Until the day when the results were released, Lin Xu was in a state of chaos.
On the night when the results were released, the Lin family naturally held a family video call. It was not until they sent off the teachers and neighbors that they had the energy to rest and explain the news to their relatives in the capital.
Although Lin's parents did not have great ambitions for Lin Xu, they were still shocked to learn that Lin Xu had become the top scholar in Jiangcheng. It was basically a consensus among the whole family that Lin Xu did not like to study. No matter how many tutoring teachers they had hired before, they were completely ineffective. After the third year of high school, the school pressure was also great, so they gave up the struggle.
Whether he wants to be a leisurely rich second-generation or work in a company, he can take his time. Originally, the Lin family wanted Lin Xu to study abroad to gain academic qualifications, even if he could not apply to a good school.
From the time Lin Xu chose to take the college entrance examination to the time he got his college entrance examination results, it was like a dramatic story.
But of course everyone was happy for Lin Xu, because he chose his own path.
Regarding the matter of volunteering, his elder brother was the only one in the family who had taken the college entrance examination and had a say.
"Xiao Xu, what are you more interested in?" Although they often joked about letting Lin Xu join the "family business" to sell houses in the future, it was time to be serious now.
Lin Xu's research direction in his previous life was bioengineering, and he minored in economics as an undergraduate, and he was very interested in this.
Of course, in an ordinary family, this kind of major that requires intensive research is not a good choice. As the saying goes, biochemistry and environmental materials are the four pitfalls, and the salary for undergraduates is not high. But if you go on to become a researcher and make a patent, it will be very different.
In short, this major requires real love.
In this life, Lin Xu still wants to go deeper in this direction, so he did not avoid his family and said it directly.
"Mom and Dad, brother, I can find a way to solve the problem of tuition and living expenses after college, and my family will not have to bear the burden for my further studies in the future." Lin Xu explained.
He knew that he was in an ordinary family now, and his family might hope that his knowledge would quickly turn into income.
When the family heard the major that Lin Xu wanted to choose, they were also surprised at first. After all, this was a well-thought-out choice, avoiding all popular majors.
"Okay, everyone in the family supports you, but you don't have to worry about the money, son. Just do what you want to do. Doesn't your dad have less money than you?" Lin's father said with a smile.
Lin Shen thought for a moment. If his brother's hobbies were in this area, he wondered if he would be willing to manage a company. But the future is unpredictable, and Lin Xu can change his mind at any time after coming to the capital.
So it was decided.
The head teacher soon learned the news, and took Lin Xu to his house for dinner and talked about some issues about volunteers.
As a class teacher, Mr. Wang wanted to introduce a more practical major with employment prospects. However, after knowing Lin Xu's idea, he couldn't help but feel that he had been teaching for many years and had fallen into a cliché.
It is better to be a high school student with clear goals and firm beliefs. Moreover, he had an inexplicable feeling that his student would really achieve something in the future and make the school proud of him.
After the results came out, Lin Xu, the top scorer in Jiangcheng City, suddenly appeared in everyone's sight.
The Affiliated High School celebrated the excellent results of the college entrance examination candidates as soon as possible, and specially posted congratulations on the official website. Among them, the congratulations and hopes for Lin Xu, the top scorer in Jiangcheng, were clearly on the homepage.
There is no doubt that this wave of operations is for showing off.
Even though it is the top of the four famous schools in Jiangcheng, the Affiliated High School cannot claim to have completely monopolized the number one students every year. It is even difficult to get half of them. Just like this year, only Lin Xu won the number one science student, while the number one liberal arts student was from another school.
But having Lin Xu as the number one science student is enough to make them proud.
Everyone knows that the number one science student in Jiangcheng has never exceeded 710 points in the past years, but this year Lin Xu exceeded it by more than ten points, and also left the runner-up far behind. It can be said to be an unprecedented grand occasion.
Secondly, Lin Xu is not only a good student, but also has an outstanding appearance. The school leaders are all middle-aged people, and they only think that he has regular features, but the young teachers in the school's publicity department are fascinated by Lin Xu's face.
"This year's enrollment is guaranteed!" They all thought so in their hearts.
With senior Lin Xu as a living signboard, the high-quality students are also young children, and the role model is definitely very important.
Therefore, Lin Xu alone occupies a place on the honorary publicity board at the school gate. Not only does it have his name, score, and school, but also his photo, which is super clear and correct.
For Lin Xu, if there is any substantial change, it is that after becoming the top scholar, he has become rich as a student who has just graduated from high school. In
fact, everyone in the family wants to give Lin Xu a reward, but Lin Xu thinks that his family conditions are ordinary, and he doesn't want to take the money. However, he couldn't resist and put it in the card, and he would take it out to subsidize his family when there is something big in the future.
The money that really belongs to him is the bonus from schools in the city and the district.
In order to celebrate the fact that Jiangcheng had produced a record-breaking top scholar, everyone from the city to the school made generous donations, and the leaders were very kind to this student.
Lin Xu didn't know how many days he had been absent-minded at the various award-giving ceremonies, how many photos he had taken with the leaders, and how many hundreds of thousands of dollars were added to his bank card in the end.
Lin Xu didn't think that this was really what he deserved. This was a kind of talent reward. He thought that when he could really be independent in the future, he would also have the responsibility to provide blood transfusions for Jiangcheng and cultivate generations of talents, forming a positive cycle.
What made him breathe a sigh of relief was that he could finally pay off his debts. Lin Xu didn't like to owe others, so this account was always clearly remembered in his mind. Moreover, he had to overcome himself and send a text message to the buyer every once in a while to show that he was not a scammer. He also added the buyer as soon as he got a new WeChat account.
This time, he took a deep breath and sent a message to the buyer again ,
"Hello, sir. I am Lin Xu. Do you remember me?"
Because of the time difference, he specially picked a time that suited the buyer, even though it was already late at night.
"I heard that our Jiangcheng student won the science championship in the college entrance examination this year. Not bad, classmate. Congratulations." The buyer did not forget to learn about domestic news while abroad, and he was also from Jiangcheng.
He just thought that fate was very strange. He never thought that the male classmate who sold and bought watches several times and had emotional entanglements with him was actually such a genius.
For many people, the honor of being the top scholar is a lifetime away.
Lin Xu originally wanted to return the money politely, but now he felt a little embarrassed and awkward after seeing the other party's message.
However, he has almost gotten used to it over this period of time.
"Thank you, sir. I have already deposited the money. Is this your card number? I will transfer the money if there is no problem. Thank you for your unconditional trust in me at that time." Lin Xu thanked sincerely.
After all, this watch is worth a lot of money. It is very rare to deliver the goods without paying. The other party is a good person.
"That's right. It's okay. I'm not in a hurry. By the way, you are graduating now, right? How are you and the person you like now?" The buyer was still curious and gossiped.
Adolescent feelings are beautiful and simple, but they always end with a sad ending.
Too many things were scattered after graduation, but Lin Xu at least achieved academic success, so it is not a regret.
But Lin Xu replied shyly: "We are together." They have overcome many difficulties and are together, but it is just the beginning.
"It turns out to be a story of double happiness. I feel honored to be a witness. Be good in the future and happy graduation~"
Lin Xu is still very young now, and he will face more temptations in college life in the future, not to mention that Lin Xu's grades are destined to be extraordinary in the future circle. I hope he will remain as pure and loyal as he is now.
Looking at the exquisite watch in front of him, Lin Xu, who finally had some free time, felt a sense of unreality.
Now this watch can finally be returned to its original owner.
Not long ago, he was still thinking about sending it to Gu Jinzhi in the future, and he would have nothing to worry about after paying off the debt. Unexpectedly, fate plays a trick on him. Now he and Zhizhi begin to cross paths again and have a different relationship.
However, Lin Xu still decided to return this watch.
Zhizhi is very good. When they are together, she often says that she is mine and she is yours. It is an overwhelming emotion that ignores all conditions.
However, Lin Xu is a very rational person. He understands that the gap exists objectively and knows what to do with what ability. He is now in an ordinary family and does not need to wear gold and silver. This is his foundation.
He is with Zhizhi not for each other's money.
Why can't a student who dresses simply and a rich kid who is unrestrained and willful coexist in a relationship? There is no need for one to get close to the other or to accommodate the other.
This is all real and normal for them, and they both have equal status in their relationship.
So Lin Xu took the time to ask Gu Jinzhi out, and this was the first time they had a chance to meet in so many days.
"Are you finally done with your work?" Gu Jinzhi jumped out of the bed in surprise. He really didn't blame his boyfriend for doing so well in the exam, but because of this, he had been alone in the hotel for a long time!
"The school will hold a coming-of-age ceremony banquet in two days, and I have to attend it. Then there will be nothing else to do." Lin Xu also felt guilty, he was too busy.
"Coming of age ceremony! Can I go?" Gu Jinzhi was a little yearning when she thought that this was her boyfriend's coming of age ceremony. She wanted to witness this moment and say that she grew up with her boyfriend.
Lin Xu didn't expect that Gu Jinzhi would focus on this. He thought for a moment and said, "It should be possible. Family members can attend. I'll take you in."
Gu Jinzhi felt that Lin Xu, this little boy, finally knew how to flirt. He even secretly said that he was a family member. She felt very relieved.
Gu Jinzhi teased, "What kind of family member am I to you?"
Lin Xu thought about it and answered the question seriously, "If I say I'm your brother, I'll definitely let you in."
Gu Jinzhi: ... Fuck you.
He said sullenly, "Then I'll still go that day." A brother is a brother!
"Zhizhi, let's meet."
"Hey? Is it okay now?" Gu Jinzhi was resurrected with full health. He thought it would take a few days before he could see his boyfriend as a brother.
"Okay." Lin Xu carefully put the watch into the box and took it out, still dressed simply.
They met at the riverside bridge near the hotel, so they could meet soon and go shopping together.
Gu Jinzhi, who was a stylist, hurriedly packed up for a while and fixed her hair. She had to look perfect when meeting her boyfriend!
Seeing the fashion trendsetters not far away, Lin Xu often felt dazed. This was really his partner. He had never thought of looking for this type of partner before.
Gu Jinzhi took off her sunglasses when she saw him, waved to him lazily, and stood there holding the railing, with a thin waist and long legs.
Lin Xu walked towards him without stopping.
"What do you want to see me for?" Gu Jinzhi asked proudly. How could there be any reason to meet? If they wanted to meet, they could meet. But he wanted Lin Xu to say it out loud. Who made Lin Xu say he was his brother just now?
Who knew that Lin Xu's answer was unexpected: "I'll give you something back."
Gu Jinzhi looked at him in confusion. What is it? What can they return to each other?
But Lin Xu took out a box from his pocket and handed it to him.
Gu Jinzhi slowly opened it and saw a watch. He didn't look familiar with it. After thinking for a long time, he realized that this was a gift he gave to Lin Xu at that time. At that time, he didn't think that Lin Xu would return it to him one day.
"Why are you returning it to me? This was originally a gift from me to you." Gu Jinzhi stuffed it back, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, and his tone suddenly became a little aggressive.
He gradually realized that Lin Xu was not the Phoenix man he thought at the time, and even Lin Xu was too upright. This was originally a good thing, and Gu Jinzhi also felt that his boyfriend had no such shortcomings, and was simply perfect.
But now, he felt that he would rather Lin Xu like to take advantage of him than return any gifts at a time like this.
Born in a wealthy family, Gu Jinzhi was warned since childhood that many people approached him for his money and power, and this was indeed the case. So he felt lucky to meet Lin Xu who was not like this, but at the same time, Gu Jinzhi had a feeling of uneasiness, as if without this bargaining chip, he would not be able to catch Lin Xu.
The other party did not owe him anything, did not want his things, and did not depend on him, so he could leave at any time.
Gu Jinzhi knew that his personality was not pleasing, so he felt that it seemed really difficult to maintain a stable relationship by relying solely on his own charm, even though Gu Jinzhi was often narcissistic.
In the past, he would think carefreely, what if I disliked the young master? I didn't dare to offend him, and he looked down on those people.
But now, he fell in love with Lin Xu.
"Zhizhi, you know my family is not well off, and I'm just about to go to college, so there's no need for me to wear such a nice watch." Lin Xu was about to hand it to him again, and he just thought that poor students were a normal group of people.
Gu Jinzhi was originally impatient, and it was already difficult for him to lose his temper with someone like Lin Xu, but now he couldn't help it. He shook off Lin Xu's hand, letting the watch fall to the ground, turning his head away from Lin Xu, his fingers trembling.
"If you don't want my things, then throw them away. You can't take back the things that grandpa gave you." He said in a cold tone, and he started to act like a big boss out of habit. He was really angry.
Lin Xu didn't want to take advantage of him, so he had to draw a clear line? He had to return the gifts he gave... His brother was right, no man was good.
Lin Xu didn't expect Gu Jinzhi to react so strongly. He picked up the watch and wiped it carefully.
"It's not that I don't want your things." Lin Xu explained.
Gu Jinzhi looked at him, the corners of his eyes were already a little red: "So you think it's ugly?" He asked seriously, and looked at the watch again. He did pick it randomly when he chose it. It was quite in line with his aesthetic taste at the time, but it didn't seem so suitable to be worn on Lin Xu's hand.
If that was the case, Gu Jinzhi would not be unhappy.
"Why didn't you say it earlier! I'll pick another one for you, and you don't want this one." Gu Jinzhi took the watch and was about to throw it into the trash can.
But Lin Xu held his hand, a little reluctant: "Don't throw it away."
"Huh?" Gu Jinzhi was puzzled.
"Zhizhi, you know that at first I realized that it was wrong for me to ask you for a gift. I wanted to return this watch to you and delete yours." Lin Xu looked at him solemnly.
Gu Jinzhi was stunned. He had never thought that Lin Xu wanted to delete him so early. However, he was not angry yet because he didn't like Lin Xu at that time.
"But I sold this watch at that time and I couldn't pay it back, so what happened later."
"After several twists and turns, it came back to me. This time it was because I didn't want me to treat your gift like this." Lin Xu didn't want it to be thrown away. It was also meaningful to him. If Gu Jinzhi really wanted to throw it away, then he would keep it.
Gu Jinzhi didn't think that the gift he gave casually at that time was actually the key to their acquaintance. In this case, he couldn't bear to throw it away casually.
Looking at this watch, he seemed to be able to glimpse the boy's mental journey from not liking him to liking him.
"Then you put it on me." Gu Jinzhi looked at him and suddenly stretched out her hand. He had to treasure this thought.
Lin Xu's eyes lit up. He carefully put it on Gu Jinzhi. In fact, it looked very good on Zhizhi.
"I have a good taste." Gu Jinzhi looked at it happily.
"Then I'll pick a new one for you. That's it." Gu Jinzhi still minded that Lin Xu was too distant from him. Why couldn't he have his things?
After many twists and turns, he came back to this.
"Zhizhi, the one standing in front of you now is Lin Xu, and the one clinging to Gu Jinzhi is not Lin Xu. I am very happy and will accept your love for me, but you don't have to subsidize me, I am not miserable." Lin Xu smiled helplessly, and with an idea, he bent down and stretched out his hands to hug Gu Jinzhi, resting his chin on his shoulder.
It was a bit uncomfortable for the first time, but he felt that he had to have physical contact with each other in order to feel more deeply Gu Jinzhi's deep care and love for him.
"..." Gu Jinzhi wanted to speak several times, but he couldn't say a word. If Lin Xu hadn't brought it up, he didn't know what he was thinking deep in his heart.
He has always been afraid that Lin Xu would mind his ordinary family background and feel inferior in front of him, and he would be more unstable when they go to the capital together in the future. So he tried his best to narrow the gap between them. He wanted to give his own to the other party, so that Lin Xu would not worry, and his blood could be sucked. Lin Xu could ask for anything he wanted, no matter how expensive it was, and he would give it to him without asking for anything in return.
In the end, he was just afraid of affecting this relationship. If he broke up with Lin Xu, he would be really sad, much sadder than losing money.
But his boyfriend is not such a person. The person he has a crush on is neither humble nor arrogant. She can see through him every time, but she doesn't care about him.
Gu Jinzhi suddenly wanted to say to his brother that the worldly things you taught me are not applicable to everyone. Next to him, Lin Xu will not be burned by his arrogance due to his superior birth, because Lin Xu is not inferior.
But he can only think of using secular methods to tie Lin Xu down. Now Lin Xu is still young, and he doesn't know how to make her choose to be with him after she goes to college, sees a wider world, and understands her inner pursuits.
In the future, the person Lin Xu may be interested in may not even need to be rich or good-looking, as long as she suits his taste. Lin Xu is such a person.
If he can't find secular criteria, it will make Gu Jinzhi even more afraid.
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