You don't need a reason to like someone. Lu Yiwei liked Tuo Ya's intoxicating eyes, which were as deep as a pool of spring water. Every time he thought of those eyes while lying on the bed, he would fantasize about riding a fine horse with Tuo Ya, unscrupulously and carefreely galloping across the boundless prairie. That was a dream, a dream that he had held for many years. But when the dream was shattered, Lu Yiwei was still immersed in that unforgettable time, waiting for a miracle to appear. However, a miracle did not appear.
Li Chunni was also one of the pursuers. She wasn't outstanding in her university days, hugging a stack of books all day, shuttling back and forth across the campus. A young girl's feelings were like a fuse, once ignited that long-silent heart, it couldn't be extinguished. As a classmate, Li Chunni didn't dare to express the passion in her heart. She knew that she wasn't outstanding, so she always hid in a corner and silently admired the boy she loved.
The explosion after the silence was always fierce. In her third year of university, Li Chunni began to pay attention to her appearance. She took off her old baggy clothes and changed into a fashionable polka-dot dress. She cut off her fluffy hair and changed it into a simple and clean shawl. She took off her thick glasses and changed them into contact lenses, and began to deliberately dress herself up. Li Chunni's big transformation made the boys in the class exclaim in surprise. It turned out that there was such a hidden beauty in the class. As a result, Li Chunni attracted a large wave of boys to pursue her, among which was the monkey Li Qiancheng from Lu Yiwei's dormitory.
Of course, Li Chunni didn't like the ugly Li Qiancheng, but she was infatuated with Lu Yiwei. Finally, one day, she mustered up the courage to convey her thoughts to Lu Yiwei through three messages. After Lu Yiwei learned about it, he just smiled faintly and didn't take it seriously.
Lu Yiwei's indirect rejection didn't dampen Li Chunni's confidence. Instead, she changed her method and slowly approached Lu Yiwei. She began to take the initiative to build a good relationship with Tuo Ya, trying to win Lu Yiwei's favor through Tuo Ya. This trick worked. Lu Yiwei often treated Li Chunni to a meal and inquired about Tuo Ya's situation. He hoped that she could be the middleman and win Tuo Ya's heart.
Although Li Chunni felt uncomfortable, she was really trying to do something for the person she loved. When she found out that Tuo Ya had no feelings for Lu Yiwei, she felt relieved. Every time, he would borrow Tuo Ya's name to chat with Lu Yiwei. But as time passed, Lu Yiwei never changed his mind, which greatly disappointed Li Chunni.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, they had graduated. As a normal student, he had no choice but to return to his hometown to teach with his registration certificate. Li Chunni had a relative who worked in a certain agency in the provincial capital. After graduation, she did not return to her hometown but stayed in the provincial capital. Meanwhile, Lu Yiwei returned to Nanyang County. The two of them went their separate ways and did not contact each other again.
Two days ago, Li Chunni's sudden visit surprised Lu Yiwei, and so did Li Chunni. Although there were countless words in her heart that she wanted to say, on that occasion, Li Chunni chose to remain silent, and Lu Yiwei also chose to avoid it. Just as Li Chunni was trying to find a way to contact Lu Yiwei, the person she wanted to see had already appeared in front of her.
After being separated for so many years, they naturally had endless things to talk about. But when they really wanted to talk, they did not know where to start. The trajectory of life had changed. No matter how beautiful the memories of the past were, they had all become smoke in the past, becoming small thoughts that occasionally popped up in her mind. Compared to Lu Yiwei, Li Chunni was obviously a winner and had become a person above others. As for Lu Yiwei, he was once an outstanding person. Although his appearance did not change, he had some vicissitudes of life.
Li Chunni sat on the swivel chair, gently fiddling with the diamond ring between her fingers. Her blurred eyes looked up and down at Lu Yiwei, who was sitting on the sofa. In her mind, it was still the Lu Yiwei of the past. As for Lu Yiwei, he was a little uncomfortable sitting there. He was a little more inexperienced, and some of the friendliness he once had. Who would have thought that their reunion after so many years would be like this?
Neither of them was willing to take the initiative to break this silence. Their minds were still lingering on their respective beautiful past. Lu Yiwei's appearance evoked endless memories in Li Chunni. Finally, after the silence, Li Chunni broke the silence first and said, "You haven't changed. You are still the original you."
Lu Yiwei crossed his arms, raised his head, and chuckled softly. "Is that so? You are already in your thirties. How could you not have changed? On the contrary, you have changed. "
"Is that so?" Li Chunni suddenly sat up and said, "Have I changed?"
Lu Yiwei nodded and said, "You have changed. You have become more beautiful."
"Haha!" Li Chunni was amused by Lu Yiwei's words. She touched her cheeks and said, "Thank you for your compliment. If I remember correctly, this is the first time you have complimented me, right?"
Lu Yiwei awkwardly avoided her gaze and did not say anything.
Li Chunni's face twitched slightly, and her eyes became a lot dimmer. She took out a photo album from the drawer and slowly opened it. She took out a photo and walked to Lu Yiwei. She placed it on the coffee table and said, "This is the only photo I have taken with you. I wonder if you still remember it?"
Lu Yiwei picked up the photo and saw a familiar yet strange version of himself. The photo was taken by the lake in the school. It was the end of spring, and the willow trees by the lake had already sprouted small buds. The ground was wet, and it seemed that it was still raining Xiao Yu. Lu Yiwei was wearing a white shirt and leaning against the willow tree with a smile on his face. He looked young and sunny. As for Li Chunni, she was half-squatting on the ground with a willow leaf in her hand and a dazzling smile on her face. It could be seen that Li Chunni felt very happy to be able to take a photo with Lu Yiwei.
Photos were the most beautiful evidence that recorded the traces of time. That kind of frozen beauty would be filled with emotions and memories even after a few years. Lu Yiwei had long forgotten the existence of this moment. He absentmindedly looked at the photo, looking for clues. He hoped that he could find more memories through this photo and feel the warmth that came with innocence.
Li Chunni sat down next to Lu Yiwei, and the corners of her mouth raised into a youthful and clean smile, which seemed out of place with her heavy makeup. "I clearly remember that day. It was drizzling, and our class went to climb a mountain together. Halfway up, I accidentally sprained my ankle, and you were the one who carried me down the mountain. We sat by the lake to rest, and a good friend of mine came to see me. He had a camera in his hand and took a photo of us. Look, your expression is so unnatural. "
Lu Yiwei returned the photo to Li Chunni and licked his lips. "I don't remember it for a long time. I didn't expect you to remember it so clearly."
"Yes!" Li Chunni looked at the ceiling and said, "The memories of university are always beautiful. When I'm in a bad mood, I'll often look at the photos of the past and feel better. Perhaps it's only that period of time that made me the most innocent. After that, there's no time that I can remember. How about you? How have you been all these years? "
Lu Yiwei was most unwilling to mention his past. He vaguely said, "It's just the way it is. I'm still a frog in a well in a small county. I heard Sandao talk about you last time. He said that you're doing well. I'm really happy for all of you to see that you're doing better than me. "
"Haha …" Li Chunni suddenly looked up and laughed. She refused to stop for a long time and even laughed until tears came out. Those tears were bitter and filled with the mixed feelings of life.
After a while, Li Chunni stopped laughing and used her pinky to wipe the tears from the corner of her eyes. She turned around and said, "Do you think that I'm happy?"
"Of course!" Lu Yiwei nodded.
Li Chunni suddenly became serious and said, "Then let me ask you, what is happiness?"
Lu Yiwei looked around and said, "You have everything that others can't even dream of. Isn't that happiness?"
"You're wrong!" Li Chunni coldly replied, "Do you think that these can bring me happiness? I'm not happy at all. If the heavens give me another chance, I'd rather not have all of these. Even if I have to live a poor life, I'd rather not choose the life I'm living now. "
Seeing Li Chunni's emotional fluctuations, Lu Yiwei could guess that she wasn't doing well. He didn't want to dwell on this issue. After all, it was her private matter. If he took another step forward, the consequences would be unimaginable. Just when Lu Yiwei was pondering about how to answer this question, a knock came from the door. Li Chunni immediately tidied up her makeup and returned to her seat. "Come in!"
The woman from before came in with a few bags and placed them before Lu Yiwei. She then opened them up and said in a gentle voice, "Mister, please!"
"There's nothing for you to do here. You can leave now." Li Chunni said with the bearing of a leader.
Lu Yiwei was truly hungry, so he couldn't be bothered with anything else and started eating without caring about his image. Li Chunni rushed back and forth, pouring a glass of water for him and placing a napkin in front of him. She said with concern, "Eat slowly!"
Lu Yiwei ate his fill and took out a cigarette out of habit. He suddenly recalled that he was in a lady's office and asked, "Can I smoke?"
Li Chunni nodded her head. "Give me one."
Lu Yiwei was surprised, but he still handed the cigarette over to Li Chunni. Li Chunni lit the cigarette and blew a smoke ring into the air. "I have been smoking, but I've quit recently. In my life, smoking is my best companion, and it's the only thing that understands me the most."
"It's better to smoke less; it's not good for your body." Lu Yiwei said out of concern.
"Do you want to know about Tuo Ya?" Li Chunni suddenly asked.
Hearing about Tuo Ya, Lu Yiwei felt emotional in his heart. He naturally wanted to know about it. But after thinking about it, he put on an indifferent expression and replied, "It's been so long, and I've already forgotten about it."
A woman's thoughts were meticulous, and she could clearly tell from Lu Yiwei's gaze that he was lying. Li Chunni ignored Lu Yiwei and continued, "Two years ago, I went to Inner Mongolia for a business trip, and I went to look for Tuo Ya according to her address. Fortunately, I found her house. But she's already married, and I only met her family. From her family, I found out that Tuo Ya married a herdsman, and she drifted around with no fixed residence, growing along with the seasons. In her free time, she would teach the herdsman's children. She's living a poor life, but I can sense that she's living a blissful life. "
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