Section 4

On the train, she sent another transfer request.

That night, he was feeling restless and braved the blizzard to find a place to drink

He took out a quilt, laid it on the sofa, and fell asleep in his clothes

The latter deflated completely, lying flat on the mat: "It was just two minutes away from being finished, you really came back at the right time"

The ramen shop is located right below the apartment building where Wu Wei lives. He and Wu Wei are both regular customers, so it is most convenient for him to go there first

Lin: [ Coffee ]

Time difference

He asked himself

He chose the chair in the middle, leaned against the wall, and saw that Yin Guo had just posted on Moments, sharing a donation of desks and chairs to a primary school. Are you still awake

Red Fish: ... You really love treating people to meals

Lin Yiyang lowered his head and glanced at his phone

In the laundry room of the apartment downstairs, the sisters who share a rental with Wu Wei were chatting and laughing together, greeting Lin Yiyang and saying goodbye in passing, as they would be moving out tomorrow

Jiang Yang, holding a cloth, was completely rendered speechless

Having lost her conversation partner, her thoughts involuntarily drifted back to that post on her social media feed, prompting her to revisit it once more

There is, isn't there? Once one is moved, it is inevitable

At around 11 o'clock, he was awakened by the vibration of his mobile phone alarm

What are you doing, washing clothes now

Hello, young master. Everyone called out in succession, with utmost respect.

Lin: Delete it, she can see it

Lin: [ Coffee ]

He is talking about having a crush on a girl? She is guessing

No wonder he speaks more freely with his cousin, while he tends to be more reserved when talking to himself. It seems he has someone he likes and is trying to avoid suspicion

This person who attempts to bully his senior brother is named Jiang Yang, and the last character of his name has the same pronunciation but a different character.

Two Black teenagers jumped out of the car

In the dead of night, the person doing laundry continues without pause

There is a noticeable mark on the right cheek left by the pillow, so prominent that one might mistake it for a scar

I heard that they came over last week but didn't run into you," Jiang Yang, dressed in a shirt and dress pants, with a pair of white-framed glasses perched on his nose, said, "I thought you were going to run away again this time.

I wanted to safely escort her to the inn, and thus this idea came to mind

Upon waking again, it is morning

Red Fish: It was just a brief encounter

红鱼 : ... ...

The real person is so tall, little master uncle, the boys on the sofa think

I found several good ramen places and recommended their addresses to her, suggesting five or six options

Lin Yiyang politely responded with a couple of sentences, inserted five coins into the washing machine, loaded the clothes, set the time, and started the wash

Lin Yiyang entered, took off the heavy winter coat, and threw it onto Wu Wei.

The burning pain in my chest has not changed

Once again, someone entered the laundry room, interrupting his contemplation

I haven't finished speaking yet," Wu Wei asked, "Do you really have any interest in Light Beauty?"

Lin Yiyang and Jiang Yang became apprentices in the same year, with a difference of about one week between them; Jiang Yang arrived at the club first, followed by Lin Yiyang.

He opened the WeChat chat window with Yin Guo when the subway doors closed

He picked up a zippered sports jacket from the bed, put it on, and, carrying a paper bag, opened the door to leave

Lin : : )

It has been a long time since I have had a conversation like this with someone, especially with a girl.

I have no parents," the young boy told the other party

Clearing his throat, he leaned on the bar with his elbow, looked at Jiang Yang, and asked in a hoarse voice: "Are you here for the competition?"

Lin Yiyang observed the conversation between the two individuals and could not discern any issues.

The cold-resistant clothing was covered in melted snow. Wu Wei carefully picked it up and observed Lin Yiyang's expression, which seemed acceptable. That's good.

Thank you, thank you

He needs a network signal to check his social media and see if Wu Wei has deleted anything, while also reminding that kid not to speak carelessly. Additionally, he raised his wrist to check his watch. He has always preferred wearing his watch on his right hand, and although he once damaged the glass of the watch case, he only had the thought of switching to wearing it on his left hand at the moment of getting it repaired. A few days later, he found it uncomfortable and ultimately abandoned the idea.

After searching for a long time, I still couldn't find the bottle cap. Frustrated, I squeezed out a little and applied it to my ears

Just as he was on his way to the train station, she sent a friend request

What I first saw was a row of children on the sofa ... ... their brows furrowed.

Red Fish: [ Pleasant ]

Zheng Yi said he needed to go out to attend to some matters, and did not elaborate further

He took off his coat, threw it onto the bed, got up, and opened the bedroom door

After a minute, Yin Guo curiously refreshed and it was really deleted

And everyone knows, it is he—Lin Yiyang.

Lin Yiyang was amused by these words

Clean and tidy, as if it never existed. I don't know how many people saw it, but she is certainly one of them, and she has to pretend she didn't see it at all. ... Such matters of feelings being witnessed by unfamiliar people ... . ... Not very good.

Lin: Did I hurt your ears?

Lin: Yes

However, it seems that he is not very good at chatting with girls; after just a few sentences, it turns into an expression of farewell

Waiting, waiting for her eyelids to start fighting. She wants to hold on until her friend replies, leaning against the headboard, playing on her phone

Lin: This place is average, in terms of taste

It is truly the only solace in the blizzard

That year, he was in the second grade, while Jiang Yang was in the sixth grade

I would like to find some water to drink

Those days marked the lowest point of his mood

Yin Guo leaned against that, her two hands flipping the phone back and forth.

Red Fish: You seem very familiar, especially with ramen

And he, Lin Yiyang, ultimately succeeded in becoming an apprentice, becoming the last disciple of the teacher

Lin Yiyang opened his mouth to speak, but felt his throat was dry

Like their teacher, they won the championship in the youth category at the age of 12 and began competing in the professional category at the age of 13. Together with their teacher, they secured the championship and the runner-up position in that year's competition

In the past few days, the time difference has finally normalized

Two sisters have left

Lin: The chicken broth tonight is not as delicious as the traditional pork one

Until tonight, we have naturally come to know each other truly. What comes next?

She touched it; it seemed to be swollen, the area where it had been scraped by his sleeve zipper. She got out of bed, shuffled in her slippers, and went to rummage through the suitcase for the万能的红霉素软膏. She twisted open the small bottle cap, but it slipped from her grasp and fell into the suitcase.

Everyone turned to look at the doorway when they heard the door being opened

Xiao Guo: If we assume we move over, we will need to change the ball room

Lin Yiyang cast a warning glance at Wu Wei

Red Fish: ... ... has insomnia

Such comparisons of height are truly unworthy of a gentleman. However, at such a young age, the little child does not yet understand what it means to be a gentleman or what gentlemanly conduct entails

In a moment of distraction, Yin Guo accidentally kicked the television remote off the blanket. She instinctively sat up straight, and the pillow behind her grazed her ear. It hurt so much

After many years apart, I thought our bond had faded, but in this moment of reunion, I realize that the feelings of our youth—those mornings spent waking up at 5 AM to practice in the gym, the rush to school at 7 AM with our backpacks on our bicycles to attend early self-study—are all etched deep within us

The sports jacket was worn all night, feeling hot and uncomfortable

Lin : ?

That is also correct

However, she still tends to be drowsy and feels sleepy

The world fell silent in an instant

He opened the drawer to look for coins

He looked at Ying Guo's words, unsure of how to respond, and instinctively sent an emoji

I wanted to get to know her, and everything began with this thought

His gaze is somewhat unfocused

Clearly wanting to go out for an all-night drink, yet he told Wu Wei that he had urgent matters to attend to, asking Wu Wei to check with that younger brother if he would like to be "conveniently" dropped off on the way...

He put the watch on his left wrist, glanced at the conversation between the two on his phone, pondered for a moment, and was unsure of what to say. He figured the other person should be asleep by now, so he tucked his phone into the pocket of his trousers

This is the sixth disciple of the teacher, whom I have only heard mentioned by a few elders in the ball society

Lin Yiyang casually waved his hand, correcting them: "I have already left the ball club, there are no junior masters here. If you think I am young, call me Sixth Brother; if you think I am old, call me Sixth Uncle"

That "Yang"? Lin Yiyang

He did not respond directly, took some coins, found an empty paper bag by the bedside, and gathered the dirty clothes from the room to stuff them inside.

Zheng Yi: What is there to be afraid of? That Wu Wei is going to compete, right? He will definitely need to train, and there will be a training facility that can introduce you.

Lin Yiyang no longer wished to wait; he carried an empty paper bag upstairs and tossed five coins to Wu Wei, instructing him to keep track of the time, go downstairs to dry the clothes, and then bring them back up for him

Lin Yiyang smiled but did not respond

In the club, everyone refers to him by different names: Little Yang Ye, Dun Cuo, Sixth Brother, Uncle Six, Old Six

Upon seeing that thirty-year-old man—Jiang Yang, the teacher of those children on the sofa—his gaze paused for a few seconds

Red Fish: Quite good, at least I am satisfied with my meal

"What I just sent was intentional," said Wu Wei

Wu Wei was in a small room, with a yoga mat laid out beside the bed. Supporting his body with his hands, he was lying on the mat, engaging in aerobic exercise, with beads of sweat dripping down his face, at the moment of utmost fatigue

In the living room, three young men and two young women are seated on the sofa, appearing to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, with two of them estimated to be around thirteen or fourteen. Leaning against the refrigerator at the bar in the kitchen is Wu Wei, facing a man who is approximately thirty years old.

This is an illusion; he dislikes dining with strangers or acquaintances. Dining is an extremely personal matter, and he will only actively seek companionship for meals with those he has known for more than four or five years. Otherwise, even if he is forcibly brought into a dining situation, he will merely resolve it with a glass of wine and afterwards find a place to truly eat.

Yes, mainly the ones who brought them here, the youth and junior group competitions," Jiang Yang pointed to several on the sofa, "They are all my disciples

That night, he had a bowl of knife-cut noodles while it was snowing, bundled up like a small rice dumpling, riding his bike alone to the billiards club. When he entered, Jiang Yang was wiping the billiard table with a cloth. Upon seeing him, he probably realized that Lin Yiyang wanted to seek apprenticeship. Instead of going in to find the teacher, he walked up to him and gestured about his height: "So short? Do your parents agree? Go back and ask your mom to come. The teacher requires parental consent to accept a disciple."

Jiang Yang let out a sneer: "They call you Sixth Brother, what do you call me?"

Zheng Yi: I think it's fine, since you are already familiar with them, they are all good people. Although living in the school dormitory is safer, it is expensive. It would be good for your younger brother to have a trial experience by renting an apartment outside.

She suddenly wanted to tell her friend, "Do you know? Lin Yiyang has someone he likes now"

Refreshing, dozens of new Moments notifications popped up, and she liked them one by one

The subway is entering the station

Lin: Are you still awake

The finger suddenly stopped on the screen, where there was a brief piece of text.

It doesn't matter: Xiao Yang has someone in his heart

Upon seeing these strangers, his first reaction was to frown, disliking such a lively atmosphere

He glanced at Wu Wei

Yin Guo returned to the topic of renting again

Returning to her room, she took a shower, changed into her pajamas, and dove into the quilt, wanting to discuss with Zheng Yi whether to temporarily rent an apartment. Zheng Yi had not replied for the time being. Considering the time in her home country, she estimated that she would have to wait another half an hour.

Indeed, it is referring to Lin Yiyang

... fortunately, there were no likes, just a little bit short

Stop quickly, what is the purpose of saying this

As expected, it is the same over there

In this train carriage, apart from him, there were only two black-skinned youths who were chatting animatedly. He greatly admired the innate ability of black people to be high-spirited, with their body language being extraordinarily rich.

The real person is so handsome, little master uncle, the girls on the sofa thought

Lin: I will treat you when the opportunity arises

The two sisters were moving. Wu Wei turned over in bed, covered his head, and continued to sleep. He did not get up to say goodbye, but turned inward and went back to sleep. Outside, the noise changed to quiet, and later, whether he fell into a deep sleep and could not hear anything, or whether the others had finished moving, he was not sure.

Of course, that year in the country, this sport was basically unrelated to gentlemen. At that time, it cost one yuan per table, and the billiard halls left the strongest impression of being smoky, noisy, and filled with profanity. He had only heard that there was actually a competition, and that the competition offered prize money. Very good

Lin Yiyang is in the subway car

Lin Yiyang, what comes next

Lin Yiyang unfastened the metal clasp and removed it. Just now, he became aware that Yin Guo had entered the inn. He recalled the details, as if his watch had brushed against her ear.

Red Fish: I couldn't tell at all, is it chicken soup?

He called Wu Wei, and the two of them went to Red Fish. Just before they were about to enter, he saw a girl through the glass window. She had black hair, black eyes, was petite, and was wearing a scarf while talking on the phone inside the glass. The glass was fogged up, making it difficult to see the color of her eyes. Suddenly, he felt a bit of curiosity about a stranger, wondering if she was Asian or perhaps Chinese

Lin Yiyang was wearing a white short-sleeve shirt and black sports pants in the middle of winter, appearing as if just awakened. He was leaning against the door frame, holding onto the doorknob, with creases on his short-sleeve shirt from sleep. His fair face featured the most beautiful pair of black eyes, but unfortunately, they were filled with drowsiness and not fully open.

A former friend has come to New York, but he does not wish to meet. For several consecutive days, he has been spending his time in bars and billiard halls. He has booked a train ticket back to Washington, wanting to leave as soon as possible to avoid these old friends

There is no one here, sitting and waiting is quite nice.

The sound of the door closing directly interrupted Wu Wei

In the indifferent circle of friends, there is only one visible message.

After many years of wandering, I bid farewell to my fellow disciples and dear friends

Sitting up, he covered his face with both hands and remained awake for a full minute, hearing laughter from outside again

On a day of heavy snowfall, when the mood was at its lowest, the entire city's traffic was paralyzed, companies halted operations, and schools suspended classes, I encountered a stranger at a bar I frequented—a girl of the same nationality and lineage, who stirred my heart.

He took another large sip of wine, gazing at Jiang Yang, assessing each other.

Lin Yiyang immediately checked his Moments and deleted it, very good

No, there is none

Lin Yiyang searched

He shuffled in his slippers from the doorway to the bar, opened the refrigerator, looked for water, but found none. Instead, he directly found a bottle of chilled beer, opened it, and took a sip

Red Fish: [ Pleasant ]

Return to Wu Wei's apartment

This name is Wu Wei, who has just added me on WeChat, and she still remembers.

Two days ago, the fever just subsided. Yesterday, I hurried back by train and did not stop all day until late at night. Before sleeping, I did not feel tired, but now, the fatigue has surged up. He rubbed his face, his short hair on his forehead was messy, and he ran his hand through it a couple of times, found his slippers, and put them on.

Red Fish: It has been more than ten days since I arrived, and I have already adjusted to the time difference. I guess the noodles are just too delicious

What is that kid Wu Wei up to? Running out of money and looking to take on apprentices?

Most of the people here are friends who play ball, and there are not many female friends. The one I am closest to is Wu Wei.

Back in bed, Zheng Yi came back to life