Chapter 119: Outer Lu Ziyu and Shen Junxian 1
Shen Junxian will never forget the moment he first met Lu Ziyu. Time seemed to be frozen, and every frame was engraved deep in his memory.
At that time, he was a sophomore and served as a freshman reception volunteer. That day, sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting fine shadows on the table at the reception desk. Shen Junxian was bored as he flipped through the list of new students in his hand, occasionally looking up at the bustling campus avenue.
Suddenly, his friend nudged him with his elbow, his tone full of undisguised excitement: "Jun Xian, look, look, there's a fairy!"
Shen Junxian subconsciously raised his head, and his eyes passed through the gaps between the people coming and going, and bumped into the Lu Ziyu brother and sister who were walking against the light.
At that moment, the hustle and bustle around quietly faded away, and the sunlight outlined Lu Ziyu's figure, as if covering her with a layer of dreamy veil. Shen Junxian was in a trance for a moment, and really thought he saw a fairy who had strayed into the human world.
She walked lightly, and every step was in step with Shen Junxian's increasingly rapid heartbeat.
When Lu Ziyu approached, a sweet voice floated over like the first gentle breeze of spring: "Excuse me, is this where the new students register?"
Shen Junxian seemed to be under a spell, staring at her straight, and was speechless for a moment. Upon seeing this, his friend quickly pushed him gently from behind, which woke him up from his dream.
Shen Junxian hurriedly organized his thoughts and responded quickly: "Uh, yes, this is the freshman registration office. I am in charge of receiving new students. I am sophomore Shen Junxian!" After saying that, he blushed slightly, secretly regretting his loss of composure.
"Hello, Senior Shen." Lu Ziyu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a polite and charming smile, just like the flowers blooming in spring, making Shen Junxian's heart beat more rapidly.
"I'll help you register." Shen Junxian tried to make his voice sound steadier. He took the information handed over by Lu Ziyu and his fingers touched it lightly inadvertently. The instant warmth was like an electric current that quickly spread from his fingertips to his whole body.
He lowered his eyes and filled out the information attentively, but his eyes always drifted towards Lu Ziyu uncontrollably. Seeing her looking around the campus curiously and a little shyly, Shen Junxian actually expected for no reason that in the days to come, he would have more opportunities to interact with her. It seemed as if the story had just begun.
Shen Junxian skillfully helped Lu Ziyu and Lu Ziyi, brother and sister, complete the registration procedures, and then enthusiastically led them to the Academic Affairs Office to collect textbooks. Along the way, he patiently introduced the layout of the campus and the purpose of each teaching building, but his eyes would occasionally glance at Lu Ziyu, capturing every subtle change in expression on her face.
When sending the brother and sister to the assigned dormitory building, Lu Ziyu and his sister thanked them sincerely. Lu Ziyu's thanks were like a soft feather, tickling Shen Junxian's heart. Looking at their backs as they walked into the dormitory building, Shen Junxian was filled with reluctance and silently looked forward to their next meeting.
Since then, Shen Junxian seemed to be possessed. Every time he was in a sea of new people, his eyes would unconsciously search for the beautiful figure that had already been deeply imprinted in his heart.
Perhaps it was really fate that God was particularly kind to this young man who was in love. Shen Junxian frequently met Lu Ziyu on the playground and in the cafeteria.
Every time they met, the two would just nod to each other or simply say hello with few words. But even so, every encounter would cause ripples in Shen Junxian's heart.
As the days passed, this vague intersection could no longer satisfy Shen Junxian's burning heart. What he longed for was a light in Lu Ziyu's eyes that belonged to him alone, and her special attention to him.
This desire grew wildly in my heart like weeds, but at the same time, fear followed closely behind. He was afraid that once he took that step, Lu Ziyu would avoid him from then on, and even the existing subtle connection would be completely severed. In the vortex of desire and fear, Shen Junxian struggled for countless days and nights. In the end, love conquered everything. He plucked up the courage and decided to confess to Lu Ziyu.
On the day of confession, Shen Junxian prepared carefully and revealed his feelings to Lu Ziyu with nervousness and anticipation. However, perhaps because Lu Ziyu had not yet had a deep understanding of love and her feelings had not yet fully awakened, she tactfully but firmly rejected Shen Junxian.
At that moment, Shen Junxian felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, and his heart full of joy was instantly shattered. But the persistence in his bones made him unwilling to give up. He secretly vowed in his heart that he would use more sincerity and companionship to slowly impress Lu Ziyu.
In the days that followed, Shen Junxian continued to silently pay attention to Lu Ziyu's every move. When Lu Ziyu participated in club activities, he quietly sat in the corner to cheer her on; when Lu Ziyu was reviewing for exams in the library, he would casually put a cup of hot water and a review material she might need, with an anonymous warm note attached; when Lu Ziyu was sick, he would anonymously buy medicine and nutritious porridge and send them to the downstairs of her dormitory. Shen Junxian firmly believes that as long as he persists enough, one day Lu Ziyu will be able to see the deep and passionate love hidden in his heart.
Lu Ziyu has been extremely intelligent since childhood, with a delicate and sharp mind. How could he not see that every encounter with Senior Shen was a "coincidence" carefully planned by him?
In her spare time, she inadvertently learned from classmates' gossip and teachers' praise about Shen Junxian's outstanding reputation in the school - the favorite student in the eyes of the teachers and the school idol in the eyes of many girls in the school.
Shen Junxian has a tall stature and handsome face, and he exudes a confident and sunny aura. Every time he greets her with a smile, Lu Ziyu does not feel the slightest dislike or rejection in his heart. On the contrary, there is a hint of barely perceptible joy.
However, Lu Ziyu always kept in mind that his original intention of entering the campus was to focus on his studies rather than fall in love. So, when Shen Junxian first mustered up the courage to confess to her, although she felt a little emotional, she still rejected him rationally and tactfully, and seriously told Shen Junxian that she only wanted to focus on her studies at this stage and had no time to care about other relationships.
At that moment, she clearly caught the disappointment that flashed across Shen Junxian's eyes. That lost look made her heart feel sour and reluctant. For a moment, she even doubted whether her decision was too decisive.
Lu Ziyu originally thought that her rejection would make Shen Junxian give up and give up the idea of dating her. But to her surprise, Shen Junxian did not give up. Instead, he adopted a gentler and more delicate approach, slowly infiltrating into her world from the bits and pieces of daily life.
Whenever Lu Ziyu participated in club activities, he would always arrive early and sit in an inconspicuous corner, but his eyes would follow her closely, silently applauding and cheering her on for every wonderful performance; when Lu Ziyu was reviewing in the library, he would quietly put a cup of hot water at a suitable temperature and a few materials that would be of great help to her review when she was so focused that she was unaware, and he might even thoughtfully attach key points to each page of the materials; when Lu Ziyu was sick, he would work tirelessly to carefully prepare the right medicines and nutritious porridge, quietly deliver them to the downstairs of her dormitory, and then leave quietly, never deliberately seeking credit.
As the days passed, Shen Junxian's persistence and dedication were like the warm sunshine in spring, warm and lasting. Lu Ziyu's heart, which was originally filled with studies and resisted love, also melted quietly without him noticing.
She began to get used to Shen Junxian's presence, and every time she saw his familiar figure, a special kind of warmth and security would surge in her heart. Until one day, Lu Ziyu found herself always subconsciously looking for Shen Junxian in the crowd. She was shocked to realize that this persistent and affectionate boy had already walked into her heart without her knowing it.
Although Lu Ziyu had silently accepted Shen Junxian in his heart, when the words came to his lips, he was always blocked by various worries. She was afraid that if she agreed hastily, she would inadvertently become a hindrance to Shen Junxian's dream and affect his bright future. She was also afraid that she had given her heart to the wrong person and that the one she met was not the right one. After all, behind the sweetness of love, there may be unpredictable harm.
She also wondered whether Shen Junxian's feelings were just a momentary impulse and the passion would be fleeting. After such a dilemma, she decided to wait and see for a while to see how long Shen Junxian's sincerity could withstand the test and to what extent he could persist.
When Shen Junxian solemnly confessed to her for the second time with great expectation, Lu Ziyu's eyes were evasive, and her voice was soft but firm as she politely rejected him again.
She didn't dare look directly into Shen Junxian's eyes, for fear that she would be shaken by that affectionate gaze. However, this time, Shen Junxian's face did not show the disappointment he felt when he was rejected last time.
In the many times they had spent time together, whether strolling side by side in the campus or passing books to each other in the library, he was able to keenly sense Lu Ziyu's subtle feelings for him. He knew very well that Lu Ziyu put her studies first, and he also understood that behind this rejection was actually a different kind of test she was giving herself.
Shen Junxian was not discouraged, but became more determined. Since then, he has continued to silently accompany Lu Ziyu and support her in her studies. When the two of them were in the library together, he would patiently help Lu Ziyu sort out complex professional knowledge. When she encountered difficult problems, he would accompany her to look up information and study repeatedly. In life, his care was never absent.
When Lu Ziyu was under pressure during a competition, he would take her to a corner of the campus to relax and tell some light-hearted jokes to make her happy; during festivals, he would always carefully prepare small gifts to surprise Lu Ziyu.
Time flies like a white horse passing by, and before he knew it, Shen Junxian was standing at the crossroads of his senior year. The campus was filled with the sadness of parting, urging him to make a final effort. He knew very well that if he didn't seize the opportunity at this moment, he would probably regret it for the rest of his life.
So, on an evening when the afterglow of the setting sun filled the campus paths, Shen Junxian made careful preparations and, with a nervous but determined mood, confessed his feelings to Lu Ziyu once again. His eyes were full of affection and expectation, and he poured out the love he had accumulated over the years without reservation. At the end, there was a hint of cautious pleading, eager to get a response from Lu Ziyu.
However, fate seemed to want to test this pair of lovers. Lu Ziyu still did not agree immediately. There was some confusion and helplessness in her eyes, but more of it was caution about the future.
In the end, she and Shen Junxian agreed that after she graduated, if Shen Junxian still had feelings for her, they would try to date. This promise, like a seed of hope, was planted deep in Shen Junxian's heart. Even if he was rejected, he still had hope in his heart.
But things are unpredictable, and no one can predict what will happen tomorrow. After Shen Junxian graduated, before he had time to savor the joy of the dawn of love, he received an emergency transfer order and was assigned to the Sichuan Military Region.
This news was like a heavy hammer, catching him off guard. But a soldier's duty is to obey orders, so he could only rush to a distant place with deep attachment and reluctance to leave Lu Ziyu.
This trip lasted for a long two years. In the Sichuan Military Region, Shen Junxian devoted himself to his work. The sweat he shed on the training ground and the tense nerves when performing tasks could not make him forget the gentle figure in his heart.
In his spare time, he would always take out the few photos of the two of them, or the notes that Lu Ziyu had written to him, and stroke them over and over again, recalling every moment they had spent together.
As for Lu Ziyu, her days on campus were also busy and fulfilling. She worked hard to complete her studies while waiting for the day she had agreed with Shen Junxian. Although the two were thousands of miles apart and could only express their thoughts through occasional letters, their love grew deeper with the test of time and distance.
One day two years later, Shen Junxian finally finished his mission in the Sichuan Military Region and returned to the familiar yet unfamiliar city.
At the moment of reunion, Shen Junxian could not hide his excitement. He was the first to extend his hand, his voice trembling slightly: "Junior sister Zi Yu, we meet again."
Lu Ziyu extended his hand in response with a proper smile on his face: "Hello, Senior Shen, nice to see you again."
Shen Junxian took a deep breath and asked with a hint of nervousness and anticipation: "Junior sister Zi Yu, do you still remember our agreement?"
Lu Ziyu blinked, raised the corners of his mouth, and asked playfully: "So, Senior Shen, do you want me to remember or not remember?"
Looking at the lively and playful Lu Ziyu in front of him, Shen Junxian's heart melted, and he quickly said: "Of course I hope that my junior sister remembers it."
Lu Ziyu smiled even more deeply, stretched out his hand, and said crisply: "I will not forget what I promised. Congratulations, Senior Shen Junxian, for becoming my intern boyfriend."
Shen Junxian was stunned for a moment, and it took him a while to come back to his senses. He confirmed in disbelief: "Junior sister, do you really agree?"
"If you don't like it, I can disagree." Lu Ziyu teased him deliberately, with a smile in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Shen Junxian immediately nervously grasped Lu Ziyu's hand and said anxiously, "No, you can't go back on your word."
Lu Ziyu gently pulled his hand back and said seriously: "Senior Chen, your test has just begun. You know that I am the only girl in my family. I have twelve older brothers and sisters. If you want to become my official boyfriend, you have to pass their twelve tests."
Shen Junxian's eyes were firm and he nodded vigorously: "I will work hard, I will try my best to make them recognize me."
"Come on!" Lu Ziyu patted his shoulder encouragingly.
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