Chapter 69: No More Spring and Autumn

Everyone who has gone through senior year of high school is full of yearning for the wonderful college life, and Lin Shuliang is no exception.

If it were in the past, she would definitely be extremely happy, because going to college in another city means that she can be away from her mother, no longer hear her nagging, and no longer have to go home at a fixed time every day.

But her grandmother's death made Cheng Lin depressed, and she suddenly regretted applying to a university outside.

She kept putting off going to school and just stayed at home with her mother.

Luo Yun had already gone there. She sent a WeChat message to Lin Shuliang, praising the excellent learning environment of University A in various ways, but got no response. She sent a voice message saying: Military training starts the day after tomorrow, why haven’t you come yet?

Lin Shuliang forgot that she turned on the speakerphone and Cheng Lin heard it.

She hadn't even packed her school stuff yet. "Didn't you say school would start in a few days? Why didn't you tell me earlier, kid?"

"I'm just worried that you'll be feeling depressed at home, so I want to spend a few more days with you." Lin Shuliang spoke the truth directly.

"I have to spend time taking care of you when you are at home. I have already found a job and I plan to go to work after you leave. I was also wondering why you started school so late. You will be gone for half a year this time, and it is not easy to ask you to leave quickly."

Both of them were thinking about each other and didn't say anything.

"Why didn't you say so earlier!" She had long been unable to hold back her desire to go to university.

"Let's go shopping. Pack up and book a flight ticket tonight." Cheng Lin pulled her out.

She was shopping furiously all day long. If she hadn't pulled her aside, Cheng Lin would have wanted to buy all the daily necessities. She insisted, "You don't know how to buy anything. What you buy is just expensive and not useful."

"Mom, can you wait until I settle down there and then buy it online and send it to me?" She was helpless. Although it would be expensive to send it by courier, it was better than carrying a lot of bags now.

Cheng Lin compromised and bought some things she thought were necessary.

After buying two suitcases, she was worried that they might not be enough. Lin Shuliang quickly stopped her and said, "Mom, let's just pack these two suitcases. We don't want the others even if there's no room for them, okay?"

"..." Cheng Lin suddenly didn't know where to put her hands, "But I think you should bring everything."

She just wanted her child to have no worries and to have everything prepared.

Lin Shuliang suddenly felt guilty, "How about you take me there tomorrow?"

"Really?" Cheng Lin was a little surprised. "Do you think it's bad to ask your parents to send you off?"

"Not at all." Lin Shuliang exaggeratedly put her hand on her shoulder, "I'm just afraid that you will think I'm delaying your work time."

"Go away, come on, let's see if there's anything else we need."

"Oh!" Lin Shuliang glanced at the time, "Mom, look, it's already seven o'clock. It's too late to go back and pack up. Let's go."

"That's right..." While she was still hesitating, Lin Shuliang pulled her back home.

Packing up the things was a tug of war, and it took the two of them a long time to finish.

Lin Shuliang's father felt tired when he saw the two of them packing. "How about I go with you? You have too much stuff."

"No need, Dad. My mom is enough. You are the backbone of our family. There is no need to worry about such a small matter."

"How can your matter be called a trivial matter? You haven't booked the tickets yet, right? I'll book them together." As he spoke, his hands started moving.

Lin Shuliang originally thought that from now on the sea was vast and the sky was high, allowing her to fly freely without her parents having to worry about her. Unexpectedly, they were still worried about her.

…

Luo Yun was already waiting for her at the airport, and they went back to school together.

She even called the car and waited there early.

Lin Shuliang likes this new city very much. She feels that even their localization is gentle and she is curious about everything here.

Arriving at University A, the first thing that caught my eye was its grand gate, which exuded a sacred and inviolable atmosphere. The large characters on it were vigorous and powerful, showing the vicissitudes of life.

The green environment of University A is very good, not to mention the other buildings.

Luo Yun seemed to see through her thoughts, "You think University A is really good, right?"

"Well, I haven't seen such shocking pictures online before."

"Hahaha... Lin Shuliang, welcome to University A."

The two were arguing when someone came to ask if they needed help with their luggage. There were always people to pick up new students.

Luo Yun said, "No, you guys can help others. We don't have much. Thank you."

She picked up a suitcase and left.

Cheng Lin liked this child very much. "Xiao Yun, you and Shu Liang must continue to play together in college. She has a bad temper, so you two are her only friends."

Every mother thinks her child has a bad temper.

Luo Yun smiled, "Don't worry, Auntie. I have even arranged a dormitory for Shuliang."

"You can arrange this?" Lin Shuliang was shocked. "How long have you been here? How do you have the right to do these things?"

"You don't understand. Dormitory A is actually quite simple. It's just for the student union. Although we are in different majors, we are all in the arts, so it's a lot more convenient."

"Do you know anyone in the Student Union?" Lin Shuliang asked.

Father Lin walked over and took the luggage from them. "Just talk it out. Your mother and I will follow you."

"Thank you, uncle." Luo Yun was very polite and continued to talk to Lin Shuliang: "Because we met at dinner, he is also from our Yuncheng No. 1 Middle School, so~hehe, after a few visits, we became familiar with each other. It's not impossible to ask him to do something for you."

Luo Yun is truly an angel-like person, Lin Shuliang sincerely feels that way.

She also said, "You know what? There are only two people in dormitory A!"

"So it's not a legend!" Lin Shuliang's eyes lit up, "Do I have to live with you for another four years?"

Pretend to be disgusted, but your tone is very happy.

As Lin Shuliang and the others walked along the way, Luo Yun explained what each building was used for, what stories they had, etc.

"We're here, uncle and aunt. Shuliang and I live on the 4th floor. There's an elevator. Let's go this way."

Cheng Lin couldn't help but say, "This A-campus environment is really nice. You should thank Xinghe for coming here."

Luo Yun hinted wildly with his eyes.

Lin Shuliang was a little dazed. Speaking of Shen Xinghe, she had almost no contact with him since he went to college. Needless to say, she felt a little uncomfortable.

"I understand. Let's go to the dormitory."

The dormitory is simple but spacious. The balcony is quite large and you can see the school cafeteria from outside.

Lin Shuliang closed her eyes and enjoyed the mood. Everywhere were confident college students, their faces showing youthful vitality, and slogans welcoming new students were seen everywhere. Everything looked good.

"Come in and put your things down. What are you doing outside?" Cheng Lin shouted.

She smiled and replied, "Coming!"

They were busy putting things in place and insisted on calling Luo Yun to come for dinner.

Luo Yun was not a polite person. "Then I'll go get a meal. I know a restaurant that serves really good food. Let's go there!"

"Okay, no problem." Father Lin said readily.

Fate is really amazing, Xu Chen also had dinner in that restaurant.

When he saw them, he came over to say hello, "Shuliang, Luo Yun, are you guys here to eat too?"

He had met Cheng Lin before. "Hello, auntie, hello, uncle."

Lin Shuliang was immersed in the beautiful dream of A University, and was full of expectations for the four years of university life. Unexpectedly, Xu Chen was also here, "Xu Chen, are you studying at A University?"

"Yes, didn't I tell you?" Xu Chen's expression revealed that she should know this.

Cheng Lin pushed everyone to sit down, "Stop standing and talking, sit down. And Xu Chen, you are all classmates anyway, so let's eat together."

Lin Shuliang looked over there and said, "He is with his friends."

Then, Xu Chen sat down and poured tea for Lin's parents. "Auntie, I'm sorry for being disrespectful. Anyway, those are from our dormitory, and they won't mind me doing this."

Luo Yun was watching the show quietly, and suddenly said, "Shuliang, don't look at Xu Chen like that, what if he misunderstands that you don't want to have dinner with him."

Lin Shuliang secretly glared at her and said, "You are the only one who talks too much."

"Let's order some food. We're all hungry." Father Lin called the waiter.

After the meal, Xu Chen managed to please both parents. Whether he was chatting with Mother Lin about cooking, or talking with Father Lin about work and information big data engineering, he could talk about it with ease.

Luo Yun leaned over and whispered to Lin Shuliang, "This Xu Chen has come with ill intentions. It feels like he is here just to please my parents-in-law."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Lin Shuliang picked up some food for her, "I can't even stop you from talking while eating."

After dinner, Cheng Lin and the others were going back to Yuncheng. They said to Lin Shuliang, "We feel much more relieved that you have good friends like Xu Chen and Luo Yun. Don't worry about anything at home. If you don't have money, just call. Don't save money when you are out. Your parents will still have no problem supporting you."

After Xu Chen greeted Luo Yun, he walked away consciously, waiting for them to say goodbye.

"Yes, I will. Dad, you should work less overtime at work every day. Don't think that you can never stop working because the overtime pay is high. Spend more time with my mom, and take care of your health." When the time came to separate, I still felt sad.

"I will. Just study hard. As for finances, just like your mom said, you don't need to save money."

This sentence is the biggest guarantee, "Thank you, Mom and Dad."

Cheng Lin checked the time and said, "I really have to go. Be good and call me anytime."

"Um."

The wind in summer is hot and it feels uncomfortable when it blows on people. Lin Shuliang was baked by the sun and sweated profusely. Even her eyes began to sweat.

Watching her parents walking further and further away, she suddenly remembered what Cheng Lin said that day: When parents are alive, life still has a purpose...

She chased after him, "Mom, Dad, you two need to be well."

It turned out that Cheng Lin was also wiping tears and pushed her away, "You too, go quickly, they are waiting for you."

As they talked, they got into a taxi.

She thought she would feel relieved and happy when she finally left her parents, but when the time came, she felt more sad.

She remembered what Lao Fu once said, "Cherish the fact that you are still with your parents now. When you go to college, you will start to be separated from your parents, and it will be even more impossible for you to live with them when you work in the future. Moreover, from now on, your hometown will only have winter and summer, but no spring and autumn."

Because I only go home during the winter and summer vacations.

If this is the case, then the only time I can meet Shen Xinghe is in winter and summer, she asked herself.