romantic
Zong Qinghai's life was ultimately like flowing water, gone forever. This winter was colder than in previous years. On the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, he lay on the recliner in the living room and fell asleep.
In the end, God was kind to this old man who had made outstanding contributions, and allowed him to die peacefully and with dignity.
Jiang Zhizhi had already noticed the clues, but when she touched Zong Qinghai's cold and skinny hand, she couldn't help but shed tears.
Zong Qinghai's death was reported in the news. Many high-ranking officials came to pay their respects, and there was an endless stream of interviews from TV stations. However, none of this had anything to do with Jiang Zhizhi. She wore a black windbreaker and wrapped herself in white mourning cloth, kneeling silently in front of the coffin to keep vigil for Zong Qinghai.
Ever since she met Zong Qinghai, she has received too much kindness from him. She knows that she cannot replace Zong Yun, but since in Zong Qinghai's heart, she and Zong Yun are somewhat similar, and he has loved her as much as Zong Yun, she is willing to serve him in front of his spirit like her own daughter.
For several days, Jiang Zhizhi felt extremely dazed, until Zong Qinghai was buried and everything around her fell silent.
She stood in front of his grave, feeling as if there was a hole in her heart.
There weren't many people in this world who loved her, and now one more was missing...
"Zhizi, go back." Xu Honghan walked to her side and spoke softly.
Jiang Zhizhi looked back at him, the tears on her face had been dried by the wind, leaving only a rugged tear mark.
Seeing her like this, Xu Honghan suddenly felt distressed. He stroked Jiang Zhizhi's shoulders and gently hugged her in his arms, "It's okay, you still have your brothers in the future, we will all take good care of you."
Death is a subject that everyone has to face, but it is too early for the girl in front of him.
This was not the first time that Jiang Zhizhi faced the passing of life, but in her previous life, she was confused and ignorant, and was only in pain because of her mother's death. In this life, apart from this, there was a sense of emptiness and nothingness. She couldn't help but think about the meaning of death from a more macro perspective.
Why is she the only one so lucky to get a second life?
On the way back from the cemetery, Jiang Zhizhi sat in the passenger seat of Xu Honghan's car, looking at the streets whizzing by outside the window, but her mind never stopped thinking.
She hadn't heard that voice for a long time...
*
In the summer of the following year, the college entrance examination came as scheduled. Jiang Zhizhi took the college entrance examination normally and won the title of the top scorer without a doubt. She also got the admission notice of Shuimu University without a doubt.
As she wished, Pu Yu was admitted to MN University in Country D, and will go abroad to study after this summer vacation.
Graduation season is something to look forward to, but it also represents a sad farewell.
Fortunately, Lu Xiye and Li Rongrong both got admitted to universities in Jinghai. Lu Xiye was admitted to Beijing University of Technology, and Li Rongrong was admitted to Beijing Normal University. Although their schools are quite far apart, fortunately they are all in Jinghai, so they may have a chance to get together on weekends.
"Zhizhi, I have good news for you. Qingyu has also been admitted to Jinghai Normal University. She and I are both from Jinghai Normal University. When we get to Jinghai, we must get together. Remember to invite Xu Qingbo as well."
"I'm afraid not."
"Why? Do you look down on our Normal University?"
"Of course not. Xu Qingbo is an international exchange student and will not be in Jinghai next school year."
"Okay...that's not right. How did you know that Xu Qingbo was an exchange student?" Li Rongrong looked over curiously.
Jiang Zhizhi smiled helplessly, "My senior brother told me."
"Oh, I almost forgot, your senior is Xu Qingbo's uncle." Li Rongrong chuckled and came closer. "Zhizhi, after our birthdays in the second half of the year, we'll be eighteen. It's time to date. Do you have a boyfriend you like?"
Jiang Zhizhi was stunned by her question.
"You hesitated. Does hesitation mean yes?" She pushed her against the wall and asked with a wicked smile.
Jiang Zhizhi looked into her eyes and smiled, "Since you asked this question, does it mean that you have it in your mind?"
"Yes, I do." Li Rongrong let go of her, leaned against the wall, looked out the window, hiding her loneliness.
Jiang Zhizhi said, "Really? That's great."
"Why don't you ask who it is?" Li Rongrong suddenly looked at her, as if she really wanted Jiang Zhizhi to ask this question.
"It doesn't matter who it is. Meeting someone you truly love in your youth is a blessing, regardless of whether it works out or not."
"..." Li Rongrong sighed helplessly after hearing Jiang Zhizhi's words, "Zhizhi, you're really boring sometimes. I don't know why those boys in school like you."
"What they like is not me, but just an imaginary character. For example, do you know the boy you like? Maybe what you like is just your imagination, and the real him is completely different from your imagination."
Li Rongrong fell silent and didn't speak for a long time.
*
When school started in September, Jiang Zhizhi, Li Rongrong, Lin Qingyu and Lu Xiye took the high-speed rail to Jinghai together.
After not seeing her for a few years, Lin Qingyu had grown into a great beauty. Her hair reached her waist, and she was wearing a blue embellished long dress with a cinched waist, which made her look even more graceful.
The four of them sat right next to each other, with Jiang Zhizhi and Lin Qingyu in the front and Li Rongrong and Lu Xiye in the back.
"Zhizhi, congratulations on being admitted to Shuimu University." Lin Qingyu looked at Jiang Zhizhi with a hint of envy.
"Imperial University of Normal is also very good. We will all be in Jinghai in the future, so we can keep in touch." Jiang Zhizhi said politely.
"Yeah." Lin Qingyu nodded. "By the way, I heard from Rongrong that Xu Qingbo went to be an international exchange student? Do you know when he will be back?"
"I don't know, but he should be back next year for his senior year."
"That's good." Lin Qingyu smiled awkwardly. "I haven't contacted him for a long time. If he comes back, could you please contact me so we can get together?"
The two people in front were chatting lively, but the atmosphere between Li Rongrong and Lu Xiye in the back was very awkward. One was looking out the window, and the other was sleeping with his head tilted, and neither of them paid any attention to each other.
Arriving at Jinghai in the afternoon, everyone went their separate ways. Li Rongrong and Lin Qingyu went to Beijing Normal University together, while Lu Hengshan's secretary Yin picked up Lu Xiye. Jiang Zhizhi received a call from Xu Honghan early in the morning and got into his car as soon as she left the high-speed rail station.
The roads in Jinghai were a bit congested, but Xu Honghan seemed to be in a good mood.
"Brother, you don't seem to be very busy in the past six months?"
"Well, but I will be participating in a new project next year. After the project starts, I won't be as free as I am now. It is possible that we won't see each other for several years." Although there was some reluctance to part with Jiang Zhizhi in Xu Honghan's words, it was more of an expectation and yearning for future projects.
Jiang Zhizhi's heart moved, "Is it that?"
"Yeah." Xu Honghan raised the corner of his lips, "It's that ear."
Gravitational wave detectors...
Are we about to begin?
Thinking of the future Xu Honghan was about to head towards, Jiang Zhizhi's heart began to warm. She smiled brightly and said to Xu Honghan, "Brother, you will definitely succeed."
"This project may take a long time, five years, ten years... maybe even my entire life. However, even if I sacrifice my life for it, I will not regret it."
The car stopped at a red light. Xu Honghan placed his hands on Jiang Zhizhi's shoulders. "I don't have anything to worry about in this world except you, Zhizhi. I promised the teacher that I would take good care of you. I will stay in Jinghai with you for the remaining months. If you want to go anywhere, eat anything, or have fun anywhere, I can take you there."
His words seemed to carry a hint of farewell, causing Jiang Zhizhi to feel a pang of sadness. "Brother, thank you..."
Xu Honghan smiled gently and rubbed Jiang Zhizhi's hair lovingly. "Don't worry, it's not like we won't see each other anymore. As long as I have the chance, I will definitely come back to see you."
Xu Honghan did not send Jiang Zhizhi directly to the university gate, but took her to an apartment in a nearby residential area.
"This is my residence in Jinghai. I wasn't here much before. You can come and stay here at any time. I've reserved two rooms for you..." After Xu Honghan opened the door, he took out a spare key from the entrance and handed it to Jiang Zhizhi.
Jiang Zhizhi hesitated and didn't take it immediately.
He smiled and put the key directly into her hand. "When I'm not around, could you please come over and help clean up occasionally?"
"All right……"
Jiang Zhizhi really couldn't refuse.
"After so many years, why is it that I'm still so estranged from my senior brother?" Xu Honghan sighed helplessly and helped Jiang Zhizhi with her luggage. "Rest for a while. I'll take you around the school after dinner."
Jiang Zhizhi still did not live in Xu Honghan's house and moved to the school dormitory.
After the new students started school, they had a half-month military training. Compared with other students who complained about it, Jiang Zhizhi actually liked the military training very much. The exhilarating physical training seemed to make people forget all their worries and immerse themselves completely in the present moment and in the scorching sun.
But in just one week, everyone in the dormitory got several degrees darker.
After showering in the evening, everyone returned to the dormitory. One girl said sadly while applying body lotion, "It's so annoying. The sun is so strong every day that my skin is sunburned."
Her name is Lin Xin. She is very pretty and a native of Jinghai City. After getting along with her for the past few days, I found that although she is a little spoiled, she is a very good person and very loyal.
On the bed opposite Lin Xin was Qiu Han, whom everyone called Qiuqiu for convenience. Qiuqiu had neat short hair and was about 1.7 meters tall, looking like a handsome boy.
She really enjoyed teasing Lin Xin and couldn't help but say, "You're not that white anyway. Just give up. We're studying physics, not cosmetology. Why bother with so much?"
Compared to Lin Xin, Qiu Han is very fair, with naturally fair skin. These past few days, although everyone was basking in the sun together, she didn't look tanned at all.
"What's wrong with studying physics? It's because you are all like this that people have the stereotype that girls studying physics don't care about their appearance. I just want to whiten my skin and dress up to show others that we can be beautiful." Lin Xin snorted.
Qiu Han laughed and pointed at Jiang Zhizhi on the bed across from him. "Look at Zhizhi! She's gotten so much tanned these past few days without saying a word. We should all learn from her, take off our long gowns, and embrace the sun..."
After saying that, she even made an exaggerated hug gesture.
Jiang Zhizhi was making her bed when her name was suddenly called. She looked at her blankly, "What long gown?"
Her reaction made Qiu Han burst into laughter, and Lin Xin beside him couldn't help rolling his eyes.
After laughing enough, Qiu Han sat up again, his expression returning to normal. "By the way, speaking of the sun, did you guys watch the news? The one about EAST running a 1 megaampere plasma current..."
"Oh, I see it. It's the artificial sun, right?" Lin Xin said.
"Yes, yes, don't you think it's very romantic? Building a sun on the earth is like... just like primitive humans learning to make fire by drilling wood. Once successful, the entire human civilization level will be greatly improved..." Qiu Han became more and more excited as he spoke, his eyes shining.
Jiang Zhizhi looked at her expression and seemed to see Xu Honghan speaking passionately in front of the gravitational wave detector that day.
Artificial sun... She also became interested in it.
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