Chapter 23
Before Lin Xun said the word "confession", Yue Qianling had almost never thought about it.
All her subconsciously driven actions were to glance at him secretly, and if she was more proactive, she would just talk to him and create opportunities for them to spend time together.
As for confession, she hadn't even included it in her action plan.
The reason is simple, because she is a coward.
The confession during the period of ambiguity is a natural ritual.
But for her, confession was a gamble.
If the bet wins, the couple will return the house together. If the bet loses, just wash up and go to bed early.
So when Lin Xun said "go confess", Yue Qianling's subconscious reaction was to reject it.
But once that strange idea entered her mind, it was like a seed falling into the soil, quietly taking root and sprouting, and before she knew it, it had quietly clung to every nerve ending in her body.
Sometimes, just when I am eating or walking, this thought will suddenly pop up.
But then he was quickly suppressed by her cowardly nature.
At night, when it is quiet and peaceful, these thoughts will run wild again.
Many times, when Yue Qianling was sleeping, the little theater in her mind had simulated thousands of confession scenes and lines, and she even wanted to put them into action as soon as she woke up the next day.
But she has had no chance to see Gu Xun recently.
Because she had to prepare for the final draft and defense of the thesis, and Yue Qianling was elected an outstanding graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts, she was required to work with other students to create a large print as a graduation commemoration.
So after the team-building was over, she asked the company to end her internship and return to school to prepare for graduation.
The requirements of the School of Computer Science are relatively loose. Gu Xun is still at HC Interactive Entertainment every day and has not returned to school at night recently.
According to the information Yin Xue obtained from Jiang Junnan, he seemed to have moved out of the dormitory early.
Therefore, Yue Qianling even timidly felt fortunate that she couldn't see him, as objective conditions suppressed her impulse.
So during this period of time, Yue Qianling prepared for graduation with peace of mind.
Another important thing is to find a house.
The school stipulates that all graduates must leave school within a week after the graduation ceremony.
Yue Qianling initially wanted to rent a house with Yin Xue, but the two of them looked at all the residential areas and loft apartments within a reasonable distance of the company, but couldn't find a suitable one.
As the weather was getting hotter and hotter, and the remaining days could be counted on one's fingers, the two finally gave up the idea of sharing a house and each went to find a place to live closer to the company.
This way, the range of options is much wider.
Yue Qianling was unable to find a roommate in a short period of time, so she rented a one-bedroom apartment in a community two blocks away from HC Interactive Entertainment.
Apart from the fact that the landlord had some extra things to do, everything else went smoothly. It took two days of on-site inspection and contract signing, and finally everything was settled.
When I had completely free time, I looked up and saw that the locust trees on the school's green avenue were already in full bloom.
Clusters of white flowers weighed down the branches, and the tender green leaves served as embellishments, making the old tree with strong branches appear a little softer in these days of parting.
The graduation ceremony was scheduled for early June, but the closer it got to that day, the more Yue Qianling couldn't sleep.
It’s all because the school has such a strong sense of ceremony. The graduation wall has been decorated, the street lamps are hung with banners, and every day classmates post on their Moments to commemorate the last few days of their student life. The playground radio also plays a few rounds of "Farewell" from time to time.
These overwhelming atmospheres always reminded her that she should do something big, creating an illusion that everything was already in place.
Some time ago, she would only imagine the scene when she was sleeping, but now that she has free time, her brain uncontrollably echoes Lin Xun's words.
It seems that if I miss this opportunity, I won’t find a more suitable one.
The night before the graduation ceremony, Yue Qianling tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Seeing Yin Xue and Fang Qingqing also looking at their phones, she suddenly felt an impulse.
"Qingqing, Yinxue, let me ask you something."
In the dark room, Yin Xue and Fang Qingqing answered in unison: "Speak."
But the words were on the tip of her tongue, but Yue Qianling couldn't utter them.
After waiting for a while, Yin Xue said, "Tsk, go ahead."
"It's okay." Yue Qianling turned over and faced the wall, "I'll call you guys."
"Hey, you..."
Yin Xue cursed, "Friendship is the last □□ of your life, do you know that?"
Yue Qianling stared at the wall for a long time, not knowing what she was so nervous about.
This unresolved state of mind swelled in her chest like boiling water, causing her heartbeat to become irregular.
Even though I haven't done anything yet, it feels like I've experienced a war without the smoke of gunpowder.
At this moment, the cell phone suddenly rang a few times.
[Camel]: Brothers, it's time to fight!
[Xiaomi]: Come on! Special forces!
Seeing that only Xiaomai responded, Luotuo tagged two more people.
[Camel]: @校草@糯米小麻花what, do you have to let me treat you?
[Glutinous Rice Dough Sticks]: No, I’m going to sleep.
【camel】:?
[Camel]: Going to bed at eleven o'clock? When did your routine become that of an elderly person?
[Glutinous Rice Mahua]: I have a graduation ceremony tomorrow morning!
【camel】:?
【wheat】:?
【School Prince】:?
[School Prince]: You haven’t graduated yet?
[Glutinous Rice Mahua]: Yes, I am a recent graduate.
[Camel]: Damn, you keep talking about work and stuff, I thought you had graduated a long time ago!
[Glutinous Rice Dough Sticks]: ...No, I just started my internship early.
【Camel】: Speechless.
He turned around and chatted privately with Gu Xun.
[Camel]: I always thought she was older than you, but it turns out we are in the same grade.
[Camel]: I told you that you have made it big and are now able to have a relationship with a man who is younger than you.
The other party just smiled back at him.
[Camel]: Hey, what are you waiting for? We are from the same city and in the same class. It’s such a perfect match. Go for it!
[Camel]: Robbery! !
[Is it illegal to eat vegetables? Sir]: Did you steal your sister-in-law’s romance novel to read again?
[Camel]: ...don’t know how to appreciate a good person.
Camel turned around and opened the group chat again.
[Camel]: @糯米小麻花 By the way, didn’t you say you wanted to confess your love to me last time? Are you ready to take action?
Yue Qianling had calmed down a lot, but when she saw the message sent by Luotuo, she became uneasy again.
【Glutinous rice twist】: rolling.gif
[Camel]: Does this mean you are confessing or not?
【Glutinous Rice Dough Twist】: No...
[Camel]: Why haven’t you gone yet?
Yue Qianling's heartbeat became irregular again. Before she could type, another message popped up in the group.
[Camel]: Hahahaha, what are you afraid of?
[School Prince]: Of course she is afraid of being rejected.
Yue Qianling: “…”
Damn, can you speak?
[Glutinous Rice Dough Sticks]: Shut up!
[School Prince]: What? Are you angry because of shame?
People are always prone to making impulsive decisions late at night.
Yue Qianling's fingertips were almost trembling as she typed.
【Glutinous Rice Dough Sticks】: Shut up! I'll go tomorrow!
After making the decision due to this stimulation, Yue Qianling felt much more relaxed.
But she still couldn't sleep that night.
It was not until dawn that she fell into a daze and fell asleep. She even dreamed that she confessed her love to Gu Xun, and then he said, "Actually, I have noticed you for a long time."
Yue Qianling was so shocked that she couldn't speak, and then the alarm clock rang.
Brought back to reality, she looked at the ceiling, still thinking about the dream she had just had.
Yin Xue and Fang Qingqing got out of bed yawning, and seeing that Yue Qianling didn't move, they raised their hands and patted her shoulder.
"Wake up, it's half past six. We need to gather at the gymnasium at half past seven."
After all, it is an important moment in life, and everyone wants to dress up beautifully.
Yue Qianling thought about what she had to do today, suddenly came to her senses, and quickly got out of bed.
Unfortunately, her sleep condition was directly reflected in her complexion. Looking in the mirror, she looked a little haggard.
While putting on makeup, Yue Qianling kept asking Yin Xue and Fang Qingqing how she looked.
“It looks very nice.”
Fang Qingqing had already changed into her bachelor's gown and said with a smile, "She is simply a fairy descending to earth."
The flattery was too mindless, but Yue Qianling still couldn't let it go.
"Will he look haggard?"
"Sister, you are going to attend your graduation ceremony!" Yin Xue looked at her speechlessly and said word by word, "Not to attend your wedding!"
Yue Qianling: “Oh…”
After putting on their dark bachelor's gowns, the three of them headed to the gymnasium together.
All the graduates from the school gathered here, and the academic colleges drew the most marginal seats.
The weather was not very good today. Mosquitoes were flying low and the roadside was crawling with ants.
The sky was gloomy, thick clouds covered the sky, and there was not a trace of wind in the air.
There was no air conditioning in the open-air gymnasium. Everyone felt like they were in a big steamer, and the airtight bachelor's gowns they were wearing made it hard to breathe.
Fortunately, Yin Xue brought a small fan and kept blowing it on her forehead.
"How long will the principal finish his speech? Isn't he hot?"
Fang Qingqing beside him was almost paralyzed by the heat, and said weakly: "Hurry up, my face is all oily. Hey Qianling, did you bring powder?"
After waiting for a few seconds without receiving a response, Fang Qingqing turned her head and saw Yue Qianling craning her neck to look at the seat opposite.
"What are you looking at?"
"Ah... nothing."
Although she said this, Yue Qianling still scanned the seats carefully, and took out a powder compact from her bag and handed it to Fang Qingqing.
Unfortunately, there were too many people in the gymnasium, and they were all wearing the same bachelor's gown. Yue Qianling couldn't find Gu Xun with her naked eyes.
After more than an hour had passed, it was finally time for the tassel-pulling ceremony.
With so many people taking turns to go on stage, and no one knew when it would be Gu Xun and his school’s turn, Yue Qianling became more and more anxious as she waited.
At this moment, the cell phone suddenly rang.
[Zuo Manman]: Sister Qianling, I have finished the college entrance examination and am playing at your house with my parents.
[Zuo Manman]: Can I play games on your iPad?
At this time, Yue Qianling had a little cousin who was good at studying and obedient, and the whole family liked her very much.
But at this moment, she didn't have the energy to ask more questions and typed absentmindedly.
【Glutinous Rice Dough Sticks】: Yes.
[Zuo Manman]: Then can I log in to your game account directly?
[Zuo Manman]: You have a lot of beautiful clothes.
【Zuo Manman】：eager eyes.jpg
[Nuomi Xiaomahua]: My account rank is very high, so I will be matched with very strong enemies. Can you do that?
[Zuo Manman]: I play in a duo with my great classmate!
【Glutinous Rice Mahua】: Then just log in directly.
[Zuo Manman]: Thank you, sister! I won't mess with the things inside!
Just after she finished sending the message, Yue Qianling noticed a commotion around her. Before she could even look up, Yin Xue and Fang Qingqing patted her arms from both sides.
"Look, Gu Xun."
Yue Qianling turned her head and looked towards the middle. The twenty people were divided into two rows. Gu Xun was standing at the edge of the second row, but he was still the most conspicuous one.
He could feel that almost everyone's eyes were focused on him.
Yue Qianling stared at him closely as he handed out graduation certificates and removed the tassels. After going through all the steps, he followed the team off the stage.
Yue Qianling's gaze followed him until he returned to his seat.
Finally knowing where he was sitting, Yue Qianling never took her eyes off him and didn't feel that the graduation ceremony was long and boring.
Three or four hours passed in the blink of an eye.
When the host announced the end of the ceremony, half of the people in the venue had actually left, and the remaining people exited in an orderly manner from various exits.
This is the best opportunity.
Yue Qianling took a deep breath and handed the bag to Yin Xue.
"Please help me take it back to the dormitory. I have something to do and will be back later."
Before Yin Xue and Fang Qingqing asked her what was going on, they saw her stand up and walk towards the other side.
The gymnasium was very large, several hundred meters from one end to the other. When Yue Qianling was halfway there, Gu Xun had already left through the exit.
She was so anxious that she started jogging while holding the hem of her graduation gown.
They chased all the way to the exit, and outside was the school's graduation wall. Many people were taking photos there, and people were coming and going. Yue Qianling didn't see where Gu Xun was for a moment.
Just at this moment, her cell phone rang again. It was a call from a senior schoolmate who had already graduated.
Yue Qianling answered the phone while looking for Gu Xun.
"Qian Ling, you just finished the graduation ceremony, right?"
Yue Qianling said absentmindedly, "What's the matter?"
"It's like this. President Wei from our company has been taking us on a business trip to Jiangcheng these days. I happened to be free today, so I wanted to take care of my juniors and invite President Wei to the school for an exchange meeting. Now our department dean is here to receive him. Would you like to come? It's just the right time for graduation, and maybe President Wei will appreciate you and there will be better development opportunities in the future."
Yue Qianling of course knew this Mr. Wei, he was the producer of a popular online game in China.
Being able to communicate with him face to face is an opportunity that many practitioners dream of, but she didn't expect it to fall on her head.
However, she had finally made the decision to confess to Gu Xun at this time. If she missed this opportunity, she didn't know when she would be able to muster up the courage again.
While hesitating, her eyes inadvertently swept across a corner beside the graduation wall, and she saw Gu Xun standing there.
He had taken off his bachelor's gown and was wearing a simple white short-sleeved shirt, looking at the camera expressionlessly.
A girl was standing next to Gu Xun excitedly, making a scissors hand gesture, while another girl was squatting opposite her taking pictures of them.
There were a few girls standing nearby, seemingly waiting to take a photo.
I don’t know which number this is, but Yue Qianling clearly feels that Gu Xun’s patience is about to run out.
Yue Qianling pursed her lips.
The senior waited for a moment and asked, "Qian Ling, are you coming?"
Yue Qianling thought for a moment and asked, "Senior, how long will the exchange last?"
"About an hour or so. We should go eat later."
"Senior, can I come over later?" Yue Qianling looked at Gu Xun and said solemnly, "I have something urgent to do now."
"Okay, hurry up."
When the sixth girl came up to Gu Xun to take a photo with him, he became really impatient.
He was already in a bad mood today and the weather was hot and humid. He was stuck in the gymnasium for several hours with the counselor sitting next to him, and he didn't even have a chance to leave early.
As soon as he came out, he was pulled by several unfamiliar classmates to take photos. He wanted to turn around and leave several times, but because they were all classmates from the same department, he finally held himself back.
But judging from the situation, there will be no end to the group photos. If they keep taking, they will just go to the school history museum and become wax figures.
"Sorry, I have something to do."
He left a word and turned to leave.
Suddenly, he heard someone calling him.
Looking back, he saw the counselor waving at him.
Gu Xun frowned and looked around.
Just now he clearly felt a girl calling him.
In a moment, the counselor walked towards him.
"Are you leaving? Wait a moment. Professor Zhang will come over and take a photo with everyone."
Professor Zhang is not the undergraduate teacher, but Gu Xun has worked with him on several experimental projects.
Thinking that Professor Zhang would also retire this year, Gu Xun nodded.
But he did not stay where he was, but went to sit on a bench under the shade of a tree.
The sharp and piercing cicada sounds lingered in my ears like a devil's sound, there were bursts of muffled thunder, heavy rain was about to fall, and the occasional hot wind also brought a sense of irritability.
Gu Xun opened his mobile phone and clicked on Yue Qianling's dialog box, but his action stopped there.
A few minutes later, the phone suddenly vibrated.
Gu Xun immediately swiped the screen and saw that it was Xiaomai talking in the group.
【Xiaomi】: Today is the weekend! No one eats chicken?
【Xiaomi】: Where are the people? ? ?
[Xiaomi]: Forget it. No one cares about me. I'll go to the training ground and practice shooting by myself.
Gu Xun frowned and turned off his phone.
After a while, it started shaking again.
He opened it again, and it was Xiaomai again, and just a question mark.
Gu Xun didn’t want to watch it anymore and was about to turn off the screen when Xiaomai suddenly tagged someone.
[Xiaomi]: @NuomiXiaomahua, why are you in double row?
[Xiaomi]: Do you have a dog outside? ? ? ?
There was another muffled thunder, and the sparrows in the vegetation behind him suddenly flew up, flapping their wings and flying past Gu Xun.
He leaned back to avoid contact with the sparrow, then frowned and opened the game.
The friend list showed that she was in the game as expected.
Gu Xun clicked into her viewing angle and looked at the upper left corner first.
——Jiang Chenggang Gun King 001.
Then looking at the center of the screen, a male character is looting frantically.
Gu Xun curled the corner of his mouth.
What a fucking middle school man.
Then, Xiao Mahua charged forward with a sniper rifle and engaged in close combat, then fell in a pool of blood. The man immediately ran over to help her.
Serve food?
Do you think this is cute?
Gu Xun couldn't bear to watch it anymore and stopped watching.
Just as the screen dimmed, someone suddenly called him softly.
When the voice entered his ears, Gu Xun was in a trance for a moment.
Then he slowly raised his head.
Yue Qianling stood timidly in front of him, wearing a bachelor's gown, with a thin layer of sweat on her forehead. She pursed her lips and looked at him briefly.
Gu Xun came back to his senses, looked at her for a moment, and let out a deep breath.
"What's up?"
Yue Qianling put her hands behind her back and stretched out her hands, her fingers stirring restlessly.
It was clearly a very quiet environment, but there was a buzzing sound in her ears, like tinnitus, and she couldn't hear her own voice.
"Do you... have a girlfriend?"
After these words were spoken, Gu Xun basically guessed what Yue Qianling was going to say.
He turned his face away, pressed his neck, and said coldly: "Just say it if you have something to say."
Yue Qianling's heart was beating irregularly, making a thumping sound. She couldn't believe how red her face was at the moment. She was almost speaking based on instinct.
"Actually, I...have always liked you...do I...have a chance?"
Even the air was silent for a while.
Yue Qianling was standing and Gu Xun was sitting, and she couldn't take her eyes off him at all.
Gu Xun didn't seem surprised by what she said. He opened his mouth to say something, but after holding back, he said, "I don't like you."
Those five words were like five thunders, striking Yue Qianling one after another.
Her mind suddenly went blank, her eyes froze, and she even forgot to breathe.
Only his lips moved unconsciously, but the sound was so weak that even he couldn't hear it.
Seeing that she was standing still and seemed to want to say something, Gu Xun stood up, took a deep breath, and spoke word by word.
"I don't like you now, and I won't like you in the future. You are not my type at all."
The chirping of cicadas in midsummer came and went, the scent of gardenia floated in the air, and Yue Qianling's dreams and longings were crushed in the wind by his words.
There was a loud thunder in the sky and finally it fell.
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