Chapter Two, Young Man

This was merely a minor episode, and Guo Zhengyang did not pay it any mind, continuing on his way out. It took him about ten minutes to reach the entrance of the school.

The piece of stationery just now was a love letter

This was just a minor issue; he still managed to control his emotions well, and with an impatient expression, he said, "Mom, give me some money"

Ah ~ ''

In his previous life, this handsome exterior, apart from providing him with a brief period of self-satisfaction during high school, became of no further use. During the years when he fell into despair, he indulged in overeating, chain-smoked, drank excessively, and lived in a chaotic day-and-night cycle with no regular routine. He never engaged in any physical activity, isolating himself in a narrow space, which not only quickly made his appearance age but also caused him to gain weight rapidly. It was only after he began cultivating that he gradually regained the youthful vigor he once had, but by the time he reached a certain level of cultivation, he was already in his thirties or forties, rendering the attractiveness of his exterior utterly meaningless.

The girl's face instantly turned pale, and her body trembled even more violently

Moreover, during his high school years, he was actively pursued by quite a number of girls. Upon reflection, some directly asked him for his phone number, while others obtained his number from others to send text messages, or expressed their affection through mobile QQ and similar platforms. As for love letters, they had become quite rare by that time. In total, there were approximately ten to twenty girls who had pursued him in various ways.

Standing once again before his mother, he observed her profoundly soulful visage up close, and it was only then that Guo Zhengyang felt a deep pang of sorrow, nearly brought to tears.

This is not an exaggeration; he truly possesses an exceptional appearance, having inherited excellent genes from his parents. At eighteen, Guo Zhengyang is not only tall but also has delicate features, a face like a jade crown, red lips, and white teeth, making him a standard handsome young man. He is the most attractive in his class every year, and there are hardly any who are more handsome than him in the entire school. Additionally, his uncle's family lives in a coastal province in the south, and his cousin often sends him the latest fashionable clothing. Therefore, although he often faced scolding from his father at home, making it hard for him to hold his head high, he was undoubtedly the epitome of tall, handsome, and cool in the campus during those years.

Mother Guo pointed to a car parked not far away and hurried towards it, "Xiao Zheng, wait for me here. I will bring it over right away and keep it warm in the car. I made your favorite food..."

Watching his mother rush to get the food, familiar yet deeply etched scenes unfolded before Guo Zhengyang's eyes. He hurriedly turned his head and wiped the corner of his eye with his hand, then stood there again with a seemingly natural expression.

As soon as Guo Zhengyang received several thermal containers from his mother, who had hurriedly brought them over, he said, "Well, I'm heading back to school now. You should return home early as well"

While walking, a crisp whisper suddenly arose from behind, accompanied by a charming figure who ran up blushing. She approached Guo Zhengyang, holding a beautifully folded piece of colorful stationery and said, "Hey, this is for you."

This action startled the girl, and her lovely face turned as red as a ripe persimmon, flustered yet shy. However, she still stood her ground, gazing directly at Guo Zhengyang, her eyes filled with anticipation

After crying for more than ten minutes, Guo Zhengyang finally patted the snow on his knees and stood up, speaking more calmly as he got into the taxi

"Xiao Zheng, come out quickly." At the same time, a beautiful woman standing on the freshly swept road outside the school gate waved to Guo Zhengyang with a smile. The woman appeared to be in her mid-thirties, of average height, dressed elegantly and appropriately, and her composed and graceful demeanor subtly hinted at a touch of nobility.

We are not suitable for each other

"I know, I'm not stupid." Guo Zhengyang then smiled as he took the cash and stuffed it into his pocket, before turning his head to look around, "Where's the food?"

Guo Zhengyang calmly took the letter, opened it with ease, and stood in front of the girl to read it.

"You will find someone better than me." Guo Zhengyang placed the letter paper in the girl's hand and softly spoke before stepping away.

A few minutes later, Guo Zhengyang finally folded the letter paper back together and handed it back in a plain manner

Yanhe County No. 1 High School is managed in a fully enclosed manner, meaning that even students living nearby cannot go home except on holidays. However, as he was beckoned from outside, Guo Zhengyang calmly walked out. As he passed the guard room, the guard inside greeted him with a beaming smile.

Standing by the street, he hailed a taxi, which drove straight to the outskirts of the county. Upon arriving at a desolate area, he instructed the taxi to wait by the roadside. Guo Zhenghe and Tu Shuyang then knelt on the ground, weeping loudly.

When his mother came to see him, she often waited outside the school gate, and even though he had not set foot on this path for fifty years, he quickly found his way back to his memories and walked calmly forward

In that lifetime, he generally responded to similar situations with indifference, hardly bothering to say a word more.

Guo Zhengyang nodded and turned to walk towards the school, just like before. It was not until his figure disappeared around the corner of the dormitory building that Guo's mother outside the school gate turned and left

Although feeling helpless, she still took a few hundred yuan bills from her bag and stuffed them into Guo Zhengyang's hand, saying, "Spend it sparingly, and be sure not to tell your dad"

Few people are aware of this, and the gatekeeper is certainly not informed; however, the other party definitely knows that the person who frequently visits Guo Zhengyang and brings him meals, Guo's mother, is a significant figure

"Alright, take your time on the way back, and enjoy your meal slowly." Mother Gu also nodded with a smile

During high school, he only knew how to act cool and play stylishly. Although he had someone he liked deeply, he always felt that if he took the initiative to pursue a girl, it would be too embarrassing for someone who was often pursued by girls. Thus, he never expressed his feelings openly. At most, he would try to show off and strike poses in situations where the other person was present, hoping to attract their attention. After the college entrance examination, what awaited him was a dramatic change in life.

Ah~ '' Mother Gu immediately laughed, helplessly patting her forehead, '' Can't you say something different after seeing me, child? ''

This still refers to directly expressing affection, clarifying everything related to the *illustration* book. If one merely adds him on QQ or does nothing but harbors a secret crush, it is likely to lead to even more complications

Let me take a look, ha, our little Zheng has become more handsome again, he must be more popular with the girls at school now, right?" After Guo Zhengyang walked out, Guo's mother immediately came over, looking him up and down, smiling warmly and brightly.

This calm yet indifferent demeanor startled the driver once again, causing the cigarette held between his fingers to nearly fall.

In that lifetime of memory, it seems that he did not answer his mother's call today; at this moment back then, he also seemed not to be on this road

In the car

After the heavy snowfall, in the weather where the snow is melting, the temperature is lower than when it was snowing. Most of the figures walking on campus are wrapped up tightly.

His mother does not come to bring him meals every day, but she makes sure to do so at least once a week, allowing him to enjoy a variety of his favorite dishes.

With both hands in his pockets, Guo Zhengyang silently scanned his surroundings. The vaguely familiar environment had a significant impact on his state of mind

On this day in that year, did he receive a love letter? He truly has no recollection of it.

His father is, after all, the top figure in Yanhe County, and indeed the biggest one among them.

After glancing at his mother, Guo Zhengyang slightly turned his gaze away, as a sudden sting appeared in the corner of his eye, yet his steps quickened a bit

That is precisely Guo's mother. Guo's mother appears somewhat younger, but that is due to her proper maintenance. This year, she has already crossed the threshold of 40. Guo Zhengyang's father is slightly younger, being only 37 years old this year. Back then, their relationship was one of an older woman and a younger man.

Guo Zhengyang stopped in his tracks and glanced at the figure before him. She was a short-haired girl with a cute appearance, not particularly tall at just over 1.6 meters, making her significantly shorter than him. At this moment, she had to look up to meet his gaze, and her slightly raised, charming face was flushed with a lovely crimson hue, exuding an enchanting shyness. The few freckles scattered across her plain nose did not detract from her beauty; rather, they enhanced the authenticity and allure of her appearance.

Guo Zhengyang is no exception, wearing a stylish and fashionable down jacket on top, paired with jeans and black leather boots on the bottom. Although his outfit is similar to what most of his classmates are wearing, it stands out significantly because it features the most popular fashion brand from a metropolitan area in a southern province during the Spring Festival. Compared to the clothing worn in Yanhe County, a small inland county in the north, this style is at least a year ahead of the trend.

Return to the county town, near the high school

Calculating the time precisely, knowing that his mother should have already left the school, Guo Zhengyang walked out empty-handed, quickly heading towards the school gate. Upon reaching the entrance, he faced no obstacles and easily exited the school. He then casually chose a small path leading to the street.

The driver, who was crying, initially glanced sideways repeatedly, and in the end, seemed to be gradually infected by an inexplicable sadness, with his eyes inexplicably reddening. The driver could not understand why this rather handsome young man would specifically come to such a desolate place to cry, and moreover, cry so mournfully