Worldly

Chapter 2/Section [-] Getting to know each other

01

After the two agreed on a date, they were busy with their own affairs.

Chen Xiaohui is busy with the final exams. Although college is easy, for students who are out of tune and let themselves go, it is like soaking their feet in warm water. The process is very comfortable, but at the end of the semester, they have to drink the basin of foot washing water.

And Gu Ze is busier than him, besides the convenience store, he also has to take care of his younger sister Gu Lan.

On this day, Chen Xiaohui reserved a place in the restaurant in advance and informed Gu Ze of the time and place.

In the past two days, Chen Xiaohui's heart has not been at peace. Gu Ze's appearance and the voice echoing in the corridor often appear in his mind, and he even fantasizes about meeting Gu Ze today and having dinner together.When he thought of this, his heartbeat would inexplicably speed up, and there was a wave of heat in his body, rushing from his lower body to his brain.

He thought, maybe this is the so-called heartbeat, the so-called love at first sight.Therefore, he wanted to take this opportunity, either to test, or to express his thoughts.

02

When the style of painting changed, Gu Lan and Gao Ming were standing neatly against the wall, and sitting in front of them was an older woman with golden square eyes. This person was Director Yan.

Gao Ming stood with his hands behind his back, his waist slightly bowed, and his head lowered.Even Gu Lan, who was in high spirits that day and kept telling lies without changing her expression, did not dare to look directly at the powerful Director Yan.

There was no sound in the office, and the atmosphere was very dignified.After a while, Director Yan said righteously:

"Even if you are an excellent student, you shouldn't violate school rules and discipline, let alone puppy love!" Director Yan frowned, raised his glasses, and added, "Do you think so, Teacher Li?"

Teacher Li is an ordinary teacher. Seeing this battle, she was even more frightened and at a loss. She could only cater to Director Yan and said weakly:

"Yes Yes Yes!"

"If you are outstanding students, the whole school will not notify you, but you must remember it!" Director Yan got up and prepared to leave after speaking, and added: "You can handle the rest, Teacher Li."

At this time, there were only three of them left in the entire office.

The wind was swirling and slamming against the window fiercely. Only then did Gu Lan realize that there were sparse snowflakes floating outside the window.

"Call your parents over here." Teacher Li said.

03

Seeing the snowflakes falling, Gu Ze pushed the tricycle home, prepared to change clothes, and went to the appointment.

Who would have thought that she would receive a call from Teacher Gu Lan at this time, saying that it was an urgent matter on the phone, but she never mentioned what it was.

When Gu Ze heard this, he became even more anxious. Countless thoughts gathered in his mind in an instant, like ants in a hot pot, gathering in a random ball.

He hastily set up the tricycle, and even forgot to change his clothes. He put on the cotton padded jacket with square pockets on his body, and hurried to school.He sent a text message to Chen Xiaohui in a hurry, but he only said that he would not go, without explaining the reason.

With a change of style, Chen Xiaohui came to the western restaurant early and sat upright on his seat.Nervousness, joy, and fear were intertwined in Chen Xiaohui's heart. Knowing that he received the text message from Gu Ze, all emotions were broken and replaced by loss, frustration, and pain.

Cold sweat soaked his skirt, and bean-sized beads of sweat gathered on the tip of his nose, and he felt a little fluttering all over his body.

Then, there was silence around him, as if the world had stopped, only the ticking sound of the hands on the dial remained.

His brain was dark and silent, as if there was a black hole beside him, trying to swallow him up, just when he was about to fall into the abyss, a voice dragged him back to reality.

"Sir, shall we order?"

Chen Xiaohui covered his head in pain, changed for a moment, and said, "My friend couldn't come, sorry to bother you."

After speaking, he picked up the cotton coat on the back of the chair and walked towards the bedroom against the wind and snow.

Along the way, snowflakes fluttered down one after another, slapping Chen Xiaohui's face indiscriminately.Gradually, his heart gradually calmed down. He and Gu Ze had only met each other a few times, maybe it was just his own wishful thinking, but how could he blame others? Sure enough, when sensibility and reason collide, if sensibility gains the upper hand, they will eventually be misunderstood. It's over.

But there is one thing he knows very well, that is, Chen Xiaohui is really, truly in love with Gu Ze.

04

When Gu Ze arrived at the school, he saw Teacher Li criticizing Gu Lan and a male classmate.His heart, which was hanging in the air, also fell down, as long as people are fine.

At this moment, Wang Fenghua hurriedly pushed the door open, rushed in front of Gao Ming, slapped him, and said, "You boy! I'm scared to death!"

Then he smiled again and said to Mr. Li: "Teacher, what happened to my child? If he behaves badly, you will punish him severely..."

Just when Wang Fenghua was talking vigorously, Teacher Li interrupted her and said, "Excuse me?"

"I'm Gao Ming's mother! Don't you remember me?" Teacher Li signaled him not to speak, then looked at Gu Ze beside him and asked, "Who are you?"

"I'm Gu Lan's brother."

"I mean the parents, not the elder brother!" Teacher Li said.

"Teacher, our parents passed away." Gu Ze said.

"Oh. Sorry, that brother is fine too. Here's the thing..."

Hearing this, only Gao Ming noticed that Gu Lan's eye sockets were moist, and he secretly touched her hand with the hand behind his back to express comfort.

Teacher Li narrated the whole story to Wang Fenghua and Gu Ze, and Wang Fenghua said excitedly, "You must separate from me. From today on, Mom will pick you up every day!"

While speaking, he stared at Gu Lan fiercely, fearing that the girl in front of him would harm her precious son and ruin his future.

Gu Ze just listened and didn't interrupt. He wanted to save face for his younger sister and talk about the education at home.

While comforting Gu Lan, Gao Ming listened with his ears up. Seeing that there was no room for resistance, he made a final request.

"Mom, can we stay for a while? End this 'bad relationship'"

"Since it's a bad fate, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and go home with me." Wang Fenghua shouted through his throat.

Seeing this, Gu Ze said, "Let them settle it!" Seeing the teacher's silently approving gaze, Gu Ze continued, "It will take some time to quit smoking, not to mention feelings."

After hearing this, Wang Fenghua felt reasonable, looked at Teacher Li's color again, and changed his words: "It's over, let me go home quickly!"

What is evil fate, it starts when it should not start, and does not end when it should end; what is fate, it starts when it should start, and ends when it should end.

05

Hearing this, Gao Ming dragged Gu Lan out of the school gate.

At this time, the snow outside was getting heavier and heavier, and the wind seemed to be more violent.Under the street lamps at dusk, snowflakes are flying around the street lamps like moths.

Gu Lan and Gao Ming were wearing heavy school uniforms and an off-white scarf each, walking on this street full of street lights.

"Is it still uncomfortable?" Gao Ming looked at Gu Lan beside him and said.

Gu Lan shook her drooping head, but did not speak.

Gao Ming hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let's separate for the time being."

Gu Lan stopped in her tracks, stared at Gao Ming, who was a head taller than him, and said slowly, "Can't we stand this test?"

Gao Ming also stopped, looked her in the eyes and added: "We are about to take the college entrance examination, and we will have plenty of time in the future. Our families are not perfect, and they entrusted their hopes to us."

Gu Lan lowered his head again, his short hair covered half of her face, trying to hide the tears in his eyes.

Gao Ming said again: "The college entrance examination is over, who can stop us!" After speaking, he brushed Gu Lan's hair aside, revealing her weeping, delicate face.

Time stood still for a moment, and Gu Lan gradually calmed down. She thought, indeed, the college entrance examination is about to take place, and she also wants to get results to prove herself.Right now, with the constraints of the school and the obstruction of the parents, even if it continues, it will only be sneaky and secretive. It is better to focus on preparing for the exam.

So she agreed with Gao Ming's idea.

Seeing that Gu Lan agreed, Gao Ming felt relieved and hugged her.

On the deserted street, a pair of campus men and women who have never experienced social training are embracing each other.Not only are they confused about the college entrance examination, but they are also confused about this love. Facing the road ahead, none of them know how to go, just like duckweed without roots in a pond, precarious.