The car window rolled down, and a cool night breeze brushed against her face, scattering her beautiful hair.

Lin Yanwan gazed out the window at the desolate, dark street, her thoughts drifting back to the scene of her first meeting with Jiang Xia in her past life.

One evening during her first winter break, she finished her part-time job and was stranded at a bus stop in a torrential downpour on her way back to school. Her roommates had all gone home, and there was no one to bring her an umbrella.

She watched others leave with umbrellas, or wanted to imitate them and dash into the rain with great bravado, but after thinking about the guitar on her back, she ultimately held back.

As darkness fell, the torrential rain showed no signs of abating. The floodwaters along the streets gradually swelled into a turbulent river, with passing vehicles speeding through the waves and splashing water everywhere.

Another bus slowly came to a stop. Watching the alumni hurrying away with their umbrellas, she mustered up her courage several times to ask if they could go back to school together, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't bring herself to say it.

A heart, like the cold winter day, slowly sinks into despair.

As the last bus disappeared into the rain, Lin Yanwan's last hope was dashed.

She exhaled a puff of white breath, rubbed her hands vigorously, and planned to take off her down jacket, wrap it around her guitar, and then rush back to her dorm room in one breath.

This was her last resort.

Just then, a tall, slender figure holding an umbrella appeared in front of her.

"Hello, would you like to go back to school together?"

The gentle voice rang out, and Lin Yanwan froze, stopping her actions of taking off her clothes and staring blankly at the boy holding the umbrella in front of her.

He was wearing a black trench coat, with wispy bangs framing his face. White headphone wires extended from the trench coat pocket to his ear canal. Half of his face was hidden in the shadow of an umbrella, while the other half was illuminated by the streetlights. His eyes held a warm smile, making him quite handsome.

"Mmm! Mmm!!"

Lin Yanwan nodded hurriedly, and for some reason, she suddenly felt an urge to cry.

There are still many kind-hearted people in this world; after all, her long wait was worthwhile.

"By the way, are you studying at Chongqing University, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing Medical University, or Sichuan Fine Arts Institute?"

"I...I'm a teacher's college student." After saying that, she hesitated for a moment and then said, "If it's not on my way, then there's no need to go through all that trouble. I can go back by myself."

After all, there are just too many schools near the university town, and she doesn't want to trouble others, especially a stranger.

In this world, no one except your parents has an obligation to help you.

"It's alright, I'm right next to you, from the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. We're not far apart, it won't take too long."

Jiang Xia put away his headphones, glanced at the guitar case behind her, and said with a smile, "It's fine for people to get a little wet, but instruments won't be. I guess you've been waiting here for the rain to stop because you're afraid the rain will damage your guitar, right?"

Lin Yanwan nodded slightly, her face blushing, as if her thoughts had been seen through at a glance.

"It's drizzling a bit, come to the right, and you'd better hold your guitar so you don't get wet."

"Okay, sure."

For the rest of the journey, the two shared an umbrella, carefully avoiding the puddles that reflected the light ahead, but their shoes and trouser legs still inevitably got wet from the rain.

Under the cold, torrential rain, it seemed that only this small umbrella carried a rare touch of human warmth.

"Why didn't you go home for winter break?" Jiang Xia asked casually.

"Hmm, I have a part-time job at a music event that won't end for a few more days. What about you?"

"Same as you, I still have some things to do at the studio, so I can't leave for a while."

Lin Yan nodded. The Sichuan Fine Arts Institute was right next to the Normal University, and she often saw art students carrying drawing boards.

So, he just finished dealing with his business for the day and happened to run into her on his way back to school?

"You...have we met somewhere before?"

Lin Yanwan glanced at his profile out of the corner of her eye, and he seemed vaguely familiar. Perhaps it was because of his consistently gentle demeanor, but she didn't feel awkward at all when talking to him.

"Really?" Jiang Xia looked puzzled, as she couldn't find any relevant face in her memory.

"Did you go to Wanzhou No. 2 High School?" Lin Yanwan suddenly asked.

Jiang Xia was stunned: "You too?"

Lin Yanwan nodded: "Yes, I'm in the first class of the humanities stream."

"What a coincidence, I'm from Class 6 of the humanities stream, an art student from the class of 2006."

"I knew it! We must have met before!"

She was slightly excited, not expecting to run into such a kind-hearted guy outside. Not only was he from the same hometown, but he was also a classmate. This brought them closer together, and the little bit of restraint she had felt vanished instantly.

When traveling far from home, encountering an old friend in a foreign land is enough to make two people feel good towards each other.

"My name is Lin Yanwan, what's yours?"

Upon hearing the name, Jiang Xia suddenly realized what it meant.

In the second semester of my senior year, this name always appeared in the top three of the grade in every exam.

It turned out to be her.

“I remember your name immediately. You’re a genius in the humanities, someone the teachers always praise. Your essays have been used as model essays several times.” He laughed. “My name is Jiang Xia, just an unknown in the humanities class.”

"Don't say anymore. I bombed the college entrance exam, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten into Chongqing Normal University," she said with a sigh.

Jiang Xia's breath hitched. Failing the exam meant he was going to Chongqing Normal University? He had used up all his luck in this life to get into Sichuan Fine Arts Institute by sheer luck. It was true that there was no comparison between a top student and a slacker.

"You make me sound stupid."

"No way, Sichuan Fine Arts Institute is just as good, okay?"

The two chatted and laughed as they walked to the gate of Chongqing Normal University, their atmosphere much more lively than at the beginning.

The aroma of roasted sweet potatoes suddenly wafted through the rain, and Jiang Xia's stomach rumbled reflexively. He looked at Lin Yanwan and asked, "Have you had dinner?"

"Not yet, but I still have some snacks in my dorm room."

She looked slightly embarrassed. She had originally planned to eat at the cafeteria, but she had waited too long at the bus stop, and the cafeteria must have been closed by now.

"Then I'll treat you to roasted sweet potatoes. They taste best when you're hungry and cold," Jiang Xia said with a smile.

"I'll take you. I'm already very grateful that you kindly offered to take me back to school."

The two walked to the sweet potato stall under their umbrellas. Lin Yanwan insisted on paying, and they bought two sweet potatoes for a total of ten yuan. They put one in a disposable bag for each of them.

The two finally arrived at the girls' dormitory building. Lin Yanwan hesitated for a long time before asking, "Jiang Xia, after we're done, do you want to go back together?"

"We'll see when the time comes; I'm a bit busy."

"Shall we add a phone number first?"

"Okay, my phone number is 189****8614."

Watching Jiang Xia gradually leave, Lin Yanwan stood downstairs in the dormitory building, holding a sweet potato, slightly stunned.

She didn't know why she suddenly wanted Jiang Xia's phone number. Besides the fact that they were from the same hometown, she probably thought he was a decent person.

Yes, he has a great personality and good looks!

Lin Yanwan's face flushed slightly when she thought of her appearing before her like a savior, holding an umbrella.

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(Sorry for the late update, this chapter ends here for now, the male and female leads will definitely get back together.)