Chapter 15 – Accompaniment Is the Longest Love Confession

We always think that the little bird can’t fly across the vast sea because it lacks the courage.
But later we realize—it’s not that the bird couldn’t make it across,
it’s that on the other side of the sea, there was no one waiting anymore.

Back in high school, Xiu Jie had a nickname: Daxiong.
Before long, everyone naturally gave Sheng Han the nickname Doraemon to match.

Now, Sheng Han sat blankly at her desk, thinking about what Tian You had said to her a few days ago.
With a “why not give it a try” attitude, she opened her phone’s contacts and tapped on Xiu Jie’s name.

“Does Daxiong still want Doraemon?”

The message was sent.

To her surprise, after a long silence, her phone finally buzzed.
It was a reply from Xiu Jie.

Sheng Han’s hands trembled as she opened the message—
and in that moment, the last tiny shred of hope she’d been clinging to was completely shattered.

“Don’t wait for me. Let’s not keep going.”

Sheng Han gave a bitter smile and closed the message.
Perhaps it was for the best—at least now she had a clear answer.
An answer that forced her to completely let go, to stop hoping.

Compared to when Xiu Jie had ghosted her without a word,
this straightforward reply actually hurt less.
From now on, Sheng Han would no longer disturb Xiu Jie’s life.

That night, Sheng Han sent a message to Tian You:

“Tian You, I’m willing.
But… could you give me some time?
Some time to truly let him go.”

Taking a deep breath, she hit send.

Not long after, Tian You replied:

“Sheng Han, believe me.
I’ll love you with everything I’ve got.
I’ll do my best to help you become the cheerful, bright girl you used to be.
From now on, you’ll never be alone again.
You’ll always have me by your side.”

Reading Tian You’s message, Sheng Han felt a rare sense of calm in her heart.

Maybe… this really is the best ending after all.

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The next morning, Tian You waited downstairs with breakfast, ready to walk her to class.
At lunchtime, he was the first to arrive outside her classroom to take her to eat.
Even during student council activities, the two were inseparable.

Tian You stayed by her side, silently guarding and supporting her.
He wanted to help her return to the happy, hardworking girl she used to be.

With Tian You’s daily companionship and gentle encouragement, Sheng Han slowly began to heal.
Not only that—Tian You was a great listener.
Sometimes Sheng Han would talk about her past with Xiu Jie.

Tian You would always sit there quietly, patiently listening.
When she cried, he’d hand her a tissue, staying silently by her side, never leaving.

During holidays, Tian You would plan day trips for them to explore nearby towns.
Sheng Han often said she was grateful to be in Migu Valley—
to her, it was the perfect place to heal.

The beautiful scenery and fresh air always had a magical ability
to make her forget her troubles,
and with one deep breath, her whole body felt lighter.

Maybe Tian You was the angel that Jingqi once mentioned—
the one silently staying by Sheng Han’s side.
She could truly feel his love, his quiet devotion.

And yet…
she still couldn’t completely open her heart to him.

They had been together for over three months,
but not once had they even held hands.

Occasionally, Tian You would try to reach for her hand,
but in that very moment, Xiu Jie’s face would flash through Sheng Han’s mind.
And the next second, she’d instinctively pull away.

She felt deeply sorry toward Tian You.
But he was never angry.

Just being with Sheng Han every day was enough to make Tian You happy.
He understood her.
And he was willing to wait.

Tian You believed that one day,
he would take the place of the person who had once occupied the most important part of Sheng Han’s heart.

Time passed day by day.
Sheng Han tried her best to treat Tian You well.

Back when she was with Xiu Jie,
he had always been the one to care for her, protect her, and accommodate her in every way.

Now, carrying her regrets for Xiu Jie and her guilt toward Tian You,
Sheng Han just hoped she could repay Tian You with twice the care.

Just like Eason Chan sang in “Love Transfer”:

“Take the warmth meant for one person, and give it to someone else’s chest.
Reflect on the mistakes made last time and find new dreams.
Everyone is like this—
only after experiencing the heart-racing uncertainty
do we learn not to be the sacrificial lamb of love again…”

In Tian You’s companionship and guidance, Sheng Han gradually regained her strength.
Half a semester later, Sheng Han was smoothly elected as the Head of the Publicity Department, and Tian You successfully became the Student Council President.

Senior students who had been interning off-campus during the past half-year were now returning to school.
In just a few days, it would be time for the graduation ceremony.
Sheng Han and Tian You had been busy handling the return registration for graduating seniors,
as well as overseeing the setup for the upcoming graduation gala.

That day, Sheng Han was working on venue decorations when a low voice called out to her from behind.
She turned her head—Hao Yu, hands in his pockets, stood there gazing at her steadily.

“Long time no see. How have you been?”

Sheng Han tried to keep herself calm. Her tone was cold:

“Everything’s fine.”

With that, she turned back to her work.

“I missed you,” Hao Yu said, still standing there. “I came all this way just to see you.
I’m leaving for Pengqing in a few days, once I get my diploma.”

“Oh.” Sheng Han turned to leave.

Hao Yu quickly caught up, striding toward her and grabbing her arm.

“Do you have time tonight?
Let’s have dinner—just one meal.
What time will you be done? I’ll come pick you up.”

At that moment, Tian You arrived with supplies for the setup.
Seeing the scene unfold, he didn’t hesitate—ignoring the materials in his hands,
he rushed over and stepped protectively in front of Sheng Han.

Hao Yu glanced over Tian You from head to toe, a crooked smile still playing on his lips.

“So in the end, Sheng Han, you really… heh. Never mind.
What do you want to eat tonight? I’ll come get you.”

“She’s not going with you,” Tian You said coldly,
grabbing Sheng Han by the hand and walking away.

Watching their retreating figures, Hao Yu let out a sigh and shook his head in resignation, then turned and left.

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On graduation day, Ye Lin came to find Sheng Han, voice full of reproach:

“Sheng Han! Hao Yu-ge is leaving—he’s never coming back!
He’s been looking for you everywhere.
He just wants to see you one last time!
How can you be so heartless?!”

Sheng Han looked at the childish, laughable boy in front of her.
She didn’t bother explaining. She simply let out a cold laugh and turned to leave.

Back when she had just entered university, Sheng Han had been a gentle, thoughtful girl—
always considering others, treating everyone as a friend, constantly worrying about their feelings.

And the result?

Just a game to them.
They played matchmaker recklessly under the banner of “doing what’s best for you,”
never once thinking of the consequences.

When everything fell apart—when Sheng Han was at her most helpless and devastated—
none of them showed up.
No one, except Tian You.
Everyone else avoided her like the plague.

And now?
Now they spouted morality and righteousness,
trying to shame her for being “cruel” and “cold-hearted,”
blaming her for refusing to see Hao Yu one last time.

How ridiculous.
How ironic.

Sheng Han had no interest in explaining herself.
Even less interest in wasting energy on such matters.