Six years later, I and my four cubs blew up my ex-husband's house

You Qian nodded, his tone gentle yet firm, "It was downstairs, the time I saw you feeding the cat."

That day, you were squatting by the grass, carefully taking care of those little guys. The focus and kindness in your eyes immediately captivated me.

Later, you joined a charity organization, and we became more and more familiar with each other in our daily interactions. I saw your loving and responsible side.

Sometimes the club needs to move things, and while other girls would sometimes avoid doing the dirty and tiring work, you were always the first to step forward and offer help, never complaining.

His voice softened: "It was these little things that made me even more certain of my feelings."

Charlene was speechless for a moment.

She never felt that what she did every day was anything special.

For her, those were just natural actions.

You Qian seemed to sense her thoughts, a gentle smile appearing on his lips as he softly asked, "Are you a little surprised?"

He paused for a moment, his voice becoming even softer, "But that's the truth. Some small details that you yourself might overlook become a unique sight in the eyes of someone who cares."

To be honest, Xia Lin was genuinely touched by what she heard.

In her view, she was just an ordinary person, yet she was surrounded by a group of dazzling people.

Shi Yang is intelligent and decisive, Shi Ye is talented, Zhou Si is calm and wise, and even Xiao Zhi and Xiao Bai each have their own remarkable strengths.

Each of them was as dazzling as a star, while she herself was so ordinary that she would probably blend into the crowd.

I never imagined that someone would see my strengths in this way.

A wave of warmth and gratitude washed over her, and she sincerely and earnestly said, "Thank you."

Then, she said with a hint of apology, "But... senior, I'm sorry."

I've never really thought about you in that way.

Your sudden statement has left me momentarily speechless, or rather... I may never be able to give you the response you're hoping for.

She paused briefly, as if afraid the other party would misunderstand, and then quickly explained, "Of course, it's definitely not because you're bad."

On the contrary, in my eyes, my senior has always been excellent and outstanding, and many people like and admire you.

However, matters of the heart are truly difficult to explain... They don't seem to entirely follow the logic of being excellent or suitable, I..."

At this point, she became somewhat speechless, unsure how to continue the explanation.

You Qian was not surprised to hear these rejections. Instead, he spoke softly and calmly, "I know you don't have those feelings for me right now."

But it's okay, I understand.

He smiled slightly and continued, "The reason I'm saying all this today is simply to let you know my feelings and true thoughts. I also want to tell you that I intend to pursue you seriously."

But this is just my choice, and you don't need to feel pressured or burdened by it at all.

Liking you is something I'm willing to do.

Charlene hesitated for a moment, struggling internally.

Ultimately, I still feel that it's better to be clear about some things.

She raised her head slightly, looked at You Qian with a hint of apology, and said in a soft but firm tone, "But senior, I think that things that are destined to have no result are just a waste of your time and energy."

I don't want you to waste this precious time on me; that would be too unfair to you.

You Qian did not respond immediately after hearing her words, but looked at her quietly, a gentle smile gradually appearing on his lips.

He gently shook his head, his voice steady and warm: "How could that be?"

When you like someone, no matter what you do or what the final result is, even if it's a one-sided effort, you will feel fulfilled and happy inside.

This emotion itself is a precious experience.

He leaned forward slightly, his eyes filled with understanding and empathy, and added, "For example...aren't you the same way?"

Charlene froze, her expression blank for a second, before asking in confusion, "What...does that mean?"

You Qian calmly and directly exposed her, his tone carrying a hint of understanding, "Actually, I've known for a long time that you like Shi Ye."

Your performance on the show was obvious, but didn't you enjoy it too, junior?

You yourself don't feel it's unfair, so why do you feel it's unfair to others when you put it in their shoes?

Charlene was speechless for a moment, as if something was blocking her throat, and she couldn't utter a single word.

She lowered her eyes, her fingers unconsciously tightening.

It turns out that my performance on the show was really that obvious.

A strange, inexplicable sense of embarrassment welled up inside me.

What made her feel even more helpless was that it seemed everyone could see through her thoughts, except for the most crucial person, who remained completely oblivious.

But her rationality was not swayed by this, and she said seriously, "Senior, you can't say that."

I know I wasted time, and I can ignore that time, but when it involves other people, I can't help but care.

Moreover... I have a bad personality trait: once I've made up my mind about something, I never turn back until I hit a brick wall.

Since you've already figured it out, I won't hide it anymore.

Actually, I've liked Tokino for a long time.

She paused slightly, her voice carrying a hint of honesty and helplessness, "Although I encountered many setbacks on my journey to pursue him, and there were many moments when I doubted myself and wanted to give up."

But at least for now, I don't want to give up just like that.

I still hope that one day I will get a response from him, even if it's just a little bit.

Because of these feelings, I really can't accept your kindness towards me with a clear conscience.

Her gaze was sincere and clear as she continued, "This is what I mean by 'unfair to you'."

I did hit a wall, that's true, but Shino doesn't have anyone he likes right now, while I already have someone in my heart.

This is also a form of slow torture for you, like an endless wait, isn't it?

You Qian's face was full of bitterness, and his tone revealed a hint of disappointment, "So, you choose to stab me in the back?"

Charlene felt embarrassed and lowered her head, saying softly, "I'm really... so sorry."

But I think it's better to cut the Gordian knot than to let things drag on.

This might be the most responsible way to deal with a relationship that can't be reciprocated. What do you think?

Her voice was soft, yet it carried a firm tone.

She doesn't want to keep someone's feelings hanging on, nor does she have a penchant for having someone as a backup option.