Li Xu carried his bag and rushed downstairs. Lin Yuqing stood quietly beside the signboard of the Graham City Building, as if she was isolated from the bustling crowd.
"Have you been waiting for a long time? It's all our coach's fault. He's just like the teachers in high school. "Li Xu quickly shifted the blame.
"Are all teachers like that in your eyes?"
"Haha! How could that be? You're different. "
Lin Yuqing smiled. "Congratulations."
"Hmm?"
"I can see that you're very popular with the audience now."
Li Xu was very proud. "People with strength will be popular everywhere. I'm such a person."
"Then, I should go back."
Li Xu pretended to look at the time and lied through his teeth. "It's still early. Why don't we go eat something? I had just eaten a few mouthfuls this afternoon when I received your call. "
Lin Yuqing: "How is it early? It's almost ten. Go back to your cafeteria to eat something and rest. "
"Okay." Li Xu helplessly answered.
Lin Yuqing was still worried and carefully reminded him, "You must pack your things when you go back, so that you won't be in a hurry tomorrow morning. Also, you must remember to set the alarm, so that you won't oversleep again."
Li Xu looked at Lin Yuqing's nagging and laughed.
It was rare to see Lin Yuqing like this.
"What are you laughing at? I'm very serious. You're the laziest person. You're always late. You even overslept for graduation ceremonies. If you oversleep tomorrow, you'll have to spend the New Year in Korea. "Lin Yuqing said unhappily.
"I know." Li Xu quickly nodded seriously.
"Remember to charge your phone at night. Don't be unable to get through tomorrow morning. Otherwise, I won't know how to contact you."
"Lin Yuqing." Li Xu interrupted.
"Hmm?"
"Why don't you go back with me?"
"What?"
Li Xu stuttered as he explained, "What I mean is, aren't you afraid that I'll oversleep if you stay at my place tonight? I'll give you the room and I'll sleep on the sofa."
Lin Yuqing rolled her eyes at Li Xu. "I still have to go back and pack my things."
"Oh! That's true. "
• • • • •
After returning to the training base, Li Xu ran to the cafeteria to fill his stomach before returning to the dormitory to pack his things.
Taking out a suitcase, Li Xu thought about what to put in it.
"Okay ~ ~ ~ I don't need to bring any clothes. I'm too lazy to bring any. It's only a few days, and I still have some clothes at home. If it's really not enough, I can go back and buy some clothes."
"There's no need to bring this, and this is the same, this is the same."
"What exactly do I have to bring back?"
In the end, Li Xu found that there was no need to bring anything.
While checking his belongings, Li Xu saw the black backpack that was placed on top of the closet. It was the black backpack that he had retrieved from the previous apartment.
Opening the zipper of the backpack, there was only a very thin hardcover book inside.
Li Jiu slowly flipped through the pages. The thin book was filled with cracks. This was a book that had been completely torn apart. Someone had used cellophane tape to glue the pages back together.
This was the Chinese translation of Argentine writer Borges' masterpiece, "The Book of Sand," which was once Li Xu's favorite book.
The Book of Sand was an "infinite book" invented by Borges. This book was like sand with no beginning and no end. There were always other pages between the pages, endless.
This book recorded everything in the world, the essence and development of everything, what had happened, what was happening, and what would happen.
Li Xu also fantasized that he might have a library of "The Book of Sand" hidden in the depths of his heart. One day, he would find the shelf where the book was hidden.
However, before he could finish his dream, even the Book of Sand had been torn to pieces. At that time, he was very angry, which was rare for him.
Li Xu sighed and put the book into his suitcase.
After thinking about it, he took the book out and put it back into the backpack. He then threw the backpack back onto the top of the closet.
There was a knock on the door. Li Xu opened the door and saw Li Ge standing outside with his backpack.
Li Ge was the first to speak. "I'm going home now. See you next year."
"Don't you want to go home tomorrow? It's already so late. "
Other than Khan and Haru who had already left, the rest of the SKT members would only leave the club tomorrow.
Li Ge scratched his head. "My grandma misses me. I'll go back tonight."
Li Ge's house was in Gangsi District, Seoul. It was across the Han River from Mapo District and was not too far from SKT's training base.
Li Xu expressed his understanding. When his grandparents were still alive, they would often miss their grandson.
"If you come back early after the Chinese New Year, you can visit my house."
Koreans would visit their relatives and friends during the Chinese New Year to thank them for taking care of them in the past year. If they were not close, they would call each other to express their condolences. If they were close, they would invite them over.
After a pause, without waiting for Li Xu's reply, Li Ge added, "When the time comes, I'll invite Miss Eunjung to my house."
Li Xu suddenly understood. "After all this time, Zhao Eunjung is the main reason. I'm just an afterthought."
"You can say that."
Li Ge did not even bother to be polite.
Ever since Li Xu told Li Ge that he had received a call from Zhao Eunjung, Li Ge had been giving him a hard time.
Although Li Ge's answer was honest, Li Xu was mentally prepared.
"Then where is your house in Gangsi District? If I come back early, I'll definitely visit. "
"I'll tell you when I invite Miss Eunjung. If Miss Eunjung is not available, you don't have to come."
After saying that, Brother Li turned around and left in an unusually cool manner.
Li Xu looked at Li Ge's back in a daze. Is this the attitude of inviting someone over? What does he mean by you don't have to come?
Lee Sang-hyok, you won't have any friends if you act like this.
• • • • •
The next day, Li Xu packed up early, closed the door, and rushed to the entrance of the training base.
Lin Yuqing was already waiting at the door, carrying a small suitcase, wearing a beige woolen coat.
"Lin Yuqing."
Lin Yuqing looked at Li Xu, who was empty-handed. "You're going back like this?"
Li Xu took Lin Yuqing's suitcase. "I thought about it carefully. There's nothing to bring."
The two took the subway and arrived at Incheon International Airport after a transfer.
Incheon International Airport was located on Yongjong Island in the west of Incheon. The whole island was covered with green vegetation. The natural conditions were excellent, and the environment was comfortable. It was also called the 'Green Airport'.
Although it was an airport, the surrounding scenery was very beautiful. The green island surrounded by the sea was full of vitality.
The two entered the airport and first checked in their luggage. After customs and security, they entered the airport terminal.
Looking at the duty-free shop in the airport terminal, Li Xu suddenly remembered that last year, he went back empty-handed and was scolded by his aunt for a long time.
Why don't I pick a gift here?
Buying a gift in the airport's store seemed a bit insincere.
However, he only remembered to bring a gift when he was about to board the plane. What sincerity was there?
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