"Tang Tang, it's really you... you know me too well." As soon as she finished speaking, Shi Xinxin sighed. Both women were silent on the phone, and no one spoke for a moment.
"Shi Xinxin, have you really thought it through? Have you really thought it through about leaving this place like this? Have you really thought it through about leaving... just like this?" Tang Tang finally spoke first. After all, she hadn't expected Shi Xinxin to actually get accepted.
When Shi Xinxin first told her, while she was worried for a moment, thinking about Shi Xinxin's demeanor, Tang Tang felt that Shi Xinxin wouldn't be accepted. After all, it wasn't like she was the only one applying to the magazine, and there were many people more outstanding than her, so she shouldn't be that lucky.
But unexpectedly, Shi Xinxin was actually selected.
As everything fell silent, and as Tang Tang asked herself this question, Shi Xinxin's heart calmed down.
Yes, the so-called happiness throughout the day was just a facade. How could she forget Sheng Chenjin? How could she forget that the reason she applied for further studies in America was to forget Sheng Chenjin?
How could Shi Xinxin forget all of this?
"Tang Tang, stop talking."
"Shi Xinxin, you're just running away, do you know that?" Tang Tang's voice suddenly rose on the other end of the phone. She wished she could rush to Shi Xinxin's side, slap her a few times to wake her up and make her think about what she was doing.
"Is it worth it for just one man? Shi Xinxin, have you really thought this through!" Tang Tang still wanted to scold her best friend into sobriety.
But how could Tang Tang know that Shi Xinxin's love for Sheng Chenjin was already ingrained in her bones, and how could it be so easy to cut ties? It was simply impossible.
Shi Xinxin remained silent, not saying another word, letting Tang Tang rage on the other end of the phone. She said nothing.
In the end, Tang Tang felt like a shrew, scolding a cotton ball on the other end of the phone, but no one responded.
Tang Tang calmed herself down. "If you tell your director now that you're not going, there's still time. I hope you'll think it through."
Shi Xinxin remained silent. Just as Tang Tang thought Shi Xinxin wouldn't respond and was about to hang up.
Shi Xinxin finally spoke on the other end of the phone, her voice a low hum. "I've really thought it through. Don't try to stop me anymore, Tang Tang. I know you care about me, and I know you're doing this for my own good. But I'm truly suffering. You don't know, staying in this city, every day, every second, I can smell his presence, I can feel him still by my side. If I really want to move on from this relationship, I can't stay here. I'll die, Tang Tang."
When Tang Tang heard Shi Xinxin say this with a voice on the verge of tears, she froze. She hadn't expected Shi Xinxin to be so deeply invested in this relationship. So deeply that she couldn't let go of Sheng Chenjin.
At that moment, Tang Tang wanted to hug her best friend, but she couldn't. The phone was between them, and she couldn't reach Shi Xinxin. She knew Shi Xinxin was heartbroken but couldn't comfort her, which was very difficult for Tang Tang.
"Shi Xinxin, tell me, what do I need to do for you to forget that man?" Tang Tang sighed helplessly.
Shi Xinxin's voice was already choked with tears. "Get away from this place, that's what you need to do. Tang Tang, you need to let me leave this place. I think I'll be able to forget him, forget the pain he caused me."
In the end, Tang Tang could only nod. "Fine, fine. Since you've made this decision, and it's already happened, I have nothing else to say but to support you."
When Shi Xinxin heard Tang Tang say she supported her, she couldn't be happier at that moment.
"Tang Tang, thank you. Thank you for your support. With a friend like you, you have no idea how happy I am. Thank you, Tang Tang."
Tang Tang then continued, "Let me tell you, Shi Xinxin, I support you in forgetting Sheng Chenjin, not in doing something foolish like this. Do you understand? Since you said you can only forget Sheng Chenjin by leaving this place, then I can only support you in leaving this place. When you want to come back, tell me, and I'll definitely come to pick you up."
With a friend like Tang Tang, such a steadfast friend, Shi Xinxin felt very lucky.
"Thank you, Tang Tang. You've touched me deeply." Shi Xinxin was filled with emotion and gratitude for Tang Tang.
"Silly girl, you only have me as your best friend. If I don't support you, who will? Besides, if I were in your situation, I know you'd support me without hesitation." Tang Tang also truly cherished her friendship with Shi Xinxin.
"Oh, by the way, when are you leaving? Before you go to America, I'll take you shopping. I'll buy you some daily necessities. I won't be at ease if I don't."
Hearing Tang Tang say this, Shi Xinxin couldn't help but laugh. "Tang Tang, you're a modern rich girl! Don't you know that daily necessities are sold everywhere! Why would I bring so many things abroad?"
"Yes, yes," Tang Tang said helplessly. "It's just because I care about you so much. I've practically become your mother, and yet you're mocking me. But I'm telling you, some clothes are still a must. After all, with your figure, you might not find suitable clothes abroad."
Saying this, Tang Tang deliberately burst into loud laughter.
How could Shi Xinxin not tell that Tang Tang was doing this on purpose? She was deliberately trying to trick her.
So, Shi Xinxin indignantly shouted into the phone, "You're doing this on purpose, Tang Tang, you're doing this on purpose!"
"Are you silly? Even if there are suitable clothes for you in America, with you being unfamiliar with the place, would you still be happy to go shopping?" Tang Tang could already imagine Shi Xinxin being alone in her room.
Shi Xinxin was not to be outdone. "Of course I would! I'm going abroad, to America! It's my first time, so of course, I'll go shopping and enjoy the leisurely time of foreigners!"
"It's quite chaotic there. Don't tell me you're going to enjoy some leisure time. What if it turns into a mess and you end up complaining when you return?" Tang Tang immediately saw through Shi Xinxin.