Snow Chen, seeing me deep in thought, asked.

“Sharon, can you come to dinner tomorrow?”

“Sure! I’ll go with you guys tomorrow,” I said happily.

“It’s so great that you can come!” Snow Chen cheered, like a shining star.

I suddenly asked gossipily in a low voice, “Is Tank Gu going?”

“Not sure, but Felix Xu invited him. Mainly, I hope you and Charlotte Wang can go,” Snow Chen replied.

“Okay, I’ll be there on time!” The weekend arrived, and I wore a cream-colored long dress and a brown wool coat. My hair was half-up, half-down, revealing my small ears, adorned with diamond earrings—I looked like a beautiful princess.

I headed to the farmhouse location Snow Chen had sent me.

I was added to a WeChat group with six people. The group owner was probably Felix Xu, so these were Snow Chen, myself, Charlotte Wang, Tank Gu, and Simon Hu.

Charlotte Wang was happily sending emojis in the group, like a lively rabbit.

Snow Chen reminded everyone to be careful, and then asked where I was.

“I’m at the supermarket, I’ll be there in 15 minutes. Is there anything I need? I can buy some things while I’m there.”

Snow Chen immediately replied, “Just make sure you get there safely!”

“I’ve prepared everything, everyone be careful on the road,” Felix Xu messaged, like a responsible older brother.

“Okay!” Tank Gu messaged, concise and clear.

A message popped up on WeChat: “Okay!” from Simon Hu, an optimistic and sunny young man.

Charlotte Wang responded with an excited emoji, followed by Simon Hu’s heart-eyed emoji. My intuition told me Simon Hu liked Charlotte Wang.

We arrived at the farmhouse.

It was a place with mountains, water, and forests, like a beautiful paradise. The farmhouse was a standard courtyard house, with an open-air barbecue, and staff helping to roast a whole lamb.

I bought a bunch of popular snacks; I felt it wouldn’t be right to go empty-handed, so I was the last one to arrive.

I saw Felix Xu in an Adidas tracksuit and Tank Gu in a Jordan brand sweatshirt and shoes. They were busy barbecuing together, the aroma of grilled meat filling the courtyard.

Snow Chen, in a black dress, was busy setting out drinks. Charlotte Wang, in a Chanel-style dress and suit, and Simon Hu, in a Vans casual suit, were chatting with Charlotte Wang and even fanning her.

The scene was harmonious, like a beautiful painting.

“Sharon, you’re here!” Snow Chen greeted me excitedly.

Felix Xu looked me over. “You’re here, and you even brought so much food!”

Felix Xu stood up and kindly took my snacks.

“I just saw you on the way. Out having fun? Hope you enjoy yourself!” I replied with a smile.

“Sharon, that’s so thoughtful of you. Come sit down for a bit, it’ll be ready soon.” Snow Chen pulled me over.

Just then, Charlotte Wang ran over and grabbed my hand. She whispered in my ear, “Sharon, Simon Hu keeps bothering me.”

“Simon Hu probably likes you! He’s good-looking too! You could give him a try.” I patted Charlotte Wang, joking.

“Sharon!” Charlotte Wang’s face flushed red. “I don’t want to, I…” She glanced at Tank Gu.

I followed Charlotte Wang’s gaze and saw Tank Gu’s cold, aloof face and the menacing aura emanating from him.

“Charlotte, there’s a huge gap between you and Tank Gu, but if you really like him, I’ll support you!” I reassured her.

“I…” Charlotte Wang hesitated.

“That’s up to your heart. You can choose either of you; at least you have a choice.” I didn’t even give her a chance to refuse, though of course, I didn’t say the last sentence aloud.

“Charlotte, you can try, Simon Hu!” Snow Chen said, walking over. Being a good girl, she was afraid of people like Tank Gu.

Charlotte Wang pondered, falling silent.

Simon Hu then ran over and started playfully teasing Charlotte Wang.

“Simon Hu, come help! Stop hanging around women!” Tank Gu yelled at Simon Hu.

“If you don’t hang around women, what’s the point of getting along with men? You’re the ascetic type, I…” Simon Hu teased Tank Gu.

Then Tank Gu gave him a cold look, and he immediately shut up, helping to brush on the barbecue seasoning.

By this time, the whole roasted lamb was golden brown and crispy, its aroma filling the air. Everyone sat together, enjoying the food.

Simon Hu sat next to Charlotte Wang. She kept glancing up at Tank Gu, then at Simon Hu, her eyes showing a hint of confusion.

“Try this, it’s freshly grilled,” Simon Hu said, offering Charlotte Wang a skewer of lamb with a bright smile.

Charlotte Wang carefully took it, took a bite, and found it indeed delicious. She smiled slightly.

Felix Xu also gently placed the skewer of meat on a plate and handed it to Snow Chen, the two interacting sweetly.

Watching this scene, I couldn’t help but glance at Tank Gu, but he seemed completely unconcerned, focused on eating his barbecue. So I relaxed and started eating too. Without the oppressive feeling Shane Yu had given me, I felt especially happy! “There’s a sunset over the back mountain, let’s go watch it together!” Felix Xu suggested.

“Okay!” Snow Chen agreed.

“Then let’s go together!” Simon Hu looked at Charlotte Wang.

“Let’s go!” Charlotte Wang said.

The mountains were lush and green, cool and pleasant, the air fresh, with the clear calls of birds echoing through the forest.

As dusk fell, we climbed to the summit to witness a magnificent sunset.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the earth in an orange-red glow. As the sun gradually sank, the clouds on the horizon were painted with vibrant colors, as dazzling as flames.

A gentle autumn breeze caressed my face, bringing a touch of coolness. The surrounding scenery was picturesque, with rolling hills, verdant trees, and clear waters, a truly breathtaking sight.

Felix Xu, holding Snow Chen’s hand, shouted together, “We’ll be together forever!”

I stood on the mountain and yelled, “I’ll pass my postgraduate entrance exam!”

Simon Hu, holding Charlotte Wang’s hand, smiled brightly and said, “You said you’d be with me!”

“I won’t!” Charlotte Wang refused. The two started chasing and playfully fighting.

Tank Gu then looked at me with a cold gaze and said, “I didn’t expect you to look so frail, but you’re such a fierce fighter!”

“Haha,” I laughed awkwardly and scratched my head.

He then said calmly, “Next time you hit someone, try using your elbow.”

“Hitting someone isn’t the only way to solve problems. I don’t want to fight all the time.” I quickly waved my hand.

Tank Gu looked at me and snorted coldly, then asked unhappily, “So last time it really was you, helping Chris He?”

I looked at him and thought for a moment before saying, “It was me. After all, it wasn’t right for so many of you to hit him…” I tried to communicate with Tank Gu.

Upon hearing this, Tank Gu’s eyes instantly turned ruthless. He picked up a stone and threw it down the cliff, then said to me in a low voice, “Mind your own business next time. I’m not always this forgiving.” With that, he turned to leave.
“Wait…” I ran towards Tank Gu. “Can I ask you why you hit Chris He?”

“Get out of my way!” Tank Gu roared at me angrily.

I was startled by his gaze and stepped aside like a frightened rabbit.

Just then, Felix Xu saw us and walked over. “Tank, what’s wrong with you two?”

Tank Gu didn’t answer, his cold gaze fixed on me, a gaze that seemed to carry a chilling intent.

Snow Chen immediately grabbed me, guarding against Tank Gu, as if afraid he would hit me.

Tank Gu snorted coldly and turned away.

Felix Xu anxiously asked Sharon Yao, “What happened between you two?”

“I asked him why he hit Chris He, and he got angry,” I whispered.

Felix Xu looked shocked. “You actually dared to mention Chris He in front of him?”

“What’s wrong with mentioning Chris He?” Snow Chen asked, confused.

“That name is taboo for Tank Gu, you can’t mention it. Did he do anything to you after you mentioned it?” Felix Xu asked worriedly.

I shook my head, very confused. “What exactly is his relationship with Chris He?”

Felix Xu lowered his voice and said, “Chris He’s mother was Tank Gu’s father’s mistress and had a son with him. Chris He is that illegitimate child. That’s why Tank Gu and Chris He are sworn enemies. They always fight when they meet. Never mention Chris He’s name in front of Tank.”

“That relationship…it’s too complicated…” I fell into deep thought, thinking that if I really got together with Shane Yu, the relationship between our child and his child would also be very complicated.

So I wanted to find a way to get rid of him as soon as possible.

Snow Chen held my hand, comforting me, “Sharon, were you scared by him?”

“I’m fine, it’s not Tank Gu’s fault, I was just too talkative.” I forced a bitter smile.

Just then, I saw Charlotte Wang being forced by Simon Hu to shout that she wanted to be with Simon Hu forever! I think the two of them are a perfect match, a match made in heaven.