Those naive and innocent years had meaningful conversations

  Starbucks inside.

  The handsome waiter, wearing a white shirt and black vest, elegantly carried the coffee with a signature warm smile to the customers. In this place filled with exotic atmosphere and nostalgic charm, even during the day, there was a dim yellow light that accompanied it, releasing a lazy yet noble temperament. Time here also became detached from the mundane, carrying a sense of cold arrogance that kept people at bay.

  Meanwhile, corporate white-collar workers, in the midst of their exhausting work, would occasionally take out their tired figures, holding a cup of coffee and gazing out the window at the speeding cars, savoring the rare moments of leisure. Couples also chose a quiet little corner, sitting on soft sofas, listening to the husky female voice singing sentimental songs, chatting about dreams, pasts, and filling the air with harmonious warmth.

  (Note: I've kept the translation as close to the original text as possible, without any additional explanations or descriptions.)

  The young man chose a seat by the window and sat down, as if searching for something, gazing at Tian Tian's pure face.

  "What's wrong?" Tian Tian furrowed her brow, seemingly unwilling to be stared at with such a gaze. She pulled over a chair and sat down across from the young man, crossing her arms and gazing back at him.

  "I'm watching..." The young man stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "A girl who looks so innocent, how can she have so many tricks up her sleeve."

  "Oh? What are you referring to?" Tian Tian was very interested in his words.

  "You deliberately provoked that boy named Peng Sizhe." The young man said very affirmatively, without any hint of doubt in his tone.

  "Why say that?" she asked with a playful tone.

  "You seem dissatisfied that he was only startled by the car, and then took advantage of him being intercepted at the school gate to plot against him."

  Tian Tian smiled and didn't care how he knew about her whereabouts and what happened between her and Peng Sizhe, "Then?"

  "Hmm... then, you let Tian Cheng go find that Zhao teacher who is notorious throughout the school for his temper, perhaps only he dares to stop and punish the son of the Huadu Mall owner," the young man said with his hands crossed behind his head.

  "Not bad." Tian Tian narrowed her eyes, appreciating the boy's sharp thinking, and nodded for him to continue.

  "You've seen those thugs around before, but this is the one place I don't get it. Aren't you afraid of being bullied by them?" the young man asked.

  "Who says I'm afraid?" Tian Tian rolled her eyes, "But it's not like it's nighttime and there are so many onlookers around, they can't do anything to me. Besides, I saw you a long time ago."

  "Oh? Me?"

  "Yes, I've seen you before, on Botong Street. That Ah Hong person was looking up to you with admiration." Tian Tian said lightly.

  "How can you be so sure I'll go back and save you?" The young man asked with a scornful curl of his lip.

  "It's a feeling." She said briefly, then continued, "Generally, a man with a sense of justice will definitely lend a helping hand when he sees a poor girl being bullied, and besides, you've been watching for so long."

  The young man took a sip of the coffee, which was emitting a faint mist, and his eyes seemed distant and distracted. She was actually paying attention to her surroundings and the people around her at such a critical moment, but in her heart, she couldn't help but sigh at the girl's deep thoughts, "You've thought this through so thoroughly, it's hard to believe that such an idea came from a fourth-grade girl who doesn't know much about the world. So," he continued slowly, "you're still lying on the ground, just to trip up Peng Sicheng at the critical moment and delay his escape time." He sneered, "That kind of simple-minded person actually dares to compete with you."

  "You overestimate me," Tian Tian said calmly, "My goal is just to protect those I should protect."

  "Your younger brother? Your love for him is truly deep." The young man said with a hint of deeper meaning.

  "That's natural," Tian Tian said affirmatively.

  "Don't let it end up being just a pointless fuss..."

  "I'm not quite sure what you mean, I never thought about getting anything in return. Anyway, it's almost time, I should head back to school."

  "Don't you want to know who I am?" The boy raised an eyebrow and asked.

  "I don't want to." Tian Tian stood up, saying coldly. She naturally knew who he was - the son of N City's Mayor Zong Hengsheng, Zong Zhonglian, a talented and handsome young man, admired by all.

  Zong Zhong stood still, watching the girl's back as she slowly walked away, dazed for a long time. He truly hoped that this girl would be his good friend and not an enemy. After all, he didn't just lend a hand out of kindness; he had seen the unyielding spirit in her eyes, calm like water yet unwilling to yield. If so, she would definitely be able to help him greatly in his future endeavors. He smiled lightly, perhaps thinking about future prospects was premature.

  Tian Tian walked on the way back to school, recalling the fleeting glance a few days ago. That was when she saw him through the car window on the day of her discharge from the hospital. The boy had an extraordinary aura about him, which left a deep impression on her. On that day, he seemed to be scolding a young man named Ah Hong, but his expression remained calm and composed. A kind of aura emanated from him, pressuring Ah Hong without saying a word. He stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his tall and straight figure almost surpassing the height of the older youth. She had only taken a glance at him before instructing her driver, Old Zhang, to investigate his identity. As it turned out, he was indeed the son of the mayor of N City, possessing immense power in this economically developed city that she couldn't even imagine. However, she didn't expect to "run into" him so soon and so suddenly. Although he helped her, perhaps with a certain purpose in mind, based on his personality, if he encountered any difficulties in the future, she would definitely lend a hand as well. Moreover, regarding the matter of Peng Sze, as long as he didn't stir up more trouble, she wouldn't hold onto it and not let go. After all, she knew about his affection for her. She was someone who clearly distinguished between love and hate, with an intricate mental abacus that calculated everything. For those who treated her well, she would repay them doubly; for those who plotted against her, she would retaliate tenfold.

  But what she didn't know was that not far away, there was a black Audi with a woman wearing oversized sunglasses sitting on it. Her bright red lips were exceptionally seductive, and her short, curly hair was extremely eye-catching. She lit a lady's cigarette and elegantly exhaled smoke, with a hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth, her eyes fixed straight on the weak girl's back, full of disdain. Is this the "orphan" whose parents are both overseas? She believed she had the ability to crush her at any time, and make her die without even having time to moan. The only thing that mattered was whether she herself was willing to take action to eliminate her. "Drive," she said, her voice as cold as ice, but with a gentle tone.

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