Lu Yiwei hurriedly said, "I graduated from Xijiang University's Department of Chinese Literature in the 90s. What about you?"
Xia Jinhe was amused and said, "I graduated from the Department of Foreign Languages in the Class of '92."
If they were schoolmates, there would be more to talk about. Lu Yiwei said, "Oh, you're a junior. The Department of Foreign Languages is full of beauties. I remember that we often attended the Foreign Languages Corner held by your department. Hehe! "
Xia Jinhe covered her mouth and laughed. "You went to the Foreign Languages Corner to look at beauties, right?"
"Well, no, not all of them!" Lu Yiwei felt as if he had returned to his university days. One scene after another appeared in his mind. "I was the president of the Egret Literature Club in the Department of Chinese Literature. I went to the Foreign Languages Corner to recruit people. Hehe!"
"I know you!" Xia Jinhe said calmly. In fact, when she first heard Yao Na mention Lu Yiwei, she felt that the name was very familiar. But she couldn't remember who it was. When she saw him just now, she had a deeper impression of him, but she wasn't sure. It was only when they chatted just now that she recalled it.
"Huh? You know me? "Lu Yiwei was surprised.
Xia Jinhe still had a calm expression. "You're an influential figure in Xijiang University. Who doesn't know you? The thing that left the deepest impression on me was that you represented the Department of Chinese Literature in the university's debate competition. You overcame many obstacles and finally won first place. Your quick and active thinking, humorous and witty language, and your eloquence made you the focal point of our female dormitory for a very long time. "Xia Jinhe had wanted to talk about his handsome appearance, but after thinking about it, he decided to leave it out.
Lu Yiwei almost forgot about the debate competition. He didn't expect Xia Jinhe to have such a good memory. It brought back too many memories. He said embarrassedly, "I'm not that outstanding. I'm just a small grassroots cadre. Oh, right, I'm called a civil servant now. "
Xia Jinhe didn't care about Lu Yiwei's occupation. "You can't say that. I think civil servants are good. If I hadn't received the acceptance letter from Williams College when I graduated, I would've probably gone back to my hometown to teach just like you. "
When he graduated, Lu Yiwei also had many choices. University professor Cai Runnian had talked to him many times, asking him to stay in the university. But the stubborn Lu Yiwei gave up and chose to return to his hometown. It was said that fate played tricks on people. If Lu Yiwei had chosen this path, he might have lived a different life. Wasn't Xia Xia Jinhe? Now that he was a returnee and a university professor at such a young age, it really made people envious.
Lu Yiwei lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said, "Then why did you choose to come back?"
Xia Jinhe said, "Actually, after I graduated, I entered a company to work. But last year, my father suddenly fell seriously ill, and this year … Sigh! "Let's not talk about it. My mother was alone, and my siblings were still young. I came back to take care of the family. "After I came back, I applied for a job at Beizhou University. I didn't expect to succeed."
Although Xia Jinhe only said half of what he wanted to say, Lu Yiwei guessed the second half and said, "Actually, it's good to come back. We speak the same language and eat the same food in our own country. It's good to be home."
Xia Jinhe smiled and said, "I also like my current job. Teaching and educating people. I hope I can contribute to Beizhou City's education."
"I admire a sacred profession," Lu Yiwei said from the bottom of his heart, "School is on vacation. Why are you still in school?"
Xia Jinhe said, "I'm rushing to write a thesis. There's no internet in my hometown, so I have to work overtime here."
Yao Na came in and saw the two of them chatting happily. She joked, "Am I disturbing you?"
Xia Jinhe glanced at her and frowned. "You've been ordering for a long time."
Yao Na sat down and said, "I met an acquaintance and chatted for a while. It's a good time to create an environment for you. What do you think? Why don't we settle this today? "
"What are you talking about?" Xia Jinhe said, a little embarrassed.
Yao Na ignored Xia Jinhe's expression and said, "You're all adults. Why are you so secretive? Do you think you're a little girl? Yiwei is a good person. I really think you two are a good match."
When Lu Yiwei saw Xia Jinhe just now, his heart skipped a beat. This feeling was different from the past. It was like meeting his dream lover, Tuo Ya, for the first time. With Li Shu-man, there was no love. It was an arranged marriage. With Su Meng, it was Su Meng who took the initiative to pursue him. There was an invisible wall between them. With Xia Jinhe, they were of the same age and were university alumni. If it was a few years back, Lu Yiwei really wanted to have a vigorous love affair. But now, everything was not allowed.
Xia Jinhe looked gentle and weak on the outside, but her mind was unusually calm and firm. Compared to Lu Yiwei's two predecessors, she displayed a unique charm and even magic. Hearing Yao Na's words, she just smiled and said nothing.
With the help of Yao Na, who was the lubricant, Lu Yiwei got to know Xia Jinhe better. She was from Guchuan County, which was close to Nanyang County and belonged to Beizhou City. Her family lived in the countryside. Her father passed away this year. She had a mother and a younger brother who had just been admitted as a civil servant. Her younger brother worked in the Health Bureau of Guchuan County and was unmarried.
They chatted enthusiastically at the dinner table, and both parties got to know each other better. After dinner, Yao Na suggested that they go karaoke together. Xia Jinhe did not object. The group went to the downtown area of Bei Zhou City and entered a popular KTV.
Karaoke was naturally inseparable from alcohol. Lu Yiwei ordered ten bottles of beer. At first, Xia Jinhe refused to drink, but under Yao Na's persuasion, she took small sips. After the alcohol hit her, she put down her ladylike image and drank one glass after another. It seemed that she was in a good mood tonight.
While Xia Jinhe was in the bathroom, Yao Na asked, "Yiwei, how is it? Do you like her? "
After drinking several bottles of wine, Lu Yiwei had long since thrown his shyness to the back of his mind. He confidently said, "I can take a liking to her, I can definitely take a liking to her. I just don't know if she will take a liking to me. Moreover, my situation is like this. Can she accept it? Can her family accept it? "
Yao Na said, "Yiwei, as long as you like her, I can rest assured. I've already told her about your situation, and guess what she said? She calmly said that it doesn't matter, and that she doesn't care. Look at her breadth of mind, it's many times bigger than yours. As your sister, I have to say a few words to you. I know that you've suffered a lot over the years, but you can't keep wallowing in the past. You have to bring out your confidence and the courage of a man. As long as you like it, you can boldly pursue your happiness. "
Lu Yiwei was very grateful for Yao Na's words. He raised his head and drank a mouthful of beer. "Thank you. I will change myself. As long as she doesn't hate me, I will definitely take the initiative. However, I really can't afford to play around. I only have one goal, marriage! "
Yao Na smiled. "You think she's not? She's not young anymore. She's already at the marriageable age. She's more realistic than you. Look at your ex-girlfriend, Su Meng. Let me put it bluntly. Even if the two of you really got married, I don't think you'll be much happier. Li Shu-man is a good example. "
Lu Yiwei bitterly smiled. He didn't know how to refute.
Xia Jinhe came in with a red face. Yao Na urged the two of them to sing a love song. Xia Jinhe was bashful for a while before singing Mao Ning and Yang Yuying's' Heart Rain 'with Lu Yiwei. The exchange of gazes strengthened the two's impression of each other.
After they finished singing, it was already late. Yao Na seemed to be unsatisfied and suggested to stay at Xia Jinhe's dormitory for the night. Lu Yiwei was stunned for a moment. Yao Na poked his head and said, "What are you thinking about? I'll stay with Jinhe tonight. You think of a way to go. "
Xia Jinhe hurriedly said, "The teachers in the dormitory next to mine have all gone home. I have the key with me. If you don't mind, can you put up with it for the night?"
Lu Yiwei had even slept in a ravine before. Why would he care about this? Even if it was just to chat with Xia Jinhe a little longer, he was willing. Thus, he acted as if he was possessed and said, "Thank you, Professor Xia."
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