Upon arriving at London airport, Wen Ruan stepped off the plane, feeling a strange sense of exhaustion. She couldn't help but recall the long journey of about twenty hours, and how it was already the next day when she landed. The jet lag and the resulting disorientation left her somewhat bewildered.
Stepping off the plane, Wen Ruan followed the others into the London airport terminal. She felt a familiar presence, as if this place held countless memories and experiences of her past. Endless recollections pulled her back; she had been here countless times before. She was immersed in her memories, as if time had frozen, and everything had stopped.
The airport terminal was bustling with people, a cacophony of languages creating a busy yet orderly scene. Wen Ruan felt the fusion of different countries and cultures, an atmosphere of diversity that excited and intrigued her. She couldn't help but recall the time she had spent here before, each experience cherished above all else.
However, she felt a sense of confusion at this moment. She didn't know what challenges and opportunities the journey ahead would bring her.
In the past, she came here for herself, but now it's different. She came to London with the heavy responsibility of returning home to serve her country after completing her studies. Facing the unknown future, she felt an invisible pressure, and her inner anxiety made her somewhat uneasy.
Standing in the airport terminal, Wen Ruan felt a strange loneliness. She had left her hometown and family behind, arriving in a strange city, where everything needed to be started anew. She realized this was a completely new beginning, and she needed to readjust to a new environment and lifestyle. This transition filled her with indescribable complex emotions—excitement mixed with unease, anticipation with trepidation.
However, it was precisely these complex emotions that made her feel alive and that there were endless possibilities waiting for her to explore.
Wen Ruan looked up at the airport ceiling, feeling a sense of boundless possibility. She knew this city would open new doors for her, allowing her to embrace a wider world. She looked forward to finding her own place here, pursuing her dreams and goals.
As they walked out of the airport, everyone stood at the entrance, bewildered and lost. After a long pause, a boy finally stepped forward and said, "Everyone, let's stop here. We'll go our separate ways and go to our respective schools to complete our enrollment procedures. We'll meet again when we have the chance!"
More than twenty students from China were going to different schools in the UK, and some of these schools were not even in London, requiring them to transfer.
Everyone clutched their luggage tightly, their eyes filled with fear and unease about the unfamiliar city.
Although they had only spent about twenty hours together on the plane, at this moment, they felt like comrades-in-arms who had fought side by side. Perhaps because of the separation, perhaps because of anxiety, or perhaps because of fear, soft sobs began to rise...
Because everyone was standing at the entrance to the airport, many foreigners were staring at the sudden appearance of so many Asian faces, and some were even pointing and whispering.
The fatigue from the long flight had already made Wen Ruan irritable, and the sight of a group of people hesitating and crying in public only made her more impatient.
But I could understand everyone's fear, so I suppressed my exhaustion and stepped forward, saying, "Let's stop here then, see you another time!" Then I pulled my suitcase and walked away into the distance...
All that remained was for the crowd behind to watch Wen Ruan's carefree figure recede into the distance...
They were destined to part ways, destined to separate, and destined to face things alone. I hope they can adjust to their new situation as soon as possible. Wenruan sincerely wishes them well.
Wen Ruan walked out of the airport and prepared to take the tram to school according to the signs.
While waiting for the tram, I heard footsteps behind me: "Ruan Ruan, wait for me."
Wen Ruan turned around and saw Ding Le!
Wen Ruan looked behind Ding Le again, but there was no one else behind her. Logically speaking, people who need to go to school or transfer to other cities need to transfer at this station, but now, apart from the two of them, no one else has made any move. Wen Ruan was a little helpless.
Seeing Wen Ruan's actions, Ding Le understood somewhat and complained, "I don't know what those people are dawdling about. People coming and going are all looking at them, staring at them. What's wrong with them? Just because they're scared, they stand there hesitating for ages without moving. If they're so scared, why are they here? If they're so capable, they should just go back to their country..."
"I didn't want to wait for them anymore, so I caught up with them, but you walked too fast, it took me ages to catch up..." Ding Le muttered to himself.
Wen Ruan smiled and felt that Ding Le was still very optimistic. Even though she had come to an unfamiliar place, it did not seem to dampen her liveliness.
Wen Ruan didn't respond to her question, but instead asked her where she wanted to go. After carefully studying the route map, the two determined which vehicle to take and the route to get there.
Unfortunately, their schools were located in completely different directions.
The tram that Wen Ruan needed to take slowly arrived. After quickly agreeing to meet again when they had the chance, Wen Ruan boarded the tram.
After inserting the coin, Wen Ruan thought about the pounds she currently had and felt somewhat worried. Although the government had allocated a sum of money to these exchange students for their studies and living expenses, it was very limited. After paying tuition, it was barely enough to cover their food expenses.
Although both the Song and Wen families were quite well-off, that was in Beijing. Wen Ruan knew that expenses in England might be high, but considering that the average monthly salary in China was only a few dozen yuan, converted to foreign currency, it would barely be enough to eat bread for a month in England...
Back then, Song Yan's maternal grandfather was a wealthy businessman who had returned from studying in Germany. When Song's mother was young, he told her about life abroad.
Knowing that expenses abroad were very high, Wen Ruan went to the bank to exchange some foreign currency before leaving. On the day she left, she secretly slipped the money into her suitcase while packing.
Just as the plane landed, Wen Ruan felt a bit chilly. She found a spot and was about to take out a thick coat when she discovered a small cloth bag inside containing about 1,000 pounds.
Wen Ruan was deeply moved. Before coming, she had always emphasized to her family that they didn't need to worry about her accommodation, study, and living expenses. She planned to think of ways to help supplement her living expenses after she arrived. However, her family ignored her explanation and tried to prepare an extra amount for her.
Prior to this, Song Yan had even converted all of his family's savings into pounds and given them to Wen Ruan, not to mention Wen's mother and father.
Sitting on the tram, Wen Ruan silently calculated her expenses over the past two years. Thinking of her family, she felt a surge of warmth in her heart.
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