The epidemic was eventually lifted, and five days before the exam, all units in the district announced the lifting of prevention and control measures.
For example, the nucleic acid testing teams stationed in various communities were all withdrawn overnight, and those who wanted to get a nucleic acid test had to go to hospitals and other places.
Correspondingly, residents' travel is no longer restricted, and health codes are no longer required for entry and exit from various public places. This is a sign of the complete lifting of the epidemic, and this region can be considered a pilot area.
From the end of 2023 to the end of 2026, after three full years, the era of the pandemic is finally coming to a complete end, just as Chen Bing remembers.
This is certainly something to be happy about, as it means that once the exams are over, Chen Bing can take Xiao Shang on a trip all over the country as promised. However, everything has its pros and cons. Although the pandemic has been largely contained, the postgraduate entrance exams still require a five-day nucleic acid test result.
This means that in the five days leading up to the exam, Chen Bing and Shang Yunmiao will have to leave their residential compound every day to go to a hospital a few hundred meters away for nucleic acid testing. The risks involved are self-evident; coming into contact with large crowds right after the pandemic has subsided could easily lead to infection if they're not careful.
Fortunately, today is the last day.
After returning home from the nucleic acid test, Shang Yunmiao took off her mask and gently fanned herself with her small hands. Because of her chubby cheeks, two red lines could be seen from the mask, which had been pressing against her face just below her eyebrows and eyes.
However, the red line wasn't very obvious, because the little round face under the mask was also bright red.
Bending down, Chen Bing wanted to taste how ripe the little face was.
Having sensed his intentions in advance, Shang Yunmiao retreated repeatedly and extended her two small hands to express her refusal.
"Not yet." After getting out of danger, Shang Yunmiao took out the alcohol spray she carried with her from her pocket, then sprayed it on Chen Bing several times while circling around her. After that, she sprayed it on herself a few times while circling around.
Thinking that this would be enough, Chen Bing took a few more steps forward and reached out to cup Shang Yunmiao's cheeks.
But that didn't work. After being rejected by Xiao Shang again, Chen Bing watched her next move with a mixture of annoyance and amusement. The girl then took out a pack of alcohol wipes from her pocket, wiped their hands and mouths clean, and finally breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "That's fine now."
Interest is fleeting, and after that delay, Chen Bing had lost all desire to taste the little apple. However, the thought of letting the little apple taste her was still strong.
Thinking of this, he put his hands behind his back, closed his eyes, and stood still, saying, "You come."
Chen Bing knew Shang Yunmiao too well; he knew perfectly well that this little girl was very receptive to his current approach.
If you close your eyes and put your hands behind your back, creating an image of being ready to be released, then Shang Yunmiao, who is not used to refusing you, will have no choice but to go along with your wishes.
As expected, as soon as she finished speaking, Chen Bing felt a fragrant breeze waft over, and it was Shang Yunmiao who stood in front of her after hesitating for a while.
However, after a second or two, the next step that was supposed to come was nowhere to be seen.
What, are you shy?
After a half-second of confusion, Chen Bing suddenly realized what was going on, and immediately bent down to lower his height.
Soon, the next step was on Chen Bing's lips.
Opening her eyes, Chen Bing saw Xiao Shang's rosy cheeks. Whether it was from the lingering stuffiness of wearing a mask or from shyness after being kissed, her cheeks were so flushed they looked like they would burst with moisture if pinched.
After putting this conjecture into practice, Chen Bing smiled smugly.
After their intimate moment at home, the two returned to their serious selves and went about their own business.
Shang Yunmiao went to the balcony to study hard, while Chen Bing went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
This division of labor was mainly based on their academic abilities. Chen Bing was almost certain to pass the exam, so she could easily skip some studying time. Shang Yunmiao, however, needed this time to solidify her understanding.
As night deepened, after dinner and thorough review, the two young people nestled together on the sofa, holding hands and chatting.
"What time is it now?"
It's 9:30.
Counting on her fingers, Shang Yunmiao did a quick calculation.
"The exam is at 8:30 tomorrow morning. Even with traffic, it will only take 30 minutes to drive there. It will take us a little over an hour to get ready and eat after we get up. So... let's go to sleep at 10 o'clock and get up at 6:30 tomorrow."
"So we have half an hour of free time. I wonder what our little Shang wants to do during that time?"
Chen Bing put his arm around the girl's shoulder and gently pulled her to lie down on his lap.
"Doing nothing is fine. Can I just lie here for a while?" Shang Yunmiao asked, looking into Chen Bing's eyes as she raised her head slightly.
"Okay, I won't do anything."
"Actually, it's possible to do something while I'm not paying attention," Xiao Shang said with a smile, his words full of meaning.
Faced with that alluring expression, Chen Bing couldn't help but laugh again and again. Then she reached out and helped Shang Yunmiao put her head back down, and said, "Little girl, don't think so much. Just lie down for a while."
Hehe, um, okay~
Half an hour passed in a flash. When the alarm rang at exactly ten o'clock, Shang Yunmiao got up from Chen Bing, put on her slippers, and said goodbye to him.
Goodnight then? See you tomorrow.
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
After helping Shang Yunmiao open the door to her bedroom, Chen Bing watched as the little girl crawled under the covers, her small face peeking out with a smile as she waved to him.
After waving back in return, Chen Bing closed the door but did not immediately return to her own room.
On the night before the exam, his thoughts were racing. Leaning against the door, Chen Bing looked up at the ceiling at a 45-degree angle, lost in thought.
Now that the postgraduate entrance exam is over... it's time to move Xiao Shang to a new room.
He chuckled softly, then turned around and glanced at Xiao Shang's room behind him.
Just wait, I'll let you stay here for another two days.
After thinking it over, Chen Bing lifted her feet and returned to her room.
The night is short; it will pass quickly in the blink of an eye.
The next morning when I went out, the sky was overcast. This was not only because it gets light late in winter, but also because it was a cloudy day.
"It might snow today."
After rubbing his hands together like Flyman, Chen Bing put his hands into Shang Yunmiao's hat pocket to warm them.
The little girl's expression was somewhat dazed for some reason. Her small face was slightly raised, and she was staring blankly at the sky.
"Hey, what's wrong, kid?"
Chen Bing waved in front of Shang Yunmiao's face, and after she came to her senses and looked at her, she smiled and asked, "What's wrong? You're not worried about the exam, are you?"
"No." Shaking her head, Shang Yunmiao composed herself and took Chen Bing's arm. "It's nothing, let's go."
Without saying much, Chen Bing, with a faint smile on her face, got into the car with Xiao Shang.
On the way, Chen Bing glanced at Shang Yunmiao, who was occasionally lost in thought, and then took the initiative to speak: "Sometimes I wonder, if I hadn't met you and you hadn't met me, how would our twenty-first birthday be different from now?"
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