"Will we... separate?"
Xia Lian's mind suddenly tensed up, and her fingers gripping the chopsticks tightened unconsciously, her fingertips gradually turning white.
"Well, there's no need to rush into thinking about these things now. I still have more than half a year before I graduate." Wen Mo waved his hand, trying to change the subject.
As soon as he finished speaking, whether it was my imagination or not, the atmosphere in the room gradually became quiet.
It wasn't that Wenmo was deliberately trying to cause trouble; the time they spent together had been so immersive that Wenmo had forgotten she was about to graduate and hadn't even decided which university she wanted to apply to.
I've talked to my parents about this topic before, but they're clearly not very interested. After all, getting a diploma from university is enough. They just look at how famous the university is, what the school spirit is like, and what the dormitory environment is like.
Many well-known universities have been exposed for having terrible dormitory conditions. From the outside, they may seem like universities with a good school spirit, but if you take a look at the dormitories, wow—what a terrible place!
Furthermore, Wen Mo was so engrossed in his romantic game with Xia Lian that he hadn't even considered which university to attend.
"Wenmo, which school do you want to apply to?"
After a long while, perhaps unable to bear the oppressive atmosphere, Xia Lian put down her chopsticks and slowly raised her head.
When asked this question, Wen Mo couldn't utter a word for a long time, because he hadn't even considered such an important matter as taking the college entrance exam.
When you are a child, your parents or other relatives will ask you the same question.
Which university do you want to go to in the future?
At this age, they are all young children whose minds are not yet mature. Even when they are in kindergarten, their parents have to visit them every day. How could they understand what university is? But they have at least heard of some famous schools.
When Wen Mo was a child, he was the same way. When asked this question, he would answer very loudly: I want to go to Tsinghua University and Peking University!
Then at this point, your parents will praise you highly, saying that you are very ambitious and that you have mastered the process very well.
Looking back now, it's kind of funny. When we were kids, we always had wild ideas, like we could just casually say which university we wanted to go to and get in.
"I don't know either, I haven't even thought about it." Wen Mo shook his head, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table.
Given his grades, choosing a university is simply a matter of filling out an application form, or perhaps he could ask the school to write a recommendation letter. Wenmo believed the principal would be happy to help with that.
The problem now isn't which university to apply to, but rather that once they're in university... it seems like they'll really be in a long-distance relationship.
Wen Mo rarely goes out, let alone to the province, he rarely even leaves the city. He usually lives a life between school and home, so when applying to universities, he always thinks about going to schools further away.
Now that I think about it, going to a school further away doesn't seem like a good idea.
“I’ve been considering going to a university in the north. After all, it’s been quite boring staying in the south all the time. I’ve always wanted to go out and see the world,” Wen Mo slowly revealed his previous thoughts.
I considered all of these options, but ultimately I didn't dare to actually go north because there was one thing I simply couldn't accept: public bathhouses.
In the end, they still couldn't take their clothes off. A whole bunch of people showering naked inside—just thinking about that scene is terrifying…
"The North...?" Xia Lian's voice was very soft, as if she had no strength.
"Hmm, I heard the temperature over there is freezing cold, I wonder if it's true or not." Wen Mo forced a smile, trying to lighten the heavy atmosphere with a few jokes.
If only his parents had given birth to him two years later, or if Xia Lian had been born two years earlier, it would have been perfect timing.
"The North is so far away..."
Xia Lian lowered her eyes, her large, bright eyes seeming to be misty. She would occasionally glance up at the other person's reaction, her fingers tightly gripping her thigh.
Upon hearing this, Wen Mo stopped responding.
He was speechless, because the North and South were indeed very far apart. Taking a plane was relatively fast, while other modes of transportation would involve a lot of trouble going back and forth.
Even so, Xia Lian only said this one bland sentence and didn't mention anything else.
This girl is very well-behaved, to the core, afraid that her words might offend others, especially Wenmo, who is her favorite person.
Wen Mo understood what she was thinking: if she applied to a university in the north, they wouldn't be able to see each other often for the next two years.
Xia Lian did not raise any objections, but nodded in agreement without hesitation, even though the faint sadness in her eyes could no longer be concealed.
"...I just had this idea, it's not necessarily 100% certain I'll go to the north, don't overthink it." Wen Mo forced a smile, trying to comfort her.
Honestly, no couple wants to separate, and Wen Mo thought so too. If he could, he would want to hold this girl in his arms for the rest of his life and never leave her side.
Therefore, he had already considered another option.
"Don't be sad, I actually have a backup plan." Wen Mo took Xia Lian's hand and slowly pulled the girl into his arms.
Xia Lian had just taken a nap, and perhaps because the blanket was too stuffy, she had some sticky sweat on her body and a distinctly feminine scent.
"A backup plan?"
Xia Lian raised her head and slowly moved closer to his neck until her soft breaths could touch his soft flesh.
"It's not really a backup plan, it's just another way out." Wen Mo cupped her face and kneaded it like playdough, which made Xia Lian pout.
Releasing his hands from her face, Wen Mo subconsciously wrapped his arms around the girl's waist. The flesh around her waist was very sensitive, and Xia Lian let out a soft moan, her whole body trembling slightly, but she quickly calmed down.
Wen Mo held his breath and finally exhaled, "Actually, locals have a lot of advantages when taking the entrance exam for local universities."
This was his second idea.
Wenmo's provincial capital is a relatively popular city in the south, with a high economic level. The streets are bustling with people almost every day.
When it comes to taking the college entrance exam, you have to choose one that you like, aspire to, or have to go to due to special reasons.
This city has a pretty famous university that ranks among the top in the country. Going to that university is practically the same as going home, but at least it's close by.
Wenmo had originally planned to take the opportunity of taking the college entrance exam to go out and see the world, but now he thought it was unnecessary. There wasn't much to see outside, and the most beautiful treasure was already in his arms.
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