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Chapter 332 First Day of University

Shen Yuan looked at the empty space, took a deep breath, and then slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on Li Zhi beside him.

The girl's eyes were still slightly red, and traces of tears she had just held back remained at the corners of her eyes.

She was also turning her gaze away from that direction, her clear eyes filled with reluctance to part with her family.

Sensing Shen Yuan's gaze, Li Zhi also turned his head.

Eyes facing each other.

A gentle smile slowly curved Shen Yuan's lips.

"Then, please guide me in the future, Li Bao."

Upon hearing this solemn yet gentle invitation, Li Zhi was taken aback.

Immediately, the thin mist that had shrouded his eyes seemed to be dispelled by the sunlight, and his confusion and reluctance were instantly replaced by a bright smile.

A bright smile returned to her face, pure and touching.

Meeting Shen Yuan's gaze, Li Zhi nodded vigorously and responded clearly:

"Yes! Please take care of me in the future, Shen Yuan."

As soon as they finished speaking, their fingers intertwined, and the warmth of their palms pressed together was even warmer than the summer sun.

The lingering sadness caused by the departure of family members has dissipated.

Shen Yuan tightened his grip on Li Zhi's hand:
"Let's go, let's think about what else we need!"

Li Zhihui grasped his hand and smiled in agreement, "Yes! Let's go!"

The two walked hand in hand down the tree-lined path. Looking at the long road ahead and the distant school buildings, Li Zhi suddenly shook Shen Yuan's hand:
"Shen Yuan, the school is so big, shouldn't we buy an electric scooter?"

Shen Yuan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "Sure—"

He didn't stop walking, turning his head to look at Li Zhi's profile, which was gilded by the sunlight: "Buy two?"

Li Zhi immediately squeezed his fingers hard, giving him a reproachful look with her clear eyes:
"I don't want two!"

The girl slightly raised her chin, her tone playfully matter-of-fact: "One car is enough. You can give me a ride. Wherever I want to go, you'll have to take me!"

"Sure, I'd love to. But I'm sorry, electric scooters can't carry passengers."

"Axi..."

Li Zhi puffed out his cheeks, his face full of resentment.

"Okay, okay, it's fine if there are two bikes. You can ride in front and I'll ride behind you."

Upon hearing Shen Yuan's words, the beautiful girl's eyes immediately lit up.

"Let's go, let's go buy a car first!"

"Okay, okay, let's go buy a car!"

Li Zhi's voice gradually blended into the surrounding wind: "Hmm... let me think, besides the electric scooter, there's also laundry detergent, a washbasin..."

"Don't rush, take your time, anyway... there's still plenty of time."

"Hmm...which way?"

"Come with me."

Although Shen Yuan knew that electric bikes were allowed on campus, he also knew that the school had its own regulations regarding them.

So the two of them randomly picked a female senior on the street and asked her about the school's management of electric bicycles.

In short, you need to register and bring proof of purchase or something similar.

Besides that, the most difficult thing is probably money.

But is Shen Yuan short of money?

No shortage.

There was a place selling electric scooters on campus, very close to the dormitory building, so the two of them quickly bought two electric scooters.

After paying and registering, you can move freely around the campus.

Of course, remember to wear a helmet when riding a bike.

With a means of transportation, efficiency increases dramatically.

Shen Yuan drove Li Zhi to the supermarket on campus, navigating the route with practiced ease.

Pushing their shopping cart between the shelves, the two picked out some necessities and put them into their baskets: washbasins, clothes hangers, laundry detergent, hooks, small locks, and the most popular tissues, among other things.

"Anything missing?" Shen Yuan asked Li Zhi beside him, pushing a fully loaded shopping cart.

Li Zhi carefully checked the list in her phone's notes app, then peeked into the car: "Almost done! The basic school supplies are all ready!"

After paying, the two of them each carried two bulging shopping bags out of the supermarket.

The weighty feel of it is filled with anticipation for a new life and the meticulous preparations.

“The stuff is quite heavy…” Li Zhi held the bag in both hands, his knuckles turning slightly white.

"Give them to me." Without saying a word, Shen Yuan reached out and took the two bags from Li Zhi's hands.

He was stronger and carried the two large bags steadily on each side.

“Hey! I can take one myself…” Li Zhi wanted to share the burden.

"Save your breath, it's not much trouble. Come on, let's put the car up there."

Shen Yuan placed the heavy shopping bag on the foot pedal and carefully protected it with his foot to prevent it from falling.

He straddled the car with his long legs, turned the key and started it: "Let's go, I'll take you to put your things away first."

"Okay!" Li Zhiye got on his bike and rode towards the Qingfeng dormitory area.

A gentle breeze brushed against my cheek, bringing a touch of coolness and taking away some of the afternoon heat.

The campus has neatly planned parking areas for electric bicycles, and the two parked their bicycles steadily in the designated parking areas.

Shen Yuan picked up two bags and followed Li Zhi to the bottom of Qingfeng Building 1 dormitory.

As they approached the building entrance, the dormitory supervisor's gaze fell upon Shen Yuan.

Perhaps because it was the day for new students to register, the aunt did not stop them.

Shen Yuan followed Li Zhi, carrying his things, and climbed the stairs to the girls' dormitory again.

Soon, they stood at the door of room 305 again.

Li Zhi took out the key to unlock the door, and with a slight "click," the door was pushed open.

The sunlight still filled the entire room, bringing with it the tranquility unique to the afternoon.

The neatly made bedding and newly laid sheets on bed number 1 remained untouched, exactly as they had been when they left.

The other three beds, along with their corresponding desks and chairs, remain empty.

There was no luggage, no new faces, and no trace of any of the other roommates.

Apart from the familiar aura that Li Zhi brought in the morning, the entire space was exactly the same as when they first stepped in.

There were still only the two of them in the dormitory.

Looking at the still empty dormitory room, Shen Yuan placed the shopping bag on the empty space next to Li Zhi's desk and said softly:
"It seems your roommates won't arrive until tomorrow."

Li Zhi glanced around the still quiet room and nodded: "Okay! Let's pack our things first! I'll go check on your place later!"

"Okay, I'll go with you?"

The two of them deftly began organizing the items in the shopping bag, categorizing laundry detergent, hangers, small locks, and other household items into drawers and cabinets.

It didn't take long for the things to be packed.

The two then strolled over to Shen Yuan's dormitory.

Zhao Feng was the only one in the dormitory; Lin Yuxuan had not returned yet.

"Zhao Feng, have you eaten?" Shen Yuan greeted Zhao Feng naturally.

Zhao Feng sat down at the desk and nodded: "What's going on here?"

"I bought some things." Shen Yuan put the shopping bag on the ground, revealing the items inside.

Zhao Feng looked at the dazzling array of daily necessities and pursed his lips slightly.

His gaze naturally fell on the two figures, noticing their familiarity and intimacy. He hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "You two... were high school classmates?"

Shen Yuanzheng handed a hook to Li Zhi, and then looked at Zhao Feng.

“She’s not just a high school classmate.” Shen Yuan looked at Li Zhi. “Let me reintroduce you. This is my childhood sweetheart.”

Zhao Feng observed the atmosphere between the two, a knowing glint in his eyes, and nodded: "Oh... I understand."

He didn't ask any more questions, his gaze returning to the book, though a faint smile seemed to appear on his lips.

After Shen Yuan finished speaking, he looked down at Li Zhi beside him with a gentle gaze.

Li Zhiye looked back at him, her eyes filled with a smile and a hint of shyness.

"Alright, let's continue tidying up."

Shen Yuan gently squeezed Li Zhi's hand, and the two of them lowered their heads again to continue tidying up the things on the table.

After packing up their purchased household items, Shen Yuan and Li Zhi did not stay in the dormitory any longer.

The two rode their newly bought electric scooter around the campus.

Although the weather was hot, it didn't bother the boys and girls.

The wheels rolled over the tree-lined road, and light and shadow danced on the asphalt.

A gentle breeze brushed against my cheek, bringing a touch of coolness and taking away some of the afternoon heat.

They wandered aimlessly among unfamiliar buildings and roads that were both familiar and strange, feeling the land that would soon hold four years of their lives.

Before I knew it, the electric cart had crossed a wide lawn, and the library building came into view again.

Shen Yuan slowly parked the car in the designated parking area in front of the library, and Li Zhi parked next to him.

The girl looked up at the familiar building, and a bright smile naturally appeared on her lips.

"Shen Yuan, from now on we can go to the library together!"

Li Zhi's voice carried a hint of excitement, as if this was one of the most ordinary yet most anticipated scenes of the next four years.

Shen Yuan looked at the building in front of him, then turned his head to look at the bright and lively girl beside him.

The silhouette of a lone figure hunched over a desk in the sunset, a fragment of memory, overlaps and then separates in my mind with the smiling Li Zhi before me, planning for the future.

An indescribable sense of relief welled up inside me, dispelling all the regret about being late.

"Oh, yes."

He paused, then said softly, "This time, I won't leave you alone."

Li Zhi tilted her head slightly: "Shen Yuan, what are you talking about?"

Hearing the sound, Shen Yuan turned his head and met her probing gaze. The trace of being lost in memories on his face was instantly replaced by a gentle smile.

"It's nothing, just... a moment of reflection."

"Okay, let's go, let's go explore some other places, and then we'll think about what to have for dinner."

Shen Yuan looked at the smiling girl and nodded gently.

Time flew by as they explored the new environment. After arriving home, their parents sent messages to both of them, along with some words of advice.

"Phew... I'm full."

Li Zhi stood at the entrance of the cafeteria, sighed contentedly, and then naturally extended his hand.

Shen Yuan understood immediately and took that soft hand in his.

Looking at the girl's face, Shen Yuan subconsciously raised his other hand, his fingertips gently brushing across her nose, tucking the unruly strand of hair behind her ear.

"What?" Li Zhi tilted her head slightly, her beautiful eyes glancing at him sideways, but a smile she couldn't hide was playing on her lips.

"It's nothing," Shen Yuan withdrew his hand, a smile playing on his lips. "I noticed you have something on your face."

"Liar!" Li Zhi scoffed.

She shook their clasped hands: "Let's go, Shen Yuan, take me home. I'll check if there's anything else I need to pack."

"Yes, sir."

Shen Yuan smiled and replied, then walked along the familiar tree-lined path he had come from, heading towards the Qingfeng dormitory area.

The two walked slowly, enjoying the peaceful time after the meal.

Shen Yuan felt a sense of peace as he felt the warmth emanating from his palm.

They finally arrived at the academy and continued to stay with the girl beside him.

Before long, the familiar outline of Qingfeng Dormitory Building 1 came into view.

In the small square in front of the building, groups of girls stood or sat, chatting quietly, the air filled with the excitement and novelty of entering university for the first time.

Shen Yuan held Li Zhi's hand and walked all the way to the steps at the entrance of the dormitory building before stopping.

"We're here." He let go of her hand and looked at Li Zhi's face.

"Mm." Li Zhi nodded, his figure reflected in her clear eyes.

"Shall I go up?"

"Go."

Shen Yuan looked at her and said gently, "Get some rest tonight. What do you want to eat for breakfast tomorrow? I'll bring it to you."

Li Zhi's lips curled into a sly smile: "We'll talk about it tomorrow! It depends on my mood!"

After she finished speaking, she turned around and stepped onto the stairs. After taking two steps, she suddenly stopped and turned back.

"If you're bored tonight, let's go for a walk on the playground together."

"Okay, I'll call you then." Shen Yuan nodded with a smile.

Li Zhi then turned around and disappeared behind the door.

Shen Yuan stood still, not leaving immediately.

In an instant, the scene before me seemed to be shrouded in a thin mist, and what overlapped with reality was the girl standing downstairs in the dormitory building from the fragments of my memory.

The torrential rain lashed against the glass curtain wall. She stood silhouetted against the eaves, holding her books. Rainwater gathered at her feet, forming a winding river, but in the reflection, there was only a solitary figure.

That loneliness, which could be felt across time, once pierced the fog in his heart like a fine needle.

At that moment, the access control card reader was flashing a faint blue light, and the faint sounds of girls chatting and laughing could be heard from inside the building.

His Li Zhi had just walked in with a smile.

No longer the lonely silhouette in my memory, with no one to rely on.

Her dorm room may still be empty, but she has messages from him on her phone, and he is waiting outside her door.

A warm smile unconsciously appeared on Shen Yuan's lips.

very nice.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, his phone suddenly vibrated, and Li Zhi's name appeared on the screen.

Shen Yuan answered immediately, his voice tinged with amusement: "Hello? You miss me so soon?"

On the other end of the phone, Li Zhi's voice came through: "Shen Yuan... have you left?"

"Not yet, I was just about to leave. What's wrong?" Shen Yuan keenly noticed the slight change in her tone.

"I'm still the only one in the dorm." Li Zhi's voice lowered.

Shen Yuan asked softly, "So?"

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone, and then Li Zhi's voice came through clearly:
So... I'm going to sleep alone tonight.

She paused, then, as if feeling it wasn't enough, added softly, her sense of grievance even more pronounced: "Sleeping in such a big dorm room all by myself."

Hearing the childish grievance on the other end of the phone, Shen Yuan felt a gentle tickle in his heart.

"Well... how about I take you out for a stroll?"

On the other end of the phone, Li Zhi's voice immediately brightened, carrying a hint of eagerness:
"Okay!"

Hearing her suddenly cheerful tone, Shen Yuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "Remember to bring your ID card, otherwise you won't be able to go to some places."

Li Zhi chuckled on the other end of the phone: "I know! You bad dog!"

(End of this chapter)