Chapter 150: I hope you will give me your guidance, senior.
"You...were looking for me?"
Yu Qingzhou looked at Shen Yun with some surprise.
Because they weren't really familiar with each other, their only direct encounter was that collision at the corner.
They weren't even in a relationship where they would greet each other when they met.
Yu Qingzhou never expected that Shen Yun would specifically seek her out for something.
But the boy nodded firmly: "Yes, I'll be looking for you."
If the meaning of the previous sentence wasn't clear enough, then the word "就" makes it very clear.
Shen Yun only wanted to find Yu Qingzhou and did not want a third person to be present.
Upon hearing this, the third person present did not change his expression, but turned his smiling eyes to Yu Qingzhou, as if seeking the young man's opinion.
"How is it?" Lan asked softly.
She was completely different from how she was when she was negotiating with Shen Yun.
Yu Qingzhou thought it wasn't very good. Lan usually didn't pay much attention to distance when she spoke, and now she was practically right next to his ear.
Yu Qingzhou was ticklish and almost instinctively dodged in the opposite direction.
But he forgot that his shoulders were still completely wrapped in the other person's arms.
The act of turning her head exposed more of the surrounding skin, which quickly turned a pale red.
"Alright, Lan."
Yu Qingzhou had no idea what had gotten into the other person today.
Just now, he suddenly clutched his stomach and burst into laughter for no apparent reason, and now he won't even speak properly.
Hearing the boy's words of dissuasion, Lan's smile finally faded, and she lowered her eyes, looking at him with a pitiful expression.
However, Yu Qingzhou did not hesitate and nimbly raised her wrist to gently push Lan's arm off her shoulder.
Now, Lan looked even more aggrieved, standing there with her arms hanging down, looking somewhat lonely and sad.
"You should go back first."
Yu Qingzhou said softly, hesitated for a moment, and then added, "It won't be too long. Let's have dinner together tonight?"
This was the first time Yu Qingzhou had taken the initiative to invite Lan to have a meal together.
He was used to eating alone, and even at his teacher's house before, they each ate separately.
Moreover, eating, as an activity to maintain basic vital signs, is originally just about eating and that's it.
However, if you eat together, the person who finishes eating first must wait for their companion to finish eating before leaving the restaurant.
Some people feel awkward if they don't say something when they're face-to-face with someone. So they start talking while eating, which not only greatly prolongs the unnecessary mealtime but also affects the digestion of food.
Although Yu Qingzhou didn't quite understand, Lan seemed to yearn for it and had mentioned it several times before, but Yu Qingzhou just pretended not to hear.
After noticing Lan's obvious low spirits, Yu Qingzhou thought about how to cheer her up.
After all, it was caused by me.
Sure enough, Lan visibly cheered when she heard Yu Qingzhou mention having dinner together.
"Okay, I'll wait for you." Lan smiled and waved. "See you later."
Yu Qingzhou watched the other person's figure disappear at the other end of the path. Only then did she turn around and find that Shen Yun had also been watching her the whole time, her black pupils unblinking, her gaze as deep as a lake reflecting the dark night sky.
Yu Qingzhou was taken aback by that staring gaze. Although she was a little confused, she thought that being overly inquisitive was not a good habit.
—Maybe they just naturally like to look at people this way.
So he asked directly, "You just said you came to see me specifically for something, right?"
Shen Yun didn't waste any words, but instead took out an application form and handed it to Yu Qingzhou.
That was an application form for assistance.
This school encourages students of different grades to supervise, learn from, and help each other. Students in need can apply to the higher authorities for one-on-one assistance.
The school will consider accepting or rejecting the application based on the student's specific circumstances.
If the application is approved, a final confirmation will be made with both parties involved in the assistance relationship.
Once the relationship is established, barring any unforeseen circumstances, its effect will continue until one of the parties graduates and leaves the school.
The feedback information received during this period will be directly included in the student's overall assessment, affecting their future development.
What Yu Qingzhou was in front of was an application form that had already been approved. The form seemed to have no problems, and the procedures and processes were all in accordance with the rules.
When her gaze fell upon the applicant's name section, Yu Qingzhou was immediately stunned.
—That was clearly the teacher's name.
Further down the page, it turned out that the teacher had submitted the application on Yu Qingzhou's behalf as her guardian. And the person ultimately chosen to help her was the very boy standing before them.
In addition, there are receipts and signatures from relevant leaders, and the bright red seals indicate the validity of this document.
"Looks like you don't know yet."
The deep, resonant voice pulled Yu Qingzhou back from her shock: "Although it's a form that's already in effect, it's still better to meet in person than to be informed through a third party."
Yu Qingzhou's thoughts were still somewhat confused.
Why would a teacher apply for something like this on their behalf without informing them of it?
—I was so disappointed with his performance that I gave up on communicating with him and just handed him over to an outsider.
At this moment, for the first time, Yu Qingzhou had the thought that she had been abandoned.
He was confused and wanted to confront the other person to ask why, to express his grievances and dissatisfaction... but he suddenly realized that the teacher was originally just his guardian.
That so-called parent-child time spent together like grandfather and grandson may just be wishful thinking on my part.
The elderly person is not one's true relative.
So far, the teacher has perfectly fulfilled the duties of a guardian, and arguably more than that.
And what did he do himself?
They passively accept kindness, only to repeatedly disappoint the recipient.
Thinking this way, Yu Qingzhou gradually calmed down and suppressed her urge to question anything.
Rather than pointless self-justification, achieving tangible results is the true measure of success.
"I understand. Thank you for coming to tell me this." When she spoke again, Yu Qingzhou had composed herself and was even able to sincerely thank Shen Yun in a calm and composed manner.
However, there was still one thing Yu Qingzhou didn't quite understand: since the agreement needed the consent of both parties to be effective.
If she was kept in the dark because her guardian acted on her behalf, then why should Shen Yun herself accept this contract?
After all, the other person didn't seem like the type to meddle in other people's business.
Surely it's not because Shen Yun is really a simple, good person as he thinks?
Shen Yun's answer was simple: "No one here can refuse that gentleman's request."
In short, it hits the nail on the head.
Yu Qingzhou suddenly understood. Yes, it was the teacher's wish.
It is obvious that everyone here respects the teacher as a spiritual leader. Not to mention that Shen Yun is just a student, even the school's leadership probably wouldn't give the old man any face.
As a result, Yu Qingzhou couldn't help but feel a touch of sympathy when she looked at Shen Yun.
It was because of my own actions that I dragged the other person down. Helping others is bound to be time-consuming and laborious—not only is it a waste of time and energy, but you might also inadvertently earn negative feedback as a result.
Shen Yun clearly saw through Yu Qingzhou's thoughts.
"I don't hate you."
"Huh?"
Yu Qingzhou was taken aback.
Then Shen Yun continued, "I said, I don't dislike you. So there's absolutely no need to look at me like I'm a pitiful creature."
The boy's tone remained indifferent, and his words were not pleasant to hear.
But Yu Qingzhou happened to read the good intentions within it.
"I see."
Whether the other party's words came from the bottom of their heart or were simply meant to comfort her, Yu Qingzhou sensed their goodwill.
Thinking this, Yu Qingzhou reached out to Shen Yun and showed the first genuine smile they had shared since they met.
"Then, I'll have to trouble you with me from now on, Shen," Yu Qingzhou said earnestly.
Shen Yun looked at the hand extended in front of her, a rare look of confusion crossing her usually expressionless face, as if she hadn't expected the other party to do such a thing.
Looking at the motionless Shen Yun and noticing the latter's inexplicable expression, Yu Qingzhou couldn't help but wonder if she had been too presumptuous.
He was trying to figure out how to awkwardly but politely withdraw his hand.
Shen Yun acted first, decisively raising her hand to shake his.
"This is also true. I hope you will guide me in the future." The boy said, a smile suddenly appearing on his face.
This was the first time Yu Qingzhou had met Shen Yunxiao.
Although it was a well-known fact that Shen Yun was beautiful, and she was even once privately dubbed an "ice beauty," Yu Qingzhou always felt that while Shen Yun was beautiful, she ultimately lacked vitality.
Only now, with this smile, has he truly experienced what it means to be vibrant and full of life.
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