My Girlfriend is a Cold and Aloof Sickly Beauty 120

Chapter 120: I Just Want to Give You More

“Cang Ling, your pure heart allows you to see the bigger picture from an outsider’s perspective most of the time, which is a valuable trait.”

Before Jiang Xue could figure out how to comfort Cang Ling, Xiao Luohan sat beside her and said gently, “But if you always remain an ‘outsider,’ there will be blind spots in your vision.”

“Blind spots?” Cang Ling looked at her in surprise.

“You might not have realized it yourself, but those words just now were actually you defending A-Xi,” Xiao Luohan continued. “You think you’re still an outsider, but in the eyes of us two outsiders, you’ve already entered the game, and you’re biased towards one of the players.”

“A-Xi is another version of you, and I’ve also heard from A-Xi that your ways of thinking are very similar. The only time you disagree is because of your different backgrounds and experiences, so your priorities are also different.”

“Although she can’t be completely detached like you, her extensive interactions with others have broadened her horizons, making up for this. In your eyes, perhaps she’s being ‘bullied’ by Mei-jiejie, being strung along and delayed, but that might not be the case. When you say that Mei-jiejie ‘doesn’t understand A-Xi at all,’ have you considered that you might not understand them well enough either?”

“…” Cang Ling didn’t reply, only furrowing her brow, as if facing a difficult problem.

Seeing this, Jiang Xue didn’t interrupt her thoughts, but looked at Xiao Luohan approvingly.

Xiao Luo’s words had been carefully constructed, leading up to the final point, gradually revealing the root cause Cang Ling had overlooked.

Cang Ling’s judgment wasn’t necessarily right or wrong, but her one-sided perspective, combined with her absolute confidence in her own judgment, had led her astray.

“…Then I should observe more?” Cang Ling said after a few minutes of thought. Perhaps because she had rarely considered such problems before, even her tone was uncertain.

“Besides observing more, you should also consider the wishes of those involved,” Xiao Luohan added. “For example, since you’re biased towards A-Xi, you should think from her perspective and ask her about her plans.”

“Although mentioning external factors might sound like lecturing, for students in our world, being able to maintain a stable and normal mindset for the college entrance exam is truly very important,” Jiang Xue couldn’t help but add. “You can also learn about this through documentaries or other works. After all, A-Xi is still a student. Just treat it as understanding her environment.”

Cang Ling left with the question, the two’s suggestions, and the various recommendations for high school students from Jiang Xue.

Before leaving, she didn’t remove the soundproofing talisman, saying it was a trial gift for Xiao Luohan. If it helped improve her practice efficiency, she would bring more next time.

“Actually, I was very nervous just now,” Xiao Luohan said, breathing a sigh of relief after Cang Ling left. “Although I’m not afraid of disagreements, Cang Ling is my friend and a very important benefactor, so I was afraid we wouldn’t see eye to eye…”

And she didn’t know Cang Ling that well. To her, Cang Ling was still a distant and mysterious being. Moreover, even her elder sister, who had been closest to Cang Ling when she was alive, couldn’t always understand her thoughts.

In other words, Xie Xitong was probably the only person in this world who truly understood Cang Ling, which was why her final suggestion was for Cang Ling to discuss her inner confusion with Xie Xitong.

“It’s okay, that’s how it is between friends, you just offer your opinion, and whether they listen, and to what extent, is up to them,” Jiang Xue comforted her. “As long as you’ve said it, you’ve done your best—you care about everyone you cherish, I know that!”

Jiang Xue thought this matter was settled for now, but on the first day back at school, Xie Xitong invited her to the cafeteria.

The dairy cow cat at Old Cat Noodle Shop had become accustomed to Xiao Luohan’s absence. Actually, with students graduating every three years, it had already experienced many farewells. It was just that this time, the newly acquainted student had disappeared before three years were up, which was a little surprising.

They still ordered two bowls of beef noodles, but before Jiang Xue could pay, Xie Xitong placed her own meal card on the machine. “It’s on me today.”

Jiang Xue: ?

Puzzled, she followed her friend to a table and finally couldn’t help but ask, “What happened? Good news or bad news?”

“Good news, of course, otherwise, why would I treat you to lunch?” Xie Xitong smiled. “I originally wanted to treat Xiao Luo too, since she’s the biggest contributor, but you’re getting a free meal now. I’ll bring Xiao Luo a gift in a few days when my mothers are back.”

At the mention of Xiao Luo, and the title “contributor,” Jiang Xue immediately thought of Cang Ling.

Come to think of it, she hadn’t seen Cang Ling come to school with Xie Xitong today. Was she really at home watching documentaries?

“As for Cang Ling, I understand her wanting to play matchmaker,” Xie Xitong continued. “If I spend more time with Mei-jiejie, she can also ‘secretly observe’ Xiao Jiejie for longer. But she was a little too concerned. Thank you for finding her something new to do, that’s very good.”

Jiang Xue thought for a moment. “Your persuasion didn’t work?”

“I’m a ‘player,’ so no matter what reason I give, she’ll think that I’m just blinded by my love for Mei-jiejie and that’s why I’m asking you two ‘outsiders’ for an objective opinion,” Xie Xitong chuckled and shrugged. “I’ve actually already thought of a plan that Mei-jiejie won’t refuse, but I have to wait until after the college entrance exam.”

Seeing Jiang Xue’s eager-to-listen expression, she shook her head. “This plan is a secret, I won’t even tell Cang Ling.”

“Okay, as long as you have a plan,” Jiang Xue breathed a sigh of relief. “Just let me know if you need my help. Anyway, after the college entrance exam, we can be a little more carefree for two or three months. As long as it doesn’t affect anything important, my sister should understand, right?”

“Of course, I won’t stand on ceremony,” Xie Xitong said with a smile. “By the way, you’re going to N University for the ‘comprehensive evaluation admission’ this Saturday, right? My mom is going on a business trip nearby early that morning. Do you want her to give you a ride?”

Jiang Xue had originally planned to stay at a hotel near the university the night before. There were many hotels near universities, and even during exam season, she could still book a decent room if she booked in advance.

But she was a little worried about not being used to the bed, or not being able to sleep well without Xiao Luo, which might affect her performance the next day. She had discussed it with her family and thought that leaving at 6:00 AM on the day of the exam would give her just enough time to rest before the test.

Hearing Xie Xitong’s offer, her eyes lit up, but she quickly hesitated.

“Xiao Luo shouldn’t have classes on Saturday, right? She just finished her beginner-level exam. If she wants to come along, it’s just one more person,” Xie Xitong added. “While you’re taking the exam, she can walk around the campus, or go shopping nearby with my mom.”

Jiang Xue’s eyes were practically sparkling.

She had been wanting to take Xiao Luo with her, which was why she had hesitated to accept her friend’s offer!

Even though their families were close, Xie Xitong’s mother was a businesswoman, and going to N University was definitely for a business meeting. Taking one more person would mean more distractions.

Relieved by her friend’s offer, she confirmed again, understanding that this was also Ms. Xie’s intention, and then agreed.

Although whether or not she could get into N University was still uncertain, this was a good opportunity to explore the university with Xiao Luo!

As the saying went, a site visit would be more motivating. When she was a freshman, she had heard from returning seniors about university life, and they had even reminded them that if they had a university they liked, they could visit it in advance.

She hadn’t quite understood back then, but as she grew older, after attending various lectures and career talks at school, and having visited her older sister’s university when she was younger, experiencing the atmosphere there, and also visiting another key university in the province during a sophomore year field trip, she gradually understood the necessity of “scouting the location.”

So she immediately sent a message to Xiao Luo and also posted in the family group chat, planning to relay Xie Xitong’s invitation when she got home that evening.

After her two mothers confirmed with Ms. Xie over the phone, the matter was settled.

After the final selection exam in April, Jiang Xue felt a sense of relief.

She could finally dedicate her time to reviewing the materials for the “comprehensive evaluation admission”—the past exam papers Ms. Ning had given her. Taking advantage of the fresh knowledge in her mind, she also reviewed her other subjects.

Xiao Luohan, having spent so much time with Teacher Sui, had even started creating test questions for liberal arts subjects. Jiang Xue had casually mentioned it one day, and when she got home, Xiao Luo gave her two test papers, simulated exams based on past papers and practice tests, with Teacher Sui undoubtedly being the behind-the-scenes advisor.

Jiang Xue worked on the test papers diligently, while marveling inwardly, “Xiao Luo is improving so quickly,” and “Xiao Luo is so amazing.”

Time flew by as her study schedule filled up.

At 5:30 AM on Saturday, having taken sleeping pills and gone to bed early the night before, Jiang Xue woke up refreshed, washed up, got dressed, and then checked her stationery and documents one last time.

She had already gotten her new ID card, which was now in the transparent bag for the exam, along with her student ID.

Leaving her room, she was about to go downstairs for breakfast when she was hugged from behind by Xiao Luohan.

“Here’s a hug for you,” Xiao Luohan said, nuzzling against her. “It’s said to bring strength and good luck.”

If accessories weren’t forbidden in the exam room, she would have even given Jiang Xue the jade bracelet consecrated by Taoist Master Xuan Nuo.

Jiang Xue paused, then asked, half-joking, half-serious, “Then why not give it to me outside the exam room? Aren’t you afraid the strength and good luck will dissipate on the way?”

“There will be another hug outside the exam room,” Xiao Luohan explained seriously. “I just want to give you more, so you won’t be too nervous.”

Jiang Xue was amused. She turned around and was about to kiss her when a finger was placed on her lips.

“Not this one,” Xiao Luohan said, narrowing her eyes like a cunning little fox. “This is a reward for after the exam.”