Chapter 148: If You Won’t Be My Boyfriend, Then Be My Dog

Qin Yun’s suggestion just now was indeed tempting.

Not talking about emotions, just enjoying physical pleasure, seemed to have become a way for many young people to alleviate loneliness.

But on closer examination, isn’t this a sign of cowardice?

Not daring to take on the responsibilities of a relationship, only caring about momentary enjoyment—how is this different from animals in heat?

Humans are humans because they are thinking reeds, educated and tamed, capable of controlling their actions.

This is the difference between humans and beasts.

No matter how eloquently Qin Yun spoke, how sweet her words were, Fang Zhou wasn’t someone who would let his lust cloud his judgment.

He would never forget the fear of almost losing his sister.

Fang Zhou shook off Qin Yun’s hand, stood up from his seat, and looked at the scenery outside, saying word by word, “Spilled water cannot be collected, and a broken mirror can’t be mended.”

“Besides, I don’t need a Friend With Benefits.”

“You’d better not waste your efforts on me.”

The bright sunlight shone on Fang Zhou’s cold, hard side profile, adding a touch of ruthlessness.

Qin Yun looked at him and suddenly burst into laughter, her whole body shaking with mirth.

“If you don’t want to be FWB, then suit yourself.”

She also stood up, looking at the window on her side, feeling the Ferris wheel’s slow descent, and gradually put away her smile.

If you won’t be my boyfriend, and you won’t be FWB, then you can only be my dog.

This is your choice.

When you cry in the future, cry softly, or I’ll feel bad.

The two stood on opposite sides of the cabin, their bodies close, but at this moment, their hearts were galaxies apart.

Three minutes later, the Ferris wheel finally descended to the ground. Fang Zhou and Qin Yun walked out one after the other, their expressions serious, startling A-Nian.

“Mr. Fang, Ms. Qin, what’s wrong?”

Ah Nian thought they were both afraid of heights, hence their pale faces.

Qin Yun was the first to smile, stepping forward to pat Ah Nian’s head to reassure her.

“It’s nothing, I’m just a bit tired. Let’s go back to school.”

With that, she walked ahead with Ah Nian, ignoring Fang Zhou behind them.

Fang Zhou followed silently, looking like a wronged wife, so much so that even A-Nian noticed he seemed unhappy.

“Ms. Qin, you go ahead. I have something to say to Mr. Fang.”

A-Nian broke free from Qin Yun’s hand and waited for Fang Zhou.

Qin Yun didn’t linger, giving a meaningful smile and a glance at Fang Zhou before heading to the exit.

She could probably guess what A-Nian would say, and her kindness to her wasn’t in vain.

“What’s the matter? What do you want to say?”

Fang Zhou was puzzled. What did Ah Nian have to say?

Ah Nian stood still, watching Qin Yun’s figure disappear around the corner, then looked at Fang Zhou and asked, “Mr. Fang, have you heard the story of the Nightingale and the Rose?”

Fang Zhou nodded, “If you mean the fairy tale, yes, I know it.”

A Nian nodded and briefly recounted the story.

“The nightingale was moved by a student’s longing for love and used its life and song to cultivate a red rose, only to be rejected by the one he loved, and the rose was crushed.”

“I think Ms. Qin is like that nightingale in the story.”

A-Nian’s assessment surprised Fang Zhou. He asked, “Why do you think that?”

There was a fundamental difference between the nightingale and Qin Yun.

In the fairy tale, the bird was willing to sacrifice its life for someone else’s love, while Qin Yun wanted others to sacrifice for her love.

“Because Ms. Qin told me she really likes you and used to be with you, but because of a mistake, you won’t forgive her.”

A-Nian’s eyes were pure, seemingly speaking on Qin Yun’s behalf.

“Ms. Qin said she would pay a huge price for your forgiveness, even her life.”

“So I think Ms. Qin is like the nightingale, unwavering in her pursuit of what she wants.”

Fang Zhou couldn’t help but laugh. Where did this little girl learn such phrases, even using ‘unwavering’?

But he feared that the life Qin Yun was willing to sacrifice wasn’t her own, but someone else’s.

He raised a hand to rub his temples, feeling a bit of a headache, unsure if it was from lack of sleep or the sun after searching for someone for so long.

But he still smiled warmly.

He looked down at ANian and asked, “So, are you here to speak on her behalf?”

Unexpectedly, Ah Nian shook her head.

“No, whether or not Mr. Fang forgives Ms. Qin is your own business.”

“I just think you’re very popular. Several female teachers seem to like you.”

“Hehe, I want to be popular too in the future!”

So that’s what A Nian was leading to.

Fang Zhou laughed and seriously told her, “Being too popular isn’t necessarily a good thing.”

Ah Nian was puzzled and asked, “Why? If you’re popular, you won’t get bullied.”

Isn’t that a good thing?

The veins on Fang Zhou’s forehead twitched. He couldn’t explain the complexities, so he gave a vague explanation.

“Love is unique and exclusive. I can only choose one as my girlfriend. So who do you think I should choose?”

A Nian scratched her head and thought seriously.

“Ms. Han is meticulous and wealthy.”

“Ms. Qiao is beautiful and a famous actress.”

“Ms. Qin is gentle and patient.”

“And there’s Ms. Chu and Ms. Tang; they all have their own strengths.”

“Oh, I don’t know who to choose.”

Fang Zhou laughed and urged her to move forward.

“Alright, stop thinking. You’ll use up all your brainpower.”

“Then who will you choose?”

Ah Nian persisted, asking as they walked.

Fang Zhou hummed softly, tugging her braid as a warning, “I’m not telling you. Go back and study hard.”

Ah Nian reclaimed her braid, made a face at him, and shouted, “Fine, don’t tell me, you stingy!”

After running a few steps, she turned back to Fang Zhou and said, “Mr. Fang, why don’t you just be with all of them?”

“One per day, and you’ll still have time to rest!”

Fang Zhou froze in place, thinking: Alright, alright, are you afraid I won’t live long enough?