Chapter 1 If You Come, I Will Wait for You 3
"Yes, as long as it is what you yearn for, like, and pursue, it can be considered a dream." Xi Chen replied.
If this can be considered a dream, Tang Ai has many dreams.
Memories gradually formed a whirlpool in Tang Ai's mind, and she murmured to herself, Tang Ai, what do you like to do?
She curled up, pressed the record button on WeChat, and said, "I like to do... I have a lot of things I want to do. I want to go to Ancheng and see you and Shen Ruoyun again. I want to open a flower shop in a red brick house with white windows. I want to see the scenery of the outside world... But I think I am very timid. I just think about it, but I don't dare to do it. I have never left Flower City, and everything outside is unknown to me."
After sending that message to Xi Chen, Tang Ai listened to her own heartbeat and waited for a long time.
A minute later, Xi Chen sent a voice message, saying, "Xiao Ai, if you come, I will wait for you."
Hearing this, Tang Ai held her phone tightly against her chest. She encouraged herself secretly, determined to get into Ancheng.
After Xi Chen in Ancheng said this, he gently placed his phone on the table, stood up and walked to the balcony.
The jasmine branches are sprouting new buds and will bloom in a few months.
Can Tang Ai also bloom into her most beautiful self like this jasmine flower?
He didn't know why, but after returning from Tianwu Mountain, he always missed Tang Ai. Tang Ai's heart had a purity that he had never seen before, and he wanted to protect her purity and accompany her to make her better.
"Little guy, you must grow up quickly." Xi Chen gently fiddled with the branches with his fingers, a smile on his lips.
In fact, Xi Chen also wanted to see Tang Ai again. When he heard Tang Ai say that, he thought about whether he should go to Tianwu Mountain again. But he felt that it was better for her to make her own decision.
If she really wants to come to Ancheng, let her take the first step bravely.
Then he waited for her here and gave her an unexpected surprise.
College entrance examination in June.
The day I filled out the application form happened to be Tang Ai’s eighteenth birthday.
She confidently wrote down the horticulture major at Ancheng University A on her application form as a birthday present to herself.
It was drizzling in Tianwu Mountain that day. Tang Ai held a long-handled transparent umbrella and walked from Qingluo Inn to Hualing Hotel. The occupancy rate of Hualing Hotel was always higher than that of Qingluo Inn. Tang Ai's mother was doing the bills at the front desk, and her father and the staff were cleaning the swimming pool.
Seeing Tang Ai coming, Tang's father climbed out of the swimming pool and asked, "Xiao Ai is here? Isn't Qingluo Inn busy?"
Whenever Tang Ai came to see them, the first thing they asked about was always Qingluo Inn.
Tang Ai shook her head and said, "I'm not busy. It's enough as long as Sister Hua is here."
Dad Tang led Tang Ai into the house. Mom Tang just looked up and greeted them, then continued with her own things.
"Have you eaten? Dad asked Auntie to make you something to eat." Tang's father said to Tang Ai while wiping his hands.
Tang Ai folded up her umbrella and shook her head: "No need, Sister Hua is ready and waiting for me. Mom and Dad, I have something to tell you."
The eyes of Tang's mother and father finally focused on Tang Ai.
"I..." Tang Ai said hesitantly, "I applied to a university in another city. I have already filled out the application."
Tang's father and mother looked at each other and said, "What next?"
Tang Ai was stunned. Don't they object? In the past, they often opposed any decision she made.
Mother Tang lowered her head again, pressed the calculator, and said, "There are no good universities in Huacheng. It doesn't matter if you go out to study. Just come back after graduation and inherit your mother's hotel."
Sure enough, Tang Ai thought that her parents were wise and respected her decision, but she didn't expect there would be a trick up their sleeve.
"Xiao Ai, would it be bad for you to go to study in another city alone? Which city? You have no relatives or friends there, and we are worried about you." Tang's father said worriedly.
Tang Ai told the truth: "Ancheng." She thought for a moment and said, "The two girls who stayed at Qingluo Inn before are also from this school. They are my seniors and will take care of me. So don't worry."
"Oh, all right."
"Don't do everything those girls from big cities do, and don't let them lead you astray," Tang's mother reminded.
"Mom, in your eyes everyone is a bad person. You are also the owner of a hotel and have met so many people, so why are you wary of everyone?" Tang Aiyou was slightly dissatisfied.
Mother Tang raised her head and said, "It's because I've met so many people that I told you to be careful not to be led astray by others. Don't do things like comparing yourself with others, staying out all night, and going to bars. Do you understand?"
"I know." Tang Ai's fingers tightly grasped the umbrella handle, and the expression on her face revealed her inner displeasure.
Tang's mother pointed at Tang Ai and complained to Tang's father: "You are becoming more rebellious as you grow older."
Tang's father tried to smooth things over: "Okay, Xiaoai, your mother cares about you too."
"Yes, I'll just remember it." Tang Ai said in a low voice, then said, "I'll go back first. Sister Hua is waiting for me to go back for dinner."
"Okay, then be careful." Tang's father warned.
Tang Ai opened her umbrella again and walked out. Tiny raindrops fell on the umbrella, condensing into crystal drops along the curve of the umbrella and sliding down the edge of the umbrella. She stepped into a shallow puddle with each step, not caring that the water splashed onto her shoes.
Although her mother's tone when talking to her was not very nice, they finally agreed to let her study in another place.
For Tang Ai, being able to do her own thing without any worries is enough to make her happy.
After returning to Qingluo Inn, Sister Hua expressed some sadness about Tang Ai's impending departure.
Tang Ai helped Sister Hua carry the food and said with joy, "Sister Hua, I will come back during both winter and summer vacations."
"In the past, you accompanied me, so I didn't feel lonely. Now you are gone, and I am the only one left to guard the Qingluo Inn." Sister Hua sighed.
"I'll ask my dad to hire another employee to accompany you, preferably a tall and handsome guy." Tang Ai teased Sister Hua, who rolled her eyes at her and said, "Then you should leave quickly and let a tall and handsome guy accompany me."
Seeing this, Tang Ai walked towards Sister Hua and leaned on her shoulder: "Okay Sister Hua, Xiao Ai will not forget you."
Sister Hua has worked here for five years. She treats Tang Ai better than her parents do. Sister Hua also loves her like her own sister, so if she leaves, Sister Hua will definitely be reluctant to let her go.
Sister Hua rubbed Tang Ai's hair and suddenly said gently, "It's okay, Xiao Ai, go back to school and don't be as uneducated as Sister Hua. Don't worry, I will take care of the green ivy on the walls for you, and I will also take good care of the flowers you planted."
Tang Ai felt a surge of emotion in her heart. She thought that she must study hard and not let Xi Chen and Sister Hua down, and certainly not let herself down.
September.
Tang Ai took a train for several hours to arrive in Ancheng. She did not tell Xi Chen when she arrived or which train she took because she wanted to give Xi Chen a surprise.
It was the first time for Tang Ai to leave her hometown and come to a strange city. She was extremely cautious. After getting off the bus, she followed the flow of passengers out of the station.
There were many drivers soliciting passengers at the exit, as well as many senior students from various schools holding signs. Tang Ai didn't dare to walk around randomly, so she looked for the receptionist of A University in the crowd. When she saw the banner of A University, she felt like she had found a harbor, and she ran over, clutching her admission letter .
The seniors were very enthusiastic and gave her a bottle of mineral water before letting her get on the bus to wait. The bus was air-conditioned and much cooler than staying outside.
The bus was full of freshmen and their parents. Tang Ai was the only one who was alone - her parents' hotel was too busy and they had no time to see her off.
Tang Ai was not disappointed by this. To her, it was already amazing that she had the courage to come to Ancheng to study.
When the bus was full, the driver drove to University A. Tang Ai sat by the window, looking at the high-rise buildings in the city, and she felt a little uncomfortable.
She was used to living in a quiet and peaceful inn, and when she came to such a bustling and noisy place, she always felt like a little country girl who had just come to the city. When Tang Ai thought about this, she smiled slightly and her face was flushed.
I'm about to see Xichen again. I've never thought about him as much as I do now.
What would he look like when he saw himself?
Tang Ai looked out the window, then blew on the window glass and drew a circle with her finger. At this moment, an ambulance rushed past her window.
Tang Ai sat up straight, and suddenly remembered the various news about Ancheng that she had seen on Weibo.
If she suddenly felt unwell, would the ambulance arrive so quickly? If I encountered a pervert on the subway, would I have the courage to resist? If I was ripped off by the locals, what would I do?
"Pfft." Tang Ai slapped her cheek and said, "Don't let your imagination run wild. If you treat others well, they will treat you well. Listen to Xi Chen and make friends first!"
She secretly cheered herself up and put all the negative news behind her.
Half an hour later, the car stopped at the gate of A.
With the help of her senior schoolmates, Tang Ai completed the registration process, got her dormitory key and luggage, and climbed up to the sixth-floor dormitory.
Tang Ai was the last one to arrive at the dormitory.
There are four beds in the dormitory, and the other three girls are from other places. The girl dressed in punk clothes is called Qu Zhouzhou, the girl with waist-length hair is called Fu Wen, and the other cute girl with short hair is called Lin Xiaoya.
When they first met, they all treated each other in the simplest way, so Tang Ai felt that since everyone was so friendly, it must be easy for them to get along with each other.
But Tang Ai was wrong, they were not easy to get along with.
No one in the dormitory can find anything wrong with Qu Zhouzhou's dressing style and hobbies. She likes to play games and smoke in the dormitory, and every time she is unhappy with the game, she will curse at the people in the game.
Fu Wen loves to put on makeup, and her desk is filled with cosmetics of various brands. She is very popular with boys, but many girls in the class can't get along with her.
Lin Xiaoya is a girl who is addicted to the second dimension. She talks about Japanese cute characters and anime all the time.
Tang Ai felt that she couldn't get along with anyone, and she also felt that everyone in the dormitory couldn't get along with each other.
It had been a week since she came to school, and Tang Ai hadn't contacted Xi Chen. His WeChat and QQ were offline, and her phone was unreachable. She couldn't get through to Shen Ruoyun either. Sometimes she wondered if they were lying to her? Did they lure her to this strange city and leave her alone?
Tang Ai really didn't know what to do, so she went to the department office alone to inquire.
When the teacher in Xi Chen's department heard Tang Ai asking about Xi Chen, he checked the information and said, "He is indeed a student of our school, but he hasn't arrived yet."
"Then... when will he come, teacher? Do you know?" Tang Ai asked expectantly.
The teacher shrugged and said, "I don't know about that. Everyone knows that Master Xi is only 19 years old and already controls a subsidiary of the Xi family. He is very busy, and he has less time to come to school during his freshman year."
"Oh...thank you, teacher." Tang Ai didn't know what to ask next, so she just thanked him and said goodbye.
Just as she reached the door, she suddenly remembered something and turned around to ask, "Does the teacher know Shen Ruoyun?"
When the teacher heard about Shen Ruoyun, his expression frowned: "That guy, he might be deceiving seniors and juniors somewhere again. You freshman, don't go to Shen Ruoyun for no reason. You know, those who keep bad company will be corrupted, right?"
"I understand. Thank you, teacher." Tang Ai smiled at him, turned and left the office.
Since Xi Chen is busy, I'd better go find Shen Ruoyun first.
In any case, as long as we can get a little news about Xi Chen, it will be good. The rest is not important, because everything will come slowly when the autumn sun is shining.
Don't go too fast, just go slowly.
