This winter seemed to be a warm one.
Early winter had already arrived in the Imperial Capital, but the afternoon sunshine was still very warm.
A class had just ended at Imperial University, and laughter and chatter filled the campus. It was Friday, and many students had no classes that afternoon.
"Hua Jian!"
A girl's clear voice rang out behind him, and everyone instinctively turned to look.
Sure enough, it was Hua Jian from the Department of Arts.
"Liu Qingqing, long time no see."
At the sight of her, Hua Jian's smile grew a little brighter.
The young man and woman waved to each other like friends who had not met in ages-which, come to think of it, was exactly what they were.
Liu Qingqing had applied for an exchange program at the start of the semester and had been busy preparing all the paperwork lately. Hua Jian had also taken some time off. Then the Poulton Family Head-no, he should call him his dad.
Then his dad had been in a car accident, and Hua Jian's attendance at school had become sporadic.
Only once his dad had more or less recovered had Hua Jian been able to relax a little.
"I thought I wouldn't get to see you today. All my paperwork has been approved, and I'm leaving the country in a few days. I wanted to have a meal with every one of my friends before I left, and now it's your turn!"
Liu Qingqing looked full of energy, her voice brimming with anticipation.
Hua Jian raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile, "How have things been with your boyfriend lately?"
A trace of sadness flickered in Liu Qingqing's eyes at his question. "We'll probably break up once I go abroad to study. He's the older boy