It was already evening. The fiery sunset dyed the horizon into a dreamy red. It was beautiful but a little sad. The tall clock tower turned into a black silhouette against the light. Occasionally, birds flew by. Accompanied by A few lonely screams made people feel a bit desolate.
On the hour, the ancient clock rang the beautiful music. The calm and sad music hovered among the clouds. Time always passed by inadvertently. Another time passed while waiting.
Su Han's mood gradually calmed down. As time passed by, she kept wandering alone at the intersection, looking around. No one was coming.
Who could it be? Why did Xuan leave her temporarily and leave her waiting here alone.
She had countless guesses in her mind, but she dismissed them one by one. However, the scenery in front of her was as beautiful as an oil painting. She was intoxicated without knowing it. She didn't know who wanted to enjoy this beautiful scenery with her. She watched the sunset together...
After a long time, the sound of someone's footsteps came from behind her. The sound was very soft and slow, but very familiar.
The moment she recognized the footsteps, she did not turn her head immediately. But she just blinked. Two inexplicable tears fell unconsciously...
"Hanhan." He called her name gently. That gentle and magnetic voice was just like the first time they met.
Just a call made her heart melt completely. Maybe it was because she was too fragile now and unprepared for his arrival.
Why is it him? How did he find her? It seems like they haven't seen each other for a long, long time... Recently, too many changes have happened to her. Has he heard about it?
She didn't know how to face him. She had to choose to escape.
"Hanhan, did you hear that? It's me. Why don't you turn around?" Lu Tianming smiled slightly and put the suitcase he was dragging upright on the ground.
In the end, there was nowhere to escape. Since he appeared in her life, his love was destined to be an unavoidable disaster in her life.
She smiled slightly to herself and turned around sadly.
The moment her eyes met with his, she realized that she was so lonely and helpless. Even her once best friend could not face him now.
Actually, just say hello. Why does she have to think so much? A hello may be enough.
She always thinks too much...
Lu Tianming saw that Su Han remained silent. He could only smile: "Han Han, I'm sorry. Did I disturb you and Ye Junxuan?"
When she called Su Han, it was her man who answered the phone. Lu Tianming laughed at himself and told himself that Su Han is no longer the childhood friend she could call out to play with at will. Now she has a lover. She has someone who belongs to her. In his own life, maybe, his childhood sweetheart is really superfluous.
That's fine. At least he can leave without any worries. This may be the best outcome of the matter.
Su Han saw Lu Tianming dragging a suitcase in his hand and asked in confusion: "Are you...where are you going?"
Lu Tianming raised his lips slightly and nodded: "Yes, Hanhan. I'm leaving."
leave……
After a conversation, the two fell into silence again.
Su Han's eyes were wandering around. She didn't dare to ask any more questions because she was afraid that she would completely collapse after hearing the real answer.
"Where are you going?" She asked bravely, even though her voice began to tremble.
Lu Tianming always smiled gently. He replied calmly: "Go to England and continue studying for a master's degree."
England. He is leaving city A. Once again going to such a distant and strange country...
"I passed the preliminary examination of Cambridge University and have been admitted by them. So, I am going to live there for a year." Lu Tianming continued to explain. From beginning to end, there was a smile on his cheeks.
"You are going to study abroad again." Su Han finally reacted. Her vision became blurry little by little. However, she really didn't want her to see her fragile appearance. "When did you decide? …Why have I never heard you say that?”
She is his best friend. He decided to study abroad for graduate school. Why didn’t she know at all? Why didn’t she know until today?
Ever since Lu Tianming returned from studying abroad, Su Han had always thought that he would never leave again. She had waited for him for so long and spent all her youth. Could it be that this still cannot be exchanged for the so-called eternity...
Lu Tianming did not explain her doubts. He just chose to continue smiling.
In fact, this was not something he didn't tell her on purpose. It was because the lives of the two of them were becoming farther and farther apart. Now, he did not belong to her world. She also entered someone else's world...that's why she He ignored everything about him. In this case, there was no need for him to explain.
"The flight is at eight o'clock in the evening. There are still two hours." Lu Tianming raised his left hand and looked at his watch. His tone was always calm.
He was telling her an unchangeable fact that in two hours, he would leave her for the second time.
Why is this happening...
Su Han couldn't help but took half a step forward. She stared into his eyes and said hopelessly: "Tianming, you really want to leave. Are you sure."
She was completely unprepared... Why did he tell her now? Or... He had no intention of telling her at all. They were just an encounter, a coincidence.
Seeing Su Han's anxious look, Lu Tianming felt a little comforted. At least she still cared about him. He was not completely indifferent to her.
"Before I leave, I have something to give you." Lu Tianming opened the zipper of the suitcase and took out a box from the outermost layer. He handed it to Su Han: "Here."
Su Han stretched out her hands, but she felt her hands were shaking. She finally received the box. It was very light. She didn't know what was inside.
She didn't dare to guess what kind of parting gift he would give her.
"Open it and take a look." His eyes flashed with warm emotion, as if he was looking forward to it.
Su Han gently opened the lid. The moment she opened the box, she was almost shocked by the many paper hearts in various colors. They were really beautiful when stacked together...
Lu Tianming had already guessed Su Han's reaction. He held the box with one hand and said calmly: "I have been folding for four years without a day off."
Su Han's eyes trembled.
Four years. He folded paper hearts for her for four years. There are 365 days in a year. Those four years are...
"Maybe it's a coincidence." Lu Tianming picked one up casually, put it in the palm of his hand and looked at it. He smiled and said, "On your birthday, there will be exactly 1,314 pieces."
Chinese Valentine's Day, her birthday, was also the day when he confessed his love to her. However, she politely rejected him.
Since that day, he has never folded a paper heart again. 1314 will let his heart stop at this beautiful number forever. This is his biggest wish and only wish. A lifelong commitment. Finally Delivered to her today.
Listening to what he said and looking at these lovely elves... Su Han burst into tears.
How many things had he done for her? There were so many things she didn't know about. She only realized it later. Now he is leaving her again. Do they always have to say goodbye in such a regretful way? Why? …
Su Han wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and finally squeezed out a smile: "Why are you so kind to me? You have always protected me like a knight..."
When she learned she was pregnant, it was Lu Tianming who stayed with her to comfort her; on the day she was so heartbroken that she wanted to commit suicide, it was also he who said he would die with her. Why did she realize this now? He never asked her. No matter what, he would rather stand in the corner silently, even if the person in her heart is not him.
"I am not a knight. Ye Junxuan is your knight." After saying that, Lu Tianming smiled self-deprecatingly. He raised his head and looked into Su Han's eyes and said, "No. He is not only a knight, but also a prince. He is your destiny. prince."
Knight. Prince. Now he is not even qualified to be a knight. Is this a pity? Finally, he has to say goodbye to the princess in his dream. The person who accompanies her to the end is destined not to be him.
The taste of parting is like a cup of black coffee. But if you savor it carefully, you can also recall a bit of sweetness from it. Life is always so imperfect and full of regrets.
Su Han didn't know what to say. She just stood aside and cried. In order to pursue her love, she had seriously injured the most important person in her life, Lu Tianming. She always reserved a special place for him in her heart. Friendship is higher than love.
"Don't cry, Hanhan. There's nothing to be sad about. I'll be back." Lu Tianming suddenly smiled and patted Su Han's shoulder gently. "When I come back, I hope you and Ye Junxuan will be married. . And there will be a cute baby around you."
Su Han smiled bitterly and nodded to him. He probably didn't know about her lifelong infertility. That was fine. She didn't want to add another layer of worry to him.
Lu Tianming looked at the time. He opened the lever of the box with one hand. He smiled at her and said, "It's getting late. I have to leave, Hanhan."
Are you leaving now? She subconsciously took half a step forward. And as expected, he heard her movements keenly.
Lu Tianming half-turned around and showed a bright smile to Su Han: "I wish you happiness and a long life together."
This is a blessing from the heart. Only they understand the weight of this blessing. At least, he has no regrets.
Hanhan once said that she liked Tianming's smiling face the most. Now, he hopes that this scene will always be reflected in her heart. She will always remember that there is a fool named Lu Tianming who likes her.
Lu Tianming finally turned around. With his sad figure, he dragged his suitcase away step by step.
Su Han stood there and watched him off. Under the dim sunset, his figure looked so lonely. So lonely.