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Toothache is not an illness

  Toothache is not an illness

  Zhao Shuiguang felt that he had been very unlucky recently. He was absent from class every time, and his name was always called; when he returned home, his mobile phone was also stolen in the car; even when he went shopping with Xi Miao, he would meet people he didn't want to meet.

  In June, Nanjing was already very hot. Zhao Shuiguan ordered a red bean ice and stood there chatting with He Ximi when suddenly someone behind her shouted: "Little Guang sister". Zhao Shuiguan had never been called that by any woman before, she trembled slightly and turned around.

  Only to see Han Xixi standing behind, wearing a crisp black suit, with a low-cut lace camisole inside, paired with a fitted pencil skirt, revealing her wheat-colored tight legs, a perfect urban beauty. Zhao Shuiguan looked up at the scorching sun at noon, what a great skill, on such a hot day, she was dressed like this without heatstroke, and the makeup on her face didn't even smudge, after all, she's a professional.

  Zhao Shuiguang had a deep impression of Han Xixi, and quickly replied "hello", thinking about it, he still smiled at her, although in his heart he couldn't guess what she wanted to do.

  Xi Miao leaned over and whispered to Zhao Shui Guang: "Who is she?"

  Zhao Shuiguang said in a low voice: "Tan Laoshi's friend."

  As for what kind of friend she is, she can't figure it out either. She has eyes to see and ears to hear, she knows that Han Xue Xi treats Tan Shu Mo differently, but she also understands that there's nothing between Tan Shu Mo and her.

  At eighteen or nineteen, girls are prone to emotional ups and downs. Zhao Shuiguan was no exception, her heart felt like it was going to squeeze out sour juice, but she understood that the words of the book were good for her, so what else could she suspect about such a man?

  Han Xixi also smiled, her work had long been accustomed to smiling, and she was already familiar with how much the corners of her mouth should be raised for what kind of person, and what kind of eyes. She asked: "Is there anything going on now? Let's have a drink and chat casually?" Pointing to the coffee shop next door.

  Zhao Shuiguang was shocked, how could this happen to her? Han Xixi was also extremely clever, without any malicious words or threatening tone, she just said: "Let's just chat casually." But what did Zhao Shuiguang have to chat with her about?

  Xi Miao was standing on the side eating shaved ice, raised her head, pointed to the nearby mall and said loudly: "Xiao Guang, the sandals I told you about last time are on sale at Jinying, come, let's go take a look." Then she pulled Zhao Shui Guang to leave.

  Zhao Shuiguan was extremely amused by this, and although he wanted to scold her with his clever words, he couldn't bear the thought of her being bullied by others.

  Zhao Shuiguang turned around and smiled apologetically at Han Xixi: "Sorry, I'm out shopping with a friend."

  Han Xixi didn't force the issue either, her voice warm and gentle as she said: "Alright then, some other time. How can I get in touch with you?" But listening carefully, it was an unspoken strong demand.

  Such a person must be unstoppable at work, invincible wherever they go. Zhao Shuiguan thought to herself, she had never learned how to have that kind of aura.

  *Sigh* "Sorry, Miss Han. I think I won't have the chance to chat with you anyway. It's not a good gathering, whatever you want to say, I can guess it all. Since they're all things I don't want to hear, why would I go listen myself?"

  Every word she said was indeed what she thought in her heart, with clear and sincere eyes.

  Such a face doesn't need makeup, sun-kissed to a rosy glow, although the contours are still a bit childish, but youth is originally carefree.

  Han Xixi didn't expect Zhao Shuiguang, this little girl, to be so straightforward. She was stunned for a moment and really didn't know how to respond.

  After reading books, studying abroad, working and meeting many people, she had long been accustomed to analyzing others' words sentence by sentence, weighing her own actions step by step, and considering everything in terms of gaining the greatest benefit.

  Han Xixi suddenly felt a little jealous of Zhao Shuiguan, who lived so carefree, with friends who cared about her and a lover who cherished her. Her life was full of youth and vitality. But she, when had those firm convictions about friendship, that pure and ardent passion for love, that fervent longing for the future, gradually cooled down in the desolation of human nature?

  Her words were a bit sharp: "Emotional things, ups and downs, being together now doesn't mean we'll always be together in the future. Little sister, I'm older than you, I've seen more than you, so I'm kindly reminding you that people are extremely changeable creatures. Love or not is just an instant, let alone with so much distance between you two."

  Zhao Shuiguang pulled Hsi-miao's sleeve, knowing she was about to scold again, but this was her own business and he couldn't avoid it, so he should solve it properly himself.

  He nodded and said, "Thank you, I know that future events are unpredictable. Since they will happen in the future, worrying about them now or later is all the same. It's better to enjoy life now and worry about it later. Besides, I'm a person with limited vision, I can only see the happiness in front of me, so I'll just cherish it well. In the future, whether it becomes a memory or a heartache, I will try my best to accept it."

  Han Xixi always thought that Zhao Shuiguan was still a little girl, with shallow Taoism, but she didn't expect that sometimes age is also a kind of power. However, Han Xixi would never admit defeat, and in terms of emotions, she was even more fierce. She coldly smiled: "I hope so, I'll wait and see" and turned to leave. How ridiculous, she had long since stopped believing that there was still such pure emotion in the world.

  Zhao Shuiguang thought for a moment and then stopped her: "Miss Han, if you don't like calling me Little Light or Little Light Sister, you can just call me Zhao Shuiguang."

  Didn't look at Han Xue Xi again, pulled Xi Miao and walked away.

  There are some things that we have to do whether we like it or not. Since life is already so helpless, why not complete the things that we can decide for ourselves according to our own will? Live a little more sincerely and at least be true to yourself.

  After a few days, Zhao Shuiguan received a call from his mother: "What have you been busy with lately? This child is doing well in school. I had a dream yesterday that I took you out to play, but after a while, you ran away and disappeared, making me anxious to death, searching everywhere."

  Zhao Shuiguang couldn't help but laugh at this, what's going on here? She just kicked her out of the house and she still wants to go back home, how is that possible? He thought to himself, but his mouth was still humble and said: "Mom, no, I'm staying in school, there are so many things to do, where would I have time to run around?"

  "Your mother nagged on and on before hanging up the phone, saying: 'It's because you're usually so careless that you had this dream.'"

  Zhao Shuiguang couldn't help but smile wryly, thinking that his parents' relationship had been so different for some time now.

  When I was a child, my parents were always right, and I thought they were all-powerful. As I grew up, I discovered that my parents are also human beings who can make mistakes and do wrong things, the collapse of the fantasy world, accompanied by the growth of rebellious genes. After college, I had already adapted, at some point, I walked out from the opposing side of my parents, found that dad and mom were old and needed to be taken care of too, a heart of pity suddenly arose, and a sense of responsibility suddenly increased.

  Zhao Shuiguan suddenly remembered that one day when his mother was eating at home, she asked casually: "Is there a suitable one in school?"

  She almost spat out the food in her mouth, to think that when she and Hope were together, they had been struggling to make ends meet, but one day they suddenly turned over and became landlords, it was so refreshing. But if Zhao's mother knew that "suitable" referred to Mr. Tan, she might have fainted.

  Ever since last week, Xi Miao finally got her driver's license and proudly drove her dad's Hummer to school to pick her up. The rumors about Zhao Shui Guang spread like wildfire, faster than a catalyst. There are many versions, let's just pick one:

  A: Zhao Shuiguan from Class 1 of International Trade, has a different car picking him up every week.

  B: What? You're being kept by someone? What does she look like?

  A: I don't know, I heard it's just so-so. And someone said they saw her get into a BMW, the same as our department head's car!

  No way!

  Zhao Shuiguang was very helpless. Ever since she lost her phone on the crowded bus, all her friends and acquaintances were asking about it. Xi Miao was making a big fuss, as if he wanted to stir up trouble everywhere. Even the group of people from Shan Yang were summoned by Xi Miao to come over. Whenever Tan Shumeng had some free time, she would naturally go joyriding in cars. Sometimes, when Tan Shumeng wasn't feeling reassured, even Chu Feifei's Audi would appear.

  She was poisoned by rumors, she knew it was good intentions, but couldn't refuse, the person who came to pick her up called, she all said outside, a little far from school, but the power of the masses is too great!!

  In the dormitory, Yangyang was a straightforward person and said: "Zhao classmate, it's said that you're very popular recently, come on, explain!"

  As soon as she said that, everyone in the dormitory put down what they were doing. Zhao Shuiguan said calmly: "Those are all friends' cars." She knew that the more you explain such things, the more excited you become, and the more suspicious others will be.

  Xu Ying lifted Zhao Shui Guang's chin and said: "Little girl, how do you have so many friends with cars? You're quite popular lately, introduce us quickly!"

  Zhao Shuiguang hugged her and said: "Alas, you actually dare to suspect my sincerity!"

  Others got goosebumps all over the floor, and the book flew past in an instant.

  Later, Zhao Shuiguan sent a text message that almost died of anger, and also reduced the number of times he went home on weekends, so this matter gradually subsided.

  There's a saying that goes: "A toothache isn't an illness, but the pain can still be fatal." Zhao Shuiguan now deeply agrees with this saying.

  The final exams are approaching, and she hasn't been home much, staying at school to study. Starting last week, her right tooth started aching, thinking it was just a minor issue, but after a few days, the pain worsened, and even her gums were sore. One morning, Yangyang said: "Xiaoguang, why is one side of your face bigger than the other?"

  Zhao Shuiguang took a mirror and looked at it. Sure enough, half of his face was swollen, and he was dragged to the school clinic by Xu Ying.

  There was only one school doctor there, a fat woman in her 40s, sitting and talking on the phone. When Zhao Shuiguan came in, she spoke for a while, then reluctantly hung up the phone and asked: "What's wrong with you?"

  Zhao Shuiguang wanted to smile, but his gums hurt and he spoke unclearly. Xu Ying took over and said: "Her right tooth hurts."

  That woman was just about to put on her gloves when Teng Yang suddenly came in, and Zhao Shuiguan silently lamented his bad luck once again.

  Teng Yang smiled to himself, Zhao Shui Guang's face was swollen, but he still forced a smile, under Teng Yang's astonished gaze, he turned his head back nonchalantly, saw Xu Ying's teasing eyes, and knew that this face would scare people to death.

  The fat school doctor asked Teng Yang what was wrong. Teng Yang said: "Nothing, let her take a look first." He pointed to Zhao Shui Guang.

  The fat school doctor didn't pay attention to him, so Teng Yang had no choice but to say that he had a bit of a fever. He took his temperature and indeed had a viral fever. He sat down on one side for an IV drip.

  The fat school doctor came back wearing medical gloves, pulled open Zhao Shuiguan's mouth and shone a flashlight inside for half a day. Zhao Shuiguan saw Teng Yang sizing him up out of the corner of his eye, and he too felt like he didn't want to live anymore.

  After a while, the fat school doctor lost his gloves and said: "The wisdom tooth is in an abnormal position and the gums are inflamed."

  After writing down her medical history, I asked her: "Are you going downtown for a check-up or would you like me to prescribe some medicine?"

  Zhao Shuiguang thought for a moment about the big pile of books he hadn't read and said, "Let's open the medicine first." No way, she would have to go back to the city herself.

  The fat school doctor looked at her and said: "I'll go check if we have that medicine." The school mostly stocks up on cold medicines, rarely does it stock the kind for toothaches.

  As soon as the fat school doctor went out, Zhao Shui Guang pulled Xu Ying to find a seat and sat down. The three of them were quiet enough to hear the sound of water droplets falling, which was quite embarrassing.

  Suddenly, Zhao Shuiguan's phone rang, saving her. She didn't even look to see who it was and answered directly. Tan Shumeng's cold voice came through: "What are you doing?"

  Zhao Shuiguan glanced at Teng Yang's stiffened body, his eyes fixed on her nose, and his nose seemed to be observing his heart. His face was swollen, and he muttered vaguely: "Outside"

  Tan Shu heard her voice and knew something was wrong with her today, saying: "What's wrong with your voice? Where are you now?"

  Zhao Shuiguang knew he couldn't deceive him, and said softly: "At the school infirmary" He wanted to say: It's just a toothache, but with a "click", the phone hung up.

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