13. Take a photo
◎Congratulations!◎
Time flies, and it's already the end of winter.
Countdown to the exam - 100 days.
Coming to the campus display wall again, the girl with ponytail looked at the rankings, a faint smile curling up at the corners of her lips.
During this period, the school organized several mock exams, and Gao Shuai made great progress!
She ranked 57th overall and performed well in other subjects, especially mathematics, and was almost catching up with her.
very nice!
This way, he would be closer to his goal.
She had seen him a few times at school, but she couldn't see him clearly from a distance. She could only watch him from afar, unable to approach him, nor... could she get close to him.
She knew that he was studying very hard, and even... the teacher praised him in class and asked everyone to follow his example.
It had been so long since his name—she could only recite it silently in her heart, but when she heard it from others—it was very novel, and also a little bitter.
They were in the same school and only one class apart, but they rarely saw each other.
Before I knew it, I was under the familiar big tree again.
Looking at the scenery, which was even colder than autumn, the girl smiled and said: Winter will soon be over, and spring...
“It will be here soon!”
Sighing softly, she pondered for a moment and looked at everything familiar - perhaps, she didn't have time to come again.
Countdown to the exam - 50 days.
Having just finished an exam, the young man in white looked at the tall trees that had already sprouted new buds, and felt a gentle tranquility in his heart.
Gan Mei was a woman who kept her word and never disturbed him even if they had accidentally passed each other.
Sometimes, he wanted to...
"well!"
The grass beneath my feet has taken on a whole new look, feeling strange yet familiar under my feet.
He came here because he knew she wouldn't come.
Gan Mei is very busy, competing with students as outstanding as her - there are only five people in the whole school.
Afterwards, there were competitions for other outstanding students - Leng Jun was one of them.
...There is still distance between him and them.
He pressed his large palm against the tree trunk and muttered to himself, "In 50 days, can I expect a miracle?"
Countdown to exam - 3 days.
"Gao Shuai, congratulations, you're in the top 12!"
"Yeah, grade 12, that's incredible!"
"That's what Gao Shuai deserves! He always had good grades!"
"Right, right, right! Gao Shuai has worked so hard this year and has put in so much effort. It's finally paying off!"
“Going to a good university is not a dream!”
"We congratulate you in advance!"
…
When the mock exam results came out, classmates came to congratulate him, and Gao Shuai thanked them one by one.
Only he himself knows that this quota is still a little short of the goal.
Sweet...
Looking at the flowers, plants and trees showing their vibrant life everywhere on campus, and the vibrant scenery outside the window, he thought: It will probably be difficult to see her before the exam.
He knew that she would never come to school again.
There are still 3 days left, he can't give up, it's the final sprint, he has to work hard and give it one more try!
Exam – End.
In early summer, there are cool breezes.
After moving all the things back home from school and taking a day off, Gao Shuai took his two cousins to the basketball court. The two little guys were very happy.
His studies were temporarily over, and he accompanied his aunt to the supermarket, responsible for carrying things. He also talked with his uncle about some future plans and intentions. His uncle found a lighter job, and everyone was very supportive.
Although his life has returned to normal, he still remembers to study hard and always makes more preparations for his future life.
It wasn't until the final results came out and the school sent him a notice that Gao Shuai finally had a good night's sleep.
A few days later, school.
The summer campus is shaded by green trees and filled with the fragrance of flowers. It is like a colorful landscape painting, a photo of youth and a pure memory.
After receiving his transcript and receiving congratulations, Gao Shuai took some photos with his teachers and classmates, asked some questions, and had a brief conversation with them. Then he left the crowd and went to a corner of the campus where few people still went.
The summer breeze is cool and blows lightly, the trees are lush and the grass is green.
What caught my eye was a girl with a ponytail and a white dress under a pink parasol.
"Ganmei!" The boy was surprised. "Why... are you here?"
His heart was pounding with excitement and overflowing with surprise. He carefully moved closer and closer until he heard her response.
"Congratulations, Gao Shuai!"
The girl still looks the same as in my memory, with black hair, fair skin, curved eyebrows and bright eyes.
She was like a pure white elf, breaking into his heart and lighting up his life.
"You..." It had been a long time since they had a private chat, and the boy fell into silence as soon as he opened his mouth.
He felt deeply indebted to her.
The girl folded her parasol, approached him, and said with a soft smile, "Your score has reached the target. Congratulations!"
"I..." The young man clenched his fist, took a deep breath, and said sincerely, "You too. You won a prize in the competition, were admitted early, and are an outstanding representative of the school... Congratulations, Ganmei!"
"Gao Shuai." The girl smiled. "Now that the exams are over, we'll all have a new beginning, right?"
The breeze blows gently, ruffling her hair, and the girl's eyes are bright and pure.
She has a pair of beautiful eyebrows and eyes. There is always a faint smile between her eyebrows and eyes. She looks calm and peaceful, and the wisdom that flashes inadvertently makes anyone know at a glance that she is a smart, polite and graceful girl.
The shyness when we first met, the timidity when we got along, the reluctance when we parted, now, all have transformed into... the maturity and tranquility after growing up.
In that monthly exam, her ranking moved up one place and she became eighth in the grade, but he was unable to celebrate for her.
When she was still in school, she took the last mock exam and her grades were good—she ranked seventh in the grade, but he still... didn't go to say congratulations.
In a year, she will eventually have experiences and changes that he doesn't know about and has never participated in.
How many precious and beautiful things has he missed for the sake of his goal?
"Sweet." Looking at the girl's captivating eyes, the boy's mind raced as he replied sincerely, "It will. I'm sure your university life will be quite exciting!"
She is so kind and likable, how can she not be good?
The girl smiled and took two slow steps, jokingly saying, "Gao Shuai, you're a celebrity in school now. Although you've graduated, once you enter university, you'll only attract more attention than you do now. Are you... ready?"
The girl in front of him was playful and lively. She looked familiar to him, but with a different look.
People will grow up and there will be... new changes.
Her growth is very good, very good.
"Don't worry, I've been preparing."
It’s just that I’m not afraid of attention, but I want to catch up with you.
"We have all graduated. Will we have fewer opportunities to meet in the future?" Looking up at the blue sky, the girl's tone was filled with emotion and sadness.
"No." The boy replied decisively.
"Gao Shuai..." The girl blinked, puzzled.
"I..." The young man took a step forward and said solemnly, "I was wrong before. Don't take what I said in the park after the monthly exam to heart."
"Those?" The girl nodded and smiled easily, "I know. Everything you didn't say, I... know."
"You—" the boy raised his eyebrows, "know what?"
Looking into his eyes, which were even deeper and more charming than she remembered, the girl smiled and replied softly, "I know you don't want to trouble me. You're afraid of affecting my studies, and you're also afraid that if you get too close, strange rumors will spread... I know what you're thinking."
She believed what he said. With her around, he couldn't concentrate on his studies. She also understood his care and concern for her.
She knows all this.
Although not everything could be figured out at the beginning, it wouldn't take long for her to understand that he and she both cherished and valued each other.
As long as she thinks more about him and every little detail of their time together, she will naturally know.
"Delicious..."
All the struggles and guilt came to an end with the girl's considerate and calm words.
She really did understand him!
"Gao Shuai, do you have any plans before school starts?" the girl changed the subject and asked curiously.
"Yeah." The boy nodded. "Next month, I will play a few friendly basketball games with Leng Jun. I told my uncle and aunt that I need to train and study every day to prepare for the start of school."
I'll pay back the favor I owe Leng Jun by playing basketball.
"You are quite busy, so don't get too tired, and... don't get hurt," she said with concern.
"Don't worry." The boy smiled. "I don't practice that often, so I don't think I'll be on the court that often. I won't be too tired. I'll also be careful not to get hurt."
It won’t let you worry.
"That's good."
"What about you?" the boy asked, "What are your plans before school starts?"
"As for me..." the girl thought for a moment and replied, "I'm going on a long trip in two days and won't be back for about a week."
"What happens next?" the boy asked, "Will you be away from home often?"
Noticing the boy's concern and nervousness, the girl blinked lightly and shook her head, saying, "July is only two or three days away. If there are any plans, they will be in mid-to-late July. If there's any need, it will be a busy month before school starts... Otherwise, there won't be anything major."
"Okay, I understand."
"Yeah." The girl nodded, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.
The breeze started to blow again, softly.
The young man thought it over again and again, mustered up his courage, and invited: "Gan Mei, you... today, many people took graduation photos, and some group photos. I also took some with my teachers and classmates. Can I... take a photo with you?"
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