Chapter 85 Reunion
Logically speaking, it is summer vacation now, and Lin Yan, who has a rare chance to take a break, should go back to her home.
But now Lin Yan doesn't want to go home because of Zhao Minglei's matter. She and her mother Chen Yuqin have been very unhappy these days.
Although Lin Yan got her father's support in her love life, her mother still didn't give up on her and Zhao Minglei. In Chen Yuqin's opinion, Zhao Minglei, who had a good family background and good looks, was the most suitable person to be her son-in-law in every aspect.
As for Lin Yan's so-called personal feelings, or even her outlook on life and world view, Chen Yuqin expressed her disdain.
How could people of their generation be so particular? Wasn't it the organization that introduced Lin Yan's father, Lin Daoyuan, to me when I got married? They had never met before they got married, and there was no emotional foundation. Wasn't this relationship also cultivated slowly in the following decades of life?
Lin Yan's ideas were too unrealistic. As a person who had experienced this, how could Chen Yuqin let her daughter be so willful? However, Lin Daoyuan had already made it clear that he would respect his daughter's ideas on Lin Yan's emotional issues and told Chen Yuqin not to interfere too much.
So on the surface, Chen Yuqin calmed down a bit, but she was encouraging Zhao Minglei privately. In her opinion, as long as Zhao Minglei worked harder and showed the courage and determination they had when they fought, it shouldn't be difficult to take down Lin Yan. Plus, if she kept whispering in Lin Yan's ear, she would naturally change her mind over time.
Faced with this situation, Lin Yan felt very uncomfortable, but she couldn't blame her mother too much. After all, no matter what, Chen Yuqin did these things for her own good.
In desperation, Lin Yan could only go home as little as possible to avoid having to deal with her mother's constant indirect criticism when she met her mother.
Lin Yan also had a formal talk with Zhao Minglei and made her attitude clear. At that time, Zhao Minglei was very surprised by what Lin Yan said, and even his smile became a little stiff and awkward. However, Zhao Minglei still controlled his emotions well and agreed to Lin Yan's request after consideration.
Zhao Minglei's understanding finally made Lin Yan feel relieved, and at the same time, she also felt much better about him.
The campus is shaded by trees in the summer, and brightly colored flags and banners are hung on campus. The banners read "Welcome to the Class of 1979".
Under the colorful flags, there are tables with nameplates of various departments on them. This is the school's admission registration office. Although simple, it has a warm atmosphere. Many teachers and senior students are busy making preparations. Soon, new students come to report one after another.
Lin Yan's job today was to assist the teacher with several classmates in registering new students and arranging dormitories, but she didn't expect that Zhao Minglei was also there. This did surprise her, but when she thought about it carefully, it was normal. After all, Zhao Minglei was a cadre of the Student Union, so it was natural for him to participate in such school activities.
"Yan Zi, are you tired? Take a break and drink some water ..." Seeing Lin Yan busying around, Zhao Minglei took out a cup of water and handed it to Lin Yan. This was something he specially prepared for Lin Yan.
Zhao Minglei agreed to Lin Yan on the surface, but in fact he was not reconciled to this result. In his opinion, Lin Yan was also the most suitable candidate for him, and Chen Yuqin's support and encouragement also gave Zhao Minglei confidence.
Zhao Minglei agreed to Lin Yan's request before because it was a strategy of retreating to advance . He wanted to use such magnanimity and demeanor to win Lin Yan's favor, and he felt that with his conditions, as time went on, as the saying goes, "sincerity can move mountains and open up new horizons." As time went by, as long as Lin Yan didn't dislike him, she would definitely get closer to him. By then, wouldn't everything be a natural thing?
I have to admit that Zhao Minglei is a man with a lot of ideas and means. Maybe if he changes his goal, he will have a great chance of success.
But the person he happened to meet was Lin Yan, a person with a gentle exterior but strong interior. Once she made a decision, she would never change it. Besides, there was no place for Zhao Minglei in her heart, let alone anyone else.
Looking up at Zhao Minglei, and then at the cup in his hand, Lin Yan smiled faintly, took out the kettle she had prepared long ago from under the table, unscrewed it and drank a sip: "No, I have water here, and I'm not used to using other people's cups."
"Hehe..." The smile on Zhao Minglei's face froze slightly, and quickly disappeared in an instant.
He put the cup back as if nothing had happened, then smiled and said, "It's so hot this day, everyone has worked hard, I'll treat you all to some cold drinks?" As he said that, he deliberately cast his eyes towards the classmates next to him. Everyone was busy sweating, so how could they refuse to accept the treat? They all smiled and said thank you to Zhao Minglei.
Soon, Zhao Minglei ran to the store at the school gate to buy cream popsicles and distributed them to everyone, even the freshmen who were reporting for admission. Of course, Lin Yan was his target and he would not let her go. Zhao Minglei, who seemed ordinary but enthusiastic, peeled off the paper of a popsicle and handed it to Lin Yan: "Eat it quickly, it's too hot, it will melt if you don't eat it ."
After hesitating, Lin Yan took the popsicle and thanked him, but she didn't like Zhao Minglei's behavior. However, it would be too obvious if she refused now, and doing so would also make people think she was a little unkind.
Under Zhao Minglei's gaze, Lin Yan reluctantly took the popsicle. The popsicle was cool and sweet, but Lin Yan couldn't taste it. At this time, she even regretted signing up for this activity. If she had known this would happen, she would rather go home and face her mother's nagging.
Just at this time, another new student came to report. Lin Yan was relieved immediately, put the popsicle aside, took the initiative to greet him, and enthusiastically helped the new student to handle the formalities.
Seeing Lin Yan's behavior, Zhao Minglei was not angry. On the contrary, he walked over enthusiastically and helped the new students with the procedures beside Lin Yan.
"Yanzi, Zhao Minglei is so good to you, why don't you always look at him in a good face?" Xie Xiaohong, who lived with her in the same dormitory, whispered to Lin Yan in the midst of busyness. It was no secret in their dormitory that Zhao Minglei was pursuing Lin Yan. In Xie Xiaohong's opinion, the handsome Zhao Minglei was excellent in all aspects, whether it was appearance, family background or personal ability. He and Lin Yan could be said to be a match made in heaven.
But Lin Yan didn't have any feelings for Zhao Minglei, and even kept her distance from him, which made Xie Xiaohong wonder what Lin Yan was thinking. If she were Lin Yan, she would have surrendered to such an excellent man like Zhao Minglei long ago. How could she be like Lin Yan?
"You don't understand." Lin Yan sighed. She knew Xie Xiaohong had no bad intentions and said these things for her own good. But feelings are feelings, and they can't be forced.
"You, I think you should think about it carefully and don't regret it later." Seeing that Lin Yan was still like this, Xie Xiaohong shook her head helplessly and advised softly.
Lin Yan smiled and did not explain anything else, continuing to work. At this time, Zhao Minglei handed Lin Yan the popsicle she had just finished eating, and said earnestly, "Yanzi, don't be in a hurry. This popsicle will melt if you leave it alone. Eat a few bites quickly."
"Give it to Xiaohong. I don't like eating cold food these days. My stomach is uncomfortable." Lin Yan looked up and said to Zhao Minglei with a smile.
Zhao Minglei felt a little embarrassed holding the popsicle, not knowing whether to give it to Xie Xiaohong beside him or what to do. At this moment, a voice suddenly rang out.
"You feel sick in your stomach? What happened? Didn't I tell you not to just study and ignore your health? You must have three meals on time. Have you had breakfast today? I have some tea eggs here. Here! Have some first."
