Section 3

The driver laughed and scolded, "Fake politeness," as he flicked out a cigarette butt

It is fine to go, as there is no fixed destination anyway

Yin Guo instinctively paused for a moment, standing two or three steps away from him

But Yin Guo looked at the table in front of him, as well as the surroundings and the decorations on the walls

Yin Guo was pushed from behind by his cousin and sent into the café

Yin Guo was afraid that if she talked to him, it would be as awkward as a silent moment in WeChat, so she simply lowered her head to look at her phone

After that day, Yin Guo never had a private conversation with Lin Yiyang again

Well, I will show you the way as we pass by

Then I can only ask him

She was afraid of wasting others' time, so she downed the remaining half cup of coffee in one go: "Then let's go."

This was the last sentence spoken by Yin Guo before falling asleep

Just then, a bus full of Chinese passengers passed by, and the driver, seeing Lin Yiyang through the window, deliberately stepped on the brake and shouted outside, "Heading to New York? I can give you a ride!"

Near New York University. My cousin leaned against the door frame

The original intention was not to waste his time, but it has become too obvious, almost as if trying to snatch food

When the coffee was served, Zheng Yi's greetings also arrived

Zheng Yi: You can ask Lin Yiyang, anyone who can recommend Caffe Reggio must be familiar with that place

Lin Yiyang nodded, no longer refusing, and directly ordered tiramisu and coffee for them, while he himself chose a panini. It was evident that he had not had lunch, as he came straight here to fill his stomach with such hearty fare.

This brief and subtle exchange was completely missed by Meng Xiaotian

As a result, Meng Xiaotian, that glutton, although he declined Lin Yiyang's suggestion to treat him, still could not forget that restaurant. The first thing he did upon returning to his room was to make a reservation. Unfortunately, it was fully booked.

Meng Xiaotian arrived on time to report, and while brushing her teeth, she mumbled unclear words, asking: "Where do you want to go today?"

The small dining table and the desk in the room were covered with takeout boxes, presumably ordered last night, and her cousin was nowhere to be found. She lay on the bed and called out "Meng Xiaotian" several times, but there was no response

Yin Guocao casually glanced at the chat records between the two individuals

Lin Yiyang thought for a moment and said, "I will take you there."

What he said was quite evocative

Yin Guo slowly approached the coffee table under his gaze, draping his backpack diagonally over the back of the chair, and took a seat along with his cousin. The table is quite small

Little Fruit: [ Cheerful ]

Every day: No, Brother Lin specifically woke me up in the morning and had a friend drive me. He said that in case I don't get accepted to New York University this year, I can try this school next year

I did not expect that our reunion would also be over coffee

"That place looks fun," Meng Xiaotian showed her a screenshot, which was of a café, "I want to go to this one"

Lin: [ Coffee ]

In the week that followed, Meng Xiaotian would occasionally mention Lin Yiyang's name, as it was Lin Yiyang who had provided supplementary recommendations during his solo outings. With such a new friend around, Yin Guo found it much easier, and as she listened, she gradually became accustomed to his presence, no longer feeling the need to express gratitude for everything as she had at the beginning

Every day: In Georgetown

Due to the rush of booking a hotel in New York that night, there was only one last room with a large bed left, and the siblings had to sleep fully clothed, one at each end of the bed, feeling quite uncomfortable. Upon arriving in Washington, Yin Guo immediately requested a room with two single beds, finally able to stretch out and sleep comfortably. After taking a shower, she eagerly burrowed under the covers.

That person appears very aloof, yet is genuinely caring towards Meng Xiaotian

Yin Guo rinses his mouth, cleans his lips: "Haven't you been there a few times already?"

Wu Wei had both hands in the pockets of his winter coat, stamping his feet from the cold. Lin Yiyang, however, was still playing with his phone in one hand, seemingly still laughing. What was he laughing about? Wu Wei wanted to see, but Lin Yiyang elbowed him away.

On Saturday, Yin Guo woke up late

Every day from morning until noon, the two individuals wander around, primarily focused on eating

A crimson light traced an arc, nearly landing on Lin Yiyang's clothing, but he stepped aside half a pace to avoid it

After the two returned to New York, the hotel had surplus vacant rooms. She promptly changed the large double room into two smaller rooms, replenished many daily necessities, and officially began their short-term living arrangement

Having exchanged quite a bit of conversation, when we face each other, there is still a sense of unfamiliarity. The facial features and physique may seem familiar, but they are merely the initial impressions left in the bar. ... Upon seeing each other in the daylight, there is a slight difference ...

The day we arrived here, the bar we went to was also nearby. Yin Guo had always forgotten to tell his cousin

Meng Xiaotian, seeing that neither of the two spoke, could not help but mediate: "Let's chat, chatting is much better than having an awkward silence."

With a creak, the glass door closed behind her

Lin Yiyang

"You two are really fast," Meng Xiaotian exclaimed

The person is leaning against the wall, wearing a black hoodie, with a winter coat draped over the back of the chair. The table is small, and the person is tall, so they can only rest one arm on the petite coffee table while the other hand rests on their knee, feeling as though only half of their body is behind the table

She still thought she was hearing things: "Did you make an appointment with him?"

Lin Yiyang's response was brief, stating that he was on the way. According to his reply to Meng Xiaotian, he was implying that Yin Guo and the others, having traveled from afar, should naturally be invited by him upon their arrival. This is a custom among Chinese people, which must be observed even in a foreign land

Meng Xiaotian originally intended to invite him to dinner, but of course, he refused to agree

Lin: We will meet again

He raised his eyes and gazed at her

Yin Guo turned over and got out of bed

Yes, a great person. Just wait, I will be back shortly and buy you lunch downstairs

Did you go by yourself

The call has just been connected

Although the temperature has risen in the past two days, it is still windy and the temperature is low as night approaches

This gaze, this expression, and this smile had also appeared on that night of their first meeting, when she stirred her cocktail with a straw, observing the liquid. Yin Guo instinctively tucked her long hair behind her ear, feeling quite uncomfortable

"He asked me to meet him," my cousin said as he pushed the door open. "He didn't want me to tell you in advance. He said if you can make it, come and see him; if not, just consider it as us having a coffee together to avoid another missed opportunity."

Lin Yiyang's gaze remained fixed on her

Why do I feel so superfluous

Xiao Guo: He is truly good to you

Ying Guo held a comb to smooth her hair, gathering her long locks into a loose bun, so that if it snowed, she would not fear her hat falling off. She absentmindedly recalled the specialty shops nearby, wishing to take Meng Xiaotian to experience them all.

Yin Guo looked at him strangely. The place was overcrowded, yet he was smiling so happily

Lin: That's easy to say

The elevator doors opened, and two men in business attire walked in, separating the brother and sister.

He quickly finished the cake and downed a couple of sips of coffee upon hearing that he was about to leave, wiping his mouth clean with a napkin. Looking over at the two, he saw that they had already risen one after the other, synchronously putting on their outer garments.

Caffe Reggio, she inexplicably has an impression of this name

Does this count as the second formal meeting between the two individuals

"Did you agree?" Yin Guo was surprised

When she regained consciousness, it was the sunlight falling on her face that roused her.

It was still the conversation from ten days ago, and his last expression was [coffee]

His final reply was

After placing the order, there was a brief silence among the three people

The walls are adorned with decorations, and people are engaged in conversation. There are many guests, but few with Asian features, making him easily noticeable.

No, he said he would let his friend pay the bill. My cousin went around the two men and handed the phone to Ying Guo, allowing her to see for herself. I told him that it was fine for his friend to come, and I would cover the cost.

You need to get up early to visit the nearby museums, as there are many of them

The two had a simple meal at the hotel restaurant. After dinner, she took Meng Xiaotian to the nearby walking path by the White House to take a series of photos, and then they returned directly to the hotel

After a few brief sentences, Lin Yiyang turned to inquire about their stay in Washington. Meng Xiaotian mentioned that Yin Guo could not be away from New York for too long, so they had only booked a hotel for one night and would be leaving tomorrow afternoon. He then asked Lin Yiyang when he would return here, to which Lin Yiyang also replied that he was uncertain.

Lin Yiyang dialed a phone number and, while waiting for the call to connect, said to the driver: "Your car is full, you can leave first"

Really? My cousin arrived here for the first time that day, completely disoriented and had no idea where that bar was located

Brother Lin has made the reservation

The completely green walls and awning are hard to forget. At this time, most of the seats outside are empty, with only two young people wrapped in down jackets chatting in the wind. Inside, there are many guests; looking through the glass, it is nearly full.

She leaned against the wall, lightly tapping the edge of her phone against the wall, intimidated by his indifference, rarely encountering someone so taciturn. It seemed that he was more in tune with his cousin. Never mind, it is not worth thinking about, she has already expressed her gratitude.

Yin Guo seeks help: "My friend said there is a small shop here that sells coffee beans. Many restaurants buy beans from there and even specifically write on their sign at the entrance that the coffee beans come from there to attract customers. However, the storefront is hard to find, do you know?"

Consider him as a new friend of your cousin in the United States, unrelated to yourself

"It's nothing." Meng Xiaotian said with a mysterious smile

"You choose," she pushed it back, "You are more familiar with it, I have never been here before"

It seems that there is nothing more to say

In fact, buying things is not troublesome; the trouble lies in the fact that she forgot the name of the store

"Hurry up," Yin Guo urged softly in Chinese, leaning against the elevator wall

Lin Yiyang and Wu Wei were waiting by a large parking lot for the bus they were about to take

After browsing through my friends' posts for a while, I went to scroll through Weibo, and finally returned to start deleting messages in the chat box. In summary, I was just looking for something to do. As I continued deleting, I reached the chat box with Lin Yiyang.

She asked where Ying Guo was playing today, having heard it was near New York University. She remembered the items she needed to purchase. Since Ying Guo would be there anyway, she thought it would be better to go today, so she wouldn't have to make a trip by herself.

Is there no seat?" She glanced inside.

No need, just tell me the name, I will search for it on the map and I will definitely be able to find it

He pushed over a menu: "What would you like to eat?"

A person's alertness to their mother tongue is always the highest; they hear Chinese early on and know that they have arrived.

Last time she came, Zheng Yi acted as her guide, following a standard tourist itinerary, visiting all the landmark buildings. This year, she does not wish to visit those attractions again, allowing Meng Xiaotian to explore on his own, as he has Google Maps at his disposal, making it impossible to get lost no matter where he goes

After all, she still has competition tasks and needs to train on time

Thus, he first struck up a conversation with Lin Yiyang, discussing university majors and this café. Lin Yiyang informed him that it was built in the early twentieth century, and for the past hundred years, this place has been a gathering spot for artists and writers. Therefore, it is quite possible that a literary giant visited here before achieving fame, such as Hemingway. Alternatively, some pages of "The Catcher in the Rye" may have been written here. Places with history always carry a touch of legend, and the association with famous figures naturally makes them more appealing. Alternatively, some pages of "The Catcher in the Rye" may have been written here. Places with history always carry a touch of legend, and the association with famous figures naturally makes them more appealing.

Lin Yiyang glanced at the empty coffee cup with amusement as if to say: In such a hurry?

Lin Yiyang casually mentioned a few words without elaborating further

"Please entertain the two children for me, I have something urgent to attend to," he said to the person on the other end of the phone, "Yes, I agreed to that bet."

Xiao Guo: Thank you for specifically arranging for someone to take my younger brother to visit the school

He sat in the corner of a dark red sofa, beneath a large portrait oil painting.

"I am on my way." Lin Yiyang replied to her

Yin Guo lazily hugged the comforter and sent a WeChat message to Meng Xiaotian: Where have you been? The museum?

Only when she arrived at the entrance of the café did she finally remember why this name left a deep impression on her: the striking color

In the afternoon, we parted ways and each went about our own business

She shuffled in her slippers and stepped through the bathroom door, pulling open the drawer to search for a new toothbrush. She then paused all her actions and shuffled back to the room. She found her phone under the pillow and sent a message of thanks to Lin Yiyang.