To be honest, Qin Zhen was really kind, but her family background was just too different from Shen Jingqi’s. When two people of such disparate statuses are together, one side is bound to suffer more.
It wasn’t just the pressure from the outside world but also the psychological pressure they put on themselves.
And since Qin Zhen’s mentality was more mature than Shen Jingqi’s, it meant that when they were together, she had to bear the brunt of worries.
Shen Jingqi fell silent.
He had indeed never thought about these issues.
"What you need to do now isn’t to pressure her but to support and encourage her if you still want to continue being with her," Shen Weiyi glanced at him and advised earnestly.
Shen Jingqi jerked at the last sentence, lifting his eyes in shock to look at Shen Weiyi. Seeing Shen Weiyi’s serious expression, he finally sagged, his head drooping as he admitted defeat, "I understand now!"
After Shen Jingqi left, Qin Zhen came out from the corner and sat down again in front of Shen Weiyi, saying, "Thank you!"
She had heard everything Shen Weiyi said just now.
She had never mentioned her worries and thoughts in front of her, yet Shen Weiyi knew them all along.
"Don’t worry, he’ll get it," Shen Weiyi comforted her.
"I hope so!" Qin Zhen’s voice was very soft, likely due to the cold war of these past few days, which had gradually made her lose confidence.
Looking at her, Shen Weiyi softly asked, "If he continues to not understand, what will you do?"
Qin Zhen looked out the window: "I once heard a saying, ’Never stick around to help a boy grow up. Because that process is a gamble, where you have to patiently teach him what real love is, what responsibilities a boy should take on.
But you also grow increasingly disappointed, for accompanying a boy as he grows up is a hard thing. Perhaps, by the time he matures, he no longer needs you. Only when you’re equals can a relationship be at its best."
"I once naively thought that love was just about two people who like each other being together, and felt that I had enough patience to accompany someone through growth. But a person can’t remain so naive forever. In another year, I’ll be graduating, and I need to start planning for our future."
Shen Jingqi grew up in such a family where he lacked nothing and had a clear path ahead, so naturally, he didn’t need to worry about anything. But what about her? What did she have?
Shen Weiyi was at a loss for words.
Waiting for someone to grow up on your own is too exhausting. If the person you’re waiting for is unable to change, then eventually the other person who has stockpiled enough disappointment will leave one day.
Just like how she had been with Jiang Zhiyi back then.
Suddenly, Shen Weiyi realized that she hadn’t thought of that name in a very long time.
It turns out that some people and some things will ultimately fade with time. The people you’ve cared about and the hearts you’ve deeply hurt will all gradually be forgotten as the days pass.
Coming out of the restaurant, she didn’t expect to see Sheng Ting waiting at the entrance.
The latter stood at the restaurant entrance, looking like he was waiting for someone.
His outstanding appearance, coupled with his cold demeanor, was very eye-catching.
Shen Weiyi was slightly startled but then smiled and approached him, asking, "Why are you here?"
Sheng Ting took her hand and explained, "I ran into Shen Jingqi on the road, and he told me you were here, so I came to pick you up."
"Have you finished your work?" Shen Weiyi inquired.
"Then let’s go home!" Shen Weiyi said with a smile and then turned to look at Qin Zhen.
The latter waved her hand at them, "I’m fine, you guys go on ahead."
"Then we’re leaving first," Shen Weiyi smiled at her.
Qin Zhen watched their departing figures with a trace of envy in her eyes. As she was about to turn around, she suddenly caught sight of Shen Jingqi standing not far away.