Going home for the New Year during the winter break, I encountered a cool school girl on the high-sp

A moment later, Lin Muxi could no longer suppress her emotions, tears welled up in her eyes, and her voice was choked with sobs:

"You're so mean. We promised to stay together forever, no matter what, but you left us ahead of time."

During those dark and hopeless days, if Qin Yao hadn't been by her side, offering encouragement and support, she probably wouldn't have been able to hold on.

Qin Yao's tears flowed incessantly, "I'm sorry~ I'm so sorry..."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Yao put away her phone, looked at the unfamiliar and unknown world outside the airport, took a deep breath, and finally took a step forward.

She didn't know what awaited her ahead; all she knew was that, whatever awaited her, she could only move forward, not backward.

……

After hanging up the phone, Lin Muxi couldn't fall asleep again.

Chen Chen sat up, reached out his arm, and gently pulled Lin Muxi into his embrace. He rested his chin lightly on the top of her head and said in a low, gentle voice:

"Xiaoxi, don't overthink it. Since Yaoyao has successfully arrived abroad, her family must have made all the necessary arrangements there."

Lin Muxi's body trembled slightly, and her voice was trembling with tears as she spoke:

“I know her family will make arrangements, and I know how adaptable she is, but I just can’t help feeling sad. In all these years, we’ve never been separated for so long or so far.”

Chen Chen gently patted her back, again and again, with a slow and steady rhythm.
"I understand how you feel. She is your most important friend, and it's understandable that you're reluctant to part with her."

But we have to trust her. This is the path she chose, and she definitely has the ability to handle it. Besides, communication is so advanced these days; you can contact her anytime.

Lin Muxi sniffed, looked up at Chen Chen with teary eyes, and said:

“I understand the logic, but I feel empty inside. We used to be together every day, sharing all our joys and sorrows. Suddenly we're separated, and it feels like I've lost a part of myself.”

Chen Chen looked at her tenderly, gently wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingers, his gaze full of tenderness.
“I know she’s important to you, and I’ll spend more time with you in the future to fill the void when she’s not around. And maybe before long, once Yao Yao gets used to things over there, we can go visit her.”

Lin Muxi's lips twitched slightly, revealing a forced smile.

"Ah."

Chen Chen hugged her tightly and whispered:
"Yes, definitely. And don't forget, she's involved in the website we're working on, so we'll definitely be video chatting frequently in the future."

Hearing Chen Chen say that, Lin Muxi finally felt less upset.

She buried her face in Chen Chen's arms again, feeling his warmth and strength.

The room fell silent, with only the soft, even breathing of the two of them mingling together.

In Chen Chen's arms, Lin Muxi's emotions gradually calmed down, and drowsiness slowly crept in. Before she knew it, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep...

Chen Chen felt Lin Muxi's breathing become steady in his arms, knowing that she had fallen asleep. He also slowly relaxed and drifted off to sleep.

However, he didn't get to sleep for very long.

After the holiday, it's back to 8 AM, which is a cruel thing for a college student.

After getting up, the two of them, for the first time, went through their morning routine like zombies, then bought breakfast downstairs and headed to school.

As soon as Chen Chen sat down in the classroom, Lü Zihan, like a cat that had smelled fish, immediately came over with her eyes shining.

A knowing, wicked smile played on his lips as he deliberately lowered his voice and spoke with a hint of mockery:
"You two last night... look how listless you are. After we left, did you... hehe, stay up all night... doing *that*?" Chen Chen, still sleepy, glared at Lü Zihan, then glanced at Zhou Yuyang beside him and said:
"Can't you put something serious in your head? Xiaoxi was in a bad mood when she talked to her friend on the phone last night, and I comforted her for half the night, which is why I didn't sleep well."

Lu Zihan pursed her lips, clearly looking unconvinced.

"Come on, who would believe that story? We're all men, you can't hide your condition from your brothers."

Zhou Yuyang, who was standing to the side, hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Just then, the class bell rang.

The instructor walked into the classroom with his lesson plan and began the lecture.

Chen Chen tried hard to concentrate on the lecture, but his eyelids felt like they were filled with lead and kept drooping.

He propped his head up with his hand, trying to fight off sleepiness, but his thoughts still began to wander uncontrollably.

Forget it, I won't force myself anymore. Time to sleep.

……

On the other hand, Lin Muxi was sitting in the classroom. Although she had eaten some breakfast, she still felt weak all over.

What the teacher said on the podium sounded vaguely to her, as if through a veil.

She stared at the chalk marks jumping around on the blackboard, but her mind was still filled with the image of Qin Yao far away in a foreign land.

Finally, the break between classes arrived. Chen Chen stood up, stretched, and thought he would go to the corridor to get some fresh air and clear his head.

"Hey, can you two be a little more mindful? You're still so unrestrained during class..."

As Yan Zihao spoke, he made faces and his face was full of mockery.

However, before he could finish speaking, he was met with Lin Muxi's icy gaze.

That look seemed to carry a strong sense of intimidation, instantly shattering Yan Zihao's imposing aura and making him immediately cower in fear.

He shrank back, forced a fawning smile, and quickly said:
"Don't be so fierce, Mu Xi. Girls should be gentler, otherwise you might scare your boyfriend away."

Lin Muxi frowned slightly and asked coldly:

"looking for me?"

Yan Zihao immediately perked up and said with a hint of complaint:
"And you're one to talk! During the Qingming Festival holiday, you two just disappeared without a word, leaving me all alone riding my bike on the training field for the past three days."

No matter what, I'm definitely dragging Chen Chen along for a good few laps of motorcycle practice today!

Ever since riding a motorcycle with Chen Chen, Yan Zihao felt that riding with other people was always missing something; he just couldn't find that exhilarating feeling.

So when he learned that Chen Chen had returned to school, he couldn't wait to run to Lin Muxi to inquire about Chen Chen's whereabouts.

Lin Muxi was already in a bad mood, and hearing Yan Zihao's words only intensified her frustration. She retorted irritably:
"Practice cooking more, and stop bothering my senior. He's very busy."

"Hey! Hey! Hey!" Yan Zihao stared wide-eyed at Lin Muxi, his face filled with horror.
"I feel like your temper has gotten worse since Qin Yao went abroad. You weren't like this before." (End of Chapter)