Hi! My Crush

Silence enveloped the night like a bridge over the Cam River.

Fang Zhou had never felt time drag on so painfully. A single evening felt like an eternity.

In a short span, three women proposed to him, each making unique promises and showcasing their strengths.

Their eager expressions and longing eyes were fixed on him.

They physically blocked his path, each standing firm in his way.

Fang Zhou found himself truly stuck between a rock and a hard place.

He couldn’t move forward, nor could he retreat.

“Follow your heart, Fang Zhou. I won’t blame you,” Qiao Sisi said, surprisingly not pressing him but retreating with a smile.

Yet to Fang Zhou, that smile seemed terrifying.

Was she being sarcastic?

Qiao Sisi seemed to say, “If you dare not choose me, I’ll kill you.”

“It’s okay, I won’t blame you either,” Chu Xinran added with a faint smile.

Her eyes sparkled like stars, though they seemed ready to dim and lose their shine.

Qin Yun wasn’t in a hurry either. She smiled softly, tapping Fang Zhou’s shoulder gently, saying, “Marriage is a lifelong commitment. Take your time to consider, but if it’s me, there’s no need to think.”

Her words were somewhat arrogant.

Yet Qin Yun had the charm to make people believe her words were true.

Fang Zhou blinked, scanning the faces of the three women, seeing expressions of anticipation, calm, or slight anxiety.

But all were waiting for his answer.

The tense atmosphere unfolded, the decision resting in Fang Zhou’s hands.

With just a word, he could decide their fates.

Fang Zhou had never found speaking so difficult.

Memories of his time with each woman flashed through his mind like a movie.

Even moments with Han Xi interspersed, each scene unforgettable.

“I…”

Fang Zhou opened his mouth to speak.

Qiao Sisi, Chu Xinran, and Qin Yun all held their breath, eager for his answer.

Just then, a piercing sound erupted from the nearby stage, like a monster’s scream from a TV show.

The microphone seemed to malfunction, creating a sharp noise that hurt everyone’s ears, nearly deafening them.

Fang Zhou’s words were interrupted, unable to be spoken.

Everyone covered their ears, trying to block out the noise.

Fortunately, it didn’t last long.

After about ten seconds, it stopped, and everything returned to normal.

Their ears were finally relieved.

But turning around, they saw the stage had undergone a major transformation!

The stage, once facing away, now faced them.

They had become the front-row audience!

Fang Zhou was puzzled. Was this some innovative program?

He’d heard of indoor stages being rearranged, but never an outdoor stage this large switching in minutes!

But the women didn’t care about that; they wanted to know what Fang Zhou had said.

“Fang Zhou, what did you say? I didn’t hear. Can you repeat it?”

Qiao Sisi gestured to her ear, pretending to listen.

The noise had been so harsh, she needed something pleasant to hear.

“Yeah, I didn’t hear either. Can you say it again? Did you choose me?”

Chu Xinran’s eyes sparkled with anticipation, almost saying, “Pick me, pick me.”

“If not, let’s just leave. No need to tell them.”

All three eagerly looked at Fang Zhou, wanting him to repeat himself.

Qin Yun even considered dragging Fang Zhou away.

What was there to say? He’d surely choose her.

These two women wouldn’t give up until the bitter end!

Fang Zhou paused, ready to speak again, when a familiar voice came from the stage behind him.

“Hello, hello, can everyone hear me?”

“Good, I’m just an ordinary person here to say a few words to my crush.”

Someone usually reserved had become a social butterfly on stage.

Her words came in a flurry, leaving everyone dazed.

Wasn’t that Han Xi’s voice?

Fang Zhou turned sharply, seeing the woman in a white dress on stage.

It had been a while since he’d seen her. Her shoulder-length hair had grown to her collarbone, adding femininity to her aura.

Her makeup was perfect, highlighting her cool, goddess-like features.

“Hi! Fang Zhou, my crush.”

Han Xi immediately spotted Fang Zhou, smiling sweetly at him.

Curious onlookers had already moved to Fang Zhou’s side.

Hearing Han Xi boldly address her crush, they began cheering loudly.

“Speak, speak! Say it, don’t hold back. I’ll say it for you!”

“Wow, a confession today? These young people have guts. I applaud you!”

The brighter Han Xi’s smile on stage, the darker the faces of the three women below.

They gritted their teeth, glaring at Han Xi, mentally noting her interference.

Of all times, why now?

Who’d believe there wasn’t a hint of intention in this?