Chapter Nineteen: Single Eyelids
You Sui'an took out his geography textbook and began to read. Tonight is geography evening study session.
I'm looking forward to visiting Sui'an. Teacher Wu is really great; she lets them watch TV.
The last teacher this wonderful was Ms. Qi. She would even show them TV dramas and movies, not to mention all sorts of cultural programs. Occasionally, during class, if they acted spoiled, she would helplessly and indulgently turn on the movie they hadn't finished watching last time.
People who study humanities are indeed the most humane.
18:49. As soon as Teacher Wu entered, she heard everyone cheering.
Some enthusiastic students even started to follow and praise it.
"I knew it, so let's watch 'Aerial China' today."
"Yay!"
Cheers and screams broke the thick darkness. Even the night seemed to have a touch of humanity.
"Shh, keep it quiet, the other classes will make a scene if they hear us, and that won't be good. Even though we're learning in a different way, these people don't understand. We don't do things that cause trouble."
They all quieted down like well-behaved children.
However, they don't just watch; they also write down some geographical facts, and if there are any points of knowledge, Teacher Wu will stop and explain them.
The video has now played a segment about Wuyishan.
As she looked at her, Tang Qingyue suddenly looked at her and asked with some confusion, "Why Wuyi Mountain..."
Why is Wuyishan National Park the only park in China that is a dual natural and cultural heritage site?
Tang Qingyue recalled a question she had asked when she watched "The First Lesson of the New Semester".
"Mount Tai is not a park."
Tang Qingyue looked surprised. Before she even started speaking, You Suian already knew what she was going to ask.
What a strange tacit understanding.
But both of them couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Because I had thought about this issue before traveling to Sui'an.
Li Yunxing looked at them, feeling somewhat uncomfortable, his thin lips slightly pursed. After all, he had just been jealous of Tang Qingyue.
They seemed to be inseparable, and no one else could fit in.
Then Li Yunxing saw You Sui'an turn around.
Looking at his unnatural expression, You Suian knew what he was thinking.
You Sui'an gave him a sharp look: "Try thinking nonsense again." Then he smiled where Li Yunxing couldn't see.
Although her actions might seem like a spur-of-the-moment thing to others, leaving them puzzled—after all, she was chatting with Tang Qingyue one second, and then suddenly she was threatening Li Yunxing the next.
But Li Yunxing knew.
It was as if You Sui'an tacitly knew Tang Qingyue's doubts, and she tacitly knew his worries.
He no longer needs to stubbornly walk into a dead end. He no longer needs to envy others.
Because he was someone that You Sui'an cherished.
Even though it's unbelievably beautiful.
Only then did Li Yunxing feel a sense of stability upon landing.
After class, You Suian tossed him a note, then got up and went out, intending to ask Teacher Qi about the dictation content for tomorrow morning.
It was written in pencil, but the handwriting did not appear messy; you could tell at a glance that it was written carefully, stroke by stroke.
There are still traces of modification in some places.
Li Yunxing was somewhat lost in thought. He knew that You Sui'an had a habit of writing with a pencil.
Her ideas come quickly, so sometimes she'll finish writing something, read it again, and feel she could do it better, so she'll go back and revise it.
Although her desk and everything else were a mess, she suddenly felt a little uncomfortable looking at the messy papers.
It's as if something I've painstakingly created shouldn't be like this; words full of emotion should be presented properly.
So she switched to using a pencil and then copied it. Perhaps she'd make some changes while copying, which would be a pleasant surprise.
It was a bit troublesome, but I enjoyed my trip to Sui'an.
That's why people say she's slow at doing her homework. She has her own interests, her own ideas and pursuits, and she's different from many people who are swept along by the tide.
However, these little notes that were destined to be destroyed were different.
You Sui'an was actually quite indifferent. She calmly accepted whatever she was destined to lose, even if she liked it very much and was very reluctant to part with it.
When she was very young, there was a kitten in her family.
The kitten accompanied her as she grew into a young woman, but the kitten remained a kitten.
Her cat was just as mischievous as she was.
Then one day, the kitten fell asleep.
Actually, a year or two ago, the kitten stopped being so enthusiastic about jumping around and stopped sneaking onto the table to eat delicious food.
You Suian was somewhat troubled by this. The kitten was now a big kitten, and she was the only one in the house who was still being naughty.
The kitten was well-behaved, and so was she.
So she just took a nap that day, and the kitten must have just taken a nap too.
You Sui'an cried all night.
Everything was normal the next day.
That was the first time she had experienced life and death. Death was not scary. The kitten made everything so gentle and soft, just like the kitten itself, all fluffy.
When she visited Sui'an, she always felt as if her little cat was still with her, because everything was still so familiar.
Her memory is poor, so poor that it takes her a long time to memorize dry knowledge; her memory is good, so good that even a kitten remains as vivid as ever.
We haven't kept any kittens at home since.
Keenness and sensitivity are a gift, but those who possess them often suffer.
It's hard to say whether this is good or bad.
You Sui'an was just a bit more indifferent, so she often had a smile on her face.
This time, however, even the writing in pencil was treasured.
After reading it, Li Yunxing put it in a notebook along with the original letter.
This laptop will always be new, but it will get thicker and heavier.
Li Yunxing couldn't say whether she was still sad or happy.
You Sui'an thought about more than he felt.
You Suian cared about him more than he thought, yet he was making You Suian sad.
He unscrewed the bottle and took a sip of water.
He didn't know what to do.
You Suian said that he is very similar to himself before the winter vacation today, and that winter vacation is one that they both understand tacitly and remember deeply.
He stood there blankly, like a squirrel that had lost its pine cone and was at a loss.
I finally saw it under the tree, but I wasn't sure if it was his, so I carefully checked to make sure it was.
He sniffed and touched it, but this time he hugged the pine cone.
The last time he tried to probe, he accidentally let the pine cone roll away, and it went further and further away.
You Suian was very worried. This was a potential problem. She didn't want any possible crisis to separate them.
Because you care, you become anxious about gains and losses.
You Suian understood Li Yunxing's thoughts, and she felt warmed by his concern.
But the two of them need to communicate well.
Li Yunxing is in a state of confusion right now; he feels he should do something.
We can't always rely on You Sui'an to pave the way; the thorns and brambles are something we have to face together.
He wrote very carefully.
His heart started racing as soon as he wrote the words "An An".
He had never so openly revealed his inner thoughts before.
He wrote down how she saw You Suian, then went on to analyze himself, and finally concluded with a sincere promise.
When You Sui'an returned, he saw Li Yunxing diligently writing, but he didn't disturb him. He simply returned to his seat quietly.
When Li Yunxing looked up, the surroundings had already quieted down, and the teacher was sitting on the podium handling some matters.
So class has already started.
He looked ahead and saw that You Sui'an's hair was casually tied up; if it weren't for school regulations, she probably wouldn't even bother to tie it up.
In winter, while others wear coats to look good, she wears down jackets without a care in the world.
She has always preferred light colors.
Today she wore a light blue outfit, looking gentle and graceful. The exquisitely designed clothes also made her look somewhat cute.
He folded the note and gently touched You Suian with it, quickly and carefully.
His face was flushed; he knew the surveillance system was still running.
Although not many people usually watch it.
You Suian felt some subtle touches and, feeling a little guilty, dared not turn around.
She simply put her hand behind her back, with the back of her hand pressed against Li Yunxing's desk, and the note quickly fell into her hand.
It feels gentle and ticklish.
You Sui'an was curious about what Li Yunxing would say to her.
Li Yunxing was actually not good with words. His writing was mediocre.
But You Suian saw his surging emotions in this note.
Those words of praise would make You Sui'an blush, but when Li Yunxing said them, they sounded exceptionally sincere and earnest.
Am I really that good?
You Sui'an didn't know, just as Li Yunxing didn't know that she was also perfect in You Sui'an's eyes.
Love makes people timid. They both feel they are not good enough, yet the other loves them so much.
Love also makes people brave.
Li Yunxing openly exposed herself to You Sui'an, and all the deep-seated inferiority and insecurity in her heart surfaced.
He trusted You Sui'an.
I will walk firmly toward you, even if the road ahead is unknown. These are the words of Li Yunxing.
The road ahead is long, so let's meet halfway. This is what I thought while traveling in Sui'an.
Love is not a burden borne by one person alone. No one person can shoulder the responsibility of this duet.
The time was long, and everyone had their own worries, but it wasn't heavy. Instead, it brought a sense of relief and ease from having laid everything out.
The night was once again filled with noise, and the school became lively and bustling.
You Sui'an asked, "Do you like single eyelids?"
Li Yunxing hadn't paid much attention to this issue before, and when You Suian asked him, he didn't know how to answer.
You Sui'an has single eyelids.
Li Yunxing didn't think too much about it and nodded.
You Suian then asked, "So, do you prefer double eyelids or single eyelids?"
Her tone was light and playful, giving off a cute and coquettish vibe, like that of a young girl.
Li Yunxing paused for a moment. Actually, they were all pretty much the same. He looked at You Suian, wondering what she was up to, and said truthfully, "They're all the same."
You Suian's eyes lit up, seemingly surprised that he would answer like that.
You Sui'an leaned against the railing of the corridor, the wind blowing the stray hairs on her forehead.
"Actually, I used to like single eyelids. You see, a lot of people have double eyelids, and there are far fewer single eyelids. It's actually quite unique. When I was little, I was very happy to have single eyelids because I was different from many other people."
She looked at Li Yunxing, who thought for a moment and nodded.
You Suian continued, "Moreover, double eyelids look like there's an extra line in the middle of the eyelid, which looks a bit strange, while single eyelids are simple and straightforward."
Li Yunxing had never thought of this angle before.
You Sui'an seemed intrigued and, without looking at Li Yunxing's reaction, said to himself, "Later I found out that I like double eyelids. Everyone says that people with double eyelids are beautiful, and the more obvious they are, the more beautiful they are."
"Until one day I suddenly realized that I actually liked single eyelids from the very beginning." You Suian's eyes sparkled.
Li Yunxing seemed to know what she was thinking.
Yu Suian chuckled at her own words, saying, "I was wondering why everyone prefers double eyelids. Is it because many people already have double eyelids, so they like them more? They're not even the same size, after all."
Besides, single eyelids can easily become double eyelids with just a little eyelid tape. However, double eyelids turning into single eyelids always look a bit unnatural, and unless surgery is performed, there are very few other ways to achieve this.
Although many people don't think this way, very few people with double eyelids actually prefer single eyelids.
People seem to be strange; they might prefer certain traits based on other people's opinions.
But in reality, what most people like is not necessarily what they like themselves, and many people's liking of others may just be following the crowd.
You Sui'an looked at him with a smile: "You said many people like me, so guess whether they like me or my characteristics that conform to popular aesthetics?"
"Of course I like you." Li Yunxing replied without hesitation.
But he sensed that You Sui'an didn't seem to be expecting this answer. However, he wanted to follow his heart; to say something untrue just to please You Sui'an would be an insult to him.
What an idiot. You Suian smiled helplessly.
Actually, Li Yunxing is a good person. Although his personality means he rarely gets attention, and not many people get to know him or like him.
But he's just really, really good.
Perhaps many people would have liked him initially, but then, depending on other people's aesthetic standards, they might think that he's just so-so.
Because he wasn't sunny and positive enough, nor frank and direct enough, and his appearance didn't have a sharp or aggressive quality to make a lasting impression.
But You Sui'an knew that this was exactly how he liked it.
Perhaps Li Yunxing is not outstanding in the traditional sense, but You Suian genuinely feels that he deserves that title and is worthy of his admiration.
She thought it, and she said it.
Only then did Li Yunxing discover You Sui'an's true purpose.
He lost count of how many times he had been drawn into You Suian's deep, smiling eyes.
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