Jiang Keke saw her sulk without speaking, and a wry smile appeared on her lips, "Are we still good friends? You have things on your mind now and don’t even want to tell me." After saying this, Jiang Keke walked to the cabinet next to the sofa, took out a cigarette, put it in her mouth, and picked up a lighter to light it, her movements smooth as flowing water. Wisps of smoke floated in front of Jiang Keke, and she displayed an expression of enjoyment, completely ignoring the look cast by An Yin. "You smoke now?" An Yin’s expression was dumbfounded, clearly shocked by the scene before her. "Hmph, what’s the big deal." Jiang Keke stood casually, raising her eyebrows as she looked at An Yin, "It’s just a cigarette." After saying this, Jiang Keke took a light puff, and in no time, thick smoke was exhaled from her nose and mouth. Seeing her proficient stance, An Yin looked at her with clear eyes, "You’re not supposed to smoke if you’re pregnant!" Although she still didn’t know if Jiang Keke was indeed pregnant, since the other had asked her to buy a pregnancy test, what if she was? An Yin thought to herself. "Who told you I was pregnant?" Jiang Keke flicked the ash from her cigarette with her hand. "You asked me to buy a pregnancy test before, didn’t you?" The smell of smoke quickly filled the entire living room, and as An Yin inhaled it, she sneezed. She had always been sensitive to smells and staying in a smoke-filled environment for too long would give her headaches. "Of course not." Jiang Keke directly denied it. The reason she asked An Yin to buy that item was simply to play a prank by putting it in Bao Cheng’s pocket to see his fiancée’s reaction. However, An Yin didn’t buy it, so the plan wasn’t executed. "Then why did you take a break from school?" This was the reason An Yin rushed over after school. Listening to An Yin’s words, Jiang Keke didn’t respond immediately. Barefoot, she walked to the window, a complicated emotion in her eyes. After finishing her cigarette, she blew the last puff slowly into the air, watching the smoke rings swirling in the air, a glimpse of ruthlessness appearing in her eyes. "After learning about A Cheng’s engagement, my mood has been up and down, so I wanted to take some time to adjust." Jiang Keke placed the cigarette butt into the ashtray, twisting it hard until the butt was completely extinguished before letting go. An Yin looked at her with a lost expression and came over with concern, "Keke, I hope you can be happy every day like before." Empty happiness, perhaps? Although Jiang Keke thought this, she didn’t show it. Instead, she lifted the corners of her lips into a smile and replied perfunctorily, "I will." Their gazes met, An Yin’s beautiful face blossoming into a radiant smile like a flower. It had been a long time since she spent time with Jiang Keke, and this scene of being together made her feel a strong sense of closeness. Compared to An Yin’s cheerful demeanor, Jiang Keke’s expression appeared as if she was acting all along, her expressions constantly changing, and even her occasional smiles never reached her eyes, revealing that she wasn’t genuinely happy. At this point, An Yin remembered something and pursed her lips, looking at the other with frustration, "Keke, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you." "What is it?" Jiang Keke turned her head. The two were almost the same height, standing together like sisters. Only now, Jiang Keke exuded more femininity, and even her dressing style became more mature and charming. "Previously, I stood in for you and met Bao Cheng’s cousin, even pretending to be Bao Cheng’s girlfriend." An Yin hesitated before continuing, "Could you have Bao Cheng clarify this with his cousin?" An Yin no longer wanted to see that man; his actions left her unable to let go. An Yin’s words stunned Jiang Keke for a few seconds. She hadn’t expected that An Yin and Bao Shaojin were quite close, and yet, she hadn’t revealed the truth? After some thought, Jiang Keke readily agreed, "I’ll find time to talk to A Cheng about it." "Okay." An Yin now wanted no ties with Bao Shaojin. At this moment, Jiang Keke showed a hint of difficulty, "As you know, A Cheng is engaged, and I haven’t seen him lately, so I’ll need to wait until I see him to help you with this." "No worries, we’ll talk about it when he comes around." It didn’t matter if it took a few more days, An Yin thought. Jiang Keke pretended to sigh, "That’s all I can do." After that, the two chatted for a little longer. Most of the time, Jiang Keke asked An Yin about her winter vacation, and An Yi briefly mentioned Ms. An’s illness. Unconsciously, it had already grown dark outside. It was inconvenient for An Yin to stay longer. She left the apartment and, looking at Jiang Keke waving goodbye, tears welled up in An Yin’s eyes as she watched, showing an expression of reluctance. After An Yin entered the elevator and closed the door, she sniffled, and a few tears slipped from her eyes, which she wiped away with her hand. Throughout An Yin’s life, she hadn’t known many people, and whenever she developed a friendship, she’d naturally consider the other person important, treasuring the friendship greatly. For her, it was another form of attachment besides familial love. Though many might not understand, for a child growing up in a single-parent household, the longing for love is immense. Whether it’s love from family or friends, it’s something she desires to hold onto tightly! As the elevator descended, An Yin’s eyes flickered momentarily. She hadn’t asked Jiang Keke why she didn’t answer her calls. In truth, An Yin had already guessed the answer in her heart: perhaps Jiang Keke was asleep and didn’t hear it! In the apartment, Jiang Keke closed the door, exhausted, leaning against it with her eyes filled with a trace of confusion. Seeing An Yin’s innocent expression, she was reminded of her past self. But there’s no going back now! She’s no longer the little girl who could be happy for a long time just with a cup of milk tea. Google seaʀᴄh 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱 Now, she wants more... As she pondered, a pleasant ringtone came from inside the room. Jiang Keke quickly walked toward the dimly lit bedroom and answered the call without looking. "Keke, do you want to go out tonight?" The voice on the other end had a hint of excitement. "Of course I want to go out." Jiang Keke’s eyes sparkled with a unique charm. "See you at the usual place." The other party said this and hung up hurriedly. During this time, Jiang Keke has been hanging out with them. Ever since they got to know each other during a dance rehearsal, Jiang Keke became close with two classmates, frequently going out to have fun together. Whenever they went out singing and dancing, Jiang Keke was the one who paid, and gradually, the admiration in her classmates’ eyes gave Jiang Keke a huge sense of satisfaction.