Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 308 Capture
Lin Yuan looked down at the pretty girl in his arms and chuckled to himself. He hadn't said he was taking her home tonight, nor had he said he wouldn't let her come back.

It seemed as if Xiang Nanfang had already decided that he would take her out all night.

However, these words were destined not to be spoken. If they were, where would Xiang Nanfang put his face? He might even be so ashamed that he would never want to be close to him again.

Lin Yuan seized the opportunity, taking out his large hand from his clothes and grasping her delicate hand, his eyes sparkling: "How about tomorrow night? Tomorrow is Saturday, and the school doesn't check dormitories on Saturdays. I've been in Yanjing and Seoul for so long this time, and I have so many things I want to say to you."

Xiang Nanfang knew perfectly well what kind of wicked idea this bad senior brother was up to, but being gazed at so tenderly by him filled him with a longing to get closer to him.

She blushed and nodded shyly.

Lin Yuan happily placed a kiss on each of her left and right cheeks, the warmth of his breath and the slight dampness of his touch gently caressing her skin, and said softly, "Junior sister, after my speech tomorrow, let's meet at the school gate."

After Lin Yuan finished speaking, he gently fastened the back strap of her dress with his fingertips, just as gently as he had unfastened it before.

Xiang Nanfang slipped her small hand inside her clothes and said in a soft, coquettish voice, "Senior brother, wait, the front isn't aligned."

Her fingertips touched the misaligned fabric, and her ears burned.

Lin Yuan blinked innocently, but a sly smile was hidden in his eyes: "Junior sister, your senior brother doesn't have much experience in this area."

Xiang Nanfang blushed. Every time they kissed, his mischievous senior brother's restless hands would disturb his breathing. He couldn't bear to be angry with him, so he could only let him be, which made his senior brother more and more...

Xiang Nanfang nestled in Lin Yuan's arms and gently hung the gold medal back around his neck: "Senior brother, did you find the handkerchief I gave you useful?"

“It’s no use,” Lin Yuan said, taking out the handkerchief and waving it in the moonlight. “I don’t want it to smell of sweat. I just take it out to look at it when I miss you.”

Luckily there's storage space, otherwise who would carry around a bunch of small items?

"If I had known, I would have embroidered it even better," Xiang Nanfang said with some regret.

Lin Yuan carefully put the handkerchief away again: "No matter how pretty the handkerchief is, it's not as pretty as you. I'll keep it safe. As long as you're here, the handkerchief will be here too."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiang Nanfang suddenly let out a soft moan, pursed her lips, and looked at him tenderly with eyes full of spring water.

Why is my senior brother doing this again...?

Lin Yuan then realized that his hand had been resting on hers again without him noticing. He pulled his hand away and chuckled, "It was subconscious. I'm used to it."

Then, Lin Yuan produced an envelope from somewhere and handed it to her.

Xiang Nanfang's eyes lit up: "Senior brother, is this the letter you wrote to me?"

Lin Yuan shook his head and explained, "Don't you like stamps? These are the ones I exchanged with athletes from various countries. Go back and see if there are any you like."

"Thank you, senior brother!"

Xiang Nanfang was overjoyed and kissed Lin Yuan on the cheek. To her, Lin Yuan's sentiment was far more precious than the stamp itself.

Lin Yuan affectionately pinched her little piglet and teased, "Call me your good senior brother."

"No way! You bad senior brother!"

Xiang Nanfang protested coquettishly, but then snuggled closer into his arms.

Lin Yuan grinned mischievously and said, "What's wrong with me?"

As night deepened, the two cuddled and snuggled together in the evening breeze for a while before reluctantly parting ways.

……

The next day, at 2 PM.

The autumn wind, carrying a chill, swept across the campus.

The school playground was crowded with people, and the red banner hanging on the platform was particularly eye-catching. The words "Warmly welcome Olympic champion Lin Yuan back with honor" gleamed in the sunlight.

"Next, please welcome Olympic champion Lin Yuan to give a speech!"

As soon as the host finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted in the audience.

Lin Yuan walked to the center of the stage, his gaze sweeping over the bustling crowd below.

"Good afternoon, teachers and students."

"I am Lin Yuan, a first-year graduate student in the Department of History."

As soon as he said that, the audience erupted in cheers and applause.

"I prefer this title to others because it reminds me that I am still a student and that I am still learning."

"Principal Wen told me to share some successful experiences with everyone and give some advice to students who are feeling lost."

"Actually, you don't need too much advice in life. Because my experience may not be suitable for your lives."

"Perhaps if you take one more step forward, you will reach what you dream of; perhaps if you take countless steps forward, you will still not reach it."

"As for the experience of success, I would like to discuss with everyone what success really is."

"In my view, there is only one kind of success: to live your life in your own way."

"Just like in my book 'Those Things About the Ming Dynasty,' I devoted so much space to telling the story of the rise and fall of a dynasty, but in the last volume, I wrote about Xu Xiake. I wanted to tell you that the so-called fame and fortune, the hegemony of a thousand years, and the eternal glory are nothing compared to one thing: living your life the way you like."

"When I switched to sprinting, many people didn't believe in me, didn't understand me, didn't trust me, and didn't support me."

"Some people might think that I only achieved success when I actually stood on the Olympic champion's podium."

"But for me, I had already succeeded the moment I decided to switch to sprinting."

"Because I poured my heart and soul into this, and did my best in what I considered to be the best, even if I don't achieve the desired ranking in the end, I will still leave the competition with my head held high."

"If it doesn't work this time, try next time; if it doesn't work next time, try the time after that. Young people should not lack the courage to start over. Heaven will favor those who keep moving forward and persevere in pursuing their dreams."

"Here, I would also like to share an interesting story about me at the Olympic Games."

"After I ran a time of 9.66 seconds, Johnson questioned my performance and even spread rumors that I had cheated. Ironically, just two days later, his urine test came back positive, and he himself was the one who had used performance-enhancing drugs."

"This incident made me realize that it is more important to maintain inner purity and kindness than to speculate about others with malice."

"I hope others are doing well, but they may not necessarily be doing well. However, you will definitely be doing well because your heart is beautiful."

"You can't stand seeing others do well. They may not be bad, but you are definitely not good because there is no beauty in your heart."

"Just like I wrote in my book, 'Those Things About the Ming Dynasty'."

Lin Yuan brought up his own book again, since selling more copies of "Those Things of the Ming Dynasty" wouldn't hurt him.

"You are still very young. In the future, you will meet many people, experience many things, gain a lot, and lose a lot. But no matter what, there are two things you must never abandon: one is conscience, and the other is ideals."

"A conscience may not bring you fame or fortune, but it will prevent you from regretting betraying yourself when you look back on your life; although it is invisible and intangible, it is the soul skeleton that supports a person to live like a 'human being'."

"Ideals cannot guarantee your success, but they will always remind you that you are not a speck of dust drifting with the tide, but a traveler with light to follow."

“Take Xu Xiake for example. He gave up the imperial examination and took ‘traveling all over the world’ as his ideal. Even though he spent his whole life eating and sleeping in the open, he lived a passionate life because he had a clear goal.”

Take Zhang Juzheng, for example. He insisted on reform, with the ideal of "reviving the Ming Dynasty." Even if it angered the powerful officials and embroiled him in public opinion storms, he was determined to spread the flames of reform throughout every inch of the empire.

"Ideals can help people break free from the repetitive routine and be willing to explore and break through for a certain belief. This drive is the spirit of life and the key to preventing life from becoming numb."

"Perhaps one day in the future, I will embark on a new journey, and there may be countless doubts waiting for me. But I always believe that a strong will and determination can overcome all difficulties, and unwavering faith and a fearless spirit are the greatest weapons."

"thank you all."

Lin Yuan smiled and bowed slightly in greeting.

As soon as he finished speaking, a long and enthusiastic round of applause erupted from the audience.

Next, we will move on to the interactive session.

The event included a Q&A session where Lin Yuan stayed on stage to answer questions from the audience.

The audience members asked all sorts of questions, full of enthusiasm and curiosity.

"How did you manage to balance the humorous history of 'Those Things of the Ming Dynasty' with the heavy realism of 'To Live', such a stark contrast in style?"

"Which experience, winning the archery championship in 1984 or the sprint championship in 1988, excites you more?"

Which do you think is more important, intelligence or hard work?

"You seem capable of anything—writing books, winning championships, starting companies, being a top student… Is there anything that made you feel 'I simply can't do it'? And how did you grit your teeth and persevere in the end?"

As the questions continued, time quietly slipped away.

The host glanced at his watch, nodded to Lin Yuan, and then said, "Due to time constraints, this will be the last question. Please ask the girl in the green dress."

The girl stood up and asked shyly, "Do you have a girlfriend now?"

"Guess." Lin Yuan gave a bright smile, not answering directly, then bowed slightly in thanks, "Thank you everyone!"

……

Lin Yuan walked out of the school gate and got into his car.

He patiently waited for Xiang Nanfang to appear.

After all, the speech had just ended, and there were too many students on the playground, so they needed to leave in an orderly manner.

If they scatter all at once, it will only create more chaos.

After waiting for a long time, that familiar figure finally came into view.

Xiang Nanfang looked very pretty today, wearing a fresh floral dress. The hem of the dress swayed slightly with her steps, and her delicate figure outlined the youthful curves of a young girl.

She stood at the school gate, occasionally raising her hand to tidy her wind-blown hair, her gaze searching for something among the passing crowd. Lin Yuan slowly drove the car up to her. Xiang Nanfang was slightly taken aback, tilting her head to look inside the car. After recognizing the person in the driver's seat, a delighted smile immediately bloomed on her face.

She deftly opened the car door and gracefully got into the car.

As a child from a cadre family, she was no stranger to cars, and her movements were natural and elegant.

Xiang Nanfang turned his head to look at Lin Yuan, his dimples smiling faintly.

Lin Yuan pulled the seatbelt over for her and gently fastened it.

He then started the car and asked softly, "What would you like for dinner?"

"Anything is fine."

"How about we make it at home?"

Xiang Nanfang nodded slightly: "Okay."

Lin Yuan drove his car towards home.

This is another room of Lin Yuan's, but he rarely stays here.

It's not just women who can be cunning and have multiple burrows.

Lin Yuan was the same.

After all, he didn't want to see Xiang Nanfang and Chang Xingyu blocking the door too soon.

If they all come looking for him at the same time, wouldn't it turn into a massive adultery catching scene?

Although a showdown is inevitable sooner or later, let them enjoy these peaceful and beautiful days for a while longer.

Lin Yuan and Xiang Nanfang got out of the car and walked together to the nearby vegetable market.

The market was bustling with noise, and Lin Yuan naturally took Xiang Nanfang's hand.

Fortunately, once they left campus, few people recognized Lin Yuan. The two of them strolled around like an ordinary couple, leisurely picking and choosing.

Amidst the bustling crowd, the two selected fresh crucian carp, vibrant green cucumbers, and plump chicken wings.

Back home, there were two pairs of couple slippers in the entryway.

Xiang Nanfang changed into the pink pair of shoes and began to tour Lin Yuan's house.

"Senior brother, you can play musical instruments?"

Xiang Nanfang pointed to the guitar in the corner, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"I learned it all by myself from the book. I'll play it for you later." Lin Yuan brought the dishes into the kitchen and said with a smile, "Let's make dinner first."

With the night long, Lin Yuan was naturally in no hurry.

Tonight, he has plenty of time.

Xiang Nanfang returned to the kitchen, tied on the apron Lin Yuan handed him, and asked curiously, "Senior brother, where's your cat?"

“My sister took it back. The cat is in heat right now and keeps meowing all night. It’s better that it’s not here, so I can get some sleep.”

"Oh." Xiang Nanfang's cheeks flushed slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

The two began to work together in the kitchen, the sounds of running water and chopping vegetables filling the air, occasionally punctuated by the crisp clinking of knives against the cutting board. Xiang Nanfang really enjoyed this feeling.

Lin Yuan swiftly and skillfully scraped the fish scales off with his knife.

Xiang Nanfang's eyes were full of amazement: "Senior brother, you're amazing! Did you often cook at home when you were a child?"

"It really isn't." Lin Yuan stopped what he was doing, shook his head, and spoke with a hint of reminiscence.

"When I was a child, I cut my hand while scaling fish for the first time. From then on, my mother would never let me go into the kitchen to help again, and she locked up all the knives in the house so I wouldn't have to touch them. I only learned how to do it slowly after I went to college and lived alone outside."

He deliberately cut his hand, mainly hoping to make Qiao Sanli feel sorry for her brother, but it ended up scaring Wu Xiulan quite a bit.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Nanfang couldn't help but lean over to examine Lin Yuan's palms and the backs of his hands closely, only to find clean, smooth skin with no visible scars.

Lin Yuan noticed her actions and explained gently, "I've already recovered."

After saying that, he picked up the knife again and continued to process the remaining ingredients.

The two of them worked together in the kitchen for more than half an hour, making three simple dishes.

Crucian carp and tofu soup, cola chicken wings, and cucumber and wood ear mushroom salad.

At the dinner table, Xiang Nanfang sipped his soup, always maintaining a reserved demeanor in front of his beloved.

After clearing away the dishes, the two sat side by side on the living room sofa.

Lin Yuan held his guitar and began tuning the strings.
Xiang Nanfang sat to the side, gazing at her with bright eyes.

There are always some surprising encounters.

For example, when I met you

Your gentle and clear eyes

"Appeared in my dream"

……

"Senior brother, you sing so well! Whose song is this? I've never heard it before."

"I wrote it." Lin Yuan said calmly, shamelessly claiming the song as his own.

Xiang Nanfang's almond-shaped eyes widened, her cherry lips slightly parted, and she looked so cute that she could swallow an ice pop whole. She clearly hadn't expected that her senior brother Lin had such a skill.

However, she naturally wouldn't question Lin Yuan. She asked with delight, "Then what's the name of this song?"

"south."

Xiang Nanfang murmured repeatedly, "Nanfang?"

Lin Yuan smiled and explained, "This is written for you, so of course it should be named after you."

Xiang Nanfang couldn't hide his surprise, his eyes sparkling with emotion: "Really?"

Lin Yuan carefully placed the guitar aside, his tone resolute: "Of course, these lyrics and music were all written when I was thinking of you."

He sat down next to Xiang Nanfang, their knees touching. Lin Yuan gazed at her with shining eyes, then lowered his head and kissed her.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Lin Yuan helped her up, and the two walked into the room together.

Although Xiang Nanfang guessed what was going to happen next, she was still full of anxiety. She closed her eyes and let Lin Yuan gently undress her, and even raised her body slightly to cooperate with Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan's eyes flickered slightly; it turned out they were wearing the same inner set.

……

Lin Yuan bent down and licked away the tears from the corners of her eyes, saying softly, "Junior sister, from now on, you can only belong to your senior brother for the rest of your life."

"Hmm~" Xiang Nanfang said in a trembling voice, "Senior brother, please continue."

Sunday.

Sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, and the two slowly awoke.

Xiang Nanfang slowly woke up, and the events of last night turned into a blush that crept onto her cheeks.

This brand-new experience allowed her to truly appreciate a different kind of beauty.

Her eyebrows were curved, and her lips were brimming with an irrepressible sweetness.

Lin Yuan also woke up, and the two of them laughed and played around on the bed for a long time.

After Xiang Nanfang gradually adjusted to the slight discomfort in her body, Lin Yuan took her out and they went to a video arcade to watch the currently popular movie "A Better Tomorrow 2".

The familiar sounds of gunfights and rousing background music filled the air. Although Lin Yuan had seen them before, it didn't stop him from watching with great interest. Xiang Nanfang put his arm around Lin Yuan's shoulder, leaned on his shoulder, and felt the warmth of his arm.

When a girl gives away her most precious possession, she will inevitably feel some anxiety and uncertainty.

……

Two weeks later, Nanjing Daxiao Airport was bustling with people.

Ma Suqin and Lin Xin prepared to embark on their journey to the capital, Yanjing.

Lin Yuan stood in the waiting hall, holding his son Lin Xin in his arms. He pinched his son's little face and instructed Ma Suqin, "If you encounter any difficulties when you arrive in Yanjing, go to her."

As he spoke, he handed a slip of paper with Wenxue's name, phone number, and address to Ma Suqin, who was standing next to him.

Ma Suqin took the note, glanced at it carefully, folded it neatly, put it in her pocket, and asked in a deliberately ambiguous tone, "Is she one of us too?"

"That's it."

Ma Suqin smiled faintly: "Then she must be very beautiful."

At that moment, the boarding announcement sounded in the hall.

The two hugged briefly, and Lin Yuan stood still, watching Ma Suqin board the plane with her son.

P.S.: Have you guys watched "The Road to Awakening"? Yang Xue in it is really beautiful.

(End of this chapter)