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Chapter 303 Reunion with Junior Sister Wen Xue and Wen Ju'an, Seeing this letter is like seeing her in person...

As darkness gradually fell, the streets and alleys of Yanjing City were stained in ink.

After making a few phone calls from a public phone booth to let his women know he was safe, Lin Yuan got into a creaking pedicab. The wheels rolled through the crisscrossing streets and alleys of Yanjing and finally stopped in front of the apartment building where Wen Xue lived.

Wenxue works at Xinhuashe, and the 90-square-meter three-bedroom apartment assigned by her workplace is located in this drab building.

Lin Yuan raised his hand and knocked on the door. He heard the sound of running water coming from inside, as if someone was taking a bath. Then he heard Wen Xue's voice, still damp with sweat, asking, "Who is it?"

"It's me!" Lin Yuan's loud voice pierced through the door, clear and powerful.

"Wait a minute," Wenxue said, her voice filled with a hurried and flustered urgency.

She already knew from the phone call that Lin Yuan would be coming to Yanjing soon, but she didn't know the exact time.

In the steamy bathroom, the showerhead sprayed out fine warm water, washing away the white foam all over Wenxue's body, turning it into a winding stream that gurgled down the gaps between the tiles.

Wen Xue's slender fingers brushed across her shoulders and back, her skin glistening with water droplets, its pearly sheen revealing the delicate curves of her figure in the misty steam.

She grabbed a towel hanging nearby and quickly wiped the water droplets off her body. She casually gathered her wet hair into a loose bun, hurriedly put on a pale yellow floral dress, and walked quickly to the door in her sandals.

When the door opened, a few strands of Wen Xue's hair were wet, and tiny water droplets were scattered on her delicate collarbone and fair chest. Her slightly heaving breasts were flushed with a light pink after her bath, instantly capturing Lin Yuan's gaze.

Her bright and dazzling dress made her look both dignified and exuding a charming gentleness.

"I've been waiting for you." Wen Xue smiled and stepped aside to let people in.

"I just graduated from school and came here." Lin Yuan dragged his suitcase into the living room, his gaze sweeping over the tidy space, and asked with a smile, "Where's Ju An?"

"She's at school for evening self-study and hasn't come back yet."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Yuan pulled her to sit down on the sofa. The fragrance of Wen Xue mixed with the sweet scent of her shower gel wafted into her nostrils.

Lin Yuan's large hand covered Wen Xue's skirt, and Wen Xue's smooth calves gently brushed against the inside of his taut thighs.

Having not seen each other for a long time, the two naturally had many things they wanted to do.

Lin Yuan also wanted to share all the longing he had felt over the past few days.

Lin Yuan pressed her down onto the sofa, the sound of fabric rubbing together mingling with the sounds of their breaths entwining.

Wenxue said softly, "Let's go back to our room."

Lin Yuan hugged her tighter: "Let's stay here. Anyway, it's still a long time before we come back from Ju'an."

……

Wen Xue's cheeks were flushed as she struggled to gently push away the person pressing down on her, her voice urgent: "No, Ju An will be back soon."

Lin Yuan leaned against the back of the sofa with one hand, looking down at the flustered Wen Xue below him, and teased, "Then why is your leg still hooked around my waist?"

Around nine o'clock, as night deepened, Wen Ju'an returned home after finishing her evening self-study session. She was wearing a light-colored dress, carrying a schoolbag, and wearing white open-toed sandals. She gently pushed open the door to her house.

The little girl seemed to have grown taller. Beneath her arched willow-leaf eyebrows, her almond-shaped eyes were clear as water, and her fluttering eyelashes revealed a lingering childishness and a unique girlish liveliness.

Upon seeing Lin Yuan, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly lowered her eyelids, her expression becoming indifferent.

Seeing this, Wen Xue smiled and said, "Brother Lin Yuan has come to see you. Don't you recognize him?"

Wen Ju'an asked in a calm tone, "Are you here to see us or to do business in Yanjing?"

Her voice was devoid of emotion, but her hands, hanging at her sides, were tightly gripping the hem of her clothes.

"I'll visit you guys first before I get on with my business," Lin Yuan said earnestly. "The sprint team keeps urging me to go to the training camp, but I thought I'd come see you guys first."

Wen Xue instructed Wen Ju'an: "Ju'an, don't be willful. Lin Yuan is also a student. He just graduated and has a lot of things to do. It's not easy for him to find time to come."

Wen Ju'an muttered softly, "I didn't ask him to come."

Wen Xue looked at Lin Yuan helplessly.

Lin Yuan didn't care about Wen Ju'an's arrogance. He stood up and said with a gentle smile, "It's getting late. I'll go back to the hotel to rest first."

Wen Xue immediately grabbed Lin Yuan's arm and said, "It's so late, why don't you stay at home? We have extra guest rooms."

Wen Ju'an kept his head down and didn't speak, but his expectant gaze was fixed on Lin Yuan beneath his eyelashes.

Unable to refuse such hospitality, Lin Yuan could only reply, "Alright, then I'll take my leave."

Wen Ju'an then turned around lightly, picked up his schoolbag, and went back to his room.

Wenxue said, "I'll go make your bed."

Lin Yuan raised his hand and gently patted the back of her hand, smiling, "Thank you for your trouble. I'll go check on Ju'an."

Lin Yuan pushed open Wen Ju'an's door and saw that she had just taken out her books and spread them out on the table.

"How are your studies going?" Lin Yuan asked.

Wen Ju'an curled his lip: "You're just like my mom, all you ever do is ask me about my studies."

Lin Yuan chuckled and said irritably, "Then what should I ask you? How do you get along with your mother? Do you have a crush on anyone? When was your last period?"

Wen Ju'an answered bluntly, "No. Yes. Two weeks ago."

Lin Yuan frowned: "You're only in high school, what do you know about liking or disliking someone? You haven't been dating anyone, have you? Have you ever held hands with anyone?"

This girl is only in high school, how can she be dating someone?

After all, given the relationship between Lin Yuan and Wen Xue, he didn't want to see Wen Ju'an repeat the mistakes of the original story.

Wen Ju'an bit her lip, her eyes filled with complex emotions, and glanced shyly at Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan sensed something was amiss and immediately said, "Give me your hand."

Wen Ju'an's eyes lit up, and he happily extended his fair right hand to Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan gently patted the back of her hand, then changed the subject: "Looks like the gift I brought you wasn't a waste."

Lin Yuan, of course, didn't use much force; he just gave it a symbolic pat.

Wen Ju'an rubbed the back of her hand, pouted her pink lips, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "What gift?"

Lin Yuan returned to the living room and quickly came back carrying a large stack of things. He spread them out on the table with a clatter and introduced them: "Exam papers, a complete set, for every subject. Now you can focus on your studies and won't have time to think about romance."

Wen Ju'an was very dissatisfied with Lin Yuan's statement. She stretched out her pale, white leg from under her dress and gave Lin Yuan's ankle a soft kick.

Lin Yuan tapped the headband on her head and laughed, "This is the leg I'm going to use to compete in the Olympics. If you break it, can you take responsibility?"

Wen Ju'an complained, "What kind of gift is this? I don't want it. Take it away."

"Don't be ungrateful. I didn't give Sanli any of these test papers, even though she wanted them."

Upon hearing this, Wen Ju'an indeed became somewhat interested. His eyes flickered slightly, but he still stubbornly insisted, "Isn't this just an exam paper?"

Lin Yuan smiled mysteriously: "Is the gift I prepared for you that simple?"

Wen Ju'an turned to the first page and found a special points redemption table.

"I choose the menu": 800 points.

You can choose any restaurant to order from.

"Snack Freedom": 600 points.

You can go to the supermarket and freely choose your favorite snacks.

"A Date on the Screen": 1000 points.

I'll go to the cinema with you to watch a movie.

"Exclusive Melody": 2000 points.

I'll compose a piece of music for you.

……

Wen Ju'an asked curiously, "What is this?" Lin Yuan explained, "As long as you accumulate enough points from the test papers, you can come to me to exchange for these rewards. There must be something you like."

Wen Ju'an pouted, looking somewhat worried: "A thousand points for watching a movie? How many test papers would that take?"

Lin Yuan joked, "The girls who want to date me could line up all the way to France. You just need to do some practice problems and I can go to the movies with you. That's a great deal, so you should be content."

Wen Ju'an hesitated for a moment, then grabbed Lin Yuan's wrist with her small hand and whispered, "Brother Lin Yuan, you still owe me a wish."

Lin Yuan spread his hands: "I remember, but don't mention things I can't do; it's a waste of time."

Wen Ju'an gave a haughty snort and shook off Lin Yuan's hand.

"Take a shower and go to bed early. You can do your homework tomorrow." Lin Yuan wasn't angry. After giving her this instruction, he left her room.

at night.

Lin Yuan was sitting on the edge of the bed reading a book. He planned to quietly enter Wen Xue's room later.

The door hinges suddenly made a slight noise, revealing Wen Ju'an's slender figure.

Lin Yuan put down his book, looking speechless: "Why aren't you asleep so late? What are you doing here?"

"when are you leaving?"

Wen Ju'an's pretty face was tense, afraid of hearing an unpleasant answer.

Lin Yuan softened his tone: "We'll have to stay a few more days. Tomorrow's the weekend, so let's go out together."

Wen Ju'an's eyes lit up, and he leaned closer. Lin Yuan smelled a faint scent of soapberry.

You have to keep your word.

After saying that, she turned and jogged away.

In the dead of night, Lin Yuan quietly pushed open Wen Xue's door.

The two began their sweet duo queue game.

After their tender moment, Lin Yuan didn't leave. He held Wen Xue in his arms and asked, "Has your relationship with Ju An improved at all?"

Wen Xue sighed softly, her brows furrowed with worry: "It was a little better at first, but after coming to Yanjing, it's back to the way it was before."

"It's better to raise boys. If they misbehave, a beating will make them behave. Girls are so delicate, how could anyone bear to hit them?" Lin Yuan shook his head with a smile, but his tone became serious:

"Don't be too strict with her. With the two of us protecting her, she'll be fine in the future. I'll handle your relationship for you. It can't stay like this forever."

"Hmm~" Wen Xue nestled in his arms and responded in a muffled voice, then looked up and her gaze fell on his face: "You should go back first."

"I'll leave in a little while."

The swaying shadows of the trees outside the window shattered the intertwined figures of the two in the moonlight.

……

The next morning, Lin Yuan went out together with Wen Xue and Wen Ju'an.

The mother and daughter, who rarely go out together, went to Shichahai one after the other at his urging.

Lin Yuan smiled as he moved back and forth between the two, sometimes asking Wen Xue where she was going on a business trip, and sometimes chatting with Wen Ju'an about study tips.

However, he mostly chatted with Wen Xue. Suddenly, Wen Ju'an stopped and exclaimed that she couldn't walk anymore and asked Lin Yuan to carry her.

Seeing that Wen Xue was about to speak up to stop him, Lin Yuan gave her a wink, then squatted down and let Wen Ju'an easily climb onto his back.

This little girl simply felt neglected and wanted to get attention this way.

With Lin Yuan acting as a mediator, Wen Ju'an gradually opened up, and his communication with Wen Xue also increased. The three of them spent a rare and warm weekend playing and eating together.

After staying at the Wen family's house for a few days, Lin Yuan packed his bags and headed to the sprint team to report for duty.

Upon entering the training camp, he was immediately subjected to intense physical training, but he quickly adapted to the pace and performed both weighted running and explosive power training with ease.

During a team training match, Lin Yuan even ran a terrifying 9.88 seconds, which shocked everyone.

One coach even expressed his deep regret, saying how wonderful it would have been if this were the result Lin Yuan achieved in the finals!
They all understand that, as athletes, their peak performance only occurs for a fleeting moment, and they may never reach that level again. A time of 9.88 seconds is among the best in the world!
Lin Yuan didn't take it to heart; he knew in his heart that this was far from his limit.

During the training camp, he would take time to go back to Wenxue's home to visit them, and he would also call Wu Xiulan, Qiao Sanli, Ma Suqin, Chang Xingyu and others to chat about their recent situations.

In early September, the autumn atmosphere gradually deepened.

Lin Yuan packed his bags, ready to travel to Seoul with the delegation to participate in the Olympic Games.

Before leaving, he sat at his desk, spread out some stationery, and wrote a letter to Xiang Nanfang.

On the day of the opening ceremony of the Seoul Olympics, Xiang Nanfang received a letter from Lin Yuan at school.

Upon opening the envelope, familiar handwriting came into view:

Junior sister:

See the word as the face.

The wind that longs for you eventually blew from the Summer Palace to Xuanwu Lake.

I'm leaving for Seoul tomorrow.

I've been holding back from writing to you, not because I've forgotten you, but because I'm afraid I won't be able to bear the agony of waiting for your reply.

Forgive me for this selfish thought, but this way I can see your letter as soon as I return to China.

In five days, it will be the one-year anniversary of our first meeting.

Perhaps you will receive this letter on this special day.

I can always recall that afternoon when we first met at school. Your bright smile appeared before me, more captivating than the first ray of warm sunshine in spring.

……

Enclosed is a photo I took at the Summer Palace. I think it would be even more beautiful if you were there.

—Lin Yuan

—September 12, 1988

In the photo, Lin Yuan is wearing sunglasses, leaning against the railing by the lake, with a smile on his lips.

Xiang Nanfang looked at the letter and the photo repeatedly, and suddenly his nose felt sore.

The words in the letter were plain and sincere, but for some reason, tears still fell uncontrollably.

She calmed herself down, took out some stationery, and began to write a reply carefully:

Senior Brother:

Greetings!
The moment the envelope was opened, it felt as if the breeze of the Summer Palace had carried the words to the banks of the Qinhuai River.

The edges of the letter still carry your familiar ink scent, and for a moment, I feel as if you are right in front of me.

Right now, the Olympic venues in Seoul must be filled with cheers.

I imagine you speeding along the track; I feel both proud and worried about you.

When you receive this letter, I imagine you will have already returned with great honor.

But please remember, more than any outstanding achievement, I long for your safe return.

I look forward to the day you return, when we can sit together on a boat on Xuanwu Lake and I can hear you recount your experiences along the way.

……

Longing for your return.

—The South Who Always Misses You
—September 17, 1988

PS: Thank you to Huan Guang Zhi Zhou for the 100 Qidian Coins reward!
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