A Young, Beautiful Counselor

Ding-dong~

The WeChat notification sound made Younger Sister Candy in his arms groggily open her eyes. Mo Jingchun gently patted Candy's chest with his right hand. The Little One blinked a few times and fell asleep again.

Only then did Mo Jingchun slowly take the phone from his jeans pocket to check the WeChat message.

"Almost there?"

"Mm-hm, yes, Teacher."

"One more stop."

"Okay. Once you exit the station, you'll see signs held up by students from our school. I'll wait nearby when I get there."

At the top of the WeChat chat screen was the note Mo Jingchun had set: "Counselor."

Ever since Mo Jingchun had taken the initiative to contact the school, he had received a call from Capital City the very next day.

After answering, Mo Jingchun learned that the caller was actually going to be his counselor for the next four years of university. It was also that day that he learned his counselor's name—Li Na—and added her on WeChat.

It was precisely that call from his counselor that gave Mo Jingchun the courage to bring his younger sister to school with him.

A few days ago, the counselor had asked him on WeChat about his arrival schedule and train number. Mo Jingchun had not thought much of it and told her directly. It was not until yesterday, when she suddenly said she would come to the station to pick him up, that he realized why she had asked for his arrival time and train number.

"Mm-hm, okay."

Just after five in the afternoon, the high-speed train gradually began to slow down. More and more High-rise Buildings appeared outside the window, and quite a few people had already stood up to pack their luggage. The entire carriage grew somewhat restless.

In the restroom, Mo Jingchun was changing his younger sister's diaper. Though he could not see outside, he could feel that the train had slowed down. Still, he was not in a hurry. The announcement had not even played yet, which meant they were still some distance from the Terminal Station.

Mo Jingchun felt that this ticket had been well worth the money. He had never expected the restroom to have a baby changing station.

He had not ridden a train in several years. The changes were surprisingly huge.

"All done."

After changing Candy's diaper, Mo Jingchun patted her little butt. The Little One immediately stretched out both hands, asking him to hold her.

When he returned to his seat, Mo Jingchun found that the young man seated beside him was already gone. Looking around, he spotted the man carrying a black leather bag, already standing in the aisle by the train doors.

Mo Jingchun paid it only a little attention and did not dwell on it. Though they had sat together for over six hours, they had exchanged only a few words in total.

As for that annoying "Auntie," she had gotten off at some station long ago.

"Dear passengers, the train is about to arrive at its Terminal Station, Jingcheng Station. Please prepare your luggage and disembark."

On the escalator, Mo Jingchun held Candy in his arms, gripping his short-sleeved shirt with his left hand for support while dragging his suitcase and folded Baby Carriage with his right.

Behind Mo Jingchun, several people had seemed ready to help him, but for some reason, none of them actually made a move.

Looking at the surging crowd, Mo Jingchun's heart rate quickened. He had only left his province a handful of times before, and someone had always accompanied him. But now, he could only rely on himself.

Then... Mo Jingchun followed the crowd forward.

The moment he walked out of the High-Speed Rail Station, the wave of heat that hit him gave Mo Jingchun his first impression of the city: hot. His second impression was that the air was extremely dry.

Mo Jingchun also noticed that more than half the people leaving the station were young people pulling suitcases.

But he soon discovered that finding someone holding a Jing University sign was not as easy as he had imagined.

Well then, outside the high-speed rail station exit, there were signs bearing school names everywhere. Combined with the various schools receiving freshmen who had just left the station, the plaza outside was nearly packed into a wall of people.

"A weakness too hard to voice slips down in lonely nights~"

His phone rang from inside his jeans pocket, accompanied by vibrations.

Mo Jingchun dragged his suitcase to the side before freeing a hand to take out his phone.

Just as Mo Jingchun had guessed, it was a call from his counselor.

"Hello, Teacher."

"Where are you? Haven't you come out yet?"

"Teacher, I just left the station."

"After you exit, walk a little farther to the right. There are too many people today."

"Mm-hm, okay, Teacher."

After hanging up, Mo Jingchun followed his counselor's instructions and walked directly to the right. After about twenty meters, he finally saw Jing University's sign. Shui Mu University's sign was right beside it.

Mo Jingchun swept his gaze around. All the familiar-sounding universities were clustered together here.

Amid the crowd, a child whose youthful innocence had not yet faded held an adorable baby in one arm and pulled a suitcase with the other. He stood out wherever he went. And since Mo Jingchun was walking straight toward the Jing University freshman reception area, Li Na immediately determined that he was her student, Mo Jingchun.

Mo Jingchun, Mo Jingchun. The first time Li Na saw the name Mo Jingchun in the materials the Academic Affairs Office had given her, she thought of a poem—"Washing the Stream Sand: Who Thinks of the West Wind's Solitary Chill?"

Who thinks of the west wind's solitary chill?

Rustling yellow leaves close the sparse window.

Lost in memories, I stand beneath the setting sun.

Wine leaves one too drowsy to wake in spring,

A tea-scented splash is spent on book wagers.

Back then, it all seemed ordinary.

Mo Jingchun looked over the young Beauty walking toward him from Jing University's freshman reception area. She wore a tracksuit with white Sneakers, and her long, glossy black hair made her instantly eye-catching.

"Mo Jingchun?"

"Ah? Yes." Hearing her call his name, Mo Jingchun froze for a moment before quickly realizing who she was.

"Hello, Teacher."

Li Na smiled and nodded. Her gaze then shifted from Mo Jingchun to the tiny figure in his arms, whose back was facing her.

Noticing his counselor's gaze, Mo Jingchun said, "This is my younger sister. Her nickname is Candy."

Children were always sensitive to sounds. Curious about whom Brother was talking to, the Little One struggled with her little hands and feet, trying to turn around.

Candy's big eyes stared curiously at Li Na. Li Na smiled at Candy, who promptly buried her head back in Mo Jingchun's arms.

"Haha, she's too adorable."

"And those big eyes are just so beautiful."

Li Na teased Candy like a child for quite a while, leaving Mo Jingchun no choice but to stand there with an awkward smile.

"Come on, I'll take you to the dorm first. Freshman registration doesn't begin until tomorrow." As she spoke, Li Na directly took Mo Jingchun's suitcase and walked ahead.

A few minutes later, Mo Jingchun said in surprise, "Teacher, you drove here?"

It was a red sedan, but Mo Jingchun truly did not recognize the emblem. He did not seem to recall ever seeing it before.