To Youth

After the re-examination, Lin Luo wandered around the Peking University campus. Although she felt that she had done her best, she was not completely sure that she would be admitted.

When she was little, Lin Dayong often brought her to Jinghe to discuss business, and she had visited every scenic spot and historical site there. So she didn't plan to stay in Jinghe for too long, nor did she plan to rest for the next few months. Instead, she had a full schedule of tutoring assignments, hoping to earn more money and achieve financial independence to pursue graduate studies on her own.

Therefore, she still wanted to see Fu Xingchuan before leaving.

Lin Luo took out her cell phone and thought about what to send to Fu Xingchuan. She didn't know if his behavior yesterday was telling her: I don't want to see you.

"Look, isn't that Fu Xingchuan and Su Youyi?" Two girls passed by. Lin Luo looked up and saw Fu Xingchuan and his girlfriend walking together. They walked side by side. Lin Luo remembered that she once stood beside him like that. How could four years have passed in a flash?

"They're such a perfect match! I heard they plan to get married as soon as they graduate."

"That's fake! My boyfriend is in the same class as Fu Xingchuan. He told me that Fu Xingchuan got accepted into graduate school and wants to continue his studies. Fu Xingchuan's father is a very famous cardiologist in China, and it seems his brother also graduated with a master's degree from the Medical Department of Peking University."

"Why did I hear that he was going abroad with Su Youyi?"

"Don't spread those rumors you heard from somewhere."

"oh."

Fortunately it's just a rumor.

They walked away, and Lin Luo followed behind Fu Xingchuan and the others. The Fu Xingchuan in college that she imagined really appeared in her eyes. It was nice to just look at him from a distance, without disturbing or causing any trouble.

They turned into a small alley, but Lin Luo did not follow. She looked around and saw only unfamiliar buildings. She seemed to be lost again.

"Wen Zenian, Xiao Cai said he met you at the station yesterday. Were you cheated on? That's normal, brother. Hahaha..." Hearing the familiar name, Lin Luo looked over and saw that the man she met yesterday was walking towards her not far away.

Being laughed at by several classmates, he lowered his head. Lin Xiao thought about what happened to Wen Zenian yesterday and walked towards them. She had just put on some makeup and looked pretty good. She deliberately blocked Wen Zenian's way and said, "Hello, classmate, can I ask for directions?"

"But..." Wen Zenian raised his head slightly. Seeing her stunned for a moment, Lin Luo gave him a standard smile, "Brother Zenian, what a coincidence! I was looking for you. Let me treat you to a meal!"

Wen Zenian frowned, as if he didn't know what she was up to, but the boys next to him looked Fan Linlu up and down, their faces not looking good, and said in a sarcastic tone: "Brother Zenian, we'll leave first."

"What are you doing?" Wen Zenian asked her.

Lin Xiao put away her fake smile and said, "I'm helping you out. Isn't it obvious?"

"Aren't you afraid of being misunderstood by others? How will it affect your future life?" He thought a lot about it, but Lin Luo didn't think so far. It was still unknown whether she could still live in Peking University.

"I'm here for the re-examination. I'm not a student of your school yet, and my results this time are not very ideal. You don't have to worry." Lin Luo said honestly.

No wonder Wen Zenian thought she was young. Lin Luo looked at him and said, "Thank you for the flowers. I thought I wouldn't see you again. I left my coat at the hotel. Do you want me to bring it back to you now?"

"No need, that was given to you by my...ex-girlfriend, just throw it away!" Wen Zenian lowered his head again.

Lin Luo saw Fu Xingchuan and Su Youyi passing by the intersection. Fu Xingchuan looked over here. Lin Luo patted Wen Zenian's shoulder first. He completely blocked her way. Only after they passed by did Lin Luo breathe a sigh of relief.

Wen Zenian looked at her in surprise, thinking that they probably wouldn't run into each other again. Lin Luo pointed at him and said, "I cried yesterday because of that man. I've had a crush on him for five years, but he doesn't like me at all. You're not as miserable as I am! What's the big deal about a broken heart? Don't be dejected, hold your head up. A proud rose will never bow its head. It even has thorns. A teacher of mine said that we live for love and to protect ourselves."

The phone rang. It was Lin Dayong. Lin Luo said goodbye to Wen Zenian. "If we meet again when I come to Jinghe, I'll treat you to a meal! Goodbye!"

"Oh, okay." Wen Zenian watched her walk away, his ponytail swinging back and forth, and said excitedly: "Dad, I suddenly miss Teacher Yin. Let's go visit her sometime!"

"She's busy right now, maybe next time!"

"good."

Lin Luo returned to Nan'an. As her university studies were drawing to a close, everyone began to pursue their own future. Xu Yangyang and Tian Yajun went to Suzhou to work hard and interned at the same company. As usual, they competed with each other all day long.

Ruan Ye was successfully admitted to graduate school at his own university.

Zhu Changyu signed up for the Western Development Plan and was also planning to open his own business. The owner of the Zhajiangmian restaurant at No. 1 Middle School had little business acumen, so Zhu Changyu wanted to combine Zhajiangmian and barbecue to create a chain restaurant. Xu Yangyang and Lin Luo were impressed and invested, becoming original shareholders.

They also racked their brains together to come up with a bright name, "Sheep, Tiger, Pig".

They opened their first store at the former location of a Zhajiang Noodle House, and then bought a neighboring store to connect the two. On the day the plaque arrived, Zhu Changyu kept saying, "What a great name."

Xu Yangyang, wearing a mask, was moving tables and working on the renovation plan she had designed. Seeing Zhu Changyu slacking off at the door, she grabbed his ear and dragged him in. "It hurts, you haven't reconciled with Brother Yao yet?"

"I've already told you, it's completely over between us." Xu Yangyang was angry. Zhu Changyu winked at Lin Qiao. She had said this a hundred or eighty times, but she always repeated the same mistake after saying it. They were no longer surprised.

"When did Lu Zhuo come?" Zhu Changyu and Lin Luo were carrying the same table.

Lin Luo looked at him, wearing a pair of glasses, looking like a gentleman, but with his sleeves rolled up, wiping the floor attentively. The corners of his mouth curled up, "He has been here the whole time, here for Tang Zhihua."

"Are they okay?" Zhu Changyu asked.

Lu Zhuo studied computer science in college and started his own business in the second semester of his junior year. He is now the president of a company. Lin Qi told him, "Not yet. Mr. Lu is in the process of pursuing his wife and has even said he wants to sever ties with his father."

Livestreaming took off that year, and Tang Zhihua became a viral sensation, becoming a renowned livestreamer. She helped promote Nan'an's navel oranges, a local specialty, and their brisk sales solved the problem of unsold fresh fruit for farmers. She became a local celebrity, and while her busy schedule was incredibly brisk, she was incredibly happy, and Lin Luo was equally pleased.

"Lin Luo, why don't you have a relationship?" Zhu Changyu suddenly asked her. The corners of Lin Luo's mouth curved slightly smaller. "I haven't met anyone I like."

"That's good. If you meet her, you must seize the opportunity and confess your feelings immediately." This is what he said based on his experience. Lin Luo and Xu Yangyang both knew that he was still obsessed with Tong Yun.

"Yeah." She responded lightly, but what she was thinking in her heart was, it's too late.

In June, NTU held its 2017 graduation ceremony, and Lin Qiao and her classmates all put on their bachelor's gowns.

Xu Yangyang rented an extra set and asked Zhu Changyu to change into it and take photos with them. Zhu Changyu was reluctant and said, "Why should I join in your graduation photos?"

"Just change it and don't force me to do it." Xu Yangyang said sternly, and Zhu Changyu had no choice but to take it. "Can you be more ladylike? You keep shouting about fighting and killing every day."

"Can't I just not wear it?" Zhu Changyu looked at the clothes in his hand. Xu Yangyang said firmly, "No, you must wear it."

Zhu Changyu compromised, "I'll go borrow a camera first and take pictures of you later."

"Well, if you dare to run away, you're done." Xu Yangyang stared at him. Zhu Changyu smiled awkwardly, "How dare I!"

Zhu Changyu left, and Tian Yajun asked her, "Why do you force me to change?"

"I've taken all my graduation photos since I was little. This college graduation photo feels weird without him." Xu Yangyang was braiding her hair, but her hands weren't very flexible, and the braid was a mess. "It would have been much better if Tong Yun was here."

If only everyone were here. Lin Luo looked at the black bachelor's gown and thought of the white uniform of No. 1 Middle School. The seven of them had only taken one graduation photo together.

Tian Yajun helped Xu Yangyang braid her hair while Tang Zhihua touched up Lin Xiao's makeup. She praised, "Xiao Xiao, you really are a fairy now."

Lin Luo came back to her senses and looked at herself in the mirror. The pressure was not so great anymore and her skin seemed to have improved a little, but she was still far from being a fairy!

"Today everyone is a fairy." She looked around. This was the best time of her life. Everyone was laughing and joking, and everyone had a bright future.

Zhu Changyu didn't come back for a long time. Qi Yao came with flowers to apologize to Xu Yangyang, promising to treat her well in the future and not to make her angry again. Then they reconciled.

Qi Yao helped them take pictures, and Xu Yangyang temporarily put Zhu Changyu aside.

Lin Luo's admission letter to Peking University as a graduate student arrived, and she went to the school gate alone to pick it up.

After getting it, she happily sent messages to her family to share her joy, but she didn't pay attention to the road and almost bumped into someone.

She looked up and saw a stuffed bear with a tall figure blocking her path. Lin Luo remembered Zhu Changyu's awkward look. She looked up at the sky, where the sun was blazing down. "Aren't you hot? Don't get a heat stroke," she asked.

He didn't say anything, but held up a notebook in front of him with the words "Happy Graduation" written on it in black marker.

Lin Qi curled her eyes and said, "Let's have fun together."

"Yangyang isn't here, take it off first!" She was worried that Zhu Changyu might get a heat stroke, but he remained where he was, flipping to the second page. Lin Luo could clearly see the words on it: [Can you hug me?]

Xu Yangyang said that Zhu Changyu would always call out Tong Yun's name when he got drunk on his birthday every year. He was a very sentimental person. Lin Qi opened her arms and hugged him, "Okay!"

It was just a hug between friends to comfort each other, and they soon parted.

Lin Luo pulled him to a shady spot and sat him on the ground. Looking at the acceptance letter in her hand, she said to him, "We are both stubborn people, but don't tire yourself out. If things don't go as planned, there will definitely be other arrangements. Perhaps the person we've met now isn't the right one."

You clearly understand the truth and even advise others, so why do you still insist on doing it? Lin Luo clutched the admission letter tightly in her hand. Aunt Li called, and Lin Luo motioned to Zhu Changyu and walked aside to answer the phone.

"Aunt Li, what can I do for you?"

"Nothing else, just that auntie misses you. When you have time, come over to my house for dinner. I'll make you something delicious."

Aunt Li kept trying to match her up with Ruan Ye, but Lin Luo declined, "I'm busy lately."

"That's right. If you go to Jinghe, you will definitely not be able to leave your home. Ruan Ye is quite free, so you can ask him to help you." Aunt Li said enthusiastically.

Lin Xiao pursed her lips and said, "Auntie, let me tell you the truth! Ruan Ye likes someone, and it's not me. Please stop trying to bring us together, or we won't even be friends anymore."

"Who is the person you like?"

"I can't tell you that, but don't worry, he's a very good person." Lin Luo accidentally bit her tongue and her eyes turned red.

Aunt Li laughed a few times. "Why didn't you say so earlier, kid? Besides, Ruan Ye has someone he likes, so what does it have to do with you coming to our house for dinner? He won't be home tonight, so come to my house to eat steamed crabs and chat with me!"

While Lin Luo was listening to the phone, she saw the teddy bear walking away with its head down, its back looking a little lonely.

"婋婋"

"Okay, Auntie, I have something else to do, so I won't talk to you for now." Lin Luo hung up the phone and ran after her. A group of people in graduation gowns had just gathered here to take a group photo. Lin Luo wasn't paying attention and bumped into someone, causing his graduation cap to fall to the ground. Lin Luo hurriedly picked it up, and in just a moment, the teddy bear disappeared.

There was a thin layer of sweat on her neck. Zhu Changyu was wearing a doll costume. Could he have fainted somewhere?

Lin Luo looked for him in a panic.

"Lin Luo, where are you going? When did you receive your admission letter?" Zhu Changyu appeared from nowhere. He was wearing a short-sleeved shirt, shorts and Guangdong Province's standard flip-flops. He looked very cool and not sweating at all.

Seeing him holding a camera, Lin Qi asked in confusion, "Why are you here? What was that just now..."

"What did you just say? Did you see a ghost?" Zhu Changyu pulled Lin Qiao away. "Help me cover for a while. Xu Yangyang will definitely beat me up if she sees I'm naked."

Lin Luo didn't listen. She was wondering if the person in the doll costume was someone she knew or not. If she knew him, why did he hug her? If she didn't know him, why did he deliberately block her way and say happy graduation to her?

"Lin Luo, are you listening to me?"

Lin Qiao's thoughts were pulled back, but before she could respond, Zhu Changyu was grabbed by the ear by Xu Yangyang, "Where are your clothes?"

"Xu Yangyang, Brother Yao is still here! Can you please keep some distance from me?" Zhu Changyu slapped her hand away.

His reaction made Xu Yangyang lose focus for a moment, and she murmured three words, "You've changed."

"What?" Zhu Changyu didn't hear clearly. "Auntie, I've been in Guangdong for four years. I'm sure I'll get a heat stroke if I wear long sleeves like this on a sunny day. Please forgive me this time!"

"Forget it." Xu Yangyang returned to her normal expression, "Your flip-flops are quite funny."

"Once you get used to it, you'll feel very comfortable and especially cool." Zhu Changyu told her. They walked side by side, but there was a distance of one person between them.

"Look, if I were wearing a bachelor's gown, I would be sweating like him." Zhu Changyu pointed at a person. Lin Luo followed his gaze and saw that it was someone she knew. Lin Luo remembered that it was Xu Fanqing, the former English class representative of Class 17.

His hair was wet with sweat, and he looked away embarrassedly when he met Lin Luo's gaze.

Lin Xi breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that she was overthinking it.