Chapter 5: There are creeping weeds in the wild
Chapter 5 There are creeping weeds in the wild
"The flowers in the forest have faded their spring redness, so quickly. But what can we do about it? The cold rain in the morning and the wind in the evening."
The mountain of homework is imminent, but those who are busy with all kinds of things have no inspiration for the creations they need to complete, so they make no progress.
So, on this rare weekend morning without classes, Chi Shu found a quiet place in the stillness of time. With only a few books, a few pieces of paper, and a pen, he sat alone on a stone bench by the lake, feeling the gentle breeze, listening to the birds chirping, and savoring the wild beauty of the paths.
She intended to gain long-lost inspiration through them and collect a continuous source of creation, and this beautiful and boundless nature did not disappoint her.
It taught her that while she was concentrating on her writing, her ideas would flow like a spring, and she would quickly grasp the fleeting clues and diligently write the corresponding chapters. When she let go of the huge stone in her heart, the pressure she had lifted finally made her feel relaxed, as if she was completing the accumulated tasks effortlessly...
...Wisps of smoke drifted from the lake at the foot of the mountain. The sun lingered on the horizon, its afterglow gradually streaming across the stone table and the cover of the book, as if deliberately imprinting its footprints through time...
In the evening.
Accompanied by the dim street lights in the forest and the twinkling stars, the person who had toiled all day among the densely packed pages of the book closed the thick notebook with reluctance.
Chi Shu raised his head and rubbed his tired eyes, then slowly looked into the night from near to far. What caught his eye were the hazy shadows of trees gently swaying in the evening breeze. The weeping crabapples, whose light and shadows were intertwined, swayed slowly under the cover of the bright moonlight, their light yet thin figures.
The constant, noisy chirping of insects around me perfectly harmonizes with the dimming night, making it even more tranquil and peaceful...
Chi Shu stood up and packed her notes and textbooks. Just as she was about to put them into the bamboo fabric handbag beside her, she saw under the streetlight a few crabapple petals lying quietly among the bamboo embroidery on the bag. She was suddenly surprised.
Because these petals that fell at some unknown time may have accompanied her for the entire day without her noticing.
After admiring the petals for a while, Chi Shu reached out and gently brushed them off, leaving them on the stone table to be accompanied by the lamplight and moonlight. She thought that perhaps the next person to visit this stone table and stone chair would also receive a surprising gift from nature.
And if the astonishment just now could be regarded as coming from this piece of nature that "transforms decay into magic", then the surprise that followed soon after was entirely derived from the depths of Chi Shu's heart——
When she had just walked into the large weeping crabapple forest in front of the teaching building and was walking along the bluestone path towards the dormitory, she had never expected that as soon as she turned around, she would see Feng Yichen appear in the clear moonlight not far away.
Instantly, the radiance in Chi Shu's eyes betrayed her feelings, a brightness that even outshone the bright moonlight. Before she could even utter a word of greeting, she gestured with her hand, a bright smile spreading across her lips.
Feng Yichen also raised his hand in response almost at the same time, and greeted her with a smile:
"What a coincidence! Are you just finishing your studies and heading back to the dorm?"
He spoke these words as if they were a normal greeting, his voice still slightly breathless. A thin layer of sweat hadn't yet dried on his forehead, and the sleeves of his loose-fitting, quick-drying sports shirt were rolled up to his elbows, revealing his throbbing arms. But he still looked fresh after his workout, and his smile, beneath his plain face, was still as refreshing as a spring breeze.
Chi Shu paused before replying, "Yeah. Did you just finish the campus run?"
Feng Yichen nodded and smiled: "Yeah."
Then he raised his arm and glanced at the time on his sports watch, and asked her:
"Do you have anything else to do later?"
"Not for now. What's wrong?" Chi Shu responded and asked him again.
Perhaps it was because he had stood for a long time after exercising, which made his body even hotter. So she saw a drop of sweat dripping from Feng Yichen's temple to his collar. She blinked, looked at him again, and then took out a handkerchief and a small rechargeable fan from her bag and handed them to him, smiling and saying tactfully:
"Let's talk as we walk."
Feng Yichen paused, then chuckled: "Thank you."
He could feel the wind from the small fan hitting his face, mixed with the cool breeze at night, and finally dispelled some of the heat. Feng Yichen symbolically wiped his neck before speaking:
"I heard there's a small concert at the small playground in Muyuan today. Do you want to go and listen?"
Chi Shu opened his phone and checked the time, then smiled and nodded: "Okay."
The two of them walked towards the small playground while chatting.
Before I even reached the main area of the playground, I could already hear bursts of lively voices and clear and graceful violin music.
Just as the song ended, the crowd of onlookers burst into applause and cheers.
The gradually cool evening breeze, the dim street lights, the twinkling stars in the night sky, the bright moonlight hidden under the gray clouds, and the sparse or bustling crowds on the playground together make up the landscape of this night.
Originally, they had planned to sit down on the ground nearby, but after seeing the dress Chi Shu was wearing, Feng Yichen suddenly changed his mind and asked her, "Under the sycamore tree over there is also a good place to watch. We can sit on the steps a little further away and listen, or take a walk while listening to music is also a good option. What do you think?"
Chi Shu looked around and said, "If you don't mind, let's take a walk together while listening to music."
Therefore, there was another group of night walkers in the concert this evening.
Feng Yichen and Chi Shu strolled leisurely along the green lawn under the sycamore tree.
They met unexpectedly today, and it was a rare moment of leisure for them to enjoy such a leisurely time. They just strolled leisurely around the periphery of the playground, listening to the singing and music from the central stage of the playground. They also felt a bit happy. The shadows under the intersection of moonlight and lights seemed even more intimate.
Perhaps they both saw the shadow, or perhaps they didn't, but for a while, both of them were silent.
Until groups of strangers gradually walked away from the aisle beside, including some couples playing around.
Chi Shu suddenly chuckled - because of today's accidental encounter and the situation at this moment, she felt for no reason that this encounter was a little strange.
The music around them was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough to infect everyone present. However, Feng Yichen naturally heard her clear and light smile, and was immediately infected by her, with a joyful and light breath emanating from his chest. He turned his head to look at her:
"why are you laughing?"
"Nothing. I just feel that everything tonight seems wonderful..." Chi Shu said as he turned his gaze to the person next to him in response.
This eye contact was unexpected, so the conversation that had just occurred to them was suddenly silenced.
Feng Yichen was still looking at her sideways. When the words reached his ears, a breeze blew across his cheek and lifted a strand of hair on the side of his body. It was so gentle, so gentle that it seemed as if it did not leave a trace.
…
When the music started again, everything seemed to return to normal, and the two of them smiled.
Chi Shu suddenly remembered that he had been involved in the preparations for the Fuguang Literary Study Club's event with several other leaders, and that he had also helped clean up after the event. However, she had been pressed for time and didn't have time to talk to him. Now was the perfect time to discuss it in detail, so she asked:
"What position do you hold in the Literature Study Club? I haven't seen the corresponding public list before."
Feng Yichen thought about it for a moment, then said, "No, it's just that I happened to have a lot of contact with the instructor of the study club, so I'm quite familiar with him. At that time, the instructor just asked me to help. I also don't have any other time to take charge of the internal and external affairs of the study club, so I just joined the club as a member."
"So that's how it is. Do you still like literature?" Chi Shu felt a little sad for him.
Hearing this, Feng Yichen's eyes dimmed for a moment, and his voice fell softly yet seemed heavy in his ears:
"Of course, it's impossible to change a field I've always loved so easily."
Chi Shu tried to ask him: "Have you ever thought about pursuing a double degree?"
"I've thought about it, but it may not be realistic for me, because in my spare time I also need to familiarize myself with and master the things my family has given me. Only by doing my best to complete those things first can I get some time for myself to do what I like." Feng Yichen seemed to answer without any tone.
Chi Shu didn't know what to say for a moment. He tilted his head to examine his expression and chose his words carefully:
"Have you adapted to the coursework and learning pace of your major? Do you ever feel regretful about not choosing your favorite major? Is there anything I can do for you?"
Feng Yichen smiled with relief: "To be honest, I did feel very regretful before, and was sad for a long time. I thought it would be great if I didn't have so many constraints. But then I thought, life always requires sacrifice. I am lucky enough to enjoy the protection of my ancestors. Since this is the case, I naturally need to take on the corresponding responsibilities. But thank you."
Hearing him say this, Chi Shu felt relieved for him, but his expression was a little solemn.
Feng Yichen saw that she was still in deep thought, so he jokingly said:
"Chi Shu, why do you look so solemn? I almost thought it wasn't just that I didn't choose my favorite major... You should be happy for me. Now I can not only fulfill my responsibilities, but also be exposed to the literary world I love, and even explore the broader world at such a well-known top university. What's more..."
What's more... I can be with the person I like as I wish.
What's more... the person I like is right in front of me right now, and cares about my feelings from the bottom of his heart.
Chi Shu had no idea what was said after the pause, but the heartfelt words touched him deeply:
"Ha, so we are all quite lucky."
Feng Yichen also smiled brightly, and he was particularly happy at this moment:
"That's right. We are all very lucky, so we should work harder. The road ahead is still long. Chi Shu, let's work hard together!"
The footsteps of time quietly passed by the tranquil lake, and the shadow of the moon also moved continuously with time...
When they arrived at the dormitory building, the two waved goodbye.
Feng Yichen returned the still-warm fan to Chi Shu and asked, "Do you have any interest in participating in the 'Challenge Cup' Entrepreneurship Plan Competition that's coming up soon? Do you want to team up with us?"
Chi Shuhui replied, "Yes, but I've already prepared it with my roommates. Are you also participating in this?"
"That's fine, just participate." Feng Yichen said frankly, "We are still preparing for the 'Internet +' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition."
"That's going to take a lot of effort. You guys need to keep working hard." Chi Shu was surprised by the time and effort they were putting in, but he was also very grateful for his generosity. "Of course, thank you for your kindness."
Feng Yichen said softly, "Don't be polite with me. Let's gather our strength and prepare for the competition. Come on, let's do our best."
Chi Shu smiled and nodded in response.
Watching Feng Yichen walking back to the dormitory, Chi Shu felt that this night seemed particularly peaceful.
The wind gently stirred the lake water, dispersing the few dark clouds floating in the night sky. The moonlight covering the lake accompanied by the street lights illuminated the way home for night travelers tonight...
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