Memories flow like water from a burst dam, unstoppable.

Over the years, she had secretly visited her daughter at school, but Jiang Xuan was very indifferent to her.

On one occasion, she made a pair of shoes and took them to school. Jiang Xuan threw the shoes away in front of her and told her not to bother her anymore.

She was heartbroken, but there was nothing she could do.

Over the years, she has indeed failed to fulfill the responsibilities of a mother.

It's no wonder the child has no feelings for her.

However, she also had her reasons.

He Yinhua's tears flowed like a broken string of pearls, unstoppable.

She closed her eyes, forcing herself not to think about these things anymore, but the doctor's words kept echoing in her mind.

"Comrade, I need to talk to you about your test results. I know this is not easy news to accept, but I must tell you the truth."

"Based on your X-ray, ultrasound, and biopsy results, we have diagnosed you with breast cancer, and it has progressed to an advanced stage. The condition is very serious, and the cancer cells have spread to the surrounding tissues and lymph nodes."

“I know this is a huge blow to you, but as a doctor, I’m telling you honestly, there’s no point in treating you anymore.”

When she asked how many days she had left, the doctor said, "Based on past clinical experience, it may be 2 to 4 months. Of course, this varies from person to person. I hope you can maintain an optimistic attitude and live a good life."

2 months.

She only has two months left.

Even if Jiang Xuan hates her, she still has to go see her.

Her Xuan'er, her only child.

He Yinhua wiped away her tears and walked out of the hospital, muttering to herself: Ningzhou University.

*

This was the day Jiang Xuan went to register at school.

She did not set up her stall.

In the morning, Aunt Hu Tao cooked pumpkin and millet porridge for them, made steamed buns, boiled corn and eggs, and also chopped a small dish of shredded cabbage to serve as a side dish.

"I have an important meeting this morning, so I won't be able to take you to school," Lu Shengye said.

"It's okay, you go ahead with your business, I'll ride my bike there myself."

Lu Shengye nodded: "Then be careful on the road. I'll pick you up if I'm free tonight."

"You don't have to work so hard. If the school has dorms, you can stay there. I can take care of the two kids." Hu Tao handed a peeled egg to Jiang Xuan and said, "You're going to ride your bike today, so eat more."

"Thank you, Auntie. With you here, I'm not worried about Diandian and Fanxing at all. I came back because I have to sell pancakes in the morning."

Like anyone who didn't understand her idea, Hu Tao's hand holding the cabbage shreds froze in mid-air.

"Aren't you already in college? Why are you still selling pancakes? The current policy allows it, but who can say for sure? What if you get labeled as a speculator again?"

"Don't worry, Auntie. We are in the early stages of reform and opening up. The economy will develop, and the policies will not change back."

"Even so, you can earn money with your knowledge after four years of schooling, why do you have to work so hard?"

“I don’t want to trouble Auntie. I enjoy doing this. Besides, we have two kids and the expenses are already high. I want to help Shengye share the burden.”

Lu Shengye glanced at her without saying anything, but he was still quite touched.

It feels good to have someone care about you.

Walnut loved hearing that too.

Her nephew has really had a tough time these past few years.

"Alright then, just let me know if you need any help from your aunt."

"I will, thank you, Auntie."

After breakfast, Jiang Xuan and Lu Shengye went out together.

Lu Shengye pushed his bicycle.

Because they were going in different directions, Lu Shengye handed the car to Jiang Xuan at the entrance of the courtyard and told him to be careful.

The weather in early autumn is cool and pleasant, the leaves are starting to turn yellow, and a gentle breeze brings a refreshing breeze.

Jiang Xuan rode her bicycle, fully enjoying the pleasant autumn weather.

Because it was her first time riding this kind of bicycle and she was unfamiliar with the route, and there was no navigation available, Jiang Xuan stopped to check the map every now and then after riding for a while. It took her an hour to reach Ningzhou University.

Last time they came, Jiang Xuan had something to take care of, so the secretary of the Academic Affairs Office took them directly to the Academic Affairs Office, and Jiang Xuan didn't have a chance to take a good look at Ningzhou University.

Today is a perfect opportunity.

Along the main road of the campus, the leaves of the sycamore and ginkgo trees have already turned autumnal, with golden yellow and deep green complementing each other, creating a particularly picturesque scene.

The sun cast a soft glow, draping the entire campus of Ningzhou University in a golden veil.

She asked the gatekeeper for directions to the bicycle shed and then walked along the path.

The path was covered with fallen leaves, which made a "rustling" sound when stepped on.

Next to the carport is a square, where chrysanthemums and roses are in full bloom in the flowerbed in the center of the square.

Jiang Xuan parked her bicycle and walked towards the red ancient building.

That was the academic affairs office, she remembered.

It was a little past nine o'clock, and the campus was gradually becoming lively.

Groups of students were hurrying to their classrooms with their textbooks in hand.

Several students were chatting together on a bench along the path.

Several elderly professors, perhaps having just finished their morning exercise, were leisurely strolling and exchanging academic insights.

Next to the playground on one side of the teaching building is the library.

In the square in front of the library, a group of students were queuing up, waiting to enter. The librarian was a young woman.

While checking the student IDs of the students in front of her, she called out to the students behind her, "To save everyone's time, please take out your student IDs first."

Jiang Xuan slowed her pace, looking at them somewhat dazed.

In her previous life, she also frequently went to the library to browse foreign fashion magazines and learn from the designs of top designers.

I always stay until the library closes before leaving.

In an era when many students went to university just to get a diploma, she devoted her youth and sweat, pouring all her energy into fashion design.

Everyone treated her as an oddball.

Suddenly, Jiang Xuan bumped into someone.

She came to her senses and saw a boy who was a head taller than her.

He looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, exuding a youthful and innocent aura.

He was wearing a white shirt with the cuffs rolled up, revealing his well-defined wrists, and he was holding a book in his hand.

He had delicate features, a high nose bridge, and his profile looked particularly deep in the autumn sunlight. His peach blossom eyes were slightly lowered, giving him an air of aloofness.

Pretty handsome.

"I'm sorry," Jiang Xuan said.

The boy glanced down at Jiang Xuan and nodded. "It's okay."

Yes, her voice is very pleasant to hear.

The boy left after he finished speaking.

Jiang Xuan touched her ears, feeling a little confused: Was she hallucinating? Why did she feel that this person was somewhat familiar?