Qin Yiyi spoke hesitantly: "Why did you break up so suddenly? Didn't you and him get along well before? He also helped you a lot with your painting project..."
In order to report on Ren Zixian's lacquered coffin, Lin Qingsong spent a lot of money on his contacts and found more than a thousand antique materials for her with a wave of his hand.
In addition, at the competition scene at that time, Lin Qingsong accompanied Ren Zixian to attend, and did not avoid others at all. He almost warned others openly: Ren Zixian was his, and behind him was the support of the Zhu family.
As a bystander, Qin Yiyi even doubted whether Lin Qingsong really only regarded Ren Zixian as a substitute and a dispensable lover.
"It's okay, I will repay the favor." Ren Zixian said, "But I don't want to continue this relationship anymore. Lin Qingsong seems to have fallen in love with me, which is very troublesome."
Qin Yiyi's pupils trembled. What does this mean? What does it mean that Lin Qingsong likes to take office and is free?
Isn't it Jian Fangshu that he is thinking about?
Also, why does Ren Zixian still find it troublesome?
Just when she was about to ask, she saw Xu Xuanming walking from the door to the box, and she quickly stopped.
Even if you have a lot to say, you can only ask later.
Xu Xuanming changed his clothes and wore a black and white contrasting custom-made coat, looking noble and young.
If you think about it carefully, Xu Xuanming is only a few years older than Ren Zixian, so if he dresses like this, it would be no problem to say that he is a graduate student.
"Professor Xu, you look so handsome dressed like this." Qin Yiyi and Xu Xuanming were in the lacquer coffin group, so they spoke casually.
"You don't need to call me professor outside." Xu Xuanming smiled, "I'm not a few years older than you."
After saying that, Xu Xuanming looked at Ren Zixian: "Aren't we just friends outside of school? There's not that much emphasis on it."
"Refreshing!" Qin Yiyi gave Xu Xuanming a thumbs up.
Because Ren Zixian had already asked about his dietary preferences before, he had already ordered the signature dishes when he came. Later, Xu Xuanming added a dish of Jade Crab Roe Tofu.
The store serves the food very quickly. Qin Yiyi has been wandering abroad for a long time, and even eats instant noodles with gusto when she returns home. Her eyes light up as soon as the hot food is served.
Ren Zixian and Xu Xuanming were chatting while eating.
"You did well in microbiology before, why did you switch to literature?" Xu Xuanming asked, "I still remember that you wrote a good paper before."
This was the second time Xu Xuanming mentioned the thesis she wrote during her sophomore year. Ren Zixian laughed: "I can try more majors."
This is her external statement, which is never wrong.
Xu Xuanming stood up and served her a bowl of soup: "But you were more satisfied when you were studying microbiology, weren't you? At that time, there was light in your eyes, and you loved the microbiology profession far more than other students in the same department. Although you were dressed thinly, I can feel your enthusiasm.”
Ren Zixian was stunned. Ordinary people would look envious when they heard her saying that she wanted to try more majors: "It's great. A top student is different. She has the courage to choose her favorite major."
Immediately afterwards came the sigh of difficulty in taking the postgraduate and public examinations.
Xu Xuanming glanced at Ren Zixian. She was now thin and pale, without any vitality as before, like a puppet whose soul had been removed.
Ren Zixian chuckled and said, "Don't I have any enthusiasm now?"
"Do you think your condition is right?" Xu Xuanming saw through Ren Zixian at a glance: "Literary studies are a long road. You have talent, but you are rejecting it. At least you are definitely not choosing literary studies because of love."
Xu Xuanming had wanted to say these words for a long time. He could tell that Ren Zixian was arrogant, and he might have some hidden agenda when he turned to Wenxiu.
Ren Zixian was silent for a while, and then said: "I once...had a very important person, and he was a student majoring in literature. His family was rich, and he left his hometown to study literature in a completely unfamiliar city for me. He is a person who can lead me to make decisions and accompany me through the most difficult times. He once told me that a person's life is too short and cannot last forever, but the cultural relics that remain can bear witness to history on behalf of people. . I just want to stand in his perspective and see what he sees and feels..."
Four years ago, when Lin Xuedi passed away, she once suspected that God had played a huge joke on him.
No matter where she went to ask about Lin Xuedi, no one could tell her.
She repeatedly checked where Lin Xuedi had been and what he had done to lead to his death.
But no matter how much she inquired, everyone told her: Lin Xuedi died in an accident caused by her own negligence.
Lin Xuedi is not such a reckless person.
What saved Ren Zixian from the darkness of despair was the teapot someone gave her.
Lin Xuedi made it by herself and prepared it as a birthday gift for her.
The person who sent her something wrote a note: Don’t tell others about your relationship with Lin Xuedi.
Xu Xuanming didn't expect that this was the reason why she chose literary studies. She was speechless for a moment. Ren Zixian's tone was too lonely, and she fell into the world of ice and snow, a traveler walking alone with an unknown way back.
Even Qin Yiyi, who was working hard, was stunned involuntarily.
The person Ren Zixian was talking about was definitely not Lin Qingsong, so who could it be?
"Is that your...lover?" Xu Xuanming asked.
Ren Zixian nodded slightly: "Yes, my lover, once."
Xu Xuanming stopped talking. Since a deep love will never leave casually, it can only mean that he has passed away.
Qin Yiyi felt that there was something beyond her knowledge. Ren Zixian actually had an unforgettable ex?
Maybe Ren Zixian and Lin Qingsong are really just bed partners?
Qin Yiyi patted Ren Zixian on the shoulder: "It doesn't matter. You are beautiful and talented. You don't have to worry about not having a boyfriend."
…
The winter in Fengjing is much drier and colder than that in Yanshi, with less rain. The sky was foggy, and the air I breathed in was like a sharp knife.
Lin Qingsong opened the door and entered a quiet cafe. The heater dispelled the chill on his body.
The lights in the cafe were dim, and it was a working day and there were not many people there.
Lin Qingsong patrolled for a week and pinpointed a woman sitting blankly by the window.
"Professor Jiang Li, I have long admired your name." Lin Qingsong sat down opposite the woman.
Jiang Li took good care of himself and had obviously trained many outstanding students. He looked like he was only in his early forties.
Because she is retired now, she wears a light blue dress with dark patterns and sits in front of the window of the store, looking elegant and easy-going.
Jiang Li smiled softly: "I think I have already told your assistant that I have no intention of participating in your project. Please find someone else."
Lin Qingsong ordered a cup of coffee and then said: "Professor Jiang Li retired in a hurry, didn't he have any regrets?"
Jiang Li took a sip of coffee and said nothing.
Lin Qingsong lowered his eyes, and it turned out that it was not that easy to move Jiang Li.
"Actually, I came here this time, firstly, because I want to invite Professor Jiang to participate in the project, and secondly, I want to say hello to you on behalf of my lover." Lin Qingsong lightly curled her lips, "She once studied with you, and Professor Jiang has made great achievements. I don’t know if the world still has an impression of her.”
Sure enough, for the first time, Jiang Li showed an expression that asked Lin Qingsong to continue.
"Her name is Ren Zixian, and she was your student before she retired." Lin Qingsong said.
Hearing Ren Zixian's name, Jiang Li's expression changed instantly, and then he said: "She is your lover?"
Lin Qingsong nodded: "Yes, she keeps mentioning you to me."
The look in Jiang Li's eyes changed: "Didn't she talk about other people?"
Originally, Lin Qingsong mentioned Ren Zixian just to get closer, but Jiang Li's attitude was very strange.
When an average teacher hears news about a student, he or she will express concern for the student's situation or reminisce about the past.
But Jiang Li was evasive with his words.
Lin Qingsong rubbed the coffee cup: "She always mentioned to me the things she learned from you in the past. Even though some things were not satisfactory, she still can't forget what you taught her."
Jiang Li looked a little complicated, but he didn't say anything more. Instead, he took the initiative to bring up this project.
Lin Qingsong explained everything in detail.
Finally Jiang Li said: "Mr. Lin, let me think about it."
Jiang Li had relented, at least seeing hope. Lin Qingsong was also a little surprised. Originally, he was just lucky when he mentioned Ren Zixian.
Wang Qi had already said what needed to be said before, but Jiang Li refused to nod.
Now, because of the word "Ren Zi Xian", things have turned around.
What a surprise.
Lin Qingsong offered to send Jiang Li home, but Jiang Li declined, saying that he wanted to see his daughter.
He was a little surprised. It was already getting late, and Jiang Li actually asked to go to the cemetery at this time.
Jiang Li's daughter Jiang Wanning died suddenly four years ago. This has always been Jiang Li's heartache. Now she plans to cheer up and rejoin her career. It is normal for her to want to see her daughter.
Lin Qingsong: "Then let my driver take you there."
He asked the driver to take Jiang Li to the cemetery, and then send him home safely. He even arranged to order some easy-to-digest midnight snacks for Jiang Li when he returned.
Such careful and thoughtful arrangements made Jiang Li change his mind a lot.
Just after sending Jiang Li away, Lin Qingsong rubbed his stomach, and then received a call from Wang Qi.
Lin Qingsong glanced at the time. It was already eight o'clock. Normally, he and Ren Zixian would have had dinner at this time.
He glanced at the dialog box with Ren Zixian, and the conversation stopped at this morning.
[Lin Qingsong: Are you awake? Remember to have breakfast. 】
[Ren Zixian: Wake up. 】
Ren Zixian never sent another message after that.
Lin Qingsong knew that she didn't like sending text messages or making phone calls.
Lin Qingsong just wanted to send a message to ask her what she was doing.
I saw a message from Wang Qi: [Mr. Lin, I went to check Ren Zixian's relationship with his classmates, and I found something. 】
Lin Qingsong clicked on the document sent by Wang Qi. As soon as he clicked on it, Lin Qingsong's expression froze slightly and his eyes became dangerous.
In the photo, a girl was hugging Jian Fangshu, and then the two had a good relationship and went into the restaurant to eat together.
He had seen this girl before. She was Ren Zixian's classmate, named Qin Yiyi.
Do Qin Yiyi and Jian Fangshu know each other?
Immediately afterwards, he received a text message from Ren Zixian.
[Ren Zixian: Let’s end this relationship. I will move out of the villa in Jinhai in the next few days. 】
