn’t mean that her heart was really calm.

“You still have 4 minutes and 30 seconds.”

Tang Chen suppressed the chaotic emotions in his heart and looked straight into her eyes. “Shen Zhiyi, I’m sorry.”

“Oh,”Shen Zhiyi replied coldly. She endured it again and again, but in the end, she couldn’t hold it in anymore. “Why did you lie to me?”

“If I said that I didn’t want to hurt you, would you believe me?”

“No, because you’ve been hurting me all along.”

After saying this, Shen Zhiyi suddenly felt that her tone was very similar to that of a resentful woman. She frowned uncomfortably.

“Peach Blossom Eyes, I’ve always known that you’ve been very resistant to me, but I didn’t expect you to resist me to this extent. You’d rather watch me suffer and worry every day than show yourself. You’re just afraid that I’ll continue to pester you. So, that five-year period is void.”

She lowered her eyes, and Tang Chen couldn’t see the emotions in her eyes.

His heart seemed to be squeezed, “I admit that there’s a reason why I didn’t want to continue to pester you, but I want you to forget me and find your own happiness as soon as possible. Otherwise, even if you continue to pester me, wouldn’t I reject you? “You’re just like the other me. Don’t tell me that I hate myself?”

It was rare for Tang Chen to say so much at once, and he even said it so seriously.

Shen Zhiyi’s heart trembled as she looked at him faintly. “Are you concerned about me?”

“I guess so.”

Even if they didn’t have a romantic relationship, they were still friends.

Shen Zhiyi suddenly laughed. “Tang Chen, I’m very happy.”

Her eyes were burning. Tang Chen seemed to have been scalded as he avoided her gaze. “What are you happy about?”

Shen Zhiyi suddenly pulled the chair she was sitting on forward. She stretched out her arms and wrapped them around his neck. “I’m happy in your heart. It’s not like I don’t have any status.”

Tang Chen didn’t say anything. His emotions were complicated.

If his explanation caused Shen Zhiyi to not give up, wouldn’t that be putting the cart before the horse?

She changed the topic. “But, it’s the truth that you lied to me. I still can’t forgive you.”

“Up to you.”

“However, I can reluctantly accept your explanation. We can continue to be friends. As for the rest, you don’t have to think too much. I suddenly realized that my market is pretty good. Why did you give up on the fresh meat and go to eat an old piece of bacon like you?”

Tang Chen:”…”

Could this woman not make so many twists and turns in her words?

Friends?

That was enough.

Tang Chen ignored the joy and disappointment in his heart. He raised an eyebrow. “I’m just afraid that your teeth are too old to chew on.”

Shen Zhiyi smiled faintly and stood up. “I’ll push you back.”

She pushed Tang Chen to the back entrance of the Western restaurant and saw Xi Xiaoyan waiting.

“Xiaoyan, you should go back first. I’ll ask you out next time.”

Xi Xiaoyan felt a little regretful, but she still nodded obediently. “Okay, bye, Sis Shen.”

Xi Xiaoyan watched the two leave and retreated to a dark corner to call Shen Yu.

Just as the call connected, little brother Shen’s excited voice came from the other end. “How was it?”

Xi Xiaoyan pouted. “I didn’t disappoint.”

“Brother, thank you!”

Xi Xiaoyan was no longer as cute as before. Her beautiful eyes turned sharp. “Shen Yu, to help you, I even acted like a sissy. You owe me big time.”

Shen Yu said, “I can’t help it. With my sister’s manly personality, she likes cute little girls. If you show your true nature, she definitely won’t look at you anymore. I’ll remember this favor of yours. I promise I won’t let you help me for nothing.”