The furthest place that Lu Yiwei had been to in his life was Guangzhou, and he knew nothing about foreign countries. Everything he knew was from books. In the mid-90s, a craze for studying in the US swept across the country. Many students tried their best to go abroad. Even Lu Yiwei's roommate, Er Pang, who studied Chinese, went to the US to study East Asian history. Lu Yiwei had also thought about it for a period of time, but he gave up in the end.
Lu Yiwei said, "Since ancient times, our country has paid particular attention to the golden mean, and the word 'golden mean' has influenced our people for thousands of years. A country of etiquette needs to use golden mean to regulate, and the ruling class needs golden mean to govern the country. Although I don't agree with it, it's something that can't be changed. However, I'm the same as you, and I like Chinese studies. The only difference is that I'm destined to never go abroad. "
In Nanyang County, Lu Yiwei rarely discussed such unfathomable topics with others because the audience he was facing was different. Talking to an illiterate Li Haidong about this is simply playing the lute to a cow. Talking to officials about this will make them feel that you're poor and pedantic. You might as well tell a few dirty jokes. Therefore, Lu Yiwei was also influenced by it. Most of the time, he would use his genitals to tell stories, and the effect was great.
Xia Jinhe continued walking and said, "I never expected that your perspective would be so different. You hit the nail on the head. Why didn't you consider being a teacher back then? "
Lu Yiwei smiled. "I have thought about it, and I've done it before. But due to a freak combination of factors, I ended up here."
As for Lu Yiwei's situation, Yao Na and Xia Jinhe also mentioned it. After listening to it, Yao Na sympathized with Lu Yiwei's experience. But through this matter, she also saw another side of Lu Yiwei. To be able to withstand the pressure for five years, it's truly not something an ordinary person can do. She said, "I'm a simple person, and I don't like to fight. A university campus suits me. Have you considered changing careers? "
Lu Yiwei had thought of this question more than once. He shook his head and said, "I feel like I'm already a useless person. If I change my profession now, I won't be able to do anything. I might as well continue down this path and find my own world in the mud."
Xia Jinhe didn't want Lu Yiwei to recall the sad past. She looked at the large group of people gathered in front of her and said excitedly, "Yiwei, what's going on in front of you?"
Lu Yiwei tiptoed to take a look. "I can't see clearly. It seems like someone is performing."
"Performance?" Xia Jinhe said excitedly, "Then let's go and have a look."
Like a wisp of smoke, the two of them quickly walked into the crowd and cheered. With his height advantage, Lu Yiwei could see everything clearly. He saw a folk entertainer performing a traditional acrobatic show, spewing fire from his mouth. Xia Jinhe was so short that she couldn't see it even when she tiptoed. She anxiously paced back and forth to find a high point.
Seeing this, Lu Yiwei grabbed Xia Jinhe and said, "Do you want me to carry you?"
Xia Jinhe's face suddenly turned red. She neither agreed nor objected. Lu Yiwei didn't care what she thought. He put his hands on Xia Jinhe's waist and pushed her into the air. She was so scared that she screamed. But when she felt Lu Yiwei's strong hands, she calmed down a lot.
After watching the wonderful performance, Xia Jinhe gradually forgot that Lu Yiwei was supporting her from behind. She focused on the performance. Lu Yiwei maintained the same posture. His fingers touched Xia Jinhe's soft skin through her clothes. Bursts of jasmine fragrance floated into his nose.
Suddenly, a ball of fire rushed to Xia Jinhe in an instant. She was so scared that she directly drilled into Lu Yiwei's arms. At the moment they turned around, their cheeks were close to each other. Lu Yiwei's cold cheeks felt Xia Jinhe's burning hot face. Although it was a short time, the distance between them was shortened imperceptibly.
Xia Jinhe hurriedly let go of Lu Yiwei. Her eyes drifted and shyly looked into the distance.
Although middle-aged Lu Yiwei had experienced many ups and downs, he didn't know why the intimate contact with Xia Jinhe aroused the enthusiasm in his heart. His blood flowed faster. It was like a young man who was ignorant of the world's affairs meeting for the first time. He found the long-lost feeling.
There would be many women in a man's life. It was like watching a movie. Whenever he walked out of the theater, the classic scenes in the movie would always linger in his mind, which was difficult to erase. The same was true of love. Even if it was a sparkling spark, as long as it drew a beautiful curve in the darkness, it would also leave a beautiful memory in the starry sky.
Lu Yiwei didn't seem to have experienced a vigorous love. It was so ordinary all the way. During the four years of college, he didn't have a lonely life like others. Instead, he silently fell in love with a girl who was like a dream. That was all. Of course, Lu Yiwei won a large number of pursuers with his outstanding appearance and talent. But he was a single-minded person. He only wanted the beautiful grassland girl, Tuoya, in his heart.
Everything seemed to be arranged by fate. After graduating from college, he returned to his hometown and joined the work step by step. Without any warning, he married Li Shu-man without any sign and without any love experience. There were no ups and downs. It was as calm as a pool of stagnant water.
After divorcing Li Shu-man, Su Meng quietly walked into Lu Yiwei's heart. He liked Su Meng and really wanted to fall in love with Su Meng once to make up for the regrets of the past. But reality was cruel. He didn't have the heart to fall in love with a girl. Moreover, they were on different sides of the world. They only met on the magpie bridge once in a few short days. They had been together on and off for more than four years. They even talked about marriage. But in the end, it was just a dream.
Love was an ancient topic. But in different times and different countries, there were different versions of it. Esmeralda and Casimodo, Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, and so on. They left behind a poignant and tragic love story. But in reality, love was always plain and ordinary. It was like a sketch. It only outlined the lines of life and didn't add any colorful colors. This was life.
At this moment, Lu Yiwei suddenly found a memory that had long been silent. The door of love quietly opened and touched the softest part of his heart. His instinctive potential burst forth. He had an irresistible impulse towards Xia Jinhe. Perhaps, this was love.
The square was still full of people. It didn't seem to be dispelled by the cold at all. Lu Yiwei and Xia Jinhe were drowned in the bustling crowd. Two anxious hearts sensed each other's thoughts. It was like a waltz. After the music slowly stopped, the graceful curtain call of the dancers froze the most beautiful thing on the stage.
Because of the intimate contact just now, Xia Jinhe became a little shy. On the contrary, Lu Yiwei was natural and unrestrained. He pointed to the front and said, "Jinhe, do you want me to go there and take a look?"
Xia Jinhe didn't refuse. The two walked forward one after the other.
On one side of the Bei Zhou Square was the old city. The mottled city wall lay there quietly, telling the ancient story. One could still feel the prosperity of the past. And as they walked along the bluestone road into the old city, they saw the City God Temple.
Bei Zhou City was known as Beiyu Gate in ancient times. As the name suggested, it was an ancient military stronghold. Once out of Beiyu Gate, one could directly pass through the Huabei Plain. It could be used to attack or retreat, which showed its importance. Bei Zhou City had a history of thousands of years. In the vicissitudes of history and the change of dynasties, it still preserved its uniqueness for a long time. In the war of Japan's invasion of China, its geographical advantage played an indispensable role and became an important battlefield in the Hundred Regiments War.
The war was over, and history faded. What was not erased were the treasures left for future generations. Basically, every city had a City God Temple, but the role it played was very different. The City God Temple in Bei Zhou City was protected as a historical site. A commercial pedestrian street was developed, mainly selling local specialties and snacks. There was a constant flow of people on weekdays. During traditional festivals like the Lantern Festival, it was even more crowded.
The two walked awkwardly into the old alley. Flowing lights and beautiful shadows, smoke curled up, and colorful flags fluttered. It was a grand scene of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Although Bei Zhou University was not far from the City God Temple, Xia Jinhe rarely came here. She liked quiet places, but today she seemed to be unusually enthusiastic. She looked left and right excitedly like a child. She was deeply attracted by all kinds of strange gadgets and did not know where to look.
They ran to a stall selling lacquerware. Xia Jinhe squatted on the ground and played with a jewelry box with a beautiful pattern. Lu Yiwei paid for it without hesitation. Xia Jinhe refused at first, but when she saw that Lu Yiwei was willing, she smiled sweetly and said thank you.
Xia Jinhe ran to a place where clay figurines were made. The old man who made clay figurines began to do the work of divination. He praised the two of them for looking like a husband and wife, and wanted to make a pair of mandarin ducks for them on the spot. Xia Jinhe was bashful. She looked back at Lu Yiwei and acquiesced to the old man's request. After a while, the mandarin ducks were made. They were vivid and lifelike. Xia Jinhe carefully put them in the jewelry box and continued to walk forward.
When they reached the end of the alley, their hands were full. Xia Jinhe was still enjoying herself, as if she had not been so happy for a long time.
There was a coffee house at the end of the alley. The two walked in at the same time and chose a seat by the window to sit down.
The room was very hot. Xia Jinhe took off her coat and revealed a white sweater, showing her perfect curves. Lu Yiwei instinctively looked back and forth on her body, which made Xia Jinhe a little embarrassed.
Lu Yiwei realized his behavior and hurriedly looked away to look out of the window. Xia Jinhe held her chin with her hands and followed Lu Yiwei's gaze to look at the crowd outside.
Xia Jinhe recalled the scene and said, "When I was in the United States, I often sat alone in a coffee house, just like now. I looked at the street outside, but I could not find any trace of my hometown."
Lu Yiwei looked back at Xia Jinhe. It was the first time that he looked at her so closely, and he felt that she was more beautiful. Xia Jinhe was the kind of woman who was good to look at. Her cold appearance could not hide the loneliness in her heart. Lu Yiwei said, "Don't you have friends?"
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