Why it never ends

As Ding Yuqing finished speaking, the crowd fell silent.

No one continued to ask questions. Some people looked at Lin Jiao suspiciously, while others whispered.

Ding Yuqing's face turned red. She lowered her eyes, secretly praying that the uneven lighting on the court could hide her complexion.

"Have you finished speaking?" Xiang Hanshan asked.

"Ah."

"Then let's change it to Hesta." Xiang Hanshan took a deep breath, she turned her gaze and slightly adjusted her tone, "It's your turn."

"...What were you talking about just now?" Hesta asked, "It was a little too fast and I didn't hear it clearly."

"She's introducing herself," Xiang Hanshan replied, "Now that she's finished, it's your turn -"

Hesta turned her head and looked at Ding Yuqing, "What did she just say to you?"

Ding Yuqing had a vague feeling that Hesta was trying to give her an injustice. Somehow, this intuition made her feel even more embarrassed - she clearly felt that more eyes were on her.

"Nothing..." Ding Yuqing whispered, "It's just a normal introduction."

"But your tone is wrong," Hesta said, "What father's mother, sister's daughter? Weren't we talking about hobbies just now, why did this topic suddenly get involved-"

"Now it's your turn, Hesta!" Xiang Hanshan suddenly raised his voice, "Everyone is waiting for you, don't waste everyone's time, okay?"

Hesta turned her gaze, and from Xiang Hanshan's displeasure, she quickly confirmed what she had just realized.

Lin Jiao held his forehead and said, "Hanshan..."

"What's going on?" A member of the crowd tried to smooth things over. "Since you are a newcomer, you should be more patient."

"yes……"

Xiang Hanshan clenched her fists. She felt Hesta's gaze from the corner of her eye, but she deliberately avoided the other person's gaze and only looked ahead of herself.

"...I sounded a little harsh just now, and I was a little anxious." She said softly, "I'm sorry."

"It doesn't matter." Ding Yuqing continued, "...I talked for too long."

"Then let's continue," Lin Jiao resumed his relaxed tone, "Jane?"

"I don't understand," Hesta was still staring at Xiang Hanshan, "Why was Hanshan anxious just now, why did he attack Yuqing, and why is he apologizing now? Who is he specifically apologizing to? Can anyone explain to me?"

"Can we talk about this issue later," Lin Jiao said softly, "Later today, I will explain it to you and Yuqing alone -"

"Can you please stop holding on to me," Xiang Hanshan said loudly, "I've wasted enough time tonight!"

Hesta originally wanted to say something else, but seeing this situation, he stopped going. She turned her head and whispered to Yuqing, "Sorry, I don't know how it happened. Do you still want to stay here?"

Ding Yuqing lowered her head and picked at the collar of her boots, "...I want to go home."

"I'll go with you."

The two of them stood up one after another. It was only then that Ding Yuqing came back to her senses. A kind of belated annoyance rushed into her heart, which made her suddenly feel more courageous. She took off the coat Hesta had handed over earlier and walked quickly to Xiang Hanshan.

Neither Xiang Hanshan nor Lin Jiao expected this move, and they stared at the person in front of them.

"I call her 'sister's daughter' because to me, she is my sister's daughter," Ding Yuqing said softly, "I just like to call her that -"

"You don't need to tell me this. I have no interest in your family affairs at all," Xiang Hanshan interrupted her again, "But my attitude towards you just now was indeed a bit mean. I'm sorry - you don't need to forgive me."

"What do you mean I don't need to forgive? Can it be considered an apology if I don't even have the intention to ask for forgiveness? You are such an incomprehensible person!"

Everyone sat there and watched Hesta and Ding Yuqing leave.      … Which song is this suitable for?”

"Lin Jiao?"

Lin Jiao didn't answer. She looked at Xiang Hanshan's profile quietly, "...Hanshan, could you please explain what you are doing tonight."

"You should know very well," Xiang Hanshan turned around, "Didn't you just say that you could explain it to them 'alone' later? And you know what, I found that you were right."

Xiang Hanshan supported the ground and stood up.

Lin Jiao raised his head in surprise, "...what?"

"You told me last time that I should have confidence in our group, because people who don't belong here can't find a sense of belonging even if they come here - yes, because whenever such people appear, I will personally The other person’s sense of belonging is shattered.”

With that said, Xiang Hanshan glanced at his friends here.

"You guys go ahead, I want to be alone."

Seeing that Xiang Hanshan was about to leave, almost everyone stood up and chased her while shouting her name.

Lin Jiao was soon left alone in the huge tennis court. She squatted on the ground and looked at her shadow without saying a word.

Three or two members of the poetry club realized that Lin Jiao had fallen behind, so they turned back and asked, "Lin Jiao, are you okay?"

"……not too good."

After saying that, Lin Jiao leaned back and lay flat on the ground.

"What can we do for you?"

"Go and see Hanshan." Lin Jiao took out her mobile phone from her pocket. The cold light of the screen hit her face. She manipulated the screen with both hands and began to edit a text message to Hesta, "...Leave me alone. Later."

……

"Are they your good friends?"

On the way back, Ding Yuqing and Hesta walked side by side.

"...Well, not really."

"You like these people very much?"

"I don't particularly like it either."

"Then why did you take me to participate in their club activities?" Ding Yuqing stopped and looked at the person in front of her in confusion, "They are not reasonable at all!"

Hesta also stopped.

"At first I was still wondering if there was something wrong with me," Ding Yuqing said quickly, "I thought these are your friends, and I must leave a good impression on them so as not to cause you any trouble - —”

"Sorry," Hesta whispered, "This is not what I expected."

Ding Yuqing wanted to say something else, but seeing Hesta's expression, she swallowed those unnecessary complaints.

The two of them took a few steps forward together, and Ding Yuqing turned back, "...You should be able to tell that they don't treat you as a friend. When you are introduced to a new group, the group's attitude towards you , in fact, it’s their attitude towards introducers – they don’t even respect you!”

"Yes." Hesta nodded and walked forward thoughtfully.

"Why on earth did you bring me here tonight? Can you tell me?"

"Maybe," Hesta thought for a moment, "when they get together... there are certain moments that are very charming."