"Fang'er, come and have breakfast!" Her mother's voice came from the kitchen, interrupting her thoughts.

"I'll be there right away!" Chen Fang responded, but she was still thinking about Liu Hua's sincerity and persistence. She put on her clothes, walked out of the room, and went to the dining table.

"Where are you going today?" the mother asked with concern while serving porridge.

"I want to go for a walk by the river." Chen Fang answered in a low voice, feeling a little uneasy, as if she was avoiding something.

"Go, and remember to be careful." Mother nodded, with a hint of understanding in her eyes.

After breakfast, Chen Fang walked to the river alone. The flowers and plants along the way looked particularly bright in the morning light, and the birds were singing happily on the branches, but her mood was like a dark cloud, unable to calm down.

Arriving at the river, the clear water surface sparkled in the sunlight. Chen Fang sat on a rock by the shore, staring at the water, her mind full of thoughts. She recalled the happy times she had spent with Liu Hua, and his confession to her in the square, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

"Fang'er, what are you thinking about?" Suddenly, a familiar voice interrupted her thoughts.

Chen Fang looked up and saw that it was Li Ming. He was holding a bamboo pole and was obviously fishing.

"Nothing, just thinking about something." Chen Fang smiled slightly, trying to hide her inner turmoil.

"You've been absent-minded lately. Is something bothering you?" Li Ming asked with concern, a hint of worry in his eyes.

"I... I'm thinking about something." Chen Fang hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to confide in Li Ming, "About Liu Hua."

"Liu Hua? Didn't he confess his love to you?" Li Ming's eyes flashed with surprise, "Are you still hesitating?"

"I don't know how to choose." Chen Fang sighed, her heart full of contradictions, "He is so good to me, but I don't know how to respond."

"Do you like him?" Li Ming looked at her directly with a serious tone.

"I... I don't know either." Chen Fang lowered her head, her fingers gently stroking the stones by the river, her mind in turmoil, "I always thought I could focus on my own affairs, but Liu Hua's appearance made me start to waver."

"Fang'er, you can't force feelings." Li Ming's voice was gentle but firm. "If you like him, you should give yourself a chance."

"But I'm worried that the decision I make will affect our friendship." Chen Fang raised her head, a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.

"Friendship is built on sincerity. If you are sincere to each other, you don't have to worry." Li Ming smiled slightly, with encouragement in his eyes. "Besides, Liu Hua is so good to you. He deserves your serious consideration."

"You're right." Chen Fang's mind gradually became clear. Liu Hua's persistence and warmth made her feel extremely relieved. "I think I should think about it seriously."

"Then go find him." Li Ming encouraged, his eyes full of expectation, "Tell him how you feel. No matter what the result is, at least you won't regret it."

"Thank you, Li Ming." Chen Fang looked at him gratefully, a warm feeling welling up in her heart, "I'll consider it."

"Then I'll continue fishing, you go ahead." Li Ming smiled and waved his hand, then turned and walked towards the river.

Chen Fang stood up, her heart full of courage. She decided to find Liu Hua and tell him her thoughts. On the way home, the sun shone on her, as if injecting strength into her heart.

"Liu Hua, I'm here to see you." Chen Fang said silently in her heart, and a smile appeared on her face involuntarily.

Returning to the village, Chen Fang's heart was filled with anticipation and nervousness. She walked to Liu Hua's door, took a deep breath, and knocked gently.

"Who is it?" Liu Hua's voice came from inside the house with a hint of doubt.

"It's me, Chen Fang." She responded, feeling both nervous and expectant.

The door slowly opened, and Liu Hua appeared in front of her with a look of surprise on his face: "Fang'er, you're here!"

"I want to talk to you." Chen Fang's voice trembled slightly, but her heart was full of determination.

"Of course, come in." Liu Hua invited warmly, with anticipation gleaming in his eyes.

Walking into the house, Chen Fang's heartbeat quickened, and countless thoughts flashed through her mind. She knew that today would be an important moment, a moment about choice and love.

"What are you thinking about?" Zhou Shan sat next to her, looking at her tenderly.

"I'm thinking...about the future." She answered softly, with a hint of hesitation in her eyes.

"Things about the future? Are you talking about him?" There was a hint of teasing in Zhou Shan's voice, but more of it was concern.

"Yes, I always feel that I am not brave enough." She sighed, her eyes drifting towards the distant mountains, as if looking for some answers.

Zhou Shan smiled and patted her shoulder: "You know what? Being brave is not the absence of fear, but choosing to do something despite being afraid. If you like him, you should pursue your own happiness."

"But... I'm worried that he will reject me." Her voice was low, like a suppressed flower that was difficult to bloom.

"So what if you get rejected? Are you afraid of failure so you don't even try?" Zhou Shan's tone was firm, as if lighting a fire for her.

She was silent, and a warm current surged in her heart. Zhou Shan's words were like the morning light, illuminating the haze in her heart. She turned her head and looked at Zhou Shan seriously: "Do you really think I can do it?"

"Of course!" Zhou Shan smiled, with encouragement in her eyes. "You are a smart and brave girl, and you deserve your own happiness."

"But... I don't know how to start." Her voice was still a little hesitant, but a little courage began to arise in her heart.

"Then start from now on and give yourself a chance." Zhou Shan's voice was like a spring breeze, gentle but firm. "You can write to him and express your feelings. Even if he doesn't accept it, you won't regret it because you have tried your best."

Her heartbeat quickened, and his warm smile appeared in her mind. Writing a letter? This idea seemed good, but she was a little scared. She lowered her head and asked softly, "What if he doesn't like me?"

"Then let him know your sincerity. At least you won't have any regrets." Zhou Shan's tone was encouraging. "Besides, who knows if he has you in his heart, too?"

A blush appeared on her face and her heart was beating. Zhou Shan's words were like a key that opened the tightly closed door in her heart. She began to imagine what it would be like if she really wrote the letter.

"I'll try." She finally made up her mind, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"That's right!" Zhou Shan smiled with relief, as if she had seen her transformation. "Remember, you need to fight for happiness yourself."

"Thank you, Zhou Shan." She held Zhou Shan's hand gratefully, her heart filled with warmth.

"You're welcome. Friends should support each other." Zhou Shan's smile was as bright as the sun, warming her heart.

As the night gradually fell, the stars twinkled in the sky, as if blessing her decision. Her heart was filled with anticipation and nervousness, for tomorrow, she would begin a new journey.

"When do you plan to write the letter?" Zhou Shan broke the silence, with anticipation gleaming in her eyes.

"I want to... write it tonight." Her voice was firm and clear, and a surge of courage surged in her heart.

"Good idea! I'll accompany you." Zhou Shan clapped her hands excitedly, her eyes full of support.

"Thank you, Zhou Shan." She looked at Zhou Shan gratefully again, feeling warm and touched in her heart.

"We are friends and should support each other." Zhou Shan smiled slightly, with firm belief in her eyes.

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