It was almost time for lunch when Su Xian came out of Xiao Jiang's house. Since he hadn't had breakfast, his stomach was already growling with hunger. When he came out of the study, he could smell the aroma of braised pork coming from the kitchen from far away.
Xiao Jiang's mother asked Su Xian to stay for lunch, and even invited the little thing who didn't like her at first, but Su Xian still politely declined. She left her phone number and email address to Xiao Jiang, and told her that she could come to her if she had any problems.
The interview went very smoothly. The originally scheduled visits to two or three companies were now completed in one go. Su Xian was also relieved. It was his first time going out alone and he was very curious, so he wanted to walk along the roadside and take a look at the scenery of the south city.
It has to be said that Nanjing University has an excellent geographical location. The river water nourishes the soil and water, and even the plants on the roadside grow exceptionally lush. The pedestrians coming and going are in a hurry, busy with their day's arrangements.
Passing by a supermarket, the sounds of promotions were endless. Su Xian found the place where women's products were sold and bought some necessities to take back.
In front of the sanitary napkin shelf, there is a small table. Behind the table stand two people wearing pink work clothes, who are promoting sanitary napkins.
Su Xian originally wanted to go up and take a look, but when he saw one of them clearly, he immediately stopped.
Although they had only communicated a few times, it did not prevent her from being certain that the person was Yao Jing.
Su Xian actually guessed that Yao Jing would improve her quality of life by taking part-time jobs. She was afraid that Yao Jing would find out, so she didn't approach the stall and quietly turned around and left.
Yao Jing is a person with stronger self-esteem than anyone else. If Su Xian stood in front of her at this moment, he would probably have to endure contempt and rejection for a while.
Yao Jing probably didn't want her current state to be seen by her.
Su Xian made a detour and walked out of the supermarket. He touched his pitiful stomach and wanted to find a place to eat.
But what she never expected was that in such a big city like South City, she would meet acquaintances one after another.
When passing by the door of a Hong Kong-style restaurant, Su Xian actually saw Zuo Yueyao through the floor-to-ceiling window glass, and not only Zuo Yueyao, but also his mother, Zhou Ling.
Director Zhou, whom Su Xian had always wanted to see again, was now sitting in the restaurant with his son, chatting and laughing with smiles on their faces.
Su Xian had always envied the way their mother and son got along, which was so harmonious and tolerant. During the days in Heyunling, Zhou Ling was too busy to take care of her son, but Zuo Yueyao never complained. Instead, she was very considerate of her mother.
That loving mother once touched Su Xian's head and said, "Why don't you be my goddaughter?" She was so approachable.
In the past two years, Zhou Ling's appearance has not changed at all, and time seems to be particularly kind to her.
She wanted to walk up to Zhou Ling and sweetly call her "Auntie", but she couldn't move a step. Seeing how happy they were, Su Xian felt that her presence at this moment would be redundant, not to mention...
After standing against the wall for a while, Su Xian took out his cell phone and sent a message to Zuo Yueyao: Senior brother, where are you
Soon: Outside, something happened.
Su Xian: Oh, are you with friends
Zuo Yueyao: Yes.
Su Xian put the phone back, looked at Zhou Ling again, then turned and left.
She felt a little uncomfortable, but she couldn't tell the reason. She stayed in front of a very appetizing noodle shop for a while, but finally chose to leave.
Back in the dormitory, Su Xian climbed onto the bed without saying a word.
It was not until Lu Xiran came back from dinner and put a lunch box under her nose that Su Xian felt a lump in her throat and felt extremely uncomfortable.
"Why didn't you reply to my message? I was worried that it would be inconvenient for you to eat outside, so I brought you some food from the cafeteria."
Su Xian saw the text message, but at that time he was only thinking about sending a text message to Zuo Yueyao. After sending it, he completely forgot about replying to Lu Xiran's text message.
"What's wrong with you?" Su Xian's emotions were written all over his face, and Lu Xiran asked worriedly.
"It's okay, I just saw someone I know when I came back." As for who it was, Su Xian didn't say, she didn't want to say.
"Shouldn't you be happy to see someone you know? Why do I see that you are not happy?"
Lu Xiran's world is relatively simple, so her feelings towards Su Xian are also simple. When Su Xian is happy, she is happy too, and when Su Xian is unhappy, she is also unhappy. So when she sees Su Xian like this, she feels depressed: "When you are unhappy, just tell me. Maybe it will feel better if you say it out."
Su Xian climbed down from the bed and opened the lunch box. There were meat and vegetables inside, as well as a poached egg on the fragrant rice. These were all her favorite things, but they cost Lu Xiran money. Hearing her say this, she suddenly thought of the person she saw in the supermarket.
So Su Xian told Lu Xiran everything about his encounter with Yao Jing, and also explained why he didn't go up to say hello.
Lu Xiran agreed with Su Xian's reason.
"I don't know her very well. If you say she's good, she acts so cool all day long. If you say she's bad, she doesn't really do anything to us. I can't really say, but." Seeing Su Xian eating happily, Lu Xiran felt happy again: "We should have less contact with her. It's a shame to save face."
"So the acquaintance you said you met was her?"
Su Xian was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "I guess so."
Just after finishing his meal, Su Xian wanted to crawl back into bed to take a nap, then get up and go to the library to look for a book on writing a planning proposal, when his cell phone rang with a message.
It was a text message from Zuo Yueyao: I’m waiting for you downstairs in the girls’ dormitory.
Is this speed so fast
Not long ago, she saw Zuo Yueyao
Although he felt strange, Su Xian still ran out, and Zuo Yueyao was indeed waiting for him downstairs in the dormitory.
Seeing her coming out, Zuo Yueyao handed her a bag with several transparent take-out boxes: "I packed some food from outside. It may be a little cold. Remember to heat it up before eating." Seeing Su Xian was a little dazed, he added: "It's freshly made. I haven't eaten it before."
Su Xian knew that the food Zuo Yueyao fed her was usually quite to her taste, but this time, she suddenly lost interest in these delicacies.
But she still took the thing and hummed weakly.
Zuo Yueyao saw this and asked: "What's the matter?"
Su Xian lowered his head and looked at the ground. There was a crack on the road under his feet, and a small grass actually grew in the crack. Although it was lonely, it grew with high spirits. Su Xian felt that this small grass was very much like himself, so he touched it gently with his toes to show his friendship.
"Nothing."
Zuo Yueyao could certainly tell that her words were not true to her heart. "Did the tutor interview go well?"
Su Xian looked up: "How did you know I went out for a tutoring interview?"
"Your sister told Ren Shang, and Ren Shang told me."
"Okay." Su Xian's mind was full of Zhou Ling's figure. He couldn't help but look around to see if there was anyone there. His mood, which had been somewhat improved, suddenly became bad again. This bad mood was even more obvious on his face: "I have something else to do. I'll go back to the dormitory first."
"Su Xian." Zuo Yueyao's voice was clear and cold, like a cool breeze blowing past her ears: "If you don't understand the planning case, you can ask me or Ren Shang."
Lu Xiran has a big mouth.
Su Xian turned his stubborn head away: "No, I can handle this little thing."
"good."
Su Xian watched Zuo Yueyao say "OK" and then turned and left. He left so coolly and decisively without looking back once. Su Xian felt depressed and rushed back to the dormitory angrily.
She returned to the dormitory, put her things on the table, and jumped onto the bed like a monkey. She covered her head with the quilt and didn't want to pay attention to anyone. The bunk bed was shaking because of her noise.
Lu Xiran didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You were fine just now, how come you are like this again after going out for a while, you are not having your period today, are you so moody?"
After a long time, Su Xian finally showed her head. Seeing Lu Xiran cleaning up the soup that had spilled in the bag because she had used too much force, she felt guilty and warm at the same time. "Xiran."
"What's wrong?" Lu Xiran didn't even turn his head, but wiped the table carefully and put the food he brought back back in place.
"Let me ask you a question."
"Ask."
"What would you do if someone you trust suddenly lied to you or hid something from you?"
"I'll be angry."
Lu Xiran's answer was very straightforward, which made Su Xian very satisfied. He felt even more justified in his angry behavior.
"But even if you're angry, you have to think about the other person. Maybe he has something to hide, or maybe he just doesn't think it's a big deal so he didn't say it, or maybe he'll tell you when he remembers it. Anyway, if he's the person I trust the most, I'll generally trust him unconditionally. Besides, everyone has their own circle, so do I have to report everything to you?"
Su Xian frowned and complained: "Why do you have so many "yes" and "yes"
Lu Xiran blinked her big innocent eyes: "I'm telling the truth."
Su Xian looked at the pair of harmless faces and complained: "You deserve it. Ren Shang always likes to bully you."
Lu Xiran frowned in confusion: "Did Senior Brother Ren bully me? He's a nice guy."
Su Xian took out everything in his backpack, found the brush and detergent, and walked towards the bathroom while saying, "Okay, just treat it as me talking in my sleep."
In the evening, Yao Jing returned to the dormitory, looking a little tired. Su Xian was chewing a corn cob, and he handed her one without hesitation: "Want to eat? It's still hot."
Yao Jing was stunned for a while, looked at Su Xian, then looked at the steaming corn cob, and actually reached out to take it.
This was an ending that neither Su Xian nor Lu Xiran expected.
Yao Jing said: "Thank you."
Su Xian said blankly: "No need."
Yao Jing finished eating a whole corn cob in front of them, and then went to wash up. Lu Xiran ran to Su Xian and asked, "Is it not the same person who came back today?"