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He continued, "In the dictionary, ’like’ includes a variety of meanings such as appreciation, love, fondness, compassion, admiration, respect, and more. If Wanning is asking about love, then my answer is..."
Five girls all held their breath in anticipation of his answer.
"What I like is studying, because we are still high school students and we shouldn’t fall in love too early, nor can we clearly define what love is!"
"Boo!" A chorus of boos filled the room instantly.
"Brother Fan, you can’t do this to us!" 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝑐𝘰𝑚
"Brother Fan, that doesn’t count!"
"Brother, you’re being unfair!"
"I haven’t finished talking, what’s the rush!" Xu Qingfan scolded, and the five girls quieted down.
"If Wanning is asking about appreciation, then my favorite person is Yu. As soon as Xu Qingfan finished speaking, Wu Lingyu’s eyes immediately filled with tears, but the other four girls couldn’t help feeling a bit down, especially Lin Wanning, who clearly had unhappiness written all over her face.
"Because Yu is the most disciplined among us, and also the most diligent; I admire her self-discipline."
"If what Lin Wanning meant by like is fondness, then my favorite is of course our Wanning, because Wanning is really cute, just like a little sister at home, so lovable!"
Lin Wanning opened her mouth in disbelief: [Brother Qingfan said I’m cute, Brother Qingfan said I’m his favorite, hehehehe...]
"But if you ask who I have the most compassion for, it’s definitely Yiyi, because she never likes to show her emotions on her face, and sometimes she won’t even speak up when she’s been wronged!" Xu Qingfan fondly tapped the girl’s head as he spoke.
Zhang Yiyi’s eyes reddened slightly as she stared at him without blinking.
"Then there’s admiration, and of course, I admire Xia Xiaoxiao the most. You guys don’t know, but when I first went to kindergarten and thought my parents didn’t want me anymore, I was crying and making a fuss, but it was Xia Xiaoxiao who took my hand and led me into the class. She might have forgotten, but I’ve always remembered that."
"Hahaha~ So even Brother Fan had embarrassing moments like that!"
"Brother Qingfan, please continue!"
A faint smile appeared on Xia Xiaoxiao’s face, [Of course I remember, you silly dog!]
"Last is the person I most admire, and that has to be Ruan Wen! Ah~ how embarrassing!" Xiao Ruawen pretended to be shy and waved her hand.
"Hahaha~"
After the laughter, Xu Qingfan continued: "Ruan Wen’s Kung Fu is especially awesome, I have to admire it; I still remember the time she kicked someone three meters away in first grade!"
"Hahaha..."
All five girls heard the answers they wanted to, and Xu Qingfan, with his even-handed showers of praise, seemed to have navigated the situation smoothly.
He wiped his forehead where there was no sweat, and after Xia Xiaoxiao finished drinking a can of beer as a penance for "Truth or Dare," the game continued.
...
"Xu Qingfan is a big silly dog!"
"I love Brother Fan the most..."
"Give me alcohol, I want to drink more...."
It was late at night, and all six, including Xu Qingfan, had flushed cheeks from drinking, with empty beer cans scattered carelessly in the living room.
Only Wu Ling and Zhang Yiyi were still sober, exchanging smiles; it took several trips back and forth to carry everyone to the rooms on the second floor.
Both were at the end of their strength; after they had finally carried Xu Qingfan upstairs, they quickly lost consciousness as well.
That night, Xu Qingfan had many bizarre dreams: delicious cotton candy, and ham...
Finally, in a hot spring that seemed like a paradise on earth, surrounded by five angelic-looking girls, and then...
Like the fruit flies in the obligatory second book of a high school biology textbook, Xu Qingfan vigorously shook himself awake from his sleep.
He withdrew his two hands that were inside someone else’s clothing and reluctantly lowered his head.
[Little Qingfan has also grown up...]
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