Chapter Four, A Tree of Indifferent Green

"Sexuality?" Kylin laughed, "This is indeed the most serious and earnest discussion. The right to enjoy my sexuality and love."

Then Zhu Ping held me in his arms and said, "Hurry and eat, it will get cold."

How is your foundation in classical Chinese? What about your foundation in classical Japanese?

I repeated the above content in English, Japanese, and French, and finally let out a gentle sigh. Very well, I have not forgotten anything. No matter how difficult it gets, it will not starve me.

In this day and age, it is truly incomprehensible that such things still occur. Young as he is, Xiao Lu's family situation poses a significant problem for him in finding a partner and getting married in the future

Xiao Man spoke: "Although it is said this way, men are all like this. It is best to dedicate the first night to one's fiancé."

Wu Wei leaned down with concern, checking the various instruments, and then placed her hand, which was resting outside the blanket, back inside: "It's nothing, just rest well."

It also leaves me perplexed. "He chuckled softly, "Our current situation is somewhat similar.

In fact, I can find a decent job even without studying now. Academic ability is not absolutely important. I said softly, my fingers tracing the telephone wire

I nodded, stood up, and just then a strong gust of wind blew in from the foyer, lifting the hem of my light gray old dress.

Indeed, Song Ximing, you should take the exam; there is no way you will not pass.

Shu Jing remained silent, and Kai Lin replied: "I broke up with my boyfriend"

Thank you very much. It turns out that Lu Qingye has benefactors assisting him

It is the affection of newlyweds.

He expressed regret: "Not continuing further studies?"

Although I promised to respond quickly, I felt extremely anxious inside. When I retrieved the original manuscript materials from Kuang Duxing, I was bewildered after just a glance. ... It turned out to be several chapters from the "Kamakura Shogunate Law" ... . ... I deeply regret my arrogance and do not know how to explain this.

Gui Xin looked confused and said, "What is this thing?"

I understand

Later, I heard them discussing: "Old Lu is completely muddled; he has the audacity to take the money but does not leave a way out to ensure the safety of his wife and daughter. This imprisonment is for nothing."

There was silence all the way. Later, when we were stuck in traffic, he suddenly asked what I had been doing recently. I mentioned that I was attending a Sino-Japanese calligraphy exchange meeting. He scoffed, clearly disdainful. I lowered my head to read the newspaper. He said, "Are you feeling quite indignant?" I did not respond. He declared emphatically, "What culture? It has long since died out." He added, "Your generation of young people is far inferior to ours."

He was taken aback. I was also startled. This statement sounded like it had been premeditated, yet in reality, it was merely a whim of mine. Just a minute ago, I was leaning on his shoulder, whispering softly.

She suddenly jumped off the stool and stared at me: "Why do I always feel that you have good fortune in love..."

"Qingye, Qingye!" Mother exclaimed in terror

"One should not eat these things at night," she confessed, "It is very unhealthy. I have rice in my dormitory; let's cook porridge together next time."

On the way, I asked him if he enjoyed the trip. He smiled and said, "The scenery is certainly nice. However, after seeing too many buildings, it becomes particularly boring. There are too many people, and I am not accustomed to the food. When we had a layover in Rome, she and I went our separate ways. During the trip, I made a few phone calls to check in, and we met again in Rome. I don't know how, but I surprisingly accepted this way of being together, and our relationship was quite peaceful."

... ... has touched a little bit.

At the end of September, the Wu Wei couple returned to Beijing and invited me to a coffee shop, where they gifted me wine and chocolate. Zhang Miaowen sat for a while before taking her leave. After settling the bill with Wu Wei, he asked, "Why does your complexion look unwell?"

Of course

That evening, I specifically called to thank Song Ximing: "I didn't expect you to be such a great help; this translation helped me obtain something valuable."

Then they do not interfere with each other

He smiled and said, "Then you should ask yourself what exactly you want to achieve and what goals you aim to reach"

"There will soon be a new one," she said. "If you don't believe me, let's make a bet. If you have a new man within six months, you will give me a set of Dianfin..."

Xiao Man clicked her tongue: "Hey, is there any dormitory as lewd as ours"

"This has been said before," he shook his head, "Others can't even reach it if they want to. Are you blaming him for what happened with your mother? Hah, don't glare at me. I know you won't. You just want to do your own thing. But have you seen how big the capital city is? Who can make a living here solely on their own strength? What does it mean to do what you want? Ideals are all nonsense; I just want to eat, drink, relieve myself, sleep, and work well."

When the time comes to choose Teacher Kuang's class, please make sure to let me pass

Ah. The new semester is very busy, do you have any plans

I smiled

There is nothing wrong with it. It is just that I am not very willing to rely on his whims

"... Qingye, do you not believe me? I truly..." He became anxious, a slight sweat forming on his forehead, "Although I have a bad temper and sometimes lose my temper with you, and often do not understand what you are thinking or how much you are suffering, I really like you. No, I love you. Qingye, I know you are a very independent and strong person, which is why I have always worried that if I do not work hard and excel, I will not be worthy of you. Qingye, in fact, I rely on you a lot. If I do not see you for a day, I become very anxious. Qingye, I know you are a very independent and strong person, which is why I have always worried that if I do not work hard and excel, I will not be worthy of you. Qingye, in fact, I rely on you a lot. If I do not see you for a day, I become very anxious. I do not want to be apart from you; you are wonderful, truly wonderful..."

Very well. His gaze was extremely gentle, "Do you have any plans for the future?"

I shook my head

However, the following words flowed out uncontrollably: "We will part ways sooner or later. You initially got together with me because you felt empty after breaking up with your ex-girlfriend, and then suddenly discovered an old classmate, which is me, at school, who seemed decent, so you thought it would be good to be together. As time went on, life became calm; I treated you well, and you treated me decently, and gradually feelings developed, which is what you referred to as dependence, needing to call each other every day, to eat together, to be together, otherwise, I would feel uneasy. This is truly not love. Zhu Ping, if I once had confidence that I was a good candidate for you to marry, with a decent appearance, not a dinosaur, reasonable knowledge, not illiterate, and an ordinary family background, not impoverished, then this Lu Qingye would be suitable to be a wife. But now, that is impossible. I have other things to do. I need to earn money to treat my mother’s illness, and I no longer aspire to marriage; everything must rely on myself—so I have decided not to delay you any longer. Let’s end this." I need to earn money to treat my mother’s illness, and I no longer aspire to marriage; everything must rely on myself—so I have decided not to delay you any longer. Let’s end this.

"It was never like this before." I insisted, fixing my gaze on him, "Do you think I am in trouble, that you need to rescue me and feel sorry for me? Not even a few dozen yuan is an exception."

Was this an accident?

"Qigong?" I caught a glimpse of Xiaoman, and just as she suddenly opened her eyes, I couldn't help but ask.

I see. The director of the human resources department is a close friend of my father, and I can only blame myself for my negligence. No wonder I am often looked down upon by my father. I awkwardly said, "Director, I, I am not planning to transfer jobs..."

The director widened his bulging eyes and said: "Is that so? It was your father who personally instructed you. I noticed you didn't take the initiative to tell me, so I thought it was difficult for you to bring it up. In fact, it’s nothing much. Young people like you, how could you possibly stay here for long? The world outside is vast and full of opportunities"

Xiao Man said: "It seems that our dormitory is cursed, we need to find a feng shui master. How did we suddenly split into two groups?"

I only found out after getting married. He massaged my temples, and I noticed something unusual. When I asked her, she admitted it herself. She told me not to inform the elders. She also said she could satisfy my needs for married life

It turns out he is indeed a teacher. I suddenly remembered that there is a Kuang Duxing in the Legal History Research Office, who completed his doctoral degree at the age of twenty-six and stayed on to teach. By the age of thirty, he had already become a doctoral supervisor, and he has now been promoted to professor. Could it be him? He headed straight for the ancient books section on the sixth floor, holding a teacher's special borrowing card that made me envious. I glanced at it several times, feeling quite dissatisfied, thinking to myself that I also want a special borrowing card! He suddenly turned around to look at me: "Do you have books you want to borrow?" I glanced at it several times, feeling quite dissatisfied, thinking to myself that I also want a special borrowing card! He suddenly turned around to look at me: "Do you have books you want to borrow?"

Wu Weidao: "In fact, she is a very interesting person. I have always been quite tolerant towards homosexuality. This can actually be attributed to the question of God's choices. The things hidden deep within a person's heart are something you are born unable to choose. Just like why we love women and not men? Have you read 'The Montmartre Testament'"

I have eaten

Song Ximing. I also nodded

I am deeply ashamed: "I won't dare to do it again next time. Not only did I take on the task, but I also boldly asked the teacher for compensation..."

Please, please, find an expert from your Japanese department, and I will treat you to a meal later

Well, if we include middle school, it seems there are six or seven.

I will go see her He took his hand out of the pocket of his white coat

He chuckled ominously: "Listen to me, in this world, anyone can be disbelieved, but one must believe in their parents. Now tell me, with your background in language studies, aside from becoming a translator or a civil servant, what else can you do? In the capital, the reputation of Old Master Song's enterprise is not insignificant; who would be foolish enough to want you?"

I began preparing for the exam, and one day I encountered a colleague from my workplace who was discussing various details regarding the review of the exam. I was taken aback: "Has it already started?"

I have twisted my neck

Ah, it's nothing." He regained his usual pride, "There will be a national Japanese speech competition this October, with the finals likely in December, so keep an eye out for it." He then added, "In any case, keep it up."

This year's tuition fees are not something I need to worry about for the time being. When my mother is lucid, she goes to the bank to transfer the tuition fees to my account and advises me not to be frugal at school

Well

I took a deep breath: "Let's break up."

It seems really impressive. I am in Montpellier, much less capable than you. She handed me the handheld game console, asking, "Do you want to play?"

The relationship among the four people in the dormitory is not particularly bad. Xiaoman and Kailin are both from Shanghai, while Shujing is from Wuxi, and they can communicate in their dialects, so there is no discord arising from regional differences. Initially, Xiaoman and Kailin formed a group, going in and out together, seemingly not very fond of interacting with me and Shujing. Later, when Xiaoman and Kailin had a falling out, they turned to befriend me, even showing some deliberate attempts to get closer. Kailin found it uninteresting and also teamed up with Shujing. Living together in one room, the two-to-two relationship is the most stable and harmonious. Later, when Xiaoman and Kailin had a falling out, they turned to befriend me, even showing some deliberate attempts to get closer. Kailin found it uninteresting and also teamed up with Shujing. Living together in one room, the two-to-two relationship is the most stable and harmonious.

Yes, I am a junior.

A sudden flash of inspiration

This morning was unexpectedly delightful. I actually came across the "Selected Poems of the Eastern Isles" compiled by Yu Yue

I am eating an ice pop: "Yes. In a few days, there will be a selection exam, and the quotas will be allocated based on rankings. The higher the level of Japanese proficiency, the better the school one can attend."

Shu Jing asked: "Do you think foreigners are not as concerned about relationships as Chinese people?"

Song Ximing

Before the start of the school year, I went to visit my father

I do not speak; he is a serious engineering student from Tsinghua University. If it were not for the changes of the times, he would probably be contentedly teaching now or immersed in research at the institute, neglecting sleep and food.

I work at NEC in Tokyo. You are welcome to come at any time," she said. "A few days ago, I also visited Jiu Xun. She is doing well now, and I heard that she will have a baby once her job stabilizes.

I am fine

I was inexplicably thrown out like this

I agreed, and my father also got out of the car to exchange pleasantries. The old man smiled and said, "You two take your time chatting, we will head back first"

After dinner, they still wanted to play cards, while Jiang Yaqi and I were clearly arranged to another place to rest and drink tea. Jiang Yaqi protested that she wanted to go home, but her father did not allow it. My father said that even if Yaqi wanted to leave, Xi Ming should be the one to see her off. Jiang Yaqi coldly curled her lips but still complied and stayed. The two of us sat face to face by the tea table. After she finished flipping through a magazine, she spoke to me: "Isn't it boring"

Hmm. Are you from the Faculty of Law

I heard that his wife has gone mad, and they have sold all their houses in the city

I nodded and smiled inwardly

He arrived on time ten minutes later. I have never seen him arrive late

Waseda University, Nagoya University, both are acceptable. I asked, "Do you think this is good?"

He keeps his word and immediately gets up to take me to the library to get a card

This is fine. She let out a serious sigh and handed me her phone, saying, Look, my boyfriend.

He listened to me until I finished speaking, and then calmly asked, "Can I still contact you in the future?"

Shu Jing said: "Then you do not care about his past matters?"

I extended my index finger and pressed it against his lips, nodding and smiling as I said, "How talkative. I just want to know, do you feel any regret in your heart for having made such a determination about me? You see, there are actually many wonderful girls out there, beautiful, well-off, and academically excellent... You are quite handsome and outstanding as well, aren't you? Why have you foolishly chosen to stick with me without exploring other options?" I sat up straight and continued, "Zhu Ping, your family could never accept me. My father is in prison, my mother suffers from depression; who could be in a worse situation than that? So, Zhu Ping."

Wu Wei emerged from the emergency room, pushing a stretcher together with several nurses

"That's great, it's hard to find a place even after searching everywhere." He was very pleased, "I also plan to borrow two students from the Foreign Language Institute. There are a few pieces of ancient Japanese texts that need translation, would you be willing to help?"

Although Zhu Ping and I have established a relationship, we have always maintained a clear distinction in our expenditures. There was a female classmate in college whose family was well-off, yet she liked to cling to her boyfriend to buy this and that, insisting that he pay for meals when they went out. When she was with us, she would often squint her beautiful eyes and say, "This was bought by my boyfriend." Later, I don't know how the two of them broke up, but the boy actually demanded a breakup fee. "You consumed my food and drinks, and I also bought the condoms!" It was truly a difficult situation to resolve. Therefore, I believe that before becoming a couple, it is best for both parties to maintain clarity in their financial relationships, aside from exchanging gifts. To put it simply, it is merely to preserve a bit of my confidence and dignity, being closed off and cautious.

"You child," she shook her head, "then what are you interested in?" She continued, "Culture? Translation? Ximing, these are merely tools on your career path. You must leverage your strengths and position yourself before the starting line. Otherwise, you will not be able to showcase your advantages. Remember, your father has only one son, and you are the eldest grandson of the Song family; everyone is watching you. Your mother has only you left."

I suddenly waved my hand at her, resolutely declaring: "I will not die."

Kailin said, "Probably so. In fact, as long as you don't mind, it doesn't matter much." She chuckled and added, "I just dislike old virgins—hey, hey Aoyano, I'm not saying I dislike you."

Gui Xin is waiting for me in the corridor outside the courtroom

The patient is settled in, and the name card at the head of the bed reads: Zhang Miaowen, twenty-three years old. So young after all

I saw her flipping through a colorful magazine, seemingly distracted. The gatherings hosted by elders often carry deeper meanings. Uncle Jiang invited me to his home and said, "Yaqi's twenty-second birthday party is exclusively for young people, and Ximing, you are the first one to be invited."

The library door opened, and he and I went in together. I heard someone call out to him, "Teacher Kuang, so early."

Grandma called out to me with a smile: "Ximing has just returned."

"He is handsome," she laughed, "he is of mixed race"

Additionally, he lit a cigarette for himself, rolled down the car window while waiting for the red light, and said, "You should also consider the matter of getting married."

He asked, "Are you taking the graduate entrance examination?"

He said: "In fact, pursuing knowledge in this era has become quite boring. Reading and teaching are my strategies, and I am also doing this to earn a living and support my family"

Is that so? I said, "I was expelled from the unit by the old man and am now idly waiting at home."

Shu Jing felt very desperate: "So what if... that person will not marry you in the future, what will you do?"

Kailin said lightly: "Alright, let's change to another one, stop thinking about it all the time"

Kailin gossip: "Hey, should we share our experiences?"

He probably did not expect that a female student could be so vicious: "Oh, for example?"

However, thinking of the "special borrowing certificate," I could only muster the spirit to do so. After registering for the exchange student examination at the Foreign Affairs Office, I took that stack of photocopies of the "Kamakura Shogunate Law" to find Katsura Shin

"In the future, if you need to go to the ancient books department, you can find me." Kuang Duxing said goodbye to me, "Oh right, you just mentioned that you are in your third year?"

He exclaimed: "It seems that your exclusive borrowing card is easily obtainable. I had this material translated by a Japanese language professor, and it was not as fluent and accurate as this."

Several of my father's friends also came to attend the hearing. Afterwards, they comforted me, saying: "The sentence has already been lenient."

My words have truly hurt him, he turned his head away, and the three of us silently went to eat wontons. They were very hot. Suddenly, I lost all hope and felt utterly powerless. I put down my chopsticks and cried. Gui Xin and Zhu Ping were both taken aback, probably because I rarely cry in front of others.

"I will go downstairs in ten minutes, I am at the entrance of your workplace. Let's have dinner together and then go see your mother." After the divorce, everything he did for his mother was impeccable. I fell silent.

Song Ximing

"Handle the matters I have entrusted to you as soon as possible," my father left the order

My hands and feet are cold

Even though I was so annoyed that I wanted to pull out a cigarette to smoke, I still have a lot of respect for Wu Wei

I have placed the new library card into my wallet, feeling completely satisfied

He started the engine: "Let's go to Chao Mu River Park for a visit"

"It's easy to say. Both sets of parents would never allow it. It could even lead to enmity, causing endless harm." He laughed and instead encouraged me, "Besides, I am at the hospital every day; maintaining peace in the family is not difficult. Oh—how did you come over?" He glanced at me, "That medicine is best taken sparingly."

Four days later, on Monday at 2 PM, the exchange student selection examination will conclude. After several days of continuous rain, there is a brief period of clear weather; the autumn sky is refreshing and serene, with a few osmanthus trees slightly blooming, exuding a delightful fragrance

She frowned and said, "My dad is really annoying; he just wants to set us up. Hey, Song Ximing, let me tell you, don't get any ideas about me, I am already taken."

I nodded: "Make money, support the family"

A man can only focus on his career after establishing a stable home. Those who truly succeed in the business world must have a stable family, with a virtuous wife and filial children. You still lack a clear purpose in life, and I do not understand why you drift aimlessly every day. I have wasted my resources supporting you to attain a doctor's degree, spoiling you since childhood, and you have become arrogant due to a little bit of cleverness. You truly disappoint me

I sneered coldly: "The cost is very high"

Oh, the blonde boy is blowing smoke rings

I chuckled dryly: "How did going out for a stroll become philosophy?"

Go ask the director, he is quite troubled: "Your father has already contacted the personnel department, saying that you are about to be transferred to a new position, and specifically instructed to prepare your files for the title evaluation—why are you still thinking about the title evaluation?"

I fell silent for a moment: "This question perplexes me."

Have there been any exchanges between each other before marriage

I chuckled and said, "Oh, I am a newcomer, and I am not ready this year."

She also does not have a boyfriend, I have broken up with Zhu Ping, and I am with her every day

Quite good

You are quite boring she lamented it is as if you are in your thirties or forties. There is definitely a generation gap between us

She smiled, her features well-proportioned and beautiful: "We are young, why not be full of hope?"

At that moment, I was on the balcony of my dormitory, with thin skirts dripping water from the drying rack, and the fragrance of osmanthus in the night air was intoxicating. I closed my eyes and suddenly heard a voice from over there say: "Thank you"

The elder laughed: "We played together since childhood, yet have grown up to be so refined."

"What are you doing? Why are we still like this?" He held my hand firmly. The weather was very hot, and the waiting room was crowded with people. Suddenly, I became stubborn and insisted on getting the money, struggling desperately to take it.

The sound over there is faint, and I can almost imagine his expression. Beneath his calm eyes lies a well-proportioned nose, and the corners of his mouth may hold a hint of a smile. He said: "It was I who asked Jiuxun to do it."

They nodded: "Xiao Lu is studying law. She understands this better than we do." In the end, they had to give me money: "This situation at home is too sudden, you must be strong from now on."

Oh my, I actually said such malicious words

Of course, I am not old yet I said with a smile

Faced with my father's reproach, I was unwilling to retort, nor could I possibly comply, leaving me with no choice but to remain silent

"What is he here for?" I blurted out. In such a disheveled state, I did not want him to see me. Yet, he came before me, silently stepping forward to embrace me, but I remained calm and pushed his arms away: "Do you think I am pitiful?" Gui Xin tugged at my sleeve: "Hurry, let's go eat."

I gently patted the back of her hand, resembling an adult comforting a child: "I will be back, take good care of yourself here. You must get better."

Father kept his promise and bought the snacks that Mother liked before returning home with me. Upon reaching the bottom of the apartment complex, he, as usual, would not go upstairs. However, at that moment, he saw my grandparents—Father had initially bought their house in the same complex as ours for the convenience of taking care of them. Although my parents are divorced, during festivals and holidays, Father still presides over family gatherings at my grandparents' house in his capacity as the eldest son, and Mother naturally attends as well. At these times, we still appear to be a family.

So generous, he said: "Come on"

Not off work yet

After the Japanese class, I had a late-night snack with Gui Xin. She is preparing for advanced interpretation, looking slender and radiant.

Is that so? I laughed lazily, with ash collapsing on my fingers

The old gentleman had my file retrieved and asked me to run errands for him

I shake my head: "I lack the qualifications and conditions. For example, unlike you, Teacher Kuang, I do not have the luxury of not worrying about making a living and can pursue my Doctor's degree without any concerns."

Zhu Ping went to school with me. He handed me the ticket, and I looked at the price before lowering my head to take out my wallet

He is in high spirits: "Our research group has just been assigned a project to conduct a comparative study of the legal history of China and Japan. I just saw you translating Japanese classics—very well done. Would you be willing to join us along with the senior students?"

She couldn't help but laugh: "You? Not at all? Oh, is it that you don't like women?" Although she was audacious, she was also very innocent, which made her quite endearing

"Then you should find a new job before making the switch." My mother, with her keen insight, said, "Ximing, you don't have to hide anything from me. Your father has always hoped that you would take over his position. In fact, there is nothing wrong with listening to him."

There are no people, so where is the first night I turned over and said, This kind of thing should naturally come to fruition in due time

Is that so? Don't you know?

After a brief moment of awkwardness, Mother served tea and brought some snacks, inviting Father into the living room. The atmosphere seemed quite strange. Father took a sip of tea and went upstairs to the small flower room—they are divorced, and Mother requested to convert the upstairs balcony into a flower room, which Father complied with.

"Song Jun," she said in fluent Japanese, "I apologize for not saying goodbye. I just wanted to say that the past five months should truly come to an end"

Isn't it just a few dozen yuan? Zhu Ping said

She scoffed, "Yoga, do you understand?"

You are definitely going to lose. If you lose, buy me the special edition film of Akira Kurosawa. It is currently on sale on Dangdang.

He said: "I won't take the exam either; my father will probably arrange a job for me. Are you going to stay in Shanghai? I will too. Let's get married once we both have stable jobs."

While preparing materials in the office, my father called: "Where are you?"

She—"Wu Wei is very calm, "She only loves women. We have not shared a room to this day."

How coincidental, someone mentioned it to me this July as well

Do not be overly worried; as an exchange student, you do not need to pay additional tuition fees, and living expenses can be covered by part-time work. Spending a year abroad and returning in your senior year is just right for job hunting. She picked a few more skewers of ribs. A faint scent of oleander lingered in the air.

"Hey, hey, don't smoke," he hurriedly stopped him, "Your sister-in-law has a very sensitive nose and can't stand even a hint of smoke."

She enjoys drinking while taking a bath, and I have told her countless times, but she never listens. Wu Wei chuckled, "A little drink is fine, but this is simply alcoholism. It's the first time I've seen a woman who can drink so much."

Such a professional matter, even a Japanese language teacher might not be able to translate it

He added: "Additionally, I will give you six months to find a girlfriend. If there is still no news by the end of the year, then everything will be handled according to my instructions"

"It is actually not bad," he said. "Charging into the world bare-chested was the ideal in my early twenties. Now, however, following the rules is the wisest choice."

He looked at me and said, "So today, can I still sit next to you on this journey?" I fell silent. He added, "Don't worry, once we reach school, I will disappear. If in the future, well, if there is ever a time you need me, you can always find me." I understood he wanted to convey, "If you have any issues, don't hesitate to reach out; I can help you anytime," but perhaps because I appeared too strong, he was afraid that such words might hurt my fragile self-esteem. If in the future, well, if there is ever a time you need me, you can always find me. I understood he wanted to convey, "If you have any issues, don't hesitate to reach out; I can help you anytime," but perhaps because I appeared too strong, he was afraid that such words might hurt my fragile self-esteem.

"What is there to care about?" Kaelin said, "I am not the only one for him. Everyone is treated fairly"

There is nothing particularly significant about being an exchange student. The knowledge gained is not necessarily more than what one would acquire domestically

I was taken aback. Shu Jing sighed, "I didn't expect that this is the last panda left in our dormitory."

Absolutely not. You still need to pursue graduate studies, obtain a doctor's degree, and then go abroad. Just like when I was a child, my father has always demanded this of me

Everyone says so. I smile

Father actually went up and sat down

I shook my head

I was present throughout the trial. My father's lawyer was very professional, but the prosecution's evidence was conclusive, leaving no room for defense. Despite having ample time to adjust to this turn of events, I was still shocked to the point of tears when the sentence was handed down

Lu Qingye

I truly admire your unwavering determination; being with you fills me with hope

My heart tightened, but I quickly burst into laughter: "Of course, it can be done"

Sometimes I gaze at her and cannot discern anything unusual about her, but in an instant, she might scream and not recognize anyone. After the calm returns, upon seeing the tears on my face, she would still ask: "Why are you crying?"

The doctor stated that prolonged stress and sudden shocks may trigger depression. This is not an incurable disease and can be completely treated. However, it is essential for the patient to cooperate. If treatment is delayed, the condition will worsen.

"It's nothing, just alcohol poisoning." He lifted his chin, indicating for me to follow him to the ward

I heard that you are involved with a Japanese woman

I rushed into the mall where the air conditioning was strong, and in front of me was a large floor-to-ceiling mirror. Why does this person look so pale and dazed? I covered my face with my hand, feeling the blood flow back within me. When I opened my eyes again and examined closely: "Lu Qingye, pull yourself together"

Next time, I will definitely treat you to a meal. Perhaps in the future, I may also ask for your assistance

Tsk tsk. You are still not guaranteed to win.

Given that this is the case, a nod is all that is needed: "Thank you, Director"

The car will not depart for another two hours. Zhu Ping opened his laptop to watch a movie. At the airport, it is common to see so-called successful individuals holding high-end laptops, making the most of their waiting time by accessing the internet to check emails and send messages. Zhu Ping's actions in the bustling waiting room seemed out of place. I sat beside him, feeling uncomfortable as children peeked over. I said, "Let's have a chat." Only then did he close his laptop, smile at me, and buy two cups of cola. The earlier discomfort was thus put behind us.

Xiao Man, feeling sensitive, asked: "Shu Jing, what is wrong with you?"

My father's situation did not improve in a clear and optimistic direction due to my struggles and luck. He was ultimately sentenced to six years and seven months. My father, born in the Year of the Tiger, will be over fifty years old after six years and seven months, and I cannot bear to imagine it

"Neurotic." I tapped her forehead, "You are not insightful at all. Last time you said I had good fortune in love, but in the end, I broke up with Zhu Ping."

The night gradually passed. In the morning, the rain continued to fall, and the air was clear and cool. After having porridge in the cafeteria, I took an umbrella to the library and stood at the steps reciting my lessons—yet the doors had not yet opened.

Is there any compensation

My father was very pleased; on one hand, he was preparing to arrange for me to join his company, and on the other hand, he ordered me to pack my belongings for a trip to Tokyo. This trip was for a large-scale business collaboration, and my father's intention was clear: he hoped that by immersing me in the environment, I would quickly enter the industry.

I said: "There is absolutely no need for this; divorce is the best course of action"

Are you really the only one in your university?

Lu Qingye, your life has just begun

It is of no use to tell you this

None of the three girls have ever been without boyfriends. In her freshman year, Kailin broke up with her old boyfriend, crying uncontrollably, but half a month later, she was already getting cozy with another guy. In her words, "You get up where you fall down; the world is full of men." Shujing is still with her high school boyfriend, who is in Nanjing. She travels back and forth on the Shanghai-Nanjing line every weekend, enjoying a stable and loving relationship. Xiaoman's boyfriend is a senior in the graduate program and also from Shanghai; both sets of parents have already met.

Thank you, teacher, yes

Gui Xin said: "First, we must fill our stomachs with this meal before we have the strength to do the following tasks"

I did not perceive any difference in his tone

"Nonsense," she smiled, "Your future aspirations are not in law; you will primarily rely on your language skills to find a job. Those who study foreign languages cannot do so without going abroad"

Well, as he said, no matter what, let's keep going

First, Shu Jing quietly asked in the tent: "Do you all think that all men have a virgin complex?"

I remain silent

He laughed: "For the first time, a student dares to be so assertive. However, do you really want to go to the Ancient Books Department?"

The two individuals sat down to enjoy barbecue. The eggplant was extremely soft, and I added a lot of pepper

Gui Xin said: "Qing Ye, even if you are very intelligent, it is impossible for you to be proficient in everything. I will go and ask for you, and if it doesn't work out, you should quickly apologize to that teacher. When is the exchange student exam? You should hurry and review!"

I have no interest in business

The weather remains sweltering at the end of August. My mother has been diagnosed with depression, but she is unwilling to undergo any treatment. No matter how much I plead with her, it has been ineffective. In her suffering, she can only rely on sleeping pills.

Kailin disdainfully remarked: "In this day and age, a virgin is an endangered species and a public nuisance. What right do men have to demand that their partner be a virgin?"

I laughed and said, "You really know how to stir things up"

I laughed: "Thank heaven and thank earth, I am also at ease"

Does your school have exchange student slots? Nagoya University? Waseda University? She stopped in front of the barbecue stall and placed two skewers of leeks and an eggplant into the basket

Thank you. I smiled blankly

I shake my head: "Teacher Kuang overestimates me. My understanding of law is very poor, and I only hope to pass. How could I dare to undertake a project? Moreover, the course on legal history has not yet started."

I keep telling myself that things will get better. Everything will be alright

Thank you, thank you for what

"Do you mean that I should also participate in the exchange student selection exam?" I asked softly, gently stirring the dishes on the plate with my chopsticks.

The atmosphere in the dormitory shifted, and Kailin excitedly said: "I like experienced men; if he is a novice, it would be boring, and you would have to guide him"

I just participated in the exchange student selection examination

There was light rain on the way back. Autumn has quietly arrived, and the Songjiang campus is truly desolate. I bid farewell to Guixin and returned to the dormitory alone

It has been a whole year since I left, and now the situation at home is like this

Ah, quite an appetite

I know. Only Nono

I remained silent, regardless of what he said. The dinner was at Zhang Sheng Ji on the North Third Ring Road, attended by several of my father's friends, along with a lady with braces, who sat there feeling uncomfortable, occasionally adjusting the hem of her skirt under the table.

I am relieved: "Fortunately, I have you all here"

I was taken aback and gritted my teeth, saying: "Yes. I have many books to borrow. They are all in the rare book collection"

I complied and nodded slightly

She showed me her braces: "How about it? Dominique Swain also has braces in 'Lolita', particularly sexy. By the way, which university did you attend in France?"

Lu Qingye

I smirk: "Although I have never eaten pork, I have seen pigs run."

How is your sister-in-law

Are you Teacher Kuang Duxing

"I don't know what you are busy with all day," he said with dissatisfaction. "I must change jobs within this year."

This person constantly brings me hope. In times of exhaustion, anxiety, and tension, they inspire me to cultivate more courage. I recall the intermediate French interpretation exam last year, when I was squatting on the balcony with a large stack of A4 paper materials, memorizing while silently shedding tears, yet feeling vibrant at the same time. In the moments of utmost fatigue, difficulty, and the desire to collapse and give up completely, it is in these instances that I burst forth with courage and continue to move forward

Wu Wei lowered his head to check the drip rate, then stood up, with both hands in the pockets of his outer coat, and walked out of the ward with me

The weather in September is still quite hot, but there is a noticeable temperature difference in the morning and evening. The Sino-Japanese Calligraphy Exchange Conference has concluded, coinciding with the evaluation of professional titles at the workplace. Technical personnel engaged in translation work and related professions can participate in the series of title evaluations or examinations for translators.

I remain silent

"The Eight Great Families of Japan: A Reader", compiled by Yang Shen, and "Ancient and Modern Ballads"

I will come to pick you up, let us have a meal together

"You are insane." I caught a glimpse of his sharp and disdainful gaze in the rearview mirror. "I will give you one month to resolve the issues with the Japanese woman and your work. I am going to Japan in October, and you will accompany me."

"It is certainly an accident to explain to my parents." Wu Wei paced back and said softly, "Ximing, I fear you may not believe what I am about to say."

Are you not getting along well?

In fact, I just wanted you to refuse me one more time, saying, "Fool, what are you doing?" Then I would happily bury my head in your arms. But he let me go, and I awkwardly handed him the money, which he paused for a moment before putting it into his wallet

Is that so, which university do you want to go to

Zhu Pingjing said: "Such a significant matter, you did not inform me either"

I walked on the road scorched by the blazing sun, my canvas shoes worn and tattered, and my short-sleeved shirt completely soaked with sweat. It was so peaceful, as if all sounds had been drained away. Until I was startled awake by the honking and scolding of a car behind me, I realized that I had wandered into the center of the road. The closest vehicle to me was a silver-gray car, and inside the rolled-down window was a young girl, scolding in a delicate tone in the local dialect: "Hurry up and get out of the way!"

Oh, I am single

He looked at me and said, "Your words are too sharp, you spare no one, be careful not to be assigned to my class next semester"

She merely nodded: "Jiang Yaqi"

He smiled and said, "Actually, it wasn't a big deal. I sent her the manuscript, and she translated it in no time."

"Let me see your girlfriend?" She stretches and eats watermelon

Ah, you speak of your own matters

Shu Jing could not bear to listen any longer: "Be careful not to be overheard by the neighboring dormitory!"

I know he is right

The red light turned into a green light. Wu Wei glanced at me. Due to the backlight, I could not see his expression clearly, I only heard him say: "I do have a classmate who works at the foreign affairs office of a university, which is also a good place to settle down."

"Do you remember? This is Ximing, you used to play at their house often when you were a child," someone said

Father wanted to give, but grandfather refused: "We are doing well, you should go see Ximing's mother." - They supported each other, cherishing the time they had left together, and there was no need for anyone else to intervene

The Wu couple went to Italy for their honeymoon, with few friends in Beijing. Some of their old classmates have gone abroad for further studies, some have gotten married, and others have already become fathers and mothers.

I smiled. Later, I saw her driving away alone in a red Volvo convertible, rolling down the window to wave at me.

"Hehe, the outcome is still uncertain." She twisted in front of me, "Diane, oh Diane!"

I feel someone beside me, I look up, he looks familiar, and he is also reciting. He doesn't seem like a student, but there wouldn't be such a diligent teacher either

Lu Qingye, there is nothing that can bring you down

He feigned anger: "Where can you find a student like you? Don't agree so quickly; first, translate a piece for me to review. If it's done well, I will issue you a special borrowing card. You will have free access to the ancient books section, just by stating that you are a student of Kuang Duxing"

However, Qichong did not wait for me to take the initiative to contact her, and I unexpectedly found out that she had already left Beijing. The conversation with her took place over an international long-distance call

"Are you hungry? Let's go eat wontons," she said softly, "Zhu Ping is also there"

He went to the office and quickly issued a prescription

I scoffed as if I had heard a joke: "Zhu Ping, how many girlfriends have you had in total?"

It's acceptable. I have a collection of novels by Sima Liao Tai Lang with me.

I replied with a smile, "It is my honor"

Zhang Miaowen woke up, saw us, and slightly curled her lips. She lazily acted spoiled, saying: "Wei, I have a headache—"

"Of course, why not go?" She said decisively, "I often visit your mother when you are not around. Anyway, I only went abroad during my graduate studies."

There will be a course on the History of Chinese Legal System next semester

Xiao Man, Shu Jing, and Kai Lin are all present. Shu Jing is playing a game, Kai Lin is on the phone, and Xiao Man is sitting cross-legged on the stool in silence. I tiptoe across and go to the balcony to grab a cloth to wipe the water droplets from my head and body. In the opposite girls' dormitory, someone is playing the pipa, but they keep getting stuck on one syllable and cannot progress.

Intelligent

At first, he hesitated slightly, then took a closer look and whispered, "You—are you Lu Qingye?"

My mother has three siblings, but the other two are not in the country, so they cannot help. On my father's side, his brothers now avoid my family. In the end, I was the only one who called the nursing home to arrange for my mother to be sent there. When the ambulance appeared in the alley of Lujiao Town, some children ran out to watch the commotion, and a few households peeked out, only to withdraw again after a glance.

Father appeared to be conducting a survey, after looking around various places, he expressed his intention to leave. Mother did not try to keep him, and I accompanied him downstairs

Dad! Jiang Yaqi is extremely dissatisfied

They were discussing passionately while I was still contemplating the matter of the exchange student. If I am to apply, I should go to the Foreign Affairs Office tomorrow. ... I should also prepare a bit before the exam ... ... Suddenly, I heard Xiao Man calling me: "Hey, did you hear? We are asking you when you are planning to spend the first night?"

It is I who am astonished. For three years, she has been entangled with me, and I am aware that she has several other men besides me, but—now it is indeed truly over

Lille University

It was the Miao Wen who showed it to me. Occasionally, I would pick it up during the journey and feel a sense of oppression. I was unwilling to continue reading. I felt like a petty voyeur, standing by and even harboring a sense of curiosity. Existence, non-existence, complete nothingness, the soul dissipates

I am taken aback: "Are you really willing to take the initiative to contact her?"

That night, after the lights were turned off, we somehow started talking about sex

I leaned against him, listening as he said: "Next semester, I will be in my third year, and I need to focus on my studies, not work as hard as before"

Dad. I was startled, it was simply absurd

I smiled gently as I knocked on Kuang Duxing's office door, handing him a stack of printed documents: "The translation is not very good, Teacher Kuang, please take a look."

It seems that I am the only one unemployed, and I cannot explain this to my mother. I can only say: "The work at the communication center is both busy and tedious, and I would like to change to another place."