Song Ge knew well in her heart that Zhai Cheng left on purpose to give the two of them some space to talk. Unconsciously, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
However, facing Ji Qingyun who stood silently at the door, she felt a bit troubled.
He stood quietly at the entrance, his eyes fixed intently on her, but he didn't say a word.
In this situation, Song Ge felt even more embarrassed, especially since he had just witnessed that scene.
Should she be the first to break the ice? But what should she say? It seemed that no matter what she said, it would be rather awkward.
"Cough..." Song Ge coughed forcefully with a sense of bravado, carefully thinking about how to break the awkward silence.
"I finally understand your feelings now."
Ji Qingyun interrupted her next words with a bitter smile, and at the same time, he took steps towards her.
Each step landed heavily on Song Ge's heart. Watching the approaching figure, Song Ge felt inexplicably nervous.
However, what did his words just now mean? Why did she seem to detect a hint of desolation on his face?
"Senior." Song Ge opened her mouth, at a loss and wanting to explain what had just happened.
Ji Qingyun smiled and gently shook his head at her, "You don't need to explain to me. I understand everything."
When Leng Jing had told him before, he still held a glimmer of hope in his heart, thinking that he still had a chance, and believing that Song Ge wouldn't fall for someone like Zhai Cheng, who was so decisive and lacked tenderness.
But at the moment he pushed open the door, all his hopes were shattered.
The scene of the two of them, one feeding and the other eating, was beautiful yet glaring. He wanted to stop them, but he couldn't bear to ruin such a wonderful atmosphere.
Once, the peaceful and serene life he had always yearned for had come true in them, but he wasn't the protagonist.
Just now, while standing at the entrance, he had thought a great deal. In the end, he just couldn't bring himself to steal someone else's love.
"Actually, things aren't as you imagine." Song Ge bit her lip and stammered.
She also felt that the atmosphere between her and Zhai Cheng was a bit strange, but they weren't yet in a romantic relationship.
The little face of the person in front of him was already blushing furiously, and she was all coy when mentioning Zhai Cheng. No matter which reaction it was, he didn't think Song Ge was indifferent to Zhai Cheng.
Suddenly, Ji Qingyun burst into laughter. Looking into her eyes, he said word by word, "Actually, Zhai Cheng is a pretty good guy. Although he seems cold - hearted in front of others, judging from his behavior just now, he seems okay."
The scene of being fed soup by him just now flashed through Song Ge's mind. Thinking about it now, it did seem rather nice.
The blush that had finally faded from her face unconsciously reappeared. After thinking for a long time, she replied dryly, "Not bad."
She was a bit confused now, confused about her feelings for Zhai Cheng.
"Anyway, I'm really happy that there's someone who treats you so well." A look of relief appeared on Ji Qingyun's face, faintly resembling that of a doting father. "Since there's someone who treats little Ge well, little Ge doesn't have to keep all her grievances to herself."
Was she the kind of person who would swallow her grievances? Song Ge immediately denied it, "I'm not that kind of person."
The smile on Ji Qingyun's lips deepened a bit more, and his eyes looking at her were also filled with amusement.
"Right, you're not the kind of person who would let others take advantage of you. But isn't it good to have one more person who cares about you?" Ji Qingyun reached out his hand instinctively and stroked her hair.
Song Ge smiled. A kind of indescribable warmth welled up in her heart. This feeling was just like the care from the elder brother next door.
After the two of them giggled for a while, Ji Qingyun suddenly turned serious. Looking at her face, he said seriously, "Even so, you must remember that no matter when, my arms are always open for you. As long as you need, I'm always here."
Song Ge was stunned. She had never imagined that Ji Qingyun would care about her to such an extent. They weren't even this close in college.
Seeing this, Ji Qingyun burst out laughing. Teasingly, he said, "Are you suddenly touched? Do you feel like crying?"
"Senior, I..." Song Ge looked at him with a hesitant expression, stammering for a long time but still failing to utter a single word.
She was really touched now, but she always felt that Ji Qingyun's feelings for her were a bit too intense. This excessive affection left her at a loss as to how to respond.
"Even so, I don't regret knowing you. In my heart, getting to know you is the happiest thing for me." Ji Qingyun seemed to see through what she was thinking and interrupted her just as she was about to speak.
Song Ge looked at him in shock. All she felt in her heart was overwhelming gratitude.
What on earth had she done to deserve such treatment from such a wonderful person as Ji Qingyun?
Looking at him gratefully, Song Ge sighed and said, "Senior, why do you have to do this?"
"Don't say anything. Just remember that no matter when, I'll always be here." Ji Qingyun curled his lips into a smile. "And don't feel burdened. Just think of me as your elder brother."
When he said the word "elder brother", a pang of pain shot through Ji Qingyun's heart. If he could, how could he be willing to just be her elder brother? He wanted to stand beside her openly.
To take her surname and be her husband.
However, now that Song Ge's feelings were mostly clear, how could he bear to come between them and cause pain to so many people?
Ji Qingyun's eyes were sincere. Song Ge stared into his eyes for a long time but couldn't detect anything amiss. Only then did she relax.
He was really good to her. It would be the best outcome if she could avoid hurting him.
Now that she was at ease, Song Ge looked at him with a beaming smile and nodded seriously, "Okay. If I need anything, I'll definitely come to you, senior."
"It's a deal." The smile on Ji Qingyun's lips widened infinitely. Looking at her half - smilingly, he said.
Song Ge nodded affirmatively, "It's a deal."
Now that they had cleared up the misunderstanding, the atmosphere between them was no longer as awkward as before.
Suddenly remembering that Leng Jing had come back with Ji Qingyun this time, Song Ge looked at him with a teasing look in her eyes, "By the way, why did you come back with Leng Jing?"
"I..." A flash of embarrassment crossed Ji Qingyun's eyes.
"Ugh." The person sleeping soundly on the sofa suddenly turned over and vomited while lying on the sofa.
The floor was instantly covered in filth. The smell of alcohol mixed with the smell of food wafted through the living room, completely shattering the original warmth and tenderness in the room.
Song Ge's eyes almost popped out. She looked at Leng Jing at a loss and asked, "Are you okay?"
Leng Jing didn't say a word. She propped herself up with difficulty, glanced at Song Ge, and was about to speak. But as soon as she opened her mouth, her face changed, and she vomited again.
This time, the last bit of warmth in the living room vanished completely, not a trace left.