Wan Qiu got a novel.

There is no name, no publisher, and even only a piece of white paper as a cover.

The person who gave him this novel was Chu Yigui.

Wan Qiu opened the novel and saw words that were both strange and familiar.

This is actually a rewritten novel.

Chu Yigui integrated all the contents he had recorded in his notebook, modified and corrected them, and finally compiled them into a new novel, which he gave to Wan Qiu.

Wan Qiu read the entire novel carefully.

The text flows smoothly and naturally, without any illogicality.

Wan Qiu vaguely felt that this was probably the novel he remembered.

The details may be slightly different, but that's the gist.

"You are really amazing, Yigui." Wan Qiu stood in front of Chu Yigui, holding the printed novel, and said sincerely.

Chu Yigui did not accept Wan Qiu's compliment. He just asked calmly, "What did it feel like when you watched it?"

Wan Qiu thought about it.

“It feels like I’m just reading a novel.”

"Because it's just a novel." Chu Yigui said with a smile.

When Wan Qiu was holding the novel, Chu Yigui held his hand.

"Want to go somewhere together?"

Wan Qiu didn't know where to go.

But this was a rare opportunity for Chu Yigui to take him somewhere on his own initiative.

They didn't let anyone follow them, they just walked along.

They took a taxi on the roadside, arrived at a certain station, and waited for the shuttle bus.

Wan Qiu was holding the novel and thick copy paper, which should have been left at home.

But Chu Yigui said he wanted to take it with him.

They got on the bus, but unfortunately there were no seats, so Chu Yigui kept him by his side.

The bus went further and further away, and the seats became empty, so they sat side by side.

Outside the window, spring has gradually begun to blossom into a green world.

After getting off the car, Chu Yigui reached out to tidy up Wan Qiu's scarf and hat, and gave Wan Qiu a hand warmer.

They were far away from the city center, surrounded by low buildings, sparse vehicles, and even few pedestrians on the roadside.

The temperature was a bit cool, but luckily they were wearing warm clothes.

The warmth exchanged by holding hands also dispels the cold.

And at their final destination, Wan Qiu looked up and saw a cemetery.

In the huge cemetery, you can see different tombstones, which are solemn.

Wan Qiu looked up at Chu Yigui, but Chu Yigui took Wan Qiu across the cemetery.

Got deeper.

They stopped in a place surrounded by woods.

In front of them was a piece of ground with traces of burning.

There is a circle of bricks surrounding it.

"The cemetery managers here are somewhat superstitious. Occasionally, they will burn something for the wandering ghosts as a toll, so that they will not disturb the dead."

It was broad daylight, but Wan Qiu, who believed in the existence of ghosts, felt goose bumps on his back.

The woods became scary.

However, Chu Yigui, who noticed the change in Wan Qiu's expression, smiled.

Laughter and sunshine dispelled some of the panic.

"Let's burn this book here."

Wan Qiu was stunned and subconsciously hugged the novel tightly.

"He does not exist in this world. His former obsession has disappeared with his death. Now let him disappear peacefully."

Wan Qiu didn't understand.

Why create it again if you want to destroy it in the first place?

"Because we wanted to give him a complete life, we witnessed him together."

Wan Qiu reacted vaguely.

It’s because of my own obsession.

Because of the little uneasiness in his heart.

Chu Yigui did this to calm his confusion.

There was a breeze blowing, and even though the weather was nice today, it was still a little chilly.

But the hot pack in his pocket kept Wanqiu warm.

Wan Qiu is holding the novel.

Finally he nodded.

Chu Yigui lit one of the pages of paper and the flame started burning.

The fire burned more and more fiercely, and the beautiful white paper turned into ashes.

The text disappeared completely.

Blown by the breeze, it flies into the sky and falls on the unknown land.

Wan Qiu wondered if it would be better if he brought paper money.

"In his world, there will be people who miss him and burn them for him."

Wan Qiu felt that Chu Yigui was right.

Even though Chu Wanqiu stubbornly lost everything, there are still people who care about him.

And here, there is only Wan Qiu.

"I will live a good life." Wan Qiu said.

"I like this moment very much." Wan Qiu said.

Chu Yigui stood beside Wan Qiu.

Watch the flames disappear.

Watch the ashes fly.

Looking at Wan Qiu.

Looking at Wan Qiu who was looking at him.

Just look at Wan Qiu.

——

Chu Yigui is about to enter the third year of high school, but he has already completed all the courses for the entire grade of high school and done countless exercises.

I am still preparing the junior high school test paper for Wan Qiu.

Chu Yigui was very clear about Wan Qiu’s learning progress. He used the holidays in the first and second year of junior high school to study. Wan Qiu’s unique concentration played an important role.

Wan Qiu just took the entrance exam for the high school department.

Today is Wan Qiu's last exam in his attempt to skip a grade and go to high school.

Wan Qiu did not take part in the high school entrance examination, but the transfer student entrance examination arranged by Chu Jianshu.

Although Chu Yigui knew Wan Qiu's level, he could not guarantee that Wan Qiu would be admitted.

The high school entrance examination was more difficult than the junior high school entrance examination, and Chu Yigui was prepared for Wan Qiu to fail.

As long as Wanqiu can learn the junior high school questions well, it will also be beneficial for high school.

The pen in his hand slowly stopped writing.

He was clearly the only one in the study, but it seemed that as long as he raised his head, he could see Wan Qiu sitting next to him.

Obviously, I have spent a long time in the Chu family, but when I think about it, the person I have spent the longest time with is Wan Qiu.

Even if there was no one around him, Chu Yigui could still depict Wan Qiu's appearance.

Wan Qiu, who will soon be an adult, has grown a lot taller, but perhaps because his height grew too fast and his horizontal development was insufficient, he became too thin.

But still...

very beautiful.

Chu Yigui couldn't remove the word beautiful from the growing Wan Qiu.

It looks like new branches and leaves, tender, green and full of vitality.

The clear figure in my mind seemed to have just finished writing the question, and looked in his direction with some trepidation.

Those beautiful eyes suddenly shone him into them and immediately attracted his attention.

When Chu Yigui smiled subconsciously, the figure suddenly disappeared.

Chu Yigui half leaned on the back of his hand, vaguely feeling that he seemed to be a little crazy.

Besides being in school...

All their time, all together.

Just the separation time for this one day of exams made Chu Yigui feel uncomfortable.

After closing the test paper he was preparing, Chu Yigui went downstairs and sat in the living room.

From here you can just see the main entrance of the villa.

Butler Bai stepped forward and poured Chu Yigui a glass of simple water: "Are you worried?"

"Thank you." Chu Yigui stood up and took the water without losing his manners.

"If you're so worried, why don't you come along?"

Chu Jianshu sent Wan Qiu to take the exam early in the morning.

Because of Chu Jianshu, Wan Qiu's results will be announced immediately after he finishes the test paper, and they will get the news directly.

"Wan Qiu asked me if I wanted to go with him..." Chu Yigui's fingers unconsciously stroked the rim of the cup, "I just don't think I have the right to worry so much."

"How can a worried person have the right to say that? You are taking it too seriously."

Butler Bai had a gentle expression as he looked at the child who had almost grown up under his care.

“It’s also because I’m a little scared.”

Butler Bai looked a little surprised and asked, "What are you afraid of?"

Chu Yigui said slowly: "I know how hard he works to study. If his efforts are not rewarded, I'm afraid he will be sad."

Butler Bai was a little surprised.

Chu Yigui did not look at Butler Bai, but his expression was a little dazed.

His gaze was not fixed on one place, but was vague.

There was nothing before his eyes that immediately attracted him.

"It doesn't matter. Wan Qiu may not be disappointed because of this. That child is happy no matter what he does." Butler Bai couldn't help but smile when he thought of this.

Wan Qiu seems to be able to fall into happiness no matter what he does.

Butler Bai also knew that his comfort had no effect, but it was no big deal.

Chu Yigui was sincere and worried about Wan Qiu from his own perspective.

Although Butler Bai felt that it was a bit too much, there was nothing wrong in worrying about others.

Chu Yigui looked at the time.

The exam time has passed, and now it has exceeded the marking time. Wan Qiu must have received the results.

but……

There is no news.

Butler Bai had already gone to the kitchen to prepare dinner, even though it was still bright outside.

Chu Yigui stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, pushed it open and walked out.

The surroundings were filled with the chirping of insects and birds, and it was a chaotic mess.

The sound of the leaves rustling was particularly clear.

The high temperature of the summer afternoon clings to the skin and penetrates into the body, trying to deprive it of moisture.

Chu Yigui frowned.

Amid the noise, a faint sound suddenly came from far away.

Chu Yigui turned around and went back into the living room. The closed windows blocked everything behind him.

But Chu Yigui did not go to the door immediately.

But standing still.

The warmth of the sunlight shining through the window onto his back, all the troubles disappeared when the sound of the door opening was heard.

Chu Jianshu came in first, and Butler Bai immediately helped Chu Jianshu pick up his briefcase.

Wan Qiu appeared beside Chu Jianshu.

When you stand in the sun and look into the darkness, it is always less clear, but the young man at the door seems to emit a faint halo in the shadow, which is particularly eye-catching.

Butler Bai spoke gently to Wan Qiu, and Wan Qiu responded.

Then, Wan Qiu turned her head, and her beautiful eyes accurately captured Chu Yigui's presence.

Chu Yigui smiled.

Wan Qiu walked forward, crossed the living room, stood in front of Chu Yigui, and stepped on Chu Yigui's shadow.

"Congratulations." Chu Yigui spoke earlier than Wan Qiu.

"Did you know I passed? Did your father tell you? But your father didn't call?" Wan Qiu was obviously surprised that Chu Yigui could guess it.

"It seems that I guessed right?" Chu Yigui just smiled.

"I can go to high school with you!" Wan Qiu suddenly stepped forward and hugged Chu Yigui, expressing his happiness wantonly.

Chu Yigui lowered his eyes and smiled: "In the remaining year, I have to ask the young master to take good care of me."

“Hehehehe.”

Wan Qiu's laughter came out from Chu Yigui's arms, muffled, but like a candy coated with frosting, even sweeter.

Wan Qiu successfully skipped a grade.

Although it only skipped one level.

But at least they could study in the same school for a year, which was precious enough for Wan Qiu.

Wan Qiu also received praise from Chu Jianshu.

He said he was studying really hard.

Wan Qiu knew that he might not be smart, but it turned out that working hard was useful.

Chu Yigui's fingers shuttled through Wan Qiu's hair.

It carried a familiar aura that only Wan Qiu had, entangled with joy, and was hotter than the sun.

Chu Yigui noticed Chu Jianshu walking towards him.

Chu Yigui patted Wan Qiu on the back and said, "Go tell Zhou Peiyu?"

"Yes!" Wan Qiu let go of Chu Yigui, excitedly took out his mobile phone, and walked past Chu Jianshu to make a call.

Chu Jianshu turned his head, and his usually serious face showed a little more peace because of the softness.

"Thank you for your hard work, Yigui." Chu Jianshu said.

"It's Wan Qiu who has been working hard."

"Your grades have never dropped and you work very hard." Chu Jianshu also affirmed Chu Yigui.

After Wan Qiu's embrace disappeared, Chu Yigui's mood returned to calm. He was as gentle and decent as ever, but more lively than before.

"Uncle Chu is used to compliments." Chu Yigui tilted his head slightly, like a junior who was a little embarrassed by the compliments. "I am also very happy to hear Uncle Chu's compliments."

"The courses in the third year of high school will be very intense, and you should focus more on yourself. The principal told me that your grades are very good and you can represent the school to participate in the competition, but you refused."

The principal mentioned this many times in front of Chu Jianshu, but Chu Jianshu, who was no longer Chu Yigui's father, could not give the principal any guarantees.

"It was indeed rejected." Chu Yigui replied.

"It's a good thing to participate in more competitions, get enough honors, or even be admitted directly without taking the college entrance examination."

"I still hope to take the college entrance examination as scheduled, experience the examination atmosphere, and become familiar with the examination questions."

Chu Jianshu knew that the underlying meaning of this sentence was to pave the way for Wan Qiu's future college entrance examination.

"If that's your choice, I can't say anything. It's just that it's a pity to give up such a great honor. It will be of great benefit to your future."

Chu Jianshu felt regretful, as this was an achievement that neither Chu Zhang nor Yang Ze could achieve.

Chu Yigui gave up too easily.

Although he felt that Chu Yigui might regret it, he also felt that it was not Chu Yigui who would regret it.

"I know, Uncle Chu."

Chu Yigui's response was a rejection that was neither soft nor hard, so Chu Jianshu would not dwell on it too much.

He is no longer Chu Yigui's father and cannot forcefully interfere in Chu Yigui's life.

"Wan Qiu was very happy when he knew he passed. He said he would be the first to tell you."

When Chu Jianshu mentioned Wan Qiu, he put away all his utilitarianism and looked amused.

"I wanted to call you, but I wanted to tell you in person."

Chu Yigui couldn't hide his smile either.

"But I'm afraid Wan Qiu won't be able to skip a grade in high school, so just follow the normal schedule."

Chu Jianshu also knew that Wan Qiu had spent too much time trying to skip a grade.

Since he is not smart, he has to spend several times more time to learn what ordinary people can learn easily.

"I understand, Uncle Chu, I will make a good study plan." Chu Yigui said.

"I know. I trust you very much." Chu Jianshu hesitated, and finally said, "Even now, I still think you are my child."

Chu Yigui just responded to Chu Jianshu calmly: "Thank you, Uncle Chu, you are like a father to me."

This isn't a completely unfamiliar response after all.

Chu Yigui expressed his feelings.

Chu Jianshu turned and left.

Chu Yigui watched Chu Jianshu's back disappear from his sight. He stayed for a while before walking towards the direction where Wan Qiu was calling.

Wan Qiu was really, really happy.

For Wan Qiu, this is not just about skipping grades. It is basically a proof that as long as he works hard, he can be as good as normal people.

He's just dumber.

But he is no longer the person who was so stupid that he couldn't even understand what was being said.

"I'm really happy woooooo."

After Wan Qiu told Zhou Peiyu about his joy, the joy deep in his heart hit his nose with a bitter taste.

"Oh, why are you crying? Isn't this a good thing? Why are you crying?" Zhou Peiyu praised happily.

"Woo woo... maybe this is tears of joy?" Wan Qiu said, thinking about what he had learned.

“Hahahahahahahaha.” Hearing Wan Qiu crying, Zhou Peiyu laughed happily on the other side, “Anyway, it’s great that you’re here. I tell you, you have to see with your own eyes how Chu Yigui looks like when he’s in school!”

"Hmm?" Wan Qiu hesitated and asked in confusion.

"You must have heard other people talking about Chu Yigui in school. Really, he is the most handsome boy in the school in the eyes of the girls. He is always the best in study. To be honest, teachers won't even use students of Chu Yigui's level as examples. He is a genius who cannot be replicated."

"Hmm..." Wan Qiu often heard Zhou Peiyu talking to him about Chu Yigui on the phone.

"Come to think of it, have I ever told you that when Chu Yigui was in the first year of high school, a senior who had graduated from the third year of high school went to confess her love to Chu Yigui, saying that she was born two years too early and that she was willing to wait for Chu Yigui to grow up."

Zhou Peiyu talked on and on.

Wan Qiu was a little confused: "Why do we have to wait for Chu Yigui to grow up?"

"Dating, dating!" Zhou Peiyu said carelessly, with obvious mockery in her voice, "It is said that she was the school beauty in the third year of high school. When I heard about it, she had already graduated. It is said that she was admitted to the best university in the country through the college entrance examination, and she said that she would wait for Chu Yigui there."

Wan Qiu was a little surprised: "Is Chu Yigui dating a senior?"

"No."

Suddenly, a very clear and concise sentence came from behind Wan Qiu. Wan Qiu turned around suddenly and saw Chu Yigui standing behind him.

"Nothing?" This sudden sentence even interrupted the conversation between Wan Qiu and Zhou Peiyu, making Wan Qiu forget what he had just heard.

"I'm not in a relationship with that senior, and she didn't confess to me. I think she was instigated by her classmates. She was looking behind me when she said these words."

Chu Yigui sat next to Wan Qiu and turned his head to speak to Wan Qiu.

"I did refuse it, but I don't know why the rumor got out. I didn't refuse it."

Zhou Peiyu on the other end of the phone also heard it clearly.

"I guess so, because a girl who confessed to Chu Yigui before said that Chu Yigui himself said that he only focused on studying and didn't consider anything else." Zhou Peiyu nodded.

"I did say that." Chu Yigui responded.

"...So many people confessed?" Wan Qiu murmured.

"It's not really a confession." Chu Yigui told Wan Qiu calmly, "High school students are under great academic pressure, and many students want to vent their stress in other ways. Coupled with their ignorant expectations of love, this kind of thing happens."

Wan Qiu looked at Chu Yigui eagerly.

I don’t know why Chu Yigui felt a little cold when he talked about these things.

It’s as if all the romance and beauty are frozen in ice and can only be seen but not touched.

"Wow, what kind of straight man statement is that? Since you have a pretty face, I won't complain about you." Zhou Peiyu's voice came from Wan Qiu's phone.

"Isn't it because you like me that you confessed?" Wan Qiu murmured.

"Not necessarily. If I have a good enough partner, I will feel vain. Good looks, better grades, and excellent family conditions are enough to confuse my feelings. They only see these things in me, and even my family is just an illusion."

Wan Qiu hesitated.

Zhou Peiyu understood what was said and was silent for two seconds: "Oh, I know everyone is superficial, but you are really good... Well, if someone only dates me because I have money, I will be very unhappy. Sorry."

Chu Yigui did not comment.

He looked away calmly, as if he didn't like the mention of the confession he had been made to.

But Wan Qiu hesitated and looked at his phone.

He looked up and glanced at Chu Yigui again.

"But Yigui is just very beautiful?" Wan Qiu suddenly said.

"Of course, she is good-looking. I think she can compare with the male stars on TV without makeup, except Chu Zhang," said Zhou Peiyu.

"And Yigui is a good student, right? Isn't that something worth liking?"

Wan Qiu held the pen unconsciously while thinking, as if he was recalling the time when Chu Yigui tutored him.

"Yigui is always so handsome when he explains a problem to me. Isn't he worthy of love?"

"Now that you put it...now that you put it..." Zhou Peiyu was a little hesitant at this moment.

"The family is well-off..." Wan Qiu was suddenly stunned and said slowly, "Yigui has no money now."

Zhou Peiyu: “Puff…”

But Wan Qiu immediately said: "But Yigui will have a lot of money in the future, because Yigui is very outstanding!"

Zhou Peiyu was overjoyed on the other end of the phone: "Ah, yes, yes, yes..."

It was not until Wan Qiu hung up the phone and was fiddling with his phone to call other people to share the good news that he inadvertently looked up and met Chu Yigui's eyes.

Chu Yigui was looking at him.

It’s just that it’s a little different from the peaceful look it always had before, and seems a little subtle.

It's a very happy look.

As the autumn faded away, I felt like I had bitten into a juicy summer orange and tasted the fresh, sweet and sour flavor.

Chu Yigui looked away.

Wan Qiu didn't understand.

Wan Qiu looked at his phone and saw the message that he had passed sent in the family group.

Because everyone else was still at work, Wan Qiu didn't dare to call directly as it would affect their work.

Because of a phone call with Zhou Peiyu, the group was in an uproar.

Wan Qiu read the messages one by one, his lips curled up, unable to hide his happy mood.

But when Wan Qiu looked up again, he found that Chu Yigui was still looking not far away, as if in a daze.

His hand quietly covered his lips.

He looked like he was thinking about something.

"Yigui?" Wan Qiu asked with some confusion while holding the phone.

"Hmm..." Chu Yigui seemed to come back to his senses and suddenly leaned on Wan Qiu's shoulder.

With one shoulder higher than the other, the warmth of the other person was quickly transmitted to them.

Wan Qiu was a little confused.

"What's wrong?" Wan Qiu saw a smile on Chu Yigui's lips.

Chu Yigui said self-deprecatingly: "My thinking has gone astray."

"Huh?" Wan Qiu was confused.

“When I thought others were superficial, I discovered that I was the most superficial.”

Chu Yigui felt a little helpless and met Wan Qiu's puzzled look.

"Wan Qiu likes me because I look good, am I good at studying?"

"I like it." Wan Qiu responded as a matter of course.

Chu Yigui smiled, and the tips of his ears were tinged with red.

Although it was almost evening, it seemed as if I was seeing the orchard at noon, gorgeous and dazzling.

"I will be more tactful and sincere in rejecting confessions in the future."

Wan Qiu found Chu Yigui’s words very strange.

But when I think about it, I seem to understand it.

Saying no is inherently difficult and definitely requires skill.