Chapter 121 Love Can Withstand the Long Years

"Zhao Zhao, have you decided which school you want to apply to?"

Yao Xin looked at the thick college application form in her hand with worry. There were still four months left before the college entrance examination. The school distributed the previous year's application form, asking students to set a goal to motivate themselves and get through the final sprint of high school.

Gu Ji raised his head from looking at the college application form, rubbed his sore eyes. He had been studying for much longer periods recently, and his eyes had been constantly tired and sore.

Before she could even speak, Guan Xiang exclaimed, "With Zhao Zhao's grades, she'll definitely go to Nan'an University."

Yao Xin propped up her heavy head and said, "I shouldn't ask. I don't even dare to speculate about the top student's college application choices."

"Stop whining and get back to your work." Dan Si slapped Yao Xin on the head, looking at him with exasperation.

Yao Xin immediately covered his head with both hands, looking miserable, and said, "Brother Dan, could you please let me know in advance next time you're going to hit someone on the head? You always do surprise attacks."

"No, hurry up and correct your mistakes." Dan Si glanced at him and continued working on the problems.

Yao Xin, like a wronged little wife, picked up her pen to correct the wrong answers, daring not to speak out.

Guan Xiang quietly leaned over and whispered to Gu Ji, "Has Dan Si taken the wrong medicine lately?"

Gu Ji shook his head and sighed, "I didn't take the wrong medicine, it's just that my grades slipped in the monthly exam a couple of days ago, so I'm cramming here."

Dan Si's grades have unknowingly risen to the top 100 in his grade over the past three years, an achievement he could never have imagined three years ago.

To maintain his ranking, he is now working even harder. His goal is to get into the computer science program at Nan'an University, and without some achievements and substance, he won't get in at all.

Thinking of this, Gu Ji recalled that Uncle Dan had also talked to her about her college application a few weeks ago.

"Children, drink your milk first." Dan Anwen placed the glass on the desk; the milky white liquid shimmered under the crystal chandelier.

The academic pressure in the last semester of senior year is constantly increasing, and even a top student like Gu Ji has to study late into the night.

Upon hearing the sound, Gu Ji raised her aching shoulders and neck, stiffly twisted her slender swan neck a few times, picked up the room-temperature milk beside her, and drank it all in one gulp.

After finishing his milk, Gu Ji had a ring of fine, creamy foam around his lips, and the man's dark eyes darkened slightly.

Seeing that she wanted to continue doing her homework after putting down the glass, Dan Anwen frowned slightly and said, "Little friend, you should rest for a while. It's not good for your eyes to keep going like this."

Gu Ji looked at the test papers spread out on the table, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Okay."

Dan Anwen glanced at his watch, gently patted the girl's soft head, and asked softly, "Would you like to go to the terrace to relax for a while?"

The tender and affectionate gaze in the man's eyes almost made the girl lose herself in it, and she fell deeply in love with him.

A glint flashed in Gu Ji's clear eyes, but to conceal the change in them, she immediately put on a faint smile. "Go."

Anyway, she only has a few big questions left on her test paper, so she can finish them when she gets back.

Gu Ji stood on the terrace and looked at the sky for a while, and found that the weather was not good that night. The stars in the sky were all blocked by dark clouds.

Gu Ji sighed and sat down on the sofa, taking the bright red strawberries the man offered.

Seeing that she was bored, Dan Anwen casually crossed his legs, his gaze deep, "Little friend, do you have a university you want to apply to?"

This problem had been bothering him for a while. He hadn't heard her mention her preferred university and major, and he was worried that her university might not be in Nan'an City.

It might not even be in the country.

Wouldn't this greatly increase the chances of a child falling into the hands of others?

Even if the school she ultimately chooses is not in Nan'an City, or even in China, he will respect her decision and will not interfere with her ideals. He will try his best to make time to see her during her university years.

Gu Ji paused, her cheeks bulging with strawberries, and blinked. She seemed to have forgotten about discussing her college application with Uncle Dan.

With her grades, she could easily get into the top universities in China, and going to a school abroad wouldn't be a problem either. However, she already had a specific university in mind that she wanted to attend.

"I want to study at Southampton University."

As soon as the girl finished speaking, the man could clearly feel the weight lifted from his heart.

"Then you can continue to be my junior." Dan Anwen chuckled softly, his affectionate phoenix eyes gazing at the girl's delicate cheeks, watching the dimples that appeared and disappeared as her lips moved slightly, and his heart was filled with contentment.

"Yeah, so wish me luck." Gu Ji smiled mischievously.

Dan Anwen raised the corners of her eyes and said in an intimate tone, "Okay, then I wish my future junior a successful landing."

"Uncle Dan, aren't you curious about why I chose this school?" Gu Ji stuffed another strawberry into his mouth and mumbled.

Dan Anwen's deep, dark eyes flickered slightly. He was so caught up in his joy that he hadn't really thought about this issue.

"So what's your reason?"

"Of course it's because the food at Nan'an University is delicious!" Gu Ji said, half true and half false, without revealing her true thoughts.

She liked the school partly because of the gentle and refined man in front of her; she wanted to get closer to him step by step, whether through his career path or his grades.

Only when she herself becomes able to stand shoulder to shoulder with him will she have the courage to confess that she loves him.

On the other hand, it's because of her dream.

Nanan University, as one of the top universities in China, has a Chinese language and literature program that is among the best in the country.

Chinese is a subject she excels at and enjoys. The charm of words can sometimes give people boundless courage and hope. Choosing Chinese Language and Literature is the most suitable major she can think of so far.

Passion can withstand the test of time.

Her career goal is to become a teacher, but as for why she didn't choose a teacher training program directly...

It's because she wanted to experience the charm of different languages ​​and histories from ancient and modern times, both Chinese and foreign, but the Chinese language major offered by teacher training programs was too narrow and limited.

The weighty river of history is written with symbols and words, and people continue to explore and study them. The words that carry the weight of time have their own unique charm.

She believes that the power of words and language is irreplaceable by anything else.

Dan An smiled and didn't say anything. He knew that the child definitely didn't choose Nan'an University for that reason. However, the reason for the choice was not important. What mattered was that the person in front of him liked this school.

"So what major do you want to choose?"

Gu Ji smiled mischievously, her tone playful, "Uncle Dan, guess what?"

Dan Anwen chuckled softly, a helpless smile playing on his lips, but his tone was extremely firm: "Choose a major related to literature."

Upon hearing this, Gu Ji froze, forgetting to chew the strawberry in her mouth. She blinked her almond-shaped eyes, and asked in a daze, "How did you know?"

A glint flashed in Dan Anwen's eyes. "Your strength lies in Chinese, so it's normal for you to choose a major related to it."

The girl never imagined that her secret thoughts would be so easily guessed by the man. It seemed she had to keep her feelings for him a secret. She didn't dare to imagine what would happen if he found out one day.

Seeing the girl's thoughtful expression, the man's thin lips curved slightly, and his dark pupils deepened.

A child's thoughts are sometimes clearly written on her face. When she was doing a Chinese test, she exuded a relaxed and cheerful aura.

But when faced with an English test, her face remained expressionless or tightly furrowed throughout, and she would let out a deep sigh of relief after finishing.

It couldn't be easier to guess.

He was a little worried that innocent children might be harmed by malicious people when they go to university.

The man didn't think he was being overly anxious; he was no different from any other parent of a high school student.

He worries whether his child's body can handle the arduous study load of senior year, whether she will cry if her college entrance exam results are not ideal, and whether she will suffer injustice in college.

Even if he can be her strong support, always protecting and caring for her, she still has to learn to grow up and face the world's fierce storms alone.

Pampering her like a hothouse flower is not the best choice for her; on the contrary, it will break her wings of freedom.

No one can stay confined to one place for their entire life. The outside world is incredibly wonderful and alluring. His child also loves the bustling world, rather than staying in one place forever.

He could unconditionally satisfy her material needs, but she had to experience and explore the world of spiritual richness on her own.

The unknown future belongs to her alone; he cannot interfere or stop her from moving forward. Respect and protection are the best choices.

Although he couldn't help but worry in his heart, he was happy to accept it.