Chapter 5: Li Xiaoman
Where do I have the opportunity to speak
She is wearing a blue and white chiffon dress, with the hem reaching her thighs, accentuating her long and beautiful legs, making them appear even more fair and captivating. She has tied a black belt around her waist, enhancing the softness of her figure, while her long hair cascades over her ample chest, creating an alluring silhouette.
After graduation, many people busied themselves with life and ideals, and quite a few distanced themselves from this city. Except for a limited few like Ye Fan, almost everyone else was returning to their alma mater for the first time.
I vaguely heard a friend mention that the melancholic guitar virtuoso from back then is now performing regularly at a bar in another city, having experienced considerable wear and tear over the years
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Hello, I am Kaide. I have longed for Mount Tai... and finally I can... see it. Although this American youth named Kaide does not speak very fluently, he is able to express his thoughts clearly.
Three years later, Ye Fan met Li Xiaoman again, feeling a sense of spatial transition and the passage of time
Do you still remember that talented, long-legged girl from the school band, the very beautiful and pure lead singer? It is said that she is now working as a hostess in a nightclub
Zhou Yi announced that three students studying abroad have already set off to return to the country, which immediately sparked a heated discussion among the students present
At this moment, Lin Jia arrived beside Ye Fan
After a brief silence regarding the picture book, everyone continued to move forward
The speaker is Zhou Yi, a very refined young man, rumored to come from a well-connected family, which is no longer a secret among his classmates. Yesterday, the person who specifically waited to greet Wang Ziwen outside the Moonlight City by the sea was him
Today, from Zhou Yi, Ye Fan learned that Li Xiaoman is about to return to the country. When he first heard this name, he even felt a bit unfamiliar. Suddenly looking back, more than two years have already passed.
I just wonder whether those people from back then can still pick up the guitar and sing today, as it has become quite difficult to trace their whereabouts after graduation
The duration of the gathering has been extended, and they will go to visit Mount Tai. All expenses will be covered by Wang Ziwen, Zhou Yi, and others. For an ordinary person, this might be a considerable expense, but for them, it is not significant.
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After graduation, many people encounter the clash between ideals and reality. Sometimes life can be truly helpless, leaving one feeling frustrated and lost
Everyone stopped and looked at Zhou Yi. Whether during school or now, he has always been easygoing, never giving anyone a sense of arrogance
Clearly you have a car, why didn't you tell me yesterday
She converses with her classmates around her with composure, clearly becoming a central figure, yet she also exudes a sense of warmth and approachability
He, Liu Yunzhi, was very calm despite feeling embarrassed yesterday; today, however, he appeared as tranquil as a deep well, showing no signs of unusual emotion, as if nothing had happened.
She stands at approximately 170 centimeters tall, wearing a pair of sunglasses, with her long black hair dancing in the wind, presenting a graceful figure. Her attire is simple, casual, and cool; on the lower half, she wears shorts that reach above her knees, showcasing her fair and slender legs, while on the upper half, she dons a T-shirt adorned with a cartoon pattern
Li Xiaoman, this name has faded from Ye Fan's memory for a long time
Lin Jia abruptly mentioned yesterday's incident, but then lightly brushed past it, not elaborating on the matter nor deliberately lowering her stance to foster a closer relationship.
Everyone can only let out a sigh
Ye Fan, yesterday I spoke in a drunken manner, please do not take it to heart. I toast to you, let us drink to that... The male classmate who claimed that his fiancée is the niece of a senior executive at a certain bank, who was lecturing Ye Fan yesterday, today is trying hard to explain yesterday's events with a low profile.
Rather than saying we gaze across the sea at each other, it is more accurate to say we have forgotten each other across the sea. A love that was not favored by friends has, as expected, reached its conclusion
The two other students who returned from studying abroad were already surrounded by enthusiastic inquiries about their life and studies across the ocean
Without excessive words, we brush past each other gently; some matters need not be elaborated upon, silence itself is a form of conclusion
Ladies and gentlemen, last night I received a phone call from across the ocean
At this point, both of them laughed
I am very pleased to formally invite Miss Lin Jia here
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The alma mater has not changed much compared to before; only the people who come and go have changed, leaving behind an unforgettable memory etched in four years of youth
Aren't you inviting me to ride in your car today
Li Xiaoman is undoubtedly very beautiful, with snow-white and delicate skin, large eyes, and long eyelashes, which give her an air of vitality. She carries herself with a quiet confidence, yet exudes a strong sense of self.
As we left our alma mater, it was nearly noon, and everyone arrived at the food street, ascending to the dining establishment.
With a beautiful face and snow-white skin, Lin Jia possesses a unique charm, her slightly upturned Danfeng eyes exuding an extraordinary allure.
This subtle change has naturally occurred in some other students as well
Wang Ziwen privately invited Ye Fan to sit at their table, but Ye Fan merely smiled and went over to toast a few drinks, still choosing to sit with the same people as yesterday
Upon graduating from university, Li Xiaoman went abroad to study. In the initial months, the communication between the two remained quite close, but as time went by and with the increasing demands of her studies, the exchanges of emails and phone calls gradually diminished, ultimately leading to a complete cessation of contact
Beside Li Xiaoman stands a tall young man, who is said to be her American classmate. In contrast to the soft and smooth features typical of Eastern faces, he possesses a distinctly Western visage, characterized by strong three-dimensionality. His high nose bridge and slightly sunken blue eyes, along with his somewhat curly blonde hair, render him quite handsome according to Western aesthetic standards
Three days later, Ye Fan once again saw that familiar figure at the foot of Mount Tai. Three years had passed, yet Li Xiaoman remained graceful and poised, showing little change.
Having said this, she smiled and turned to leave. Lin Jia is an intelligent woman; she understands that being overly deliberate can be counterproductive, as it only comes across as insincere. It is far better to be direct and more natural.
Ye Fan drove back home, brewed a cup of light green tea, and quietly gazed at the phoenix tree outside the window, recalling some past events
Come, come, everyone raise your glasses
After graduation, we are scattered in different directions, each person following their own unique life path, making it quite difficult for us to gather together. When we meet again, perhaps we will have already become fathers and mothers, and by then, we may not know how many years have passed. Three classmates studying abroad are returning to the country, and I have a suggestion to slightly extend this gathering
The female classmate, who had mentioned to the librarian that her husband had been promoted to the company's vice president, also changed her attitude from yesterday and treated Ye Fan with courtesy
The passage of time inevitably leaves behind a bittersweet flavor
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Under the green shade, beside the grass, some junior students are quietly reading, creating a scene of great harmony and tranquility. Ye Fan and others feel as if they have returned to the past, far removed from the restlessness and noise experienced over the past three years
Even after many years have passed, whenever the melody plays, it always evokes memories of that carefree and innocent era. The subtle sadness brings both sorrow and sweetness, easily touching the heart.
Compared to yesterday, Ye Fan and his table appeared very lively today, with everyone continuously toasting and occasionally people from other tables coming over to offer drinks. Naturally, Ye Fan could not decline, toasting repeatedly and even sharing a drink with each person who came over from Wang Ziwen's table.
The small lake in the distance ripples gently, the scenery remains unchanged, and I can still vividly recall the scenes of those years when figures, either melancholic and dejected or spirited and vibrant, sat by the lakeside, holding guitars and singing campus folk songs.
Both individuals remained calm and composed, exchanging polite greetings without the joy typically associated with a long-awaited reunion. Instead, there was only a sense of tranquility, even carrying a hint of nonchalance.
Those who have missed, those departing footsteps, that gradually receding path, are like the sycamore leaves gently falling before my eyes