Chapter 6, Birthday

On the long road, Chen Zhiyu turned on the car radio

Su Nan raised his eyes

Next semester, the exploration of empirical research will still require your assistance

After driving for a while, the traffic became increasingly sparse. I ascended the elevated road, exited the city, and headed towards the suburbs.

The birthday star finally noticed her, the solitary lamb, and moved a high stool to sit beside her. "Senior," he said. He might have drunk too much, as his face was flushed and his ears were red. He buried his head down, resting on his arms.

She had long sensed a somewhat roguish quality in Chen Zhiyu, which was indeed concealed by his serious and proper attire during his time at school. The girls at school were completely blinded, idolizing him as if he were Colin Firth—though even if he were Colin Firth, it would be the Colin Firth from "Pride and Prejudice" or the Colin Firth who entices male escorts in "A Single Man"

Have you seen it

He is a bit lazy today

Sun Nan stood three steps down, his gaze level with mine, "Is today really your birthday?"

She has long been accustomed to it

Chen Zhiyu could not help but take a few more glances

Chen Zhiyu glanced at it, extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray, and closed the window

The other films by the Coen brothers are difficult to watch, especially "No Country for Old Men" and "Murder, My Sweet". After watching them, I even questioned whether there was something wrong with my taste. However, I really liked "Inside Llewyn Davis", as it doesn't quite resemble their usual style

... ...

Su Nan remained silent, lowering his head to take a sip of beer

Chen Zhiyu sat directly on the steps, took out a cigarette case, pulled out a cigarette and held it in his mouth. He cupped his hand around the flame of the lighter, lowered his head, and lit the cigarette

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I had never seen her dress like this before. At school, she always wore a shirt and jeans, alternating between a navy blue coat and a mustard yellow duffle coat. She had a very student-like appearance, in other words, quite unremarkable.

Su Nan slightly wrapped her skirt and sat down

Do you like "A Chinese Odyssey"

She whispered, "A glass of beer"

Su Nan regretted agreeing to come over; at this moment, holding a bowl of vegetable salad, he felt somewhat at a loss. A program was playing on the television, and the surrounding noise made it difficult to hear the dialogue clearly. The actors' movements were exaggerated, resembling a silent film, and after watching for a while, one could still grasp some meaning.

Su Nan looked up at the menu hanging behind him

Chen Zhiyu pointed to the chair beside him

To speak frankly, if it were not for Chen Zhiyu being her teacher, and if he did not have such a bad temper, she would be quite able to appreciate his appearance.

Chen Zhiyu had a hint of a smile in his eyes, "Can I drink?"

Thank heavens, she can finally sit back down. How interesting are television programs without sound, how interesting is a vegetable salad

The vehicle proceeded straight at the intersection ahead, drove for several hundred meters, then Chen Zhiyu turned around and returned to the previous intersection, making a left turn

On the mountain

Not a junior from the same school, last time went to City S together with the car

Su Nan really did not notice when Chen Zhiyu arrived

Jiang Mingqian shook his head, and after a while, he raised his head from between his arms and smiled at Su Nan, saying, "Have some of your salad."

Su Nan held the fork, unable to advance or retreat

The venue is closed in the evening, and entry is not permitted

"Get her a glass of cola." Chen Zhiyu made the decision unilaterally

Su Nan took a moment, "... ... I have come of age."

Chen Zhiyu glanced at her and asked, "What do you like?"

Chen Zhiyu stopped the car and led Su Nan to the rest area to buy a cup of hot drink

Sparkling in the eyes

The steaming hot cocoa, taking a sip, warms the entire body.

There is nothing to doubt, I also like "The Ballad of the Drunken Town" the most

Some movies, after watching, serve to frustrate or provoke thought. Movies that I like should be more light-hearted and down-to-earth. I revisit "The Warlords" every year.

Chen Zhiyu raised his head

The conversation began with film and concluded with literature, and an hour passed quietly. By the time we realized it, the car had already entered the mountainous area

The footsteps alternated, one light and one heavy

He seemed to feel hot and unbuttoned another button of his shirt

"Next semester... can I not choose your class?" Bargaining in a self-destructive manner

Cannot

A bit surprised. My impression is that "The Unparalleled" is just a chaotic romance film

Su Nan gritted his teeth and said, "Teacher Chen."

Su Nan : `` ... ... ''

Chen Zhiyu interrupted her, "I don't remember."

I originally intended to visit a stone exhibition, but I will not go now

She has a character that can find joy in hardship no matter where she is

The interlude of "Drunken Country Ballad"

Oh

"What a coincidence," Chen Zhiyu said as he took out a cigarette, placing it between his lips, his voice tinged with a hint of laughter, making it hard to discern its authenticity. "Today is also my birthday."

Your boyfriend

However, as they spent more time together, the tension in her always taut string gradually relaxed

Sitting lazily and relaxed on a bar stool three to four meters away, with the sleeves of his white shirt rolled up, he holds a wine glass between his fingers. The rotating lights cast an ambiguous expression on his face, yet one can sense a hint of watching a performance.

This can be considered the most unrestrained conversation between the two since they became acquainted

if you miss the train I am on

Chen Zhiyu chuckled and said, "If you pursue a doctoral degree, you could consider applying to Chongda."

一百英里

I only hope that the class ends soon, so that he can return early and trouble the diligent students of Chongda, the pillars of the nation

sincerely and genuinely hope

Chen Zhiyu's gaze shifted to her face, "How is your thesis proposal coming along?"

"Hmm," Su Nan smiled, "... I might just have a preference for some atypical things"

Jiang Mingqian, after finishing the salad, jumped off the stool and left with great satisfaction

Chen Zhiyu stood still on the steps and turned around

During these three weeks, she attended classes as usual, organized materials for Chen Zhiyu, and was occasionally pulled away for "Excel training," "database training," "SPSS training," and so on. Having already passed probability and statistics in a muddled manner as an undergraduate, she was forced to take the course again, which was simply unbearable. Eventually, she began to suspect whether Chen Zhiyu was doing this on purpose.

... ... it's fine. There may be a generation gap, having seen it too late

Su Nan was taken aback for a moment, "Are you drunk?"

He has been invited to teach at Danda University this semester, but he also has teaching responsibilities at Chongda University, requiring him to travel back and forth between the two locations multiple times each week

Su Nan: "... ... My junior, birthday party"

Big Fish

It is also not characteristic of Tim Burton's later style

Chen Zhiyu raised the wine cup to his lips, took a small sip, and glanced sideways, "The class is about to end, I would appreciate it if you could take the trouble to handle the grading and distribution of the papers."

Sunan handed over the fork

Perhaps it has been there for a long time

Jiang Mingqian's birthday occupied half of the venue at the bar, inviting a large group of people to drink and chat, creating a lively atmosphere reminiscent of an American party seen in a TV show

The salad bowl immediately became difficult to hold, feeling heavy and hot to the touch. After hesitating for a moment, I ultimately tossed aside the fork, slid down from the high stool, and walked over.

Are you pursuing a doctoral degree

One year

That is not Liu Zhenwei's best work

Jiang Mingqian grasped her hand, picked up a bit of lettuce, and fed it into his mouth using her hand. He noticed that Su Nan seemed to want to pull her hand back, but he exerted a bit of force, preventing her from succeeding.

Where to go

At that time, I was three meters and eight centimeters away from this person, but in less than a quarter of the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, I made a decision that would impact my entire life

Chen Zhiyu took the change and stuffed it into his wallet, jumped down from the bar stool, picked up his coat that he had placed aside, and called out to Su Nan: "Let's go"

Su Nan shook his head

Chen Zhiyu is not that difficult to please; he may be sharp-tongued, but when it comes to areas where she truly struggles, he is very patient in helping her correct her mistakes. Regardless of her willingness, she has indeed learned a great deal.

I have never seen a man so fair-skinned, with features that are flawless, always reminding her of Hugh Grant from "Maurice," especially when he smiles, exuding a carefree and frivolous charm

Su Nan felt awkward, but it was mostly not due to Jiang Mingqian's actions, but rather because of the gaze from across the room

She was completely confused about why she was ultimately tricked into getting into the car

When is the first draft due

Tomorrow ... ... oh, February of the year after next

Chen Zhiyu noticed her glass was empty and reached for his wallet

The film "The Unparalleled"

Chen Zhiyu chuckled softly and turned to glance at her

With the wind blowing, the hair became disheveled, and the cheeks and nose took on a slight flush. One cannot truly say that the appearance is striking, yet there is an indescribable vigor in the eyes and brows

Chen Zhiyu pointed ahead, "The observatory."

Are you not drinking anymore

It is hard to say, I have only had beer during team-building events, two bottles are not a big problem, but any more than that would be overwhelming

The steps extend upward, heavy shadows of the trees revealing a corner of the archway

Chen Zhiyu chuckled and said, "What do you intend to deceive you with this for?"

The wind is cold, sweeping through with a restless sound, stirring the vast waves in the forest.

The bar lights illuminated the liquor, making it glisten and appear crystal clear. Su Nan shook the glass, watching the ice cubes rise and sink.

In the third year of graduate studies, one must also undertake an internship

It rained yesterday, and today the sky is overcast with a slightly low temperature. The night wind blows in through the car's wide-open window, wrapping around with the smell of smoke and hitting the face. Su Nan shrinks his neck in the cold.

The streetlight outside flickered and vanished

Teacher Chen

Unable to resist, my gaze followed him and caught a glimpse of a section of his collarbone, strikingly alluring, prompting me to quickly avert my eyes

Su Nan was momentarily taken aback, then smiled.

Both individuals were sitting quietly, making his actions particularly conspicuous

In the distance, the lights of the tall buildings in Dancheng are fully visible, enveloped in the thin mist of the night

She was too lazy to even respond to a few sharp remarks.

Chen Zhiyu is a bit different today, perhaps because he is off campus

The proposal defense took place on Wednesday, and it was successful

Go out for a stroll

What to drink

To be his student again? She certainly cannot endure that

The gaze that fell upon her face seemed to probe into her innermost thoughts, containing a hint of narrow-minded amusement

For a moment, she saw someone across from her, smiling yet not smiling, beckoning her with a gesture of the hand

Su Nan cast a questioning glance in the past

Today, she wore a somewhat vintage-style shirt on her upper body, and on her lower body, she had on a deep green, high-waisted ankle-length velvet skirt. Her hair was down, and her face was lightly made up, with a very subtle touch; the lip gloss on her lips was nearly worn off, also in a very light pink shade