At the entrance of the law school, there would occasionally be some middle-aged workers standing by the roadside or squatting on the road, cautiously stopping the well-dressed students to ask if they could help them.
This was not the first time Xu Jin encountered such a situation. Most of them worked in the capital and encountered legal issues, unpaid wages, or unfair treatment. They did not know the law and did not have the money to hire a lawyer.
"I'm only a freshman and have no experience. You can look for me …"
She stopped to look. The students in the school who had legal aid would often be on duty here. It might not be easy to find them in the evening.
"Let me do it!"
Someone said from behind. Xu Jin heaved a sigh of relief and wiped her sweat with her sleeves. She had just returned from a jog and was about to wash up.
She glanced at the boy who took the note from the uncle and shrugged. She smiled at the uncle and jogged away.
"Uncle, come here. Tell me what's the matter. I'll record it down for you."
As he spoke, he looked at Xu Jin's back view. He wanted to strike up a conversation, but he missed it again.
It was evening. After washing up, night had fallen. Xu Jin was watching videos alone in the dormitory when her phone rang.
"Mom, erm … I didn't go out to play. I'm too lazy to go. Aiya, this place is much better than home. Don't worry. Erm, we'll see how the summer goes. It's still early."
After hanging up, Xu Jin snorted. Too fake. This couple was too fake!
They wanted to go out again during the summer and did not want to bring her along. She had to call first.
Not a father!
She lay on the bed and swung her legs. Suddenly, she got out of bed, changed her clothes, and went out.
She found a secluded place to practice boxing on the field. She did not expect someone to come near her. She covered her hood and prepared to leave. She did not want to be photographed.
…
The next day, she met this person again.
"Hello, do you need help?"
"Say it." Xu Jin glanced at him.
"Erm …"
Seeing that he was stuck, Xu Jin hugged the box and said, "You look familiar."
"Really?!" The other party was surprised.
"You've been walking in front of me many times. Tell me, what do you want?"
"…" He was caught off guard.
Xu Jin smiled and turned toward the dormitory.
"I want to get to know you."
The boy quickly followed.
"Why?" Xu Jin asked.
"To be friends."
"My name is Xu Jin. Do you know me?"
"My name is …"
"Wait, I don't want to know you."
F * ck!
"How's the uncle from yesterday?" Xu Jin asked casually when he saw that he was still following them.
"His business involves a lot of people and doesn't comply with the agency rules. I can only help to suggest a direction for rights protection." He was still thinking about how to strike up a conversation with her. It didn't make sense.
"Oh."
Xu Jin responded, expressing his understanding.
There were many things that could not be taken on casually. If there were problems left behind by history, or if it was politically sensitive, he would refuse to act as an agent.
"Why do you want to know me?"
"I like sporty girls."
"Unfortunately, sporty girls don't like you."
"…"
That's too bad.
"Goodbye, junior sister."
"I'm Xu Jin."
"Oh, goodbye, Xu Jin."
Seeing that they had arrived at the dormitory, the boy said goodbye and left. Fortunately, at least he knew what her name was.
…
His life in the future was busy and plain, without any waves or waves. Occasionally, he would have a companion when he was running, and sometimes he would have a few words with them.
He did not send her milk tea or flowers, nor did he ask her out for a meal. Xu Jin did not care about it. If these things happened, she might have to consider changing her running route and time.
She hated those troublesome things. She just wanted to live a stable, free, and carefree university life.
These four years were just a small part of her life. The world in the future was wider.
Therefore, when this person finally could not help but confess, she rejected him very clearly.
"I don't plan to be in a relationship."
"Can you tell me the reason?"
"Studying is very tiring. I don't have that much energy to accompany another person. I don't need companionship either."
Xu Jin paused and said, "If you make me feel that you're troublesome, I might not run anymore."
"I understand. Then let's be friends. The friendship between gentlemen is as clear as water. You like it that way, don't you? "
The boy said very casually. Speaking of which, it was strange that Xu Jin was like this that attracted him.
He could not help but feel a little disappointed.
"The friendship between gentlemen is as clear as water." Xu Jin looked at him deeply and said in a low voice, "Why don't you pester me a little more?"
"Hmm?"
"That way, I will have a reason to hate you. Then, I'll have to trouble you to change the time and route to run more often."
The boy was stunned. Watching Xu Jin walk away with light footsteps, he tilted his head. Through the gaps between the leaves, bits of sunlight shone down.
In the next few weeks, he did not appear again.
His roommates noticed that he was a little different. Originally, he relied on his talent. He was not hardworking or lazy, but he rarely skipped classes.
Now, he carried a large pile of books to prepare for the legal exam or was busy with the club's work.
Occasionally, when he was tired, he would change his clothes and go out for a run. When he met Xu Jin, he would greet her.
He could feel that this had actually brought him closer to Xu Jin. The two of them had really become friends.
He knew that Xu Jin's rejection was not an excuse. She really felt that way. If she changed her mind in university and accepted someone else's pursuit, it would only prove that he was wrong about her. It was not a pity.
In fact, apart from the matters between men and women, there were many other good things about university. For example, working hard for one's own dreams.
When they were in the second year, under his suggestion, Xu Jin also joined the school's legal aid club. The two of them could work together.
Sometimes, when they went to the court to attend a trial, they would inform each other when they encountered an interesting case.
"I'm so handsome. You really don't want to consider me?" More than a year ago, he would definitely not be able to joke so casually.
"You are very similar to someone called Xu Shi 'an."
"Like your younger brother?"
"Like his narcissistic self. Shameless."
Xu Jin held her phone and waved her hand. The holidays were coming up. She still had to find a part-time job to enrich her life.
After getting used to living in the capital, she was not used to returning to Jiangcheng City. She had nothing to do all day. Watching Jiang He plant flowers and accompanying Xu Qing to watch dramas, the old couple seemed to be very idle. They did not know why Jiang He could be so happy planting flowers. He did not get sick of it for 20 years.
Xu Shi 'an, on the other hand, often went home, mainly to accompany Xiaoxiao. If it was not for the fact that Xiaoxiao wanted to go back, she would probably work in Luoyang City during the summer. She did not want to go back and cause trouble. The couple lived a relaxed life in the old house without much pressure.
The last time she video-called Jiang He, she saw Xu Qing wearing armor. This old man was not quite right. He did not seem to be normal.
Anyway, his mother was used to it. Wearing armor was nothing … If she needed to scold him, she would scold him. If he did not listen, she would beat him.
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