Section 1

Hua Bei summarized her relationship that lasted only six months in just a few sentences. Later, when Zhong Jin brought it up again, she looked bewildered: "Who are you talking about? I really dated him, but I have no impression of him at all"

Zhong Jing went to the train station to pick her up. Due to the holiday, there were more people at the train station than usual, and the number of street vendors selling snacks had increased significantly, some of which Zhong Jing had never tried before. As he walked, Zhong Jing thought about trying them together with Hua Bei when she arrived

She and he raised their heads together

He waved his hand dismissively, saying, "I have already mentioned that it doesn't matter. The glasses are non-prescription, so I can just buy any pair."

"This is merely a matter of courtesy in hospitality, yet you took it seriously. Just lie down and relax; I will be back shortly." Hua Bei took out her wallet and grabbed a handful of coins as she walked out. As she closed the door, she turned her head back and said, "Did I mention to you that he recently published a book on criminal psychology?"

The ink-black eyes suddenly lit up with two clusters of starlight, so bright that Zhong Jin felt a sense of daze enveloping her. In an instant, that starlight pierced through her heart like a sharp sword, clean and decisive. Thus, a second became eternal.

Zhong Jing finally regained her senses, and she hurriedly expressed her gratitude, insisting on accompanying him to the hospital to apply some medicine to his arm, and then to the optical store to get a new pair of glasses.

This is the studio apartment rented by Hua Bei. Fang Yi and Zhong Shu Kai have both gone to work, and Zhong Jin has also returned home alone, so Hua Bei brought Zhong Jin back with her

At that time, it felt quite good, with a sense of mutual affection; after a brief separation, I broke into a cold sweat, fearing that someone else might take them away. However, as time went on, the more I looked, the more I felt a sense of dread. If I had to face the same face every day for the rest of my life, I would either be foolish or go insane. Thus, we parted ways.

Jiangzhou City is not large, with a population of over 600,000 in the urban area. The buildings are not very tall, and traffic congestion on the streets is rare, yet the scenery is exceptionally beautiful. To the east of Jiangzhou City, there are vast expanses of tidal flats. On these tidal flats, there are several nature reserves for rare and endangered species. Further on, one reaches the sea. The main roads in the urban area are named after the plants that are planted along them, such as Paulownia Avenue, Ginkgo Avenue, and Osmanthus Avenue. Late summer and early autumn is the most beautiful season in Jiangzhou, when the leaves turn yellow and the fragrance of osmanthus fills the city. If one is interested, a half-hour bike ride to the suburbs leads to large pear orchards, where one can enjoy the autumn scenery and also pick fruits.

The young man was cursing under his breath; he shot a glare, and the boy quickly fell silent, snatching the car and stumbling away. He looked around and said, "Oh, here it is!" He bent down to pick up a pair of broken glasses from the ground, chuckling to himself, "It seems like you are about to be laid off!" He casually tossed them into the trash bin by the roadside

You need to go to the hospital for a bandage, otherwise you might get tetanus the elderly woman said again

This is a pile of monkey dung—ape feces. Huabei leaned against her boyfriend, glanced at the two of them, and said meaningfully.

He did not explain, "Next time, be more careful when crossing the road." He waved his hand and walked towards the platform. After taking a few steps, he heard some noise behind him, turned around, and his deep black eyes met Zhong Jin's flustered clear eyes.

Zhong Jin slowly closed her eyes, the buzzing sound of the wind in her ears. When she opened them again, a pair of long arms rested around her waist, and a handsome and valiant face came into view

Zhong Jing wrote a long email to Hua Bei, feeling that she had not fully captured the beauty of Jiangzhou. Having only worked in Jiangzhou for two months, she has already fallen in love with this small city. At the end of the email, she said: Bei, find a holiday and come to Jiangzhou, I will accompany you to see the sea

It was already dusk, and at that moment, the setting sun cast a warm arc over her flowing hair. A gentle breeze, coming from an unknown direction, slightly lifted her dress.

Are you doing well

Sometimes, she would feel that it was a dream. Yet the scenes in the dream were so real, as real as the trees outside the window, the cars outside, and the road.

The procuratorate is located on Ginkgo Avenue, with the Public Security Bureau on the left and the court on the right, while the city government is across the street. During lunchtime, everyone rushes to the government cafeteria, which is the busiest time of the day. After finishing their meal, people tend to walk slowly for a while to aid digestion, and upon looking up, they can see clusters of ginkgo fruits hanging from the branches.

He smiled: A little. Oh, I forgot to introduce myself, hello, my name is Ling Han

Go ahead, I am really fine

I want to drink porridge. I am very hungry, yet I do not have anything in particular that I want to eat

Zhong Jing stood helplessly, gazing at the long track, his hands clasped together, unsure of what else to say or do

That is my blood, it accidentally got on your clothes

Zhong Jin looked at him with confusion, wearing glasses despite not being nearsighted, pretending to be refined

Zhong Jin struggled to move her eyes, raised her finger, and counted five... "I... I'm fine!" Suddenly, she noticed a large stain of blood on her sleeve, "Ah..." She screamed again.

"I will treat you to dinner that night," the words slipped out before Zhong Jin realized how abrupt they sounded. He quickly added, "It’s not just me; I will also be with my classmate and her friend."

I now understand. That girl Huabei, I don't even know if I should prepare a hot water bottle for her, as Zhong Jin presses on her lower abdomen, sighing repeatedly

Zhong Jing was still in shock, his feet seemed to be nailed to the ground

Zhong Jing closed her eyes, her heart rising and falling violently. If she truly could not suppress it, she only allowed herself to recall a little. It was as if the past was a delicious treat, too tempting to consume all at once; yet it also felt like watching a horror film, daring to glance only a few times, lest her heart could not bear it.

The golden glow of the sunset flows down from the west, gently spreading across the entire platform. A gentle breeze stirs, and the leaves sway lightly, while the sunset glow resembles a lake, softly rippling with waves

When Hua Bei and a man with a crew cut affectionately got off the train, she raised her hand, and he raised his hand as well. The two exchanged a glance and both smiled.

I want to eat, eat meat, go to a restaurant in Shanghai, and order four dishes and a soup, just listen to me. Hua Bei glared over fiercely, absolutely no room for negotiation

He is tall, lean yet not emaciated, and when he raises his arms, distinct muscles can be clearly discerned. His attire leans towards casual, and the clean collar indicates that he has good living habits. When he smiles, he exudes a calm and steady warmth. When he stands silently, his presence is intimidating. However, his few words carry an air of refinement, subtly emanating a gentle warmth that softens his imposing demeanor.

Zhong Jing smiled at him, displaying both shyness and a sense of apology

The heart suddenly feels serene and light.

When Zhong Jin saw the motorcycle, it was already too late for her to dodge; she instinctively let out a piercing scream

Zhong Jing kicked the stone by his feet, feeling quite uncomfortable. "I... I'm not following you, I just want to meet a classmate. Could you... possibly give me a contact number? I would like to express my gratitude."

She was lost in thought and did not notice a motorcycle rushing out from the intersection, the vehicle blaring music, a disco dance track, the decibels so high that it hurt her eardrums. The young driver with dyed red hair was nodding his head in rhythm, as if he were on drugs

The pedestrians looked over in terror, as if a tragic disaster was about to unfold

Memories, like freshly brewed coffee, emit a hint of bitter fragrance

He smiled, asked the aunt for two napkins, and wiped his arm. A large patch of skin was scraped off, and the wound looked a bit frightening

I will accompany a junior from university tonight, thank you

"As for those professional matters, I am not sure how well they are written. Frankly, what does it matter to us whether they are good or bad?" A loud sound of a door slamming.

Hua Bei has really come, and she has brought a gentleman with her, during the National Day holiday.

Next time, remind Huabei not to use vulgar language, as it undermines the temperament of an artistic youth

Hua Bei has had several boyfriends, but Zhong Jin cannot recall the exact number. She only remembers the police officer with a crew cut, but unfortunately, their relationship did not succeed

The cry abruptly ceased, and she raised her head to find his forearm indeed stained a deep crimson. It was scraped by the rearview mirror of a speeding motorcycle; the young man had also fallen, lying on the ground, grimacing and howling, with a considerable amount of blood flowing, yet his bones were intact. Only Zhong Jin was completely unharmed.

"Alright, the draft has been sent." Hua Bei snapped her notebook shut, "Although it's not particularly eye-catching, at least I managed to get it out first. Go ahead, what do you want to eat? I'll go buy it."

Zhong Jing smiled wryly and said, "Then why are you still asking me?"

He turned around while holding you, just like in an action movie, so fast that we couldn't see clearly. Young man, are you a police officer? asked the lady selling Shandong pancakes with a smile.

"You have already expressed it, and I have accepted it." Knowing that she was also there to pick someone up, he slowed his pace to walk alongside her

He shook his head and said, "It's nothing, I have tough skin and thick flesh, this is not a big deal." He ran over to help the young man lift the motorcycle, inspected it, and found that the headlight was shattered and there was a crack in the windscreen.

They were originally two strangers, and the atmosphere was already unnatural. The sudden silence made the situation even more awkward. In this awkwardness, the sound of the train's whistle timely broke the silence