A beautiful story of youth came to an end. Even though I experienced the pain of losing my marrow and losing my skin in the middle, my love is still hard to kill. Today, after a few years, I am lucky enough to pick up the second half of my youth. Congratulations. Naturally, he didn't feel relaxed either. His shoulders were heavy and his legs were moving step by step as if they were filled with lead.
Some people would say that the sun rises and the moon sets in this world, and sunny weather is not uncommon. You He Tianran has experienced so much, and you have sailed through a thousand sails, so why do you end up like this...
I am afraid that it is precisely because of what he has experienced that He Tianran is so panicked at the moment.
Because he still remembered that at that moment when the sun was rising, on that seaside filled with golden light, the young souls that belonged only to them had blended together.
Unfortunately, he is no longer the same person.
But the person in front of me is still the same person as before.
It seems that a new story can be started, but at this time, He Tianran, after having thousands of thoughts, could only think of the beginning of the story. He could only hold back his tears, squeeze out a smile, and say:
"...Long time no see...Ai Qing."
"Long time no see, naturally."
She put down her hands and put them behind her back, her face as gentle as before.
As if aware of the other party's embarrassment, Cao Aiqing turned towards the cafeteria: "Let's go in."
"……Um."
After Cao Aiqing turned around, He Tianran took a deep breath, stabilized his mind and caught up, and then the two walked into the canteen side by side.
Seventeen Canteen specializes in Western food and desserts. The menu changes every day, so the price is slightly more expensive than other canteens. However, compared to some shops outside, the food here can be said to be very conscientious.
At this time, there were not many people queuing in front of each window. The two waited for a while, and soon it was their turn.
He Tianran ordered a steak and pasta. After swiping his card, he said to Cao Aiqing behind him: "I...you...do you want dessert? I'll buy it for you."
Cao Aiqing shook his head: "Although the desserts and cakes here are very cost-effective, it is cheaper to make them yourself, the portions are large, and they are delicious!"
"Do it yourself? How do you do it."
He Tianran was very confused. Only chefs could touch the kitchen utensils and ingredients here, and students could not enter the kitchen.
The girl smiled and said: "Come on, let me teach you, this rich young man, how to DIY a small cake in the cafeteria!"
As she spoke, Cao Aiqing suddenly turned around, and the high ponytail tied behind her head swept across the tip of He Tianran's nose, leaving a gust of fragrant wind.
He Tianran just followed behind her. When he saw the girl first picked up an empty plate, then walked to the dessert counter and picked up two matcha and strawberry flavored egg rolls, which were two yuan and eighty each, and then she asked for more A bowl of taro paste costs four and a half yuan.
"This taro paste is very soft and glutinous! It's super delicious! I buy it every time I come to Shiqi Canteen, and you can't buy it outside!"
She recommended as she walked.
Then the girl bought a box of fruits worth four yuan, which were filled with cut cherries, pineapples, etc. Finally, she also bought a box of handmade cookies, which were the most expensive and cost six yuan.
Yogurt was provided in the cafeteria. When the two of them were looking for a seat, Cao Aiqing took two of them.
After finishing everything, Cao Aiqing put down the pile of ingredients. She put on disposable plastic gloves and started "assembly" on her own under the witness of He Tianran...
First spread the egg roll, fold it in half, spread a layer of taro paste, cover the egg roll, then pour yogurt, take out a few cookies, wrap them with napkins, crush them, pour the powder on top, and it's done Then the girl folded another egg roll and spread it out.
After following the same method, the two egg rolls were like Jenga, spread higher than a punch.
He Tianran was dumbfounded. Cao Aiqing finally decorated the top of this "handmade cake" with a cherry, and the bottom of the cake was surrounded by a circle of pineapples...
"It's done! Try it! I got two spoons so we can eat it with each other. I usually can't finish it by myself."
Cao Aiqing pushed the cake in front of He Tianran and said proudly.
The cost of this cake is less than fifteen yuan, mainly because there are still a lot of remaining ingredients that have not been used up. After making this, not only do you have a cake, but you also have food, drinks and snacks...
He Tianran picked up a small spoon, took a spoonful and put it into his mouth.
The cake tastes very rich, and even though there is not much sugar in the ingredients used, the man still finds it very sweet.
"tasty……"
"Yeah~"
Cao Aiqing smiled and took off his gloves, happily taking a sip of the remaining taro paste in the bowl.
Everything that had just happened, the familiarity that only existed in memory, made He Tianran feel like he was in another world.
"Tianran, what are you thinking about?"
Seeing that the other party stopped moving and just looked at him, Cao Aiqing asked in a low voice.
He Tianran pursed his lips, looking nowhere.
"No...it's nothing, Ai Qing...you don't hate me anymore?"
Just when the man lowered his head and panicked, a small clenched fist suddenly appeared in his sight, and with the pleasant sound of "ding-dang" coming from his ears, he opened his fist and a cookie appeared. In the tender palm of my hand.
He raised his head suddenly and saw Cao Aiqing with a smile on his face:
"I'll give you a little biscuit~ Once you eat it, I'll tell you whether I hate you or not."
This innocent behavior made the man feel less guilty. He smiled sincerely, picked up the biscuit, and ate it in his mouth.
"Eating sweets can help you maintain a good mood. You, your face and heart are filled with so many things. After Wen Liang left, you must not even have time to feel sad..."
Cao Aiqing took back his hand and said softly.
"..."
He Tianran's facial muscles squirmed from chewing.
Just listen to the girl continue:
"It's been two years, naturally, it's been two years since we separated."
"……Um."
"In the past two years, I have actually become a lot more cheerful. I have made many friends who are worth making friends with. And thanks to the blessing of future memories, I have also been going very smoothly in my studies. I am like an ordinary college student every day. By the way, Do you know that when we were together, I secretly planned my future with you?"
Cao Aiqing originally wanted to announce the answer after a few seconds, because she had not mentioned this matter to He Tianran, but unexpectedly the other party blurted out:
"Eat, drink, have fun..."
The girl's eyes widened and she said in disbelief: "I remember I didn't tell you about this!"
He Tianran didn't dare to look at her, but just said "hmm" angrily.
In fact, there are still three words in this little wish from the past——
Both of us.
"Forget it, this should be on the same timeline as what you said in the car, 'We stayed in a hotel for one night', right? Hey~"
Cao Aiqing held his chin up as if he had no choice but to sigh.
Will this be the girl's long-cherished wish?
Such a thought appeared in He Tianran's mind, but the girl guessed what he was thinking at the moment and continued:
"Don't think too much about it. She disappeared after you fulfilled Wen Liang's long-cherished wish. I'm not that stupid. I deliberately led you to think in this direction. In fact, I can already fulfill this wish on my own, not necessarily I have to be with you.
Naturally, I live very comfortably now, eating and drinking as I should. I think that if Wen Liang's departure had not caused some changes in the world, the 'Bodhisattva' would not have so much resentment towards you, okay? After understanding your explanation, I slowly understood everything you did..."
"Buddha?"
Cao Aiqing explained: "Hahaha, that's...well, the future me! I'm used to calling her that."
"Is that so...you...what's your situation now?"
"It's nothing. It's just like the good and evil of people...well, this can't be described well...it's just that people have a tough side and a weak side. That's pretty much it."
He Tianran carefully considered his words and said, "But... you don't seem to be... integrated like me and Wen Liang."
"Actually, it's okay. After all, there are so many memories in my mind. I know that they all happened before, but I never had any real feelings. It wasn't until the recent recurrence of the incident that I felt the same as the Bodhisattva. But that was solved quickly, wasn't it?
And another very important point is... I don't want to accept these memories. Both the Bodhisattva and I have this attitude.
Naturally, does the fusion you call really exist? I don’t think there is anything wrong with me now. As I said before, if the Bodhisattva is strong, then I am weak. Everyone is more or less like this! "
He Tianran didn't know how to answer for a moment. The man accepted all of himself because he was reluctant to let go of Wen Liang, but Cao Aiqing's situation was the opposite to him, because whether it was the Cao Aiqing in the future or the Cao Aiqing in front of him, They all have strong feelings of rejection towards everything that will happen in the future.
Perhaps from a certain perspective, this is more like a person...
The man felt a little sad for a moment. Although Ai Qing had said so much, he never answered his question directly.
Does she still hate him?
If it is really a person, then you might as well make the question more straightforward...
Thinking of this, He Tianran spoke in silence.
"Ai Qing..."
"Um?"
"It's been two years. Are you coming out? Can you accept new people again?"
Cao Aiqing's face suddenly felt sad. He sighed quietly and slowly closed his eyes.
And when she opened her eyes again, the original sadness had been replaced by a trace of resentment, and she only heard her say word by word:
"He Tianran, you've had enough."
The man looked at the changes that had taken place in the girl, and said with a kind of pleading in his tone:
"Ai Qing, we are very similar. I don't want you to end up like me and lose the ability to love someone..."
(End of chapter)
