Last class
Shi Nannan happily finished two pieces of cake and finally drank the milk tea. After this afternoon tea, she felt full of energy and the dullness of the past few months disappeared.
When they were about to part, Wen Yu suddenly said, "Can you please not tell Chen Xing about my meeting with you today and what we talked about?"
Shi Nannan was a little surprised to hear this. She thought her wise brain turned for a moment, and then said, "I understand. Don't worry. I will keep your love for Chen Xing a secret. After all, we are good friends."
Wen Yu smiled. No matter what the reason was that Shi Nannan understood, it was best that Chen Xing didn't know.
Wen Yu said: "Thank you, I am very lucky to have a friend like you."
"From now on... I'll leave Xu Yang and Chen Xing to you. I'm relieved to have you around."
Shi Nannan frowned, really not understanding what Wen Yu said. Although she didn't understand, she knew that he must be praising her.
Shi Nannan smiled and said, "There's no need to be so polite between us. Everything is easy to talk about."
"But I think you should confess your love to Xingxing as soon as possible. After all, our Xingxing is extremely charming. If you go to college, you will have many rivals for love, and it will be difficult to pursue her."
Wen Yu pursed his lips as he listened to Shi Nannan's words. He slowly raised his drooping eyes, revealing deep ones. He said, "I just want her to be happy. As for who will be by her side in the future, it doesn't matter to me. As long as she is happy, that's all that matters."
Shi Nannan frowned, even more confused. Wasn't this pushing Chen Xing away? How could Wen Yu, such a wise man, have such low emotional intelligence?
Shi Nannan was slurring her words, not knowing what to say anymore, "Uh! Do you have any other plans? If you like her, why don't you pursue her?"
Wen Yu's bright eyes moved, and he looked at Shi Nannan's stunned expression and said, "I will pursue her, but not now."
When Shi Nannan heard this, she excitedly slapped her thigh, which almost hurt.
"I told you! You must be planning some foolproof plan that will guarantee you'll catch Xing Xing. You're just like me, Wen Yu! You won't do anything unless you're 100% sure."
Wen Yu lowered his head and smiled. What he meant was that if there was an afterlife and he could meet Chen Xing again, he would pursue her, he would definitely pursue her.
Wen Yu looked out the window and suddenly turned back, stood up and said, "Okay, I won't waste your time anymore. I've said everything I need to say and done everything I can do. It's time to say goodbye."
Wen Yu suddenly said goodbye so formally and even extended his hand to her, which made Shi Nannan a little at a loss.
Shi Nannan stood up and shook hands with Wen Yu, then said with a standard smile, "Well... I'll be leaving first. Bye!"
Wen Yu kept a faint smile on his face. He nodded and said, "Goodbye! Shi Nannan."
*
The last day before the college entrance examination is the last class for senior high school students in school. In the past, it would be self-study, but after all, it is the end, and some unforgettable memories must be left behind.
Many years later, when I think back to the last class on that last day, I can immediately recall my mood, the atmosphere, and the scene at that time.
In order to allow students to rest early and have a good sleep at night, and to be in a full state of mind to take the college entrance examination the next day, the evening self-study class will end one hour earlier tonight.
In the classroom of Class 6 of Grade 3, it was rare that everyone was chatting harmoniously. There was no noise or shouting, but they were just calmly and lightly talking about the final topic: they were about to part ways and graduate completely after the college entrance examination.
Dong Liang no longer stood on the podium looking at the students below, but sat on an equal footing with the students and became one with them.
This last class had no usual constraints. Everyone came as they pleased, sat together with those they were close to, and huddled together with brothers they were reluctant to part with. Everyone spoke freely about the past and the future.
Dong Liang said, "Classmates, you have all worked hard over the past three years. I was also a student myself, so I know everyone has their own challenges. However, you will be graduating soon, so I would like to wish you all the best in getting into your dream school."
The monitor said, "Teacher Dong, you have worked harder in leading us for the past three years."
Dong Liang waved his hand and said, "Eh? You're right. Where there's laughter, there's tears. Where there's bitterness, there's sweetness. We complement each other."
…
In the center of the classroom, the students gathered together to chat with Dong Liang.
In the corner by the window of the classroom, Chen Xing, Shi Nannan and Wen Yu gathered together.
Chen Xing asked, "Nannan, are you nervous?"
Shi Nannan said: "Tomorrow's college entrance examination? I'm not nervous at all, I'm actually very excited. I've been waiting for this day for a long time, and I'm finally going to be free, hahahaha~"
Shi Nannan doesn't have any big ideals or goals. She goes to school purely to complete compulsory education. She has always been clear that she is not cut out for studying.
Fortunately, she has a pair of understanding parents. Her parents didn’t receive much education when they were young, but they suffered a lot in life, which is why they have no worries about food and clothing today.
They had almost no requirements for Shi Nannan. They just hoped that she would be safe, healthy and happy. Even if she didn't have any future, there was still a restaurant at home waiting for her to run, and she only had to count money and do the accounts.
Sometimes Chen Xing really envies Shi Nannan's family atmosphere. Although her parents are also very busy, they give Shi Nannan all the choices. Shi Nannan's cheerful personality has a lot to do with her family environment.
Wen Yu suddenly asked, "Chen Xing, are you nervous?"
Chen Xing paused, then said, "It would be a lie to say I'm not nervous, but I'm ready to give it my all."
Wen Yu looked at the fighting spirit on Chen Xing's face and said, "Well, I believe you can do it. Come on!"
Shi Nannan, who had a secret in her head, almost couldn't hold back her laughter when she saw Wen Yu and Chen Xing exchanging glances with each other. She had to turn her head away and try to calm down.
Shi Nannan never pretends to be serious, but she promised Wen Yu. This is the first test of whether she can keep a secret in her life, and she must hold on.
Chen Xing asked, "Nannan, why did you turn around? What are you hiding?"
Shi Nannan turned around, her expression stiff but trying hard to control herself from revealing anything. She said, "Ah? No? What can I hide? You guys talk about your things, and I'll just listen."
Chen Xing felt that Shi Nannan was a little strange, but he didn't think much about it and just thought that she was too excited tonight.
To ease the atmosphere, Shi Nannan said, "Xingxing, why don't you come home with me tonight? Our exam rooms are very close to each other, in the same building. We can go together tomorrow. I'm afraid I'll be late."
Chen Xing and Shi Nannan's examination venue is in this school, Shen Xuyang was assigned to another campus, and Wen Yu said that his examination venue is not in this school either.
Chen Xing said, "I've already made up my mind. I told my dad last night that I'd stay at your house tonight."
After Chen Xing knew where she was taking the exam, Shi Nannan pestered her several times, asking her to stay at her house. After considering it, Chen Xing did not tell Gao Yamei, but only told Chen Hai. Chen Hai agreed, and she would not go home tonight.
Shi Nannan said, "That's great. With you here, my college entrance exam results are guaranteed. I definitely won't get a zero for being late."
Chen Xing smiled and said, "Hey! You're really casual about your life."
Shi Nannan said, "Then you can recognize my parents as your godparents. From now on, you will be my sister. We will spoil you and you can do whatever you want. I think my parents will be very happy to have a daughter like you."
Chen Xing lowered his eyebrows and smiled. He didn't answer, but changed the subject and said, "After class, let's go bury the time capsule, right?"
Shi Nannan knew it as soon as she heard it. Chen Xing brought her a crystal ball when he came back from Beijing last time. She also bought four time capsules just to use them at this time.
Wen Yu asked puzzledly: "Time capsule?"
Shi Nannan chuckled and said, "Wen Yu, you don't understand this, right? Let me tell you."
"This time capsule is a very popular thing that can store time and looks like a capsule."
Shi Nannan's explanation was the same as no explanation at all. Isn't it just the literal meaning? Wen Yu was even more confused.
Chen Xing said, "We can put something or a letter for our future selves in it. When we open it many years later, it will be like traveling through time. It will be very memorable and can be said to be a time package we leave for our future selves."
"Do you understand now?"
After listening to Chen Xing's explanation, Wen Yu already knew what it was. It seemed to be exactly what he needed.
Wen Yu asked, "How long can it last?"
Chen Xing said: "If buried in a dry, light-proof and constant temperature environment, it can be preserved for decades, or even longer."
When Chen Xing bought this thing, the boss told her that ten years would actually be enough.
Wen Yu thought about it and said, "Okay, when are we going to bury it? I've already thought about what to put in it."
Wen Yu already had something in mind that he wanted to store. By preserving it in this way, at least it could be discovered in the future. By that time, he would no longer be there, but the things he left for her should return to her hands.
Shi Nannan said, "No way, Wen Yu! Chen Xing and I spent two full months thinking about what to put in it. You're being too hasty. We'll have to wait ten or even many decades before we can finally put it out."
Wen Yu said: "Maybe I just need such a container, but I just happened to know about it now."
Shi Nannan: “?”
She didn't understand again, but didn't care for the moment. She had already figured out how to use this time capsule.
Chen Xing glanced at the time and said, "The get out of class will end in about ten minutes. Let's wait a little longer."
The three of them had already thought about what to do after school and were eager to slip away, but they still had to cherish the last ten minutes.
Dong Liang was chatting happily over there, and suddenly mentioned Wen Yu, "Wen Yu, although you've only been in Class 6 for a short time, everyone welcomes you very much. I didn't introduce myself properly when you first arrived, so why don't you sing a song for everyone at the end?"
Dong Liang knew that after this class, Wen Yu would truly graduate. Although he, as the class teacher, was unable to do much for Wen Yu, it was enough to leave him with a good memory.
As soon as Dong Liang said this, all the students in the class started to cheer: "Sing one, sing one..."
Shi Nannan also clapped her hands. She wanted to join in the fun.
Wen Yu was inexplicably pulled to his feet. He looked at Chen Xing's expectant eyes and suddenly thought that he should make a final and honorable farewell.
Wen Yu said: "Okay, let's sing one last song for... everyone."
Wen Yu walked up to the podium and Dong Liang found an accompaniment for him. As the prelude sounded, the class instantly became quiet, and everyone cherished the time of this last song.
The moment the music started, they could tell it wasn't going to be cheerful, and they felt more and more sad. This is what graduation feels like, as if they were reluctant to say goodbye at this moment.
Wen Yu kept looking at Chen Xing. Every word of the lyrics seemed to be what he wanted to say to her. He just wanted to tell her in this way that he didn't want to leave, but he had no choice.
"Don't say goodbye, okay?"
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