Chapter 003 What is your ideal

Xin Hui

Since graduation, countless days and nights have passed, and Cang Hai has been moving towards this goal. However, now Zhou Xinhui has made other choices, which suddenly makes Cang Hai feel that everything he has fought for is meaningless. In this incredibly prosperous metropolis, he still feels like an outsider from the West, out of place and disconnected from it.

With a soft sigh, Cang Hai found a tea house to sit down, waiting for Qi Yue while contemplating his own matters

Suddenly, a phrase jumped out from the depths of the vast sea, and with it, a deep sense of homesickness surged uncontrollably to the forefront of my heart

Qi Yue thought for a moment, and suddenly her eyebrows shot up. She extended her palm and slapped the table: "Damn it, I'm going to find Zhou Xinhui and ask her if her heart has been eaten by a dog!"

Speak your mind, and let it all out

After finishing the conversation, Qi Yue hung up the phone

Qiyue did not mind either, and said, "The night before last, when I was having dinner, I saw your partner dining with a slick-haired, made-up fellow, and they seemed to be enjoying each other's company. It looks like their relationship is quite special."

Are you sleepy? Not sleepy!

The woman gazed at the vast sea, her eyes revealing a hint of anger, feeling that this young man seemed to be stirring up trouble again, tightly entangling her daughter.

Dragging the items downstairs, I opened the trunk of the old Volkswagen and placed the luggage and woven bag inside. As Cang Hai was about to climb into the car, he inadvertently looked up and saw the room of Zhou Xinhui on the fifth floor, where a delicate figure stood by the window.

Er Gou is the affectionate nickname that Qi Yue uses for Cang Hai, while Han Ya is Cang Hai's retort to Qi Yue. Although Cang Hai does not often use it, Er Gou rolls off Qi Yue's tongue quite easily.

Cang Hai then grabbed Qi Yue again: "Isn't it already embarrassing enough? As a tall man of seven feet, am I really going to be swayed by that little bit of money? After breaking up, am I supposed to itemize these things clearly and find someone to pay me back? Isn't that just more embarrassing?"

Can anger solve problems?" asked Cang Hai calmly

However, at this moment, the vast sea had no mood for work; it joyfully swung open the door.

Wait for me, I am nearby

"Is this all you have?" the woman asked curiously

Qiyue asked in surprise, "When?"

When Cang Hai emerged from the space once again, the sky was already bright. Looking at the watch, he found that the hour hand had already pointed to the direction of 8 o'clock

With a gentle sigh, the woman stood behind her daughter without knowing when, softly embracing her: "Good daughter, do not blame your mother for being heartless. I have been through this. Love cannot put food on the table. Listen to your mother and get along well with the boy introduced by your Aunt Liu. Although the boy may not be very good-looking, he is a local from the Magic City, and his family has a three-bedroom apartment. If you two get married..."

After finishing speaking, Qi Yue asked again: "So are you still living there with Zhou Xinhui now?"

This is a child's ideal. As he grows older, the vast sea buries this laughable ideal deep within his heart, for with age, he increasingly understands the difficulties involved and becomes more aware of the difference between true life and ideals.

In fact, what Qi Yue saw was not limited to this; she observed that the man was holding Zhou Xinhui's hand on the table and had been gripping it for a long time, showing no intention of letting go, while Zhou Xinhui also showed no intention of rejecting his advance

I turned my head to look around in the vast sea and casually sent a message.

Enough, enough!

However, the personalities of the two individuals are completely different. Zhou Xinhui is a pure northern woman, yet she possesses the delicate charm typical of a Jiangnan woman. Qi Yue, although a true native of Shanghai, embodies the bold and spirited nature of a northern woman.

After a while, Cang Hai began to reminisce about his hometown, the barren yellow earth, and the undulating mountains and hills. Although that place had far less than the magic city, at this moment, Cang Hai found himself increasingly attached to everything there.

"No need, Auntie, I don't have anything either! Moreover, my car is just downstairs." Cang Hai forced a smile on his face.

A clear voice came from the other end of the phone: "Ergou, where are you?"

The mode of interaction between the two individuals is quite simple, straightforward and without any roundabout ways

Seeing the vast sea in silence, Qi Yue spoke up: "Er Gou, there is something I want to tell you, I won't feel at ease if I don't say it!"

"Hmm, returning home!" Cang Hai nodded firmly and said

After driving out of the community, Cang Hai first called the company to request leave from his boss, and then aimlessly drove around, preparing to find a house to rent near the company to settle down temporarily

As soon as he sat down, he snapped his fingers and said, "Bring me a cappuccino!"

The heart of the vast sea sank continuously, and his gaze passed over the woman, looking at the girl he once loved, who was like fire. He paused for a moment and softly called out: "Xinhui"

Seeing that the Cang Hai was as still as a piece of wood, seemingly devoid of any vitality, Qi Yue became even more irritated: "I said, can you not act so normal? I am seething with anger, yet you seem completely unfazed!"

At this point, Qi Yue raised her head and glanced at the vast sea.

He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something more, but the words reached his lips only to turn into mere movements of his lips, unable to produce any sound

Cang Hai grabbed Qi Yue and said, "What are you doing?"

Zhou Xinhui, hiding behind the curtain, saw the appearance of Cang Hai, and tears streamed down her face incessantly, for she understood the meaning of Cang Hai. Deeply influenced by Korean dramas, Zhou Xinhui had countless times wished for Cang Hai to gesture for her to see, but Cang Hai always felt embarrassed. However, when the lovers gestured from downstairs, they had already gone their separate ways.

Upon hearing these words, a chill instantly coursed through Cang Hai's body. She thought to herself: she has made her decision; in her heart, seven years of love cannot compare to a house, and my seven years of dedication cannot measure up to a pile of steel and concrete

We have parted ways!" said Cang Hai softly

Although this place is pleasant, it is ultimately not my homeland

In the past, Cang Hai's goal was very clear; in fact, his goal was the same as Zhou Xinhui's goal. Zhou Xinhui's goal was to have her own house in the magic city, and thus, this naturally became Cang Hai's goal as well

The meaning of the gesture made by the vast sea is very simple: I wish you happiness

Xiao Cang, I will see you off

I am preparing to return to my hometown

At this moment, the vast sea longs to say, I can give you everything you want now, but the words are stuck in my throat, unable to come out, like a fishbone piercing my throat, simultaneously piercing my heart.

Cang Hai raised his head and looked at his close friend

Upon hearing this, the woman eagerly assisted Cang Hai in opening the door, sending him out with a gaze reminiscent of sending off a plague god

What has gotten into you today! You actually have the interest to go out and stroll!

Han Ya is not called Han Ya; her full name is Qi Yue. She is a close friend of Cang Hai, and the two were born on the same year, month, and day

Zhou Xinhui lifted her head, as if gathering all her strength from her body, and softly replied to the vast sea: "I will be late for work!"

What is the matter

Unfortunately, when the silhouette saw the vast sea and looked up, the curtains were quickly drawn shut again

Mom, please stop talking! I'm going to work now. "Zhou Xinhui pushed her mother away, picked up her bag, and prepared to leave.

Ding ding dang, ding ding dang

Last night, the vast sea spoke again

After a moment of silence, Qi Yue could not help but ask: "What do you plan to do next?"

Cang Hai's entire face involuntarily wrinkled: "I can't be bothered to deal with you!"

Qiyue glanced at Canghai and said, "You are still a dignified seven-foot man, but I see you as nothing more than a big fool"

Xiao Cang! Do not forget how you promised your aunt yesterday

Having packed a few more pieces of clothing into a plastic woven bag, Cang Hai then dragged the suitcase with one hand while carrying the large woven bag with the other as he exited the room

At this moment, it seems that any loser would not think about the issue of sleep, just like the vast ocean, having spent almost an entire night counting countless gems, feeling invigorated and so happy that one could punch a sturdy bull to death

At that moment, a slender figure stood beside Cang Hai, casually pulled out a chair, and sat down opposite him

Returning to the hometown? Qi Yue was momentarily stunned on the spot

Cang Hai shouted happily.

Uh

I am late

A sudden ringtone shattered the tranquility of the vast sea, and upon taking out my phone, I found two words displayed on the screen: Silly Girl

Upon reconsideration, it seems that I have some wealth now. Is it possible for me to do something for my hometown? As I thought of this, Cang Hai couldn't help but recall an essay he wrote in his childhood, in which the ten-year-old Cang Hai expressed his desire to transform his hometown into a southern Jiangnan of the West

Qi Yue turned her head and saw that everyone around was looking at her. She snorted and then sat back down, starting to complain: "This Zhou Xinhui is really something else. How much have you sacrificed for her? When it came to the school's graduate recommendation, it was you that Professor Guan had his eye on. If you hadn't let Zhou Xinhui have the opportunity for the recommendation, could she have gone from graduate school to a doctor's degree? Moreover, during her years of study, which of her living expenses and tuition fees weren't earned by you working day and night? Did her parents ever contribute a single penny? Now that she has completed her doctor's degree and found a good job, she just brushes people off. It's really quite ungrateful. No, I have to go ask this woman what gives her the right!"

Turning around, Cang Hai returned to the room. He had just gotten off the plane yesterday, and his suitcase had not been opened at all. He casually picked it up and glanced at the items in the room. To his surprise, Cang Hai discovered that all of his most valuable possessions were actually in the suitcase!

After searching for an entire morning, I still could not find a suitable house. I found a parking lot in Canghai, parked the car, and got out to find a place to eat. When I came out again, I suddenly looked at the bustling crowd around me and felt a sense of disgust

Cang Hai said: "The rest can be discarded; if no one wants them, please help me throw them away!"

The woman grabbed her daughter and said: "Wait until Xiao Cang leaves before you go out, or you might run into an awkward situation!"

Hmm

Qi Yue took a deep breath and said: "Forget it, I won't hold a grudge against you, I won't stoop to the level of a fool!"

... ...

Cang Hai took a deep breath and said, "No, Auntie, I am just tidying up my things"

After speaking, he looked up at Zhou Xinhui, who was still standing in the living room, wanting to say something more, but was once again blocked by the woman in front of him

I am currently looking for a house!" said Cang Hai

Just as Cang Hai was about to get into the car, he quickly stood up again, standing beside the car and making some gestures that appeared to be ridiculous and strange towards the window.

However, at this moment, the ideals that the vast sea had almost forgotten suddenly surged back into his heart.

However, as soon as the door was pushed open, the scene in the living room extinguished much of Cang Hai's excitement. That familiar figure stood silently in the living room, while her mother instantly stood up to block the space between the two.

Xiao Cang, are you going back on your promise to your aunt? Child ... ...

Cang Hai stared blankly at the window, lost in thought for about five minutes, before finally letting out a soft sigh

Qi Yue is very beautiful, her appearance can be compared to that of Zhou Xinhui. She has short hair that frames her face, which is currently in vogue, with a small narrow face. Her large almond-shaped eyes resemble two black grapes, and her well-defined nose pairs perfectly with her slightly fuller lips, making her a true beauty. During their university days, both Qi Yue and Zhou Xinhui were considered the belles of their department, captivating the hearts of countless youthful and passionate young men.

"What are you looking at, Er Gou? You don't have a crush on me, do you?" Qi Yue raised an eyebrow and threw a flirtatious glance at Cang Hai