Xia Yangyang remained silent.
However, Gong Xue'er continued, "Back then, you were like a beautiful swan in my eyes; the epitome of perfection. Everyone in the class, boys and girls alike, adored you. I wished I could be just a fraction as good as you."
Gong Xue'er seemed to recall something out of the blue, "Those three years of middle school were the happiest years of my life; all because of you, Xia Yangyang. For the first time, I felt like I was more than just an ugly duckling. I felt privileged to be friends with someone as radiant as you. I could actually believe that one day, I could shine as brightly."
Xia Yangyang retorted, "But you never truly considered me a friend."
Gong Xue'er objected, "No, I genuinely considered you my best friend. Do you remember the wish box we buried under the third magnolia tree? Would you like to see it again?"
Of course, Xia Yangyang remembered.
