Chapter 69
However, although the news spread, the outcome was quite different from what Educated Youth Sun had expected.
“Educated Youth Xu is handsome and good-tempered. He's a pretty good match for Erxi.”
“Educated Youth Xu is so delicate and from the city. I don't think it's a good idea. There have been plenty of cases where an educated youth returns to the city and is never heard from again.”
“Educated Youth Xu probably isn't like that.”
“Isn't there a saying about knowing someone's face but not their heart? That Educated Youth Sun seemed easygoing before, too. Who could have guessed?”
Educated Youth Sun, who never imagined he would be dragged into this: “…”
The villagers discussed it, but the conversation went in a completely different direction than Educated Youth Sun had intended.
To make matters worse, Qiu Chi blocked his path on his way home. “You've got some nerve, daring to say whatever you want.”
The moment Educated Youth Sun saw Qiu Chi, he felt his entire body ache.
He hastily defended himself, “I did it for your own good. Xu Jiangyang is so popular. Now that everyone knows you're in a relationship, he'll belong only to you, won't he?”
Qiu Chi could only laugh at his words. “You think I'm interested in Xu Jiangyang?”
“Aren't… aren't you?”
Although he was reluctant to admit it, if he were a woman, he figured he would probably like Xu Jiangyang too.
He was handsome, good-tempered, and supposedly from a good family. Sun Zhiping couldn't imagine any reason for Qiu Chi to dislike him.
Especially since the man was actively trying to woo her.
Qiu Chi chuckled and clenched her fists. “Of course not. Him? Is he even worthy of me liking him?”
Sun Zhiping was dumbfounded.
Not just because Qiu Chi had beaten him, but also because of what she said.
Once Qiu Chi had beaten him to her satisfaction, she said to Sun Zhiping, “Scram.”
Then she turned to Xu Jiangyang, who was standing not far away. Unsurprised, she asked, “Did you hear all that?”
The smile had vanished from Xu Jiangyang's face, his lips pressed into a tight line. He glanced at Sun Zhiping running off into the distance, then stepped forward without saying a word.
Qiu Chi said, “If you have something to say, just say it. If not, you can go.”
After a long silence, Xu Jiangyang finally spoke. “What you just said… you were only saying it for him to hear, right?”
His self-deception prompted a surprised glance from Qiu Chi. She then shook her head and said, “No. Everything I said was what I truly think.”
It wasn't just Sun Zhiping who didn't understand; Xu Jiangyang was just as baffled.
“Why? I don't think I'm that terrible, am I?”
“Oh, it's not your fault. The main issue is that you're not worthy of me. The gap between us is too vast, so from my perspective, your thoughts are nothing but delusions.”
Xu Jiangyang still couldn't understand. “How am I not worthy of you? I believe my looks and personality are decent, and my family background is good. So can you please tell me, in what way am I not good enough for you?”
“If you're worried I'll change my mind, or that I'll be like the others who disappear without a trace after returning to the city, you don't have to be. I can take you back with me to meet my family…”
Qiu Chi raised a hand to cut him off. “Stop, stop, stop. It's not about any of that. Just remember this: you are not worthy of me. That's all.”
As for the specifics, Qiu Chi couldn't really explain it without her memories. She just had a feeling that Xu Jiangyang wasn't worthy of her.
Forget Xu Jiangyang; even an emperor wouldn't be worthy of her.
Unfortunately, in Xu Jiangyang's eyes, Qiu Chi's vague explanation took on a completely different meaning.
His previously stern expression softened into a smile. His voice became as gentle as a spring breeze, laced with a hint of amusement.
He said, “Erxi, can I take this to mean that you're just embarrassed, and that's why you're making up this excuse?”
What he really wanted to say was: Are you stressing the word 'unworthy' because you feel insecure?
However, out of consideration for a girl's pride, he kept that thought to himself.
It was a good thing he didn't say it aloud. Otherwise, Qiu Chi would have likely thrown a punch instead of just giving him a speechless look. “What kind of daydream are you having? Do you think I'm the type who needs to make excuses or would feel embarrassed?”
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