"No one can predict fate. You might just run into it when you go back. When I was a teenager, I had it all planned out: I'd work hard and find someone to have a child with before I turned 30 (if we weren't happy, I'd pay a small amount for a divorce, leaving the mother behind and keeping the child). But sometimes fate just happens. When I met my wife, she changed everything I thought about. Even plans can't keep up. Fate is something you encounter or understand in a flash of inspiration."
"Haha... that's what I was planning too. No wonder I liked you so much at first sight at school. You're luckier than me. You can meet good people even without going on blind dates, but I can't even meet anyone even when my mom forces me to go on blind dates." So I didn't get married until I was 26. It's not entirely my fault. If God doesn't let me get married, what can I do?
"You and your wife have such a good relationship. Did you fall in love at first sight?"
"No, there's no such thing as love at first sight. We're not three-year-old children. It was a natural progression for us. We fell in love over time. The more we spent together, the happier and more comfortable we became. That's why I decided to pursue her. When my wife and I sit together, even if we don't talk, it doesn't feel awkward or uncomfortable. When you find your partner in the future, and you feel relaxed and happy around her, that means you've found the right person."
"I'm so jealous. Thanks to your good words, if I can find someone who can complement me and stand by me through thick and thin, I'll personally treat you to a drink."
"Then I'll wait. With your looks and temperament, it's only a matter of time before you find a good partner." Xiaobao is smart and good at talking. I don't believe that people like him can't find one if they put in a little effort and use their brains.
"Okay, I'll write and let you know if I find one." Finding a partner is easy, but finding someone to your liking is harder. I guess I need to do some careful observation and planning when I get back, or maybe I'll just leave other people out. Even my own mom can't get past that. I used to be able to use studying as an excuse to just go through the motions, but now I have no excuses. It's better to be proactive than passive.
…
When Qian Xiaobao got off the train, Yang Xiaobei waved goodbye.
They both said in unison: "Keep in touch."
Yang Xiaobei returned to Q City. He had just gotten off the train and hadn't walked far when he heard a familiar voice calling out. "Xiaobei."
Yang Xiaobei immediately turned his head in the direction of the voice and saw Jiang Shushu waving at him. Yang Xiaobei walked quickly towards Jiang Shushu.
Jiang Shushu: "Welcome home, Mom and I prepared a delicious meal. Let's go home and eat to celebrate for you."
Yang Xiaobei smiled happily, "Okay, what good dishes do you have?"
"They're all your favorites, including braised pork, chicken stewed with mushrooms, sweet and sour spareribs, hot and sour bok choy, braised fish, and pan-fried tofu."
"What a rich feast! It seems I am in for a treat."
"Of course you should. You've returned triumphantly, your homeland in glory. We must celebrate."
Yang Xiaobei felt a little regretful, "It's a pity that I didn't do as well as I expected.
Jiang Shushu: "..." Didn't you tell me you were always in the top ten on exams? Even if you did badly on the test, it couldn't be that bad, right? Could it be that Xiaobei usually did well on the test, but then faltered at the crucial moment?
Jiang Shushu quickly comforted her, "Even if your reputation isn't as high as it used to be, it doesn't matter. Those who are chosen for further studies are generally talented. There are always people better than you, and I don't need you to compare yourself to them. As long as you're better than before, and have made progress, that's something to be happy about, something worth celebrating."
"My ranking is okay, it's just a pity."
"So what's your ranking?" It's both okay and a pity, because it means it's not bad!
"I am one of the top 30 outstanding talents..."
"Very impressive." Among hundreds of people, being able to make it into the top 30 is not bad.
Yang Xiaobei continued, "I'm extremely outstanding. I took one of the top three medals, and ranked second, one point behind the first. It's a pity, I was just a little bit away from achieving my ideal goal." If I had worked harder, the first place would have belonged to me. It would be a lie to say that I don't have regrets.
Jiang Shushu: "..." That's it, that's it, that's it, you call this a bad test? If it were in the future, people would definitely say you were being too conceited. In front of a bunch of talented people, you were second in the grade, only one minute away from first. That's already pretty impressive, okay?
"Shushu, why don't you speak?"
"Your excellence has impressed me. I am feeling and digesting it. Although you said that your test results were not as good as you expected, I really think you are amazing." In fact, we don't have to be so humble. Although it doesn't sound good to say that being the perpetual runner-up is always the best, you have to admit that being the perpetual runner-up is also amazing!
"Haha, it's okay, it's okay. I will work harder in the future. There is still room for improvement."
Jiang Shushu: “…” You have high demands, as long as you are happy.
…
When Yang Xiaobei and his wife returned to the Jiang family, Jiang He and his wife, along with their two children, warmly welcomed them at the door.
Everyone sat down at the table. Before they started eating, starting with Jiang Shushu, everyone picked up a piece of Yang Xiaobei's favorite dish with their chopsticks, and Yang Xiaobei's bowl of rice suddenly became full.
The family ate and chatted happily.
After dinner, Yang Xiaobei took out her graduation certificate and medal to show Jiang Shushu. Because Yang Xiaobei remembered that Jiang Shushu said she had never seen a university diploma, she wanted to see it. "Shushu, this is my graduation certificate and medal."
Jiang Shushu took it and looked at it carefully. Although Jiang Shushu had lived two lifetimes, he had never seen a university diploma. "Let me see. I have never seen a university diploma before."
diploma
Yang Xiaobei, born in Q City, XX Province, was born on Xx/Xxxx.
After completing two years of study at our school, students will be awarded a graduation certificate with passing grades.
Graduated on July 5, 1977
Military and Police University, xx City, xx Province.
Principal: Zhao Ren School seal
Although there is no ID number, the birthplace, name, age and photo are all available, so there is absolutely no mistake.
"This diploma is really detailed, and the medal is also very exquisite."
After reading it, Jiang Shushu handed the graduation certificate and medal to Jiang He who was looking at him eagerly.
"Here, Dad, take a look."
"Okay, okay, okay." Jiang He wiped his hands on his clothes before taking the diploma and medal, fearing that his hands would get dirty and stain the diploma and medal.
Jiang He looked at it and praised, "Great, great, so this is what a university diploma looks like. It's so beautiful."
Although Xu Hehua didn't recognize the words on it, she smiled and took a closer look. She also thought that the graduation certificate and medal were beautiful in every way.
"Xiaobei, there's something I don't quite understand and I want to ask you." Xiaobei has graduated from university now, so he must understand everything.
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