Her family assumed she was under a lot of pressure before the college entrance exam and was focused on preparing for it, so they didn't think much of it.
After the college entrance examination ended and the scores were released, Shen Duzhou unsurprisingly decided to go to the top art academy in Beijing.
The whole family was happy for her, and even the usually serious Master Wu showed a rare smile of relief.
Zhuo Guangming patiently waited for Shen Duzhou to decide his destination, and without hesitation, he chose the same university. Everyone around him could see through his intentions.
Throughout July, Shen Duzhou locked himself at home, spending time with his family and burying himself in painting, even quieter than before the college entrance examination.
When the acceptance letter finally arrived, the whole family was overjoyed.
Relatives and friends came in droves to offer their congratulations, and Deng Cuixiang and Battalion Commander Jiang also brought generous gifts.
However, from beginning to end, Shen Duzhou never saw Jiang Xiangyang.
When Zhou Qiqi asked her privately, Deng Cuixiang explained shyly:
"That brat... he secretly applied to the sports academy in Province B, and after the exam, he went on a trip with some classmates, saying he wanted to relax. The kid's grown up, we can't control him anymore..."
Upon hearing this news, the last glimmer of hope in Shen Duzhou's heart was completely extinguished.
It turns out that he didn't even say goodbye before rushing headlong into a future without her.
However, Shen Duzhou grew up with Zhou Qiqi, and she naturally possesses an indomitable spirit and a free-spirited nature.
Despite her sadness, she is not the type to wallow in her emotions.
She quickly cheered up and decided to go out for a walk herself.
It just so happened that Master Wu was organizing a summer sketching activity for students in Beijing, so she signed up, planning to go to Beijing in advance to familiarize herself with the environment and relax.
Zhuo Guangming was also with them.
In early August, the two packed their simple belongings and prepared to set off.
Just as Shen Duzhou was about to step out of the courtyard with her luggage, a figure rushed over, panting, and blocked her way. It was Jiang Xiangyang, who had been missing for a long time.
His gaze was intense, first fixed on her face, then suddenly shooting towards Zhuo Guangming standing beside her.
Without any hesitation, he squeezed between the two, pushing Zhuo Guangming aside.
When Shen Duzhou saw him, he was taken aback at first, then his face turned cold, and he tried to walk around him.
Jiang Xiangyang hurriedly chased after him, calling out, "Shen Duzhou! Wait a minute!"
The two of them ran and circled around like that.
After wandering around, the two unknowingly ended up under the grapevines of the Shen family's house again.
Jiang Xiangyang could no longer hold back and took out the admission notice from the envelope:
"Look! Look closely! I also got accepted into the First Air Force Flight Academy in City B!"
It turns out that as early as the beginning of the senior year of high school, the Air Force recruitment officers had secretly come to their door.
With his exceptional physical qualities and potential, Jiang Xiangyang passed through one rigorous selection process after another, as well as secret political vetting.
However, the college has a rule that this news must not be revealed to anyone outside of family members before the final admission letter is issued and all reviews are completed.
It wasn't that he didn't want to go to Beijing with her; he wanted it more than anyone else!
He knew he wasn't academically gifted, so he trained hard all year, determined to stand tall and proud under the same sky as her!
God knows how he endured those two months to keep this unspeakable secret.
He forced himself to stay away from her.
His shout startled all the Shen family members in the courtyard.
Deng Cuixiang, who had followed Jiang Xiangyang, and Battalion Commander Jiang were also watching them from a distance.
But Jiang Xiangyang couldn't care less about that now. He hadn't seen Shen Duzhou for two months, and he had heard plenty of gossip in the compound.
Everyone says that Shen Duzhou and Zhuo Guangming, this golden couple, are together!
He feared that if he didn't speak up, the boat would really be taken away.
He stared into Shen Duzhou's eyes and said:
"I like you, Shen Duzhou! I've liked you since I first saw you when I was five! I want to go to Beijing with you, I want to see you every day, I want... I want to be with you forever!"
The late summer wind rustled through the grapevines, the leaves whispering as if bearing witness to his story.
"Jiang Xiangyang...you're a bastard."
Shen Duzhou paused, sniffed, and added with unwavering determination, her voice nasal:
"But... considering how promising you are, I'll... reluctantly agree."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiangyang was stunned for a second, and then the light in his eyes grew brighter and brighter.
He couldn't hold back any longer, threw down the notice in his hand, opened his arms, hugged Chen Duzhou, and started spinning around.
"Hey! What are you doing?! Let go of me! We can be together, but no touching!"
Shen Huaichuan couldn't stand it any longer, roared, and chased after them with a broom.
Jiang Xiangyang hurriedly put the person down.
Shen Duzhou accidentally knocked a few grapes off the vine. While watching Shen Huaichuan chase after Jiang Xiangyang, she wiped the grapes on her clothes and took a bite.
Mmm, it's sweet.
(End of article)
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