I wasn't like this when I was a kid

A flag-raising ceremony is held every Monday.

After the morning self-study, all the students gathered in the playground.

There are three sets of school uniforms in their school—summer, autumn and winter.

Now everyone is wearing summer school uniforms, white short-sleeved and blue trousers.

The school insists that school uniforms must be worn during the school period, especially at the flag-raising ceremony, and 2 points will be deducted directly for not wearing school uniforms.

But there are always those who disobey discipline.

Clothes of other colors are mixed with white, which is particularly conspicuous.

You can spot it at a glance.

Shen Dongshuo went straight to Lin Yu: "What's the matter with your clothes?"

It's true that Lin Yu was wearing a summer school uniform, but the white short sleeves were covered with strange graffiti with black strokes, which couldn't be washed off at all.

Lin Yushun said nonsense: "The family is poor and can't afford a drawing board, so I can only practice on it."

Cheng Xiaotian next to him covered his mouth and smiled.

Whoever said the phrase "poor at home" was a hundred times more credible than Lin Yu's.

"Teacher, you can't deduct my points. If 100 yuan is broken, it will still be 100 yuan. The same is true for school uniforms."

Shen Dongshuo was so angry that he turned around and went to the first team.

Cheng Xiaotian curled his lips at his back: "I just saw him give a coat of autumn school uniform to a classmate who didn't wear school uniform, turned around and came to teach you. There is no limit to partiality."

Lin Yu smiled indifferently: "Our class is not his "born", it doesn't hurt."

"I miss Teacher Han so much." Cheng Xiaotian regretted and missed, "I didn't lose her temper when she took us with her."

"I don't know what's going on with her now, whether she's alive or not."

Before Lin Yu could say anything, the dean's "Hello, hello" came from the loudspeaker hanging above the teaching building.

"Everything is quiet!"

"Come on, all are there, look forward!"

"The first item of the flag-raising ceremony is to raise the national flag and play the national anthem."

The flag was raised, followed by speeches by leaders and outstanding student representatives. The whole process did not exceed 7 minutes.

Just when the big guys thought the ceremony was over, the voice of the dean came again: "I would like to invite Lin Yu to conduct a public review on last week's truancy over the wall and contradicting the teacher."

Lin Yu who was suddenly named: "?"

No one told him to do a self-criticism.

Still in front of the whole school teachers and students.

"Brother Lin, your clothes." Cheng Xiaotian pointed to the short sleeves of the school uniform, "If the dean sees it, you will definitely have to write a review."

But he can't go up there naked either.

In a hurry, a school uniform jacket was handed to him.The hand holding it is slender and fair, very beautiful.

Looking up along the hand, he met Gu Ya's calm gaze.

He said lightly: "Take it."

"Lin Yu from Class [-], Senior [-]." After a long time no one appeared, the dean will roll the roll more accurately, "Is Lin Yu from Class [-], Senior [-] here?"

Lin Yu took it over, whispered "Thank you," and walked while wearing it.

The zipper was pulled all the way to the top, and the collar was pulled up, covering half of his face, and a faint scent of lemon wafted into his nose.

It was the smell of laundry detergent that Gu Ya often used.

Lin Yu couldn't help sucking, and suddenly felt courageous.

He came to stand under the flagpole, and before he could speak, there was a burst of applause from below.

Like the first firecracker being ignited, the sounds behind it continued one after another.

Lin Yu: "..."

He's doing a self-criticism and not a show, so can't he be more serious!

"Be quiet!"

Under the loud voice of the teaching director, the crowd fell silent.

Pairs of eyes stared at Lin Yu.

It was the first time to conduct a self-criticism in front of the teachers and students of the whole school.

Lin Yu held the microphone in his hand, his brain was running fast, trying to figure out something.

After a few seconds, he slowly said: "Hello everyone, my name is Lin Yu. I don't know how many times I stand here with a feeling of guilt. I am deeply sorry for my wrong behavior. Here, I would like to express my sincere apologies to all teachers and teachers. The students promise that they will abide by the rules and disciplines in the future, study hard, and make progress every day! Everyone is welcome to supervise."

The teaching director next to him: Why do you get angrier the more you listen?

"Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to my classmate Gu Ya. From today on, I will protect you and prevent you from being hurt or wronged in the slightest."

Hearing this, Cheng Xiaotian turned his head and said to Gu Ya: "Why do I think he is confessing his love to you?"

Regarding Cheng Xiaotian's strange brain circuit, Gu Ya didn't say anything, his eyes fell on Lin Yu who was slowly approaching.

The young man walked up to him and said in a serious tone, "Every word I just said is true, and I didn't lie."

Unexpectedly, Gu Ya said, "Return the clothes to me."

"No." Lin Yu hugged herself tightly, "I haven't finished wearing it yet, I'll return it when I get to class."

However, this school uniform jacket seemed to be welded to him, and he didn't take it off until after school.

After school at noon, on the way to the restaurant for dinner, Lin Yu flicked the sleeves of his school uniform that had grown out, belatedly: "You're actually taller than me?"

Gu Ya: "Isn't this very obvious?"

"No, I have to work hard to grow taller." Lin Yu raised his hands in a gesture, "Only in this way can I be your hero."

Gu Ya didn't bother to pay attention to him, and walked away.

The one-week course is coming to an end.

Lin Yu listens carefully in class and fills up on knowledge after class. She has adapted very well to high school life.

On Saturday afternoon, Lin Yu and Gu Ya came out of the dormitory and walked towards the classroom.

Gu Ya who was walking in front suddenly stopped.

Lin Yu also hurriedly stopped: "Did you forget to take something?"

Gu Ya turned around, with inexplicable emotions in his eyes: "On the day the flag was raised, were you serious about what you said?"

"It's serious! Of course it's serious!" Although he didn't understand why the other party asked such a question suddenly, it didn't prevent him from expressing his loyalty.

There was a slight smile on Gu Ya's eyebrows: "When I come back, you must protect me and don't let people bully me."

I hand him over to you.

Although you don't completely trust me.

Lin Yu was completely confused this time: "What do you mean? Where are you going?"

Gu Ya looked up at the clear sky, there was reluctance in his eyes, but more indifferent.

He didn't belong to this world in the first place, and it was only natural that he disappeared now.

"You don't need to know that much. Just wait until I come back."

After finishing speaking, Gu Ya turned around and walked towards the east gate of the school.

Lin Yu knew that he should catch up and ask, but for some reason, he didn't do that.

Instead, he returned to the classroom alone.

Cheng Xiaotian, who was not late, was eating ice cream. When he saw Lin Yu coming in, he pointed to his table: "I bought it for you and Gu Ya. Eat it quickly, it will melt in a while."

Not seeing Gu Ya's figure for a long time, Cheng Xiaotian said "Hey?": "Where's Gu Ya? There are 5 minutes to ring the preparatory bell."

This week, Lin Yu and Gu Ya were like Siamese twins, wherever they went, they were together.

Lin Yu sat down on the seat, feeling a little depressed: "Go out."

Cheng Xiaotian: "Skipping class?!"

"I don't know, maybe I'm on leave."

"Don't worry, he's so big, he's definitely fine." Cheng Xiaotian picked up the ice cream on the table and stuffed it into Lin Yu's hand, "Eat it quickly, it's all soft."

Lin Yu tore off the wrapping paper and took a bite. The cold taste relieved the heat in the afternoon.

"Do you feel that Gu Ya is different from before?"

After Cheng Xiaotian listened, he pondered for a while: "Actually, it's a little bit."

Lin Yu's eyes lit up: "What's the difference?!"

Cheng Xiaotian picked up the ice cream on Gu Ya's table, opened it and took a bite: "Although he used to be seldom talkative and withdrawn, he was somewhat inferior. He didn't raise his head when he walked, and hid when he saw people. Now, he feels confident and cool. I I still like him better the way he is now.”

Even Cheng Xiaotian, who doesn't get in touch with Gu Ya often, can notice it, so it's not Lin Yu's illusion.

The reason?

It is impossible for a person to undergo such a huge change for no reason.

Could it be the butterfly effect caused by his rebirth?

For the entire four classes, the seat next to Lin Yu was always vacant.

The phone is also off.

Lin Yu became anxious like an ant on a hot pot.

Even Cheng Xiaotian was not calm anymore, after all Gu Ya never skipped class, and this skipping lasted all afternoon.

The first thing the teacher said when he entered the classroom was, "Where's Gu Ya?"

Cheng Xiaotian: "How about we go out and look for him, what if he gets bullied?"

Hearing this, Lin Yu became even more anxious and rushed out of the classroom.

The two of them didn't eat any food, they searched all the places where Gu Ya might go, but they couldn't find it.

Seeing that evening self-study was about to begin, Lin Yu sighed: "Go back first, he might really have something to do."

Cheng Xiaotian had an idea: "Let's go to Grandma Gu Ya's steamed stuffed bun shop, maybe he's home."

Lin Yu shook her head: "Then grandma will be worried, go back."

After three nights of self-study, Gu Ya still didn't come back.

Holding the last hope, Lin Yu prepared to go back to the dormitory to have a look, maybe he had already gone back.

The male dormitory is close to the east gate, and an open-air parking lot is built on the east side of the dormitory building, so that it is more convenient to enter and exit.

When passing there, Lin Yu suddenly heard a sob.

It's small, but it's clear because it's so quiet.

He stopped abruptly, looking for the source of the sound.

Finally, at the corner of the parking lot, he found the person he had been worried about for a long time.

Gu Ya sat on the ground with his arms around his knees, his head buried in his arms, the despair and helplessness exuding from his body seemed to be abandoned by the world.

Hearing the cries that he tried to suppress, Lin Yu lost all temper, only distressed and worried.

He cautiously approached, and whispered his name: "Gu Ya."

Gu Ya's body trembled, as if frightened.

Gu Ya is weak but also strong.No matter how great the grievances and setbacks he suffered, he never shed a single tear.

The boy in front of him was sobbing.

Something must have happened that made him unbearable.

Lin Yu suddenly thought of a possibility: "Is it grandma..."

Gu Ya shook his head and cut off the rest of his words.

"What's the matter? Tell me, I will help you even if I try my best!"

Who the hell made him so sad.

It's just breathless!

Moisture welled up in Lin Yu's eyes.Distressed and angry.

After a long time, Gu Ya slowly raised his head, his voice hoarse: "Go back to the dormitory, check the bed soon."

He stayed in one position for so long that his legs were so numb that he lost consciousness.After trying several times, I couldn't stand up.

Lin Yu quickly grabbed his arm and pulled him up.

Gu Ya's legs were still numb, and she couldn't walk fast.

The two walked slowly towards the dormitory.

"Can you tell me what happened?" Lin Yu asked cautiously.

"It's okay." Gu Ya seemed to have regained his composure, and his tone was light.

He just lost his beloved teenager.

Forever, lost.