This is the second time I've discussed this topic with Lianbao.
If one doesn't give up a better school for love, this kind of plot probably only exists in novels, and children should never imitate it.
Wen Mo admitted that he was a little carried away. To be honest, he still had a glimmer of hope. After all, his academic level was what it was. He had the score to be the top student, but instead of going to the most prestigious university, he chose to stay in Linchuan for love.
I can already picture the smug look on the face of the president of Linchuan University, his mouth stretched all the way to his ears.
To be realistic, Wenmo was so confident that he was 100% certain that a school would call him as soon as the exam was over, and that his grades would definitely be hidden, so there was no need to check them.
But with all these buffs stacked up, plus what Xiao Nan said today...
If I stay, will Lianbao really be happy?
I guess she'll be happy; she hasn't left me in all this time.
Is it child's play? It is indeed quite child's play. This is not a lame joke, but a real story about a top scholar who is obsessed with love and wants to stay in Linchuan for love.
The fried chicken in his hand had gotten a little cold. Wen Mo took a bite off the crispy skin, revealing the tender pink chicken inside, but he had no appetite for the delicious food at the moment.
"It's about where we both go to university."
This isn't just one person's problem, it's two people's problem.
If Wen Mo really decides to stay in Linchuan, then Xia Lian will not hesitate to apply to Linchuan University two years later as well.
Her grades are also not to be underestimated. Don't let Xia Lian's usual dull and silly appearance fool you. She is very good at solving problems, and her speed in solving problems is so fast that even Wen Mo is impressed.
If she were to study for another two years, Wenmo couldn't guarantee that she wouldn't be surpassed.
Xia Lian held a piece of original recipe chicken in both hands, a hint of doubt flashing in her clear eyes.
"...Let me tell you what's on my mind, let's put ourselves in each other's shoes." Wen Mo took a sip of cola, the icy sparkling water particularly refreshing on the winter night. Once his head had calmed down, he slowly said, "Would you be happy if I stayed in Linchuan?"
"..."
There was no response. Xia Lian looked blank and put down the chicken nuggets in her hand, as if she was trying to digest the meaning of those words.
When she realized the weight of those words, she silently lowered her head, first nodding, then slowly shaking it.
Am I happy or unhappy?
Wenmo was completely bewildered.
Xia Lian pursed her lips, her mouth still greasy from the previous encounter, and her usually indifferent face now showed a strange sadness.
"I don't know... I might be happy... but I might also be sad..."
What's making you sad?
"Because Wenmer's grades are very good..."
"..."
Wen Mo remained silent. He understood what Xia Lian meant. If she stayed in Linchuan, her excellent grades would ultimately lead to her remaining in the same place, and this feeling would make her very sad.
Especially when the other person is someone important to you.
"...If I didn't stay in Linchuan, but went to another place, really to go to university in the north...would you feel lonely or sad?"
Peking University and Tsinghua University are certainly good, with their profound heritage, strong faculty, and already renowned reputations.
Every student in the summer school is desperate to get in, but they only admit a fixed number of students each year. If you have better grades or a better family background, you may be able to go abroad.
But even the north is far enough; a round trip takes a long time.
"I will be sad..." Xia Lian hesitated for a moment, but still answered truthfully.
Wen Mo rubbed his forehead, an inexplicable pressure weighing on his shoulders, making him clench his teeth. This indescribable feeling was extremely uncomfortable, and his chest felt tight.
“Lianbao, if I really go to the North, you need to understand…” He took out his phone, drew the location of Peking University on the map, and said wistfully, “The gap between us is not a thousand miles, but a difference of two years.”
Two years is neither a long nor a short time.
But I don't stay at school all the time. I have to go home for holidays, but it takes a lot of effort, like grabbing tickets and asking for leave.
We might only see each other a few months during the winter and summer vacations each year.
"I don't know what state you are in right now. After all, you're like a battery that's gone when you're away from me."
Wen Mo gestured the shape of a battery with his hand, which was quite a clear description, indicating that the girl currently had no intention of leaving him.
Whether I'm out or at home, she's always by my side; the hem of my clothes has never been smooth since the moment I met her.
"I... I'll be lonely." Xia Lian covered her face and nodded.
"Right, so I..."
Just as Wen Mo was about to speak, he felt a small hand cover his mouth tightly, and he could smell a hint of fried chicken oil.
Looking further up, at this distance, one can meet Xia Lian's eyes, which are filled with utter confusion yet also tinged with a touch of determination.
As if she had made up her mind, she pursed her lips slightly, then suddenly hugged Wen Mo tightly, burying her head in his chest.
Wen Mo could clearly feel Xia Lian's warm breath, which made him feel a little itchy. The next second, a muffled reply came from his chest.
"I can't...hold everyone back."
“You’ve never held me back, honey.”
“Then it’s the same now…” Xia Lian raised her eyes, her gaze a mixture of frustration and seriousness. “No, I can’t be selfish…”
As she spoke, her true feelings were already clear.
Wen Mo had never seen Xia Lian in this state before.
After knowing someone for a long time, you will naturally understand what kind of person they are. Their facial expressions rarely fluctuate, and they always maintain a calm and indifferent demeanor, never showing their joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness.
Xia Lian's eyes are usually calm and she doesn't easily show surprise or excitement. Apart from having feelings for Wen Mo, she is indifferent to everything around her.
It's hard to fathom her thoughts, just as it was before, and it's still the same now. But the sincerity and determination in her words seem to give Wen Mo endless motivation.
He understood, and he understood what he heard.
The living room was completely quiet. Little Black, hiding in its cat bed, seemed to know that the two humans in front of it were talking about something important. When it got emotional, it obediently buried its face in its hands.
After a long while, neither of them spoke again. They hugged for quite some time until Xia Lian had had enough and slowly straightened up. However, the look of loss and determination in her eyes was no longer there.
Wen Mo took a deep breath, looked at her cautiously looking face, and finally uttered two words.
"Two years."
Two years?
As if they had just met, Xia Lian repeated it blankly and dazedly.
"Yes, I'll wait for you for two years." Wen Mo cupped her face, kneading it like playdough, until he manually pinched the corners of Xia Lian's mouth upwards a little, presenting a not-so-perfect smile in front of him.
"I hope you can smile more, and that even if I'm not by your side for the next two years, you can still be as strong as you are now."
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