The car returned to calm.
After a while, a soft laugh broke the silence.
This was the most interesting gift he had ever received.
Lu Lin typed a reply, "Are you studying software engineering now?"
Yan Heqing had just washed a box of blueberries. The washed blueberries looked like glistening blue-purple pearls.
Yan Heqing sat down on the sofa, put down the blueberries, and instead of typing, sent a voice message.
A voice message popped up, and Lu Lin clicked on it. The boy's voice was clean and clear, just like the whale call in the mini-program he had created—possessing the most primal purity, neither restless nor noisy. Especially in the quiet, snowy night, the boy said, "Yes, Mr. Lu."
Lu Lin suddenly remembered that day at the orphanage, in the dimly lit dormitory, the scent of plum blossoms lingering in the boy's hair.
Yan Heqing is like a white plum blossom blooming in the snowy night; even his voice has the flavor of plum blossoms.
He wanted to continue listening to the boy speak.
Lu Lin made a voice chat.
Yan Heqing grabbed a handful of blueberries and had just put them in his mouth when a voice call popped up. He didn't even have time to chew the blueberries before answering, " Mr. Lu?"
Lu Lin adjusted the backrest and leaned back, watching the snow falling softly onto the windshield. His features softened slightly. "What are you eating?"
"Blueberries." Yan Heqing swallowed the blueberries with difficulty. "I grabbed a handful; it's a bit too much."
Do you like blueberries?
"Yes, it's good for the eyes." Yan Heqing grabbed another handful of blueberries. "It's very quiet over there, are you fishing?"
Lu Lin was very relaxed, unbuttoning his coat with one hand. "Thanks to your bait, we've had a great harvest today."
I have plenty more; I'll bring you a few more bottles next time.
"Okay." Although he wanted to hear the boy's voice again, Lu Lin said, "I'm hanging up now. Get some rest, and good luck on your exam tomorrow."
He paused slightly, then said, "I really like your gift."
Yan Heqing politely replied, "I'm glad you like it."
After hanging up the phone, there were still seven or eight blueberries left on the plate. Yan Heqing grabbed them all and put them in his mouth.
*
The final exams were on and off, lasting for a week before finally ending. The last exam for software engineering was in the morning.
After finishing the exam, Yan Heqing left the examination hall. After walking a few steps, someone called out to him from behind, "Student Yan."
Yan Heqing stopped, and a boy ran up to her. He was very tall, half a head taller than Yan Heqing, and had a mohawk.
Yan Heqing remembered this hairstyle; it belonged to his classmate, who sat next to him in the first class of the semester.
Fu Helang's eyes lit up when he saw Yan Heqing. He stopped in front of Yan Heqing, his wheat-colored skin showing a noticeable blush. "Long time no see. The teacher said you took sick leave. Are you feeling better?"
Yan Heqing nodded, "Alright."
Fu Helang took a liking to Yan Heqing from the start of the semester. On the first day of class for freshmen, he walked into the classroom and saw the boy sitting quietly in the most secluded corner, but he still noticed him at a glance.
Not only him, but all the other classmates noticed Yan Heqing.
Yan Heqing was dressed very plainly, thin, and his face was excessively pale. Despite this, you could spot him at first glance in a crowd, and only notice him.
Even in the darkness, he still shines brightly.
However, there seemed to be an invisible barrier around Yan Heqing, clearly rejecting others from getting close.
Only Fu Helang, shameless as ever, sat down in the seat next to him.
Fu Helang was a carefree and easygoing young man, but this time, he didn't dare to pursue Yan Heqing rashly, because he didn't know Yan Heqing's sexual orientation.
Fu Helang was still lost in his unrequited love, feeling melancholic and hesitant. By the time he came to his senses, Yan Heqing had temporarily suspended her studies. She had found out that she would be back to take the final exams, but unfortunately, they hadn't been in the same exam room for the previous few exams. They finally bumped into each other today.
He still had one big question left to answer. Yan Heqing had already handed in his paper, Fu Helang followed suit without hesitation.
If I don't take a few more glances, another winter break will pass before I can see Yan Heqing again.
The brief conversation ended as soon as it began. Seeing Yan Heqing about to leave, Fu Helang rubbed his bald head, thought for a long time, and finally squeezed out a reason, "There's a lecture at 2 PM, it seems to be about the only guy in Beijing University's history to get straight A's, and he's also the boss of a big company."
Yan Heqing paused slightly.
Lu Lin is the only student in Beijing University's history to receive all A's.
He stopped and politely asked, "Is this the auditorium?"
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A Porsche drove out of T University.
Lin Fengyi glanced at Lin Fengzhi in the passenger seat. Ever since Lin Fengzhi suddenly left Xie Yunjie's wedding banquet, he had been depressed and hadn't been eating well.
Lin Fengyi freed one hand and patted Lin Fengzhi's head. "You've finished your exams, what do you want to eat?"
Lin Fengzhi his head, "I have no appetite."
"You have no appetite and look heartbroken," Lin Fengyi said casually.
Lin Fengzhi startled.
Lin Fengyi was originally Lin Fengzhi, but upon seeing his reaction, Lin Fengyi felt as if a hammer had slammed into his heart. He pulled the car over to the side of the road, his brows furrowing. "Really heartbroken?"
"... No..." Lin Fengzhi still wanted to hide it.
"Don't lie to me," Lin Fengyi said, suppressing his anger. "You haven't succeeded even once."
Lin Fengzhi had been holding it in for days, and since he didn't care anymore, his temper flared up. "Yes, I'm heartbroken! The person I like doesn't like me back, are you satisfied now!"
His eyes reddened with grievance, and Lin Fengyi's heart softened. He irritably reached for his cigarette case, but then gave up. He gritted his teeth and cursed, "Who's so blind as to refuse you!"
Lin Fengzhi immediately retorted, "He's not blind! You're not allowed to curse him!"
Lin Fengyi laughed in exasperation, "What kind of celestial beauty is she, that she's so protective of me?"
Lin Fengzhi bit his lip. She wasn't a celestial beauty, but his idol. But it was fine if Lin Fengyi misunderstood. Lin Fengzhi suddenly turned around, grabbed Lin Fengyi's arm, and said pitifully, "Brother, you've dated so many people, teach me how to make them like me!"