In the chaos, Lu Yiwei quietly left the bar.
He felt much more relaxed when he came to the street. The air outside was still fresh. That place didn't belong to him.
Without eating or drinking, Lu Yiwei was so hungry that his stomach was growling. He found a random food stall, drinking beer and eating barbecued lamb skewers. It was delicious. This was the life he wanted. He was just an ordinary person. Why did he want to get into trouble by entering the territory of the rich?
Back at the Party School, Lu Yiwei didn't want to go back to the stuffy dormitory, so he went to the back garden of the school to enjoy the cool.
The Party School used to be called Chongyang Academy. It could be traced back to the Ming Dynasty and had a history of hundreds of years. It was said that Nie Bao, the disciple of Wang Shouren, the founder of the School of Mind, came here to study and named it Chongyang Academy. Although it wasn't as famous as Donglin Academy, it had left a strong mark in the long river of history, witnessing the prosperity and decline of an era.
Lu Yiwei was very familiar with this place. He used to come here for morning reading when he was in college. As more and more people came here for morning reading, the Party School tightened its management and was no longer open to the public.
At this moment, the Xijiang University on the other side of the wall was full of people. Hearty laughter pierced through the sky. On the other side, there were few people here. There were only two or three people sitting around the center of the lake. But it was no wonder. There were energetic college students over there. Most of the people here were married. Who would have the leisure to come here?
Lu Yiwei sat down on a bench and lit a cigarette. He enjoyed the cool night wind blowing on his face. He was still thinking about the scene in the bar.
Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure across the lake. Yes, it was Qiu Yingxue. She was wearing a purple dress and holding a book. She was reading under the light of the street lamp.
Lu Yiwei was a little excited. He threw the cigarette on the ground and stamped it with his foot. He quickened his pace and walked around.
As he got closer, Lu Yiwei was a little short of breath. He didn't know how to greet her. But he didn't want to miss such a good opportunity. He braced himself and walked over.
Qiu Yingxue was so focused that she didn't notice Lu Yiwei approaching. Only when a pair of leather shoes appeared in front of her did she raise her head.
"Hello," Lu Yiwei said with a smile, his voice trembling.
Qiu Yingxue tucked her hair behind her ear, took off her headphones, and stood up. She nodded and said, "Hello."
Qiu Yingxue was really very beautiful. Her delicate facial features were impeccable, and her fair skin was like white jade under the light, crystal clear. His tall and slender body made one's imagination run wild. She was in no way inferior to the female celebrity he had just met in the bar. In fact, she was even better. Those celebrities' beauty relied on all kinds of chemicals piled on their faces, but Qiu Yingxue only had light makeup on, and her beauty was breathtaking.
It was innate for men to love beautiful women. It had always been so. Lu Yiwei could not avoid the cliché either. He admired her in his heart and embraced her in his arms.
"Are … are you Qiu Yingxue?" Lu Yiwei asked cautiously.
Qiu Yingxue smiled and said, "Class Monitor Lu, I'll need your help in the future."
Her smile melted Lu Yiwei's heart. He scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "We'll take care of each other."
Qiu Yingxue had long forgotten the scene in the Nanzhou café. She said, "I heard that Class Monitor Lu has been promoted to deputy director. It's our honor to be able to study with a big shot like you."
"You flatter me, you flatter me!" Lu Yiwei quickly waved his hand and said modestly, "We're just classmates here. There's no other nonsense."
Listening to Lu Yiwei's incoherent speech, Qiu Yingxue smiled and said, "The other classmates have gone to have fun. Why do you have the leisure to come here?"
Lu Yiwei said, "I don't like crowds. It's good here. It's quiet and the environment is good. I'm tired from work. It's better to come here to hide and relax. "
"Hehe." Qiu Yingxue flipped her hair and smiled. She closed the book and said, "It's getting late. I'll go back first." After saying that, she turned around to leave.
Lu Yiwei panicked and went forward to catch up. He glanced at the cover of the book and said, "Do you like literature?"
Qiu Yingxue stopped and looked at Lu Yiwei with a strange look. She asked, "How did you know?"
Lu Yiwei took the opportunity and said, "I saw your article in Xijiang Literature."
"Ah?" Qiu Yingxue said in surprise, "No way?"
"Did you write 'Disappearing in the Sky of Asia'?"
"…"
Lu Yiwei saw that she did not speak and knew that he guessed correctly. He flattered, "Your writing is very beautiful. It gives people a feeling of a cool breeze and exudes a light fragrance …"
Qiu Yingxue laughed and said, "Am I that good?"
"Of course!" Lu Yiwei said seriously, "You see, I'm a liberal arts major. But compared to you, it's like heaven and earth. There's no comparison. I'll have to ask for your advice in the future."
"You look like a gentleman, but your flattery skills are not bad at all," Qiu Yingxue said.
Lu Yiwei said confidently, "This is not flattery. It's true feelings, true feelings, and inner monologue …"
"Okay, I believe you, okay?" Qiu Yingxue stopped him and said, "If you praise me again, I'll fly to the sky. Do you act like this when you see other women?"
Lu Yiwei was very excited that night. He was afraid that Qiu Yingxue would fly away. He said, "To tell you the truth, I'm usually a man of few words. I don't know why, but when I see you, I suddenly talk a lot."
"Anyway, thank you." Qiu Yingxue stopped the topic and said, "I'm going back."
"Can I have your phone number?"
Qiu Yingxue said doubtfully, "Why do you need my phone number when we meet every day?"
"It's convenient for contact."
Qiu Yingxue hesitated again and again, but still gave the number to Lu Yiwei. At least she thought that this person was not bad.
Back at the dormitory, Lu Yiwei was as excited as a child. He lay on the bed and could not wait to send a text message. Qiu Yingxue's appearance had aroused his long-dormant inner world. He seemed to have returned to his university days, and it seemed like déjà vu.
However, the text message sank into the sea. There was no reply from the other party until midnight. Lu Yiwei fell asleep with a faint sadness.
The next morning, Liu Xiangyang, who was in the same dormitory, had just stepped into the door when Fan Chunfang came in.
"Yiwei, why did you leave without saying goodbye last night?" Fan Chunfang put the breakfast she bought on the table and stood at the bathroom door to question Lu Yiwei, who was washing up.
Lu Yiwei brushed his teeth and said, "I was so hungry that I felt dizzy, so I came out first."
Fan Chunfang seemed to want to continue and said happily, "After you left, guess what gift Yang Ran's father gave her? A limited edition Maserati. My goodness, I'm envious of it. "
Lu Yiwei was not interested in it. He wiped the foam off his mouth with a towel and said, "Class is about to start soon. You should go back and prepare."
"Alright then." Seeing that Lu Yiwei did not respond, Fan Chunfang was a little disappointed. She pointed to the xiaolongbao on the table and said, "I just bought it for you. Eat it while it's hot." After saying that, she turned and left.
"Yiwei, who is this girl?" Liu Xiangyang was curious about Fan Chunfang.
Lu Yiwei said vaguely, "We used to work in the same unit. We are just ordinary colleagues."
Liu Xiangyang looked at the rich breakfast and said, "Yiwei, you are so lucky. I'm envious of you. What do you think? Introduce this girl to me? "
Looking at Liu Xiangyang's sinister smile, Lu Yiwei said seriously, "Xiangyang, you are the father of two children. Why are you still not content?"
Liu Xiangyang said indifferently, "What is the purpose of a person's life? Isn't it just to be happy? As long as you are happy, anything is fine. "
Lu Yiwei could not be bothered to argue with him. He hurriedly ate two mouthfuls and rushed to the school building.
When he arrived at the classroom, Lu Yiwei saw Qiu Yingxue at a glance. She was still sitting by the window. He wanted to sit next to her, but felt that it was inappropriate. He then sat behind Qiu Yingxue.
Qiu Yingxue seemed to notice Lu Yiwei. She did not say anything and continued to focus on her book.
Lu Yiwei wanted to ask why she did not reply to his text last night, but he could not open his mouth. At this moment, a woman sat next to him and said with a smile, "Class Monitor Lu, do you mind if I sit next to you?"
This woman was Lu Dan, who had lunch with him yesterday. Lu Yiwei did not say anything. He only nodded slightly.
For the entire morning, Lu Yiwei felt tormented. As for the professor's rambling, he did not listen to a single word. Instead, he focused on Qiu Yingxue's every move. Suddenly, Lu Yiwei found that he had fallen in love with her.
In the past, he never believed in bullshit love at first sight, but now he did. His heart felt like it had lost its freedom. A caged beast that had been suppressed for a long time was suddenly released, igniting his desire for love. And this time was different from the past. His expectations for love were even stronger.
However, he also had concerns in his heart. He did not know anything about Qiu Yingxue's situation. If she was already married, and it was just wishful thinking, in the end, it would all be for naught. The most urgent thing was to find a way to find out about her situation. But he did not know anyone in Nanzhou. Where could he find out?
After school at noon, Fan Chunfang appeared at the door on time. She pulled Lu Yiwei and said, "Don't eat lunch in the cafeteria. A good friend of mine invited me to eat Western food. Do you want to eat together?"
Fan Chunfang's excessive enthusiasm made Lu Yiwei feel that the situation was not good. It had far exceeded the scope of colleagues. He had to stop it in time. He hurriedly said, "I don't really like Western food. You go."
"Then let's change to Chinese food. Is that okay?" Fan Chunfang persevered.
Lu Yiwei said helplessly, "It's too hot at noon. I don't want to run. I'll just eat in the cafeteria."
"Alright then." Fan Chunfang looked disappointed.
When they parted, Lu Yiwei suddenly called out to her, "Chunfang, I have a favor to ask of you."
"What is it?"
Lu Yiwei felt that it was a bit rash. He said, "Forget it. No need."
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