The two of them relaxed once they realized it was Xia Shule and said anything was fine. As long as they didn't starve, whatever would do.
Xia Shule said, "All right, whatever it is, then."
Although they had split up to have fun, everyone got to do what they wanted and enjoyed themselves.
That night, Xia Shule and Jiang Gechen sat in the courtyard, the stars twinkling overhead.
Xia Shule asked, "What's your dream?"
"To become the person I want to be." Someone like his father.
"Jiang Gechen."
"Hmm?"
"Although I don't know why I like you, I really do like you."
Jiang Gechen smiled. Xia Shule was really just someone spoiled rotten by his family, but... "I like you too, but we're both still too young. Let's talk about it later."
With that, he stood up and left without hesitation.
This was merely a way of stringing Xia Shule along, but at that moment, Xia Shule was caught up in those words, thinking Jiang Gechen was genuinely considering their future.
Before long, graduation arrived.
Although Xia Shule wanted to attend the same school as Jiang Gechen, the gap between their grades was simply too wide for him to catch up.
Besides, Xia Dunrong had already arranged a fallback for Xia Shule, finding him a school overseas. Xia Shule could spend two years studying abroad and polish his credentials.
"I'll wait for you to come back."
"Remember to message me."
At first, Jiang Gechen did message Xia Shule every day, and Xia Shule enjoyed it.
Later, the messages grew fewer and fewer. Jiang Gechen explained that he was simply too busy, busy with final assignments and preparing for exams.
Jiang Gechen always said he was immature, so this time Xia Shule showed understanding, solely because he didn't want Jiang