Heart Stealer

The night was as dark as ink, hanging heavily, like a huge piece of black silk, enveloping the entire world.

A bright full moon hangs high in the sky, emitting a cool light like a silver plate, illuminating the earth.

Zhang Sufang and Jing Tianxin walked hand in hand slowly along the quiet road.

Their steps were light and slow, as if they were the only ones left in the world.

Jing Tianxin stared at Zhang Sufang seriously, his eyes full of sincerity and expectation.

"Sufang, come home with me. Since you left, our home has become much quieter, with less laughter and joy. Mom and Grandpa miss you very much, and they are looking forward to you coming back soon."

Zhang Sufang lowered her head slightly, and her long hair fell on her shoulders like a waterfall, covering half of her face.

She did not respond to Jing Tianxin's words, but continued walking forward silently, as if lost in thought.

Jing Tianxin stopped and looked at Zhang Sufang's back as she walked away, feeling a little lost.

He couldn't help but shout, "Sufang, why don't you want to go back with me? Don't you want to forgive me?"

His voice echoed on the empty road, carrying with it endless helplessness and sadness.

Zhang Sufang stopped and slowly turned around.

Her face showed a shy and embarrassed expression, and her cheeks were slightly flushed, like ripe apples.

She whispered, "Tianxin, I can't live in your house like this without any status. If you really like me, I hope you can formally come to my house to propose marriage." Her voice was soft, but it was filled with firm determination.

Jing Tianxin hurried to her side and held her hand gently.

His eyes were full of affection and tenderness, as if they could melt everything.

"Mom has already picked a date for us. We'll go to your house to propose on the 26th of next month. There's still more than a month until the 26th. You can't stay in the hotel all the time during this time, right? That would be too unfair to you."

Zhang Sufang nodded slightly to show her understanding.

She knew that Jing Tianxin truly loved her, but she also had her own principles and bottom line.

She didn't want others to think she was frivolous, and she didn't want to leave a bad impression on Jing Tianxin's family.

So, she decided to return to Platycodon Town tomorrow and wait for the day when Jing Tianxin would formally propose marriage.

The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on them and reflecting their figures, like a beautiful painting.

On this quiet night, their love is like the full moon. Although it has experienced wind and rain, it still shines firmly.

Jing Tianxin sighed helplessly, with reluctance in his eyes.

He gently stroked Sufang's face and said affectionately, "I just came back and you are leaving. Can you stay with me for a few days?"

Zhang Sufang felt his sincerity and love, and her heart was moved.

She blushed and nodded, agreeing, "Okay, then I'll stay with you for a few more days."

As the knot between the two was untied, their relationship returned to its original beauty.

They hugged each other and enjoyed this rare sweet moment.

Zhang Sufang stared at Jing Tianxin's face for a long time. Jing Tianxin touched his face guiltily and asked, "Sufang, is there something dirty on my face?"

Zhang Sufang shook her head and said worriedly, "It's not a dirty thing. Tianxin, tell me honestly, did you have a fight with someone?"

When Jing Tianxin heard this, his heart tightened, but he pretended to be calm and replied: "Yes, I did fight with others."

Zhang Sufang frowned and asked, "With whom?"

Jing Tianxin hesitated for a moment, and finally said the name: "Xiao Tuobang."

Zhang Sufang was startled when she heard the name and quickly asked, "Tianxin, why did you fight with Senior Brother? Is Senior Brother Tuobang okay?"

Jing Tianxin looked at Su Fang's anxious look and felt a little uncomfortable, so she pretended to be aggrieved and said, "You only care about Xiao Tuobang and don't care about me at all."

Zhang Sufang sighed helplessly and explained, "Of course I care about you, but Senior Brother Tuobang is so gentle, he would definitely not initiate a fight. You must have provoked him."

When Jing Tianxin heard Zhang Sufang say this, he became even angrier. He shouted, "I didn't provoke him! He was the one who hit me first!"

Zhang Sufang was startled and quickly comforted him, "Okay, okay, don't be angry. Are you hurt? Let me see."

As she spoke, Zhang Sufang carefully examined Jing Tianxin's body and found that there were no obvious scars on his body, only a slightly swollen cheek.

"You're fine, aren't you?" Zhang Sufang breathed a sigh of relief, then asked worriedly, "But what about Senior Brother Tuobang? Is he injured?"

Seeing Zhang Sufang caring so much about Xiao Tuobang, Jing Tianxin felt lost. He said angrily, "I don't know. Anyway, I have tried my best."

Zhang Sufang frowned and said worriedly, "No, I want to go see if my senior brother is okay." After that, she turned around and went to get a taxi.

Jing Tianxin hurriedly grabbed her hand and said dissatisfiedly: "I won't let you go!"

Zhang Sufang stopped, looked back at Jing Tianxin, and asked in confusion, "Why?"

Jing Tianxin scratched his head awkwardly and whispered, "Because... because I don't want you to see me in such a mess."

Zhang Sufang smiled, walked back to Jing Tianxin, touched his cheek which was still swollen, and blew gently.

"Okay, I won't go. But you can't fight with others casually in the future, okay?"

To express his apology, Jing Tianxin treated Zhang Sufang to a sumptuous meal and then sent her back to the hotel.

Before they parted, Jing Tianxin mustered up the courage to invite Zhang Sufang: "Sufang, do you need me to stay with you tonight?"

Zhang Sufang shook her head vigorously.

"No, it's not time yet."

Jing Tianxin knew that Zhang Sufang was a person who stuck to her principles, so he stopped insisting.

He chatted with Zhang Sufang for a while before reluctantly saying goodbye and returning home.

After Jing Tianxin left, Zhang Sufang frowned tightly, her eyes full of anxiety and uneasiness.

She hurriedly picked up the phone, and with trembling fingers she dialed Xiao Tuobang's number, eager to know his situation.

As soon as the call was connected, Zhang Sufang couldn't wait to ask, "Brother, I heard that Tianxin and you had a fight. How is your injury? Is it serious?"

When Xiao Tuobang heard Zhang Sufang's voice, a warm feeling suddenly surged in his heart.

He replied softly, "Don't worry, Junior Sister. My injuries have healed long ago. How did you find out about our fight?"

Zhang Sufang explained: "Tianxin told me." There was a hint of relief in her tone.

Xiao Tuobang asked doubtfully, "Junior sister, have you two reconciled?"

Zhang Sufang's face flushed with a bright red like the sunset, like a blooming peach blossom, so beautiful that it was tempting to drink water. She replied shyly,

"Yes, we are back together. Brother, you won't blame us for breaking up and getting back together, right?"

Xiao Tuobang comforted her, "Relationships are inherently complex and unpredictable. I respect your choice and only hope that you can be happy."

Zhang Sufang listened to Xiao Tuobang's words and asked with a smile, "Brother, why did you suddenly become so sentimental?"

Xiao Tuobang thought of the conflict between himself and Qiu Xue, and a hint of sadness welled up in his heart. His eyes revealed helplessness and bitterness, as if he was tortured by the pressure of life.

"It's nothing, I just feel that life is sometimes full of helplessness." His voice was low and hoarse, as if it contained endless fatigue.

Zhang Sufang suddenly thought of Qiuxue. She asked with concern, "By the way, Senior Brother, how is Qiuxue doing recently? Give her my regards."

Xiao Tuobang's face froze slightly, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

He said somewhat awkwardly, "Okay, Qiuxue is fine."

He did not tell his junior sister Qiu Xue that she had returned to her parents' home in a fit of anger. He did not want Zhang Sufang to worry about him.

Zhang Sufang heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this. "That's good. We happened to run into Qiuxue when we went to the South Pearl Tower that day. I've always wanted to explain to her, but I couldn't find the right opportunity. Now that I know she's okay, I'm relieved."

Xiao Tuobang smiled bitterly, "Yeah, Qiuxue wouldn't take such a small matter to heart."

He thought to himself, if Qiu Xue could really be as magnanimous as she said, they wouldn't have reached this point today.

Zhang Sufang smiled, with a hint of relief in her eyes, "Brother, it seems I was overthinking it."

A bitter feeling welled up in Xiao Tuobang's heart.

He knew that Qiu Xue had caused chaos at home, but he was powerless to do anything.

He could only force a smile and comfort her, "Junior sister, don't worry, Qiuxue is not that stingy."

Zhang Sufang hesitated for a while, and finally decided to speak her mind.

"Brother, Tianxin asked me to stay here with him for a few days. You won't blame me for staying here, right?"

Xiao Tuobang quickly shook his head.

"There are plenty of hotel rooms. They're just sitting there unused. Junior sister, just rest assured and stay here."

Zhang Sufang looked at him gratefully, tears glistening in her eyes.

"Thank you so much. Brother, I have one last favor to ask of you."

Xiao Tuobang nodded without hesitation, "Junior sister, just tell me what's going on."

Zhang Sufang bit her lip and said a little embarrassedly: "Brother, I want to go back to Platycodon Town this Saturday, but Tianxin has to go on a business trip. Can you take me back?"

Xiao Tuobang smiled slightly, "Of course, I haven't been back for a long time, so this is a good opportunity for me to go back to my hometown."

Zhang Sufang showed a happy smile on her face, and her gratitude was beyond words.

"Great! Thank you for your help, Brother."

Xiao Tuobang smiled and nodded, but in his heart he couldn't help but sigh at the trick of fate.

He and his junior sister grew up together, but now they have different life trajectories.

However, the friendship between them remains deep, as if time has never changed.