Yacheng, two days later, afternoon.

Lihua District, Internet celebrity dessert shop Haitian House.

Under the bright sun, there was an endless stream of guests checking in and taking photos on the outdoor beach. Under the parasols, many customers enjoyed signature desserts and afternoon tea sets, making the place lively and bustling.

But in the carefully prepared private room in the store, the atmosphere gradually stagnated amid the endless pleasantries.

In other words, embarrassed.

"The weather is so nice."

"Yeah yeah."

"Is there any traffic jam on the way here?"

"No, no."

"You have lost weight recently."

"A little bit."

“My skin is also good!”

"……draw."

Across the table, the woman in a skirt and shirt sighed.

Her hair is neatly tied up on the back of her head, her makeup is light, and her expression seems to be always gentle and warm, making people approachable, and she can't help but want to express the troubles in her heart.

Ye Zhi pushed the coffee aside and said seriously: "I made a big appointment today to see you specifically. You said you had something important and wanted to consult me ​​in person, but you said it anyway."

"All right……"

Tong Hua was silent for a long time, and Ye Zhi's eyes fell on her hands without trace, twisting her fingers, crossing her fingers and sometimes touching each other, anxious and confused.

She was still hesitating, considering whether to tell herself this or not.

She said: "I have a friend..."

"Okay, you have a friend."

Ye Zhi suddenly understood. After pushing the flat light mirror, he sat up straight with his legs crossed. The fingers holding the spoon changed their posture slightly, as if they were holding a pen.

The eyes behind the flat mirror become meaningful.

Tong Hua was immediately shocked and stared: "What do you look like? Why did you start profiling me!"

Tsk…

The perception of the etheric system is really annoying.

Ye Zhi smiled warmly: "Sorry, occupational disease, continue, continue, your friend...

"I really do have a friend!"

Tong Hua's fists were hardened, "Man! You have nothing to do with me!"

Ye Zhi's expression changed slightly, her upright figure came slightly closer, and the most familiar light of the Ether series appeared in her eyes: "Is he..."

Tong Hua was angry: "No!!!"

"Okay, look at you, you're so anxious. I haven't said anything yet."

Ye Zhi waved her hand, and under Tong Hua's gaze, she finally put down the psychological counseling posture, and sighed helplessly: "Then let's briefly describe the situation."

This is the bad thing about Heart-Shuttle Chosen One.

On weekdays, I always have to keep a low profile. If I am discovered, I will be jealous and resented by others. I finally have a few good friends, and I always have to help solve the painful problem of "does he/she not love me?" and is also broken up.

You will be the first one to be arrested after that...

Ye Zhi sighed.

Get used to it.

Why did she only have so few friends?

The nails of her right hand were scratching randomly on the note paper, and she listened casually to the description of the children's paintings: "More than 20 years old... Tianmen University... great academic future... craftsman... evil sect... always tutting like you.

I……"

Ignoring specific information and occasionally answering a few detailed questions from Ye Zhi, Tong Hua talked for a long time before picking up the tea cup and letting out a sigh of relief:

"Anyway, that's pretty much it."

"I have one more question."

Ye Zhi raised her head curiously: "Are the Tong family's requirements for recruiting children so high now?"

"I told you not yet!"

"Okay, okay, I probably understand." Ye Zhi sighed, "Then what exactly do you want to ask."

"I want to know, this friend of mine... ahem..." Tong Hua lowered his voice subconsciously and asked with some worry: "If this continues, won't you have any problems in your heart?"

Ye Zhi was stunned for a moment, unable to react: "I'm more curious as to why you have such thoughts."

Tong Hua was suddenly embarrassed and quickly waved his hand to explain: "I know this kind of speculation is not good. Isn't this just out of... worry? It's good to be friends after all, right?"

"No, I mean, why did you just think of seeing a doctor now?"

Ye Zhi asked in confusion, "What's wrong? You should ask your friend what's wrong!"

As he spoke, he picked up the note in his hand and showed the scratches on it: "Severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, paranoia, suspicion, mysophobia, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Although some details require face-to-face diagnosis, if I had to guess, there should be moderate or above anxiety, interpersonal sensitivity... and self-destructive tendencies."

After finishing a long list of words, Ye Zhi couldn't help but take a breath and let out a long sigh: "Although people in this world have some problems in their lives, there are really not many people who have such a variety of symptoms and have not been sent to the hospital."

How to say...

Just like the young girl in red in a haunted house, the friendly passer-by in the no-man’s land who invites you to have a meal together, the kind-hearted young man wearing a hood who comes out of the bank to help an old man cross the road.

It looks like everything is fine, but actually everything is wrong!

There is a dialogue option error that instantly makes GG beautiful.

But so what?

There are a lot of problems, but if people are living well, it means there are no problems. Besides, programmers know that as long as the code can run, don't mess around.

Ye Zhi didn't feel that there was anything that needed her.

The first lesson any heart-centered chosen person must learn is not to be too busy and don't ask for trouble, otherwise trouble will definitely come to you, and it will only get bigger and bigger.

Isn't this good?

It's okay if you're not crazy, and it's okay if you're crazy.

Many people seem to be living well, but in fact they have been crazy for many years.

For the sake of her friend, she sincerely advised: "Give up, he won't like you... No, if it weren't for being in contact with you, he would definitely choose to stay as far away from you as possible.

"

"When did I say I liked him?"

Tong Hua was furious. He got angry again and slapped the table: "Besides, I am the eldest daughter of the Tong family. What's wrong?"

Ye Zhi shook his head: "I'm afraid nothing is good for him."

Character, ability, family background...

He is indecisive, sentimental and loves to eat melons, he can't help but look around and always sees something with his etheric eyes, and his family relationships are so messed up that it makes people dizzy.

"If he just treats you as a worker... well, a friend, you will definitely get along very well. Maybe he will be a good friend. No matter how unwilling he is, he will not stand by and watch if something happens to you."

Ye Zhi said flatly: "But if he finds that there is even the slightest possibility of a change in his relationship with you, then he will definitely stay away from you."

Tong Hua was shocked: "Is it so outrageous?"

Ye Zhi sighed helplessly.

"...not to mention your relationship with Ether."

She pointed at the silly eldest lady in front of her: "The Tong family itself is a big storm, and sometimes if you let out a little breath, everything related to it will be blown away.

Do you think he would just jump into the pit on his own with nothing to do?

He will not risk his plans being disrupted by getting involved in meaningless things. Your property, power, and status are worthless to him."

"..."

Tong Hua's expression changed slightly. It was not the concealment or anger she expected. It was as if she remembered something again. Her eyes lit up, she came closer, and lowered her voice and asked:

"What if...it's someone from Anjia?"

"That's even more fatal, okay?"

Ye Zhi rolled his eyes: "Unless he takes the wrong medicine, he will never respond, and he might even hide away!"

Suspiciousness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sensitive interpersonal relationships...

So many problems are just symptoms.

The root of everything lies in the deep desire for control.

Not to others, but to yourself!

"You think he may have some obsessive-compulsive disorder or perfectionism in details, but in fact, it all stems from an instinct to desire to control his own life.

Only by living in the life he has chosen will he feel comfortable and at peace."

She raised her coffee spoon and said bluntly: "In other words, such a person will not allow anything or anyone to arbitrarily arrange and influence their own life and mess up their plans. Regardless of this change

Is it good or bad."

If there is, then exclude and isolate it.

If it is a malicious violation, it will trigger the most direct stress reaction...

Understand, evaluate, test, and finally, ruthlessly eradicate!

"You'd better pray that he's not interested in you. If this kind of person wants to pursue power, I'm afraid he started laying the groundwork and preparations as early as seven or eight years ago. Meeting you is just a part of the plan.

He will definitely control the entire plan carefully and carefully, and ultimately use everything available to achieve his goals."

Ye Zhi narrowed her eyes and her smile disappeared: "Have you never thought that your excessive concern for him might be the inducement?"

"..."

Tong Hua's expression twitched.

Although she had been pampered since she was a child, she had never had a hard time. The family was relatively peaceful under the management of the eldest uncle, and there was never any life-and-death conflict.

But that doesn't mean she's a fool who can be used casually.

The Chosen Ones from the Heart Center Series seem to be like this. They have seen so many disgusting things that they never hesitate to speculate on others from the darkest angle. It’s like the Ether Series is always paranoid about believing.

Believe what you see and believe that what you see is the same as the truth.

Big brother, don’t laugh at second brother, who is not the same?

But as a friend, even if she considers herself a friend, she still has to argue: "Is it possible that he doesn't have any purpose?"

"Wouldn't it be even worse for you?"

Ye Zhi's expression turned pitiful - he still couldn't get the tip, and he might even be prostituted for free.

Tong Hua had almost retreated into the sofa, but after hearing this, he still tried to say something harsh: "Although that guy has a lot of problems, in the final analysis, he is still a good person, and he also has principles and bottom lines.

It’s not as unbearable as you said… right?”

Ye Zhi was silent for a long time.

"Perhaps, this is the worst place."

It would be better if he was a villain who only cared about himself.

At best, it is just an evil plan to control others and satisfy oneself. In the end, through indulgence and gluttony, the situation will get better.

If it's really what the children's paintings say, then it's real and terrible.

Both to yourself and to others.

When things get bad, mediocre people will accept the reality and be unable to endure it.

Evil people will find ways to blend in, steal benefits, and indulge their greed.

Kind people will restrain themselves and resist temptation and evil.

But people like that don't.

If his own principles and bottom lines cannot allow him to succumb to them and become as humble as an ant, then he will completely overturn everything and become an enemy of everyone.

Unless one of reality and yourself completely disappears.

This is an endlessly powerful engine, fueled by pain and resentment and running endlessly.

Once he chooses a direction and decides to set off, he will move forward violently, smashing all obstacles in front of him into pieces, crushing them into mud, and burning them into ashes.

"Of course, all the above is purely speculation."

Ye Zhi waved her hands indifferently: "No matter how powerful the heart is, if you want to make a diagnosis, you must see it with your own eyes. There is a layer in the middle. After all, it is just looking at the flowers in the fog. It is impossible to tell whether it is true or false."

However, I guess he doesn't want to see me.

So please don't introduce us to each other.

If you cherish this friendship, don't intervene or interfere on your own initiative like before, unless he takes the initiative to speak."

She paused and finally reminded: "If you are really grateful to me, please don't call me to cry when you find out that he prostituted you for free. Well, if you find out that he doesn't even bother to prostitute you for free,

Please don’t either.”

Children's paintings are angry, furious, and more and more angry:

"Why am I destined to be prostituted for nothing!"

"..."

Ye Zhi smiled, picked up the coffee cup, and said nothing.

He just took out his makeup mirror, opened it, and placed it in front of Tong Hua - asking her to appreciate this silly face that became more and more naive because of worries about gains and losses.

Children's paintings are silent.

As if his bones had been ripped out, he lay on the table and could not get up again.

"...Sure enough, I can't understand it."

She sighed helplessly: "My nerves are so tight every day, and I feel like something is chasing me behind my butt. After a long time, something will definitely go wrong, right?"

Why on earth..."

"Who knows?"

Ye Zhi lowered her eyes for a long time, staring at the sea waves and fleeting lights outside the window, "If you ask me... maybe, maybe, it's a feeling of guilt, right?"

It does not come from theory, nor is it objective. It is more like a taken-for-granted assumption, or perhaps the intuition of the heart.

Her fingers stretched out.

Toward the scratched note paper.

Easily, a big hole was poked out from between the scratches, effortlessly.

It's like it was already here.

However, no one noticed.

This is the root of everything.

Maybe it’s something I’ve encountered and lost, something more important than life and myself.

Taken away, destroyed, hollowed out.

Only an irreparable hole was left.

It was like an inescapable curse that brought pain and torture, but it was like a unique miracle that supported him to move forward.

From that day on, every day of his life must have value.

Every day when the sun rises, he opens his eyes and hears the voice echoing deep in his soul, telling him - you must not let your life down.

"It's so hard." Ye Zhi sighed.

Bang!

A dull sound suddenly came from the window.

On a high platform not far away, a naughty child suddenly jumped deep into the sea water, splashing like a small bomb.

He fluttered happily, shouted and waved, asking the little girl who was still hesitating on the high platform to come down too.

"Lao San, hurry up! Hurry up!"

Then, there was another older girl who was furious. Regardless of her grace and manners, she pointed at the child with her hands on her hips and said, "Younger, get out of here!"

"Slightly, I won't, I won't!"

The naughty child waved his hand, causing a splash of water, and giggled. Immediately, the angry sister rolled up her skirt and chased after her. After punching her, she became honest and cried loudly: "Mom, Lu Ling is bullying me."

people!"

"How dare you scream! I'm looking for a beating!"

"Hey, it doesn't matter. I've put on my swimming trunks. Wouldn't it be good to swim a few times?"

The mother who was watching the fun under the parasol next to her smiled and advised: "Xiao Ling should go play for a while too."

Bang!

On the high platform, the hesitant little girl jumped down, giggled with the youngest, and poured water on her sister.

"Brother, come quickly!"

"Coming, coming!"

There was a dark-skinned man who took off his flowered shirt in three swipes. Under the numb eyes of his sister, he climbed up to the high platform and said, "I'm going to show you a depth charge!"

Bang!!!

Just like that, he plunged into the water that was only as high as his waist, with his legs still exposed. He twitched twice, but he was fine!

Then he got up laughing and took the bucket to participate in the splash battle.

Mainly to bully the second elder sister with other younger siblings...

Lu Ling, who was soaked all over, was furious. When she turned around, she finally saw her savior: "Second brother! Take care of them quickly!"

"Coming, coming!"

Excited shouts rang out.

A young man with a tragic scar on his body waved and raised the Gatling that had just been modified with a vehicle-mounted high-pressure water gun. Jie Jie smiled strangely and ran over:

"Everyone who doesn't wear a bathing suit will die!!"

However, when I was running past the dessert shop, I seemed to see the person behind the window. I paused for a moment, then I put my head in and waved.

Then, he jumped into the sea impatiently.

Hunting time!!!

In the private room, Ye Zhi stared blankly at the retreating figure, then turned around and looked at Tong Hua, who was completely numb.

"……know?"

"We know each other."

Tong Hua sighed incomprehensibly, "It's the one you just said was very hard."

"..."

As a result, Ye Zhi also became numb.

For a long time, in silence, she suddenly heard Tong Hua's chuckle.

She held her chin and looked out the window at the beach:

"Isn't it quite good?"

The main purpose of the water fight was to bully Erniu, and then everyone bullied Lu Feng together. Then when the water guns ran out of power, Lu Feng and everyone else were besieged.

When it comes to diving, who can make the biggest splash? Lu Feng wins the game, mainly because he has the hardest head.

Playing in the sand, he built a small castle for the youngest, a little swan for the third, a bust for Lu Ling, and a grave for Lu Feng - meaning everyone buried him together, leaving only the dog's head exposed.

I bought milk tea and everyone drank it together. We also ate fruits. We cut peaches, apples and watermelons from home, and grabbed the youngest’s grapes, which were extraordinarily sweet.

After the children got tired of playing, Ji Jue picked them up one by one, carried them on his shoulders, and under the command of the youngest and youngest, they ran rampant in the shallow sea and beach.

"Second brother, I want to eat ice cream!"

"Okay, okay, let's eat ice cream!" Ji Jue followed suit and looked at the small animal-shaped ice cream in the freezer: "Is it good to buy cat-shaped ice cream?"

"Okay!"

"I want it too, I want it too!" The third child raised his hand: "I want the little shark!"

Then, Cat Ice Cream vs. Baby Shark.

The cat was decapitated, and so was the little shark.

The sea breeze echoes from afar.

After an unknown amount of time, the dazzling sunlight gradually faded to the west, and a diffuse orange-red appeared on the green sky, with thousands of gold dots jumping between the waves, like countless fish.

The sunset is beautiful.

This is the best value.
Chapter completed!