"No way. It's too childish. I don't want it." Lin Jinran quickly refused and seriously educated Su Qinian. "We're adults. We're almost thirty. Doing such childish things would be a laughingstock if word got out."
Su Qinian was amused by her look and looked at her dotingly. "Okay, okay. I'll listen to my girlfriend."
The two hadn't been back to their alma mater for a long time. After staying on the rooftop for a while, they went downstairs and took a casual stroll on campus.
"I still remember that place. Every PE class, Xie Wanyu dragged me there to see her Jiang Xiubin. At first, she just wanted a companion. She didn't know that I also wanted to secretly watch you play basketball."
"And over there, I was on stage giving a speech at the 100 - day oath - taking assembly. You were taking pictures of me below. After that was the coming - of - age ceremony. Lu Youchuan really complained a lot about the archway of the coming - of - age ceremony. It was so ugly. Later, we found out that most school archways were ugly."
"Oh, and there. I fainted for the first time in the school infirmary. You were so worried. Even the classmates who weren't involved were shocked. Now that I think about it, I don't remember what made me faint."
Su Qinian looked at the closed infirmary and added something she didn't know before.
"In the first semester of senior year, you were hosting the grade assembly. Song Langqing was looking at you from below. After the meeting, he gave you a bouquet of flowers. I saw it all. Actually, I was jealous then."
"At the school sports meeting, the six of us participated in the caterpillar race together. I don't remember what place we got, but we had a really great and fulfilling time."
"Do you remember our first hug? I just came back from outside. You suddenly said 'bao' to me. I thought it was the 'hug' bao, so I really hugged you."
The past memories gradually emerged in their minds. The faded memories were re - colored, and gradually, specific pictures appeared in their minds.
Lin Jinran pursed her lips and smiled faintly. "I remember. It was so embarrassing at that time. I was wondering why you were hugging me with so many people watching."
At that time, the setting sun was gradually sinking, and the sky was filled with rosy clouds. The young man she had a crush on slowly stretched out his hands and embraced her.
"Su Qinian, can we go see Aunt Ying? Let's go right away." Hearing the name Song Langqing out of the blue, Lin Jinran hesitated for a long time before speaking.
Fortunately, she still had Aunt Ying in her senior year.
"Sure, let's go together." Su Qinian nodded gently. "Aunt Ying and Song Langqing must miss you."
The two wandered around the school for another half an hour. According to their old memories, Lin Jinran took a taxi to Aunt Ying's place.
Nothing had changed.
Standing in front of the house, Lin Jinran stretched out a fist and stopped it in mid - air. Her glass - like eyes showed confusion and helplessness.
Su Qinian carried the gifts he had bought and stood quietly beside her, saying nothing, waiting for her decision.
After a long time, Lin Jinran raised her eyes with a determined look. She knocked on the door a few times. With a click, the door opened, and a delicate head popped out.
It was Song Langqing. He looked at the two masked people standing in front of his house suspiciously and immediately became vigilant. "Who are you two?"
After not seeing each other for years, Song Langqing seemed a bit taller and more mature. He was wearing a light - colored knitted sweater at the moment, holding the doorknob with a cautious look on his face.
Lin Jinran quickly took off her mask, revealing her face. "It's me, Lin Jinran. Long time no see, Langqing."
Song Langqing was slightly stunned. He widened his eyes and then turned to look at Su Qinian, who had also taken off his mask. He exclaimed in surprise, "Sis? Is it really you?"
The sudden encounter made Song Langqing at a loss and flustered. It seemed that in front of Lin Jinran, he would always be her younger brother.
"Let's go inside and talk. My parents are at home too." Song Langqing stepped aside. After the two entered the house, he immediately closed the door.
He found new slippers for Lin Jinran and Su Qinian and then shouted towards the bedroom, "Dad, Mom, Su Qinian and Lin Jinran are back!"
"What are you talking about? Su Qinian is a big star now. How could he come to our house? And your sister has been away from us for a long time. How could she suddenly..."
Aunt Ying came out scolding while wearing her slippers. When she looked up and saw the two people standing in the living room, she was stunned. She rubbed her eyes. "Langqing, do you think your mom is seeing things?"
Song Langqing was afraid that his mother would be too shocked and fall, so he stood beside her and watched carefully.
Suddenly, Aunt Ying reached out and pinched her own arm hard. Song Langqing frowned and complained, "Mom, why are you pinching me?"
"It doesn't hurt. It doesn't hurt. It must be a dream." Aunt Ying murmured to herself.
"How could it not hurt? You're pinching me." Song Langqing was angry. He showed his true nature and gently pinched Aunt Ying's arm.
Aunt Ying gasped. Her eyes immediately cleared up. "It hurts a bit. Could it really be Lin Jinran who's back?"
Lin Jinran sighed slightly and walked up to Aunt Ying. "Aunt Ying, it's me, Lin Jinran. I'm finally back. I'm sorry I haven't come to see you."
Yes, since seeing Aunt Ying the year she recovered from depression, she hadn't been back. Usually, they only communicated on WeChat.
After not seeing each other for seven or eight years, Aunt Ying's hair had turned white. She reached out and hugged Lin Jinran. "It's good that you're back, Ranran. I'm relieved to see that you're doing well."
Lin Jinran gently patted Aunt Ying on the back and said obediently, "I'm sorry. It's my fault for not coming back and making you worry for nothing."
Before she recovered, Wannan City had become a taboo place in her heart that she couldn't touch.
"Okay, stop standing there chatting. Go and sit on the sofa." Song Langqing automatically went to make tea, pour water, and get the fruit platter and snacks.
Aunt Ying let go and turned to see Su Qinian standing aside. Aunt Ying had only met him a few times in senior year.
Later, Su Qinian became famous all over the country. Aunt Ying recognized him but looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Who is this..."
Lin Jinran stepped back and walked beside Su Qinian. She intimately held his arm and introduced him generously. "This is Su Qinian, my boyfriend. Yes, he's the super - good - looking and super - talented male star Su Qinian on TV."
"Su Qinian is also my high - school classmate. Langqing knows him."
After years of relationship, Aunt Ying was surprised but didn't say anything.
"Aunt, these are the gifts I bought on the way. I didn't know what you like, so I bought a bit more." Su Qinian smiled and tightened his hold on Lin Jinran. Then he put down the gifts.
"You don't need to bring gifts when you come. You're so polite. In my opinion, Lin Jinran is like my second child. I've always wanted a daughter as smart and beautiful as Ranran."
Aunt Ying joked and then asked, "Why did you suddenly come to Wannan City this time? If I remember correctly, both of you are very busy people."
"A friend is getting married. Coincidentally, he's also a classmate and we're on good terms."