The Passion of an Academic Rising Star

Zou Sijiu didn't say anything.

After a while, Han Shixiu still felt that he was really ashamed just now, so he explained as if he didn't have 300 taels of silver here: "Because, I'm writing a thesis recently, and the pressure is a bit high, so I got irritable. I'm really sorry."

"What thesis?"

"It was the research that I cooperated with P University Zhou Moqun before, and there was no result at that time. A while ago, under the guidance of some professors, I finally made something and broke through the first hurdle. In the later stages, It was not as difficult as it was at the beginning. After working hard for so long, it finally took shape. I must hurry up and write the article and try to publish it as soon as possible.”

Zou Sijiu smiled.

"That's the truth..."

"Okay then." Zou Sijiu finally stopped asking weird questions: "Shall I take you to buy a bus ticket?"

"No need..." Han Shixiu refused, "Just take the bus."

Zou Sijiu didn't insist anymore.

...After bidding farewell to Zou Sijiu, Han Shixiu always felt that something was wrong with him, and he was very nervous.

Although Han Shixiu himself didn't know why he felt... so empty.

The scene of Zou Sijiu and that girl getting together just now always pops up in front of his eyes.

I have to admit, the two are a good match.

At least, in the eyes of others, this scene must be much more pleasing to the eye than Zou Sijiu standing with himself.

That vaguely ambiguous atmosphere may mean that they like each other.

Zou Sijiu should be blessed.

But, why is it so uncomfortable——

As long as he thought that Zou Sijiu ran off with a woman, he would never be the same to himself again, so he couldn't be happy no matter what.

In order to concentrate his erratic thoughts, Han Shixiu had to deliberately divert his attention.

Well, after the thesis is finished, should I ask Professor Yu or Professor Zou to read it for me?

Professor Zou... Woo...

Back to that person again.

Master Han made a decision to go back to his hometown tomorrow.

This time is not a peak period, so it shouldn't be very difficult.

——After buying the train ticket, Zou Sijiu called Zou Sijiu to tell him the date of his return home. Zou Sijiu didn't seem particularly surprised, but just asked very plainly, "Is there anything else I want to buy?"

"No..." Han Shixiu shook his head.

"What time does the car arrive?"

"Six p.m……"

"I'll take you there."

"You still have to work..." Han Shixiu said, "Just take the subway by yourself..."

"I'll see you off." Zou Sijiu's tone seemed non-negotiable: "Leave at 04:30."

"Oh……"

Thinking that there is still one night to spend together today, Han Shixiu became inexplicably afraid.

It seems that he is afraid of being alone with Zou Sijiu.

As long as they are together, it will be particularly wrong.

In that case, you will not even know where to put your hands.

"That..." Han Shixiu lowered his head: "Tonight, I will go to my uncle's house for dinner..."

"Ok?"

"Then, stay there for one night, and I won't go back to your place..."

There was silence on the phone.

Han Shixiu felt as if his body was going to burn.

"Then...that's it...bye." Han Shixiu hurriedly pressed the end button.

What's going on……

……

——The next day at 04:30 in the afternoon, Zou Sijiu went to pick up Han Shixiu and sent him directly to the station.

Because he didn't want to pay the parking fee, Zou Sijiu parked his car elsewhere, and he could walk there in a few minutes.

Before getting out of the car, Zou Sijiu asked, "Have you eaten yet?"

"No……"

"I guess it is." Zou Sijiu said, and picked up a lunch box-like thing from the car: "Take it with you on the road."

Han Shixiu took it blankly, it was still slightly hot.

Looking at it, the dishes seem to be pretty good.

"Yes... did you do it?" Han Shixiu asked.

"Yeah." Zou Sijiu put down the handbrake: "Yesterday I thought you would go back to my place to stay for a few more days and bought a lot of groceries."

"..."

"In the end you didn't." Zou Sijiu said calmly, "I'll deal with it myself."

"..."

"I just checked, and the refrigerator is full. I can't eat so much by myself, so I throw it away."

"..."

"I thought you might be hungry on the way, so I cooked a few dishes and brought them with you."

Han Shixiu silently stuffed the lunch box into the schoolbag, feeling that it was very heavy.

……

——The station is full of people, especially at the entrance.

When Han Shixiu returned home, he brought two heavy boxes, Zou Sijiu carried one, and Han Shixiu carried one by himself.

Zou Sijiu is tall and has long legs, so Han Shixiu can't keep up.Coupled with not exercising all year round, my strength is really not great. After a while, I fell behind and was pushed back and forth.

His character is not tall, and he almost couldn't find Zou Sijiu.

"Wait for me...wait for me..."

Zou Sijiu looked back, waited for Han Shixiu to catch up, then turned around again, turned his back to Han Shixiu again, but suddenly reached out and grabbed Han Shixiu's hand, and then continued to move forward.

Han Shixiu was taken aback, and instinctively pulled it out, but he didn't pull it out, and then he gave up quite naturally, still thinking: "Forget it...because Zou Sijiu works during the day, today's time is a little bit rushed, hurry up and go in." The most important thing is to take the train, don't waste time here..."

Inexplicably, Han Shixiu was a little happy because of Zou Sijiu's move.

There is still some itching feeling in my heart.

Seeing that Han Shixiu didn't respond, Zou Sijiu tightened his grip and led Han Shixiu all the way in.

"Hmm..." Han Shixiu looked at the words on the sign: "I should be... the first waiting room..."

"Correct."

"Then...then I'm in the waiting room..."

"Ah."

"Bye...bye..."

"Okay." Zou Sijiu said, and let go of Han Shixiu's hand: "Then I'm leaving."

You need a ticket to enter the waiting room, and of course Zou Sijiu doesn't have one.

"Then... I'll call you after I get off the car..."

"Ah."

"goodbye……"

Zou Sijiu said nothing, turned and left.

Han Shixiu stood there, looking at the back of Zou Sijiu leaving, suddenly at a loss.

Watching Zou Sijiu walk towards the crowd in the distance, getting farther and farther away from himself, I feel very flustered.

The next time we meet again, it may be half a year later...

In the past six months, I don't know what will happen.

Perhaps, by that time, Zou Sijiu will not be quite the same as now.

Everything is subject to change.

Will he become lovers with the girl he met yesterday?Or someone else?

As for myself, can I accept it calmly?

Han Shixiu didn't dare to think about it.

I dare not think about whether I will have a lifetime of regrets if I lose myself.

There are always people coming and going around, and it's hard to find someone who can stay here permanently.

Han Shixiu was as sad as if he had been abandoned.

An impulse surged up, and Han Shixiu opened his mouth and shouted: "Zou Sijiu! Wait a minute!"

Seeing Zou Sijiu turn his head, the feeling of anxiety seems to have subsided a little.

Han Shixiu dragged his luggage and ran over with a limp.

Zou Sijiu lowered his head: "What's wrong?"

"that……"

Han Shixiu looked at Zou Sijiu, as if he was going all out, and said, "I want to tell you, I'm not a person who doesn't count his words."

"...?"

Han Shixiu looked at him, but no one paid attention to him, so he pulled Zou Sijiu off by the collar, and kissed Zou Sijiu's lips lightly.

Zou Sijiu seemed a little surprised, touched his lips, and said, "I didn't expect you to keep your promise."

"Well……"

"I didn't even think that what you kissed wasn't the face."

Hearing what Zou Sijiu said, Han Shixiu's face turned red.

"May I take it that you accept me?"

"It's up to you... Whatever you think..." Han Shixiu said, "I'm going to stop..."

"Okay." Zou Sijiu's smile dazzled Han Shixiu's eyes for a moment: "I will go to your place to find you on New Year's Day."