Chapter 11: Sometimes the wind blows the flag
Chapter 11: Sometimes the wind blows the flag
Spring is approaching again, and the flowers and trees in the forest are still rubbing their sleepy eyes, but people who have already started school dare not slack off.
Accompanied by the first soft rays of morning sun, Chi Shu and his roommate Su Zhouxue walked together on the avenue leading to the library. Amidst the beautiful scenery of intertwined pink and white magnolia branches and vermilion brick walls, they happily started their weekend study schedule.
They each wore headphones to listen to the online class, and could hear the early birds chirping in their ears, and see the butterflies dancing among the flowers. Occasionally, one or two naughty butterflies would fly through the half-open window panes and then fly away into the jungle farther away.
The afternoon breeze was intoxicating, and the subtle warmth in the air was intoxicating. The sun shone through the mottled shadows of the trees, casting a shadow over the scorching earth. This quiet atmosphere made people's heads and eyes heavy...
Su Zhouxue closed the pen in her hand, slightly moved her aching neck and back, turned her head to look at the person who was still writing furiously beside her, and asked quietly, almost in a whisper:
"Ah Shu, I feel like I'm just getting carbon monoxide-sick. I'm so sleepy. I want to go back to the dormitory and rest for a while. Do you want to go back with me?"
Chi Shu looked up from between the books and responded, "Will you come to the library later?"
Su Zhouxue yawned and then said, "Not necessarily. It depends on the time. I need to get some sleep first, otherwise I won't be able to study."
Seeing how sleepy she was, Chi Shu simply said, "Then you go back and rest first. If I'm really sleepy later, I can lie down and rest."
Su Zhouxue, who had already put the textbooks in her bag, replied softly: "Okay, then I'll go back first. If I come to the library later, I'll come to find you."
"Okay, I'll be here all day." Chi Shu said as he handed the forgotten phone to her.
"I love you, bye." Su Zhouxue took her things and quietly walked out of this quiet place.
In the quiet museum, even the sound of the gentle breeze seems to be playing notes that interweave the past and the present.
Chi Shu sat alone in the comprehensive liberal arts library, silently writing notes, letting the rays of sunlight gently sprinkle on the open pages, letting it experience the spiritual beliefs and human feelings in the book.
…Time passed silently, and the sun also quietly strolled across the azure sky without anyone noticing, silently leaving its footprints…
However, the gentle spring breeze that was flowing in the air, slowly settling down and gently drifting, seemed not to be worried at all about disturbing the people who were resting in some corner of the world.
It was at this time that Feng Yichen accidentally walked into this quiet little world.
Of course, he also saw the familiar figure lying on the table to rest at first sight.
A light breeze quietly jumped in from the half-open transparent window pane, blowing the silk ribbon tied between Chi Shu's braids. The crimson glow softly reflected on her face, rendering a small dim halo between her eyebrows and eyes.
Seeing this, he suddenly had an idea and walked to the seat next to Chi Shu and sat down.
He simply opened the computer and placed it on the desk, but was not in a hurry to use it. He just flipped through the information in his hand and occasionally wrote down some key points.
Chi Shu opened her hazy eyes from a light dream and was still lying on the table. She saw a tall figure blocking the window shadow beside her. She just blinked slightly and before she could move, she saw Feng Yichen turned his head to look back at her.
Seeing this, she seemed to have just woken up from a dream, and then sat up straight.
The unknown dream just now and the touching words and actions in the dream made her still feel a little dizzy. Even though Feng Yichen was sitting next to her, she still felt that everything around her was like a dream.
Due to the limited space they were in, the two of them simply exchanged a smile as a greeting. However, at this moment, each of their gentle smiles held a different meaning.
Feng Yichen was inexplicably touched by Chi Shu's cute appearance just now.
However, there was a hint of meaning in Chi Shu's smile that she didn't dare to explore further.
In the huge library, the learning atmosphere seems unusually quiet. Only the occasional sound of pages turning indicates the busyness of the many students here.
Those who have taken some time off from their long schedule to rest and recuperate are now refreshed and have once again plunged into the heavy workload of their course research, completely oblivious to what day it is.
…The setting sun shines through the flat surface of the phone, refracting onto the screen like a peacock feather, a multicolored spectacle that evokes a sense of peace and beauty. Time seems to stop between the turns of a page, yet the quietly changing scenery outside the window clearly signals the approach of dusk…
While Chi Shu was still immersed in the vast text space in the book, the text in front of him was suddenly covered by a piece of lined paper.
People often say that "the handwriting reflects the character of the writer." His vigorous handwriting also has a softness that flows smoothly. At this moment, written on this piece of paper are the details of ordinary life:
"Let's go to the cafeteria to eat together, and then come back to continue studying."
Chi Shu looked at the handwriting in front of her, then raised her head to glance at Feng Yichen who was sitting next to her. Her gaze met his, and she immediately picked up her pen to reply. Because of her words, more textual dialogues were added to the note:
"I'm not hungry yet, you go eat first."
'What time do you usually study at the library on weekends?'
"Unless there are special circumstances, I usually study until the museum closes before returning to the dormitory."
"So you might be neglecting your meals, right? If the cafeteria is closed later, are you just going to take care of your stomach?"
But Chi Shu didn't have time to write down the answer to this question, because Feng Yichen guessed it directly, or rather, he could see it from her slightly surprised expression.
Therefore, he took the paper from Chi Shu's hand and quickly wrote another sentence:
"There's nothing wrong with studying hard, but your health is the foundation of the revolution. You shouldn't neglect your sleep and food. You should remember to eat well no matter what. Come on, eat with me and then come back to study."
Now Chi Shu couldn't say anything more.
She closed the book and placed it together with the page of paper among the heavy books, and then went to the cafeteria for dinner with Feng Yichen.
Because it was still lunchtime, the cafeteria was still crowded with people.
Feng Yichen turned around and asked the people around him, "Is there anything you want to eat?"
Chi Shu shook his head: "I'm fine with anything. It depends on what you want to eat."
Seeing that she really seemed to have no appetite, Feng Yichen didn't ask any more questions and took the elevator with her to the local restaurant on the third floor.
This window on this floor always displays a variety of special foods and drinks, and has always been popular among students.
Most importantly, it is especially good at whetting one’s appetite.
Feng Yichen lined up behind Chi Shu and waited in the long queue for everyone to pick up their meals.
He has a good figure and a good appearance, so girls would look at him from time to time and whisper jokes with their friends next to them.
No one could ignore the restlessness in the air.
Finally it was their turn to order. Today's dishes were still rich in variety and really mouth-watering. Unfortunately, it didn't cater to those who had their own little thoughts.
This wasn't the first time they had eaten together, but it was the first time they had developed such a close connection at school.
Therefore, Chi Shu found this impromptu meal tasteless and uncomfortable. He even began to regret not politely refusing and even decided to have dinner with him.
Chi Shu just wanted to reduce his presence as much as possible, so until the end, the dinner ended slowly in an unusually silent atmosphere.
Feng Yichen naturally felt it, so he just silently fulfilled her little wish at the moment.
When they walked back to the library, the fiery red sunset glow had already enveloped the entire magnificent building, making it look even more magnificent, as if it contained an inexhaustible treasure. Witnessing this scene with one's own eyes, one felt that even the soul was shaken by it.
Chi Shu was inspired and asked casually:
"Feng Yichen, why did you choose this school?"
However, her ordinary question brought out some memories that Feng Yichen had engraved in his mind, and then she said the words that had made his heart tremble for no reason:
"Because you once said you like this place. This place has everything you like. Chasing it is like chasing the brilliance of the sun and the moon. Dreams have taken root here, and you will work tirelessly day after day to realize your ideals."
Those aspirations made in youth, though just light words, were cherished and kept in people's hearts. How could one not be moved? Chi Shu's eyelashes trembled slightly, a glimmer flickered in his eyes, and he asked him softly again:
"What if I hadn't chosen this school as my first choice?"
Hearing this, Feng Yichen was silent for a moment, and then without hesitation, he took two quick steps and turned around to block in front of her. He stood facing her with his back to the light and said to her very seriously:
"No ifs or buts. No matter which school you go to, I will list it as my first choice. So, Chi Shu, let's not make assumptions about things that haven't happened. We should believe that everything we have now is the best arrangement."
The voice seemed to pass by with the breeze, gently lifting a corner of the dark bamboo shadow jacquard embroidery on Chi Shu's skirt.
The sunset has not yet completely set in the west, but a crescent moon has already impatiently hung diagonally in the sky. Looking at the sunlight again, one can only see its red face that seems to have gotten drunk at some point, and it has also dyed the clouds red.
It makes people feel that the artistic conception of "the fairies must be drunk and smashing the white clouds into pieces" is more appropriate to the weather before their eyes.
When he returned to the library and sat back in his seat in the library, Chi Shudu still inexplicably felt that the heat on his cheeks had not completely dissipated.
What surprised her even more was that the note she had just kept for selfish reasons seemed a little hot to the touch, and she was afraid to face it.
She tried her best to act calmly as she moved the note to another notebook, and then forced herself to calm down quickly and continue with the task.
The sound of tapping on the keyboard seemed to form a harmony with the occasional evening breeze blowing outside the window, lingering in the hearts of those who were studying hard, and the melody lingered for a long time.
As for how important the note was later kept, only Chi Shu himself knew.
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