Those things that happened in those years

Chapter 81 The Middle School Entrance Examination

Fa Zi, Yan Bin, and Hong Bo all ignored Hong Liguo, which made Hong Liguo very distressed.

Later, he simply stopped thinking about them. Everyone has their own ambitions, so why force it?

Since he had no interest in studying, Hong Liguo thought of Wang Yuxin, to whom he had not yet apologized.

Hong Liguo knew that it was Wang Yuxin's obstruction that day that saved him from imprisonment, and he should apologize to Wang Yuxin for his attitude that day.

But Fa Zi ignored Hong Liguo and could no longer deliver letters for him, so Hong Liguo had to find another way.

After much thought, Hong Liguo decided to approach Wang Yuxin on his way home, sincerely apologize to her, and hope to gain her forgiveness.

On his way home from school that day, Hong Liguo deliberately kept an eye on Wang Yuxin. After leaving the school, he followed closely behind her, wanting to catch up with her and apologize to her in person.

Wang Yuxin could easily see through Hong Liguo's intentions, so she pedaled her bicycle quickly, not giving Hong Liguo a chance to get close to her, which made Hong Liguo very annoyed.

The next day, Hong Liguo sealed the letter he had written in an envelope, found Brother Jun, and asked him to deliver it to Wang Yuxin at an opportune time.

As it turned out, Wang Yuxin took the letter but didn't even look at it before throwing it into the roadside ditch.

Jun had no choice but to pick up the letter and hand it back to Hong Liguo when she came closer, saying, "I'm no good as a messenger, I'm unqualified and failed the mission. Xiaoguo, it seems Wang Yuxin is really angry. Think of another way to coax her."

After that, Hong Liguo sent the letter twice more through other people, but the result was the same: Wang Yuxin returned it to him without even looking at it.

Hong Liguo was also annoyed: "I just didn't listen to you that day, is it really necessary to be like this? You're making it seem like I've committed some terrible crime."

Even if everything that happened that day was entirely my fault, shouldn't I at least get a chance to explain and apologize? Ignoring me when I speak, not reading my letters—what does that mean? Are you trying to completely sever ties and never speak to me again? If you won't talk to me, then I won't talk to you either!

Another week passed, and Hong Liguo had no interest in studying anymore; his mind was filled with memories of his past with Wang Yuxin.

It was only then that he realized how good Wang Yuxin was, understood her good intentions, and realized that he had indeed gone too far.

No, I have to take the initiative to find her and apologize to her in person.

After school that day, Hong Liguo deliberately left a few minutes early and waited for Wang Yuxin on the way.

Seeing Wang Yuxin riding her bicycle from behind, Hong Liguo deliberately rode slowly and intentionally blocked her way.

Wang Yuxin was clearly still angry. She shouted at Hong Liguo, "Hong Liguo, get out of my way! If you block my way again, I'll call the police and have you arrested!"

Hong Liguo, however, said with a smile, "As long as you're willing to talk to me, I don't care if you call the police station or arrest me."

"Why are you still acting like this? Can't you learn to be decent?"

Hong Liguo quickly said, "I'm trying my best to learn, but learning takes time, doesn't it? You ignore me and don't read my letters, how do you know I haven't learned well?"

"He's a dog..." Wang Yuxin wanted to say "A dog can't change its nature of eating shit," but he probably suddenly felt that the words were vulgar, so he stopped and continued, "I already made it very clear to you that day. If you go, I will never talk to you again. It's over between us."

"Okay, you're done talking, and I won't cling to you. But please, don't ignore me. Even if that's over, we'll still be classmates and friends..."

"I don't have a classmate or friend like you who is so self-righteous and stubborn."

"Okay, even if we're not classmates anymore, I accept it. I know I was wrong that day, I really know I was wrong. I'm not trying to cling to you, I just want to sincerely apologize. I'm sorry, I sincerely apologize to you. I was wrong that day, I shouldn't have disobeyed you. I was wrong, I was really wrong. I know you're really angry and don't want to talk to me anymore, fine, ignore me if you want, it's my fault for being such a jerk that day. I'm not asking for your forgiveness, I just want you to know that I know I was wrong, I really shouldn't have treated you like that that day, I'm sorry! I'm really sorry, I've made up my mind never to fight or form gangs again..."

Wang Yuxin finally turned her gaze to Hong Liguo's face. Her eyes held hatred, resentment, pain, and hurt, but also affection, love, and reluctance.

Hong Liguo could see tears welling up in Wang Yuxin's eyes.

Suddenly, Wang Yuxin turned her head to the side and said, "It's too late to say anything now. Your departure that day, without any regard for anything, has already shattered my heart completely."

After saying this, Wang Yuxin got back on his bicycle and rode away, just like Hong Liguo had left without looking back on the hill that day, resolutely and decisively.

A few more days passed, and Hong Liguo became increasingly agitated. He had no interest in studying or doing his homework; his mind was filled with thoughts of Wang Yuxin.

He wrote Wang Yuxin's name again and again in his notebook, writing the "Xin" character that was etched in his heart.

After a fierce internal struggle, Hong Liguo wrote another letter to Wang Yuxin, sealed it in an envelope, and planned to hand it to her personally the next day.

Success or failure hinges on this moment, because Hong Liguo doesn't have much time left. The exam is coming up soon, and after the exam, everyone will go their separate ways.

The next morning, Hong Liguo deliberately left more than ten minutes earlier than usual and waited for Wang Yuxin on her usual route to school.

Seeing Wang Yuxin slowly approaching on his bicycle in the distance, Hong Liguo felt a surge of joy.

He didn't know if Wang Yuxin would throw the letter on the roadside like she had done before. If she did, he would give up and never bother her again.

Wang Yuxin also saw Hong Liguo waiting by the roadside, but when she passed by Hong Liguo, she did not slow down at all and rode straight past him.

Hong Liguo quickly called out, "Xin, wait for me!"

Previously, Hong Liguo had always called Wang Yuxin by her full name in public, and only used the character "Xin" to refer to her in letters. This was the first time he had spoken the character "Xin" aloud.

Wang Yuxin clearly heard Hong Liguo's call, his whole body trembled, and the car slowed down slightly, but did not stop.

Hong Liguo called out again, "Xin, wait for me, I have a few things I want to make clear to you."

Wang Yuxin hesitated for a moment, but finally stopped the car.

Hong Liguo quickly stepped forward, looked at Wang Yuxin and said, "Xin, I'm sorry. I know I was wrong that day. I shouldn't have ignored your advice and almost caused a terrible mistake..."

"It's all in the past, I don't want to bring it up again. The reason I stopped the car to talk to you today is to tell you to stop bothering me. There are only a few days left until the exam, can you just let me have some peace and quiet?" Wang Yuxin interrupted Hong Liguo.

"Alright then!" Hong Liguo said helplessly, "Everything I want to say is in this letter. I hope you can read it."

As he spoke, he forcefully stuffed a pre-written letter into Wang Yuxin's schoolbag.

Wang Yuxin hesitated for a moment, but instead of taking out the letter and throwing it away as he had done before, he silently rode his bicycle toward the township middle school.

Seeing that Wang Yuxin hadn't thrown the letter away, Hong Liguo felt much happier. He quickly got on his bicycle and silently followed behind her, heading towards the township middle school together.

Although Wang Yuxin did not throw away the letter Hong Liguo wrote to her, she did not write back to Hong Liguo or say a word to him until the end of the high school entrance examination.

Hong Liguo neither wrote to Wang Yuxin again nor contacted her again.

He thought that perhaps his relationship with Wang Yuxin had come to a complete end.

Soon, Hong Liguo and his classmates faced the crucial high school entrance exam that would determine their future.

After the exam, everyone went home to wait for the results and admission notices.