Chapter 1, The Filth on the Meteor

The man suddenly raised his chin and shouted to Chen Fengshi: "Your goddess—"

The thin man had long made up his mind, and with the encouragement of his best friend, he felt invigorated. He downed the beer in the bottle in one go and tossed it aside. "Old Chen, you should join in too! We can't leave ourselves with any regrets!"

A group of people burst into laughter, and the strange moment from just a moment ago was quickly forgotten. Upon returning outside the school, everyone felt particularly hungry, even the two who never ate anything after 8 PM could no longer bear their hunger. They indulged in a meal without any resistance, the portions so large that they themselves were taken aback. After returning to the dormitory building, each of them felt extremely sleepy. Finally, one of them self-mockingly said, "A room full of pigs that eat and then sleep," and within ten seconds, they too fell asleep.

The thin man slept soundly, and in a daze, suddenly murmured a disjointed dream. "... ... There are so many meteors in the world, there must be one that is unique ... ..."

Such frivolous activities have never suited me; is it really worth it just to catch a few more glimpses of her? Engaging in such foolishness would only make me appear immature. Shen Ai clearly believes that a calm demeanor equates to reliability. Chen Feng, however, remained composed and unruffled, and despite having valid reasoning, still did not gain any approval.

Serious love should be pursued with all one's efforts, and impulsive failures are not permitted. How many first loves and true loves end up as regrets, buried in the grave of memories? Chen Fengshi is very adamant about this, passionately stating: "What I seek is not just holding hands, but a lifetime of companionship"

It is precisely the passionate and intense love that defines it! The man's girlfriend and he are in perfect harmony.

Chen Fengshi had no choice but to extinguish his cigarette, harboring a sense of repressed frustration, and lay down to sleep

Chen Fengshi spat out a mouthful of beer, while the thin man, who had not originally expected anything from mhetushucom.com and was even waiting for the sense of dissonance to appear, was still caught off guard.

Keep it up! The man and his girlfriend are filled with love. Although they feel that the chances are slim, they sincerely hope that lovers will eventually be together, yearning to fill the world with love, and thus they raise their glasses in encouragement

Wishing upon a shooting star is merely a beautiful ritual, one that some do not mind participating in, yet they all know that it has nothing to do with whether the wish will come true. The unusual excitement of the thin man at this moment is certainly not due to the shooting star.

The thin man likes Chen Fengshi because he understands him and the other man so well. He then said in a better mood: "My father supports me staying in Xuancheng, while my mother wants me to go back. Both sides have paved the way for me, but when it comes to development prospects... it still has to be going back. In the future, with my aunt directly backing me, there is hope for climbing up and so on. If I stay in Xuancheng, the income is higher, but it all depends on my own efforts."

The thin man finally opened his eyes, his face radiating with a desire that seemed certain to be fulfilled, even immediately realized with excitement

In the tranquil mountain forest, the wind stirs the leaves. A flying insect lands on the soil, suddenly becoming motionless. After a while, it flutters its wings and flies onto the stem of a plant, deviating from its usual feeding routine, vigorously absorbing the sap.

Chen Fengshi was not drunk, and he did not have a girlfriend, so the responsibility of taking care of the thin guy was entrusted to him. After the man helped to escort the thin guy back to the dormitory, he went to accompany his girlfriend, who was afraid of being alone in the rental apartment.

I will just let it go; at least you still have a chance. My confession to Shen Ai was purely self-torture. With graduation approaching, haven't I been rejected by her enough over the years? She is consistent in her words and actions; she truly does not engage in romantic relationships before graduation. Even if I have the energy, I must wait before making my move! This is the situation with the goddess in Chen Fengshi's heart, and precisely because of this, he holds great admiration for Shen Ai, which in turn creates an even stronger attraction, allowing him to secretly harbor feelings for her until now

As the crowd passed by a tree, a small black speck, akin to dust, fell from the swaying branches in the wind, landing on the ground in front of Shen Ai and her group without drawing any attention. However, in the next moment, Shen Ai involuntarily tilted her head slightly, and then she noticed that several of her friends around her did the same, with some even feeling dizzy and nearly falling over.

Old Chen is sometimes more disgusting than a couple, but I just want to ask—"The thin man paused, took a breath, and his expression became particularly serious: '—Why are you not afraid of being outpaced by others?"

The night is deep, and the full moon occasionally shyly hides behind the clouds. The scattered blue light between the clouds, though not comparable to the brilliance of the moonlight, strives diligently to radiate its own glow

This is nonsense; asking it the other way would yield the same result. Chen Fengshi remained calm as ever

Chen Fengshi shook his head with a smile. Those who were close to him originally called him Old Chen, but later, feeling that he preferred silence and had a deep demeanor, they changed it to Old Chen. "Whether the thin guy stays or leaves, we say it doesn't matter; it depends on his goddess."

The thin man suddenly stood up excitedly and exclaimed: "That's right! I've made up my mind, regardless of the consequences! I will confess! If I succeed, I will stay in Xuancheng; if I fail, I will go home!"

As the meteor streaks across the sky, the number of those making wishes remains unknown; after the fleeting brilliance, some individuals enter into sweet dreams

Chen Fengshi expressed his dissatisfaction by saying: "Man, it's one thing to choose a poem that even elementary school students know, but could you at least refrain from reciting it like a textbook and even reading the title? Is there really a need to show off your sophistication while including the title?"

The man's gaze and expression changed with the recitation, at this moment he appeared melancholic, looking up at the moon. Suddenly, the thin man from the same dormitory pointed at the sky and exclaimed with a mix of surprise and excitement: "A shooting star!"

The sound from behind was muffled and completely inaudible, and Chen Fengshi also did not know whether the thin man in his dream was trying to say something like: this one can fulfill his wish or something to that effect

The man was solely focused on gazing affectionately at his girlfriend, and for a moment, it seemed as if there were only the two of them in the world. Chen Fengshi clinked his bottle with the thin man, took a sip, and the sadness that had lingered just moments before vanished from his starry eyes beneath his sword-like brows, revealing a usual brilliance. He fixed his gaze on the thin man and asked, "Any thoughts?"

Laugh! What are you laughing at? The character, who had just memorized the topic, was very dissatisfied and angrily reprimanded them for ruining the atmosphere

Shen Ai was chatting with a group of friends in the dormitory as they made their way back, listening to someone complain that the person who first shouted about the meteor falling this way had let everyone down, suggesting that it might have burned up before reaching the ground, or perhaps it was still far away.

You rough men! The man, with an attitude akin to that of a summer insect that cannot comprehend ice, cleared his throat twice, his gaze still firmly fixed on his girlfriend's face. Thus, he rallied his spirits and continued to recite. "The bright moonlight before my bed, I suspect it is frost on the ground, I raise my head to gaze at the bright moon—"

Chen Fengshi slowly picked up a beer, watching the affectionate couple with deep feelings for each other. He thought of the goddess he had secretly admired for a long time, envy clearly written on his face, yet the sour pain could only be hidden in his heart

At this moment, it perfectly embodies the essence of a poem! A tall and robust man with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a scarred face held his breath and focused intently. For a moment, his expression was solemn, as if he had immersed himself in the mindset of ancient scholars, gazing at the round moon that was quickly hiding behind the clouds. Under the adoring gaze of his girlfriend, he began to recite. "Quiet Night Thoughts"

"Stay! Why are you leaving? Let's make a name for ourselves together in Xuancheng!" The man came to his senses, certainly not wanting his good friend to leave, especially since he and his girlfriend planned to stay in Xuancheng to develop their careers, as there were plenty of opportunities here. "Don't you think so, Lao Chen?"

The man looked completely bewildered; the so-called goddess of the thin guy was merely a one-sided infatuation, and apart from that, there was basically no further relationship. Although it had been six months since she broke up with her boyfriend, if one were to say that the thin guy had a chance, the man knew that would be self-deception

The sky, the night is pierced by light, appearing as if it might fall just outside the campus.

From a distance, Chen Fengshi saw Shen Ai and her friends returning. He lit a cigarette, not because he particularly enjoyed smoking, but because he needed the flickering light of the burning cigarette to serve as a focal point to attract attention. Unfortunately, Shen Ai and her group had not yet noticed. The dormitory supervisor happened to see them from below and shouted, "Hey, who is that?"

The meteor appeared to have landed just outside the campus, but in reality, it was not that close. The students who ran out climbed the hill but had not yet seen it before returning, and after searching for a while with no results, the remaining individuals gradually dispersed.

The attention of a group of people was drawn over, and the man's girlfriend excitedly shouted, "Make a wish!"

Shen Ai and the others felt inexplicably uneasy until they saw other people from their school around them, which restored their sense of security. Those who were bold laughed at the one who almost fell, now appearing unscathed, and said: "Is a relative visiting, feeling a bit weak?"

The man's momentary displeasure quickly dissipated, and he hurriedly made a wish as if he were a girlfriend. In the end, after both pairs of eyes opened, they gazed deeply at each other, fully aware of each other's wishes as if they shared a deep connection.

Chen Fengshi looked over at a leisurely pace. At such moments, the thin man always felt that he was particularly good at feigning calmness. Those who were unaware could not discern the fact that he had secretly liked Shen Ai for many years. When others saw the goddess, their gazes would instantly flicker and shift, but Chen Fengshi always pretended to be indifferent, even stating that men should appear more mature and composed.

The thin man has set aside his beer, clasped his hands together, and silently made a sincere wish.

The thin man had nothing to say, lost in his own thoughts. He opened a bottle of wine and drank it all in one go, as if this had bolstered his confidence to express his feelings. Then, under the stimulating effects of the alcohol, he unknowingly drifted into a dream, immersed in the beauty of wishes beneath the shooting stars.

Is the wind too cold

The man opposed, saying: "Love is inherently passionate, yet why is it as cold as ice?"

Shen Ai had already walked away with the crowd, yet Chen Fengshi still did not retract his gaze. In the eyes of the thin man, this completely betrayed his calm facade from a moment ago, so he urged, "Aren't you going to follow?"

Wishing you success. Chen Fengshi sincerely wished him well, but at the same time felt that Shouzi's decision was tantamount to preparing to return. He believed that Shouzi actually did not hold much hope for success; rather, it was a sense of resolution—he did not want to leave any regrets, nor did he want to deceive himself unnecessarily, which could affect the important choices at the crossroads of life.

The thin man has regained some clarity and feels that their situations are different, making it inappropriate to generalize; thus, he no longer insists on making demands.

A large crowd surged out of the dormitory building, clamoring to go find the meteorite. The focus of Chen Fengshi's attention was solely on that striking figure within the crowd, being pulled along by a friend from the dormitory, moving with the flow of people. The bright eyes sparkled with enthusiasm and joy, and the delicate face appeared to Chen Fengshi as extraordinarily ethereal, akin to that of a virtual world.

The thin guy in the dorm angrily reprimanded: "When reciting poetry, one should choose works that others have not heard of and do not understand! That is what gives it class! Reciting elementary school texts that everyone knows is just foolishness!"