It was almost nine o'clock in the evening when I left Li's house.
Tang Yili lied that she had an exam the next day and had to stay up late to study tonight, so she asked Tang Feng to take her back to school.
It was only half a month since school started, and there was no exam for no reason. Tang Feng knew that his daughter was in a bad mood, so he didn't expose it. Instead, he said, "Don't take the exam make-up."
Tang Yili got out of the car, turned around and made a face.
"I got all A+ grades at the end of the last semester. This score is rare in the entire Academy of Fine Arts. Even the scholarship is mine, okay?"
"I also want shares, I also want scholarships, I'm a little money-lover!"
Tangfeng smiled at her lovingly, his eyes full of satisfaction.
The car window slowly rose, and Tang Yili watched Tang Feng's car drive away, her bright smile slowly dissipating.
Although Tang Feng had already said that he would not exchange his daughter for business, Tang Yili also knew that the Li family was strong. This time he offered a contract worth hundreds of millions just to force himself to make peace with Li Jiaoyang.
If the Tang family appreciates it, then everyone is still a good family.
If you don't appreciate it, it will undoubtedly be a slap in the face to the Li family, and the two families are likely to fall out. In addition, Fengtang Group has been losing money in recent years, and the life of the Tang family will be visibly difficult in the future.
And all of this is for his father.
Tang Yili felt guilty, and a heavy stone weighed on her heart. If there was something that could punch her twice, she might be happy.
However, she has always been alone.
Tang Yili walked in the evening breeze of the summer night. After walking for an unknown amount of time, he looked up and found that he had arrived at the entrance of the swimming pool.
Except for daily teaching, there are not many people in the swimming pool. Even though it is September, the temperature is very high during the day, but it is already quite cold when entering the water at night.
But at this moment, the lights inside have not been completely extinguished.
Tang Yili walked in through the security door. Not a single staff member was seen. She was unobstructed and stood directly by the swimming pool.
The biggest lighting in the entire venue is the lights on the bottom of the pool. The sparkling light glows with a faint blue, making the ceiling look like the bottom of the sea.
In the pool, there are occasional white waves.
In the empty and quiet space, apart from the sound of water, the man's heavy breathing could also be faintly heard.
It's Xun Lang.
After dinner, he said he wanted to practice more and he hadn't left yet. Tang Yili was not surprised at all.
She took off her white shoes, rolled up her wide-leg jeans, walked barefoot, and simply sat by the pool, following her eyes.
I don’t know if he has noticed that Xun Lang’s training is still going on, without any disturbance, with a turnaround every fifty meters. He has been using the freestyle swimming style, going back and forth.
This is Tang Yili's first time watching professional athletes swim live. The rhythm is so exciting that it can easily put people into a state of relaxation.
Tang Yili was fascinated for a moment until Xun Lang finished training.
In the swimming lane seven or eight meters away, Xun Lang stopped, took off his swimming goggles and swimming cap, and wiped his face casually.
His chest rose and fell, his arms rested on the shore, and he buried his head in it, slowly regaining his breath. His broad and muscular back exuded a faint blue halo in the sparkling water.
After resting for a while, Xun Lang dove into the water. He crossed several water lines and came to the ladder on Tang Yili's side, and stepped ashore step by step.
They were no more than two arm's length apart, and their cool and moist breath was something that couldn't be ignored.
But Xun Lang and Tang Yili didn't look at each other.
One stood on the shore and wiped his hair with a towel, while the other raised his toes and gently stirred the water in the swimming pool.
The sound of crashing was particularly clear in the quiet night.
Xun Lang finally turned his head and faced Tang Yili. His hair was no longer dripping, but it covered most of his sight, making it difficult to read his expression. For a moment, he didn't say a word. He carried a large bath towel and walked up.
Gotta go.
"Do you think I'm boring?" Tang Yili said suddenly, but kept staring at the water.
Xun Lang said in a low voice, "What do you think?"
They knew each other well that Tang Yili came to Li Jiaoyang to take revenge on him.
If you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust. The logic of unjustness should not be applied to a third person, and Tang Yili also knows that.
"I'm sorry." She sniffed. She didn't know why, but her guilt was overwhelming tonight.
She raised her head and met Xun Lang's eyes, which were full of emotions.
"But Xun Lang, you and Li Jiaoyang are friends. Of course you stand on his side. But what about the pain he has caused me? Do I have to suffer it?"
In the swimming pool, the ups and downs and waves finally calmed down.
Xun Lang said gently: "Have you ever experienced real pain?"
"You just suffered a little in your relationship, and you want everyone to coax you, defend you, and even ask others to join you in taking revenge. Isn't it a bit childish?"
Tang Yili's breath was stagnant, and the soreness in her chest filled her throat. She wanted to defend herself, but she couldn't say a word.
Xun Lang's words sounded harsh, but they all focused on her self-esteem.
It turned out that she had a high self-esteem, thinking that she was cute and beautiful, and that she was giving others opportunities to fall in love with. In fact, she was not worth mentioning in Xun Lang's eyes.
Tang Yili said coolly.
"You're right. Thank you for your teaching tonight. I think too highly of myself."
Xun Lang turned and left.
At the same moment, Tang Yili's tears rolled down and fell into the water, where they could not be found.
In the deserted swimming pool, there is only the sound of water echoing in the empty space.
Tang Yili was filled with grievances, and finally the embankment burst and he was out of control.
Tears all over her face washed over her cold little face.
Tang Yili wiped the back of his hand hard over and over again, but the tears just flowed down uncontrollably.
She burst into tears in anger.
"It's my fault for being good-looking; it's my fault that I met a scumbag; it's also my fault that the scumbag threatened my dad with business!"
"You are all right, but I am wrong!"
She is so single and weak in facing the world's right with her own fault.
The slender figure is reflected precariously in the pool, like a beautiful and fragile dream.
When Tang Yili was the most angry, he stamped his feet in the water, causing water to splash.
She yelled, "Scumbags, a bunch of scumbags!"
"Don't I know what pain is? It's my first time to fall in love and someone cheats on me. Doesn't it hurt to be slapped in the face? Or, don't I feel bad when I see my dad smiling face to face to the scumbag's parents?!
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"Do you know what pain is? Or does it only deserve to be called pain if it happens to you? What happens to me is just scratching an itch."
The last roar, accompanied by the sound of water, echoed in the zenith.
After a long time, Tang Yili finally calmed down.
She washed her face with water and felt a little lighter.
Although yelling and yelling did not solve the dilemma, after venting, the whole person felt much more relaxed.
Tang Yili held the wet ground with one hand and stood up slowly. His feet were so cold that he lost consciousness. He didn't care about the wet feet and put on his shoes first.
The digital clock on the wall opposite showed that it was half past ten, which was half an hour before the dormitory access control.
She had to go back, otherwise it would be troublesome if she was locked out by the dormitory door.
Tang Yili turned to leave, but when he raised his head, his body froze as if he had been shot coldly.
"you……"
This time she was truly speechless.
Xun Lang stood up, walked out of the corner, looked at her deeply for a long time, and said.