Two

"An Yi Xuan!" I exclaimed, turning my head to face his tall figure.

At 16 years old, An Yixuan, my mind was a blank, while An Yixuan remained completely unaware of the turmoil within me. He walked his path with calm composure, not even casting a glance in my direction. My heart felt as if it were about to stop, and I could only stare fixedly as he slowly approached me... and then... we brushed past each other...

"Mom, I am doing well, I just suddenly found my life goal." I lowered my head to look at the report card, "A difference of one point, just one point, and I missed my dream like this..." Tears streamed down my face, An Yixuan, oh An Yixuan, if I were at the same starting line as you, would I have taken fewer detours?

At that time, he truly left an indelible and terrible impression on me. If it were not for the fact that we happened to be together in university, we probably would not have had the opportunity to be together.

Oh dear, sweetheart, don't cry. It's not that there is no way out. I know that St. John's has an expansion plan this year. I will inquire about it. How could a father ignore his precious daughter? As soon as Dad saw me crying, he immediately left Mom and came to comfort me

Mother extended her hand and gave a heavy slap on Father's backside, her face cold as she scolded, "Hmph, if you ask me, who should I ask? This is my treasure, how could I put pressure on her? Besides, the grades have already come out, and the school has been decided. Is there still a chance for a turnaround at this point? It's all your fault. I asked you to use your connections, but you refused. Is a difference of 1 point really that important? Dongdong missed by 10 points, yet he still got in, didn't he?" Mother began to complain, pointing at Father.

Ah? You aren't running a fever, are you? Didn't we agree to go to Se Yue?" My mother looked at me with a puzzled expression, "Both are good high schools, so it doesn't matter where you go.

The driver did not pay much attention to me, and soon the car returned to my home. I rushed home like a gust of wind to get money for the driver, then ran back inside to start organizing my report card while also preparing my emotions for my parents' return.

The driver was clearly driving very fast this time, making me feel as if I were risking my life while riding in the car

"Dad, I really want to go to St. John's, please find a way!" I pouted my lips and was about to cry.

Just at that moment, a cough was heard outside the door. This is a habitual action of my father at the entrance. To avoid startling my mother and me, he always coughs once before opening the door. Upon hearing this sound, my mother immediately wore an expression of seeing a savior: "Your dad is back!" She stood up and walked towards the door. As soon as the door opened, my father, dressed in a suit and carrying a briefcase, walked in, smiling as he greeted my mother and me: "You are all here?"

Hmph, this is more like it. Stop crying, you always act spoiled when you see your dad. Go wash your face properly, I will go prepare dinner, you really are a source of worry. Mom rolled her eyes at Dad and me, changed her clothes, and then busied herself in the kitchen

Father's square face bore a look of confusion as he helplessly held Mother's hand and asked, "What is going on?"

I looked at my father with infinite guilt, I am sorry, Dad, for the sake of my happiness, I have caused you to be scolded by Mom... However, throughout my life, my father has taken the blame for me far too many times... Looking at my father, who appears ten years younger, his shoulders still straight, his black hair meticulously combed, and his square face free of wrinkles, I thought about how he would look ten years from now, aged yet still treating me like a precious treasure, my eyes turned red, and I truly cried out.

I was instantly petrified in place, how could I have forgotten that he is inherently someone who does not care about trivial matters? Especially his distant and indifferent attitude towards strangers, my heart couldn't help but ache again, in his eyes, I am nothing more than a complete stranger, someone he has no impression of at all, yet he is like a painting etched in my heart, one that can never be erased in this lifetime

My mother's gaze at me was clearly off, filled with a question of what exactly I intended to do

Father patted my head and smiled, saying: "Although there is an opportunity, it still depends on your grades. You must not slack off in your studies. Actually, it doesn't matter where you go to school; you shouldn't always think about comparing yourself to others. Father understands that your aspiration to attend a good school is commendable, but studying is the same everywhere, and so is taking the university entrance exam. Father may not express himself well, but you, my clever daughter, must understand. Father does not want you to push yourself too hard, nor does he want you to compare yourself to others because of what they say"

It truly has severely hurt the heart of a blossoming beauty like me, but I have not given up. I continued to ask: "I heard your name is An Yixuan, mine is Shaxi Zi, you can call me Xizi."

Hmm. This time it was simpler, as there was only a one-word reply. An Yixuan walked into the house with a blank expression and closed the door with a "bang".

Uh, I am sorry, I am really sorry, uncle, I did not mean to do this, please take me back the way I came, I will go home and get the money for you I immediately snapped out of my stupor, this is real life, I cannot just daydream like this

I... what should I say? Should I say I am his girlfriend from 10 years later? He would definitely think I am crazy. Oh dear, what should I say? After being nervous for a long time, I finally managed to squeeze out a sentence, "Classmate, I forgot to bring money, could you lend me some taxi fare?" After saying that, I just wanted to find a crack in the ground to hide in. This was our first meeting 10 years ago, and it was ruined just like that. I hope it won't affect our future development.

Anyi Xuan calmly looked at me for two seconds, then rolled her eyes at me, and gracefully and indifferently walked away... just like that. She completely ignored me

"Is it really that serious..." My mother frowned at me, her expression one of helplessness

I immediately shouted "Mom" and rushed over, while also grabbing the slippers and pouring the water. I helped my mother to sit comfortably on the sofa.

"Husband, our precious daughter is acting quite unusually today!" Mother suddenly threw herself into Father's arms, and I looked at the two of them in shock

On the way home, I began to ponder how I could get closer to An Yixuan. Undoubtedly, the key is to get into the same high school as him; after all, it is just a matter of a few points. If I seek connections and think of ways, it should still be possible to turn things around! Moreover, there is still some time before the school year starts, so there must be a way!

Mom, I still want to attend St. John's. It's just a one-point difference, there must be a way to remedy this, right? Is there any possibility of a retake or something? I've even prepared my transcript; aside from one mistake in math, everything else is fine. Please, I want to go to St. John's.

I don't know, as soon as I came back, she started insisting on going to St. John's" Mother replied softly

Mother stared at me in astonishment: "Darling, what has stung you?"

Dad widened his eyes and glanced at me, then turned to look at Mom: "Why did you suddenly want to go to St. John's? Did something stimulate you, my dear? Did you put pressure on her again?"

I do not want it, I want to go to St. John's, I want to prove myself! I said with a face full of indignation, "St. John's is my ideal high school, it is the most important starting point in my life!" At this moment, I felt as if I were possessed by countless noble predecessors, believing that as long as I got into St. John's, I could save my entire life and even this society

An Yixuan walked further and further away, my vision began to blur, he didn't even turn his head, showing no concern for my embarrassment and awkwardness. I stood frozen in place, I had no reason to be sad, he no longer recognized me at all, I must not be sad, I recalled our first meeting years ago

"Uncle driver, could you please drive a bit slower? I assure you I will not owe you any fare," I said with a face full of guilt. "Today is truly an accident"

Looking back on those events from years ago feels like a lifetime ago. Now that we have encountered each other again...! Regardless of whether it is a joke or an arrangement of fate, I will never give up on you! An Yixuan, we have missed so much in the past; this time, I want to start over. I will begin pursuing you right now! I want to make up for my regrets! I clenched my fist in the direction where An Yixuan had already vanished.

An Yixuan's footsteps noticeably paused, then he turned around and glanced at me with a face of indifference, his tone so detached that it was impossible to discern any emotion: "Are you calling me?" His eyebrows slightly raised.

Hello, nice to meet you, I just moved here. I heard we are the same age and in the same grade. On the first day I met An Yixuan, I took the initiative to greet him, after all, I often hear girls at school gushing over him, being a top student from a prestigious high school and quite handsome.

"Well, little sister, you must pay for the taxi fare." The driver uncle was clearly starting to lose his patience

I lowered my head, my face flushed, and a trace of shame crept into my heart. If my father knew that I was causing a fuss over a boy, he would surely be furious! However, life is long and filled with regrets. Since I can miraculously return to 10 years ago, I do not want to miss out again. Mom and Dad, this time I will definitely be obedient. Besides pursuing An Yixuan, I will certainly be a good daughter!

"Hmm, hello." After the three words were spoken succinctly, Anyixuan did not glance at me.

At exactly 5 o'clock, my mother opened the door on time