Jiang Yubai walked up the stairs silently like a boring person. He looked at the mountains in the distance, his mind swaying with the shadows of the trees. These mountains and trees could disturb his calm state of mind. He sighed lightly and asked helplessly, "Will you be busier in the future?"
"What are you busy with?" Lin Zhixia didn't understand.
Jiang Yubai's voice gradually lowered: "From May to August this year, you were too busy to find me."
Lin Zhixia explained: "I encountered a special situation this year. I was too eager to achieve success and wanted to do something big, but now I have figured it out. I have to be steady in my studies. I can't be anxious, otherwise my efficiency in the laboratory will not be high."
Jiang Yubai turned his head and looked away: "Scientific research is very stressful, and even the smartest people will encounter bottlenecks. If you are anxious, you can tell me, don't carry it alone."
His voice was very pleasant, and the lines of his face were perfect. Lin Zhixia glanced at him quietly and said, "You are always so considerate... If you have any problems, you must tell me. I will always be your best friend."
Jiang Yubai said nothing.
In addition to Lin Zhixia, Jiang Yubai has other friends. He met a few boys in the high school department, and they often get together to play tennis. Jiang Yubai couldn't control his wrist strength and often hit the tennis ball out of bounds. In the past two years, he has practiced diligently and his skills have improved rapidly.
Another high school classmate of Jiang Yubai owns a horse farm in Beijing. At the beginning of this month, Jiang Yubai and his classmates rode horses at the farm for two whole days. He felt happy and relaxed. He never thought about getting close to any of his friends, and he never paid attention to their QQ status... However, Lin Zhixia broke all of Jiang Yubai's rules for making friends.
He read her text messages over and over again, recorded how often she called him, and logged into QQ just to wait for her.
In July this year, when she was busiest, he suspected that she had forgotten him.
One night in July, Jiang Yubai was flipping through the first volume of Human Observation Diary before going to bed, and saw that nine-year-old Lin Zhixia wrote: "Maybe after I graduate from elementary school, Jiang Yubai will still be my best friend."
Jiang Yubai thought to himself that in elementary and middle school, he and Lin Zhixia had the same campus life and similar life trajectories. In high school and college, their interactions became less and less, Lin Zhixia drifted further and further away, and he had no idea about her research topics and experimental content.
He closed the notebook and placed it next to his pillow.
He couldn't sleep that night.
He tossed and turned.
He sat up from the bed, leaned against the headboard, and adjusted his mental state in the long, silent night.
He knew that Lin Zhixia was keen on "quantum computing." "Quantum computing" can greatly improve the working efficiency of computers, and scientists predict that "quantum computing" will become a milestone in the fourth industrial revolution in human history.
Compared with the "major changes in human technology", Jiang Yubai is really insignificant.
Lin Zhixia devoted herself to her career, and Jiang Yubai shouldn't disturb her - with this mentality, he waited until the end of August.
He met Lin Zhixia.
The mountains and peaks of Xiangshan are majestic and magnificent, with countless views. Jiang Yubai brought a digital camera, but he didn't take any photos. He absentmindedly admired the scenery and sorted out his thoughts at the same time - even though he always adhered to the boundaries, he still uncontrollably allowed himself to step out of Lin Zhixia's friendship. Now he is just an ordinary 15-year-old high school student who unfortunately discovered his hopeless crush.
Thinking of this, Jiang Yubai turned his head and met Lin Zhixia's gaze.
Lin Zhixia observed him for three seconds and praised him sincerely: "You are getting more and more handsome."
Jiang Yubai said calmly: "Thank you."
Lin Zhixia had no idea of his drastic mental activity. She even asked him, "Is your voice changing period over? Your voice is getting better and better."
This time, he didn't say thank you. He asked, "Have you ever praised someone like this?"
Lin Zhixia told the truth: "Only you."
He smiled faintly: "Yeah."
The fallen leaves swirled in the wind and floated past their eyes. Lin Zhixia raised her hand to grab it, but missed. Jiang Yubai opened his palm and the leaf fell into his palm. Lin Zhixia poked the leaf vein with one finger, which made his palm itch slightly, as if he was scratched by a kitten.
"Green maple leaves." Lin Zhixia described.
Jiang Yubai said naturally: "For you."
There were other tourists nearby.
Several young people carrying travel bags took big steps, and stretched their long legs to cross two steps. They seemed to be participating in a mountain climbing competition, sprinting forward one after another. On the long and steep mountain road, no one complained of being tired, and no one fell behind. They showed excellent physical fitness and extraordinary competitive spirit.
Lin Zhixia noticed that this group of people were carrying purple backpacks with the four big words "Tsinghua University" printed on them.
Thinking of her alma mater, Lin Zhixia was shocked. Not willing to fall behind, she rushed forward with them. But she couldn't run faster than the students of Tsinghua University, and she was left far behind. The stone steps were uneven, so she took a step back, and Jiang Yubai immediately supported her. She took the initiative to approach him and held him tightly, like a cruise ship sailing towards the safest harbor.
"Be careful," he warned.
Lin Zhixia said, "Strange, I just thought about it, I dare to run fast on the stairs because you are next to me... If my roommate came with me, I would just go up the mountain slowly."
Her fingers were long and slender, wrapping around his arms like vines, and she added, "Actually I won't fall. I'm standing very firmly."
Jiang Yubai casually said, "Just treat me as your roommate. Walk slowly and don't run around."
He said this unintentionally.
Lin Zhixia laughed and teased him bluntly: "How can you be my roommate?"
Jiang Yubai's ears felt hot. He knew his ears were red again without Lin Zhixia's reminder, but he was not panicked at all. He had seen through his heart, and as long as Lin Zhixia said a few more words and made him fully adapt to it, he would not feel embarrassed anymore.
They walked along the mountain road, stopping and starting, and finally arrived at the famous Biyun Temple.
Biyun Temple in Xiangshan Park was built in the Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. There is a "Shuiquanyuan" in Biyun Temple, where spring water gushing out from the cracks in the rocks gathers here, with gurgling water and rippling water waves, attracting tourists to stop and listen to the spring.
"Shuiquanyuan" has a rockery built with Taihu stones. Mountains and water gather together, and the sunlight is quiet. Jiang Yubai stands near the spring pool. The light and composition are extremely good. Lin Zhixia couldn't help but raise her camera to take a picture of him.
Jiang Yubai suggested taking a few group photos, and Lin Zhixia readily agreed.
Jiang Yubai discussed with her that every time they went out to play in the future, they could take a bunch of photos together as a souvenir.
Jiang Yubai's tone was gentle and his attitude was sincere, and he was obviously a person who valued friendship. Lin Zhixia was moved by him and agreed to his proposal very readily.
After the trip to Xiangshan Park, Jiang Yubai collected many travel photos. He saved the photos on his computer in a newly created document named "Summer Strawberries".
"Summer Strawberry" is Lin Zhixia's QQ nickname.
There are more than forty people in Jiang Yubai's QQ friend list.
He only remembered Lin Zhixia's online name.
It's really more than just friendship.
In early September, it rained in the city. The raindrops were dense and continuous. Lin Zhixia couldn't block the wet water droplets even with an umbrella, so she simply put on a raincoat. She went out early and took the subway to Beijing Railway Station.
Her father, mother and brother have all come to Beijing.
My brother was admitted to a 985 university and was assigned to the computer major. He chose computer science because he heard that the Internet industry makes money quickly and that you can directly start working after graduating from college, with a monthly salary starting at 10,000 yuan, favorable treatment, and a relaxed working atmosphere... In short, he is willing to study hard in college for four years in exchange for a good job with a high return rate.
After listening to his description, Lin Zhixia questioned, "Is the work atmosphere relaxed? I heard from seniors in the School of Computer Science that many of them are bald before they are 30."
Lin Zeqiu did not refute.
There was a huge crowd and a lot of noise outside Beijing Railway Station. Volunteers sent by various universities were waiting for the freshmen. No matter how cold the rain was, it could not extinguish their enthusiasm.
Lin Zeqiu's father took out two umbrellas, handed one to Lin Zeqiu and the other to his wife. He dragged the suitcase and said with a smile: "Qiuqiu, you just came to Beijing. If there is anything you are not familiar with, ask your sister. Your sister has been in college for a year, she knows a lot..."
Lin Zhixia immediately agreed: "Okay, okay, I will take good care of my brother!"
Lin Zeqiu looked down at her.
She stood on tiptoe: "Brother, I'm 1.65 meters tall."
Lin Zeqiu raised his hand and touched her head.