Under Shi Xuyang's care, Xia Yifan recovered from his illness in four days, and all the ugly scars on his body disappeared.
Shi Xuyang understood her after all. She didn't mention what happened, and he didn't ask. He just asked for leave to accompany her. They also went to the Imperial Capital to admire the snow-covered Great Wall.
The snowy scenery has the magical power to purify the soul and eliminate worries. Xia Yifan also felt that she was refreshed and ready to start a new life.
As for Ning Fei, let him go to hell!
With Shi Xuyang's support, Xia Yifan stood at the highest point of a certain section of the city wall, stretched out his arms, and shouted with open arms.
"Ahhh! Snow, you are so white, I love you!"
Shi Xuyang couldn't help laughing, "Yifan, is this a cold sense of humor?"
"Hahaha, that's right! But aren't what I said all the truth?"
"The truth is true, but it seems a bit silly to shout common sense that even children know. However, being silly is quite cute."
Meeting Shi Xuyang's gentle and affectionate eyes, Xia Yifan smiled, then squatted down and raised his fingers towards Shi Xuyang.
Shi Xuyang approached Xia Yifan, raised his head curiously and asked her: "What are you doing? Didn't you suddenly realize that I am handsome?"
"I discovered this when I was a child!" Xia Yifan laughed playfully, holding Shi Xuyang's face and kissing his forehead.
Hmm, it's a bit cold. How could she forget that Brother Xuyang is afraid of the cold?
He was so afraid of the cold, but he took her to see the snow...
Holding Shi Xuyang's neck, Xia Yifan jumped down and hugged Shi Xuyang tightly.
She pressed her cheek against Shi Xuyang's chest and whispered Shi Xuyang's name: "Xu Yang."
Hearing these two words and recalling the kiss just now, Shi Xuyang's heart trembled, he let out an excited sigh, and his legs were almost unsteady.
This was the first time she didn't call him "Brother Xuyang"...
Does this mean that his relationship with her can be changed to another form?
Excited and delighted, he hugged her back tightly and whispered her name: "Yifan..."
"I'm sorry." Apologizing softly, Xia Yifan hugged Shi Xuyang harder, and said apologetically and seriously: "Xuyang, I'm sorry, I really...can't love you. So, I will never accept you again in the future.
Okay. Unless you treat me as your sister, otherwise, we...we will just be strangers."
After saying this, Xia Yifan let go of his arm and returned towards the way he came.
If she couldn't give him what he was waiting for, she couldn't give him even a little bit of hope.
The reason why I contacted him when I was most helpless was because I felt most at ease with him.
If she contacts her brother, he will definitely scold her, ask her what's wrong, and make trouble for Ning Fei.
As for my parents, I was absolutely not allowed to see them at that time.
Forget about other friends, we haven’t contacted each other for several years and we can’t afford to lose that person.
He clearly knew how cruel he was, giving him hope, and yet so ruthlessly threatening to sever ties with him.
But, other than this, what else can she do? She really can't fall in love with him and can't give him anything he expects.
As he walked, wiping his tears, the corners of Xia Yifan's lips were always raised.
Looking back on everything over the past two months, she was hurt and in pain and cried countless times. But now, she is finally free and can let go.