Mu Wenxi looked up at Wen Nanyin on the stage and felt a slight soreness in her nose.
The little boy has grown up and no longer needs her. From now on, she will no longer be the only one applauding for him. She was the only audience member during the boy's countless solo dances in the dark nights, but she will no longer be the only one.
He is a dazzling superstar with countless fans, while she is just an ordinary college student. No matter how good her grades are, they seem to be from different worlds forever.
They used to take the earliest bus together, attend classes together, solve difficult problems together, skip classes together, and dream of the stars and the sea together.
Nowadays, their paths cross less and less. She faces countless unsolved problems and carries the hopes of countless future generations. He faces countless undercurrents, hurts, and constraints and carries the love and energy of countless fans.
She should be content. If they hadn't been childhood sweethearts, they might never have had the chance to meet, and their futures would have only led them further and further apart. It's good enough as it is now.
Mu Wenxi lowered her head and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. Perhaps time would make them better people and tell them the answer. In that instant, she felt relieved. Putting aside all her concerns, she decided to study abroad to pursue her dream of becoming a scientist. She wanted to become a better person and use her strength to help more people in need.
Watching the young man bow and take his leave, she didn't immediately go to find Wen Nanyin, who had finished his concert, as she usually did. Instead, she asked Wen's mother to give him the flowers, and like all the other fans, she quietly left the stage after the excitement.
As soon as Wen Nanyin returned backstage after the concert, he began searching for that familiar figure. At that moment, he especially wanted to share his joy with her, but he waited for a long time without seeing her.
After much effort, Wen's mother squeezed in and handed the bouquet of flowers to Wen Nanyin: "This is from Xiao Xi, on my behalf, for you."
Wen Nanyin tugged at her mother's sleeve and asked, "Where is she?"
Wen's mother: "They may have left early."
Wen Nanyin's eyes were somewhat dim, and he was wearing a specially patterned earpiece on one ear, trying to comfort himself that Mu Wenxi might really have something urgent to do.
There was still some sweat on his forehead. He took the flowers, nodded to Aunt Wen, and turned to change his clothes. Aunt Wen narrowed her eyes without saying anything, turned around and smiled to herself, and left first.
Wen Nanyin, dressed in all black, returned to the hotel by car. On the way, he even managed to put on a smile and greet his fans. But once back at the hotel, Wen Nanyin felt tired and somewhat empty inside. Even though things were going well, one person was missing.
He felt a little lost. Does growing up mean getting used to all kinds of farewells? He put the bouquet of flowers that Mu Wenxi had given him into a vase, and while arranging the flowers, he found a card inside.
"Ah Yin, I'm so glad to see you today. It seems like I can still see that shy and timid boy from more than ten years ago. Your dream is about to come true. I'm so happy for you, and it seems like I'm going to chase my dream too."
Wen Nanyin put down the card and immediately dialed a number: "Xixi, did you have something to do and leave early? Did you see my performance?"
Mu Wenxi: "Well, it's nothing. Your performance was great, very impressive."
Wen Nanyin: "I thought you had left long ago."
Mu Wenxi: "I left after watching it. Wen Nanyin, you've finally grown up."
Wen Nanyin: "Why didn't you come backstage to find me?"
Mu Wenxi was silent for a moment and then whispered, "It's not appropriate."
Wen Nan felt a pang of pain in his heart. He had failed to protect the person he wanted to protect, and the incident back then still left the other party with reservations.
Mu Wenxi seemed a little tired and didn't want to continue the conversation, so she quickly said goodnight: "You should go to sleep early too, the concert was really great."
Wen Nanyin hung up after Mu Wenxi had hung up: "Good night."
After returning home, Mu Wenxi told her parents about it: "I plan to study abroad."
The mother was somewhat annoyed: "What's so good about studying abroad? It's not safe abroad these days."
Mu Wenxi: "I know, but what I want to learn is currently only available at the world's best universities. Knowledge knows no borders, and besides, wouldn't it be good to study abroad and then come back to serve my country?"
Father: "It's good that you've figured it out yourself."
The shepherd's mother was still very reluctant to part with her.
Mu Wenxi: "It's still early, nothing's even close to being decided yet. Let me give you a heads-up first, if the application is approved, you can't stop me from going."
Mother Shepherd: "I understand."
After making up her mind, Mu Wenxi actively prepared for studying abroad. One ordinary morning, Mu Wenxi saw an email in her inbox. She had received an admission letter and scholarship from the world's number one university.
She calmly told Mu's mom and dad the good news, and they were both happy for her.
Mu Wenxi's teacher has always been very supportive of her and happy for her: "Don't not come back, but I believe you won't."
Mu Wenxi: "No way, all the most important people to me are here, where else could I go?"
In the summer, Wen Nanyin finally learned that Mu Wenxi was going to study abroad. A hint of sadness appeared in his eyes as he realized what the little card from back then meant: "So this is what you meant by pursuing your dreams."
He was a little sad that Mu Wenxi hadn't told him right away.
Mu Wenxi: "You already have enough on your plate, I don't want to add to your troubles."
Wen Nanyin said softly, "But this is your business."
Mu Wenxi: "Okay, I'm only going away for two years, it's not like I'm never coming back."
Wen Nanyin: "Hmm."
Mu Wenxi had to admit that she and Wen Nanyin had broken up.
On the day of her departure, everyone came to the airport to see Mu Wenxi off. Mu's parents and her parents all gave her their blessings.
In a corner not far away, Mu Wenxi spotted Wen Nanyin's figure. She waved subtly in that direction before turning and leaving, leaving everyone with a resolute and dashing silhouette.
Wen Nanyin gave a self-deprecating smile. He couldn't even appear openly and honestly to say goodbye to the most important person in his life.
Taking advantage of the moment when no one was looking, he slipped into a black car, which drove off quickly, seemingly never having been to the airport before. Ping, sitting in the passenger seat, turned to look at him and teased, "Reluctant to leave?"
Wen Nanyin forced a calm expression and said, "It's alright."
Ping laughed out loud: "Have you ever thought that if she were just an ordinary friend or a good friend, you could say goodbye to her openly and honestly, and at worst you could come out and clarify after it gets exposed?"
Wen Nanyin looked at Sister Ping.
Ping: "But you obviously have a lot of concerns now. Are you worried that if it gets exposed, you won't want to say that she's your good friend? Or did your feelings for her change without you even noticing? Or are you afraid of affecting Xiaoxi?"
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