Chapter 182 Reunion and Parting

After staying at home for two days, Chen Zhihe planned to go back to school.

For some reason, there were so many people getting married during the National Day this year. They were having dinner every day, and it was almost time to take the holidays. Chen Zhihe really couldn't bear it.

Because the car was left at the bus terminal, Chen Zhihe did not get on the bus directly to Jiangcheng. The reason he gave was to visit the landlord who rented a house in high school.

Chen's mother heard from Chen Zhihe that the old landlady took good care of him, so she asked him to bring some chestnuts to give to her.

It’s never good to go to see people empty-handed.

Chen Zhihe thought about it and took two more copies, thinking that he would bring some to Ruan Mi and keep some for himself. Anyway, it was convenient to drive and it didn't matter if it was heavier.

When he arrived at the bus station in the county seat, Chen Zhihe said hello to the store owner who asked him to park his car, took the chestnuts with him, and went around to the entrance of No. 1 Middle School.

Originally, he had no intention of going. He had already left and had to turn around.

But he had brought all his things, and it wouldn't waste time to visit the old man. After thinking about it, he decided to go there.

After driving into Dongpo Lane, Chen Zhihe got out of the car at a familiar location.

The courtyard door was open, and Grandma Li was sitting inside, basking in the sun, squinting her eyes, wondering whether she was asleep or not.

Chen Zhihe walked in carrying a bag of chestnuts. Grandma Li, who had been motionless, seemed to be awakened by him, and her eyes opened instantly.

Seeing Chen Zhihe, Grandma Li smiled happily, but she seemed unable to remember Chen Zhihe's name for a while, and kept poking her head with her fingers.

Chen Zhihe put the chestnuts on the open space in the corridor, found a chair, and said with a smile: "It's me, Chen Zhihe."

Only then did Grandma Li remember Chen Zhihe's name, and she complained to herself: "I am old and my memory is poor, so I couldn't remember it for a moment."

Chen Zhihe said quickly: "It doesn't matter, I just came to see you. Are you okay?"

Grandma Li smiled and nodded, and said, "It's okay, okay, you're a thoughtful kid. When did you come back? Don't bring anything with you. I won't need it."

Chen Zhihe sat down opposite her, shook his head and smiled: "I came back the day before yesterday, so I have to go back to school today."

After saying that, he pointed to the chestnut and said: "This is the chestnut I brought from home. Try it. It's not worth it."

Grandma Li nodded and accepted.

Thinking of Chen Zhihe saying that he came back the day before yesterday, Grandma Li seemed to have remembered something and said, "You also came back the day before yesterday?"

Chen Zhihe asked strangely: "Who else is back?"

Before Grandma Li could answer, a voice sounded behind Chen Zhihe.

"I'm back."

Astonishingly, it was Lin Qingxuan who had arrived at the door of the courtyard at some unknown time.

It turned out that Lin Qingxuan had just heard the sound of a car approaching next door. Lin Qingxuan glanced at it accidentally, and unexpectedly it stopped in front of Grandma Li's house.

Out of curiosity, she looked around to see who it was. Unexpectedly, it was Chen Zhihe who got out of the car.

For a moment, Lin Qingxuan was surprised and happy. She didn't know how to express her emotions, and a strange crying and laughing expression appeared on her face.

Without having time to think too much, she looked in the mirror, tidied herself up, and then hurried over.

Following the voice, Chen Zhihe didn't expect that the person speaking was actually Lin Qingxuan.

For a moment, he didn't react.

The two just looked at each other quietly.

Lin Qingxuan's eyes were smiling, and her thin face made her eyes brighter. She looked at Chen Zhihe lively, as if she had a thousand words to say.

Only then did Chen Zhihe realize that Grandma Li was talking about Lin Qingxuan.

"You're back." The two said in unison.

After saying that, both of them laughed.

Chen Zhihe stood up, looked at Lin Qingxuan in front of him, and said softly: "You have lost weight."

Lin Qingxuan smiled softly, brushed the messy hair around her ears, and said, "You are still the same as before. It seems that you are living well during this time?"

Chen Zhihe felt a little worried. Looking at the thin Lin Qingxuan, he knew what the reason was.

Grandma Li stood up with a cane and said with a smile: "I'll get you some water."

Pulling Lin Qingxuan to sit on the chair, she went into the room with a smile.

There is always something to talk about between young people, and Grandma Li understands that.

"Are you okay?" After thinking for a long time, Chen Zhihe finally asked just one sentence.

Lin Qingxuan smiled, her wonderful eyes moving, she looked at Chen Zhihe and said with a smile: "It's not that bad anyway."

Chen Zhihe nodded, not knowing what he was thinking.

"When are you leaving?" Lin Qingxuan asked.

"I'll leave in a moment," Chen Zhihe said.

Lin Qingxuan nodded lightly and said no more.

A leaf fell, swaying, and landed in Lin Qingxuan's hand.

As if she had discovered a toy, Lin Qingxuan pinched the petiole of the fallen leaf and kept turning it.

The wind blew gently, swaying the hair floating in the wind.

It seems that all words are redundant.

Only thoughts whisper in the wind.

…

A long time passed, but it seemed like a moment passed.

Lin Qingxuan smiled and said: "It's getting late, you should set off."

Chen Zhihe said "Yes" in a deep voice, but did not get up.

Lin Qingxuan stood up and patted Chen Zhihe on the shoulder.

Chen Zhihe stood up and said goodbye to Grandma Li who was sitting in the corridor.

Grandma Li looked at the two people in front of her, narrowed her eyes with a smile, nodded, and waved to Chen Zhihe.

Chen Zhihe, Lin Qingxuan walked out of the yard one after another and came to the trunk of the car.

Opening the trunk, Chen Zhihe took out a bag of chestnuts and handed it to Lin Qingxuan.

After being stunned for a moment, and seeing a bag of chestnuts in the trunk, Lin Qingxuan joked: "For my girlfriend?"

Chen Zhihe did not deny it and said truthfully: "It's a specialty here."

Lin Qingxuan chuckled, patted the chestnut bag in her hand, and said with a smile: "Then I'll accept it."

Seeing Chen Zhihe get into the car, Lin Qingxuan stood outside the window and watched Chen Zhihe start the car. She tilted her head and said with a smile: "This is a coincidence. See you next time. Please be safe on the road."

Chen Zhihe nodded, looked at Lin Qingxuan outside the car window and said, "Thank you, please go back."

Lin Qingxuan nodded in agreement, but did not move a step.

The car drove away slowly until it entered the alley and disappeared.

A ray of sunshine shines freely on Lin Qingxuan through the mottled leaves.

Waving to the empty alley, Lin Qingxuan hugged Chestnut with a smile on her lips.

"Although we have just said goodbye, I am already looking forward to seeing you again, Chen Zhihe."

Jumping back home, Lin Qingxuan felt that returning home this time was finally complete.

Whatever you ask for, you will get. There is nothing more enjoyable in life than this.

Meeting and missing each other, together, can win countless things in the world.

Chen Zhihe, who was driving the car, was not at peace either.

He really didn't expect to meet Lin Qingxuan here. It wasn't that he thought it was impossible, but he never thought of it.

However, the more unexpected things happen, the more people feel that something is unspeakably wonderful.

Suddenly, he sighed.

Old friends meet again in the old place, but they are no longer the same as we were when we were young.

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Chapter completed!